Tarpon Cove Yacht & Racquet Club August Magazine

GENERAL MANAGER MESSAGE

John Sexton

Dear Members,

There have been many exciting renovations taking place over the course of the past few months The tennis pro shop and fitness center are being entirely remodeled to include new windows and exterior siding as well as interior lighting All new rain gutters have been installed throughout the clubhouse You will be impressed with the beautiful landscaping that will be planted upon the entrance way to the club This is a great time to be a member at Tarpon Cove and to reap the benefits of these exciting renovations Be sure to bring your friends to enjoy they club and please refer anyone that may be interested in membership Brett will be delighted to answer any questions they may have about membership and give them a tour

If you are in town be sure to join us for a wonderful meal or happy hour and for those of you not here at the moment we look forward to your return

John Sexton

General Manager

jsexton@tarponcoveclub com

239-592-9808

MEET OUR TEAM

DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP

Brett Mance

bmance@tarponcoveclub com

239-592-9808

CLUB MANAGER

Kadie DiGiorgio

kadie@tarponcoveclub com

239-592-9808

DIRECTOR OF FACILITY MAINTENANCE

Harry Keel

hkeel@tarponcoveclub com

239-592-9808

CLUB HOURS AS POSTED

Open Wednesday-Sunday at 10am

Dining is available 11am to close Swimming pool open daily sunrise to sunset

Tennis open daily at 7am until dusk

DIRECTOR OF TENNIS

Phil Landauer

plandauer22@hotmail com

239-513-9242

DIRECTOR OF TENNIS

Myke Loomis Landauer

mloomis@tarponcoveclub.com

239-513-9242

EXECUTIVE CHEF

Marc Petralia

mpetralia@tarponcoveclub.com

239-592-9808

471 Bay Club Drive

Naples, FL 34110

www tarponcoveclub com

MEMBERSHIP

MEMBERSHIP UPDATE

Brett Mance

The summer seems to be going by very quickly and we would like to thank all of the members who are still in town for coming to the 4th of July BBQ party While the club has been quieter these days we have had a lot of interest in membership Please help welcome our newest members into the Tarpon Cove family. Many of you have updated your contact information in our new website that was launched in June If you have not already done so please update your contact information so that we have the most accurate records of our membership. If you would like to see any specific type of programming please do let us know and we will be happy to consider adding it to our social events calendar.

There have been many exciting renovations and upgrades to the facilities over the past few months and there are many more that will elevate the overall appearance of your club and enhance the amenities offered.

WELCOME, NEW MEMBERS!

Richard & Mary Cawthorne

Tom & Susan Burger

Chris & Katarzyna Pakietur

TENNIS

TENNIS UPDATE

Myke Loomis Landauer

Traditionally, the fourth and final Grand Slam of the year, the U S Open is scheduled on the last Monday of August and goes until the second Sunday of September

The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center is located in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in New York City The facility is home to 22 hard courts, including 3 show courts: Arthur Ashe Stadium, Louis Armstrong Stadium, and Grandstand

Here are some fun facts about the tournament

*Since 1987, Tiffany & Co has been the official producer of the U S Open Trophy, weighing 10 pounds and 18 inches tall The trophy is awarded to both the men ’ s and women ’ s singles champion

*In 1975, the U S Open became the first Grand Slam tournament to feature night matches

*In 2001, Venus and Serena Williams became the first sisters to meet in a grand slam final at the US Open The match lasted 69 minutes, with Venus winning 6-2, 6-4.

*Tennis became the first sport, and the U.S. Open became the first Grand Slam to offer equal prize money to men and women. This all started in 1973 when Billie Jean King threatened to boycott the event.

*Arthur Ashe was the only African American male to win the US Open in 1968. The Arthur Ashe stadium was completed in 1997 and included a roof in 2016. The stadium is the largest tennis stadium in the world, seating 23,771 people.

*The 2006 US Open became the first of the majors to allow players to challenge line calls via the Hawk-Eye system.

*The Honey Deuce is known as the official cocktail of the U.S. Open. The mixture includes Grey Goose Vodka, lemonade, Chambord liqueur and ice garnished with four honeydew melon balls.

*The U S Open is the only Grand Slam event of the four to use a tiebreaker at 6-6 in the final set However, Wimbledon recently decided to add a standard tiebreaker at 12-12 in the final set The Australian Open and French Open still require a player to win by two games in the last set

*The youngest men's singles champion in U S Open history is Pete Sampras, who was 19 years, 28 days old when he won the title in 1990, defeating Andre Agassi in straight sets

*The youngest women's singles champion is Tracy Austin at the 1979 U S Open where she beat Chris Evert to win the title at the age of 16 years and eight months

*The U S Open has been played on three different courts surfaces in its history From 1881 to 1974, it was played on grass; from 1975 to 1977, on clay and since 1978 it’s been a hard-court surface DecoTurf The courts were made blue in 2007

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Marc Petralia Executive Chef

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

Strawberries (Sliced)

1/4 cup Sugar

2 1/3 cups Original Bisquick®

1/2 Cup Milk

3 Tablespoons Sugar

3 Tablespoons Butter or Marg

1/2 Cup Whipping Cream

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F

Prepare the strawberry filling: strawberries and 1/4 cup of su

In a large bowl, combine Bisqu butter, and 3 tablespoons of s you form a soft dough. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto form 6 shortcake discs. Since t of butter, there’s no need to grease the baking sheet.

Bake the shortcakes for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown.

While the shortcakes are baking, prepare the whipped cream. In a separate bowl, beat the whipping cream using an electric mixer on high speed until it forms soft peaks.

Assemble the cakes: Slice the shortcakes in half crosswise. Fill and top with strawberries and whipped cream.

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WELLNESS

SIX TIPS TO NATURALLY LOWER YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE

1. Skip the salt…

Use salt-free seasoning blends avoid processed foods, which are extremely high in sodium

2. But eat dark chocolate.

According to Prevention, a recent study showed 18% of individuals who ate a ½ ounce of dark chocolate everyday experienced a decrease in blood pressure

The flavanols in chocolate make your blood vessels more elastic, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.

3 Kick that caffeine habit

Or at least reduce your consumption, as excess caffeine can tighten blood vessels and increase stress levels

4. But don’t (completely) give up alcohol.

Although it’s been proven that avoiding alcohol can lower your blood pressure, new evidence suggests that having one drink a night can lower your blood pressure even more.

5 Hit the gym

This one ’ s a no brainer Regular exercise is good for you in pretty much every way, including lowering stress levels and increasing your heart’s ability to use oxygen effectively

6. But not too hard.

Although there’s nothing wrong with a rigorous routine, slowing down can help you release daily tension and decrease stress hormones. It might be as simply as taking a couple of deep breaths, or joining a yoga class at Galter LifeCenter Diet is the most important factor in lowering blood pressure Here's why.

“Lowering your blood pressure through diet is about much more than simply avoiding junk foods,” said Elizabeth Foley, RDN, LDN, CDE, a registered dietitian nutritionist at Swedish Hospital “What you eat is just as important as what you don’t eat! It’s essential to develop a good nutrition plan.”

“The key to lowering blood pressure is having a healthy diet that’s low in fats and simple carbohydrates and high in fruits and vegetables,” said Muna Siddiqi, MS, RD, CDE, the certified diabetes educator at Swedish Hospital “You should include low-fat dairy products as well as nuts and seeds, and it’s also important to limit sodium intake even if you are on medication ”

It’s best to develop a comprehensive approach to lowering your blood pressure. Experiment with two or more of the above tips to reach the most benefits from your new practices.