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DECEMBER 2025

Oakland Hills Tennis Club Hours

Calendar

LADIES NIGHT TENNIS on 2nd Monday, November 10th, at 6:00 pm.
MEN’S NIGHT TENNIS on the 3rd Wed. November 19th, at 6:00pm.
MIXED DOUBLES NIGHT on the 4th Thurs. November 27th, at 6:00 pm. 

President/General Manager’s Message

Dear Members,

Happy Holidays from all of us at OHTC! As we wrap up another
wonderful year together, we want to thank you for being part of this
community and for making 2025 such a memorable one, especially as we continue to celebrate the club’s 50th anniversary at our annual Holiday Party on December 13th.

Now, for a little holiday cheer — our Dad Joke of the Month:
What do you call a kid who doesn’t believe in Santa?
A rebel without a Claus.

As the holidays approach, please note our modified hours and
babysitting closures. The club will be open from 8 AM to 3 PM on
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, and
Easter Sunday. There will be no babysitting on these dates, so please
plan ahead.

Beginning January 1, 2026, we are simplifying our membership structure by merging our Tennis and Fitness memberships into one all-inclusive membership that provides access to all areas of the club. We will continue to offer the same Individual, Couple, and Family tiers, with the following monthly dues:
Individual: $198 – Couple: $262 – Family: $321

And finally, a truly exciting announcement for those looking ahead to some sunshine and sea air: the next OHTC Cruise is scheduled to depart from Miami on July 3, 2027, aboard the Celebrity Beyond! This 8-night South Caribbean adventure will visit Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire. For details and reservations, please reach out to Christine Alexander, our fellow member, Aquafit instructor, and travel agent extraordinaire. She can be contacted at (510) 326-3299 or fishinginc@aol.com for all booking information.

Wishing you and your families a joyful holiday season. We look forward to seeing you around the club — and on the cruise ship!

Austin Thompson
General Manager

Follow us on Instagram! @oaklandhillstennisclub

Club Hours
Mondays – Fridays:
6:00 am-9:30p.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 use your cell phone in any locker room – especially face time or camera usage. Cell phones are not to be used in 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, December 8th, 2025, at 6:00pm New Time!

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, December 17th, 2025, at 6:00 pm.

Mixed doubles night – on the 4th Thursday, December 26th, 2025, at 6:00 pm. 

Social
Tomiko Hawkins, Director

Our annual Fall Wine Tasting was a hit per usual. Members enjoyed delicious appetizers and wines from around the world. Let’s just say it was a steal of a good time as bargain pricing was enjoyed!

Up next is our Annual Holiday Party. The party will be held on December 13th 5:30-7:30pm. This is a 21+ event and it is free for members. There will be no babysitting for this event. Complimentary wine, beer, bubbles, and delicious food will be served. Our member Don Clark and his band Off The Record will be there to entertain. Please RSVP to Miko at social@oaklandhills.com or you can make a reservation at the front desk.

Santa Arrives on December 20th from 12-1pm. Rally the kiddos to meet Santa and bring their lists to let Santa know what they would like for the holiday.

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.

Don’t forget to come out for Ladies Night on December 8th at 6pm, Men’s Night on December 17th at 6pm and Mixed Doubles Night on December 26th at 6pm.

Jim Thompson, Sr. continues with Wednesday Interclub SMIL League, as well as running the daytime Senior tennis on Mondays and Thursdays at home. If you have not joined Jim yet, but want to play on those days, please call (510)531-3300 to get on Jim’s email list.

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

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 $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

We hope you’re enjoying your summer and making the most of pool
season! As we look ahead to the fall, we want to inform you that we will not be holding a Fall Swim Team session this year. Many of our
dedicated coaches and team members will be heading off or returning to college, and we want to ensure we maintain the high-quality experience you expect from our program.

That said, we’re excited to announce that swim lessons will continue
on weekends throughout the fall! This is a great opportunity for
swimmers of all levels to continue building skills, staying active, and
having fun in the water.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support. If you have any questions or would like to register for fall swim lessons, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

In regards to lessons, starting June 1 , ALL LESSONS (new and
previous) will now be 30 minutes Instead of 40. WE have limited
availability for lessons and want to give as many people the
opportunity to learn to swim as possible. Reminder packages of 5 are for lessons once a week for 5 weeks. We do not offer lessons for a full week.

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.

Group Fitness
Yulia Wynn, Director

Dear Members,

While Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, it can also be one of the most stressful — once you’ve factored in the hours-long car journeys, last-minute present shopping and the disruption to your everyday routine. Christmas can also be a time when people slip out of their fitness habits, but it doesn’t need to be like that. You can still enjoy yourself, eat delicious food and drink and keep your fitness goals on track. How can you find time to exercise during the busy Christmas season?

Schedule your workouts — Make exercise a planned part of your day by scheduling it in advance. Treat your workout sessions as non-negotiable. When you have a designated time slot for exercise on your calendar, you’re more likely to prioritize it and fit it around your daily schedule.

Morning workouts – Before the excitement of the day starts, consider beginning your day with a morning workout. While it may be challenging to wake up early, morning exercise can boost your energy levels and set a positive tone for the rest of the day. Plus, it frees up your evenings for Christmas movies!

Shorter, intense workouts — If you’re pressed for time, opt for shorter yet intense workouts like high-intensity workouts. These workouts can be completed in as little as 20-30 minutes but offer significant benefits in terms of calorie burn and building muscle strength.

Home workouts — Can’t make it to the gym? No problem. Home workouts are a convenient alternative.
This allows you to exercise in the comfort of your own home, on your schedule.

Stay flexible — Be flexible with your exercise routine and expectations. This time of year is a unique time, and it’s okay if you can’t stick to your regular workout plan. Adapt to your circumstances by finding shorter or alternative workouts that can easily fit into your schedule.

Finding time to exercise during the hectic festive season can sometimes be a challenge, but with a little bit of planning and a dash of creativity, it’s entirely possible!

Please contact Tish directly over her e-mail at letitia5blacksher@gmail.com to schedule an assisted therapy stretch session.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 
  • Go to CLUB EVENTS
  1. Click on the class of your interest and follow the link provided to join. 
  2. As an alternative, you still can use the class ID and a password provided in the description of the class. 
  3. 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 longer not able to attend within 24 hours before the activity of your interest.

Best wishes,
Yulia – Fitness Director at OHTC

Tennis
Lada, Director

Adult Tennis
New: Advanced 3.5 clinic Tuesday Clinic Similar to Thursday clinics this is a live ball clinic from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Members and nonmembers need to text Diane to sign up at 602-820-3629. Advanced players only.

New: Advanced WhatsApp Group for 3.5 ladies and 3.0 Men
Similar to the intermediate WhatsApp group, this group is to be
utilized as a communication platform to organize games and
practices. If you are an intermediate tennis member looking for
people to play with, this is a great way to do so. If you are interested
in being added to the group, please text me at 510 424 7913

Sunday Funday Cardio Clinic (Lada)
Our Sunday Funday clinic occurs every Sunday from 8:00 to 9:30
am. This clinic is a great workout as it is composed of plenty of cardio
as well as drills to sharpen your game. Additional live ball and free
play after the clinic. Members need to sign up by texting Lada at 510
424 7913 in order to join the Whatsapp group. Both fitness and
tennis members can participate. (cost is $40)

Cardio Tennis Clinics Thursday (Lada)
The cardio tennis clinic has been moved to every Thursday from
9:00 to 10:00 pm. Same process to sign up as Sunday Members
need to sign up by texting Lada, to be added to the message group.
Both fitness and tennis members can participate. (cost is $40)

Advanced 3.5 and above Clinic (Skip, Joseph, Lada)
This is a clinic run by Skip, which occurs every Thursday from 10:00
am to 12:00 pm. Members and nonmembers need to text Diane to
sign up at 602-820-3629.

Intermediate WhatsApp Group
For recurring Cardio and Sunday clinic participants, we have a
WhatsApp group that can also be utilized as a communication
platform to organize games and practices. If you are an intermediate
tennis member looking for people to play with, this is a great way to
do so. If you are interested in being added to the group, please text
me at 510 424 7913

Book a Lesson with a Pro:
Joseph 510 258 6904
Skip 707 346 1682
Lada 510 424 7913
Charlie 503 341 9677

Pickleball

Barry Ko, Director

Hi OHTC Pickleball Players!

Here are the events I have planned for December. Please note, if it rains or the courts are wet the events will be cancelled. We will hold the Jolley Volley potluck event rain or shine, no open play portion if the courts are wet.

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.

Mia’s Fundamentals of Pickleball Clinic on the 1st Monday of the month December 1st 530pm-7pm. Whether you’re newer to the game or looking to improve your fundamentals, this clinic will provide an engaging and supportive environment to build your pickleball foundation. The goal of the clinic will be to build one’s ability to serve, return, dink, and volley. $25/per person for members, $30/per person for non-members. Please note,
prerequisite knowledge of pickleball rules and scoring is required. If you haven’t played before and don’t know the
rules or scoring, please sign up for the “Introduction to Pickleball” clinic listed below.

Register here: https://bit.ly/ohtcfundamentalsclinic or Contact Mia directly at orans.pickleball@gmail.com to reserve your spot. Space is limited, so be sure to sign up soon!

Jolley Volley aka DINK AND DRINK on the 1st Thursday of the month, December 4 4:30pm-7pm. Please join in for a Jolly Volley Holiday Potluck! Let’s celebrate a great year of dinking and pickling. Bring your favorite edible to share! (Club to provide drinks, plates, napkins and utensils).

Open play begins at 4:30 pm followed by potluck at 6:00 pm.
If you are attending, please sign up in BOTH places noted below:
1) OHTC Club Automation App listed under “class” on Dec 4th Dink and Drink
2) Google Potluck Spreadsheet with what you are bringing:

Potluck Sign up Sheet

BRING A BUDDY on the second Saturday of the month December 13 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.

PICKLEBALL AND PASTRIES on the 3rd Sunday of the month, December 21st 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!

INTRODUCTION TO PICKLEBALL CLINIC on Sunday December 14 Noon-1:30pm. This clinic is geared towards first time players or those who have played a few times but aren’t quite sure about the rules and scoring of pickleball. $50 per person, balls and paddles provided. Come and learn how to play pickleball! Email Barry,
pickleball@oaklandhills.com to register.

RIPL Tournament on Sunday December 28th 12:30pm-4pm Fixed Partner Mixed doubles. ripl2.glide.page 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!

Welcome New Members
Emily and Ben Margolis, Lisa Hickey, Phyllis  Jones, Mae Ackerman-Brimberg and  Gregory Friedler, Bonnie Lynn Taylor and  Ryan Kindseth, Thomas Advent and Barbara  Brock, Shah Ward, Luke and Joanne Savoy,  Rhonda Smith and John Banister, Mara  Larsen and Matt Stilwell, Laura Szabo-Kubitz  and Silas Toms, Meagan and Michael  Whittaker, Albert Doan and Andrea Lee,  Minjon and Gary Hall, Susie Winn and  Carolyn Conry, Casey Hatton and Jesse  Robbins 

Thank you for the Membership Referral

Stacey Kaplan, Heidi Kistler, Tania Yarema,  Cheryl Gonzales, Michelle Oppen, Kellie Sinnott,  Nicole Snow, Kerry Morgan, Heidi Kistler,  Margaret Crawford-Ryan

WELCOME BACK

Madeline Pugh and Nicholas Weiler, Matt Hough  and Nikki Goddard, Loren and Rick Hudson,  Howard and Sarah Kane

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 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.