HAPPY HOLIDAYS
HO HO HO! It’s the most special time of the year! Yes, the Holidays are of family and friends and sharing gifts and joy over dinner of Turkey, ham and all the trimmings. It’s a joyous occassion that brings us together in no other way or time. So Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and however you choose to celebrate I hope you will embrace this moment of goodness and may 2026 be the best for all of you! HO HO HO!
As 2026 rolls in we are roaring to start out the new year with lots of optimism and excitement for what lies ahead.
ANNALEE THURSTON AWARD DINNER & AUCTION:
Saturday, March 7, 2026, Palm Desert, CA, Palm Valley C.C. We will be honoring Tennis Hall Of Famer Conchita Martinez. We have a great evening planned with great food, wine from Rodney Strong Winery and lots of Silent & Live Auction items for everybody to choose!
Register online with the barcode on the attached invitation or on our website: www.lovelovetennisfoundation.com or contact me: sportswomn@aol.com. Don’t wait too long… tables are limited!
WTA CHAMPIONS FOR CHANGE AWARD:
For the past 4 years THE LOVE & LOVE TENNIS FOUNDATION has partnered with the WTA FOUNDATION to “Honor” individuals who have made a difference in their field of work. We are excited to be a part of this and to be able to host it during our THURSTON AWARD DINNER. I would like to acknowledge Ann Austin, CEO of WTA FOUNDATION, and all the work they do around the globe to help others. I look forward to working with Ann and announcing the recipients of the 2026 “CHAMPIONS FOR CHANGE AWARD” in January.
WTA GEORGINA CLARK MOTHER AWARD:
Hall of Famer and mother of 3, TRACY AUSTIN, will receive the 2026 GEORGINA CLARK MOTHERS AWARD at the Thurston Awards Dinner Saturday, March 7, announced Sarka Vitkova, Head of WTA Player Developments, Legends & Alumni Programs. We certainly look forward to celebrating this wonderful occassion with Tracy and her family!
FRITZ BURNS PARK, LA QUINTA
FREE KIDS CLINIC STARTING SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 2026
Free kids tennis clinic ages 6-15 yrs old, 9:00am – 10:15am every Saturday. Parents welcome to join in the tennis. We will provide rackets and balls, please wear sports shoes! These free clinics will continue through February with March off. Free clinics will resume in April and go through June. Snacks & drinks included.
THE LOVE & LOVE TENNIS FOUNDATION appreciates all your support and contributions and thanks you for making it possible for us to provide free tennis clinics to kids throughout the Coachella Valley. We hope to expand our free clinics program to other locations and will keep you posted.
Thank you and enjoy the HOLIDAYS! IT’S A TIME OF GIVING AND ALL DONATIONS WELCOME!
Best,
Rosie & Tory
Rosie Casals
Sportswoman, Inc
Love & Love Tennis Foundation
