Thursday, April 9, 2009

Matt Citro is from
Long Island, N.Y.

Matt Citro & Nancy from Legacy

Ann Marie Jasieniecki & Nancy
Nancy is a guest from Legacy

Ann Marie Jasieniecki & Matt Citro
Don Jasieniecki
a friend of Joel & Dyan Zimmerman.

Dena Randall & Don Jasienieck.

Don Jasieniecki,
Dena Randall &
Dyan Zimmerman.

Monday, April 6, 2009

Matt Citro is the Grandson of Norman and Nancy Elias

Congratulations to Matt Citro for winning the Championship in Pickleball at his High School in N.Y.

He has some great Pickleball moves.

He certainly can play this game.

Mady & Jake Zeis are Grandchildren of John & Bebina Zeis

Jake Zeis is 9 years old. He plays Pickleball at his school for only two weeks a year.

Look at that form.

Mady Zeis is 12 years old. She plays Pickleball at her school for only two weeks a year.

Great athletic skills.

Drew & Molly McGinnis are Grandchildren of Marvin & Sue McGinnis

Drew McGinnis is 8 years old and he sure can play Pickleball.

Look at that form.

Molly McGinnis is 5 years old. She did not play Pickleball but she kept all of us adults entertained.

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Highland Lakes Senior Olympics

Manny's making sure there are enough medals for all the players.
Well, our Olympics have come to an end and today was the Olympic Ceremony where players receive the medals they've won. A Thank You to all our players who took part in the Olympics. The games were lots of fun, very exciting, and challenging.
Everyone played up to their potential and we all loved watching the games.
Pickleball Beginners Doubles receiving their medals.
George Brown
Richard Eckstrand
Donna Leech
Kathy Garza
Ann Parker
Pickleball Ladie's Doubles receiving their medals.
Sue McGinnis,
Dena Randall
Brenda Neafsey
Pickleball Men's Doubles receiving their medals.
Don Gullakson
Marvin Mcginnis
Pickleball Mixed Doubles receiving their medals.
Don Gullakson
Sue McGinnis
Marvin McGinnis
Anita Pasiak

Sunday, March 29, 2009

Highland Lakes Pickleball Barbecue Outing

Karen's husband came to visit her this weekend and to watch her play the game of Pickleball. We were glad to see him join us at the Pickleball Barbecue Outing.
Pickleball Group Picture with players & their spouses.







Our Pickleball Barbecue Outing was held on Friday, March 27, 2009.
It was nice to have such a large crowd join us for some good food and fun. Everyone had a great time. We would like to Thank everyone who brought a dish, dessert or some type of food item. It was greatly appreciated. In conclusion we would like to say we don't think of ourselves as a Pickleball Group but we do think of ourselves as a Pickleball Family.
Pickleball Group picture with players only.
Pickleball Coach of the year.

Don Gullakson
I love my new hat.
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
Table #8

Thursday, March 26, 2009

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.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

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