PAH Jan - Feb Newsletter

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PA LO A LTO H I L L S G O L F A N D CO U N T RY C L U B

from The Hills

MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 3 Spread the Word

CRAB FEED 5 Themed for 2019

FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE 7 Granddaughters and Nieces

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CONTENTS

MONTHSof

JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2019 3000 Alexis Drive Palo Alto, CA 94304

RESERVATIONS & INFORMATION

Club Office Online Club Fax Golf Shop Acqua Spa & Fitness Center

650.948.1800 www.pahgcc.com 650.948.9532 650.948.2320 650.917.5141

CLUB MANAGEMENT & PROFESSIONALS

INSIDE

NEW YEAR’S SCHEDULE

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 31 Clubhouse Closed.

Course Open, No Services.

Acqua Fitness Open 6am-2pm.

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Dancing & Casino Night Photos Tall Trees Save the Date New Year, New Me: Fitness Challenge Events at a Glance

TUESDAY, JANUARY 1 Clubhouse & Acqua Fitness Closed.

Course Open, No Services.

MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY MONDAY, JANUARY 21 Clubhouse Closed. Course Open, No Services

PRESIDENT’S DAY MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Clubhouse Closed. Course Open, No Services

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Paula Provoznik

Brian Healy Pilar Spencer Marian Paragas Jessica Mansfield Andrew Morgan Mark Sivara Mike Braga

Kris Hogan

Bob Jaeger

Eric Barry

Director of Member Services Executive Chef F & B Director Club Controller Director of HR Golf Superintendent Head Golf Professional PGA Professional mbraga@pga.com LPGA Professional khoganlpga@gmail.com USPTR Professional bob@bobjaeger.com USPTA Professional ericbarry@gmail.com

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2018-2019 PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT TREASURER SECRETARY DIRECTORS

Vivek Paul George Skaff Eugene Buick Lori MacDonald Ra’ed Elmurib Dhruv Khanna Tom Shea Bob Todd Qian Zhao

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

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s we wrap up the last few days of the Club’s 60th year, it is time once again to cherish the history of this Club and to look forward to all that the Club can be. We are blessed with a beautiful location. Your Board and the Committees are working hard on investments that bring out its beauty, and enhance your enjoyment, and you will see continued improvements in the months to come.

It’s been an active time. We bid farewell to Dirk Zander, the GM, for the past 10+ years, and wish him well. We welcomed Pilar and Mark into acting co-GM roles. They are already making a difference, and I am sure you are feeling the new energy in the Club. The new feedback system is settling in and monthly reports are now available on the website. The first month showed an encouraging score, but more importantly, the Club has created a process to prioritize and take action on suggestions. The new menu is a hit and offers a great range of choices. The Club opened up free fitness classes in December to help fight off the dreaded holiday bulge, and are ready with a wide range of classes to satisfy healthy resolutions for the New Year. The golf course is playing beautifully, and the much needed rains, coupled with our wells are setting us up for the next year.

As we look forward to 2019, the Committees are busy creating their agenda for the New Year, and selecting their leadership, and I encourage all of you not already part of a Committee to get engaged.

The season of joy lives year round at our Club. I hope you will spend more time here, engage deeper with the larger community, and spread the word.

NEW MEMBERS ATAM AND MARGO LALCHANDANI

PROPRIETARY

Sponsors: Craft and Unkart Atam & Margo live in Incline Village, Nevada.

In the Bay Area, they have a place in Los Altos Hills close to the Club. Margo is a former teacher and Atam has been in high-tech business. In Incline, they are active community members - Margo on the Board of the local Hospital and Atam on the Board of the local, private 4 year college, SNC Tahoe. Together, they enjoy a blessed life full of friends, activities and the beautiful outdoors.

KILLIAN & CRISTINA MCHUGH

PROPRIETARY

Sponsors: Carey Killian & Cristina along with Ciara (soon to be 3) and Claire (soon to be 1) live in Los Altos and were attracted to PAH by the friendly vibe and variety of children’s offerings, in addition to our beautiful and challenging golf course. Killian & Cristina are managers in the tech industry.

Killian & Cristina are enthusiastic about their new membership and plan to make great memories here for many years to come.

Vivek Paul PAH President

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MEMBERSHIP

2019 MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AT PALO ALTO HILLS There’s never a shortage of events and activities at Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club and never a better time to get your friends involved! Refer your friends and colleagues to Paula, PAH Director of Member Services, and she will gladly guide them through the membership process so they too can embrace the joys of club life. There are different types of memberships available to satisfy all ages and interests. A basic outline is provided but Paula can provide full details and answer any questions. pprovoznik@pahgcc.net; 650-917-5170.

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Proprietary

Social

• Full privileges to the golf course, driving range and all Club facilities for the Member and the immediate family.

• Unlimited golf with no greens fees.

• Purchase Price: $125,000 • Monthly Dues: $1,340 • Semi Annual Food & Beverage Minimum: $1,050

• Winter Special: $5,000 off the Initiation Fee. Available January through March.

• Full privileges to the Clubhouse, Spa and Fitness Center plus special golf privileges.

• Access to the golf practice facilities.

• Includes twelve (12) rounds of golf per membership per year with reduced greens fees.

• Initiation Fee: $35,000 $30,000 during winter • Monthly Dues: $673 • Semi Annual Food & Beverage Minimum: $1,050

Young Professional

3 Month Social Trial

• For those between the ages of 21 and 43.

• Full privileges to the Clubhouse, Spa and Fitness Center.

• Access to golf practice facilities and unlimited golf during Open Play times with no greens fees.

• Initiation Fee: $65,000 • Monthly Dues: $1,005 • Semi Annual Food & Beverage Minimum: $1,050 • 100% of Initiation fee can be applied to the purchase of a full Proprietary membership.

• No Initiation Fee required. Pay only monthly dues for 3 months.

• Must sign up by February 28.

• Same privileges as Social membership.

• Monthly Dues: $673 • Food & Beverage Minimum: $175

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

BLACK TIE DANCING & CASINO NIGHT Happy 60th Anniversary Palo Alto Hills! The final Diamond Anniversary Celebration Event was a glamorous evening! More photos available to view on the member website.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

HOW-TO: MEMBER EVENT REGISTRATION On behalf of the Catering and Events Department, we would like to thank all the Members who have come to or hosted events at PAH this year. We are geared up and ready to have another fun and successful year in 2019.

We would love to see more of you at Member Events. Making a reservation for an event is easy. You can register online, call the Club or stop by the Front Desk.

To make a Member Events reservation by phone: • Call the Club at (650)948-1800 • The Front Desk receptionist will assist you with reservations. You can always leave a message if the receptionist is helping another member and unable to take your call.

To make a reservation online you can go directly to the website, or you can click to an event from the weekly E-News.

To make a reservation through the E-News: • Check your email for the weekly E-News, emailed every Tuesday.

• Click the event of choice and you will be directed to the website and prompted to login with your member ID and password.

• Scroll to the bottom of the event details and click register.

• You will be prompted for the number of attendees, and asked for any dietary restrictions.

• Be sure to click on SAVE THE REGISTRATION. After you register, you will receive a confirmation email.

To make a reservation through the website: • Go to the PAH website: www.pahgcc.com and login.

• Note: Each spouse has their own login credentials.

• You can find events either on the main page for each department or by going to the Club Calendar.

• For Dining & Events click the ‘Dining & Social’ tab at the top of the webpage.

• Scroll down for upcoming events or click on the ‘Social Events Calendar’ tab to the left.

• Click the event you are interested in attending.

• Scroll to the bottom of the event details and click register.

• You will be prompted for the number of attendees, and asked for any dietary restrictions.

• Be sure to click on SAVE THE REGISTRATION. After you register, you will receive a confirmation email.

If you would like to book a private event, please schedule an appointment with Anie (amarkarian@pahgcc.net) or Brittany (brieland@pahgcc.net).

THEMED CRAB FEEDS FOR 2019 Crab Feeds with a twist for the New Year! Each Crab Feed will offer plenty of options for seafood fanatics and meat eaters alike, with regional dishes according to the designated theme. Adults $75++, Children $35++.

CRAB FEED SF STYLE: JANUARY 27

Expect some iconic San Francisco dishes such as Cioppino and sourdough bread in addition to the traditional fresh-cracked crab.

CHINESE NEW YEAR CRAB FEED: FEBRUARY 24

To celebrate the Lunar New Year, this Crab Feed will incorporate Asian flavors to kick off Year of the Pig.

CAJUN CRAB FEED: MARCH 31

We’re extending Mardi Gras and spicing things up with a soulful, southern Crab Feed.

ORIN SWIFT WINE DINNER THURSDAY, JANUARY 10 6:30pm $125++ with Wine Pairing $75++ without Wine Pairing

The Food & Wine Committee presents the first wine dinner of the year featuring Orin Swift Wines. Chef Brian will delight your palate with a menu designed specifically to complement the wines and create an elevated experience.

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2018 TURKEY CUP

GOLF

GOLF TIP

BY MARK SIVARA, HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL Well, winter is officially here. Here are some tips to help you through the wet and cold weather: 1. Have an extra towel in your bag that you keep dry and only use to wipe off your hands before you hit a shot.

2. Layer your clothing to stay warm with breathable fabrics, not cotton. The newer products work great. Wear long sleeves underneath your golf shirt, a lightweight sweater, then an outer piece that is waterproof and lightweight.

The annual Turkey Cup took place on Wednesday, November 21. The Thursday and Saturday 12 Man Teams battled each other and all should be commended for their efforts to complete the event while enduring rainy, wet and breezy conditions. In the end, Captain Jim Cunningham and the Saturday Team prevailed, winning for the 4th year in a row, by a score of 28-8.

3. Have a pair of winter gloves for both hands, or rain gloves to protect your hands and keep them warm.

18 HOLE LADIES HALLOWEEN TOURNAMENT

4. Keep hand warmers in your golf bag.

5. Umbrella...I know...but everyone should have one.

Overall Gross: Kimberly Lin, LuAnn Schwab, Roseanna Johnson, Xin Liu Overall Net: Kirsten Michelsen, Maxine Warren, Sherri Fujieda, Sue Jarvis

6. Lastly, a waterproof hat. They make baseball hats and bucket hats.

If you only play in fair weather, good for you. But if you play all year round, buy your products now. Chloe can also order any brand you like. I suggest Zero Restriction, Nike, Adidas and Under Armour.

See you on the course!

2019 TALL TREE MEN’S INVITATIONAL SEPTEMBER 13, 14 & 15

Save the Date for the premiere Men’s event at all country clubs. This is the event where you bring your best friend, brother-in-law, father, son, college roommate, etc. A fun golf event where the Club goes all out to make it the best event of the year. For those golfers who have not participated before, it is open to all levels.

We have flights for handicaps in the mid to high 20’s.

Friday, Sept 13: Practice round followed by dinner.

Saturday & Sunday, Sept 14 & 15: Tournament days.

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WELLNESS

NEW YEAR, NEW ME: JANUARY FITNESS CHALLENGE For the month of January, stay on top of your fitness and wellness with our New Year, New Me Challenge.

Every time you check in at the Acqua Spa and Fitness Center for one of the activities listed below, you earn a sticker to add to the Challenge Poster in the Fitness Center Lobby. Ask the front desk for assistance and get your stickers!

Stickers awarded for: Massage Facial Fitness Class Workout Personal Training Swim Lesson Tennis Lesson Bonus: Try something new! Try out a new class, new spa menu item or start new personal training and receive an extra sticker.

Father and Daughter D A N C E Friday, February 1 6 - 9 pm Adults and 13 and Up, $50++ Ages 12 and Under, $30++ Celebrate the love between fathers & daughters, uncles & nieces, grandfathers & granddaughters and all the special combinations. We will have a buffet, photo booth, games and more. Recommended Ages 4 & Up.

Prizes: Most Stickers Total: 1 Free Massage or Facial Second Place: 1 Free month of Fitness Classes Third Place: 1 Free Spa Add on

Detox New Year’s

SPECIAL

AVAILABLE IN JANUARY & FEBRUARY

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Relax in a detoxifying and renewing body treatment that alleviates environmental stress and toxins. We begin with a salt scrub followed by an application of mineral enriched mud to firm, tone and hydrate the skin. Detoxification increases while you rest in this soothing wrap, giving the body ultimate purification. Fall further into relaxation with a scalp and foot massage.

Detox Special: 90 minutes, $140

YOUTH

WINTER CAMP

SPRING SWIM SESSION

JANUARY 2, 3 & 4, 9AM-3PM

School’s out? No worries! Daily camp offered Wednesday, Thursday and Friday for ages 3 and up. We’ll have plenty of fun, crafts, games, tennis, golf and more.

WINTER STROKE CLINIC

TUESDAY & THURSDAY, JANUARY 15 & 17 FROM 4-5PM Brave the cold and join Coach Marisa for a 2-day Winter Stroke Clinic to work on stroke technique and improve your swimming efficiency. All ages are welcome. $40 for 1 day or $55 for both days.

FEBRUARY 6 - APRIL 26

Jump into the pool and make a splash before summer! Our fun coaches will teach the value of swimming and strive to make each swimmer more efficient in the water, focusing on stroke strength and efficiency.

Practices are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Junior Sharks 4:30 - 5pm Sharks 4:30 - 5:30pm 1 practice a week: $100/session 2 practices a week: $110/session Unlimited: $115/session

2018 HALLOWEEN FAMILY FAIR WAS A BLAST!

FLASHLIGHT SCAVENGER HUNT Friday, January 25 Time: 6 - 9 pm Cost: $28++ A Flashlight Scavenger Hunt is exactly what the name describes… a hunt with a flashlight! Players are divided into teams and equipped with at least one light. Then prepare to explore PAH on a treasure hunt with clues to be done in the dark!

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JANUARY2019 SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Winter Camp

Winter Camp

Winter Camp

SATURDAY

1 2 3 4 5 New Years Day Course open.

No Services.

Clubhouse & Acqua Fitness Closed

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7 Course/Clubhouse Closed Acqua Fitness Open

Sunday Buffet

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18 Hole Ladies PAH Niners

Orin Swift Wine Dinner Kidz Movie Night

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Course/Clubhouse Closed Acqua Fitness Open

Sunday Buffet

PAH Niners

18 Hole Ladies

Winter Stroke Clinic

Winter Stroke Clinic

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Martin Luther King Day Sunday Buffet

Course/Clubhouse Closed Acqua Fitness Open

PAH Niners

BOD Meeting

18 Hole Ladies

Youth Scavenger Hunt

27 28 29 30 31 Crab Feed SF Style MDR Closed

Course/Clubhouse Closed Acqua Fitness Open

18 Hole Ladies

PAH Niners

FEBRUARY2019 SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Member Dining Room Member Bar Open Play*

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Tue & Fri: All Day Wed: After 12:30pm Thu: After 12:00pm Sat: After 10:00am Sun: After 9:00am

Father Daughter Dance

Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Sat & Sun 6:30 am-2:30pm Tue-Sun 11:30 am-2:30pm Wed, Fri & Sun 5:30-8:30pm

(*Unless otherwise indicated on the calendar)

Tue, Thu & Sat Wed, Fri & Sun

11:30am-7:00pm 11:30am-Close

Bar Food Menu Wed, Fri & Sun

3:30-8:30pm

SATURDAY

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3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Sunday Buffet

Course/Clubhouse Closed Acqua Fitness Open

PAH Niners 18 Hole Ladies Chinese New Year Year of the Pig

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 Hole Ladies Sunday Buffet

Course/Clubhouse Closed Acqua Fitness Open

Guest Day Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance 21 & Up Kidz Movie Night

PAH Niners

Chinese New Year Tournament 11am Tee Times

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President’s Day Course Open/No Service Clubhouse Closed Acqua Fitness Closes 2pm

18 Hole Ladies

PAH Niners

24 25 26 Chinese New Year Crab Feed MDR Closed

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Course/Clubhouse Closed Acqua Fitness Open

Men’s Icebreaker 3 Club Tournament 7:30am Tee Times

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PAH Niners BOD Meeting

18 Hole Ladies

Spring Swim Starts

Clubhouse: 948-1800, frontdesk@pahgcc.net l Golf Shop: 948-2320 l Acqua Fitness: 917-5141, fitness@pahgcc.net

EVENTS AT A GLANCE

Events AT A GLANCE

S E E W H AT I S C O M I N G U P AT PA L O A LT O H I L L S

DINING AND SOCIAL Orin Swift Wine Dinner Thursday, January 10 6:30pm $125++ with Wine Pairing $75++ without Wine Pairing Limited Seating, RSVP. Crab Feed SF Style Sunday, January 27 Seatings at 5:30 and 6pm Adults 13 and up, $75++ Ages 5-12, $35++ Ages 4 and Under, Free Father Daughter Dance Friday, February 1 6-9pm Adults and 13 and up, $50++ Ages 12 and Under, $30++ Valentine’s Dinner Dance 21 & Up Event Thursday, February 14 6:30pm, 21 & Up Event $75++ per person $105++ per person with Wine Pairing Chinese New Year Crab Feed Sunday, February 24 Seatings at 5:30 and 6pm Adults 13 and up, $75++ Ages 5-12, $35++ Ages 4 and Under, Free

YOUTH & FAMILY Daily Winter Camp January 2, 3 & 4 9am-3pm

MARCH SAVE THE DATES 1 Employee Appreciation Day Luncheon

Kidz Movie Night Thursday, January 10 During Wine Dinner 6-10pm; $21++

1 KNO: Luck of the Irish

Winter Stroke Clinic Tuesday & Thursday January 15 & 17 4-5pm

8 Spring Swim Movie Night

Youth Flashlight Scavenger Hunt Friday, January 25 6-9pm; $28++

1 Junior Golf Registration Opens 8 Ladies Luncheon 14 18 Hole Ladies Guest Day 14 Member Social 14 Kidz Movie Night 15 Youth Kickoff Dinner 16 Men’s St. Patrick’s Tournament

Father Daughter Dance Friday, February 1 6-9pm Adults and 13 and up, $50++ Ages 12 and Under, $30++

17 His & Hers St. Patrick’s Golf

Kidz Movie Night Thursday, February 14 During Valentine’s Dinner Dance 6-10pm; $21++

22 Swim Team Sharks Game Outing

Spring Swim Session February 26 - April 26

17 Kidz Mini Camp 21 Wine Dinner 21 Kidz Movie Night 25-29 Club Closed for Aerification 29 Jr Golf Drive, Putt, Chip 31 Cajun Crab Feed

GOLF 18 Hole Ladies Guest Day Thursday, February 14 Chinese New Year Tournament Saturday, February 16 11am Tee Times Men’s Icebreaker Saturday, February 23 7:30am Tee Times

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