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50 50 | SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | JULY 2021 | | SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | JULY 2021 | Our club has never seen so much play on our still-new-feeling courts! We are experiencing more players as clinics organized by President Tony Browne attract new and longtime residents alike. Play is thriving morning, afternoon, and evening as the weather warms. The Master Board's decision to create a true pickleball complex on the north side is coming to fruition with new nets on order and final striping of the courts soon to be in place. When complete, the complex will host eight courts. We can hardly wait! All of us have had to endure a trying year-and-a-half with so many activities curtailed. Pickleball has been a real blessing for those seeking healthy activities outdoors. After the cancellation of last year's National Championship Tournament at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, it is exciting to learn that this grand event returns to our low desert backyard in a few months. It is now scheduled to run from Dec. 6 through 14. Having the opportunity to watch the best of the sport, both professional and amateur, so close to home is an enviable advantage for Sun Lakers. You owe it to yourself, even if you don't play, to get down to witness the matches and enjoy the amenities of the tennis world's outstanding venue. Mark your calendars! Some of our club players have been venturing to local tournaments and club members have accompanied them to watch the play. Hank Huisman and Tony Browne played at a Newport Beach event in the spring and they were joined by Pat and Michele Carter at a fun competition in Moreno Valley not long after. These events have afforded those of us who enjoy playing on surrounding courts such as Yucaipa, Beaumont, and Cherry Valley the chance to meet old friends drawn to the action. If nothing else, the COVID curse has taught us how upset many people get when it comes to RULES. We are all weary of the accounts of fights over masks, vaccines, and seating limits. Fortunately, picklers are among the most gracious of competitors. Nevertheless, as in all sports, rules can be annoying and cause disagreements. The most common source of consternation is the "out call." The national organization sought to clarify line calls in last year's rules updates. The intent, as we understand it, is to encourage more leniency regarding such calls. If you don't see the ball "clearly out" then it's IN. We should see space between ball and line to call OUT! At least, this approach will prolong rallies, the most fun part of pickle. See you on the courts! Pickleball Club TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) TOPS has helped millions of people like you make healthy lifestyle changes that lead to lasting weight loss and better health. TOPS is also on the forefront of obesity and metabolic research. TOPS is just as effective as well-known commercial programs but costs much less. Here are a few more reasons why TOPS may be the right weight- loss choice for you… TOPS gives you great resources and offers great programs each week. We provide a variety of helpful tools free with your membership, including a My Day One quick-start guide, six TOPS News magazines a year, and a members-only website with online tracking tools, recipes, a medical library, and more. TOPS celebrates your success. Staying motivated can be challenging, but the TOPS recognition program celebrates your successes, big and small, whether it's recognition at chapter meetings or at regional or international level. We invite you to visit our TOPS chapter. We meet at the South Clubhouse on Thursdays with weigh-in from 9 to 9:50 am and meeting from 10 to 11 am. You may visit once free of charge. Membership is $32 a year plus $3 monthly chapter dues. Come check us out! We are a very friendly group. Best Losers of the month are Dorothy Carberry, CoraLynn Bernier, Ann Oliver, Mickey Pease, Linda Callahan, Connie Cutner, James Kozik, and Lillie Brown. KOPS (Keep Off Pounds Sensibly), in good standing are Yvonne Adams, Alma Bolla, Bea DiMatteo, Terry Foster, Lynne Haman, Marla Henrich, Donna Leone, Darleen Moxon, Jan Prindle, Ruth Schoonover, and Rosalee Strong. Congratulations to all our TOPS and KOPS! Our Sun Lakes TOPS chapter is very happy to be back with weekly in-person meetings. Our TOPS chapter President Rosalee Strong attended the two-day sessions of Southern California Area Recognition Zoom Convention. All TOPS Area and State Winners were honored. Congratulations to all! For information on TOPS call Rosalee (951) 855-2836.