David Douglas Sun Lakes Pickleball Club at Cottonwood (SLPCC), one of the largest clubs in Sun Lakes with 467 members this past year, continues to thrive in the midst of the record-breaking summer heat that our Valley is known for this time of year. Like all of Sun Lakes, SLPCC experiences the same membership exodus…
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February 2025, Sports
SLPCC Intro to Pickleball

Jim Carlson The Sun Lakes Cottonwood Palo Verde Pickleball Club (SLPCC) hosted their monthly Intro to Pickleball Clinic. SLPCC offers this session for beginners to novice individuals interested in learning how to play pickleball. This is a free clinic for Sun Lakes HOA2 homeowners/renters. You do not need to be a club member or join…
February 2025, Sports
2024 Cottonwood Pickleball Donation

Susan Ori In a shining example of community spirit, the Sun Lakes Pickleball Club Cottonwood (SLPCC) has donated an impressive $3,500 to Neighbors Who Care, a charitable organization dedicated to helping those facing challenging circumstances. This generous donation was made possible through the combined efforts of club members and sponsors who participated in a raffle…
June 2024, Sports
Sun Lakes Pickleball Cottonwood Club Raises Money for Phoenix Dream Center
It is with great pride and generosity from our Sun Lakes Pickleball Cottonwood Club (SLPCC) that we presented a check for $2,365 to the Phoenix Dream Center. They are located in Phoenix at 3210 NW Grand Avenue. We were able to learn first-hand the amazing work that they do. The center occupies a former Embassy…
January 2024, Sports
2024 Norris Invitational Pickleball Tournament

Peggy Martin The Sun Lakes Pickleball Club Cottonwood (SLPCC) will host its 10th Annual Norris Invitational Tournament (NIT) on March 4, 5, 6, and 7 on the pickleball courts at Cottonwood Country Club, 25630 S. Brentwood Drive. The NIT tournament is named after Maureen and Dick Norris who first brought pickleball to Cottonwood Palo Verde,…
Sports, January 2023
The Military Pickleball Association Battle of the Branches

Judy Rolfs On Nov. 10-12 in Casa Grande, the Military Pickleball Association held their Second Annual Battle of the Branches pickleball tournament, a salute to service. The tournament is partnered with a great charity that helps our veterans and first responders. Our own SLPCC was well represented with quality play and great sportsmanship. The SLPCC…
Sports, January 2023
SLPCC Christmas Social—Mix & Mingle

On Dec. 8, 2022, Sun Lakes Pickleball Club Cottonwood hosted a Christmas social event for new and old members to mix and mingle while enjoying delicious donuts, cookies, hot chocolate, and/or coffee. Fun was had by all, and we look forward to the next social events scheduled in February with a Valentine’s theme. If you…
Sports, January 2019
SLPCC welcome new pickleball players
Irene D’Aloisio It’s true!! It’s a sport for all ages and all levels of skill and it’s the fastest growing sport in North America. And if you are a Cottonwood or Palo Verde (CWPV) resident, the Sun Lakes Pickleball Club Cottonwood (SLPCC) would love to show you what all the excitement is about. You…
Front Page, June 2018
Pickleball Club Cottonwood donates to kids and school districts

Irene D’Aloisio, President What feels better than getting something? Giving something! And the Sun Lakes Pickleball Club Cottonwood (SLPCC) is doing just that for school districts. A group of pickleball players from our Chandler area, led by Steve Manolis, USAPA Regional Ambassador, has been spending time with physical education teachers to teach them pickleball.…
Sports, March 2018
SLPCC holds “Ring in the New Year” Social

Peggy Martin The Sun Lakes Pickleball Club Cottonwood (SLPCC) held its first social event of 2018 on Tuesday, January 16, with the “Ring in the New Year” pickleball social. Twenty players from each of the four rating groups played in a round robin tournament. The four rating groups playing were 1.5/2.0 rated players all…