TRACK IT HUB LADDERS START IN JANUARY! For a schedule of all other play, please check the schedules posted at the courts.
PICKLEBALL COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR 2017/2018 Thank you to our pickleball committee members for their service this season. Chair: Bob Foyle Vice Chair: John Boudin Secretary: Diane Willkomm Members: Bob Winn
Colleen Iwanicka Kimberly Rogers Janice Wald
ORPS PICKLEBALL COURTS DEDICATED TO STAN AND MAUREEN On Dec 8, 2017, the ORPS pickleball family was delighted to honor the M ILLER -N IELSENS for their efforts in bringing their love of the game to our resort.
SUB-COMMITTEES Supporting the committee at large are the following sub-committees: Clean-up Court Maintenance Decorating Food Lessons and Clinics Public Relations Track It Hub
PICKLEBALL PADDLES FOR SALE AT THE COURTS
MANY NEW PICKLEBALLERS AT ORPS Wow! 144 people attended the free lessons offered in November and December. Exciting to see their enthusiasm!! Many thanks to S HERRY M INDEL , J OHN and C HERI B OUDIN , and D AN R EIMAN for volunteering their time teaching and inspiring! WE LOVE BEGINNERS!! If you haven’t played pickleball before, please check out the free one hour beginner lessons on Monday, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 3 PM, followed by optional beginner/novice round robins at 4-5 PM open to all. Remember, we were all starting out once and we would love to play with you!! NEXT PICKLEBALL MEETING Wednesday January 10, 2018 in the Owner’s Lounge at 11 AM GREAT TURN OUTS! Fabulous turnouts for the afternoon mixers and round-robin events! All 5 of our available courts are being used to capacity (two are reserved for open play) and this great attendance reflects everyone’s passion for the game. If you haven’t come out at night, check it out. The lights are amazing and the cooler temperatures enticing!!
Engage Encore X, $70, Guardian II, $80 Mystic, $80
PICKLEBALL AND TOM RAY SPONSORED DEC 8, 2017 HAPPY HOUR WITH MUSIC AND DANCING On December 8, 2017, the pickleball club and Tom Ray sponsored the fabulous band CHANGE REQUIRED at El Saguaro from 5-8 PM. El Saguaro was absolutely rocking to the great tunes and many had their dancing shoes on. The attendance exceeded expectations, the pot luck dishes were delicious, and a wonderful evening was had by all! ADDITIONAL PICKLEBALL COURTS PENDING ORPS BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVAL The facilities planning sub-committee has recommended to the Board that all El Saguaro courts be designated a “pickleball complex” given the rapidly increasing participation at ORPS. Pickleball is indeed the fastest growing sport in the world and here as well! The summer survey showed an increased attractiveness of the sport for RV owners and renters. A “tennis complex”, subject to future improvements, will be developed at La Palma. Pickleball players please support the expansion and tennis improvements as these proposed changes will be great for the entire resort. Let’s work together for both sports!
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