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The Sports Club at Four Seasons Resort 4150 N. MacArthur Boulevard Irving, Texas 75038 www.thesportsclubfourseasons.com
HALLOWE E N BASH M E M BE R MASH Things are getting spooky at the Club!
CLU B PHOTOS A look back at Club events
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COOL OCTOBE R Raising money for a healthier Irving
SHOP Top 5 Fall must haves Shop Tower IV Sports Boutique
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CHOOSE YOUR EMAILS
Membership Services Fitness Desk Tower IV Sports Boutique Tennis Reception Spa & Salon Private Reserve Line Members Lounge Accounting
972-717-2525 972-717-2560 972-717-2530 972-717-2540 972-717-2440 972-717-2591 972-717-2580 972-717-2617
M A N A G E M E NT TE A M Club Manager Rob Cowan x2501 rob.cowan@fourseasons.com Director of Golf Paul Earnest x2531 paul.earnest@fourseasons.com Member Relations Manager Jessica Asaff x2526 jessica.asaff@fourseasons.com
Log on to the Club website and pick and choose what emails you wish to receive! The Club has created several monthly opt in emails focused specifically on your interests!
Associate Director of Sales Shara Capper x2520 shara.capper@fourseasons.com
GOLF • FOODI ES • KI DS EVE NTS TE N N IS • FITN ESS
Director of Sports Robin Scott x2522 robin.scott@fourseasons.com
TO UPDATE EMAIL GROUPS: Go to www.thesportsclubfourseasons.com and log in. On the home page, find the “QUICK LINKS” Section and click on “My Profile” Check-mark the topics or “Opt-in” Groups you’re interested in found on the right hand side of you member profile. Don’t forget to click the “Update Opt In Groups” button. For assistance or questions, please email or call Jessica.Asaff@fourseasons.com | (972) 717-2526.
Director of Golf Course Maintenance & Landscaping Scott Abernathy x2494 scott.abernathy@fourseasons.com
2015 B O A R D O F G O V E R N O R S Bob Shema, Chair Bill Bailey, Lowelle Childers, Mike Collins, Jerry Gatti, Chuck Hosler, Deanna Howard, Pat McMahon, Sharon Pfaff, Cynthia Villalobos
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ell, it’s fall and that means it’s time for Cool October, Four Seasons Resort and Club’s annual fundraising event benefiting cancer research and treatments for patients right here in Irving, TX. This is now the 31st year in which our members and staff work together to raise money for such a great cause. What started out as the Terry Fox Run in 1992, has now grown into the multiple events that currently make up Cool October. Over the past several years, we have raised more than $2.6 million dollars for the Irving Healthcare Foundation in support of cancer services at the Baylor Scott & White Charles A Sammons Cancer Center– Irving, the city’s only not-for profit hospital. How cool is that? I’d like to thank our Cool October Committee, chaired by BOG member, Sharon Pfaff, all of the 2015 Committees, and the Four Seasons staff for
coming up with some new ideas to add to the list of already exciting events that support the cause. Along with the Cool 18 Golf Tournament and Golf Marathon, the Tennis Marathon, Spin-A-Thon, and now for its second year, the Cool October Concert featuring the band “Live 80,” the committee has added the new “Fashion at the Four Seasons Luncheon” taking place in Café On The Green restaurant (which I am told is already sold out). And lets not forget about the “Chili Cook-Off!” This year you can participate as a team or individual with prizes awarded in multiple categories. So please gather your favorite recipe and friends and cook up your best chili! As you can see, there are plenty of ways to participate in helping to support such a great cause. I’m sure we all know of someone that has been affected by this terrible disease. So, by working together let’s continue to bring the best possible research and treatments to our fellow friends and neighbors of Irving! Sincerely,
BOB SHEMA CHAIRMAN BOG
A NOTE FROM TH E CLU B MANAG E R
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e have been in communication with the Board of Governors and Club Committees regarding member discounts throughout the Resort and Club. Due to the great advice and feedback we have received, we are excited to share with you these enhancements and additions to your member discounts. This preferred pricing is for members only when any of these services are settled to your membership account. A huge thank you to the Board and Committee system for helping us continuously enhance the member experience. We thank each of you for your continued support of the Club. I look forward to seeing more of you throughout the Club and Resort! Sincerely,
ROB COWAN rob.cowan@fourseasons.com
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4TH OF JULY Spending Independence weekend at Four Seasons Resort and Club has become quite the popular tradition for members and guests! The property is transformed into a fun and festive venue decorated in red, white and blue! This year’s festival and fireworks show didn’t disappoint. Members and guests enjoyed a weekend full of activities for the whole family! The Driving Range was transformed into a carnival complete with laser tag, larger-than-life bounce houses, a flip book photo booth, food trucks and we can’t forget the incredible live music by COVER DOWN! For dinner, Members could attend the very popular Independence Day BBQ in the Pavilion or dine with friends on the Members Lounge Patio. At dusk we glittered the sky with a spectacular show that had people cheering and feeling proud. If you haven’t experienced our Independence Celebration, we strongly suggest you partake in 2016! The best part, Four Seasons Resort and Club is taking room reservations now! We always expect the Resort to be fully occupied, so take advantage of your preferred member pricing and book your stay over the holiday weekend, July 2-4, 2016! To make reservations, please call the private reserve line at (972) 717-2591.
The festival and fireworks show will be held on Sunday, July 3, 2016.
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Pub Game Nights
Enjoy happy hour pricing and a little friendly competition Every Third Tuesday of the Month (Excluding November and December). 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Member’s Lounge Pub No reservations required | Guests are welcome!
Happy Hour
Everyday | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. $3.50 Drafts $3.50 Well liquor 50% Off wines by the glass
Pasta Night
Every Wednesday | 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Bring the whole family to the Member’s Lounge for Pasta Night! Our chefs will help you build the perfect pasta dish with a variety of vegetables, proteins and pastas!
Saturday Night Specials
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We are thrilled to announce the new and improved Members Lounge Hours! We are thrilled to announce the new and improved Members Lounge Hours!
Sunday through Thursday Sunday Thursday 6:45 through AM -10:30 PM
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Friday and Saturday and Saturday 6:45Friday AM - 12:00 midnight
6:45 AM - 12:00 midnight Cheers to that! Cheers to that!
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FE RRARI COCKTAI L PARTY The Sports Club was the place to be on June 20, 2015. More than 35 Ferraris along with Schumackers winning 2013 Formula 1 car were on display as members of the Sports Club and Ferrari Club of Dallas mixed and mingled! Italian bites, a live DJ and Fashion by Ferregamo also glittered the Club! It was an event for the books!
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scores of 85-80! These two boys beat out some stiff competition and it came down to the wire! Congratulations Alex and Joe, way to go!
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Upcoming Junior Golf Events Each month, we host a play day for the kids. These are 9 hole tournaments and we dabble into different formats to keep the kids interested in the game. These monthly events will continue into the fall.
Junior Club Championship On August 1 - 2 we had our Junior Club Championship on Cottonwood and TPC. We had an 18 hole division and a 9 hole division and tee prizes for each of the players. The weather was perfect and there was some GREAT golf played! Congratulations to our newest Club Champions! Alex Trimmer posted scores of 41-39 to take the 9 Hole Club Champion crown and Joe Ramirez is our 2015 Junior Club Champion with
We also have our Parent-Child event on October 18 on Cottonwood Valley! We will have a 9 and 18 hole division and will break the tournament into 3 different formats; best ball, alternate shot, and scramble. This tournament was a huge hit last year and I would anticipate this year to be no different. Be on the lookout for more information and registration.
Junior Golf with Grady The revamped Junior Golf program is 18 months strong and has grown to over 75 kids. We have added two additional instructors to our staff, Tim Kunkle, Assistant Junior Golf Coordinator and Sean Speed, our PGM intern from Sam Houston State. Tim and Sean have added stability, experience, synergy and professionalism to our program.
Grady Randle, Director of Jr. Golf Instruction grady.randle@fourseasons.com
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Tim Cusick, Director of Golf Instruction tim.cusick@fourseasons.com Twitter @timcusickgolf www.timcusickgolf.com
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itting the ball in the center of the clubface is the most important characteristic in improving your distance. Choking down about 1/2” on a driver, fairway metal or hybrid can increase the percentage of hitting in the center of the clubface. These clubs are long to begin with and are difficult to find the center of the clubface consistently. What distance you might give up in width of the backswing you will more than make up for centeredness of contact by shortening the length of the club.
WGA Susan Ware, WGA President It’s been an exciting year for the WGA and we look forward to ending the season with even more fun and competition. Not enough can be said about the lasting friendships that golf has brought us all. Let’s offer a big welcome to the new Sports Club members that have also joined the WGA. We have all quickly found new friendships and fun golf games. In addition to the below events we are trying to fit in a couple more FUN and CASUAL events to the schedule and don’t forget about the Wednesday Ladies Days. Let’s keep up participation and lowering handicaps!
Upcoming Events AUGUST: 29-30
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SEPTEMBER: 11 WGA Member Guest 19 WGA/MGA Challenge
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OCTOBER: 24-25 WGA Monster Match
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Eclectic Recap 1st Shara McClure 62 2nd Mindy Heard 62 3rd Debby Williams 66 4th Michele Wallace 66 5th Diane Fannon 66 6th Barbie Traub 66 7th Sharon Kelley 66 8th Sandy Cureton 67
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BEST BALL. MATCH PLAY FORMAT Seven 2 ½ hour nine hole matches over three days $1,000 per team $250 non-refundable deposit
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Cool Octoberfest Concert featuring LIVE 80 + Chili Cookoff, 6:30pm-10pm The Golf School
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Cool 18 Charity Golf Tournament at TPC
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Tennis Marathon, 2pm-8pm Cool Tennis Happy Hour, 6pm - 8pm Indoor Tennis Courts
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Golf Marathon, sun up to sun down TPC and Cottonwood Valley
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Spin-a-thon SpinRGY Studio
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Enjoy a Think Pink Drink or Pink Pedi in the Spa
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20% of $100 Taco + Rita purchases go to Cool October
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COOL OCTOBER Our Commitment Since 1992, the hotel employees, Sports Club members, local corporations, and community partners have raised just over $2.6 million to directly support cancer services at the Baylor Scott & White Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center at Irving via the Irving Healthcare Foundation. Every single advancement at the Cancer Center has been either fully or partially funded by Four Seasons Dallas, and we are their largest corporate donor.
Our 2015 fundraising goal is set at $140,000, and will fund a 3D Digital Mammography machine which will help with earlier detection for women with denser breast tissue. To read in more detail about our pledge, visit www.cooloctober.com.
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3rd Annual
Cook Off 2015 SEPTEMBER 19, 2015 6:30P.M. I DRIVING RANGE AT THE COOL OCTOBERFEST CONCERT BENEFITING THE BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CHARLES A. SAMMONS CANCER CENTER AT IRVING
CONTEST RULES: • Participate as a team or individual (chili cook off is not anonymous this year - members may stand by or serve their chili if they wish)
• We encourage you to theme and name your chili! • Suggested chili amount: 6 Quarts • Hotel will supply serving pans for participants • Deadline to Register is September 17, 2015
Chili must be dropped off at the Members Lounge on Friday, September 18 between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. or Saturday, September 19 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. AWARDS ANNOUNCEMENT AT 8:30P.M. FOR BEST TEAM CHILI, BEST INDIVIDUAL CHILI AND BEST THEME
Register on the Club website at www.thesportsclubfourseasons.com or call Jessica Asaff at (972) 717-2526.
CH I LI FOR A CAUSE! Members are encouraged to participate in the 3rd Annual Chili Cook Off on September 19, 2015! This year, members can enter as an individual or as a team! Awards will be given to the best Individual Chili, Team Chili and Best Theme/Team Name! Create a fun name for your chili and dress up for some added flare! Good luck and may the best chili win!
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TE E N SPI RIT COCKTAI L Available October 1 - 31, 2015
Drink pink this October in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and our Cool October fundraising efforts!
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our Seasons Resort and Club will be offering a special “Pink Drink” during the entire month of October in support of our local Cool October fundraising efforts and Breast Cancer Awareness. The Team Spirit Cocktail will be available at Bar 19, the Terrace Lounge, and the Members Lounge, with $3 of each drink purchase being donated to the Cool October efforts benefitting the Irving Healthcare Foundation in support of cancer services at Baylor Scott & White Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center – Irving.
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ink is in the air! Honor yourself and/or your special loved ones with a Breast Cancer Awareness “Think Pink” pedi. Your tired tootsies will be scrubbed pink with a refreshing honey-lavender fine grain sea salt exfoliation. A honey oat yogurt mask is applied to remove impurities, soothe skin and refine skin tone. The grand finale … a Pink Moon Shea Butter massage bursting with beautiful fragrant notes of spun sugar, powder and licorice blossom. Finish with your choice of pink polish!
Team Spirit Recipe: 1 oz. Daron Fine Calvados 1 oz. lemon juice .75 oz. St-Germain .5 oz. Aperol .5 oz. simple syrup 2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters Combine all ingredients in a shaker. Shake for about 20 seconds, and double strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a thick twist of lemon peel. Cheers!
*10% of each Think Pink Pedi will be contributed towards our Cool October charitable efforts benefitting the Irving Healthcare Foundation in support of cancer services at Baylor Scott & White Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center- Irving. The Think Pink Pedi is available October 1 to October 31, 2015. 50 MINUTES USD $85
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ANTIG RAVITY ® AE RIAL YOGA COM I NG SOON!
8) You can Close out the World in your very own Cocoon.
We are beyond excited to launch one of our most highly anticipated fitness classes at the Sports Club this Fall! AntiGravity Aerial Yoga is coming soon and we wanted to share some of the amazing benefits with you. Here are 11 reasons you have to try AntiGravity®.
Let go and feel supported while gently rocking, safely cradled in the Cocoon pose. Completely relax and take the best powernap ever rising above it all at the end of each class.
1) Because YOU can!
AntiGravity is for everyone! The techniques with over 1000 moves is catered to accommodate anyone who is active. Over 6000 people per day successfully enjoy classes in over 30 countries since 2007.
9) It’s an UP lifting Experience.
“In life, hidden in the forces that pull us down is the energy to lift us up.” The second meaning of AntiGravity is Anti-Grave! We emphasize fun! When you refresh the systems of your body by inverting you also trigger the release of happy hormones (endorphins and serotonin) into your system. AntiGravity reinvented the childhood playground and made the joy of swinging and flying accessible again.
2) Zero-Compression Inversions Relieve Back Pain Get the kinks out of your back by applying traction. By creating space between your vertebral discs for the nerves of your spinal cord, you also hydrate the soft tissue, which often helps relieve back pain in your very first session.
10) Open Up, Be Free and feel Empowered.
3) Grow Taller and Look Better in Your Clothes!
Creator Christopher Harrison’s personal guarantee states, “If you will suspend your disbelief I can raise your spirits, increase your health and make you taller – in your very first class”
4) It’s the most effective and least expensive anti-aging technique
“You are only as young as your spine is flexible and your mind is open. When you open up space in the body, you open up space in the mind. They are interconnected.”
5) It’s an Overall Body / Mind Workout Become more graceful, stronger, leaner, more flexible, coordinated and agile while learning to live your life with greater awareness and more astute presence. Levitating meditations encompassed in the womb pose are heavenly.
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6) It’s the Most Creative Workout Ever Conceived
While playing within the space where gravity and antigravity converge, you will create beautiful lines and not even know how hard you are working, until you feel your core tight the next day.
7) It Increases Your Brain Power
Moving freely in all directions of open space (made possible by the Harrison AntiGravity Hammock) creates new neural pathways and synaptic connections, which increases neuroplasticity; your ability to learn. Surprise your body and mind with something new and fun and you stave off the aging mind. Give a rebirth to your brain cells as you release neurotransmitters through inversion therapy.
You conquer simple fears in a supportive environment and emerge empowered by your Physical accomplishments feeling a greater sense of freedom -in every class. AntiGravity was the Presidents Choice for Aerial Entertainment at his Inauguration celebration. This is the company that flies the rock stars and created the standards for Aerial entertainment on Broadway. AntiGravity techniques are approved by the governing bodies for fitness worldwide. You can trust that instructors certified by Christopher Harrison’s AntiGravity® know how to fly you safely.
11) You WILL Improve Your Posture.
Increase your joint mobility, loosen your tight muscles and restack your bones to better our posture. Utilizing the leverage of the Harrison AntiGravity® Hammock, you can stretch your muscles further and create traction for your joints. Incorporate AntiGravity into your daily program and discover the value of this is often neglected portion of an exercise regime.
PLAN FOR FITN ESS SUCCESS
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liché as it sounds most fitness programs succeed or fail before they begin. Well organized plans should be life altering. “Diets” are fine to lose a couple pounds but for sustained health improving habits, goals should be realistic and for the long term. Here are some helpful steps to get you started.
1) GET YOUR MIND RIGHT: Set a no kidding,
drop dead date in your calendar that gives you enough time to prepare. Annotate the reasons you want to start a fitness plan. Are you doing it to live longer, be healthier, lose weight or look better?
Shop at the Tower IV Sports Boutique at The Sports Club and stock up on brands line S’well, Robert Graham, Jude Connally amd Gemelli Jewelry! TOWER IV HOURS
MARCH 10 - NOVEMBER 9 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
NOVEMBER 10 - MARCH 8 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
2) SET A MENU: Plan out all of your meals and
snacks for the week. You may need to take meals to work with you. Slip-ups often happen when you simply don’t have a better food option available. This includes planning for travel and eating out.
3) INFORM YOUR SUPPORT GROUP: To help
hold you accountable, tell your family and friends about your intensions.
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4) ESTABLISH AN EXERCISE REGIMEN: Every-
body is different and you should build a program around your needs and abilities. Balance is key, and any age group should mix in some form of strength training with regular cardiovascular training.
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5) PUT IT IN YOUR CALENDAR: Carve out times
for yourself and set your work out times in your phone or computer. This makes training times official and it makes you less likely to skip them. Matt Greenemeier, Sports Performance Specialist and Personal Trainer matt.greenemeier@fourseasons.com
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FALL TE N N IS
Fall Tennis League September 7 - October 22 MONDAY NIGHT PRO AM 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - $30 pp/per night 6:30 p.m. - Optional warm-up $15 per player/per night Outdoor Courts TUESDAY NIGHT MIXED 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. $16 pp/per night
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If you are interested in getting involved in a league, and would like to be added to our league distribution list, please e-mail Robin Scott at robin.scott@fourseasons.com.
THURSDAY NIGHT ROUND ROBIN 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. $16 pp/per night Indoor Courts
Congratulations to Our Summer League Winners “Yes, life’s a journey, but enjoy every destination.”
Monday Night Round Robin - Bob Stegall
Robin Scott, Director of Sports
Wednesday Morning Round Robin -
Tuesday Night Mixed - Jack Davis Gina Chew Thursday Night Round Robin - Tim Ellis
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KI D’S CORN E R Annual Spooktacular Open House
Friday, October 23 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm This complimentary event features a costume contest, arts and crafts, snacks, drinks and best of all the opportunity to mingle with other parents at the Club. You will not want to miss this fun event so please sign up early! Please note, parents will need to stay with their kids for this event, but you may sign them up for Kids Night In immediately following our Open House at 6:00 pm.
Special Halloween Kids Night In Movie Night
Friday, October 30 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm We will be hosting a very special Late Night Halloween event! KFAS will be open late so that parents may attend our Members Halloween Cocktail party! Kids can come dressed in their favorite pajamas and join us for a fun party complete with games, story time, crafts, treats, popcorn, dinner and movie time!! Cost for Halloween Party from 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm is $50 Cost for Regular Kids night In Movie Night from 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm is $30 Please call for reservations.
New Year’s Eve Party at Kids For All Seasons
Thursday, December 31 6:00 pm - 1:00 am. $70 per child, includes dinner, snacks, activities, drinks and more! This is the best value in town! So parents, make plans to attend our Sports Club Hollywood NYE Bash!
KFAS FALL HOURS: Monday-Thursday Friday-Sunday Friday Kids Night In
8:30 am - 8:00 pm 8:30 am - 5:00 pm 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Kids For All Seasons will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and we will open at noon on New Year’s Day.
Please give us a call for more information at (972) 717-2543.
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CH E F’S CORN E R KABOCHA SQUASH SOUP 1 Kabocha Squash 1 Yellow Onions 1 Bay Leaves 1 t Chinese Five Spice 5 C Vegetable Stock ¾ C Heavy Cream Kosher Salt to taste Method: Cut and clean out the Kabocha Squash. Chop into medium pieces along with the onions. Heat skillet and sauté onions and the five spices in blended oil until translucent. Then add all ingredients. Bring to a boil and simmer until squash is soft, about 30 minutes. Turn heat off and remove the bay leaves and blend with the stick blender until smooth, pass it through a fine chinois. Season with salt and pepper. For service, add more vegetable stock to thin it out if needed and a very little amount of heavy cream to each portion. Ke’o Velasquez Club Chef
LOBSTER RELISH GARNISH Salt One 1.5 - pound lobster 1/4 cup Diced Red & Yellow Tomatoes 2 T. extra-virgin olive oil 1 ¼ tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup Sliced Sautéed Oyster Mushrooms 1/2 tablespoon coarsely chopped basil 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest Freshly ground white pepper Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt the water. Carefully add the live lobsters, cover and cook over high heat until they’re bright red, 6 to 8 minutes. Using tongs, transfer the lobsters to a bowl and let them cool slightly. Remove the rubber bands from the claws. Crack the claws and knuckles and remove the meat. Using scissors, slit the tail shells and remove the meat. Remove the dark intestinal veins from the tails. Cut the lobster meat into 1/2-inch pieces. NOTE: (You can use frozen cooked lobster meat if you wish) In a bowl, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, tomatoes, basil and lemon zest. Add the lobster and mushrooms, season with salt and white pepper and toss. Garnish Soup with lobster mixture with desired amount.
HALLOWEEN BRUNCH November 1, 2015 Café on the Green 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 a.m.
TH U R S D AY, N O V E M B E R 26 S E ATI N G S F R O M 10:3 0 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. BYR O N’S A N D M E M B E R’S L O U N G E $62 Adults $18 Children ages 6-12 Children 5 and under are complimentar y
Turkeys-To-Go November 25-26 Let our Chefs do all the work for you this Thanksgiving! A Turkeys-To-Go meal serves eight people $220 for entire meal $20 per additional side (serves four) $20 per additional pie (choose from Spiced Pecan, Chocolate or Pumpkin) $10 Cranberry sauce $110 for turkey and gravy only
ORDERS MUST BE CALLED IN BY TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24 BY NOON.
Turkeys-To-Go Pick up times Wednesday, November 25, at Membership Services between 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Thursday, November 26, in the Members Lounge between 9:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m.
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TIS TH E SEASON SPA SPECIALS
BURDOCK PUMPKIN BUTTER FACIAL A pre-cleanse with milk-infused steaming towels opens pores before a whipped shea butter and sugar polish gently cleanses and hydrates. Next, skin is smoothed with a natural buffing biscuit blend made with calming burdock root, mango butter, skin-enhancing rice powder and whole milk. A mud mask with organic pumpkin puree helps to detox skin – you’ll feel the gentle tingle as it works its magic. A firming peptide-enhanced moisturizer helps soften your deepest wrinkles, while Crow Catcher Eye Serum helps eliminate the look of fine lines. Receive a complimentary exfoliating biscuit as a take home gift when booking this treatment. 60 MINUTES | $155
HONEY PUMPKIN WRAP AND RUB A fine grain salt scrub deliciously scented with notes of honey, cinnamon and nutmeg is custom blended with a thick, rich Splendid Dirt Organic Pumpkin Nutrient Mud Mask to provide a thorough, even exfoliation as it helps to invigorate and detox skin. A glowing new you is revealed as you are gently massaged with Marshmallow Melt, a shea butter rich in Sandalwood and Tonka Bean extracts, giving skin a nongreasy, but glistening appearance that takes away the appearance of dryness and wrinkles. 50 MINUTES | $150
HONEY PUMPKIN MANICURE AND PEDICURE A splash of Clementine sparkling soak brings an ultra-hydrating softness to your skin. After a spicy whipped honey salt exfoliation, you’re painted in a mud mask full of fresh enzymes, organic pumpkin puree and nutrient clay that instantly boosts overall radiance. A Marshmallow Melt shea butter massage puts the finishing touch on this delectable treatment. Manicure, 25 MINUTES | $50 Pedicure, 50 MINUTES | $85 Seasonal Spa Specials are available September 1 to December 31, 2015
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December 4 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm Dress in your holiday best or perhaps a tacky holiday sweater and join your fellow members for a night of merriment and cheer! Don’t forget to bring a toy for our annual Toys-For-Tots drive.
location: Hall of Champions
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