Tennis Anyone?
Despite Jim's remarks about "highly successful workaholics" some of us are managing to stay in balance, be highly successful and have some fun here in Maine, the state that proclaims itself "The Way Life Should Be".
For the past 4 years I have captained a Tennis Team based at the Central Lincoln County YMCA called "Net Gains". We are a diverse group of women ranging in age from the 40's to the 70's with widely varying talents and interests. On and off the courts we are competitive and constantly working to improve. Many of my closest relationships through the years can be traced to tennis...the game for a lifetime!
The talent (besides tennis) on the team is amazing. There are several artists with very different styles, Jane Dahmen and Joy Vaughan. Tamar Francis is a graphic artist who currently works at Natural Expressions Jewelry Gallery. Be sure to click on the links to see some of their work.
Jen Mathews owns the well-known fabric store in Edgecomb, On Board Fabrics. Frances Pusch and Sheila Palmer both have successful sewing and slipcover businesses.
Louise Belknap, formerly of the gone but not forgotten and much missed Belknaps Hardware, is the proud mother of Anna Belknap, aka Detective Lindsey Monroe on CSI: NY. It became very clear to all of us last week as we played a game that involved acting that Anna's talent comes directly from her mother!
Lisa Gilbride, tennis pro extraordinaire and beloved coach, runs an amazing program at "the Y" in Damariscotta. She handles an incredible number of players of all ages, abilities and personalities, always with a smile.
Recently we gathered at Jane's beautiful home overlooking the Damariscotta River for a season ending celebration. After a great season on the tennis courts we decided to try something different. Who knew that hitting a ball that isn't moving would be so difficult? Elizabeth Sylvester (aka Tiger) put us all to shame, not only actually hitting the ball but hitting it straight and long!
And yes, I work very hard at my real estate business. But I play hard as well, thanks to these wonderful women who have become great friends!
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