Laguna Woods Globe

by Sheryl Strich

6/26/2025

The Pickleball Club’s first annual charity fundraiser was a rousing success.  We raised $4050 for the Orange County Fire Authority Benevolent Association.  OCFA provides physical, financial, and emotional support to its members and their families in times of need.  About 100 people participated in the Carnival which included a fun evening of horse racing, darts, football toss, spoon race, fortune telling, raffles, and more raffles, pizza and more.

Special thanks go to our steering committee who put in endless hours to make this event happen:  Julie Mangino, Jackie Martin, Mary Nee, Shelley Sandoval, Myrna Keitges, Gloria Barton, Stephanie Irving, Gail Cmiel, Niki Thompson, Debbie Spangenthal, Gary Russell, Tom Pauhl, Fran Rosensweig and Miranda McPhee.  I must include the MC of the event, Tom Nee who not only commanded the microphone, but also helped to secure numerous gift cards.  Also thank you to our numerous volunteers who worked in the various areas needed for the event, and made it all so much fun.

If you haven’t already signed up for the ladder, go to our website, www.lagunawoodspickleball.com and sign up. This is for members only

Next 2.0 Beginners’ Coaching will be 6/24/25 at 11am on outdoor court 5.  You must register on our website.  This is for members only.

FYI: Woodstock is Sat June 28, so parking will be tough!