West Peabody Blooms

A Pickleball Caravan
On

A Wednesday Morning

The Home that Kevin, Hank and Chuck Built

with a little help from their friends

Makes you feel like you are playing at The Villages (especially when it is 92 degrees)

The Friends

Pickler of Distinction Hank McLaughlin

Pickler of Distinction

Hank McLaughlin

There are those players whose importance to the game of pickleball is not measured in terms of gold medals or official titles but rather in the service they provide to others. Hank McLaughlin is a shining example of that. Hank with help from Kevin, Chuck and his wonderful wife Peg is the reason why West Peabody Pickleball has grown from 4 players to one that now has five courts and is one of the top places to play in MA. And he has helped create a friendly and sociable group that will miss him dearly as he moves to The Villages.

Where did you first hear of Pickleball?

I first heard of Pickleball my second year in the Villages (Florida ). The third year I actually played.  Took a bunch of lessons. Came back to MA and spent three months finding places to play. 

Where do you play now?

That gets me to where do I play now. My home court is Corbiel Park in West Peabody. That's in the summer. In the winter I play in the Villages.

What do you like most about Pickleball?

I started because I like racquet  sports. I play for the competition and the camaraderie. Pickleball is really a great game for married people. My wife Peggy and I play in several groups so it's a great social event.

What was your favorite vacation?

Favorite vacation was good enough to do twice. Peggy & I went to several Hawaiian islands twice, our 25th and 30th wedding anniversary. 3 weeks each time. Very special.

What was your favorite Movie?

The Great  Escape with Steve McQueen

West Peabody Courts

From This 

To This

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West Peabody's New Courts (5)

Play Resumes Wednesday September 9th

Updates

Woburn Y Wants Pickleball

Daytime programs being discussed

exhibition a hit

a big thank you to Noel Doherty for leading the charge

Lexington Wants Pickleball

play begins September 16th. Signups through Lexington Recreation

North Reading Wants Pickleball

volunteers?

New outdoor courts in Hamilton and Georgetown

Farewell Splash and Bash Party for the McLaughlins

September 16th

Funfest in Harwich on the Cape September 26th

Maine Tournament in October?????

Boston Wants Pickleball

South Boston Exhibition at Moakley Park

September

for more information 

bostonpickleball@gmail.com

Picklin' in Rocket City

Another Night in Rocket City

pictures by Maryann Stickney and Lauren Doherty

Fall Preview

Yes, it is still summer, however all good things must come to an end ..........

                                                                                      

except for year round pickleball

                                 

So with that in mind let's look at what's coming.

Starting  September 1, Reading Recreation will upon 44 open slots for Monday play. Eight of those will be for a beginner class

Winchester Recreation hopes to open indoor courts on Thursdays/stay tuned

Malden will have pickleball again on Tuesday nights

Newton will have an indoor program beginning in January

Andover continues Wednesday night outdoor program/indoors in November 

Woburn YMCA and Woburn Recreation will be starting Pickleball in the fall

Belmont is exploring starting a program after the first of the year

Billerica will begin a fall schedule in September

Lexington is planning on a winter schedule

South Boston Exhibition at Moakley Park in September

Unsung Heroes

This Summer's Unsung Heroes 

Dick Eddy

Four New Outside Painted Courts in Hamilton

Bill Zarhoruiko
Four New Painted Courts in Andover

Karen Richardson
Four new painted courts in Georgetown

Marjorie Berger and Natalie O'Connell
Four Indoor Courts in Winchester in September


Noel Doherty
Two Outdoor Courts in Burlington 


Bill Kane and Jim Buckley
Contributions to Defeat Cancer Event

Maryann Stickney and Rosemary Dissell
For excellent coverage while the fox is away 

Hank McLaughlin and Kevin Stankewicz
For making West Peabody a premier place

Rick Haigis
Salem Outdoor Courts by the Sea

Debbie and Eddie Chan

Pellegrini Park Newton