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SUSTAINABLE
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES Have you ever thought about or heard about sustainable investing? If not, here is some information about what it means and how one can approach it. First, sustainable investing refers to socially responsible investing (SRI) as well as environmental, social and governance data investment (ESG). A sustainable investment strategy considers environmental, social and corporate governance criteria to generate long-term competitive financial returns as well as a positive social impact. There are two ways to look at these investment strategies. Do you want to eliminate from your portfolio certain industries because of what they do (SRI) or are you more interested in investing in
companies that do good which is called (ESG)? SRI, or Impact Investing, generally refers to making investments based on one’s values - avoiding companies that don’t fit your morals. Some companies that are often excluded are those that make their profits from tobacco, fossil fuel, firearms, and alcohol but at the end of the day, you are the judge. ESG investing is focused on how the company operates. Does the company have a positive or negative impact on climate change, what is the company culture, and what is the corporate structure in relation to its stakeholders? To accomplish your goals, consider an asset manager’s history and whether they have dedicated the (. . .continued on page 8)
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necessary resources to provide ongoing research and analysis. To maintain returns while investing sustainably, seek out a fund that is benchmarked to a broad-based index. This shows the manager’s goal is to provide market-like or better than market returns. Research has shown that companies that best manage their environmental and social impact
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and follow good governance practices (ESG) are more profitable in the medium and long term. The growth in sustainable investment opportunities has been substantial as individuals choose to find investments that align with their goals. The Global Sustainable Investment Alliance reports a 34 per cent increase in these investments over the last two years.
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HOME LIBRARY HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT OF CREATING A LIBRARY IN YOUR HOME?
Home libraries are a dedicated space to relax and enjoy reading time. If you love books and have a lot of them, it is a great way to
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of your life. It is wonderful if you have a room that can be designated as the library but that really isn’t necessary. What’s most important is to create a cozy space for your collection. A library can be created in many different spaces since a room can be multi-functional. Sometimes there is space under a staircase or in a quiet nook, maybe a wall in the dining room or the hall. A fireplace can often be surrounded by bookshelves to create a library. Even a bedroom can be an interesting place to create your library; it could even be used as a wall unit above your headboard. All it takes is a little imagination. Your personal library isn’t necessarily just for books. It is a place to show off collections, photos, albums, plants and even art. It can all be incorporated in the design. It is really about your own interests, which is what makes it personal. You might want to include a desk in your library wall or a hidden space to hide games and other important knick-knacks. Keep in mind that a library should feel like a cozy retreat for reading. Depending on the space, consider (. . .continued on page 14) 12
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the color palette. Deep rich colors are relaxing in a library, but it all depends on the library’s location and the design of your home. Wood paneled libraries are traditional but there are many ways to create a relaxing space, depending on your own individual aesthetic. If you have a window with surrounding bookshelves, a window seat makes the perfect addition. Add a comfortable oversized chair if you have space. Don’t forget to consider lighting, which depends on the size and location of your library. Use picture lights mounted at the top of the shelves to illuminate books and add a dramatic effect. For a traditional look, use wall sconces. For actual reading, recessed lighting is appropriate as it can be dimmed by preference. Table lamps are always appropriate as are floor lamps depending on the location and available space in your own library. Whether your home is large or small, there is always a space for a personal library.
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HEALTH & FOOD Eating healthy and having a holistic
A popular sugar alternative is dates
approach to wellness focuses on mind,
which are very sweet and have been
body and soul. Foods that enhance
used for thousands of years. They are
energy, heart health, improve sleep and
high in nutrients, antioxidants and
increase muscle strength are growing
fiber. Some say they are good for brain
in popularity. High protein, low calorie,
health as well as digestion. Eaten whole
and low carbohydrate meals are the
or used in baked treats, they provide all
way to go. The movement towards
the sweetness needed.
plant-based
items
for
health
and
environmental reasons is here to stay.
To lose weight or simply to eat a little bit healthier, there are several different
Sugar intake is a concern for many.
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The Whole Food Diet is probably the
The PALEO Diet is based on foods
most recommended diet. It is about
eaten in the Paleolithic period of
avoiding or limiting processed foods,
hunter gatherer societies thousands
preservatives or artificial ingredients
of years ago, before farming.
while sticking to lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts, beans, fish, shellfish and eggs. Limiting meat is a part of this diet as well. Not only
The Vegetarian Diet is made up of
is this diet healthy for you, but it is
plant-based
healthy for the planet as processed
fruits
foods require more resources such as
legumes and nuts. No meat or dairy
water and energy, thus creating more
products including eggs and other
pollution.
milk products are consumed. There
and
foods
which
include
vegetables,
grains,
is a trend to eat more fruits and vegetables and new products are continually coming to the market. The KETO Diet is a low carbohydrate,
Non-dairy
high fat diet that helps burn fat
oat, soy and almond are popular
for energy rather than carbs, thus
replacements for milk. New plant-
triggering weight loss. According to
based pasta alternatives like chickpea
Healthline, the foods to eat on this
or zucchini pasta help us eat more
diet are: meat, fatty fish,eggs, butter
vegetables and additional options are
and cream, cheese, nuts and seeds,
continually being introduced.
olive or avocado oil, avocados, and low carb vegetables and condiments.
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milk
alternatives
like
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BANANA DATE NUT BREAD • 3 ripe bananas mashed
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
• 2 eggs
• Grease a 9x5x3 bread pan
• 1 stick butter
• Cream butter and date mixture
• 1 cup unbleached flour
• Add eggs one at a time,
• 1 cup whole wheat flour • 1/2 cup shelled walnuts chopped • 3/4 cup Medjool dates chopped and pitted blitzed with 1/4 cup water in a blender ( or 3/4 cup of sugar without water) • 1 tsp baking soda • 1/2 tsp salt • 1 tsp vanilla extract
beating well • Sift flour, baking soda, and salt and add to creamed mixture • Fold in mashed bananas, vanilla and walnuts • Pour mixture into the bread pan • Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the toothpick comes out clean • Cool for 10 minutes and then put on a rack
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2026 PGA TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE DATES
TOURNAMENT
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WATCH
SEP 17 - 20
Biltmore Championship Asheville The Cliffs at Walnut Cove Asheville, NC • USA
SEP 24 - 27
Presidents Cup Medinah CC (No. 3) Chicago, IL • USA
PARAMOUNT, GOLF, NBC
OCT 1 - 4
Bank of Utah Championship Black Desert Resort Ivins, UT • USA
GOLF
OCT 8 - 11
Baycurrent Classic Yokohama Country Club Yokohama • Japan
GOLF
OCT 22 - 25
Butterfield Bermuda Championship Port Royal Golf Course Southampton • Bermuda
GOLF
OCT 29 - NOV 1
VidantaWorld Mexico Open Vidanta Vallarta Vallarta • Mexico
GOLF
GOLF
World Wide Technology Championship NOV 5 - 8
El Cardonal at Diamante
GOLF
Los Cabos • Mexico NOV 12 - 15
Good Good Championship Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa Fazio Canyons Course) Austin, TX • USA
GOLF
NOV 19 - 22
The RSM Classic Sea Island Golf Club (Seaside Course) St. Simons Island, GA • USA
GOLF
DEC 3 - 6
Hero World Challenge Albany GC Albany •
PARAMOUNT, GOLF, NBC
DEC 11 - 13
Grant Thornton Invitational Tiburón Golf Club Naples, FL • USA
PARAMOUNT, GOLF, NBC
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2026 LPGA TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
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DATES
TOURNAMENT
SEPT. 11-13
Solheim Cup Bernardus Golf | s’-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch), Netherlands
SEPT. 25-27
Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G Pinnacle Country Club | Rogers, Arkansas
$3M
OCT. 1-4
LOTTE Championship presented by Hoakalei Hoakalei Country Club | Ewa Beach, Oahu, Hawaii
$3M
OCT. 15-18
Buick LPGA Shanghai TBD | People’s Republic of China
$3.2M
OCT. 22-25
BMW Ladies Championship Pine Beach Golf Links | Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do, Republic of Korea
$2.35M
OCT. 29 NOV. 1
Maybank Championship Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
$3M
NOV. 5-8
TOTO Japan Classic Taiheiyo Club, Minori Course | Ibaraki, Japan
$2.1M
NOV. 12-15
The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican Pelican Golf Club | Belleair, Florida
$3.25M
NOV. 19-22
CME Group Tour Championship TiburonGolf Club | Naples, Florida
$11M
DEC.11-13
Grant Thornton Invitational TiburonGolf Club | Naples, Florida
$2.05M
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PURSE
LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE ATLANTA PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS ARE UNCERTAIN. DUE TO THE CURRENT SITUATIONS, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.
SEPTEMBER
SEPT 5 - 6 | TASTE OF SOUL Soul in the City is Taste of Soul Atlanta’s ticketed Weekend Concert, both Saturday & Sunday concerts are set outside in West Downtown across from the Mercedes Benz stadium. This line up of hot R&B and Soul Artist will raise your body heat. Sunday’s Soul in the City line up is a Soulful concert where guests enjoy an evening of live performances at elegant tables that can be paired with global Soul Food selections and drinks. For more info visit: tasteofsoulfest.com SEPT 18 - 20 | SHAKY KNEES With more than 60 bands each year Shaky Knees is a rock-lover’s dream. While enjoying live music, explore food from all over, from good ol’ southern BBQ to vegetarian friendly corn dogs, the food trucks at Shaky Knees have something for even the pickiest eater. For more info visit: shakykneesfestival.com
SEPT 26 - 27 | MUSIC FESTIVAL Are you looking for a weekend with Fun-Filled Entertainment Live Music, Good Food, National Artists, and Celebrities - all free… The Sweet Auburn Music Fest is what you have been waiting for! For more info visit: sweetauburnmusicfest.com
OCTOBER
OCT 1 - 29 | PUMPKIN FESTIVAL Play by day as you enjoy family-friendly park attractions and special fall entertainment featuring some of your favorite classic storybook characters. Then, after the sun goes down, you’ll glow by night in a whole new light with plenty of not-so-spooky outdoor experiences! For more info visit: stonemountainpark.com
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LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE ATLANTA PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS ARE UNCERTAIN. DUE TO THE CURRENT SITUATIONS, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.
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NOVEMBER
NOV 1 - 30 | RENAISSANCE FEST The Georgia Renaissance Festival brings a 16th-century European country fair to the Atlanta area. The renaissance festival offers visitors a variety of activities from jousting tournaments to glass-blowing demonstrations to sword-swallowing shows. So come travel back in time with us for some fun fantasy action! For more info visit: garenfest.com NOV 14 | CHILI SHOWDOWN This much-anticipated event promises an afternoon full of delicious food, lively competition, and family-friendly fun. This year’s Chili Cook Off offers something for everyone, whether you’re donning your chef’s hat to compete for the title of best chili or just eager to sample from over 50 different chili recipes crafted by amateur chefs, restaurants, and caterers. For more info visit: atlantachilicookoff.com
NOV 21 - 29 | FESTIVAL OF TREES There is something for everyone at the Georgia Festival of Trees! This experience is fun for all ages and includes a forest of fully-decorated Christmas trees, children’s activities, lying entertainment, boutique gift shops, sugar cookie decorating, a Christmas Gingerbread competition… and so much more! For more info visit: gafestivaloftrees.org
DECEMBER
DEC 5 - 26 | THE NUTCRACKER Scored by the iconic music of Tchaikovsky, this show is a wondrous adventure that has thrilled audiences the world over for over one hundred years. The story follows young Marya as she’s led through magical lands by her Nutcracker doll, which has sprung magically to life. Come enjoy this magical show full of wonder! For more info visit: atlanta-theater.com
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LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE ATLANTA PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS ARE UNCERTAIN. DUE TO THE CURRENT SITUATIONS, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.
(. . .continued from 28) DEC 12 - 13 | WINTERFEST The Winterfest weekend will kick off with the Tour of Lights Block Party! This ticketed event will feature safe streets to enjoy festive holiday lights, food trucks, s’mores, and drinks for purchase, as well as live music. For more info visit: virginiahighlanddistrict.com
JANUARY
JAN 7 - 10 | BOAT SHOW Georgia’s biggest boating extravaganza returns to downtown Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center. The Show is a must-see for boating enthusiasts of all ages, with 600+ of the newest boats available, along with the latest advancements in marine accessories, technology and gear. Don’t miss a thing at this year’s show! For more info visit: atlantaboatshow.com
JAN 23 - 24 | ANTIQUES SHOW Visit the Cathedral of St. Philip to explore the worlds of antiques, architecture, art, florals and design. This event offers attendees first choice of fine period furniture, art, jewelry and accessories and a viewing of the beautiful Flower Festival. Enjoy wine and delicious food and stroll the Cathedral! For more info visit: cathedralantiques.org
FEBRUARY
FEB 27 | BEER BOURBON & BBQ FESTIVAL Enjoy all those pleasures that true Southerners live by – Beer, Bourbon, Barbeque, Boots, Bacon, Biscuits, Bluegrass and Smoked Beasts! It’s a great day of beer sippin’, bourbon tastin’, music listenin’, cigar smokin’, and barbeque eatin’. For more info visit: atlanta.beerandbourbon.com
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LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE ATLANTA PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS ARE UNCERTAIN. DUE TO THE CURRENT SITUATIONS, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.
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MARCH
MARCH 14 | ST. PATRICK’S PARADE Atlanta’s St. Patrick’s Day parade dates back to 1858, making it one of the country’s oldest. Participation in the parade is not just an “Irish thing”. The parade attracts individuals and groups from around the city and the South including clowns, floats, bands, Bagpipe & Drum Corps, children, dancers, drill teams, and more! For more info visit: atlantastpats.com MARCH 19 - 21 | FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL A three-day food and wine festival in Georgia featuring over 200 wines from vintners across the globe as well as the most sought-after international liquors for your tasting pleasure. The festival highlights our region’s most creative chefs and culinary talent and includes an eclectic mix of performers and visual artists. Lake Oconee provides a scenic backdrop for this fabulous lakeside
food and wine festival. For more info visit: lakeoconeefoodandwine.com
APRIL
APRIL 22 - 30 | FILM FESTIVAL The Atlanta Film Festival is one of the largest and longest-running film festivals in the country. It showcases a variety of genres, among them documentaries, narratives, foreign films, experimental film, animation and local production. Come join us for this 7 day film spectacular! For more info visit: atlantafilmfestival.com
MAY
MAY TBA | PORCHFEST Wander from porch to porch, support local musicians, and maybe even discover your next favorite band. Porchfest is a fun-packed, family-friendly day celebrating live music and community on the front porches of Atlanta’s most charming neighborhood. For more info visit: virginiahighlanddistrict.com (. . .continued on page 34)
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LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE ATLANTA PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS ARE UNCERTAIN. DUE TO THE CURRENT SITUATIONS, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.
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JUNE
JUNE 5 - 6 | SUMMERFEST Set in the beautiful Virginia-Highland neighborhood of Atlanta, Summerfest celebrates community and all things summer. Kick off your summer with live bands, shop great art, eat good food, run the 5K, and enjoy everything this neighborhood festival has to offer. For more info visit: vahi.org/summerfest
JULY
JULY 4 | INDEPENDENCE DAY Fourth of July in Atlanta offers a host of traditional activities through which visitors and residents alike can celebrate the nation’s birthday! Along with a burgeoning slate of barbecue and concert options, fireworks remain the marquee attraction on Independence Day, and Atlanta offers no shortage of locales that wow. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/2SBbuzx
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AUGUST
AUG TBA | BEER FESTIVAL Join us again for one of the best beer festivals of the summer, the Atlanta Summer Beer Fest. We will have over 150 beers, featuring the local Atlanta Breweries, and great breweries from all over the country. We will also have 25+ wine options, ciders, mimosas and hard seltzers. Celebrate the start of summer! For more info visit: atlantasummerbeerfestival.com
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SESSION
DATE
TIME
FEATURED MATCHES
0
JAN 14 - THU
10:00 AM
Qualifying
0
JAN 15 - FRI
10:00 AM
Qualifying
0
JAN 16 - SAT
10:00 AM
Qualifying
1
JAN 17 - SUN
11:00 AM
First Round
2
JAN 17 - SUN
7:00 PM
First Round
3
JAN 18 - MON
11:00 AM
First Round
4
JAN 18 - MON
7:00 PM
First Round
5
JAN 19 - TUE
11:00 AM
First Round First Round
6
JAN 19 - TUE
7:00 PM
7
JAN 20 - WED
11:00 AM
Second Round
8
JAN 20 - WED
7:00 PM
Second Round
9
JAN 21 - THU
11:00 AM
Second Round
10
JAN 21 - THU
7:00 PM
Second Round
11
JAN 22 - FRI
11:00 AM
Third Round
12
JAN 22 - FRI
7:00 PM
Third Round
13
JAN 23 - SAT
11:00 AM
Third Round Third Round
14
JAN 23 - SAT
7:00 PM
15
JAN 24 - SUN
11:00 AM
Fourth Round
16
JAN 24 - SUN
7:00 PM
Fourth Round
17
JAN 25 - MON
11:00 AM
Fourth Round
18
JAN 25 - MON
7:00 PM
Fourth Round
19
JAN 26 - TUE
11:00 AM
Quarterfinals Quarterfinals
20
JAN 26 - TUE
7:00 PM
21
JAN 27 - WED
11:00 AM
Quarterfinals
22
JAN 27 - WED
7:00 PM
Quarterfinals
23
JAN 28 - THU
11:00 AM
Women’s Semifinals
24
JAN 29 - FRI
12:00 PM
First Men’s Final
25
JAN 29 - FRI
7:30 PM
Second Men’s Semifinal
26
JAN 30 - SAT
7:30 PM
Women’s Singles Final Men’s Doubles Final
27
JAN 31 - SUN
7:30 PM
Women’s Doubles Final Men’s Singles Final
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DATE
PLAY START
SESSION
MAY 23 - SUN
11:00AM
First Round
MAY 23 - SUN
8:15 PM
First Round
MAY 24 - MON
11:00AM
First Round
MAY 24 - MON
8:15 PM
First Round
MAY 25 - TUE
11:00AM
First Round
MAY 25 - TUE
8:15 PM
First Round
MAY 26 - WED
11:00AM
Second Round
MAY 26 - WED
8:15 PM
Second Round
MAY 27 - THU
11:00AM
Second Round
MAY 27 - THU
8:15 PM
Second Round
MAY 28 - FRI
11:00AM
Third Round
MAY 28 - FRI
8:15 PM
Third Round
MAY 29 - SAT
11:00AM
Third Round
MAY 29 - SAT
8:15 PM
Third Round
MAY 30 - SUN
11:00AM
Fourth Round
MAY 30 - SUN
8:15 PM
Fourth Round
MAY 31 - MON
11:00AM
Fourth Round
MAY 31 - MON
8:15 PM
Fourth Round
JUNE 1 - TUE
11:00AM
Quarterfinals
JUNE 1 - TUE
8:15 PM
Quarterfinals
JUNE 2 - WED
11:00AM
Quarterfinals
JUNE 2 - WED
8:15 PM
Quarterfinals
JUNE 3 - THUR
2:30 PM
Ladies Single Semifinals, Men’s Doubles
JUNE 4 - FRI
2:30 PM
Mens Singles Semifinals, Ladies Doubles
JUNE 5 - SAT
8:15 PM
Ladies Singles Final, Mens Double Final
JUNE 6 - SUN
3:00 PM
Men’s Singles Final, Ladies Double Final
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DATE
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PLAY START
SESSION
JUNE 28 - MON
11:00 AM
Ladies’ & Gentlemen’s 1st Round
JUNE 29 - TUE
11:00 AM
Ladies’ & Gentlemen’s 1st Round
JUNE 30 - WED
11:00 AM
Ladies’ & Gentlemen’s 2nd Round
JULY 1 - THU
11:00 AM
Ladies’ & Gentlemen’s 2rd Round
JULY 2 - FRI
11:00 AM
Ladies’ & Gentlemen’s 3rd Round
JULY 3 - SAT
11:00 AM
Ladies’ & Gentlemen’s 3rd Round
JULY 4 - SUN
11:00 AM
Ladies’ & Gentlemen’s 4th Round
JULY 5 - MON
11:00 AM
Ladies’ & Gentlemen’s 4th Round
JULY 6 - TUE
11:00 AM
Ladies' & Gentlemen's Quarterfinals
JULY 7 - WED
11:00 AM
Ladies’ & Gentlemen’s Quarterfinals
JULY 8 - THU
11:00 AM
Ladies’ Semifinals
JULY 9 - THU
11:00 AM
Gentlemen’s Semifinals
JULY 10 - FRI
11:00 AM
Ladies’ Singles Final & Men’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles
JULY 11 - SAT
11:00 AM
Gentlemen’s Singles Final & Ladies’ Doubles
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SESSION
DATE
SCHEDULE
PLAY START
MATCHES
17
SEP 1 - MON
Day
12:00 PM
Fourth Round
18
SEP 1 - MON
Night
7:00 PM
Fourth Round
19
SEP 2 - TUE
Day
12:00 PM
Quarterfinals
20
SEP 2 - TUE
Night
7:00 PM
Quarterfinals
21
SEP 3 - WED
Day
12:00 PM
Quarterfinals
22
SEP 3 - WED
Night
7:00 PM
Quarterfinals
23
SEP 4 - THU
Night
7:00 PM
Women’s Semifinals
24
SEP 5 - FRI
Day
3:00 PM
Men’s Semifinals
25
SEP 5 - FRI
Night
7:00 PM
Men’s Semifinals
26
SEP 6 - SAT
Night
4:00pm
Women’s Final
27
SEP 7 - SUN
Day
2:00pm
Men’s Final
Florida HISTORIC TOWNS IN
If you happen to be driving through Florida, there are several interesting and historic towns worth visiting. St. Augustine, the oldest town in America, is located on the northeast coast of the state, just south of Jacksonville. Then head south to enjoy the Lake Wales Ridge, which includes the towns of Sebring, Lake Placid and Avon. First settled in 1565 by the Spanish and predating both Jamestown and Plymouth Rock, St Augustine was first seen by Admiral Pedro Menendez de Aviles. Visit Castillo de San Marcos, a 17th century Spanish stone fortress, and the cobblestoned historic downtown that includes over 30 historic houses. Remember, this is the city known for the Fountain of Youth, so be sure to see the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park where (. . .continued on page 46) 44
visitors can drink from the spring. Next, head south to Lake Wales, which has an ‘old Florida” vibe and is one of the most scenic areas in the state. Known for its cypress trees, citrus groves and abundance of freshwater lakes, Lake Wales can’t be missed! Enjoy the history of these towns and don’t miss Highlands State Park for hiking, biking, birding and a variety of rare and native plants. Sebring has undergone a major restoration of its historic downtown. There is a lot to see and do, particularly if you are a history buff. Sebring was founded in 1912 by Ohio pottery manufacturer George E. Sebring and is now designated as a 1920’s Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places. Known as “The City on the Circle” because of its design
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which is based on the ancient Egyptian city of Heliopolis. With a circular park, all roads radiate from there which makes Sebring very distinctive. Lake Placid was founded in 1927 and has two nicknames: the “Town of Murals” and “The Caladium Capital of the World”. It is known for its art scene with over 50 murals throughout the town, it is a sight to behold. Some of the murals are as large as 175 feet
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wide and 30 feet tall and depict the town’s history including the town’s Native American heritage. There is also the Historical Society Depot Museum located in the original railroad depot. And don’t miss the interesting boutiques and restaurants in the downtown area. Avon Park is known as the “City of Charm” because of its historic downtown and small town feel. It was founded in 1886 and is the oldest town in the region, It was named after Stratford-upon-Avon, England. Visit the Avon Park Depot Museum and the Museum of Florida Arts and Culture. Babe Ruth and Clark Gable stayed at the historic Hotel Jacarinda downtown.
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In 2026, there will be a focus on fitness and AI will be a part of this trend. It will revolutionize the industry through personalization, instant feedback and data tracking. The fitness trend has shifted from short-term goals to long-term lifestyle concerns. People are focused on the number of years lived in good health, not just lifespan. There is an emphasis on fundamentals like strength training, consistent sleep, stress reduction and a nutrient rich diet as well as preventative health care. Technology plays a part in this shift toward mind and body fitness as real time data becomes available. Wearable technology, artificial intelligence and advanced
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analytics give individuals a unique understanding of their body. Wearables like Apple Watches, WHOOP, and Oura Rings increase our knowledge of how our bodies are functioning. Not only do wearables count steps and steadiness, but they are also capable of tracking sleep quality and recovery, heart rate variations, skin temperature and other variables. With all this information, personalized programs can be developed that incorporate diet, exercise and recovery. The American College of Sports Medicine ranked wearable technology as the #1 fitness trend because of its ability to integrate
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nutrition, sleep, mental health, and physical performance. AI can analyze all the data and recognize patterns. Imagine being informed that your recovery is lagging or your walking isn’t steady. Then it tells you how to correct through exercise or adjustments to sleep routines, nutrition or stress management strategies. There is also a new emphasis on recovery from a workout. It is now considered a critical component of any fitness program as it enhances performance, longevity and overall
wellness. Gyms today often offer meditation corners, hyperbaric chambers, red light therapy, cold plunge pools, and cryotherapy stations. Additionally, there are somatic healing offerings. These include yoga, Pilates, tai chi, and dance - all of which focus on the mind body connection. The latest trends in fitness are holistic and recognize that mental and emotional health are inseparable from physical performance.
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