OCTOBER 2009 ATFC Newsletter
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FALL FUNDRAISER
Many thanks to those members who have responded to the Board's fund-raising letter. We have already reached
a quarter of our goal of $6000. If you haven't yet contributed, please consider doing so. Any amount is
appreciated. Thank you in advance for your support!
OCTOBER EVENTS
October 3 — Community Open House, 10-12n
Here is an opportunity for the community to get a glimpse of life at ATFC. We'll have some special offers for fitness
memberships and for tennis memberships for those who join on that day. Tennis, friendship, exercise, food -
what a combo!!! Please come help and invite your non-ATFC friends.
October 17 — Woods & Whites, 5-9p
Our inaugural Woods & Whites last fall was a great success - EVERYONE had a blast! Wearing white and playing
with wooden racquets is a return to the olden days for some of us and a totally new experience for our younger
members. Drills, games, food, drink, prizes!! You may invite friends from outside the Club. Potluck. Sign up at the
Front Desk. Don't miss it!!
October 19 — Men’s Day, 12-1p
Come hit a ball and have some fun with Leo!
October 19 — Ladies Night: 6-7p
Drills and fun with Ari!
FALL DOUBLES TOURNAMENT
What a great couple of days of excellent tennis! Ari and Eric Danson were the 4.0+ Men's champs; Laura Vaughn
& Shelly Getzendanner won on the women's side. Laura Vaughn and Gary Panarra were the 8.0+ champs, winning
a most exciting match over Katy B. and Eric. Bonnie Holstein and Nancy Savage were the victors in the Women's
3.0. In the consolation round, Nini Finnegan and Ginny Whitener, Kelly & Steve Sacks, and Aleta Stiers and Bari
Frimkess were victorious. Not sure whether the players or the fans had more fun!! Look soon for our new
permanent winners' plaques on the lobby wall.
TENNIS CLINICS
Check the Tennis Board for a current list of drop-in clinics.
BALL MACHINE
Thanks to a fine group of contributors, the Club now has a
terrific new ball machine. Yippee!! Thank you!
CLUB SINGLES TOURNAMENT
We've extended the deadline for entering this self-scheduling tournament until October 7. Sign up on the Tennis
Board. After October 7, the draw will be made. Finals will be at the Club on November 15 with much whoopla, food
and drink! This is great practice for USTA play. Come on, you doubles players: singles is a fabulous way for you
to improve your game. Big and interesting prizes!
USTA FALL SEASON
The fall season is well under-way. Please check the weekly "Coming Up at the Club" notice to find out when home
matches will be played. Inexpensive entertainment!!
AUCTION UPDATE
Super Saturday is now our official auction name. It's hard for us to believe that a year ago the auction idea hadn't
even been hatched! Now is the time to get on board for this incredibly fun and important event.
We've a GREAT pre-auction item:
Dick & Mary Mastain have generously donated the accommodations at their lovely cottage on Granite Street, just
above the Plaza. Valid only January through mid- March of 2010. This is a most special spot, featuring 2
bedrooms. If you will have friends or family in town and need some extra space, this is a perfect spot! (Maybe
you'll want some folks to come for Super Saturday!) See Jo or Alan if you are interested.
Donations needed: Now's the time to start thinking about what you might like to donate. What shops do you
frequent? Please consider asking the shop-keepers for gift certificates. We will give them free advertising and
encourage our members to support their businesses. Any kind of service items: haircuts,
massages, dry-cleaning certificates are very attractive items. Trips and dinners are very popular - do you have a
time share?
Just in: a wonderful Paella dinner for 10 has been donated.
Please see Jo or Tilly for contribution forms. Thank you!!
EMAIL - SAVING TREES, TIME & MONEY!
If you would like to start receiving your statement & newsletter via email send your info to: billing@ashlandtennis.
com. Sign up for auto debit at the Front Desk; it’s one more way to help ATFC!
NEW MEMBERS
We are delighted to have the following new ATFC members: Carole Block, Nicole Lee, Brooke Meletich, Elijah
Katkin, Nancy & Chris Shulenberger, Sarah Shearer, Pauline Townsend and Laura Roll.
MS. MARTINA MANNERSTILOVA
Dear MMM,
I am learning a lot about some of my fellow members, but I wish I weren't.....What do you do about cell phones in
the gym, locker room and on the courts? Did Chrissy answer the phone while you were playing at Wimbledon?
Thank you,
Still blushing
Dear Blushing,
First, I want to tell you and your ATFC friends how much my friend, Dennis Ralston, enjoyed his time with you in
August!
Okay, you might remember that when Chrissy and I were playing our very best matches, all phones had cords, so
phone calls weren't really an issue. We also didn't try to distract each other with ridiculous outfits. What do you call
that awful shade of yellow that is currently so popular? People, it is so NOT cool to make or receive calls at ATFC.
Your clubmates are there to exercise and play tennis in a quiet setting (well, okay, I HAVE heard about Leo's and
Rox's voices...). So, JUST SAY NO!
Affectionately, MMM
p.s. I am hoping to make it to Super Saturday.
SPOTLIGHT ON FRONT DESK VOLUNTEERS
Ms. (Doctor) October is Sally Jones! Sally, a 5th-generation Oregonian, is currently reading Croation Slovania in
preparation for a trip she and husband, Ben Benjamin, will be taking in 2010. Besides Ben, the way to Sally's heart
is fresh-filled ravioli at Pasta Piatti. Yum!!
If Sally could be a different critter, she would be a frog. In a future life, she will return as a 6 foot tall high-kicking
dancer. (Hmm, frogs and dancers both have great legs!) You go, girl!
When asked what she REALLY thinks about Leo, Sally replied, " I can't put it into words..."
Okay, the amazing Dr. Jones is involved in many Ashland organizations. She cares deeply about the town and is
one ATFC'er who walks the talk. A docent at the Schneider Museum for many years, Sally worries about the cuts
made in music and the arts at SOU. A former Professor of Health and Education at the University, she also is
concerned about how the economy is impacting those departments.
Take a minute to talk to Sally. She's interesting, interested AND a fabulous tennis player!! Thanks for all you do,
Sally!!
SHADOW MOUNTAIN TRIP
Andy is organizing a getaway to Shadow Mountain in Palm
Desert, CA. The dates are December 10-13. $495 per person includes lots of tennis, fine accommodations at this
first-class resort and lots of fun. Check out the flyer at the Tennis Board!Invite your non-ATFC buddies to join us for
what will be a fabulous time!
GREEN TEAM NEWS
The Green Team has identified its next energy & cost saving project: a pool cover. We will keep you posted on our
progress! Thanks to Cici for chairing this important committee.