Hello Tennis ladies,

Our 2026 PRWTA season has come to an end. It was a fantastic season with lots of fun events, ladder matches and activities.  I hope everyone had a great summer with plenty of opportunities to play.

Our last event, The Harvest Moon, was very enjoyable. Thank you to all who attended. Afterwards we had our fall business meeting where we discussed some possible changes for next season, and the new slate of officers were unanimously elected. Here is the new slate for the 2027 season:

President---------------- Wendy Varygiannes

Vice President---------- Kathy Ross

Treasurer----------------- Karen Maloney

Secretary----------------- Dupe Henry

Park District Liaison---- Jess Moyer

Web Coordinator-------- Ann Iremedio

Membership-------------- Colette Lane

Ex Officio------------------ Ellyn Ryan

Ladder Chairs------------ Dupe Henry & Jess Moyer

I would like to thank the current board for all your hard work on running our organization. It really is a team effort, you all contributed so much and were a pleasure to work with. I would like to welcome our newest board members, Karen Maloney and Kathy Ross. I would like to especially thank our board members who are stepping down, Kathy Wood and Tori Jepsen, you did a fantastic job. We will miss you as board members but see you still on the courts!

Congratulations to the MIGS winners- veteran player, Wendy Varygiannes with 26 pts. and new member, Julie (Sungsoon) Hwang with 16 pts. We would also like to congratulate the Ladder Champions, Dupe Henry and Kristen Lay for Doubles and Haiying Yuan for Singles.

I would like to thank everyone who helped chair an event this season, it is because of wonderful volunteers like you that our organization runs so well. If you are interested in volunteering next season, please reach out to Kathy Ross our new Vice President or any board member.

Lastly, I would like to thank ALL our members. You are the heart of our organization, and it was a pleasure to serve as your President this past year. Your congenial and positive attitudes make our group the BEST ladies tennis group around. It is especially noted how friendly and welcoming you are to our new members! Please get the word out If you know of anyone who might be interested in playing with us next year!

Have a great winter. Stay warm and safe. If you are looking for indoor opportunities to play, USTA, Tam and River Trails are worth looking into.

Thanks again and see you on the courts.

Ellyn Ryan

PRWTA President and on behalf of the board