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48 | SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | NOVEMBER 2019 | Members of the Sun Lakes Tennis Club enjoy an active lifestyle by participating in a wide variety of competitions and social events that are incomparable to other communities. Many of these events were highlighted at the third quarterly meeting in September. Additionally, the membership unanimously voted to accept a beautiful painting of a tennis player by artist Pala Carden that was donated by her brother. Fall brought club members their last opportunities to engage in Friday Night Lights and World Cup Tennis, social tennis activities followed by delicious potluck dinners. Sally Jo Schwartz and Michele Walter were recognized for their outstanding contributions for each of these events. Five teams competed in the annual Sun Lakes Men's Doubles Championship in October. Sun Lakes Tennis Club members Bob Kutch and Daryl Barton, David Nethercott and Alan Lott, Jeff Mulqueen and Bob Walter, Pat Cater and Kelly Curtis, and Steve Van Loon and Tom Wittington competed in exciting matches. The tournament was coordinated by Sally Jo Schwartz and Michele Walter and resulted in Pat Carter and Kelly Curtis winning the consolation round over Alan Lott and David Nethercott and Tom Whittington and Steve Van Loon triumphing over Daryl Barton and Bob Kutch in the finals. Tennis Above (L-R): Bob Kutch & Daryl Barton, Michele Walter (tournament director), Champions Tom Whittington & Steve Van Loon Back row (L-R): Kelly Curtis, Daryl Barton, Steve Rostoker, & Steve Van Loon. Front row (L-R): Bob Walter, Jeff Mulqueen, David Nethercott, & Tom Whittington. Absent from the photo: Alan Lott, Brian Bostock, & Paul Ynez Congratulations to Bob Walter, captain of the Sun Lakes USTA 55+ Tennis Team, and the members who participated in the USTA Sectionals Competition in September in Seal Beach. The team's undefeated record earned a spot in this two day competition. Ultimately, the Sun Lakes team lost in the finals to San Gabriel Valley. New members are welcome to join us! Just drop your contact information and $10 membership fee into the box inside the South Clubhouse. There are many great events and activities planned for the rest of this year. A free skills clinic and social mixer are offered on the first Saturday of each month. Club members are grateful to Debbie and Nick Caputo for volunteering to organize our first Saturday-of-the-Month Mixers. The next mixers are scheduled for Nov. 2 and Dec. 7. Free skills clinics are offered from 8 to 8:30 am, just prior to the 8:30 am mixer. Mark your calendar for the Turkey Shoot on Nov. 23 at 10 am at the South Clubhouse. The next Quarterly Meeting is Dec. 15 at 5:30 pm, followed by the holiday party.