Jim Carlson There are more than 36,500,000 active pickleball players in the United States and growing at all age levels, making pickleball the fastest growing sport in the world. 33.7% are over the age of 65. Your Cottonwood Palo Verde Pickleball Club is inviting HOA2 homeowners or renters to attend our free Pickleball Clinic on…
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March 2025, Generals
The Power of Play: How Pickleball, Golf, and Fitness Enrich the Lives of Robson Reserve Residents
Lance Williams, Executive Director Residents of Sun Lakes, As the Executive Director of a senior living community, I have the privilege of witnessing firsthand how recreational activities like pickleball, golf, and structured fitness programs transform the lives of our residents. While senior living communities are often associated with comfort and care, they are equally places…
March 2025, Sports
Cottonwood Palo Verde Women’s APPL 3.5 65+ Pickleball Team
Jim Carlson We want to congratulate the Cottonwood Palo Verde Women’s 3.5 65+ pickleball team, Team TNT, for competing in the APPL league. They have entertained us with pickleball prowess on the Cottonwood courts. Come watch the remaining home games on courts 5-7 at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, and March 15. These matches…
March 2025, Generals
Pickleball Tournament or Vintage Car Show?
Pam Wortman First Baptist Church Sun Lakes will host two community events in March. What’s your preference? A Pickleball Tournament? How about a Vintage Car Show with its carnival-like atmosphere? Why not do both? First Baptist Church is hosting its first annual pickleball tournament, a MUD (mixed-up doubles) Pickleball Tournament. This event is scheduled for…
March 2025, Front Page
It’s Here! IronOaks Pickleball Classic March 10-12
Jodi Sornsin Join us at the IronOaks pickleball courts as we cheer on more than 280 tournament players from Sun Lakes Country Club, Cottonwood, Palo Verde, and IronOaks. The tournament starts at 8 a.m. each day, and there will be much to explore. Early risers can enjoy coffee and pastries! Our daily BBQ will have…
February 2025, Sports
Pickleball Paddle-Up at Cottonwood Palo Verde
Jim Carlson Pickleball at Cottonwood Palo Verde is thriving in the pre-dawn, 30-degree weather. The courts are at capacity on Sunday mornings before 8 a.m. Want to play pickleball but have no one to play with? Well, Cottonwood Palo Verde is having open Paddle-Up hours four days a week with six different time slots. You…
February 2025, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Teaching Pickleball to Your Relatives
David Zapatka With the holidays behind us, there has been quite a bit of talk about how to introduce relatives to pickleball, the game we discovered and love. The debate about how best to do this centers around two concepts. The first is to begin teaching new players how to serve. The second is to…
February 2025, Sports
Evening Pickleball Round Robin
Jim Carlson Evening Pickleball is thriving in Sun Lakes Cottonwood. The Thursday Evening DUPR Round Robin Pickleball Event has been well attended since the scorching summer evenings in July through the chilly post-sunset matches this winter. We have new participants each week. If you have any questions about Cottonwood Palo Verde Pickleball, please contact Jim…
Generals, February 2025
Want to Learn How to Play Pickleball?
Jim Carlson There are more than 36,500,000 active pickleball players in the United States and growing at all age levels, making pickleball the fastest growing sport in the world. 33.7% are over the age of 65. Your Cottonwood Palo Verde Pickleball Club is inviting HOA2 homeowners or renters to attend our free Pickleball Clinic on…
February 2025, Generals
3rd Annual IronOaks Pickle Barrel Classic
Come join us for our 3rd Annual IronOaks Pickle Barrel Classic. Only three weeks into sign-ups, and spots are filling fast. More than 179 participants are signed up and ready to play! Grab a partner and mark your calendars for March 10-13 for Women’s, Men’s and Mixed Doubles! We expect to max out this year,…