Veterans and Remembrance

Reverend Jennifer Lambert November is a month of remembering. As the season shifts, our calendars call us to Veterans Day—a time to honor the men and women who have served our country with courage and sacrifice. In our community, many neighbors wear the quiet witness of that service. Their stories, their steadfastness, and their ongoing…

Relishing Pickleball: Stacking

David Zapatka Stacking is a doubles strategy where teammates intentionally position themselves on the same side of the court to keep a stronger player on their preferred side for forehand or backhand shots, maximizing offensive and defensive opportunities. To stack or not to stack? This question is often asked. Here are some points to consider…

Firebird Pickleball Ladder League at Cottonwood Palo Verde

Jim Carlson The Summer Firebird Pickleball Ladder League has been a well-attended, major success. As of the submission date of this posting, the Ladder League had completed 17 weeks of fun and competitive pickleball on Thursday nights at the Cottonwood Palo Verde pickleball courts, with more than 87 participants from every development in the Sun…