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CONTENTS THE DOMINION MAGAZINE |
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MISSION STATEMENTS
WELCOME 12
COVER 32
Good Reads 48 Stay With Me
THE CLUB
Student Profile 52
Calendar 14 Club Happenings 16
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DOMINION WOMEN’S FORUM 20
PARTY PLANNING 54
Planning a Kentucky Derby Party to Remember
Swimming 56
HOA
May Events Calendar / HOA Elections 24 HOA Happenings 25
The Dominion Gives 58 Heartgift
INSIDE THE ARTIST’S STUDIO 28 Carole Minton
TMI 30
GIRL ABOUT TOWN 60
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Culinaria
TRAVEL 62
Summer at TMI
Malaysia
GARDENING 42
Restaurant review 64
Virtually Indestructible Annuals
Staff Profile 44 Fitness 46
Gloria’s Latin Cuisine
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May Area Events 68
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the Dominion Magazine Dear DOMINION Reader, As we enter the summer months, there are few activities that are more enriching than touring our beloved San Antonio Missions Trail. While I’m sure that the vast majority of you out there have visited them at some point, but if you haven’t been in a while, we encourage you to take a day this summer (and grab a kid to take with you!) and appreciate these beautiful Missions. I will admit that I have not toured them since grade school, but in putting together the information for our cover story, I learned many new and interesting facts about the Missions, and have already booked my trip for my family this summer! We also have many other great articles and profiles in this issue, and we hope that you take the time to relax and learn more about the interesting people and events that the Dominion features. This particular issue features many, many images of our wonderful residents enjoying several of the great events that the Dominion hosts each month! Lastly, we are always on the lookout for articles and features. If you know of a great article, event, or person in the Dominion, drop us a line! We’ll get back to you shortly!
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MARGARITA PAINT AND SIP PARTY! 12:00 p.m. Sign up for this fun ladies event! Painting, Margaritas, and the Girls! So much fun!
South Of The Border Supper Club 6:00 P.M. Cocktails, 7:00 P.m. Dinner & Dancing Live music, fun prizes, activities, dancing, great food, drink and you! $25.95 RSVP to 210-698-3364
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CINCO DE MAYO PARTY ALL DAY Mariachis, Bounce House, Avacado Bar, Cocktails, Fun!
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MAMASTE MOTHER’S DAY YOGA EVENT ALL DAY Celebrate Mom and a “healthy” relationship! Yoga, wine, appetizers, Mom and you!
CAMERA CLUB 6:30 P.M. Join us this month and learn about all things CAMERA! $10 per person. Light refreshments served
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Women’s Forum Bon Voyage End of Year Party! 6:00 p.m. Have fun tonight with all the amazing ladies of the Forum! Bid farewell to another FUN Forum season! Bon Voyage!
MOTHER’S DAY SUNDAY BRUNCH 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. Treat Mom and the entire family to an exquisite holiday brunch at the Club! We’ll ensure a lovely afternoon for all! $39.95 Adults, $15.95 Children 4-11 Please RSVP to 210-698-3364
Monthly Sunday Brunch 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
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MEMORIAL DAY POOL PARTY 12:00 p.m. Fun, Sun, Food, Pool Games, Wibit Fun and ALL Your Dominion Friends! Please RSVP to 210-698-3364
KIDS EAT FREE EVERY DAY! Kids under 12 will enjoy a complimentary dinner from our new children’s menu with the purchase of any adult meal from our new menu!
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Burger Night in the Grille 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Delicious, cooked to order and just $5! Treat the family, invite friends! RSVP to 210-698-3364
Wine Down Wednesdays 1/2 Price Bottle Specials! 6:00 p.m.– 9:00 p.m. Wednesdays just got a lot better! Enjoy the bottles for HALF OFF! Champagne Sparkling wine Chardonnay White Wines Merlot & More
Chef Special Dining Night 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Enjoy a different and very delicious meal every Thursday, carefully selected and prepared by Executive Chef Jay Nash! A specialty half price appetizer is offered every Thursday as well! Enjoy!
Tennis- Saturday Morning Workout 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. All levels, men & women. Guaranteed to hit a thousand balls. Loud music and lots of fun!
Tennis- SUNDAY Workout 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Open to all levels. Contact Coach Dan at dan@thedominion.com
Tuesday Night TENNIS 105 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Open to all levels, limit 10. Email Coach Rajah rajah@the-dominion.com or call the tennis shop to sign up 210-698-2288
Thursday Night TENNIS 105 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Open to all levels, limit 10. Email Coach Rajah rajah@the-dominion.com or call the tennis shop to sign up 210-698-2288
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CLUB HAPPENINGS
EASTER EGG HUNT The Easter Bunny always makes sure to stop at The Dominion Country Club for a visit with his favorite fans before he goes anywhere else.
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FUTURE STARS The Dominion Country Club is awash in up and coming talent. Here are a few of our Future Stars to keep an eye on!
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WORKOUT WITH THE PROS Your Dominion Country Club Pro’s are the best in town — and they are here for our members every Saturday for a great workout! Come and join into the fun!
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STEAKS & STOGIES The fourth annual Steaks and Stogies event was packed. As usual, the food and friendships were of the highest quality! The cigar-roller was kept very busy, and the members were hands-on with the best in whiskey and the newest in rifles. Everyone is already looking forward to the fifth annual event!
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COMMUNITY SHRED DAY HOA Office Parking Lot Saturday, May 5, 2018 From 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
BARK IN THE PARK Duxbury Park Saturday, May 12, 2018 From 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
FOOD TRUCK NIGHT & MOVIE IN THE PARK
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Duxbury Park Saturday, May 12, 2018 Food Trucks from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Movie starts at 8:00 p.m.
Pool at The Dominion Country Club Monday, May 28, 2018 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Charges apply RSVP Required to 210-698-3364
Dominion Residents (Non-Club Members) invited to select Dominion Country Club Events
THE DOMINION HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION ELECTIONS HELD The Annual Meeting of The Dominion Homeowner's Association took place at the Dominion Country Club on Wednesday, April 11. Those attending heard reports by the chairman, management, and committee chairs regarding the state of the association, the financial health of the association, and what was accomplished during 2017. There were ten residents running for three places on the Board of Directors and the election results were announced that night. Colleen Dietz and Carole Minton were both reelected and will be serving their second term on the Board. Barry Rupert was also elected and will begin his three year term. See photo attached. The following week the Board met to elect the officers for the upcoming term. Gary Cram was elected as Chairman, Keith Coelho will serve as Vice Chair, Colleen Dietz will serve as Secretary, and Sandy Souchon will remain as Treasurer.
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Pictured Left to Right: Carole Minton, Colleen Dietz, and Barry Rupert
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CAROLE MINTON A painter from the age of 10, Carole Minton has a passion that does not stop. She won a scholarship to the renowned academy, The John Herron Art Institute, in Indianapolis, Indiana, for 3 years at the age of 10. She has continued to take lessons to improve her work. Carole started working with oil paint on canvas when she attended the Art Institute primarily working with still life formats and landscapes. She then moved into watercolors. Today she works with acrylic paint on canvas and is studying the abstract world of painting. Abstract art is not cosmic or ethereal. It is a learning process in balance, form, shape and color. This is true of all areas which allows her to move back and forth between realism, impressionism and the abstract world. She moves between watercolors and acrylics even though they differ in many respects. At the request of many, Carole has been selling her work in the form of giclee. Giclee is a process using special inks to prolong the life of the painting. They are expected to maintain their color properties for at least 100 years. A giclee of a watercolor is printed on watercolor paper, and a giclee of an acrylic painting is printed on canvas paper. Carole lives in San Antonio, Texas, with her husband of 48 years, Ralph. They have 3 children and 6 grandchildren.
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SUMMER AT TMI SET TO SIZZLE
Summer at TMI, the annual summer program of TMI Episcopal, will offer some new camps and courses along with popular returning favorites. For students ages 5 and up, offerings include academic courses as well as art, robotics and sports camps, as well as half- and full-day Activity Camp for group games and creative, interactive play – all making use of indoor and outdoor resources on the TMI campus. Summer at TMI 2018 will introduce an Air Force Academy Cyber Camp for first steps in learning about cybersecurity or preparing for a CyberPatriot competition; a Young STEM Engineers series on topics such as Simple Machines, Towers and Castles and Bridges; Robotic Engineering and Coding including sessions on 3D printing and building a SeaPerch underwater robot; and Land Navigation, an introduction to orienteering. Many camps include a Family Showcase at the end of each week. Young Rembrandts art camps will provide opportunities for students ages 6-12 to experiment with different materials, 30
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techniques and subject matter, such as a World of Dinosaurs Pastels Workshop and Anime and Manga Drawing. Sports camps include football, soccer, boys basketball and girls volleyball. Academic courses to help students prepare for the next school year include a Study Skills Workshop taught by Tracy Carter, TMI’s Dean of Academic Support. Settings for play and learning include the TMI robotics building, science labs, art rooms, nature trail and athletics facilities including the pool. Summer at TMI begins June 4 and ends July 20. Families may mix and match morning and afternoon activities, with a discount for those registering for four or more. Drop-off begins as early as 7:30 a.m., with pick up as late as 5:30 p.m. Registration is open to TMI students and others alike, and a complete course catalog is available at www.SummerAtTMI.com. For details, contact Blake Skinner, summer coordinator, at b.skinner@tmi-sa.org or (210) 564-6188.
Founded in 1893 by the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas, TMI Episcopal is a private, coeducational, college-preparatory school for grades 6-12, with optional military (JROTC) and boarding programs. For information, visit www.tmi-sa.org or call 698-7171 Contact: Paula Allen, Director of News and Information (210) 564-6155 p.allen@tmi-sa.org
MISSION STATEMENTS With an area that is as steeped in history as San Antonio is, it is no wonder that the Alamo is probably the World’s most famous mission site, and home to the Battle of the Alamo, which has been the war-cry for Texans since 1836. However, the San Antonio Missions Historical Park, which is charged with the preservation of the missions, has a lot to offer beyond just the world famous Alamo. Mission Concepcion, Mission San Jose, Mission San Juan, and Mission Espada make up the remaining sites. Dating all the way back to 1690, these sites carry extraordinary historical significance, and the City of San Antonio in conjunction with the National Park Service work tirelessly to preserve these structures and the amazing history that they contain. This summer, we encourage you to grab a friend and a child and expose them to these sites that truly are the birthplaces of what would ultimately become San Antonio, and that you can soak up the history, the stories, and the culture of not only San Antonio’s history, but all of Texas.
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MISSION San Juan Ranching and agriculture were staples for mission communities. Yet, at its pinnacle Mission San Juan Capistrano was one of, if not the most prosperous in providing to not only the immediate community, but all the way into Louisiana as well. Founded in 1716 in eastern Texas, the mission was transferred to its present day location in 1731. In 1756 the stone church, a friary, and a granary were completed. The mission was not without setbacks. Smallpox and measles were just a couple of the epidemics that swept through the mission community. Early in it’s history, raiding bands of Apaches and later Comanche brought much fear and suffering. A larger church was started, however because of population decline, work was halted halfway through completion.
Though life was difficult, the missionaries and native inhabitants of the mission soldiered on, building the San Juan Acequia to irrigate the mission lands and establishing orchards and gardens outside the wall that grew melons, pumpkins, grapes, and peppers. Indian farmers cultivated maize, beans, and sugar cane. They were so successful that most years produced a surplus. That was in turn sold to the presidio and other nearby markets. By the mid 1700s, Mission San Juan was a regional supplier of produce and developed a trade network that stretched east to Louisiana and south to Coahuila Mexico.
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MISSION San JOSé One of the more beautiful missions is Mission San Jose, which was built in 1720. Named for Saint Joseph and the Marques de San Miguel de Aguayo (the then governor of the Province of Coahuila), it was built a few miles south of the previous mission, San Antonio de Valero (the Alamo). Mission San Jose was the largest of the missions in the area, and primarily functioned as a major hub for the social and religious life of the approximately 350 Indian neophytes that lived nearby, and also served to ward off various Apache and Comanche attacks. While the residents were proficient with bow and arrow, via the help of two presidial soldiers garrisoned there, they were taught how to defend themselves with guns and cannon. The Mission fell into partial ruin and disrepair over the years, but the San Antonio Conservation Society undertook efforts to repair several portions of the building in the ‘20s and ‘30s. It was ultimately rededicated in 1937. Much of what is visible today at Mission San José was reconstructed by the Works Progress Administration in the 1930s. The
Archdiocese of San Antonio and San José parish are responsible for any maintenance and preservation work needed on the church structure itself. About 80% of the church is original. The National Park Service, with help from taxpayers and the park's friends group, Los Compadres, is responsible for the the extant structures and historical landscape. The granary and the convento were still standing, but required stabilization, and some reconstruction work. The large convento housed at least two missionaries, and any travelers or guests. Living space was on the second floor, while the first was made up of storeroom, and a kitchen and refectory. The granary was one of the first structures to be restored. The San Antonio Conservation Society purchased, first, the doors and then the building when it was on the verge of collapse. With few exceptions, the protective walls with the Indian Quarters built into them were reconstructed in the 1930s above the original foundations. The stone used was not limestone like the originals would have been. The Grape Arbor trellis was meant to enhance the Spanish Quarters located next to it.
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MISSION SAN ANTONIO de Valero (The ALAMO) Perhaps no other site in Texas is more revered than the Alamo. Many of Texas’ largest heroes from history come from the iconic “Battle of the Alamo” story, and rightfully so. Travis. Bowie. Crockett. These great men and many others lost their lives on March 6, 1836, but in doing so, secured Texas’ independence from Mexico. Built in 1718 and originally named Mission San Antonio de Valero, it was originally simply a waypoint on the road to Spanish Settlements in East Texas. By the end of the 1700s, the Spanish military took over the outpost and it became a key military garrison. When Mexico declared its independence from Spain in 1821, the newly formed Mexican army secured the site and nicknamed it the Alamo as they were known as “Alamo Company” from their hometown of Alamo de Parras. With San Antonio now the State capital, the mission was put under the command of 26 year old William Barret Travis, who as we all know, came under siege by dictator Santa Anna. All 186 soldiers at the Alamo were killed or executed and were instantly enshrined into Texas lore as true heroes. The Alamo remained a key military garrison protecting Texas from the occasional Mexican attack as well as from Indians. In
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1845, Texas joined the United States and so for a little over 30 years, from 1846-1877, the Alamo became a US Army outpost and depot. This was also when the famous bell shaped top was added to the Alamo. From 1878 to 1905, the Alamo was vacated by the US Army and pieces of the compound were either sold off or claimed by the Catholic church. In 1871, the southern border was sold off to make way for a larger plaza and the wall was destroyed. It was even used simply as a commercial warehouse until the State of Texas finally bought it in the 1880s. Since 1905, it has been preserved and restoration has occurred on it numerous times. It stands as a symbol of the Texas spirit, and people from around the world travel to San Antonio each day to stand in the hallowed halls of the Alamo and remains one of San Antonio’s most popular tourist destinations. RESTORATION The Alamo Master Plan is planning several changes to the structures and grounds, though there’s no formal start date set yet.
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MISSION ESPADA Mission Espada’s roots are the oldest in Texas. Not originally a mission of South Texas, the mission was founded near present-day Weches, Texas in 1690 as Mission San Francisco de los Texas to serve as a buffer against the French in Louisiana. After a series of fevers, fires, floods, and a growing shortage of supplies, the mission relocated to the banks of the San Antonio River where, on March 5, 1731 it was renamed as Mission San Francisco de la Espada. The friary was built in 1745 and the church itself was completed in 1756. Here Spanish Fanciscan missionaries began working with the local Coahuiltecan cultures to be servants of God and as set out by government policy, made life within the community resemble Spanish villages as closely as possible. In the face of new
diseases, famine, and enemy tribes, many of the Coahuiltecans opted for the safety and reliable food supply from the mission. For 50 years the missionaries taught them the Catholic faith, Spanish language and vocations such as blacksmithing, loom weaving, and masonry. By the mid 1700’s the mission was a bustling community echoing with the clatter of day to day activities. However, by the late 1700’s this all changed. In 1794 it began the process of secularization or the transformation to a non-church based community and the mission had become impoverished. In 1826 a band of Comanche raided the fields and killed livestock. That very same year, a kitchen fire destroyed most of the buildings. Yet the chapel survived and the inhabitants continued on to make their mark that is still evident around present day San Antonio.
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MISSION Concepción Proudly displayed as the oldest unrestored church in North America, Mission Concepcion was originally named Mission Nuestra Señora de la Purísima Concepción de Acuña, in honor of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception and Juan de Acua. Originally built in 1716 in East Texas, the Mission was transferred via multiple moves to its final destination in San Antonio. Taking almost 15 years to build, the original purpose of the building was as a buffer against the threat of French invasion into Spanish territory from Louisiana. To this day, the Mission appears as it did in the 1700s. Due to the fact that it was built directly on bedrock, it never lost its roof, or its integrity. It is the least restored of the Missions, and proudly so. The integrity of the church and convento roofs at Mission Concepción prevented the deterioration of many fine examples of frescos.
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This tediously applied art form covered the front of the church and most of the church and convento interiors. Today only four rooms clearly show remnants of these colorful designs painted over 250 years ago. While many of the existing frescos are simply decorative, several are symbolic. The most famous fresco, located on the convento room ceiling, is a possible depiction of God as a mestizo. The church of Mission Concepción is an excellent example of Spanish Colonial architecture. A variety of features were incorporated into the construction of this and other existing mission churches in the park. Intricate Renaissance and Moorish details complement Romanesque forms and gothic arches. It is a cruciform (cross-shaped) building of limestone. The roof is vaulted with a dome, with which recent research is suggesting a deliberate placement of windows to illuminate the main
and north side altars on specific feast days. Twin bell towers may have been topped by crosses similar to those in place today. Colorful Moorish designs mix with images showing both Native American and Spanish Catholic influences. Mission builders, skilled master craftsmen recruited from Mexico, preserved the basic Spanish model, with modifications dictated by frontier conditions. The quarry from which the mission Indians dug the stone to build their community is located on the grounds of Mission Concepción. The church walls are 45 inches thick; however only the inside and outside facings are of solid stone - between the two layers is a filling of small stones and building debris.The native residents of the missions provided labor for the building of these churches. This activity was one way to foster a sense of community and provide a means of training the mission residents as artisans.
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THE DOMINION GARDENS by Mark A. Peterson, Conservation Project Coordinator for San Antonio Water System
VIRTUALLY INDESTRUCTIBLE ANNUALS (Courtesy of San Antonio Water System) PETUNIA
Annuals are not typically recommended as drought-tolerant, low maintenance plants. But we’ve discovered a few select varieties to be as heat-hardy and carefree as most perennials. Normally we recommend perennial shrubs and trees as drought-tolerant, low maintenance plants rather than annuals, which as a rule use more water and are only seasonal. But I’ve found selected annuals to be as drought-tolerant and carefree as most perennials, and have on occasion returned the following year. Do you want to plant an annual in the spring, water it a couple of times, and then basically forget about it? Of course you do!
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PERIWINKLES Periwinkle, aka vinca, have been a recommended annual flower for decades, but it has recently fallen victim to an airborne fungus known as aerial Phytophthora. However, the ‘Cora’ series is resistant to almost all fungi and so drought-tolerant that I’ve seen it growing in sidewalk cracks. The only way to kill it is to water it or wait for winter. ZINNIAS There are a host of varieties derived from the hybridization of Zinnia angustifolia and Zinnia elegans, ranging in a veritable profusion of heights and colors. In fact, one such hybrid is called ‘Profusion’ and another is ‘Dreamland.’ I’m not talking about those, however. The really tough, no-pest, nowater annual flower is Zinnia angustifolia var linearis. It comes a variety of colors: white, yellow, orange and gold. After establishment, water once to twice a month. 42
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COSMOS Some folks think of cosmos as a perennial, but it’s actually a re-seeding annual. Cosmos sulphureus or yellow cosmos is native to Mexico and South America, but is just as adaptable to South Texas. Many improved varieties to choose from but all have the same features: full sun, limited water, fertilizer discouraged, pests unknown and blooms for an entire summer. No time, no problem with cosmos! COSMOS
PETUNIAS Science has dramatically improved the heat and drought tolerance of petunias. Look for V.I.P. or ‘Laura Bush’ selections. These are the small, deep purple flower-mounding varieties. Additional benefit: it’s a reseeding annual. MOSS ROSE, PURSLANE, PORTULACA Does anyone remember which is which? I don’t. Fortunately, they’re all the genus Portulaca spp, but some are single flowers and some are doubles. The easiest way to identify Purslane and Portulaca is by leaf length, width and thickness. Purslane (middle right) and moss rose have thick, rounded leaves. Portulaca (bottom right) has thinner, pointed leaves. Both are succulents so watering weekly is optional but recommended, unless they’re planted in a hanging basket, then bi-weekly watering is mandatory.
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S TA F F P R O F I L E by Peggy Schooley
BARRY MILLS
Director of Tennis and Aquatics, The Dominion Country Club When you were little, didn’t you have that one friend that got to go to the coolest places and had exposure to experiences you didn’t have? I did — my friend, the mayor’s daughter, had her own Lincoln Continental and very liberal curfews. I loved spending time at her house! When Barry Mills was little, he was the one everyone wanted to hang out with. Barry gave me a quick rundown of his family’s background: “My Dad, Alan Mills, was the Tournament Director of Wimbledon (pronounced WimbleDon) He was an accomplished tennis player, and two of his finer accomplishments were beating Australian Rod Laver in the second year Mr. Laver won the Grand Slam, and being one of the first to win his debut Davis Cup match 6-0, 6-0, 6-0. That got him in the Guinness Book of Records, I think. No wonder I love Guinness!” Barry shared more of the story: “Dad met and married my Mom, Jill Rook, who was an international table-tennis medalist, and she also competed at Wimbledon for many years. My parents reached the quarter finals together. How cool is that? I actually was on board when my mum won the Indian Open Ladies Doubles. That was maybe even cooler. I even played in Junior Wimbledon. Not quite as cool but at least tepid!” Barry said with a grin. The tennis environment was all-encompassing in the Mills’ household, it seems, and certainly was central in Barry’s, and his sister Penny’s, lives. This is the world The Dominion Country Club’s own Barry Mills grew up in. “My family’s life and love for the sport played a large part in my joining into it, of course. But it is a sport I’ve loved my whole life long.” Every one of his schoolmates must’ve hoped they would receive an invite to go to the Tournament with him each year. He surely was the most popular kid in school during tournament season. How did you and your family end up living in San Antonio and working here at the The Dominion Country Club? “I am a London city boy, and at 25 I never thought I would end up in the US, much less in San Antonio. But I’ve been here with the Club for 28 years, so it has been a good decision! The road was a 44
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little convoluted, but it brought me to the place I was meant to be.” He continued “coming to the US was the easiest part. I was offered a full tennis scholarship to Shreiner University in Kerrville and transferred to Tulsa University in Oklahoma. My first memory was arriving in Texas for the first time and walking through those sliding doors at the airport. That August wall of heat was shocking, to say the least, and it still is!! I was not in London anymore!” While in Tulsa, Barry met Ann. “She was attending Oklahoma State University, and once we met (rumor has it they met at a keg party, but Barry says they didn’t see each other for a year after that party and he didn’t expand, I love secrets…), I knew she was for me. The one hour distance wasn’t a deterrent! “I ‘borrowed’ the Tulsa Tennis Team van once to visit her!” Their love story has its second chapter, too: “I invited her to London for Christmas to meet my family. Ann told her parents she’d be back in two weeks… and she stayed for seven months! I proposed on February 15 at the beach in Brighton (because February 14th would’ve been too trite!), and called her dad at what was 5:00 AM for him, and still got his blessing…and now the rest is history.” Barry continued “We now have three children, Eliza (24), Jack (20), and Sally (12). Eliza attends the SA Life Academy, an academy dedicated to the continued education of adults with special needs. The school currently serves 12 young adults in the program and will expand to 24 in August of this year. Ann is on the curriculum committee. It’s such a great cause. In fact, we recently held a fundraiser to benefit this organization here at the Club. It was called The Goat Circus Fashion Show. Our Dominion Club Members and their families were fantastic and very generous in their support. “Our son, Jack, is on a soccer scholarship at Midland University in Nebraska and will transfer to Colorado University in Colorado Springs in the fall. Sally is in middle school and continues to make us smile everyday.” The Mills’ journey to San Antonio, and to the Club, had a few more steps to complete. “I was offered a job at Turnberry Isle in Florida
but we couldn’t find a school for Ann to complete her Masters in Speech Pathology. After looking, Ann decided to attend Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State) in San Marcos. We found that John Newcombe Tennis Ranch was close and I managed to interview with Mr Newcombe in London. I put on a suit and met him at 10am. He may have forgotten the appointment but invited me in and offered me a beer. I was hired on the spot! I worked for him for two years, and loved it all.” Finally, it was time for The Dominion to come calling. Barry explains: “Coach Clarence Mabry, who led the Trinity Tennis Team to many National Championships and was one of the founders of the John Newcombe Tennis Ranch put me together with The Dominion. I treasure the time I was able to spend with him. He was an important mentor in my life, and he passed away in 2013. I still miss him. So, when Coach Mabry heard from a former player of his (Mr Bob McKinley, the then-Director of Tennis at The Dominion Country Club) that they were looking for a tennis pro, he recommended me. I’ve been here, happily, for more than 28 years now!” During his tenure at The Dominion, Barry has seen — and implemented — many changes and improvements. I asked what some of his favorite accomplishments have been, and I was surprised at the answer: “I am most proud that so many of my associates in the Tennis Center have put up with me for a very long time. They are as much my family as they are my work associates. I am very proud of the trust our members have given us over the years with their children and I cherish the friendships that continue to have grown over the years. I have loved each summer, but especially each year’s Summer Camps. Ann runs the Mighty Muscles and Action Adventure camps and my kids have, naturally, participated or currently work in them. All these years have allowed me to spend so much time watching them grow up. I’m a lucky man.” If you aren’t a part of the Tennis and Swim activities, Barry also administers the Swim Team and Lifeguarding staff. So, if you aren’t a part of the tennis and swim activities, make it a point to make the short trip to the tennis center introduce yourself to Barry and the team. It’s worth the walk.
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FITNESS by Julie Goodall
THE DOMINION FITNESS CENTER CELEBRATES ONE YEAR
tougher. But in the last year I have seen the Dominion Country Club Members go from barely being able to complete 30 minutes of cycling to vigorously finishing a cycle/boot camp style class. It is amazing what a year of commitment can accomplish!
It is hard to believe the Fitness Center is celebrating our 1 Year Anniversary this month! We officially opened our doors on May 31, 2017. It is such a privilege welcoming our Members into our state-of-the-art facility. When we had our first classes the week of June 12, most of the Members had never taken a cycle, yoga or pilates class. Fast forward a year, and our classes, and the fitness center, are filled with all ages, backgrounds and fitness levels! My team and I often discuss how rewarding it has been seeing each of you take risks - trying new classes or embracing strength training - and watching you gain strength and confidence! I am inspired every day by this. I think my favorite part is the sense of camaraderie and friendship that has formed here. If you haven’t taken advantage of the Fitness Center, you are truly missing out! My team and some of our most regular members have shared their reflections on the last year because we want you all to know that 46
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this is a warm, welcoming, supportive place to work out and try new things. To help make that happen, don’t forget that we offer complimentary 30 minute orientations to make sure you are comfortable with the equipment and the classes. I look forward to seeing you in the Fitness Center or in class soon! STAFF REFLECTIONS Jess Worthey: I started teaching Yoga at The Dominion Country Club when they opened and it has been the most amazing place to work! I feel a sense of family every time I walk through those doors. I’ve learned that the Members truly care about each other, their instructors, and their health. It has been inspiring to see growth in each of them and how they support one another to come to class each week! I truly love teaching yoga to such an amazing group of friends. Terie Theis: Getting started isn’t easy. Sticking with a fitness program is even
Marsha Watson: The benefits of consistent and regular participation in fitness programs are evident in The Dominion Country Club Members! I admire the positive mind/body changes that the dedicated Members have shown this past year since the Grand Opening of our amazing Fitness Center. Theisson Brooks: For the past year I have seen so many different people walk through this new Fitness Center. Sitting behind the desk you see a lot of positivity and determination every time someone walks in. Talking to our Members has made me want to dive further into the fitness world and become a personal trainer. With this first year complete, I am looking forward to what the coming years have in store at the Fitness Center! MEMBER REFLECTIONS: Joanne Leeka: I'm loving the new fitness center that's at our fingertips! Great classes with passionate instructors challenge me to grow physically and mentally stronger. We laugh, work hard and I leave with sweat, a smile, and a happy attitude that I've gone.
Rod & Tania Mirabent: The Dominion Gym, for us, has been the reason to rejoin the club! THAT has been the best decision ever! Not only do we enjoy, every day, the facility and the extraordinary trainers, but this gym brought life to the Club overall — and it has helped Club members become really great friends! Mike Powell: Wendy and I re-joined the Club after the re-model. Great decision! The new fitness center has been so rewarding and enjoyable for both of us. We take full advantage and get maximum benefit of the facility; equipment and classes. For example, the yoga classes have resulted in much needed pain relief from my hip bursitis. We also really enjoy the very engaging and highly professional staff. Michelle Canedo: I love all of the fun classes the DCC gym has to offer! Spinning with Jose, doing Zumba with Andrea and working on my strength with Monica are a few of the ways I like to start my day. As an added bonus, my workout buddies have turned into friends! Looking forward to new classes.
Lisa Beach: I've been working out at the new Dominion workout facilities since July of 2018. I started out by taking two of Julie's Pilate Fusion classes and Restorative and Yoga Basics with Jess. When Jess started teaching the Power Yoga class, I wanted to take that class but didn't have the endurance. I made it my goal to start Power Yoga in 2018. Now I am taking the Power Yoga in place of the Restorative class and I'm also starting to include some treadmill to push my cardio endurance even more. My family and I really enjoy the workout facility and classes offered at the Dominion — and we plan on being members for a very long time! Thanks, Julie and team, for all you do!!! Adam Boriack: By no means am I a workout nut. In fact, going to the gym was looked at as a necessary evil. But the Dominion CC trainers have helped change my outlook and I actually look forward to the scheduled classes. The trainers push me to my limit and I leave there the better for it. You will both sweat AND feel rejuvenated after the Pilates and Yoga classes. I highly recommend you try it out
(this ain’t Jane Fonda’s Jazzercise!). Rechelle Harrod: Wow! What a difference a year has made in respect to my life because of the new Dominion fitness center! From a self proclaimed fitness junkie, the new fitness center is beyond all expectations, especially considering what we had available as Club members a year ago. I no longer maintain a fitness membership anywhere else because the Dominion fitness center has everything to offer a beginner or a seasoned fitness guru. The availability of many different classes offered is a dream come true and it has taken me to a whole different level as an athlete. The yoga and Pilates core fusion has made a significant difference in my strength, mobility, and flexibility. I am so thankful for the new fitness center. Signed: The fitness centers biggest fan, Rechelle Harrod, Certified Fitness Junkie.
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GOOD READS
by Marlene Neslund, Dominion Resident
STAY WITH ME Ayobami Adebayo’s debut novel has many layers - a love story, family dynamics, cultural pressures and political unrest. STAY WITH ME centers on the marriage of Akin and Yetjde, a university educated, modern couple in Nigeria. Their four-year-old marriage has left them childless, a cultural
disgrace highlighted by the pressure of Akin’s mother and aunts. Yetide is duly horrified and hurt when Akin brings Funmi, a second wife, home to fulfill his Nigerian obligation to produce a son. Akin’s mother tells Yejide, “This life
is not difficult, Yejide. If you cannot have children, allow my son to have some with Funmi. See, we are not asking you to stand up from your place in his life. We are just saying you should shift so someone else can sit down.” But Akin does even more than this to have an heir. His unreliable brother Dotan, favorite son of their mother, plays a major part in his deception. Adebayo divides her novel into four parts, starting in 2008 and periodically reverting to 1985 and the years in-between. She also adopts the ever-popular style of alternating the narrative between Akin and Yejide. Their story is woven into a historical background. Their domestic turmoil could be seen as a microcosm of the political troubles of Nigeria in the 1980’s and 1990’s. The country was struggling to survive university protests, a presidential assassination, and a military coup. National and marital tragedy are treated without melodrama. The intense and heartbreaking scenes are handled with a non-judgmental pen. And the character of Yejide demonstrates the enduring strength of the female spirit in a male-dominated world. Although her story is one of betrayal and infidelity, it stresses survival and ends on a promising note. “I shut my eyes as one receiving a benediction. Inside me something unfurls, joy spreads through my being, unfamiliar yet unquestioning and I know this too is a beginning, a promise of wonders to come.” Ayobami Adebayo was born in Lagos, Nigeria. She holds BA and MA degrees in literature in English from Obafemi Awolowo University. Her stories have appeared in magazines and anthologies. Her first novel, STAY WITH ME, has won a slew of awards. The 2017 publication awards include: THE NEW YORK TIMES Critics Top Books of the Year; THE NEW YORK POST’S Most Thrilling and Fascinating Book of the Year; HUFFINGTON POST’S Best Feminist Book of the Year; finalist for 2017 Bailey’s Women’s Prize for Fiction; SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE Best Book of the Year, to name a few!
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JOR DAN BELL Jordan Bell, a junior at TMI, recently won another in a series of gold medals due to her accomplishments as a harpist. But those successes do not define her — she is also an avid softball player. Those two things rolled up together certainly make a wonderful complete story! I asked her how she selected the harp as her instrument of choice: “I grew up in Southboro, MA, and my family and I moved to San Antonio when I was in the sixth grade. Earlier, my elementary school in Massachusetts required that each student do one of two things: pick an instrument to learn to play, or join the choir. My best friend and I tried to select harps, but the district didn’t have any, so we had to choose flute! We really tried to get our music director to get us a harp, but it just never happened.” (As an aside, her mom, Teresa, tells of the holiday teas they attended together with Jordan’s grandmother in Boston when harpists were regularly featured, as well, and how those generated a lot of interest, too!) Now, fast forward a few years for the rest of the story. “When we moved here, I attended St. Luke’s Episcopal School for the sixth through eighth grades. I was disappointed that there weren’t any harps there, either, however, my parents realized I was still serious about wanting to play the harp, so my Mom found an instructor for me!” How did it feel that first day you walked into the classroom? “Because I had already been taking piano lessons, there were a lot of the basics I already understood. You use the same score sheets for both piano and harp, so I spent a lot of time learning how to use the harp’s strings. There were lots of days where I had very sore fingers before I
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developed enough callouses to protect them! However, even today, if I practice for a long period of time — or on a long piece — I end up with sore fingers!” How exactly does the competition side of this occur? “I am never quite sure of the number of students I’m competing against because, in the TAAPS (the private school version of UIL) process, each competitor enters the competition room individually and plays their piece for the judges. I don’t see or hear any of the other competitors. I am judged against ‘perfection’ in playing my piece. So, for example, if a gold medal is a perfectly played piece, then the other awards are done the same way. You start at ‘perfect’ and lose a point or two for any and all errors that occur. I’ve earned gold medals in my freshman, sophomore, and now my junior year.” “I know there are many other harpists in San Antonio because some schools really DO have harps in their orchestras, and my own harp instructor does a Studio Class twice a year. I like those because all of her harp students are there in one big class. There are usually at least 10-15 of us there — and that is just one instructor!” “But, the harp isn’t the only thing I love! In middle school, I had a number of friends playing softball. Each year I would say to myself that I was just too busy to go out for the team ‘this’ year…maybe I’ll go out for softball next year!’ I had SO much stuff going on. Then it was the eighth grade, then ninth, and I still hadn’t prioritized it. So, finally in my sophomore year I realized that if I didn’t try out for softball NOW, I wouldn’t be able to! I did try out, I made the team
and I absolutely love it. I wish I had done it sooner. I mostly play in the outfield, and because the coach likes to changes things up, I’ve played all three positions, left, right and center field.” As Jordan continued, it became apparent that it wasn’t simply the love the sport that brought so much joy…but something else as well. “I love softball, in part, because of the other girls on our team. We not only click very well, but we are truly a giant family. While I love a lot of our school’s sports opportunities, like soccer or track, softball seems to be a little different because we all tend to stay on the same team, as the same ‘group’ for such a long period of time. What a great sport!” Where are you thinking of applying for college? Jordan hedged a bit on this one…”I’m not really sure. I don’t have to commit just yet, so I am still in the exploration and decision process. I am torn between one or the other of the coasts. East Coast is ‘home’ and I have many friends there. But…the weather…ugh. When I explore options on the West Coast, I really love the idea of the beautiful climate and I’ve been looking at the University of San Diego. Really, though, I’m just looking right now! There are so many great options in both locations that it will be hard to settle on just one!” Is San Antonio more like home to you yet? “We have a lot of family here in the area already. While my dad grew up in Pennsylvania, my mom grew up in Houston. So, from her side of the family I have my aunt, my grandmother, and a number of extended family all over Texas. It is nice to see them and know them.”
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PA R T Y P L A N N I N G by Peggy Schooley
HOW TO GIVE YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS A KENTUCKY DERBY TO REMEMBER Jim Robbins, Kentucky Derby Party Planner Extraordinaire
“The race is only two minutes long, but the memories are for a lifetime.” the traditional ‘My Old Kentucky Home,’ just like at the racetrack.’ ‘When our guests arrived, they were met at the door by a butler with a tray of mint juleps in that year’s Kentucky Derby edition mint julep glasses. As an aside, I was surprised to learn that “real” mint julep glasses aren’t the metal ones you and I usually see, but glasses with the Derby logo, year, and other details etched in it.
Now that it is time for the Kentucky Derby, my mind turns to Mint Juleps…oh, wait…I mean horse racing!! And if you ever thought about having a Kentucky Derby party, well… you have to talk to Jim Robbins, who has celebrated the event with hundreds of his closest friends for years and years! I asked him how that came to happen, and he was honored to tell me “I am a fifth generation Kentuckian! It is in my blood! I’ve been involved in this racing event for years in roles ranging from a racehorse owner to a Breeder’s Cup member, to a guest. It is a bucket-list trip for sure!” I was very curious about why the Robbins’ parties were considered so amazing — but then, as Jim began to outline the adventure that was one of the Derby parties, I started to understand. “I, along with my now ex-wife, threw pretty elaborate Derby parties from 2005 through 2015 at our home in Vineyard Estates in The Dominion. We called our party “Derby on the Vineyard.” That ten-plus year record doesn’t nearly outline the details we oversaw — and the fun that we had — each and every year! Now, I admit that I loved every minute of these parties and we managed to pull it off, successfully, for more than ten years, and that is something worth celebrating!” Maybe you don’t see yourself as a particularly good party-planner, or even a party-thrower. 54
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But listen carefully to what Jim has to say and you may be encouraged to up your game a bit. “It is simply imagination and attention to details” according to Jim! His first bit of advice? “Always remember that the Kentucky Derby is an EVENT! Activities in Louisville go on for weeks before the actual day of the race, and the whole city, county, state gets into the swing of it. Think of what the Derby experience would be like for you if you were actually to go to Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY to join in. Picture it! The women all dressed to the nine’s… amazing hats - I’m sure you’ve seen pictures - very formal dresses, gloves. A gentlemen’s attire ranges from a simple suit and tie to “summer” suits like seersucker — or even brightly colored jackets and pants. And let me re-emphasize — every lady, I mean EVERY lady, wears a hat.” If that puts the picture in your mind of what a Churchill Downs overview would look like, the rest of the story Jim shares about the parties gives us all the rest of the atmosphere. “Because we always tried to recreate the Churchill Downs feeling, that meant that we spent a lot of time on the ‘details.’ For example, our caterer’s servers all wore racing silks made in our barn’s colors. The bugler was always in attendance — and he would play everything from Dixie right through to
“Although,” Jim continued, “we learned pretty quickly that we also needed to serve wine for those folks who weren’t fans of liquor! Then, as the years passed, we added more ‘things’ to our party that we were able to re-use every year. Our goal was to focus on recreating the “real” atmosphere. So, I had yard art made, and one of the items was a huge horseshoe covered with roses. All of our guests could stop and take their portraits with the roses, just like at the race. Over years, we learned that that little bit of extra effort, like an ice carving of a horse in our courtyard, put final touches on the day and helped people feel they were really ‘there. And,” Jim continued “it also helped that we would play old Kentucky Derby races on every television in the house throughout the entire party! Our guests told us many times that they loved the opportunity to dress up, maybe even a bit of ‘over the top’ and to simply enjoy each other’s company in a race day atmosphere. They loved it as much as we did.” ADVICE FROM AN EXPERT IF YOU WANT TO ATTEND THE DERBY IN PERSON If a Kentucky Derby Party inspires you to attend the race in person, Jim has some advice for you there, too. “Be sure you make plans a least a year in advance! Hotels fill up fast and having a place to stay is usually what drives your ability to
attend at all! Once you have that detail nailed down, THEN you get your tickets. I suggest the 4th-6th floors in the Club House for the best seats. The 3rd floor is good, but you are outside and subject to the weather there. Remember to wear the appropriate clothes! And plan to use public transportation! You should go a few days (or more) ahead of time, and check out the city’s activities. Also, be sure to stop in to the Derby Museum, attend “Dawn at the Downs” and have your breakfast as the racehorses are put through their training paces. The best situation is if you know a trainer or owner and can get into the barns themselves. Seeing these animals up close is a pretty special experience. Know that there are events all over town for almost two full weeks prior to the race itself - so come prepared to tackle a busy and happy schedule! Then, finally, the big weekend arrives. Friday is the Kentucky Oaks race which features fillies, and many of the men dress in pink to honor Breast Cancer Awareness. The “big” event is, of course, Saturday and the Kentucky Derby itself! Jim was particular to point out that “While the race lasts only two minutes, be assured the memories will last a lifetime!” IF YOU SIMPLY WANT TO COOK LIKE YOU ARE AT THE DERBY Returning to the parties for a moment — Jim reminds up that “Part of the fun was the food provided at the parties. Each dish was steeped in the tradition of Churchill Downs, Kentucky, and the Kentucky Derby. We had Kentucky Burgoo, Kentucky Country Ham, Derby Pie, “Henry Baines Sauce” and, of course, Bourbon Balls!” For your own enjoyment, here are a few of the recipes: KENTUCKY BURGOO Kentucky’s most famous stew, usually made for big gatherings in huge kettles! This dish predates the Civil War, and legend has it it was invented by a French chef! Don’t let the number of ingredients scare you off — this is basically a really great stew! Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 3 hours, 10 minutes Yield: Serves a small army, or 12-16 INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 3-4 pounds pork shoulder or country ribs, cut into large pieces (3 to 4 inches wide) 2-3 pounds chuck roast, stew meat, or other inexpensive cut of beef, cut into large pieces (3 to 4 inches wide) 3-5 chicken legs or thighs (bone-in) 1 green pepper, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 2 celery ribs, chopped
5 garlic cloves, chopped 1 quart chicken stock or broth 1 quart beef stock or broth 1 28-ounce can of crushed tomatoes 2 large potatoes (we used russets) 1 bag of frozen corn (about a pound) 1 bag of frozen lima beans (about 14 ounces) Salt and pepper 4-8 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce Tabasco or other hot sauce on the side 1 Brown the meats: Heat vegetable oil on medium-high heat in a large soup pot (at least 8 quart size). Salt the meats well on all sides. When the oil is shimmering hot, working in batches brown all the meats. Do not crowd the pan or the meat will steam and not brown well. Do not move the meat while browning a side. Let the meat pieces get well seared. Remove the browned meats to a bowl. 2 Sauté onions, carrots, celery, green pepper: Add the onions, carrots, celery and green pepper to the pot and brown them. If necessary, add a little more oil to the pot. After a few minutes of cooking, sprinkle salt over the vegetables. 3 When the vegetables are well browned, add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more, until fragrant. 4 Add back the meats, and the chicken and beef broths and the tomatoes, stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, cover, reduce the heat and simmer gently for 2 hours. 5 Remove the meat pieces, strip from bones, cut into smaller pieces, return to pot: Uncover and remove the meat pieces. Strip the chicken off the bone and discard skin if you want. Break the larger pieces of meat into smaller, more manageable pieces. The reason you did not do this at first is because the meats stay juicier when they cook in larger pieces. Return all the meat pieces to the pot and bring it up to a strong simmer. 6 Add potatoes: Peel and cut the potatoes into chunks about the same size as the meat pieces (if using new potatoes, you can skip the peeling, but russets you'll want to peel). Add them to the stew and cook them until they are done, about 45 minutes. 7 When the potatoes are done, add the Worcestershire sauce, mix well and taste for salt. Add more Worcestershire sauce to taste if needed. 8 Add the corn and lima beans. Mix well and cook for at least 10 minutes, or longer if you’d like. Here is the point where you decide whether you want a burgoo that’s been hammered into a thick mass or a stew with bright colors in it. It’s your call.
Serve with crusty bread or cornbread and a bottle of hot sauce on the side. If you are in the mood for something sweet — and less involved — try Kentucky Authentic Bourbon Balls. KENTUCKY BOURBON BALLS 1 cup chopped nuts 5 tablespoons Kentucky bourbon 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar 18 ounces semisweet chocolate Place the nuts in a sealable jar. Pour the bourbon over the nuts. Seal and allow to soak overnight. Mix the butter and sugar; fold in the soaked nuts. Form into 3/4" balls and refrigerate overnight. Line a tray with waxed paper. Melt the chocolate in the top of a double boiler over just-barely simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching. Roll the balls in the melted chocolate to coat; arrange on the prepared tray. Store in refrigerator until serving.
OFFICIAL HENRY BAIN’S SAUCE Henry Bain (the spelling is argued, so I went with Wikipedia’s spelling!) was a maitre d' at Louisville's all-male Pendennis Club in the early 20th century. The recipe yields 4 pints and may be quartered. Pour into pint jars for easy storage. This is a steak sauce and is great on tenderloin and prime rib. And, of course, some people add a small amount of bourbon whiskey. INGREDIENTS: 1 (17 ounce) jar Major Grey chutney 4 1/2 ounces pickled walnuts (optional) 1 (14 ounce) bottle ketchup 1 (10 fluid ounce) bottle steak sauce (such as A1®) 1 (10 fluid ounce) bottle Worcestershire sauce 1 (12 ounce) bottle tomato-based chili sauce (such as Heinz®) 1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or to taste 1 dash of great bourbon, if you like Mix chutney, pickled walnuts, ketchup, steak sauce, Worcestershire sauce, chili sauce, and hot pepper sauce in a large bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use. Serve at room temperature.
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THE DOMINION DOLPHINS Head Coach, John David Chacon
Please join the Club in welcoming John David Chacon as the New Head Coach for the Dominion Dolphins! John David’s love of sports drove him to an array of competitive experiences, but his passion was always swimming. “My love for children and swimming were the perfect natural drivers for me to pursue a coaching career with my former team and coach, Mark Saroni (a professional triathlete and current Head Coach of Paragon Training at UTSA’s pool).” John David was home schooled and is the youngest of five siblings. “I am excited to help the Dominion’s swimmers, regardless of age, establish a fun and yet disciplined environment so they can excel more and more in the future.” He is a great addition to our team, and the Dominion swimmers are sure to benefit. Stop by the Swim Center and introduce yourself!
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THE DOMINION GIVES by Peggy Schooley
HEARTGIFT John Calhoon, MD, Dominion Resident
opportunity for us, as individuals, to make a difference in the world around us. John Calhoon, MD, is a resident of the Dominion community, and I had the opportunity to spend some time with him about the work he does for the organization. “One of the founders of HeartGift was an intern with my father in Austin. As he traveled, he couldn’t help but see the numbers of children suffering in ways he knew he could fix. He thought it would be really cool to bring some of those kids to us here and let us do what needed to save them. As soon as I heard his idea…well, I didn’t hesitate — I joined up! Since it’s beginning in Austin, HeartGift now has representative branches in San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, Houston, and Louisiana with more than 300 children’s lives - and their families lives changed and saved.”
Our world is a jumbled mess of what I call “bad zoning laws”. You’ve seen it - an affluent neighbor sits right next door to a needy person and somehow doesn’t “see” them or find a way to help them. It happens all the time, not only on our own streets, but from countries who are our worldly neighbors, as well. Children in countries without resources face medical challenges that our own first-world children haven’t faced in decades. HeartGift stands in the breach, correcting the ‘zoning law’ issue, and helping us ‘see’ those who need help from us. The Dominion Community has always had its heart open to the community around it. We seem to be often at the forefront of helping others when we know about it, and we’ve all been a part of positive changes in our city and community as a result! HeartGift is an 58
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We talked at some length about life for these children prior to surgery. “These little kids can’t breathe and eat at the same time. They are blue and struggle just to keep breath in their flooded lungs. They grow weaker and weaker no matter how hard they try. I’m not trying to make it sound awful — it IS awful. And, in their home areas, there is no way for them to be helped. Either the expertise flat isn’t available, or the area’s social mores won’t allow for it, or it simply is outside of the realm of financial possibility. These are children who will die after a long, hard battle during short, little life just trying to breathe.” I asked John how he helps, and how The Dominion can help. And, here it is:
YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE “On Friday, May 11 we will host an amazing golf fundraiser at The Dominion Country Club. This event happens once a year — and it is designed to be very executive friendly. The greens fees are $1500 a player, and
we only play a 9-hole round. That allows our participants to have a wonderful, beautiful (usually) Friday afternoon and then still be home in time for dinner! Each hole has fabulous vendors and sponsors, food and drinks. The entire procedure is simply top-shelf, as you would image! The closing program includes a local countrywestern performer and is a perfect ending to bringing awareness to our mission. The people and the corporations represented there are a large part of the team that makes the “magic” happen for our San Antonio branch. There are people who hate to golf, but still use the event as the reminder to sponsor a child’s new life again this year. Any amount of money is vital and we appreciate every single penny.” Because the cost of undertaking the provision of life-saving surgery to a child from another country is understandably high, the San Antonio organization currently provides for about six children per year. As John said: “Of course, the more money we raise, the possibility to help more children comes into play! This is important!” There are multiple ways you can help. One, simply donate! A sponsorship is approximately $25,000, and sponsorships come from individuals, organizations, and even folks who split one up among a group of friends. “What if some of the individual neighborhoods in The Dominion raised one sponsorship each?? Just think of that!” But every donation, large or small, time or money, is important to HeartGift. Donations not your thing? If that describes you, you are still vitally needed! Take a look at their website, heartgift.org, where there are at least 15 opportunities for people to help that don’t include any financial donations! Some great examples for us are out there: “One neighborhood member gave his wife a beautiful card for Valentine’s Day that inside said “Here’s a kid’s heart! Happy Valentine’s Day!” and he sent us a full sponsorship check! Needless to say, she was in tears and very proud to know she was a part of saving a child’s life. There are so many other ways — host a family, picking people up at the airport, helping get them to appointments, translators. If you are a medical specialist, there may be opportunities for you, too, because all of it is done pro bono. There are opportunities for someone to spend a lot of time…or very little…and every single piece is important to us.” John emphasized “We really change the lives of these kids. These are kids who are dying.
They aren’t going to get better. But with the right surgery at the right time, their lives are changed forever. Forever. As long as they live. Because there is such a need, and such narrow provision for the effort, we do our best to select kids with the best shot at a wonderful outcome. Listen, nothing about heart surgery is a chip shot, there are no guarantees, but we do our best to make the money people give, and the time people give, be used for the most benefit for those involved and affected.” I asked John for some testimonials, because I began to imagine what it must feel like to be the mother of a dying child…who is given a new life. The first story I heard had ramifications I had not anticipated.
of America. This organization is literally changing the perception of the US…one child at a time. Just imagine how the conversation changed at her next social gathering when the subject of America came up.” This is truth. The song lyrics are more right than we knew: “When we change a heart we change the world. A spark of love can turn into a fire bright as the sun. If you change a heart today then that could change a million tomorrows. What started as a whisper will echo on and on”
“We selected a child from a Middle Eastern country. In his country, everything was in turmoil, it was amazingly difficult just to get clearance to bring the little boy here. They didn’t speak English, we had a hard time finding translators. Then, on top of all of that, the mother was told by everyone in her circle at home that ALL Americans are infidels, our plan was to steal her child’s organs, and kill them both. When she learned…and believed… that this was being done simply because we cared, she was amazed and went home with a healthy child and a new perspective
HeartGift’s mission statement is simple, yet profound. “HeartGift provides lifesaving heart surgery to children from around the world where specialized medical treatment is either scarce or nonexistent.” Congenital Heart Disease is no respecter of persons, and is especially hard on families in third-world countries, or countries without expansive medical options.
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GIRL ABOUT TOWN by Lynette Aleman, Dominion Resident
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cocktails while also enjoying food seminars and demonstrations. Who doesn’t love a good taco paired with wine? Watch more than 30 chefs from across the State compete for the best taco bragging rights! Sorry Austin — San Antonio is known for their tacos! I wonder if any new taco trends will be born at this event. Come see how creatively the chefs can tempt your palate.
One of my favorite events every May is the Culinaria Food and Wine Festival! Every May, Culinaria hosts this amazing food and wine festival that takes place over several days of wonderful food and wine enjoyment. This year it will be held May 17-20th, 2018 at the La Cantera Resort and Spa. Let me share with you a little about the organization and the upcoming May events. By the way, Culinaria is a registered 501c(3) tax exempt organization whose mission is to promote San Antonio as a food and wine destination while fostering community growth and enrichment and supporting local students in culinary arts and education. This is a great organization to factor into your charitable giving each year!
and enjoy the appetizers all while soaking in the breathtaking views. Friday, May 18th there is a BECKER LUNCHEON at Becker Vineyards, but that event is already sold out! This is a fun event where select chefs are invited to prepare a dish which is paired with Becker and a few other Texas wineries. Keep an eye out for this one next year as it is one not to be missed. Get on the list now!!!
The Culinaria Fiesta events kick off on: Thursday, May 17th - BUBBLES at the Topaz. 7:00 PM
Also May 18th, THE TEXAS GRAND TASTING 7:00 PM with food and wine pairings is held at the San Antonio Ballroom of the La Cantera Resort & Spa. VIP tickets are also available for purchase, and with them you gain access to a dedicated chef and more beverages. When I have attended this in past years, it has been well-attended - so get there early or go VIP. The food presented by the chefs will inspire your senses.
This is the opening night celebration with champagne and sparkling wine flowing poolside. Bring friends, grab a glass of bubbly
On Saturday May 19th check out the Texas Taco Showdown at High Noon! During the showdown, sample various wine,s beers and
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The FINALE is on Sunday, May 20th for the Burgers, BBQ, and Beer event. Enjoy various beverages and cocktail stations while noshing on various takes on the burger and other gourmet treats. VIP tickets are available as well for this event. I can say I attended this event las year and all I can say if y-u-m-m-y!!! I was amazed at the various ways the burgers were dressed and there was also an abundance of wine and other beverages to enjoy with your burgers. If you can’t make it out for the events this year, keep the web page bookmarked as there are more events held during the year such as Restaurant week. For more information go to ww.culinariasa. org/san-antonio/culinaria-wine-and-foodfestival/ or to purchase tickets in advance go to www.culinariasa.org/san-antonio/ tickets/. You can also like them on Facebook to receive updates and event information at www.facebook.com/CulinariaSA/.
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by Sandra Marquez, Dominion Resident
M AGN I FI CE NT MA L AY S I A
Why Malaysia, we were asked. We would have liked to answer about our fascination after research, our interest in a particular area, a recommendation. But, it was much more random – wanting to visit somewhere in Southeast Asia and finding the flights that fit our parameters is the true reason. What a serendipitous result, as we found it to be an amazing place to visit. Malaysia is located partly on an Asian peninsula that it shares with Thailand to it’s north. Singapore, only separated by a causeway and bridge, lies to the south. The remainder of Malaysia takes up the northern part of Borneo. Malaysia was part of many empires, a colony of several European countries, became a British colony, eventually gaining independence in 1957. That history provided a background of diversity that makes the country a fascinating place to visit. First, there is the physical diversity: jungles, mountains and highlands, lowlands, beaches and islands in the Malacca Straits on the west, and the China Sea on the east. The population is diverse as well. Only half of the population are of Malay ancestry; there are many Chinese, Indians, and others. Obviously, this makes it an exciting place to eat with an amazing variety of local cuisines! The mix of religions also creates interest. The country is predominately Islamic, yet Buddism and Hinduism are widely 62
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practiced as well. Strolling the fascinating city of Georgetown, on the island of Penang, one can pass beautiful mosques, Hindu temples, Buddist temples, and Catholic churches within blocks of each other. The diversity continues with the economy. it is a developing country as well as a high-tech, sophisticated country. Some islands have small, simple villages, some are full of high rises and international companies, with one village in particular claiming the title of the “Silicon Valley of Asia”. Malaysia’s capital, Kuala Lumpur, is a fast-paced, modern, exciting city with humble, rural towns a short drive away. The country is easy to get around, and flights within the country and area are frequent and affordable, so you can see much of the country very easily. We were able to fit in visits to Singapore and Thailand – both well worth the time! Malay, Thai, and Indian food, incredible vistas, enchanting jungles (with monkeys, of course), misty tea plantations, palm forests, white sand beaches with crystal clear water, charming, friendly people, and fascinating culture and history – what a wonderful experience it is to visit Malaysia.
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R E S TA U R A N T R E V I E W by Ashley DeVane, Dominion Resident
G LORI A’S L AT I N C UI S I NE Founded in Oak Cliff, Texas by Jose and Gloria Fuentes in 1978, Gloria’s is a product of family tradition. When I was a high school student in Dallas, Gloria’s on Greenville Avenue became one my family’s favorites. No where else could you get those great flavors with a mix of Salvadorian, Mexican and Tex-Mex fare. I was thrilled when I saw the “coming soon” sign at the first San Antonio location at The Rim. Opening in July 2017, Gloria’s brought a new taste to the typical San Antonio Tex-Mex scene. The stylish interior is also unique with a waterwall, firewall, a beautiful bar area and a large dining area that transforms into a night club on Saturday nights — complete with salsa lessons, optional VIP seating with bottle service, and dancing to follow. I recommend calling for details and reservations because this restaurant is fast becoming a hot spot in our area! Gloria’s signature dish encompasses the taste of Salvadorian cuisine. Called The Gloria’s Super Special, this dish comes with a pupusa which is a handmade corn tortilla, stuffed with your choice of cheese, pork or both, plantains, yuca, and curtido, which is a Salvadorian pickled slaw. And my favorite part of that: a Salvadorian tamal which is unique to El Salvador because of its texture and presentation. The masa is softer, is filled with chicken and potatoes, and is steamed in banana leaves. Very, very different from Mexican Tamales! Their signature drink is Gloria’s Top Shelf Margarita — my drink of choice for more years than you know! We began our tasting with their complimentary chips, salsa and black bean dip. Wanting to try something new, their Skinny Orange Mojito made with vodka vs. traditional rum was our choice. Then our appetizers began arriving. We might have overdone it a bit, but the list included Quesadillas, pupusas, guacamole, tamals, nachos, and a beautiful ceviche trio served with plantain chips! Gloria’s definitely knows how to make their nachos and quesadillas perfectly filled with meat so that you have chunks of chicken or beef in every bite. 64
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Moving on, the gracious General Manager, Robert, wanted us to try as much as possible. He brought out three soups for us to sample. A hearty chicken soup, smooth black bean soup, and their famous Sopa Siete Mares. This seafood soup is filled with shrimp, scallops, red snapper, mussels, vegetables and complete with a lobster tail… oh my! Our entrée sampler contained perfectly grilled salmon and Pescado Acajulta, which is made with tilapia and served with perfectly sautéed vegetables that still had the perfect amount of bite. We also sampled tender
grilled ribeye, simply grilled whole quail, Lechon Asado (pork), Carne Asada (skirt steak) and Pollo con Champinones (chicken with mushrooms, pablano peppers and sour cream sauce). All were delicious in their own way! Gloria’s cherishes a special memory upon their humble beginnings in Oak Cliff, which then Governer of Texas Bill Clements came to dine. Now, from that humble beginning, Gloria’s has expanded to 20 locations across Texas — yet remains a family tradition. Sunday through Thursday you can enjoy
half price bottles of wine and happy hour pricing all day and evening. Friday and Saturday, the same is offered until 6:00 pm and brunch is served Saturday and Sunday, which includes those half price bottles of champagne to make mimosas with your choice of various juices! Gloria’s also has so many enchilada entree choices that we couldn’t try them all, but I have over time — there is none that will disappoint. They also serve some of San Antonio’s favorites like their Crispy Tacos Dinner and great desserts on their extensive menu. So for those that may hesitate to venture from their typical restaurants, I encourage you to try Gloria’s! It’s sure to have something for your whole family or group outing. Gloria’s has been one of my favorites in Dallas for over 20 years and I’m excited to welcome them to San Antonio. See you at Salsa night! Gloria’s Latin Cuisine www.gloriascuisine.com 17623 La Cantera Parkway T h e D o m i n i o n -M a g a z i n e . c o m
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May 4
FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK FREDERICKSBURG Tour fine art galleries offering special exhibits, demonstrations, refreshments, and extended viewing hours the first Friday of every month.
May 5
WEIN & SAENGERFEST Proceeds from the event benefit the New Braunfels Parks Foundation and the Downtown Association. Along with wine and craft beer tasting, the event offers a host of entertainment and activities that include continuous live music, a grape stomp, an artisan market, food seminars, a Chef’s Showdown, and activities for the kids—culminating with a street dance—all in downtown New Braunfels. Admission is free. www.downtownnewbraunfels.com
May 7
25TH MAYS CANCER CENTER ANNUAL SPRING LUNCHEON The luncheon takes place at The Omni Colonnade Hotel at 11:30 a.m. Bob Rivard, the publisher of the Rivard Report will moderate, and Dr. William Henrich, President of UT Health San Antonio, and his son, John Henrich, will share the amazing experiences they had before, during and after a life saving stem cell transplant. For tickets or table sponsorship opportunities, please go to www.sacancercouncil.org/spring-luncheon or call Jennifer Collazo at 210 450-5571.
innovations that will bring a smile of wonder to those who stroll past. Scrumptious food and captivating music top the experience and delight the senses.
May 17
COME AND TASTE IT: MEET TEXAS’ BEST WINEMAKERS A featured winemaker showcases three of its newest released, top-selling, or hardestto-find wines, alongside a craft brew hand-picked by The Grapevine staff. The complimentary tastings are held on the patio and garden. Samples of food that is offered for sale will be provided, and each event features live music and prize giveaways. www.grapevineingruene.com
May 17-20
CULINARIA WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL Authentically Texan and celebrating the confluence of culture in San Antonio’s diverse culinary landscape. There’s something for everyone during this four-day festival with dinners, seminars, tastings, and a two-day wine and culinary village full of opportunities to learn, taste, swirl, and eat. At the La Cantera Resort. For more information visit www.culinariasa.org
Walk, this parade is televised live locally and syndicated in more than 25 markets throughout the United States, including the Pentagon Channel. Arneson River Theatre and the San Antonio River Walk. thesanantonioriverwalk.com/events
May 20
RITMO Y CANCIÓN: CELEBRATING 300 YEARS OF SAN ANTONIO’S HISTORIC MISSIONS To celebrate the city’s 2018 Tricentennial, the San Antonio Choral Society has commissioned a new choral work entitled “El Camino de las Misiones” (“The Road of the Missions”) by renowned composer James Syler. Syler’s hybrid work captures native, Spanish, and Mexican cultures by including authentic Native American music and traditional Western music. Other musical works in the concert will pay homage to various aspects of the missions—their iconic bells, daily life, and liturgical celebrations. Specialists from the region will be employed to provide unique and authentic instrumental accompaniment. Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower. www.sachoralsociety.org
May 12
SECOND SATURDAY GALLERY TRAIL On the second Saturday of every month, come early and stay late for wine, light bites, and an art-filled evening at many of the galleries in and around Wimberley. www.gallerytrail.com
May 12-13
BOERNE MARKET DAYS Since 1850, Main Plaza has been a center point of trade for the people of Boerne. In the present day, on the second weekend of every month, Main Plaza is home to a magical outdoor market that blends the traditions of the Texas Hill Country with the creations of today’s culture. Hundreds of festive booths display everything from collectibles and remembrances of the past to modern 68
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May 19
ARMED FORCES RIVER PARADE This parade, dedicated to the men and women of the United States Armed Forces, features 26 patriotically decorated floats carrying all branches of military personnel. Patriotic music will play from all the floats, and on-stage entertainment will serenade the floats through the Arneson River Theatre. One of the largest parades held on the River
May 25-28
MEMORIAL DAY ARTISAN SHOW More than 40 artists display and sell their beautiful handmade merchandise along the San Antonio River Walk. Artisans are different for each show but usually include pottery, textiles, jewelry, woodwork, paintings, beadwork, and more. Admission is free. www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com
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