As a result of Ford Roberson’s success at the USAPA National Tournament recently in Arizona, he has been awarded a rating of 5.0, the highest professional pickleball rating. Currently, there are 329 men in the United States, Canada and Mexico with this rating. At the national tournament, Ford and partner Tim Kuss of the Denver…
Category: December 2016
Features, December 2016
Take me out to the ball game! Cubs win 37th World Series
Nancy Toppan The Chicago Cubs, after one of the most dramatic World Series games played, are your 2016 World Series champions. The Chicago Cubs outlasted the Cleveland Indians in Wednesday’s action-packed game seven for the franchise’s first World Series title in 108 years. In 10 innings the Cubs’ 8-7 victory ended the longest championship drought…
Clubs & Classes, December 2016
Roadrunners travel in style for 2017
Vicki Baker Explore the unknown, embark on new adventures and form lasting memories with Road Runners in 2017: February 17-19: Red River Mardi Gras Bash Attend an exclusive party with us during the Krewe of Centaur Parade, one of the largest in Louisiana. The party features live band, Creole/Cajun food, dancing and other hands-on experiences…
Sports, December 2016
International Pickleball Association formed
In 2017, a new pickleball association is forming to provide services to super seniors competing in tournaments across the country and around the globe. The new organization is called SSIPA (Super Senior International Pickleball Association). Super Seniors are players falling in the four age groups recognized by the USA Pickleball Association for players 65 and…
Clubs & Classes, December 2016
The Wine Stewards Bewitching Hour
Bernadette Fideli “Nothing beats a haunted moonlit night on All Hallows Eve, and on this fatal night, at this witching time, the starless sky laments black and unmoving.” (Kim Elizabeth) Al and Vivian Wright invited the Wine Stewards to experience this frightful night while sipping the wicked good wines of fall. In the dark of…
Clubs & Classes, December 2016
Robson Ranch Softball vs. The Dallas Spurs
Generals, December 2016
Rivercrest Potluck Group hosts inaugural Oktoberfest event
Peggy Villagomez On Oct 22 the Upper Eastside Rivercrest Potluck Group hosted and invited all the new residents of Rivercrest to our very first Oktoberfest. Forty five neighbors attended in what we hope will become an annual tradition. Our street is nearing completion, and the original potluck group thought this could be a fun outdoor…
Generals, December 2016
Emeritus College – Where Learning Is For Life
Join us for another exciting semester with new classes and topics for everyone! Spring classes run from February to April with the first day of class being February 13. For a flat fee of $75 you may take as many classes as you wish. For further information on becoming a member and enrolling in classes:…
Features, December 2016
Editorial Deadline Change
Chelsea Johnson The holidays are almost upon us! Since Christmas is so close to the editorial deadline, we are moving it up. Please have all editorial submitted by 4 p.m. on 21st (for the January issue). Be sure to mark your calendars now! If you have any questions about submission guidelines, please call Chelsea Johnson at…
Clubs & Classes, December 2016
Scaryoke Was Spook-Tacular
Dee Kurtz The Music Club sponsored Scaryoke on Friday evening at the clubhouse auditorium. There were costumes galore that would rival any professional. Selecting best in duds was a challenge; everyone looked terrific! Thanks to all for making the 2016 Scaryoke night so much fun. A Spook-Tacular evening it was! Be sure to watch the…