Spring League Winners: CONGRATULATIONS! Shirine Anderson, 4.5 Dominique Bashizi, 5.0 Aaron Bazor, 3.0 Kim Chastain, 3.0 Mitch Davis, 4.0 Catherine Delaney, 3.0 Andrea Feimster, 3.0 David Ferguson, 4.0 Katie Grgetic, 2.5 Deron Hardaway, 4.0 Donna Harris, 3.0 Jim Heinz, 3.5 Vivian Howard, 2.5 Machelle Hubbs, 4.0 Mary Hyatt, 3.5 Cee Jai Jones, 4.0 Matt Keeter, 5.0 Jerry Key, 3.0 Andrew Kumming, 4.5 Kevin Lutian, 4.5 John Meyers, 3.5 Jody Nicholson, 4.0 Sherry Perez, 3.5 Chris Peterson, 4.0 Steven Podgurski, 3.0 Travis Salter, 2.5 Sergey Senatorov, 3.5 Jill Sidney, 3.5 Leslie Simmons, 3.5 John Stamey, 4.0 Brad Sullivan, 5.0 Sandra Thorpe, 3.5 Leslie Trimmer, 3.0 Randall Wilson, 2.5

JOIN US for the Spring Tournament of Champions Weekend!

This season's exciting event will be held Saturday May 13 and Sunday May 14 at Bitsy Grant Tennis Center. Matches begin at 9:00am. Sponsor village opens Saturday at 10:00.

Super Saturday will have contestants playing an exciting quarterfinal match, immediately followed by an afternoon of fun, contests, raffles and prizes. All league members and guests are invited to come watch and be a part of the festivities. Also — in the afternoon will be a critical, "Really-Big-Trophy"-on-the-line, semi-final match.

On Championship Sunday finalists will battle it out for the Championship and the biggest of the "Really Big Trophies". Bag tags and trophies will be presented on the winner's podium — a great picture taking opportunity!

Spring Players Party

Let the excitement roll! The Visionary Tennis Spring Players Party will be held on the evening of Saturday June 3. Come join us for an evening of food, drink, music and poolside fun at Concourse Athletic Club. All registered Spring League members get in for FREE (non-members $25).

Visionary Tennis sponsors Ladies Day Clinic at Suwanee Station: May 19

If you have not yet participated in one of the famous Netcord Ladies Day Clinics, here is your chance. You will be on the court from 9:30 am - 12:15 pm with some of Atlanta's best instructors, featuring the drills that win City Championships. Lunch, shopping, and of course, Margaritas. Click here to learn more and register.

Welcome to our newest sponsor!

Concourse Athletic Club, located at 8 Concourse Parkway in Atlanta, is the city's most spectacular luxury athletic club, famous for personal-touch hospitality and leading-edge fitness and sports programming. Here members find all the tools and guidance they need to meet their health and fitness goals. Those at Concourse Athletic Club have a passion for improving quality of life through fitness, wellness, sports and fun.
770-698-2080
770-698-2015
www.concourseclub.com

The Inaugural Netcord Doubles Open presented by Visionary Tennis: June 2-3-4

Your team might not have won a city championship, but you and your partner can take home the prize by joining us at the Concourse Athletic Club for our first ever doubles tournament. High and Low A, B, C levels for both men and women.

The first 200 doubles teams to register receive two $10 Dick's Sporting Goods gift certificates.

All participants are invited to the Saturday evening poolside Tennis Celebration.
Those of you who can't play in the tournament can still attend the poolside party! The cost is $25 to join us for an evening of Food, Drink, Music and Fun at the Concourse Athletic Club. Click here to register, or call 770-552-9709.

Cancellation Policy:
Up until Noon the day before the event, you will receive a full refund if you notify us that you need to cancel your registration. After that time, a refund will not be issued. Should you need to cancel, please notify us via phone — 770-552-9709, or email — blambert@netcord.com.

Our Partners, Sponsors and Supporters

Nothing of real value can be accomplished all alone — it takes the hard work and support of many! Visionary Tennis would like to extend warm thanks to all those who have helped us turn the vision of America's most exciting tennis leagues into reality.

Advertise in VISIONS!

Reach a wider audience of tennis players and fans through this newsletter! Visionary Tennis welcomes all inquiries and will help style your promotion to best suit your needs. For more information, please contact Mimi Cain at 770-329-1219, or email mimi1951@comcast.net.

Message from the Editor

We made it to May, and just around the corner is the long awaited Tournament of Champions — May 13 & 14th — to be held at Bitsy Grant Tennis Center in Atlanta. Hard to believe it’s already our 2nd TOC! For those who did not attend last year’s event, be prepared for a great time, especially on Sunday when the “really big trophies” trophies are handed out.

All those long, hard-fought matches have become a reality — the winners have now earned a spot in the playoffs, and hopefully the finals. GREAT job to everyone who played their hearts out to make it this far.

Next up — the Visionary Tennis Summer League which commences on July 10th. Deadline to sign up is June 26. Let’s make this summer the best yet!

Remember: Work hard ... play hard ... and just have fun!

MiMi Cain
VISIONS Editor

Lifestyle & Leisure

Healthy Eating Out in Atlanta — Dress down that salad!

Story by Carolyn O'Neil, as told in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's “Better Health” section.

Good for you! You're going to order a salad. Whether you're trying to cut calories to lose weight or add a few more nutrient-rich veggies to your diet, you are headed in the right direction. But, when dining out, watch out for salads that are the healthy menu version of a wolf in sheep's clothing. Make sure that vegetables get the top billing and aren't pushed to a secondary role, with heavyweights such as cheese, egg, meat, fried croutons and salad dressing grabbing all the attention. (How did those crunchy Chinese noodles become part of the salad world anyway?)

Here are some vital statistics on salad staples to help you choose among toppings that restaurants are offering. Eat freely from this garden: lettuce, spinach, arugula, endive, watercress, cucumber, green peppers, broccoli, celery, sprouts, cabbage and radishes. They rack up only 25 calories a cup. Vegetables such as artichokes, tomatoes, beets, carrots and onions are perfectly acceptable additions at 50 calories a cup

How much chopped onion do you need anyway? Consider the simple garden salad. It's better if it's more complex. More veggie variety in the bowl ups your consumption of a greater variety of vitamins and other plant nutrients.

The trouble starts when salad recipes are dolled up with ingredients not found when you look up the word "produce." For instance, each ounce of crumbled blue cheese, shredded cheddar or bacon bits adds at least 100 calories. Having said that, it's OK to enjoy a Cobb salad or chef's salad. Just make sure these entree salads aren't overloaded with meat, egg and cheese. Think of these toppings as accessories. No one looks good in an outfit overwhelmed with too many baubles, bangles and beads. And, sure, avocados, olives and nuts contain good-for-you mono-unsaturated fats, but if cutting calories is your goal, use them only as delicious accessories, too.

Lighten up!

Here's how to keep your salad light:

• Ask for it to be topped or tossed with minimal dressing.
• Ask for dressing on the side and dilute it with lemon juice or vinegar.
• Dip your fork into the dressing and then pierce bites of salad.
• Read the nutrition facts on fast-food dressing packets; try to use only 2 tablespoons.
• If an entree salad is large, split it with a friend or have the server put half in a carryout container before bringing it to the table.

Carolyn O'Neil is a registered dietician and former CNN Food & Health correspondent, and co-author of The Dish on Eating Healthy and Being Fabulous. Check out more tips and recipes on her website: www.dishdivas.com.

Chef of the Month — Jérôme Grilhot — Pastis Restaurant, Roswell

Close your eyes and imagine swimming in azure Mediterranean waters, waking to the smell of freshly baked breads and inhaling the fresh Provence air every day on a sunny hillside in southern France.

Welcome our May Chef of the Month, Jérôme Grilhot. Jerome was born in Provence, and at an early age began enjoying the fruits of labor at his uncle’s restaurant. This was the beginning of Jérôme’s career as an executive chef. Southern France was a mecca for holiday visitors and required his entire family (mother, father and brother) to share the duties of running his uncle’s restaurant. Somehow, young Jérôme found time to participate in one of his favorite sports, tennis.

The thought of cooking for a living was intriguing to Jérôme; but he also had the travel bug, and set his sights on seeing the world before he turned 30. After spending a few months in Corsica, he ventured off to London where he apprenticed at a two-star Michelin restaurant for two and a half years, then on to Malaysia and Bali where he enjoyed eight glorious months of cooking, sailing, soccer and bicycling (and lots of tennis!). Sports were a big part of Jérôme’s life and he continues today to enjoy the sports that were a large influence on him.

By 1992, Jérôme was ready to conquer yet another country — this time the United States. Atlanta became his new home, and today you can find Jérôme putting smiles on the faces of all who dine at Pastis, where he is the executive chef. Along with his sous chef, Jérôme ensures that anyone dining with him will leave with a smile on their face knowing that this French restaurant is “as good as it gets”. From the south of France to Atlanta, Georgia, we welcome you, Jérôme, to our neck of the woods. Come see for yourself why Pastis is fast becoming the hotspot of Roswell!

Restaurant of the Month — Pastis

Sitting snug between the art galleries and antiques shops of old Roswell, Pastis is a deceptively large space that's sophisticated and stately. Linen-covered tables line the fresco-colored walls, and on weekends one can listen to the sounds of jazz while dining on bistro classics such as Nage Pastis, which consists of fresh fish and shellfish in a saffron tomato broth. Other specialties include the Bistro Pastis — a grilled ribeye with homemade pommes frites — and don't forget to leave room for their sumptuous desserts. The menu is filled with French and American dishes sure to please any palate.

The upstairs has lofty ceilings and hardwood floors that open up to a spacious dining area which extends to the outdoor deck overlooking historic Roswell. And for those ladies looking for a "fun" night out, Pastis offers Wednesday night special martinis, complimentary appetizers (at the bar) and a jazz duo from 8 until 10pm. Sunday Brunch is served from 11:30 am until 2:30 pm. Bring the whole family for a special treat!

Pastis offers a full bar replete with many French and American wines. The restaurant's namesake liqueur, flavored with anise and tempered with a bit of water, makes an excellent pre- or post-dinner drink. Reservations are recommended.

Visit their website at www.roswellpastis.com to check their menus and wine lists, purchase gift certificates, or just find directions to the restaurant. Private parties for up to 75 are also available.

Open 7 days a week. Monday - Thursday, lunch is served from 11:30 to 2:30; dinner from 5:30 to 9:30. Friday and Saturday lunch is 11:30 to 2:30, dinner 5:30 to 10:30. Executive Chef: Jerome Grilhot

936 Canton Street, Roswell, 770-640-3870