Kathy Shillaber, left, returns the ball while teammate Phil Alling looks on during the tri-weekly pickleball at The Shed in Port Royal on Jan. 4. Pickleball is a combination of miniature tennis and ping-pong using a solid paddle and heavy duty plastic whiffle ball. Anybody can play. Just show up and a paddle and ball will be provided. For more information, visit www.portroyal.org. Photo by Bob Sofaly.
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