Sunday, November 21, 2021

*Drone flight, Pickleball Tournament

Our new drone is on active duty!  Thank you to all who contributed and for your thoughtfulness and support for the blog.  


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The entrance to the park is an impressive sight with the velvety green grass, colorful flowers in bloom, and rows of tall palm trees.  Welcome back to all our Canadian friends after a long time away.  

This is the week of a large pickleball tournament called the Battle of the Branches benefitting the Gary Sinise Foundation.  I heard there were over 300 players enrolled.  The new pavilion was in full use.



Tom Gottfried is the head photographer for the event and is seen here diligently at work preparing photos for the big banquet and organizing tournament pictures.


A silent auction was held for the Sinise Foundation.  One of the big items was this beautiful quilt donated by Chris Hopkins of the Palm Creek Quilt Guild.  


The weather cooperated 100% providing great playing conditions.