Category: Recreation
Bocce Club
Our 2024-25 bocce league season came to an end with the conclusion of our annual meeting on Sunday, May 4. It was great seeing everyone in an air-conditioned setting, socializing, and having a great time visiting off-court turf. Thank you to our board of directors, consisting of officers and league representatives, our volunteers, and most importantly, our members, for a great season. An overview of the year was presented, accompanied by a photo slide show that played throughout the meeting. The year’s meeting minutes are available for review from our secretary, including financial reports. The membership voted, and the current board of directors will continue for 2025-26: Pam Brown – president; CJ Harris – treasurer; Kathy Nastally – secretary; and Ray Meyers, Jerry Piccola, Bill Weir, and Jim Wolfer, league representatives. The vice president position remains open. […]
Table Tennis
We’re still riding high from the incredible energy and excitement of our club tournament on Saturday, March 29. With 20 enthusiastic members participating in friendly-yet-competitive doubles play. Thanks to the volunteers and cheering from the sidelines – the event was nothing short of a grand slam. […]
R/C Sailing Club
Imagine watching a unique, classic radio-controlled sailboat glide effortlessly across the water, its lines perfect, its sails catching the breeze. Such a vessel may not be from a box but a builder’s dedicated hands and dream that began in an ocean far away. […]
Inaugural Pickleball Tournament
The first annual Battle of the Paddle Pickleball Tournament brought hundreds of players and spectators to On Top of the World Friday, Feb. 28 through Sunday, March 2. The three-day tournament featured a round-robin format for men and women players ages 50 to 70-plus, with player ratings starting at 3.0 to 5.0. On Top of the World hosted the event with the help of the Top Pickleball Club, and official scoring and tournament management were provided by PickleballMAX. […]
Billiards
The club recently held its first quarterly competition, an annual nine-ball tournament. Congratulations to the tournament champ, Debbie Radicchi! Debbie played smart and made many lovely shots, winning six of her seven matches. She also made several spot shots, winning crucial tiebreak shootouts. […]
On Top of the World RC Flyers
A World War I and II ‘gaggle’ is planned. A gaggle is when a bunch of planes from the same era fly together. The World War I planes fly slower, and it is easier to see them close together during a fly-by, but the World War II planes are impressive. […]
Ohio Buckeyes Social Club
As of this writing, the Ohio Buckeyes Social Club has been busy cheering on the Ohio State Buckeyes football team as they reach the semi-final playoffs. We hope they will go all the way to win the national championship. Go, Bucks! […]
POP Tennis Club
As the temperatures cool, the POP tennis courts are heating up with exciting gameplay. The game is growing in popularity, and no wonder! It is an active sport that newcomers can learn relatively quickly, while seasoned players enjoy play that challenges their technique and game strategy. […]
Veterans Day Classic Softball Tournament – A Smash Hit!
The third annual Veterans Day Classic Softball Tournament was a smash hit. Fifty-five resident veterans took to the baseline pathways for opening ceremonies led by Steve Petty, captain, US Army, retired and members of the Marion County Memorial Honor Guard parading the colors onto the infield for the playing of the National Anthem and tossing of the ceremonial first pitch by Charles Calhoun, president of the Veterans Club. […]