The 5am curtain call on New Year’s Day came in even earlier as we materialized in the lobby with coffee and donuts. We were given a police escort to one of the mansions for breakfast and a quick look at the floats before the parade. I jokingly say, that the closest I came to a police escort was when I was pulled over for a traffic ticket!
After breakfast the entourage was escorted to our parade seats strategically placed so we could see all the floats, marching bands and entertainment. BJK came riding in a 1937 Phantom III Aqua Blue Rolls that unfortunately stopped short of the end of the parade and they were forced to walk to the finish. Good exercise!
There is nothing like having good friends to bring in the new year and that we did by starting the morning with breakfast, playing tennis, talking, listening, snoozing and doing what well do best EAT!! Most importantly it was a time to enjoy friends and to reflect on our past with memories and places shared together over the years. It was a wonderful and memorable ROSEBOWL PARADE celebration!
ANNALEE THURSTON AWARDS DINNER RECEPTION SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2025 This is the link for the online Thurston Registration:
I want to thank all those who donated and are sponsors of the Thurston Event. We are going to celebrate one of our favorite players, Hall of Famer and Champion Tracy Austin who will be receiving the Annalee Thurston Award. She is also a color analyst for the Tennis Channel & other Networks. The WTA CHARITIES will also be honoring our very first WTA Trainer (1974) Connie Spooner with the ” CHAMPIONS FOR CHANGE” AWARD given to those who’ve made a difference in the sport!
You can visit our website (www.lovelovetennisfoundation.com) to download Invitation & Registration Form for both the dinner and Rosie Cup Doubles Round Robin. You can use a credit card through PAYPAL O
Please make checks payable to the Love & Love Tennis Foundation
810 Snow Creek Canyon
Palm Desert, CA 92211
ROSIE CUP DOUBLES ROUND ROBIN: Sunday, March 9, at Indian Ridge CC.
I hope you will join me Sunday, March 9, for some fun doubles. Registration on website and Aĺl Levels Welcome. If you don’t have a partner we will find you one.
SCHEDULE:
7:00a.m. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
7:30a.m. WELCOME & COURT ASSIGNMENTS
7:45a.m. PHOTOS
7:50a.m. ALL ON COURT
8:00a.m. START
UPCOMING KIDS CLINICS:
LA QUINTA, FRITZ BURNS PARK: (Sportswomn@aol.com)
January 11, 9-10:15am
Ages 7-14
More locations to come soon!
RHENN RAMIREZ KIDS TENNIS SESSIONS & TOURNAMENTS:
Schedule on Rhenn’s website (www.ramirezracquetsports.com) of upcoming Jr. Tournaments & Clinics
Rhenn Ramirez
Ramtennisnpickle@gmail.com
(760) 895-8786
GORDON ZAWTUN 2025 NJTL TOURNAMENTS AT PALM DESERT RESORTER:
NJTL TOURNAMENTS REGISTRATION: (njtlcoachellavalley.com)
All kids wishing to participate call or register online to participate.
Gordon@palmdesertresortcountryclub.com
(760) 219-0110
REESE TENNIS COURT PROJECT:
We need your help on this worth-while cause. Reese has devoted her time and energy to getting funds to restore these courts in an underserved area of Whitewater and needs your help to complete this project.
I first met Reese in San Diego in 2019 with Billie Jean at the Billie Jean King 16 &18 Nationals where she won the 16 Nationals. We both felt and still feel she is destined to be a bright star on the women’s tour.
Reese Brantmeier is a Native of Whitewater, Wisconsin and currently a junior at UNC-Chapel Hill studying Exercise & Sports Science & Studio Art. She is a wonderful artist and tennis player who is just coming back from an ACL repair. She has a WTA ranking of 411 and plans to improve that ranking when she turns pro after she graduates.
Tory and I are looking forward to a healthy and prosperous year and hope the same for all of you especially with your tennis game. Remember to play tennis as it adds 9 years to your life!
HAPPY 2025
ROSIE & TORY
