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MGA News
By Tim Cooney
[email protected]
We are now in the “heart of the
season” where everything gets a
little busy. At present we have 592
members, which is 47 members
ahead of last year’s numbers. There
are 188 Gold members, 130 Silver,
and 274 White Tee members.
Participation has been great so far and with the 383 members
signed up to play on January 8th, we began our morning and
afternoon shotguns. I think we can expect to have morning
and afternoon sessions pretty regularly at least until the end
of March. As in past years, we will rotate the groups (Gold,
Silver, and White) through the afternoon sessions. Pace of
play has been pretty good with exception of January 8th – but
we will blame that one on the wind! Why does it seem that
on a golf course the wind is always in your face?
The MGA has distributed $6,308 in prize money through
December. While December was a short month event wise;
members winning in 2 of our 3 events were: John Rogers,
John Reyman, Frank Basso, Tom Skinner, Dave Steadman,
John Truesdale, Stan Ehrlich, and Jim McEnany from the
Gold Tees, Francis Oberembt, Ron Elderkin, Dick Hoye,
and Paul Suprenant from the Silver Tees, and Roger Johnson,
Gene Hulick, Paul Coogan, Gary Johnson, and J. D. Lamont
from the Whites. Congratulations Gentlemen!
February will be a busy month for the MGA. We begin the
month with our Annual Harry Chapin Lunch and Fundraiser
on February 5th. As in past years we truly appreciate the
support of our membership to support this charity. For each
dollar we donate, the Harry Chapin organization is able to
turn that into $6 of food for those less fortunate. So far this
year we have raised $813 (equivalent of $4878 in food for
the needy) in the two 50/50 raffles. This year’s event will
feature a delicious lunch, our final 50/50 raffle, and we will
also auction off a MASTER’S GOLF TOURNAMENT
PRACTICE ROUND PACKAGE at the luncheon. The
auctions in the past have been very successful, so come
prepared to win the tickets and check the Masters off of
your bucket list. If it is not on your bucket list it should be.
Augusta looks much better in person than on TV.
The rest of February shapes up as follows:
Feb. 5th: Harry Chapin Lunch - Four Man Scramble
Feb. 12th: First Round of Match Play and Two Best Balls
of Four
Feb. 19th: Match Play Round 2 and Four Man Team Quota
Feb. 26th: Match Play Round 3 and Two Best Balls of
Four
MARK YOUR CALENDARS – JANUARY 12TH
IS ALSO THE SIGN UP FOR THE ONE DAY MGA
MEMBER/MEMBER (to be played March 19th). The sign
up will be available on Chelsea.
Did You Hear About – Richard Parent’s EAGLE on #7
Royal. Rumor has it that
his third shot was 138
yards. Dennis Feld’s
“no putt” birdie on #3
Royal! He chipped from
one side of the green
to the hole, which was
located on the opposite
side. How about our
MGA President Fred
Cox playing the ball
where it lies and hitting
out of the muck and
yuck on Sabal 3? (See
the photo) Good thing
he plays left handed! Fred, taking one for the team.
CONGRATULATIONS
RICHARD, DENNIS and FRED! Did you also hear that for
the past 3 weeks there have been no errors on the scorecards
for Thursday’s rounds! GREAT JOB!
There are only a couple of spots remaining in the MGA
Member/Guest to be played on April 2nd. This was a terrific
event last year and promises to be even more so this year.
Sign up is available in the pro shop.
Being a member of the MGA is a great way to meet new
friends. However, if for some reason you are having difficulty
meeting new people, try picking up the wrong golf ball!
Hit ’em straight!
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Santa’s Helpers
By Skip Collins
HP Member
This fall I began volunteering at an after-school reading
program at the AFCAAM (AFrican CAribbean AMerican)
Center on Michigan Avenue, which is supported by Catholic
Charities. The program is available to children from
kindergarten to fifth grade who are behind in their reading
skills. They receive instruction from teachers and one-onone reading help from volunteers. Most of the children have
ability but come from family situations that are unable to
provide the nurturing necessary to allow their natural capacity
for learning to bloom. AFCAAM’s program provides that
support, and, in my short time there, I have seen several
children bloom like flowers up north in the springtime.
At Christmas time, the Center puts on a party for all 72
children and their families with singing of carols and giving
of gifts to the children. The children, with intensive practice
guided by one of the teachers, are the principal entertainment
for the evening and they do a splendid job; however, such an
evening requires musical accompaniment, and, of course, a
visit from Santa Claus. Alas, this year the program director
was unable to locate neither a piano player nor a Saint Nick!
Knowing that our own Nancy Coates plays each year
for the Heritage Palms tree lighting ceremony, I took the
liberty of asking her if she would help out on December 18
Nancy Coates
at AFCAAM. She graciously agreed. For Santa, I thought
immediately of another HP resident, Lew Lipsit, who
played the role of Santa in many similar settings within
HP. Unfortunately, Lew and Merry, his wife and occasional
Santa’s helper, were going out of town that week.
In a stroke of luck, when I called Nancy Coates to confirm
her appearance at AFCAAM, she was not at home, so I spoke
with her husband Randy. Toward the end of our very pleasant
conversation, I asked if he had ever been a Santa Claus. To
my surprise, he said he had done so on many occasions but
that his Santa outfit was at his northern residence in Canada.
Fortunately, Lew had not yet left town and graciously agreed
to loan his Santa suit for the occasion.
Thanks to the support of these HP residents the children
and their families had a wonderful evening. I hope the
accompanying pictures will give you a sense of how much
delight the participation of Nancy and Randy added to the
occasion.
Christmas For A Princess
Logan & Bre’s daughter
Addison is 21 months old;
she’ll be two in April...and their
little princess had a Christmas
designed for a princess at their
new home in Punta Gorda, where
they moved a year ago. Logan’s
mom and dad (Addison is their
only grand so far) also live
in Punta Gorda, and Logan’s
sister Ashley and her husband
Matt Woodliff came from
Seattle to celebrate. Ashley took
pictures and videos of Addison’s
Christmas and you MUST check
out the YouTube video Logan
posted. Here’s the link: http://
youtu.be/ImXN52x67IE You will
fall in love with Addison.
L-R: Ashley & Matt Woodliff, Bry and Logan Lee, Addison and Logan’s parents Barb
and Tommie Lee
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Nature Abounds
HPL9HGA News....
By Jane McWeeny
[email protected]
The LNHGA hosted a fashion
show presented by Chico’s of Bell
Tower on Sunday evening, January
18th. All ladies in the community
were invited, and within three days
the event was sold out!
200 ladies enjoyed our fashion
event titled, “A Salute to the Presidents.” It featured past
presidents of the LNH and WGA as fashion models. Jean
Berghauser, Barbara Martens Greg, Paula Kraft, Anne
Sweeney, Marlene Kluch, Nancy Campbell, Eileen Wood
and Sharon Waldsmith were gorgeous, sporting apparel
representing Chico’s golf line, spring luncheon and evening
apparel. The ladies were escorted onto the runway by our
handsome and debonair Pro Shop guys, JD and Mike. Katie
(L-R): Jean Berghauser, Marlene Kluch, Sharon Waldsmith
& Nancy Campbell
Red shouldered hawk – by Stasia Arcarese
Spoonbill at J. Ding Darling – By Ed Keller
Committee L-R: Melody Smothers, Chico Store Manager
Katie LaPierce, Jane McWeeny & Trudy Cleary. Missing
Rosann Salvaggio.
LaPiere, Bell Tower store manager, read a short biography
about each of the presidents as they made their way down a
runway to a platform stage.
An accessory table beautified with the best of Chico’s
necklaces, earrings, and bracelets decorated the entranceway
just inside the Clubhouse. A vase, garnished with a white
floral arrangement, was next to a framed flyer of the event,
listing the names of the models and the outfits they wore.
The ambiance of the room was elegance! The tables were
dressed in black and white and decorated with a Chico carrier
bag. Candlelight enhanced the tables. Each table enjoyed tiers
of smoked salmon crostini, hoisin-sweet chili brushed with
chicken pate, and sun dried tomato rolled and pesto stuffed
goat cheese roll, served with assorted crackers and flatbread.
Mini petit fours were served for dessert. A glass of wine to
compliment this was a must!
Door prizes were donated by Chico’s, and each attendee
received a table favor special mailer that included discounts
to use at their stores.
HPL9HGA News.... on page 19
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HPL9HGA News.... from page 18
The LNHGA thanks Angie Heeman, district
sales manager, Katie LaPier, Bell Tower’s store
manager, and Haley Rogers, office manager
for their eagerness and enthusiasm during this
event. Committee members Trudy Cleary, Jane
McWeeny, Rosann Salvaggio, and Melody
Smothers express HUGE thanks to these Chico
ladies, and to our HP member, Peggy Dyson
for her assistance. We also thank our wonderful
Clubhouse and Pro Shop staff, and everyone who
attended the show. This event would not have been
as successful as it was without each of your input
and involvement.
Lastly, all that attended were extended an invitation to a
brunch and a “closed shop day” by Chico’s. The event was
fun and exciting, and “the perks” left everyone smiling.
As a reminder, upcoming LNH trifecta charity events:
• Saturday, February 7: Pancake Breakfast held at the HP
Clubhouse
• Sunday, February 8: 5K Walk / Run held at HP
• Wednesday, February 11: Women’s Member/ Guest Golf
Tournament at HP
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