Tarpon Cove July Newsletter

GENERAL MANAGER MESSAGE

John Sexton

Dear Members,

As we make our way into the summer months you will notice that the marina rebuild has started and will be brought back to even better than before Once we have a dock to pull along side we will then resume the shuttle service to Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park We are looking forward to having this very important and missed amenity for the enjoyment of the membership once again.

The new website has now been launched and was a seamless transition from the previous one Please take a moment to visit the new website at www tarponcoveclub com If you have not already done so please register for the member section of the website and update your contact information

We look forward to seeing you at our Fourth of July BBQ as well as the other festive social events taking place throughout the duration of the summer.

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

WELCOME, NEW MEMBERS!

Now that the new website has launched we would like to remind you to please update your contact information and also upload a picture of yourself and other members of your family who are on the membership roster This helps our staff get to know our members better and allows us to manage who is utilizing the clubs facilities

We are planning on having a new member welcome social for all those members who have joined over the course of the past year This will be an opportunity for our newest members to get to know the rest of the members and officially welcome them into the Tarpon Cove family. We will keep you posted as to the date of this event. You can now easily see all of the social events that will be taking place at Tarpon Cove on the events calendar in the new website. It makes it very easy to see at a glance all of the wonderful social events and make reservations for them.

Please let me know if you have any friends that may be interested in membership and I will be happy to answer all of their questions about membership and give them a tour of your beautiful club

Paul & Angela Geragosian

TENNIS

TENNIS UPDATE

Myke Loomis Landauer

For most tennis players, July signals the start of Wimbledon and all its long-standing traditions. Taking place at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, the Wimbledon Championships run for two weeks and attract over 500,000 spectators Here are some facts about one of the biggest sporting shows on earth

1 54,250 tennis balls are used during the Championships period

2 At start of each day, 48 tins of tennis balls are taken onto Centre and No 1 Courts and 24 on all outside courts

3 Tennis balls weren’t always yellow The original white balls were replaced in 1986 so that they could be seen more easily on television.

4. The tournament commands a global news access audience estimated at more than 1 billion people in 200 territories.

5. Wimbledon is the largest single annual sporting catering operation in Europe: serving 234,000 meals, 330,000 cups of tea and coffee, 140,000 portions of English strawberries, 10,000 liters of dairy cream and 29,000 bottles of champagne, among other things

6 Wimbledon began in 1877 at the All-England Club in the London suburb of Wimbledon as Gentlemen’s Single Championship, making it the oldest tennis tournament in the world Only 22 players participated

7 Wimbledon rules state that all players must be dressed almost entirely in white Umpires can ask a player to change if they don’t meet the dress code

8. Wimbledon is the only Grand Slam that is played on grass courts. And during the event, the grass is cut

9. Wimbledon has its own Hawk called Rufus whose job is to scare away pigeons each morning from the tennis courts.

10. During the course of Wimbledon fortnight, the repairs team string about 2,000 rackets and use more than 40 miles of string to a height of exactly 8 mm

WHO IS YOUR PICK TO WIN?

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Marc Petralia Executive Chef

CHERRY CLAFOUTIS

3 eggs

1 cup whole milk

½ cup whole milk Greek yogurt

⅓ cup granulated sugar

½ cup all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon sea salt

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon almond extract

1/4 cup melted butter

Zest of ½ lemon

1 cup pitted sweet cherries or tart cher powdered sugar, for dusting

Toasted sliced raw almonds, for serving

1 In a medium bowl, combine the eggs granulated sugar, flour, salt, vanilla, and Whisk until just mixed Add the melted zest and stir until thoroughly combined plastic wrap and let sit for 30 minutes.

2. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease eight 6-ounce ramekins.

3. Divide the batter among the ramekins. Spread a layer of cherries on top of the batter.

4. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until lightly golden brown

BEST FOODS FOR BRAIN HEALTH

Throughout most of our lives as Americans, dietary messaging is typically centered on which foods are best for our bodies This is certainly important, since physical health also impacts brain health However, we don’t often think about nutrition in terms of brain-healthy foods Brain health is especially important for seniors, who become prone to many serious cognitive diseases as they age That’s why it’s important to be proactive about eating the right foods to support cognitive function.

Here are some of the most brain-healthy foods for seniors (which are also excellent for physical health):

Salmon is rich in two different types of omega-3 fatty acids, which are great for brain health Eating salmon and other kinds of fatty fish at least twice a week is the best way to get the benefits of these acids

Leafy greens Leafy greens contain high amounts of B vitamins, beta carotene, folate, vitamin E, and vitamin K In addition to boosting energy, B vitamins help to protect the brain from stress- and aging-related damage

Beta carotene, folate, and vitamin E help to prevent cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, while vitamin K helps to sharpen memory. To get these benefits, seniors should eat plenty of spinach, lettuce, kale, and arugula

Coffee Coffee helps to improve concentration and focus, and in moderate amounts, it can even lift your mood It’s also good for your liver and heart and for preventing chronic physical and mental diseases

Dark berries and cherries Dark berries like blackberries, blueberries, and blackcurrants as well as cherries have plenty of antioxidants, which help to protect against cognitive diseases.

Eggs. Eggs contain nutrient-rich, low-fat protein. They’re also high in choline, which boosts brain function, and tryptophan, which helps to form the feel-good hormone serotonin

Nuts Various kinds of nuts offer different brain health benefits Walnuts are the best, as they contain more antioxidants than other nuts, along with omega-3 fatty acids Other great options are almonds (which help to improve memory), pistachios (which help to preserve fatty acids), and macadamia nuts (which boost normal brain function)

Dark chocolate. Besides being decadently delicious, dark chocolate is another food rich in brain-protecting antioxidants as well as flavonoids and caffeine. Flavonoids support blood circulation to the brain, which helps with memory, and caffeine improves short-term brain function

Other foods There are many other foods that are excellent for promoting cognitive function Examples include avocados, Greek yogurt, cruciferous vegetables, and colorful fruits and vegetables in general