WYCLIFFE WINTER 2019
MAGAZINE
White Winter atWycliffe
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Certified in Environmental Planning from the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary for Golf Courses; Proudly recognized as America’s Healthiest Club; Honored as a BoardRoom Magazine Distinguished Club
WINTER 2019 VOL. 2 • NO. 4
MAGAZINE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
CLUBHOUSE CONTACT INFORMATION
Quick Tech Tips
BY DR. STEVE TERAN
REMINDERS
Have you ever said, “Where do I put all my to-do lists, specifically lists like daily medicines, medical records, books I’ve read or need to read, etc.?” Well, I have the application for you! An app, REMINDERS, can be found on all Apple products. When you use Reminders on one device and you log into your other devices with the same log-in information, all the Reminders will be replicated across all your devices. You have the option to create folders and sort your Reminders into category lists. With the example below, if you were to click on my list of BOOKS READ, it would have a list of books that Judy and I have completed. If you were to click on the category STEVE’S DAILY MEDS, it would have a list of the meds I take on a daily basis. Going forward, you can make changes at will. To make a category in Reminders, it is as easy as clicking the plus sign and giving the category a title. As a reminder, I will be hosting an iPhone class on February 25th and we still have a few openings.
Administration & Accounting Dining Room Reservations Grille/Grande Dining Room Fitness Center The Spa at Wycliffe Golf Shop Golf Tee Time (TT) Golf TT Cancellation Golf Course Maintenance Tennis Pro Shop Tennis Court Time Security – Call-in Guests South Entrance Building North Entrance Building
561-964-9200 561-472-6522 561-642-3311 561-968-9051 561-472-6534 561-641-2000 561-642-2881 561-964-4837 561-642-4198 561-641-1080 561-642-2881 561-963-7121 561-966-9300 561-642-0069
EDITOR IN CHIEF Leslie Jay-Gould
Doug Lipman Susan Brenner Ed Goldstein Bob Guarino Murray Palent
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Alan Eckert Diane Gower Leslie Gross Lee Kroll Alan Layne
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS Zoltan Bedecs • Lynn Christian • Donna Forte • Kam Kuchta Doug Lipman • Rob Martin • Ethan Means • Steve Teran DESIGN, LAYOUT & PRINTING EG Communications Group
GET SOCIAL WITH US! Share your favorite country club moments with images of events, food and leisure. Become “Wycliffe Famous” with the hashtag #WycliffeLifestyle. FOLLOW US. FRIEND US. LIKE US. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. W I N T E R 2 0 19
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John Mirenda Brian Mirson Bob Monsour Art Spector Susan Webber
MANAGING EDITORS Michelle Phillips • Taylor Griesen
WYCLIFFE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 4650 Wycliffe Country Club Boulevard • Wellington, Florida 33449 • 561-964-9200 • wycliffecc.com
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Welcome to a New Year! There’s a lot to look forward to at Wycliffe...
I n ev e r y Issue 2 Wycliffe 2.0 Tech Tips 8 Food Chef’s Corner 10 Tennis Your Perfect Adult Playdate 11 Fitness New to You Program 12 Spa Winter White After Labor Day 14 Golf The Process of Chipping
16 Clubs in the Club 17 House Beautiful 20 Season Events 21 Kid’s Corner 22 Local Happenings 24 Where in the World is Wycliffe? 27 New Members
F E A T U R E S 6 Team Member PRO-file: Mirtha Burke 7 Behind the Scenes PRO-file: Chesterfield Roper 18 Crossword Puzzle Fun 19 Winter Poem by Leslie Jay-Gould
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Happy New Year! Another “Wycliffe Winter” has arrived along with our “snowbird” and “snowflake” neighbors and friends. Our Club is humming on all cylinders and there is a new enthusiasm throughout as the Members see the many changes come to fruition. As we ring in the New Year, our Club is in the process of a major renovation. Phase One of “Plan B” continues and is due for completion this Spring. The Grande Dining Room was the first area completed and reopened on Thanksgiving serving over 900 members and guests, receiving nothing but rave reviews. Renovations to The Spa, Fitness Center and main Kitchen are currently in progress. While all of these projects are being accomplished, the day-to-day functioning of the Club goes on with minimum disruption to the membership. Phase Two of the renovation is scheduled to start in the Spring with completion in the Fall - just in time for next season. The revamped Driving Range, with its new irrigation system, opened on Friday, December 21st with much improved functionality and appearance. Between the Driving Range and new Practice Area, we will have a state-ofthe-art facility. The All-Purpose Court is under construction with completion very soon. It will include four Pickleball courts, a permanent basketball hoop and a hitting wall. The court will have a “comfort” surface over the concrete that will not interfere with play and will relieve pressure on our legs. Home sales have been brisk in 2018 with a record number of homes sold. This bodes well for the future of our Club. To many, the most important event of this past year was the overwhelming passing of “One Wycliffe”. The merger of the Club and the WCA has already provided savings to every member and increased savings are anticipated as we move forward. Not to mention, we will have a much more efficient business model. There’s no doubt that 2018 has been a very busy year for Wycliffe. We are undergoing changes benefiting all of our current members and making us more attractive to potential members who are considering joining our wonderful lifestyle. Wishing everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year,
Doug Lipman President
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from the general manager
With a new year comes new excitement and opportunities. 2018 was a year of growth and 2019 will be a transformational year to see the fruits of all our labor come to life! I hope you are already enjoying the newly updated Grande Dining Room – this is just a small peak into what the following months have in store for all of us. At this time, I am happy to report that the project is on time and on budget. Many of you have been able to notice the modifications of the Spa and Fitness area. Once this area is completed and we can move away from the temporary locations, the rest of the project can begin on the upper West wing. The exterior construction for the Lobby and site work begins in January to expand the building, making room for the new Lobby Lounge and Bar. I hope you have been enjoying the renovation videos – here you’ve been able to see the new kitchen, the building expansions and the construction of the new Pastry Kitchen. Stay tuned for more video updates throughout the remainder of the project. It has been our pleasure to serve you and your families this holiday season. We welcomed over 1,048 registered guests over the course of two weeks and the positive vibe around the Club has been infectious! We look forward to continuing this excitement as the year goes on. I am excited for the months ahead and couldn’t be more proud of the future of Wycliffe! Happy New Year!
Sincerely, Rob Martin General Manager/COO
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FEATURE
PRO
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Mirtha Burke, Membership Receptionist W: How long have you been working at Wycliffe Golf & Country Club? MB: 7 years W: Explain your role at the club. MB: Currently, I am the Membership Receptionist but spent most of my time at Wycliffe as the Laundry Supervisor. My role has various duties such as making reservations, processing deposits, updating golf cart insurance, etc. However, my most important role is making sure all members receive excellent service. W: What was your first job? MB: My first job was a cashier at Zayre. W: How would your friends describe you? MB: They would say I’m fun, loyal and hard-working. W: What was the last movie you saw? MB: The Book Club W: What do you want to be when you grow up? MB: Perhaps a Wycliffe member. Actually, I would love to be a world traveler! W: What’s your favorite sport and sports team? MB: My favorite sport is Hockey and I love to cheer on the Florida Panthers. W: If you could interview someone famous, dead or alive, who would it be and why? MB: I would love to interview Michael Bublé. He is a young song writer, record producer and actor who sings beautiful songs by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Ella Fitzgerald. He’s accomplished so much at such a young age. W: What do you do in your spare time? MB: Besides spending time with my family, I also enjoy kayaking any chance I get.
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W: Tell me something interesting about yourself that the members may not already know. MB: As a child, I loved gymnastics. In Junior High School, I was at a competition and was approached by a recruiter for the Olympics.
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W: How long have you been working at Wycliffe Golf & Country Club? CR: 15 years
W: Explain your role at the club. CR: I am the Engineering Department Supervisor. I oversee the daily operations of the maintenance staff. W: What was your first job? CR: Repairing Jewelry W: How would your friends describe you? CR: Helpful, outgoing and loyal W: What was the last movie you saw? CR: James Bond W: What do you want to be when you grow up? CR: A father to many kids. W: What’s your favorite sport and sports team? CR: My favorite sport is cricket and I enjoy cheering on the West Indies Team. W: If you could interview someone famous, dead or alive, who would it be and why? CR: Because of my profession, I’d have to say MacGyver. I would love to know how he does some of the things he does!
Chesterfield Roper – Engineering Supervisor
W: What do you do in your spare time? CR: I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. W: Tell me something interesting about yourself that the members may not already know. CR: I like to be a caretaker.
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chef ’s corner
Beet Napoleon Sweet&Sour
Cabbage Soup 8
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Chef Zoltan Bedecs INGREDIENTS
A WYCLIFFE MEMBER FAVORITE! And why not? There’s nothing more comforting than a warm bowl of cabbage soup. Ours conjures up memories of beloved, slow-cooked tastes of home, with a quick and easy recipe!
1 large onion, chopped
1½ tbsp brown sugar
2 carrots, chopped
¼ cup apple juice
3 stalks celery, chopped 1½ lbs green cabbage, chopped (about half a large head)
12/3 cups canned diced tomatoes with their juice (one 15-ounce can)
1 large potato, diced and peeled
1½ tsp caraway seed
7 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
Salt and pepper to taste
Step 1 Coat a medium soup pot with olive oil. Reduce the heat to moderately low. Add the onions, carrots, celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften for about five minutes.
Step 2 Stir in the caraway seeds, cabbage, potatoes and chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the cabbage wilts for about five minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, brown sugar, salt, pepper and apple juice. Cover and simmer for 30-45 minutes (make sure potatoes are fork tender). Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
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tennis
Your perfect
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By Kam Kuchta, Director of Tennis
Why not find a sport that will help
you live longer and makes your workout an adult playdate?
New research finds that people who combine exercise with their social lives are at an advantage over solitary exercise. In fact, research shows that the social interaction and physical activity involved in tennis is adding more years to your life! Tennis ranks at the top of the Mayo Clinic study compared to other sports and exercise activities.
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Serve it Up! TENNIS HOURS Tennis Pro Shop Hours Monday - Friday 7 am – 2:30 pm Saturday - Sunday 7 am – 1 pm
UPCOMING EVENTS Thursday, January 17: Complimentary Clinic Monday, January 28: Sadie Hawkins Mixer Saturday, February 9: Valentine’s Day Mixer Thursday, February 21: Complimentary Clinic Friday, February 22: Men’s Member/Guest Tournament Thursday, March 21: Complimentary Clinic
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Tennis likely took the top spot because it is intensely interactive. At every point of the game, you’re talking to your teammate or opponent. It is a very natural way to emotionally bond with people, plus you’re getting your exercise! We all know that any exercise is better than no exercise, but when an activity allows us to play and interact, it magnifies the benefits. You can’t play a racquet sport such as tennis, pickleball or badminton without feeling like a kid again. It’s just pure fun. So let’s get you out on our tennis and pickleball courts. It might just add years to your enjoyment of the game — and your life!
LIFT THE BALL ON YOUR GROUNDSTROKE In this issue, I wanted to share
the #1 tip for your topspin groundstrokes. In order to hit great groundstrokes and topspin, you will need to lift the K AM’S ball up over the net. To me, this is by far the most important KORNER skill to realize for almost every player. What do I mean by lifting the ball? By lifting the ball, your movement begins with the entire arm from low to high. I am certain that people would miss a lot less in the net, if you couldn’t look through the net. So remember, lift up low to high to get a nice arc on your groundstrokes.
TIP
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PROGRAM By Donna Forte Director of Spa & Fitness
As we continue to improve our programming in the Fitness Center, Pilates and Group Studios, we are excited to announce our “New To You” program that we are launching this winter. This program was created with three goals in mind – to help members become familiar and comfortable with the amenities, to provide personalized interactions with all sections in the wellness area and to create a memorable experience for our members. The program begins with a few questions based on the information our members provided to us when they initially joined. The questions range from concerns or goals with their level of fitness, current program or activity involvement, to availability and preferences. These answers will assist our Coordinators in scheduling the four complimentary sessions – orientation, cardiovascular, selectorized equipment and functional/free weight trainings. A completed orientation form and client consultation card are also required prior to the first appointment. The Fitness Specialists will engage the members on a journey through every part of our facility, not only focusing on areas that were of concern to the members, but also providing new technologies in training sessions. By the end of the four sessions, our members will feel more confident in the facility and have developed a relationship with a Fitness Specialist – someone they can trust and is truly concerned about their overall lifestyle, health and well-being. Along with this program, we are excited to announce that CoreAlign will be available in our Pilates Studio. What is CoreAlign, you might ask? It’s an addition to our studio that integrates core training, upper and lower body strengthening, warm-up, cool down and stretching exercises. Many of the exercises are performed while standing, therefore improving posture, gait and core training. This unique training tool was developed by physical therapist, Jonathan Hoffman, and works effectively with men and women of all ages and fitness levels.
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Fit, Fit, Hooray! FITNESS HOURS Monday - Friday 6:30 am - 7:30 pm Saturday & Sunday 7 am - 5 pm
With all of this “New to Wycliffe” fun, it’s time for you to visit the Fitness Center and Pilates Studio for your new beginning. Ask our Concierge Receptionists how you can experience the New To You and the CoreAlign programs today!
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FOR US SOUTH FLORIDIANS, chipped manicures from that bitter winter weather seem far and few between, as our climate is not cold like many other locations. However, if you’re anything like me and still can’t shake the “no white after Labor Day because I’m from New England” rule, this is the perfect reason to start the season of winter with some new flair. Most of us will relate a time of year to colors or styles of clothing and the same is true for manicures - dark shades for fall and winter, light shades for spring and summer. This winter season, it’s time to switch it up in the most major way and embrace the power of white polish. With our often all-black winter wardrobes, keeping our fingers pale is an unexpectedly perfect choice. In order to keep you styling this winter season, we researched some of the best winter white shades and have them available in The Spa.
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By Donna Forte Director of Spa & Fitness
OPI Nail Polish, I Cannoli Wear OPI – this gorgeous grayishwhite is the perfect combination of snow and cement for day and night wear. As with any application of polish to a natural nail, follow up every other day with a topcoat to avoid chipping. Essie Nail Polish, Blanc – commonly used for our french manicures, this opaque white shade flows onto the nail like liquid paper and, though the first coat tends to be a little transparent, by the second coat your nails will be looking like absolute perfection! Gelish Soak Off Gel Polish, I’m Drawing a Blanco – this bright white is perfect for winter traveling to warm destinations, as it compliments that perfect sun-kissed tan! As a gel polish application, more time may be required for this service. OPI Nail Polish, Snow Glad I Met You - just as white jeans and white shoes can be quite controversial after Labor Day, this too may come as a perplexing suggestion at first. Once you see this creamy, warm white, you’ll realize why it’s the perfect winter neutral. Zoya Nail Polish, Genesis – this crystalline white with a micronized metallic pearl finish is designed to look like micro-fine diamond dust! As an all-natural polish collection, we recommend using Zoya base and top coats to maintain this festive color.
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Luxuriate! S PA H O U R S Monday & Saturday 9 am - 5 pm Tuesday - Friday 9 am - 6 pm Closed on Sundays
To all the “no white after Labor Day” rule followers, I challenge you to try some of these fabulous shades of winter white – I know I will!
The Spa will take this challenge one step further - any member posting a picture of their winter white polish will receive their next nail service complimentary when using the hashtag #WycliffeLifestyle on Facebook or Instagram. This special is available through the end of February. W YC LI F F E M AGA ZI N E
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golf
The Process By Ethan Means Assistant Golf Professional
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I have seen many people, even PGA Professionals, have a 10-15 yard chip shot and go straight for the sand wedge or lob wedge. There is more margin of error chipping with a wedge than with an 8 iron or 7 iron when you are chipping from the front of the green with a lot of room between you and the hole. However, when you have to hit over sand or a hill and do not have a lot of green between you and the hole, selecting a higher lofted club like a wedge will give you a higher chance of getting the ball closer to the hole. I have listed a series of steps below on how to select the necessary club needed for each shot and how to execute it.
PICK A LANDING AREA TO GET THE BALL TO THE HOLE. Walking up to the green to notice how the green is sloped will help you see where you need to land the ball and how much the ball will roll out. A lower shot like a 7 iron will roll out more than a higher shot with a wedge.
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TeeTime
GOLF HOURS Golf Pro Shop Hours Daily 7 am - 5 pm
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❷ VISUALIZE HOW THE BALL WILL GET TO THE LANDING AREA. If your landing area is a down slope you should play a higher shot and if you have a landing area on an up slope a lower ball flight will be more ideal.
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❸ CHOOSE THE CLUB TO HIT YOUR LANDING SPOT. Now that you have a landing area in mind and you know if you want to play a higher or lower shot, you can choose a club that has the best chance of hitting your landing and getting the ball as close as possible to the hole.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Tuesday, January 22 Ladies’ 9-Hole Member Guest Saturday, January 26 Pro Exhibition
Sunday, January 27 9, 18 & Dine Friday, February 15 Demo Day
EXECUTE THE SHOT. Take a couple of practice swings to get a feel of how hard you need to hit the ball to get to your landing area. Make sure you have more weight in the lead foot and take a nice smooth swing without breaking your wrists.
Head on over to the chipping green to try different clubs using this process. No one is perfect, but by practicing this process you will begin to understand what clubs to use in different situations for the best results.
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cf iltunbesss Clubs in the Club
Getting Involved Arts Council: If you used to take classes in art, have dabbled in painting on canvas (or paper), or just enjoy sketching scenes that inspire you and thought about meeting people with similar interests, then the Arts Council is for you. For more information, please contact Dr. Barry Freedman at (561) 791-6441.
Guided Meditation: Learn how to completely relax. Discussion on “How Positive Thinking Really Works” afterword is optional. Believers and skeptics are welcome! Guided Meditation class runs each Monday from 7 - 8:30 pm in the Board Room. For more information, please contact Doris Hochheiser at dorishochheiser@gmail.com
Bocce: A test of skill versus your luck. A traditional Italian street game and now a sport so popular among Wycliffe members that each neighborhood has its own team! Play to win or at your leisure – the courts are fully lit, so you can play morning, noon or night. For more information, please contact Dr. Paul Brenner at drpaulbrenner@aol.com.
Israel Club: Gain a better understanding of the issues surrounding the State of Israel via speakers and film. For more information, please contact Helen and Bob Kaplan at bokaplan@ comcast.net or by calling (561) 439-4208.
Book Review: Never judge a book by its movie! Have an interest in reading? Join the Book Club for a variety of genres and great discussion. The Book Club meets every month. For more information, please contact Roberta Cooper at (561) 434-5507. Craft: Being creative is not a hobby; it’s a way of life! Knitting, scrapbooking and good ol’ crafting fun! Join this group and tap into your inner creativity! For more information, please contact Barbara Diaz at diaz4dolan@gmail.com. Fishing Buddies: Good things come to those that bait! This club is for those who enjoy fellowship and fun activities, while fishing the lakes, canals, rivers, intracoastal and ocean waters. Novice, intermediate or expert anglers, male or female, all are welcome to enjoy an annual calendar of fishing events. For more information, please contact Albert Burlando at (973) 723-6397 or aburlando@almetek.com. 16
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Photography Club: Membership is open to all Wycliffe members who love to take pictures and have a serious interest in the art and science of photography. For more information, please contact Alan Fabricant at (561) 319-7412 or alfabphoto@hotmail.com. Stickball: A blast from the past! In stickball, a game similar to baseball, a player uses a long, thin stick and soft rubber ball. Players don’t run bases but have the opportunity to score a single double, triple or home run. Everyone is welcome out to Stickball Blvd. – just minutes from our gate. For more information, please contact the Commish, Marty Ross at wycliffestiffs@aol.com or the Director of Operations, Harry Klaff at hsklaff@gmail.com.
Wellington Wheelers: Are you a bike rider? If so, you might want to join members who ride every Sunday morning. They meet at 8 am at the North Gate and are generally back by 10:30 am. The average speed they ride is 14-15 miles per hour and they take a beautiful ride, often in the scenic horse country. If you are interested in joining the Wellington Wheelers, please call Jerry Stabler at 561-459-5565.
Wycliffe Ladies’ Stickettes: A league of their own! The ladies invite you to come play or show support on: January 30, February 27 and March 13. Join for all four games or as many as your calendar allows. No experience required! The games are on Stickball Blvd. at Village Park. For more information, please contact Captain Sally Wechsler at sallywechsler@gmail.com. Wycliffe Walkers: Walk at your own pace around our beautiful Club then regroup for coffee, conversation and goodies. Get some healthy exercise, make new friends and socialize. Everyone is welcome! For more information, please contact Gloria Kramer at (561) 249-6010.
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House Beautiful
Winter2019 Homeowners Ron Sharpe & Nancy Malchi 4841 Exeter Estate Lane
When we renovated our home we wanted a more open space for gatherings with family and friends as well as more bedrooms for our children, grandchildren and guests when they visit. We are “people, people” which made those updates a top priority for us throughout the project. We purchased our home based on the layout in which we kept while making improvements to fit our needs.
BEFORE
To make our new home have a more modern and warm feel, we gutted the house from stud to stud, ceiling to floor. We decided to add a fourth bedroom in the place of the dining room as we felt it was not in the right place. We opened up the kitchen and completely re-did the master bath and closet. We couldn’t be happier with our completed project.
CALLING ALL HOME RENOVATORS Have you recently completed a major renovation in your home? Submit your before and after (high-resolution) photos to Taylor Griesen at t.griesen@wycliffecc.com for consideration in an upcoming issue.
AFTER
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ACROSS 4. Restaurant that serves Meet & Greet (2 words) 5. Tennis Director 7. Wycliffe members’ favorite course in a meal 9. Kids favorite annual activity that is sure to give them a sugar high (2 words) 12. An Italian street game now played in Wycliffe’s backyard (2 words) 15. Outdoor area outside of The Grille 17. Limited golf membership 18. POD that starts with a “K” 18
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Winter
FEATU R E
By Leslie Jay-Gould Editor in Chief
There are things I will miss: the excitement of the first snowfall when the world looks pure; the black and white landscape of leafless trees and water coursing through rocky streams; the tiny winter birds – waxwings and titmice – pecking at branches of the weeping cherry tree outside
my window.
I will not miss mice wintering in our crawl space, scurrying into the kitchen late at night searching for our crumbs. Nor will I miss drafts seeping through poorly insulated walls causing me to have cold feet and wear enough layers inside to make me think I am outside. So we are heading to Florida where the sun is brighter; the sky, bluer; and the cumulus clouds puffier and whiter. In Florida I am like a kid when I visit nature preserves where colorful birds and alligators live free of human predators. White egrets and ibises are found wherever there is grass, their beaks piercing the soil looking for grubs and worms. Palm trees – some four or five stories high and others short and squat – are everywhere. Bougainvillea with magenta blossoms and yellow, red and pink hibiscus flourish. The tree next to our patio has delicate red blooms.
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calendar
Upcoming SEASON EVENTS
Sunday, January 13
FOREIGN MOVIE NIGHT Monday, January 14
MUSIC IN THE GRILLE WITH LARRY BRENDLER
Saturday, February 9
VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER DANCE FOREIGN MOVIE NIGHT
MUSICAL BINGO
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday, January 18
Thursday, February 14
SOLOMON JAYE SHOWCASE
CANDLELIGHT DINNER
Monday, January 21
Friday, February 15
MOTOWN MEET & GREET
HOLOCAUST MUSEUM TRIP
Friday, January 25
Monday, February 18
MUSIC IN THE GRILLE WITH PAM & DAVE
CHEF’S TABLE
Sunday, January 27
MOVIE NIGHT
KID’S WEEK ACTIVITIES
TRAVIS CLOER SHOWCASE Friday, February 1
SAVOR THE NIGHT DINNER PRIME RIB DINNER
Saturday, February 2
AFTER DARK WITH ALEX FOX Sunday, February 3
SUPER BOWL PARTY Tuesday, February 5
COOKING CLASS
Sunday, February 24
MOVIE NIGHT
Monday, March 4
MUSIC IN THE GRILLE WITH BILLY BONES Wednesday, March 6
SEAFOOD FEST DINNER
Tuesday, February 5
COMEDY OF MARRIAGE LECTURE SPITFIRE GRILL AT DRAMAWORKS W I N T E R 2 0 19
WHITNEY HOUSTON TRIBUTE SHOWCASE Sunday, March 10
FOREIGN MOVIE NIGHT Friday, March 15
SPRING OUTDOOR EVENT Monday, March 18
MUSICAL BINGO Tuesday, March 19 and Wednesday, March 20
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday, March 22
LITTLE HAVANA TRIP
Wednesday, February 20 Thursday, February 21
BOOK DISCUSSION
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Friday, March 8
Week of Monday, February 18
Friday, February 1
Thursday, February 7
WAITRESS AT THE KRAVIS CENTER
Sunday, February 10
Tuesday, February 12 and Wednesday, February 13
Thursday, January 17
Thursday, March 7
Thursday, March 7
NATHAN’S FAMOUS HOTDOGS LECTURE
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WINE DINNER
Thursday, March 28
SCHOOL OF ROCK AT THE KRAVIS CENTER Friday, March 29
TONY PACE SHOWCASE Saturday, March 30
SAVOR THE NIGHT DINNER Sunday, March 31
MOVIE NIGHT
k i d ’s c o r n e r
Monday, February 18 through Saturday, February 23
KID’S WEEK Music on the Veranda All Ages 3 to 5:30 pm
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Jr. Golf Clinic Ages 6 and up 10:30 am to 12 pm Driving Range Price: $20 (plus tax)/child MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Arts & Crafts All Ages 10 to 11 am Ladies’ Card Room Price: Complimentary Kids’ Yoga All Ages 2:30 to 3 pm Aerobic Studio Price: Complimentary
Candy Sushi Ages 3 and up 3:30 to 4:30 pm Men’s Card Room Price: $7/child
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Jr. Tennis Clinic Ages 6-10: 10:30 to 11:15 am Ages 11+: 11:30 am to 12:15 pm Tennis Stadium Price: $18 (plus tax)/child Family TRX Circuit All Ages 3 to 4 pm Aerobic Studio Price: Complimentary THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Native Animal Show All Ages 10:30 am Lawn Price: Complimentary Bingo All Children 3:30 - 4:30 pm • Tennis Stadium Price: Complimentary
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Let’s Go Fishing Ages 5 and up (Adult supervision required) 8:30 am The Lake off Royal Devon Way Price: $12 (Limited to 20 kids) Includes t-shirt, rental rod, reel, live bait, drinks, snacks and prizes. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Jr. Tennis Clinic Ages 6-10: 10:30 to 11:15 am Ages 11+: 11:30 am to 12:15 pm Tennis Stadium Price: $18 (plus tax)/child Pilates for Teens 13 and up 1:30 to 2 pm Pilates Studio Price: Complimentary
Balloon Show All Ages 3 to 4 pm Grande Dining Room Price: $5 W YC LI F F E M AGA ZI N E
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local happenings
Around Wellington THE WELLINGTON AMPHITHEATER HOSTS MANY EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR! The Wellington Amphitheater Movie Night Dates: Most Friday Nights Concert Series Dates: Most Saturday Nights WELLINGTON BACON & Food Truck & Live Music Series BOURBON FEST Dates: Most Thursday Nights This festival isn’t just about Wellington Green Market fabulous food and delightful Dates: Saturdays, October 20 – April 2 drinks (however there are over 40 American bourbons and whiskeys for your tasting pleasure… and we all know everything is better with bacon!). It’s more like an intimate backyard BBQ with plenty of backyard games, Jenga, checkers and even infamous pig races. Learn about the distiller’s art with tastings and seminars, sample amazing pork, farm-to-table dishes and dance to live music guaranteed to “rock your bacon.” March 22-24, 2019 Wellington Community Center & Amphitheatre
PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL POLO SEASON Ball in! Polo season is off and running! Ponies and players from around the globe display their skill and athleticism. Exhilarating tournaments are played through April culminating in the prestigious U.S. Open Polo Championship. December 30, 2018- April 21, 2019 Palm Beach International Polo Club WINTER EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL See many of the world’s finest horses and riders as they become one in a ballet of balance, artistry and sportsmanship. Rider and horse athletes compete at show jumping and dressage. January 9 – March 31, 2019 Palm Beach International Equestrian Center
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Explore the Palm Beaches DOWNTON ABBEY: THE EXHIBITION Downton Abbey: The Exhibition, based on the beloved television show, transports you to postEdwardian England, where the characters and the iconic house come to life. You’ll be immersed in the fascinating social history, culture and some of the most memorable moments from the show’s six season run. November 10, 2018 – April 22, 2019 CityPlace
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ARTPALMBEACH Contemporary and culturally diverse, ArtPalmBeach is perfect for the art show enthusiast. This event combines painting, photography, sculptures, ceramics and more to showcase one-of-a-kind works of art. January 16-20, 2019 Palm Beach County Convention Center SOUTH FLORIDA FAIR Grab the kids (or unleash the kid in you!) for over two weeks filled with music and entertainment, over 200 rides, games and attractions. Livestock program features more than 1,000 exhibitors from more than 30 Florida counties. January 18 – February 3, 2019 South Florida Fairgrounds FOTOFUSION Say Cheese! This pop culture festival attracts hundreds of professional photographers and hobbyists combined. Attend workshops, lectures, panel discussions and so much more. Enjoy the free public events and a series of short films about photography. January 22 – 26, 2019 Palm Beach Photographic Centre
BOCA RATON GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP The tournament name may have changed, but not the great golf action. Tee up for a great time at the Boca Raton Championship, formally known as Allianz Championship. Watch from the gallery or participate in the Pro-Am and play with a legend of the links. Participants will walk off the course with memories to last a lifetime. Old Course at Broken Sound Country Club February 4-10, 2019
EVERGLADES DAY FESTIVAL The 2019 Everglades Day Festival is all about “Mother Nature’s Magic Show.” This free, outdoor, family-friendly festival and ecoadventure is dedicated to having fun while learning. The Everglades, an ecosystem like no other, is ready for you to explore. This event will help answer questions and possibly entice you to ask and discover more about this gateway into “Glades” creatures, archeology, and history. February 9, 2019 Arthur R. Marshall, Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge
PALM BEACH JEWELRY, ART & ANTIQUE SHOW This show welcomes the best from the art world from around the globe - art connoisseurs, private collectors, museum curators, and high-end interior designers. With exhibitors showcasing fine art, jewelry, furniture and sculpture, this largest show of its kind is always a success in the art fair genre. February 13-19, 2019 Palm Beach County Convention Center
HONDA CLASSIC Make way for the PGA Tour as it stops for its annual visit to one of professional golf’s most notable places – PGA National Resort & Spa. A hole-in-one for players and fans alike, as the Champion Course becomes home and host to the prestigious Honda Classic. February 25-March 3, 2019 PGA National Resort & Spa
DELRAY BEACH OPEN Enjoy current and past legends of professional tennis in this 10-day event that includes the ATP Champions Cup and the ATP World Tour. Exciting and fun with two outstanding events in one locale and close to iconic Atlantic Avenue. February 15-24, 2019 Delray Beach Stadium & Tennis Center ARTIGRAS This three-day, family-friendly event over President’s Day weekend is full of spectacular art in all media types and jam-packed with fantastic sights, sounds and fabulous fun. Live music in all genres will serenade your soul and incredible food will tempt your palate. Stroll through the many exhibits and vendors and enjoy! February 16-18, 2019 Abacoa Town Center
SPRING TRAINING The Palm Beaches are once again gearing up for another exciting season of spring training baseball, welcoming back not one, but four teams! February 25-March 24, 2019 Miami Marlins & St. Louis Cardinals Roger Dean Stadium Washington Nationals & Houston Astros Ballpark of the Palm Beaches PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW Ships ahoy, mates! Find all things nautical – from mega yachts to a new outboard. From that special trinket or accent piece for the family room to clothing and sailing paraphernalia, all is displayed amid the breezes of downtown West Palm Beach. March 28-31, 2019 Flagler Drive
LAKE WORTH STREET PAINTING FESTIVAL Lasting only until the next raindrop, this street painting festival turns asphalt into artwork. The Lake Worth Street Painting Festival features temporary masterpieces in an open-air museum of art, sound and aromatic delights. Free admission and fun activities make for an amazing adventure. February 23-24, 2019 Lake & Lucerne Avenues in Downtown Lake Worth W YC LI F F E M AGA ZI N E
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Mical & Neil Fogel and Muriel & Gene Holland celebrating their anniversaries in upper North Ancram, New York
Lunch in Mahwah, New Jersey with the Walowitzs, Liners, Morty Karger and the Tuckers
Sheila Tenenblat with brother and sister-in-law at Golan Heights in Israel
Linda Kloner & Linda Cooley in the Courtyard at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, MA
Allen & Judy Fersko and Rose & Avram Tishman enjoying vacation time in Cozumel, Mexico
The Tainsky family celebrating their grandson’s Bar Mitzvah in Israel Risë & Gene Siegrist riding an ATV in Alaska 24
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Renee & Jerry Kramer with their children and grandchildren in Cuba
Iris Singer and Lee Cushner at Iris’ granddaughter’s wedding
Andy & Ronna Bleadon at the Peterhof Palace in St. Petersberg, Russia
Anni Kirschner and daughter, Sari, on the ice fields in the Canadian Rockies The Minas and Feinsteins on a cruise to New England and Canada
Estelle Sugarman with her family at the Fed Ex Cup Playoff, Dell Championship in Norton, MA Mitch & Barbara Blanck in Venice, Italy
Fayette Toren & Marcy Aarons on their South American cruise in Chile
The Blatteis’ and the Brauners in Wellington, New Zealand
Marvin & Marsha Serota and Arnold & Marsha Lipschutz in Hilton Head, North Carolina
Alan & Lynne Van Praag at The Roaring ’20s Ball on The Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic crossing to Southampton, England. W YC LI F F E M AGA ZI N E
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Scott Rixford & Jose Mena in the desert outside Dubai
Sally & Michael Wechsler at the Burj Khalifa in Dubai
Ira & Bobbie Abramson celebrating their 79th birthdays in Libson, Portugal
l Gottfried Carol & Steve Goldberg and Karen & Nea on top of Mount Rigi in the Swiss Alps
The Schneiderman family celebrating Ken’s 90th birthday
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“WHERE IN THE WORLD IS WYCLIFFE?” Lorraine Ullian and her daughter, Joanne, on a cruise to Bermuda 26
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In this issue we have members who have traveled to all parts of the world. If you would like to submit travel pictures, email a photo as large as possible to l.christian@wycliffecc.com
new members
WELCOME
New Wycliffe Equity Members ANDOVER Clyde & Donna Johnson 10173 Andover Coach Circle H1
BARCLAY Steve & Lori Warner 4549 Barclay Fair Way
BARCLAY Joan Green 4473 Barclay Fair Way
CAMBRIDGE Peter & Tina Barland 4734 Carlton Golf Drive
CAMBRIDGE Curt & Eileen Cohen 4586 Carlton Golf Drive
CAMBRIDGE York Chu & Jamie Tendler 4526 Carlton Golf Drive
GREENBRIAR Gregg Loudon 10758 Greenbriar Villa Drive
GREENBRIAR Jay Schlesinger & Linda Katz 10718 Greenbriar Villa Drive
IMPERIAL ISLE Laura Grassano 4179 Imperial Club Lane
JAMES COURT Richard Leland & Jane Schwartz 4443 James Estate Lane
KENSINGTON Jerome & Caroline Pasahow 4461 Kensington Park Way
MANCHESTER LAKES Todd Runyon & Joseph Scheriff 4016 Manchester Lake Drive
MANCHESTER LAKES Ann Griffith & Ruby Teich 3834 Newhaven Lake Drive
JAMES COURT Sheldon & Lorraine Kane 4377 James Estate Lane
LAUREL ESTATES Martin & Rita Galett 10450 Laurel Estates Lane
MANCHESTER LAKES Jeff & Dale Schwartz 10550 Northgreen Drive W YC LI F F E M AGA ZI N E
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A Tale as Old as Time...
Valentine's Day Dinner Dance
Saturday, February 9, 2019 6:30 pm in the Grande Dining Room Music by: Cachet
$70
per person (wine served with dinner)
Dress to Impress: jacket required. Reservations are now open on the Club's website or by calling 472.6522.