We were glad to have Anita's sister & brother-in-law join us at our barbecue.




Anita had a Birthday yesterday and we all want to wish her a Happy Birthday.

Pickleball Barbecue Outing
Table #1

Pickleball Barbecue Outing
Tableball #2

Pickleball Barbecue Outing
Table #3

Pickleball Barbecue Outing
Table #4

Pickleball Barbecue Outing
Table #5

Pickleball Barbecue Outing
Table #6

Pickleball Barbecue Outing
Table #7

Pickleball Barbecue Outing
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Highland Lakes Beginners Olympics

Beginners Olympic Partners
Diane Santi
Penni Ebersman

Beginners Gold Medalist
Kathy Garza
Donna Leech





Congratulations to our Beginners. Our Pickleball Coach Don Gullakson was very proud of his students who played in the Beginners Olympics today. They played a great game of Pickleball and had fun doing it.

Beginners Olympic Silver Medalists
Ann Parker
George Brown

Beginners Olympic Bronze Medalists
Dyan Zimmerman
Richard Ekstrand

Beginners Olympic Partners
Donzetta Miller
Karen Orman

H.L. Beginners Pickleball Group

A job well done. Our beginners outdid themselves playing in the Olympics this morning. They looked great, concentration was at a level high and the scoreing was unbelievable.

Highland Lakes Mixed Doubles Olympics

The Mixed Doubles Olympics were played today and it was a great success. There were ten teams playing. This is the most teams we've had since we've been Chairpeople. They all gave their best and had fun playing the game. We Thank them all for their efferts. We are proud of all our players. We want to also Thank the Judges and all who attended and cheered the players on.

Gold Medalists
Marvin McGinnis &
Anita Pasiak

Team #2
Walter Tajmajer &
Irene Blenis

Silver Medalists
Don Gullakson &
Sue McGinnis

Team #4
Harry Yorgensen &
Donna Leech

Bronze Medalists
Ed Buonopane &
Connie O'Leary

Team #6
Dick Mell &
Bebina Zeis

Team #7
Jack Randall &
Judy Marshall

Tema #8
Joel Zimmerman
& Karen Orman

Team #9
Bob Miller & Janet Panchryz

Team #10
Cal Blenis & Dena Randall

H.L. Mixed Doubles Pickleball Group

H.L. Senior Olympics Women's Doubles

Gold Medal Winners.
Sue McGinnis
Bebina Zeis

Silver Medal Winners.
Connie O'Leary
Dena Randall

Bronze Medal Winners.
Brenda Neafsey
Marie Cardoza

Pickleball Participants.
Irene Blenis
Janet Panchyrz

How do you like our shirts?

Women's Doubles Pickleball group.
We love our new shirts.

A Thank You to our Line Judges

We thank the Judges for helping us out during our Pickleball Olympics. Your help was appreciated by us and by all the contestants. Thank You for a great job.

Line Judges
Don Haro
Harry Yorgensen

Line Judges
Manny Cardoza
Richard Ekstrand

Line Judges
Marie Falcon
Janet Panchyrz

Line Judge
Russ Hellein

Line Judge
Ed Saresky

H.L. Senior Pickleball Olympics 2009

Let the games begin!
Today was the start of H.L. Pickleball Olympics. The Men's Doubles were the first group to play on St. Patricks Day. Our Women's Doubles will be played on Thursday.
Please note:
The Pickleball Picnic has been changed from Saturday, March 28th to Friday, March 27th.

Men's Doubles Gold Medalists.
Don Gullakson & Marvin McGinnis.

Men's Doubles Silver Medalists.
Cal Blenis & Walter Tajmajer.

Men's Doubles Bronze Medalists.
Harry Yorgensen & Joel Zimmerman.

Men's Doubles Participants.
Jack Randall & Dick Mell.

Men's Doubles Participants.
Jack Randall, Cal Blenis, Harry Yorgensen, Dick Mell, Don Gullakson, MarvinMcGinnis, Walt Tajmajer and Joel Zimmerman.

Pickleball, Pickleball...

Pickleball, Pickleball, what a funny name!
What do you do for this fast pace game?
We set up nets in the arena each day
Use paddles, whiffleballs and four people to play.
Endurance, quick reaction time are put to the test
Rotate partners, no time to rest
The competition is great, the fun begins
Eleven points are needed in order to win.

Women's, Men's, Mixed and Beginner doubles are played
For our Senior Olympics in four different days.

The dates of our Senior Olympics are:
Tuesday, March 17th - Men's Doubles at 8:30 am.
Thursday, March 19th - Women's Doubles at 8:30 am.
Tuesday, March 24th - Mixed Doubles at 8:30 am.
Thursday, March 26th - Beginner Doubles at 8:30 am.

Senior Olympic Barbecue will be at the picnic area near the Gazebo.
Friday, March 27th at 12:00 noon.

We're glad to see you back, Donzetta!

A Thank You from Ron Eversole

I just wanted to thank you all for allowing me to join the Pickleball group at Highland Lakes last Thursday and Friday. I really enjoyed learning to play and am anxious to get back and try it some more - surely I will improve. You all - and many of the others - were so hospitable and welcoming! I appreciate being included. Thanks again for allowing me to get involved. It just makes me wish I could find a way to retire sooner.
Ron Eversole

Ron and his wife just bought a place on Cash Court and plans to be here at H.L. as much as possible. Ron, were all anxious for your return.