March 14th Tournament

From left to right:  Carla Meritt, Darrel Parker, Sharon Marine, Stew Cohen, Berta Campea, and Larry Hodinsky. 

Medal winners.  4th Place: Claire Complita and George Hoffman

3rd Place: Carla Meritt and Darrel Parker

2nd Place: Sharon Marine and Stew Cohen

1st Place:  Berta Campea and Larry Hodinsky

​Kim M. Pirosok has passed away. David’s wife of three years passed away peacefully in March 2026.  Their faith in God led each of them forward facing whatever would come.  They were strong for each other…and David read from the Bible at her bedside. When Kim could no longer respond in words, David filled the room with love and prayer and the things they shared in life. Kim was right in how she knew he was the man for her.

The Celebration of Life at Roberts Resort in El Mirage overwhelmed David.  Kim’s humanity and strength had touched dozens of people and they hugged David with many mutual consoling moments.  Family members, loyal friends, Happy Red Hot Momma’s, former students, Prayer Warriors, and pickleball players shared how Kim’s extraordinary life intersected with their own. 

SUNDAY, MARCH 29TH
BOCCE AT ITS BEST
By Stew Cohen
Jonelle and Lori are champions of the 2026 AZT Pickleball Club’s Bocce Ball Tournament.  They moved with precision and style through several bocce rounds and received gold medals for their efforts.  The exciting final round wasn’t only a fine showing of exceptional bocce, but Jonelle Parker and Lori Schwartz went up against their husbands, Darrel Parker and Albert ‘Al’ Schwartz in the final game in front of at least 50 spectators. Jonelle and Lori raised their arms and hugged and received gold medals from Tracy Adamson, organizer of the bocce ball tournament.  Moments later, Tracy gave Darrel and Al silver medals.  Sixteen teams competed.