Pickleball Stories Presented by AARP: Eva Welsher

Becoming an empty-nester inspired Eva Welsher to try pickleball. Now, she inspires others through the game.

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Eva Welsher began her pickleball journey in response to the sadness she felt at becoming an empty-nester. Now she competes in the AARP Champions Division on the APP Tour and shares her love and knowledge of pickleball with aspiring pickleball players around the country. Get to know Eva in this episode of Pickleball Stories Presented by AARP.

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