Little did Jim Reffkin’s parents know how much influence their occasional tennis matches would have on their son. “When I was a small child, they played in the park and brought me along,”recalls Jim. Today, his life revolves around tennis; since 1975 he has been the Director of the Jim Reffkin Tennis Center, formerly known as the Randolph Tennis Center (the name was changed in October 2010). “I am very proud to have the tennis center named after me, and I didn’t have to die!” he quips.

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It takes a special kind of woman to be a mom. Five local ladies will be honored for their commitment to their families and their communities at Tu Nidito’s Remarkable Celebration, held Saturday, May 12 at Loews Ventana Canyon. The event will feature a cocktail party, music and entertainment, dinner, a live auction and a tribute to the honorees. Tu Nidito Children and Family Services, which provides support to children and families dealing with serious medical conditions and grief, created the fundraiser as a way to recognize some of the extraordinary mothers in our area.

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One of the community’s oldest annual events, the Silver & Turquoise Ball began more than 60 years ago as a way of recognizing the efforts of volunteers who were preserving Tucson’s heritage.
Over time, the evening has evolved from a simple dinner to an elegant black-tie affair, ideally suited to showing off the event’s namesake accessories. A gourmet dinner, two dance bands, a dessert bar and a late-night cabaret are all part of the fun.

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