Stout Street Foundation Serves Up an Ace with Tennis Social
By design, the Stout Street Foundation Tennis Social doesn’t include a traditional tennis tournament, but truly is a chance to socialize on and off the court. Attendees pair up, volley and serve with friends new and old, grab some food and just hang out. But hey, let’s be honest—there might have been a little friendly competition happening, maybe some light-hearted trash talk with a smile…and that was just during basic tennis drills and warm-ups.
Tennis drills kept everyone on their toes.
On Saturday, Aug. 8, a spirited group of SSF supporters and tennis buffs took over Meadow Creek Tennis & Fitness Club with gusto, thanks to the generosity of owners Adam Kahn and Debra Kahn Freeman. The second annual event began with casual tennis matches and drills led by teaching pros Doug Rees and John Goodrich. Tennis was followed up by a reception with a silent auction and snacks provided by Smiling Moose Deli. Teri Smith, director of development, spoke briefly and sincerely to guests about the Stout Street mission to treat addictions, including details about the process and client success stories. After that, attendees were free to stay in the club room or venture back out onto the tennis courts for impromptu matches.
Meadow Creek co-owners Debra Kahn Freeman and Adam Kahn, with Billy Bob
Stout Street Foundation’s mission is to provide the necessary services and support in a totally structured, therapeutic community environment to assist addicts and alcoholics to help themselves in rehabilitation, recovery and transition in returning to society as productive and responsible citizens.
SSF operates as a not-for-profit, self-sufficient organization without primary economic dependence on municipal, state or federal funding. Within its structured environment, the organization provides food, lodging, and specific programs and treatment for its residents. For more information on long-term residential treatment, 28-day residential treatment and out-patient assistance, please visit: www.stoutstreet.org, or call 303-321-2533.
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- Anne Kohlenberg (left) and Kristin Holmquist
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- (l to r): Adrienne Oliver, Jason Bolton and Vilura Haas
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- Kathleen and Jamie Harvey
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- Sandy Dusdal (left) and Amanda Clark
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- Getting an early look at the silent auction
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- Timothy Robison and Heather Bradley
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- Megan Fischbach and John Goodrich
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- Family portrait (l to r): John Margaret and Sheble McConnellogue
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- Reza Esfahani shows his serving style.
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- Ready for the return
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- Clearly enjoying her time on the court
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- Billy Bob gives a doggie kiss to Meadow Creek co-owner Adam Kahn
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- Meadow Creek co-owners Debra Kahn Freeman and Adam Kahn, with Billy Bob
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- (l to r): Morris Murray, Michelle Mapleback and Jamie Harvey
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- (l to r): Vilura Haas, Betty Murray and Sheble McConnellogue
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- Morris Murray
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- Jamie Harvey
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- Ben Soper
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- Susan Bolton awaits the serve.
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- Meet me at the net, says Adrienne Oliver
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- High five!
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- Resa Esfahani
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- Adrienne readies for the ball.
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- (l to r): Ben Soper, Adrienne Oliver, Susan Bolton and Resa Esfahani
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- Taking photos at the break
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- SSF’s development director Teri Smith (left), with Robyn Lollar
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- Meadow Creek pro Doug Reese in teaching mode…
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- …and Doug Reese in real life.
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- John Goodrich prepares to launch a ball to tennis-drill participants.
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- Meadow Creek’s John Goodrich
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- (l to r): Doug Reese, Robyn Lollar and John Goodrich
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- Anne and Makela Kohlenberg
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- (l to r): Jordan, Adrienne Oliver, Susan Bolton and Michelle Mapleback
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- Ben Soper and Jordan
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- Tennis drills kept everyone on their toes.
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- Laughing about a return
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- Going for the return
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- Finishing off the return
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- Keeping an eye on the ball
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- Stout Street staff test their tennis skills.
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- Billy Bob, a one-eyed rescue dog and Meadow Creek mascot, charmed the crowd.
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- First in line for a taste
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- (l to r): Craig Tierny, Morris Murray and Frank Schaub
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- Stout Street staffers
