The Morning Line - The Plantation at Ponte Vedra

The Morning Line
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Current Condition & Outlook Through October 1 Closure
While generally good, it goes without saying that the golf course has not
been at its best recently. Following heavy rains last September poor
drainage led to disease and algae formation in the fairways. The recovery
took months and there are still remnants of the damage apparent.
Additionally, greens have become progressively more difficult to manage
year after year due to their age and corresponding organic buildup. Though
we have had a very mild spring with an early warm up in March greens
have been slow to recover from thinning following winter and dormancy.
Because of this, we continue to manage weak areas in many of the greens.
We have not been able to mow greens as low or roll greens as aggressively
as in past years since this would only exacerbate the issue. The result has
been slower green speeds than previous years. To compound our issues, on
the morning of Wednesday, May 13, a hydraulic line on a piece of
equipment failed resulting in the front half of #9 green being striped with
oil. This will take approximately four weeks to recover from. I was not and
am not proud of the product that we have given you to date this year.
However, the conditions we are experiencing are more a result of the golf
course exceeding its productive life than any other factor. It will be a grand
day for me when the first bull dozer arrives on property.
Going forward we will continue to strive to give the membership the best
conditions possible prior to renovation. This year we are not closing the
course for maintenance in June, July, and August as normal practice.
During these periods we typically perform various tasks such as aerification
and vertical mowing which are critical to the health of the turf. Considering
the renovation, it was decided that we would forgo these practices this year
so that the membership would have more access to the course this summer
prior to the October 1 closing. The tradeoff is that the recovery of the greens
will continue to be inhibited and the golf course will be generally less
healthy than in prior years. Additionally, prior to the renovation it is critical
that the existing turf be eradicated so that contamination of the new variety
(Celebration) does not occur. The eradication of all grass on the course will
begin in mid August and require 3 applications to fully kill the existing turf.
The eradication must be performed during the hotter months when the turf
is vigorously growing, hence the August date. Following the first application
the turf will begin turning brown and by mid September be completely
dead. The course will continue to be open for play through this eradication
period. Dependent on the amount of rain we receive during this process the
course should remain very playable, though not green.
We appreciate the membership’s support and patience through the short
term pains that will ultimately end with a new and improved golf course
that will be conditioned at a level which will far exceed your expectations.
Fred Theus
All Association Board and Committee
meetings are open to the membership.
Finance-Tuesday, May 19th at
10:00am (PR)
ABD-Wednesday, May 20th at
10:00am (GH)
Board– Wednesday, May 20th at
2:00pm (PR)
Governance-Thursday, May 21st
at 10:00am (PR)
Greens-Thursday, May 21st at
2:00pm (PR)
Please donate your old shoes
to help families in South
America and The Wounded
Warrior Project. Donations
can be placed in the marked
basket in the Library at The
Plantation House or you can
give them to Dave Rausch.
Thank you for your
generosity.
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THIS ISSUE :
COMMUNITY
INFORMATION
2-3
CALENDARS
4-5
PLANTATION HOUSE
6-7
GOLF
8
FITNESS
9
SOCIAL
10
TENNIS
11-12
PLANTATION NOTES
at Ponte Vedra Beach
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The ADB agenda for the meeting on May 20th at 10:00am in The Gate House is available
by clicking here or online. Go to www.theplantationpvb.com, GOVT section of the
website and select Meetings Agendas & Minutes.
The ADB in its general practice schedules meetings twice a month, on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 10:00am in
The Gatehouse. Plans must be submitted by 3:30 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to the scheduled meeting to allow the ADB enough
time for a thorough review. Agendas and meeting times are posted on the website.
Summer is quickly approaching and we have two excellent children’s camp offerings:
-Kids’ Kamp begins June 15th and is focused on children between the ages of 4-12. This
camp runs Monday through Friday 8:30am-4:00pm.
-Sport Camp, which begins June 16th, is focused on children ages 9-16. This camp runs
Tuesday through Friday 10:00am-4:30pm. Please contact Jeff Millaire at (904)
543-2977 for details.
For more details or to sign your child(ren) or grandchildren up for either camp, please
click here or contact Alicia or Alex at The Plantation House at (904) 543-2999.
Our Spring Open House is scheduled for this Sunday, May 17th. It will run from
1:00pm-5:00pm with a Beach House gathering for Realtors and prospective buyers
from 5:00pm-6:00pm. Guests will be greeted at The Plantation House by the Marketing
& Membership Committee. We will provide home listings, maps, refreshments and
amenity tours. There are 19 homes registered to participate in the Community Open
House and we anticipate over 100 visitors to attend. If you have questions about the
Community Open House, please call (904) 543-7534.
Private Events that will affect Member access at the following locations and
times:
Date
Saturday, May 16th
Wednesday, May 20th
Friday, May 29th
Sunday, May 31st
Location
Beach House North Lawn
Beach House Cabana
Beach House South End Patio
Beach House Lawn
Time
10:00am-1:00pm
4:00pm-7:00pm
4:00pm-9:00pm
1:00pm-4:00pm
If you would like to submit information for inclusion in The Morning Line, please email
[email protected], [email protected] or call (904) 543-7534, by
5:00pm Wednesday.
Food & Beverage
The Wine Store provides you with a great variety of wines at unbeatable prices. You may buy
wine by the bottle, half case (6) or full case (12). We have some wonderful selections below of
“last chance” wines we will no longer be carrying, for a full list, please contact Allen Dermody at
(904) 543-2978 or at [email protected].
Chardonnay
14 Hands Chardonnay 2012
Bachelder Chardonnay 2011
Fransiscan Chardonnay 2013
Sauvignon Blanc
Ferrari Carrano Fume Blanc 2013
Alternative Whites
Calloway 2012
Charles and Charles Rose 2013
Dry Creek Chenin Blanc 2012
Roederer Est Brute
Cabernet
Charles Krug
Fransiscan 2012
Silver Palm
Merlot
Kendal Jackson
Pinot Noir
The Calling 2012
Italian Reds
Ruffino Ducale 2009
Alternative Reds
Blacksmith Hephaestus 2009
Faust Red 2007
$9.49 per bottle
$24.15 per bottle
$11.21 per bottle
only 12 remaining
only 10 remaining
only 24 remaining
$12.08 per bottle
only 9 remaining
$20.13 per bottle
$9.49 per bottle
$8.05 per bottle
$16.10 per bottle
only 12 remaining
only 24 remaining
only 10 remaining
only 12 remaining
$19.55 per bottle
$17.25 per bottle
$12.65 per bottle
only 12 remaining
only 36 remaining
only 10 remaining
$12.65 per bottle
only 12 remaining
$26.45 per bottle
only 4 remaining
$21.56 per bottle
only 7 remaining
$18.69 per bottle
$43.13 per bottle
only 12 remaining
only 15 remaining
Dinner Reservations:
As The Plantation House and The Beach House get busier with the
summer months, we ask that you please make your
reservations for dinner. This ensures that we are adequately
staffed, that your food comes out in a timely manner and that
your dining experience is an enjoyable one. Please be sure to call
(904) 543-2999 to make your reservations today.
May 19: Steak House Night
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French Onion Soup and Shrimp Bisque
Salad Bar with Garden Vegetables, Toppings and Assorted Dressings
Choice of Steak or Seafood Grilled to Order to Include:
Filet Mignon, N.Y. Strip, Rib Eye, T-Bone or Catch of the Day
Served with Twice Baked Potatoes and Asparagus Medley
Assorted Desserts
Market Price
Please call (904) 543-2999 to make your reservations.
May Special Events
Complimentary Wine Tasting at The Beach House
Friday, May 22nd at 6:00pm
 Sample assorted wines with the sounds of the ocean in the
background.
 Wine will be accompanied with various cheese and crackers.
 This event is complimentary.
 If you plan to stay for dinner, please make your reservations
by calling (904) 543-2999.
Memorial Day at The Beach House
Sunday, May 24th
 Come celebrate Memorial Day at the beach.
 Inflatable slide from 1:00pm-4:00pm.
 Entertainment from 5:00pm-9:30pm.
 The culinary team will serve a delicious menu which will include
wonderful creations like Mickler’s Chicken Sandwich, Lobster
Roll, Short Rib Tacos, Almond Crunch Salad and much more! To
view the full menu, click here.
 This is sure to be a popular evening, make sure to reserve your
spot today at (904) 543-2999.
Golf Events & Information
Upcoming Events
· May 16…....MGA Event
· May 17…....Couples Mixer, for details, click here
· May 21…....PLGA Closing Day
· May 25…....Course Open, Memorial Day
· May 25…....Flag Tournament
· May 26…….Course Closed
· May 29-31..Mens Club Championship, for details click here
· For the complete golf calendar, click here
Guest Policy
**Please remember, a Member may not host more than one guest on Fridays and
Saturdays before 9:30am.**
Tee Times
When booking your own tee time online, please reserve your time for 5 players. This will ensure
your time is reserved for your group and prevent others from double booking. If you have any
questions, contact the Golf Pro Shop at (904) 543-2960.
Game Improvement Clinics
Clinics will run through June 17th. Each session will cover a different topic. You can attend one or
all. $20 a session. Space is limited. Call the Golf Shop to sign up.
Junior Golf Clinics
The following is the final Junior Golf Clinic for this session, see below for dates and details, click
here.
May 22……4:00pm-5:00pm
The cost for each session is $15 per junior. Please call the Golf Shop to sign up for any or all
sessions at least 24 hours in advance.
PLGA Results
18 Hole Format: Mini Ringer Tournament
1st
2nd (tie)
4th
5th (tie)
Mimi Smith
Barbara Johnson
Joyce Moore
Penny McCullagh
Donna Griffin
Chris Nichols
Magi Jones
Linda Huber
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30
30
31
32
32
32
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9 Hole Format: Low Putts
1st
2nd
3rd
Gayle Banks
Pat Langfelder
Sue Grady
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20
21
Fitness
Class Schedule
Our fitness class schedule is always available at www.theplantationpvb.com. Log in and go to
Fitness and select Calendar. Or, click here to link to the online calendar. The Fitness Center is
open daily from 5:00am to 10:00pm.
For a Healthier and Better You
Having problems reaching your health and fitness goals? Do you
know what a good diet consists of? Our Fitness Director Jim can
help! With 30 years in the industry, he has the knowledge and
experience to get you going in the right direction. Jim can also
help in overall fitness or sports performance. He has one-on-one
rates or group training rates. Or, you just want to sit down and
talk about lifelong health and fitness. To contact Jim, you can
call (904) 718-9957 or at [email protected].
New Class-Aqua Fitness!
Monday/Wednesday/Friday at 9:00am
Bring your towels (and noodles/weights) and come join the fun at
The Plantation Beach House pool! Water aerobics is a fun way to
exercise involving a series of stretching and exercise moves to music
of your choice with the ocean as the background!
Donna Raulerson, the Aqua Instructor will be teaching the class and
is looking forward to meeting all of you! Donna has been in the
fitness industry for 20 years. She is certified in Personal Training and
Aquatics, Group Exercise, Pilates Matwork, Powerflex, TRX
Suspension Training and Spinning. She is also a licensed Massage Therapist at the Sawgrass
Marriot Spa. Donna also teaches Aqua Fitness at the Cabana Club.
Donna can guide participants in adapting their own workout (vigorous or gentle) according to
their wishes and limitations. She is CPR/AED certified and also current on Basic First Aid.
The class will be $10 per session and will be billed to your Member account. For more
information, please contact Jim Turner at (904) 718-9957 or [email protected].
Sports Performance for ANY Age
Sport Performance can help you avoid injury, rehabilitate an injury, help you return to play
quickly. Jim can also help you focus on your speed, agility, power, balance coordination,
strength and flexibility, hand-eye coordination, change of direction and so much more
incorporated into workouts. All workouts can be tailored to your specific needs and support.
You can do one-on-one or small group training (rates may vary). Contact Jim Turner at (904)
718-9957 or at [email protected].
Social Clubs
Upcoming Social Club Gatherings:
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Stitchery Guild–Wednesday, May 20th at 11:30am in the Lake Room.
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Couple’s Bridge—Wednesday, May 20th at 5:00pm in The Plantation House.
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Duplicate Bridge—Friday, May 22nd at 12:30pm in The Plantation House.
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You’re Invited!The Plantation Book Club is sponsoring a special event and all
Plantation Members are invited. Michael Oesterreicher, the author of Pioneer
Family will be reviewing her book on Thursday, May 21st at 3:00 pm at the
Beaches Museum & History Park, followed by a tour of the museum properties.
Pioneer Family is a true story based on the families who settled Palm Valley in the
early decades of the twentieth century. Michael Oesterreicher is the daughter of one
of those families. You can purchase the book at the Beaches Museum which is located
on the corner of Beaches Blvd and 4th (just west of A1A) in Jacksonville Beach. The
museum is made up of a number of small buildings, including a chapel, the old
Jacksonville Beach train depot with a steam engine, the postmaster's house, the
Oesterreicher-McCormack homestead which is the oldest Florida cracker house, and
much more. If you want to learn more about the area you live in before The
Plantation and Sawgrass were built, this is a unique one-time only experience. It is
limited to the first 50 people who RSVP to Robin Webster at
[email protected] by Monday, May 18th. There is no charge, however a
donation to the museum would be appreciated.
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Marathon Bridge-The winners of the 2014-15 bridge marathon are: 3rd place
Lynn Genest and Nancy Roberts; 2nd place Ann Merrill and Burdell Sherman; 1st
place Pat Langfelder and Jane Philip. Well done, ladies!
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For Social Clubs calendar, click here.
Tennis
MEMBER GUEST May 23rd-FULL but taking wait listers
May 23rdGuest Event - Get your “ringer” set for this event. We’ll look to host a Men’s and
Women’s Competitive & Fun Division Member Guest Doubles Round Robin. This will be a one
day event starting at 9:00am with The Plantation House catering snack and lunch.
Court Reservations Moving to 8:30am on May 18th
Court Reservations will be available at 8:30am.
Men’s Round Robin Monday, Thursday and Saturday will start at 8:30am
ALL TEACHING PROGRAMS WILL STAY AT 9AM THROUGH MAY (Summer Schedule Below)
Tuesday Team-9:00am
Wednesday Stroke-9:00am
Thursday Team-9:00am
Friday Cardio-9:00am
Saturday Adult Drill-9:00am
Singles Leagues
The First Coast Tennis Foundation has summer singles leagues starting for men and women of all
skill levels.
Create an account (should be free) at USPTAPLAYER.com. Click on your local Jacksonville area
look under “Programs / Open For Registration”. Call Jeff at (904) 543-2977 with any questions
or assistance in registering.
Junior Team Tennis Event
Captain Brianne Toole took our 12’s Junior Team to Julington
Creek last weekend for a match. Lilly Toole, was the only 8yr old
at the event and handled it! Thomas Cush played solid too as the
team tied for 3rd. Emma Toole, 9 year old, was using our “clinic
singles strategies” to hang tough with a 12 year old boy. Great
matches and great experience for our young squad!
Middle School League Playoffs
Coach Lar’s Team White tied with Coach Jeff’s Plantation Team
Black in the North Division. Team White edged out our
Plantation Team in total games. Playoffs against the South
Division will be on Thursday, May 21st starting at 4:30pm. Team
Black’s Emily Purvis, Lyndsay Wilson, Howie Conyack, Emma
Nolte, Brooke Purvis, Gavin Stuckey and Remington Chenore will
play for 3rd and 4th starting at approximately 5:45pm.
Tennis
Tri Level Summer League / Ladies
A great summer league for us. It is 3 lines of doubles that face other clubs. Line 1 is the 3.5 level
(Advanced Intermediate), line 2 is 3.0 (intermediate) and line 3 is 2.5 (advanced beginner). The matches
will start in June and be played at home and away at 9:30am. Make sure your USTA Membership is
current and good through the end of summer. I’ll be given a team number shortly that I will pass on to
you so you can sign up.
Tri Level Summer League / Men’s
It’s the perfect league for our membership. It’s 3 lines of doubles that face other clubs. Line 1 is 4.0
(players like Matt Miller and Chuck Wilson), line 2 is 3.5 (Players like John Hanlon and Scott Haines) and
line 3 is 3.0. The matches will start in June and be played on Wednesdays at 6:30pm. Make sure your
USTA membership is current and good through the end of summer. I’ll be given a team number shortly
that I will pass on to you so you can sign up.
Junior Match Play Options
Friday 4:30pm-6:00pm Pro Supervised Match Play
Junior Team Tennis Saturdays (Schedule on USPTAPlayer.com)
Junior Grand Prix Tournaments (Schedule on USPTAPlayer.com)
Upcoming Summer Program Schedule Change
All Junior and Adult programing will stay the same through May 30th
Programing will take a 2 week break June 1st - 13th / Privates, Private clinics and Pros Specialty clinics
will be available
Ladies Practice Play Program Starting June 17th
Wednesday 8:30am-10:00am High Repetition Training & Friday 8:30am-10:00am Critiqued play.
$40 for the week or $25 per day.
Ladies Tri Level Matches Thursdays 9:30am (League fees apply)
Junior Clinics & Camps Starting June 16th
Junior Tiny Shots available 10:00am-11:00am Tuesday-Friday
Junior Rally Ball & Team 10:00am-11:30am Tuesday-Friday
Tennis, Multi-Sport & Surf Camp 10:00am-4:00pm Tuesday-Friday
Men’s Programing
Tri Level Matches Wednesdays 6:30pm
All Residents & Guests Programing Starting June 16th
Stroke Clinic 8:30am-9:30am Tuesdays
Cardio Clinic 8:30am-9:30am Thursdays
Adult Drill Group 6:00pm-7:30pm Thursdays
Adult Drill Group 8:30am-9:30am Saturdays
Plantation Notes
For Sale
Club Car Golf Cart. $900. If interested, please call (904) 280-4428 or (904) 535-3009.
Moving Sale
American Drew
Sideboard solid oak with
2 cabinets and 2 large
drawers. Asking $480.00
Maitland-Smith Mahogany Double
Pedestal Dining Table with two 20"
leaves. Table extends to 120" with 2
leaves. (Retails for $4,800.00)
Asking $2,100.00
Other items for sale as well. Call Julie if interested (904) 588-6379.
For Sale
Pictured to the right, almost New Vision Fitness, Model HRT R2200,
Recumbent Exercise Bike. Comfortable Seat With Lumbar Support. Five
Preset Programs with Lighted Display $190. Call Wendy Roberts at cell
(904) 891-2515 or at home (904) 543-9948.
Found
Found along Plantation Circle-small Silver St Jude Medal. Please call
(904) 729-3329.
For Sale
A $37,000.00 credit at Underwood’s Jewelry, will sell for $20,000.00. If interested please call
(904) 280-3822.
Lost
Aquamarine dangle earring- somewhere around the Presidents’ Room,
19th hole, and sidewalks in/ out/ and between. Great sentimental value.
(904) 294-4107.