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2014 is off to a great start and should prove to be another fun-filled year for all the players in our sport! Sadly, we said goodbye to our long-time friend, George Repetti and his wife, Ingrid, with a gala event on January with a festive, farewell, potluck dinner with scrumptious food, BYOB refreshments, and superb entertainment. The recent Activities' Day event reached a number of people who showed great interest in our sport(s), especially pickleball, with many signed up and looking forward to an upcoming clinic (dates and times to be posted later). We love getting new players and think the health benefits and fellowship make this sport one you'll be happy to have taken up. The next planned, party- type, event of 2014 (after the March BBQ) will be the Annual Extravaganza on Aug. 23, so please mark your calendars for that one, too. More information to follow! Want to check out the sport? Equipment is available for loan and players are reminded not to wear sneakers which will mark the courts. Additionally, with seasonal allergies for many, ladies and gentlemen are encouraged not to wear heavy perfumes or colognes. Pickleball is played Monday through Saturday at 8:15 am, and Paddle Tennis is played Tues., Thurs., Fri. and Sun. at 8 am, as well as Tues. and Thurs. evenings at 5 pm, with daylight savings time affecting evening play. Anyone interested in more information can contact Royce Newman 769-1103 for additional information. 32 | sun lakes lIfestyles | aPRIl 2014 | sPoRts Clubs | sun lakes lIfestyles | aPRIl 2014 | 33 The group welcomes anyone who would like to watch our tournament matches. Stop by the Billiards Room anytime on Thursdays, as six teams will compete throughout the day, beginning at 9 am and finishing in the late afternoon. Two other teams will play off-site matches each week. We practice most weekdays and Saturdays from around 12 to 2 pm, and welcome anyone who would like to play along with us on those days. While we play the game of 8-Ball based on APA (American Poolplayers Assn.) rules with some house rules added, the focus is on friendly competition and good fun, not on win-at-all-costs intensity. Pickleball & Paddle Tennis Based on information from the Association of REALTORS®/Multiple Listing as of March 15, 2014 and/or other sources. Display of MLS data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS. The Broker/Agent providing the information contained herein may or may not have been the Listing and/or Selling Agent.