IN THIS ISSUE:

Management Report......2

Announcements............3-8

Spa......................................8

Chef ’s Corner..................9

Events........................10-13

Tennis........................14-15

Kid’s Korner.............15-16

Grounds..........................17

Golf.............................17-18

W.G.A.........................19-20

Niners..............................21

M.G.A........................22-23

Pool..................................23

Fitness.............................24

Calendars........................25

December 2011Ventana Vistas

20122012Ring in the New Year at Ventana CanyonRing in the New Year at Ventana Canyon

New Year’s Eve CelebrationSaturday, December 31, 2011

$75.00 ++ per person6:00-10:00 p.m.

Live Entertainment provided byBill Ganz Band

AppetizerVoulevant with Creamed Wild MushroomsOne Complimentary Glass of Champagne

Assorted Breads and Butter

Choice of:Fried Oysters with Sauteed Spinach and Champagne Horseradish Hollandaise

or

Petite Salad with Warm Brie, Caramelized Pecans, Sliced Pears with a Roasted Pear Vinaigrette

Choice of:Beef Tenderloin with Truffl ed Cabernet Demi, Red Pepper Whipped Potatoes,

Grilled Asparagus and 1/2 Cold Water Lobster Tail with Drawn Butter

or

Seared Seabass with Lobster Butter Sauce, Orzo withAsiago Cream,and Baby Vegetables.

or

Grilled Coldwater Lobster Tail with Lemon Butter, Roasted Red Potatoes, Corn Spoon Bread and Grilled Asparagus

Dessert Station

Please RSVP with Amanda at 577-4000.

December Has Events For Everyone

GEORGE WHITE

Ventana Vistas is published monthly by the Ventana Canyon Alliance, LLC, for members of

the Ventana Canyon Golf & Rac-quet Club. Articles are contrib-uted by club members and staff.

BOARD OF MANAGERS:David Carney, chairman

Ken Granat, vice chairmanAndy Samet, secretary

James O. Johnston, treasurer

BOARD MEMBERS:Don Anderson Bruce Bellows

Don CarrigJanell JellisonJim Jennings

Dave ParkDon Rhodes

George White, CEOgwhite@thelodgeatventanacanyon.com

Christine Baker-Perry, editor cbaker@thelodgeatventanacanyon.com

Andrea Kaplan, copy editorakaplan@thelodgeatventanacanyon.com

OUR MISSIONWe will provide a premier club

experience to all those who enter the gate. We are well trained

professionals committed to con-sistently delivering a memorable

experience through a service culture focused on anticipating

every detail.

MANAGEMENT REPORT

December may be the busi-est month of the year at the Club. Holiday parties crowd the calendar as always, and there are a number of special programs and events for the membership.

One of the most worthwhile is the Vol-unteer Fair on Tuesday, December 6, from 2:30-5:00 p.m. We initiated this program in March in an eff ort to expose members to worthwhile organizations in the community that may have needs that match the talents and availability of members.

Several members have volun-teered with one or more of these organizations during the past year and have passed on positive com-ments regarding their experiences. Th e Fair is an important oppor-tunity for the 25 organizations participating since all of them are feeling the economic pressure of declining fi nancial contributions and budgetary restrictions related to current economic conditions. Qualifi ed volunteers help them maintain their programs at the desired level.

Th ey all have interesting oppor-tunities. Be sure to stop by and see what they have to off er.

Another special program will be the holiday dinner December 19 featuring the Tucson Symphony Orchestra String Quartet. Th ere are still a few seats left , so if you have any expectations of attending this event, make you reservations now. I know this will sell out early. It will give you an opportunity to

enjoy the quartet’s performance prior to the dinner and during the intermission prior to dessert. It will also give you an opportunity to meet the musicians, who will sit

with the members during the dinner.

Just about everyone is familiar with our annual Holiday Mixer. Th is year it is scheduled for Tuesday, December 13. It is one of our most popular events and always sells out, so it

would be prudent to make your reservations early.

Th is is an exciting time of year at the Club. Stop by the lobby and pick up a copy of our “Save the Date” fl yer to see the events that are scheduled for December and beyond. Of one thing I am sure: there is something for everyone.

Finally, you may recall that last month I announced some of the honors achieved by our property. Among these was our being named a four-diamond resort by AAA for the sixteenth consecutive season. Th is is an amazing achievement.

Of the 60,000 properties assessed each year by AAA, fewer than 4 percent gain four-diamond status. And of all the four-diamond prop-erties in Arizona, only four have maintained that status longer than Ventana. Th is places us in an elite group of properties both in Ari-zona and the nation.

George WhiteCEO, General Manager

Ventana Canyon Golf & Racquet Club

January 30, 2012January 30, 2012“Swing for the Cure” is an “all club” event open to both women and men. It will consist of a 9-Hole Golf Scramble and Tennis Round Robin, both starting at 10:00 a.m. Lunch, prizes, raffle and silent auction will follow the golf and tennis events. All proceeds will go to “Susan G Komen for the Cure”. Registration forms are also available in both the golf and tennis pro shops.

Because this event does encompass our whole membership, all Ventana Canyon members are encour-aged to help make this fundraiser a success by donating items for the raffle and silent auction. We need your contributions! Everyone’s help with donations and/or underwriting will make a difference in the lives touched by breast cancer. We hope the “giving” will bless you as it will others.

Please contact Judy Pease 749-5843, Carol Koretz 577-6122, or Kathy Tipler 529-4068 with dona-tions or any questions.

This event SOLD OUT last year! Register as soon as possible.

SA VE THE DATE, SUNDAY, JANUARY 29TH, 5:00-7:00 p.m. for the Pre-view Happy Hour for the Cure with Jay Faircloth and an opportunity to “buy it now” from the wonderful selection of auction items as well as to purchase raffle tickets early. Don’t forget your checks, cash and a big heart!

Swing for the CureSwing for the Cure

ANNOUNCEMENTS

We appreciated the show of support by members at the Annual Meeting on October 26. As the Board moves into the new season, we again express our appreciation to the outgo-ing board members and committee members who made the past season a success. A signifi cant number of our members serve on committees, and their participation drives the programs and events available to us. We also thank the Board of Managers, George White, and Andrea Kaplan for working closely with the Board.

Carolyn Deluca will serve as Vice Chair. Our committee chairs are now in place for 2011-2012:

Bob Rasmus Golf Committee ChairJerry Bressie Greens Committee ChairCarolyn DeLuca Handicap Committee ChairDale Goisman House Committee ChairEd Kolakoski Tennis ChairMarian Handy Membership ChairMarv Grote Swim and Fitness ChairBob Johnstone Rules & By-Laws ChairMarv Grote will organize a Swim

and Fitness Committee to work on

activities at those facilities. He was appointed to the Board aft er two members had time limitations that prevented them from continuing to serve.

A key ingredient for continued success is communication. As a Board, we welcome your comments, suggestions, and feedback. Th e Club’s communications are key to your en-joyment of our programs and events. Please read the Vistas, email blasts and bulletin board notices. Th ese communications highlight events and answer questions about club opera-tions and facilities. Th ey are worth reading!

Bob Johnstone, Chairman

Report from the Board of Governors

Swing for the CureSwing for the CureVentana Canyon Golf & Racquet ClubVentana Canyon Golf & Racquet Club

Monday, January 30, 2012Monday, January 30, 2012An “all club” event for both men and women

10 A.M. GOLF SHOTGUN 9-HOLES 10 A.M. TENNIS ROUND ROBINRegistration Date:_____ Check One: Golf:____ Tennis:_____ Tennis Level:_____

(Please fi ll out separate forms for each member account #.)

Name(s)_______________________________ E-mail_____________________________ Phone #____________

Signature_____________________________________________________ Member Account #________________

$45 entry fee per person will be charged to your club account. This is not tax deductible. Lunch is included.

Lunch, prizes, raffl e and silent auction will follow the golf and tennis events.

If you would like to be paired with other members, please list their names below:

1.______________________________ 2.______________________________ 3.___________________________

DONATIONSThe following are TAX DEDUCTIBLE donations with checks payable to: “Susan G. Komen for the Cure”

(Please include checks with registration.)

Golf Hole Sponsorship $100 per hole $__________Tennis Court Sponsorship $ 50 per court $__________Putting Green Sponsorship $250 $__________Practice Range Sponsorship $500 $__________

In Memory of_________________________________ and/or In Honor of__________________________________

Additional donation of any amount is appreciated $__________ TOTAL $__________

Please return registration forms to the Golf Shop or Tennis Shop by January 20th or mail to: Judy Pease, 4585 N. Black Rock Drive, Tucson, AZ 85750

Questions please contact: Kathy Tipler (ktipler@comcast.net), Carol Koretz (carolkoretz@aol.com), Judy Pease (jkpease1@gmail.com)

PLEASE WEAR PINK TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT

We’d like to honor survivors with a rose. Would you like to be recognized: Yes ____ No____

ANNOUNCEMENTS

There is no meeting in December.

We’ll resume in January.

Happy Holidays Nelda Clark

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

GOLFLawrence & Nena Ashton5301 N. CraycroftTucson, AZ 85718299-1131

David & Maureen Herr7220 E. Ventana Canyon DriveTucson, AZ 85750314-610-0367

Lou & Ruthie Morgan3868 N. Canyon Ranch DriveTucson, AZ 85750299-3993

Randy & Karen Rushforth6243 N. Via De La TortolaTucson, AZ 85718308-4515

SOCIALRichard & Sally Meese7311 E. Thimble View WayTucson, AZ 85750248-464-0208

TRIAL SOCIALCameron & Jean Fordyce7257 E. Grey Fox Lane Tucson, AZ 85750615-0119

Beth Melville & Cliff English5009 N. Rock Canyon RoadTucson, AZ 85750307-679-9084

Ernest Kimball & Diana Zurbrugg4061 N. Via BronzinoTucson, AZ 85750206-940-1541

Congratulations to:Dr. Davidson

for his Hole-in-One on 10/31, Mountain #3

KNITTERS’ KNOOKTHE KNITTERS’ KNOOK IS RE-

MINDING ANY interested knitters to join them! ALL levels (in-cluding those who would like to learn how to knit) are wel-come! We meet every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until noon; please check The Rock for the exact loca-tion each week.

Dining Hours of OperationDining Hours of Operation

Monday & TuesdayCatalina Room

Breakfast 6:30am-11:00amLunch 11:00am-3:00pm

Sabino RoomDinner 5:00pm-9:00pm

Ventana Bar 2:00pm-9:00pm

Patio 6:30am-9:00pm

Wednesday & ThursdayCatalina Room

Breakfast 6:30am-11:00amLunch 11:00am-3:00pmDinner 5:00pm-9:00pm

Ventana Bar 2:00pm-9:00pm

Patio 6:30am-9:00pm

Friday & SaturdayCatalina Room

Breakfast 6:30am-11:00amLunch 11:00am-3:00pmDinner 5:00pm-9:00pm

Ventana Bar 11:00pm-10:00pm

Patio 6:30am-9:00pm

SundayCatalina Room

Breakfast 6:30am-11:00amLunch 11:00am-3:00pmDinner 5:00pm-9:00pm

Ventana Bar 11:00pm-9:00pm

Patio 6:30am-9:00pm

*Hours and availability may change due to private functions

SABINO ROOM OPEN MON & TUES You can enjoy a relaxed dinner or maybe just a drink, and watch your favorite sports game on the big screen in the Sabino room. We serve the same menu as the bar but without the crowds and the noise. Please call ahead for availability and see you there!!!

Congratulations to Cathy Woods

Cathy was appointed by Governor Brewer to the bench of the Pima County Superior Court. Cathy started her new position on Novem-ber 7, with her fi rst assignment on the Juvenile Court Bench.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Volunteer, noun: a person who chooses freely to do or off er to do something with no promise of com-pensation.

Someone once said,” I believe the history of this country has several important threads: a belief in pro-viding equality of opportunity; the importance of education in getting there; that immigrants have brought much strength to this country; and we have always striven to be a nation that opened its arms to the oppressed in this world.” On December 6, we give you a unique opportunity to explore a multitude of charitable organizations all in one place – your Club, and to learn of the avenues which can greatly benefi t from your talents and knowl-edge.

Take a look at the wonderful organi-zations that are willing to share their time with you on December 6th;

Active Volunteers for the Arts• Pima Council on Aging• Arts for All• Prince Elementary School• Amphitheater School District• Sky Island Alliance• Beads of Courage • Stand Up for Kids• Casa de los Ninos • Tucson Medical Center & Hospice• Catholic Community Services• Tohono Chul Park• Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona• TROT • Handmaker• Tucson Community Tennis • ProgramHumane Society • Tucson Wildlife Center• Integrative Touch for Kids • Tucson Oasis• International Rescue Committee • Volunteer Center of Southern AZ•

Jewish Family & Children’s • Services Youth on Th eir Own • Pima County Attorney’s • Community Justice Boards

“My training and volunteering for TMC Hospice has been a high point of my life. I have never felt so needed and

appreciated by those who have great needs. Th ere are many opportunities for diff erent types of volunteer work, I chose home care and have loved all of it. It is meaningful to my beyond

words.” ~Cindy Edwards

Visit us in the Catalina Room on December 6 at 2:30 p.m., even if you only have a minute to spare it will be well worth your while and you might be able to change someone’s life for-ever!

Ventana Canyon Volunteer Fair - December 6

Member Choice AwardCongratulations to the winners of the Member’s Choice Award

August 2011: Jeffrey HeningerNominated by: Michael Darter

An extremely polite and caring man, who is always willing, available, and puts himself out to be of service to everyone at the pool. Kind to children, helpful and smiling. He always “makes our day”.

September 2011: Joe O’BrianNominated by: Pete Reisinger

My golf car ran out of battery charge; night was approaching, coyotes howling. My dog and I were stuck along with my clubs. Joe answered the call to the Lodge, picked us up and deliv-ered us home...none of which is covered by his job description.

Happy Holidays!Every Mon, Wed, Sat: “Birds of • Tohono Chul” 8:30 am Walking Tour11/17-1/1: “Christmas in the Big • Apple” at Gaslight Th eatre11/26-12/17: “Daddy Long Legs” • at Arizona Th eatre Company12/1-4: “Premium Blend” UA • Dance at Eller Dance Th eatre12/1-31: “It’s a Gas: Bright Side of • Science” at Flandrau 12/2: “Marvin Hamlisch & J. • Mark McVey” at UApresents 12/2 +12/4: “Mozart & Prokofi ev” • TSO at Music Hall12/2-4; 12/8-11; 12/15-23: “Zoo • Lights” at Tucson Zoo12/3: “Santa Landing” at Pima Air • Museum12/4: “Mannheim Steamroller” • UApresents at Centennial Hall12/7: “Art & Architecture of Mis-• sion San Xavier” at Tucson Mu-seum of Art12/9-11: “4th Ave. Winter Street • Fair” 12/10: “2nd Saturday Urban • Street Fest” downtown12/10-11: “Handel’s Messiah!” • Tucson Symphony Orchestra at Catalina Foothills High12/10-11: “Southwest Nutcracker” • Tucson Regional Ballet at Tucson Music Hall12/11: “Fiesta de Guadalupe” at • DeGrazia Gallery12/12-15: “Christmas at San • Xavier Concert” by Tucson Boys Chorus12/15-18: “Tucson Pastorela” at • Leo Rich Th eatre12/16: “Christmas with Aaron • Neville” at Fox Th eatre12/17: “Neshama Carlbach with • Gospel Choir” at Fox Th eatre12/17: “Downtown Parade of •

Lights” 12/17-18: “Holiday Spectacular! • TSO Pops!” at Tucson Music Hall 12/19-20: • “My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jew-ish and I’m Home for the Holidays” at Berger Th e-atre12/22: • “Moscow Ballet Russian Nutcracker” at Fox Th eatre12/22-24: “Th e Nutcracker” Ballet • Tucson at Tucson Music Hall

Happening out of town: 12/3-4: “La Fiesta de Tumacacori” •

Please stop by my desk any time if you have questions about these or other events.

I’m always happy to help you make any needed arrangements.

Arlene Corey

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SAVE THE DATE: 1/10 - Member Mixer1/12 - Burger Night1/24 - Wine Dinner1/29 - Happy Hour/Preview Party for Swing for the Cure1/30 - Swing for the Cure

2/7 - Member Mixer2/9 - Burger Night2/14 - TSO Valentine’s Dinner2/18 - Boots & Bolas2/28 - Member Art Show

3/8 - Burger Night3/10 - 50’s Night 3/13 - St. Patrick’s Day Member Mixer

4/8 - Easter Brunch4/12 - Burger Night4/27 - Happy Trails Member Mixer

5/10 - Burger Night5/13 - Mother’s Day Brunch

All dates are subject to change.

2011-2012 BOARD OF GOVERNORS:

Bob JohnstoneChairman

Carolyn DeLuca Vice Chairman

BOARD MEMBERS:

Jerry BressieDale GoismanMarian HandyEd KolakoskiBob RasmusMarv Grote

With the Holidays quickly approaching many of us fi nd our-selves in a frenzy, between making travel arrange-ments for ourselves and loved ones, holiday meal plans, and gift buying we fully neglect ourselves oft en running our bodies ragged. Th is is the time of year to celebrate our families and friends, but not to neglect ourselves in the pro-cess. Giving a gift is an action of showing our love so why not give the gift of relaxation for yourself and the one’s you love this holiday season?

As many of you know, massage helps to relax and unwind tight

muscles. What you may not know about are the amazing lasting eff ects that regular massage can provide for your mind and your body.

If you suff er with chronic pain from arthritis, massage can

provide relief from the swelling helping to aide in the movement of fl uid. Aft er surgery when a scar has almost healed, massage can help to break up adhesions from the scar tissue and increase range of motion in joints

that have suff ered past injuries. Massage also helps to lower blood pressure from stress, alleviates mi-graines, and helps to ease chronic back pain from repetitive work related actions. I have met so many members who have shared how massage has impacted their lives and has helped you in continuing doing the activities you love. Th ank you for letting us be apart of your care regiment, and we look for-ward to continuing our work well into the New Year!

Have a happy and safe holi-day season!

Sincerely,Breanne Soukup

OUR GAME CONTINUES TO GROW!! Our players are very complimentary about the food and the pricing. We are working hard to make it a very friendly, fun game but still keep within ACBL guidelines for sanctioned games.

As many of you know, we had classes on Thursday morning at the Club for several years. When we started the Thursday game, it took all our energy to do that so classes were moved to Finisterra. We are going to have intermediate classes at the Club again beginning on Wednesday, January 11th. Classes will be from 9:45 to 11:45. As

always, we will order lunch before we start class and it will be “on the table” when we break at 11:45. We are most impressed with our instructor, Joan Ryan, who started with us in September. She is ACBL Certi-fied and has a beautiful teaching style and fabulous handouts. We have been studying topics that the students requested. All the details are on our website: www.Tucson-CharityBridge.com

Our October Charity was Interfaith Community Services to whom we donated $615 – our largest monthly donation ever. We have now donated a total of $3,685 to local charities. Ronald McDonald House of Tucson is our charity for November. Hope you can come help us support them!!

Please e-mail Caron at caronweinstein@comcast.net to make reservations so the Staff will have the appropriate number of playing tables set up. If you don’t have a

partner, we will find one for you. Please arrive at the game a little early so that the Staff can take your orders prior to the game starting promptly at 5:00. If you have any questions about Ventana Charity Bridge, please contact rhoukom@comcast.net

Hint for the Month: TCB has “state of the art” scoring boxes that are in use at all our games. There is a section in the box that displays all the contracts that have been played with that board. When you call out the results to all the players at your table, it is really easy for competitors at the other tables to hear the results which can make the game “unfair”. It is to your advantage to be very careful with your voice so that others can’t hear. It is also courteous to save the comments to your partner regarding play until you receive the hand records at the end of the game when everyone in the room has played that board.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SPA

BREANNE SOUKUP

ACBL Charity Bridge at Ventana ACBL Charity Bridge at Ventana

Why Not Give The Gift of Relaxation For The Holidays

10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Sunday Ticket: Fifty Cent Wings in Increments of Eight (Choice of Hot, BBQ and Asian)

$3.00 Drink Specials All DayDraft BeerVentana Signature Wines Flavored Vodka Drinks

Our holiday menus are in place and we are excited about you joining us over this festive holiday season. Th is is the one time of every year that food just seems to be everywhere. So enjoy!

Th is is also the perfect time to sample and enjoy our dinner specials. With the weather a bit cooler, the comfort items created daily will warm you up and make you feel right at home. Th e food is piping hot and just perfect for this time of year.

December kicks off with Sunday Brunch, December 4. Brunch is now available every Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Make this and every

Sunday Brunch one not to miss, so please make your reservations early.

Please join us for our Holiday Member Mixer, which will be on Tuesday, December 13. We are ex-pecting a full house at the Club that evening.

Hanukkah dinner specials will be-gin aft er sundown on December 20 and will change nightly throughout the holiday.

Wednesday, December 21, we will be serving a Holiday-themed Viva Italia Buff et. Just four days before Christmas Day, we expect reserva-tions to go fast, so make plans early for family and friends. Christmas Eve, we will be serving a special plat-ed menu in the evening with a warm fi re in the Catalina Room. Last, but not least we will bring in the new year with a plated New Year’s Eve

celebration. As you are out and about please

consider joining us for dessert on your way home from shopping or a visit from a friends holiday party. Our dessert menu features an aft er-dinner selection of cordials and a variety of desserts for you to enjoy.

Th e Culinary Team wants to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday season. We are looking forward to the busy months ahead and hoping to see you at the Club. From all of us to you,

Bon appétit!--Chef John

Join Us For One or More of Our Upcoming Holiday Events

CHEF JOHN

CHEF’S CORNER

2011 NFL Sunday Ticket Package in HDTV and Red

Zone Channel

WINTER DRESS

EXPECTATIONS EXPLAINED

AS WE ENTER THE RESORT SEASON AT THE CLUB, the Food and Bev-erage Department is reminding members that “Resort Dress Casual” attire will be expected in the dining room beginning at 5:00 p.m. daily.

In general this means shorts, work-out clothing, fl ip-fl ops and caps are inappropriate attire. However, dress jeans, dress sandals and collarless dress shirts are acceptable.

Alliance CEO George White explains that the rules are meant to apply to “everyone of all ages.” He commented further that out of respect for fellow club members and diners, cell phone use will not be allowed at any time in the dining room.

Dining room staff members are prepared to clarify any ques-tions or issues members may have about the winter policy

$85.00 ++ per person Wine Flight $30.00 ++ per person

Reception ~ 6:00-6:30 p.m. Concert ~ 6:30-7:00 p.m.Dinner ~ 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Concert ~ 8:30 -9:00 p.m.

Dessert ~ 9:00 p.m Orchestra Gourmet

Warm Brie with Cranberry Compote on Toasted Sour DoughSmoked Salmon with Crème Fraiche & American Caviar

Seared Lamb Loin with Chutney on Toasted RyeLump Crab Cakes Herbed Garlic Butter Glaze

Groth Chardonnay, Napa Valleyor

Gloria Ferrer Royal Cuvee

First CourseMixed Greens Salad, Sliced Duck Breast Spiced Candied Walnuts,

Cherry Vinaigrette & Humboldt Fog Cypress Grove Chevre Cheese Calera Pinot Noir, Central Coast

Choice of EntreeBeef Tenderloin Truffl ed Cabernet Jus Lie,

Wild Mushroom Maderia Essence, Whipped Celery Root & Potato Mashers,

Buttered Baby BeetsDecoy by Duckhorn Napa Cabernet

ORSeared Sea Scallops with Lemon Butter Sauce,

Lobster, Pancetta and Potato Ragout and Grilled Asparagus

Chateau St. Jean Chardonnay, Robert Young Vineyard

Dessert StationFriandise

Paired with Baileys or Ameretto Cordial

Please RSVP with Amanda at 577-4000.

Friday, December 30 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.

$14.95 ++ per person

House Battered Fresh Cod Chef’s homemade hand-cut potatoes served with tartar

sauce and malt vinegarThis is not a buffet,

so sit back and let us serve you!

Every Friday3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Weekly Drink SpecialsSpecial Appetizer Menu

A Very Special Evening with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra

String Quartet and Gourmet Holiday DinnerMonday, December 19, 2010Monday, December 19, 2010

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EVENTS

Christmas Eve DinnerDecember 24, 2011

5:00 - 9:00 p.m. $49.95++ per person

Choice of Soup or SaladAcorn Squash Soup with Molasses Chantilly

orMixed Greens & Romaine Lettuce with Marinated Tomato, Shaved Fennel, Fonita

Cheese and Herb Vinaigrette

Choice of EntreeRoasted Chicken with Scalloped Potatoes, Baby Vegetables

with Chicken Julieor

Seared Sea Bass with Lobster Butter Sauce, Shrimp Risotto and Baby Vegetables

orFilet Mignon with Sauteed Crimini and Portabella Mushrooms,

Roasted Shallots, Creamed Potato Parsnip Puree andHerb Basil Baby Vegetables

Dessert Station

Please RSVP at 577-4075

Holiday Member MixerHoliday Member MixerTuesday, December 13Tuesday, December 135:30-7:00 p.m.5:30-7:00 p.m.$21.95++ per person$21.95++ per person

Please RSVP with Amanda atPlease RSVP with Amanda at 577-4000. 577-4000.

During the 8 Nights of During the 8 Nights of Hanukkah, the Chef Hanukkah, the Chef will be offering will be offering Potato LatkesPotato Latkes& Home-made & Home-made Applesauce served Applesauce served with a Special with a Special Entree.Entree.

EVENTS

Viva ItaliaViva ItaliaWednesdaysWednesdays5:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Enjoy Italian style dining.

Adults $24.95 ++Children 6-12 $9.95 ++

Children under 5 pay their age,plus tax and gratuity.

Please make your reservation by Please make your reservation by calling the dining room calling the dining room at 577-4075.at 577-4075.

Prime Rib NightSaturdays from 5:00-9:00 p.m.

Includes: 8 oz. prime rib, choice of baked potato, mashed potato or rice,

seasonal vegetable.$15.95++ per person

(This is not a buffet, so sit back and let us serve you.)

Please make your reservation by calling the dining room at 577-4075.

All-You-Can-EatRib Night

Friday, December 235:30 - 9:00 p.m.

$24.95 ++ per person6-12 $9.95 ++ per person

5 & under pay their age

Please make your reservation by calling the dining room at 577-4075.

december 8BUFFET SERVED IN THE CATALINA AND SABINO ROOMS

BURGER BAR - Regular Angus Beef Burger

- Kobe Beef Burger: KC BBQ Sauce-Veggie Burger:

with Hummus Butter-Salmon Burger: with Smoked Tomato Chipotle Remoulade

-Turkey Burger: with Cranberry Ketchup-Mushroom Burger: with

Horseradish Cream-Chicken Burger: with Prickly Pear glaze

ALL THE FIXINGS:Cheese: Cheddar, Pepperjack,

Tomato, Lettuce, Onion, Pickle, Guacamole, Bacon,Sliced Onion Rings, Tobacco Onions, Prickly Pear Onions,

JalapenosHouse Made Potato Chips

Potato Salad, Fruit Salad, Pasta SaladKaiser Rolls, Onion Roll, Brioche Bun, Herbed Focaccia,

Ciabatta, Sage Bun

Dessert: Cookies & Brownies

$15.95 ++ Adults (Now includes dessert)$6.95++ child includes (1 free soda)

PRICE INCLUDES:All You Can Eat,

a pint of Beer or a glass of Signature Wine

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Please call the Dining Room Hostess 577-4075.

thursday thursday burgerburger

bar bar

Sunday BrunchSunday Brunch9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

$15.95 ++ per personChildren 6-12, $7.95 ++

Children 5 & Under pay their age

Assorted Pastries and MuffinsAssorted Fruit and Berries

Imported and Domestic Cheeses, Assorted Crackers and Sliced Baguettes

Assorted Toasted Bagels and Whipped Cream CheeseEggs Benedict

Crispy Bacon and Sausage LinksO’Brien Potatoes

Carving Station with Cherry Glazed HamEggs and Omelettes Made-to-Order

Waffles Made-to-Order

EVENTS

Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune nightnight

“Biggest Shopping Day of the Year”

with Happy Hour

Friday, December 95:00-8:00 p.m.

Spin the Wheel for additional discounts

Free Gift Wrapping.

What a great time we had at this year’s Tennis Dinner! We have brand new award winners for 2011.

Here are the winners the member’s chose:Tennis Family of the Year – Jim & Sandy RothschildMost Improved Female – Tara KirkpatrickMost Improved Male – Tom HuntFemale Player of the Year – Vicki TeepleMale Player of the Year – Ed Kolakoski

As our 2011 Club Championships come to a close, here are the results:Ladies 3.0 Doubles: Robin Giles & Trish McCabeLadies 3.5 Doubles: Cathy Hicks & Laurie WeissLadies 3.5 Singles: Tara KirkpatrickLadies Open Doubles: Laura Brauneis & Sue SperaMen’s 3.5 Singles: David TaylorMen’s 3.5 Doubles: Don Duff er & Jim Rothschild3.5 Mixed Doubles: Terry & Claudia JohnsonOpen Mixed Doubles: Danny Schuster & Vicki Teeple

Congratulations to all of our winners…we are so proud of all of you!!!In league news, the ladies of the Super Seniors will be competing in South-

west Sectionals on December 2, 3 & 4 held here in Tucson at the El Conquista-dor Resort. We are proud of these ladies for their accomplishment in getting to Sectionals and wish them the best of luck!

TENNIS

SCOTT ANDERS

Club Championship Results Released Adult Tennis Adult Tennis ProgramsPrograms

(No Club doubles on Saturday, December 17 due

to Resort Cup)

PBI TENNIS CLINIC

Friday 9:00-10:00 am $25 per person

FUNDAMENTALS CLINIC Monday 10:00-11:00 am $25 per person

CLUB DOUBLES Saturday 9:00-11:00 am Free of charge

Tennis Tip – Scott Anders, USPTAAre you having trouble at the net putting away your volleys? Many

times players will come to me asking for help on their volleys when in fact their poor volleys are a symptom of the underlying problem, the approach shot. Th e approach shot is the “set up” that creates an opportunity for an easy volley, however, if you are not setting yourself up properly, you are probably having to return tougher shots than you should be.

Always keep in mind that the approach shot is the set up for the volley, not the winner. When coming to the net there are several strategies from keeping the ball low, moving your opponent off the court, or even going down the middle to force the opponent to create the angle. Regardless of which approach you hit, the objective is to get to the Ideal Volley Position (IVP) which is halfway between the service line and the net and follow your shot to the side of the court you placed the approach. Th is will help you bisect the angle of possible shots your opponent will hit.

Cure the problem, not the symptoms of the approach shot, and fi nd your game in good health!

Sunday, December 113:00-5:00 p.m.

Please sign up for this event in the Tennis

& Pro Shop.

Introducing the Ventana Tennis Association….Hey tennis members, we’d like to announce that the Tennis Events Committee is now offi cially the Ventana Tennis

Association. Our new name and offi cial recognition by the Ventana Canyon Club mean that we now have a governing board of dedicated players who will plan high-quality events on our courts with substantial rewards, prizes and fun! If you would like to participate in these events, which we hope you will, all tennis members will pay $25 annual dues to the VTA. Each month, this space in the newsletter will alert you to upcoming events and court happenings so you will always be in the know. Here’s to a great season on the courts!

THE 2011-12 VTA BOARD:President – Laura BrauneisVice President – Jane KaufmanSecretary – Tara KirkpatrickTreasurer – Carole SmithMember at Large – Joy Chapeskie, Bill Adelman

2011-12 VTA EVENTS:Sunday, Dec. 11, 3 – 5 p.m. Tennis for TotsMonday, Jan. 30 Swing for the Cure Tennis TournamentSaturday, Feb. 11, 9 a.m. – 12 Valentine Tennis MixerSunday, Mar. 18, 2 – 5 p.m. Ventana Seniors Tennis EventTh ursday, April 12, 9 a.m. – 12 Ladies Member/Guest Tennis TournamentApril 20-22 Members Tennis Trip

TENNIS

KID’S KORNER

Lunch with Santa

Saturday, December 17

11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. $15.00++ Per Person Come tell Santa Claus what you want for Christmas

and decorate cookies to take home.

We will be serving lunch and refreshments at 11:30 a.m.

All children will receive a gift from Santa.

RSVP to Amanda by Thursday 12/15, 577-4000. 48-hour cancellation policy in effect.

Th e Junior Golf Aft er School Program is back! Th e program will be limited to fi ve children in each class. Th is will allow our instructional staff to have the opportunity to work more closely with each child to further develop their game. Th e program will focus on all aspects of their game including: putting, chipping,

pitching, full swing and etiquette.Th e cost for the program

will be $35 per class. Class-es will be held on Tuesdays at 1:30 & 3:30 p.m. and Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m.

If you would like more information about this pro-gram or would like to sign

your child up please call Aaron in the golf shop at 520-577-4061.

After School Jr. Golf Program

Junior Tennis ProgramsAges 4-6 Tuesday & Th ursday 3:30-4:30 pm $15 per classAges 7-12 Tuesday & Th ursday 4:30-5:30 pm $15 per classAges 13+ Tuesday & Th ursday 5:30-6:30 pm $15 per class

Every Sunday Evening

Excluding Special Events

Available for children 10 and under.

4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Sunday night is the perfect opportunity to bring the fam-

ily to the Club for dinner. Forget about cooking and let us take care of everything

for you.

For every adult entree pur-chased, receive one child

entree off the kid‛s menu at no charge.

KID’S KORNER

JUNIOR GOLF CERTIFICATIONIn accordance with the Ventana Canyon Golf & Racquet Club By-Laws, the golf staff will conduct aJunior Golf Certifi cation Program for all Junior Members 18 years of age and younger. Th is program is free of charge and will cover topics such as Th e Spirit of the Game, Rules and Etiquette on the Course, Safety, Pace of Play and Maintaining the Golf Course. Juniors will be classifi ed as Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced based upon playing ability, experience and knowledge of rules and etiquette. Th e golf staff will contact junior members to communicate the schedule of certifi cation classes.

December 6 December 13 December 20 December 27

January 3 January 10 January 17 January 24 January 31

February 7 February 14 February 21

February 28

March 6 March 13 March 20 March 27

April 3 April 10 April 17 April 24 Please sign-up for these events in the Pro Shop

Jack Frost May Be Visiting Ventana Canyon Soon

Wally Dowe

GROUNDS

2011-2012 2011-2012 Pima Cup SchedulePima Cup Schedule

12/5 12:30 p.m. La Paloma12/15 8:30 a.m. Oro Valley1/12 12:30 p.m. Heritage Highlands2/13 12:30 p.m. El Conquistador3/5 12:30 p.m. SaddleBrooke4/16 1:00 p.m. The Views Golf Club5/1 12:30 p.m. Ventana Canyon

If you have any questions, please John Koretz at 577-6122.

It appears our annual visit from Jack Frost has arrived. Here

are just a few reminders to help everyone better cope with and un-derstand frost delays. Frost on the turf-grass plant is similar to an

eggshell – once you break it you can’t put it back together. It is extremely important to the long-term health of the grass that we all use good judgment when dealing with frost. It is always our goal to minimize the frost delay without causing any long-term dam-age to the golf courses.

Annual rainfall as of 11/18/11 is at 7.63”.

Please keep in mind the tempera-tures that the news reports are taken at the airport and due to our higher elevation we typically experience morning lows that can be 5 degrees cooler than those temperatures that are reported on the news. So, any-time the news reports morning lows around 40 degrees we have a chance of getting frost on the golf courses.

Also, when comparing our frost delays to other area courses it is im-portant to keep in mind that many facilities change their winter tee times to 8am compared to our fi rst tee time of 7:30 a.m. Th is automati-cally reduces their delay by 30 min-utes when compared to our delay.

We typically experience ap-

proximately 45 – 50 frost delays each season.

To check on the status of a frost delay you may check the club web-site or call the golf shop.

Please remember to repair your ballmarks and fi ll your divots. Golf carts will be permitted to access the fairways using the 90 degree cart rule eff ective Th ursday, November 24th. Please avoid high traffi c areas and keep carts BEHIND cart direc-tional signs in the approach.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Wally Dowe (Director of Golf Course Mainte-nance) at 577-4013 or ventanacan-yon1@qwestoffi ce.net

Senior GolfTuesdays

8:00 a.m. Shotgun

Private Carts

The golf staff will be contact-ing Members with private carts to schedule their annual cart inspec-tion. Please keep in mind that before a private cart is allowed on the golf course Members are required to have a signed private cart agreement on fi le, the cart must pass inspection and the Member must pay an annual trail fee. In the event that your private cart is being serviced and there is a need to take a private cart home please notify the golf shop before leaving the club so that all carts can be accounted for prior to closing.

Golf Cart Safety Reminder

The top priority of the staff at Ventana Canyon is the safety of our Members and guests while on the golf course. Golf cart safety is a very important aspect of this objec-tive. Th e two tunnels on the Canyon course create an area of concern. Due to the speed of some private carts it is imperative that the operator be cau-tious when approaching and leaving a tunnel. Vehicles may be traveling in the reverse direction and all vehicles should be prepared to stop in any congested area of the course.

Pace of Play and How to Catch-up

Maintaining the appropriate pace of play enhances the golf experi-ence for all Members and guests. It is the responsibility of all Members to maintain the standard of four hours and fi ft een minutes for a foursome to complete 18 holes. If you fall behind the group in front or behind the tar-geted pace of play the following ideas may assist you in increasing your speed of play and regain your position

on the golf course:

Play Ready Golf, always being • aware of your playing partners safetyDecide on club selection and • strategy while others are play-ing, be prepared to play your shot when it is your turnOn the green stand behind your • ball and line up your putt while other are puttingWhen possible, fi nish putting out • and gather clubs and the fl ag stick for the groupWhen you have all holed out im-• mediately vacate the green, mark your scorecard at the next tee

Th e Player Assistants are on the golf course to help all players enjoy their round, which includes maintaining the speed of play. Please follow their advice and direction to help maintain a quality experience for everyone.

9 & Dine Schedule9 & Dine Schedule

Friday, January 133:00 p.m. shotgun

Friday, February 173:00 p.m. shotgun

Event Fee: $10 per couple Dinner: $23.95++ per person

Couples GolfCouples GolfEvent Fee: $20 per couple

Dinner: $23.95 ++ per person

Sunday, December 1812:30 p.m. shotgun

Sunday, March 111:00 p.m. shotgun

Sunday, April 291:00 p.m. shotgun

Please call the Golf Shop to reserve your spot,

577-4061.

GOLF SCHOOL SCHEDULE

12/2 Level 1 - 9am-12pm12/7 Approach Shots - 9-10:30am12/16 Short Game - 9-10:30am12/21 Level 2 - 9am-12pm12/30 Putting - 9-10:30am1/6 Level 3 - 9am-12pm1/14 Driving - 9-10:30am1/20 Level 2 - 9am-12pm1/25 Fairway/Hyb - 9-10:30am1/27 Free Demonstration - 4pm2/1 Level 2 - 9am-12pm2/11 Approach Shots - 9-10:30am2/15 Level 3 - 9am-12pm2/24 Short Game - 9-10:30am2/29 Putting - 9-10:30am3/2 Free Demonstration - 4pm3/9 Level 1 - 9am-12pm3/17 Driving - 9-10:30am3/28 Level 2 - 9am-12pm4/4 Level 3 - 9am-12pm4/18 Putting - 9-10:30am

GOLF

W.G.A.Now that the Holiday season is with us, there

are several important events happening with the WGA. Our Member/Guest event and luncheon will be Decem-ber 1st, and has been organized by Sharon Baker and Gerda Unger.

On December 7th at 3:00 pm, Th e WGA will be host-ing another on-course rules workshop We would like everyone to meet at the Club staging area at 3:00. Th is workshop is open to all golf members with no fee.

Please take this opportunity to learn and review the common rules of golf to avoid penalties and give your-self an advantage! Th is course is back by popular de-mand with the Ventana WGA hosting this practical and fun on-course review key golf rules. Conducted by our pro shop staff and lead by golf professional Jason Lucas, you will have the chance to see and experience golf situ-ations on the course and learn how to apply the rules of golf to that situation. Golfers who attended last year's workshop gained practical experience and enjoyed lots of laughs as well. Th e workshop is designed for golfers who are new to the rules as well as those familiar with the rules of golf. Come out and expand your under-standing while enjoying the company of other members.

Marie Miyashiro, our Rules Chairman, has organized this event with Jason. She is also putting more "fun" into learning more about rules by holding WGA Rules and

Etiquette Quiz for our Holiday luncheon. Last month's quiz was won by Toni McWilliams, a fairly new member to the WGA, who will receive, what else, a new Rules Book!

Last but not certainly least, is our Holiday luncheon on December 15th. We will have an 8:00 a.m. shotgun in a Scramble format. Th is will also be a time when you can pick your own foursome, or talk with Jason and he will place you in a foursome. Please do not forget to sign up on Chelsea for this luncheon and event. In addition, we would also like to welcome any previous members of the WGA to join us for lunch, please RSVP with Jason at least 48-hours in advance. It will be a wonderful opportunity to visit with friends and previous playing partners. It will help a lot to spread the word if current members would let previous members we would love to have them join us. At this luncheon we will fol-low the traditional contributions to a worthy charity in the Tucson area. Please come with your contributions in cash or check form if you wish to participate. Th e Board will be meeting to select a very important cause in the Tucson area.

Happy Holidays to all!!!!

Alex Smith

W.G.A. Holiday EventW.G.A. Holiday EventThursday, December 15Thursday, December 15

8:00 a.m. shotgun8:00 a.m. shotgunScramble Format; Pick Your FoursomeScramble Format; Pick Your Foursome

Luncheon to Follow GolfLuncheon to Follow Golf

On-CourseOn-Course Rules Workshop Rules Workshop

Wednesday, December 7

Meet at the Club Staging Area

at 3:00 p.m.

Complimentary to all golf members

12/1 8:00 a.m. shotgun Member/Guest12/8 Assigned t-times “If” - Deduct your worst hole from gross score, minus 1/2 handicap12/15 8:00 a.m. shotgun Holiday Luncheon/Meeting - Scramble, pick your own foursome12/22 Assigned t-times “Par Fours” - Gross score on all Par 4’s, minus 1/2 handicap12/29 Assigned t-times “Low Net Plus Putts” - Add net score plus total putts

1/5 Assigned t-times “Good New Years Start” - Play your normal game. After the round, the Golf Shop will pick the nine holes counted, minus 1/2 handicap1/12 Assigned t-times President’s Cup1/19 8:00 a.m. shotgun President’s Cup1/26 Assigned t-times “T & F” - Gross scores on all holes beginning with the letters T & F, minus 1/2 handicap

2/2 Assigned t-times Informal Guest Day - Invite a guest (non-member of Ventana), no lunch2/9 8:00 a.m. shotgun Luncheon/Meeting - Four Person “Shamble” - Pick the best drive out of foursome. Each player plays her own ball from the best drive. Two best ball net Golf Shop picks the foursome2/16 Assigned t-times CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP2/23 Assigned t-times CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

3/1 Assigned t-times “Beat the Pro” - All players whose net scores are better then the net score of the Pro are all equal winners3/8 8:00 a.m. shotgun Luncheon/Meeting - “Pick your Partner” - One low gross & one low net. Can be the same ball3/15 Assigned t-times “Least Putts” - Gross score of all strokes taken with a putter ON the putting green3/20 Assigned t-times HOLE IN THE WALL - Practice Round3/21 1:00 p.m. shotgun HOLE IN THE WALL3/22 8:00 a.m. shotgun HOLE IN THE WALL3/23 8:00 a.m. shotgun HOLE IN THE WALL3/29 Assigned t-times Low Net

4/5 Assigned t-times “Hate Em” - Before teeing off, circle two holes you hate the most. Subtract the scores on those two holes, minus full handicap4/19 Assigned t-times “Wally’s Revenge” - Pick your own foursome4/25 8:00 a.m. shotgun MEMBER/MEMBER4/26 8:00 a.m. shotgun MEMBER/MEMBER

W.G.A.2011-2012 W.G.A. Schedule of Events

NINER’S

Ventana Canyon 9er’s 2011-2012 Schedule of Events

Welcome back to our seventy-two Niners for an-other great Niners' Season! If you are not yet a Niner and are considering joining us, please come play with us and give the Niners a try.

Our fi rst season event was a Goddess of the Greens competition. We each played nine holes and totalled our number of putts. Our winners with the lowest number of putts were fi rst place, Jacque Grote with 15 putts; second place, Kathy Tipler with 16 putts; and third place, Jackie Bartick, Lois Coleman, Nancy Granat, Bonnie Hoos, and Brooke Suff ecool with 17 putts.

Mark your calendar now for both the January 30 “Swing for the Cure” event and the January 29 Happy Hour Pre-view for the Cure with Jay Faircloth on guitar and an early

opportunity to purchase raffl e tickets and bid on auction items. Please also save the date for our February 13 Valen-tine's golf event.

Updated Niners' Membership Rosters are available from Jackie Bartick, jbartick@hughes.net, for those who have not yet received one.

Please continue to sign up at least 8 days before each Monday's play for our fun golf events planned by our ter-rifi c pro, Aaron Aguilar.

Anne Northrup

12/5 9 a.m. shotgun/Luncheon - 4 Player Scramble12/12 9 a.m. t-times - Blind Draw12/19 9 a.m. t-times - Free Play12/26 9 a.m. t-times - Free Play1/2 9 a.m. t-times - Buddy Tournament (2 Person)1/9 9 a.m. shotgun - Tosses for Pops*1/16 9 a.m. t-times - Mystery Game*1/23 9 a.m. t-times - Free Play1/30 10 a.m. Swing for the Cure - shotgun/Luncheon2/6 9 a.m. shotgun/Luncheon - “G”olf String Game*2/13 1 p.m. shotgun - 18-hole Valentine’s Event2/20 9 a.m. t-times - Mystery Game*2/27 9 a.m. t-times - Free Play3/5 9 a.m. shotgun/Luncheon - Guest Day ABCD BB*3/12 9 a.m. t-times-Mystery Game*

3/19 9 a.m. t-times - Ryder Cup3/26 9 a.m. t-times - Hate Em’4/2 9 a.m. shotgun/Luncheon - 4 Person Scramble4/9 9 a.m. shotgun/Luncheon - Step Aside Scramble4/16 9 a.m. t-times - 4 Person Shamble4/23 9 a.m. t-times - Free Play4/30 9 a.m. t-times - Free Play

*Events with asterisk above are qualifying events for player of the year.

KACHINA

Kachina Schedule for 2011-2012December 12 SaddlebrookeJanuary 23 El ConquistadorFebruary 20 SkylineMarch 19 Country Club of Green ValleyApril or early May La PalomaMay 21 Mountain View/Preserve

This is a schedule that will have some updates and may be subject to change. Please sign-up in the Ladies Locker Room. Questions, please call Arlene Cohen, 615-3965 or via email at agc1962@msn.com.

M.G.A.OCTOBER EVENT:

Both courses were officially open on Saturday, October 29, and that was also the day of the annual MGA Wally’s Revenge event. Four-man teams were selected, by handicap. Each team was comprised of a compilation of A, B, C and D handicap-level players. Th e format was a basic Scramble with teams recording their gross score on each hole.

Over 80 players participated and reported that the for-mat was not only fun and challenging but was especially popular because so many members enjoyed meeting other members that they had not encountered before.

Wally’s Revenge simply means that Wally Dowe, Golf Course Superintendent, sets up an extremely tough chal-lenge. Pins are both tough to access and tough to putt to.

Th at being said, there were some pretty impressive re-sults:

1st Place - Team Score 63 (Won scorecard playoff ): Joe Pease, Mike Schwanenberger, Lex Sears, Tony Trantas

2nd Place - Team Score 63: Rich Bergen, Stuart Kuper, Jim Mackenzie, Brian Walker

3rd Place - Team Score 64: Gene Ferretti, Stu Johnson, Phil Lyons, Scott Plecs

4th Place - Team Score 65: Joe Valacich, Jerry McCoy, David Gray, Peter Herrington

5th Place - Team Score 65: Ed Cohen, Michael Lavor, Al Oakland, Michael Widmer

6th Place - Team Score 67: Bayard Auchincloss, Bob Brooks, Norm Komar, Don Pitt

7th Place - Team Score 68: John Abramski, Gene Carter, David Harmon, Bob Roty

8th Place - Team Score 68: David Annon, Dennis Citron, Brian Dempsey, Jim Withers

9th Place - Team Score 68: Frank Melo, Ed Kolakoski, Alan McKeeman, Dick Gaver.

NOVEMBER EVENT:Th e fi rst round of the annual 2-Man Match-Play was

completed on Saturday, November 12th. Flights were determined by combined team handicaps,

resulting in matches being played from the appropriate Gold, Blue or Silver tees. All players in a designated fl ight are playing from the same tees.

Second round matches will be completed by December 3rd and the third, and fi nal, round matches will be com-pleted by December 17th.

First round results:Gold Flight 1:

Dennis Citron / Rick Rupp def Jim Balch / Al OaklandBarry Roth / Joel Goode def Mike Miller / Lex SearsSteve Morling / Ed Kolakoski def David Park / Bob Mc-ConnellAlan Abt / Michael Goode def Bayard Auchincloss / Rich Bergen

Gold Flight 2:David Harmon / Mike Gordon / def David Gray / Peter HerringtonDavid Jeck / Matt Vanasco def David Heslop / Scott PlecsTim Dittman / Frank Melo def Dick Pease / Stu Johnson Doug Richardson / Joe Valacich def Jonathan Morse / Alan McKeeman

Gold Flight 3: Larry Gellman / Lee Hilton def Phil Goisman / Bob HornickGene Ferretti / Tom Altholz def Yong Lee / Will RoseMike Schwanenberger / Mike Lavor def Pete Keesal / Arnie ArosJim Burke / David Emmerson def Jim Gallagher / Brian Dempsey

Blue Flight:Don Pitt / Bob Johnston def Luke Fromkin / Art SchlegalMonty Woolson / Woody Woodford def Paul Dittrich / Joe Pease

Silver Flight:Dick Smith / Dick Gaver def Warren Wood / Ed WangerDon Jeck / Larry Haas def Leonard Joff e / Tom NewmanPaul Arnzen / Ted Th omas def Jim Hamill / Chuck Th ompsonBob Johnstone / Craig Watson def Mike Graydon / Bill Crowe

We have also had some second round matches now com-pleted as follows:

Gold 3 - Ferretti / Altholz def Gellman HiltonGold 3 - Schwanenberger / Lavor def Burke / Emmerson (by default)Silver - Smith / Gaver def Jeck / Haas

DECEMBER EVENT:Mark your calendars now for Saturday, December 10th. Th is is our annual BOB DOG (Bob O’Brian, Director of Golf) Mystery event. Bob comes up with a special format each year and players don’t know what it is until the day of the event. He always makes it interesting and this year it will be followed by a hearty, traditional holiday luncheon.Pick your own four-man teams for this one and register through Chelsea of the pro shop.

December 10: BOB DOG Event January 21: President’s Cup Individual Medal Play February 4:

Club Championship Match

March 3: Charity, Four-Man Stableford April 21: Beat the Pro

May 5: Ryder Cup

2011-2012 M.G.A. Events: 2011-2012 M.G.A. Events: 8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start

M.G.A.

POOL NEWSWINTER IS NEARLY HERE and so are the cooler days and nights. At 9:00 p.m. each night the pool will be locked and the covers will be put across the entire pool. Please do not stay in the pool past this time. The covers will be removed by 6:00 a.m. each day. The pool will not be open prior to 6:00 a.m., and no one will be allowed in the pool until the covers have been removed. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, but it keeps the pool toasty warm and saves the Club an incredible amount of money in heating costs.

AGE GROUP SWIM TEAM WORKOUT TIMES High School Workout 3:30-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday 10-14 with State Times 4:30-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday 10-14 no State Times 5:00-6:00 or 6:30 p.m. Monday-Friday 8 and Unders 4:30-5:00 p.m. Tuesday-Friday

Lanes 1-6 are set aside for swim team during these hours, but on slow days we are often able to move swimmers around to open up another lane for lap swimmers. The busiest time for swim team is between 4:30-5:30 p.m. each night.

MASTERS’ SWIM TEAM WORKOUT TIMES 9:00-10:00 a.m. Monday-Friday

The Masters’ team is always looking for more Club members on the team, so come out and give it a try. Workouts are geared to all levels, however all swimmers must be knowledgeable in competitive strokes and must be able to complete 1000 yards within the hour time frame.

SWIM LESSON INFORMATIONWe now have a new certifi ed swimming instructor at the Club. If you are interested in having swimming lessons, please call Charlie Smith at 218-849-6683, or call the pool at ext. 336 to schedule classes. Red Cross certifi ed levels 1-5 are available. Although if a more personalized lesson regime better suits your need, please contact him and he will make it happen. Please call a few days in advance for scheduling purposes.

Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday

Pilates9- 10 a.m.

Strength Training

10-11 a.m.

Yoga/Stretch4-5 p.m.

Strength Training

10-11 a.m.

Pilates9- 10 a.m.

FITNESS

FITNESS SCHEDULE FOR DECEMBER 2011

Classes are subject to change. Please call Margery at extension 326 for weekly updated schedules.

Stay ahead of the holiday eating, call Margery at 577-1400, ext. 326 to begin a fi tness program and counteract those holiday pounds!

NOT EASY TO DO OVER THE HOLIDAY season, but here are ten helpful tips.

Eat a small snack ( low fat 1. cottage cheese or a small bowl of high-fi ber cereal, both are fi lling) before you go to your holiday party. If you arrive famished everything will look amazing! Once at the party, choose one protein, one starch and one vegetable. Appetizers only? Choose your two favor-ites.Wait twenty minutes before go-2. ing back to the food line. The break will give your brain time to decide if you’re truly still hungry.Think small - small plates, 3. small forks, small bites! Por-tion control will keep you from shoveling food in without thinking. Start with a small plate, again add one half veg-etables, one quarter protein and one quarter starch. There will be less room on your plate to add the fattening foods you

adore. When adding these fattening foods, keep it to an amount that you can eat in two normal-sized bites. Letting yourself enjoy a small “treat” can actually turn off the crav-ing, try to stick with this two-bite strategy.The worst thing you can do is 4. never eat what you crave! Give in to your cravings sparingly, use the two-bite rule. Let others hit the food line 5. before you, conversation is calorie-free!Step away from the table! If 6. you don’t put your choices on a plate, you have no idea how much you are really eating. Be a food snob! Don’t waste precious calories on blase fare. Pick the special items, take a small amount and savor every bite!Pace yourself. Take your cue 7. from the slowest eater at the table.Drink slimmer. Alcohol is a 8. double whammy during the holidays. It tends to weaken

your resistance when it comes to eating and the calories in drinks add up rapidly. Drink out of a slender glass and sip rather than guzzle!Cure portion distortion. A study 9. in the journal of clinical nutri-tion shows that people who shrink their portions by 25% slashed 250 calories per day-enough to help them lose a half a pound a week. Put less on your plate! Shrink your plates! Try eating on smaller side plates.Get to know recommended 10. serving sizes for your favorites. A serving of fi sh (3 ounces) should be the size of a check-book, a serving of steak should look like a deck of cards. Think of meat and pasta as side dishes. After meal rituals such as brushing your teeth, chew-ing a piece of sugarless gum or sipping a hot drink like tea or sugarless cocoa can be cues to stop eating.

-Margery RubinFitness Director

Eat, Drink And Stay Slim Over The Holidays

Strength Training:All levels welcome. Class emphasizes muscle toning and strength using light weights, resis-tance bands and balls.

Yoga/Stretch:Yoga/Stretch:Emphasis on fl exibility and range of motion, specifi cally hamstring and lower back. Per-fect for golfers and tennis players A complete body stretch utilizing yoga techniques.

PilatesEmphasis on balance while concentrating on core strength using bands, balls and roller pads.

PERSONAL TRAINING:

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1-WGA Member/Guest 8 a.m. shotgun-Jr. Tennis 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.-Swim Team Practice 3:30-6 p.m.

3-PBI Tennis Clinic9-10 a.m.-Happy Hour 3-6 p.m.-Swim Team Practice 3:30-6 p.m.-Golf School 9-12 noon

3-Club Doubles 9-11 a.m.-Prime Rib Night5:30-9 p.m.

4-Sunday Brunch 9-12 noon

5-Niners 9 a.m. shotgun-Fundamental Tennis Clinic 10-11 a.m.-Swim Team Practice 3:30-6 p.m.-ACBL Charity Bridge -ACBL Charity Bridge 5 p.m.5 p.m.

6--Senior Golf 8 a.m. shotgun-Knitter’s Knook10:a.m.-Jr. Golf 1:30 & 3:30 p.m.-Jr. Tennis 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.-Swim Team Practice 3:30-6 p.m.-Volunteer Fair 2:30-5 p.m.

7-On-Course Rules Workshop 3:00 p.m-Golf School 9-10:30 a.m.-Jr. Golf 3:30 p.m.-Swim Team Practice 3:30-6 p.m.-Viva Italia 5:30-9 p.m.

8-WGA t-times-Jr. Tennis 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.-Swim Team Practice 3:30-6 p.m.-Burger Night 5-9 p.m.

9-PBI Tennis Clinic9-10 a.m.-Happy Hour 3-6 p.m.-Swim Team Practice 3:30-6 p.m.-Wheel of Fortune -Wheel of Fortune 5-8 p.m.5-8 p.m.

10-MGA Event 8 a.m. shotgun-Club Doubles 9-11 a.m.-Prime Rib Night5:30-9 p.m.

11-Sunday Brunch 9-12 noon-Tennis for Tots 3-5 p.m.

12-Niners 9 a.m. t-times-Fundamental Tennis Clinic 10-11 a.m.-Swim Team Practice 3:30-6 p.m.-ACBL Charity Bridge -ACBL Charity Bridge 5 p.m.5 p.m.

13--Senior Golf 8 a.m. shotgun-Knitter’s Knook10:a.m.-Jr. Golf 1:30 & 3:30 p.m.-Jr. Tennis 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.-Swim Team Practice 3:30-6 p.m.-Holiday Member Mixer 5:30-7 p.m.

14-Jr. Golf 3:30 p.m.-Swim Team Practice 3:30-6 p.m.-Viva Italia 5:30-9 p.m.

15-WGA Holiday Event 8 a.m. shotgun-Jr. Tennis 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.-Swim Team Practice 3:30-6 p.m.

16-Golf School 9-10:30 a.m.-PBI Tennis Clinic9-10 a.m.-Happy Hour 3-6 p.m.-Swim Team Practice 3:30-6 p.m.

17Club Doubles 9-11 a.m.-Prime Rib Night5:30-9 p.m. -Lunch with Santa 11:30-1 p.m.

18-Sunday Brunch 9-12 noon-Couples Golf 12:30 p.m. shotgun

19-Niners 9 a.m. t-times (free play)-Fundamental Tennis Clinic 10-11 a.m.-Swim Team Practice 3:30-6 p.m.-ACBL Charity Bridge -ACBL Charity Bridge 5 p.m.5 p.m.-TSO Holiday Gourmet -TSO Holiday Gourmet Dinner 6-10 p.m.Dinner 6-10 p.m.

20--Senior Golf 8 a.m. shotgun-Knitter’s Knook10:a.m.-Jr. Golf 1:30 & 3:30 p.m. -Swim Team Practice 3:30-6 p.m.

Hanukkah Begins at Sundown

21-Golf School 9-12: noon.-Jr. Golf 3:30 p.m.-Swim Team Practice 3:30-6 p.m.-Viva Italia 5:30-9 p.m.

22-WGA t-times-Jr. Tennis 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.-Swim Team Practice 3:30-6 p.m.

23-PBI Tennis Clinic9-10 a.m.-Happy Hour 3-6 p.m.-Swim Team Practice 3:30-6 p.m..-Rib Night 5:30-9 p.m.

24-Club Doubles 9-11 a.m.-Prime Rib Night5:30-9 p.m.-Christmas Eve Din-ner 5-9 p.m.

25-Sunday Brunch 9-12 noon

Christmas Day

26-Niners 9 a.m.t-times (free play)-Fundamental Tennis Clinic 10-11 a.m.-Swim Team Practice 3:30-6 p.m.-ACBL Charity Bridge -ACBL Charity Bridge 5 p.m.5 p.m.

27--Senior Golf 8 a.m. shotgun-Knitter’s Knook10:a.m.-Jr. Golf 1:30 & 3:30 p.m.-Jr. Tennis 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.-Swim Team Practice 3:30-6 p.m.

29-Jr. Golf 3:30 p.m.-Swim Team Practice 3:30-6 p.m.-Viva Italia 5:30-9 p.m.

29-WGA t-times-Jr. Tennis 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.-Swim Team Practice 3:30-6 p.m.

30-Golf School 9-10:30 a.m.-PBI Tennis Clinic9-10 a.m.-Happy Hour 3-6 p.m.-Swim Team Practice 3:30-6 p.m.-Fish Fry 5-9 p.m

31-Club Doubles 9-11 a.m.-Prime Rib Night5:30-9 p.m.-New Year’s EveCelebration 6-10 p.m.

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