Club News and Activities

The Power of Spin—Why It’s Essential and How to Use It in Your Game Spin is one of the most powerful tools in tennis, influencing everything from control and consistency to power and deception. If you watch the pros, you’ll see spin on nearly every shot. But spin isn’t just for the elite—it’s a skill […]

Hill of Secrets, a debut novel by Reuters journalist Galina Vromen, takes place in the Los Alamos, New Mexico in 1943. The novel focuses on the lives of people brought to a remote desert by the U.S. Government to secretly develop the deadliest weapon of war. Although, the key characters in the book are fictional, […]

In April, the GirlFriends wrapped up their season with a visit from Golden PAWS Assistance Dogs. Golden PAWS is a nonprofit organization that promotes independence for combat-wounded veterans, first responders, and children with life changing disabilities through partnership with skilled assistance dogs. One of the doggies, Roxie, came along as a special guest. Ladies, once […]

The Grandezza Singers recently wrapped up their 6th Season with their spring concert and fundraiser on March 28th in the Grandezza ballroom. The concert was the culmination of many rehearsals and creative efforts from the group. The repertoire featured classics like “Blue Moon” and “Singin’ in the Rain” to more contemporary hits like “Hallelujah,” “It’s […]

As life events have struck my heart, Dr. Gabor Mate’s five levels of compassion have helped me understand the deep compassion I feel for humanity. HUMAN COMPASSION In the wake of recent tragedies, I can’t help but feel compassionate for the people in California who lost everything in the fires, the people in North Carolina […]

One of the most overlooked yet essential elements of a strong tennis game is shoulder rotation. Whether you’re hitting a forehand, backhand, or serve, proper shoulder movement is the key to unlocking effortless power, improved accuracy, and a fluid stroke. WHAT IS SHOULDER ROTATION? Simply put, shoulder rotation refers to the turning of your upper […]

ANTARCTICA CAPTURED OUR HEARTS I must confess: Not that long ago, I was not all that interested in visiting Antarctica. Ice and penguins and 7th continent bragging rights. Uh huh. What’s all the fuss? WELL! Antarctica captured my heart and I already long to return. My adult daughter, Regan, and I were among 365 guests […]

Fashionistas gathered in March for our best attended event of the year, our annual fashion show and luncheon. Hilary Moleski directed this year’s spectacular show and D.J. Darlene Polyschuk provided the tunes. Modeling clothes by Cabi were Kara Nickolas, Wendy Cohen, Regina Staudt, Kelly MacKay, Jill McRae, Jennifer Seegers, Ann Hayes, Alice Farling, Jeri Ojeda, […]

If you are familiar with Amor Towles and perhaps have read any or all his previous works I am sure you will find Table for Two a worthwhile endeavor. The six short stories precede a novella with a varied subject matter and characters. The first short story is titled “The Line” and first takes place […]