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All-Resident Events
Unless otherwise noted, these events are open to all Somersett residents, including those who live in Sierra Canyon. For more information, go to www.somersett.org. See page 22-23 for a roundup of Holiday Events in Somersett
Adult Social: Thanksgiving Potluck
Friday, Nov. 11, 5:30-8:30 pm
Come celebrate Thanksgiving with your Somersett neighbors! We will provide the turkey; all we ask is that you bring a side dish or dessert to share. You are also welcome to bring your favorite beverage. We will also provide plates, cups, and silverware. This event is free, but please register so that we can be sure to have plenty of tables, chairs, and supplies. See Somersett.org for more information.
Kids’ Movie Night
Friday, Nov. 18, 5:30-8:30 pm $15/child; ages 5-12
Your child will enjoy pizza while watching a family-friendly movie with their friends. They are welcome to dress in PJs and bring a pillow and a comfy blanket! This event is for members of the Club at Town Center.
Guitar Lessons
Saturdays Nov. 12 and Dec. 10 from 10:15-11:30 am $25; Open to ages 16-plus
Pop and jazz solo artist Sara Thompson will offer beginner to intermediate acoustic and electric guitar lessons in the Canyon View Room. Bring your own guitar or you are welcome to share the instructor’s guitars. Register and pay at the front desk. Maximum of 4 students per class.
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Open to all residents of Somersett, including those who live in Sierra Canyon
Acoustic Circle Jam
Second and fourth Sunday of each month: Nov. 13 + 27 and Dec. 11 5-7 pm
Join the Circle Jam and broaden your musical horizons with like-minded vocalists and instrumentalists in a fun, positive environment. All levels of acoustic guitar playing are welcome. A good singing voice is not required but it is a plus. New players are welcome to bring their favorite songs or song lists to share.
Bridge Club
Wednesdays, 1:30-4 pm
Join fellow bridge lovers for intermediate bridge at the Club. We usually have two to four tables, and we strive for complete tables so that everyone enjoys their playing time. For more information or to reserve a spot, contact Jan at haemmigJ@gmail.com.
Canasta
Fridays, 1-4 pm, Media Room
Join us on Fridays as we play Canasta, a card-melding game which is a variation of rummy. Many types of Canasta exist. Come learn to play or teach us your version of Canasta. Everyone is welcome. Questions? Contact Elyce Gilbert at Elyce.gilbert@gmail.com.
Care Matters
Mondays, Noon-2 pm Fridays, 9:30-11:30 am
The Care Matters team turns plastic bags into “plarn,’’ then crochets the “plarn” into sleeping mats that are distributed to people in the Reno area without permanent shelter. The lightweight mats are waterproof and provide protection from the cold ground, while at the same time keeping plastic out of our landfills. Volunteers are welcome and experience is not required!
Mah Jongg
Mondays and Thursdays, 1-4 pm
Mah Jongg is a challenging tile game that originated in China, and we’re playing it at the Club with the National Mah Jongg League rules and play card. Join us on Mondays and Thursdays to play or just watch, and feel free to bring a snack and nonalcoholic beverage.
Pinochle Club
Mondays & Tuesdays, 1-3 pm
Pinochle players, we have a club just for you! Somersett’s pinochle club welcomes new or advanced players for three- or four-handed pinochle. Join us for this casual drop-in game here at the Club on Tuesday afternoons.
Somersett Golf & Country Club
November through December
Country Club Golf Shop Hours
November 8 am-5 pm Tuesday-Sunday
December 10 am-4 pm Tuesday-Sunday
Community Driving Range Hours
November 8:30 am-5 pm Tuesday-Sunday
December 10 am-4 pm Tuesday-Sunday
Country Club First Tee Times
November 9 am Tuesday-Sunday
December 11 am Tuesday-Sunday
*All times are weather-dependent. Please call the golf shop at 775-787-1800, Ext 2
Bocce Ball Court Hours
November 8 am-5 pm** Tuesday-Sunday
December 10 am-4 pm** Tuesday-Sunday
**may play until dusk if in possession of own Bocce balls
For those interested in playing bocce please note there is a grooming rake/brush located in the cart barn of the clubhouse. Bocce balls and scoreboards may be checked out from the golf shop staff during operating hours.
All Somersett residents are welcome to play the Championship Country Club Course four times per year. Each resident may book a foursome of players at a rate of $80 per player (in-season) and $50 per player (off-season, November-March). This includes green fee, driving range usage, and golf cart. We take tee times for residents four days in advance at 787-1800, ext 2.
Men, please remember our dress code of no denim, collared golf shirts, and caps worn forward at all times. For the ladies no denim, no spaghetti-strapped tops, bare midriffs, or short shorts. GolfProper footwear, such as golf or tennis shoes, is required. 6 | Somersett Living | November/December 22
Driving Range
Somersett residents are encouraged to utilize the driving range at the Country Club. With the SOA/Country Club agreement range usage is complimentary off the synthetic mats. November through April residents may use the south side (closest to the parkway) when we are always on mats. The cost to utilize the putting green and chipping area in the winter is $10 – please check in with the golf shop. Juniors must be accompanied by an adult.
Winter/Snow Season
We kindly ask that you refrain from winter activities on both of our golf courses during the winter season. We do not allow tubing, tobogganing, sledding, saucering, skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, etc. on either golf course. Damage caused by this activity becomes apparent in the spring and playing conditions are greatly sacrificed. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Holiday gifts for the golfers on your list
Are you looking for that special gift for the golfer this holiday season? Check out the golf shop in the clubhouse for all of your apparel and equipment needs. We have accounts with all major companies and can special order items that are not in stock.
Golf Tip By Stuart Smith – PGA Director of Golf
As we head into winter and temperatures prevent many of us from heading out to the golf course, it is a great time to work on some easy putting fundamentals in the comfort of our homes.
I recommend a few simple putting fundamentals:
1. Place the ball slightly left of center (right-handers), with hands centered slightly forward of the body. The putter shaft should be perpendicular to the ground. This allows the putter to catch the ball on the ascent of the putter head. 2. Eyes over the ball OR slightly inside the ball. You might have to adjust the length you are holding the putter to accomplish this. 3. The motion of the putter includes shoulders, arms, hands, putter grip, and putter head, all working at the same tempo. Research shows the best putters adhere to a 2:1 tempo on all length putts. 4. I have found success in stabilizing my lower body by putting a little outward pressure on my knees. The lower body should remain stable with no side-to-side movement. 5. Allow the putter to swing on its natural arc. The putter is NOT designed to swing on a straight line, but rather on an arc. In contrast, a croquet mallet is designed to swing straight back and straight through.
PGA and LPGA tour players have tempos of 62-72 beats per minute regardless of the length of putt they face, which equates to approximately .90 seconds of elapsed time. The “holy grail” of putting tempo is 2:1 as evidenced by most of the great players. This would equal .60 seconds on the backstroke and .30 seconds on the through stroke. This highlight’s the acceleration through the ball. All of the putting greats do this.
Putting
Simply said 2 syllables back and 1 syllable through - AP PLE PIE recited at the same speed no matter the length of putt. Strive for approximately .90 seconds total time (nearly one second) at this 2:1 tempo. There are many apps and devices but if you are serious about improving, I recommend the Blast Motion Sensor for golf. It accurately measures 11 separate metrics – most importantly tempo. At least check out the website: golf.blastmotion.com/golf/
Need help with your putting this winter?
Set up a lesson in our Short Game Arena here at the Country Club. Putting is one of the easiest things to improve upon with a little instruction. Our staff can be reached at 787-1800, Ext 2, or email me at HYPERLINK “mailto:ssmith@ somersett.com” ssmith@somersett.com to set an appointment.
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Meet Robert Sweetin
Guest Services
You may have noticed that the Club at Town Center has been shining a little brighter of late. As part of an ongoing effort to elevate the Club’s look and feel, we have switched from a contractor cleaning at night to in-house employees working during the day. One of the newest members of Team SOA is Robert Sweetin, whose goal is to make the facility sparkle.
For most of us, vacuuming and dusting is a chore, but for Robert, it’s a passion. “Even as a kid, my room was immaculate,’’ he says. “I love cleaning!’’
Before he came to Somersett, Robert worked in a similar position at a local company. He loves the friendly, supportive atmosphere he finds here at the Club. He’s already made a difference and has instituted an enhanced cleaning schedule with the attention to detail brought by someone who loves his job and takes pride in his work.
So the next time you see Robert around the Club – most likely with a smile on his face and a cleaning implement of one kind or another in his hand – be sure to say hello!
