CANADIANS FRIENDS AT THE GRAND PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT
It truly was a great Pickleball Tournament for our Canadian Friends last weekend.
The tournament was played on Saturday for the Men's Doubles and the Ladies Doubles and on Sunday for the Mixed Doubles.
First of all a huge Shout Out to the Canadian Friends that came to
support and cheer on our Canadian Players...Thank You for that.
Gary McGregor and Guy McKay scored big by
claiming Gold in their category in Men's Doubles.
Brent Lothian also scored large by capturing Gold in his category in Men's Doubles.
Ray Wolfman and Brian Mohr captured Silver in their category in Men's Doubles.
Eugene Kit and Bruce Evenson played so well and claimed the
Silver medal in their category in the Men's Doubles.
Lori and Jeff Eppler played extremely well against some very tough teams and were awarded the Bronze medal in their Mixed Doubles category on Sunday.
Cindy Van Ginkel and Brian Gray would not let go even when they were down they kept fighting back to take the Gold Medal in their mixed doubles category on Sunday.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR MEDAL WINNERS!
The tournament was played on Saturday for the Men's Doubles and the Ladies Doubles and on Sunday for the Mixed Doubles.
First of all a huge Shout Out to the Canadian Friends that came to
support and cheer on our Canadian Players...Thank You for that.
Gary McGregor and Guy McKay scored big by
claiming Gold in their category in Men's Doubles.
Brent Lothian also scored large by capturing Gold in his category in Men's Doubles.
Ray Wolfman and Brian Mohr captured Silver in their category in Men's Doubles.
Eugene Kit and Bruce Evenson played so well and claimed the
Silver medal in their category in the Men's Doubles.
Lori and Jeff Eppler played extremely well against some very tough teams and were awarded the Bronze medal in their Mixed Doubles category on Sunday.
Cindy Van Ginkel and Brian Gray would not let go even when they were down they kept fighting back to take the Gold Medal in their mixed doubles category on Sunday.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR MEDAL WINNERS!
A DAY AT THE RACES 2024
Just another Fun, Friendly Grand Day in Paradise
Canadian Friends enjoyed an afternoon of fun, friendship and horse racing
Huge Shout Out to Wayne Bester for organizing this event...Well Done!
Canadian Friends enjoyed an afternoon of fun, friendship and horse racing
Huge Shout Out to Wayne Bester for organizing this event...Well Done!
Canadian Friends
Card Night Christmas Potluck Dinner
The Canadian Friends Hand & Foot/Wizard group was treated to a Christmas potluck dinner organized by Monica Sun at her home for about 20 players recently. As you will see in the pictures it appears a good time was had by all.
Huge Shout Out to to Monica for stepping up and taking the time to organize this wonderful evening.
The Canadian Friends Hand & Foot / Wizard group has grown to 34 players this year! Anyone interested in joining should contact Dwayne Pyper at [email protected].
Huge Shout Out to to Monica for stepping up and taking the time to organize this wonderful evening.
The Canadian Friends Hand & Foot / Wizard group has grown to 34 players this year! Anyone interested in joining should contact Dwayne Pyper at [email protected].
Welcome Back Dinner 2023
Welcome Back Dinner 2023 was such a fun night with a sold out crowd on Wednesday night, November 22. Olive Garden again delivered a fantastic meal and we were so fortunate to have DJ David Hoyt entertain us with his Trivia contest.
The 10 year celebration of this wonderful Canadian Friends group included a presentation to the three founding members Wilf Kraft, Elfi Eades and Timm Burke.
Thanks to Cindy Van Ginkel and my wife Lynda for taking the time to snap the pictures attached to this post.
Until Next Time.
The 10 year celebration of this wonderful Canadian Friends group included a presentation to the three founding members Wilf Kraft, Elfi Eades and Timm Burke.
Thanks to Cindy Van Ginkel and my wife Lynda for taking the time to snap the pictures attached to this post.
Until Next Time.
Wind Up Dinner 2023
Just another great day in Paradise with the Canadian Friends Sold Out Wind Up Dinner on Thursday evening March 23 at the Cimarron Center.
Close to 140 Canadian Friends joined in for dinner, refreshments, some trivia, a best dressed Canadian contest, a dance and terrific conversations with good people...it does not get much better than that.
Huge shout out to Dwayne Pyper for organizing this years Wind Up event...Well Done!
Mixed emotions for all as we are winding up our season here in The Grand and getting ready for our summer fun back home.
Safe Travels to everyone...see you all next season!
Your Canadian Friends Board
Close to 140 Canadian Friends joined in for dinner, refreshments, some trivia, a best dressed Canadian contest, a dance and terrific conversations with good people...it does not get much better than that.
Huge shout out to Dwayne Pyper for organizing this years Wind Up event...Well Done!
Mixed emotions for all as we are winding up our season here in The Grand and getting ready for our summer fun back home.
Safe Travels to everyone...see you all next season!
Your Canadian Friends Board
Progressive Appies March 2023
On Sunday March 19th another Travelling Appies event was held with 30
happy members attending. Two Pods with 15 members in each group were
organized. Quickly members offered their homes to host and fun loving
Canadians moved between 3 homes in each Pod to enjoy a variety of appies
and desserts.
Even though the weather wasn't as warm as was hoped, everyone enjoyed
each others company visiting outside on the patios.
Watch for emails in the fall 2023 for our next event in November.
happy members attending. Two Pods with 15 members in each group were
organized. Quickly members offered their homes to host and fun loving
Canadians moved between 3 homes in each Pod to enjoy a variety of appies
and desserts.
Even though the weather wasn't as warm as was hoped, everyone enjoyed
each others company visiting outside on the patios.
Watch for emails in the fall 2023 for our next event in November.
Progressive Appies February 2023
Progressive Appies has always been a popular event where groups of members
progress from house to house enjoying appetizers and then dessert.
February 26th was no exception.
Forty-five members participated progressing within 3 homes in groups of 12 or 11.
It was great fun with lots of chatter, deep discussion while enjoying delicious appetizers and then dessert. Despite the cool temperature, the 1 hour spent at each home was primarily outdoors trying to catch the last bit of sun rays.
Many of the new members that participated, already signed up for our next one March 19th. What a great way of re-connecting and making new friends!
progress from house to house enjoying appetizers and then dessert.
February 26th was no exception.
Forty-five members participated progressing within 3 homes in groups of 12 or 11.
It was great fun with lots of chatter, deep discussion while enjoying delicious appetizers and then dessert. Despite the cool temperature, the 1 hour spent at each home was primarily outdoors trying to catch the last bit of sun rays.
Many of the new members that participated, already signed up for our next one March 19th. What a great way of re-connecting and making new friends!
A Day at the Races 2023
Just another Grand Day in Paradise
Over 65 Canadian Friends enjoyed an afternoon of fun, friendship and horse racing
Huge Shout Out to Wayne Bester for organizing this event...Well Done!
Over 65 Canadian Friends enjoyed an afternoon of fun, friendship and horse racing
Huge Shout Out to Wayne Bester for organizing this event...Well Done!