I want to thank my friend Ken Prather for inviting me to the Indian Village Member/Guest Tennis event last weekend. Together Ken and I upset the number one seeded team in the quarter finals in 93 degree heat. Ken, who is 78 years young, played like a man half his age. This is the third year that Ken has invited me to be his playing partner and it has been one of the highlights of my summer the last three years. Although we fell short in the semi-final round it was a great time once again. Thanks again Ken.
If you have never been to the Indian Village Tennis Club, I suggest that you find the time to go. It is a little oasis on the boarder of Detroit and the community of Indian Village off of Jefferson and Parker. There is non-descript green fence and non-descript green gate and when you pass through that gate it is like you have entered tennis heaven. There sit three of the best kept clay courts that you have ever played on. The members are generous and sincere and chat on the flower lined veranda while waiting their turn to play. (Of course they may also enjoy an adult beverage while waiting to play) There is always some good natured heckling of the players on the courts when shots go awry as well as applause for players when a good effort is made. It is the secret tennis garden. A must see in Detroit if you love tennis.
The club is always looking for members and the price is relatively low to play on clay. The phone number is 313 331 9494, Judy Sarvis is the membership contact.
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