Many of you know Jim Perrotto, one of the EPPA founders and our original treasurer.  Jim sadly lost his beloved wife Carol on August 28. Jim and Carol were married for 59 years and have two daughters, Karen Moses(Scott) and Teresa Butler(Les), three grandchildren, Christian(Kylie), Hannah(Daniel) and Paul (Karen), and three great grandchildren, Ada, Emery, and Olivia. 

A Mass of Celebration will be held at Our Lady of Mercy Church on Bartlett Road in Harborcreek on September 20, 2025 at 11:00 am  with a dinner to follow. A complete obituary will be sent out this weekend. 

Jim, your pickleball family sends love and strength to you during this very difficult time. 

Looking to take your pickleball game from beginner to novice? Join Level 1 certified pickleball instructor Sherry Elchynski for a six week clinic at the Eastside Y to develop your skills. Each week will have learning objectives but not limited to the objectives only. For full details click here.

Week 1: Learn the rules, proper grip, court layout and dinking game
Week 2: Improving dinking, serving and serve return
Week 3: Third shot drops and lobs
Week 4: Game situation strategy
Week 5 & 6: Continued skills development and game strategy

To learn more, contact Cait at cmowris@ymcaerie.org