The Joy Crazy Life Newsletter

The Joy Crazy Life Newsletter brings you simple ways to shine brighter, learn something new, and connect with community. Each issue, written by Shannon Paul, M.Ed., features joy-filled tips, favorite finds, and pickleball adventures to brighten your day.

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Hello Friends, I recently had a cavity filled. 🦷 Now, I know that may not sound like the most joyful way to start a newsletter, but stick with me. I’ve had challenges with my teeth all my life as part of my birth defect, so dental appointments aren’t exactly my favorite thing. And this wasn’t j...

by Shannon Paul, Shannon Paul M.Ed. — Oct 07, 2026 ambassador contribute donate friendly house friendly house ambassador friendly house volunteer joy crazy pickleball portable pickleball net rent a pickleball net together for good volunteer

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Hello Friends, If you’ve taken one of my pickleball classes at Friendly House, you probably know that I have a bit of a soft spot for that place. Actually, “soft spot” might be putting it mildly. Friendly House has been a pretty important part of my journey over the past four years. And now I h...

by Shannon Paul, Shannon Paul M.Ed. — Oct 01, 2026 ambassador beginning pickleball capital campaign community ed pickleball contribute donate friendly house friendly house ambassador friendly house volunteer joy crazy joy crazy pickleball pickleball portable pickleball net portland community college portland community college community education portland pickleball rent a pickleball net together for good volunteer

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Hello Friends, Yesterday Dave and I attended the grand opening of Friendly House’s newly renovated building. The Brentano Building, formerly a church, is home to Friendly House’s vital child care services, and sits next to the community center where the gym is housed. The century old church has...

by Shannon Paul M.Ed. — Sep 20, 2026 beginning pickleball community ed pickleball friendly house friendly house volunteer pickleball portable pickleball net portland community college portland community college community education portland pickleball rent a pickleball net volunteer women 65+ pickleball

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“First of all, Lars is okay.” Those were among the first words I heard when I received an unexpected call from a camp director last week. My nephew was attending a summer day camp. They were on a field trip, and Lars was injured. Mom and Dad, both at work, had not been reachable, so I was the n...

by Shannon Paul, Shannon Paul M.Ed. — Aug 11, 2026 community ed pickleball community ed self-development friendly house organization class organization class portland organize pickleball organize your life organize your life: the joy crazy way pcc organization class pickleball portable pickleball net portland community college portland community college community education portland pickleball rent a pickleball net

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Hello Friends, I want to share a personal update with you, and explain why it has been a while since you've heard from me. When you say goodbye, it can be for many reasons. Some goodbyes are pleasant, while others are much harder. Sometimes a goodbye feels almost insignificant, like ending a ph...

by Shannon Paul M.Ed. — Jul 25, 2026 friendly house joy crazy pickleball left right center pickleball portable pickleball net portland community college portland community college community education portland oregon pickleball portland pickleball rent a pickleball net

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Dear Friends, Today’s newsletter goes out on my birthday — February 27th! At Joy Crazy®, we try to use any excuse to celebrate. A sunny day? Celebrate. A new pickleball player? Celebrate. A lesson learned the hard way? Definitely celebrate. Since it’s my birthday, here’s a quiz for you: How old...

by Shannon Paul M.Ed. — Feb 27, 2026 a sight for sport eyes birthday east county pickleball courts hello sleep jade wu joy crazy pickleball pickleball pickleball safety glasses portland oregon pickleball portland pickleball punch card sleep book tree frog troutdale oregon troutdale pickleball visor

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Dear Friends, At Joy Crazy®, we believe in the power to shine, learn, and connect. This edition of the newsletter celebrates joyful beginnings, small but meaningful lessons, and the connections that carry us through tough times and loss.With warmth and gratitude, Shannon 🌼 SHINE ☀️ Shine is a...

by Shannon Diffenderffer M.Ed., Shannon Paul M.Ed. — Jan 03, 2026 apple cider joy crazy pickleball jumbo's pickleball jumbos kidsave laura white married mcmenamins new year's eve pickleball portland oregon portland oregon pickleball portland pickleball

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Quick Quiz 🧠 True or False:Straining to listen (also called effortful listening) over time may damage parts of your brain, not just tire you out. Answer: True.According to research highlighted by the Hearing Health Foundation, prolonged effortful listening activates a region of the brain called...

by Shannon Diffenderffer M.Ed. — Nov 25, 2025 cochlear earplugs hard of hearing hearing joy crazy pickleball loop mcmenamins pickleball portland oregon portland oregon pickleball portland pickleball quiet pickleball

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Hello Dear Friends, My vision for Joy Crazy® continues to grow—as you can see, I’ve renamed the newsletter: The Joy Crazy Life. My goal is simple: to share tools and stories that help us connect to joyful experiences. That means you’ll start to see more than pickleball tips. Together, we’ll exp...

by Shannon Diffenderffer M.Ed. — Oct 25, 2025 gabriel park oregon pickleball pickleball lessons portland portland oregon portland oregon pickleball portland pickleball southwest community center

Joy Crazy Newsletter 🌼September 5, 2025

Quick Quiz 🧩 True or false—a heart attack and a cardiac arrest are the same thing? (Answer below) In this Edition: Lincoln City Pickleball—A Warm Coastal Welcome 🐙 Portland Parks Post Pickleball Policy ⚠️ Fun Times at Pickleball Kingdom 👑 Another Sock Sighting! 🧦 Pet Pals: Meet Archie 🐕 R...

by Shannon Diffenderffer M.Ed. — Sep 05, 2025 lincoln city lincoln city pickleball club oregon pet pals pickleball pickleball kingdom pickleball lessons portland portland oregon portland oregon pickleball portland pickleball

Joy Crazy Newsletter 🌼 August 20, 2025

Quick Quiz 🧩 What does the term "Sandwich Generation" refer to? (Answer below.) In this edition: Pickleball Kingdom - A Special Invitation! 👑 Body by Pickleball! 🧦 Lincoln City Getaway - Music & Pickleball 🏖️ Finish Line Crossed - Thank You! 🏁 Pet Pals: Hannah the Adventure Pup 🛶 👑 Ex...

by Shannon Diffenderffer M.Ed. — Aug 20, 2025 caregiver chinook winds dog lincoln city lincoln city pickleball oregon pet pals pickleball pickleball kingdom pickleball lessons portland pickleball socks pickleball speaker portland community college portland oregon portland oregon pickleball portland pickleball sandwich generation

Joy Crazy Newsletter 🌼 August 1, 2025

In this edition: Beginners, don't miss a great opportunity from PCC! A fun night at the Portland Timbers ⚽️ Got foot pain? Explore new ways to lace up. 👟 Daisies in the Wild! 🎶 Quiet pickleball Pet Pals: Meet Hannah 🎓 4-week Beginning Pickleball Class Starts August 2 Are you a begin...

by Shannon Diffenderffer M.Ed. — Aug 01, 2025 cat pcc pet pals pickleball pickleball lessons portland pickleball net pickleball net rental pickleball shoes portland community college portland oregon pickleball portland pickleball portland timbers

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