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Newsletter of the Senior Tennis Players Club, Inc. November 2006 Prez notes Tennis events By Paul Steen By Bob Busch Wow; it’s hard to believe that the summer of 2006 is US Open in the history books. Some of the hearty are still Roger Federer won his third consecutive singles title playing outside. The good news is that you don’t need with a convincing 6-2, 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 victory over Andy any sunscreen and it’s less expensive. Speaking for the Roddick. No player won more than one set against “Scotties” (those playing at Dred Scott), summer him in the entire tournament. This year Federer has playing was an outstanding success!! A big thank you won the Australian Open, Wimbledon and the US to Bloomington and all the other municipalities, which Open with a total record of 27-1. His only loss was to allowed STPC to play on your courts. And a big Rafael Nadal in the final of the French Open in Paris. thanks also to all the willing captains who made this Andy Roddick was quoted as saying; “Roger is at the summer’s play so successful. top, and he’s the only person at the top…he’s the best A quick update regarding Northwest / Flagship Clubs, player in the game.” now Lifetime Fitness Clubs. We have had many years Maria Sharapova won the women’s singles of wonderful hospitality and happy memories created championship with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Justine on the courts at the entire family of Northwest Clubs. Henin-Hardenne at Arthur Ashe Stadium. This was As of this writing, our mutually beneficial relationship her second Grand Slam title since she won is not what it used to be. We will continue to do all Wimbledon at 17, two years ago. Sharapova won $1.2 that we can to have this be a temporary situation. million for winning the US Open. She is reportedly The Halloween party is shaping up nicely. It is earning $19 million a year on endorsements. The 19- scheduled for October 28, at the Fort Snelling Tennis year-old Sharapova wore $3,500 dresses during the Center. If it’s going to be like any of “Sunflower” tournament. Schwartz’s other social events it will be great! Sign up soon so that we can make plans for you. (Tennis events—Continued on page 6) Senior Tennis renewal Be an STPC Board member You will soon be getting your member- Four people are leaving the Board next March, ship renewal letter.. Please send in your including all of our members with finance or renewal early! You’ll help the vol- accounting experience. We need volunteers, unteers who process over 1500 re- especially those with such experience. Please call Jack newals and checks. Send it in when Baloga at 952-944-5194 (home) or 952-212-5194 you receive it—this prevents (work) to learn more. “losing” it somewhere in one of your heaps of “things to do sometime.” Renewing late means: • You don’t get your January-February newsletter. Upcoming Events • You might miss getting the new Roster. February 4, 2007, 4-8 PM • And worst of all, you can’t play in STPC groups! Valentine’s Party at FSTLC February 11-18, 2007 USTA Northern Women’s Pro Tournament Changes to fall-winter May 5, 2007 Annual Meeting, Captains Dinner schedule page 11! Senior Tennis Players Club, Inc. A nonprofit corporation, P.O. Box 5525 Letters to the Editor are wanted! This is your space to express an opinion or Hopkins, MN 55343 relate an interesting experience. Letters will be edited only for length. On the web: www.seniortennismn.com Senior Tennis Times Dear David Sommer, The Senior Tennis Times is published ten This is quite late, but I want to thank you for an email you sent out maybe times annually by and for the members of the Senior Tennis Players Club, Inc. late June to Senior Tennis Club members. You mentioned the Tennis and Life Camp at Gustavus in early July. I had never heard of them and Newsletter Editor and Webmaster David Sommer certainly had never attended one. I ended up going to the camp and had 3657 17th Avenue South such a great time. I called my wife and declared that I was having an Minneapolis, MN 55407-2805 Phone: 612-276-1313 experience of heaven on earth. It was lots of tennis, which I loved. The Email: [email protected] teaching experiences were so well done and the teaching associates were 2006 Board of Directors so spirited and supportive. The food was great too, like your note said. President: Paul Steen.................952-835-9818 The campus facilities were excellent. Vice President: Fred Jurewicz..952-496-1019 Thank you for swinging open a wonderful door for me. Secretary: Gladys Murray.........651-483-2850 Treasurer: Marv Schneider........952-975-1895 Best wishes, Lee Peterson New Members: Shirley Pratt......651-433-3583 Editor’s note: quite a few of our members went to that Tennis and Life Camp session. Renewing Members: Ronnae Wagner..................952-938-5785 I would guess most had a great time. These camps have been rated by Tennis Magazine Events Director: as among the 25 best in the country. And they’re close to home and very affordable. Joanne Schwartz.................952-835-6794 Advisor: Mary Kaminski..............612-781-3271 Steve Wilkinson, the camp director, is among my heroes for his gentle philosophy and Jack Baloga................................952-944-5194 his guidance on sportsmanship. Follow his way and tennis is even more rewarding. Bonnie Bolton (Promotions)......612-922-9290 Caution: the camps fill up early. Best to sign up in the fall if you want to be sure to Bob Busch....................................952-941-1204 go next summer. Registration form available at http://www.gustavus.edu/tlc. Terry Diebold...............................612-823-7253 David Howard............................952-525-2252 Marty Plitnick...............................612-605-5633 Thue Rasmussen.........................651-917-0075 As a non-profit organization, the Senior Tennis Play- Past Pres: Darlene Moynagh....651-436-8927 Director of Training: Roger Boyer ers Club gratefully accepts donations, memorials and Ass’t Director: Percy Hughes....612-866-1102 estate gifts. E-Mail: [email protected] Club Founder: Jack Dow Advertising Mission Statement Send digital files by disk or e-mail to the The primary purpose of the STPC is to provide ten- newsletter editor by the 15th of the month for publication the following month. Please nis playing opportunities to people 50 and older for send all payments to the newsletter editor. their mental, physical, and social well-being; and to Ad rates (first month/additional months): Full page (7.5x10)...............................$110/90 support the growth of tennis. Half page (7.5x4.9)................................85/65 Quarter page (3.7x4.9)..........................60/40 Eighth page (3.7x2.4)............................40/25 4-line ad (members only)............................10 2-line ad (members only) First three months: Newsletter Submissions free, then $5/issue. Membership information changes, To help make the newsletter as correct as possible, please newsletter delivery problems, etc., can be made by writing Senior Tennis Play- submit all items in writing only, by mail or email. The dead- ers Club, P.O. Box 5525, Hopkins, MN 55343 line is the 17th of the month for publication the following or [email protected] month. All material submitted for publication is subject to Membership total: 1515 editing. Enclose self-addressed stamped envelope if you November 2006, Volume 19, Number 8 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/November 2006 Percy’s tennis rhythms By Percy Hughes but in a much gentler way. No feelings hurt this way. Hi team. What is it I tell you every I’m sure our pros do not mean to hurt feelings, but October—the things you no longer give me a call if it happens to you: 612-866-1102. have to worry about until next Three things Senior tennis players should have on spring? Yes. 1) no sun; 2) no rain; court: 1) fresh tennis balls; 2) great brotherly and sis- 3) no wind. Hey, why not a new terly love; 3) friendly, pleasant, but learning lessons. racquet? Yes, get the “best guy” Always take lessons—you never stop learning, regard- you know (yourself) a new racquet less of your age. as an early Christmas gift. Confidence in your equip- I have suggestions for places to take your used tennis ment is quite important to your over all mental out- balls that are no longer good for playing the game: 1) look, and believe me, a new racquet, plus new gear nursing homes; 2) hospitals; 3) care facilities, etc. The usually makes you believe you can “whip” all your balls can be used on walkers, and the ball container can buddies. Before purchasing a new racquet, always be taped to the walker for use as a cane carrier. Isn’t make sure the clerk checks your hand size (finger that great? Hardly anything goes to waste in this great lengths) to get your correct handle size—this is very game. (Gosh, what can old, important. Better yet, get your teaching Pro to measure worn out tennis shoes be your hand for you. used for?) I have a request for all of our pros giving our club les- Flu shot—all of us, huh, FOOT sons. For instance, instead of addressing better players and please don’t forget: no as best or better, why not address a group that’s to foot faults! FAULT split up for a lesson, say, the “more experienced” play- Percy ers come to this court, and the “less experienced” play- ers come to the other court.” This says the same thing, tightly? Are your hands, wrists, arms and shoulders Service recovery loose? By Duncan Welty, USPTA 8.