Preschoolers at the Ralph Bunche Center in Cherokee County will soon have a new unit to shelter their toys from the elements.
The Soleil Tennis Club held its inaugural charity tennis tournament to benefit the school, which is less than three miles from the active adult community.
“We came up with the idea for the charity tennis tournament first, then began looking for an organization to benefit,” said Dan Byrne, co-chair of the charity event. “We met with several very worthy organizations, but after the committee spoke with the Ralph Bunche School, we just knew that was the one.”
The two-day tournament was full of competition, social events, a silent auction and raffle. Business sponsors in the community also donated to the event. The benefit grossed $8,400 that will be used to purchase materials for the unit, which will be assembled by Soleil master craftsmen.
Sponsors for the event are listed at Soleil Charity Tennis‘ website and will remain on the web site through the end of the year.
Active Lifestyle Communities (ALC) is a partnership between Southeast Capital Companies (formerly Southeast Capital Partners) and Patrick Malloy Communities. The company purchased Soleil Laurel Canyon in an all-cash transaction with the plan to invest $28 million. Residents of the neighborhood’s 256 homes enjoy exceptional recreational amenities including a 28,000 sq. ft. clubhouse with a heated indoor saline pool, billiards parlor, gourmet teaching kitchen, fitness center and aerobics studio, library, card rooms and an arts and crafts studio. Outdoor amenities include a performing arts center, outdoor amphitheatre, outdoor lagoon-style pool, six clay tennis courts, full-time tennis pro, walking trails and greenhouse. To learn more call 678-880-3071 or visit Soleil Laurel Canyon‘s website.
