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Newsletter - July 2026

  • Social

  • Social Events 2026

  • Ladies' Night

  • Men's Night

  • President's Message

  • Tennis News

  • Aquatics

  • Group Fitness

  • Pickleball

  • Privacy Policy

Oakland Hills Tennis Club Hours

Calendar

  • LADIES NIGHT TENNIS on 2nd Monday, July 13th, at 6:00 pm.

  • MEN'S NIGHT TENNIS on the 3rd Wed. July 15th, at 6:00 pm.

  • MIXED DOUBLES NIGHT on the 4th Thurs. July 24th, at 6:00 pm.

President/General Manager's Message

Dear Members,

Let’s dive into July like Greg Louganis!

Dad Joke of the Month: Since America is turning 250 this year, I asked the Statue of Liberty how she's celebrating.
She said, "Honestly, I'm just trying to hold myself together for another 250!"

As we celebrate Independence Day this July 4th, I have three recommendations to help you get into the patriotic spirit. First, cheer like crazy for the U.S. Men's National Team as they take on Bosnia and Herzegovina on July 3rd.

Second, join us for our annual 4th of July Swim Races from 12:00–2:00 PM on July 4th. It's always a fun afternoon filled with family-friendly games, races, and prizes.

Finally, if you're looking for something to watch over the holiday weekend, I highly recommend The American Revolution is a six-part, 12-hour documentary by Ken Burns, now streaming on PBS. I'm about halfway through, and it's been fascinating. My wife, on the other hand, is usually asleep by the end of each episode!

Be sure to save the date for OHTC's 50th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, August 1 at 12:00 PM! We'll be celebrating 50 years of Oakland Hills Tennis Club with food, drinks, music, and plenty of opportunities to reconnect with fellow members while honoring the people and memories that have made OHTC such a special place since 1975.

We'll also have T-shirt giveaways, raffle prizes—including one lucky member winning ONE YEAR OF FREE DUES—plus face painting, balloons, and other fun activities for the kids. We hope you'll join us.

Finally, if you haven't already, take a few minutes to check out our newly redesigned website at OaklandHills.com. A special thank you goes to my brother, Ryan Thompson, who gave the site a fresh new look.

Austin Thompson
General Manager

Follow us on Instagram! @oaklandhillstennisclub

Club Hours

Mondays – Fridays: 6:00 am–9:30 p.m.
Saturdays: 8:00 am to 7:30 pm through Labor Day
Sundays: 8:00 am–7:30 p.m.
Website: www.oaklandhills.com
Phone: 510-531-3300

Phone Usage

It is important to know where you can use your phones. Phones are illegal to be used in any locker room – especially FaceTime or camera usage. Cell phones are not to be used in the hot tub, cardio room, or the weight room. You may listen to music but having phone conversations is not allowed. Thank you for considering the other members.

Ladies' Night

Tomiko Hawkins

Come out and see what all the fuss is about on LADIES NIGHT TENNIS 2nd Monday, July 13th, at 6:00 pm!

Men's Night

Change your mid-week by coming out with Memo and the guys for some fun tennis on MEN'S NIGHT TENNIS on the 3rd Wednesday, July 15th, at 6:00 pm.
Mixed doubles night – on the 4th Thursday, July 24th, at 6:00 pm.

Social

Tomiko Hawkins, Director

Our JULY FOURTH SWIM RACES held on the day from 12-2pm. The games and prices are sure to be a splash with the kiddos. Come join the fun!

Our Friday Night Splash every Friday is in full swing. Join us during the months of July and August!! We will no longer sell beer and wine by the pool BUT we will continue to have our resident/member DJ Ambush. Feel free to BYOB!

Tennis Socials and Tournaments!

Don’t forget to come out for Ladies Night on July 13th at 6pm, Men’s Night on July 15th at 6pm and Mixed Doubles Night on July 24th at 6pm. We play round robin tennis and enjoy delicious sandwiches from David and Soo Choi. Come out and enjoy our community.

Just a reminder, I am the person to contact, via email, regarding Pool Party reservations. Reservations can be made 60 days in advance. We tend to have a busy pool party season during the summer so It’s important to follow protocol and get your reservation contracts in as it is on a first come first serve basis. Once I receive the paperwork, only then is the reservation solidified.

Wishing you all an amazing pool party season and fun time.

Director of Social Events
For more information, call 530-3300, ext. 23 or email at social@oaklandhills.com

Social Tennis

  • Ladies Night – Every 2nd Monday

  • Men's Night – Every 3rd Wednesday

Pool Hours

Mondays through Fridays: 6:00 am to 9:30 pm
Saturdays and Sundays: 8:00 am to 7:30 pm

Babysitting

Hours are:
Monday through Sunday 9 am to 2 pm
Monday through Thursday 4 pm to 7 pm
Two hour maximum and $2.50 per hour per child.

Parking Lot

Please remove all valuables from your vehicle while using the club. Break ins are on the rise due to members leaving valuables in plain sight.

Online Login

Now you can go to our website and see your statements! It is quite simple. Go to member log in, using your membership number you may create an account and log in. After you log in you may view your statements, change your payment type (checking account or new credit card), make a payment, change your address, phone or other information. In the fall we intend to begin emailing statements and the newsletter (please update your email address on line), and, eventually, online booking (also will be available through our app – Oakland Hills) of courts, etc. Very exciting!

Oakland Hills App

Oakland Hills Tennis Club has an app! Through our free app (Oakland Hills) you can view our group fitness, social events, kids programming, aquatics or personal training schedule. You may download the FREE app through the Apple App store or go to Google Play. Come check us out!

Aquatics

Brianna and Juliette, Directors

Spring Swim Lessons were a huge success, and we are so happy to everyone who joined us in the pool this season! It has been wonderful seeing so many swimmers building confidence, improving their skills, and having fun in the water. Thank you to all of the families who participated and spent part of their spring with us!

We’re excited to announce that all Summer Swim Lesson SignUpGeniuses are now live on the Oakland Hills website! Be sure to take a look and sign up for a lesson time that works best for your family. Summer spots tend to fill quickly, so we encourage everyone to register soon!

If you have any questions about lessons, scheduling, or the summer aquatics season, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at aquatics@oaklandhills.com. We are always happy to help! 

Seeing everyone back out by the pool has made us so excited for summer, and we cannot wait for another amazing season together. 

As a reminder, lifeguards are back and have now transitioned to 7 days a week. 

See you all at the pool this summer!

Brianna Thompson

Private lessons are $315 for Members and $415 for Non-Members. Semi-private lessons are $215 per Member and $315 per Non-Member, and participants must register with their own partner.

We also offer our Swim Skills Accelerator (formerly Swim Team), designed for swimmers with a basic understanding of freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke who are comfortable in deep water. This program runs the last week of each month from June through August, Monday through Friday from 4–5 PM. Pricing is $215 for Members and $315 for Non-Members. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact us at aquatics@oaklandhills.com.

The Baby Pool

  1. The small pool is for non-swimmers

  2. No kickboards allowed.

  3. All babies must wear swim diapers.

  4. Rough play will not be permitted.

  5. Younger children have priority.

Group Fitness

Yulia Wynn, Director

Dear Members,

Let's Celebrate Summer Strong! 

July is the perfect time to enjoy the longer days, warm weather, and all the opportunities to stay active and healthy. Whether you’re joining us for a group fitness class, taking a walk outdoors, swimming, hiking, or simply making time for movement each day, every step you take contributes to your overall well-being. 

As we move into the heart of summer, remember that consistency is more important than perfection. A few workouts each week, healthy nutrition choices, proper hydration, and quality rest can make a significant difference in how you feel and perform. Small, sustainable habits often lead to the greatest long-term results. 

This month, challenge yourself to try something new. Attend a class you’ve never taken before, introduce yourself to a fellow member, or set a personal fitness goal. Our instructors are here to support and encourage you every step of the way. 

With warmer temperatures, don’t forget to stay hydrated before, during, and after exercise. Listen to your body, especially during outdoor activities, and make time for recovery as part of your fitness routine. 

Thank you for being part of our fitness community. Your dedication, positive energy, and support of one another help make our club a welcoming place for everyone. 

Wishing you a happy, healthy, and active July! 

How to access our ZOOM and HYBRID classes

  1. Download Zoom and open an account.

  2. Download our app MyClubLives from the app store. It's free.

  3. Login in the upper right corner with your e-mail or a phone number

  4. Go to CLUB EVENTS

  5. Click on the class of your interest and follow the link provided to join.

  6. As an alternative, you still can use the class ID and a password provided in the description of the class.

  7. You currently do not need reservations for Zoom classes.

Instructions to make a reservation for classes IN-PERSON

  1. Download our app MyClubLives from the app store. It's free.

  2. Login in the upper right corner with your e-mail or a phone number

  3. Go to CLUB EVENTS and register for the activity of your interest. Please remember to UNREGISTER if you are no longer able to attend within 24 hours before the activity of your interest.

Best wishes,
Yulia – Fitness Director at OHTC

Tennis

Lada, Director

If you have any issues joining any of the WhatsApp groups below, please email tennis@oaklandhills.com and we'll be happy to help you get connected. 

Beginner Adult Tennis Clinics 
Whether you're brand new to tennis or getting back into the game, these clinics are a great way to learn the fundamentals, improve your skills, and meet other players in a fun and welcoming environment. 

Clinic Schedule 
Thursday: 6:30–7:30 PM 
Saturday: 9:00–10:00 AM 

Join the Beginner Adult Clinics WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GxAqROHe3C139AE2Pt7A7S?s=cl&p=i&mlu=0 

Beginner-Friendly Members Live Ball Group 
Looking for more opportunities to play? 

Our Beginner-Friendly Members Live Ball Group is a great way to meet other beginner members, organize hitting sessions, and enjoy more court time outside of clinics. 

Join the WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FlEyx5LBYBp6Je7WeKt76o?s=cl&p=i&mlu=0 

Summit Summer Tennis Camp 
There are still spots available in our remaining weeks of Summit Summer Tennis Camp! 

Remaining Camp Dates 
Week 6: July 7–11 
Week 7: July 14–18 
Week 8: July 21–25 
Week 9: July 28 – August 1 Week 10: August 4–8 

Registration 
OHTC Members 

Morning Session 
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Optional swimming and lunch until 1:00 PM) 
OHTC Members: $420 
Non-Members: $520 

Afternoon Session 
12:30 PM – 4:00 PM 
12:30–1:30 PM: Swimming & Lunch 1:30–4:00 PM: Tennis 
OHTC Members: $300 Non-Members: $400 
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084FA8AF2DA3FBC61-54377314-member 

Non-Members 
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084FA8AF2DA3FBC61-54506988-nonmember 

Additional information can also be found on the Oakland Hills Tennis Club website. 

Advanced 3.5+ Clinic (Skip, Joseph & Lada) 
Thursdays | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 
Designed for intermediate and advanced players looking to improve through high-level drilling, doubles strategy, and match play. To register, please text Diane at 602-820-3629. 

Adult Tennis Programs 
Thursday Doubles Clinic (Lada) 
Our Intermediate Doubles Clinic focuses on doubles strategy, positioning, communication, shot selection, and match play. Thursdays | 5:30–6:30 PM 
Join the WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LTyuyB7RxBw2dFTDWUFqPt?s=cl&p=i&mlu=0 

Sunday Funday Clinic (Lada) 
A fun, high-energy clinic for intermediate to advanced players featuring drills, point play, live ball, and plenty of doubles play. Sundays | 8:00–9:30 AM 
Join the WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JpM9qkE3EFT4cCH3aNVhX0?s=cl&p=i&mlu=0 

Fall After-School Tennis Program 
Our Fall After-School Tennis Program registration will be opening soon! 
Program information, schedules, and registration details will be released in the coming weeks. We look forward to another great season of junior tennis after summer camp wraps up. 

Book a Lesson with a Pro 

Lada — 510-424-7913 
Joseph — 510-258-6904 
Skip — 707-346-1682 
Charlie — 503-341-9677Lada

Tennis Director
Oakland Hills Tennis Club

Pickleball

Barry Ko, Director

Hi OHTC Pickleball Players! 

Here are the events I have planned for July. Please be sure to stay hydrated! 

Save the date: Sunday August 29th! Coach Mia and I are planning an intensive all day adult pickleball camp, 6 hours of instruction and an included lunch. More details to come, email me directly at pickleball@oaklandhills.com to be added to the interest list! 

Etiquette Reminder: Friendly reminder to not walk through any fitness classes on the deck and in the open space work out room. Use of the main staircase is suggested to avoid any work out classes on the deck, especially the Spin class. 

DINK AND DRINK on the 1st Thursday of the month July 2 4:30pm-7pm. Open Play, then food and drinks will be ready in the lounge at 6pm. Please register on Club Automation for an accurate headcount. If Open Play gets busy, please use the paddle racks to help keep track of who is waiting to play. Pickleball courts 1 through 6 will be reserved for Open Play. Please be sure to play on the correct courts to alleviate confusion. Register on Club Automation/The OHTC App for an accurate headcount! 

BRING A BUDDY on the 2 Saturday of the month July 11 bring a guest (or up to 5) to play pickleball for half off the normal guest rate. Please note this is only for pickleball use and not valid for the pool or gym, etc. 

Pickle Ball Men's Night Wednesday evenings 6pm-8pm. 1 hour clinic 6pm-7pm on the second Wednesday of each month. Register on Club Automation/The OHTC App! 

PICKLEBALL AND PASTRIES on the 3 Sunday of the month, July 19 10am-Noon. Open Play, then pastries in the lounge. Please register on Club Automation for an accurate headcount. Pickleball courts 1 through 4 will be reserved for this event. Pickleball courts 5 through 8 will be available for reservation for private groups. Please be sure to play on the correct court to alleviate confusion. Register on Club Automation/The OHTC App for an accurate headcount! 

RIPL Tournament on Sunday July 26 12:30pm-4pm Fixed Partner Women's and Men's Doubles. riplpb.com to register and for more details! 

Please feel free to email me at pickleball@oaklandhills.com if you have any questions, and we'll see you on the courts! 

Privacy Policy

The club values your membership and your right to privacy. However, by the very nature of our business, we need to share information with others, particularly when forming rosters, teams or programs. We collect information about you that we understand you may consider private or confidential. This information may be contained in applications and other forms you submit to us. Therefore, we are providing you with this notice to explain our policies for collecting, using and sharing this information with others.

Our Privacy Principles

  • The club will protect all non-public personal information we collect from our members.

  • The club will contractually require any person or organization providing products or services to members on our behalf to protect the confidentiality of this information.

  • The club affords former members the same protections as existing members with respect to the use and sharing of their information.

  • The club will only permit authorized employees, who are trained in the proper handling of this information, to have access to it.

Information We May Collect

The club collects and uses information it believes is necessary to administer our business and provide you with the services you request. We may collect and maintain several types of information needed for these purposes, such as those stated below:

  • Information the club receives on applications for credit or other financial services, such as your name, address, telephone number, Social Security number, USTA number and other identifying information.

  • The club has information about your transactions with us, including your payment and credit history.

Information Disclosure to Non-Affiliated Entities

The club shares information with Independent Contractors who provide us services, such as Bankers, Accountants, Lawyers, Tennis Professionals, Food Vendors, Trainers, Instructors, etc, only as permitted by law and only when relevant. We also share information member to member, particularly when forming teams, with club rosters, with the United States Tennis Association (USTA) and USTANORCAL, its local affiliate.

When Will We Notify You

Our Privacy Policy will be published once a year. You will receive this notice as long as your membership is active. If you cancel your membership, we will continue to follow our Privacy Policy, but you will not receive future notices from the club.

Changes in Privacy Policy

Over time, it may be necessary to modify or supplement our Privacy Policy. If the club makes material changes, it will provide our current membership with revised notices that describe our new Policy and any new procedures that apply to them.

Your Choice to Share Information

If you choose, the club will not share any information we collect. If you prefer that we not share any information, notify us in writing detailing the information you don't want the club to share. Mail this information to:

Oakland Hills Tennis Club, Inc.
5475 Redwood Rd.
Oakland, CA 94619

If you have any questions, please feel free to call the club at 510-531-3300.

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