2026 Raise A Racket

Come one, come all to play tennis or pickleball, donate on-line or in person, hang a tribute flag in honor or memory of a loved one and/or visit the silent auction.  
Raise a Racket - to fight Dementia will be held from sunup to sundown at both Lochmere court locations on Wednesday, June 17th (no rain date).  100% of all funds raised go directly to Dementia Alliance of NC.     Snacks will be provided.
Tennis Information
Registration is currently available HERE
Tennis format:
  • Women's Social:  8-9:30 a.m. and 10 - 11:30 a.m. - 6 to 8 courts
  • Francie's clinics 8-9 a.m. and 9-10 a.m. - up to 2 courts
  • Open courts:  noon - 1:30 p.m. up to 8 courts
  • Men's/Mixed Social: 5-7 p.m. - up to 4 courts
  • Triples play:  5-6 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. up to 4 courts
Pickleball Information
Registeration is currently open HERE.  Slots are open for 10am, 3pm and 5pm time slots.  The 8am slot is full though it will reopen if someone withdraws. 7PM will be a show case
 Auction
 The auction is due to open on June 8th. We are still taking donations.

How To Participate

  • Volunteer your time and talent (day of or in preplanning)
  • Donate items for our “silent auction” (community baskets, art, gift cards, etc. welcome)
  • Sponsor: individuals and/or companies 
  • Donate directly – Visit HERE.
  • Play on June 17th – registration is open 
  • Play at Pickles and Play on June 17th
Be a part of helping make a difference for those caring for or struggling with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia locally within our NC community!  Questions:  contact Barbara Sinopoli and Liz Kasberg via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.