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Spring for Pickleball

The spring program for Pickleball starts this week.  If you haven’t had the opportunity to try the fastest growing sport in the country, it is not too late.   Pickleball is a combination of tennis, ping pong and badminton.  It is played on a smaller tennis court, with a paddle and hard whiffle ball.   Players…

Think Summer!

The junior and adult summer programming information is available online and at the PRC front desk.  The summer session will being on June 17th.  Private and group lessons are offered for a 8-9 week session, as well as on a weekly basis.  Registration for clinics begins on May 15th.  Summer camp registration is open.  For…

A Perfect Birthday at PRC

To everyone who made my birthday celebration so special – from the warm wishes, cards, delicious cakes (thanks Tracey Wijesinghe – your carrot cake is the best), luncheon, and fun times on the tennis courts.  You all keep me feeling young and having fun.  Love, Cos

Every Point Counts!

The motto of Fed Cup is “every point counts” and that was true today as the Denmark team edged Ireland by one point, 112 -111.  Fed Cup is a fun round robin team format, where matches are played to 21 points and players earn points for their team.  How many times have you played a…

Auggie says “smell the flowers”

What a beautiful time of the year!  Auggie says to “take time to smell the flowers”and appreciate the beautiful flowers and trees.  The outdoor clay courts are in great condition.  Clinics for juniors and adults are available and leagues are in full swing.  Thanks to the M and Den for making our grounds so attractive…

Spectating is Nice – but Playing is More Fun!

Are you are a parent, spouse, significant other or friend who watches someone in a drill or match at PRC?  Why let them have all of the fun?  Consider joining a drill or taking a lesson while they play.  Judy met Sarah this morning,  who was cheering for her husband, Mansour (that’s right-two Mansours at PRC!), competing…

PRC Men’s Teams Weathering Competition

The biggest challenge for the PRC men’s teams competing in the USTA League matches on Saturdays has been the weather.  Rain and wet court conditions have hampered the start times.  Thanks to the captains and PRC facility and desk staff for helping to minimize rescheduling.  Good luck to the teams this weekend.  Shown are members…

Another Benefit of Playing USTA Matches – Lunch!

The PRC 4.0 team enjoyed each other’s company and lunch after their USTA match today.  The team dined at the newly opened PJ’s (formerly Main Street Cafe) in Kingston.  One of the many benefits of playing on league teams is sharing food, conversation and friendship after a match. Shown:  Susan,  Meredith, Celeste, Lori, Vidya, Ann Marie,…

Reflect at the PRC Memorial Garden

The most popular areas at PRC are the tennis courts for action and the spacious lobbies and outdoor seating areas for post match chats.  However, the most peaceful, tranquil area is the PRC Memorial Garden, which is located behind clay court 1.  The seating around the Memorial Garden is surrounded by trees dedicated to several…

Happy May Day!

Cos introduced the PRC staff to another Baltimore tradition (Berger cookies was the first) and celebrated May Day, May 1st.  Everyone was skeptical at first, but the lemon juice did come up through the peppermint stick.  If you would like to try this refreshing treat, click here.