For several years, island folks had been talking about an indoor tennis facility. Ken and my paths crossed in the fall of 1995. We felt that the timing was right and hit the ground running. The Vineyard Tennis Center opened a year later in September of 1996. The dream of offering tennis to people of all ages came true.
Before long, we realized tennis players would benefit from a fitness facility to remain healthy and injury-free. We canvassed our membership and opened the Fitness Club in September of 1999.
Islanders quickly showed us how much they needed and enjoyed health club activities. We added a fitness addition (The Workout) that was five times larger than the original area in June of 2003. Our class schedule expanded to 30 classes including pilates, yoga, kickboxing and even Yamuna body rolling. The spa then opened, offering massages, facials and treatments.
We’re delighted to be able to offer an expanded resource to the island community. Hospice, Vineyard House, Safe Haven, the American Cancer Society, the Martha's Vineyard Public Charter School and the Island Food Pantry Junior Tennis Scholarships have all been beneficiaries of our fundraising events. Take a look at our community calendar and enjoy the many options for island recreation… belly dancing, tennis tournaments, massage parties… we have it all.
It continues to be our pleasure to offer health and wellness for our neighbors to enjoy.