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There are nearly 300 hospitals in Florida. And when U.S. News & World Report issued its latest listing for Best Regional Hospitals, our numbers were quite impressive. In fact, Boca Raton Regional Hospital was ranked 18th in the entire state, earning us a Best Regional Hospital designation. Only 505 of the nation’s 5,000 hospitals received such a prestigious accolade. We’re also the highest ranked hospital in Palm Beach County. This is just another in a growing list of national honors for Boca Regional. And another way of knowing that if you’re in need of advanced, high-quality healthcare, you can count on us.
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Content Letter from the President Board Connection Echoes of the Past
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Spa and Health Talk Moonstone Spa Spa & Fitness Expo 2016 Top 3 Reasons Diets Fail Saying Goodbye to BMI Trainer Tips
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On Court Tennis Season Opener Learnin’ with Vernon
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Generations Upcoming Children’s Events Children’s Events Breakfast with Santa
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Letter from the President Dear Members, Wow, 2017!! What a privilege it is to usher in the New Year as the President of Broken Sound Club. It is an honor to have the opportunity to introduce you to the exciting innovations coming our way this year. I will begin with the obvious, the first issue of BSC’s magazine, The Sound, which replaces our newsletter. The Sound promises to bring an elevated level of informational articles from the Club’s Department Directors, event highlights, photo montages, and many great surprises. In addition to being distributed to the entire membership, it will be strategically placed at businesses throughout the community, which will give the Club greater exposure. One of the features of The Sound is ‘Board Connection’, which will be a forum for your Board to discuss current issues, address concerns and report on changes. It will be used as an opportunity to keep the line of communication flowing from the Board to the members. As you read through this first edition, a more vivid representation of The Broken Sound Club emerges. In word and picture, The Sound accurately depicts the exceptional lifestyle we, as members, enjoy. We are living and fully immersed in the digital age. It doesn’t matter where you are, people are connected to their mobile devices. Keeping up to date with the changes and ever evolving technical advances is a challenge. It is our commitment to keep up with the changes and to be in communication with you. In that light, the Club is in the process of implementing the following soon: • A new ‘smart’ membership card with RFID chip; • The Club’s website will be updated to be more responsive to and compatible with smart phones/tablets; • On-line dining reservations system; and • A Broken Sound Club app will be announced, which will be available in your mobile app store. For all of us, 2017 promises to be an exciting new year with so much to look forward to. As your Board’s President and speaking for your Board of Governors, I want to thank you, our membership, for embracing the changes recommended by your Board. We have a great Club and a membership with high expectations. Your Board has pledged its efforts to meet those expectations. Have a great year! Nate Metzger, President Board of Governors
At the end of March, the Club Course will undergo a complete re-grassing. You may be assured that this will be an amazing and beautiful enhancement to your lifestyle!
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Board Connection In the coming months, your Board of Governors will use this as a forum to address important issues facing the Club and the membership. Below are the Board members' names, titles and committee liaison assignments. Please feel free to sit in at any committee or Board meeting. Meeting protocol allows members to ask a question or express a concern, with a Board or Committee member addressing it following the meeting.
Eric “Ric� Bershad 1st V.P., House, Legal
Lee Edelstein 2nd V.P., Fitness
Eileen Sands Secretary, Social
Karen Bilsky Youth Activities
Alan Brumel Club Course Golf
Paul Garber, BSMA and Club Course Greens
Charles Haddad
Larry Kobren Membership
Stan Lieberman Old Course
Steve Liedman Audit
Don Schaevitz Grievance
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Echoes of the Past Most people recognize Henry Flagler and Addison Mizner as the individuals who most influenced the patterns of development in Palm Beach County and southeast Florida. Henry Flagler built the FEC railroad and Mizner marketed the Mediterranean style architecture in Palm Beach County. Lesser known was Arvida, whose name was derived from Arthur Vining Davis, and who set the pattern of development for Boca Raton and southeast Florida. His land development company was formed in 1958, and Arvida would have its way with development in Boca Raton for the next three decades. Arvida introduced to Boca the gated community, the first of which was the Royal Palm Yacht and Country Club. Most of West Boca was built between 1973 and 1988 including Broken Sound. The Cedar Cay and Willow Greens models were opened in late 1987 and construction on Broken Sound’s clubhouse began in 1987/1988. The clubhouse architecture was reminiscent of the early days of Boca Raton, with Mediterranean stucco, arched entranceways and colorful tile inspired by Addison Mizner. By 1994, the Real Estate News wrote that the “exceedingly successful country club community is virtually sold out. The villages of Broken Sound Club have been overwhelmingly popular with buyers, offering unsurpassed lifestyle opportunities and an abundance of amenities in Boca’s most stylish country club setting.”
More of Broken Sound’s history will continue in future issues…
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As world-renowned golf course designer Joe Lee planned Broken Sound Club's first golf course, he cited it as "the most peaceful setting I've ever worked in the middle of one of the fastest growing areas in the country." The only sound that broke the silence was the sound of a golfer swinging his club. Hence the name, Broken Sound, originated.
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BROKEN SOUND CLUB TOPS 2017 ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERS IN GOLF HONORS FOR BEST OVERALL AND NATIONAL PRIVATE GOLF COURSES IN THE COUNTRY Broken Sound Club has been chosen as the Overall and National Private recipient of the 2017 Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards (ELGA), which are presented annually by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) and Golf Digest in partnership with Syngenta and Rain Bird’s Golf Division. Broken Sound ranks as the only Florida or Southeastern U.S.-based ELGA winner at the national or international leader level. The Club will be recognized Feb. 7 during the Opening Session at the 2017 Golf Industry Show and featured in upcoming issues of Golf Digest and GCSAA’s magazine Golf Course Management. Awardees are selected by an independent panel of judges representing national environmental groups, turfgrass experts, university researchers and valued members of the golf industry to recognize golf course superintendents and their courses for overall course management excellence and best management practices. Such practices include areas of water conservation, water quality management, energy conservation, pollution prevention, waste management, wildlife and habitat conservation, communication and outreach and leadership. “The ELGA winners are not only stewards for the environment, but excellent examples of the focus our industry keeps on sustainable efforts,” said Rhett Evans, GCSAA CEO. “They are on the frontline of how superintendents are making great playing conditions and environmental management practices work in tandem.” According to GCSAA, BSC’s sustainability mission and efforts through the on-course stewardship of its Maintenance Director and Environmental Consultant Shannon Easter, the Club’s 115-acre, 36-hole facilities - BSC’s Club Course and The Old Course -demonstrate that golf courses can be a welcome habitat for native wildlife, including some endangered species. “This great honor recognizes the high standard our board leadership, membership and golf course maintenance team set for ourselves every single day ‘on and off’ our golf courses,” notes BSC GM and COO John Crean, CCE. “Our sustainability mandate combined with hospitality is the Club DNA that drives us, encouraging other communities, clubs and courses to follow suit.”
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Spa and Health Talk
Moonstone Spa Moonstone is a nearly transparent stone representing inner growth and strength that has been used by healers for generations. Moonstone has a reflective, calming energy, soothes stress and anxiety, strengthens intuition and brings balance and harmony for a greater flexibility and flow with life.
A New Year…A New You! 5 Tips for the New Year guide you on the path to feeling and looking better.
1. Beautiful eyebrows – The shape of your eyebrows can completely change your face. If you can, leave it to the professionals. For daily care, you can use makeup to fill in the brows. Blinc (retailed in the Spa & Salon) makes a great product that combines a brush, tint and shaping all in one.
2. Stay Hydrated – Drinking water is one of the best things you can do to keep your skin looking young and glowing. The unfortunate truth about drinking water and skin is that water will reach all the other organs before it reaches the skin, so it is important to apply water to our skin and keep it there. Apply moisturizer immediately after your shower when the skin is still damp and porous. Adding a few drops of oil, such as the Jindilli Macadamia Oil, to your moisturizer can also increase the benefits.
3. Make Sleep a Priority – Beauty sleep is a real thing...lack of sleep can lead to premature aging, dull skin and overall poor health, and it should be a priority to get a minimum of seven hours of sleep a night. If the usual rules have not helped (similar bedtime routine, exercise, avoiding caffeine, etc.), try getting a regular massage or using aromatherapy. Massage directly influences the body’s production of serotonin, which is essential for the production of the melatonin that is needed for sleep.
4. Avoiding Dry, Damaged Hair – Don’t scrub shampoo through the length of your hair. When washing your hair only apply and scrub the shampoo into your scalp. When you rinse, the shampoo will rinse through the length of your hair. Always use conditioner after shampoo and a hair mask once a week. Comb wet hair from the ends up to the scalp. Pulling the comb through the scalp first can break your hair. Also be mindful of what kind of color you or your stylist uses.
5. Smile more often – Studies show that smiling can have a positive effect on your mood and decrease stress levels. Smiling releases endorphins that affect your overall happiness and these endorphins can cause production of white blood cells that can strengthen your immune system.
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Spa & Fitness Expo - 2016
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As a new year begins, the most common resolution is to begin an exercise program and start a diet. There is a burst of motivation after choosing what your diet and training plans would look like. That sense of moving in the right direction is exciting! There is just one problem – the actual long-term success rate of diets is dismal. Studies have shown that only one in five people is successful at keeping the weight off in the long run. So, let’s look at the most common reasons for failure, so you can get closer to becoming a happier, healthier you.
Poorly Defined Goals: Many people begin with only the vaguest of goals, and health and wellness is a journey, not a destination. Once you understand how much Lean Body Mass and Fat Mass you have, you will be in a better position to begin your program. The key is to create a goal-oriented plan that can keeps you on track. Using defined milestones toward that goal holds your plan together.
There’s nothing wrong with dreaming big when it comes
The Expectation of Perfection
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There’s nothing wrong with dreaming big when it comes to diet and exercise, but setting unrealistic goals and expecting perfection is not a recipe for success. We all have days when we “mess up,” but the trick is not to turn the cheat day into a cheat week. Taking on too much too soon is tough enough, but expecting perfection of yourself can lead to disaster. To be successful, stick to the plan as best as you can, but know that the occasional cheat days won’t undo your weeks/months of training and dieting. Forgive yourself and then move along.
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An Imbalanced Approach The easiest mistake to make on your wellness journey is a lack of balance between diet and exercise, but it could have the biggest impact. The most effective way to help your body build lean mass and lose fat mass is through a regularly implemented strength training regimen AND an optimized diet. Your diet should be in line with your current body composition and body composition goals. Having a clearly defined goal means you can use the right tools to get results sooner and more consistently.
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SAYING
GoodBye TO BMI
BMI, or Body Mass Index, has long been held as the standard for measuring obesity, but it has been coming under increased pressure for many years for its failure to tell the whole story. Critics say it is too broad and does not really tell you anything about your body composition. So if BMI provides an incomplete health and wellness picture, how do you get the full picture? Body Composition! Body Composition is the amount of fat, lean body mass, etc. in your body. When you are measuring leanness, you must account for these factors; it cannot be as simple as height and weight. The InBody machine in Fitness is the latest in cutting edge technology. The InBody test provides a comprehensive view of body composition balance. Body water, minerals, protein and body fat closely relate to the status of our health. These elements of body composition and body composition analysis provide basic information for assessing the status of our body. Stop in to the Fitness Center or call 561-241-6878 to schedule your complimentary assessment with the InBody today.
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For better fat loss, it’s always recommended to follow up your strength training with some cardio exercise. My personal favorite is the rowing machine for maximum calorie burning.
- Sarah Russell
I always want to make sure my clients are well and always drinking water. Avoiding foods with refined sugar will help you retain the level of hydration you need.
- Ginger Keith
Felixibilty, range of motion and balance are just as important as strength training and stamina.
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On Court
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Tennis Season Opener DECEMBER 2, 2016
The season kickoff was held on Friday, December 2, with a tennis round robin followed by a trophy presentation for the Club Champions from last year. Following the presentation was a special tennis exhibition. with Varvara Lepchenko (USA – career high singles:19) and Yulia Putintseva (Kazakhstan – career high singles:33), Sergio Sanchez (Spain) and Clayton Almeida. Music and hors d’oeuvres followed the tennis exhibition. Ladies’ Singles Championship Division: Nathalie Balmer Men’s Singles Championship Division: Dan Radler Men’s Doubles Championship Division: Dave Nelson, Brad Rieders Men’s Doubles Division A: Charles Balmer, Martin Pouliot Ladies’ Doubles Division B: Beth Coogan, Marci Goldner Men’s Doubles Division B: Alan Bernstein, Ron Kane Mixed Doubles Championship Division: Nathalie Balmer, Charles Balmer Mixed Doubles Division A: Carol Henn, Chris Henn Mixed Doubles Division B: Anne DeMarzo, Adam Taubman
Charles Balmer
Nathalie Balmer
Anne DeMarzo and Adam Taubman
Chris Henn and Carol Henn
David Goldner (accepting for Beth Cogan) Marci Goldner
Dave Nelson and Brad Rieders
Nathalie Balmer and Charles Balmer
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Learnin’ With Vernon Defending the Poacher Have you ever played against that menacing figure at the net that seems to be 10 feet tall with an even longer arm span? I believe we have all played against this nemesis before, and my guess is that it was not just once. Here are a few things that you can do to cut this poacher down to size the next time you meet face to face... If the net player is poaching in the middle of a point, hit the ball higher and deeper cross court. Although this may not be your style of play, this will make it difficult for the poacher to intercept the ball. If the person at the net is poaching immediately after his/her partner is serving, hit a couple of returns down the line. The intent with this strategy is to have the poacher worry about the thought of the ball possibly going down the line. (Hitting a winner is a bonus!) Passing the ball by the poacher is not the main objective. Another option is to hit a lob over the net person. Usually when a person is poaching, they are standing closer to the net. (If the poacher is standing closer to the service line, the lob is a difficult play. The play is much easier when the poacher is standing closer to the net.)  If those three options do not work, play two back. This eliminates a target for the poacher (that target being the opponent at the net). I am confident that with these strategies you will defeat that menacing poacher.
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On Course
The Old Course The Old Course first Men’s League Mixer was held on December 5, 2016, with 104 players attending the afternoon event, which included make-your-own foursomes and capped the night off with appetizers, well drinks and a full men’s night buffet. This event is one of five premier events included with an Old Course Men’s League membership. Another event is scheduled for Monday, January 23, and the Premier event is Monday, March 6, a night that is a culmination of friendship, members only, cigars, scotch and afternoon team golf with Skins pool. This event sells out, so get your foursome signed up soon – each player receives a custom gift for that March 6th event.
Couples’ Mixer
Ladies’ Opening Day
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The Club Course New events at the Club Course this year are Men’s Night Out and Ladies’ Night Out, golf and food events which are open to any category of member. Both were hugely popular with more events to follow. In addition, a Family Golf event during the holiday week was sold out with parents and grandparents, children and grandchildren enjoying a fun-filled, 5-hole golf family day. Our opening men’s and ladies’ days and couples’ mixer events were all well attended as everyone enjoyed the start of a new season.
Men’s Opening Day
Couples’ Mixer
Ladies’ 18-Hole Opening Day
Ladies’ 9-Hole Opening Day
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Where Legends PLay
esteban Toledo 2016 Champion Proceeds Benefit
Retail Shops Broken Sound looks forward to a new and exciting relationship with Lacoste USA, one of the premier sports clothing companies in the world. Lacoste will be organizing photo shoots at the club for tennis, golf or fashion collections and all photos will include Broken Sound’s name, which will give the club international exposure. They will also assist the club in providing tennis pros for exhibitions.
About LACOSTE For Lacoste, Life is a Beautiful Sport! Since the very first polo was created in 1933, Lacoste relies on its authentic sportive roots to spring optimism and elegance on the world, thanks to a unique and original lifestyle for women, men and children. With a vision to be the leading player in the premium casual wear market, the Crocodile brand is today present in 120 countries through a selective distribution network. Two Lacoste items are sold every second in the world.
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Stop in to any of Broken Sound’s three retail shops for the latest in golf, tennis and fitness apparel and equipment.
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Generations
Upcoming Children’s Events Sunday Family Night Dinners
February 26, March 26, April 30
Children’s Movie Nights
February 10, March 10, April 14
President’s Day Pool Party
February 20
Splash Art February 25 Show: Little Mermaid
February 25
Fishing Derby March 4 Camp Out Night
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After School Academy September through May Tennis, Golf, Swim, Basketball, Karate, Fitness, “Mommy and Me” music class Contact Arnaud Delanoe – Junior Program Manager 561-241-6876 – 100afd@gmail.com
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Children’s Events
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Breakfast with Santa
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Event-Full
February 25
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
June 1
May 3
March 29
All shows 2:00 p.m. Online reservations on the website or call Al & Sue 241-6846
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Upcoming Shows Kravis Center for the Performing Arts Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater – Tuesday, February 28, 8:00 p.m. (waitlist) Phantom of the Opera – Friday, March 31, 8:00 p.m. Kinky Boots – Saturday, April 22
Wick Theater West Side Story – Thursday, February, 7:30 p.m. Guys and Dolls – Thursday, April 6, 7:30 p.m. Beehive: The 60s Musical – Wednesday, May 3, 7:30 p.m.
Crest Theater Defying Gravity (Debbie Gravitte, Jason Graac, Scott Coulter and John Boswell) – Tuesday, February 14, 8:00 p.m. Leslie Odom Jr. – Tuesday, March 14, 8:00 p.m. Linda Lavin – Tuesday, March 28, 8:00 p.m. Billy Porter – Tuesday, April 4, 8:00 p.m.
Lynn Theatre Series Lucie Arnaz in Latin Roots – Saturday, March 4, 7:30 p.m. Tenors Unlimited – The Rat Pack of Opera – Saturday, March 25, 7:30 p.m. Lynn Philharmonia Saturday, February 25 7:30 p.m. – Sunday, February 26, 4:00 p.m. Saturday, April 22, 7:30 p.m. – Sunday, April 23, 4:00 p.m.
FAU South Florida Symphony Order by Disorder – Sunday, February 19, 5:00 p.m. And the Tony goes to …? – Sunday, March 19, 5:00 p.m. Untamed Spirit – Sunday, April 2, 5:00 p.m.
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Broken Sound Cabarets America’s Dynamic Duo Emmanuelle Adda and Dean Thursday, February 16, 8:00 p.m., $35 With talent in all fields of entertainment, the combination of Emmanuelle Adda and Dean makes for a fast-paced show full of comedy, song, musical talents, dance, ventriloquism, magic and more. Together, they are dynamic.
Married To Broadway Thursday, March 30, 8:00 p.m., $35 Broadway veterans Ron Sharpe and Barbara Russell, together with a few of their fabulous Broadway leading actors and actresses, share their love affair with the music of the Great White Way, performing the big show stopping numbers that are audience favorites around the world!
Special Event Turnstiles The Ultimate Tribute To The Music Of Billy Joel Thursday, February 23, 8:00 p.m. Poolside, $28 Rsvp To Al & Sue – 241-6846
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Upcoming Events Club Course Golf Club Championship Qualifying Round – Saturday, February 4 Deadline 1st Round Matches – Friday, February 17 Deadline 2nd Round Marches – Friday, March 3 Finals – Saturday, March 4
Nine and Dine: Monday, February 13 $25 per person (plus applicable cart fee) Format 4-person scramble, 2:45 p.m. Shotgun
Golf for Israel Charity Event
Old Course Golf
Monday, March 13
Golfer of the Month Recipients Club Course: September – Tom Marrese October – Ed Goldstein November – Sheri Garber
Member Achievements: David Lund – Hole-in-One on Hole #14 Ed Goldstein – Hole-in-One on Hole #14 Sheri Garber – Hole-in-One on Hole #3 Tom Dowd shot his age with an 84.
OCMGA Mixer Senior Club Championships OCMGA Guys’ Night Out Ladies’ Member-Guest Couples’ Mixers Men’s Member-Guest OCWGA Mixer Governor’s Cup
February 27 February 28 March 6 March 8 – 9 March 12, April 23 March 20-21 March 23 March 25 – 26
Tennis Doubles Championships Tennis Socials Men’s Member-Guest Mixed Doubles Championships Ladies’ Member-Guest Complimentary Clinic
February 9 – 12 February 16, March 9 February 18 February 23 – 26 March 6 March 11
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Upcoming Events Spa February Spa Treatment Promotions
March Spa Treatment Promotion
Perfect Pair Moonstone Signature Massage & Ultimate Anti-Aging Facial Package
Instant Rejuvenate Restoring Treatment with Microdermabrasion
Receive a 60-minute Moonstone Signature and a 60-minute Ultimate Anti-Aging Facial on the same day during February for $170, save $20.
This facial starts with a microdermabrasion using LED Light Therapy to exfoliate and prepare the skin, followed by an infusion of vitamins and antioxidants that dramatically lift, tone and hydrate. Results are not only instant, but continue to improve in the following days. 60 minutes $150 (value $200)
“Love your Skin� Facial This facial is specifically formulated to provide dramatic results that will make you fall in love with your skin again. Organic fruit enzymes dissolve dead skin cells and cleanse pores, stimulating the skin to produce collagen and elastin. A lifting and contouring mask will tighten the skin so that it appears brighter, smoother and revitalized. 75 minutes $150
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Macadamia Oil Scalp & Hair Treatment Deeply hydrates the hair and scalp while releasing tension. Add to any facial or massage $30, save $20
Upcoming Spa Events Intraceuticals Eye & Lip Event Wednesday, February 22, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. Plump, smooth and firm the delicate skin around the eyes and lips with natural amino acids “injected” into the skin with pressurized oxygen, followed by a Hyaluronic Acid eye and lip mask. This is a needleless, non-surgical alternative to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Pre-booking begins February 15. Limited availability. 30-minutes $40
Jindilli Body Therapy Event Tuesday, March 7, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Cleanse, exfoliate and soften skin from head to toe with Lime Blossom Body Scrubs. 30 Minutes, $50 includes a full size Hydra Opulence and Macadamia Oil (retail value $37). Limited availability, pre-booking starts March 1
Please call 561-241-6868 to schedule your services.
Holiday Gift Certificate Promotions Be My Valentine Gift Certificate Promotion
Purchase a $100 gift certificate and receive a complimentary gift. Valid February 1 – 15.
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Women’s Club In Club Luncheon Meetings: Begin at 11:40 a.m. in the Member Dining Room
Thursday, February 16: Clifton Truman Daniels, grandson of President Harry S. Truman
Thursday, March 16: Ronald Balson, best-selling author of Once We Were Brothers. (Note: it is not necessary to read the book first.)
You may sign up for these luncheon meetings at the Front Lobby Desk.
Out-Of-Club Trips: February 2: An Afternoon in Paris, Cooking Demonstration and lunch at Sur La Table, Mizner Park, $80. Call Beth Tassel to reserve a space, 203-331-6188. Thursday or Friday, March 2 or 3: Guided tour of Benzaiten Creative Arts Center in Lake Worth, bus, lunch at Grato in Palm Beach. Call Susan Goldstein at 646-342-5903. Wednesday, March 29: Gypsy at the Jupiter Maltz Theater. Lunch and bus, $85. Call Eileen Batt at 241-2670. (All Speakers and Events are subject to change) Hope to see you all at these many events!
Marjorie Lassoff, President
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Thursday, April 20: Fashion Workshop with designer, Lafayette 148, of Neiman Marcus, Boca.
Butterfly and Garden Club Wednesday, February 15 – Media Room Internationally known Dennis Cathcart 3:00 p.m. book signing and plant sale and 3:45 p.m. program. Dennis and his wife, Linda, established Tropiflora in 1976 in Sarasota. It is one of the largest collector oriented exotic plant nurseries in the U.S. His work collecting, studying, photographing and judging has taken them on over 100 collecting trips to over 27 countries. Tropiflora supplied the anchor collection of plants to the Gardens-by-the-Bay in Singapore. You will not want to miss this presentation or his plant sale. Correction: We will not be having a bus for Martha Stewart in Palm Beach at the Four Arts on February 23. Everyone is welcome to join the Broken Sound Garden Club. Contact Lois Hendricks 994-6747.
Charities Boca Friends A big welcome to our 70 new members who had a great time at the Seminole Casino on December 7 – a big round of applause to Anne DeMarzo, Arlene Shaw, Andrea Morris and Terrie Myer. Look for forthcoming information on our house tour on Friday, February 10 – call Sandy Satell for more details. Saturday, April 1, is our BIG GALA event. This is always a spectacular evening and this year it will be even more “over the top.” Call Patsy Tischio at 917-584-4123. If you have any questions or want to put an ad in our gala journal, call Paula Karp at 994-6249.
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Upcoming Events Special Events Ladies’ Card Member-Guest Thursday, February 9
Dog Show Benefits Tri County Humane Society Saturday, February 18 10:00 a.m. registration, 11:00 a.m. show, corner of Willow Springs Drive & NW 59th Street
Social Activities Intermediate/Advanced Bridge with Keith Hanson February 14, 21, 28 March 7, 14, 21 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. $120/per person
Lecture Game Changer Westward Ho – People & Events that changed our Country Sunday, February 5, 7:30 pm Pioneer of Television Comedy – Sid Caesar Friday, February 10, 4:00 pm The Golden Age of Jewish Humor Friday, March 10, 4 pm
Member Art Show Monday – Friday, March 6 – 10
Our Troops Are Far From Home Calling Home is a Great Remedy! Every Calling Card sent to a Military individual allows him/her to have 60 minutes of Calling Time Home! Thank You for depositing your cell phones at the BS Club Receptionist Desk and/ or at the BSMA Office. Broken Sound Residents Remember their TROOPS. Esther & Len Wolfer 561-998-1969 40
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Social Seen
At Your Service Lorant Botha, Director of Catering
A Journey / From Transylvania to Boca Raton Born in the heart of Transylvania on Christmas Eve 1981, Lorant learned very early on that festivities and traditions are what bind a family and a community together, and a creative spirit and desire to color outside the lines of conformity were instilled in him as a young man. As a minority Hungarian growing up in Communist Romania, he was motivated to aim high, work hard and overcome the challenges that he faced, and he knew that to move forward, a good education was key. In addition to his schoolwork, some of his extracurricular activities included volunteering for numerous charity organizations, acting in musicals on the stage of the National Theatre, and taking language courses in English and French. He graduated in 2004, with a dual Bachelor of Arts degree in English Language and Literature and History. Shortly after graduation, a friend suggested applying for work as a waiter at a country club in Florida during a break before enrolling in a Master's degree program in History. Although no one he knew in Transylvania had heard of Boca 42
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Raton, he decided to take a chance on applying for his very first job. He thought, how hard could it be? They must serve Blintzes and Stuffed Cabbage there too! Starting his new job at Broken Sound Club in 2004, on the same day as his boss, Tim Nelson, proved to be his saving grace, as Tim took him under his wing, and offered him a position in the Food & Beverage / Catering office. Lorant moved from Waiter to Catering Director during his 12 years at the Club and his journey still continues today. During this period, he pursued his education at Florida Atlantic University and in 2015 received a Master of Arts degree in History. He credits Tim Nelson, Ed Cichielo, Cathy Grana and John Crean for the opportunities given to him, for which he will forever be grateful. As anyone knows who has planned a private party with Lorant or who has seen his creativity at work for MemberMember or New Year's Eve functions, his desire is to think outside the box and make every event a memorable one.
Party Perfect at Broken Sound
It’s all in the details in Wonderland.
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Member-Member Party On November 19, 2016, more than 400 members attended Broken Sound’s annual opening MemberMember Party, which signals the start of a new season. Members enjoyed a lavish cocktail hour and buffet reception, and danced to music provided by Euphoria.
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New Membership Reception Seventy new members were invited to attend a New Member Reception at the Club on Thursday, December 22, 2016. Representatives from the Membership Committee were there, as well as staff from Social, Fitness, Golf, Tennis and Children’s Activities, to welcome new members.
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WELCOME TO THE BROKEN SOUND WOMEN’S CLUB! Our purpose is simply to enrich the lives of the women living in the community. To do so, we offer monthly luncheon meetings during the season, each with a fascinating speaker, plus out-of-club trips throughout the year to interesting locations, plus theater outings for matinee performances. Most of the trips include a bus and all include lunch at fine restaurants. (See page 38 for upcoming events.) Our monthly meetings are held on the third Thursday, from November through April, beginning with our huge Kick-off event, the Gala Fashion Show and Luncheon, which brings together over 400 members. As the photos illustrate, Women’s Club is a wonderful way to meet new friends and stimulate the mind and soul. We are the largest organization in all of Broken Sound, with a membership of 600 women. Won’t you join us? Call Rowena Kovler at 241-5486.
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New Year’s Eve More than 1100 members and guests enjoyed New Year’s Eve in one of Broken Sound’s three venues. From the Gala in the Dining Room to early dinner in the Pelican Room to a family gathering around the pool, there was music from DJs and live music from Heat Wave.
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Welcome New Members
Edward & Lauren Levy Fairway Bend
Jesse Greenberg & Sharon Ruttenberg Fairway Landing
Bruce & Patty Catanzaro Cedar Cay
Dr. Robert & Cheryl Whitman Bergen Willow Greens
Ken & Sheila Brower Banyans
Rita Kobin Clubside Pointe
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Contacts
Administration John Crean, General Manager/C.O.O. 241-6855 Cathy Grana, Asst. General Manager 241-6837 Ed Cichielo, Club House Manager 241-6866 Carol Boettcher, Dir., Human Resources 241-6886 Lisa Fuller, Executive Assistant 241-6810 Accounting Dianne Hart, Director of Finance 241-6834 Club Billing 241-6848 Fitness & Spa Rotunda Reception Desk 241-6840 Leigh-Ann Davidson, Spa Director 241-6890 Chuck Niessen, Fitness Manager 241-6878 Food & Beverage Tim Nelson, Food & Beverage Director 241-6831 Joe Longo, Executive Chef 241-6891 Lorant G. Botha, Director of Catering 241-6892 Cecilia Novellino, F&B Admin Assistant 241-6824 Carl Ramallo, Lead Dining Reservations 241-6877 Hostess Podium (Main Dining Room) 241-6859 Old Course Bar 241-6854 Bistro 241-6856 Golf Tee Time Computer 997-1146 Men’s Locker Room 241-6852 Ladies’ Locker Room 241-6822 Club Course Scott Feller, Director of Golf 241-6806 Pro Shop 241-6860 Old Course Jeff Waber, Director of Golf 241-6893 Pro Shop 994-8505 Golf Course Maintenance Shannon Easter, Director 997-7793 Membership Maureen Schreiber, Director 241-6820 Jean Ouellette, Assistant 241-6835 Elyse Arnel, Website Administrator 241-6872 Social Activities Al Salkeld, Director 241-6846 Sue Salkeld, Assistant 241-6870 Tennis Greg Wheaton, Director 241-6888 Pro Shop 241-6880 Automated Reservations 989-5279 Junior Programs Arnaud Delanoe, Program Manager 241-6876 Other Numbers Access Control (Guest Access) 998-5823/5818 Banyans Gate 241-5947 Club Reception 241-6800 Broken Sound Master Association-BSMA 998-5813 Security (Yamato Road Gate) 997-6935 Valet 271-5500 Email Addresses: Department Managers firstname_lastname@brokensoundclub.org Board of Governors board_governors@brokensoundclub.org
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