Tennis and Wellness
On May 2, 2020, with hard work and preparation, confidence but uncertainty, the tennis courts were opened at North Hills Country Club. The tennis area resembled a barren wasteland more than that of a private club on Long Island, NY. There were no tables and chairs on the patio, no benches and water jugs on the courts, and no awning with the country club’s crest. Instead, there was a pandemic, apprehension, a long list of safety protocols for the members to follow, and uneasy anticipation in the air. I arrived at the club at 5 am before the sun came up, grateful to serve as the maintenance crew rather than the Head Tennis Pro before anyone else had a chance to set foot on the courts. ....
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