Pickleball Club beginner lessons are offered at Clubhouse 2 courts fi rst Wednesdays

Free beginner pickleball lessons are offered on the first Wednesday of each month through the Pickleball Club.

The class is designed for first time players and covers basic strokes, rules, scoring and strategy. Follow-up classes are offered each Wednesday throughout the month, featuring additional skills. Paddles and balls are available. Court shoes are required. Classes are held at the pickleball courts behind Clubhouse 2. No reservation is required.

For more information, contact Jim Thomason at 626-482-3005.

—Donna Gambol

About 70 members of the Pickleball Club gathered for the club's holiday party Dec. 14 and enjoyed an Italian feast and dancing.