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Saturday, February 18
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
$36.95 ++ per person
6:30-10:00 p.m.
IN THIS ISSUE:
Management Report......2
Announcements............3-9
Spa.....................................10
Chef ’s Corner.................10
Events........................11-13
Tennis........................14-15
Live Entertainment provided by Bill Ganz
Cornbread with Green Chilies, Cheddar and Honey Butter
Choice of Salad:
House Greens Salad with Choice of Dressing
or
Mixed Greens with Pepitas, Charred Pasilla Peppers with
Mesquite Honey Vinaigrette
Kid’s Korner...................16
Grounds..........................17
Golf.............................17-21
W.G.A.........................22-23
Niners..........................24-25
M.G.A..............................26
Concierge........................27
Choice of Entree:
Barbecued Chicken Breast with ½ Rack Chipotle Ribs
or
Prickly Pear Glazed Salmon
or
8oz. Prime Rib Au Jus and Horseradish Cream
All Entrees are served with Roasted Corn with Red
Peppers, Broccolini and Herb Roasted Red Potatoes
Fitness.............................28
Calendars........................29
Dessert Station
Please RSVP with Edna at 577-4000.
MANAGEMENT REPORT
Be Informed, It’s All In The Vistas
As I reviewed this issue of the Vis- off in recent years, which has resulted
tas I was impressed by the number and
in a major planning overhaul to make
variety of activities we sponsor—this
the events both more affordable and, we
month and every month—for the mem- think, more attractive to the memberbership. Yet it is not uncommon for me ship.
to encounter a member
Finally, in a previous issue
who asks how he or she can
I recommended that everyone
be aware of everything that
review the online video explainis going on at the club.
ing the new life-saving CardioMy standard response is
pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
to ask if the member reads
technique developed at the
the Vistas. This newsletter
University of Arizona College
is the best and most comof Medicine available at http://
plete source of information
tinyurl.com/2fx8r59. If you
about what is going on at
view this video you will come
GEORGE WHITE
the club. Of that I have no
away with enough information
doubt. I am also confident that if you
to assist in a situation where someone’s
take the time to read through the entire life is on the line.
issue you are likely to find several events
There is no better example of this than
you were unaware of that will interest
the recent incident at the Club where
you.
one of our tennis members Dr. Marcus
An example is the recent wine dinner Dill-Macky, intervened to save the life
we had featuring wines from the Franof fellow member Dr. Norman Levine,
ciscan winery of Napa Valley. A parby performing chest compressions imticularly poignant feature of the evening mediately after Norm collapsed on the
was the attendance of former Alliance
tennis court. Dr. Dill-Macky continued
Board Member Peg Rosenquist, who
compressions until the Club’s Automatic
was an owner of vineyards in California External Defibrillator (AED) arrived.
that sold grapes to Franciscan. From my After several shocks Norm regained
vantage point, everyone enjoyed both
consciousness, then Norm was wheeled
the wines and the menu crafted by Chef to an awaiting ambulance and taken to
John.
TMC where he received triple bypass
Another major event was the Swing
surgery the following day. I am happy
for the Cure on January 30. This annual to report, Norm is recovering and
event was very successful with 112 Golf- should be home from the hospital soon.
ers and 48 tennis players supporting
Dr. Dill-Macky is the real hero here
the event. Thank you to all those who
thanks to his quick response and the
participated for this great cause.
use of the Club’s AED. We hope to see
Valentine’s Day will feature another
Norm back on the courts playing tennis
special dining event with the Tucson
very soon.
Symphony Orchestra, followed shortly
In the next Vistas I will review our
thereafter by the popular Boots & Bolas CPR procedures and the process we
party. The month will end with the sixth have in place in case of an emergency.
annual Member Art Show.
George White
Our two signature golf tournaments
are the Fiesta de Ventana for the Ladies’
CEO/General Manager
Invitational in March and the men’s
member-guest Shootout in April. The
number of participants has been falling
Ventana Vistas is published
monthly by the Ventana Canyon
Alliance, LLC, for members of
the Ventana Canyon Golf & Racquet Club. Articles are contributed by club members and staff.
BOARD OF MANAGERS:
David Carney, chairman
Ken Granat, vice chairman
Andy Samet, secretary
James O. Johnston, treasurer
BOARD MEMBERS:
Don Anderson
Bruce Bellows
Don Carrig
Janell Jellison
Jim Jennings
Dave Park
Don Rhodes
George White, CEO
[email protected]
Christine Baker-Perry, editor
[email protected]
Andrea Kaplan, copy editor
[email protected]
OUR MISSION
We will provide a premier club
experience to all those who enter
the gate. We are well trained
professionals committed to consistently delivering a memorable
experience through a service
culture focused on anticipating
every detail.
IN
THE
SPOTLIGHT
THIS
MONTH
Membership Director, Christine Baker-Perry
I AM PROUD TO SAY THAT I was born
and raised in a military family, as my
Dad was a United States Marine. All
the men in our family including my
grandfathers, uncles and cousins were
in the military.
My Dad retired as a Master Sergeant in the Marines after 22 years
and served two tours of duty in Vietnam. As a military family we moved
every three years. So, I got used to
making new friends wherever I went
and still love meeting new people,
which is why my job is so perfect.
My Mom and I raised my niece
Elizabeth starting when she was nine
months old. She is now a NICU
nurse in Phoenix and I couldn’t be
prouder.
It was only a few weeks after I
graduated from high school in Minnesota that I knew I wanted to get out
of the cold weather in Grand Rapids.
We decided we wanted to move to
Tucson, so we packed up the car and
drove down here arriving on July 4,
1983. Talk about one extreme to another, it was a bit of a shock. We had
a car with a really good heater but no
air conditioner, because in MN you
open your window for cool air.
After working as a waitress for
several years, Ventana Canyon hired
me to train their wait staff.
I did that for about six months all
the while going to school to get my
degree as a paralegal. I was four
months away from graduation, when I
was asked to interview for the Executive Administrative Assistant position.
I got the position, but there was one
catch, the General Manager asked
that I give her a year before leaving Ventana to pursue my career as a
paralegal. Needless to say, I got the
promotion to my first desk job, and
yes, I got my degree as well.
With my new position, I was not
only the assistant to the General
Manager, but also to the Director of
Catering, Director of Sales, Human
Resources, the Golf Department and
the Tennis Department. I was busy to
say the least!
I got to know the members over
the nine and a half years I had that
position. (Staying well over the one
year what was expected of me).
Then my dream job came open
when our Membership Director was
leaving the Club and moving out of
state. I was promoted to be your next
Membership Director at Ventana Canyon. That was 1998.
Our first son Tristan, was born
at 26 weeks. As you can imagine
Tristan had some tough struggles
ahead of him, everyday brought some
heart wrenching moments. We took
it one day at a time, said a lot of
prayers, and he is now a very happy
13 year old with Cerebral Palsy and
the best outlook on life.
Our second son Michael, came
four years later healthy and happy,
and he will soon be 10 years old.
I have now been at Ventana Canyon for 23 years and love being your
Membership Director. You have
become a part of my family and I care
for each and everyone of you. So
many of you have touched my heart
throughout the years and will always
hold a special place there.
I look forward to recruiting many
more new members and hopefully
one day retire from Ventana Canyon.
USAF RET., COLONEL ROBERT “BOB” BARNETT POW EXPERIENCE
Wednesday, March 14
Reception from 5:30-6:00 p.m.
Presentation from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
USAF Retired, Colonel Robert “Bob’ Barnett, a Ventana Canyon Member, will relate his experiences of getting shot down and 1989 d ays as a Prisoner of War (POW) in North Vietnam
from 1967-1973.
Please RSVP with Edna at 577-4000.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Your chance to meet one of the best players of all time…
Mats Wilander
Former World #1, Winner of 7 Grand Slam singles titles
Private Lunch & Tennis Clinic
Friday, March 23
(Limit 24 participants – 4:1 ratio in clinic)
• Ever dreamed of learning from a former #1 ranked world player and 7-time singles grand slam
champion?
• Ever wanted to have lunch with a top player and ask what was going through his mind at match
point in the U.S. Open finals against Ivan Lendl?
• Want to get doubles tips from a Wimbledon winner?
• Ever dreamed of hitting balls with a player listed by Tennis Magazine (Nov. 2011) as one of the Top
8 with an “All Time Best Year” in professional tennis?
Former World #1 and Grand Slam Champion Mats Wilander, is coming exclusively to Ventana Canyon Racquet Club with Cameron Lickle to conduct three tennis clinics throughout the day, have lunch
with the clinic participants, and play an exhibition match on our beautiful new Stadium Court!
Date:
Times:
Cost:
Friday, March 23
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Three, 1.5 hour clinics (players grouped by level)
$195 per participant
Price includes:
•
Clinic with Mats Wilander & Cameron Lickle (4:1 ratio)
•
Snacks and refreshments during clinic
•
Private lunch with Mats Wilander and other clinic participants
•
Photo with Mats Wilander
•
Ticket to exhibition match on Stadium Court
How to sign up:
Only 24 clinic slots are available to ensure this personalized 4:1 ratio between students and professional.
The tennis pro shop will begin taking sign ups on: Monday, January 16, at 8:00 am, Call 577-4009
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best players to have ever played this game!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Bring the entire family to this exciting event and carnival
featuring one of the best players to ever play the game…
OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS
The Ventana Canyon Golf & Racquet Club is proud to announce an exciting, family-friendly event planned on
Friday, March 23 for every member of the club!
The Club is thrilled to host former #1-ranked, 7-time grand slam singles champion Mats Wilander, who will
hold personalized tennis clinics for our members and he will play an exhibition match on our brand, new
Stadium Court!
To celebrate his exclusive visit, we’ll be hosting a Family Tennis Carnival designed for every age and ability,
whether you play tennis or not! There will be great prizes, music and much more!
After the clinics and carnival, Wilander will take to the court to play a singles exhibition match against Cameron Lickle, a touring professional and former #1 player at the U.S. Naval Academy. This is an exciting opportunity to see one of the country’s top tennis players, right here on our very own Stadium Court!
Mats is well-known for the quality of tennis he brings to the court during exhibition matches. His humorous
and entertaining ability “wows” crowds around the world! Even if you’re not a tennis player, you are sure to
leave a big fan of the game!
So mark your calendars now and plan to attend one of the most exciting club
events of the year!!!
Schedule of Events:
9:30 - 5:00 pm
3:30 - 4:30 pm
5:30 –7:00 pm
Tennis Clinic with Mats (sign up with tennis pro shop)
Family Carnival on Stadium Court
Mats Wilander Exhibition Match on Stadium Court
Tickets on Sale Now!!!
$20 per person
This event is for our members and their guests...call the tennis pro shop today! 577.4009
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Five Great Reasons For Ventana Canyon
Members To Be Proud…
Patriot Golf Day
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Donated $28,000 to the Folds of Honor Foundation Scholarship Fund
Awarded a Ventana Canyon Golf & Racquet Club Folds of Honor Foundation Scholarship to
Krystina Ritchey of Sierra Vista to begin her college career at the University of Arizona
Awarded a Ventana Canyon Golf & Racquet Club Folds of Honor Foundation Scholarship to
Mykel Turner of Tucson to begin her college education at Pima Community College
Donated $2,000 to the Arizona Air National Guard’s Jimmy Jet Foundation
Hosted 100 local enlisted service men and women on Patriot Golf Day 2011
Thank You for Supporting Those Who are Dedicated to Serving and Protecting Our Country
Patriot Golf Day
September 10, 2012
Tucson Symphony Orchestra
and Valentine’s Day Dinner
February 14, 2012
Is Sold Out
Congratulations to:
Phil Lyons
for his Hole-in-One on 1/6,
Canyon #5
Paul Adamsbaum
for his Hole-in-One on 1/19,
Canyon #16
ANNOUNCEMENTS
POOL NEWS
We have had a fairly quiet winter at the pool, but spring is just around the corner, which means the pool will soon be busy again. The next few months will
see changes at the pool with a new deck, a resurfaced kids pool and updates to
locker rooms. We have also ordered a lift for the pool to make handicap pool
access easier.
Lap lanes are open daily between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m., however there are busy
times each day. The busiest hours are between 8 and 10 a.m. each weekday and
in the afternoon between 3:30-5:30 p.m. when the swim team uses 6 lanes.
The Masters’ swim team still swims weekdays at 9:00 a.m. We always welcome
new members to our team. There are about 15-20 members on the team, depending on the weather!
Lisa and Janna, (our Masters’ team coach), are now offering swim lessons to
tri-athletes who want to improve their swimming skills. We are offering private
and group lessons. If you and your friends are training to compete and swimming is your “weakest link,” we can help! Please call ext 336 for more information.
The winter swim team age groups is growing as the weather warms up. Our
new coach, Kristin Studley, is doing a very good job with our young swimmers. She has worked very hard on the children’s skills and they are competing quite well. All of our swimmers continue to improve with two swimmers
qualifying for state championships at a recent meet. Emma Dowe, Wally’s
daughter, swam the race of her life at a recent meet and won the 25 breaststroke!
WELCOME NEW
MEMBERS
GOLF
Stephen & Aimee Doctoroff
4930 N. Bonita Ridge Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85750
638-8101
Grant & Debbie Schermer
3676 E. Placita Lindura
Tucson, AZ 85718
529-8158
SOCIAL
SWIM TEAM WORKOUT TIMES
High school workout
10-14 with state times
10-14 no state times
8 and unders
3:30-5:30
4:30-5:30
5:00-6:00 or 6:30
4:30-5:00
MON-FRI
MON-FRI
MON-FRI
TUES-FRI
Finally, in the next couple of months there will be 4 tri-athlete training groups
staying at The Lodge. These athletes will be using the pool during a portion of
their training regimen. There will always be lap lanes open for members while
these athletes are training.
CAMP DATES
February 8-12
February 29-March 6
March 4-11
March 30-April 8
Rita Blockton
6129 Golden Eagle Drive
Tucson, AZ 85750
577-2898
Sheldon Gingerich
& Debora Wood
2950 N. Santa Rosa Place
Tucson, AZ 85712
247-6459
ANNOUNCEMENTS
KNITTERS’ KNOOK
Anne Northrup and Ralph
Hawkins will review their
selection COCKTAIL HOUR
UNDER THE TREE OF FORGETFULNESS by Alexandra
Fuller. There is such a tree
and it grows in Zimbabwe
(Rhodesia, formerly), Africa.
The Fuller family lived from
Kenya, to Rhodesia and to
Zambia trying to establish
a home in this sometimes
hostile environment torn by
rebellion. A difficult existence during war, hardship
and tragedy. But the Fullers make the best of it at all
times during this tumultuous
period in East Africa’s history.
Our meeting is the last
day of the month, Tuesday,
February 28 at 6:15 Sharp.
Come at 6 p.m. to preorder
dinner.
REMINDER: One week
later on March 6 there will be
an extra meeting when Rosalie Ungar (Joan Wallick’s sister from Columbus Ohio) will
discuss her self-published
book, NO SEX IN ST. TROPEZ.
See you at both meetings!
Thank you.
Nelda
THE KNITTERS’ KNOOK IS REMINDING ANY interested knitters to join them! ALL levels
(including those who would
like to learn how to knit) are
welcome! We meet every
Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until
noon; please check The Rock
for the exact
location each
week.
Dining Hours of Operation
Monday & Tuesday
Catalina Room
Breakfast 6:30am-11:00am
Lunch 11:00am-3:00pm
Sabino Room
Dinner 5:00pm-9:00pm
Ventana Bar
2:00pm-9:00pm
Patio
6:30am-9:00pm
Wednesday & Thursday
Catalina Room
Breakfast 6:30am-11:00am
Lunch 11:00am-3:00pm
Dinner 5:00pm-9:00pm
Ventana Bar
2:00pm-9:00pm
Patio
6:30am-9:00pm
Friday & Saturday
Catalina Room
Breakfast 6:30am-11:00am
Lunch 11:00am-3:00pm
Dinner 5:00pm-9:00pm
Ventana Bar
11:00am-10:00pm
Patio
6:30am-9:00pm
Jill Hauser
passed away on 1/11/12.
Our sympathies to
Steve Hauser’s family
and friends.
Sunday
Catalina Room
Breakfast 6:30am-11:00am
Lunch 11:00am-3:00pm
Dinner 5:00pm-9:00pm
Ventana Bar
11:00am-9:00pm
Patio
6:30am-9:00pm
*Hours and availability may change due to
private functions
SABINO ROOM OPEN MON & TUES
You can enjoy a relaxed dinner or maybe
just a drink, and watch your favorite sports
game on the big screen in the Sabino
room. We serve the same menu as the
bar but without the crowds and the noise.
Please call ahead for availability and see
you there!!!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ACBL Charity Bridge at Ventana
Our game continues to grow!! Our
players are very complimentary about
the food and the pricing. We are working
hard to make it a very friendly, fun game
while keeping within ACBL guidelines for
sanctioned games.
As many of you know, we had classes
on Thursday morning at the Club for several years. When we started the Thursday game, it took all our energy to do
that so classes were moved to Finisterra.
We are going to have intermediate classes
at the Club again beginning on Wednesday, January 11th. Classes will be from
9:45 to 11:45 a.m. As always, we will
order lunch before we start class and it
will be “on
the table”
when we
break at
11:45
a.m. We
are most
impressed
with our
instruc-
tor, Joan Ryan, who started with us in
September. She is ACBL Certified and
has a beautiful teaching style and fabulous
handouts. We have been studying topics
that the students requested. All the details are on our website: www.TucsonCharityBridge.com Please note we are
also starting beginner classes at Streams
Charity Bridge on Thursday mornings so
please tell anyone who is interested in
learning this crazy, addicting game.
Our November Charity was Ronald
McDonald House of Tucson to whom we
donated $365. We have now donated a
total of $4,050 to local charities. Literacy Volunteers is our charity for the
month of December – we expect December to be our largest donation ever
thanks to the way our games are growing. Hope you can come help us support
them!!
Please e-mail Caron at [email protected] to make reservations
so the Staff will have the appropriate
number of playing tables set up. If you
don’t have a partner, we will find one for
you. Please arrive at the game a little
early so that the Staff can take your orders prior to the game starting promptly
at 5:00. If you have any questions about
Ventana Charity Bridge, please contact
[email protected]
We have no “Hint” for this month.
We just want to thank all the Ventana
Members and Guests who support our
game by coming to play each week. We
also want to send a big thank you to the
wonderful staff at Ventana who serve us
so graciously every Monday night. A
particularly big thanks to George White
and Chef John who have come up with
a menu plan and pricing that is working
very well for everyone. We enjoy eating
in our lovely dining room now which
is also a great change. As it says on our
website, “We give from our hearts”.
Now we want to say “Thanks a million
to all of you from the bottom of our
hearts”!!
6th Annual Member
Art Show
Tuesday, February 28th
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Catalina and Sabino Rooms
Join us for a great evening as our members
display their exhibits of everything including paintings, sculptures, pottery, jewelry and
more .
Bar Service will be available .
Please make dinner reservations with the dining room hostess, 577-4075,
for dinner. We will be serving in the Ocotillo/Cholla Room.
CHEF’S CORNER
Join Us for a Variety of Events Planned in February
Our first member event in
February will be in the Ventana
Bar on the 5th
with specials to
kick off Super
Bowl Sunday,
including all day
Happy Hour Specials. The Member
Mixer is Tuesday,
February 7. BurgCHEF JOHN
er Night returns
on Thursday, February 9.
On Monday, February 14, we will
feature a special evening with the
wonderful Tucson Symphony Orchestra. Following a brief reception with passed hors d’oeuvres, a
concert and dinner shall complete
the evening, this event has soldout.
Boots & Bolas is on Saturday,
February 18. This festive event will
include cornbread and a choice of
salad, entrée followed with a bountiful dessert station. Year after year
this event offers an exciting preparation for rodeo week later in the
month.
Please join us in the Ventana Bar
during the Member Art Show on
Tuesday, February 28.
As you plan your calendar for
March, please make room for an
exciting wine dinner on Monday,
March 12. The wines from the Loring Wine Company will include
a special flight that I expect to be
quite delightful. Make your reservations early as to not miss out.
Looking forward to seeing you
here at the club.
Bon appétit!
Chef John
SPA
Spread the love this Valentine’s Day with a gift card to The Spa!
Door Day Spa; she is available on
Nothing says I love you like
the gift of relaxation. If your part- Friday and Saturday’s from 11am
-7pm. She is very excited to join
ner suffers from a high stress job
or chronic pain, the gift of massage our staff and we are very excited to
have her!
is a perfect way to say I love
I’m happy to anyou!
Gift cards are available
nounce that we have
for sale in the pro shop,
added a Cranberry
and remember all members
Chemical Peel to our
receive 30% off all services.
facial menu. You can
To make your next spa apnow add this peel with
pointment, please call 577~
any facial for $20.00
BREANNE SOUKUP
or receive a mini facial
4044.
with the Cranberry
I would like to introduce to you a new addition to
Peel for only $40.00. The benefit
the Day Spa staff, Emily McAllisof utilizing our Cranberry Chemiter. Emily is a nail technician that
cal Peel is to exfoliate and reduce
has joined our team from the Red
oil with a 20% salicylic cranberry
creamy peel. This aggressive mixture helps to resurface and refine
skin and pores, remove oil and
debris and protect from bacterial
infections.
We continue to look forward to
helping answer any of your health
and beauty questions as well as assist you on your path to relaxation
and rejuvenation.
Sincerely,
Breanne Soukup
Loring Wine Dinner
Monday, March 12, 2012
95.00 per person ++
PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES
Sliced Duck Breast, Truffle Buttered Sour Dough, Cassis Gastrique
Sriracha Soy Beef & Broccoli in Fried Wonton
New Zealand Green Lip Mussel in Dijon Mustard Remoulade, Baby Bibb Lettuce
Poached Salmon, Lemon Aioli Spoon
Roasted Chicken Salad on Toasted Sage
LWC Durell Vineyard 2010 Chardonnay
LWC Clos Pepe 2008 Pinot Noir
Appetizer:
Creamed Spring Vegetable Soup
with Pancetta & Red Swiss Chard
LWC Cargasacci 2008 Pinot Noir
Salad:
Seafood Medley with Baby Spinach Salad,
Toasted Almonds and Honey Dressing
LWC Gary’s Vineyard 2008 Pinot Noir
Intermezzo
Raspberry Sorbet with Champagne Splash
Pre orders for
Salmon as an
alternative to the
Lamb Entrée
can be requested
in advance when
making your
reservation.
Please RSVP with Edna at
577-4000.
Entrée:
Roasted New Zealand Loin
Rosemary & Parsnip Whipped Potatoes
Topped with Stewed Mushroom Lamb Ragout
Cabernet Lamb Reduction
Baby Vegetables
Divergence 2008
(55%Cabernet Sauvignon/45%Mourvedre) Paso Robles
Dessert:
Chocolate Mousse
Tasmanian Vanilla Bean
LWC Keefer Ranch Vineyard 2008 Pinot Noir
Friandise
All LWC wines have scored in the mid 90’s according to Wine Spectator Magazine
EVENTS
Sunday Brunch
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
$15.95 ++ per person
Children 6-12, $7.95 ++
Children 5 & Under pay their age
Assorted Pastries and Muffins
Assorted Fruit and Berries
Imported and Domestic Cheeses, Assorted Crackers
and Sliced Baguettes
Assorted Toasted Bagels and Whipped Cream Cheese
Eggs Benedict
Crispy Bacon and Sausage Links
O’Brien Potatoes
Carving Station with Cherry Glazed Ham
Eggs and Omelettes Made-to-Order
Waffles Made-to-Order
Member
Mixer
Special Every Friday
February 7
5:30-7:00 p.m.
$21.95++
per person
Please RSVP with Edna
at 577-4000.
5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
$14.95 ++ per person
Every Friday
3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Weekly Drink Specials
Special Appetizer Menu
House Battered Fresh Cod
Chef’s homemade hand-cut
potatoes served with tartar
sauce and malt vinegar
This is not a buffet,
so sit back and let us serve
you!
EVENTS
thursday
burger
bar
february 9
BUFFET SERVED IN THE CATALINA AND SABINO ROOMS
BURGER BAR
- Regular Angus Beef Burger
- Kobe Beef Burger: KC BBQ Sauce
-Veggie Burger:
with Hummus Butter
-Salmon Burger: with Smoked
Tomato Chipotle Remoulade
-Turkey Burger: with Cranberry Ketchup
-Mushroom Burger: with
Horseradish Cream
-Chicken Burger: with Prickly Pear glaze
ALL THE FIXINGS:
Cheese: Cheddar, Pepperjack,
Tomato, Lettuce, Onion, Pickle, Guacamole, Bacon,
Sliced Onion Rings, Tobacco Onions, Prickly Pear Onions,
Jalapenos
House Made Potato Chips
Potato Salad, Fruit Salad, Pasta Salad
Kaiser Rolls, Onion Roll, Brioche Bun, Herbed Focaccia,
Ciabatta, Sage Bun
Viva Italia
Wednesdays
5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Enjoy Italian style dining.
Adults $24.95 ++
Children 6-12 $9.95 ++
Children under 5 pay their age,
plus tax and gratuity.
Please make your reservation by
calling the dining room at 577-4075.
All-You-Can-Eat
Rib Night
Friday, February 10
Friday, February 24
5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
$24.95 ++ per person
6-12 $9.95 ++ per person
5 & under pay their age
Please make your reservation by
calling the dining room at 577-4075.
Dessert: Cookies & Brownies
Prime Rib Night
$15.95 ++ Adults (Now includes dessert)
$6.95++ child includes (1 free soda)
Saturdays from 5:00-9:00 p.m.
PRICE INCLUDES:
All You Can Eat,
a pint of Beer or a glass of Signature Wine
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.
Please call the Dining Room Hostess 577-4075.
Includes: 8 oz. prime rib, choice of
baked potato, mashed potato or rice,
seasonal vegetable.
$15.95++ per person
(This is not a buffet, so sit back and let us serve you.)
Please make your reservation by
calling the dining room at 577-4075.
TENNIS
Mats Wilander Former World #1, Comes to Ventana
We are very excited about the many
upcoming activities at the tennis facility!
First, the exhibition match featuring former world #1 Mats Wilander is
coming up and tickets are now available. I have been able to watch Mats
play in several exhibitions as well have
taught alongside him in the clinics
that he is offering and I can personally
say that this is a fantastic experience
our members will be a part of. The
exhibition match, clinics, and tennis
carnival all happen on Friday, March
23….so mark your calendars and buy
your tickets today!
The Ventana Tennis Association has
been hard at work and is planning a
Valentine’s Mixer on Saturday, Febru-
ary 11 from 9:00-11:00 am. If you
remember last year, this is the event
we had a tremendous turnout and we
are looking forward
to another exciting
event this year. We
will be playing mixed
doubles but be sure
SCOTT ANDERS to wear red and be
ready for some fun!
Soon, USTA Adult Spring Leagues
will be forming and playing at the
courts. If you are interested in participating in a league, contact the tennis
pro shop and we can help get you set
up in the right level. League tennis is
a great way to get involved at the Club
and to enjoy playing tennis with your
From Your Ventana Tennis Association
Hey tennis members, we are looking forward to seeing you at our Valentine
Tennis Mixer on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Our traditional
Saturday Club doubles will have a Valentine’s theme, with some goodies
to match. Put on your best red tennis gear, come with your sweetheart or
come alone and we will match you with a worthy partner for a fun morning on the courts. Also, stay tuned for more information about our seniors
tournament in March and our tennis member trip to Phoenix in April!
2012 VTA Events:
Saturday, Feb. 11, 9 a.m. – 12
Valentine Tennis Mixer
Sunday, Mar. 18, 2 – 5 p.m.
Ventana Seniors Tennis Event
Thursday, April 12, 9 a.m. – 12
Ladies Member/Guest Tennis
Tournament
April 20-22
Members Tennis Trip
friends in a team atmosphere. This
is a great way to enjoy the game of
tennis!
I want to extend a personal thank
you to all the members who have
been supporting the Club and these
programs. As I mentioned, there are
many exciting activities planned and
more ways coming to get involved
and grow the excitement at the club.
Have a great month and we look
forward to seeing everyone on the
courts!
Scott Anders, USPTA
PBI Director of Tennis
Tennis Tip
by Scott Anders, USPTA
How important is it to keep your
balance moving forward and stay
on your toes?
Just as any other sport will teach,
movement and balance are critical
to success. Forward momentum
not only improves reaction ability, but helps you maintain solid
contact with the ball. For example, when players come to the
net to volley, if you lean back you
lose momentum and the racquet
becomes defensive. By moving on
the balls of your feet, your balance is thrown forward and as you
move to strike the ball, the racquet
is more solid as it moves in to hit
the ball, not just rebound the ball
off the strings.
If you are having a hard time
making solid contact on your
shots, check your balance and
make sure you are moving forward
to hit the ball. You will notice a
big difference in your game!
TENNIS
Adult Tennis Programs
Fundamentals Clinic
“Stroke of the Day” Tennis Clinic
Monday
11:00 am-12:00 pm
$20 per person
Start your week off right with the “Stroke of the Day”
Tennis Clinic! This class focuses on the fundamentals
of different shots everyone needs in their games. Each
week, a new stroke is covered making every class exciting
and new. Call the tennis pro shop to sign up!
“Top of the Ladder” Singles Ranking
Tuesday
6:30-8:30 pm Free (golf & tennis members)
This is a new program we are offering at the club for the
singles players! This drop-in will run from January 17
through May 15. Players will be awarded points every
week (points even awarded for just showing up!). So the
more times you come, the more points you will earn.
Winners each week will be awarded higher points and the
pro shop will track all players’ results. In May, at the end
of the program, we will announce the player at the “Top
of the Ladder” who will win top prize! Call the tennis pro
shop for more information!
Friday
9:00-10:00 am $20 per person
Have you been wanting to start playing tennis or get back
out after having a break from the game? Then this clinic
is for you! In this class, we cover tennis fundamentals
and what’s important to be successful in tennis. We also
cover basic movement and stroke production to keep risk
of injury low and keep you enjoying the game for many
years to come! Call the tennis pro shop to sign up!
Club Doubles
Saturday
9:00-11:00 am Free (golf & tennis members)
Our longtime running program for our tennis players at
the Club! Every level is welcome to this program where
the Ventana Canyon staff pair you up with other players!
This is a great way to get out with friends and even meet
other members at the Club. No need to sign up, just drop
in! Players arrive to the courts shortly before 9:00 am to
sign up and be put in the mix. We can’t wait to see you
out there!
February Junior Tennis Programs
Tiny Tots (Ages 4, 5, 6)
This class is for our youngest tennis players ages 4 through 6. This class uses a large, softer tennis ball perfect for slowing
the speed of the game down. The kids love it! They will practice tennis basics as well as eye hand coordination drills to
improve their skills.
Tuesday & Thursday
3:30-4:30 pm
$15 per player
Hot Shots (Ages 6-11 years or depending on ability)
Our Hot Shots class is the next level up for the kids that uses a soft, standard size ball to give the kids a feel for the game.
The kids learn more of the tennis basics with more advanced drills to develop footwork and eye hand coordination.
Tuesday & Thursday
4:30-5:30 pm
$15 per player
Futures (Ages 12+ / tournament players)
This class is designed for high school students and players wanting to compete in junior tennis tournaments. Tennis
fundamentals are stressed as well as footwork and game strategy.
Tuesday & Thursday
5:30-6:30 pm
$15 per player
KID’S KORNER
JUNIOR GOLF CERTIFICATION
In accordance with the Ventana Canyon Golf & Racquet Club By-Laws, the golf staff
will conduct a Junior Golf Certification Program for all Junior Members 18 years of age
and younger. This program is free of charge and will cover topics such as The Spirit of
the Game, Rules and Etiquette on the Course, Safety, Pace of Play and Maintaining the
Golf Course. Juniors will be classified as Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced based
upon playing ability, experience and knowledge of rules and etiquette. The golf staff will
contact junior members to communicate the schedule of certification classes.
After School Jr. Golf Program
Every Sunday
Evening
Excluding Special Events
Available for children 10
and under.
4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Sunday night is the perfect
opportunity to bring the family to the Club for dinner.
Forget about cooking and let
us take care of everything
for you.
For every adult entree purchased, receive one child
entree off the kid‛s menu at
no charge.
The Junior Golf After School
Program is back! The
program will be limited
to five children in each
class. This will allow our
instructional staff to
have the opportunity to
work more closely with
each child to further
develop their game. The program
will focus on all aspects of their
game including: putting, chipping,
pitching, full swing and etiquette.
The cost for the program
will be $35 per class. Classes will be held on Tuesdays
at 1:30 & 3:30 p.m. and
Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m.
If you would like more
information about this program or would like to sign
your child up please call Aaron in
the golf shop at 520-577-4061.
VENTANA CANYON SWIIM TEAM
AGE GROUP SWIM TEAM WORKOUT TIMES
High School Workout
3:30-5:30 p.m.
Monday-Friday
10-14 with State Times
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Monday-Friday
10-14 no State Times
5:00-6:00 or 6:30 p.m.
Monday-Friday
8 and Unders
4:30-5:00 p.m.
Tuesday-Friday
Lanes 1-6 are set aside for swim team during these hours, but on slow days we are
often able to move swimmers around to open up another lane for lap swimmers. The
busiest time for swim team is between 4:30-5:30 p.m. each night.
SWIM LESSON INFORMATION
We now have a new certified swimming instructor at the Club. If you are interested
in having swimming lessons, please call Charlie Smith at 218-849-6683, or call the
pool at ext. 336 to schedule classes. Red Cross certified levels 1-5 are available.
Although if a more personalized lesson regime better suits your need please contact
him and he will make it happen. Please call a few days in advance for scheduling
purposes.
GROUNDS
New Railing Installed Leading Up To #3 Mountain
WE HAVE HAD A VERY GOOD START to the
winter rainy season. December rainfall
totaled 2.7” and
January is at
.40” as of 1/18.
Last winter we
received 0”.
Rainfall for
2011 finished at
10.54” which is
well below our
annual average
of 14.20”.
Jack Frost
Wally Dowe
continues to visit
us. There have been 31 frost delays
this golf season as of January 18th. We
average 47 frost delays each golf season.
Frost season typically will last until about
mid-February but we can still expect an
occasional frost through March.
The golf courses have responded well
to the winter rainfall. As the temperatures increase heading into spring the
Ryegrass will grow very well. We will
begin to lower the height of cut in the
fairways, approaches, tees, collars and
roughs to begin the transition process
back to Bermudagrass. The fairway
lies will start to get a little tighter as the
height of cut is lowered.
A guardrail has been installed along
the cartpath leading up to #3 Mountain
tees. The railing was installed to prevent any future accidents involving golf
carts driving over the cartpath curb. The
curb will definitely stop any stray golf
carts from going off the cartpath. Please
continue to use caution when driving golf
carts around the property.
You may have noticed new irrigation
controllers being installed on the golf
courses. The capital budget approved
10 new controllers this year. We have
replaced 49 controllers over the last few
years and now only have 7 left to replace.
The controllers are used to operate the
irrigation system out on the golf courses.
Each controller costs almost $3,500.
New soil storage bins were also approved
this year and have been completed. This
will allow a more organized and cleaner
storage system for the different sands,
mulch and other materials that are used
on the courses.
Dewar’s & Divots dates have been
scheduled for the remaining season –
Monday, February 20, Monday, March
5 and Monday, April 2. Please join us
at 3:45 p.m. in the Ventana Bar for a
complimentary drink. We will head out
onto the golf courses at 4pm. We usually
finish around 5:30 p.m. We look forward
to seeing you there!
As a reminder please remember to fill
your divots, repair your ballmarks and
avoid high traffic areas with your golf
carts.
If you have any questions or concerns
please contact Wally Dowe (Director of
Golf Course Maintenance) at 577-4013
or [email protected]
Wally Dowe
Director of Golf Course Maintenance
Senior Golf
2012
Pima Cup
Schedule
Tuesdays
8:00 a.m. Shotgun
February 7
February 14
February 21
February 28
April 3
April 10
April 17
April 24
March 6
March 13
March 20
March 27
Please sign-up for these
events in the Pro Shop
Couples Golf
Event Fee: $20 per couple
Dinner: $23.95 ++ per person
Sunday, March 11
1:00 p.m. shotgun
Sunday, April 29
1:00 p.m. shotgun
Please call the Golf Shop to
reserve your spot,
577-4061.
2/13
3/5
4/16
5/1
12:30 p.m.
El Conquistador
12:30 p.m.
SaddleBrooke
1:00 p.m.
The Views Golf Club
12:30 p.m.
Ventana Canyon
If you have any questions, please
John Koretz at 577-6122.
VENTANA CANYON GOLF ACADEMY
Scoring within the Red Zone
In football the scoring area, or “red zone”, is within twenty yards from
the goal line. For golfers the red zone is within 100 yards from the green
and contributes to 60-65% of your gross score for any given round. Regardless of the your handicap, developing your skills within 100 yards is
the easiest way to take strokes off your score.
I recommend spending part of your practice time simulating what
you encounter on the golf course and learn how to adjust to the terrain.
For example, a bunker shot to a front pin, a pitch over a ridge or an uphill chip from the collar of the green. A training strategy that you could
practice is to use one golf ball from different locations, or use the same
location but hit to a variety of targets. In addition, hit shots from slopes,
tight lies or clumpy grass. Hitting a bucket of balls from one location to the same pin
will do little to improve your touch, feel, and imagination; it will only ingrain the good
or bad technique you may have. This training method will strengthen your skills and
enhance your ability to score.
You can practice your form while developing your skills simultaneously. I am demonstrating three different shots within twenty yards from three separate locations. In
comparing each shot, notice how my follow-through has subtle differences. My body
has rotated to a finish; however, the clubhead is in a different location due to the type of
shot I executed. Notice the height of the clubhead (blue square) in the finish because it
corresponds to the amount of carry and roll that I needed. On the chip shot I wanted
minimum carry but maximum roll so I selected a 9-iron and applied a small pivot with
passive hands. In the pitch shot I used a 55° sand wedge and added some wrist hinge
to carry the ridge. With the sand shot to the front pin I am using a 60° wedge for
maximum height to get the golf ball (red arrow) over the front lip of the bunker and
stop quickly. You can see that my body rotation and wrist hinge (yellow circle) varies from shot to shot.
I challenge you to get better in the red zone. By doing so, you will become a happier better golfer!
John Basden, PGA
TECH TALK
To score in the red zone on the football field you need to have a quarterback, running back, and receivers that can all handle their specific assignments on any given play. In golf, you need the scoring tools (wedges) that can handle all types of turf and sand conditions, lies, and yardages. There are two faults that I consistently encounter in students equipment that inhibits them from
being able to handle all of the different situations you encounter on the course.
The first and easiest to remedy is the gaping between wedges. Since we spend the majority of our shots around the
green, we should have a variety of clubs to choose from so that we have very little to manipulate. If you have a pitching
wedge that flies 110 yards and your next wedge is a sand wedge that flies 70, what do you do from 85 yards? Consider
adding a gap wedge and taking out a long iron or fairway wood.
The second error I find amongst most players scoring wedges is a lack of bounce. Bounce it was prevents the club from
digging into the turf. In an effort to prevent the club from digging, the player will either hit the shot with their center of
gravity behind the ball or “scoop” the club through impact. Without enough bounce, the player is unable to hit down on
the ball properly thus resulting in fat or thin shots. I admit that I once adhered to playing low bounce wedges because
of our firmer, tighter turf and sand. However, I have since switched to a 60 degree lob wedge with 18 degrees of bounce
and I have seen a tremendous improvement in the performance of my wedge and quality of shots. Get fit for your set of
wedges for both loft (gaping) and bounce and you will have the tools necessary to score!
Brandon Smith, PGA
GOLF
Playing lessons with the Pro’s!
For a limited time the Club Shop Assistants will be offering playing lessons at a great introductory
price. These lessons will be on select Fridays and Wednesdays at 3pm.
The lessons will focus on course management, mental strategies, scoring, rules and generally getting the most out of your game.
Normal playing lesson rates are $100.00 per hour but for this limited time you will pay no more
than $80.00 for up to 2 ½ hours on the course.
Rates:
- Individual $80
- Couple $140
- Family (up to 3 participants) $180
- Rates are based on a ratio of 1 professional per 3 participants.
Dates:
- Fridays. Feb 10th, and Feb 24th
- Wednesdays. Feb 1st, Feb 15th, and Feb 29th.
Sign up through the club shop. For any further information contact Carl Allen at the club shop or
email [email protected]
GOLF SCHOOL SCHEDULE
Dewar’s & Divots
Monday, February 20
Monday, March 5
Monday, April 2
Come join your fellow members
for a cocktail, socialize with
friends and spend an hour or so
enjoying the great weather on
the golf courses filling divots.
Meet at the Ventana Bar & Grill
at 3:45 p.m. We will go out on
the courses at 4:00 p.m.
2/1 Short Game 9-10:30 am
9 & Dine Schedule
2/11 Approach Shots - 9-10:30am
2/15 Putting - 9am-12pm
Friday, February 17
3:00 p.m. shotgun
2/24 Short Game - 9-10:30am
2/29 Driving - 9-10:30am
3/2 Free Demonstration - 4pm
3/9 Fairway/Hybrids - 9-10:30 am
Event Fee: $10 per
couple
p
Dinner: $23.95++ per person
3/14 Driving - 9-10:30am
3/28 Approach Shots - 9-10:30 am
4/4 Short Game - 9-10:30 am
4/18 Putting - 9-10:30am
GOLF
New Recycling Initiative Styrofoam Cups
Ventana Canyon Golf & Racquet Club has implemented
a recycle program for Styrofoam Cups. We have identified the Club and Resort stage, the cart storage areas and
the Men’s and Ladies locker rooms as the highest volume
areas for Styrofoam usage. Empty Styrofoam cups will
be stacked in the blue recycle containers and disposed of
through our recycle pickup. Members can help with this
program by leaving the Styrofoam cups in the club golf
carts or by disposing of empty cups only in a blue recycle
bin. Thank you for your assistance with this new initiative.
February Golf Event Schedule
The following dates may have limited tee time availability due to the schedule of club and resort golf events in
February:
February 2–3 Fry’s Food 140 player shotgun – Resort
Course
February 4–5 MGA Club Championship 7:30 – 11:30am
– Member Course
February 12 Desert Shootout 12:30pm shotgun 120
players – Resort Course
February 13 Valentine Event 1:00pm shotgun –
Member Course
Posting Summer Scores
In an attempt to maintain a current and accurate handicap index it is important to post all of your scores in a
timely manner. Those of you who leave for the summer
and play within another association are still required to
post your scores on the AGA system. While it is acceptable to bring them back at the end of the season for posting, there is an easier method. Each of your associations
may be linked together so that your scores post on both
systems simultaneously. At each of the handicap terminals (men’s and women’s locker room and golf shop)
there will be an information sheet requesting your away
club name and state, the association name (i.e. Chicago
District Golf Association), and your association number.
If you wish to link your associations, please provide this
information and the golf staff will set up the link to the
AGA system. It is important that you also provide your
away club with your AGA information so that they can
also link to the AGA system. Once each side has linked
your handicap information together, scores will be
posted on each system and your handicap index remain
current and accurate throughout the year.
13th Annual Member-Pro
Wednesday, March 7
12:30 Shotgun
$250 Entry to play includes round of golf with
your Ventana professionals, tee gift and food
and drinks
after the event
Please contact Stan Ushinksi at
615-1008 to register
Bob O’Brian
Director of Golf
On Course Rules Seminar
with Brandon Smith
Friday, February 3
4:00 p.m.
Need a refresher on the most common rules you face during a round
of golf? Do you know what rules
changed in 2012? How about the
rules difference between match
and medal play? These are some
of the things that wll be covered.
Join us on the 3rd, starting from
the club staging area by Mountain
#1. All golfers are welcome to
attend.
The time of year has come for you to round up your best golf partner and sign up for the 2012 Shootout. Now
under the direction of the Ventana Canyon MGA, this year's event will feature a new format and reduced entry fee, both
intended to make the event more enjoyable, more competitive and a better value. With this new approach, we're looking
forward to a full field of 60 teams.
Thanks to financial support from the Men's Golf Association and the Ventana Canyon Alliance, we are now able
to offer the same great event at a reduced entry fee of $950 per team; a $150 savings over the past few years. Included in
the entry fee is 54-holes of tournament golf, practice round, optional horserace, scheduled breakfasts and lunches, stag
dinner, closing reception with guest and $200 per team in TaylorMade/Adidas shop credits (for purchases at wholesale
cost).
Flights will be based on combined team handicap. Partners will be limited to a 10 shot difference in handicap. An
optional prize pool will be established for each nine hole format, allowing for all teams to be competitive for each round.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11TH
Optional Practice Round
THURSDAY, APRIL 12TH
Registration (Paramutuel betting)
Lunch
Round 1 (Canyon)
(Front Nine Scramble, Back Nine Alternate Shot)
Stag Dinner / TaylorMade - Adidas Gift Shop
FRIDAY, APRIL 13TH
Breakfast
Round 2 (Mountain)
(Front Nine BB Shamble, Back Nine Cumulative Score)
Lunch
Horserace, CTP contest w/ Beverage Cart
Evening Open
SATURDAY, APRIL 14TH
Breakfast
Round 3 (Canyon)
(Front Nine Chapman, Back Nine Better Ball)
Lunch
Champions Shootout
Closing Dinner
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2012 W.G.A. Schedule of Events
2/2
2/9
Assigned t-times
8:00 a.m. shotgun
2/16
2/23
3/1
Assigned t-times
Assigned t-times
Assigned t-times
3/8
8:00 a.m. shotgun
3/15
Assigned t-times
3/21
3/22
3/23
3/29
4/5
Assigned t-times
8:00 a.m. shotgun
8:00 a.m. shotgun
Assigned t-times
Assigned t-times
4/19
4/25
4/26
Assigned t-times
8:00 a.m. shotgun
8:00 a.m. shotgun
Informal Guest Day - Invite a guest (non-member of Ventana), no lunch
Luncheon/Meeting - Four Person “Shamble” - Pick the best drive out of
foursome. Each player plays her own ball from the best drive. Two best ball net
Golf Shop picks the foursome
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
“Beat the Pro” - All players whose net scores are better then the net score of the
Pro are all equal winners
Luncheon/Meeting - “Pick your Partner” - One low gross & one low net.
Can be the same ball
“Least Putts” - Gross score of all strokes taken with a putter ON
the putting green
HOLE IN THE WALL - Practice Round
HOLE IN THE WALL
HOLE IN THE WALL
Low Net
“Hate Em” - Before teeing off, circle two holes you
hate the most. Subtract the scores on those two
holes, minus full handicap
“Wally’s Revenge” - Pick your own foursome
MEMBER/MEMBER
MEMBER/MEMBER
KACHINA
Kachina Schedule for 2012
February 20
Skyline
9:00 a.m Shotgun
(It’s close by and and a later t-time)
March 19
April or early May
May 21
$56.00
Country Club of Green Valley
La Paloma
Mountain View/Preserve
This is a schedule that will have some updates and may be subject to change. Please sign-up
in the Ladies Locker Room. Questions, please call Arlene Cohen, 615-3965 or via email at
[email protected].
NINER’S
Bring your Niners' Valentine to our
Feb. 13th eighteen-hole Valentine
Event starting at 1 p.m., followed by
dinner and dancing. Please also join
us for the Niners' Member/Guest Day
on March 5th, with or without a guest.
If you are not yet a Niner, you can join
the Niners by contacting either of our
Membership Chairs, Sue Jacobson,
[email protected], or Cindy Jerrems, [email protected].
The winners of our January 2 Buddy
tournament, using the lowest net score
of the twosome on each hole, were
first place, Helene Miron and Judy
Pease; second place, Pat Wendel and
Linda Duffer; third place, Molly Drybrough and Brooke Suffecool; fourth
place, Tornie MacKay; and fifth place,
Jacque Grote and Paula Golden.
The winners of our January 9 "Tosses for Pops" competition, with golf
ball tosses instead of handicap strokes,
were first place, Toni McWilliams, Pat
Wendel, Dee Woodford, and Sondra
Annon; second place, Paula Golden,
Sonia Labatt, Anne Northrup, and
Debbie Kay; third place, Aimee Poll,
Brooke Suffecool, Jacque Grote, and
Lois Coleman; and fourth place, Linda
Cormany, Carol Koretz, Molly Drybrough, and Rhona Stern. The highlight of the competition was Debbie
Kay's "hole in one" on Mountain 16
thanks to her toss. In a shamble format, Sonia Labatt hit the best tee shot
of the team on that hole. Debbie then
tossed her ball from that spot from off
the green into the hole, and her toss
did not count as a stroke on her score.
These fun events are planned by our
terrific pro, Aaron Aguilar.
Niners should continue to sign up
at least 8 days before each Monday's
play. In addition to our regular Monday events, we will also have recurring
Wednesday 3 p.m. tee times set up for
the Niners who wish to play together
on Wednesday afternoons. Sign up
on the tee sheet every Tuesday for
Wednesday play or call the golf shop.
Enjoy your February golfing here at
beautiful Ventana Canyon!
Anne Northrup
Niners' Valentine 18-Hole Event
February 13
Golf for Two with Dinner and Dancing $99
(Cart Fee Charged Through Golf Shop)
Sign Up in Women's Locker Room or
Contact Karen Sislo: [email protected]
or Linda Cormany: [email protected]
Ventana Canyon 9er’s 2012 Schedule of Events
2/6
2/13
2/20
2/27
9 a.m. shotgun/Luncheon - “G”olf String Game*
1 p.m. shotgun - 18-hole Valentine’s Event
9 a.m. t-times - Mystery Game*
9 a.m. t-times - Free Play
3/5
3/12
3/19
3/26
9 a.m. shotgun/Luncheon - Guest Day ABCD BB
9 a.m. t-times-Mystery Game*
9 a.m. t-times - Ryder Cup
9 a.m. t-times - Hate Em’
4/2
4/9
4/16
4/23
4/30
9 a.m. shotgun/Luncheon - 4 Person Scramble
9 a.m. shotgun/Luncheon - Step Aside Scramble
9 a.m. t-times - 4 Person Shamble
9 a.m. t-times - Free Play
9 a.m. t-times - Free Play
*Events with asterisk above are
qualifying events for player of the year.
NINER’S
Niners Member/Guest Day
March 5th
Please join us!
All Niners are invited--with or without a guest!
Guest fee: $45
Includes Lunch, Cart, Prizes
Registration: Call Aaron 577-4061
Questions?
Aimee: [email protected]
Jane: [email protected]
Posting Your Scores at Home
With
Arizona Women’s Golf Association
www.AWGA
• The AWGA Home page provides a Login area - upper left. You will use your USGA
handicap # (listed in the locker room). If you need a password AWGA will provide
you with one. Just click on “read more” and follow the directions.
• After loggin in you will see your AWGA egolfbag page with your personal information. On the right side of the page you will see “Post Scores” click there.
• You will then be able to post your score. Remember to indicate the number of holes.
You have played and your tee selection.
• You can also post any “away” scores here as well by choosing “Away”. You must then
select under “Course” - Non-AWGA course or unrated tees. You will then be given the
opportunity to type in the course and state information. You will need the slope and
rating which is available on your score card, or on the course website.
M.G.A.
JANUARY EVENT:
A great field, of 108, assured that the 2012 President’s Cup
was tightly contested. It was a two-man best-ball event
and there were three flights, determined by team handicap, played from the Gold tees and one flight played from
the Silver tees.
2012 President’s Cup winners:
Gold Flight A:
1st Gross - BB Gross 68: Alan Abt and Ron Hassey.
2nd Gross - BB Gross 69: Kevin Goode and Joel Goode.
1st Net - BB Net 63: Steve Bush and David Goldstein.
2nd Net - BB Net 64: Chuck Fatum and Jim Lent.
3rd Net - BB Net 65: David Harmon and Mike Gordon.
4th Net - BB Net 65: Mike Sigesmund and Jon Hutchens.
Gold Flight B:
1st Gross - BB Gross 72: Tony Trantas and Larry Reiner.
2nd Gross - BB Gross 77: David Lapan and Mel Silverman.
1st Net - BB Net 63: Bob Greenberg and Barry Roth.
2nd Net - BB Net 65: Gene Ferretti and Rob MacMillan.
3rd Net - BB Net 67: Eugene Goodwillie and Gordon
Lackenbauer.
4th Net - BB Net 67: Tim Dittman and Rick Steele.
Gold Flight C:
1st Gross - BB Gross 76: David Emmerson and Jim Burke.
2nd Gross - BB Gross 77: Don Pitt and Ron Peterson.
1st Net - BB Net 61: Robert Berens and David Kay.
2nd Net - BB Net 64: Dennis Gonzales and Andy Samet.
3rd Net - BB Net 66: Matt Vanasco and Tim Moore.
Silver Flight:
1st Gross - BB Gross 72: Jack Goldenberg and Bob Johnston.
Bush and Goldstein Net 2 on 3rd
McConnell and Park Net 2 on 7th.
Harmon and Gordon Net 1 on 6th, Net 2 on 9th and Net 2
on 14th.
Gold B - 5 Skins
Greenberg and Roth Net 2 on 11th and Net 2 on 16th.
Trantas and Reiner Net 2 on 1st.
Ferretti and MacMillan Net 3 on 4th.
Dittman and Steele Net 2 on 9th.
Gold C - 5 Skins
Abramski and Scwanenberger Net 1 on 6th
Pitt and Peterson Net 2 on 5th and Net 2 on 8th
Berens and Kay Net 2 on 17th
Aros and Keesal Net 1 on 16th.
Silver Flight - 7 Skins
Friedman and McCoy Net 2 on 5th
Goldenberg and Johnston Net 2 on 1st and Net 2 on 17th
Johnstone and Watson Net 1 on 16th, Net 2 on 17th, Net 2
on 11th and Net 2 on 13th.
FEBRUARY EVENT:
On Saturday and Sunday, February 4th and 5th, we will
play the first and second rounds of the 2012 Club Championship Match Play event. Matches will be played in flights
of 8, from Green, Gold, Blue and Silver tees (conditional
on at least 8 players per tee flight). Those winning both
matches over this weekend will have 3 weeks to complete
the finals.
Please sign up on Chelsea of through the Pro Shop.
2012 M.G.A. Events:
8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start
1st Net - BB Net 60: Bob Johnstone and Craig Watson.
2nd Net - BB Net 62: Ken Friedman and Jerry Mccoy.
3rd Net - BB Net 63: Leonard Joffe and Danny Gasch.
February 4:
Club Championship Match
March 3:
Charity, Four-Man Stableford
Skins:
Gold A - 7 Skins
Sigesmund and Hutchens Net 3 on 10th
Neal and Johnson Net 2 on 1st
April 21:
Beat the Pro
May 5:
Ryder Cup
FROM YOUR PERSONAL CONCIERGE
Hug Your Valentine!
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SAVE THE DATE:
2/7 2/9 2/14 2/18 2/28 -
Member Mixer
Burger Night
TSO Valentine’s Dinner
Boots & Bolas
Member Art Show
3/8 - Burger Night
3/10 - 50’s Night
3/18 - Special Evening at the
Fox Theather (perfor
mances by the Manhat
tan Transfer)
3/20 - St. Patrick’s Day Member
Mixer (New Date)
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4/8 - Easter Brunch
4/12 - Burger Night
4/27 - Happy Trails Member
Mixer
4/28 - Special Evening at the
Fox Theater (perfor
mance by Roberta Flack
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5/10 - Burger Night
5/13 - Mother’s Day Brunch
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All dates are subject to change.
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Every Mon, Wed, Sat: “Birds of
Tohono Chul” 8:30 am Walking
Tour
Weekends 2/1-3/25: “Horse Racing” at Rillito Race Track
1/19-2/5: “Avenue Q” at Temple of
Music and Art Cabaret
1/28-2/12: “Gem & Mineral Show”
2/1: “Garrison Keillor” UApresents at Centennial Hall
2/1-29: “SkyNights ” at Mt. Lemmon Sky Center
2/4: “Dance Company of Columbia” UApresents at Centennial Hall
2/4-5: “American Portraits”
Tucson Symphony Orchestra at
Foothills High
2/8 + 2/22: “Painting Plants” at
Tucson Botanical Gardens
2/8-28: “Look Ma We’re Dancing”
at Invisible Theatre
2/10-12: “Arizona Centennial
Celebration” TSO at Tucson Music
Hall
2/11: “Midori” at Tucson Music
Hall
2/12: “Itzhak Perlman” UApresents
at Centennial Hall
2/18: “Trisha Brown Dance Company” UApresents at Centennial
Hall
2/18-19: “Southwest Indian Art
Fair” at Arizona State Museum
2/18-26: “Tucson Rodeo” at Rodeo
Grounds
2/19: “The Chieftains” UApresents
at Centennial Hall
2/20-26: “Accenture Golf Tournament” at Dove Mountain
2/21: “Butterfly Basics” at Tucson
Botanical Gardens
2/23: “Rodeo Parade” downtown
2/24: “Penn & Teller” UApresents
at Centennial Hall
2/25: “Photography Workshops” at
Tucson Botanical Gardens
2/25-26: “Back In The Saddle
Again” TSO at Tucson Music Hall
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2/25-3/17:
“The Great
Gatsby” at
Arizona Theatre Company
2/26: “Wroclaw Philharmonic
Orchestra”
Arlene Corey
UApresents
at Centennial Hall
Happening out of town:
2/3-5: “Cowboy Poetry & Music Gathering” in Sierra Vista
Please stop by my desk any time if you
have questions about these or other
events.
I’m always happy to help you make any
needed arrangements.
2012
BOARD OF GOVERNORS:
Bob Johnstone
Chairman
Carolyn DeLuca
Vice Chairman
BOARD MEMBERS:
Jerry Bressie
Dale Goisman
Marv Grote
Marian Handy
Ed Kolakoski
Nancy Landes
Bob Rasmus
FITNESS
Does Metabolism Affect Weight Gain? Part 2
Get moving!
Just 30 minutes a day of moderately
intense exercise 5 days a week can
burn 1,000 calories a week. About 15
pounds a year. Higher intensity workouts, such as jogging or stairclimber,
may have an additional benefit which
is increasing your resting metabolic
rate after a workout.
Eat more often!
The American Dietetic Association
recommends eating three meals a day
and one or two snacks in between.
“Studies suggest that eating smaller,
more frequent meals does increase
your metabolism slightly,” says dietician Carmen Roberts. Choose
healthy snacks , such as fruit or
yogurt, and don’t increase your total
caloric intake.
Eat Breakfast!
A bowl of high fiber cereal in your
system will make it less likely to grab
a danish later on! Studies suggest that
it gets your metabolism going. “When
you haven’t eaten all night your body
is in sluggish mode,” says Carmen
Roberts.
FITN
NE
E S S S C HED
H E D UL E
Consume enough protein!
Your body needs a combination
of carbohydrates, protein and fat
every day. Protein is especially important for people who want to lose
weight. Your body uses extra calories
digesting protein as it is the hardest
food source to break down. Getting enough protein ensures that any
weight loss comes from fat and not
muscle. The RDA for protein is 56
grams for adult males and 46 grams
for adult females. Don’t overdo the
protein though as it can be hard on
the kidneys and liver and may weaken
bone.
Drink plenty of water!
Your body runs more effectively if
it is well hydrated, that includes your
metabolism.
Don’t Crash Diet!
If you go on a very low calorie diet
your body will go into starvation
mode. This will slow your metabolism to make full use of every calorie
consumed.
Turn down the heat!
Though there is no need to be uncomfortable, lowering the thermostat
a couple of degrees in the winter will
burn a few extra calories and reduce
your heating bills!
To sum up!
The best approach to weight loss still
remains the same: Increase activity.
Decrease caloric intake!!!! By following the metabolism-boosting pointers
above may help you have an easier
time keeping those extra pounds from
creeping up on you!
Get plenty of sleep!
Not enough sleep can boost levels of
the hormone ghrelin, which research
shows can make you hungrier, slow
your metabolism and promote fat
retention. In one study, individuals
getting 5 1/2 hours of sleep per night
lost only half as much weight as those
who got 8 1/2 hours of sleep per night.
FOR
F EBR
E BR U
UARY
A R Y 2012
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Pilates
9- 10 a.m.
Strength
Training
10-11 a.m.
Yoga/Stretch
4-5 p.m.
Strength
Training
10-11 a.m.
Pilates
9- 10 a.m.
Classes are subject to change. Please call Margery at extension 326 for weekly updated
schedules.
PERSONAL TRAINING:
By the time you read this the holiday damage will be done!!! Come
see me to create a fitness program designed to meet your goals for
the New Year! I look forward to seeing you in the Fitness Room!
Margery Rubin
Fitness Director
Strength Training:
All levels welcome. Class emphasizes muscle
toning and strength using light weights, resistance bands and balls. $10.00 per class
Yoga/Stretch:
Emphasis on flexibility and range of motion,
specifically hamstring and lower back. Perfect for golfers and tennis players A complete
body stretch utilizing yoga techniques. $10.00
per class
Pilates:
Emphasis on balance while concentrating on
core strength using bands, balls and roller
pads. $12.00 per class
FEBRUARY 2012
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
-Golf School 9-10:30
a.m.
-Lessons with the Pro’’s
3 p.m.
-Jr. Golf 3:30 p.m.
-Swim Team Practice
3:30-6 p.m.
-Viva Italia 5:30-9 p.m.
2
-WGA t-times
-Jr. Tennis 3:30 - 6:30
p.m.
-Swim Team Practice
3:30-6 p.m.
3
-Fundamental Tennis
Clinic
9-10 a.m.
-Happy Hour 3-6 p.m.
-Swim Team Practice
3:30-6 p.m.
-Golf School 9-12 noon
-On-Course Rules Seminar 4 p.m.
4
-MGA Event 8 a.m.
shotgun
-Club Doubles 9-11 a.m.
-Prime Rib Night
5:30-9 p.m.
5
-Sunday Brunch 9-12
noon
6
-Niners 9 a.m. shotgun
-Stroke of the Day Tennis
Clinic 11-12 noon
-Swim Team Practice 3:30-6
p.m.
-ACBL Charity Bridge
5 p.m.
7
--Senior Golf 8 a.m. shotgun
-Knitter’s Knook
10:a.m.
-Jr. Golf 1:30 & 3:30 p.m.
-Jr. Tennis 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.
-Swim Team Practice 3:30-6
p.m.
-Member Mixer 5:30-7
p.m.
-Top of the Ladder 6:30-8:30
p.m.
8
-Jr. Golf 3:30 p.m.
-Swim Team Practice
3:30-6 p.m.
-Viva Italia 5:30-9 p.m.
9
-WGA 8 a.m. shotgun
-Jr. Tennis 3:30 - 6:30
p.m.
-Swim Team Practice
3:30-6 p.m.
-Burger Night 5-9 p.m.
10
Fundamental Tennis
Clinic
9-10 a.m.
-Lessons with the Pro’’s
3 p.m.
-Happy Hour 3-6 p.m.
-Swim Team Practice
3:30-6 p.m.
.-Rib Night 5:30-9 p.m.
-9 & Dine 3:00 p.m.
11
-Golf School 9-10:30 a.m.
-Valentine’s Tennis
Mixer 9-11:00 a.m.
-Prime Rib Night
5:30-9 p.m.
12
-Sunday Brunch 9-12
noon
13
-Niners 1 p.m. shotgun Valentine’s Day Event 18 holes
-Stroke of the Day Tennis
Clinic 11-12 noon
-Swim Team Practice 3:30-6
p.m.
-ACBL Charity Bridge
5 p.m.
14
--Senior Golf 8 a.m. shotgun
-Knitter’s Knook
10:a.m.
-Jr. Golf 1:30 & 3:30 p.m.
-Jr. Tennis 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.
-Swim Team Practice 3:30-6
p.m.
-Top of the Ladder 6:30-8:30
p.m.
-Valentine’s Day Dinner
with TSO (sold out)
15
-Golf School 9-12 noon
-Lessons with the Pro’’s
3 p.m.
-Jr. Golf 3:30 p.m.
-Swim Team Practice
3:30-6 p.m.
-Viva Italia 5:30-9 p.m.
16
-WGA t-times CLUB
CHAMPIONSHIP
-Jr. Tennis 3:30 - 6:30
p.m.
-Swim Team Practice
3:30-6 p.m.
17
-Fundamental Tennis
Clinic 9-10 a.m.
-Happy Hour 3-6 p.m.
-Swim Team Practice
3:30-6 p.m.
18
-Club Doubles 9-11 a.m.
-Lesson Blitz (all day)
-Boots & Bolas
6:30-10 p.m.
19
-Sunday Brunch 9-12
noon
20
-Niners 9 a.m. t-times
-Stroke of the Day Tennis
Clinic 11-12 noon
-Dewar’s & Divots 3:45
p.m.
-Swim Team Practice 3:30-6
p.m.
-ACBL Charity Bridge
5 p.m.
21
--Senior Golf 8 a.m. shotgun
-Knitter’s Knook
10:a.m.
-Jr. Golf 1:30 & 3:30 p.m.
-Swim Team Practice 3:30-6
p.m.
-Top of the Ladder 6:30-8:30
p.m.
22
-Jr. Golf 3:30 p.m.
-Swim Team Practice
3:30-6 p.m.
-Viva Italia 5:30-9 p.m.
23
-WGA t-times CLUB
CHAMPIONSHIP
-Jr. Tennis 3:30 - 4:30
p.m.
-Swim Team Practice
3:30-6 p.m.
24
-Golf School 9-10:30
a.m.
-Fundamental Tennis
Clinic
9-10 a.m.
-Lessons with the Pro’’s
3 p.m.
-Happy Hour 3-6 p.m.
-Swim Team Practice
3:30-6 p.m.
.-Rib Night 5:30-9 p.m.
25
-Club Doubles 9-11 a.m.
-Prime Rib Night
5:30-9 p.m.
26
-Sunday Brunch 9-12
noon
27
-Niners 9 a.m. t-times (free
play)
-Stroke of the Day Tennis
Clinic 11-12 noon
-Swim Team Practice 3:30-6
p.m.
-ACBL Charity Bridge
5 p.m.
28
--Senior Golf 8 a.m. shotgun
-Knitter’s Knook
10:a.m.
-Jr. Golf 1:30 & 3:30 p.m.
-Jr. Tennis 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.
-Swim Team Practice 3:30-6
p.m.
-Book Club 6:15 p.m.
-6th Annual Member Art
Show 5:30-7:30 p.m.
-Top of the Ladder 6:30-8:30
p.m.
29
-Golf School 9-10:30
a.m.
-Lessons with the Pro’’s
3 p.m.
-Jr. Golf 3:30 p.m.
-Swim Team Practice
3:30-6 p.m.
-Viva Italia 5:30-9 p.m.
KEY
Food & Beverage
Games/Groups
Social Events
Golf
Adult Tennis
Jr. Tennis/Golf