b'Exciting news for Pickleballers Do you love bridge?Dear Editor Dear EditorThe North Durham Pickleball Club (NDPC) now hasThank you, on behalf of the Scugog Marathon four outdoor pickleball courts in Greenbank, behind theHospital Bridge Club, for allowing me this opportunity Lions Club building, thanks to our Club members, to announce the winners of our 2021-2022 season:Scugog Township, and the Greenbank Park Board. TheWinners for the season are Team 12, Judy Jensen and NDPC would like to especially thank Larry Doble whoLeslie Wilkinson, with a total of 44,440 points.Your secured a Trillium grant!fellow Marathon Bridge Club players congratulate you!The pickleball courts are lined out, inside the twoFortunately, following all COVID protocols, our existing tennis courts, which makes it a multi-usemembers were able to enjoy a full September to April facility.We are planning an opening day celebrationseason and looking forward to resuming play this fall.and would like to invite anyone to come out andA cheque will been forwarded to the Port Perry join in the festivities. All ages are welcome. We willHospital Foundationthank you to all our current have a demonstration of the sport and a learn toand former members of the Scugog Marathon Hospital play session on Saturday August 13 at 9 a.m.LightBridge Club.snacks will be provided. Please sign up by emailingIf you are a bridge player and interested in joining northdurhampickleball@gmail.com.our group, please contact me at smhbridge@gmail.com.Pickleball started in Ontario approximately thirteen Donna Ankrett, Presidentyears ago. We had eight members back then and haveScugog Marathon Hospital Bridge Clubgrown to over 250 registered members. Pickleball is a fun intergenerational sport, easy to learn, andinexpensive to play. We now can play pickleball allIn appreciation for Ukraine year round! Humanitarian Crisis supportOur indoor facility is located at the ScugogDear EditorCommunity Centre and has just been renovated with aId like to thank MaryAnn Fleming and Lynn Campbell fresh coat of paint and a newoor with inlay pickleballfor bringing this story to life in theFocusmagazine lines.Our season for indoor play runs from Septemberhighlighting the Ukrainian Humanitarian Crisis. Thanks to June, Monday to Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. also for selling the Sun ower cards to support and help Our outdoor courts designated times are Mondays,a refugee family to start a new life in Port Perry.Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. OutsideIt is the community spirit that makes theFocussuch a of these times; you may also play pickleball if the courtsgreat magazine.are free. Your e ort and time is much appreciated.Hope to see you on the courts!Tom and Indy SoomreRob Smith, President,North Durham Pickleball Club WE WANT TOPlease send us your letters, maximum ofHEAR FROM 250 words. Be aware that we cannot publish YOU!negative letters about individuals or businesses. 90-year-old senior citizenSubmit to: focus@focusonscugog.com very thankfulDear EditorI am writing to give a big thumbs up to a young manFREE named Chris. "In a world where youESTIMATEScan shop anywhere,On Friday May 13 at 6 a.m. he was walking his dogSHOP LOCAL"past my home. I had just fallen while putting out my recycling and I couldnt move. Multi-Vendor Marketplace,NICK ORAMHe called to my daughter and she called 911. handmade andAUTO BODYAn ambulance soon came and took me to Oshawahome-based vendors. Collision RepairHospital. I had surgery the next day for a fractured hip,Home decor, gifts, clothing, but I am now recuperating at home, thanks to this kindfrozen meals and so much more.Refinishyoung man. Featuring fresh lunches everyLicensed TechniciansBetty Jones Wednesday & Friday. 3976 Highway 7A,Sincerely, Nestleton Station 52 Water St., Port Perry, ON Tel:905.985.1991Mon, Tues: closed, Wed: 12-4 Fax:905.985.4058Thurs, Fri: 11-5, Sat: 10-4, Sun: 11-3FOCUS - AUGUST 202225'