We all know the serve is the action beginning the point and is a weapon if you have a strong, well-placed delivery. Back in 1972, there was a musical group, Argent, who sang “Hold Your Head Up.” The song is spot-on when relating it to tennis serving performance. When you drop your head/shoulders, most likely, the…
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Sports, February 2023
Men’s Niners Results
Jim Wegman, Publicity Happy New Year to all our members. May 2023 bring us all good health, happiness, and lots of birdies and pars. The new year also brings the league a new board: President Ed Anderson, VP Len Dolins, Secretary David Mork, and Treasurer Bob Deken. Let’s give the new board lots of support,…
Sports, February 2023
Palo Verde Men’s Golf Association
Jeff French PVMGA had a full calendar of play in December, which was kicked off with the much-anticipated Christmas Dinner Dance on Saturday, Dec. 3. Members and guests enjoyed an evening of dinner, music, and dance. There was also a Home and Home event with the Sun Lakes Country Club. December play results: Dec. 3…
Sports, February 2023
Relishing Pickleball: The Lob–Part 2
David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, “The lob is a lofted shot hit off a bounce that can be either offensive or defensive in nature. The object of lobbing is to force your opponents, who are in a strong position at the non-volley…
Sports, February 2023
A Month of Love, Faith, and Community
Rev. Derrick Elliott February, the month of love, is upon us, and it is a time to reflect on the importance of love in our lives. Love is a fundamental aspect of human existence and essential for our well-being. But, as we all know, love is not always easy and requires effort, commitment, and sacrifice.…