David Douglas The summer heat has not diminished enthusiasm for Sun Lakes Pickleball Club at Cottonwood/Palo Verde (SLPCC), one of the largest and most popular clubs in the Sun Lakes’ community. As we enter the third month of our club’s fiscal year, our club membership has already grown over 10+ percent beyond last year’s record…
Rod Badgley, VP, Sun Lakes Pickleball Club Cottonwood Pickleball fever is set to sweep the town this fall as a brand-new community league launches on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Presented by the Sun Lakes Pickleball Club Cottonwood (SLPCC), with eight spirited teams: the Roadrunners, Bulldogs, Huskies, Sun Devils, Buckeyes, Coyotes, Hawks, and Jackrabbits, the league promises…
David Douglas … when five Sun Lakes Pickleball Club at Cottonwood Palo Verde (SLPCC) members were sitting on the Saguaro Room’s south porch relaxing and enjoying each other after a vigorous afternoon of pickleball play. Of course, all the courts were full of players, with many waiting in reload position as the club clock was…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…