Dedicated to the health and enjoyment of SaddleBrooke Residents

Volume 2, Issue 3 March 2016

By Jay Clayton Wilson this cheerful assertion, just show “The most outgoing couple one up at the next STC event and look could hope to meet at STC.” That for the guy with the brightest is the description most often smile. Then ask that person if he heard about John and Carol is John Sochacki. You will have Sochacki. It is an honor they have proof well beyond any earned during their 10 years in scientifically measurable doubt. the SaddleBrooke community. John, who gladly volunteers his It would be a rare event or time to the club by serving as one most unusual tennis opportunity of our several certified teaching occurring at the STC in which John and Carol were not at the forefront with smiles glistening and hands outstretched in friendship to newcomers and old friends alike. STC parties would be lacking if John were not in evidence with happy greetings and a welcoming word. Should someone question

The STC Times 1 professionals, has many large and expanding tennis credentials to his credit. He was community. On the journey, he the number one salesman for actively urges every person who Xerox Corporation when he lived has ever held a tennis racket to in Hawaii. Enjoying the beach consider improving health and the style of corporate life, he and TJ joy of life by reintroducing Duffy, the current STC president, themselves to the game. STC, would fly from island to island to with several highly qualified play tennis with each other. No instructors and a delightfully wonder both of them are certified friendly atmosphere, is the place teaching professionals whose to do it. games make the local competition Carol’s tennis career is equally wither. Well, most of the time impressive. A player who has anyway. Of significant note, John always loved the game, she also is also the STC mixed doubles involves herself as an official champion along with his talented USTA line person. She has worked partner, Tina Huber. professional level matches in the These are items worth knowing Master Series when the game’s about John and Carol. It gets great competitors played, such as much better. “Retirement should John McEnroe, Michael Chang and be a joy.” John said this recently Jim Courier. Her contribution to while discussing tennis at John’s remarkable attitude is SaddleBrooke. It turns out to be evidenced by this statement. his mantra. When asked what she most He and Carol never wanted to enjoyed about tennis and her sail off into some retirement retirement, she said, “I have sunset. They dedicated loved spending fifty years with themselves to figuring out how to John.” Goes to show, the best be really retired in personal tennis buddies we can have are harmony with their environment, the ones we live with. abilities, and interests. Good going, Carol and John. “Retirement Should Be a Joy” is an objective worthy of all who value health in a community where tennis is up front and NOTE: Scramble OP will be suspended center-stage. Achieving that for April and will resume on Thursday, th objective drives John to May 19 for the men and Friday, May th participate wholeheartedly in our 20 for the women. ∑

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By Jay Clayton Wilson Scramble OP has been the STC answer to the difficult question of introducing and intermingling over 400 players of different skill levels. Ordinarily players in most sports, including tennis, tend to play with others of similar skill levels. That Friendship and fruitful makes for good competition. But it acquaintances are developed that results in a sever limitation on one’s way. The idea was simple and, at the opportunity to meet and play with same time, ingenious. The STC family other members whose skill level is recognizes the leadership of its higher or lower. Board of Directors for this and Scramble is a form of organized other helpful innovations that have play that STC presents once each resulted in a relationship based month. Our members may join membership. Evidence of those Scramble by simply calling the valued relationships is obvious at all coordinators (825-0255) and of our club events and parties. advising them of their interest. The STC is truly devoted to the Matches will then be arranged in health and enjoyment of which players of different skill SaddleBrooke residents. ∑ levels are assigned courts to play STC Scramblers: “Thank you to all of our members who regularly play or have played in Scramble OP. Special thanks go to the 4.0 (A) scramblers as there are no players rated above you to team-up with.

You’ve all made a positive impact in our club family and you are greatly appreciated.” – Your Scramble OP against other Scramble players. Coordinator.

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