Tag: tennis

Coming in the Fall – free tennis lessons

Tennis Club members

Christine Terechenok Five FREE tennis lessons are available to residents of SunBird – beginner program given by a professional tennis coach. This offer will consist of an orientation/meet-the-Pro evening. Following will be once-a-week lessons for the next five weeks. Be thinking about this great opportunity, come out and have some fun, enjoy the weather and…

Ladies Traveling Tennis Teams enjoy successful year

Sunchix: Bottom row (left to right) Karen DiPiazza, Pam Tiffany, Gloria Handley, Leslie Maach. Top row (left to right) Linda Saliani, Jen Walden, Joan Boyle, Barb Wallace, Christine Terechenok. Not pictured: Melissa Craig and Roz Juve

Christine Terechenok The Sunchix traveling team represented the SunBird Tennis Club in the 3.5 flight 2 division. Congratulations to all the players for taking first place. The Volley Girls traveling team represented the SunBird Tennis Club in the 4.0 flight 3 division. Congratulations to all the players for coming in second place. Both teams had…

SunBird Tennis Club meeting notice

Christine Terechenok The next meeting for the Tennis Club will be Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at 5:00 p.m. in the Lakeview room. SunBird tennis has only a few more events coming up. March 18, 2017, SunBird will host Springfield March 26, 2017, annual year-end picnic April 1, 2017, SunBird will host IronOaks As always, we…

Tennis news for February

Four new benches purchased by the SunBird Tennis Club.

Christine Terechenok The SunBird Tennis Club purchased four new benches, and they are on their way! Also purchased are more sunscreens/windscreens for the courts. This will help with the glare from windows and cars when playing. February Events: February 18—Social tournament at Sun Lakes Country Club March Events: March 18—Social tournament at SunBird with Springfield…

News from the Tennis Club

The members with the most wins in the in-house tournament were Teri Bitler (left) and Charlotte Wiard (right).

Christine Terechenok The tennis welcome back picnic held in October was so much fun. An in-house tournament was planned by Brian Turner and Dianna Wreford. We all enjoyed a baked potato bar and refreshments. Thanks to the ladies of our club. Our club also enjoyed the Bradshaw Tournament during the week of November 6-12. This…

SunBird Tennis Club is in full swing

Christine Terechenok Our season is officially in full swing. All scheduled activities are up and running and posted on the tennis bulletin board. There are also informative charts on the tennis bulletin board outlining all court scheduled activities and court times. Remember, if you want to play during non-scheduled court times, please sign up on…

SunBird Tennis calendar

Christine Terechenok Mark your calendars for upcoming events. October 29 – Tennis social at Cottonwood November 1 – First tennis club meeting 5:00 p.m. in the Lakeview Room November 6-12 – Bradshaw week long tournament at Cottonwood November 19 – Tennis welcome back picnic December 3 – Tennis social at Trilogy and Tennis Christmas party December 17 – SunBird/Springfield hosts Cottonwood…

Tennis season begins

Christine Terechenok Time for another fun tennis season to begin. Time to welcome our club members returning to SunBird. Some upcoming events: Trilogy Tennis Club has invited our club for a fun breakfast match on October 1 starting at 7:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. for those that will be back and for those still here.…

Congratulations, Sunchix

Sunchix ladies tennis team came in first place in the 3.5 Flight One Valley of the Sun League. Pictured is the team receiving their ribbon and medal at the awards luncheon. Top left to right are players Jo Lucas, Gloria Handley, Christine Terechenok, Roz Juve, Karen DiPiazza, Leslie Maach and Charlotte Wiard; bottom left to right are Jen Walden, Barb Wallace and Pam Tiffany. Two players not present are Dianna Wreford and Vickie Ayres. Congratulations, team!

Christine Terechenok Tennis tournament season is officially over for the summer and many of our winter visitors and homeowners are leaving. We want to wish them all good traveling and look forward to next season which will begin October 2016. Have a great summer, everyone!

SunBird Tennis Club update

Christine Terechenok The Tennis Club sends out congratulations to the newly formed Pickleball Club and their first home tournament that was organized for Thursday, March 10. We hope the future of your club is successful and fun for all. We go forward with hopes of continuing cooperation between our clubs and enjoyment for everyone. Last…