Table Tennis Club— Open for Fun!
Table Tennis Club— Open for Fun! Interviews by Joan Wells
It all began in 1991 with six friends and one second-hand table tennis table…….. Since those early days MCTTC has moved on to become one of the largest and most established Clubs at the Centre with over 100 members spanning five decades in age. The Club welcomes all, from recreational to advanced, for both daytime and evening play. With COVID receding it now can offer the occasional in-house tournament and against external clubs. More than this, the club provides its members with opportunities for laughter, friendship, and healthy aging. Table tennis is renowned for promoting fitness, coordination and strategic problem solving. It is friendly towards those with impaired abilities. For example an annual world championship is held for those with Parkinsons. Although we believe the sport speaks for itself, we think our members should also have a say:
Betty Emery Betty has been a member of the club for 14 years. She joined shortly after moving to Victoria. She found it to be a wonderful way for her and her husband to meet fellow table tennis enthusiasts. Since then she has honed her skills competing with club members, and against others in the BC Seniors Games. Monterey is a great club, full of friendly and supportive members. Over the years, I have enjoyed the friendship and fun as well as great fitness both mental and physical. I plan to play for as long as I can. As one ages, the body gives you some hints that maybe you should not play as much as before - darn it all.
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