Well...what can I say about our 3.0 Super Senior team who represented us in Sunrise, Arizona. The conditions were deplorable, and we at home were worried sick. They tried valiantly for us, but in the end, the conditions won out. See following comments from Ron Sharp.

"It should be noted at this point the heat took its toll at the Nationals. The ladies were playing in heat approaching 100 degrees. Carrie and Janice had to go to the paramedics. Carrie started chilling in the heat.  7 people (from other teams) were taken to the hospital and numerous treated at the scene. The result was moving a number of the matches for Saturday to early morning or evening."

Note from us: Thank you one and all for doing your very best to represent HEB - we are proud of you.

They Did It Again!

All I can say is... "You had to have been there to witness it..." Our ladies did us proud again this year by winning at Sectionals -- and that is something to brag about! Who would have thought that such a relatively small community could produce two super senior teams that would represent the whole of Colorado! It's absolutely amazing! Each team (3.0 and 3.5) won their respective divisions. This means they now play at Nationals in Arizona next month. Last year, our 3.0 super senior team got through to Nationals, but couldn't quite clinch the title. Now they have another chance.

We are so very proud of our ladies. They played their hearts out. They not only represented Heritage Eagle Bend, but indeed the whole of Colorado. Well done teams!

Luncheon Group

The ladies of HEB tennis met last week for a wonderful get together. Both captains from the 3.0 and 3.5 teams were in attendance, and much of the conversation was devoted to the upcoming Sectionals in Vegas. Following are the flights for each team:

Our 3.0 Super Senior team plays on March Friday, March 9-11:00 A.M. vs. Idaho and 3:30 vs. Nevada. Sat (March 10) we play at 12:30 vs. Idaho and 3:30 vs. Nevada. Evidently, it's a "double round robin" and the team with the best record moves on to Nationals.

Our 3.5 Super Senior team plays on Friday, March 9 at 11:00 am; Saturday at 8:00 am and 2:00 pm; and Sunday at 9:30 am.

Teams in Training

Never let it be said that our teams have not worked hard throughout the winter months to represent Heritage Eagle Bend, and indeed the whole of Colorado at Sectionals. Both 3.0 and 3.5 teams leave for Las Vegas the first week of March, and anticipate some hard matches. The captain's 3.0 team Carrie S. takes her team to Highland's Ranch to practice, and Carol C. team practices at Meadow Creek Tennis Club.  The teams are unbeat, determined and excited. Flights, rooms, and complicated schedules ferrying our members back and forth from the airport have all been arranged. At least one HEB member who resides in the area throughout the winter months will be having a party for our ladies. We wish our teams the best of luck. 

Special Event

Left to right: Shari S. Brian and Governor Hickenlooper

Left to right: Brian and Shari S.

When Shari. S. isn't on the tennis court, she is spending time with her family. Here she poses with her son Brian, owner of FrameDeArt.  Brian presented the Governor with a very unusual picture of Denver which he personally framed - it was gracefully accepted.

The event took place at Duffy Rolls on south Broadway and was hosted by Sunny Roseman a conservative talk show host. Shari thoroughly enjoyed the day, and commented that Governor Hickenlooper "has done a great job of responding to some very difficult problems in Colorado."

The Gathering Place Fund Raiser

Left to right: Jan, Liz and Mona

Three ladies from HEB tennis club attended a sale at Jan R. house on December 9th from 9:00 until noon. To date, our tennis buddies and others from our community have raised over $400.00 for The Gathering Place, the only daytime shelter for women and children in Denver.

Our Christmas Tree

Although this photograph is a little blurred...our Christmas Tree looks very festive in our "regular" corner at the HEB Clubhouse. Liz and Jan struggled with the lights and decorations, but also laughed a lot as they assembled it.