March 2019 News and Notes

Who’s ready for some sunny skies and warmer weather!?!  We have survived the worst of winter and now it’s time to get ready for spring!  As we begin this transition, here is what is going on at HRC right now…

TRY SOMETHING NEW – POP TENNIS SOCIAL AND LUNCHEON MARCH 6TH

POP tennis is played with paddles on a shortened court with a lower compression ball but with regular tennis scoring.  Come on out and enjoy some fun games at our POP Tennis Social and Luncheon staring at 10:30am on Wednesday, March 6.  Please sign up with Cindy to participate.  POP tennis will be limited to 16 players.  It is free for members, $10.00 for non-members.  Immediately following, we will be having a club-wide pot luck.  All members are invited to attend and bring a dish to pass.  No limits on attendance for luncheon so even if you can’t come out to play, come out to eat!

TENNIS: Adult Programs, TryTennis, USTA League, Junior Tennis, Captain’s Meeting, Reorganization

Adult Program Notes.  In March, we continue our existing adult clinics and round robins, and add one more!

Don’t forget all the existing adult play options that continue:  Monday Men’s Night Out, Tuesday Ladies’ Night Out, Wednesday Morning Men’s Clinic, Wednesday Advanced Ladies Drill & Play, Thursday Morning Ladies’ Clinic, Thursday Advanced Men’s Doubles Round Robin, and Friday Night Mixed Doubles Drill and Play.  Please register 24 hours in advance by either calling the main line or emailing Dylan.

Try Tennis: Our first Try Tennis session of 2019 is completely SOLD OUT!  We are having fun with the newbies getting them up to speed and enjoying tennis. The next session will begin April 24^th on Wednesdays at 6 pm. Space is limited so sign up today!  If you have any questions, please reach out to Dylan.

Tennis to keep an eye out for…  Tennis 201: Tennis 201 is our follow-up program for the beginner tennis classes. It’s also a great option for players who have taken some time off and are looking to get back into it! Start date:  March 27^th.  Spring League Registration: Spring leagues are now set!! HRC has 21 teams this spring! Play begins in a couple of weeks so be looking for schedules to be posted soon. If you are looking for a team, please reach out to Dylan.  Try Tennis League:  March 15 marks the opening of TryTennis League Registration.  We hope to see lots of TryTennis alum forming teams and going out and playing!  Next Junior Session:  We are in the second week of the second session of the Junior Tennis Academy.  Next session will be starting April 23rd.  Junior Team Tennis: JTT is back in WNC!  Let’s get some teams from HRC out there playing!  More info is here, but contact Lois at HRC if you want to be part of a team.  The Henderson County JTT kickoff event is April 12 4-6 pm at Jackson Park.  Matches will be Fridays 4-6 pm at JP from April 26-May 24.  League winners advance to state tournament in June. 

HRC Captains Meeting.  We had a short HRC meeting on Monday, March 4 to hand out packets for any captains who were not able to attend the Western NC meeting…but more importantly to discuss HRC specific issues before the season starts.  These will include: Timelines for Opening of the Clay Courts; Procedures for court scheduling; Cost & reporting for non-members on your teams; League Champions: shirts, photos, & banners; Rain policies and procedures; and Team Practices & Clinics.  If you still need the info, contact Cindy.

Tennis Reorganization.  HRC recently internally reorganized how our tennis programs are administered.  More info will be given later, but in general Dylan Jicha is now Director of Adult Tennis Programs and in charge of our racquet stringing and racquet demo program, Lois Alexis is Director of Junior Tennis Programs, and Bobby is Fitness Business Development Manager.  They all will be helping each other on court and continuing to teach the clinics they now teach, but administrational duties are spread out between our awesome pros.  Cindy oversees Indoor Contract Management, Outdoor Playgroup Management, and USTA League Scheduling Coordination.

FITNESS NEWS:  Health Seminar, Insurance Sponsored Fitness Programs, Spa Day, Kids Fit Club and Homeschool PE

Fitness AM classes are going strong. We have had good attendance in 2019! HRC has been hard at work, painting and updating the fitness area and purchasing large balance balls for use in our Muscles in Motion Classes, new blankets and yoga mats for our yoga classes.  Everything is looking great and going smoothly.

Come in and check out YOUR club’s fitness area and pick up a class schedule!

Health Seminar “Reading Food Labels” On March 25th, we will have a presentation on “Reading Food Labels.”  What are your food labels really telling you? Find out what a food label reveals about what’s really in your food, and whether your favorite foods are as healthy as you think.  11:45-12:45 in the Classroom in the arena building here at HRC.  Sign up or for more info, see Briana.

Insurance Sponsored Fitness Programs.  The new year brought in several changes in health care plans.  HRC is a staunch supporter of senior fitness and still honors Silver Sneakers and Silver & Fit.  In addition, HRC is now offering two more insurance sponsored fitness programs: Renew Active and UHC Medicare Supplement (both through United Health Care). If you have lost your Silver Sneaker benefit, come check with Briana and see if you are eligible for another program.

Coming soon-SPA DAY!  This will truly be a relaxing experience leaving you with a feeling of rejuvenation.  The special day for you is being planned and organized by one of our own fitness instructors, Denise Harhai.  The date will be announced soon as well as the treatment(s) offered.  Details will include everything to expect during your spa experience, location and cost.  If you’re interested, please email Denise.

Kids Fit Club and Homeschool PE.  Bobby has two great kids fitness programs. Both programs focus on making fitness fun while also learning about nutrition, proper exercise technique, and healthy lifestyle changes in a positive and encouraging environment. Kids Fit Club Sessions will be Tuesdays 6-7 pm and Saturdays 1-2 pm. Homeschool PE sessions are Mondays and Thursdays 1-2 pm and 2-3 pm.

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MASSAGE AND STRETCHING SERVICES AVAILABLE

Lee is in the middle of working at WTA events the next two months.  She is available this week and on the 14^th&15^th.  In April she is available the week of the 16^th and 21^st.  If you are at one of the pro events, meet up and say hi!  Here at HRC, book some time for when she is here at 860-985-5834! 

RACQUETBALL NEWS

Morning racquetball is in full swing!  The guys and gals have lots of fun and exercise weekday mornings…come check it out!  Court 3 is the challenge court where you find a doubles partner and see if you can beat the best!

Tournament racquetball is back at HRC!  The 2019 NC Mountain Racquetball Championships will be held April 27-28.  It’s a nationally sanctioned tournament, but there are divisions from young to old, beginner to pro.  All players will receive tournament t-shirts and be well fed!  The flyer can be found here.  If you are interested in playing, sponsoring or volunteering that weekend, be sure to contact Bobby.   

If anyone is interested in being in a league or ladder, contact Bobby Garrett!

TABLE TENNIS/PING PONG CLUB

Want to meet with fellow table tennis enthusiasts for some fun and competition rain or shine?  Contact Bobby at the club if interested.

CLUB UPGRADES

The biggest upgrades to the club in 2019 so far are in the fitness area.  We put in a new floor downstairs, repainted, removed an old machine, and put new lights in upstairs.  We plan on finishing the flooring next week and then start on putting in more mirrors downstairs this month.  We also refurbed and repainted both bath/locker rooms.

On the LED upgrade/retrofit front, we have installed the new lighting in the arena/fitness building.  Next up is the locker rooms in the clubhouse.  They have been ordered and installation will be happening before mid April.  The lighting levels should be the same or greater than you are enjoying now! 

We also finally got our new divider curtain for indoor tennis courts 1 and 2.  It was made custom for us and took a lot longer to get here than expected.  It looks great though!

We are gearing up for outdoor tennis season right now.  We have a couple of projects planned that will make a big impact to the areas between parking lot and clubhouse (sorry, but no escalator!) as well as between upper and lower courts.  Soon as the weather allows, John and crew will be out on clay courts cleaning and repairing from winter, adding 1-2 tons of new clay per court, getting irrigation going and more this month.  As we get further into March, we will give you a clay court update to let you know when opening is.  Current opening day festivities are planned for April 5^th but could change depending on what the weather decides to do.  Stay tuned!

….thanks for being a part of the HRC family.  If you need anything or have any comments/questions, please don’t hesitate to ask any of our staff.  The blossoms are popping on the trees…it’s a great time of excitement around here.  Let’s all keep active and see you at the club!

Sincerely,
Chris, Cindy and staff