Community Clay Tennis Courts: How Charles is Transforming Tennis Accessibility in Neighborhoods

Episode Summary: Join us as we toast Charles Weed, the driving force behind Minneapolis Community Clay Courts, in this inspiring episode of This Toast Is for You. Charles shares how his passion for tennis led him to create accessible, health-friendly, environmentally friendly clay courts for active aging, injury prevention, and social connection. Discover how these courts, designed to be easier on joints, promote lifelong activity, foster social connections, and bridge economic disparities—key factors in the Social Determinants of Health. His work not only restores faith in humanity but also delivers a dopamine hit as we hear about the joy, resilience, and friendships sparked on these courts. Tune in and get inspired to build something meaningful in your own community. Music Title: Playtime with Herbie Links: Bocce Episode Referenced: https://pod.fo/e/2705d4 Minneapolis Community Clay Courts: https://www.letsplayclay.org/ United States Tennis Association: https://www.usta.com/ Minikahda Club: https://www.minikahdaclub.org/ Inner City Tennis: https://innercitytennis.org/ WCCO news coverage: https://youtu.be/7lZ_kz2gxWM KARE news coverage: https://youtu.be/HwNzKyBpJOY