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TGIF for Singles

The Friday singles program has blossomed into one of PRC most beloved leagues.  Since the summer, the singles players have improved so much.  Thanks to Coach Judy and all of the players.  Even the doubles players are impressed!

Well-staffed Christmas Party

The PRC administrative, facility and teaching staff members and their families gathered last night for the annual Christmas party.  Delicious food and wonderful times together were a prelude to another competitive and fun Pictionary game.  By the way, the “older” staff members schooled the younger generation… Thanks to Judy and M for transforming the nursery…

An English Christmas

Thanks to Helena Carr, who brought an English Christmas celebration to PRC – including hats, lovely sweets and custard, etc and even treats for Auggie.  Merry Christmas and safe travels to Helena as you celebrate across the pond.  Happy Birthday to Noel too.

Tennis Partnerships

A new partnership was formed yesterday when Angela and Rika teamed up to practice for their upcoming USTA match this week. What makes a good doubles team? Sometimes the saying, opposites attract works for doubles teams. It is beneficial for an “aggressive” partner to play with a consistent one. Also an emotional, extroverted player may…

Thinking of Irene

Today was the anniversary of Irene Gross’s passing and many friends enjoyed a bagel (thanks Jacinta) – and shared thoughts of Irene.  Jacinta remembered that Irene’s favorite breakfast was the outside of a bagel.  Other favorite memories:  having lunch with her, she always tried to see the good side, was always pleasant, fun to be…

Congratulations Saru

Congratulations to Saru Daway, who won her match at first doubles and helped her team lift the seventh-seeded High School South’s Pirates to a 3-2 road win over the second-seeded Bears and into the Central Jersey, Group 4 semifinals.  Congrats also to Coach JR for his role in developing Saru.  

An Early Thanksgiving at PRC

Cos and Judy express their deepest gratitude to Jacinta, the staff and everyone who surprised them with an early Thanksgiving celebration on Friday.  The beautiful scrapbooks with special words from so many people will be cherished forever, as well as our memories of the event.  Thanks so much to everyone who makes PRC such a…

Battle of the Sexes Playing at PRC

Pickleball is going strong at PRC.  If you haven’t tried it, it’s not to late to attend a session.  PRC teaching pros, Elaine or Raj, are always present to help new players or set competitive games up with others.  Today, George and Steve had a great match with Elaine and Anne – PRC’s own Battle…

Congratulations, Jane Huff

What if you could celebrate your birthday with your teammates from at national championships – playing on the Middle States 75’s team?  Jane Huff celebrated her birthday while competing in Boca Raton, including playing singles, at the USTA National Women’s Intersectional Team Event.  The team defeated Texas today and yesterday lost one team match by…

Team Effort to Make a Special Child Happy for the Holidays

Christos Lolas, a senior at South Brunswick High School, is joining forces with Rutgers Big Chill and PRC to help make a special child happy this holiday season.  Please help us by donating an unwrapped Toy, which will be given to needy children.  All toys will be accepted at the PRC front lobby from November…