Community briefs for Jan. 1
Memphis Commercial Appeal
The YMCA at Schilling Farms will be playing pickleball on Tuesdays from 8:30 to 10 am and Thursdays, 2-3:30 pm, beginning Tuesday. Pickleball is a combination of badminton, tennis and ping-pong. Equipment and instruction will be provided and the games ...

Fore Sisters MGA to meet Saturday
Cumberland Times-News
Class will consist of an hour in the gym or indoor arena doing activities such as soccer, basketball, pickleball, rock wall climbing, and more. Following class there will be a 30-minute recreational swim with focus on water safety. ...

Part Two: Gig Harbor's Top 10 Stories of 2011
Patch.com
VIDEO: Pickleball Smashes Parkinson's, March 8. When Doug Manuel was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease seven years ago, he turned to pickleball. Since then, he's recruited others with the disease to play the sport, which they say helps them focus on ...

Mesquite Local News
Local charities get $28000 Sun City surprise
Mesquite Local News
Party 4 Life consisted of a wide variety of events ranging from a Pickleball tournament in October to a major Veteran's Day event in November. The Virgin Valley Food Bank & Thrift Store isn't sure what it will do with its money. “We have no plans yet. ...

Residents prefer chilly mornings in The Villages to cold days in North
Villages Daily Sun
Over at Saddlebrook Recreation Center, the pickleball courts were nearly full as residents like Mark Stemerman played fast and hard, taking full advantage of the respite from warmer temperatures. “It's nice to be able to run around and not sweat as ...

Many highs and lows during the year that was, Year in Review
EMC Smiths Falls
Pickleball is similar to tennis, badminton and table tennis with its unique paddle and plastic ball with air holes. It got its name after the creator's family dog - Pickle's ball and was shortened to pickleball over time. - By this spring women who ...

The Outsider: Outdoor calendar
Richmond Times Dispatch
Pickleball: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-11 am and 6-8:30 pm, Rockwood Park Tennis Complex, 3401 Courthouse Road, Chesterfield. Sport combines tennis, badminton and pingpong, and is played on a badminton-size court. Players should meet at courts 7-9. ...

What is Pickle Ball?
WCAX
Pickle Ball started in Seattle, Washington during the 1960's. The Creator of the game named it after his dog, Pickles. The game is currently being played by seniors all across the State. At the Miller Community Center in Burlington, they meet five days ...

5 Things You Need to Know Today: Dec. 28
Patch.com
Pickleball? By Keith Regan A familiar scene from last winter, but one not likely to be repeated again before 2012. Mary Jo Kurtz Each morning, Westborough Patch presents “5 Things You Need to Know,” a collection of announcements, events and reminders ...

and more »

Village church hosts pickleball tournament
Hot Springs Village Voice
The Village Church of Christ recently hosted an exciting one-day pickleball competition that drew more than 50 players from several central Arkansas areas. The event was held in the church's gymnasium, and church members graciously provided food and ...

Senior and Community Center (Dec. 28-Jan. 3)
Carroll County Times
Each Thursday: Basketball/Pickleball, Introduction to Computers, Nickel Bingo, The Art of Pottery, Better Health & Wellness for Senior Adults, Introduction to Computers: Intermediate, Baked Goods, Tai Chi, Cards/Games, Pencil Pals. Dec. ...

PREP FOOTBALL: Comfortable Kraght turns in big season for state champion Lions
Bellingham Herald
I asked Josh if he wouldn't mind going over and partnering up with that young man to play badminton or pickleball or whatever we were playing that day, and he immediately did. I looked over 10 minutes later and Josh had that kid smiling and high fiving ...

Register for winter recreation programs
Wicked Local
New adult programs include pickleball, Fit Studio 28 and Yoga. Ongoing adult programs include tennis, zumba, tai chi, kickboxing, coed volleyball, coed badminton and men's basketball. Now there's no excuse not to get moving this winter! ...

The Outsider: Outdoor calendar
Richmond Times Dispatch
Pickleball: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-11 am and 6-8:30 pm, Rockwood Park Tennis Complex, 3401 Courthouse Road. Sport combines tennis, badminton and ping pong, and is played on a badminton-sized court. Players should meet at courts 7-9. ...

Senior Calendar: Dec. 22
San Antonio Express
PICKLEBALL: Windcrest Tennis Center, 302 Zephyr. Drop-in play times for all levels are 8 am Tuesdays, 8 am and 5:30 pm Thursdays, 9 am Saturdays. $2 per player. www.sportsforlife.org. 210-275-3885 or 210-590-8500. WEEKLY ACTIVITIES: Lions Field Adult ...

Recreation column: Naples' Uebelacker, Ohnesorge compete in Jacksonville marathon
Naples Daily News
Pickleball winners: The inaugural River Bend Pickleball Classic was held Dec. 11 in LaBelle. Representing Lakewood Country Club's pickeball players were Paige Mitschele and Bob Clark, who took home the bronze medal in the field of 94 players. ...

and more »

Pickleball association funds courts in Surprise
YourWestValley.com
The Surprise Pickleball Association has donated $25000 to the city to convert two tennis courts to eight permanent pickleball courts. “The fundraising effort was supported by local pickleball clubs, Surprise businesses and more than 300 Surprise ...

Senior and Community Center (Dec. 20-26)
Carroll County Times
Each Wednesday: Better Health and Wellness, Bingo, Cards and Games, Ladder Ball, Yoga, Duplicate Style and Party Bridge, Study of Man, The Needle Circle, Canasta, Indoor Walking with Erlinda, Pickleball (no Pickleball Dec. 28). ...

Community Calendar: Activities for all ages in the Treasure Valley
The Idaho Statesman
Pickleball: Play indoors at the Homecourt YMCA in Meridian, YMCA in Downtown Boise and the Boise State Student Rec Center. Go to www.usapa.org or call Carson at 866-8832. Snake River Rugby Club: Training Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 pm at Hillside ...

Auburn area Recreation Calendar | Dec. 19
Auburn Reporter
Monday and Wednesday the gym features pickleball and basketball, Tuesday and Thursday are volleyball and basketball. Courts that are not in use at the gym may be used for any sport. For more information on any of the programs: Auburn Parks at ...