Mulligan Tournament – Fri., Jan. 13 and Sat. Jan. 14
Although quite cold the Mulligan Tournament was very successful and players enjoyed using mulligans in play.
--Thanks to all the Volunteers who worked diligently keeping play moving despite the cold weather.
--Hot Dog Meals both days were sold from 11-2pm. Many residents came out to watch play and enjoy a hotdog lunch with friends! Thank you for your support and cooperation.
Monthly Cookout– The Cookout for February is Feb 4 at 5:30 at the Pavilion. The main dish is meatball subs. The cost for the cookout is now $5, an increase of $2. Sign up on the Den by Thurs. Feb. 2 at 4:00pm. Bring a dish enough for 6-8 persons. Volunteers are needed to help set up tables and check in members. Contact Melanie Havekes at yenalo96@gmail.com.
Instruction and Development – Sign up on Den is necessary for all lessons.
--Introduction to Pickleball beginner lessons on Mondays from 1:00-3:00 on courts 1 & 2. This class will cover the basics of Pickleball for new members with limited knowledge of Pickleball play. Limit 8 players.
--Beginner Play with a mentor on Mondays from 1:00-3:00 on courts 3 & 4. After taking a couple of lessons, this is a perfect place to come and play with other beginner players alongside a mentor. Limit 8 players.
--Intermediate Skills/Drills on Wednesdays from 1:00-3:00, courts 1 & 2. Focus will be on areas players may be having issues with while also working on new strategies. Sign up if you'd like to improve your game. Limit 8 players.
--Beginner Skills/Drills on Fridays from 1:00-3:00 on courts 1 - 4. Focus will be on building the skills of beginner players. Rotating stations will provide the opportunity to work on basic key skills. Limit 16 players. If you sign up for any of the above lessons/drills and find you are not able to attend, please take your name off the list as soon as possible. This is a courtesy to both those who want to attend and the volunteer mentors who are planning the instruction.
The ThrowBack Event for all women picklers for the months of Feb, Mar, and April will be on Thursday at 5pm at the Lodge Courts instead of Tuesday at 5pm. The Lodge Courts are not available on Tuesday evenings for those three months due to Special Olympics. The Throwback Event will be on Thursday, Feb 9, Mar 9 and Apr 6 at 5pm at the Lodge Courts. The format will be the same: Four (4) courts will be available for pickleball followed by socializing. Please bring a snack to share, and everyone brings their own drink. For questions call Karen Toof at 303 527-0800. Come play pickleball and socialize with your colleagues. Great fun!
First Aid Corner. Volunteers Helen Coverdale and Pat Thayer, two nurses in our Club, have volunteered to provide some medical advice and tips as well as keeping the medical bags up to date. This will be the first of many basic first aid educational tips.
--First aid kits are located at the end of the first and second seating areas. Each kit has identical items. The most common items used: band-aids, ice packs, gauze dressing, tape and gloves--are in the front of the bag. In the big box are zip-lock bags for additional ice, towels and blankets.
--When someone gets hurt, bring the first-aid kit to them. Always call 911 for any emergency. AED is located in the Pavilion.
--Help our medics by keeping the bags, located at both ends under the shade areas, tidy so they are easy to find supplies needed. If there is something specific you would like to see in the First Aid Corner, please email me at dpthayer@hotmail.com.
Thanks, Pat Thayer and Helen Coverdale
Updates to TPPC By-Laws
The BOD is proposing updates to the current TPPC by-laws. All members will receive a proposed copy in a separate email. Please review and if you have concerns send them to tppickeballclub@gmail.com. The final version to be voted on at the Annual Meeting will be sent to all members 30 days prior to the Annual Meeting on March 13, 2023.
Other Updates
--The 2023 Nomination Committee has been appointed. If you wish to run for a TPPC office or nominate a member for office, contact a member of the committee.
--Mel Kohlberg has agreed to audit the 2022 end of year financial records. The BOD voted to approve his appointment Jan 17, 2023.
--The TPPC Annual Meeting is Monday, March 13, 2023, 1pm at the PAC.
--The code to the storage room will be changed. See your team leader if you need access.
See you on the Courts!