| Regular Features | |
| 26 | Publisher's Letter: A Word About Tennis And Other Matters / By Milton W. Jones |
| 28 | Comment: Kind Words And Coronets |
| 30 | Sandscript: A Greco-american Tragedy / By Bob Vivian |
| 32 | The Sporting Life: The Depression Era's Queen Of Tennis / By Steve Delsohn |
| 36 | Psl Informant:hellos And Goodbyes To Desert Friends |
| 38 | Closeups: A Mayor's Wife, The Man With The Vault And Many Others |
| 179 | Travel: Weekend Getaways At Ranch And Resort / By Paul Lasley |
| 185 | Palm Springs Life's Guide: A Listing Of Courts And Lots More Handy Information / By Jill Borak |
| 245 | Gallery Scene: A Selection Of Artists And Galleries |
| 251 | Books & Authors: Tops On The Book Lists This Month / By Roy Newquist |
| 253 | Stocks: Tips And Advice To Start The New Year Right / By Robert Mamis |
| 255 | Tax Talk: Stalling The Cash Crunch Installment Sales / By Howard Gordon, Cpa |
| 257 | Around Town: A Love-in For Mary Martin And Other Parties / By Rosemary Cox |
| 270 | Shopper's Bazaar: A Classy Shopping List |
| Special Interest | |
| 43 | Hometown Hero: Frank Bogert's Son-in-law Is The Man To Beat At The Congoleum / By W. H. Bowart |
| 45 | First You Face The Net: Nancy Kiner Teaches As Well As She Plays / By Al Bine |
| 50 | Ten Top Tennis Tips: Local Pros Share Their Secrets / By Steve Delsohn |
| 53 | Goodbye, Uncle Charley: A Pictorial Memoir Of Bill Demarest |
| 55 | Palm Desert Magazine: Our Annual Visit To This Thriving Community |
| 181 | Highland Springs: A Weekend Getaway To Add To Your List / By Sharon Apfelbaum |
| 182 | Bear Facts: Even Big Kids Can Hug Teddies These Days / By Lynn Burns Smith |
| 241 | The Library: The Best Undiscovered Spot In Town / By Sharon Apfelbaum |
ABOUT THE COVER: If ever a spot were created for tennis, it's the Coachella Valley and players of all ages flock to courts such as this one at The Tennis Club Resort in Palm Springs. Tennis enthusiasts Melissa Montgomery and Cal Wooldridge improve the look of the game with outfits from the Desert Tennis Boutique In El Paseo Village in Palm Desert. Photography by Brian Maurer