b'PORT PER R Y SATURDAY MAY 411 a.m. at the courtsTennis Club Serves Good Fun for 50 yearsTennis Club ennis Club SerServveses Good F Good Fun for 50 yun for 50 yearsearsTTherearenumerousclichesAsitsmembershipgrew,sodidon Saturday, May 4, from 11:00 am which suggest that small actions canthesophisticationoftheClub.Theto 2:00 pm, reports Sophia Brenson, sometimes generate great results: themunicipality allowed the enthusiastsa member of the current Executive. mightiest oak coming from the tiniesttomarktheirtwocourts,andsinkItsthekickofftoourseason,and acorn, to recall just one. posts for nets. Ultimately, the grouptherell be some special events.Georgia Brock had no way of pre- would migrate to an enclosed locationThoseattractionsincludeafun dicting that her innocent newspaperon Water Street, where it resides today. tournament,bbq,and(whatanniver-ad,askingifanyonewouldliketoIts programs also expanded withsary would be complete without) a cake. play tennis in Port Perry, would sowtime: a professional would offer les- The Clubs newest pro, Colin Hooper, the seeds of a club which would con- sons,andsomeoftheclubsmorewill be on hand, as will a pair of no-tinue to prosper half a century later. proficient players sought competitiontable alumni.Butitdid.Startinginaschoolbeyond Port Perry. TheMaylonbrothers,Zacand parking lotit was open, flat, and2019 marks the Clubs 50th anni- Josh, will be playing a friendly match pavedbutnotmarked,Georgiaversary.And not surprisingly, theyreto demonstrate the expert skill they recallsthe Port Perry Tennis Clubthrowing a party.initially boasted only eight members.WereholdinganOpenHousePlease turn to page 22signs PORT PERRY OPENINGRECEPTION vehicle ASSOCIATION April 62 to 5pmNlettering CELEBRATING Enjoy original works Trophies, Awards,& graphics20 Years by local artists Corporate PromotionsMeet artists and enjoy EmbroideryGraphic Designboat namesOF DIVERSITY refreshmentsEngraving Screen Printing& numbers Since 1996 APRIL 6 - MAY 2 The Kent FarndalePineridge ImpressGallery 905-985-2839SignworkScanada.com 231 Water Street,135 North Port Road, Reach & Northport Rd.,Port Perry Port PerryPort Perry PortPerryArtistsAssociation www.pineridgeimpress.ca905-985-0802 PortPerry.Artists.Association Your Name is Our BusinessFOCUS - APRIL 201921'