The Drop Shot Official Newsletter of the Peninsula Club Jeff Tateosian, editor 650.347.1439 [email protected]

July 2010 Upcoming Events

Woods-N-Whites July 4

July Twilight• Tennis President’s July 15 Message Quarterly Membership• Meeting July 20 Jerry Ceglia Calcutta• Dinner August 20 It must be summer because we had our first Twilight Tennis event. Although Men’s Calcutta• Tournament the weather didn’t cooperate, it was August 21 well-attended and a good time of ten- nis, food, beverages and games into the night. A hearty thank you goes out to Women’s 3.5 Team the for organizing It’s not often a member is extended the event theme, staffing, cateri ng and Honorary Status Riaz so I can tell you it’s a clean-up; for organizing the tennis Rosemary Jeff Tateosian huge honor to announce that activities; for the music; Marcinak and all the new PTC family members for has been added to the short letting us all meet you. list of distinguished members. Rosemary has been a member for more Many of you attended the Men’s than 50 years and for much of that time Singles 4.0 and Open Finals match and very active in social and tennis events. saw an awesome display of tennis - We hope she will continue to participate congratulations to the winners and for many years to come. thanks for the entertainment. Thanks to Congratulations Rosemary and thank Riaz the Tennis Committee and for you for continuing to add to the club’s organizing this month-long event to illustrious history. establish bragging rights for the next The fun continues year. with Woods ‘N Peninsula Tennis Club ~ Over 75 Years of Tennis The Drop Shot ~Official Newsletter of the Peninsula Tennis Club

Whites and another Twilight Event in Manager’s Corner July. I want to wish you all a safe and festive Independence Day weekend and I We would like to congrat- look forward to seeing you at the ulate PTC’s senior ladies Membership Meeting on July 20. team, the PTC Wise Aces, Editor’s Note for coming in first place in the top senior division of Lona Means the SFPTL. PTC’s team of July looks like a big 25 players is captained by Sharon Marson and Cris Mangar month for veteran mem- , and ber anniversaries all players contributed to this great vic- (Club tory! There are many strong teams in News). We have over five this division, which includes 4.5 rated decades represented, players, so ending up in the top spot Jeff Tateosian including one of our oldest George was quite an accomplishment. tenured member, Chiossi Congratulation s Team! . Congratulations to all six of our long-time members representing a For the latest updated roster informa- combined 210 years at the club. tion , please access the PTC website at Often I am asked by members why www.ptctennis.com and select the roster their name hasn’t appeared link. on the anniversary listing each month. The If you are interested in learning how simple answer is that everyone’s to play bridge on a weekday afternoon, anniversary comes up every five years, Sharon Marson please contact at and we started listing them in the Drop Teri [email protected] or Shot for just two years ago. So if you Gregory at [email protected] haven’t seen your name yet, keep read- ing the Drop Shot as it will be listed It’s that time again our lost & found is within the next three years! overflowing! Please check out the bins Congratulations to Anthony Paz and before the bounty is donated on July Jennifer Ellison 15th. for the birth of their Ryan James new son – . It appears that Are you interested in learning how to Anthony is doing well at his new nightly improve your tennis fitness ? PTC will honey-do (leaving the Tennis Station to be partnering with Equinox Fitness who go home to the diaper station). will provide their Director of Personal Training, Roni Sternberg, on site in the fitness room at no cost to our members. The first session will be Thursday July 8th from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm and every Thursday from 4:00 to 6:00 until Peninsula Tennis Club ~ Over 75 Years of Tennis The Drop Shot ~ Official Newsletter of the Peninsula Tennis Club further notice. Please sign up in the Tennis Activities News club room. On July 4th, Riaz will con- Club News tinue his Woods ‘N Whites tradition. See Riaz Column for more information. Club Anniversaries for July (5+ years) Remember to dress in all Karen Harrigan Congratulations to the following mem- white and bring your wood bers: racquets. George & Marion Chiossi Our ever-popular Men’s Calcutta 55 Years Sam & Julie Marty Tournament 45 Years with all its traditional Duncan & Catherine Beardsley activities comes up on August 21st. 35 Years Get ready to place your bets and Steve Brooks 35 Years participate in team competition with John & Jennifer Reed 25 Years our “PTC gamers.” Jeff & Michelle Katz 15 Years House & Grounds News Dyle Anderson & Congratulations to Austin Sellery for winning the Category Members, we finally got #2 U.S. National Hardcourt some good weather Championship for Men’s 85’s Doubles in to do Berkeley recently. They also placed 3rd some much needed court in the U.S. National Indoor repair on the back courts. Championship for Men’s 85’s Doubles in The cracks have been Ron Martinucci Vancouver, Washington a couple of ground, filled and painted. months earlier. We are told that the paint will fade to blend in over time. Our Thanks to our Ballroom Dancing experts court contractor did a nice job. Thanks Linda Pene/Gordon Nagare , ballroom for your patience. dancing classes have been organized for We apologize for running out of the clubhouse starting Tuesday, Sept. propane that powers 28th. They will run for a six week peri- our gas bar-b- od. They are currently scheduled for que and heaters. We will make sure we 7:00 pm until 8:30 pm. The cost will be have a couple of spare full tanks down $59.00/person (individuals may also by the BBQ just in case you need them sign-up). Additional information will after hours. follow in the next few Drop Shots. Another concern that needs toe b Please contact Linda addressed is our club doors. ([email protected]) should you have Our staff any questions on the classes. locks them after club hours, but mem- bers prop them open for convenience. If Peninsula Tennis Club ~ Over 75 Years of Tennis The Drop Shot ~ Official Newsletter of the Peninsula Tennis Club

New Honorary Member: you use the club after hours, it is your the PTC is responsibility to lock up any doors that proud to announce and welcome back Rosemary Marcinak are left propped open, such as the entry former member as doors, locker room doors, club room, an honorary member. Rosemary was a junior room and the fitness center member for over 51 years, and active in before you leave. Also please close many committees, inter-club tennis, umbrellas, straighten chairs and dispose bridge, and for many decades was a of all trash. club "regular." In her eighties now, ten- nis is no longer her primary activity, but We are having issues with the cleanli- she is very happy to be welcomed back ness and vandalism of our boys and as a member and to have the opportuni- girls locker rooms. After monitoring ty to keep in touch with the many this issue, we have narrowed it down to friends she has at the club. children/families who use the club after New Members: hours .Parents, please supervise your None this month, but . . children at all times while using the Member Prospects, inquiries, and facilities. Upon leaving, please go into events: the locker rooms and see if they are We have been fortunate to tidy. We provide cleaning services to have had 7 families inquire about join- maintain our club, but it is unfair to ing the PTC this past month. Lona has waste resources on this kind of behav- interviewed all of them, and on the last ior. Sunday in June, three of these families Herald & Mei Chen Lewis ( and family, Summe James & Inna Thanks for your cooperation. Enjoy the & family, and Kelly club and be safe. ) met a small group of members here at the club for a two-hour intro- Membership News duction to the PTC. They all seemed to enjoy the club on this sunny day. The Chens now have a membership applica- MEMBERSHIP REPORT tion pending, and we are expecting Current membership: 235 applications soon from the Summes and Membership goal: 240 the Kellys. In addition, three families Kelli Benz Resignations: 1 ( ) who could not attend the Sunday gath-

New applications pending: 1 Rob Delantoni ering are still showing strong interest in - Herald Chen and family. the club, so we are expecting more The Chens are good friends applications soon. Special thanks go Marcus Shen Becky Showen Melissa of and live here in out to and Smith Burlingame. Harold has been playing for preparing the food and pro- tennis for many years. Their sponsors viding beverages, and to Membership Jeff Tsu and Ken March. Jeff Tsu, Steve are Committee members Balchios, Ken March and for helping make our prospects feel welcome. Peninsula Tennis Club ~ Over 75 Years of Tennis The Drop Shot ~ Official Newsletter of the Peninsula Tennis Club Social Events News Director of Tennis News

Twilight Tennis in ADULT TENNIS Paradise was great fun Congratulations to all with over 110 people the players that com- attending in spite of the peted in the Men's chilly evening. Thank-you Riaz Shivji USPTA Singles Championships Ken & Dennis Mayer to event organizers this spring. 60 guys Valerie March , and crew (most ever) participated in three divi- Marissa Wachhorst, Nancy Chew, Lisa Karen Harrigan sions! Thanks to and Rosenthal, Chris McMurdo, Sally her dynamic Tennis Committee for their Davenport Kelly and Natalie and hard work and support of this event. Kemp Jim Fregosi, Rob John Reed . Grill masters Thanks also to PTC member Kotmel, Jeff Tsu Jerry Cegilia and kept of Allstar Awards for his help with our up with the demand, and special thanks trophies and awards. Riaz to and his crew of Juniors for Anthony Paz keeping the courts busy. We also want Open Division Final - (2) Jeff Reynold Harbin to give a big thank you to our own defeated (1) 6-1, 3-6, Tat Joe Feeney for the background party music and 10-7. 4.0 Division Final - Mark Talmadge new member introductions. If you are defeated (2) 6-4, 6-0. not attending the twilight tennis events, you are missing out. We are in the process of announcing dates for the 3.5 Finals along with the The weather should be warmer for our remaining Consolation Finals. Stay July Twilight so you won't want to miss tuned. the next one on Thursday, July 15. The The Pro Court sign-up sheet will be posted this week- will continue on the third end in the clubhouse. Round robin ten- Saturday of the month. The next one is nis starts at 5:30 pm and dinner at on July 17th 9:00 -11:30 am. Come out around 7:00 pm. The PTC will provide and "mix in" with fellow members. the entree and beverages. Each family The Women's Drop-in Clinic should bring a side dish or dessert to will run share for 10 people. The cost will be $7 once per month through the summer. per person $5 for kids and $20 per Ladies, you can now join us on the third family. Wednesday of each month. Our next one is July 21st from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm. Woods ‘N Whites Breakfast at Wimbledon! This always popular event will again take place on the 4th of July. Come out and join the Peninsula Tennis Club ~ Over 75 Years of Tennis The Drop Shot ~ Official Newsletter of the Peninsula Tennis Club fun of playing with wood rackets and If you would like to join me for Friday "Mixing In" with fellow members. The night cocktails and great tennis contact Wimbledon Men's Singles Final will be on the Tennis Office right away as we have TV in the clubhouse while we battle it a limited number tickets. out on our courts. A social round robin mixed in with some competitive play will Our fabulous Ballkids Team will be be the order of the day. Dust off your working its 7th straight year at the old Jack Kramer, Dunlop Maxply, or TAD matches and will start training this Davis and come join the fun at PTC! week. Breakfast at Wimbledon will be served JUNIOR TENNIS between 8:00 am - 9:30 am on July 4th. The tennis play will go from 8:00 am - Summer Tennis Camp got underway on noon. The cost will be $5 per person June 14th, with a very successful with the age limit 15 years and older. Opening Junior Day! Juniors of all ages participated in this fun filled day of ten- Bank of the West Classic nis, games, prizes and swimming. It This great Bay Area Women's Tennis was a great start to summer tennis for Tournament is just around the corner Juniors at PTC! Registration for all lev- and I will be arranging for a group of els from Green Star to Academy, is open members to go down to Stanford to online at www.rstennis.com. If you need watch the Friday Night Quarter Finals. assistance with registration, please con- Marci just took a into tact at the tennis office. this event so the player field is shaping Junior Lessons up nicely. 30 minute Private lessons are available With the addition of Ivanovic, the Bank of to Junior members of all ages. One on the West Classic will now feature three one instruction is a great way to help former World #1’s including Maria your child get comfortable on the tennis Sharapova and . court and improve confidence in their Riaz Overall the tournament will host 12 of ability. Please contact to set up the top 30 players in the world including your child's lesson. Olympic Gold medalist and world #5 , finalist and world #7 and world #8 and three-time Grand Slam quarterfi- nalist Agnieszka Radwanska.

The player field also includes defending champion of France, Chinese standout , young American star Melanie Oudin, Slovakian glamour girl Daniela Hantuchova and Japanese legend Kimiko Date Krumm. Peninsula Tennis Club ~ Over 75 Years of Tennis The Drop Shot ~ Official Newsletter of the Peninsula Tennis Club

Junior Team Tennis is off to a great start! We have teams in several divisions: B12, Coed 12, B15, G15 and B18. The teams will be traveling to various locations on the Peninsula, and our home matches will be played at BHS. All of the teams had a great first week...with each team representing RS Academy and PTC with the high- est standards of sportsmanship and competition!

Contact the Tennis Office if you have questions regarding the tennis program. Hope you're having a great summer!

Cheers! Riaz

Open Singles Division Winners 4.0 Singles Division Winners Anthony Paz Reynold Harbin Joe Feeney Mark Talmadge def def

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Peninsula Tennis Club ~ Court Calendar Jul 2010 (Pacific Time)

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 27 28 29 30 1 2 3

7am - Back 5:30am - Court 8am - Lessons 8am - Lessons 8am - Lessons 12pm - Yee & 8am - Lessons 7am - Front 1:30pm - Sum 1:30pm - Sum 1:30pm - Sum 1pm - Lessons 1:30pm - Sum 8am - Lessons 1 :30pm - Sum

4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0

8 am - :RRGV 8 am - Lessons 8 am - Lessons 8 am - Lessons 8 am - Lessons 8 am - Lessons 1 pm - Lessons 1:30pm - Sum 1:30pm - Sum 1:30pm - Sum 11am - Super 1:30pm - Sum 1 :30pm - Sum

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7am - Back 7am - Front 8am - Lessons 8am - Lessons 8am - Lessons 9am - Pro 8am - Lessons 8am - Lessons 1:30pm - Sum 1:30pm - Sum 1:30pm - Sum 1pm - Lessons 1:30pm - Sum 1:30pm - Sum 5pm - Twilight 3pm - Women'

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3pm - 8.0 8am - Lessons 8am - Lessons 8am - Lessons 8am - Lessons 8am - Lessons 1pm - Lessons 1:30pm - Sum 1:30pm - Sum 11am - Ladies 1:30pm - Sum 1:30pm - Sum 6pm - Mixed 1:30pm - Sum 6:30pm - Quar

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3pm - Men's 7am - Back 7am - Front 8am - Lessons 8am - Lessons 8am - Lessons 1pm - Lessons 8am - Lessons 8 a m - Lessons 1:30pm - Sum 1:30pm - Sum 1:30pm - Sum 1:30pm - Sum 1:30pm - Sum 6pm - 8.0 6pm - 7.5

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