Front row (left to right): Dan and Marianna Buescher, Kathy and Brian Long, Eileen Swayngim, Don “The Dawg” Patterson; middle row (left to right): Bonnie Simpson, Shelly Prewett, Amy Cooper, Jane Ellett, Joyce Kelner, Ken Veach; back row (left to right): Kerry Prewett, Bill Holliday, Tony and Kristy Burkhardt, Curt Seiders, Bob Frawley
Everyone, please welcome Bonnie Simpson and Ken Veach to the club!
Please sign up on TeamReach prior to play!
Club Hours Nov. 1 through March 31:
Sunday 2 to 5 p.m.
Monday through Friday 9 to 11 a.m.
Select Saturdays as follows:
Dec. 20 (Christmas Party on the courts), Jan. 17, and Feb. 28: 9 a.m.
March 21 Goodbye Party: 8 a.m.
Club Meeting: Jan. 12 and Feb. 9 at 3 p.m. near the courts
Bring your ideas and learn how to paddle up. This is your club.
The P4P Charity Tournament is not going to take place this year. If you are interested in chairing a committee for the 2027 tournament or have any questions, please reach out to Marianna Buescher at 480-285-4501 or mariannabuescher@gmail.com.
Pickleball Tip of the Week: Move Up and Get Off the Baseline
Sure, nobody can lob it over your head if you’re hugging the baseline, but you’re missing out on the real fun of pickleball if you stay back there. The game gets much easier—and more exciting—at the kitchen line.
Think of it this way: the baseline is like playing tennis, while the kitchen line is more like ping pong. Athletically, ping pong is a lot easier than tennis! Dinking and quick “fire fights” at the net are much more enjoyable than trading deep lobs while standing next to the fence.
And if for some reason you do find yourself stuck at the baseline, at least avoid volleying from there. If a ball comes flying waist-high while you’re practically out of bounds, just let it go—it’s probably sailing long.
Bottom line: Move up! Pickleball is faster, friendlier, and way more fun when you’re closer to the net.