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ARC 8th Christmas Potluck Pickleball Party

Today we held the 8th ARC Christmas Potluck Pickleball Party with about 50 players in attendance. Thank you for bringing an array of delicious foods! Thanks to Gerry and Phyllis for playing Christmas music with words displayed on a TV screen so everyone can sing along. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!. 

Above left:  Bill, Ralph, Anne, Judy, Rod, Merna, Kathy (center), right: Catherine, Lori, Shirley, Sheryl ....

Left:  Henrietta, Alan, Serge, Shirley, Lori, Gerry, Dean and Margaret, Mel and Jenny, Gerry and Phyllis playing Christmas music.

Hong Kong Photos

Enjoying shopping, lunch and coffee with my sisters in Hong Kong!

Pickleball Injuries

Yesterday a player was injured by a pickleball hitting his eye.  His partner was returning a hard hitting ball and the ball went sideways which hit his eye. Although he was wearing eyeglasses, the impact was too great that his right eye vision is still blurry. If his vision does not get better, he should see a doctor.  Anyone injured should file an injury report.

I have seen eye, knee, tennis elbow, hand, ankle, rotator cuff, achilles tendon, strains and sprains injuries. One player was hit in her eye and had floaters in her eye which the doctor said is permanent.  She wore safety glasses after that.  Many players fall when ruuning too fast to hit a ball or twisted their ankles when running and turning.  One player injured her hand after a fall, she had surgery because her hand had broken bones, she still cannot play pickleball.  Read article: Prevent pickleball injuries and be prepared to have fun  http://www.centracare.com/for-the-health-of-it/exercise-fitness/prevent-pickleball-injuries-and-be-prepared-to-have-fun/

My trip to Hong Kong

I had a wonderful trip to Hong Kong to attend my father's 88th birthday. Great sightseeing, delicious food and great people!!! Hong Kong is a beautiful place with ocean view, lots of people and many interesting places to visit. There are about 3-4 museums in HK. Eating and shopping was fun!!! Had a great time with my parents, brother, sisters, uncles and aunts!!!

3rd16 Player Round Robin Tournament at ARC

3rd Round Robin random doubles tournament with 16 players, 7 games in two hours, 1-3pm. Players include Martin, Deb, Bill V/Bert, Kathy B, Jeanie, Janet, Jeanie, Bill M, Craig, Bill DJ, Jean Alison/Henrietta, Catherine, Anne, Gail. Top 3 winners received ribbon prizes. Total scores of the top 3 players:
#1 Bill DJ, won 6 games, total score 73
#2 Bill M, won 5 games, total score 69
#3 Cathy B and Sheena, tied, won 5 games, total score 62
Craig, Sheena, Gail, Jennifer, Alison and Bert told me they really enjoyed it. We had coffee and snacks afterwards.

2nd 16 Player Round Robin Tournament at ARC

Due to popular request, players enjoyed the last one so much, we held the 2nd Round Robin random doubles tournament with 16 players, 7 games in two hours. Players may share the spot with another player if they cannot play all the games without rest (play alternate games). Players include Bill (shared with Bert), Catherine, Kathy, Allison (shared with Henrietta), Ralph, Lorrie, Chris, Carol, Jean, RobT, Bob, Don, Lorie B, Bill M, Mel and Eric. I was the scorekeeper.Top 3 winners received ribbons. Total scores of the top 3 players:
#1 - Ralph, won 6 games, total score 75
#2 - Bob, won 6 games, total score 69
#3 - Mel, won 5 games, total score 69
For many players, this was their first tournament, they told me they enjoyed it so much. Even players who played in tournaments enjoyed the competition with different players and meeting new friends !!! We had coffee and snacks afterwards.