ON THE BAY June 2017

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ON BAY JUNE 2017

PHOTO BY: JOHN MARSHALL JR.

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ON BAY JUNE 2017

GET IN TOUCH Karen Harmon, General Manager

305.964.4048 - k.harmon@dbycc.com

Cynthia Villaverde, Controller

BOARD OF DIRECTORS President.................................. David Baron Vice President.......................... John Marshall Treasurer................................. Larry Woerner Secretary..................................Ferne Kalstone Directors.................................Richard Pollack Sarah Kuhn

Wini Kinney

Jimmie Dresnick

Dick Griesemer

305.964.4042 - c.villaverde@dbycc.com

Kathy Villamizar, Accounts Receivable Specialist 305.964.4044 - memberbilling@dbycc.com Carmen Fadraga, Director of Human Resources 305.964.4043 - c.fadraga@dbycc.com

Daniella Tosta, Mktg. & Membership Manager 305.964.4049 - d.tosta@dbycc.com

Bryan Rodriguez, Mktg. & Communications Manager 305.964.4053 - communications@dbycc.com

Max Miranda, Director of Food & Beverage 305.964.4045 - m.miranda@dbycc.com

Luke Livingston, Executive Chef

305.254.2111 - l.livingston@dbycc.com

Stephanie Perez, Dining Room Manager 305.254.2111 - s.perez@dbycc.com

Kathleen Phang, Director of Catering 305.964.4050 - k.phang@dbycc.com

Sandra Pyle, Catering Manager

305.964.4047 - s.pyle@dbycc.com

COMMITTEES Finance ..........................Larry Woerner Fitness & Tennis............Wini Kinney Golf & Green................David Baron & Jimmie Dresnick Grievance.......................Ferne Kalstone House.............................Sarah Kuhn Legal & By-Laws............David Baron Long Range Planning....Larry Woerner Membership....................John Marshall Nominating....................Richard Pollack

MAIN DIRECTORY Clubhouse....................................305.254.2111 Car Wash.....................................305.710.7505 Dining & Social Reservations......305.278.8688 Fitness Center..............................305.254.2111 Front Gate Security....................305.256.2518 Golf Pro Shop.............................305.256.2500 Member Billing............................305.964.4044 Tennis Pro Shop...........................305.256.3366

Jessica Terry, Kids & Teens Manager 305.964.4051 - j.terry@dbycc.com

David “Dave” Ragan III, Head Golf Professional 305.256.2500 - d.ragan@dbycc.com

James “Jimmy” Germana, Director of Grounds 305.256.2516 - j.germana@dbycc.com

Renny Ramirez, Director of Fitness

305.254.2111 - fitnesscenter@dbycc.com

Pedro Leon, Director of Tennis

IN THIS ISSUE 4 A Message From The President 6 A Note From The General Manager/COO 8 Golf Recap 10 Membership Message 11 Members’ Birthdays 12 Pictures 18 Calendar of Events 19 Chef’s Recipe 20 Summer Hours of Operation

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Cheryl Porter, Head Tennis Professional 305.256.3366 - c.porter@dbycc.com

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A M E S S A G E FROM THE PRESIDENT

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hile some members have left for the summer months we still have enough activity at the Club to keep those of you in town pretty busy. For those with young kids, or grandkids, Deering Bay Summer Camp runs for eight weekly sessions, starting on Monday, June 12th, and usually sells out, so please get your kids enrolled today! Dining hours are a little less than during the winter season as we are closed for dinner on Tuesday evenings. Please reference the last page of the newsletter for a full list of our summer hours of operation.

David Baron President

We have a lot of new faces around the clubhouse and course, including new summer members joining us from June 1st through the month of October. Please take time to welcome them! Between all the new summer members, preview members and young executive members, please make them feel welcome and if there is room in your golf game, invite them to join you.

Our next New Member Reception will be on Friday, June 9th; feel free to bring some of your friends who are not yet members and let them enjoy the complimentary food and drinks. If you bring a prospective new member that night, please let us know and if you stay for dinner, we’ll send over a bottle of house wine for your sampling.

Our tentative 2017-2018 golf schedule has been circulated by our golf committee to as many members as possible. We would like your input as far as scheduling so in the event there are scheduling conflicts we will know in advance and try and accommodate as many as possible to participate in next year’s tournaments. We will finalize that schedule within the next month and it will be available online and as a printout in the Golf Pro Shop. If you have any questions about tournaments, please speak to our Head Golf Pro, Dave Ragan III. By the way, did you know that Dave’s father, Dave Ragan II, was a multiple time winner on the PGA tour, played in the Masters, U.S. Open and the PGA. If you watch the Golf Channel, you may see him on an old episode of Shell’s Wonderful World of Golf, playing against his friend, Arnold Palmer.

We wish the best of luck to our Director of Marketing & Membership, Laura Decker, who will be leaving us this week. If you joined the club in the last 8 years, Laura was the person who welcomed you to the Club. She will be missed. Laura has taken a position with a club in Rhode Island, and we are in the process of interviewing candidates for her position.

Congratulations to Ferne Kalstone, a long time club Board member and officer. Ferne has been named President of the MPOA, and we look forward to having continued successful relations with the MPOA. What is good for the Club is good for the MPOA and vice versa.

UPCOMING CLOSURES GOLF: Tue., Jun. 13th & Wed., Jun. 14th; reopening on Thu., Jun. 15th at 12PM Practice Facility: Closed Tue., Jun. 20th; reopening on Wed., Jun. 21st at 7AM Tue., Aug. 15th & Wed., Aug. 16th; reopening on Thu., Aug. 17th at 12PM Practice Facility: Closed Tue., Aug. 15th; reopening on Wed., Aug. 16th at 7AM CLUB OPERATIONS (including golf): Mon., Jul. 10th - Thu., Jul. 20th; reopening on Fri., Jul. 21st at 8AM We use this time to do important maintenance and employee training/ development.

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There will be some enhancements done on the golf course this summer so please check the schedule below for the course closings. We have just seen mangroves trimmed on the 5th and 9th holes, and we are waiting for final clearance from DERM to trim the mangroves on the 2nd hole.

As you know, Troon will begin working with our staff as of July 1st. Our senior staff has already had meetings with Troon representatives and those will continue through June. We anticipate a seamless transition.

As always, if you have any questions for me, please contact me at david@bhfloridalaw. com or stop me at the Club and say hello.

Best regards,

David Baron President

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Please contact the golf Pro shoP with any questions 305.256.2500 – golfshoP@dbycc.com

A N O T E FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER/COO

S Karen Harmon General Manager/COO

pring has sprung quickly into summer and we are gearing up for another fantastic summer season! The staff and managers have worked effortlessly in bringing you the Summer Survival Guide which is packed with events and activities for members of all ages, their guests, whatever their interests! Please take a moment to review your guide and plan to make the most of your summer stay-cation! For those leaving us for the next couple of months; safe travels and make many memories, as I cannot wait to hear about them next fall. Please be on the lookout for more information regarding the 2017-2018 Calendar of Events.

Max, Dave, Pedro, Kathleen and Renny are dedicated to bringing you the best year at the Club yet for the 2017-2018 season. Fun Fact: Just like any other season, summertime lets us explore our seasonal food palette with new and refreshing flavors! I’m proud to announce that with these new dishes comes a new lunch menu starting next week, Tuesday, June 6th!

Thankful is the best word I can use at this moment to describe my journey these past few weeks. As many of you know, last month I donated a kidney to a very close and dear friend of mine. With all of your love and support I am proud to say that all was successful. I am truly grateful for the kind words I received during this personal matter. Thank you again!

Also, as some of you may know, your Director of Marketing & Membership, Laura Decker, will be departing us this week. I have had the privilege of working with Laura for the past 10 plus years. Not only has she been a tremendous asset to the Club, both to the membership and staff alike, but also she has been an amazing friend. Laura truly leaves an impact that will never be forgotten and I’m confident that her team will continue on her success. She leaves us this month as she continues her new endeavor to Rhode Island. Laura, thank you for everything.

We are now officially in the beginning stages of transitioning to Troon. Our senior staff has had the opportunity to meet with several members of their leadership team, and are excited about the joint collaboration that is to come. Please welcome our guests, as you will see them throughout the next few months in what we foresee will be a seamless transition.

The Membership Ambassador Referral Circle (MARC) has now come to an end. Thank you to all of the members who submitted names and took pride in showcasing their Club to their friends and family. However, if you still have someone that will like to see what life ON THE BAY is like, please refer them to our membership team as they have a limited amount of Summer Memberships available. With the conclusion of the MARC, please note that the initiation fee for Full Golf has officially increased to $50,000 beginning today, June 1, 2017.

Last but certainly not least, congratulations to your Women’s 3.5 USTA Senior Team, who for the first time in Club history attended the USTA state championships the weekend of May 19th. This is an incredible feat for the tennis department and Club alike. Special congratulations to Cheryl Porter, Head Tennis Professional, without whom this would not have been possible. Congratulations to Debbie Antonelli, Karell Campbell, Maredith Ehrman, Sally Klein, Sherry Kranys, Audrey Martinez and Karen Zinn for all of your hard work and dedication to Deering Bay! Cheers to another great summer! As always, if you ever have a question or simply would like to talk please stop by my office, my door is always open.

Best,

Karen Harmon General Manager/COO

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YOU & your friends are invited TO A

New Member Reception & Member Mixer Friday, June 9, 2017 6:30-8PM

2-4-1 DRINKS • FOOD • MUSIC #dbycc • #membermixer • #dbyccmembermixer

rsvp 305.278.8688 - reservations@dbycc.com All guests should be registered through the membership office No babysitter? Don’t worry. We have you covered!

Let the children enjoy Movie Night while you enjoy the mixer.

RESERVATIONS ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED (48-HR CANCELLATION POLICY) JUNE 2017 • 7

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GOLF R E C A P

t Deering Bay Yacht & Country Club we are dedicated to providing our members quality golf products, programs, activities, facilities and services.

Throughout this year, our members have arguably enjoyed the finest playing conditions from October through April since the Club opened in 1991.

The unseasonably warm winter and early spring resulted in increased rounds in several months during the golf season.

David “Dave” Ragan III Head Golf Professional

The Golf Staff did a magnificent job overseeing this year’s major golf tournaments.

The Men’s & Women’s Member-Guest, Member-Member’s, Club Championship’s, President’s Cup and Match Play were successful events. The professional staff conducted a wide variety of tournaments and learning programs with over 190 separate events on the calendar for the 2016-17 golf season. Participation in events was the largest in recent years and the individual lesson program grew as members enjoyed a variety of instruction from private lessons to Men’s, Women’s and Junior clinics. The Junior After-School program continues to grow under the leadership of professionals Craig Merlin and Dan Tupaj. Nicole Huntley, Merchandiser produced increased merchandise sales over previous seasons.

During the 2016-17 golf season, the Club hosted 12 golf outings with over 1,400 participants on Mondays while the course was closed. Many of these outings were hosted by or referred to the Club by our members. Thank you for hosting your special guests at Deering Bay. • • • • • • • • • • • •

AON Greater Florida Outreach- Leukemia and Lymphoma Boys & Girls Club of Miami-Dade Cancer Support Community Greater Miami Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart Celebrity Cruises Global Foundation for Democracy and Development Gulliver Schools Junior Achievement of South Florida Mechanical Contractors Association of South Florida Palmer Trinity Schools Temple Beth Am Westminster Christian School

Accomplishments: John Pallot, Assistant Professional was named the South Florida PGA Southern Chapter Senior Player of the Year for his outstanding play.

I, Dave Ragan III, was recognized by the South Florida PGA Southern Chapter as a nominee for Golf Professional of the Year and Teacher of the Year.

The Golf Schedule for 2017-18 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting golf seasons ever. Our traditional Men’s and Women’s Championships along with the MGA, WGA, Interclub’s, Couples and Junior events will be an eventful one. One of the highlights of 2018 will be playing host to a major state golf association event.

In September 2018, Deering Bay will host the FSGA Mid-Senior Four-Ball South Championship. This event will feature a two person team in a better ball format for ages forty and over. Some of Deering’s best players along with very talented golfers throughout the state will gather at the Club to test their skills on the links.

To our wonderful members, thank you for your support of golf throughout 2016-17, and thanks to the entire golf team for their daily efforts. We are looking forward to another successful year in 2017-18!

Fairways & Greens, Dave Ragan III Head Golf Professional

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MEMBERSHIP M E S S A G E

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any of our members have shared their experiences here at Deering Bay with family, friends and colleagues. Thank you to those who have done so!

Your referrals not only enhance the Club’s atmosphere, but also directly lay the financial foundation of the Club. Many members who participated in the Membership Ambassador Referral Circle (MARC) who referred their family and friends will be rewarded for their referral – once their referral becomes an official member of the Club; with significant dues credit for 2018.

Our current promotion is the Summer Membership which is a full experience of all the amenities starting now until October 31st. Have your friends come for a visit and I will help and answer all of their questions.

Daniella Tosta Marketing & Membership Manager

As many of you might know our Director of Marketing & Membership, Laura Decker left us to new adventures; she was not only a co-worker but a very special friend of mine. I’ve learned so much from her in the past six years in collaborating for the success of the Club. She put all her heart and experience into this Club and will be deeply missed. We wish you the best luck in the world and we will see you soon.

Thank you again for being such a fantastic group. Like I’ve said many times before, our membership, YOU, makes the Club special. You are by far the most important asset, period. I will continue to work hard to ensure we maintain the Deering Bay legacy.

Best regards,

Daniella Tosta Marketing & Membership Manager

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S ! ELIZABETH VARGAS Winner of the Membership Ambassador Raffle for May Thank you for your referral. Please see Daniella in the Membership Office to receive your prize of Mini Brunch for two with mimosas or a Golf Foursome.

NEW & UPGRADED M E M B E R S

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Michael & Lynn Brand Invitational

Robert & Catherine Emery Summer Membership

Frank & Susan Clark Preview to Full Golf

William & Catherine Miller Invitational

Raymond & Corinne Kayal Summer Membership

Jacqueline Mansfield Invitational to Full Golf

Peter & Lourdes Lagonowicz Leonardo & Cynthia Lopez Invitational Summer Membership

Dr. Alex & Kelli Powell Preview to Full Golf

Javier & Ana Ramos Invitational

Enrique & Lidia Martin Summer Membership

Jaime & Laura Pozo Invitational to Full Golf

Gary & Christine Stiphany Invitational

Edward & Rima Mullins Summer Membership

Claudio & Karin Roth Preview to Social

Matthew & Risa Connolly Corporate Designee

Richard and Vivian Sepler Summer Membership

Jose & Elizabeth Vargas Social to Full Golf

Sara & Andrew Rasken Family Add-On

Mark & Debbie Antonelli ATP to Tennis Equity

Danny & Elise van der Reis Preview to Full Golf

Dr. Leo Mendoza Welcome Back

Bruce & Lori Behren Invitational to Full Golf

June Deborah Barker Donna Box Barbara Compton Terri Jordan Marty Marks

Fernando Espinosa Sharon Kranys Kai Liebert

Ryan Lamchick Luis Requejo

Joel Barnett Monica Cronin Catherine Emery Alejandro Salvidea Rodolfo Selem Kevin Twomey Suzanne Wallach

Kelly James Allison Pacin

David Baron

Peter Lagonowicz Robert Schur

John Marshall Andrew Rasken

Susan Solesbury

Sam Kinney, Jr.

Leslie DeBauge Andres Delgado

Hugh Bernstein Genevieve Swindle Thomas Tremblay

Gail Davis Jay Halpern Neil Leach

Amy Baertschi Martha Vidal Jean Whelan Robert Zinn

Susan Habacht Miriam Templeton Joseph Zagorski

Tammy Klein Stephen Saks

Bruce Rubin

Randolph Millian Michael Moses Seth Shapiro

Daniel Andrea Bruce Lamchick Lidia Martin

Harvey Cohen Connie Nahmad Curtis Sitterson

Gary Alvo Mark Feldman Robert Merlin Marilyn Stoler

Robert Levenson Steve Saiontz

Angela Mase Judith Maynes Michael Olin

Nathalie Sarmiento Norris Siert Elise van der Reis

Jose Cabrera Beth Ertel

Geri Brodie

Douglas Rice

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KENTUCKY DERBY W A T C H P A R T Y & MOTHER DAUGHTER T E A

MOTHER’S DAY C R A F T

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GARDEN H A R V E S T

USTA S T A T E C H A M P I O N S H I P S

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NE SATURDAY EV I H S ENT UN S A !

FATHER’S DAY CRAFT Moms bring your kids to make a cool gift for dad!

SATURDAY, JUNE 17TH • 11AM

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RSVP 305.278.8688 - RESERVATIONS@DBYCC.COM

FATHER’S DAY BRUNCH Sunday, June 18th 11AM - 2PM

$44++ Adults • $22++ Children • 3 & Under Free PLEASE RSVP EARLY AS THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT 305.278.8688 - reservations@dbycc.com 48 HOUR CANCELLATION POLICY

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W E E K L Y EVENTS DINING MINI BRUNCH Sundays • 11:30AM - 3PM

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HAPPY HOUR Wednesdays & Fridays • 4 - 7PM LOBSTER SPECIAL Fridays • 6 - 9PM

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FITNESS AQUATIC AEROBICS Tuesdays & Fridays • 11AM BARRE Saturdays • 9AM BODY AWAKEN/SCULPT Tuesdays & Fridays • 8AM Wednesdays • 9AM

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Member Mixer Complimentary & New Member Gin Based Reception Cocktail

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National Gin Day

Movie Night Cars 2

PILATES Thursdays • 8AM POWER FLEX/SCULPT Mondays • 9AM Thursdays • 9AM

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2-4-1 Bourbon Drinks

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National Bourbon Day

Parent-Child Tournament

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Sunshine Saturday

Father’s Day Craft

LITTLE PUTTERS CLINIC (10 & under) Tuesdays & Thursdays • 4 - 4:45PM JUNIOR CLINICS (11 & up) Tuesdays & Thursdays • 5 - 6PM

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Father’s Day Brunch

WOMEN’S CLINICS Wednesdays • 9 - 10AM Saturdays • 11AM - 12PM

PRACTICE PRACTICE FACILITY FACILITY CLOSED OPEN

TENNIS WOMEN’S CLINICS Tuesdays - Thursdays • 9:30 - 11AM

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WOMEN’S & MEN’S ROUND ROBIN Tuesdays • 7 - 9PM WOMEN’S ROUND ROBIN Fridays • 9:30 - 11AM

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DINING & SOCIAL

GOLF

KIDS & TEENS

Prep time: 30 Minutes Cook time: 4 Hours Serves: 6

INGREDIENTSAVOCADO-TOMATO SALSA • 2 beefsteak tomatoes • 1 jalapeño chilies, seeded and coarsely chopped • 1/2 small red onion, diced • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped • 1 tsp. salt and pepper • 1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and diced • 1 tbsp. lime juice INGREDIENTSBRAISED SHORT RIB • 1 tbsp. smoked paprika • 1 1/2 tbs. canola oil • 1 yellow onion, finely chopped • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped • 1/2 cup lager-style beer • 1 tsp. sherry vinegar • 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped • 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin • 3 lb. beef short ribs, “boneless” • salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste • 4 cups beef broth GARNISHES• 1 pack flour tortillas • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro • 1 cup shredded cheese • 1 cup sour cream CI • • • • • •

LANTRO SAUCE1 cup sour cream 1 cup mayonnaise 1 lime, freshly squeezed 1 bunch cilantro, chopped 1 tsp. sriracha pinch of salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS• To make the salsa, mix all ingredients except avocado. Stir in the avocado before serving and season with salt and pepper.

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Over medium-high heat in sauce pan, add warm oil. Add the onion and bell pepper and sauté until softened and lightly golden. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Pour in the beef broth and vinegar and stir to scrape up the brown bits from the pan bottom. Transfer the contents of the pan to a blender, add the tomatoes, smoked paprika, cumin and process until smooth.

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Season the short ribs all over with salt and pepper and sear in a pan till golden brown. Pour the beef broth liquid/mixture over the ribs, cover and cook in an oven at 325 for 4 hours.

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Transfer the ribs to a plate and shred the meat and set aside. Pour the braising liquid into a saucepan.

Set the pan over medium-high heat and reduce mixture to 2 cups. Add the meat to the sauce.

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Heat a nonstick fry pan over medium heat. One at a time, warm the tortillas, turning once, for about 30 seconds per side. Wrap in a kitchen towel to keep warm until all have been heated.

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When ready to eat place garnishes on table, mix all cilantro ingredients into a squirt bottle and build your own tacos!

CHEF’S R E C I P E

Short Rib Tacos

PAIRED WITH-

Renacer,”Punto Final”, Reserva, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina, 2014 “When we hear rack of lamb or short rib the majority of us think Cabernet right away and don’t get me wrong, I love cabernets, but in this case my wine pairing for Chef Luke’s delightful short rib tacos has to be a Malbec. The Punto Final Reserva Malbec is going to deliver you a fruit forward wine with notes of blackberry, plum, a hit of cherries and vanilla with balanced tannins in a long finish that will not overpower the other ingredients.”

-Max Miranda, Director of Food & Beverage

Enjoy!

HOURS OF OPERATION

DINING ROOM (JUNE 1ST-SEPTEMBER 31ST) MINI BRUNCH: SUNDAYS 11:30AM-3PM CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST: TUESDAYS-SUNDAYS 7-11AM LUNCH: TUESDAYS-SUNDAYS 11:30AM-3PM LOUNGE: TUESDAYS-SUNDAYS 3-6PM DINNER: TUE. CLOSED, WED.-SAT. 6-9PM, SUN. 5-8PM HAPPY HOUR: WEDNESDAYS (LADIES) & FRIDAYS (CLUB) 4-7PM FITNESS CENTER (JUNE 1ST-AUGUST 31ST) SUNDAYS-TUESDAYS 6AM-7PM WEDNESDAYS-SATURDAYS 6AM-9PM TENNIS PRO SHOP (JUNE 1ST-AUGUST 31ST) TUESDAYS-THURSDAYS 8:30AM-8:30PM FRIDAYS-SUNDAYS 8AM-5PM GOLF PRO SHOP & BAG ROOM TUESDAYS-FRIDAYS 7:30AM-6PM SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS 7AM-6PM