WHAT ’ S NEWS IN CANON-MAC
CANON-MCMILLAN HIGH SCHOOL ADDS A PICKLEBALL CLUB
The country ’ s fastest-growing sport has made its way to Western PA and is taking the region by storm . Pickleball , a paddle sport that combines elements of tennis , badminton , and ping-pong , has been growing in popularity and is now the subject of the newest student club at Canon-McMillan High School .
The Canon-McMillan Pickleball Club was proposed to the board of directors last spring by a group of parent volunteers who are not only skilled players themselves , but also committed to teaching the sport to others .
Ultimately , the club ’ s goal is to provide a fun , inclusive environment for all students , regardless of experience , to play pickleball with their peers . In addition , leaders hope to provide competitive opportunities for students who are interested in taking their game to the next level .
With the explosion of pickleball throughout the country , many colleges and universities are forming teams , so the club may also provide members with an avenue to explore playing beyond high school .
The CM Pickleball Club currently has more than 160 student members and currently meets for open play once or twice a month . You can follow the club on Instagram @ canonmac _ pickleball .
GRAND CHANUKAH SENIORS LUNCH
Join Chabad of the South Hills for a festive Grand Chanukah Seniors Lunch on Wednesday , Dec . 18 , at 1 p . m ., to be held at 1701 McFarland Road . Enjoy a delicious kosher lunch with hot latkes , a holiday program and raffle prizes , in a wheelchair-accessible venue .
A $ 5 donation is suggested , and preregistration is highly recommended . To reserve your spot , call 412.278.2658 . Celebrate the holiday in good company !
LOCAL DROPOFF FOR ‘ OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD ’ BRINGS JOY TO KIDS THIS CHRISTMAS
The Samaritan ’ s Purse project Operation Christmas Child recently provided an opportunity for local individuals , families and groups to pack shoebox gifts filled with toys , school supplies and personal care items . Gifts were dropped off during National Collection Week , Nov . 18-25 .
More than 4,700 drop-off locations were available nationwide .
For more than three decades , Operation Christmas Child has been delivering shoebox gifts to children worldwide . In 2024 , the project aimed to collect enough shoeboxes to reach 12 million children . Partnering with local churches , the initiative aims to share God ’ s love and the Gospel through these gifts .
Participants could locate drop-off sites online or pack virtual shoeboxes through the Samaritan ’ s Purse website . Since 1993 , Operation Christmas Child has delivered 220 million gifts to children in more than 170 countries .
AWARD-WINNING PETERS TOWNSHIP AUTHOR RELEASES HEARTWARMING CHRISTMAS NOVEL
Elk Lake Publishing , Inc . announced the release of “‘ Tis the Time , ‘ Tis the Season ,” a new novel by award-winning author Chris Posti of Venetia . This work of contemporary women ’ s fiction , set in the fictional Mon Valley town of Port Mariette , takes readers into the lives of three women in their late 50s who reunite during the Christmas season . Facing complex relationships and personal challenges , the women learn about love , faith and forgiveness , and find that personal growth and change are always possible .
This novel , released Oct . 24 , is the final book in the Next Act trilogy , with previous entries honored as the AWSA Contemporary Novel of the Year , Third Place Selah Award Winner , and Next Generation Indie Awards Finalist . “‘ Tis the Time , ‘ Tis the Season ” is available in paperback and on Kindle through Amazon and in bookstores via Ingram .
Posti , a former Pittsburgh Tribune- Review columnist and public speaker , has written both fiction and nonfiction , inspiring audiences with her stories of growth and resilience .
GOODWILL OF SOUTHWESTERN PA CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING OF GOODWILL OPPORTUNITY CENTER
On Sept . 25 , Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania celebrated the grand opening of the first Goodwill Opportunity Center in Pittsburgh ’ s South Side . The event — held at 2700 East Carson Street — began with a ribbon cutting ceremony and remarks from special guests .
Attendees enjoyed light refreshments and learned about the new center ' s offerings , including GED classes , a Digital Skills / Tech Academy , job readiness programs , and services for individuals with disabilities . Goodwill SWPA ’ s leadership expressed enthusiasm for expanding access to critical job training and community services in the region . n
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