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DESERT MOUNTAIN
THE APACHE WORD FOR STORY
December 2006 - January 2007
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Vol.23, Issue 1
Get Set for Santa’s Brunch Dec. 17;
New Year’s Features Dance Party
Matt Wooldridge shows his expert form on the court.
New Director of Tennis,
Matt Wooldridge, Joins
Desert Mountain Team
The holidays are here and it’s a time for people to gather
among family and friends and to celebrate the season. What
better way to celebrate than at our Santa’s Brunch on Sunday,
December 17, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Sonoran Dining
Room.
The room will be transformed into a winter wonderland for
this annual festive occasion. Take your turn (or your kids’ or
grandkids’ turn) on Santa’s lap to tell him what you really
want this year under the tree. What are you waiting for? Call
Santa’s elves at Member Services at (480) 488-1363 to reserve
your family’s spot for holiday merriment.
MAKE NEW YEAR’S RESERVATIONS
By Ron Haas, Club Manager
Whether you’re looking to celebrate the end of the year or embrace the
excitement of a new one, there are several ways to spend your New Year’s
Eve at Desert Mountain.
The Cochise/Geronimo Clubhouse will host a cocktail reception followed
by dinner, from 7:30 – 10:00 p.m.
Put on your dancing shoes and join us for The Cochise/Geronimo New
Year’s Eve Dance Party with live music, dancing, a midnight toast and late
night continental breakfast (from 10:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.).
The Apache Steakhouse and Constantino’s will be celebrating with dinner
and entertainment consisting of a prix fixe and/or limited menu with or
without wine pairings from 6 – 10 p.m.
For reservations and more information, please contact Member Services
at (480) 488-1363.
Though sold out at press time, the Desert Mountain holiday tradition also
continues Saturday, December 10 when the Cochise/Geronimo Clubhouse
hosts the annual Member Holiday Party.
In an atmosphere of relaxed elegance, the evening begins with a reception at 6:00 p.m. and is followed with the holiday voices and musical talent of The Desert Mountain Choir. Over the course of the evening, Chef
de Cuisine Andres Rumis and his culinary team will take you through an
evening of exquisite culinary bliss – an evening not to be missed.
We are excited to bring these events to you and look forward to celebrating another holiday season with you!
After an extensive search locally and nationally for our new
Director of Tennis/Head Professional, we are pleased to announce
that Matt Wooldridge, Director of Tennis, at the Decathlon Club
in Santa Clara, Calif., has joined Desert Mountain in that position.
He will start January 2, 2007.
Matt will be responsible for our entire tennis program at the
Sonoran Clubhouse, including teaching, tournament planning,
tennis social activities, and management of the tennis staff and
program. Matt’s experience in running tennis programs and
skills are exceptional. As Director of Tennis at the Decathlon
Club for the last 22 years, he managed a full calendar of events,
from club events to Pro-Am charities to tournaments featuring
nationally ranked professionals. There, he quadrupled the number
of active tennis members, brought three National Championships
to the club, and developed a series of innovative teaching programs,
including mini-camps, use of video, and beginner tennis events.
Matt is also an exceptional player himself. He was ranked
nationally No. 4 in the U.S. Men’s 30’s and as a professional was
at one time ranked No. 2 in Southern California, No. 52 in the
U.S., and No. 180 worldwide. Additional accomplishments include
captaining three National Championship USTA Open teams (1989,
1990, 1991), being named USPTA Player of the Year five times,
four-time NCTA Player of the Year, was ranked top five in Northern
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Put on your dancing shoes
and join us for the Cochise/Geronimo New Year’s Eve Dance Party
Golf Central. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Retail News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Recreation & Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Member-to-Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Bon Appétit: Food & Wine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Member Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Nagonie Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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Club Operations
MESSAGE FROM THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
New Year Brings Change, Giving, Good Fortune
By Bob Jones, Senior Vice President of Operations
We have a lot to be
thankful for this year and
as the New Year
approaches.
In looking back, our
10th Annual 2006 EXPO,
held on November 1,
marked the beginning of
the
Club’s
20th
Anniversary. It was great
to see over 1,560 members enjoying their Club and previewing the 2006-2007
departmental offerings and services.
I thank all who attended and look forward to seeing
you throughout this year at C.A.R.E. and other social and
golf events.
“
Member generosity is the foundation
of the Employee Holiday Gift Fund.
”
In November we mailed our annual letter for members’
support of the Employee Holiday Gift program.
Last year, the members contributed $201,000 to the fund
that was distributed to all of our non-management
employees. This expression of support and thanks by the
membership is an important part of retaining tenured
associates.
I want to thank all of the members who have already
contributed and encourage all others to give and support
this important program.
MANAGEMENT UPDATES AND GOALS
Reporting on management changes, in November
Sophia Bettelheim, Director of Catering and Special Events,
resigned and moved to a new position at the Lake Las Vegas
Resort in Henderson, Nevada.
After a distinguished career here, Sophia was a major
part in making the Club special and successful. We all
thanked her for her support and contributions over the
past eleven years. While we are both sad and happy for
her, we wish her much success in the future. I also want
to thank Dawn Hopkins and Ginny Holzemer and the
many members who held a wonderful going away party
for her.
Also our General Manager Matt McKinney is relocating
to Atlanta to pursue Club Management opportunities and
we wish him much success and happiness with his new
opportunities.
I am excited to report that our search for a new
Director of Tennis is finished. Our new Desert Mountain
Last year DM contributed $600,000
to the Mayo Foundation.
Director of Tennis is Matt Wooldridge. Matt comes to us
from the Decathlon Club in Santa Clara, Calif., where he
has been the director since 1985.
While playing professionally, Matt was ranked No. 180
in the world, No. 52 in the U.S., and No. 2 in Southern
California. He was also the captain of three national
Championship USTA Open teams and was five-time USPTA
player of the year. More importantly, over the past 21 years,
he has built a broad base private member Club Tennis
program that excelled in USTA team tennis development,
programming for juniors, seniors, ladies and men’s events.
Matt, his wife Denyse and their two children will be
moving to Scottsdale in December. Please join me in welcoming them to our Desert Mountain family.
Matt will be attending the Tennis focus group meetings
and reviewing operations in December, his permanent
start date is the first week in January 2007. With the addition of Matt, your management team is dedicated to making the Desert Mountain tennis program a first-class operation.
While these changes were not anticipated, all of your
management team is dedicated to continuing their leadership and support. In review of our total managerial team
of 94 (managers and departmental supervisors), our
average tenure is 4.5 years in an industry that has an
average tenure of 2.5 years (as reported by the National
Club Association and the Club Managers Association).
MEMBER CONDUCT
I continue to receive complaints communicated to me
by the members and staff of incidents regarding inappropriate conduct and behavior by members and their guests
at the Club.
This, at times, has compromised the atmosphere of the
Club, the member’s enjoyment of the facilities, and our staff
members’ ability to perform their duties. We are dedicated
to creating an exceptional golf and social experience for
our members and their guests. In the future, we will not
tolerate this behavior.
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In keeping this commitment to our membership, we
expect an atmosphere of civility and respect. The Desert
Mountain Club Membership Guidelines (as revised May
2004) Section O, Member Conduct, pages 13-14, clearly
defines the conduct that is “strictly prohibited.”
I regularly receive employee exit interviews and member letters detailing abuse to our golf player assistants,
food and beverage staff, and Sonoran guests.
I ask all members to review these guidelines with your
family and/or guests to ensure compliance for the enjoyment of all. The Club Board and the Advisory Board have
formed a disciplinary review board to review disciplinary
issues. All member/guest inappropriate conduct will be
acted upon. Please help foster the atmosphere of quality
within our Club and support your employees by following
the Membership Guidelines.
As a reminder, we will begin our member/management
focus group meetings in January. Please see the schedule
in this newsletter, as well as the Desert Mountain Member
Website.
In closing I would like to remind all members to be
safe and considerate of others during this holiday season
and during the New Year. From entertaining in the dining
rooms, driving the parkways, to golf, tennis and fitness, it
is up to each member to be thoughtful of your fellow
members and guests so they may enjoy the Club.
In addition, please be considerate of your fellow members by making Club reservations as early as possible to
allow the Club to plan for every member’s optimal satisfaction. Also, please support your Club experience by dining in our restaurants and hosting catered events at the
Club.
My wish for all of us is to strengthen our relationships,
achieve great success, have fun in what we do, embrace
our friends and give thanks for all of our good fortune.
Happy Holidays to you and your family.
Club Operations
MEMBERSHIP
Deferred Equity Golf and Club Memberships
Now Available
By Tom Colceri, Director, Membership Sales
Membership at Desert
Mountain is taking on
some new characteristics.
For one, any property
owner
at
Desert
Mountain, without a
membership, may now
purchase one. Deferred
Equity Golf Membership
includes full privileges
and unlimited access to
all six Clubhouses and golf courses.
Desert Mountain Properties is also offering Deferred
Equity Club Memberships. The Club membership is a
modified social membership that includes full access to
each of the Clubhouses and limited golf at guest fee rates.
Deferred Equity Golf Memberships are offered at
$325,000 and the Deferred Equity Club Memberships are
offered at $100,000. Property owners interested in either
membership can reach me at 480 595-4003 or
[email protected].
I have enjoyed meeting a number of new and existing
members around the Club and at the recent new-member
orientation receptions. If you would like to be reacquainted with our orientation process, feel free to call me
for more information. I look forward to a great season
and seeing more of you into the New Year.
Welcome Our Newest Members
Since our last issue we’ve been busy welcoming
more new members to Desert Mountain.
Here they are (in order of becoming members):
Helen & John Moss
Tulsa • Cochise Ridge
Linda & John Kelley
Scottsdale • Haciendas
Sandra & Richard Ferraro
Scottsdale • Haciendas
Jane & Roger Thomas
Calgarie Alberta, Canada • Desert Horizons
Pamela & James Levin
Laguna Beach, CA • Apache Peak
Barbara & Todd Ford
Winnetka, IL. • Apache Cottages
Yokeha & Richard Fisher
Hilton Head, SC • Apache Peak
Vicki & Don Bobo
Scottsdale • Renegade Trail
Cheryl Foley
Edwards, CO • Haciendas
Did You Know?
Gail & Warren Kettlewell
Markham, Canada • Saguaro Forest
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT DESERT MOUNTAIN
Maureen & John Kettlewell
Lakeview, Canada • Saguaro Forest
It takes 400,000 lbs. of rye grass seed to plant winter grass at Desert Mountain.
It takes 300 tons of top dressing (sand) during the aerification process.
Alice & Barry Davidson
Scottsdale • Gambel Quail Preserve
Desert Mountain has over 400 pieces of maintenance equipment and 180 mowers.
Management Revision
Member Services makes on average over 1,252 on-property dinner reservations
for members per week; this does not include 56 off-property dinners reservations,
20 limo transportation, and 18 for local events.
At EXPO, 350 pounds of shrimp were consumed, and immeasurable amounts of wine.
At this year’s EXPO, 1,563 members attended with approximately
789 cars parked; 329 on the parkway alone.
The amount of incoming calls to the Desert Mountain Home Owners Association and Design Review
for the month of September was 1,214; the average length of each call was just over six minutes.
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In our “Meet the Staff” section October 2006 issue
of Nagonie, we listed Jared Maroon as the
Cochise/Geronimo Restaurant Manager. Jared is now
our Constantino’s Restaurant Manager. Additionally,
Jeff Hawxhurst was conveyed as our Outlaw
Clubhouse Chef de Cuisine, whereas he is now the
Chef de Cuisine at Apache. Finally, Executive Chef
Mark Hamilton is now overseeing all of our Culinary
outlets.
Please be sure to say hello to these excellent culinary professionals when you see them at the Club.
Golf
GOLF CENTRAL – NEWS AND INFORMATION
New ‘Cornerstone’ Section Handles Golf Issues, Questions, Facts
By Ron Olsen, Director of Golf
To open the 2006 – 2007
Golf Season we are going
to introduce a new
“Cornerstone” to the golf
section of the Nagonie. We
will bring you updates on
the Rules of Golf, interesting Did You Know facts that
pertain to the game and
other general information
you may find useful.
To start off we will review a topic that is never easy to
talk or hear about . . . Pace of Play.
Playing golf at Desert Mountain at a reasonable pace is
consistent with the traditions of the game, the traditions
of Desert Mountain, and demonstrates the proper respect
for the others on the course.
All groups playing at Desert Mountain are expected to
meet our Pace of Play standard of:
• No more than 4 hours for a foursome.
• No less than 3 hours 30 minutes for the first group of
the day.
2006/2007 Golf Season Kick-Off
GHOSTS
&
GOBLINS
•
OCTOBER
29, 2006
CHIRICAHUA COURSE
GHOST
Gross–1st Place
Hess, Alan
Whittington, Rachel
Pruitt, John
O’Keefe, Lori
Net–1st Place
Coonan, Jay
Coonan, Mary Beth
Morimoto, Ikuo
Morimoto, Chiyo
Gross–2nd Place
Payne, Ernie
Payne, Cindy
Simpson, Ken
Simpson, Kate
Net–2nd Place
Birkby, Leo
Birkby, Kathy
Mercurio, Joe
Mercurio, Jane
MONSTER
Gross–1st Place
Pallan, Richard
Pallan, Susan
Kaplan, Jay
Kaplan, Dale
Net–1st Place
Monson, Eric
Monson, Belinda
Pomeroy, Dave
Pomeroy, Catherine
Gross–2nd Place
Reed, Hugh
Reed, Kathy
Holder, Michael
Holder, Vicki
Net–2nd Place
Schaefer, Terry
Schaefer, Sharon
Paymar, Robert
Paymar, Mary
JACK-O-LANTERN
Gross–1st Place
Terpack, Dan
Wallace, Anita
Cohen, Bill
Cohen, Dorothy
Net–1st Place
Budelier, Ron
Budelier, Toni
Fagen, Scott
Noce, Donna
Gross–2nd Place
Friedl, Bill
Friedl, Carol
Strickland, Jerry
Strickland, Chris
Net–2nd Place
Monteleone, Joseph
Herrschaft, Joan
Reynolds, Brian
Reynolds, Margaret
GERONIMO COURSE
GOBLIN
Gross–1st Place
Melsheimer, Matt
Melsheimer, Ann
Clegg, Paul
Clegg, Madeline
Net–1st Place
Moeller, Bill
Moeller, Joanne
Shute, Dennis
Shute, Sherry
Gross–2nd Place
Hall, Kirt
Hall, Dianne
Griffanti, Ernie
Kelley, Vicki
Net–2nd Place
Brown, Frank
Brown, Donna
Lucey, Thomas
Lucey, Margaret
GHOUL
Gross–1st Place
Matricaria, Ron
Matricaria, Lucille
Boleky, Ed
Scarsella, Sandy
Net–1st Place
Francis, Norm
Francis, Pat
Yale, John
Yale, Muffy
Gross–2nd Place
Stoll, Michael
Stoll, Madelyn
Thal, Doug
Thal, Lynda
Net–2nd Place
Moody, Roger
Moody, Kay
Haggerty, Dan
Haggerty, Ruth
SCARECROW
Gross–1st Place
Urben, Bruce
Urben, Carol
Maslick, Joe
Weinstein, Betty
Net–1st Place
Cetta, Michael
Cetta, Marsha
Morgan, Frank
Morgan, Ann
Gross–2nd Place
Hopkins, Edward
Hopkins, Dawn
Barasch, Edward
Barasch, Linda
Net–2nd Place
Fonti, Vince
Fonti, Mary
Dorf, Stan
Dorf, Sue
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In order to achieve this we are asking you to help us
start off the season on the right foot. We need you to take
an active role in monitoring your individual group(s) Pace
of Play. As a reminder, the Player’s Assistant is on the golf
course to provide service to the members and guests.
They do so by keeping the golf course moving at the Pace
of Play standard and by enforcing the Rules and
Regulations of the Club.
Playing golf slowly can lead to a disappointing experience for everyone on the course. Please monitor your
Pace of Play and enjoy your round.
Junior Golfers Continue to
Add Trophies, Accolades
During the last issue of the Nagonie we highlighted
some of the summer accomplishments of our junior
Desert Mountain members. To follow up we would like
to congratulate Philip Francis and Esther Choe. The
American Junior Golf Association named them Players
of the Year. In addition, Taylore Karle was named to the
list of All-Americans.
Philip Francis is no stranger to success in junior
golf. He recently won medalist honors in the Honda
International Junior Championship in Japan while
leading the U.S. team to victory. He has committed to
play college golf at UCLA.
Esther Choe has written her own wall of fame as well.
This is her fourth consecutive year being named an
All-American. She is a junior at Cave Creek Cactus
Shadows and has given a commitment to ASU.
Taylore Karle won two AJGA titles this season. This
is the second consecutive year she has been named a
first-team All-American. She also competed for the U.S.
team during the Honda event in Japan. She finished
fourth overall while helping the U.S. team capture the
title.
Golf
2006 Dos Amigas Final Results
DIVISION
SCORE *
MEMBER
ROADRUNNER
1st Gross 86
1st Net 98
Jody Dotten & Georgia Hutchinson
Colleen Seymour & Betsy Gaines
BOBCAT
1st Gross 60
1st Net 91
Jane Mercurio & Rita Lammle
Donna Ranslem & Ann Whitley
GREY FOX
1st Gross 51
1st Net 86
Debbie Crowe & Patricia Dengler
Marilyn Rothring & Linda Barasch
COYOTE
1st Gross 48
1st Net 75
Cassie Bailey & Diane Schwab
Cory Pollack & Madeline Clegg
QUAIL
1st Gross 36
1st Net 76
Kay Moody & Jeannie McGill
Chris Amaden & Merle Marcus
CARDINAL
1st Gross 30
1st Net 68
Barbara Couch & Connie Helm
Nora Gevlin & Lynn Van Buren
*Tournament played using Stabelford scoring.
Jody Dotten & Georgia Hutchinson
1st Gross, Roadrunner Division
Colleen Seymour & Betsy Gaines
1st Net, Roadrunner Division
Martha Hahn & Nancy Bello
2nd Net, Bobcat Division
Ann Melsheimer & Jan Lawrence
2nd Net, Grey Fox Division
Cassie Bailey & Diane Schwab
1st Gross, Coyote Division
Chris Amaden & Merle Marcus
1st Net, Quail Division
Barbara Couch & Connie Helm
1st Gross, Cardinal Division
Nora Gevlin & Lynn Van Buren
1st Net, Cardinal Division
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Golf
2006 Dos Amigos Final Results
DIVISION
SCORE *
MEMBER
MORRIS
1st Gross 103
1st Net 100
Jim Hayes & Roger Brown
Bob Turrell & David Schlang
VARDON
1st Gross 81
1st Net 93
Charles Von Arentschildt & Hugh Cuff
Bill Kloeber & Steven Gyde
HAGEN
1st Gross 77
1st Net 93
Robert Duvall & Garrett Lipski
Matthew Hatten & Graig Daley
JONES
1st Gross 76
1st Net 95
Michael Patterson & Jim Beedie
Jay Kaplan & Paul Piper
SARAZEN
1st Gross 77
1st Net 99
N.R. Chandragiri & Jack Benson
Ken Simpson & Rick Schreiber
ARMOUR
1st Gross 70
1st Net 96
Arthur Rosenbloom & Ken Goodman
Michael Gillies & Scott Naumann
SNEAD
1st Gross 66
1st Net 85
Bill Hyland & Philip Smith
Steve Jenkins & Stuart Lieberman
NELSON
1st Gross 68
1st Net 89
David Stewart & Dick Clark
David Horowitz & Michael Cotton
HOGAN
1st Gross 57
1st Net 81
Frank Azar & Dwayne Osadchuck
Pat Kem & Jim Gardner
*Tournament played using Stabelford scoring.
Roger Brown & Jim Hayes
1st Gross, Morris Division
Hugh Cuff & Charles Von Arentschildt
1st Gross, Vardon Division
Robert Duvall & Garrett Lipski
1st Gross, Hagen Division
Michael Patterson & Jim Beedie
1st Gross, Jones Division
Jack Benson & N.R. Chandragiri
1st Gross, Sarazen Division
Arthur Rosenbloom & Ken Goodman
1st Gross, Armour Division
Dick Clark & David Stewart (not shown)
1st Gross, Nelson Division
Dwayne Osadchuck & Frank Azar
1st Gross, Hogan Division
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Golf
Upcoming Golf
Events
JINGLE BELL JAMBOREE
The Jingle Bell Jamboree will be held on Sunday,
December 10 beginning at 11 a.m.. The Cochise &
Geronimo courses will host the event. The format for
the event is a Step-Out Scramble. The event is limited to
the first 200 players. To register for the event please
visit the Desert Mountain website.
MEN’S MATCH PLAY
The 2007 Men’s Match Play event will be held on the
Cochise, Geronimo and Chiricahua courses for both the
Gross and Net divisions. The tournament begins January
19 with the Champion being crowned on January 21,
2007. To register for the event please visit the Desert
Mountain website.
LADIES’ MATCH PLAY
The Apache, Cochise and Geronimo courses will host
this year’s Ladies Match Play event. The tournament begins
Tuesday, January 23 and concludes on Thursday,
January 25, 2007. To register for the event please visit
the Desert Mountain website.
SUPER BOWL SHOWDOWN
The format for this event will be a Select Drive Better
Ball of Men combined with Select Drive Better Ball of
Ladies. The tournament will be an 11 a.m. shotgun on
Chiricahua and Cochise on Sunday, January 28, 2007.
To register for the event please visit the Desert Mountain
website.
Couples Club
Championship
Guy & Rita Lammle were crowned the Desert Mountain
Couples Club Champions for 2006. They won the rainshortened event in March. The overall net winners were
Robert & Anne Borsch.
Hole-in-One Club
Recent members who have achieved the rarest of golf feats at Desert Mountain – the hole in one.
DOLLY SUCHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APACHE
HOLE 17 RED 128 YDS 7 WOOD
DAVID KIRR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GERONIMO
HOLE 11 WHITE 124 YDS PW
RON DOBKIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APACHE
HOLE 3 BLUE 94 YDS 9 IRON
ANN MELSHEIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GERONIMO
HOLE 4 RED 161 YDS 5 WOOD
TOM LECLAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHIRICAHUA
STEVE SHAFFER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GERONIMO
RANDY JOHNSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OUTLAW
JERRY PRYOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GERONIMO
HOLE 4 WHITE 170 YDS 4 IRON
JUDITH BOLEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RENEGADE
HOLE 14 RED/WHT 137 YDS DRIVER
JOHN TURNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OUTLAW
HOLE 6 BLUE 177 YDS 22 DEG RESCUE
LINDA BARASCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RENEGADE
HOLE 6 RED/WHT 114 YDS 9 IRON
DANA MAHONEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHIRICAHUA
HOLE 5 RED 147 YDS 7 IRON
KEN ROSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APACHE
HOLE 12 WHITE 170 YDS 22 DEG RESCUE
DAVID SCHLANG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHIRICAHUA
RICK HARRINGTON . . . . . . . . . . . . CHIRICAHUA
HARVEY SALKOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHIRICAHUA
MATTY BERRES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHIRICAHUA
HOLE 14 BLUE 150 YDS PW
Congratulations to all of our members who have
achieved shots heard around the Mountain!
Instruction Corner:
Mind, Body, Swing
DM’s Own Making
Professional Mark
Very few of us who are passionate about the game of golf
are playing at our full potential. Golf is a game that requires
both our physical and mental ability to be sharp if we are
to play at our best. Since most of us focus on the latest in
technology and swing theory we tend to ignore the benefits
of the mental and physical aspects of improvement.
This season we are introducing a broader, more enhanced
approach to the game. We will be launching some new
programs that will highlight more of a Mind, Body, and
Swing philosophy. In addition to the clinics and workshops,
we are excited to announce the beginning of the Desert
Mountain Golf Academy.
There is an overload of information available to golfers
today. Building a training ground to help put that information
into habit and play better golf is the Academy’s focus. We
have combined instruction, practice (skill building) and
fitness all into one program.
To learn more about these exciting programs please
pick up a brochure in the golf shop or visit the Desert
Mountain website.
We all have aspirations of hitting it farther, making more
putts and scoring better. Well, two Desert Mountain
employees may just get to take their skills on the road.
Dale LeBlanc, a seven-year employee, recently qualified
for non-exempt status on the Canadian Tour. He finished
24th while posting rounds of 80-71-79 to gain the chance
to fulfill his dream. His tournament season begins in early
April and runs through August. In the meantime, Dale will
still be manning the phones at Renegade to book your
advanced reservations.
Matt Dorchinez has overcome the first obstacle . . .
stage 1 of the PGA Tour’s Qualifying School. He competed
in Lakeland, Florida on October 24 – 27 at The Grasslands.
If the experience wasn’t nerve-racking enough, Matt had
to birdie the final hole on the final day to advance to the
next stage. He posted rounds of 73-72-74-69 to gain an
entry into the second stage, which begins November 15.
When Matt is not preparing for the next stage of Q-School
he is working at Cochise/Geronimo.
We will keep you posted on their progress.
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Golf
GREENSHEET
Golf Cart Rules
of the Road
Cart rules are in place to protect your golf course as
well as yourself. Achieving the highest level of turf quality
is at odds with having the greatest freedom of cart use.
Check with the Golf Shop for the current cart rules.
When carts are allowed to leave the path please adhere
to the following guidelines:
• Stay on the paths when reasonably convenient.
Prepping Courses for
Cool Temps, Shorter Days
Fall weather is here and all of the courses have been
overseeded with ryegrass. Cooler temperatures and
shorter days are slowing bermudagrass growth and the
young ryegrass plants are developing.
While the two grasses coexist, bermudagrass may
show through the ryegrass for a short time until it goes
dormant and no longer competes with the ryegrass.
Without competition, the ryegrass begins to develop lateral shoots called tillers, which allow it to form a denser
turf canopy. Fertilizer applications promote this process
and will continue through this time to promote growth
and color.
Cool Weather Playing
Conditions
November and December can sometimes bring cold,
frosty mornings.
When temperatures are freezing, ice forms on the turf
and it can remain until mid-morning, especially in the
shade.
When the sun rises, the air temperature actually
drops for a short time before it warms up. The formation of frost occurs at this time and can be widespread
or very localized, depending on how low the temperature gets and how much moisture is present. When traffic is allowed on frosted turf, the downward pressure
causes the ice crystals to puncture the cuticle of the
plant. The leaf then loses its water and the plant dies.
Our course superintendents and their assistants monitor the melting of the frost and start the maintenance
staff on their daily tasks at the first opportunity to do so
without damaging the turf. During this time, the maintenance staff is working on non-turf/landscape areas. The
delay time for golf depends on how long the maintenance staff is delayed.
The Agronomy Staff will be working closely with our
golf professionals to ensure that rounds begin as early
as possible on a frost delay day.
Replacing Lost Water
• When on paths, keep tires on paths by not cutting
corners or pulling over.
Evapotranspiration (ET) is the total loss of moisture
to the atmosphere in a 24 hour time period, measured
in inches.
This number is important because it is used as a
guide in irrigation scheduling to replace only the amount
of water that is actually lost each day.
During winter months ET is very low, 0.1–0.15 inches,
and in the summer, ET goes to 0.3 inches, or higher.
When ET numbers are low, smaller amounts of water
are applied with each irrigation cycle. Since evaporation
is low, water tends to remain at, or near, the surface. As
a result, the golf courses appear to be wetter than they
actually are. Irrigation water used at this time of year is
100 percent effluent, as opposed to the 50/50 blend of
effluent and CAP water used during overseeding.
The higher sodium level in the effluent water also
increases the “surface effect” of irrigation water. To alleviate this condition, fairways will be aerified with a small
coring tine, to a depth of about two inches.
This cultural practice helps to remove thatch and aid
in the downward movement of water into, and through,
the soil profile. Cores are removed immediately and
there is minimal affect on playability. In addition, calcium
applications are made after cleanup to help reduce the
sodium level in the soil. Also, ryegrass seed is applied to
areas as needed.
• Drive on the healthiest turf by not following the
tracks of others.
Temperature, Light Affect
Greens
• Do not start vehicle until all occupants are seated.
Colder soil temperatures and lower light levels slow
the growth rate of bentgrass in winter months.
With less growth, mowing frequency will be adjusted
from seven days per week to five. In addition, the mowing
height will be raised slightly. This increases the total leaf
area, which helps the plants to maintain photosynthesis
at lower light levels.
Weekly updates of course conditions are posted on
the website for your access. Maintenance schedules and
conditions for each course are listed to help you when
making tee reservations.
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• Avoid wet or bare areas.
• Do not cross the yellow ropes near greens.
• Avoid sharp turns. Always drive straight on downhill
terrain.
• Watch your speed.
• Keep all arms, feet in the golf cart at all times.
A ROLLOVER OR FALLING OFF A CART MAY CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY
• Before using vehicle, read operating instructions.
• Remain seated while moving.
• Operate from driver side only.
• Keep entire body inside vehicle while moving.
• Never operate on public roads.
• Drive slowly in turns and straight up and down slopes.
• Hold on to seat handle while moving.
• Use brakes to reduce speed when coasting downhill.
• Two (2) persons per seat maximum.
• Never operate under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Never stand in front of or behind vehicle.
• For use by authorized persons in designated areas only.
• Do not leave children unattended on vehicle.
Retail
SHOPPING DESERT MOUNTAIN
Santa’s Golf Bag is New This Holiday Season
By Mark Thush, Director, Retail Services
As you stroll through our golf shops this season, you will notice
the bright colorful golf bags. Gone are the days of black and navy, and
in are glowing oranges and greens.
Not only are bags more colorful, they are lighter and more durable.
Returning this year is the Sun Mountain Superlight 3.5 Carry Bag. The
Superlight offers a six-way, full-length divider for golf clubs, seven
multi-functional accessory pockets, and the EZ-Fit Strap System.
Also new this season are the Ogio Shadow Ladies Cart Bags. The Shadow offers the Lift
Grip system that allows easy on and off transport and includes an insulated hydration pocket. So stop by any of the Desert Mountain Golf Shops to see the new line of golf bags today!
Karen Kane
Collection is Back
BODY BAR IS A HIGH-END NATURAL SKIN CARE
LINE SOLD AT THE SONORAN BOUTIQUE.
THE KAREN KANE COLLECTION RETURNS TO
DESERT MOUNTAIN .
In January, the Chiricahua golf shop will
carry some of the latest stylish designs by
Karen Kane. Choose from beautiful velour
and embroidered separates, chiffon, print
and floral blouses, and so much more.
This elegantly constructed clothing is an
ideal match for the Desert Mountain
lifestyle.
FootJoy ReelFit
Shoes
Remember when your mother taught you how to tie
your shoes? Well now, with FootJoy’s latest shoe technology,
you can forget all that – because you twist instead of tie!
FootJoy is taking lacing a step further, however, with its
new ReelFit shoes that feature the Boa lacing system that
tightens up over the instep and around the ankle. The
laces on the ReelFit shoes are thin, multi-strand stainless
steel cable that’s coated with a polymer to make it slippery.
The cable crosses the instep in three places, much like
conventional laces, but then wraps around the ankle
inside the shoes collar to finish up at a reel on the back
of the heel that’s controlled with a dial. Turning the dial
clockwise tightens the laces.
The FootJoy Reelfit is available in three traditional saddle
styles. Stop by the Apache Golf Shop to experience this latest
technology from FootJoy.
Pamper Yourself with
Natural Skin Care Line,
Body Bar, at Sonoran
Go Organic
You can now “go organic” with the addition of two new
food products at the Sonoran Boutique. Clif Bars and
Jones Soda premium beverages are now available for
your healthy consumption!
Searching for a more satisfying protein
bar? To perform at your best, the last
thing you want to put in your body is a
synthetic product. That’s why Clif Bar
believes in using healthy ingredients,
such as organic rolled oats, organic
roasted soybeans, organic milled flaxseed
and organic soy flour. All 14 CLIF BAR
flavors are made with 70% organic ingredients. That is
why the Sonoran Boutique is proud to offer this USDA
certified organic product to give you that energy you need
all day long!
Jones Soda has always been known for boldly flavored
sodas in shocking colors. But now they also offer good
health alternatives with their new line of certified USDA
organic Jones Organic teas.
With a line of six tea flavors including cherry white,
peach red, and berry green – all of which include healthful
ingredients like EGCs, antioxidants, and cholesterol-lowering agents – Jones Organics is a natural choice.
Stop by the Sonoran Boutique and enjoy these new
“good for you” organic teas (or even a yummy cream
soda!).
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Only the highest quality natural oils are used, such as
grape seed, jojoba, avocado, and shea butter. You will
never find lanolin, safflower, or mineral oils in their
products. Only 100 percent essential oils are used,
never extracts of essential oils or synthetic fragrances.
With whimsical names such as Tangerine Trees,
Girlfriend, and Wide Open Spaces, Body Bar products
can’t help but put a smile on your face. They are a wonderful way to pamper yourself or others.
Body Bar’s packaging is just as beautiful as the product itself. Displayed with petals surrounded by organza
packaging, the presentation is simply beautiful.
The fragrances are subtle and aromatic, taking you
on a peaceful journey of the senses with lavenders,
mints, and citruses.
Products are sold both separately and packaged as
gift sets. The Sonoran Boutique staff would be happy to
help you with testers to try out the Body Bar line.
Real Estate
REAL ESTATE NEWS
continued from page 1
The Haciendas feature the latest in style while remaining functional and warm.
Last Custom Home Sites Available at Cintarosa
By Brian O’Neill, President, Desert Mountain Real Estate
We hope that you,
your family and friends
will take time to celebrate the holidays and
enjoy the beauty that
surrounds us here at
Desert Mountain.
As we review 2006
and look to the months
ahead, we are enthusiastic about the continued interest in our extraordinary community and the
developments on the immediate horizon.
HAVE YOU SEEN THE HACIENDAS ?
Designed in a style reminiscent of old Arizona, territorial architecture, this collection of courtyard homes
has provided yet another opportunity for homeowners
to take part in the vibrant lifestyle of Desert Mountain.
And this month, members and their guests will have the
opportunity to visit the just-opened village center. Call
or stop by our office so that we may offer you a tour of
this charming enclave.
You’ll also want to visit Cintarosa, the last custom
homesite village, located within The Saguaro Forest.
With homesites ranging from 2.3 to 25 acres,
Cintarosa offers outstanding views, privacy and extraordinary natural beauty. A tour of the available options can
be easily arranged with a phone call to our office.
OUR ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY
It is difficult to believe that a year has passed since we
launched Desert Mountain Real Estate, our on-site, fullservice real estate company.
As we began accepting residential listings for homesites and homes offered for resale, inside Desert
Mountain, we could not have anticipated the enthusiasm with which our new venture would be welcomed.
We sincerely thank you for your support.
Finally, don’t forget about Open House Thursdays!
Each week from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m., you can tour
new custom homes ready for immediate purchase and
occupancy and spectacular resale homes for sale within
our community.
These weekly tours have quickly become a member
favorite and provide your guests the opportunity to
experience the beauty and diversity of Desert
Mountain’s custom home opportunities.
We look forward to a wonderful new year within
Desert Mountain and remain grateful for having had the
good fortune to work with so many of you.
To learn more about our team members, as well as
homes and homesites available for purchase, visit our
newly designed web site at www.desertmountain.com
California by NCTA for seven years, and was a five time No.
1 ranked NCTA doubles player.
With Matt at the helm of our tennis program we’re truly
excited about the future of tennis at Desert Mountain.
“I’m very excited about building new relationships
with the current and new tennis players at Desert
Mountain,” said Matt, about coming on board. “My goal
is to create a tennis program that is on par with Desert
Mountain’s golf program. It will certainly not be as big as
golf, but I want to bring my talents and experience to the
club and have everyone be very proud of it.”
Matt’s goal is to accommodate both the serious adult
player and those that just want to have fun on the courts.
Also, a big goal is to make the Sonoran clubhouse a place
to come and socialize, as well as play tennis and work out.
Prior to the Decathlon Club, Matt was Director, Head
Tennis Professional, and Club Manager at Lakeridge
Tennis Club, Reno, Nev. Before that, Matt competed professionally on the ATP Tour.
Matt hails from California, where he was on full tennis
scholarship at University of California, Irvine, graduating
with a B.A. in Social Science in 1979.
Focus Group Schedule
This year we will begin our member/management
focus groups by business segment earlier and more frequently. Each business segment as a goal will offer open
meetings for member input three times through May
2007. Our schedule is as follows:
Tennis Operations
January 29, & May 2
F&B Operations
January 3, March 5, & May 7
Golf Agronomy
Golf Operations
Spa & Fitness/Youth Activities
Please mark your calendar and plan to attend these
important meetings. Each of these meetings will be held
from 3-5 p.m. in the Sunset Terrace at the Cochise/
Geronimo Clubhouse.
Remember your input is the foundation of our success in exceeding your expectations.
Haciendas feature outdoor living space, fireplaces.
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Recreation & Wellness
TENNIS
Tennis Starts with a Wow! at Season Opener
By Ron Haas, Club Manager
The kick-off to the 2006-2007 Tennis Season officially
began with a Member Mixer & Expo on Oct. 25. Talk
about a “Wow-ing” start!
Over 125 enthusiastic tennis players enjoyed the fun
with an upbeat tennis clinic on each of our courts. We
also had numerous vendors on hand who showcased
this season’s latest gear and court fashion.
The event came to a close as everyone relaxed and
kicked back by the pool while enjoying a delightful
buffet. We have many new exciting tennis events planned
from social to competitive. Also, we welcome the arrival
of our new Director of Tennis, Matt Wooldridge. We are
looking forward to many new ideas to improve our
tennis program. See you on the court.
Mixed Doubles Social
a ‘Duo’ Hit on Dec. 17
We hope this newly created fun event for this coming
season will be a “duo hit” with our members.
On Sunday, December 17, we invite both men and
women to battle it out together in a fun, structured
mixed doubles format.
This will be an event for all levels of players to have
fun. After play, we encourage everyone to relax over
light hors d’oeuvres and cocktails to build old and
new friendships.
The Mixed Doubles Social is scheduled from
2-5 p.m. Please call the Tennis Pro Shop at (480)
488-1397 to reserve your spot.
Stretching Your Game to New Heights
Mark Calendars
Saturday BBQ & Tennis
‘Get-Togethers’
It was a day of beautiful weather, great friendships,
and outstanding tennis in a fun and social format
served up with great food. What more can you ask for?
This was the secret to the success of last season’s
and last month’s Saturday afternoon social tennis GetTogethers.
Please mark you calendar and bring a friend for
Saturday, December 2, January 20, February 17,
March 24, April 21 and May 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Call the Tennis Pro Shop at (480) 488-1397 to
reserve your spot on the court.
When you stretch, you loosen up the muscles you need
to play tennis. Over time, stretching increases and maintains the elasticity of your muscles, which enables you to
do things like change directions quickly or lunge for
shots with less risk of tearing a tight muscle. Always
stretch before you play tennis, preferably just a few minutes before you go out on the court for your warm-up.
Cool-down stretching is also a good habit to get into,
especially on colder days when your muscles are more
apt to cool off quickly and tighten up. Let your muscles
relax and cool down for 10 to 15 minutes after you play
before you do your cool-down stretches. Just relax, sit
down with a water bottle or soft drink and discuss your
big win, and then do a nice leisurely stretching routine.
You can do the same basic stretches for warming up or
cooling down, but as you become a savvy fitness expert,
you’ll substitute or add some of your own.
GETTING MOST FROM STRETCHES
You can tell that you are stretching correctly when you
feel the mild “burn” of your muscles expanding beyond their
present comfort level. Follow these additional tips to get
the most out of your warm-up and cool-down stretches:
Breathe Deeply: As you begin your stretch, take a nice
deep breath. Exhale slowly and then breathe through the
rest of your stretch.
Move Slowly: Don’t rush through the stretches. Hold each
stretch for the recommended time, if possible.
Avoid Bouncing, Jerky Movements: Smooth stretching allows
you to accurately gauge whether you’ve stretched too far
or just enough.
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Don’t “Stretch” It: A stretch shouldn’t hurt, and the mild
burning sensation in the muscle being stretched should
not be painful.
Know Your Limits: Your age and physical characteristics
determine the right degree of stretching for you. Don’t try
to imitate anyone else or meet some preset goal.
Sets of Three: Repeat each stretch at least three times for
each muscle or muscle group you’re working.
Pace Your Stretches: Allow 5 to 10 seconds recovery time
between each stretch, and from 10 and 30 seconds recovery time between each set of stretches. The recovery time
allows your muscles to relax again, and the next time you
stretch the muscles, they expand more willingly. Hold
each stretch for 15 to 20 seconds, really focusing your
energy on the muscle being stretched.
Women’s Holiday Gift
Exchange
We continue our traditional event for all our tennis
ladies on Friday, December 8 from 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
We start off our interclub event with lots of fun and
friendships on the tennis court. After a few friendly
tennis matches we move the event into the Sonoran
dining room to enjoy the holiday activities with lunch
and the gift exchange. What better way to finish the
year and start the holiday season then spending time
with your friends on and off the tennis court?
Please call the tennis pro shop at (480) 488-1397
to reserve your spot on holiday tennis court.
Recreation & Wellness
SPA
&
FITNESS REPORT
Wellness Success
Story: Paula Casey
By Geri Rivers, Manager, Spa & Fitness Center
THIS IS NOT THE TYPICAL “SUCCESS” STORY THAT NORMALLY
APPEARS IN THIS COLUMN. RATHER, IT IS DESERT MOUNTAIN RESIDENT PAULA CASEY’S RESPONSE TO THE QUESTION POSED BY THE
SONORAN SPA
&
FITNESS MANAGER, GERI RIVERS: “WHAT MOTI-
Fitness & Fun Events
“DANCE LIKE THE STARS” - Michael and Dale
DeMarchand return to our club for another season of
guiding our members into some dance moves that they
will never forget. Michael and Dale help students of all
ages and levels feel comfortable and confident on the
dance floor. They offer easy instruction methods and a
fun class atmosphere. Call Sonoran for times and dates.
VATES YOU TO WORK OUT SEVEN DAYS A WEEK?”
WHILE THIS WASN’T THE FIRST TIME PAULA HAS BEEN ASKED
THIS QUESTION, IT IS THE FIRST TIME SHE HAS WRITTEN IT DOWN.
HERE’S WHAT PAULA HAS TO SAY ABOUT MOTIVATION:
Initially I found myself at the threshold of a “gym” 18
months after college graduation. I had gained 23 pounds.
Not a pretty sight for someone barely 5’3” with thighs
reminiscent of Boog Powell.
While it took time for the added weight to disappear,
I noticed immediately that working out helped me to
better manage a stressful day on the trading desk, a
family crisis, or recovery from illness or surgery.
At age 42, I was diagnosed with a herniated disc,
which caused severe sciatica. Needless to say, I was
stunned after several failed attempts at various forms of
non-invasive treatments. I elected to have a lamenectomy. The surgery was very successful and I attribute the
rapid pace of my recovery to my physical condition
prior to the operation.
It was at this stage when I incorporated the expertise
of various personal trainers. However, a “booked”
appointment has never been the sole force behind my
daily attendance. The atmosphere and the people I have
met at various gyms and the great feeling following a
workout is the only motivation I have ever needed.
Now a year-round resident at Desert Mountain, I find
it even easier to carve out the time to exercise daily. I
still work full time and having this facility in my backyard makes it even easier. So, when asked the question
as to why I work out so often, I generally respond with,
“Why not?”
By the way, one last benefit to being a “regular” at
the Sonoran Fitness Center is lots of “free” advice
regarding my workout from the friendly staff.
COUNTRY 2-STEP - Jan. 9, 16, 23. Yee ha! Get ready
to strut your stuff in Cave Creek at the Buffalo Chip or
Harolds’. Join the fun and learn the easy way to dance
Arizona 2-step and Texas Progressive 2-step.
SWING - Jan 30, Feb 6. Let’s jitterbug! The fun continues
with the versatile East Coast Swing.
BALLROOM SAMPLER - Dec 5. Get ready for those
holiday parties. You’ll get a chance to sample the most
popular social dances that are used at weddings and
many other functions.
DANCING EVERY TUESDAY EVENING - 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
for Beginner and Intermediate Levels. $15 per person.
Sonoran Clubhouse, Studio 2, registration is required.
CLIMB CHINA WALL DEC. 23 - Arizona Outback Adventures
safely directs you to where bold rocks stick out like a
broken backbone from the landscape, softened only by
native plants and quiet breezes. Hiking stays on property. The hike is approximately 4.5 miles in length, and is
considered difficult due to changes in elevation. Price
includes transportation, iced bottled water and snacks.
Guides are First Aid & CPR certified. Includes taxes, permit fees and insurance.
Date: Saturday, December 23
Time: 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Fee: $85 per person
MOUNTAIN BIKE ADVENTURE JAN. 13 - Enjoy 70-mile
views that span the Sonoran Desert as you cruise single-
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track trails atop a high-performance bike. Arizona
Outback Adventures’ trails wind throughout the McDowell
Mountain Regional Park, offering exclusive group accesses to Arizona’s premier mountain bike trail system! In
addition to sharpening your mountain biking skills, this
adventure also allows you to learn about the fascinating
flora and fauna, geology and history of the richly diverse
Sonoran Desert. Price includes transportation, iced bottled water and snacks. Guides are First Aid & CPR certified. Includes taxes, permit fees and insurance.
Date: Saturday, January 13
Time: 8 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Fee: $125 per person
“LUNCH WITH A NUTRITIONIST” - Spend a delightful healthy lunch with Dr. Heather Vaughan Williams as
she explores the world of food . . . Topics will include
exploring the true meaning of eating healthy, keeping the
weight off, fad dieting and much more. This will be a
casual Q&A luncheon. Call Spa/ Fitness to make your
reservations. (480) 595-4355.
Date: Monday, January 22, 2007
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Where: Sonoran Dining Room
Fee: $25.00 ++
WINTERIZE YOUR SKIN NOW - Just because summer
is long forgotten, hydration is still the key to youthful,
healthy skin.
The Sonoran Spa is now offering “The Morning Dew”
facial. It is our ultra-hydrating facial that is formulated
to exfoliate, deeply hydrate, restore, lift and firm the
skin for instant radiance. As a great complement to any
of our facials you can add our new hydrating eye and lip
treatment plus paraffin wax to keep the hands just as
youthful.
Call the Sonoran Spa to schedule your appointment.
(480) 595-4355.
Member-to-Member
EVENT PHOTOS
New Season Starts Off Where Last Season Ended
Halloween at Desert Mountain has a lot more to do with ‘family and friends’ than ‘trick or treat’. Dos Amigos and Dos
Amigas had the desired effect – getting Members together after a few months of being apart. Salud!
Now for the real fun – eat, drink, laugh and then repeat.
A table with a view, please.
Even a giraffe needs a hand up
every now and then.
Participants and their guests check out who the
big winners are this year.
A family that’s “Happier than a pup’
with two tails!”
Dutch sisters and friends.
Getting underway for the Dos Amigas and Dos Amigos.
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Bon Appétit
WHAT ’ S NEW IN FOOD
&
WINE
Healthy Seafood Means Healthier You
There is no question that Desert Mountain members
love seafood.
In 2006, it is estimated that we consumed over 14,000
pounds of fresh finfish alone, not counting shellfish and
other crustaceans.
While the health benefits of fresh fish are well known,
being lower in fat and calories, and rich in “good fats”
like omega-3, there are some species that are better choices
for your health and the health of our oceans and waterways.
Around the world many traditional fisheries are threatened with collapse, due to unsustainable fishing practices
and habitat destruction. Some fisheries, however, remain
healthy and productive due to successful management,
responsible harvesting and advances in contained fish
farming.
Your chefs at Desert Mountain make choices to help
support healthy dining and sustainable fisheries in order
to bring you the seafood you love. By asking three questions of our purveyors we make the best choices for our
menus. Where is the seafood from? Is it farmed or wild
caught? How was it caught?
We choose shellfish grown on farms using racks lines
or nets, which are suspended in the water. These methods
minimize damage to the seafloor during harvest and pose
less risk of contamination from pollutants.
We choose striped bass, a well-managed Atlantic coast
species over the severely depleted Chilean Seabass.
We grill or broil fish. Some seafood carries the risk of
mercury, PCB or other pollutants. Contaminants are mostly stored in fatty tissue, so grilling and broiling allow the
fats to drain away. Grilling or broiling can reduce risk
level by 30 percent.
Pasta Night Action
Monday Nights at
Cochise/Geronimo
We invite you to join us in the Cochise/Geronimo
Dining Room for Pasta Night. Chef de Cuisine, Andres
Rumis, and his culinary team are making every Monday a
wonderful selection of amazing entrees, appetizers, interesting salads, and action-style buffet stations. The buffet
includes made to order pastas and a phenomenal assortment of desserts. We also invite you to enjoy a complimentary glass of wine with your meal.
Dinner is served from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. and we invite you
to come enjoy the hospitality of our professional wait staff,
exquisite culinary finds, and an unforgettable experience.
For reservations please call Member Services at
(480) 488-1363.
The price is $24.95 per person and $10 per child.
2006/2007
Restaurant Theme Nights
Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pasta Night
C/G Clubhouse
Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fiesta Night
Outlaw
Wednesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prime and Wine
Apache
With consideration for both the health of the consumer
and the ecology here are some of the better seafood
choices available:
Pacific cod (line caught), Pacific Halibut (line caught),
Mussels (farmed), Oysters, Salmon (wild caught), Striped
Bass (farmed or wild caught), Rainbow Trout (farmed),
Tuna, (Yellow Tail or Albacore; troll caught), Clams, Blue
Crab, King Crab (Alaskan), Maine Lobster, Spiny Lobster
(California), Mahi-mahi, Sea scallops (Dry pack, northeast U.S and Canada), Petrale sole (Pacific), Calamari,
Swordfish (U.S.).
There are many other seafood selections that will appear
on the menus at Desert Mountain’s restaurants. All seafood
choices will be considered with freshness, taste, seasonal
availability, your health, the health of the planet and a
memorable dining experience in mind.
Please feel free to ask any of our knowledgeable chefs
about the seafood selections available; we would love to
hear from you!
Cooking Classes Begin
December 13
COOKING CLASS SCHEDULE
December 13
Constantino’s
January 24
Outlaw
February 21
Apache
March 21
C/G
April 18
Constantino’s
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Thursday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chef’s Specials
Constantino’s
Friday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seafood Night
Apache
Fish Fry
Outlaw
‘After Dark’ Part of
New Dinner Nights at
Apache
Over the holidays, the Apache Steakhouse continues its
tradition of providing top quality cuisine with professional,
seamless service.
Once again, our culinary team is expanding the dining
experience by offering multiple dinner specials consisting
of wild game and exotic cuts of meat.
Apache Steakhouse is proud to announce its latest
endeavor: “Apache After Dark.”
Every Friday and Saturday evening from 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.,
Apache’s lounge will transform into the place where
Desert Mountain’s night life begins, offering drink specials,
live entertainment and Chef Hawxhurst’s new late night
delicacies menu.
Remember also every Wednesday night is Prime ‘N’
Wine and Friday night is Seafood Night, featuring multiple
fish specials and our Seafood Buffet.
Apache Steakhouse is open for lunch seven days a
week from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Dinner is served Wednesday
through Sunday from 5 – 10 p.m. “Apache After Dark” is
every Friday and Saturday night from 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
We want to see you there!
Bon Appétit
WHAT ’ S NEW IN FOOD
&
WINE
Penfolds: Winery of Distinction
Torbreck Wine
Dinner Slated for
Jan. 30
Dave Powell (of Torbreck) unquestionably one of
“the
world’s finest wine producers, has an uncanny
ability to discover old vine Barossa vineyards, and
then secure long term contracts for their fruit.
”
Robert Parker Jr., The Wine Advocate
Issue 161 – 31 October 2005
The Torbreck Winery is based around the classic
Barossa Valley varietals of Shiraz, Grenache and Mataro,
and a love for the wines of France’s Rhone Valley.
Winemaker Dave Powell loves the intense, rich, Rhonelike flavors that come from old vines and the fact that
Shiraz and Grenache are the mainstay red grapes of the
Northern and Southern Rhone often draws comparison.
Torbreck doesn’t only make red wines, they have
Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussanne planted on their
winery block, which they have blended to make a white
wine for the last two years.
Desert Mountain welcomes Dave Powell and Torbreck
to the Apache Steakhouse on January 30. Reservations
for this once in a lifetime event (Dave is only doing six
dinners this year worldwide) will sell out quickly, so
please contact Member Services at (480) 488-1363 and
reserve your spot today.
Penfolds of Australia has been producing remarkable wines for over 160
years and has indisputably led the development of Australian fine wine in the
modern era.
The introduction of Penfolds Grange Hermitage in 1951 forever changed
the landscape of Australian fine wine. Since then a series of standout wines - both
red and white - have been released under the Penfolds masthead.
Desert Mountain is pleased to feature Penfolds as an outstanding winery of
distinction. With eight different ranges of wines, Penfolds attains superior
quality at every price point. From the highly rated Cabernets and Shirazes in
the Bin Series up to the coveted RWT, Cabernet 707, and the collector’s
Grange, we applaud Penfolds for producing what some might argue are some
of the best wines in the world.
Members can order Penfolds wines through the Desert Mountain Wine Store.
Contact Sharon Martin at (480) 595-4803 for more information.
Penfolds Bin 389 Cab/Shiraz Blend
Penfolds Bin 407 Cabernet
Penfolds Bin 707 Cabernet
Penfolds RWT Shiraz
Penfolds Grange
Bella Constantina:
Tribute to Women
Making Wine
On January 22, Bella Constantina returns with a
special tribute to the women in the winemaking industry.
From legends like Heidi Barrett of Screaming Eagle
fame, to the inspiring three sisters of Tre Donna Estate
in Italy, the female trendsetters of the wine world are
here to stay.
The ladies of Desert Mountain are invited to join
Sharon Martin and Meghan Watkins of Quench Fine
Wines for a very special night of great wine, delicious
food pairings, and a chance to meet other “Fearless
Females” of the Mountain.
For information contact Member Services at
(480) 488-1363 for reservations
Bennett Lane Wine
Dinner Set for Jan. 19
Randy Lynch, who purchased Bennett Lane Winery in
Calistoga nearly three years ago, is a long-time racing aficionado who used to race cars himself. He owns his own
race car team that tours the Western United States, with its
cars proudly sporting his winery logo. Desert Mountain is
thrilled to welcome Randy, his wines, and his team’s race
car to the Cochise/Geronimo Clubhouse on January 19.
This year all three of Bennett Lane’s 2003 Napa Valley
red wine releases have scored 90+ points from the Wine
Spectator and are listed as some of the Great California
Cabernets in the magazine’s annual Cabernet Issue.
The 2003 Primus Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon leads
the pack with a score of 93 Points, one of the top rated
Napa Cabernets of the year in the publication. Contact
Member Services at (480) 488-1363 for reservations.
Our Penfolds selections include:
Don’t Miss Hess Collection Wine Dinner Jan. 5
Donald Hess, founder of The
Hess Collection Winery, has two
passions: wine and art.
Using grapes from its steep
mountain vineyards in the Mount
Veeder appellation, The Hess
Collection Winery has distinguished itself as a producer of
premium Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.
The turn of the century winery is located in the Mayacamas
Mountain Range on the slopes of Mount Veeder.
In addition to the winery’s winemaking facilities, the
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property is also a modern showcase for Mr. Hess’s extensive international collection of modern and contemporary
paintings and sculpture.
Desert Mountain is thrilled to welcome Hess to the
Cochise/Geronimo Clubhouse on January 5 for a very special
night of world-class wine and food, prepared by our very
own Chef Andres Rumis.
Please contact Member Services at (480) 488-1363 for
reservations.
Events
INSIDE DESERT MOUNTAIN EVENTS
Scottsdale Healthcare Completes Nearby Facility
Construction of Scottsdale Healthcare’s third hospital,
located on Thompson Peak Parkway just east of
Scottsdale Road, is well underway with completion
expected by the end of the year.
The emergency department, open 24 hours a day,
seven days a week, is staffed by the same board-certified
emergency medicine physicians who care for patients at
Scottsdale Healthcare Shea and Osborn.
“As the first hospital north of Loop 101, Scottsdale
Healthcare Thompson Peak will serve Desert Mountain
residents in a much more convenient location – delivering
the excellent personalized care for which Scottsdale
Healthcare is known,” said hospital board member Bob
Cox, who, with wife Pat, were former Desert Mountain
residents and also participate on the Thompson Peak
Hospital Community Advisory Council.
“For people who are experiencing chest pain or symptoms of stroke, it is a great comfort to know that they will
quickly receive the treatment they need,” observes Pat Cox.
Other Desert Mountain residents who are actively
involved as members of the Thompson Peak Community
Advisory Council include Carol Henderson and Lynn Smith.
Resident Jeanie Wolff is a member of the art committee
for the new hospital.
Scottsdale Healthcare Thompson Peak will be a fully
staffed acute care hospital, providing the community with
medical-surgical inpatient and outpatient care as well as
a full range of diagnostic services.
An Evening with Yogi Berra and Friends
Spend an evening with Yogi Berra and Friends (Sal
Bando, Joe Garagiola, Harman Killebrew, Bob Uecker
and others) at the Cochise/Geronimo Clubhouse at Desert
Mountain on Friday, January 26. Pre-party event at
5:15 p.m., includes photo opportunities with the
celebrities and personalized baseballs.
The price for the event is $250 per person. Pre-party
is limited to 50 people. For reservations please call
Member Services at (480) 488-1363 or Joni Bronander
at the Yogi Museum at (973) 655-6890.
All proceeds benefit the Yogi Berra Museum and
Learning Center, a non-profit institution. The group uses
100 percent of monies raised towards the education of
kids from all walks of life. Honorary Chair is Senator John
McCain. Committee members include Kevin Carroll, Dave
Kandall, and Bob Wilson.
You Wanted to Know
QUESTIONS ON AND ABOUT DESERT MOUNTAIN
Member Services receives many questions from
Members. Here’s a sampling of some of the most frequently asked questions Member Services handles.
Q: What is the most effective way to communicate to
the Desert Mountain Advisory Board?
A: Your Advisory Board article in this issue speaks to a
revised communication policy. You can also reach the
board by e-mail at [email protected].
Q: Is the Youth Activities Center available to drop off
children even thought there’s not an event scheduled?
When: Friday, January 26
6 p.m. Cocktails • 6:45 p.m. Dinner
Fee: $400 pp for the pre-party, cocktails, & dinner
(limited to 50 people) and $250 pp for just
the cocktails and dinner event (limited to 200
people)
2007 C.A.R.E.
Board Named
We are pleased to announce this year’s Board of
Directors for the C.A.R.E. series of charitable events.
They are as follows:
C.A.R.E. Board of Directors
Barbara Clark
Norm Jacobs
Bob Jones
Trudi Kennedy - Chairman
Paulette Maslick
Frank Morgan - Treasurer
Sylvia Owens - Secretary
Paul Schrage - Vice Chairman
Mayo Gets
$72 million Grant
Our C.A.R.E. donations are going to good use at Mayo
and Mayo in turn is getting more donations and grants for
its important clinical research programs.
The hospital recently received a $72 million grant from
The National Institutes of Health to develop new drug
treatments to help streamline clinical trials, train doctors
and help its partners in Arizona with other research,
including cancer research.
The grant is part of $500 million in NIH programs and
includes 12 academic health centers around the country.
With DM’s help, Mayo is on the cutting edge of finding
cures for cancer in the future.
Q& a
A: Your Youth Activities Center is available to children ages
two and older Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.,
for a nominal hourly fee. Reservations are required. In
addition, if you would like to receive twice a month
e-mails detailing our services please contact YAC at
(480) 595-4359 or [email protected].
Q: Can I advertise my car for sale on the Member Bulletin
Board on the website or in Nagonie?
A: Both Nagonie and our website’s Member Bulletin Board
are designed to promote events that are not commercial,
which includes “for sale” items and other advertisements that are “for profit.” We do however allow for the
posting of non-commercial or charity activities.
Q: I’ve seen a lot of employee turnover lately at the
Club. Is this normal?
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A: Every club experiences turnover and though it may
seem like we’ve had our share recently, the fact is we
are blessed with staff that has been with us for an
extremely long time, based on industry standards. Of
the 94 managers or department supervisors at Desert
Mountain some 46 have been with the Club for five or
more years. The industry average is roughly half that.
In addition, other clubs understand how good our
people are and are continually offering them attractive
positions and compensation. Despite this market
competitiveness we are able to keep our staff longer
than other clubs.
Desert Mountain Junior Members
Kool Kids: Mileski Family
Meet Desert Mountain’s Kool Kids of the Fall: Justine (9), Grant (8), Kate
(3) and Ava (3) Mileski.
We first met the Mileski family this summer during our Junior Olympic and
Wild Javelina Camps. They put a smile on our face each day! Justine is a great
role model for her younger siblings, Grant keeps the girls on their toes playing
pranks from time to time, and the twins are adorable and full of energy. We
asked all four children some questions about their life and here are their
responses:
Spooky Pirate Village Big Hit
at Halloween Party
This year’s Spooky Pirate Village Halloween Party at the
Sonoran Clubhouse was a big hit for kids and parents alike.
Over 90 children participated in the festivities, which
included Halloween themed games, face painting, cosmic
bowling, a fortune-teller booth, and a visit from the
Phoenix Zoo.
The food and beverage team served up a fantastic
pirate’s feast, including a beef steam ship, chili, fresh
green beans, macaroni and cheese, pizza and more. The
soft serve ice cream bar and pirate-themed cake were
undoubtedly the favorites enjoyed by the kids. The
evening ended with the much-anticipated Spooky Pirate
Treasure Hunt, which included a state-of-the-art lighting
and sound system, pop-up skeletons, Blackbeard (the 8’
tall pirate) and a creepy black tunnel that succeeded in
scaring every passerby.
Each group was given a treasure map and clues to get
them through the hunt. We are happy to report that everyone made it out of the deepest darkest parts of the hunt
to find their pirate’s treasure at the end.
We enjoyed seeing everyone (including parents)
dressed up in their Halloween costumes and we can’t wait
to do it again in 2007!
Thank you to the many Desert Mountain staff and
volunteers who helped to make this event a success
including the Youth Activities Center, Spa and Fitness,
Engineering, Food and Beverage, and Housekeeping
departments.
Justine
Kate
Favorite Pets: All of them–2 cats, 1 Horse (named
Oliver), 4 chickens, 4 hermit crabs and 1 hamster
Favorite Food: Angel hair pasta with Shirley Temples
Favorite Activity: In-line skating and horseback riding
Favorite Place to Go: Water parks
What do you want to be when you grow up: A pilot
Favorite Activity: Riding her tricycle
Favorite Food: Fruit
Favorite Toy: Her Bedtime Bear
Favorite Music: Baby Mozart
What do you want to be when you grow up: A Veterinarian
Grant
Favorite Activity: Mountain biking and riding dirt bikes
Favorite Food: Meatloaf
Favorite Toy: His jet ski
Favorite Place to Go: Six Flags in Chicago
What do you want to be when you grow up: A policeman
Ava
Favorite Place to Visit: Macy’s House
Favorite Food: Corndog
Favorite Movie/Show: The “Shark Show”
Favorite Animal: Bunny Rabbit
What do you want to be when you grow up: A Ballerina
New Winter Camps, Events Are Designed for Fun
By Mary Brems, Youth Recreational Coordinator
Plan to spend your winter vacation right here at Desert
Mountain.
We’ll celebrate the winter holiday season by offering a
Winter Sports Camp in December and Winter Art Camp in
January.
Each day of camp will include indoor and outdoor
games, arts and crafts, and themed activities. During the
sports camp children ages five and older will stay two
additional hours to receive expert instruction in golf and
tennis.
Children ages four and older will stay two additional
hours during the Winter Art Camp to receive art instruction from professional valley artists. Children will work
with different art methods including painting, drawing
and cartooning.
The Winter Art Camp will end on Friday with Desert
Mountain’s first Children’s Fine Art Show. There’s something for everyone this winter, so plan to join us on your
vacation! For questions or to make a reservation, please
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call the Youth Activities Center (480) 595-4359 or email
[email protected].
WINTER SPORTS CAMP
December 26-29, 2006
• Ages 2-4 (must be potty trained)
8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Ages 5-12
8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WINTER ART CAMP
January 2-5, 2007
• Ages 2-3 (must be potty trained)
8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Ages 4-12
8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Upcoming Wild Javelina Club
Fun Events to Mark Down
Day Camps
YOUTH DAY CAMPS. . . . . . . 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
$40 first child/$35 each additional child
(lunch included)
DECEMBER 2006
WINTER SPORTS CAMP . . . . . . . December 26–29
(extended day available)
When: Friday, December 1 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
What: Join us as we celebrate winter by making seasonal
arts and crafts. We’ll also make ice cream, play games, eat
pizza, win prizes, watch a movie and more!
Price: $30 per child
Where: Sonoran Clubhouse
Ages: Two and older (must be potty trained)
Parents please make reservations for dinner at one of our
restaurants and Parents’ Night Out by calling Member
Services (480) 488-1363.
WINTER ART CAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 2–5
(extended day available)
MLK JR. DAY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 15
Surprise Entertainer Visits
Holiday Parties
HOURS: 12:00 P.M.–2:00 P.M.; $25 PER CHILD
WINTER HOLIDAY PARTY . Saturday, December 16
Surprise Entertainer Visits
VALENTINE’S DAY PARTY . . . Saturday, February 10
Cookie and Card Decorating
Spring Break Camp 2007
Wild Javelina Club
Come spend your Spring Break with us at the Spring
Break WJC!
Four solid weeks of fun in the sun during March and
April. Each day will have a different theme with arts &
crafts, games, contests and prizes.
Guest speakers will also visit our campers to teach
them new skills and to make them laugh. Each day of
camp will have a different theme such as Mad Science,
Spy Kids and Wildlife Safari. Spring Break Camp 2007 will
begin Monday, March 19 and end Friday, April 13 from 9
a.m.– 12:30 p.m, Monday - Friday.
Children ages two and older may participate (must be
potty trained). For questions or to make a reservation call
the Youth Activities Center (480) 595-4359 or email
[email protected].
PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT
WINTER HOLIDAY PARTY
When: Saturday, December 16 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
What: Special Guest: Santa Claus will be visiting us this
year! Children will enjoy pictures and storytime with Santa.
We’ll also make a craft, decorate cookies and more! Parents
are invited (but not required) to stay for the party. Don’t
forget to invite a friend along for the fun!
Where: Sonoran Clubhouse Dining Room
Reservations required. Call the Youth Activities Center for
more information or to make a reservation (480) 595-4359
or email [email protected].
NEW! WINTER YOUTH CAMPS DECEMBER & JANUARY
Plan to spend your winter vacation right here at Desert
Mountain. We’ll celebrate the winter holiday season by
offering a Winter Sports Camp in December and Winter Art
Camp in January. Each day of camp will include indoor and
outdoor games, arts and crafts, and themed activities.
During the Winter Sports Camp children ages five and
older will stay two additional hours to receive expert
instruction in golf and tennis.
Children ages four and older will stay two additional
hours during the Winter Art Camp to receive art instruction
from professional valley artists. The Winter Art Camp will
end on Friday, Jan. 5 with Desert Mountain’s first Children’s
Fine Art Show. There’s something for everyone this winter,
so plan to join us on your vacation! For questions or to
make a reservation, please call the Youth Activities Center
(480) 595-4359 or email [email protected].
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WINTER SPORTS CAMP
Ages: 2-4 (must be potty trained)
When: December 26-29, 2006 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Price: $40.00 Daily Fee or $150.00 Weekly Fee
*Lunch included
Ages: 5-12
When: December 26-29, 2006 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
*Lunch included
WINTER ART CAMP
Ages: 2-3 (must be potty trained)
When: January 2-5, 2007 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
*Lunch included
Ages: 4-12
When: January 2-5, 2007 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
*Lunch included
NEW! TWEEN NIGHT – NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY
When: Sunday, December 31 6:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
What: A New Year’s Eve Party just for the kids! Stay up
until the New Year with us. It’s going to be a crazy-fun
good time for everyone. We’ll have a live DJ, dancing,
karaoke, games, prizes, crafts, dinner, a movie and more.
We’ll make tons of noise as we bring in the New Year
together. Invite a friend along and bring your pajamas for
our late night. Happy New Year 2007!
Ages: Seven to Twelve years old
Fun Events to Mark Down
JANUARY 2007
PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT – GAME NIGHT
When: Friday, January 12 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
What: Join us as we make arts and crafts, play indoor and
outdoor games, watch a movie, eat dinner and much
more! *Bring a friend along for the fun!
Parents please make reservations for dinner at one of our
restaurants and Parents’ Night Out by calling Member
Services (480) 488-1363.
WILD JAVELINA CLUB – MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY
When: Monday, January 15 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
What: Come spend your day off of school with us as we
celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We’ll play indoor and
outdoor games, make themed arts and crafts and more.
Bring a friend along for the fun.
Price: $40 first child/$35 each additional child (lunch
included)
Blake Turkington(crawling in the back),
Kaitlin Werth, Jameson & Hudson Boe
JUNIOR CHEFS COOKING CLASS – BREAKFAST IN BED
When: Saturday, January 20 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
What: Join Chef Mark as he teaches us how to make
breakfast in bed for Mom and Dad. Children will also have
fun as we sit together in the Sonoran Dining Room to
enjoy our scrumptious homemade breakfast. Reservations
required 24 hours in advance through the Youth Activities
Center (480) 595-4359 or email [email protected].
Where: Sonoran Clubhouse Dining Room
Ages: Five to Twelve
TWEEN NIGHT – CHINESE NEW YEAR!
When: Saturday, January 27 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
What: We’ll celebrate the Chinese New Year (year of the
dog) by making Chinese food, arts and crafts and playing
a traditional Chinese children’s game. We’ll also have loads
of fun playing indoor and outdoor games, watching a movie,
eating dinner, winning prizes and more. *Bring a friend
along for the fun!
Ages: Eight to Twelve years old
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Spring Eggstravaganza
2007 Set for Whole Family
Bring the entire family out for Desert Mountain’s
Spring Eggstravaganza in 2007, as we celebrate spring
in the desert.
Eggstravaganza provides endless activities for all
ages to enjoy. Children and families will have fun celebrating as they experience the rides, games, arts &
crafts, face painting, raffle prizes, caricaturist, popcorn, pictures with Mr. And Mrs. Easter Bunny and
other great family fun.
The event will end with
Mr. And Mrs. Bunny leading everyone on an
Eggstravagant Egg Hunt
with over 1,500 eggs to
find. The next Spring
Eggstravaganza is planned
for Saturday, April 7,
2007. We hope to see you
there.
Eggstravaganza
Events
SAVE THE DATE : UPCOMING ‘ NOT- TO - MISS ’ EVENTS
&
ACTIVITIES
An Advisory Board Update
Your Desert Mountain Club Advisory Board has been
busy this summer and we would like to begin the
2006/2007 season by introducing our newly developed
Communications Program.
The primary objective of the Communications
Program is to create and maintain comprehensive and
timely communications between the Advisory Board
and the Membership. Using technology and face to face
meetings, the Communications Program will consist of
a number of specific actions, including:
OFFICE HOURS
The Advisory Board will hold regular monthly “Office
Hours” to receive input and answer questions from
Members.
TOWN MEETINGS
The Advisory Board will hold two regularly scheduled
Town Meetings per year, similar to the town meetings
held to explain Parcel 19. The purpose of the town
meetings is to report on major issues being addressed
by the Board. If the need exists, additional Town
Meetings can be scheduled.
“TALK TO THE BOARD”
The Advisory Board is working with Desert Mountain to
develop a method of receiving e-mail input from members and the ability to respond to those concerns or
questions in a rapid manner. The email address is [email protected]. Your questions and concerns will be reviewed by the Board.
MEMBER SURVEY
In conjunction with the Home Owners Association and
Desert Mountain Properties, the Advisory Board will
develop an annual member survey allowing us to begin
benchmarking and to serve as a guide to future actions by
the Board.
MEET THE CANDIDATES
The Advisory Board will conduct broadly promoted Meet
the Candidates meetings in conjunction with the annual
election of members to the Advisory Board.
NAGONIE
The Advisory Board will have a regular column in The
Nagonie.
As we move forward to turnover, the need for two-way
communications between your Desert Mountain Club
Advisory Board and the Membership is critical.
In May, Desert Mountain Properties conducted a twoday orientation for the Advisory Board. The orientation
included a thorough review of back room operations in
the individual areas of Desert Mountain. The Board was
very impressed with management, operational control
processes and the business model. It would be safe to say
that at turnover we will be buying a small city.
Last season we revised the Self Nominating Form providing the membership with more detailed information
on the candidates running for a seat on the Advisory
Board. At the same time we held our first “Meet the
Candidates” meetings. The Self Nominating Form was a
First Class Mail
U.S. Postage
PAID
Permit # 2318
Phoenix, AZ
success; unfortunately the “Meet the Candidate” meetings were not well attended. As we move closer to
turnover, our election process takes on increased
importance. To encourage more participation by the
membership in the “Meet the Candidates” meetings we
have changed the dates of the election. The Self
Nominating Forms will be mailed on March 5th and
must be returned by March 23rd. The ballots will be
mailed on March 30th and the deadline for returns will
be April 30th. The “Meet the Candidates” sessions will
be held on April 9th and 10th and will not conflict with
other Desert Mountain activities. Mark your calendars.
Dick Janssen chairs our Parcel 19 Committee who
worked through the summer and met with Village
Presidents and the residents of the Village of Gambel
Quail. The meetings were “fact finding” and provided a
forum to hear opinions and ideas on the future of
Parcel 19. The committee will present their findings to
the Advisory Board shortly.
As a reminder, the deadline to vote on the option to
purchase Deferred Equity Golf and Club Memberships
is December 15, 2006. The Advisory Board recommends a NO VOTE on this offer.
Watch your e-mail for further details on the
Communications Program.
Nagonie
HOW TO REACH US AT NAGONIE
If you have comments, photos or story ideas that you would
like considered for publication in Nagonie, please contact us at:
EDITORIAL TEAM
Kathy Wyckoff, Karn Reinke, and Bob Jones
EDITORIAL EMAIL
[email protected]
[email protected]
Nagonie is published by
PFI/Heineck, Scottsdale
a division of PFI Communications, Los Angeles.
Nagonie is the official newsletter for Desert Mountain
residents and members of the Desert Mountain Club.
Please address all correspondence to:
Nagonie, Desert Mountain Properties
10550 East Desert Hills Drive
Scottsdale, Arizona 85262
Copyright 2006 • Desert Mountain Properties

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