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The Sun Lakes Tennis Club sponsors monthly activities and
events, each one arranged and implemented by the members
of our Executive Board. Thanks to our Board members (Sally Jo
Schwartz, Kim Jensen, Michele Walter, and David Nethercott) for
their consistent and effective leadership.
There are other activities that take place because of informal
arrangements by Club members and their friends, sometimes
including players from outside our community. For example, there
is a men's doubles group that plays Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Also, there are several groups of women who play doubles on a
regular basis. Further, a group open to both men and women meets
four mornings each week, often playing on two courts. Finally,
there is a Tuesday morning Drop-In with both men and women
taking part.
These informally organized groups are open to new players.
Substitutes are often needed. New team members are needed from
time to time. All in all, the needs and aspirations of tennis lovers
are fulfilled through both formal and informal events and activities.
Tennis
Joy Bailey, Janet Stoler, Lori Hazelton, and
Mary Wilkie
Kim Jensen, Wendy Seirup, Chikako
Fergusen, and CJ (Claudia) Davis
Carol Ellis, Nancy Randel, JR (John)
Randel, Carl Miller, and Lise Riehle
POP Tennis
POP Tennis, formerly known as Paddle Tennis, is
a fun, fast sport that can be enjoyed by people at all
fitness levels. Though played on a smaller court, with
a different paddle, and 20 percent deflated tennis balls,
POP Tennis is otherwise scored and regulated like traditional tennis.
POP Tennis is played on the courts to the left of the Main Clubhouse
usually on Thursday mornings from 8 to 10 am (fall/winter hours).
Additionally, there is a group that plays Tuesday, Thursday, and
Sunday afternoons from 3 to 5 pm. People are free to
come and go as their schedules permit. Hours are subject
to change, so it is best to check the bulletin board located
at the courts for current play times.
All are welcome and there are always friendly folks to teach
beginners the game! Paddles and balls are provided too. For more
information or to express a desire to be on a decision-making
committee, contact Carl Miller at (951) 512-3131 Hope you'll POP in!
