Newsletter of the Senior Tennis Players Club, Inc. September 2007 Bernie Gunderson award Tennis Events USTA Northern Section Hall of Fame By Bob Busch Bernie Gunderson, STPC member since 1990, is one ICT Senior Clay Court Championships of the 2007 inductees into the Northern Section Hall This USTA-sanctioned tournament was held at of Fame. He has been a force on the Minnesota tennis Bearpath Country Club in Eden Prairie as a benefit for scene since the 1940s. A former player at the the InnerCity Tennis Foundation. Over eighty senior University of Minnesota, Gunderson was sectionally- men participated in singles and doubles in ages 50, 55, ranked in both singles and doubles, winning the men’s 60, 65, 70, 75 and 85. 55 singles title in 1983-84, the 60s crown in 1987 and 1989, the 65s championship in 1992 and the 70s title The highlight of the tournament was the high quality four different times including 1999. He also has played of play of the 85 singles final. John Brooks defeated in a number of national senior tennis tournaments. Milton Woodhouse in a very well-played match. In addition to Brooks and Woodhouse, Nick Pappas, a Off the court, he was the secretary/treasurer of the Northwest Tennis Association board member from Northwest Tennis Association in 1959 and 1960 1968-1985 and coach, was also registered to play. before serving as president in 1961 and 1962. In 1964, he won the Ward Burton Junior Development Award In addition to Twin Cities players, several players from and has served on a number of volunteer committees Florida, Arizona, North Dakota and the greater within the Section. He was extremely active with the Minnesota area participated. Highly ranked David Urban Tennis Program serving as an instructor and Nash (60 singles) and Ron York (55 singles) treated site director. the tennis crowd with their fine play. Mark your tennis calendar for this tournament next New members deal! year. It will be played at Bearpath Country Club, August 10-16, 2008. The Senior Tennis Board voted to regard anyone joining the club after September 1 as paid for the Listed below are the final results of this ICT Senior following year as well. Example: join 9/5/07 and you Clay Court tournament. are paid up for both 2007 and 2008. This does not 50 singles: Wayne Kerr over Fred Budde (1); 1-6, 4,4, apply to a renewing member. Retired
Captains and all members: this is extra incentive to get (Continued on page 7) those people who’d like to play in fall/winter to sign up now. Spread the word! Grandparent/grandchild On a sunny windy day the 13th annual Grandparent/ Upcoming Events Grandchild Tournament was held at Valley View Park September 8, 2007 in Bloomington on Saturday, July 14. 18 teams Rescheduled Annual Picnic participated in 3 divisions. Four teams competed in Information on page 9 the Championship division; eight in division 2 and 6 in September 22, 2007 (Grandparent/grandchild—continued on page 15) InnerCity Kidspeed Benefit Information on page 4 October 27, 2007 FINAL fall/winter Halloween Social Information on page 6 schedule on page 10. Senior Tennis Players Club, Inc. Letters to the Editor are wanted! also won the Silver at the 2005 A nonprofit corporation, P.O. Box 5525 Senior Olympic Games in Hopkins, MN 55343 This is your space to express an opinion or On the web: www.seniortennismn.com relate an interesting experience. Pittsburgh but were then in the 75- Senior Tennis Times 79 age group. The Senior Tennis Times is published ten Octogenarian winners Ruby Rott times annually by and for the members of David, the Senior Tennis Players Club, Inc. P.S. I'm continually amazed at the Newsletter Editor and Webmaster Great feature on Betty Western and fantastic job you do as editor of the David Sommer Marilyn Cuneo! Which prompts me 3657 17th Avenue South newsletter. You definitely deserve a Minneapolis, MN 55407-2805 to report that Marilyn Karasov and gold medal!! Phone: 612-276-1313 Vi Schaber brought home a Silver Editor replies: thanks, Ruby, for your Email: [email protected] Medal from the 2007 Senior kind comment. My reward is the Board of Directors Olympic Games in Louisville the appreciation and help from many members President: Fred Jurewicz...... 952-496-1019 end of June as Octogenarians. They Vice President: like you. Bruce Abrahamson...... 952-461-2617 Secretary: Gladys Murray...... 651-483-2850 Treasurer: Marv Schneider...... 952-975-1895 New Members: Shirley Pratt...... 651-291-1493 Renewing Members: Ronnae Wagner...... 952-938-5785 Events Director: Joanne Schwartz...... 952-835-6794 Advisor: Mary Kaminski...... 612-781-3271 Jack Baloga...... 952-944-5194 Bob Hokanson...... 952-929-1152 Rod Johnson...... 763-588-2107 Thue Rasmussen (St. Paul sch).651-917-0075 Dorothy Rossing...... 612-926-9199 Tom Waki...... 612-388-7879 Director of Training: Roger Boyer As a non-profit organization, the Senior Tennis Play- Ass’t Director: Percy Hughes....612-866-1102 ers Club gratefully accepts donations, memorials and E-Mail: [email protected] Club Founder: Jack Dow estate gifts. Advertising Send digital files by disk or e-mail to the newsletter editor by the 15th of the month Mission Statement for publication the following month. Please The primary purpose of the STPC is to provide ten- send all payments to the newsletter editor. Ad rates (first month/additional months): nis playing opportunities to people 50 and older for Full page (7.5x10)...... $110/90 their mental, physical, and social well-being; and to Half page (7.5x4.9)...... 85/65 Quarter page (3.7x4.9)...... 60/40 support the growth of tennis. Eighth page (3.7x2.4)...... 40/25 4-line ad (members only)...... 10 2-line ad (members only) First three months: free, then $5/issue. Membership information changes, Newsletter Submissions newsletter delivery problems, etc., can be made by writing Senior Tennis Play- To help make the newsletter as correct as possible, please ers Club, P.O. Box 5525, Hopkins, MN 55343 or [email protected] submit all items in writing only, by mail or email. The dead- line is the 17th of the month for publication the following Membership total: 1461 September 2007, Volume 20, Number 7 month. All material submitted for publication is subject to editing. Enclose self-addressed stamped envelope if you want materials returned. Send your submissions to: David Sommer, 3657 17th Ave- nue South, Minneapolis, MN 55407-2805. Email: [email protected]. We need help and input from writers, artists, and photogra- phers.
Page 2—Senior Tennis Times/September 2007 Percy’s tennis rhythms By Percy Hughes I’ve said this before—our (USA) tournament playing Fellow players, it is hot! With your pros evidently need tennis instructors like our No.1 Sun Screen in use, (and lots of guy, Roger Boyer, to be a big part of preparing them water), you’re probably enjoying the for the demanding tournament play here and around outdoor play, regardless. Early is the world. best. I hope all are using a visor or Just about the same time you receive this September cap. newsletter, we’ll be playing indoors again. $5.00 and I watched some of the quarterfinals your signature is all you’ll need for each lesson. David of the Rogers Cup in Montreal. Our guy, Andy Roddick Sommer, our wonderful editor, has the time, days of played a great match, but lost to a great young player the week and where—everything you might need info- from Serbia, Novak Djokovic. What a surprise! Novak wise elsewhere in this issue. I’m sure you’re aware that Djokovic eventually beat all three of Tennis’ top there is no charge for outdoor lessons. When we are players: 1) Roddick; 2) Nadal; 3) Federer, in that order. indoors we have to pay the facilities whatever they Yes, this young man is here to stay for quite awhile, I charge our club for our lessons. Not too bad, huh? do believe. Humorous to me is the number of times You know, I’ve been one of your teaching Pros since Djokovic usually bounced the ball for his ritual— the club’s inception (1982). There are two questions I somehow TV had portions of his bounces always ask, and I hope all of our Pros are doing the eliminated…. Taking too much TV time? same: 1) Do you have any owies I should know about? Question for all. Before serving, do you have a ritual? 2) Are you all signed up as members of our club? Not a tough one—just before making your ball toss, Please! You must be a member of our club. Tell your did you bounce the ball at least once or twice? Watch lessons pro, and he’ll give you an application. Enjoy this the pros—call me if you see one of them not bounce great game—it’s never too late to learn, and, no foot the ball before serving. Novak Djokovic bounced the faults! ball 8, 9, 10 times. That’s a little bit much, but it’s his Percy way, and evidently it’s what he needs to serve well.
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Page 3—Senior Tennis Times/September 2007 ●● STPC lessons and drills—all levels ●● Some court locations are subject to change during the season. No reservations necessary. Location Day Time Skill Cost Instructor Phone Reed-Sweatt Family Tennis Dilcia Pederson 612-825-6844 Center Mon 1:30-3:00PM All $5.00 Duncan Welty 952-933-8592 4005 Nicollet Ave S Minneapolis 10:00-11:00 612-825-6844 Mon AM All $7.50 Roger Boyer 612-825-6844 “Owies” Percy Hughes 612-866-1102 Thu 8:30-10:00AM All $5.00 Paul Stormo 952-944-6286 Fort Snelling Tennis and 11:00-12:30 Learning Ctr. 100 Federal Tue Start October All $5.00 Tom Bauman 651-738-6726 Drive, Minneapolis 2 Williston Fitness & Sports 14509 Minnetonka Drive Tue 5:30-7:00PM All $5.00 Duane Ryman 612-865-9517 Minnetonka 952-939-8370 Free or low-cost lessons* are offered as part of your STPC membership. New members are en- couraged to take advantage of them. After twelve lessons, you will receive a free can of balls and a certificate of accomplishment and congratulations from the STPC president. You should notify your instructor when you have completed twelve lessons. * Lessons are free during outdoor season; they cost $5 when indoor (to pay for court time). You may continue taking lessons as long as you are a member of the club. ●● Private Club Drills Open to STPC Members ●● Location Day Cost Time Phone
Reed-Sweatt Family Tennis Center* Tue 612-825-6844 $7.50 9:00-10:00 AM 4005 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis Thu Call for reservation. *Additional classes for all skill levels available, open to seniors and younger players. Nick Bolletierri has traveled the world coaching tennis InnerCity Kidspeed benefit greats like Andre Agassi, Boris Becker, the Williams InnerCity Tennis (ICT) announces its 3rd annual sisters and Maria Sharipova and says, “In 1987, Arthur Kidspeed event benefiting its early childhood Ashe and I discussed how to help the thousands of development program Kidspeed. The event is planned inner-city children have the opportunity to achieve. We for Saturday, September 22, 2007 at 5:30 p.m. at the formed ABC—the Ashe Bollettieri Cities program— Reed-Sweatt Family Tennis Center, home of InnerCity and for ten years, worked with children through tennis Tennis, located at 4005 Nicollet Avenue. and educational programs. I am so honored and Proceeds of the evening gala support ICT’s Kidspeed excited to be a part of ICT’s Kidspeed program because program. Kidspeed is a fast moving, vibrant program I truly feel that it parallels the passion and commitment centered around tennis and other sports that helps of the work we started twenty years ago.” young people build character, competence and Belinda Jensen, KARE 11’s Chief Meteorologist, will commitment for personal and community host this year’s event. The Kidspeed event will also improvement. include a cocktail reception, silent auction and dinner The benefit features world-renowned tennis coach Nick program. Tickets are $75 per person. Call Karen Bollettieri and several world-ranked junior players, McGlynn at 612-384-9143 to purchase tickets or make providing attendees a center-court tennis exhibition. a silent auction donation.
Page 4—Senior Tennis Times/September 2007 Wooddale is affordable! Long Term Care Insurance By Earl Hall Wooddale now requires all players to be members, at a You’ve worked hard to be financially secure; cost of $26, or $41 for couples. If you have Blue Cross now is the time to protect your assets. Blue Shield, and probably other health plans, you can get a $20 credit towards your membership by using the • Provides choices regarding type/quality of care club 8 times each month. For Carol and me, we play • Eliminates a major financial concern in retirement tennis twice a week, so that gives each of us a $20 credit. That pays all but $1 of our $41 membership! • Helps avoid being a burden to family members Wooddale will waive the initiation fee for us seniors. Home Care/Assisted Living/Nursing Home So with a little creativity you can still afford to play at Wooddale. Wooddale’s court fees are just $16/hour, which is as good as anywhere else. Call Wooddale and Over 10 years experience specializing they can tell you if your health plan has the $20 exclusively in Long Term Care Insurance arrangement.
Representing multiple insurance companies Turner Insurance Agency, Inc. Sue Turner, LUTCF 651-905-9043 [email protected]
Page 5—Senior Tennis Times/September 2007 Fred Wells Halloween Social Open to singles and couples. Mixed doubles. Rotating part- ners. 64 players only! You do not need a partner. Time: Saturday Octo- ber 27. Play 4-7 PM; 7-8 PM refreshments, taco bar. Place: Fred Wells Tennis & Education Center (formerly Fort Snelling…) Cost: $16/person; taco bar only - $8 per person for guest/ spouse not playing. Limited to first 64 who sign up. No re- fund for no-shows.
Halloween Tennis Party Reservation Form Name: Phone ( ) Skill Level: o 1-1.5 o 2-2.5 o 3-3.5 o 4.0 Send check, payable to STPC, and this form by October 13 to: Joanne Schwartz, 4141 Parklawn Ave #218, Edina, MN 55435 All players must sign the Release Form below: RELEASE FORM I agree that any participation by me in the activities of, or sponsored by, the Senior Tennis Players Club, Inc. (STPC), a non- profit organization, including, but without limitation, activities such as tennis lessons, clinics, drills, rating sessions, camps, trips, playing in or attending tennis games, tournaments, groups or social events, shall be at my sole risk; and I hereby release and hold harmless STPC and its officers, directors, members, employees, agents, tennis pros, tennis clubs, courts and facilities used or licensed by STPC, and all independent contactors with STPC (all being “Associated Others”) for all claims of damage, whether due to injuries to person or property; to any direction, conduct, scheduling or claimed discrimination, nonfeasance or malfeasance, or otherwise, arising out of, or occurring in connection with, any such activities or conduct of STPC or such Asso- ciated Others. Signature: Date:
Page 6—Senior Tennis Times/September 2007 (Tennis events—continued from page 1) Wheaton and Pernfors, who defeated Americans Luke 50 doubles: Fred Budde & Scott Nesbit over Doug and Murphy Jensen by the score of 6-4, 6-4, won the MacGibbon & Marshall Rosner; 6-1, 7-6(5) French Open Doubles title in 1993. 55 singles: Ron York(1) over Rick Schultz(2); 6-0, 6-4 Wheaton will team with Martina Navratilova in the 60 singles: David Nash(1) over Dave Spilseth(2); 6-4, “Huggy Bears” doubles tournament in Southampton, 6-0 NY on August 22-26. 60 doubles: Tom McCune & Dave Spilseth over Tom InnerCity Tennis Schedule Saterdalen & James Alstad; 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 The ICT fall/winter schedule will begin on Saturday, 65 singles: Bob Busch(2) over Tom Fridinger(1); 6-3, October 6th at the Reed-Sweatt Family Tennis Center. 7-5 This free program is available for all youth ages 3-17. 65 doubles: Bob Busch & Tom Fridinger(1); over ICT is a 56-year-old non-profit organization whose Doug Benson & Chuck Faegre 6-4, 6-2 mission is to use the fun and joy of tennis to help young people build character, competence and 70 singles: Ralph Lieber over Roger Montgomery; 6-4, commitment for personal and community 7-5 improvement. The ICT program offers four levels of 70 doubles: Ed Hoffman & Bill Robertson over Fred participation: Gobel & Dick Mills; 6-4, 6-3 *Levels one and two (ages 3-11) run from 1:30-3:00 75 singles: Duncan Welty 2-0; round robin *Levels three and four (ages 11-17) run from 3:00- 75 doubles: Henry Norton & Warren Swanson 2-0; 4:30 round robin *These age estimates are approximate. A child 85 singles: John Brooks 2-0; round robin enrolled in ICT programs is placed in a level based The hard working tournament committee was on their age and ability. comprised of Paul Stormo, Duncan Welty, Duane For more information or to volunteer please call 612- Ryman, Larry Greely, Stan Gillman, Frank Ditter and 824-6099 or visit the web site at Bob Busch. www.innercitytennis.org. The Reed-Sweatt Family Wheaton/Pernfors Wins Tennis Center is located at 4005 Nicollet Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55409. Dave Wheaton, a Minnesota player and a singles semifinalist at Wimbledon in 1991, teamed with Mikael The complete fall and winter schedule is (all Saturday Pernfors from Sweden to win the senior doubles title at afternoons): October 6, 13, 20; November 3, 10, 17; the Western and Southern Masters tournaments in December 1, 8; January 12, 19, 26; February 2, 9; Cincinnati in early August. March 1, 8, 15, 29; April 5, 12, 19, 26.
Bainton. After graduating from the University of In Minnesota Law School, he practiced law for 17 years, and then became a full time judge in 1968. He retired Memory… in 1995, after 41 years on the bench. He was a judge for the Anoka County Municipal Court, Anoka Judge Thomas Forsberg County District Court and the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Until recently, he kept busy working part- Tom Forsberg, age 80, of Coon time as a retired judge on the Minnesota Court of Rapids, passed away 7/15/07. He Appeals, playing golf, tennis and the clarinet. He was a member of Senior Tennis traveled the world with Phyllis until she died in 2002. from 1994 through 2006. Tom He will be deeply missed by his children and grand- was born in Appleton, MN, children and his many wonderful and loyal friends joined the Army in 1945 and and colleagues. spent his war service playing the clarinet in the Army band. While attending summer school at Harvard in 1949, he met and married the love of his life, Phyllis
Page 7—Senior Tennis Times/September 2007 Managing Arthritis may become stiff. • Take a bath. Soaking in warm water can help your Healthy tips from UCare muscles relax and reduce joint pain. Taking a bath If you have arthritis, you may experience pain, stiffness, before bedtime may help you get a good night’s swelling, or difficulty moving a joint when doing daily sleep. activities. Arthritis is common in people over 65, and it • Talk to your doctor. Medication or surgery may can occur in joints in almost any part of the body. offer relief for some types of arthritis pain. Your Although there are many forms of arthritis, there are doctor can diagnose the type of arthritis you have some common techniques that can offer relief. and help you develop a treatment plan that is right • Move your joints. Daily exercise such as walking for you. or swimming can make the muscles around your * Source: Arthritis Foundation, www.arthritis.org. joints stronger. Keep movements slow and gentle so you don’t overwork your joints. Talk to your UCare is an independent, nonprofit health plan providing health doctor before beginning an exercise program. care and administrative services to more than 130,000 members in 80 Minnesota counties. UCare provides health care programs • Eat nutritious food and control your weight. for people with Medicare: UCare for Seniors, a Medicare Stock up on fruits and vegetables—research Advantage product; Minnesota Senior Health Options, suggests that eating foods rich in vitamin C may a program for seniors with Medical Assistance but who may or reduce the risk of osteoarthritis progression.* may not be eligible for Medicare; UCare Complete, a Eating a balanced diet can help you maintain a Minnesota Disability Health Option (MnDHO) program for healthy weight, too. Weighing less helps ease people with physical disabilities; and Partners Choice pressure on joints. Network, a MnDHO pilot program for people with • Know when you need to rest. When doing developmental disabilities. activities such as housework, take time to rest For more information, visit www.ucare.org or call 612-676-3500 before your joints become tired and sore. It’s or 1-877-523-1518 (toll free). If you are hearing impaired, important to balance times of working and resting. please call our TTY line at 612-676-6810 or 1-800-688-2534 If you rest in the same position too long, your joints (toll free).
Players wanted! Century Junior High, Lakeville In September, hours for the Monday evening group will Working adults be 6:00 to twilight. This outdoor group is open to all Senior Tennis Players Club would like to better serve skill levels, men and women. For information, contact those who are working and find our typical play hours Mary or Marty Alterman, 952-435-6394. impractical. We’ll organize some groups early morning, late afternoon, evening, or weekend if we find sufficient Women, 3.5-4.0 interest. We’d like to hear from both members and 3.5-4.0 women’s group meeting Monday mornings at potential members. (Members: tell your friends about Fred Wells (formerly Fort Snelling) from 9:30-11:00 this!) Contacts: needs subs. Mary Lund 952-929-8075. • Marty Plitnick 612-247-7412, Men, Women 2.5-3.0 [email protected] Monday Baseline group needs players. 2 courts. 2.5-3.0 • David Sommer 612-276-1313, 10-11:30am, starting 9-10-07. Louise 612-722-7132. [email protected] Men, Women 2.5-3.5 Men, women 3.0-3.5 Want a couple of additional regulars (men or women) Men and women for Tuesdays, 11:30am -1:00pm, 3.0, to play in doubles group on Friday mornings at Reed- regular and sub, at Williston Center, Minnetonka, MN. Sweatt from 9:00-10:30 AM starting this fall. Call Bob Also, men wanted for Thursdays, 8:00am - 9:30am, 3.0- Hokanson 952-929-1152, or [email protected]. 3.5, regular and sub. If interested please call Fred Wright, 952-938-1242. Or [email protected]
Page 8—Senior Tennis Times/September 2007 Rescheduled, due to torrential rain! Celebrate Summer At the free annual STPC Picnic When: Saturday, September 8, 8:30am to 3:30pm, rain or shine. Where: Round Lake Park in Eden Prairie Reservations? None needed. This event is for STPC members and spouse or friend only. Cost? Zero! Your club is paying the res- ervation fee, and supplying tennis balls, H2O, charcoal, plates & utensils. Eat at noon. Bring your own bever- ages and a dish to share. What’s to do? We’ll have tennis, volley- ball, and cards. Get this on your calendar and come for a fun day! Questions, call Marv Schneider 952-975-1895. Directions: from I494 in Eden Prairie, go west about 3 miles on Hwy 5. Turn right on Eden Prairie Rd (Hwy 4) for about 1/2 mile. Turn left on Valley View Rd. Park is on your left with several large parking lots.
Page 9—Senior Tennis Times/September 2007 Fall/winter schedule 2007-2008 Up-to-date schedule is always on our website: www.seniortennismn.com Want to find a place to play? Here’s what you do: • Locate one or more locations, times, and skill level that you’d like. • Call the captains responsible and ask if they have any regular or sub positions available. • If this doesn’t accomplish what you want, call Facility Coordinators for places you’d like to play. They may be able to help you get a new group together.
●● ST. PAUL AREA ●● Play is usually September-April. Check with Captains for Start/end Dates For corrections for St. Paul and suburbs call Thue Rasmussen 651-917-0075 Location Day Time Cts Skill Captains Phone St. Paul Indoor Tennis Club Wed 7:00-9:00 AM 3 3.0-3.5 MW Krueg Krueger 651-776-5366 600 Desoto, St. Paul Facility Coordinator Fri 7:00-9:00 AM 3 3.0-3.5 MW Krueg Krueger 651-776-5366 Jack Wallin 651-457-2266 White Bear Racquet Club Mon 7:00-9:00 AM 4 3.0-4.0 MW David Howard 952-525-2252 4800 White Bear Avenue White Bear Lake Wed 7:00-9:00 AM 4 3.0-4.0 MW David Howard 952-525-2252 Facility Coordinators Ed Wensman 651-429-3683 Fri 7:00-8:30 AM 3 3.0-3.5 M Ed Wensman 651-429-3683 Wooddale Recreation Mon 1:00-3:00 pm 2 3.0+ MW Ken Simmons 651-436-8857 Center 2122 Wooddale Dr, Woodbury Tue 1:30-3:30 PM 2 3.5 MW Woody Gillette 651-436-2614 7:00-8:30 AM 2 3.0+ MW Connie Alt 651-450-4580 Facility Coordinator: Wed Darlene Moynagh 1:00-3:00 PM 2 3.0-3.5 M Deane Rechow 651-738-6593 651-436-8927 Thu 2:00-3:30 PM 2 3.0 MW Earl Hall 651-731-5127 12:00-2:00 PM 2 3.0-3.5 MW Woody Gillette 651-436-2614 Fri 1:00-3:00 PM 2 3.0 + MW Carol Seifert 651-578-0767 For corrections for St. Paul and suburbs call Thue Rasmussen 651-917-0075
●● MINNEAPOLIS AREA ●● Play is usually September-April. Check with Captains for Start/end Dates Corrections for Minneapolis and suburbs call Marty Plitnick 612-247-7412 Location Day Time Cts Skill Captains Phone Baseline Club Mon 7:00AM- 1815 4th St SE, Minneapolis Thru 4 Need captains And players 1:00 PM 612-625-1433 Sat Facility coordinator: Thue Rasmussen 651-917-0075 10:00-12:00 2 3.5+ David Sommer 612-276-1313 Mon Louise Halverson 612-722-7132 10:00-11:30 AM 2 2.5-3.0 MW Catherine Robinson 651-487-4189 10:00-12:00 2 3.5+ David Sommer 612-276-1313 Thu 10:00-11:00 AM 1 3.0 W Brenda Zimmerman 651-645-1662 Fri 9:30-11:00 AM 2 3.0-3.5 MW Rod Johnson 763-588-2107
Page 10—Senior Tennis Times/September 2007 Crosstown Lifetime Club Sharon Engel 763-383-0575 6233 Baker Rd, Eden Prairie Mon 7:30-9:00 AM 3 3.0-3.5 W Susan Rosenberger 952-473-7939 Daytona Club Mon 11:30-1:30 PM 2 2.5-3.5 MW Lee Carlson 763-571-6862 14740 Lawndale Lane Daytona Tue 9:30-11:30 AM 4 2.5-3.5 MW Donna Mueller 763-421--8436 Thu 9:30-11:30 AM 4 2.5-3.5 MW John Malerich 763-537-5595 Eden Prairie Lifetime Athletic Mon 7:30-9:30 AM 3 3.0-3.5 MW Herb Bacal 952-945-3104 755 Prairie Center Drive, Eden Prairie. 952-941-2000 Tue 7:30-9:00 AM 2 3.5-4.0 M Rick Van Doeren 952-941-5322 Facility Coordinator Marv Schneider 952-975-1895 Wed 7:00-9:00 AM 4 3.0-4.0 MW Marv Schneider 952-975-1895 Fri 7:00-9:00 AM 5 3.0-3.5MW Fred Jurewicz 952-496-1018 Fred Wells Tennis and 8:00-9:30 AM 1 3.5-4.0 M Jim Nichols 651-450-7071 Education Center 100 Federal Drive, Minneapolis 9:30-11:00 AM 1 3.0-3.5 W Sandy Loewenstein 651-454-3699 (Formerly “Fort Snelling….”) 9:30-11:00 AM 1 3.0 W Bea Langford 651-454-7223 612-252-8367 Mon 9:30-11:00 AM 1 3.5-4.0 W Mary Lund 952-929-8075 Facility Coordinator David Sommer 9:30-11:30 AM 2 3.0-3.5 MW Jim Hanson 651-430-1464 612-276-1313 11:00-12:30 PM 3 3.5+ MW Don Oseth 651-457-4642 Carrie Howes 651-406-9583 8:00-9:30 AM 2 2.5-3.0 MW Bernice Dougherty 651-454-1353 8:00-9:30 AM 1 3.5+ M Bob Burow 651-454-8505 Tue 9:30-11:00 AM 1 4.0 W Mary Lou Dyrhaug 651-690-2094 9:30-11:00 AM 1 3.5-4.0 M Frank Klein 651-686-9375 9:30-11:00 AM 1 3.5-4.0 M Tom Rice 952-435-8485 11:30-1:00 PM 1 4.5 M Tom Costello 952-927-9366 8:30-10:00 AM 1 3.0-3.5 W Jerrice Barrett 651-457-1801 8:30-10:00 AM 1 3.5-4.0 M Jim Nichols 651-450-7071 Wed 10:00-11:30 AM 2 3.0 W Bea Langford 651-454-7223 10:00-11:30 AM 2 3.5 MW Rosemary Rockwell 952-831-1461 1:00-2:30 PM 1 3.5-4.0 W Georgia Mrosla 612-724-4909 9:00-10:30 AM 1 3.5-4.0 M Frank Klein 651-686-9375 9:00-10:30 AM 1 3.0-3.5 W Sandy Loewenstein 651-454-3699 Thu 9:00-10:30 AM 1 3.5-4.0 M Tom Rice 952-435-8485 10:30-12:30 PM 3 3.5+ MW Roger Johanson 952-831-5507 12:30-2:00 PM 1 4.0 M Dennis Barrett 651-457-1801 8:30-10:30 AM 2 3.0-3.5 M Jim Hanson 651-430-1464 9:00-10:30 AM 1 3.5-4.0 M Jim Nichols 651-450-7071 9:00-10:30 AM 1 4.0 W Mary Lou Dyrhaug 651-690-2094 Fri 10:30-12:30 PM 2 3.5 MW Gordy Manaige 651-429-4046 12:00-1:30 PM 1 4.5 M Tom Costello 952-927-9366 9:30-11:00 AM 1 4.0 W Mary Lou Dyrhaug 651-690-2094
Page 11—Senior Tennis Times/September 2007 Hopkins North Junior High Fri 6:00-10:00 PM 2 Need captains And players 10700 Cedar Lake Road Minnetonka Sat 4:00-6:00 PM 3 3.0-4.0 MW Marv Schneider 952-975-1895 Facility Coordinator: Marv Sun 2:00-4:00 PM 2 Need captains And players Schneider 952-975-1895 Oakdale Lifetime Fitness Tue 8:30-9:30 AM 1 3.0 W Eudice Gallop 952-595-8357 1201 Ford Road, Minnetonka Wed 7:30-9:00 AM 3 3.0-3.5 M Bill Jacobs 952-473-2084 Fri 7:30-9:00 AM 3 3.0-3.5 M Bill Jacobs 952-473-2084 Reed-Sweatt Family 7:00-9:00 AM 2 Available Need captain And players Tennis Center 4005 Nicollet Avenue S 8:30-10:00 AM 3 2.5-3.0 W Peggy Feilzer 612-331-4470 Minneapolis 10:00-11:30 AM 3 2.0-3.0 MW Lois Bunday 952-831-7677 612-825-6844 Mon David Kopf 612-340-0287 Facility Coordinator 11:00-12:30 PM 2 2.5 MW Marty Plitnick Hansel Hall 612-332-2685 612-247-7412 Chuck Emme 763-502-9063 11:30-1:30 PM 6 3.5-4.0 M Jim Jensen 952-922-3435 7:00-9:00 AM 2 2.5-3.0 MW Herman Swanson 612-861-4313 9:00-10:30 AM 3 3.0 M Don Pirner 612-377-9125 9:00-11:00 AM 3 3.0-3.5 MW Roy Rincon 612-724-4623 Gladys Murray 651-483-2850 10:30-12:00 PM 3 2.5-3.0 MW Dennis Moody 651-488-8124 Tue 11:00-12:30 PM 2 2.5-3.0 MW Norma Johnson 612-374-2460 Noon-1:30 PM 3 2.5 W Patricia Judge 651-452-1124 1:30-3:00 PM 2 2.5-3.5 MW Jane Tischbein 952-938-9348 1:30-3:00 PM 2 3.5 W Jean Murdock 612-825-5826 Marie Nelson 952-922-2957 2:00-3:30 PM 2 2.5-3.0 MW Len Lampert 952-545-7881 9:00-10:30 AM 3 2.5-3.5 MW Darlene Hultquist 952-941-2494 9:30-11:30 AM 3 3.0-3.5 MW Ronnae Wagner 952-938-5785 Joanne Schmid 952-474-6022 9:30-11:00 AM 3 3.0-4.0 W Frances Reid 612-929-2255 Wed Shirley Pratt 651-433-3583 10:30-12:00 PM 2 2.5-3.0 W Rita Welch 952-926-5789 Larry LaLonde 612-922-1780 11:30-1:30 PM 2 3.5-4.0 MW Jo Rolling 651-777-3773 1:00-3:00 PM 2 3.5-4.0 M Tom Jackson 763-550-1369 7:00-9:00 AM 4 2.5-3.0 MW Herman Swanson 612-861-4313 Linda Wright 952-895-1142 8:30-10:30 AM 4 2.5-3.0 MW Bill Kruckeberg 952-926-3397 Thu 10:30-12:30 PM 2 3.0-3.5 MW Corrine Lee 612-922-1333 12:30-2:00 PM 3 2.5 W Patricia Judge 651-452-1124 12:30-2:30 PM 2 Available Need Captain And players
Page 12—Senior Tennis Times/September 2007 Reed-Sweatt Family 7:00-9:00 AM 1-5 Available Need captain And players Tennis Center 4005 Nicollet Avenue S 8:30-9:30 AM 1 2.5-3.0 W Florence Halverson 952-835-5999 Minneapolis Bob Hokanson 952-929-1152 612-825-6844 9:00-10:30 AM 6 2.5-3.5 MW Mary Lou Bowen 612-869-9438 Facility Coordinator Marty Plitnick Fri 9:00-11:00 AM 4 3.0-3.5 MW Ronnae Wagner 952-938-5785 612-247-7412 Roy Rincon 612-724-4623 10:30-12:30 PM 3 3.0 MW Amy Rincon 612-724-4623 Joel Anderson 952-881-5510 12:30-2:30 PM 6 3.5-4.0 MW Gerry Ludwig 763-522-9376 Sun 2:00-3:30 PM 1 3.0-3.5 W Mary Kay Ulness 651-227-4667 Williston Fitness and Sports Frank Locke 952-937-9394 14509 Minnetonka Drive 10:30-12:00 2 3.0-3.5 Minnetonka Harold Krantz 952-935-6656 Mon Facility Coordinator Linda Kraft 952-934-1992 Ed Fischer 763-550-9770 2:30-4:00 PM 1 3.0-3.5 W Jenny Caldwell 763-473-6015 Tue 11:30-1:00 PM 2 3.0-3.5 MW Fred Wright 952-938-1242 7:30-9:00 AM 2 3.0-3.5 MW Orville Anderson 952-935-7398 Wed Frank Locke 952-937-9394 10:30-12:00 2 3.0-3.5 Harold Krantz 952-935-6656 8:00-9:30 AM 2 3.0-3.5 M Fred Wright 952-938-1242 11:30-1:00 2 2.5-3.0 W Jeannie Rose 763-537-2455 Thu Linda Kraft 952-934-1992 1:00-2:30 PM 1 3.0-3.5 W Jenny Caldwell 763-473-6015 Fri 2:00-3:30 PM 2 3.0 M Fritz Weber 763-732-1605 98th Street Racquet and Joyce Hermann 952-890-0877 Swim Wed 8:00-10:00 AM 2 3.0-3.5 MW 1001 West 98th Street Caryl Minnetti 952-884-5136 Bloomington
Corrections for Minneapolis and suburbs call Marty Plitnick 612-247-7412 educational and life skills and to help them be FWTEC needs bus driver successful on and off the courts. The Fred Wells Tennis & Education Center (“FWTEC”) (formerly Fort Snelling Tennis and Schedule, salary, benefits Learning Center) is a nonprofit organization providing Monday-Thursday 1:30-6:00 pm (October-May) tennis and education for kids in the Twin Cities. Our The salary is $10,000 with medical and dental health kids come from all walks of life, and many have never insurance available. The position reports to the played tennis before coming to the Center. A critical Director of Operations. factor in our students’ ability to regularly attend There are certain holidays and breaks throughout this programs is transportation. For more Center period, dictated by the Minneapolis Public School information please go to www.tennisandlearning.org). calendar, including Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring We are seeking a part-time bus driver for our “Big Blue break that are included in the salary. Bus,” which provides transportation to our facility from For further information about the position please various locations in Minneapolis during the school year. contact Lisa Stingley, Director of Operations at As part of the education team, you will work with the [email protected] or 612-252-8367 x 5. paid staff and volunteers to help kids engage in fitness,
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Page 14—Senior Tennis Times/September 2007 (Grandparent/grandchild—continued from page 1) division 3. Results given below pictures. All of the grandkids received a consolation prize for participating.
Division 2 consolation. L to R, Billy & Betty Porter; Championship. L to R, 1st place Jackson & Kevin Ben Hogan & Marjorie Loheit. Farley; 2nd place Mike Lunka & Jim Schneider.
Division 3. L to R, 1st place Joel Anderson & Della Division 2. L to R, 1st place Arnie Kallas & John Germscheid; 2nd place Henry Bell & Leah Bell. Hilleren; 2nd place Ellie Kanter & Vernon Jensen. Bolger Clinic By Alice Weides As usual, we filled this very popular clinic with 74 registered players and everyone stayed for lunch (of course). It’s a bit of work to produce successfully, although we may have to encourage Roger Boyer to extend the time on court in order to keep everyone happy and hitting! Will keep you informed! Many thanks to InnerCity volunteers Bob Busch, Bob Sloan, Bill Sturm, Ab and Pat Johnston and Tom Division 3 consolation. L to R, Barbara & Matthew Fischer. It could not be done without. Also thank you D’Ascenzo; Ryan Gulbranson & George St. Cyr. to Roger Boyer and his pros.
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