Jen Walden One of our most skilled and seasoned members, Hal Reimer, celebrated his 92nd birthday last month. We shared his special day with him by munching on cupcakes and treats at the courts—after he had played an hour and a half of tennis! It is so great to see him out there with all…
Jen Walden The fun on the courts continues through the winter season for the Tennis Club. We played in a couple of social tournaments in January, and this month we will be smashing that little yellow ball back to Sun Lakes on Feb. 5, and at Springfield on Feb. 26. Be sure to sign up…
Jen Walden Many of our members gathered to celebrate the kick-off of our 2021-22 tennis season at our Welcome Back Picnic on Nov. 20. JD Stephenson coordinated the in-house play schedule, and John and Irene Schlenker served up some great sub-style sandwiches for lunch. Thanks to everyone who helped out with the festivities. We had…
It feels great to be back on our beautiful sport courts playing with our SunBird tennis buddies! Our season is now in full swing, and our Canadian friends are finally able to join us on the courts again. Welcome back, everyone. We missed you! We have some new board members for the 2021 season. Our…
Every 30 days or so, I have the distinct pleasure of putting together words of encouragement for the members of our community with any interest in the game of tennis. I give the times and days we meet and schedules for any socials or local tournaments, etc. The month of October is upon us, and…
Kenny Nelson Good morning, tennis fans! New to the area? New to SunBird? Can’t find anyone to play? Well, come to the SunBird tennis courts just behind the pool and across the street from the club offices. Our schedule is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7 to 9 a.m. Beginners: We will work with you…
Kenneth R. Nelson, Sr. 10-S-N-E-One? Kenny Nelson here, your roving c(l)ub reporter. Not much has changed, but just to let you know, I’m paying attention. For the rest of the season, the club will be playing tennis as an open mixed doubles format. Give John Schlenker a call at 847-525-7648. Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays at…
Kenneth R. Nelson, Sr. Ladies and gentlemen: I am getting the total picture! This getting older deal is no joke, and we have to take precautions to avoid jeopardizing what little health we have left. Some of you have seen me around the tennis courts. Everyone knows I love the game—win, lose, or draw. Well,…
Kenneth R. Nelson, Sr. Ladies, we are going to all mixed doubles play for the summer, and this submission should suffice for all of May, June, July, August, and September. 10-S-N-E-One? Now that we have lost some players and the heat is back, and you are interested in the summer tennis play schedule for May,…
Kenny Nelson Hello tennis fans: Things are still moving here at the SunBird Tennis Club, not fast, and if you blink, you might still miss something. Moving right along, we have had some winds to kick up lately, and our skills (or lack thereof) have been tested. With a windy condition, most of us who…