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60 60 | SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | AUGUST 2021 | | SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | AUGUST 2021 | Our next Tennis Club Mixer is Sat., Aug. 7: 8:30 am - Skills Session / 9 am – Mixed Doubles. David Nethercott and Kim Jensen continue to provide overall support for the event. Daryl Barton and Phil Hazelton are expected to lead our Skills Session. On Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 8 am, Bill Hendra continues to organize mixed doubles, drop-in play for all skill levels. A nominal fee is collected to cover the cost of tennis balls. It is not uncommon to see Tennis Club Members deploying their own ball machines, or the Club ball machine, for the purpose of practicing ground strokes. Others take advantage of the green practice wall located on Court #2. All Sun Lakes residents are welcome to practice and play in courts #4-#6 so long as the posted court rules for dress and courtesy are followed. We are drawing near to an active fall tennis season. This is a good time to take the step of joining our Tennis Club. $10 covers our annual membership fee. Club membership is all about friendly competition, numerous social events, and physical fitness. Contact the Club Secretary, David Nethercott, for further information about membership at (315) 415-2408. Those of us in the Tennis Club who are members of USTA (US Tennis Association), receive the monthly Tennis Magazine that keeps us apace of competition both at home and around the world. In a recent publication, Stephen Tignore made the point that tennis players come from many different nations, but play as individuals. He observed, "Tennis fans root for personalities, not nationalities." There are exceptions, including this year's Summer Olympic Games, where nations send representatives who qualify by their nation of origin and, also, by international rankings. Tignore's, however, remains. At its highest levels of competition, tennis is about skill and personal appeal, effectively crossing national and cultural boundaries. In conclusion, here is another useful tip. This time it's important advice to do with early racquet preparation: One cannot prepare soon enough- turn your hips and shoulders before the oncoming ball bounces on your side. GET THAT RACQUET BACK! And, Phil Hazelton adds, "Always keep your eye on the ball and the fun in your game." Tennis