PML LADIES 18 HOLE GOLF CLUB
Thelma Faux
We had two fun events this month. Congratulations to the Winners!
2025 Club Championship
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Left to right: Pricilla Park, Laura Cramer, Kitty Edgerton
September 25,26,27 was the annual Pine Tree Invitational with a Queens of Clubs theme. These are the 3 flight winners enjoying their victory!
ACES FLIGHT – Stacy Brown, Shelly Hanak, Lisa Ribeiro, Lisa Duburg
Queens Flight – Jane Reynolds, Cindy deVisser, Valerie Endman, Debbie Cardoza
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Jokers Flight – Susan Dwyer, Nancy Johnson, Linda Sarratt, Maureen Campbell
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The Pine Mountain Lake Ladies Golf Club plays every Thursday and is open to all women residents and owners of property in the Pine Mountain Lake community. Our club would love to add some new members and have modified our bylaws to allow female family members of property owners to apply for membership. If you are interested in becoming a member, we can arrange for you to join us as a guest, so that you can meet and play with some members and see what our club is all about. If you’re interested, please contact our PML Head Golf Professional, Mike Cook at 209-962-8620.
PML PICKLEBALL CLUB
PAM RODGERS
13 Common Beginner Pickleball Mistakes And How To Fix Them
We’ve already tackled a few common beginner mistakes in pickleball—like hanging out in no man’s land, hitting to the forehand, and overusing spin. Now, let’s move on to two more habits that can quietly cost you points without you even realizing it. Both have to do with timing and positioning—two fundamentals that make all the difference once the rally heats up.
One happens right after you serve, when it’s tempting to move forward too soon. The other shows up when you’re facing a hard-hitting opponent and feel the urge to swing back. In both cases, a little patience and control can turn reactive play into confident, well-placed shots.
MISTAKE #5: Scooting up when you serve
This is another mistake that I used to make all the time. You don’t see this much in advanced play because, by that point, most players have been burned by it and learned their lesson!
Here’s what typically happens: after serving, a player starts creeping forward, sometimes even stepping past the baseline before the opponent hits the return. The problem? The return serve has to bounce before you can hit it—thanks to the double-bounce rule. If you’re too close, a deep return can easily land at your feet, putting you in an awkward position or forcing a fault if you volley it early.
The fix: Stay disciplined and hold your ground behind the baseline until the ball bounces. Use that extra second to read your opponent’s return and prepare for your next shot. This is especially important against more experienced players, who often drive their returns deep to push you back.
And remember, this doesn’t just apply when you serve—stay back when your partner serves, too! You never know when you’ll be the one returning that next shot. Staying patient and ready behind the line gives you far more control over the point and sets you up for a smoother transition to the kitchen line later.
MISTAKE# 6: Swinging at power shots
Here’s a classic one. When a fastball comes rocketing toward you, your instinct is to swing hard to send it back with equal force. But in pickleball, that’s usually the last thing you should do.
Power shots already have plenty of energy behind them. The goal isn’t to add power—it’s to redirect it. When you swing, you increase the risk of mishits, pop-ups, or sending the ball long. Instead, think of your paddle like a wall: just meet the ball, hold steady, and let the opponent’s power do the work.
The fix: Focus on blocking, not swinging. Keep your paddle firm but relaxed, angle it slightly to control direction, and absorb the shot. With practice, you’ll find that blocks can be just as effective—if not more so—than forceful counter-hits.
It takes patience and confidence to resist that urge to swing, but once
you master the block, power players won’t intimidate you anymore. You’ll be able to turn their aggression into your advantage, often forcing them into errors or setting yourself up for a winning dink battle at the net.
By staying patient after your serve and learning to block instead of swing, you’ll not only cut down on unforced errors but also start dictating the pace of the game. Pickleball is all about control—knowing when to move, when to wait, and how to use your opponent’s power to your benefit.
REMEMBER…
Keep practicing these habits, and you’ll soon notice your rallies lasting longer, your shots landing smarter, and your overall game feeling more strategic and composed.
COME OUT AND PLAY! FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Current Play Times (Changes Seasonally).
Check out: PlayTime Scheduler for Pickleball
To Join the PML Pickleball Club email Tammy Talovich at TamTally1@gmail.com or call 209.605.7904
PML Lady Niners
Tammy Talovich
Quote of the month: “The secret to happiness is naps, snacks and golf!”
If you would like to learn more about becoming a member of the Lady Niners contact Stacie Brown at happygem529@gmail.com We play 9 holes on Tuesday mornings; it only takes a few hours and is a great opportunity to meet some awesome ladies!
September 2nd: we had 8 players and played Low net plus putts
1st place: Barb Lenorak
2nd place: Lindsey Lorant
3rd place: Mary Steinkamp
Pars: #11,13,14,15,16,18 L. Lorant, #13 N. Johnson, B. Lenorak, #10,15,17 B. Lenorak
Low Putts: Lindsey Lorant, Barb Lenorak w/16
Low Net: Barb Lenorak w/31
Low Gross: Lindsey Lorant w/39
September 9th: we had 14 players and played Point bogey
1st place: Patty Nelson w/23
2nd place: Trudy Alt w/21
3rd place: KC Lennen w/18
4th place: Barb Connelly w/16
5th place tie: Anne Toner, Lindsey Lorant w/15
Pars: #10, 17 Trudy Alt, Lindsey Lorant, #12 Lindsey Lorant, #14 Deanie Martini, Patty Nelson
Chip-in: #18 Patty Nelson
Birdie: #17 Lindsey Lorant
Low Net: Patty Nelson w/30
Low Gross: Lindsey Lorant w/42
September 16th: we had 12 players and played Cry Baby
1st place: Susan Dwyer
2nd place: Claudia Day
3rd place: Tammy Talovich
4th place tie: Patty Nelson and Lindsey Lorant
5th place tie: Anne Toner and Barb Connelly
Pars: #1,4,6 Lindsey Lorant, #3,7 Susan Dwyer
Low Net: Claudia Day w/35
Low Gross: Lindsey Lorant w/42
September 23rd: we had 11 players and played Even Holes
1st place team: Alt, Day, Marshall, blind draw
2nd place team: Brown, Dwyer, Martini, Toner
Pars: #10 Brown, Lorant, #14 Martini, Alt, #15,16 Lorant, #17 Toner, Marshall
Low Net: Linelle Marshall and Trudy alt w/33
Low Gross: Lindsey Lorant w/41
September 30th: No golf, course being aerated
Ace of Aces for September: Patty Nelson w/30
Queen of Clubs for September: Trudy Alt w/51
Putter of the Month: Barb Lenorak and Lindsey Lorant w/16
PINE MOUNTAIN LAKE MEN’S GOLF CLUB
DAVE FERNANDEZ
FALL CLASSIC/ OCTOBER ODYSSEY
Kicked off our fall schedule with 2 great events. Great showing for these events by the PMLMGC. Getting close to the end of our 2025 season. Let’s finish the year off strong. Now for our winners.
FALL CLASSIC
Flight 1
1st place- Dave Berthold, Jeff Sera
2nd place- Paul Funston, Jamison Kraft
3rd place- Ben Rebiskie, Larry Torres
4th place- Chuck Obeso-Bradley
Flight 2
1st place- Craig Herendeen, Steve Burke
2nd place- Ted Toffey, Rod Raine
3rd place- Paul Kuhn, Joe Vautier
4th place- Dennis Johnson, Steve Vahey
Closest to the pin
#3- Tom Knoth 6’9”
#7- Tom Borup 18’
#14- Bud Roberts 14’11”
#17- Brian Zenger 4’5”
OCTOBER ODYSSEY
Flight 1
1st place- Marc Allyn, Gus Climent, Tony Pavlakis, Glen Fiance
2nd place- Ted Toffey, Rod Raine, Joel Pluim, Mark Lofstrand
Flight 2
1st place- Rich Martinez, Paul Kuhn, Joe Vautier, John Lloyd
2nd place- Todd Brebner, Kurt Yanigihara, Ralph Jimenez, Jeff Krisa
Closest to the hole
#3- Rich Martinez 10’9”
#7- Michael Thoben 6’1”
#14- Rod Raine 5’10”
#17- Ralph Jimenez3’10”
TOURNAMENT TEE SELECTION
Many of our tournaments allow players to select what tees they will play from. It is important that players sign up for the correct tees. Any player can play from the Gold tees, regardless of their age or index, if they so choose. But only players that qualify may play from the Purple/Green tees. To qualify a player must be 70, or older, or have an index of 18.7, or higher. It is very difficult for the Golf Shop to make tee changes at the last minute. Any player that plays from incorrect tees risks disqualification. Typically, one team member will sign up a 4-man or 2-man team, so it is imperative that that team member sign up their team from the correct tees.
WEBSITE TOURNAMENT SIGN UP
Please continue to use the website, https://pmlmgc.com to sign up and pay for tournaments. Using the website for tournament sign up and payment makes it easier for the club and the Golf Shop to manage tournaments. Go to pmlmgc.com to see the tournament schedule.
JOIN THE MEN’S GOLF CLUB
Any male persons who are current property owners, their siblings, sons, nephews, sons-in-law, and PMLA employees are eligible to join the men’s golf club. Go to pmlmgc.com and click on the button, Join the Club, to see the many benefits of club membership, as well as the ability to sign up on line. Applications are also available in the Golf Shop, or you can contact our Handicap/Membership Chair, Ted Toffey. Email Ted at handicap@pmlmgc.com , if you have any questions about club membership, or, if you’re a current member, your NCGA handicap index.
November Pine Needlers Column
SANDY SMITH
Well, here we are in the 2nd of the "ber" months...a lot has been happening recently, including the 49er Festival in September, and the Celebrating Friendship Quilt Show in October. Now it is on to celebrating Thanksgiving and the Advent event at Guild. Fun and family is up next on the agenda for us all.
The winner of the beautiful 49er Festival Heritage Quilt was Marlene Bonomo. Her comment was that "I loved this quilt from the first moment I saw it" Needless to say she was delighted, as are we. Her mother was a quilter, so Marlene was quite happy as displayed by the grin on her face.
You are wished the best Thanksgiving ever...Enjoy family, friends, and all the goodies you can eat!
A huge thank you to all who helped with the Quilt Show, it was beautiful and appreciated by many. A quote from the lovely book put together by Lynn Sigafoose....."Seeds of kindness will yield a bountiful harvest of blessings". Being a White Glove Lady allowed me to hear so many compliments, ooohhhs and ahhhs that most didn't get to hear. I was certainly blessed, as were many others. Another beautiful quote "The greatest gift that a quilter can receive for her work is appreciation" This was expressed over and over both days. Great job everyone!
The Pine Needlers Quilt Guild meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month, under the Library at 10:00 a.m. The November meeting will be on the 18th. If you come at 9:30 there is a Meet and Greet, so that we can catch up with all the goings on with each other. Also, after the meeting if you bring lunch and a project you can sew with us til 3.
Next on the Guild Agenda is our Advent event. Always fun and exciting to get a little love gift each day in December. I open mine early, turn on the Christmas music, have a cup of coffee, post on the Guild FB site, and enjoy! Hope to encourage others to play a part this time. Glad I started early this year, because several things sidetracked me last month...only 3 left! Yay!
Remember the Pine Needlers Quilt Guild meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month except in December (no meeting in December) Tuesday November 18th at 10:a.m. under the Library.
If you have any questions please call President Judi (with an I) 650 254-1439 or V.P. Michele (with one l) 209 962-4327
ROOFBB
Audrey Prouse
ROOFBB Thrives at 49er Festival Taste of Tuolumne: The Yosemite Chamber 49er Festival Taste of Tuolumne was a tremendous success, bringing together locals and visitors for a day filled with food, fun, and community spirit! ROOFBB proudly played a key role in the festivities, organizing the raffle and live auction—two major fundraisers that help support the Groveland community year-round. Thanks to the generosity of local businesses and the enthusiastic participation of festival-goers, this year’s event exceeded all expectations. Proceeds will allow ROOFBB to continue funding programs that benefit local schools, community projects, and neighbors in need.
A heartfelt thank-you goes out to businesses that donated prizes, and to all the dedicated volunteers who walked in the parade and worked our booth to ensure the raffle and auction ran smoothly. Your community spirit truly made the day a success!
Halloween Bake Sale: Mark your calendars! ROOFBB will be hosting its annual Halloween Bake Sale on October 31 during Groveland’s Trunk or Treat celebration at Mary Laveroni Park. Stop by our booth near the Snack Shack to pick up delicious homemade goodies baked with love by ROOFBB members and friends. Every purchase supports our mission to help the Groveland community—so grab some treats and help make a difference! 🎃
A Season of Hope - Groveland’s Giving Tree Shines Bright: ROOFBB is honored to support The Giving Tree, hosted by Trail Less Traveled Bike and Gear. This heartfelt tradition helps brighten the season for local children in need by fulfilling their holiday wishes. Working with local schools and youth programs, organizers gather wish lists from families and create “gift ornaments” for the Giving Tree. Community members are invited to select an ornament, purchase the item, and return it to the bike shop for delivery to families in time for the holidays. Call the bike shop for more information: (209)732-5499.
Join us on Saturday, December 6th at 5 PM for the Giving Tree Lighting Party at Trail Less Traveled Bike and Gear. Enjoy holiday music, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, light refreshments, and hot cocoa from Top of Trail Tea and Coffee. ROOFBB will be there sharing cookies and holiday cheer!
Get Involved with ROOFBB: ROOFBB hosts fundraising and community events all year long. Volunteer, become a member, or donate today. Follow us to stay updated and connected!
DONATE! CONTACT US! FOLLOW US!
charity@roofbb.org @roofbbcharity
Photo: ROOFBB members winning 1st Place in the walking category!
