November 2015 - The Club at Sonterra

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Council Corner
Message From the BoardRon Botello, Board Chairman
Well it appears that summer might actually be
over and cooler temperatures are upon us.
Hopefully when you read this we’ve had some
rain because it’s in the forecast the next few
days. One of our major events, Spooktacular,
was scheduled for October 30th and has always
been a huge success. I hope some of our families
were able to participate. The officers of the
Board of Governors were conducted on Tuesday, October 13. I was nominated and elected to serve another
term as your Chairman. I want to thank the board members for
their trust and confidence, I will do all in my power to ensure I do
all I can to continue to do what I can to make our club the best in
San Antonio. Yes we still have some outstanding issues, but that
will always be the case. We will address those that are easy fixes,
and tackle the tougher ones one at a time.
I want to congratulate the following staff members that received
financial assistance from the Sonterra Scholarship Fund: Carlos
Urbina, Joe Contreras, Emily Ponce, and Farid Abdous. We wish
them the best of luck as they pursue their studies. I also want to
thank the members that contributed to this fund.
Thanksgiving will soon be upon us and I want to wish safe passage
to all the students that will be coming home to be with their families, or those that may be traveling to be with loved ones. Drop by
the Club for breakfast or lunch if you can and enjoy our excellent
Thanksgiving offering and keep mom out of the kitchen.
Your club has much to offer, please make every effort to utilize
what is made available.
Message From the Ambassador Council
Jerry and Becky Edler
Message from the General Manager
Bryant Early
It’s hard to believe I’ve already been here for a month and a half. I’ve had
the pleasure of meeting many Members in the first 45 days and I’m looking
forward to getting a chance to know all of you in the months to come. As
you can imagine, much of my time have been spent getting to know Sonterra. The staff has been and continues to be amazing. Their desire to
service the Members is obvious, but what I bring to the table is the knowledge and the skill set to take us to the next level. You may have already
started noticing the subtle changes around the club. Our goal is to begin
focusing on the small but impactful details around the club. I’ve received a
tremendous amount of input from a plethora of individuals and although
there are some issues more pressing than others, I can assure you all that I
am working on getting a handle on all things Sonterra.
In addition to focusing on the service provided by the clubs personnel, we
have also begun looking at our infrastructure in all outlets. The most noticeable is the golf course. As a result of an unfortunate chain of events,
we decided it was necessary to overseed the North course, something
that has not been done in years past. By doing this we can almost guarantee the course will be in fantastic shape heading into winter. As you may
have seen from Donny’s “Messages from the Superintendent”, it’s important that we continue to communicate with you all, especially as it pertains
to the golf courses and tennis courts. That being said, there is much to be
done. My course of action is pretty straight forward, and that is to begin
chipping away at those impactful items here at the club. Some items can
be handled almost immediately while others will take time and planning.
Nonetheless, we will address the issues.
Finally, with almost two thousand Members, it’s our mission to continue to
meet and exceed your expectations, and if there is one thing I’ve learned
in my 23 years in this business, that is this cannot be accomplished without
your input. This is critical if we are to be successful as a club. Will we fall
short of meeting your expectations at times? It’s almost guaranteed we
will, but with your continuous input we can continue to grow as a club as
we strive to be what we need to be for you, as I realize different Members
expect different things.
I cannot express enough how excited I am to be your new General Manager and I’m so looking forward to us working together as we make Sonterra “The” premier club in San Antonio.
Until next time, Bryant
Hello from the Ambassador Council! Becky and I want to give
you some info that is floating around in everyone’s mailbox! The new Gift of the Greens Certificate that you can give
to one of your friends! It is a $3500 Clubhouse Credit towards
their initiation fee to one of your closest friends. What better
gift to give, enjoying time together at our Club! Our two
courses are going to be beautiful since the over seeding along
with all of this rain will make it plush! With the recent rain all of
our ponds will be full of water and the waterfalls will be beautiful. While we are on improvements, let me mention our new
General Manager Bryant Early! He has become a visible part of
our club. If you are in the 19th hole, Member Lounge or in the
Pro Shop you will see him shaking hands, asking how things are
going, and really listening! Thank you management, as this
makes our Club a friendlier club for our visitors and new members, it’s fun to show off our great club. I want to say we have
the best members in any club in San Antonio.
Thank you for your friendship and membership,
Becky and Jerry Edler
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Upcoming Events
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Sonterra Clubs Within a Club
Well fall is here and the holidays are just around the corner. Our last dance
classes for this year are in session at this time and will end November 24th. Our
annual Christmas Dinner and Dance “Puttin’ on the Glitz” will be held on December 2nd so be sure to put it on your calendar now! Music will be provided by
“Two for the Road” and it will be a dinner buffet. Come and enjoy being with
your fellow club members and all members may bring a guest if they wish. Price
is $25.00 a person. Call the front desk to make your reservations. Russell Hicks
and I wish you a Happy Holiday Season! See you in 2016!
Contact Dance Club Representative Dorothy Kellogg at 210-496-2825 with any questions!
The Book Club of Sonterra will meet on
Thursday, November 12th, 7:00 p.m. in the Directors Room.
We will read and discuss
I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai
If you are interested in attending, please email
Sylvia Theall [email protected]
The American History Club meets every month. The next meeting is
Thursday, November 5th, 7:00pm. They will be discussing
"The Presidency of William McKinley" by Lewis L. Gould.
For more information or to sign up, please email John Theall at
[email protected]
Sunday Brunch
Every Sunday, 11:00am-2:00pm
Adults: $28.95++ Kids ages 5-11: $11.95++
CONNECT: $19.95++ Kids Ages 5-11: $9.95
Children 4 and under are complimentary
19th Hole Sat & Sun Morning Omelet Station
Every Sunday, 8:30am-11:00am
Adults: $9.95++ Kids ages 5-11: $5.95++
CONNECT: $6.95++ Kids Ages 5-11: $4.95
Children 4 and under are complimentary
Family Fortune
Every Wednesday, 6:00-9:00pm
Adults: $15.95++ Kids ages 5-11: $7.95++
CONNECT: $9.95++ Kids Ages 5-11: $5.95
Children 4 and under are complimentary
The Theatre Club will be going to see “A Christmas Carol” based on the novel by
Charles Dickens at the San Pedro Theatre at 8:00 on December 5th. We will meet
at the 19th Hole for dinner at 6:15 or you can meet us at the theatre. Contact
Marilou Epps by November 22nd if you would like to go!
The Network Group of Sonterra is open to all Sonterra members.
This club meets for Lunch from the Quick Lunch buffet and
discusses details about their business.
The next lunch meeting will be Wednesday, November 4th at 11:30am.
To sign up, call Janie Vermillion at 355-3877
Catherine Blaufarb
Director of Sales/Training
Hear Here
210-602-4357
Linda Banta
Owner/Dermatologist
Stone Oak Dermatology
210-494-0504
Rolland Cole
Partner
RB4 Group
210-316-8039
Terri Schultz
Broker/Owner
Schultz–Ulmer Real Estate Group
210-771-8374
Stefanie DeLaGarza
Commercial Broker/CPM
Ocean to Ocean Real Estate
210-240-6698
Nelson Finch
Executive VP/Lending
Jefferson Bank
210-734-4311
Janie Vermillion
Kitchen & Bath Designer
JV Designs
210-355-3877
Rebecca Ingersoll
National Marketing Director
Juice Plus
210-834-4577
David Cohn
Managing Director
Wells Fargo Advisors
210-844-6318
Jon Disrud
Owner/Attorney
Law Offices of Jon Disrud
210-494-6633
Craig Veltri
President
Office Resource Center
210-650-5002
John Lopez
Owner/Branch Manager
Interlinc Mortgage
210-889-0076
Andrea Rohus
Owner/Manager
Snelling Staffing
210-734-6288
Chickie Backhaus
Retirement
Independence Hill
210-615-4000
Stan Hester
Loan Officer
Fidelity Premier Mortgage
210-627-0272
Sally Romo
Realtor
Better Homes/Bradfield
210-861-6838
Tom Vaello
President
Right Images
210-225-0858
Sue Baillio
Real Estate Sales
JB Goodwin
210-860-7850
The Date Night Marathon Bridge Club welcomes other couples to
participate. Our next meeting will be Wednesday, November
18th. We meet at 6:00 for the Family Fortune Buffet and then adjourn to the Garden Room for bridge at 7:00. The format is 16
hands of party bridge in a rotating round robin format throughout
the year. There is a one-time $20 fee. Must be verified members of
Sonterra. For further information please contact Guy or Goldie
LoTurco at 210-497-2363.
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Catering / SWA
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Golf Corner
On the Greens - Donny
Latham, Golf Course Superintendent
The golf courses have responded well to
the recent rains, fertilizer applications and
of course the overseeding. We are cutting greens daily on the south course
overseed and these greens continue to
get better and better. The speeds of the
greens will also continue to increase as we get into the cooler
months. Thank you all for your patience. As I have mentioned
to several members, these overseeded greens are what we
play golf on for over 7 months of the year, so rushing to lower
the height of cut and set ourselves back is something that is
not in our best interest. We will also be cutting our collars
and approaches 3-4 days a week to allow these areas to be
receptive of shots that release and bounce up on the green.
This is the way the architect intended this course to be played
and we do not want to change that. The North course fairways are continuing to improve. As our rye grass begins to
mature it will become a much better playing surface. We will
apply foliar fertilizers and growth regulators all winter season
to provide you with an outstanding surface. The short week
of Cart Path Only will have been worth it. The driving range
was seeded on October 26th. This area still has some growing
in to do, but it is already starting to look greener. We applied
new sand to our target green bunkers and I hope you will all
enjoy your newly improved practice area. Not only do I want
to provide you with a great practice area, I want an area that
we can all be proud of as you look out onto the golf courses
from the clubhouse. Thank you ALL for being members.
Golf News - Jeff Hunter,
Director of Golf
November! WOW! Hard to believe we have gone
through the summer months so quickly. Christmas is
already in full swing at the department stores, Thanksgiving dinners are being planned and kids are making their
plans to come home from school. With everything going
on it is easy to forget that both golf courses will have
some of the best playing conditions all year, the weather
will be great and we all need to spend some time outdoors. Our overseeding should be really popping by the
time you read this and we as a staff are very excited
about playing conditions this winter. Come out and enjoy the golf courses and get away from those crazy holiday schedules.
Our men's golf association has wrapped up a very successful year and we would
like to thank all those that played and participated in these events. The season
culminates with the Sonterra Cup being played November 14 and 15. Forty four
men have qualified for this Ryder Cup styled event and may the best team win.
The SWGA is also winding down a great year. Participation has been up and the
year has been both fun and competitive. Ace of the Year and Star of the Year will
be decided just after this publication and the year wraps up with the Holiday
Luncheon December 9.
CHRISTMAS SALE!! Our annual Christmas sale will be held December 4 from
6PM to 9PM. Come to the golf shop and enjoy the free wine and cheese, spin the
wheel for extra discounts and enjoy the free gift wrapping. Everything must go
and we will have hourly specials announced that night. Don't miss our shopping
tradition. SPEND THOSE CREDITS or lose them. We will close doors at 5pm
then reopen at 6.
Winter golf requires a little different thinking. Don't forget that when the temps
are below 60 your muscles are not as flexible, the golf balls go a little shorter, so
take a little more club and swing with tempo!
**Fairway Feats**
Ed Risner
A Great Season!
Eagle #14 South
Gray Briscoe
Eagle #5 North
Robert Wood
Hole in One #6 North
Thomas Nemmers
Hole In One #14 North
With the Sonterra Cup Tournament upcoming on November 14th and 15th, the MGA season is
drawing to a close. Looking back on the year, it was a great one with a number of significant changes:
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MGA membership and event participation each increased by nearly 10% over the previous
year;
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The number of tournaments increased from nine to ten;
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A tournament handicapping system was introduced to equalize the playing field;
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Everybody wins - tournament money was paid to nearly a third of the field in each event;
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Sonterra Cup standings were changed to a Money system, rewarding both tournament
participation and performance;
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More social events for MGA members and their significant others were added; and
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Food & beverage items and service were significantly upgraded and improved
The MGA Board will be electing three new members in November and we all look forward to an
even greater 2016!
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Sonterra Women’s
Golf Association
The 2015 Classic Affair Tournament was a huge success
thanks to Sheryl Redwine and the Classic Affair Committee. Sonterra’s new management team gave us absolutely fantastic
support throughout the event. Many thanks to our new Club Manager, Bryant Early, for welcoming everyone and to Chef Mario Roman and Antonio Pastrana and their staffs for all the delicious food
and great service! Jeff Hunter and the golf staff did a remarkable
job keeping all the games and play organized and on time.
The Committee outdid themselves with the door prizes….was
there anyone who didn’t win something??? …And what great gifts
they were…loads of Spa Packages, Golfing Gift Certificates,
Brunch at Sonterra for Four, a golf travel bag, and too many more
to list. Wow!! Not to mention all the $$$ the Flight winners
took home!!!
The Winners were:
Kathy Whitworth Flight (1st)
Low Gross with a score of 142 – Tracy Drott and Janina Collins
2nd Low Gross with a score of 154 – Syd Muenster and Lois Pickart
Low Net with a score of 134 – Sue Colburn and Sandy Hogan
2nd Low Net with a score of 137 – Frances Cohn and Kim Guidry
3rd Low Net with a score of 140 – Margaret Lange and Cindy Tuerk
Judy Rankin Flight (2nd)
Low Gross with a score of 164 – Jane Phipps and Carol Martin
2nd Low Gross with a score of 168 – Becky Hooper and Joli Wilson
Low Net with a score of 137 – Bev Gebhart and Linda Argue
2nd Low Net with a score of 138 – Sheryl Redwine and P. J. Wright
3rd Low Net with a score of 139 – Cindy Gibbs and Terry Terrell
Babe Zaharias Flight (3rd)
Low Gross with a score of 174 – Barbara Mitchell and Jeanne
VanDerAu
2nd Low Gross with a score of 175 – Belle Guice and Darla Hedrick
Low Net with a score of 136 – Lesvia Cox and Carmen Goldberg
2nd Low Net with a score of 137 – Deborah Gick and Cathy Stroud
3rd Low Net with a score of 140 – Jennifer Guidry and Darnes Hicks
**Sonterra Cup**
The Sonterra Cup tournament is a 2 day Ryder Cup-type event with two 22-man teams.
The chase for the Sonterra Cup is a yearlong event, culminating in the Sonterra Cup
tournament. This year the top 40 on the
MGA Money List, with 4 extra qualifiers will
square off against each other November 14
& 15. We are looking forward to a hotly
contested competition.
**October MGA Tournament**
Our October tournament was called the President’s Choice because
our President got to pick the format for the event. This year, for the
first time ever, the tournament consisted of two 18-hole rounds of par
3 golf on the North course. Although a few teams had to play the last
couple of holes “by flashlight”, a great time was had by all at the event
and the follow-on buffet for participants and spouses/significant others.
Congratulations to the winning teams for each flight:
First Flight: Heath, Caskey, Naranjo
Second Flight: Dugas, Simpson, Keaton
Third Flight: Dillree, Gardner, Wadsworth
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Junior Golf
Due to the remnants of Hurricane Patricia the Junior
Inter-Club event on Saturday, October 24th at River
Crossing was cancelled and rescheduled for Saturday, November 14th.
Upcoming Events:
Saturday,
November 7th
@ Fair Oaks at 3:00pm
Saturday,
November 14th
A big thanks to Coach Dan Livingston and the team at @ River Crossing at 3:00pm
Randolph Oaks for hosting our last Inter-Club event
on Saturday, October 17th. I know the kids had a
Sunday,
great time and enjoyed the opportunity to see the AF
December 6th
Base. Below are the updated results/points from
@ Sonterra at 3:00pm
that event which saw a charge from the home team
as well as team Sonterra moving us into a tie for 3rd
place in the over-all standings.
Stay tuned to an upcoming newsletter
for information on our Winter Golf
Team Program which will begin in
February.
Results:
Randolph Oaks
1st Place - Randolph 150 Points
2nd Place - Dominion 95 Points
3rd Place - Sonterra 75 Points
4th Place - River Crossing 25 Points
Total = 345 Points
Over-All Standings (After 3 Events)
1st Place - Dominion 365 Points
2nd Place - Randolph 320 Points
T-3rd Place - Sonterra & River Crossing
175 Points Each
5th Place - Fair Oaks 0 Points
Total = 1035 Points
Fitness News
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The holidays are upon us with 6 weeks of temptations from the end of November to the beginning of January. The
result: Many gain a substantial amount of weight during the holidays. Researchers discovered that 51% of annual
weight gain occurs during the holiday season. Holiday weight gain is usually not lost during the spring or summer
months, so the best fitness strategy is to avoid gaining in the first place.
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Avoiding Temptations. Are you really hungry? Or are you just craving what is before you? Don't just eat for the sake of
eating.
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Don't skip meals. Make time for a light breakfast and lunch and avoid over-consuming food later in the day.
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Eat your daily requirements of healthy foods before indulging in extras. If you haven't had at least 2 servings of fruit
and 3 servings of vegetables today, pass up the bowl of potato chips and go for crudités or blend up a smoothie.
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Veg out; don't pig out. Go for the whole palette of colors found in produce to get the full range of antioxidants, phyto-
chemicals, and a good dose of fiber. Have at least 1 serving of green leafy vegetables and 1 in the red, yellow, and orange
group each day, and a good source of Vitamin C fruit to keep colds at bay.
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Cook low-fat at home. Roast instead of frying; add water or broth instead of fat, and bake with whole grains.
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Don't stock up on seasonal treats. They'll be everywhere you turn, so keep them out of the house.
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Holiday Fitness. Exercise boosts feelings of self-esteem, mood, body image, and alertness. It relieves stress and it
keeps cravings in check. It also improves sleeping patterns, and of course, improves general fitness by increasing fat loss,
lowering blood pressure, and strengthening immunity.
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Don't take a vacation from exercise. You’ll be more productive and energized if you take exercise breaks. Consider a
brisk walk, sledding with the kids, hiking in the woods, or ice skating.
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Change your clothes rack back into the treadmill it once was. Then use it.
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Get out your yoga mat, take the dog for a walk, and notice the joy you feel in moving your body!
Get started on your fitness program today! Call us at
210-496-9346 for an appointment. We’ll help you get started
with a basic conditioning program that anyone can do! Best of
all…IT’S FREE!! Call today!
Fitness Center Thanksgiving Hours
Thursday, November 26th: 5:00am to 12:00 noon
Friday, November 27th: 5:00am to 10:00pm (Regular Hours)
Saturday and Sunday: 5:00am to 6:00pm (Regular Hours)
Pilates/Core
training
This class is designed to target your core. Your core
consists of your abdominals, back and hip muscles. We
work on overall balance, strength and flexibility using
slow-controlled movements. We meet twice a week on
Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:00PM in the main clubhouse. Please contact Stefanie at (210)-823-3465 if you
would like to join us.
Fit and Firm Class
Fitness Instructor Carlos Torres has created a Fit and Firm
Class designed to improve your health and fitness level. You
will lose fat, build and firm your muscles, while increasing your
strength and flexibility. Class is held every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 6:45am and cost $10.00 a class. Call Carlos at
210-380-0682 or email him at [email protected]
for more information or to get signed up. Do it today!
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Tennis News- Michelle Dodier, Director of Tennis
Let me start off with a huge WOW to Sonterra tennis for
having another outstanding year. We again had many
teams going to sectionals in various league levels and two
teams going to Nationals. As you read this newsletter we
have installed two new signs in our walk of fame and
hopefully will add four more before the year is done. Hats
off to every member and the captains of all our teams
here at Sonterra for all their hard work in making these
results happen. More kudos to all of our members who
play team tennis for what it continues to build-fun, camaraderie, friendships, great competition, teamwork, great
uniforms and the enjoyment of a wonderful and lifetime
sport. Keep up the good work (it’s not really work –it’s
fun.)
What’s up for November and December? Well as everyone begins preparing for all the holidays approaching-Sonterra still has a lot on the docket. We still have weeks of USTA/SAPTA leagues
that will continue through December. We have The Club Singles for Adults and Juniors, Toys from Tennis, Tennis Appreciation Party and our annual “Holiday Sale.” Captains are already beginning the search for teams for the spring leagues and reshuffling
due to ratings that have changed or might be changing at the end of the year. No rest
for the weary. If you are new to the club please contact the pro shop so we can help
you find a team. If you are a new captain the pro shop needs to know so we can help
you find players if needed. The season will be here before you know it –so take advantage of the short off season by adding a few workout drills/ball machine hours to your
schedule—you will see me there.
Please, please send us results and pictures of your accomplishments. There
are so many tournaments, leagues and junior events and we don’t want to
miss showing you off if you won. As hard as we try we may miss a result and
the opportunity to brag on you—help us out by sending us info.
The tennis staff would like to wish everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!
Now let’s get the calendar out and start jotting down these very important
dates.
November Upcoming Events:
November 1 - 30- Election for the tennis board
November 6 - Junior Fun Night –All Ages -5 to 7pm
November 16 - All club leagues end this week
November 18 - Toys from Tennis 9am to noon
November 20 - Tennis Appreciation Party 7 to 11pm
November 23-27 - Sonterra Junior Thanksgiving Camp-4 days
November 26 - Thanksgiving
November 30 - Club Junior Singles Championship begins
December Upcoming Events:
December 3- Holiday Sale –HUGE SALE –5 -9pm
December 7- Club Singles Championship begins
December 14-31 - Practicing for next year’s busy tennis schedule
December 21-23 - Annual Junior Holiday Camp
Tennis Corner
Tennis Events/News
Ladies Beginners and Advanced Beginners
Clinic
Mondays and Wednesdays 9am to 10:30am
Thursdays 7pm to 8:30pm
If you’ve already been attending this clinic keep it up—for
those ladies who want to join the clinic now that summer is
winding down –jump on in. You will learn the basics to
move you along where there is no turning back. Just ask the
many tennis members who can’t get enough of this wonderful sport. Mike and staff make learning this game fun
and the clothes are just out of this world. For the Monday
and Wednesday clinic call Mike at 491-9888 or email him at
[email protected]
For the Thursday evening clinic, email Robert Mojica at
[email protected] or call him at 491-9888.
Club Singles Championship
Play begins the week of December 7th
This is our last of our tri-fecta of club championships. All
you singles players now is the time to put those skills to the
test and win that coveted title and prestigious parking space.
Register in the tennis shop. Deadline for registering is
November 30th.
Club Junior Singles Championship
Play begins the week of November 30th
Josh is again excited to see our talented juniors put their
racquets to the test. Parents, encourage your child to play in
this fun and competitive event. It will give many juniors the
opportunity to play in competition for the first time in the
lower age groups. Color appropriate balls will be used for
the ten and under. Deadline for registering is November
23rd.
Toys from Tennis
Special Discounts for purchases during event!!
14th Annual Play Day and Luncheon -- Wednesday November 18th-- 9am followed by lunch
Ladies, please help us kick off the holiday season of “giving
and sharing” by joining us on Wednesday November 18th at
9am. This is a fun tennis mixer and luncheon where you
bring an unwrapped toy/toys for charity. Players vote at the
luncheon for their favorite charity to which these toys will
be distributed. Please invite your friends to participateeveryone is welcome. If you don’t play tennis you may still
sign up for the luncheon.
Annual Racquet Sale
Our racquet sale is just around the corner (Dec.3rd) so now
is the time to take one out for a test drive. If you aren’t sure
about a racquet or need help finding the right one for your
style of play ask a pro for their suggestion.
Tennis Corner
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WINNERS CIRCLE
Congratulations to the following members and teams!
Sonterra Select 7.0 18+ Mixed State ChampionSonterra Select Men’s 2015 4.0 Tri-Level Team is once again ship Team! They are heading to Tucson, AR November 13-15th for Nationals.
City Champions for the third consecutive year. They will be trying
to win their Third Consecutive State Championship in Kingwood
Shawn Connolly - Captain, Daniel Coffey, Natalie Pfeiffer,
Texas in February 2016! Repeat-Repeat-REPEAT.
Michael Woolard, PJ Pfeiffer, Jeremy Carr, Linda Walsdorf,
Shawn Connolly –Captain, Phil Zook, PJ Pfeiffer, Neil Boecking, Mathew
Mitchell, Jeremy Carr, Daniel Coffey, Dennis Shelly
William Herridge, Eduardo Ruiz, Mike Woolard and Santiago Bou
Stephanie Ruiz, Michelle Gonzalez, Eileen Lash, Felipe Gonzalez, Santiago Bou, Martha Fields, Courtney Connolly, Shiela
Rohweder and Jennifer Rogers
Sonterra Select Women's 2015 4.0 Tri-Level City Champs!
Courtney Connolly –Captain, Natalie Pfeiffer, Lisa Tramontano, Laurie
Burgess, Linda Walsdorf, Jackie Del Nano, Johnette Thomas, Cathy
Starnes, Katie Cavender, Wanda Estrella, Michelle Gonzalez, Stephanie
Ruiz
Both teams will travel to Kingwood Texas in
February 2016 for Sectionals!
Congratulations to the following members that won
the 6.5 Combo Team Tennis in Austin, Texas October 16-17
Phil Zook (Captain), Michael Fitzpatrick, Will Herridge (Co Captain), Ryan Carrol, Tiziano Barberi, Joe Stawick, Kyle Anest,
Mariano Molina, Lee Stacy
Congratulations to the Sonterra 9.0 18 & over
Mixed Team-- they were finalist in Tyler at the
Sectionals Tournament.
Dennis Shelly –Captain, Melissa Shelly, Luis Garcia, Michele
Brink, Zach Luce, Lisa Tramontano, Chris Bingham, Jackie
Del Nano, Fernando Avila, Cathy Starnes, Ferny Avila, Courtney Meier, Mike Thatcher, Cyrena Durkee, Scott Works and
Michelle Dodier
Towels and Trash
November is bring the towels ‘home’ month. We are ordering towels at an
alarming rate. If you could see the numbers you would think we were ordering for a small town. You may have accidently left it in your car, tennis bag,
neatly stored in your garage or decided to wash it for us before you brought
it back. I promised my manager that this month being Sonterra “bring home
the towel month” he would see a plethora of returned towels. Help me out
folks—please.
Trash—we all hate trash around the courts and surrounding areas. This club
is beautiful, this is the club you show off to your friends- help us keep your
club neat, free of trash and litter for the next member. We have added more
trash and towel bins –so they are an arm’s length away. We really appreciate
your help.
Recycle Bin - That green thing by the back door
Just a friendly reminder that we do recycle here at Sonterra. We have a large green container at the back door
of the pro shop for tennis cans, plastic containers of any
type and of course we would LOVE if you gave us your
used balls. Thanks in advance for helping out.
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Tennis Corner
Holiday Sale Thursday
Tennis Appreciation Party-Friday
December 3rd – 5 to 9pm
November 20th –7 to 11pm
Join us for our annual Holiday Sale. For your enjoyment wine and cheese will be available during the
sale while you shop. Christy is holding back many
new fashions just for the sale—so no peeking in advance! Come to the tennis shop and pick out the
items you would like that someone special to give
you for the holidays. We will note those items and
will assist your special person when they come to
pick out a gift for you. Don’t wait too long –your
size may sell out quickly. Complimentary gift wrapping on all your holiday gift purchases.
What makes a tennis players eyes brighten up besides tennis? A big, gigantic, huge party with all their
friends. This is the party of all parties. This is our
way of saying “thank you” to our wonderful members for another great year. We laugh together, we
cry together and now it’s time to party together.
Our members have made Sonterra the hub for fun
and competitive tennis and made Sonterra feel like
home. Please come have a great time with good music, good food and a good time with all your friends.
Please register in the pro shop so we have the right
amount of food.
Upcoming Fall Junior Added Events:
November 6- Junior Fun Night 5-7pm—all ages welcome
Pizza, games, prizes, hide and go seek and more!!
Cost: Members 35.00 Guest 40.00
2nd Annual Junior Holiday Camp
Time- 9am to noon
Dates- December 21-23
Sonterra Thanksgiving Camp
November 23-27 (No camp on Thanksgiving)
Time –9am to noon
Cost for 4 day camp—Member 160.00 Guest 190.00
Daily drop in rate—Member 45.00 Guest 55.00
Levels- Quickstart 10 & under, 11 and up
3 day camp –Member 120.00 Guest 150.00
December 28-31
4 day camp –Member 160.00 Guest 190.00
Congratulations to one of our members who is the
Executive Director of the San Antonio Tennis Association --Roger Ojeda.
Roger has been selected by the USTA Texas Section as recipient of the "Diverse Achievement
Award of the Year" for 2015.
This award recognizes individuals who are committed to enhancing Diversity and who recognize the
importance of transforming communities into an
inclusive environment for all to play tennis.
This team, coached by Josh Wiedenfeld, advanced to
sectionals!
Way to go Roger!!
Sebastian Perez-Flyckt, Jon Totorica, Analia RodriguezFernandez and Mackenzie Blakey
Sonterra Tennis Advisory Board Election Time
It is now time to elect four new members to our board for 2016. Voting will take place through the month of November. Ballots are available in the tennis shop. Please vote-one per member number.
ELECTION FOR BOARD MEMBERS WILL BEGIN ON NOVEMBER 1ST THROUGH THE 30TH.
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Upcoming Events
SATURDAY, November 14th 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Come and Start a New Saturday Night Tradition
at The Club at Sonterra – Tavern on the Green
You have asked for it and here it is! Come out
and support this Social gathering for Gen X’ers!
The first Friday of the month,
November 6th
Join us in the Terrace Room for a dinner of
King Crab Legs, Shrimp Cocktail, Crab Cakes and more!
$34.95++ (Connect $24.95++)
You will be able to order off the 19th Hole
menu and be served in the Bar.
Kids Club will be Open from 7 to 10
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Member to Member Networking
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Calendar
901 Sonterra Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78258
Board of Governors
Ron Botello, Chair,
Susan Colburn, Gordon Hudson, Karen Murphy,
Bob Musel, Stan Hester, Milt King, Rita Parscale,
Vick Meredith, Dan Wadsworth, Gina Graham,
Hal Mallory, Carol Churchill,
Stephanie De La Garza, Rosalie Hallenberger
Staff at Your Service
Bryant Early………..…….……..General Manager
Deborah Routon…...……..Membership Director
Jennifer Walker…………....Director of Catering
Jeff Hunter……………………...Director of Golf
Michelle Dodier……….……..Director of Tennis
Elizabeth Blair…...Director of Member Relations
Donny Latham.….....Golf Course Superintendent
Antonio Pastrana…….….Director of Operations
Mario Roman……..……………...Executive Chef
Lorri Reese..……………...….….Club Controller
Nick Cieslewski...……...Director of Maintenance
Tim Roberts…………..……...Director of Fitness
Club Number
Main Line……………………....210.496.1560
Accounting………………………...210.496.1550
Catering……………………….…...210.496.1560
Course Maintenance…………...…..210.496.9593
Fitness Center……………………..210.496.9346
Golf Pro Shop……………………...210.491.9900
Kids Club…………………………..210.483.4245
Membership…………………….….210.483.4292
Tennis Pro Shop…………………...210.491.9888
Hours of Operation
Main Dining Room ~ Quick Lunch
Tuesday ~ Friday
11:00am-2:00pm
Dinner ~ Horizon Room
Monday & Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday ~ Saturday 6:00-9:00pm
Clubhouse Hours
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:00am-8:00pm
Wednesday ~ Saturday 11:00am-9:00pm
Sunday
11:00am-3:00pm
(Sunday Brunch)
11:00am– 2:00pm
19th Hole
Tuesday ~ Friday
7:00am-9:00pm
Saturday & Sunday
6:30am-9:00pm
Tavern on the Green
Tuesday ~ Saturday
3:00pm-11:00pm
Sunday
11:00am-6:00pm
Sports Grill
Monday ~ Thursday
8:30am-1:00pm
Monday ~ Thursday
4:00-10:00pm
Friday ~ Saturday
8:00am-6:00pm
Sunday
9:00am-6:00pm
Fitness Center
Monday ~ Friday
5:00am-10:00pm
Saturday ~ Sunday
5:00am-6:00pm
Golf Pro Shop
Monday
Closed
Tuesday ~ Friday
7:30am-6:30pm
Saturday ~ Sunday
7:00am-6:30pm
Tennis Pro Shop
Monday ~ Thursday
8:30am-10:00pm
Friday ~ Saturday
8:00am-4:00pm
Sunday
9:00am-4:00pm
Accounting
Monday ~ Friday
9:00am-5:00pm