ANNUAL TEE SHIRT SALE
Robin will once again be selling our awesome club tee shirts during next weekends tournament. Please see the flyer for more details
FIRST AID BOXES
PLEASE do not place objects such as clothing, backpacks or any liquids on top of the First Aid boxes. This obstructs the FIRST AID signs and accessibility. Thank you.
COOKOUT ON FEBRUARY 14th
The next cookout is on February 14th. Tim Newman and Kris Richard are our guest chefs. Main dish TACOS!!! When signing up please select beef, chicken or 1 of each in the comments section.
As usual, please bring a side dish / dessert for 6-8 people, and let us know what you’re bringing in the comments section.
Cost is $5 per person to cover the cost of the entree.
Make sure to sign-up under the TPPCI members heading and enjoy some wonderful delectables and camaraderie. If we do not get 30 sign-ups, we will cancel this event.
BOARD MEETING
The next Board mtg will be Wednesday, Jan 21st at 100 in the Wellness Center Education room.
CPR/AED CLASS
For the Pickleball members that were interested in a CPR/AED class last year, there is a class being held on January 23,2026 from 9-12 at the PAC. This is being supported by Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Please call Ron Smith at 305-219-5753. It was also posted on Facebook. Looks like a lot of hands-on practice.
MEMORIAL MEMBER/MEMBER TOURNAMENT 1/23-24
- Sign-ups are at the courts in the 1st shade structure. Please put your filled out form and check or cash in the amount of $10 to register, in the PARC mailbox by Tuesday, January 20th at noon.
- Each player needs their own form filled out.
- We will take the first 12 teams in each division and the others will be put on a waiting list. If more teams are signed up than we can fit, you would be contacted, so if you are not contacted, consider yourself playing as long as you got your registration in on time.
- Any questions, please contact Diane at dianebeaudoin21@gmail.com
HELP NEEDED FOR MEMBER / MEMBER TOURNAMENT
- Volunteers needed for the upcoming Member Memorial Tournament
- Date: Friday, January 23 rd and Saturday, January 24 th
- Please contact Diane Beaudoin if you can help out either day. Even if you are playing, you can volunteer around your schedule. We need many volunteers to make these events happen and go smoothly.
- Contact Diane at beaudoin if you can help.
SAVE THE DATES (more details coming)
- 1/21: Board mtg at 100 in the Wellness Center
- 1/23-24: Memorial Member/Member Tournament
- 2/14: Cook-out, tacos
SOCIAL EVENTS
WEDNESDAY ROUND ROBIN ABCD
Every Wednesday from 5-7.
Please arrive no later than 4:45 so that we can put the teams together. Sign up on the Den, and remember that if you have to cancel, please do it the day before so others can join. You can not withdraw less than 2 hours before the event, and you do not want to be a no show. If you have any questions about this event, please feel free to contact Diane beaudoin
Sign up early so you get a spot, see you there!!
ADVANCED PLAYERS MIXED PARTNERS SOCIAL
Begins November 21 at 5-7 pm.
Must sign up with a mixed partner ( 24 participants with wait list)
Open to A players and B+ players.
Play will begin with your partner but some evenings, partners will be rotated.
Social will follow play. Please bring your own drinks and snacks to share.
HOUSEKEEPING
TRAINING AND CLASSES
Winter Season Lessons
Every year, thanks to volunteers the club offers free lessons for a variety of skill levels. Various classes for all levels of players will again be available this winter season.. A brief description of each class is listed below. Specific days and times are being finalized by the Scheduling committee and will be listed on the calendar.
Ball Machine - recommended for everyone wishing to use the ball machines. Learn the correct way to get the different machines on and off the courts. You will learn how to set-up and program the machines and operate them in a safe manner. You should download the ERNE Pickleball app prior to attending training if you wish to use the ERNE ball machine.
Training is on the 1st Thursday of the month from 5-7. Individual training can be arranged by texting Bill Lightfoot
Beginner Lessons - recommended for anyone interested in learning how to play the great sport of Pickleball. You will learn the rules and basics of the game including how to keep score, serve, return of serve, dink, volley, court positioning and safety on the courts. Learn what it means when a player is talking about the "Kitchen". This program will help you get started to enjoy the game of Pickleball.
Instructors Jo-Anne and Roy Bentley / Tom Asbel and TBD
Training is on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month from 7-9.
Skills & Drills - recommended for C & B players. You have the basic skills, understanding the rules and how to play the game. Now, improve your game by practicing touch, placement, court positioning and game strategy.
Instructors Robin Schneider one week and Nancy Amaro the other.
Training starts 12/28 and runs Sun from 1-3
Advancing & Playing with Confidence - recommended for C & B players. Discuss your goals with the instructor (Bob Dalley) on which skills you would like to work on and improve upon. Minimum of 4 players must be signed up
Training runs the 1st and 3rd Mon from 3-5
Slow Game Pickleball - All levels can improve your skills, your focus, your technique. At 3:00 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays on courts 3 and 4. Bob and Christine have started “Pickleball the Soft Game”. Open play with no hard shots, no slam shots, just Skill and finesse and strategy. Come and play/ laugh / improve / smile. Sign up sheets will be open on Sunday
Training is every Tuesday and Thursday at 3-5.
Get Past 4 - recommended for all levels of players. Did you know that in typical recreational pickleball, only one out of four rallies make it past the first four shots? Mastering the mechanics of those shots is important but knowing what shot to hit and why is just as important. The Get Past 4 Clinic on Wednesdays at 1PM is designed around the FOSS Approach. It is a top-down approach that focuses on the FRAMEWORK of the game, the OBJECTIVES for the serve and return side players, the STRATEGIES that you will employ, and the SHOTS that will allow you to extend those rallies and play your best pickleball. Players at all levels can benefit from a deeper understanding of the game. Please reach out to Ken Krueger(kkrueger717@gmail.com) if you have any questions about the clinic.
The training sessions planned for November will not be held, the first class will be held on December 3, 2025.
Training starts 12/3 and runs Wed from 1-3
Advanced Strategies Training - recommended for B & A level players - Lessons will include strategies for advanced play.
Instructor Brion Fahey
Training runs on Thur from 3-5.
Advanced Training - recommended for A level players Course content will cover the various skills and strategies necessary to improve your game.
Instructor Mike Rocheleau
Training runs on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday from 1-3.
OBITUARIES FOR CLUB MEMBERS
Club members may submit obituaries for club members / family members that have passed. Please submit them to kevin, or the club email.
NPU UPDATES
NPU is now scheduled Monday thru Saturday from 9-11 and 11-1. Six courts per level, every two weeks one level will play from 11-1. PLEASE SIGN UP ON THE DEN TO BE ABLE TO PLAY