DECEMBER 2023

• Social
• New Members and Referrals
• Social Events 2023
  
• Bridge
• Ladies’ Night
• Men’s Night
• President’s Message
• Tennis News

Oakland Hills Tennis Club Hours

Calendar
13th    Ladies Night – 6:30 PM
15th    Men’s Night – 6:00 pm
25th    Mixed Doubles Night – 6:00 PM

President’s Message

Dad Joke of the Month
Q: Why was Santa’s little helper sad?
A: Because they had low ELF-esteem.

Year End Thanksgiving
With 2023 nearly in the rear-view, it’s time to reflect on the gifts and challenges that this year presented. In August, our family welcomed the birth of our first son, Vayu.
He’s been the best part of this year for me, hands down. Not far behind was seeing our daughter, Veda, grow up into a sassy threenager. All along the way, my wife Niyati has supported us in countless ways; emotionally with her generous love, logistically with her planning, and financially with her paychecks �. Are we tired? Yes. Are we beyond blessed? Indubitably.
Since infant parent duty has kept me more at home than normal, our staff has really stepped up to the plate to fill the gaps. Just like a NASA space shuttle, the club has many moving parts that are integral to the ship taking flight. We have a top-notch crew,
which makes management a breeze (most days)!
Finally, thanks to all you members for completing the OHTC symphony with your beeping scan cards at check in, your clattering Mahjong tiles, your clacking pickleball strokes, your unhinged screaming children by the pool, your shouting conservations in
the showers, your whirring RPMs on the spin bikes…I could go on, don’t dare me!

Anyhow, it’s because of our members that we are able to stay in orbit. Thank you, to the moon and back.

Holiday Party (Dec. 2nd, 5:30pm – 7:30pm)
Don’t forget to make it out to our annual Holiday Party: Winter Wonderland! Remember, this is a 21+ event and there will be no babysitting on that day. Complimentary wine, beer, bubbles, and food will be served to keep everyone satiated. The DJ will be there to make sure the vibes are just right. Best of all, the event is free for members!

We are raising the dues in 2024:
Tennis Individual $198.00
Tennis Coupe $262.00
Tennis Family $314.00

Fitness Individual $177.00
Fitness couple $235.00
Fitness family $289.00

Holiday Hours
Please make a note of our special holiday hours for the dates below. We will have no babysitting on these dates:
• Thanksgiving, 8am – 3pm
• Christmas Eve, 8am – 3pm
• Christmas Day, 8am – 3pm
• New Years Eve, 8am – 3pm
• New Years Day, 8am – 3pm
Here’s to 2024!

Austin Thompson
General Manager
Oakland Hills Tennis Club

Phone Usage

Ladies’ Night
Tomiko Hawkins

Come out and see what all the fuss is about on Monday,  December 11th at 6:30pm

Men’s Night
Guillermo Loyola

Change your mid-week by coming out with Memo and the guys for some fun tennis on Wednesday,  December 20th  at 6:30pm.

Mixed doubles night – December 22nd at 6:00pm.

Social
Tomiko Hawkins, Director

We had an amazing time at our Annual Fall Wine Tasting. Delicious food and wine were enjoyed Thanks to Lada and Edgar and all the vendors who made the event a success.

Next up is our Annual Holiday Party-Winter Wonderland which will take place on December 2, 2023 from 5:30-7:30pm. We appreciate your membership and invite you to join us. This party is adult only. Please stop by the front desk to RSVP.
Santa Arrives on December 23rd from 12-1pm. Make sure the kiddos have their lists and stop by to see Santa.
Don’t forget to come out for Ladies Night on December 11th at 6:30pm, Men’s Night on December 20th at 6pm and Mixed Doubles night on December 22nd at 6:00pm.

Director of Social Events
For more information,
call 530-3300, ext. 23 or email at
social@oaklandhills.com
SOCIAL EVENTS 2020
Tomiko Hawkins, Director of Social Events
For more information, call 530-3300, ext. 23 or email at social@oaklandhills.com

Babysitting
Hours are:
Monday through Sunday 9 am to 2 pm
Monday through Thursday 4 pm to 7 pm
Two hour maximum and $1 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, on line booking (also will be available through our app – Oakland Hills) of massage, 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 , massage, 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
Sophia Thompson  Director

Hello Everyone,
With the winter months coming up we are taking a break in the pool! We appreciate everyone’s support this last swim season; we could not have done it without you all! We will be bringing swim lessons and swim team back around in the early Spring! Please continue to check your email for messages from us. I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at aquatics@oaklandhills.com!

Thank you!!
Sophia Thompson
Aquatics Directors
Oakland Hills Tennis Club
(510) 531-3300 EXT 113

The Baby Pool

1. The small pool is for non-swimmers
2. No kickboards allowed.
3. All babies must have on swim
4. Rough play will not be permitted.
5. Younger children have priority.

Dear Members,
With Christmas just a few weeks away, I would like to share top tips to make sure you do not fall off the wagon this December. Christmas can be a time when people undo all the hard work they’ve put in over the rest of the year and when good food and exercise habits tend to go out of the window. It doesn’t need to be like that though. You can still enjoy yourself, eat delicious food, drink alcohol, take part in all of the festive activities and keep your fitness goals on track. It is about being mindful and not overdoing it completely.

1. Be bad a few days, not all December.
2. Stick to your routines as best as possible even if you need to step
it down a notch. Don’t pack it in completely.
3. Indulge a little. If you have dinner out, eat less during the day and
save calories for the evening meal. If you’re going to a party, eat a
nutritious dinner beforehand so you don’t turn up hungry and indulge on all the canapés and mince pies. Make smarter alcohol choices – think light spirits and diet mixers and prosecco over beer and creamy cocktails.
4. Eat protein and vegetables first. The protein is going to help keep
you fuller for longer and the vegetables will give you a lot of food
volume, and allow you to eat more. Eat until you are full, not stuffed.
5. Get back on track. If you have tubs of chocolate, mince pies and
excess amounts of cheese left over – you don’t have to eat the lot
before the healthy eating stats again. Get them out the house/gift
them to someone else!
6. Involve friends and family. You’ll get more buy-in and there’s more
chance of you exercising with someone to motivate you.
7. Get you steps in. Walk as much as you can over Christmas.
Whether that’s not driving everywhere, going for a walk on Christmas morning – all the steps add up and will make you feel better as a result.
You’ve worked hard for 11 months and want to feel good starting the New Year. Not that much needs to change – make some small swaps and keep healthy routines for most of December and you’ll feel on track come January.

Best Wishes,
Yulia – Fitness Director at OHTC

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 Principals
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.