Pickle Ball
Chairperson: Rick PasturczakMichelle Nelson
WHEN: Tuesday, January 2, 2024
WHERE: Pickle Haus
Algonquin, IL
RECAP: Rick went over basic play and rules before we got onto the court. Everyone then lined up on the side lines to get a feel for hitting the ball before playing. We then separated into 3 groups of 4 and played seven 15 minute matches. See our
Facebook page for the video!
Pickle Haus 1-2-24
Pickle Ball
Axe Throwing and Pizza Night
Chairperson: Michelle Nelson
WHEN: Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 6:30pm
WHERE: Spartan Axe Throwing
975 Nimco Dr. Unit D. Crystal Lake, IL
RECAP: This was the first time most Powder Dogs participated in axe throwing. Some did well, some did not.
Afterwards we went to Lou Malnati's for pizza and more fun.
Axe Throwing 2023
Dan and Karen
Axe Throwing 2023
Mike and Rick
Axe Throwing 2023
Spartan Jim
Axe Throwing 2023
Hope, Tina, Carol
Bowling Night
Chairperson: Jim Ulasovich
WHEN: Friday, April 30th, 2021 at 7:00pm
WHERE: PINSTRIPES 100 W Higgins, South Barrington IL
DIRECTION: In the Arboretum Mall on North East corner of Routes 59 and 72.
COST: $15 per person per hour including shoe rental plus tax; order off menu for food and drinks!
RECAP: This outing of bowling at Pinstripes in South Barrington had nine Powder Dogs participating. We had two hours of bowling, eating, drinking, and much fun.
Here are some bowling observations from your President:
- Hardest ball thrown goes to Mike Nelson
- Most intense/competitive goes to Kelly Olson
- Most unique bowling grip goes to Jen Miller
- Highest game goes to Hope Grahl (didn’t know Hope was a ringer!)
Bowling 2021
Powder Dogs at Pinstripes
Bowling 2021
Jim and Hope at Pinstripes!
Bowling 2021
Rick and Karen are up!
Bowling 2021
Max at Pinstripes!
2019 Bocce Ball and Bowling
Chairperson: Jeannie Conway
WHEN: Friday, September 20th evening
WHERE: Pinstripes,100 W Higgins, South Barrington IL
Anyone with photos from the 2019 Bocce Ball event please send them to the webmaster.