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TOP 10 WAYS TO PREPARE FOR

RETIREMENT

Remember

Saving Matters!

Financial security in retirement doesn’t just happen. It takes planning and commitment and, yes, money.

FACTS

✔ Only about half of Americans have calculated how much they need to save for retirement.

✔ The average American spends roughly 20 years in retirement.

Putting money away for retirement is a habit we can all live with.

1. START SAVING, KEEP SAVING, & STICK TO YOUR GOALS!

If you are already saving, whether for retirement or another goal, keep going! You know that saving is a rewarding habit. If you’re not saving, it’s time to get started.

Start small if you have to and try to increase the amount you save each month. The sooner you start saving, the more time your money has to grow. Devise a plan, stick to it, and set goals. Remember, it’s never too early or too late to start saving. (. . .continued on page 6)

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2. KNOW YOUR RETIREMENT NEEDS!

Retirement is expensive. Experts estimate that you will need 70 to 90 percent of your preretirement income to maintain your standard of living when you stop working.

Take charge of your financial future.

The key to a secure retirement is to plan ahead.

3. CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR EMPLOYER’S RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN!

If your employer offers a retirement savings plan, such as a 401(k) plan, sign up and contribute all you can. Your taxes will be lower, your company may kick in more, and automatic deductions make it easy. Over time, compound interest and tax deferrals make a

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big difference in the amount you will accumulate. Find out about your plan. For example, how much would you need to contribute to get the full employer contribution and how long would you need to stay in the plan to get the money.

4. LEARN ABOUT YOUR EMPLOYER’S PENSION PLAN!

If your employer has a traditional pension plan, check to see if you are covered by the plan and understand how it works. Ask for an individual benefit statement to see what your benefit is worth. Before you change jobs, find out what will happen to your pension benefit.

Learn what benefits you may have from a previous employer. Find out if you will be entitled to benefits from your spouse’s plan.

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5. CONSIDER BASIC INVESTMENT PRINCIPLES!

How you save can be as important as how much you save. Inflation and the type of investments you make play important roles in how much you’ll have saved at retirement.

Know how your savings or pension plan is invested. Learn about your plan’s investment options and ask questions. Put your savings in different types of investments. By diversifying this way, you are more likely to reduce risk and improve return. Your investment mix may change over time depending on a number of factors such as your age, goals, and financial circumstances.

Financial security and knowledge go hand in hand.

6. DON’T TOUCH YOUR RETIREMENT SAVINGS!

If you withdraw your retirement savings now, you’ll lose principal and interest and you may lose tax benefits or have to pay withdrawal penalties. If you change jobs, leave your savings invested in your current retirement plan, or roll them over to an IRA or your new employer’s plan.

7. ASK YOUR EMPLOYER TO START A PLAN!

If your employer doesn’t offer a retirement plan, suggest that it start one. There are a number of retirement saving plan options available.

Your employer may be able to set up a simplified plan that can help both you and your employer.

8. PUT MONEY INTO AN INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNT!

You can put up to $6,500 a year into an individual Retirement Account (IRA); you can contribute even more if you are 50 or older.

You can also start with much less.

IRAs also provide tax advantages.

When you open an IRA, you have two options – a traditional IRA or Roth IRA. The tax treatment of your contributions and withdrawals will depend on which option you select. Also, the after-tax value of your withdrawal will depend on

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inflation and the type of IRA you choose. IRAs can provide an easy way to save. You can set it up so that an amount is automatically deducted from your checking or savings account and deposited in the IRA.

9. FIND OUT ABOUT YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS!

On average, Social Security retirement benefits replace 40 percent of pre-retirement income for retirement beneficiaries. The amount of your wages that Social Security retirement benefits replace varies depending on your earnings and the age you choose to start receiving benefits. You may be able to estimate your benefit by using the retirement estimator on the Social Security Administration’s website.

10. ASK QUESTIONS!

While these tips are meant to point you in the right direction, you’ll need more information.

Talk to your employer, your bank, your union, or a financial adviser.

Ask questions and make sure you understand the answers. Get practical advice and act now.

Courtesy of US Dept. of Labor

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2025 PGA TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE DATES

TOURNAMENT

PREVIOUS WINNER

MAY 29 - JUN 1

The Memorial Tournament presented by Workday + Muirfield Village Golf Club • Dublin, OH • USA

JUN 5 - 8

RBC Canadian Open TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley (North Course) • Caledon, Ontario • CAN

ROBERT MACINTYRE $1,692,000

JUN 12 - 15

U.S. Open Oakmont Country Club • Oakmont, PA • USA

BRYSON DECHAMBEAU $4,300,000

JUN 19 - 22

Travelers Championship + TPC River Highlands • Cromwell, CT • USA

SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER $3,600,000

JUN 26 - 29

Rocket Mortgage Classic Detroit Golf Club • Detroit, MI • USA

CAM DAVIS $1,656,000

JUL 3 - 6

John Deere Classic TPC Deere Run • Silvis, IL • USA

DAVIS THOMPSON $1,440,000

JUL 10 - 13

Genesis Scottish Open The Renaissance Club • North Berwick • SCO

ROBERT MACINTYRE $1,575,000

JUL 10 - 13

ISCO Championship Hurstbourne Country Club (Championship Course) • Louisville, KY • USA

HARRY HALL $720,000

JUL 17 - 20

The Open Championship Royal Portrush Golf Club • Portrush • NIR

XANDER SCHAUFFELE $3,100,000

JUL 17 - 20

Barracuda Championship Tahoe Mountain Club (Old Greenwood) • Truckee, CA • USA

NICK DUNLAP $720,000

JUL 24 - 27

3M Open TPC Twin Cities • Blaine, MN • USA

JHONATTAN VEGAS $1,458,000

JUL 31 - AUG 3

Wyndham Championship Sedgefield Country Club • Greensboro, NC • USA

AARON RAI $1,422,000

+ Signature Event # Not PGA TOUR Co-sponsored ^ Co-sanctioned with DP World Tour

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SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER $4,000,000

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2025 LPGA TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

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DATES

TOURNAMENT

PURSE

JUN 6 - 8

ShopRite LPGA Classic presented by Acer Galloway, NJ | Seaview, A Dolce Hotel, Bay Course

$1.75 M

JUN 12 - 15

Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give Belmont, MI | Blythefield Country Club

$3 M

JUN 19 - 22

KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Frisco, TX | Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco

$10.4 M

JUN 26 - 29

Dow Championship Midland, MI | Midland Country Club

$3 M

JUL 10 - 13

The Amundi Evian Championship Evian-les-Bains, France | Evian Resort Golf Club

$8 M

ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open Gailes, Ayrshire, Scotland | Dundonald Links AIG Women’s Open JUL 31 - AUG 3 Porthcawl, Mid Glamorgan, Wales | Royal Porthcawl Golf Club The Standard Portland Classic AUG 14 - 17 Portland, OR | To be Confirmed CPKC Women’s Open Mississauga, Ontario, Canada | AUG 21 - 24 Mississauga Golf and Country Club FM Championship AUG 28 - 31 Norton, MA | TPC Boston JUL 24 - 27

$2 M $9.5 M $1.75 M $2.6 M $3.8 M

SEP 11 - 14

Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P&G Maineville, OH | TPC River’s Bend

$2 M

SEP 19 - 21

Walmart NW Ark Championship presented by P&G Rogers, AR | Pinnacle Country Club

$3 M

OCT 1 - 4

LOTTE Championship presented by Hoakalei Ewa Beach, Oahu, HI | Hoakalei Country Club Buick LPGA Shanghai Minhang District, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China | Qizhong Garden Golf Club BMW Ladies Championship Republic of Korea | To be Confirmed

OCT 9 - 12 OCT 16 - 19 OCT 23 - 26 OCT 30 NOV 2

Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown Goyang, Republic of Korea | New Korea Country Club Maybank Championship Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club, West Course

$3 M $2.1 M $2.2 M $2 M $3 M

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LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE BALTIMORE PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.

JUNE

June 6 - 8 | TITLEHERE Capital Jazz Fest is a musical culture and art fiesta that is held every year at the start of June.

Local and tourists reach the town to enjoy quality music shows and lots of surprises. The festival is not about concerts alone but it is an event that brings together jazz and soul lovers who reach the place from all over the US. They come to enjoy quality music, good food and drinks, parties and festive atmosphere. For more info visit: capitaljazz.com June 14 | TITLEHERE Let us introduce you to new drinks and cocktails that are soon to become your favorites. The Annual Baltimore Wine & Food Festival offers fun, food & spirits in a day-drinking party that will have you bubbling as much as the champagne. For more info visit: baltimore.uncorkthefun.com

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JULY

July 4 | Waterfront Festival This free waterfront festival was founded for residents of Cherry Hill, a culturally and economically diverse neighborhood along the Patapsco River, to celebrate their community’s artistic legacy. Performers represent a wide range of genres from soul to gospel to reggae, salsa and more, and activities include historic reenactments, fashion shows and a fireworks show. For more info visit: cherryhillfest.com JULY 25 - 30 | RESTAURANT WEEK The most delicious week of the year, Baltimore Restaurant Week!

For one week only, enjoy $35-55 dinner menus, plus carryout specials and $15 breakfast and lunch menus, from top Charm City eateries. Keep reading for more details, then head to the Restaurant Week website to plan your culinary adventure.

For more info visit: baltimorerestaurantweek.com

LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE BALTIMORE PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.

AUGUST

AUG 7 - 9 | BALTIMORE FESTIVAL The Baltimore Festival started 30 years ago. It came from an idea of the festivals hosted in the past, and the current firefighter’s fish fry. Officers were selected from a very large attendance, and the festival started and has continued to this day. For more info visit: baltimorefestival.org

SEPTEMBER

SEPT 13 - 14 | BOOK FESTIVAL This free literary arts celebration is book lover’s dream come true.

Featuring poetry readings, workshops, panel discussions and book signings, this is place to revel in the spirit of the written word. Past festivals have featured appearances by chef and television host Carla Hall, poet Samantha Thornhill, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Jason Reynolds, Terry McMillan.

For more info visit: baltimorebookfestival.com

SEPT 27 | PIGTOWN FESTIVAL Come see what the other communities are squealing about. Named for the hogs that were once herded through the streets of the neighborhood, Pigtown is one of the most cultural and economically diverse neighborhoods in the city. Go hog wild and see the pigs hoof it at the Pigtown Festival, Baltimore’s only community festival wild enough to bring you the “Squeakness” running of the pigs! The free event features food, music and a sense of humor.

For more info visit: pigtownmainstreet.org

OCTOBER

OCT 10 - 12 | FUN FESTIVAL What began as a festival to protect the neighborhood from development and preserve its historic integrity is now one of the city’s largest community celebrations.

Across six blocks in Fell’s Point, explore tasty bites from local vendors, craft cocktails and beers, one-of-a-kind products from area artisans and energetic live music

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LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE BALTIMORE PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.

performances—all with a spectacular view of the harbor. For more info visit: fellspointfest.com OCT 18 | RUNNING FESTIVAL Join us at the event that many are calling one of the best races on the East Coast. With five distances to choose from, and all runners snagging a great Under Armour shirt for participating, this event is for you! You won’t want to miss the Baltimore Running Festival!

For more info visit: thebaltimoremarathon.com OCT 18 - 20 | ANIMATION FEST Sweaty Eyeballs Animation Festival is a juried international festival of the world’s most boundary-pushing, mind-blowing animation. We support independent and emerging animators with dynamic programming & networking and seek to ignite a hub for professional animation opportunities. For more info visit: sweatyeyeballs.com

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NOVEMBER

NOV 5 - 9 | FILM FEST The Maryland Film Festival (MdFF) is an annual multi-day international film festival hosted by the Parkway Theatre in the Station North Arts & Entertainment District each May. The festival screens approximately 40 feature films and 100 short films of all varieties, and the audience members get opportunities to meet and mingle with the creative minds behind the movies.

For more info visit: mdfilmfest.com NOV 22 | ARTS FESTIVAL This edition will highlight more than 90 exhibitors from around the country. These artisans and craftspeople will be selling an array of unique coastal and sea-glass related goods, including jewelry, home décor, art, and more.

For more info visit: seaglassfestival.com

LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE BALTIMORE PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.

DECEMBER

DEC 1 - 24 | CHRISTMAS VILLAGE Christmas Village in Baltimore returns to the Inner Harbor for another season. The waterfront along the Baltimore Visitor Center through the Maryland Science Center will transform into a magical winter wonderland, bringing over 60 local and international vendors with unique holiday giftware. Don’t miss the famous vendor Käthe Wohlfahrt with authentic German ornaments and Christmas gifts. For more info visit: https://tinyurl.com/4b7cvtdx

JANUARY

JAN TBA | ICE FESTIVAL Experience a fun-filled day for the whole family at the Harbor Point Ice Festival! This free-to-attend festival on Harbor Point’s idyllic Central Plaza will feature live ice carving demonstrations throughout the day, plus interactive ice sculptures, delicious food and drinks, and much more! For more info visit: harborpoint.com

FEBRUARY

FEB 28 | HOME & GARDEN SHOW Leave the cold winds of March behind! Tour landscapers’ beautiful indoor gardens bursting with cheerful blooms and demonstrating new trends. Get tips and check out products from more than 400 home improvement exhibitors.

Take home artwork and unique creations from juried artists and crafters. For more info visit: mdhomeandgarden.com

MARCH

MARCH 15 | ST. PATRICK PARADE Baltimore’s St. Patrick Parade is truly the jewel in Maryland’s emerald crown. For more than 65 years, thousands of spectators from the region have crowded the streets and sidewalks of downtown Baltimore and the famous Inner Harbor to watch thousands more march and celebrate Irish culture, music, song and dance. For more info visit: irishparade.net

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LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE BALTIMORE PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.

APRIL

APRIL TBA | ARTS FESTIVAL There’s something for everyone at the Arbutus Arts Festival. Whether you’re in the mood to browse handmade arts & crafts, savor delicious food and drink, listen to great local music, or just relax in the beer garden, you can do it all at the Baltimore area’s premier one-day arts & crafts show. Mark the day on your calendar now!

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone there! For more info visit: arbutusartsfestival.com

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MAY

MAY 2 | KINETIC SCULPTURE RACE Kinetic Sculptures are amphibious, human powered works of art custom built for the race. Each May, the American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) produces and hosts the East Coast Kinetic Sculpture Race Championship on the shore of Baltimore’s Harbor in central Maryland. The eight-hour race covers 15 miles—mostly on pavement, but also including a trip into the Chesapeake Bay and through mud and sand.

For more info visit: kineticbaltimore.com

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2026 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

* Schedule subject to change

SESSION

DATE

TIME

FEATURED MATCHES

0

JAN 15 - THU

10:00 AM

Qualifying

0

JAN 16 - FRI

10:00 AM

Qualifying

0

JAN 17 - SAT

10:00 AM

Qualifying

1

JAN 18 - SUN

11:00 AM

First Round

2

JAN 18 - SUN

7:00 PM

First Round

3

JAN 19 - MON

11:00 AM

First Round

4

JAN 19 - MON

7:00 PM

First Round

5

JAN 20 - TUE

11:00 AM

First Round

6

JAN 20 - TUE

7:00 PM

First Round

7

JAN 21 - WED

11:00 AM

Second Round

8

JAN 21 - WED

7:00 PM

Second Round

9

JAN 22 - THU

11:00 AM

Second Round

10

JAN 22 - THU

7:00 PM

Second Round

11

JAN 23 - FRI

11:00 AM

Third Round

12

JAN 23 - FRI

7:00 PM

Third Round

13

JAN 24 - SAT

11:00 AM

Third Round

14

JAN 24 - SAT

7:00 PM

Third Round

15

JAN 25 - SUN

11:00 AM

Fourth Round

16

JAN 25 - SUN

7:00 PM

Fourth Round

17

JAN 26 - MON

11:00 AM

Fourth Round

18

JAN 26 - MON

7:00 PM

Fourth Round

19

JAN 27 - TUE

11:00 AM

Quarterfinals

20

JAN 27 - TUE

7:00 PM

Quarterfinals

21

JAN 28 - WED

11:00 AM

Quarterfinals

22

JAN 28 - WED

7:30 PM

Quarterfinals

23

JAN 29 - THU

11:00 AM

Women’s Semifinals

24

JAN 30 - FRI

12:00 PM

First Men’s Final

25

JAN 30 - FRI

7:30 PM

Second Men’s Semifinal

26

JAN 31 - SAT

7:30 PM

Women’s Singles Final Men’s Doubles Final

27

FEB 1 - SUN

7:30 PM

Women’s Doubles Final Men’s Singles Final 17

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2025 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

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DATE

PLAY START

SESSION

* Schedule subject to change

MAY 25 - SUN

12:00 PM

1st Round Ladies’ & Gentlemen’s Single

MAY 26 - MON

12:00 PM

1st Round Ladies’ & Gentlemen’s Single

MAY 26 - MON

8:15 PM

1st Round Ladies’ & Gentlemen’s Single

MAY 27 - TUE

12:00 PM

1st Round Ladies’ & Gentlemen’s Single

MAY 27 - TUE

8:15 PM

1st Round Ladies’ & Gentlemen’s Single

MAY 28 - WED

12:00 PM

2nd Round Ladies’ & Gentlemen’s Single

MAY 28 - WED

8:15 PM

2nd Round Ladies’ & Gentlemen’s Single

MAY 29 - THU

12:00 PM

2nd Round Ladies’ & Gentlemen’s Single

MAY 29 - THU

8:15 PM

2nd Round Ladies’ & Gentlemen’s Single

MAY 30 - FRI

12:00 PM

3rd Round Ladies’ & Gentlemen’s Single

MAY 30 - FRI

8:15 PM

3rd Round Ladies’ & Gentlemen’s Single

MAY 31 - SAT

12:00 PM

3rd Round Ladies’ & Gentlemen’s Single

MAY 31 - SAT

8:15 PM

3rd Round Ladies’ & Gentlemen’s Single

JUN 01 - SUN

11:00 PM

4th Round Ladies’ & Gentlemen’s Single

JUN 01 - SUN

8:15 PM

4th Round Ladies’ & Gentlemen’s Single

JUN 02 - MON

11:00 PM

4th Round Ladies’ & Gentlemen’s Single

JUN 02 - MON

8:15 PM

4th Round Ladies’ & Gentlemen’s Single

JUN 03 - TUE

11:00 PM

1/4 Finals Ladies’ or Gentlemen’s Singles

JUN 03 - TUE

8:15 PM

1/4 Finals Ladies’ or Gentlemen’s Singles

JUN 04 - WED

11:00 PM

1/4 Finals Ladies’ or Gentlemen’s Singles

JUN 04 - WED

8:15 PM

1/4 Finals Ladies’ or Gentlemen’s Singles

JUN 05 - THU

3:00 PM

1/2 Finals Singles Ladies’

JUN 06 - FRI

2:30 PM

1/2 Final Gentlemen’s Single

JUN 06 - FRI

5:30 PM

1/2 Final Gentlemen’s Single

JUN 07 - SAT

3:00 PM

Final Women’s Single

JUN 08 - SUN

3:00 PM

Final Gentlemen’s Single

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2025 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE DATE

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PLAY START

SESSION

JUNE 30 - MON

11:00 AM

Men's & Ladies' 1nd Round

JULY 1 - TUE

11:00 AM

Men's & Ladies' 1nd Round

JULY 2 - WED

11:00 AM

Men's & Ladies' 2nd Round

JULY 3 - THUR

11:00 AM

Men's & Ladies' 2nd Round

JULY 4 - FRI

11:00 AM

Men's & Ladies' 3rd Round

JULY 5 - SAT

11:00 AM

Men's & Ladies' 3rd Round

JULY 6 - SUN

11:00 AM

Men's & Ladies' 4th Round

JULY 7 - MON

11:00 AM

Men's & Ladies' 4th Round

JULY 8 - TUE

11:00 AM

Men's Singles Quarterfinals & Ladies’ Singles Quarterfinals

JULY 9- WED

11:00 AM

Men's Singles Quarterfinals & Ladies’ Singles Quarterfinals

JULY 10 - THU

1:00 PM

Ladies' Singles Semifinals & Mixed Doubles Final

JULY 11 - FRI

1:00 PM

Men's Singles Semifinals

JULY 12 - SAT

2:00 PM

Ladies' Singles Final & Men's Doubles Final

JULY 13 - SUN

2:00 PM

Men's Singles Final & Ladies’ Doubles Final

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* Schedule subject to change ** Start Times Listed in EST

SESSION

DATE

SCHEDULE

PLAY START

MATCHES

1

AUG 25 - MON

Day

11:00 AM

First Round

2

AUG 25 - MON

Night

7:00 PM

First Round

3

AUG 26 - TUE

Day

11:00 AM

First Round

4

AUG 26 - TUE

Night

7:00 PM

First Round

5

AUG 27 - WED

Day

11:00 AM

Second Round

6

AUG 27 - WED

Night

7:00 PM

Second Round

7

AUG 28 - THU

Day

11:00 AM

Second Round

8

AUG 28 - THU

Night

7:00 PM

Second Round

9

AUG 29 - FRI

Day

11:00 AM

Third Round

10

AUG 29 - FRI

Night

7:00 PM

Third Round

11

AUG 30 - SAT

Day

11:00 AM

Third Round

12

AUG 30 - SAT

Night

7:00 PM

Third Round

13

AUG 31 - SUN

Day

11:00 AM

Round of 16

14

AUG 31 - SUN

Night

7:00 PM

Round of 16

15

SEP 1 - MON

Day

11:00 AM

Round of 16

16

SEP 1 - MON

Night

7:00 PM

Round of 16

17

SEP 2 - TUE

Day

12:00 PM

Quarterfinals

18

SEP 2 - TUE

Night

7:00 PM

Quarterfinals

19

SEP 3 - WED

Day

12:00 PM

Quarterfinals

20

SEP 3 - WED

Night

7:00 PM

Quarterfinals

21

SEP 4 - THU

Day

12:00 PM

Women’s Semifinals

22

SEP 5 - FRI

Day

12:00 PM

Men's Doubles Final (or Mixed Doubles Final); Men’s Semifinals

23

SEP 5 - FRI

Night

7:00 PM

Men’s Semifinals

24

SEP 6 - SAT

Day

12:00pm

Men’s Doubles FInal (or Mixed Doubles Final); Women’s Singles Final

25

SEP 7 - SUN

Day

12:00pm

Women’s Doubles Final; Men’s Singles Final

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2025

DESIGN TRENDS

EACH YEAR BRINGS NEW TRENDS IN INTERIOR DESIGN & 2025 IS NO DIFFERENT.

As the world changes, needs and desires change. Interior design can enhance your home environment with new ideas. We want our homes to appeal to all our senses Sensorial design. Vivid colors, environmentally friendly materials and luxury comfort are a few of the current trends.

Colors such as reds, oranges, purples, and maroons will be popular. These are called lucky colors in some cultures.

Accordingly they attract wealth and business success. No more plain walls - wallpapered and colored ceilings as well as textured walls are back. In addition, bold patterns and textures add drama, depth and visual interest to your room. Ceiling treatments also create visual interest. Beams or a coffered ceiling bring texture, depth and character to plain surfaces. They also reduce noise and add a bit of elegance.

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tones bring a warm, grounded feeling.

Lighting is an important part of any design project. Consider a layered lighting scheme that incorporates a mixture of overhead lighting, floor and table lamps and sconces. Think of fixtures as art and jewelry for your home. Lighting helps create a functional and welcoming home. Be sure to use dimmable lights as that enhances the mood in any room.

Earth tones such as terracotta, ochre, rust and sage are always popular as they reflect nature and create a calm environment that makes a space feel warm and welcoming. To add a little luxury to any space, use gold, bronze, copper or silver finishes with small touches.

Furniture tends to be comfortable and relaxed without sacrificing style. Oversized sofas, comfortable chairs, lounge chairs and even daybeds are popular again. Curved and rounded furniture as well as accent pieces will be popular. They work with either traditional or modern design.

Dark warmer wood tones are back after years of light wood. To change the look of a piece of furniture or cabinet, stain it a walnut hue. Mix in modern with traditional. Darker

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Small changes can reinvigorate your home in keeping with the 2025 design. Paint a wall, wallpaper a bathroom ceiling, add a colorful rug to a neutral room. It’s all about enjoying your home and feeling comfortable.

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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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