Category: Social

birthdays, parties, play days,

Parent’s Night Out- Saturday Oct 22nd

Would you like a night out while your child is having fun playing games?  Meryl, PRC’s wonderful party event specialist, is running a Parent’s Night Out on Saturday October 22nd 6:30-10:00 pm.  Children, ages 4-12 years, are welcome.  $30 per child.  Activities include tennis, board games, hockey, dodge ball.  Pizza, juice, snacks and tons of…

Against All Odds – A First at PRC?

Lefty tennis

It is estimated that 10% of people in the world are left handed.  At 11:00 am on court 5, four of them played tennis together! Here’s to lefties:  Carol Lynn, Carol, Ellen and Gayle.

Tennis – An Individual Sport?

Mailbox at Princeton Racquet Club

Is tennis really an individual sport?  Last Wednesday,  the CJWTL Wednesday B team match was sandwiched in between two 3.0 USTA League matches.  In total, 44 women played team tennis that day.    The following day,  the men’s Central Jersey team practiced for USTA 65 and over Sectional Championships, while four women’s teams started competition in the…

Many Happy Returns (and Aces) Pat

Ingredients for a perfect birthday:  tennis clinic and lunch with friends, followed by birthday cake.  What a nice celebration of a very special person and tennis enthusiast.  Happy Birthday, Pat.

Happy Birthday Nelson!

Happy Birthday wishes to Nelson.  Almost everyone has seen Nelson over the last 26 years working around the club – doing anything and everything to make it more appealing and operational.  You are such a hard worker, Nelson – we all appreciate you.  May all of your birthday dreams and wishes come true.

Happy Birthday Kathryn

Kathryn Greene celebrated her birthday with the Monday A team, Monica (baby mascot) and her Mom.  How special is that?!  Best wishes and many returns, Kathryn.

Rainy Days and Mondays – Good for Indoor Tennis and Pickleball

PRC Court Jesters

The much needed rain predicted for Monday will not dampen chances for tennis and Pickleball.  Indoor opportunities for Monday:  Beginners:  1:00 pm, Advanced Beginner 11:30-1:00; 3.0-3.5 clinics:  Monday 7:30 am, 10:00 am; 3.5-4.0 10:30, 6:30 and 8:00 pm; 4.0-4.5 8:00-9:30 pm.  Women’s Doubles:  3.0-3.5 12:30-2:00 pm and 3.5 -4.0:  9:00-10:30 am. Pickleball:  8:30-10:00 am and…

The Best Returns at PRC 

Some would expect “service returns” to be the most important return at PRC. However, the most cherished returns are those when a friend returns to the courts or club after being away.  It could be coming back after relocating, recovering from an injury, or family or work obligations.  Last week, lots of friends had a…

Pickleball Week at PRC is Sept 12-18th!

Pickleball Demo Day

Free Clinics!  Free Gamma Demo Day!  Free Matches!  Back by popular demand – Gamma Pickleball Demo Day – Wednesday, Sept 14th at 11:00 am.  Free Clinics:  Monday (9/12) 8:30 am, Tuesday (9/13) 12:30 pm, Sunday (changed to 9/25 6:30 pm) Click here for all of the listings for Free Pickleball week at PRC.  Paddles and balls will be provided.…

Are you Game?

“Game drills” is a popular program at PRC. It is a high energy, fast paced drill with rally points and scoring. Players get to practice a lot of shots but also focus on placement and consistency. Coach Mansour runs drills at least once every day. Players can prepay for a session or drop in if…