Saturday Night Social Tennis Raises Money for Sid Jacobson JCC

Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center (SJJCC) held a special fundraiser at Glen Head Racquet Club, Tacos, Tennis and Tequila, to help raise money for its organization. The event was held in conjunction with Long Island Tennis Magazine, who modeled the event after its successful Courts & Cocktails event series. 

Sid Jacobson JCC’s Tennis & Tacos event, organized by our new leaders, brought together our community in purpose, raising almost $8,000–and awareness–for our Community Needs Bank — a vital safety net for neighbors experiencing hardships,” said Francine Stephens, Sid Jacobson JCC Director of Development.

SJJCC exists to enable life to flourish. As the only full-service JCC on Long Island’s North Shore, SJJCC provides a full range of cutting-edge recreational, health, fitness, educational, cultural arts, and social services programs. The organization is firmly committed to enriching the lives of all individuals and families in our community. While the comprehensive programs are based on Jewish values, traditions, heritage, and culture, it welcomes and extends its arms to all.

The event featured tennis play for over 50 participants of all levels including drills, match play and other games. The lobby had catered Mexican food courtesy of Tocolo Cantina, including a hot & cold taco bar, which was a hit. Waitresses served drinks from the open bar which featured an array of margarita flavor options to keep with the Mexican theme.  

While drinks and food were served off the court to create a festive atmosphere that was entertaining for all.

“It was a fun night for all involved and the money raised will go a long way towards ensuring the Community Needs Bank will remain a resource for all in our area who rely on Sid Jacobson JCC for so many aspects of daily life,” Stephens added.

David Sickmen, Publisher of Long Island Tennis Magazine, said:

“Our Courts & Cocktails event series has become a staple in the tennis community and this event was a spinoff of that. We love helping to bring the community together for fun and unique Saturday night experiences while also raising money for worthy causes. We are appreciative of our partnership with the JCC and love all that they do and we wanted to help make sure the event was done professionally and that everyone had a great time. On this night, with a sold-out event, on court, it was a perfect time for couples and friends to spend time together on and off the court, and also meet new people. And the $8,000 raised makes everything worth it. We are looking forward to operating many more events like this throughout 2024.”

The organization is excited to continue holding more events such as these in order to maintain its mission, and remains grateful to all who contribute to make these events possible, as Stephens concluded:

“Thanks to all who worked so hard for so long and made Tennis and Tacos such a rousing success.”

Scenes from Tacos, Tennis and Tequila