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the Eagle GLENEAGLES COUNTRY CLUB NEWSLETTER the new grille room OCTOBER 2015 from the BOARD & MANAGEMENT Dear Members, Ralph Winer bog president Kraig Spina general manager We welcome back many of our members who have been away for the summer months. With another record breaking year in real estate and membership sales and the completion of several beautification projects around the club, we are closing out the 2014-2015 fiscal year on a very high note. Real estate sales reached another record high in 2014-2015 with more than 101 sales closed or pending through October 31. For comparison purposes, 2013-2014 saw 100 sales, 2012-2013 saw 90 sales, and 20112012 saw 68 sales. The inventory of properties available for sale is also continuing to decrease with 36 condos and 0 single family homes currently available for sale. We hope that you will notice the many improvements that took place to our physical plant over the summer. In addition to the North Gate, which was completed earlier in the summer, improvements have taken place all over the club including a complete interior redesign and transformation of our Grille Room, installation of pavers and landscaping in our golf complex, locker room enhancements at the Tennis Center, and several projects in our satellite clubhouses and satellite pools. The Board and Management is proud to report that these projects were all completed using existing capital funds and without an assessment to the membership. 2015 marks the first time in recent years that the club remained open all summer without a club closure, which typically takes place every summer for two weeks and allows for deep cleaning and completion of capital projects such as the ones we described above. We appreciate the members’ patience and understanding as we completed the above projects. The Phase II Planning Process continues to progress on schedule. In August, the club launched an exploratory survey to gather member opinion regarding the upcoming facility improvements and Healthy Lifestyle program components. A final report of the survey findings will be available at the end of September. At the time of printing, over 550 members had completed the survey. A scope of project, timeline, and budget have not been established. Roundtable meetings will continue to be held throughout the fall to discuss relevant club happenings with our General Manager, Board Members and leadership staff. Contact Varto Hairanian at vhairanian@ gleneagles.cc or 561-498-3606 ext.131 to sign up for the next date. The 2015-2016 Budget preparations are well underway and the budget will be approved at the October Open Board of Governors meeting on Thursday, October 22, 2015. All members will receive a copy of the 20152016 budget inserted into their October 31 club statement. We are looking forward to a very successful 2015-2016 season. The various club departments are planning a tremendous schedule of events and activities that we hope will create the best member experience possible. Thank you for making Gleneagles Country Club a wonderful place to live and play! Respectfully yours, Ralph Winer, President Kraig Spina, General Manager 2 October 2015 7667 Victory Lane Delray Beach, FL 33446 561-498-3606 • 800-535-4536 FAX 561-498-5838 www.gleneagles.cc Club Phone Numbers Clubhouse. . . . . . . . . . . 498-3606 Reservations . . . . . . . . . 498-4003 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . 921-9999 Golf Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . 496-1333 Tennis Shop. . . . . . . . . . 499-0211 Chelsea Tee Times. . . . 637-1208 Fitness Center. . . . . . . . 495-2806 Membership Office. . . . 498-0707 2015-2016 BOARD OF GOVERNORS RALPH WINER. . . . . . . . . . . President RICHARD NORTH. . . . . Executive V.P. RICHARD NUCHOW. . . . . . . 2nd V.P. RICHARD HOTZ . . . . . . . . . Treasurer ARNOLD GREENSPAN.Asst Treasurer LIELA HAMORI . . . . . . . . . . Secretary RITA GARE. . . . . . . . . . Asst Secretary RONALD FINK. . . . . . . . . . . Governor NARDA FORMAN. . . . . . . . Governor MARVIN HORWITZ. . . . . . . Governor SHIRLEY RUDO. . . . . . . . . . Governor 2015-2016 COMMITTEE CHAIRS Bridge . . . . . . . . . . Marilyn Rubinstein Budget & Finance. . . . Donald Kaplan House Committee. . . . . . Judith Hotz Social & Cultural . . . . . . Sandra Lipitz Fitness. . . . . . . . . . . . . Herbert Marsh Food & Beverage . . . . . . Eric DeEsso Golf & Green. . . . . . . . Richard Waxler Membership/Marketing. . . Doris Budow Rules Enforcement. . . . . . . Allan Lipitz Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ann North BOARD MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 2:00 pm · Board Room The meetings are open to all members. Members may speak at Board Meetings. A sign-up sheet will be available at the Front Desk after the agenda is posted, and a sign-up sheet will be available in the meeting room prior to its start. Members may speak for no longer than three minutes about any items on the agenda. The rules for the meeting will be discussed at the beginning of the Board meeting. the Eagle the Eagle Gleneagles Country Club • October 2015 contents 2 3 4 6 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 Board & Management Food for Thought Membership News On our Greens: Golf News On our Courts: Tennis News Fitness Center News Bridge · Computer Club · Classes Message Center Social Scene Fine Dining Dining & Event Calendar This Month’s Highlights Activities & Events GLENEAGLES COUNTRY CLUB club NEWS Food for thought... It’s hard to believe another summer has come and gone. Thanks to all the members that have kept our dining rooms full and the staff busy for the last few months. As the season approaches, it is always exciting to see the familiar faces coming back to the club. Your food and beverage staff has been working hard on exciting new menus and operating schedules for the Nick Jolly Legends Dining Room, Grille Room and Veranda, as assistant well as training in order to make it the best season general yet. To accommodate what we anticipate will be a very manager busy season, we have recruited 20 international staff members and you will be pleased to know that ten of them will be familiar faces from past years. As you can see by the calendar, October is our transitional month as we gear up for the season. Sunday, October 4, we have a Burger & Brew night in the newly renovated Grille Room, always a member favorite. Wednesday, October 7 and 21, there will be entertainment in the Lounge for your enjoyment, and many options throughout the month for dining in our three venues. The month ends on Saturday, October 31 with our Halloween Dinner Dance featuring Will Bridges. It promises to be a fun-filled night and guests are welcome to this event. Don’t forget to support your favorite team at Football Sundays in the Glen every Sunday. Lunch is also offered from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm in the Grille and Glen along with our beautiful Sunday Brunch in the main dining room from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Thanksgiving lottery slips are due by Monday, October 26, and we look forward to hosting you and your family and friends on this busy day. Dress code is jackets required, ties optional. As your summer travels wind down and you return to Gleneagles, keep in mind that we welcome your comments and suggestions and again thank you for supporting the club. Cheers! Nick cover STORY The Grille Room has a fresh new look (and new menu items!) for season. Please send any newsletter feedback to Chrissy Hansen, Marketing Coordinator at [email protected] or 498-3606 ext. 129. October 2015 3 membership NEWS KRISTEN LARAIA director of membership & marketing Emergency Services Appreciation Day Gleneagles will once again be honoring first responders from Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and Palm Beach County Fire Rescue on Thursday, October 29 at our 6th Annual Emergency Services Appreciation Day event. MEMBERSHIP Gleneagles members are encouraged to come & MARKETING out to meet the first responders who protect and 637-1201 serve our community. The Golf Department will Monday - Friday be offering a special complimentary golf clinic 9:00 am - 5:00 pm for Gleneagles members and first responders on Thursday, October 29 from 12:15 - 12:45 pm on the Driving Range, followed by the singing of the national anthem. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Station 45 will display a Fire Truck and a Rescue Vehicle on the Driving Range as well. We hope to see you there! welcome to our NEW MEMBERS Gail & Sheldon Petersel, M.D. (Tennis) 7308 Clunie Place Unit # 14102 from Syosset, NY Lenora Gorman and Larry Rindner (Social) 15862 Loch Maree Lane Unit # 2703 from Suffern, NY Joel Silver and Jeanne Simon (Full) 7479 Glendevon Lane Unit # 507 from Pt. Lookout, NY Arlene Sommer and Bradley Sommer (Golf) 16032 Lomond Hills Unit # 132 from Kew Garden Hills, NY NEW ADDRESS Lonnie Goodman 7665 Glendevon lane Unit # 1603 Arthur & Ellen Grodsky 7704 Dundee Lane Renee Katz 7266 Clunie Place Unit # 14801 Barry & Gail Multack 7737 Dundee Lane Daniel Kolber and Doris Muscarella 7863 Dundee Lane Fall Membership Mingle on October 14 in the Lounge We will be kicking off Fall with a Membership Mingle on Wednesday, October 14 in the Lounge from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Membership Mingles are the perfect opportunity to welcome newcomers and meet your fellow members. All members are welcome. Complimentary Lounge hors d’oeuvres and raffles will be held throughout the evening. Member charge bar. Reservations are not required; just stop in at your convenience! New for 2015-2016, all of our Membership Mingles will have a theme. The theme for the October Mingle will be Fall, so think pumpkins, changing leaves, and cooler weather! We hope to see you there! 4 October 2015 Milton & Kathy Rattet 15847 Loch Maree Lane Unit # 2201 Jean Guy & Diane Robichaud 7479 Glendevon Lane Unit # 505 Harold & Marion Schwartz 15334 Strathearn Drive Unit # 12102 Fred Sherbacow and Susan Engel 7939 Glen Garry Lane the Eagle outside our gates October is a great month to be in South Florida. The weather is beautiful and there are a great variety of festivals, concerts, and other events coming back to the calendar for the upcoming season. October kicks off several outdoor concert series, including MusicFest at the Delray Marketplace (delraymarket.com), which begins on October 1, and Free Friday Concerts at the Pavilion at the Delray Center for the Arts in Downtown Delray. delraycenterforthearts.org Arts and crafts lovers will be thrilled to know that there will be a free arts and crafts festival on October 3-4 in Downtown Delray Beach on 4th Avenue and Atlantic Avenue and also on October 10-11 in Downtown Boca Raton on Palmetto Park Road from US 1 to Mizner Blvd. Both of these arts and crafts events offer free admission. artfestival.com The American German Club of the Palm Beaches proudly hosts its time honored Oktoberfest on the second and third weekends of October, October 9-11 and 16-18. This yearly celebration features food, drinks and entertainment and takes place in a massive tent on 10 acres of land in Lantana. americangermanclub.org/oktoberfest/ However you choose to spend your time outside of the gates in October, we hope that you enjoy it! RESIDENT COMPANIONS AND SOLO CARDS Reminder: Resident Companion cards expire on October 31, 2015. All owners who have a resident companion on their account should make an appointment with Ana King in the Membership Office in order to renew their paperwork for 2015-2016. Also, all solo members who do not have a resident companion and who have a punch card for Golf and Tennis should stop in the Membership Office for the 2015-2016 punch card, which will be valid November 1 - October 31. Community Tables for Dinner Something new for 2015-2016, we will be hosting “Community Tables” on select evenings for dinner. These tables are intended to help our new members become acclimated to the club and meet fellow new members for dinner. Look for the symbol on the Dining Calendar to indicate which evenings the community tables will be offered. Reservations are required and space is limited. The first community table will be offered on Thursday, October 29. Contact Randee Spencer at 498-3606 ext. 132 or rspencer@gleneagles. cc to make a reservation for an upcoming community table. attention VETERANS If you are new to Gleneagles and would like to be included in our Veterans Tribute in November, please send a COPY of your photo by Oct. 16 to: Veterans Photos c/o Membership & Marketing 7667 Victory Lane, Delray Beach, FL 33446 You can also e-mail your photo to [email protected] Please include your name, rank, and dates of service. If you sent a photo in previous years, there is no need to re-submit! GLENEAGLES COUNTRY CLUB 2015-2016 Calendar of Events coming soon! SOCIAL CALENDAR ARRIVING IN OCTOBER It is hard to believe that we are about to embark upon another magical season at Gleneagles! The 2015-2016 Calendar of Events should be arriving in members' mailboxes around October 15! October 2015 5 on our GREENS New pavers line the staging area. pro golf tip AROUND THE GREEN Golf Chat JOE DeMINO, pga director of golf GOLF PRO SHOP 496-1333 Monday 7:00 am - 12:00 pm Tuesday-Sunday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm BAG ROOM 637-1207 STARTER 498-3933 CHELSEA 637-1208 6 October 2015 Wow! It is hard to believe that we are already in the month of October! We had a wonderful summer and we are ready for some super golf in the upcoming season. The summer months provide the maintenance staff with the opportunity to prepare the course for the upcoming season, and the professional staff with the opportunity to plan the tournament, event, and merchandise schedule for the months ahead. The summer also gave our maintenance team the opportunity to transform the staging area with the installation of beautiful pavers. The reciprocal program has been very well received by our members as well as the members of reciprocal clubs playing here. Several of our reciprocal club arrangements will remain in effect through the end of October, so please take advantage of them before October 31. October marks the beginning of deliveries of new apparel and equipment in the Golf Shop. Please stop in and check out all of the new arrivals! We will be receiving new merchandise each month, including a lot of great clothing from all of the top golf apparel manufacturers. The new golf orientation video will be released in early November. The video is intended to help all of our golf members maximize their enjoyment and satisfaction on the golf courses and ensure that every golf experience is a good one! Pace of play, raking a bunker, and even repairing divots are so important to the overall experience and with 46,000 rounds of golf played on our courses each year, these routine tasks are critical to the upkeep of our beautiful golf courses. Thank you in advance for your support. We look forward to the return of our members who spent the summer away from Gleneagles. If there is anything that the golf staff can do to make your arrival back to the club easier, please let us know! As seasons change, you may encounter challenges with different types of grass and many different types of lies. You need to figure out what will be the best shot and most importantly, which club to use. My advice is to always use your favorite club! Sometimes we need to be creative around the green, and we might need to use a high loft shot at certain times and a low running shot at others. This is where you need to trust those different clubs for different shots. Take advantage of your 60 degree sand wedge for the loft and the “bump and run” to get the ball on the ground and let it roll to the hole. Watch the pros and you will see they use different clubs at different times to help the ball go higher or run more with just a little swing. Stop in the Golf Shop and any member of our professional staff will be happy to discuss the shots that help you score better. – Joe the Eagle Welcome Back BRIAN MIDGETT, tournament coordinator Welcome back everyone to a great 2015/2016 tournament schedule of events; we are all excited for the upcoming season. If you need any help on anything tournament related, please stop by and see me. In addition to the weekly events, we will be starting our player development program in November, which is always a lot of fun. Pro Points JASON HRYNKIW pga, head golf professional Season is upon us! The summer was very exciting with the golf leagues at Gleneagles. South County, Summer Swingers and South Palm have all been enjoying a successful summer. Congratulations to all players on their great participation. The Professional Staff has also been involved with the Southeast Chapter PGA Pro-Lady events through the summer. Thank you to all the ladies for their involvement and support. Mark your calendars for Gleneagles Demo Days, December 11, 2015 and February 26, 2016. These events are always a highlight to our season. We will have all the major manufacturers on hand. I look forward to seeing everyone soon! Ready for Season MARCUS SCHNELLENBERGER pga, assistant golf pro It has been a great summer with a lot of improvement projects taking place at the club and I’m looking forward to a wonderful upcoming season with great events and tournaments. I have a couple of quick reminders to keep in mind when you return to the club: • When you arrive, stop in the Pro Shop and fill out your reccurring request form to get your routine weekly games in the Chelsea system. • All handicap flag users will need to renew their privileges each year by providing a Driver’s License and state-issued handicap placard. If anyone is in need of help with accessing and navigating the Chelsea Tee Time Website or GolfNet Handicap Website, please feel free to stop by and see me at the Golf Pro Shop. golf EVENTS OCTOBER 2015 Nine & Dine Thursday, October 15 at 3:00 pm Emergency Services Appreciation Golf Tournament Thursday, October 29 at 11:00 am Halloween Couples Event Sunday, November 1 - sixsomes 18 Holers at 8:30 am 9 Holers at 1:00 pm CONGRATS! Joan Lowe-Cohen • Hole-in-One June 2, 2015 on #2 Victory Don Baggish • Hole-in-One August 15, 2015 on #2 Victory Ernie Danies • Hole-in-One August 28, 2015 on #3 Victory Stephen Wolk • Eagle September 4, 2015 on #1 Victory In the Golf Shop MEGAN PENDERGRAFF, retail manager Welcome back! I hope you all had a wonderful summer and are ready to jump into the Florida season. We have terrific new lines, colors, and even outerwear coming in this season for both men and women. October will be a great month to use up that extra credit book from this last year. Companies like Tail, Jamie Sadock, EP Pro, Cutter Buck, Footjoy, Nike Mens, and others will all be arriving in the month of October. Again, my door is always open so feel free to stop in and say hello or ask any questions. I look forward to a wonderful season with everyone. GLENEAGLES COUNTRY CLUB REMINDER - GOLF SHOP CREDITS EXPIRE OCTOBER 31 As a reminder, credit book will expire on October 31. Credit book can be used on anything, even special orders! So remember, if you see something you like but we are out of your size, a special order can be placed and we will ensure the use of credit book. October 2015 7 on our COURTS Racquet Talk MIKE PUC, uspta director of tennis & fitness October brings team tennis organization and league planning. With 18 teams in 6 leagues, there is something for everyone. Many social games revolve around these teams, so be sure to contact the Pro staff to be included. Head Pro Tim Snell returns from the Devon Yacht Club in Amagansett, NY, for his second season with Gleneagles. Besides Tim’s helpful game-arranging TENNIS duties as the Tennis Concierge ensuring everyone PRO SHOP has a group regardless of team affiliation, Tim will 499-0211 be launching an extensive offering of clinics so members may drop in to work on various aspects of Monday 7:30 am - 11:30 am their games. Included in these clinics will be: Tennis 101, Men’s Clinics, Women’s Clinics, Stroke of the Tuesday - Sunday Week, Feeding Frenzy, Ball Machine Workout and the Complimentary Strategy and Play clinics. Stop 7:30 am - 2:00 pm by and ask about times, class descriptions and price. The other driving force of the tennis program is the Calendar of Events, now available in hard copy form in the Pro Shop and online. Be sure to pencil in to your organizer all of the many activities offered throughout the season. The November events are listed above, so you have plenty of time to start the season off with a bang. A new entertaining event this year is the ATP Survivor Series Qualifying tournament November 21 – 24. Some of the best players in the state, country and world will be playing, and the champion of this event will receive a wild card into the ATP Yellow Tennis Ball qualifying tournament at the Delray Beach Tennis Center in February. CONGRATULATIONS! Gleneagles member Dr. Jerry Marks and Newton Meade came in third and won the Bronze Ball at the National 90Plus Grass Court Championships at Longwood Cricket Club in Chestnut Hill, MA. They gave the champions, both of whom have been world champions, a serious scare and in the 2 other matches they gave up only 1 game. Sofibella Spectrum is a WOW! RUTH BARNETT, pro shop manager Proudly manufactured in the United States, we bring you Sofibella Spectrum. The Spectrum collection featured for October is a great fashion line for women who live active lifestyles and love to be on the court. Sofibella has once again come up with a very unusual fabric, contrasting navy with soft blue and rose print to make eye catching ensembles. From sleeveless to long sleeved tops, this collection is a definite keeper for the fall season. At UPF 50, Sofibella fabrics offer the strongest UV Protection available. 8 October 2015 SAVE the DATES Complimentary Strategy & Play Clinic Thursday, November 5 at 9:30 am Sunset Mixer Wednesday, November 18, 3:00 pm Mixed Mixer Sunday, November 29, 8:30 am pro tennis tip: UNFORCED ERRORS VERSUS WINNERS Everyone loves to hit that screaming winner down the line past the net player to the applause of the crowd, but how often can you make this shot? Pros will typically have a 60:40 error-towinner ratio, while club players are as high as 80:20. This is not surprising since 75% of points of club tennis end in an error; a definite reason why consistency will win matches. The goal is to limit this gap and DON’T MISS while going for winners when the opportunity presents. We do not want to be ultra safe and only get the ball back. While the “pusher” style of play may drive your opponent crazy and win matches, it takes forever to play the match and is void of the enjoyment of playing aggressively. The key is to be selective in choosing the moment to try a winner while remaining consistent enough to not give the match away on errors. If you return 5 balls over the net during a point, you will win most matches you play. Go for the shots when they are there and play defensive when you feel pressured. Managing your errors will win the match for you, and sprinkling in those winners will make it even more fun. –Mike FITNESS group class SCHEDULE FITNESS CENTER 495-2806 Monday-Friday 6:30 am - 5:00 pm Saturday, Sunday & Holidays 7:00 am - 2:00 pm new! THE HEALTHY LIFE MAGAZINE COMING SOON This new magazine will highlight the nutrition, exercise, knowledge, and social components of our new Healthy Lifestyle Initiative. The Healthy Life will be distributed in November, January, March, May, and August. WELCOME MAUREEN! OUR NEW NUTRITION CONSULTANT Tips for Improving Your Health KAREN MIKUS fitness supervisor We are very excited about the many new programs we’ll be introducing as part of our Healthy Lifestyle initiative, and there is no better time than the present to get started. Here are a few general ideas on improving your overall health and well-being, organized below under Nutrition/Diet, Cardio Exercise, Strength Exercise, Balance and Stress. Nutrition/Diet: Good health comes from eating a well-balanced diet. • Eat 2-3 servings of fruits and greater than 6 vegetables everyday. • Cut back on bad fats such as butter, margarine, salad dressing and turn to better fats. • Eat baked, grilled and broiled foods rather than fried foods. Take skin off before eating chicken or turkey. Eat fish at least twice a week. Make sure you are choosing lean protein. • Eat high fiber, low sugar foods daily, in the form of grains & legumes. • Stay away from sugar-sweetened drinks such as juices, fruit drinks, and soft drinks, which can add lots of sugar and calories to your diet. • Hydration is key for mental health and detoxing. Drink ½ your body weight. Eg: If you weigh 160 pounds, please drink 80 ounces per day, gradually. • If you want to lose weight, reduce your meal portion by 20%. We live in a country of Portion Distortion. If your doctor has talked to you about a medical problem or risk factor, such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol, please consult with your doctor about changes to your diet. Exercise: For heart health, the American Heart Association recommends at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity, such as walking, on most days of the week. If you are just starting out, try 5 or 10 minutes, then increase time as you build your endurance. You are definitely going to see benefits even at 5 or 10 minutes of moving around. Strength Training: Come into the Fitness Center for guidance in starting a strength training program. Twice a week is recommended for building strength. Balance: The Fitness Center offers Sit-to-Be-Fit classes every week that have balance exercises included. Another option is to talk to one of the personal trainers. Stress: Yoga class is a great way to deal with stress. You might also want to try our new meditation class that will be introduced in November. AQUACISE Monday Wednesday Friday Saturday 9:30 am - 10:30 am 9:30 am - 10:30 am 9:30 am - 10:30 am 9:30 am - 10:30 am CARDIO SCULPT Monday Wednesday 8:00 am - 9:00 am 8:00 am - 9:00 am POUND FIT Wednesday 9:30 am - 10:30 am SIT TO BE FIT Monday Wednesday Friday Sunday 10:30 am - 11:30 am 10:30 am - 11:30 am 9:30 am - 10:30 am 10:00 am - 11:00 am STRENGTH Tuesday Friday 9:00 am - 10:00 am 7:45 am - 8:45 am TAI CHI Monday 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm YOGA Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 9:15 am - 10:15 am 8:00 am - 9:00 am 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm 8:00 am - 9:00 am 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 8:00 am - 9:00 am ZUMBA Saturday 9:30 am - 10:30 am View Class Schedules online! Class Schedule subject to change. Our advice is to make small changes. This will make it easier for the changes to become part of your everyday life. And small changes can improve your health considerably! Gleneagles Country Club is pleased to introduce our new Nutrition Consultant and Educator, Maureen Buchbinder. As part of the club's new Healthy Lifestyle Initiative, Maureen will be working with the culinary team to enhance GLENEAGLES COUNTRY CLUB the healthy menu selections offered at the club. Maureen is scheduled to speak on Nutrition Awareness on Wednesday, December 2 in the Waterfall room. We will publish additional information as the date gets closer. October 2015 9 member facilitated clubs & CLASSES At the Bridge Table by art goldman ♠ ♥ We should all realize how important it is to maintain our balance and avoid falls. No, this is not a fitness article! In Bridge, balancing often is the difference betwen a good or a poor result. The player whose pass would end the auction, East in the hand above, ♦ ♣ is said to be in the balancing position. What should East do? I found myself in this position in a match point game recently. Obviously my hand was not very strong. What about the other hands? South was limited to seventeen points. North had at least five Hearts, possibly six, but not enough strength to consider a return to two no-trump. North must be quite weak but with enough hearts to feel the hand would play better in the suit. My partner should have enough strength to give us almost half the high cards. I decided to balance with two spades and the auction then proceeded as follows: S-pass, W-pass, N-3Hearts, E-pass, S-pass, W-3Spades, N-pass, E-pass, S-Double, all pass. As you can see, three spades is cold, and in the actual play I managed to take a tenth trick for a top board. When should you consider balancing? Usually if your opponents are willing to play at a low level (one or two) your side can make something. If the vulnerability is equal or favorable it is often safe to balance. How should you balance? If you have a biddable suit, bid it. If you are short in the opponent’s suit, double for takeout. With a balanced hand with one or more stoppers in the opponent’s suit bid no-trump. At the one level this bid shows 11 to 14 points! With more, double and then bid no-trump. Remember, in bridge as in life it is important to keep your balance. BRIDGE Computer Club News by ... Another Computer Club season begins on Monday, October 19 with our General Meeting at 3:00 pm in the Strathearn Satellite, open to all residents. Mark your calendar. Workshops begin Monday, November 2 and are held in the Computer Center, Lomond Hills Satellite. Schedules and Registration are available on our website, http://gleneaglescomputer.org. Our new site is now easily accessible by any digital device, be it a PC, iPhone, iPad, Android or Chromebook. Send us your comments. Windows 10 was released in July and Microsoft has offered a free upgrade for existing Windows 7 or 8.1 computers and phone devices for one year from purchase. All reports indicate that “10” operates comfortably and is worth having. Microsoft will continue to keep Windows 10 computers up to date for the supported life of the device, all at no charge. Contact Microsoft for upgrade details. Question: Do you practice safe computing? Is your computer protected and are your data and passwords safe? Do you have the latest anti-virus and anti-malware software protection? If not, you need to safeguard your computer against the increasingly active junk going around. Every day we hear of a new scam. Many programs such as AVG or Malwarebytes are available on the Internet for free or purchase. If you purchase it, you will get a much stronger protection with “forever” updates. Gleneagles Golfers know about the ThorGuard lightning radar detection system. Any lightning within 10 miles causes a “red” alert and a long blast on the golf course sirens. You can view the status of the system with any digital device, including a weather “map” showing all of South Florida. Visit the site at http://gleneaglescc.thormobile7.net and bookmark it for future reference. Reminder, if you have overlooked it, club dues are $20 per family beginning on Sept. 1, and can be left for the Computer Club at the Concierge Desk in the main lobby. Paid up membership is required for workshop attendance. 10 October 2015 ♠82 ♥J98763 ♦ 754 ♠A73 ♣Q2 ♠QJ1095 ♥Q104 ♥K2 ♦ A10 ♦ QJ62 ♣J10985 ♠K64 ♣74 ♥A5 ♦ K983 ♣AK63 South Deals—None Vulnerable South West NorthEast 1NT Pass2D.*Pass 2H PassPass ? *transfer These independent forums are facilitated by Gleneagles members. Gleneagles provides a space for conducting meetings, however, the programs are independent from the club. COMPUTER CLUB General Meeting Meeting open to all residents! Monday, October 19, 3:00 pm in Strathearn Satellite HADASSAH Musical Memories Series! Featuring the songs of Oscar Hammerstein, Marvin Hamlisch, & Gertrude Lawrence. Guests Welcome! Cost: $90 per person. Please send check payable to HADASSAH to: Lenore Lapin, 7754 Glendevon Lane 561-498-3396 INVESTMENT Wednesdays, starting Sept. 9 3:00-4:00 pm at Loch Maree Satellite. Open to all, no charge. Jim Bandler 865-0959 MEDICAL PLAY DOLLS Mondays at 9:00 am Strathearn Satellite Debby Benyas 498-7675 the Eagle message CENTER Deepest Condolences To our members Helene London, on the loss of her mother, Deborah Clayman Ilona & Larry Robinson, on the loss of their son, Lenny (Batman) To the family and friends of Lillian Braunstein Donald Cohen Lenore Cohen Howard Dickman Louis Lobovits Morton Margolis Frances Perricone Dr. Gerald Posen Deborah Siegel Julius Tate A Note of Thanks The following people would like to express their thanks to everyone for their cards, calls, prayers and kind deeds: Al Babitt Eileen Dickman Iris Edelstein Elinor French Barry Greene Elliott Kahaner Helene London Pearl Margolis Shirley Mendell Jill Nuremberg Marvin Riibner Ilona & Larry Robinson Nancy Steinberg Lila Walter Get Well Elinor French Peter Hans To place a Condolence, Thank You, or Get Well message in the Eagle, contact Ana King at 561-498-3606 ext. 142 or fill out a form at the Concierge Desk. GLENEAGLES COUNTRY CLUB FLU SHOTS SIGN UP Monday, October 19 or Tuesday, October 20 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm in the Legends Lounge. Shots will be administered Thursday, November 5 in the Waterfall Room. Reclaimed Water Notice The Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department Regulatory Compliance Office has requested that we publish the following information regarding the reclaimed water Gleneagles currently uses to irrigate our Golf Course and Common Areas. Reclaimed water is recycled water that has been treated, filtered and disinfected. The final product exceeds state and federal standards for irrigation quality water and is distributed to customers through a distribution system totally separate from the drinking water system. Reclaimed water can be safely used only for irrigation. The treatment process eliminates harmful substances but leaves traces of nitrogen and phosphorus that act as fertilizers when reclaimed water is applied to lawns and landscapes. Reclaimed water is treated to extremely stringent standards and its quality is overseen by federal, state and local regulatory agencies. While reclaimed water is not intended for human or animal consumption, it poses no threat from accidental contact. It’s always a good idea, however, to wash hands thoroughly after contact with reclaimed water, especially before preparing food. How to use Reclaimed Water Reclaimed water can be used to: • Irrigate residential lawns • Irrigate community landscape • Irrigate golf courses How not to use Reclaimed Water Do not use reclaimed water to: • Quench your thirst - or your pet’s • Fill your swimming pool or spa • Replace drinking water uses anywhere including inside your home Money Wiring Scams by rick white, director of security Wiring money is like sending cash. Do not wire money to people you do not know. How do I spot a money wiring scam? Most money wiring scams look like this: Someone you do not know asks you to wire money. A Scammer might use different ways to convince you to wire money. The scammer might say: You won a prize, or inherited money, but you have to pay fees first; You won the lottery, but you have to pay some taxes first; A friend or family member is in trouble and needs you to send money to help; You need to pay for something you just bought online before they send it; You got a check for too much money and need to send back the extra. These are all tricks. When you hear stories like these, you have spotted a money wire scam. How do I avoid a money wiring scam? Scammers are good at being friendly. They also are good at fooling people. Here is how you can stop scammer: Never wire money to someone you do not know. Never wire money because someone contacted you, even if you feel like you know the person, and even if the person says he is your friend or related to you What if you already wired money to someone? If you sent money to someone who contacted you, report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Call the FTC at 1-877-382-4357 or go online: ftc.gov/complaint The FTC uses complaints to build cases against scammers. Any information you can give helps investigators. October 2015 11 social SCENE October Happenings ALI HALL social activities manager SOCIAL ACTIVITIES & BRIDGE 498-3606 x134 Summer is starting to wrap up and it is so exciting to see what is in store for the membership this season! We are planning the final details of the upcoming social calendar and getting ready for what will be a fantastic year ahead with an incredible line up of things to do. This month, we are starting our live lectures series with Dr. Robert Watson on Thursday, October 6 at 7:00 pm in the Waterfall Room. Dr. Watson will be delivering a totally unbiased lecture on the 2016 Election: Analysis, Predictions, and even headaches! Guests are welcome. We have Piano in the Lounge on October 7 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm as well as Saxophone in the Lounge on October 21. Come in and enjoy some great music. There is no need to make a reservation for either of these dates. On October 22, we kick off our first of three Splash Classes at 11:00 am at the Strathearn Satellite. Not an artist? Don't worry, you will be walked through each project with the help of an instructor and some wine! Not only that, but you take home your work of art. If you would like to display it at our upcoming Arts & Crafts Open House in January, we would love to display your piece at the Splash corner. Make sure to make a reservation so that you don’t miss out! On October 31, we have our Monster Mash Halloween Bash Dinner Dance featuring Will Bridges to dance the night away. Please see page 15 for more details. A night not to be missed! Duplicate Bridge Games Open Pairs Duplicate Bridge Tuesdays at 7:00 pm, Ladies’ Card Room Ladies’ Duplicate Bridge Wednesdays at 12:30 pm, Waterfall Room Social Bridge Games Men’s Men’s Social Bridge Tuesdays at 12:00 pm, Strathearn Ladies’ Social Bridge Wednesdays at 12:00 pm, Strathearn Open Pairs Social Bridge Sundays at 7:00 pm, Ladies’ Card Room DR. ROBERT WATSON The 2016 Campaign: Analysis and Predictions (and Headaches!) Tuesday, October 6 at 7:00 pm SPLASH! ART CLASS Create your very own painting and enjoy some wine with friends! Thursday, October 22 at 11:00 am $38/person. Reservations open September 22 Welcome, Executive Sous Chef Jason Prevatt! Jason Prevatt joined the culinary team in August of 2015 as the Executive Sous Chef. He began his training at an early age learning under his father, a working chef in his home town of Jacksonville, Florida. Once he reached the age of 16, he began his career working in a variety of local restaurants in the Jacksonville area. He received his first big break when he joined the culinary team at the Ponte Vedra Inn and Club, where he worked for 10 years refining his art. Afterwards, he traveled to Ireland where he opened the Forge, an American-style chophouse. In 2006, he came to Miami to work in the famed La Goulue, Bal Harbor and most recently worked for the Loews Hotel in South Beach as Chef de Cuisine. Jason has a passion for local agriculture and has a deep love for the ocean and watersports. Jason spends his downtime with his wife Helen and daughter Ella. Jason is a great conversationalist and looks forward to getting to know the membership at Gleneagles. 12 October 2015 $16 per person · Waterfall Room Reservations open September 7 music in the lounge Enjoy a little ambiance before or after dinner! 6:00 - 9:00 pm, no reservations necessary. October 7: Piano October 21: Saxophone COOKING DEMO $15 per person Watch as Executive Sous Chef Jason Prevatt demonstrates an exciting menu. Enjoy a taste of each item along with a themed beverage! Tuesday, October 20 · 2:00 pm Healthy Lifestyle Menu Reservations open October 6 Fee will be charged to your Membership Account. Menu cannot be adjusted. the Eagle HOURS October 26 October 25 TUESDAY WEDNESDAY Lunch L Drinks GB Pub Night G October 27 Lunch L Drinks LO, V Brunch for Dinner L Flu Shots Sign Up LO Cooking Demo WF October 20 Lunch L Drinks GB October 13 Lunch L Drinks GB Pub Night G Lecture: Robert Watson WF October 6 Lunch L, G Drinks LO, V Club Classics L October 28 Lunch L, G Drinks LO, V Club Classics L Sax in the Lounge LO October 21 Lunch L Drinks LO, V Club Classics L Membership Mingle LO October 14 Lunch L Drinks LO, V Club Classics L Piano in the Lounge LO October 7 offering Grille Lunch & Salad Bar Sundays 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Lunch L Drinks LO, V Club Classics L Emergency Services Golf Appreciation Day October 29 Lunch L Drinks LO, V Veranda Dinner V Splash! Art Class S October 22 Lunch L Drinks GB Nine & Dine October 15 Lunch L Drinks GB October 8 Lunch L Drinks GB October 1 THURSDAY Lunch L, V Drinks LO, V, GB A La Carte Dinner L Poolside Paella Buffet G October 30 Lunch L, V Drinks LO, V, GB A La Carte Dinner L The NEW Grille Dinner G October 23 Lunch L Drinks LO, V A La Carte Dinner L October 16 Lunch L Drinks LO, V A La Carte Dinner L October 9 Lunch L Drinks LO, V A La Carte Dinner L October 2 FRIDAY Lunch G Drinks LO, V, GB Monster Mash Halloween Dinner Dance L The NEW Grille Dinner G October 31 Lunch L, V Drinks GB The NEW Grille Dinner G October 24 Lunch L Drinks GB October 17 Lunch L Drinks GB October 10 Lunch L Drinks GB October 3 SATURDAY LEGENDS DINING ROOM: Breakfast & Lunch: Day Casual; Sunday - Thursday Evenings; Country Club Casual; Friday & Saturday: Summer Casual. LEGENDS LOUNGE: Sunday-Thursday: Day Casual until 7:00 pm and Country Club Casual thereafter. Friday & Saturday: Day Casual until 6:00 pm and Summer Casual thereafter. GRILLE ROOM, VERANDA: Day Casual. Golf Shoes are not permitted on the main level of the Clubhouse at any time. Please communicate the dress code with any guests you may bring. MAY 1 - OCTOBER 31 Community Table! See page 5 for details. GOLF | TENNIS/FITNESS | CLUB/SOCIAL | DINING | L Legends Dining Room | LO Legends Lounge | G Grille Room | GB Glen Bar | WF Waterfall Room | V The Veranda | S Strathearn Satellite Buffet Lunch G Buffet Lunch L Flu Shots Sign Up LO October 19 October 18 Buffet Brunch L Grille Lunch/Football Sunday G Drinks LO, V Pasta Night Buffet L Buffet Lunch L October 12 Buffet Brunch L Grille Lunch/Football Sunday G Drinks LO, V Prime Rib Buffet L October 11 October 5 Buffet Lunch L Buffet Brunch L Grille Lunch/Football Sunday G Drinks LO, V Veranda Dinner V DRESS CODES football sundays in the glen MONDAY Buffet Brunch L Grille Lunch/Football Sunday G Drinks GB Burger & Brew G October 4 SUNDAY LUNCH (LEGENDS) 11:00 am - 2:00 pm LUNCH (GRILLE) 11:00 am - 2:00 pm DINNER 5:00 - 8:00 pm LEGENDS LOUNGE 3:00 pm - close GLEN BAR 2:00 - 5:00 pm/close at a glance OCTOBER at a glance MARCH2015 2014 fine DINING the new GRILLE DINNER A la carte soup, salad and dessert are available OCTOBER 23, 24 & 31 Pecan Crusted Chicken Salad 15 Classic Caesar Salad 12 Crispy Fried Scallops 17 Blackened Corvina 16 The “Burger” 15 Tandoori Shrimp Skewers 17 Chargrilled Strip Steak 20 Chargrilled Hanger Steak 18 Selection of craft beers available for sampling Lobster Burger 18 · Portobello Mushroom Burger 16 · Crab Burger 18 Bison Burger 17 · Turkey Burger 16 · Veggie Burger 16 Classic Burger 16 LEGENDS DINING ROOM FRIDAY NIGHT A LA CARTE Includes a house salad, cup of house made soup, or Chef’s featured appetizer. A la carte desserts available.. OCTOBER 2 & 23 | Spinach Ravioli 24, Chargrilled Ribeye 32, Crab Crusted Snapper 30, Tuscan Veal Piccata 28, Pan Seared Diver Scallops 29, Chargrilled Pork Chop 29, also featuring Chef’s nightly special OCTOBER 9 & 30 | Quinoa Stuffed Mushroom 24, Chargrilled Veal Chop 34, Seafood Cioppino 30, Blackened Swordfish 28, Braised Lamb Shank 28, Crispy Pork Belly 26, also featuring Chef’s nightly special OCTOBER 16 | Sweet Potato Gnocchi 24, Porcini Crusted Sea Bass 30, Lobster Fra Diablo 29, Crispy Roast Duck 28, Prime Rib 30, Marsala Braised Short Rib 28, also featuring Chef’s nightly special CLUB CLASSICS 22 Includes a house salad or cup of house made soup and ice cream sundae bar Wine Down Wednesday | $20 bottles of featured wines available in the Legends Dining Room every Wednesday night OCTOBER 7 & 21 | Classic Meatloaf, Blackened Shrimp Wedge, Southern Fried Chicken, Eggplant Parmesan, Chinese Peppered Steak, Shrimp and Grits, Herb Crusted Cod OCTOBER 14 | Santa Fe Shrimp Salad, Chicken Paprikash, Roast Turkey Dinner, Lasagna, Petite Strip Steak, Crispy Pork Cutlets, Grilled Mahi Mahi OCTOBER 28 & 29 | Steak Diane, Teriyaki Glazed Salmon, Shrimp Pad Thai, Mushroom Pierogis, Liver and Onions, Chicken and Dumplings, Italian Citrus Flounder Sunday, October 4 5:00 - 8:00 pm in the grille room burger & brew Reservations open Sept. 20 BUFFETS OCTOBER 11 | PRIME RIB BUFFET 32.00 Includes a specialty salad bar, hand carved prime rib, roasted bones and slow roasted pork loin, spinach ravioli, dill scented salmon, sautéed shrimp with garlic wine sauce, crispy duck, veal parmesan, rosemary potatoes and mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, ice cream sundae bar, fresh fruit and Chef’s desserts. OCTOBER 20 | BRUNCH FOR DINNER 22.00 Includes salad bar, matzoh ball soup, hand carved corned beef, turkey and tongue, honey mustard salmon, brisket, stuffed cabbage rolls, noodle kugel, waffles, cheese blintzes, bacon, sausage, nova and white fish display, omelet station, an ice cream sundae bar and more… OCTOBER 30 | POOLSIDE PAELLA BUFFET 26.00 Grille Room Includes Greek salad, Chef’s paella station with shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams and saffron rice, seared salmon with capers, olives and tomato with lemon sauce, Spanish chicken with sofrito, roasted vegetables, garlic herb potatoes and Chef’s featured dessert. Reservations are required for all evening dining and open 2 weeks in advance 498-4003 14 October 2015 All menus are subject to change. Please refer to weekly Food & Beverage e-mails for Chef’s Nightly Specials. the Eagle h s a M r e t s n Mo october HIGHLIGHTS CE DAN R E N IN EN D WE O L L A H ENTER TAINM A LA CARTE DINNER A la carte desserts are available OCTOBER 22 & 25 Classic Caesar Salad 12 Sesame Seared Tuna 16 Miso Grilled Chicken Salad 15 Bison Burger 16 Brisket Sliders 15 Lobster Tacos 17 Korean BBQ Ribs 18 Cooking Demo “Crab Cake” 18 The Have It Your Way Pizza 14 will b ENT BY ridges BER 31 O T C O DAY, om SATUR lable fr i a v a s ation Reser v 00 - 8:00 pm 6: en tions Op Reserva Oct. 1 Menu Includes a roasted beet and baby kale salad, house salad or cup of house made soup, and Chef’s featured dessert. Butternut Squash Ravioli 24 Shrimp and Scallop Pasta 29 Half Roasted Duckling 28 Prime Rib 30 Chargrilled Veal Chop 34 Pan Seared Halibut 30 PUB NIGHT 5:00 - 8:00 pm · 16.00 Grille Room A la carte soup or salad and desserts are available OCTOBER 6 | Blackened Chicken Caesar Salad, Turkey Reuben, BBQ Brisket Sandwich, Chicken Enchiladas, Classic Tomato Basil Pizza, Fish and Chips, Flying Eagles Burgers OCTOBER 27 | Gardeners Salad, Chicken Pot Pie, Blackened Grouper Sandwich, Beef Enchiladas, Portobello Mushroom Wrap, Coconut Shrimp, Flying Eagles Burgers GLENEAGLES COUNTRY CLUB Country Club Casual, costumes welcome. Music from 6:30 - 10:00 pm PASTA NIGHT BUFFET Sunday, October 18 5:00 - 8:00 pm · 18.00 Join us for a casual pasta dinner including green salad bar, create your own pasta station, meatballs and sausage, stuffed shells, vegetarian ravioli, chicken picatta, grilled salmon, seasonal vegetables, ice cream sundae bar, cookies and fruit. Reservations open Oct. 4 October 2015 15 3O Presorted First Class Mail U.S. Postage PAID West Palm Beach FL Permit No. 373 Gleneagles Country Club 7667 Victory Lane Delray Beach, FL 33446 activities & EVENTS Lomond Hills pool deck received new pavers. Above: The new pavers stretch all the way from the Golf staging area to Legends Way. Left: Strathearn Restrooms now feature granite countertops. Gleneagles: A great place to live and work! Our members know that Gleneagles is a wonderful place to live, but it is also a wonderful place for our employees to work. Gleneagles currently employs a staff of 214 year-round employees and adds an additional 40 employees on a seasonal basis. Our yearround employees have been at Gleneagles on average for 8.54 years. This is quite an accomplishment for Gleneagles compared to the industry standard of 2.3 years for private sector workers in the Leisure and Hospitality industries as reported by the U.S. Department of Labor in 2014. Not only are we proud that Gleneagles has such a positive variance from the norm, but we are also proud of the fact that our full time staff tenure is represented as follows: • • • 8 employees = over 25 years 15 employees = 20 - 24 years 28 employees = 15 - 19 years • • 26 employees = 10 - 14 years 49 employees = 5 - 9 years Gleneagles is proud to recognize Lavy Marcelus and Scott Kerezman who are at the top of the seniority, having been with Gleneagles Country Club for 27 years each. Lavy is a Foreman in our Golf Course Maintenance Department and Scott Kerezman is our IT Director. Although Gleneagles will always hire the most qualified candidate for a position, the club takes pride in training and preparing all employees for potential advancement at the club. Gleneagles is pleased to congratulate several employees on recent promotions. Jason Hembree – Executive Chef Steve Burns – Purchasing Manager Steven Maldonado – Receiving Agent Nicole Collister – F & B Administrator The dedication our staff has to our members is evident throughout Gleneagles. It is seen in the exceptional service that our F&B/Culinary, Accounting, Member Services, Golf, Fitness and Tennis departments provide to our members on an ongoing basis. It is evident in the beautiful courses that are maintained perfectly by our Golf Course Maintenance team. It is seen in the beautifully preserved landscaping that our Common Area Maintenance crew is constantly at work on, and in the way that our Housekeeping team keeps our clubhouses and surrounding areas always pristine. Our employees are proud to work at Gleneagles for many reasons, but at the top is the wonderful working environment that our members help to provide our staff. http://www.bls.gov/news.release/tenure.nr0.htm