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Trends
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BY GAIL DEYOUNG
LETTERS
A carefully selected panel of industry experts and
connoisseurs of the Golf and Country Club business
evaluated an extensive ballot of candidates to
determine the 2014 Platinum Clubs® of the World.
AT POLO
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essage From
Brett Morris, GM/COO
4) Quality of Membership – Our Members not only celebrate and
Dear Polo Members,
observe time-honored traditions, they also help attract the next
generation of Members to carry on those traditions. These are the
traits that perpetuate continuity of our Membership.
On September 5, 2014, I received a letter from Dennis Burns, Director of
the Club Leaders Forum, congratulating The Polo Club on attaining
Platinum Club of America status for 2014-2016. This is the first time in
Polo’s history that our Club has been recognized as one of the most
respected Private Clubs in the United States. This is a significant award
— one that we should all take great pride in achieving.
5) Governance and Prudent Fiscal Management – Boards
Polo was selected in a nationwide survey of General Managers, Club
Presidents and Owners. There are more than 5,000 private clubs in
America and of that, only 265 are awarded Platinum Club acknowledgement. These 265 Clubs are divided into several categories. Polo
ranked 88 out of 125 in the Private Residential Clubs category.
6) Adapting to Changing Times – Great clubs anticipate what
What criteria was used to select Polo as a “Platinum Club”?
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polo becomes
platinum club
for the
first time
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There are seven (7) areas of excellence that were considered:
1) Universal Recognition – This means that our Club has the
ability to attract and retain the finest Members.
2) Excellence in Amenities and Facilities – Key factors were
Polo’s excellent facilities and activities designed to fulfill our
Members’ needs, as well as our Club’s ability to maintain and improve these facilities on a regular basis, while continuing to build
reserves.
3) Caliber of Staff and Professional Service Levels –
By providing an excellent work environment, as well as compensation and benefits, Polo has been able to attract the finest individuals. The quality of our management team was also considered, as
measured by our trained, well-mannered and motivated staff, which
provides our Members with an extraordinary lifestyle, day in and
day out.
Community Relations
Golf
Tennis
Spa & Fitness
Card Rooms
Social Media
New Club Members
FOOD & Beverage
20 Polo’s New Dining
Experiences
21 Craft Beers
play a key role in strategizing and setting realistic goals for both
the short and long-term health of the Club. Polo’s Board takes
their fiduciary responsibility seriously, prudently planning and
investing, with the understanding that regular dues increases are
necessary to maintain a fiscally-sound Club.
CALENDARS
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SPECIAL INTEREST
their current Members and future Members’ needs and interests
will be, and then create a strategy to fulfill those needs. Polo has
been a leader in the industry, adopting mission statements that
focus on the future, and developing strategies to ensure that we
attract more than our fair share of potential homebuyers.
15 October / Breast Cancer Month
16-19 Renovation Update
39 Fall Reading 2014
CLUB FEATURES
25 Member Spotlight:
Jack Laub
31 Member Spotlight:
100th Birthday Celebration!
32-33 Employee Spotlight:
Mio's Retirement
7) Overall Experience – A Platinum Club provides an ‘unparalleled
experience’ every day to its Members. Staff delivers exceptional
service. Polo’s motto “Ladies and Gentlemen Serving Ladies and
Gentlemen” focuses on giving our Members a memorable experience, and this is what makes The Polo Club a Platinum Club.
PUZZLES
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34 Did You Know?
I am proud to have been able to assist Polo in elevating its status to
that of Platinum Club. I couldn’t have done it alone, and therefore, I
wish to thank my management team and staff, the Board of Governors,
and you, our Members, who have all contributed to this amazing
achievement. My goal is to raise that bar higher this coming year.
I believe it’s achievable, especially in light of all the exciting things we
have planned as we roll out a new beginning at Polo with the opening
of our renovated Club this season.
Creative Director
Diane Dragone
Gr aphic Designer
Gary Tang
Contributing Editors
Caryn Stumpfl
Gail DeYoung
Lesley Marlo
Warmest regards,
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Welcome New Members
1 Letter From the GM/COO
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 Community Relations
Busy Summer Leads to Eventful Season
of Community Projects for 2014-15 Season BYCARYN STUMPFL
It was a busy summer for the Community Relations Committee (CRC)
at The Polo Club of Boca Raton. CRC
Members who remained in South
Florida over the summer held several
meetings, participated in various
charitable activities and continued
to develop several new projects of
good works that will be introduced
this season.
To quote Cicero, “A room without
books is like a body without a soul.”
To that end, the CRC has been planning a new project to bring books to
the children of Pine Grove Elementary School in Delray Beach. Diane
Klein has been working with the
administrators at Pine Grove on a
plan for Polo Club volunteers to
purchase books and read them to
preschool students at the school,
which serves disadvantaged children in the community. The book
project is set to launch this fall or
winter. More details on how to get
involved will follow in the next issue
of Trends.
With the children out on summer
break at Pine Grove, the book project
evolved over the summer to include
the Achievement Centers for Chil-
dren & Families in Delray Beach.
The daycare center, preschool and
afterschool programs offered at the
Achievement Centers serve children
from toddlers up to age 18 from lower-income families in Delray Beach.
CRC members Bob Leff and Roni
Brockman toured the Achievement
Centers this summer and noticed the
bookshelves in their library seemed
a bit sparse. Immediately several of
the members organized a book
drive, purchased new and used
books and found sponsors to donate
books so the children wouldn’t have
to go without. In addition, CRC members Bob and Pamella Hale found
other resources and picked up boxes
of books to donate. The CRC plans to
continue working with the Achievement Centers going forward.
The CRC also supported the Jacobson Family Food Pantry in Delray
Beach this summer, supplying 10
volunteers to help pack hundreds of
bags of hurricane supplies for local
seniors in need through the Ruth
and Norman Rales Jewish Family
Services Center (JFS). In addition, in
early September, CRC members Roni
Brockman, Joy Goldstein and Debby
May volunteered to pack food for
seniors to celebrate Rosh Hashanah.
The JFS has provided food and other
services to those in need in Delray
Beach and Boca Raton since 1996.
THE CRC also secured discounts
for Polo Club members over the
summer to several local restaurants,
hotels and for other services, some
of which will continue through the
holidays.
Headed by new members for the
2014/2015 season, Sharon Barash,
Pamella Hale, Ilene Katz, Joy Goldstein, Trudy Kramer, Robert Leff and
Shelley Pomerantz, the CRC plans to
begin its new member bagels and
cocktail events by November or December once the Club renovation is
completed. The annual Ruth Rales
JFS fundraiser (Gift Cards for Kids) will
also be held over the holidays again.
More details will follow in the next
issue.
To get involved in all the Community
Relations activities, or for more information, please contact one of the
CRC members or Roni Brockman at
[email protected] or 561-865-0250.
Led by CRC Chair Roni Brockman, 10 Polo Club volunteers helped pack hurricane
supplies for seniors at Jacobson Food Pantry in Delray Beach this summer.
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In addition, Golfino women’s clothing is made from upscale materials and
innovative fabrics which provide optimal comfort and total freedom of
movement.

Chase 54 – With top quality production and design, and impeccable style at
an affordable price, Chase 54 is the solution that fashion-discerning female
golfers have been seeking. Their factories and mills have been on the cutting
edge of fabric technology for decades, and now Chase 54 is the vehicle to bring
the newest technologies like DryFuze, High Gauge and Sorona to players on
every tee box and green.
Fashion
Forward

Nex Belts – Their precise fit system allows micro adjustments for maximum
comfort, eliminating holes. Ratcheting Belts for women, with their patented
scaling system, guarantee a precise fit every time. Not only are their belts
beautifully designed, but they’re comfortable, too. Designed for serious golfers,
each golf series belt has a built-in hidden marker.
 E
cco – Manufactures truly comfortable, lightweight and fashionable golf shoes
for women. You’ll really love these shoes!
Premium Designer Brands
By
Caryn Stumpfl
at South Florida’s Premier Pro Shoppe
With the holidays and the new season just
around the corner, the award-winning Golf
Pro Shoppe at Polo Club carries the finest
array of sports and active wear and innovative,
contemporary apparel from top designers, as
well as shoes, jewelry, handbags, sunglasses
and other accessories for men and women.
All the Latest Fashions
Take a look at the newest fashion lines for
women at South Florida’s finest pro shop and
be sure to stop by the Golf Shoppe soon for
all your fashion needs.
 Vivacity – Vivacity is an innovative
women’s contemporary apparel company
offering modern and sophisticated
American-made sportswear that you
can wear throughout your
day.
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 Oxford Golf – The
folks at Oxford Golf
believe that quality
is intrinsically
enriched by passion.
And passion is
the heartbeat of
performance. Oxford
Golf
creates
traditional golf wear
for women for those
who have come to
expect only the best
in quality, value and
Polo’s Golf
Shoppe Features
the Finest
Accessories
Anywhere
design. Exclusively sold in only the finest
pro shops and resorts across the country,
Oxford Golf richly personifies the same
sophistication, tradition and performance
as the game of golf itself.

Lola Wants – Launching in November
2014 exclusively in Florida’s country
club market, Lola Wants by Ayrtight
Clothing celebrates Baby Boomer women
by furnishing them with flattering,
fashionable golf and resort apparel
tailored specifically for their shape. This is
not your granddaughter’s golf clothes.
The original designer for Lija Golf has
brought back the popular urban knee
shorts paired with classic golf tops.

Golfino – Golfino women’s clothing
stands
for
elegance,
sophistication and superior
quality.
The
perfect
combination
between
fashion and functionality
results in stylish collections
for women, which are
perfect for the golf course
and make for a splendid
look in the city or around
town. Whether you fancy
playing golf or love the
cut and flair of golf wear,
Golfino women’s clothing
will make you stand out
for all the right reasons.
The new lines mentioned above are in addition to the prestigious brands and
designer labels the Golf Shoppe already carries, so you can remain in style both on
and off the course every day, including:
•Alberto
r & Buck
• Annika by Cutte
’s & Women’s)
• Antas Belts (Men
• Aristo 18
•Baggallini
• Bette & Court
ibles
• Brighton Collect
en’s & Women’s)
• Bobby Jones (M
•Bugatchi
•Carnoustie
en’s & Women’s)
• Cutter & Buck (M
Sadock
• DKNY by Jamie
• Dunning Golf
• Donald Ross
• EP PRO
l
• Foot Joy Appare
•Garb
• GG BLUE
en’s & Women’s)
• Greg Norman (M
s
• Heritage 34 Jean
•Jo-Fit
Women’s & Kids)
•Lacoste (Men’s,
•Lija
• Lisette L
• Martin Dingman
• Martin Golf
• Maui Jim
• Nike Women
’s & Women’s)
• Peter Millar (Men
lph Lauren
•Polo Golf by Ra
& Kids)
(Men’s, Women’s
uren RLX
•Polo by Ralph La
en’s)
Golf (Men’s & Wom
• Robert Graham
• Sport Haley
• St. Croix
•Tail
•UbU
•Under Armour
(Women’s)
c
Bella Crystal Collection
Ecco Shoes for Women
Foot Joy Men’s & Women’s Shoes
Helen Kaminski Headwear
Imperial Headwear
Nike Sun Sleeves
Physicians Endorsed
Headwear
Sun Mountain
Us Kids Golf
Wallaroo Hat Company
Walter Genuine Shoes
Waterford
GREAT SCORES & Feats
MARCH
AUGUST
June
BIRDIES:
8/26, Barbara D. Cohen, CL 14, First Birdie!
OTHER NOTABLE FEATS:
8/2, George Soffin, Shot career best 39 on Back 9,
Club Course (6 Pars, 1 Birdie, 2 Bogies)
SEPTEMBER
BIRDIES:
9/3, Cal Ackerman, CL 10
HOLE-IN-ONE:
3/3, Larry Nadell, EQ 7, 5 Hybrid, 150 yards
OTHER NOTABLE FEATS:
6/7, George Soffin, Club Course, Scored 89
HOLE-IN-ONE:
7/1, Gerald Wallach, CL 2, 5 Hybrid, 170 yards
7/2, Lewis Lifton, CL 4, 6 iron, 130 yard
7/31, Judy Yorra, CL 4, 7 wood, 112 yards
EAGLES:
7/27, Allan Abrams, CL 3, 3 wood, 172 yards
HOLE-IN-ONE:
8/23, Michael Supran, EQ 15, 9 wood, 155 yards
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Every year The Polo Club provides
competitive playing opportunities for
boys and girls between the ages of
13 and 17 throughout the country.
Above: Top scoring girls who competed.
Left: Top scoring boys who competed.
All competed in a two-day tournament
in late August.
2014
Junior PGA Tournament
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By Caryn Stumpfl
New
fashion
New
shoppe
With the Club renovation comes many upgrades and
improvements that raise the overall level of service
and amenities to Members.
Polo Tennis is no exception, as
they have made some significant
changes to the facility and programs that they hope will make
your experience “only the best.”
First, the courts will boast new
awnings. Cement sidewalks have
been removed and replaced with
pavers. In addition, a new threeyear program has begun that will
replace fences on all the courts and
install new Polo logo wind screens.
The Resort & Tennis Shoppe has
also received a beautiful new facelift and will be ready for its Grand
Opening in December.
From a thoroughly upgraded
Resort & Tennis Shoppe to new
exciting programs and a renewed
focus on service, Polo Tennis is
ready to deliver “service excellence
to our Members every day,”
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according to Tennis Director Jean
Mills. “We want to thank our Members for their patience as we get
through this transitional period.
I promise it will definitely be worth
the wait,” said Jean.
Introducing the New Resort
& Tennis Shoppe
As you walk through the doors,
you’ll notice a new upscale look
and feel to the Resort & Tennis
Shoppe. It’s in the same location,
but you won’t recognize the beautiful new appearance of the place.
You’ll also find a wide selection of
new apparel lines and unique
items that you’ll find only here at
The Polo Club. You may not recognize the look of the shop, but you
will certainly know the familiar
faces of the long-term staff
members there to serve you. “I’m
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looking forward to all of the new
and exciting changes coming for
Members this season,” said Janet
Prudente-Horton, who is celebrating her 25th year at The Polo Club
this year.
“The great news is that the new
shop will offer much more than
tennis apparel. It’s truly a ‘resort’
shop,” she said. “Members will find
a wide variety of outstanding upscale and designer fashion lines
with new lines coming in all the
time,” Janet continued. The shop
still features the latest beautiful
and functional Tennis and sportswear, but you’ll also see a full selection of men’s, women’s and children’s designer fashions, dressy
attire, travel and cruise wear, children’s Tennis and swimwear, and
many accessory items, including
goggles for the pool, sandals and
shoes, UV protective clothing
and sun hats, jewelry, handbags,
sunglasses and gifts. “Our UV
protection apparel is both fashionable and health-oriented,” she
added. “The protective clothes are
perfect for on and off the courts
in Florida!”
The shop carries high-end brands,
such as Tommy Bahama, Island
Company (you may know this
brand from its Worth Avenue shop
in Palm Beach), dress shirts from
Thomas Dean, designer activewear from Trina Turk, and an
expanded selection of logo
apparel, including T-shirts,
sweat shirts/hoodies, hats,
housewares and unique
specialty gift items. “We
also offer gift cards
that can be used for
items in the shop or
for Tennis programs, lessons
and services that you can give to
other members or family members
to use at the Club,” Janet remarked.
The Resort & Tennis Shoppe also
offers a tremendous service for
Members: personal shopping
assistance and free gift wrapping.
“If you need any ideas or want help
picking something out for that
special someone, just ask one of
Members will
find a wide
variety of
outstanding
upscale and
designer
fashion lines
us,” said Janet. “Plus, the shop will
be happy to giftwrap and ship
items for you wherever you need
them to go.”
The Club’s Open House is scheduled for December 13, so be sure
to stop by the new Resort & Tennis
Shoppe to see all the new offerings. Don’t forget, during the holidays, the Resort & Tennis Shoppe is
your one-stop shop for great gift
ideas for everyone on your list.
Check out the new Polo Club
website for more information
about upcoming events, such as
new vendor trunk shows and sales
events throughout the season.
For more information, call the
Resort & Tennis Shoppe at 561995-1260.
New Programs Deliver
Service Excellence
“Along with the renovated shop,
Polo Tennis is dedicated to a renewed focus on service for our
Members. Another way Tennis can
deliver service excellence is by
full selection
of men’s,
women’s and
children’s
designer
fashions,
dressy attire,
travel and
cruise wear
providing some brand new exciting programs,” said Jean.
According to Piotr (Peter) F. Krzyzanowski, one of the esteemed Polo
Tennis professionals, Tennis will be
highlighting a number of weekly
programs to its lineup this fall, such
as Men’s Monday Night Tennis
from 6-7:30 pm. “Our Polo men
are now able to participate in the
evenings, play three rounds of
doubles, and then watch Monday
Night Football with their buddies at
Barefoot Cafe.”
“We’ll also be starting a Hot Shots
clinic on Thursdays, offering drills
and strategy practice for men and
women who don’t regularly play
on any teams,” he said. The Club
will also present a free tennis
“stroke of the month” coaching
session every Saturday at 8:00 am.
“Each week, you can come in and
learn or fine tune a specific stroke,
such as the backhand or serve.”
You may only sign up once a month
for the complimentary one-hour
session.
Polo is proud to offer the USTA
National Quick Start Program for
children. The Polo Tennis Program
offers Quick Start Tennis yearround on Saturdays from 12-12:30
pm. “Quick Start is an innovative
way of introducing Tennis to kids
under 10,” said Peter. “We use
different colored balls (depending
on the age and ability of the child),
so kids have an easier time progressing in Tennis. We work with
the Children’s Activity Center (CAC)
to teach kids basic Tennis skills and
get them started playing Tennis
quickly with an emphasis on them
having fun.”
Sara El-Sharif
Bradley Hoppens
tein
Tennis Profession Piotr Krzyzanowski
This season, Polo Tennis will be
adding a Holiday Adult Tennis Boot
Camp, geared toward our holiday
players and those looking
to boost their cardio. “The
Tennis boot camps are
great for those looking for
a workout with fast
games geared to our
more advanced players,”
said Peter.
In addition, Polo Tennis
will offer a year-round
Friday Social Intramurals
for Men’s and Ladies’
doubles/mixed doubles.
The format will include
three rounds of social
tennis. “All levels of players
are welcome to come out,
have fun playing Tennis
against different players,
and enjoy meeting new players. In addition, you don’t
want to miss our Sunday
mixed doubles this season,”
Peter said.
Look for the full selection of Tennis
programs over the holidays for
adults and children and throughout the season in upcoming issues
of Trends, or check the bulletin
board in the Resort & Tennis Shoppe. “Our holiday junior program
will feature prizes, target practice,
match play and more. The key is
to have fun, learn, create a WOW
experience, and keep on playing;
after all, Tennis is a sport for a
lifetime” he said.
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Spa
NEW
 Spa & Fitness
Howto make
nutrition fitness
a
greater Priority
in your Life
AT polo
skin. And men, there’s a refreshing
facial just for you!
We have some new skin and body
treatments in store for you as well:
4 Cleanse & Polish Back Treatment
4 Athlete’s Massage
4 Shirodhara Massage
Welcome
back to the
beautifully renovated Spa at Polo —
A place where you can rediscover
your inner beauty, recharge your
senses and renew your commitment
to health and wellness.
Flawless skin is your best accessory,
so be the first to try our new 80minute luxurious Signature Facial.
Meet
4 Sole Rejuvination
Harmonize and balance your body
with a consultation by lead Aesthetician, Marilu Jones, followed by a personalized selection of pure essential
oils, oxygen therapy and foot
reflexology. This deluxe experience
stimulates the regeneration of
healthy new cells, increases circulation and deeply restores and
hydrates for glowing and luminous
Marilu
Come meet our new and talented lead aesthetician,
Marilu Jones. Born in Brazil, and Italian by heritage,
there’s a bit of passion behind what she does. And
what she does best, are facials. Due to her training in
France and the U.S., she actually delivers not only an
incredible experience, but results!
With over 20 years of knowledge and skill in luxury
resort spas, Marilu most recently hails from the famed
ELLE Spa at the iconic Eden Roc Resort in Miami Beach.
Marilu was involved in every aspect of this spa’s ten
million dollar venture, from blueprint to product
selection, training and grand opening, which was
followed up by impeccable service.
Let us now boast on her behalf. Marilu was named
the Most Recognized Spa Aesthetician in Miami from
2011-2014 by Trip Advisor. She received numerous
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Of course, the tried and true SweThai massages remain a staple on the
spa menu. Our Club’s Signature Massage is customized for healing and
therapeutic benefits. We have also
added an impressive new Vichy
shower to our Spa, which combines
warm water and a relaxing massage
as part of our Rainforest Massage
treatment. You’ll want a massage every day and of course, you deserve it!
Start small
The biggest myth is that you have to make drastic life
changes across the board to make an impact. Not so!!
Even if your diet and fitness habits are non-existent, you
can make small changes, which show big results. One
drop of water isn’t going to make a big difference, but
compounded by consistency, it accumulates into a force
of nature.
Starting small will keep you motivated for the next
opportunity.
 Go for a 10 minute walk or a 5-minute run
 Swing a kettle bell 10 times
 Do 10 squats, then 10 pushups
 Drink a liter of water instead of soda
Resist the temptation to start big, because big starts out
manageable and then ends in a big crash. If you start out
with an aggressive workout you’ll be sore and need to
rest even longer, and/or risk injury.
Food over Fitness
hotel awards throughout her tenure, such as Employee
of the Month and Year along with the Spirit To Serve
award. Marilu’s passion for the spa lifestyle is defined by
her use of cutting edge techniques coupled with old
world class and finesse. She truly has that special touch!
Please come meet Marilu, but
more importantly, do yourself a
favor and experience her magic
firsthand. She is incredibly
excited to join The Polo Club
family and to get to know the
Members. As a warm welcome,
she is extending a 20% discount
on your first facial in the month
of October. You’ll see, this is just
the beginning of a beautiful
relationship!
Many tend to prioritize fitness over food. We use our
exercise as an excuse to eat whatever we want and
expecting to burn off calories later. While the plan isn’t
bad, it is a short-term fix. A healthy diet plan combined
with regular exercise is the best way to live, instead of
constantly trying to burn off last night’s dinner.
Fueling yourself with good food simply makes sense.
When you combine healthy eating with exercise, you’ll
notice you feel even better! We tend to make eating overcomplicated, even healthy eating! So here are a few
simple rules to keep in mind:
 Eat as many whole foods as possible,
i.e. fruits & vegetables
 Eat lean cuts of meat
 Eat smaller portions, but a little more often
 Drink plenty of water
Move In a Way That’s Fun
If you don’t enjoy running, don’t run. If you don’t enjoy
weight lifting, don’t lift weights. Move in a way you enjoy
and you will see the results much quicker. Your exercise
and
should not feel like a burden, it should be enjoyable!
Maybe it’s a dance class, Yoga, Pilates, cycling or tennis.
Bottom line: Do what moves you.
Follow the 85/15 rule
The 85/15 mindset is helpful when figuring out what kind
of grace you can extend to yourself when your food and
fitness isn’t measuring up. Basically, if you’re eating well
for 85% of your meals, you can be flexible in the other
15%. If you exercise most of the week, don’t stress out
over taking a couple of days off.
Eat More Color
Eating a colorful variety of fruits and vegetables is a key
component to a healthy diet. Simply increasing the
diversity of colors on your plate will help you eat healthier,
even if that’s all you do!!
Embrace a Routine
If figuring out a daily workout just adds more stress
to your life, don’t do that either! Write down one
workout you’re going to do for the week, and
simply do only that or take advantage of our
talented fitness professionals; or book a
training session and have them set
up a program specifically
designed to help you
achieve your goals!
Reduce pain and
inflammation caused by
repetitive motion in your
neck and shoulders.
BY LESLEY MARLO
By Eric Wilkinson
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or those of us who enjoy sports and being active, our
performance depends on how well our body feels. Having
travelled on the pro tennis tour working with some of the
best in the game, I've learned some components
to success.
4 Training hard – eating healthy and taking
care of your body’s specific needs.
4 The Athlete’s Massage – One of the new
services we are offering that focuses on your
performance recovery with the combination
of stretching and therapeutic massage. This
form of therapy focuses on specific muscle
groups, sports injuries, chronic conditions,
and can also be used in conjunction with
physical therapy. And the best part of it all
is that it is tailored to your individual needs
and concerns.
Since it began in 1985, the annual National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
(NBCAM) campaign has sought to increase awareness of the disease through
events, education and action. The aim of the NBCAM is to promote
mammography as the most effective weapon in the fight against breast cancer.
According to HealthFinder.gov, breast cancer is the second most common kind
of cancer in women, afflicting about one in every eight women born in the
United States. While most everyone knows about breast cancer, too many
women forget or disregard the simple steps to early detection. Yet, early
detection is the key to survival and treatment.
The National Breast Cancer Foundation encourages women to have a plan
for detecting the disease in its early stages using monthly self-exams and
mammo-grams after age 40. You can also make a difference by spreading the
word about mammograms with friends and loved ones, and encouraging
communities, organizations, families, and individuals to get involved.
Stay In The Know!
4 W
omen age 40-49 should talk to their doctors about when to start
getting mammograms.
4 Women age 50-74 should get a mammogram every two years.
4 Early detection is the key to treatment and survival.
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enefits of stretching and massage can be felt throughout the body. It helps reduce inflammation in joints,
relieves tension, improves circulation, improves posture, and
energizes the body.
Stretch and
relax the lower
back muscles for
better rotation
in your swing.
Active and passive stretching also helps:
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engthen muscle fibers that have contracted
from lack of use or excessive use
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estore flexibility to the muscles after injury
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SAVE THE DATE!!
Pap Corps Luncheon & Fashion Show on
Monday, January 19, 2015 in The Laurels.
Honorees are Barbara D. & Arnold L. Cohen
Fashions by Tahari. More details to come...
Massage improves the benefits of stretching by:
Allowing greater muscle stretch
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Controlling the intensity of the stretch
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Enabling you to relax during the stretch
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BY GAIL DEYOUNG
Renovation Update...
What’s Done & what’s to come
COUNTDOWN
TO CLUB OPENING
The clubhouse renovation is nearing
completion, and all of the noise, dust
and inconvenience will soon be behind
us. After many months, the end is in
sight, and anticipation is building for the
big reveal in November. But before that,
let’s recap all that has been happening.
APRIL: In mid-April, Suffolk
Construction fenced off areas behind
the Golf Cart Barn and around the back
of the building to stage their
construction trailers and dumpsters.
April 21st marked the first official day of
the Clubhouse renovation. A wall was
installed in The Golf Shoppe, and Golf
personnel were relocated. Golf cart
traffic was diverted to a new route that
would be used through the entire
renovation. Steeplechase closed, leaving
The Laurels as the only interior dining
venue to remain open for the next
couple of months. Our team decorated
The Laurels in white drapery, creating
an elegant dining experience, which
Members enjoyed. The first of many
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tri-fold brochures was created for
Members to have an easy reference
guide regarding open venues and
times of operation.
MAY: Walls were erected to
protect Members from entering the
construction zone, and demolition
began in earnest. Weekly videos
revealed the progress that had been
made as rooms were stripped down
to bare bones.
JUNE: Real progress was being made,
and our construction team and design
professionals informed us that there
was an opportunity to accelerate the
entire project into this year’s schedule.
Board approval was granted, and the
additional work was scheduled. F&B
personnel in the affected areas were
moved to The Red Room temporarily.
Additionally, the Resort and Tennis
Shoppe moved into the Game Room
at the FRC, and demolition of their
space began.
JULY: Dust and noise were daily
occurrences as all areas were being
worked on concurrently. The
After many months, the
end is in sight, and anticipation
is building for the
big reveal in November.
creation of a second floor above
Administration and the F&B offices was
underway. Most of the Administration
corridor was walled off, and mail
delivery and payment drops were
relocated.
AUGUST: In preparation for the
Club shutdown, a temporary tent
with air conditioning was installed
at Barefoot Cafe. The walkway from
the Spa building to Barefoot Cafe
was erected to provide cover during
inclement weather. Barefoot became
the only place to dine.
The Clubhouse and the Spa were closed
for two weeks to allow for the switchover of the A/C units, as well as to do as
much work in the Spa as possible. Upper
valet was closed until the reopening of
the Club in November. Reciprocal dining
and Spa facilities were available at other
local clubs. The Spa and Fitness Center
reopened on August 20, and while
much of the construction had been
completed during the shutdown, work
continued throughout August. The
Men’s Card Room moved to a tent on
the Sports Court, and the CAC closed
for several months. Taking advantage
of the shutdown, we dug up the lower
valet area to add two new grease traps.
SEPTEMBER: The grand staircase
was installed. Plantings were replaced
by lower valet. At the end of the month,
the majority of the construction was
completed in the Spa building, in the
Resort and Tennis Shoppe, and the
Men’s Card Room. New tile was installed
in the Administration corridor, and we
continued to renovate the balance.
Lastly, we prepared the Tennis Pro
Shoppe to return “home”.
OCTOBER: The men were
moved back to the Men’s Card Room.
The Ladies’ Card Room was closed,
and the ladies were moved into the
tent. With a mid-November
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It is not the
beauty of a building
you should look at;
its the construction
of the foundation that
will stand the test
of time.
deadline, we continue to have well
over 100 construction personnel on
site to ensure that the project will
be completed on time. It is now the
beginning of October, and some
rooms are taking shape, with ceilings,
paint on the walls, tile and carpeting.
Furniture, paintings and rugs are
expected to arrive shortly. In order
for the County to give us a Temporary
Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) in
mid-November, 38 different inspections
have to be passed. Our construction
team and Owners’ Representative are
working closely with the inspectors,
ensuring that all concerns are addressed
immediately so there will be no delay.
Not all areas will be opened in November.
As mentioned in previous communications, An American Bistro (formerly
The Bistro), and the Administrative
offices will be the last to come online in
mid-December. However, the new
Terrace, The Laurels, Traditions, The
Crown Room, Steeplechase, Winners’
Circle and the outside courtyard
between Steeplechase and Winner’s
Circle will be available for your enjoyment
as long as the Temporary Certificate of
Occupancy (TCO) is obtained.
An undertaking like this takes a lot of
planning, coordination and supervision.
Management, Board representatives,
and our team of professionals meet
regularly, led by Larry Zabik, our Owner’s
Representative, to discuss issues and
their resolutions. A project of this scope
would normally take a year to complete,
however, thanks to the hard-working
construction teams who come to Polo
every day, Ryan Artim, our Assistant GM,
and our own very talented Facilities
Maintenance and IT personnel, this was
all accomplished in record time. We owe
them a debt of gratitude.
Despite the majority of Polo’s facilities
being affected in one way or another by
this renovation project, Polo Members
were still able to play Golf, Tennis, Cards,
swim, dine, and socialize during this
time. Those who remained at Polo this
summer frequented our dining venues
and shops, utilizing all that the Club had
to offer. Without the full cooperation
of the Members who were here, this
would not have been done. We thank
you for your patronage, patience and
understanding.
Now that Polo is well on the way to being
completely revitalized, we hope you’ll
come to the Club often, enjoy our newly
updated venues, and participate in all
that there is to do. Bask in this paradise
you call home. It’s an amazing life … you
deserve it. Enjoy!!
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 Food & Beverage
introducing
BY
LESLEY MARLO
POLO’S NEW DINING experienceS
e
Culinary adventure awaits, as The Polo Club’s eateries reopen just in time to stuff yourself like
a Thanksgiving turkey.
The Polo Club has long been known for having among the best quality food and selection
of restaurants in our area. Now, as the final touches are made on the club-wide renovations,
the Food and Beverage team has managed to raise the bar again.
Trends sat down with Assistant General Manager, Ryan Artim, and Food & Beverage Director, Marius
Ilie for an inside peek at what to expect when doors and menus open this November.
Simple, Flavorful, Fresh Comfort Food
Our high-energy Bistro-style restaurant will serve a wide variety of comfort food. We welcome
you to our unique bar, where our mixologist will create a special cocktail. An American Bistro
offers hand-crafted burgers, fresh rotisserie items, pizza, Polo signatures, refreshing salads and
classic desserts.
Upscale American Cuisine…
Featuring Seasonal Seafood
Steeplechase’s makeover includes a feast for all senses. The elaborate buffet gets even
better with the addition of interactive cooking stations and more options than ever before.
Our mission is to create delicious culinary masterpieces with seasonal ingredients and fresh
fish for our members and guests to enjoy. Come view our innovative wine list, Martinis and
creative cocktails carefully chosen to complement our Chef's savory creations. Save room for a
signature mini dessert shooter!
Brown - PMS 463
Stroke - PMS 1215
Where Prime Flavors Make Unique Tastes
The Crown Room is our eclectic New York style Steakhouse. Indulge in our natural prime grain
beef from Grand Island, Nebraska. We source the best ingredients from our local farms. Let our
sommelier select an outstanding bottle of wine from our customized wine wall. Our Pastry
Chef will dazzle you with upscale and flavorful desserts.
Dark Brown: 15, 68, 68, 60
Brown: 0, 38, 78, 18
PMS: 175C
PMS: 7510C
Outdoor Food And Fun
Enjoy light and creative menu choices, a full bar, flat screen TVs, daily Happy Hour and Live
Entertainment every Saturday evening. Barefoot Cafe is one of our most popular restaurants.
COME FOR A BITE. STAY FOR THE Fun.
PMS 1605 Brown
Winner’s Circle is a perfect spot for socializing or a late night snack. Craft beers and
cocktails complement a tapas-inspired menu that features small plates, including
charcuterie, dumplings, and hand-crafted sliders, perfect for snacking or combining to make
a meal.
Where Fantasy
Becomes Reality
Chill is our classic old Mom & Pop ice
cream shoppe serving such specialties as
shakes, floats, sundaes and Spa Wellness
smoothies. Let us bring out the Child
in you!
Pink (C-0, M-95, Y-20, K-0)
Blue ((C-70, M-15, Y-0, K-0)
Green (C-50, M-0, Y-100, K-0)
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Due to worldwide Oktoberfest celebrations,
more beer is consumed in October than
any other month of the year. This year’s
sales spike will likely be distributed across
thousands of brew brands and flavors, as the
popularity of craft beer is at an all-time high.
Craft beer is defined as a beer with a
distinctive flavor, produced in small quantities
and distributed in a particular region. Palm
Beach County is no exception, as area bars
and breweries demonstrate their ability
to adapt to fast-changing tastes and
experiment with ingredients that were
ignored by brewers in the past.
In fact, three local breweries are creating
a buzz right here in Polo’s backyard, and
you won’t even have to travel outside the
gates to experience some of them. As Polo
Club Bar Manager Kim Fonacier reveals, “We
are currently in the process of growing our
craft beer selection, especially locally-brewed
craft beers from the area’s three most notable
breweries — Funky Buddha, Saltwater, and
Due South.”
Boca Raton’s Funky Buddha is our area’s
premier local brewing establishment, and its
beer is served throughout South Florida.
Bonita Applebaum is said to taste like
homemade apple pie in beer form, while
Chocolate-Covered Cherry Porter and
Floridian Hefeweizen are noted fan favorites.
FB’s most widely known and loved brew is
the Piiti Porter, scoring 90 out of 100 on
BeerAdvocate.com.
Delray Beach’s new kid on the block, Saltwater
Brewery, expects to produce 1,500 barrels of
beer in 2014, its inaugural year. Among
Saltwater’s popular offerings are Screamin’
Reels IPA, Session Ale, a pilsner, and a dark,
creamy Chocolate Mayday Porter.
A little further north is Due South Brewery in
Boynton Beach. When it comes to craft beer,
Due South long reigns supreme in Palm
Beach County. Some of the most popular DS
brews sound more like dessert, including
Caramel Cream Ale and Café Ole Espresso
Porter. For IPA-lovers, Due South’s CAT 5 is
worthy of a try.
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“We are currently in a
process of growing our
own craft beer selection,
especially locally-brewed
craft beers,” states
Polo's Kim Fonacier.
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This October, celebrate the German beerguzzling holiday with something a bit closer
to home. Whether you are a craft beer
enthusiast or a novice, you are sure to find a
brew for you. Bottom’s up!
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 Polo Dining
2014
Calendar

“There is a harmony In autumn,
and a lustre in its sky,
Which through the summer
is not heard or seen,
As if it could not be,
as if it had not been!”
– Percy Bysshe Shelley

IMPORTANT DATES
FOR BOARD ELECTION:
Oct. 6 -Letter sent requesting candidates
for the Board
Nov 14 - Last day for candidate applications
Dec. 3 - Meet the Candidates Night
Dec. 10 - Chat with the Candidates
Dec. 18 - Annual Members' Meeting
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October
4 Yom Kippur
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2 Daylight Savings Time Ends
3 C - Mah Jongg Lesson
4 E lection Day
C - Mah Jongg Lesson
5 C - Mah Jongg Lesson
6 C - Mah Jongg Lesson
7 C - Mah Jongg Lesson
10C - Learn Canasta | BEGINNERS
C - Intermediate Bridge
11 Veteran’s Day
C - Learn Canasta | BEGINNERS
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CA - Broadway Series | “Annie”
C - Duplicate Bridge
12C - Duplicate Bridge
C - Learn Canasta | BEGINNERS
16 Boss’s Day
13 C - Learn Canasta | BEGINNERS
17 C - Duplicate Bridge
14G - Fall Golf School
C - Duplicate Bridge
C - Learn Canasta | BEGINNERS
15 G - F all Golf School
28 Board Meeting
17 C - Intermediate Bridge
31 Halloween
18 Board Meeting
19 C - Duplicate Bridge
21G - Fall Golf School
C - Duplicate Bridge
22 G - Fall Golf School
24G - Junior Camp
C - Intermediate Bridge
25 G - Junior Camp
26G - Junior Camp
CA - Broadway Series |
“Phantom of the Opera”
27 Thanksgiving
28Black Friday
G - Family / Jr. Tournament
G - Junior Camp
F - Gymnastics | Studio 1
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Spotlight
November
13 Columbus Day
25T - Halloween Mixed Doubles
Tennis | 11:00 - 12:30 am
Lunch | 12:45 pm
 Member
29G - Junior Camp
T - Turkey Trot Mixed Doubles
Polo Member’s Induction into
National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
CINCINNATI – The only student-athlete in NCAA history to play six varsity years and
the first basketball assistant coach at the University of Cincinnati, former Bearcat
great Jack “Black Cat” Laub will earn induction into the National Jewish Sports Hall
of Fame on September 14th.
Laub, who played basketball for two seasons at the City College of New York prior to
serving in World War II, came to UC in 1946. Mid-American Conference rules allowing war veterans to play college sports gave Laub the opportunity to help guide the
Bearcats to four consecutive MAC titles and a combined 77-27 record from 19471950 under UC head coach John Weithe.
Laub joined fellow UC great Dick Dallmer as the first two Bearcats selected in the
NBA Draft in 1950. Chosen by the Baltimore Bullets, Laub was traded to the
Minneapolis Lakers and eventually landed with the Scranton Miners of the Eastern
Basketball League where he helped the franchise win two regular-season
championships from 1951-52.
Appointed by Wiethe, Laub became UC’s first basketball assistant coach in 1951 and
helped direct the Bearcats to their first appearance in the National Invitation Tournament that same year. As head scout, Laub is also credited with suggesting Weithe
give a scholarship to Jack Twyman, who eventually became an All-American at UC
and was later inducted into the National Basketball Hall of Fame.
Under Weithe’s direction, Laub also started the UC Roundball club as a fundraiser for
the basketball program. The group later grew into what is now UCATS, the athletic
department’s fundraising unit that provides financial support to fund student-athlete scholarships and other special athletics needs.
Laub became head basketball coach at U.S. Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy
in 1959. The move helped pave the way for then-Kings coach Ed Jucker to become
head coach at UC. Jucker, who succeeded George Smith prior to the 1960-61 campaign, guided the Bearcats to consecutive national championships in 1961 and
1962.
UC’s McMicken College of Arts & Sciences honored Laub with the 2010 Distinguished
Alumni Award for his efforts in helping pioneer the idea of discount drugs. Laub,
who devoted his business career to reducing prescription costs for consumers,
opened the first discount drug store chain in the New York area and later helped
open the first mail-order pharmacy.
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The only student-athlete
in NCAA history to play six
varsity years and the first
basketball assistant coach
at the University
of Cincinnati, former
Bearcat great
Jack “Black Cat” Laub
earned induction into the
National Jewish Sports
Hall of Fame on Sept. 14th.
Laub will join former UC baseball player Sandy Koufax and former UC football head
coach Sid Gillman as members of the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame.
*Taken from an offical Hall of Fame press release.
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And for the Kiddos...
The Misadventures of Sweetie Pie
by Chris Van Allsburg | Release Date: Nov. 2014
Looking for a holiday gift that doesn’t require batteries and won’t shed?
From two-time Caldecott winner Chris Van Allsburg (Jumanji and The Polar
Express) comes The Misadventures of Sweetie Pie, “a poignant story of one
hamster’s struggle with reality” (Amazon.com).
BY LESLEY MARLO
Tennessee Williams:
Mad Pilgrimage
of the Flesh
by John Lahr | Release Date: Sept. 2014
A starred review from Publisher's Weekly
touts this “brilliant new biography” as a
crowning achievement of the awardwinning longtime New Yorker drama
critic and author John Lahr.
Lahr takes readers into the complicated
mind of playwright Tennesse Williams.
Quoting from diaries, notebooks, and
journals, Lahr reveals the complex
dynamics of Williams’ backstage life,
tumultuous love affairs, and tortured
family, while astutely studying his plays.
According to PW, Williams once wrote
that he saw every play and film he worked
on as “a confession.” With sympathy and
compassion, Lahr looks to his scripts as
the chief means of understanding the
celebrated playwright’s turbulent life.
This book is also available as an audio-book
at audible.com.
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Yes Please
by Amy Poehler | Release Date: Oct. 2014
In her highly anticipated first book, Yes
Please, Saturday Night Live veteran Amy
Poehler shares personal tidbits on love,
sex, friendship and parenthood in an easy
conversational read. The actress, whose
silver screen credits include the movies,
Mean Girls and Baby Mama, also won the
2014 Golden Globe Award for Best Actress
in a Television Musical or Comedy Series
for her starring role as Leslie Knope on
NBC’s Parks and Recreation.
With her signature charm, Poehler delivers
hilariously biting wisdom as she attempts
to make sense of midlife, describing what
it feels like to be "young and old at the
same time," and includes a chapter on sex
tips, like "please don't make it last so long,
we're really tired."
This picture book for kids age 4-8 follows Sweetie Pie, a hamster who longs for
freedom outside the cage as he finds himself passed from one owner to
another and is overfed, frightened by a large dog, mistreated, and finally
forgotten in the snow.
In the vein of the classic, Velveteen Rabbit, this story may serve as a cautionary tale for children who need
lessons about how to treat their pets. As the author explains in a behind-the-scenes promotional video
for the book, “I hope kids will read it and say, ‘I’m going to be the best caregiver ever.’ ”
Read more on this title and watch the video at www.booksandwhatnot.com.
Benefits of Reading
1. Reading teaches children about the world around them.
2. Reading improves vocabulary and leads to
highly developed language skills.
3. Reading develops a child's imagination.
4. Reading relaxes the body and calms the mind.
5. Kids who read often get better at
itand do better at school.
6. Reading exercises our brains.
7. Reading improves concentration.
This book, narrated by the actress herself, is
also available as an audio-book at audible.
com.
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 Behind
the Scenes
LESSONS
Have You visited our new website?
Learn Canasta for Beginners in ONE WEEK,
with Barbie Tennenholz
Dates: November: 10, 11, 12, 13 & 14.
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 am – Location: Ladies’ Card Room
Fee: $90.00 p.p. Reservations now open
EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING & FRIDAY AFTERNOON
Duplicate Bridge games will continue to be played
throughout this summer and into the season until
Wednesday, April 8, 2015. It will then return to its regular
summer schedule on Tuesday nights beginning Tuesday,
April 14, 2015.
Not only is The Polo Club getting a new look, so did our website!
You will now be able to:
Intermediate Bridge –
with Keith Hanson
PREVIEW FOR WEDNESDAY’S WEEKLY
DUPLICATE BRIDGE SPECIAL GAMES
4 Stay current with the latest events, announcements
and information pertinent to your Club membership.
Card Room
First Six week series, for Intermediate and Advanced Players
Title: How to make more contracts. The technique of finessing,
Setting up a long suite, deceptive declarer play, card
combo strategies 1, combo strategies 2, ruffing losers.
Series attendants preferred.
Six two-hour lessons held on Monday evenings.
Dates: November 10, 17, 24 – December 1, 8 & 15
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm | Fee: $110.00 p.p. for six lessons.
Reservations now open
Supervised Canasta: for players who
already know how to play Canasta
Improve your game in one week- with Barbie Tannenholz
Dates: December: 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 am – Location: Ladies’ Card Room
Fee: $90.00 p.p. Reservations now open
Mah Jongg: Learn To Play in ONE WEEK,
with Barbie Tennenholz
Crack, Bam, Dot…. What does it all mean?
Come learn this ancient game of Mah Jongg.
Dates: November: 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 am – Location: Ladies’ Card Room
Fee: $90.00 p.p. Reservations now open
Every Wednesday Evenings Time: 7:00 pm
Must arrive 15 minutes before game begins
Fees: Members $7.00 p.p. | Guests $10.00 p.p.
Director: Phil Benamy
E-mail: www.directorplease.com
Wednesday’s Special Games for 2014
Oct. 15th |Club Appreciation |no extra fee
Nov. 12th | Charity Club Championship | $1.00 Extra
Nov. 19th | Club Championship | No Extra Charge
Dec. 10th | Upgraded Club Championship | No Extra Charge
Dec. 17th | Silver Points | $1.50 Extra
PREVIEW ON FRIDAY’S WEEKLY
DUPLICATE BRIDGE
Every Friday Afternoon. Time: 12:30 pm
Must arrive 15 minutes before game begins
Fees: Members $6.00 p.p. | Guests $9.00 p.p.
Director: Linda Green
E-mail: www.LindasBridgeTable.com
Friday’s Special Games for 2014
Oct. 17th | Club Appreciation |no extra fee
Nov. 14th |ACBL Charity Club Championship | $1.00 Extra
Nov. 21st | Club Championship | No Extra Charge
Dec. 12th | ACBL Charity Club Championship| $1.00 Extra
Dec. 19th | Silver Points | $1.50 Extra
DUPLICATE BRIDGE
Men’s Poker Room Courtesy Phone 561•995•1244
Ladies’ Card Room Courtesy Phone 561•995•1001
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4 Make reservations online for dining, tee times
and special events.
4 View and pay your statement online.
4 View pictures of past events.
4 Communicate with Club staff and more.
Social Media isn’t just for the teens and twenty-somethings anymore! More than 72% of Internet users today
are active on sites like Facebook and Twitter, with 60% of 50-60 year olds and 43% of people age 65 and up
using social media. Its surge in popularity is easy to understand. Social media lets us connect with loved ones
from far away, stay informed about topics that interest us, and share our goings on with friends and family.
If you are among those who haven’t yet gone social, here are few more reasons to get connected:
like us on Facebook
More than 5,000 people have visited The Polo Club’s Facebook page, which currently
boasts over 1,600 “likes.” Visit www.facebook.com/ThePoloClub to like the page and
get updates when news or events are posted, write a review of the Club, or browse photos of the grounds, real
estate, and events.
NOTE: You must have a Facebook account to access information here. To sign up for a free Facebook account,
go to: www.facebook.com.
fOLLOW US ON TWITTER
Dubbed a “microblogging service,” Twitter lets users send and read short, 140-character
messages with anyone in their network. Follow The Polo Club on Twitter to get real
time Tweets as they are posted. Visit www.twitter.com/poloclubboca and click “Follow” to get Polo tweets
delivered to your inbox, or get tweets right on your smart phone by downloading the Twitter app.
WATCH US ON YOUTUBE
The Polo Club of Boca Raton has our very own YouTube channel! If you haven’t yet seen
the videos of the tremendous renovation work being done around the Club, you can
see them all on the world’s most popular video sharing site. Go to www.youtube.com and search “Polo Club
Boca Raton” to access week-by-week video updates of the construction's progress.
pin US ON pinterest
If you love looking at beautiful and inspirational images, then check out our new
Pinterest page. Be sure to “Pin” our pics to your own page so your friends can see just how amazing life is at The
Polo Club.
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 Member
Spotlight
Community
Member Names
Hometown
ASCOT
Harvey & Naomi Zeitel
Short Hills, NJ
ASHBOURNE David & Marion Kronovet
Charlotte, NC
CATALINA Stan Frand & Geraldine Gaev
Charles ”Chuck“ Fern
Bryn Mawr, PA
Livingston, NJ
COQUINA
Dale Nadel Robert & Simmy Shnier
Boca Raton, FL
Toronto, Canada
GRAND BAY Stephen & Candice Freed Gary & Bella Baitel
Winnipeg, Canada
Delray Beach, FL
HAMPTON COURT Felicia Zelcer Jay & Shea Rosen
New York, NY
Vorhees, NJ
HIDDEN COVE
Mitchell & Rochelle Leibowitz
Piermont, NY
HUNTINGTON Howard & Donna LeVine Tinley Park, IL
KNIGHTSBRIDGE Kenneth & Ellen Lit Barry & Rena Shenkarow
Atlantic City, NJ
Winnipeg, Canada
LAKES OF SUTTON
Michael & Diane Cutler
Lois & Michael Friedman
Gladwyne, PA
Stamford, CT
PORTOFINO
Donald & Marcia Goodfriend
Jane Rothstein
Scotch Plains, NJ
New York, NY
VILLE DE CAPRI
Arthur & Dorothy Bard
Sacramento, CA
VINTAGE OAKS
Wael & Nesreen El-Sharif
Boca Raton, FL
WINDSOR PARKE
Sandra Hoffman
Sherman Oaks, CA
WEDGEWOOD
Jonathan & Zenda Krasney
Mendham, NJ
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s Polo Club celebrates its 28th anniversary this year, Polo Member Mary Kaye will
be celebrating an even more auspicious milestone this November: her 100th birthday!
I caught up with Mrs. Kaye recently in The Polo Club card room where she’s a regular
player each week. In fact, Mrs. Kaye plays canasta with four different groups of ladies
(on four different days) each week at the card room. “Lovely girls,” says Mrs. Kaye about
her canasta-playing companions.
This beautiful, always elegant grande dame of The Polo Club card room, born Nov. 29,
1914, has seen a lot over her life. “Good and bad, “ says Mrs. Kaye.
She grew up on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn, New York, as the third daughter in a family
of seven girls, raised solely by her mother. According to Mrs. Kaye, she is the lone
survivor of her siblings, cousins and extended relations. “Everyone is gone now. I’m the
only one left.”
Mrs. Kaye has been a full-time Polo Member for more than 25 years. She moved to
Boca Raton on her own from Forest Hills, New York. She currently resides with her fulltime aide, Marie, in Cypress Isle.
Our own Polo Member Marvin
Tepper proudly displays over 62
years of fishing awards he has
earned and memorabilia he has
collected. Marvin has been a
member of the Polo Fishing Club
for quite a few years also and
invites men and woman to come
out and ”Fish On...“
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Up until a couple years ago, Mrs. Kaye enjoyed driving, as well as doing yoga and
exercising every day. “It was my biggest thing. I never missed a day. I could outrun
everyone,” said Mrs. Kaye with a smile.
Mrs. Kaye was very active in the Pap Corps cancer research charity in Boca Raton. She
also loves cruising and has been all over the world. She shared her shipboard stories to
author Irene Magers, inspiring the 2011 novel, Down and Out in Manhattan.
When asked for her secrets to a long life, she responds, “It’s my children.” Mrs. Kaye
credits her three children, three granddaughters and eight great-grandchildren with
keeping her young at heart.
Congratulations, Mrs. Kaye, and welcome to the centenarian club! Best wishes for many
happy returns of the day!
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 Employee Spotlight
BY
LESLEY MARLO
we bid farewell and good luck to retiring Polo Club veteran and beloved
T hisCardSeptember,
Room Manager, Mio Schachinger. Mio is most recently known to Members as “the
face of the card room,” but perhaps, “heart and soul of the card room,” is more fitting. For the past
14 years Mio has been an integral part of growing one of South Florida’s largest card rooms,
meeting, greeting, and accommodating every detail for Members and their guests. It is a job
she has perfected with her signature grace, steadfast kindness, and an astonishing level of
diplomacy.
Long-time residents may remember when Mio started at Polo 21 years ago as a Dining Room
Manager. She later became Manager of Member Relations, welcoming and guiding new and
existing Members with anything they needed and learning every Member’s name along the
way. Perhaps this is where she began developing her remarkable ability to know exactly what
people need and how to best serve those needs.
“Through her gracious personality and attitude, Mio has perfected her position as Card Room
Manager, by making the hardest choices and functions seem so easy. She will definitely be
missed, ” said Director of Club Operations, Ray Valdez.
“Frankly, these past twenty one years at the Polo Club have been very rewarding,” shares Mio.
“I have met some of the most wonderful people — both as Members and fellow co-workers.”
Looking back over more than two decades at the Club, Mio recalls, “We shared many happy and
not so happy moments together. As I leave, I will take with me memories and faces that I will
never forget, and I thank you all for the kind words and appreciation you expressed to me.
It truly was my pleasure to service you.”
She will certainly be missed.
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 Puzzles
Renovation
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CARPETING
CONSTRUCTION
DRILLING
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ELEVATOR
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LIBRARY
LIGHTING
LOCKERROOMS
RESTAURANTS
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WELDING
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– 39,000 feet of CAT6 cable
– 21,500 feet of CAT6A
– 7,700 feet of AMX CAT 6 cable
– 2,800 feet of RG6 coaxial cable
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