"Countless changes" has been more than just a tagline this summer; it has been a reality for the Center.  Change is happening around us: we are saying goodbye to long-time staff members, summer is winding down, kids are going back to school and fall routines are setting in. 

Yet as we experience all this external change, we shouldn't forget another important part of change: the change that happens inside.  As I reflect on my summer at the Center, I was affected and changed in many ways. 

Through all the ways I've learned and grown this summer, one common theme runs through it all: people.  Whether it's been chatting with a member at the Bistro, joking around with my coworkers, or sweating through noontime basketball, the community at the Center has changed me.

I've realized that as we strive to improve ourselves and grow, we can't do it without others around us.  That's why I love the Center.  The Center provides a welcoming, accepting community.  It's hard to leave this place unchanged.

So I just want to say thank you to every single person at the Center.  When I go back to Kansas, I won't forget the joy of splashing children in the pool, the inviting smiles of front desk staff, the wisdom of exercising seniors, and the endless energy of the fitness instructors.

This place has shown me what true community looks like.

As you spend time at the Center, enjoy the vigorous classes, the free coffee, and the crowded hot tub.  But beyond that, take advantage of the people here.  You won't leave the same.

Sincerely,

Liz Jackson

Center Summer Intern

   Labor Day Classes:  

8:30am                 HydroPump

8:40 - 9:55am     Spin - Yvette (Special 75 minute class) 

No other classes that day

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Weight Room Orientations

with Monique

Wed., Sept. 7th @ 9:30,

Thurs., Sept.8th @ 11:45,

Sat., 17th @ 11:45.

Peninsula Community Center's

ADULT TENNIS CAMP

Coach Paco is hosting our first adult camp!  Come on out and get 9 hours of drills, strategy, match play and fun!

Friday, Sept 9, 5:30-8:30pm

Saturday, Sept 10, 2-5pm

Sunday, Sept 11, 12:30-3:30pm

Cost: Members - $180,  Non-members - $200

Sign-up at the front desk or email AlexM@peninsulacovenant.com

KYLE RAY IN SOUTH AFRICA

Many of you know Kyle Ray.  He is a former tennis coach and fitness director at PCC.  For the last 6 years he has been working through sports to reach disenfranchised youth of the Cape Town area in South Africa.  In October he is going to be running a tennis camp for disadvantaged kids to be introduced to the game.  I asked him what the tennis community here at PCC could do to show him our support. His response was immediate, "tennis balls".  Tennis balls are outrageously expensive and he said if we could come up with $150 he could purchase enough balls to run his camps.  Let's do it.  Email me if you would like to participate and I will give you the details and the non-profit info to work with.

Thanks,

Coach Sid

SINGLES TENNIS LADDERS ARE BACK

          Our Singles Ladders are back this fall. This is a great opportunity to keep up your singles competition while meeting other PCC Tennis Members, all on a flexible schedule. Cost is only $15.  The men's ladder runs September 12^th through December 9^th.  And the women's ladder will start on November 1^st (sign-ups will start for women on October 15^th). See the attached flyers for more information. Sign-up at the PCC front desk, or email tennis@peninsulacovenant.com.

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE COMING    

          October is Club Championship month for our PCC Tennis Members. This is another great opportunity to meet and have great competition with your other tennis members. 

          You can sign up for one or more tournaments in adult singles, junior's singles, men's, women's and mixed doubles. The cost is $12 per person per tournament.

          Singles will run on a flex schedule. Men's and women's doubles matches will run October 22 & 23, mixed doubles and junior singles will be October 29.

See the attached flyer for more information. Sign-ups will run September 7 - 27.

ADULT MIXER

          We had a great turn out for our mixer on Friday, August 12^th.  Lots of tennis, lots of food, and lots of fun!  Here are a few photos from the event...

LADIES 3.5 USTA TEAM

The PCC 3.5 Women's USTA Team was awesome at Districts -- coming in second!!!   The matches were played in Sunnyvale last Friday, Saturday and Sunday against San Francisco Tennis Club, Round Hill (Alamo), and Sunnyvale Tennis Club.   It was such a wonderful experience!

CONGRATULATIONS goes to everyone that made up this team -- Maureen Buck, Eileen Clark, Chantelle Ellis, Cynthia Hunton, Rose Janisch, Kathy Jones, Beverly Joyce, Carmen Keenan, Gina Kelley, Lynne Ledanois, Terri Mead, Cheryl Mejia, Pat Pickford, Jo Ann Proudian, Diane Rogers, Elizabeth Yapp, Victoria Siekierski, Karen Spini, Erin Stockford, and Chauntelle Zschokke-Trefz.  Thanks to club members and friends who supported us the entire season and even through the playoffs.  We loved your presence at the matches.  Thanks for a fabulous season! 

Diane Rogers, Captain

USTA COMBO LEAGUE SIGN-UPS

          We have two PCC teams currently forming:  a Men's 7.5 and a Women's 7.5. Looking for men and women either 3.5 or 4.0!  The season runs September 12 - December 11. If you have questions, contact Coach Sid at sidn@peninsulacovenant.com, or see the contacts below for the specific PCC teams.

          Men - Don Rust, donrust@stanford.edu

          Women - Terri Mead, terri.mead@solutions2projects.com

FALL ADULT CLINICS

          Adult clinics will continue and more are starting on September 12^th.       Coach Paco's clinics:

Ladies, Monday 9-10am

Co-ed (intermediate/advanced), Monday 7-8pm

Co-ed (beginner), Thursday 6:30-7:30pm

Coach Sid's Clinics:

          Men's Drill, Monday 11:30am-12:30pm

          Ladies Cardio, Thursday 9:30-10:30am

Coach Gary's Clinic:

          Co-ed (3.5-4.0), Wednesday 7-8:30pm

SUMMER WRAP-UP

          We had one of our best summers yet here at PCC.  Our junior tennis camp was filled with returning players and new players!  Kids were begging their parents to let them come back as many weeks as possible.  Our coaches did a wonderful job keeping it fun and getting all the kids excited about tennis.  

JUNIOR TENNIS FALL

PCC Jr Tennis is starting this fall on Monday, September 12^th! We have recreational and competitive after-school tennis classes for kids ages 3-18, for the junior player who is a beginner through the USTA ranked player. Click below for more information:

          Jr Tennis

          Pre Junior Tournament Team (ages 8-11)

          Junior Tournament Team (ages 12-18)