Come to Tennis Club Open House on March 25 

They say there is no “free lunch.” But here is something fun and free for all Villagers. The Tennis Club presents our annual Open House on Tuesday, March 25 from 1-3:30 p.m. at the courts. Our Villagers Tennis Professional, Brett Foreman, is planning an exciting afternoon. He describes it as “Tennis Olympics with a Carnival Theme.” Intriguing? Join in to meet the challenges he has created for us, namely, “drills, skills and thrills.” Tennis Anywhere in Los Gatos is providing demos of some of the newest racquets for you to try and are offering discount on equipment. Put on your tennis shoes for “on the court fun.” There will be prizes, games and strawberry shortcake! No reservations are needed. Questions: Betty Olsen (betty_olsen@yahoo.com or 801-361-5591) or Michael Castle (mcastle152@sbcglobal.net or 516-554-4796).

Jump Start kicks off at the Open House. Whether you are a beginner or just “rusty”, our Villager experts are ready to help you learn and improved your strokes. Jump Start will meet on successive Tuesday afternoons beginning April 1 for 10 weeks. Don’t have a racquet? No worry, we have racquets donated by our members and would love to give you one. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn, meet others at your playing level and … all free of cost! Questions: Sherry Benz (sabenz@sbcglobal.net or 408-887-5497).

Don’t forget … the Prescott tournament is March 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the courts will be busy with this fun, round robin event. All registrations and donations benefit the VMA which provides much needed services to our residents. Questions: Cheryl Diltz (capecod0415@yahoo.com) or Joy Rem (jkr1787@gmail.com). Cheerleaders are welcome in the stands!

The VTL (Villagers Tennis League) will kick off on March 19. Thanks to Jim Murphy, Roy Pennington and Peggy Seidel for organizing this mixed doubles program. It is such fun to be on the court with lots of different players. If you are interested, it’s not too late. Contact Roy Pennington (505-410-3449 or rpenn1700@aol.com). 

Betty Olsen’s 65/7.0 team is underway. Our next home match is Friday, March 28 at 10:45 a.m. Come cheer us on!