Pickleball Really is a Big Dill at SLV

by Joe Locke Founder and President, SLV Blazing Paddles Pickleball Club May was another busy and exciting month for the Blazing Paddles Pickleball Club and the SLV Pickleball Community. From the completion of our Men’s and Ladies Spring Ladder Leagues to our Recreation Center Open House to the Dedication of our new courts, there was something for everyone. And we still have ½ of the year left. Congrats to all our Women’s and Men’s Ladder League Medalists On...

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Spring has Sprung at SLV

by Joe Locke Founder and President, SLV Blazing Paddles Pickleball Club February was another fun and exciting month for the Blazing Paddles Pickleball Club and the SLV Pickleball community. From the Mixed Doubles Winter League to our popular Jumpstart Class, there was something for everyone. And, we are just getting started, as 2026 will be packed with lots of fun, social, and competitive events. Pickleball Jumpstart Class 2026-1 was a Big Hit (and a few misses…) On...

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A Great Time For A Great Cause

by CISCO TORRES ON FRIDAY, MAY 31st the SLV One Hit Wonders Softball Club participated in the Making May Miracles Charity Softball Tournament at the Riverview Park Complex in North Augusta. The event benefited the RECing Crew. The RECing Crew Special Leisure and Recreation Association is a non-profit organization and community partner with the United Way that was established in 2002 by the families and friends of those with disabilities to offer leisure and recreational opportunities for...

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WGA / MGA President’s Cup

by SANDI ATOLS photo by Andy Johnston IT WAS A perfect day for the President’s Cup Tournament which recognizes the current and past presidents of the area’s golf associations, the WGA and MGA. The day began with a delicious complimentary breakfast for the presidents from both the men’s and the women’s groups.  After breakfast, a great picture was taken of the presidents who attended. Thank you to Andy Johnston. Twenty teams of four players each (51 men and 29...

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Tee Time in Savannah Lakes Village

Two golf courses open seven days a week, year-round When Savannah Lakes Village residents Chuck and Denise Uitto were searching for a place to live in retirement, they had only one requirement: No snow. But the avid golfers, hailing from Ohio, received so much more when they made their move to South Carolina five years ago. They found friendship among a diverse and thriving golfing community; and a reason to stay beyond the weather forecast. While the prospect of mild temperatures...

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