CLUB Membership Newsletter
January 2020
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DIRECTORY
JANUARY 2017
HOURS OF OPERATION
PHONE DIRECTORY
CAMP CREEK GOLF CLUB Golf Shop: 7 AM – 5 PM Golf Course: 7:30 AM – Sunset Range: 7:30 AM – 30 minutes before Sunset Breakfast: 7:30 – 11 AM Lunch: 11 AM – 4 PM 19th Hole Grille: 7 AM – 5 PM Phone: 850.231.7601 Closed Mondays
THE CLUBS BY JOE
SHARK’S TOOTH GOLF CLUB Golf Shop: 7 AM – 5 PM Golf Course: 7:30 AM – Sunset Range: 7:30 AM – 30 minutes before Sunset Wednesday – Monday Breakfast: 7:30 – 11 AM Lunch: 11 AM – 3 PM Phone: 850.249.3015 Closed Tuesdays WATERSOUND BEACH CLUB Club Hours: 9 AM – Sunset Beach Service: 9 AM – Sunset Pool Hours: 9 AM – Sunset 30°86° Restaurant: 11 AM – Sunset daily; Dinner available 5 – 7 PM Friday – Sunday Costa Chica: 11 AM – Sunset Friday – Sunday; Closed Monday – Thursday Poolside Dining: 11 AM – Sunset Friday – Sunday Beach Bar: Closed Phone: 850.534.2500 ORIGINS GOLF CLUB 7:30 AM — 5 PM Footgolf: Available after 1 PM Closed Wednesdays Phone: 850.213.5090
Mike Jansen, Director of Club Operations............................. 850.249.3045 Sean McGaughey, Director of Golf ..................................... 850.249.4167 Barry Webb, Director of Tennis .......................................... 205.903.8743 Carly Sostheim, Director of Membership .............................. 850.213.5182 Carolyn Webre, Membership Sales & Relations Manager ........ 850.213.5179 Victoria Grandal, Marketing Coordinator .............................. 850.213.5183 Hollie Parker, Membership Coordinator ................................ 850.213.5181 Tiffanie Sheppard, Membership Accounting .......................... 850.641.0009 Samantha Kasten, Weddings & Events Manager .................... 850.249.3042
CAMP CREEK GOLF CLUB Camp Creek Golf Club ..................................................... 850.231.7601 19th Hole Grille ............................................................... 850.231.7603 Lee Moran, Head Golf Professional ...................................... 850.231.7602
SHARK’S TOOTH GOLF CLUB Golf Shop ...................................................................... 850.249.3041 Grille/Lounge/Reservations ............................................... 850.249.3015 Kelley Dodson, Food & Beverage Manager .......................... 850.249.3048 Christopher Waycuilis, Executive Chef ................................. 850.249.3011 Matthew Hipps, Head Golf Professional .............................. 850.249.3046
WATERSOUND BEACH CLUB WaterSound Beach Club .................................................... 850.534.2500 Curtis Brooks, Club Manager ............................................. 850.534.2078 Chris Clements, Restaurant Manager .................................. 850.534.2075 Diego Caiza, Restaurant Manager .................................. 850.534.2075 Dan Bower, Executive Chef ................................................ 850.534.2077
WATERSOUND ORIGINS GOLF CLUB Golf Shop ......................................................................850.213.5090
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WELCOME A LOOK BACK AT 2019 AT THE CLUBS BY JOE From record participation at all of our tournaments and events to opening a new restaurant at WaterSound Beach Club and breaking ground on the Camp Creek amenity expansion, it’s safe to safe 2019 was a busy year at The Clubs by JOE! As 2019 comes to a close, we’re looking back on some of our favorite moments from the past year. Thank you for helping us make this year such a success. We are proud you chose The Clubs by JOE to help you create lifelong memories with your friends and family.
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CLUB EVENTS UPCOMING EVENTS NEW YEAR’S DAY BRUNCH January 1 | Shark’s Tooth Golf Club | 8 AM – 3 PM Start the New Year off with friends, family, and fellow Members with a delicious and unforgettable Brunch at Shark’s Tooth! Members and Members’ guests are welcome to attend. Reservations are required, clubsbyjoe.com/events. TRIVIA NIGHT January 10 | Shark’s Tooth Golf Club | 5:30 – 8 PM Gather your smartest family members, friends, and neighbors for an interactive and competitive game night! Prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place teams. Participation is complimentary, must be 18 years or older to participate. Members and Members’ guests welcome. Registration is required, clubsbyjoe.com/events. FAMILY BINGO NIGHT January 25 | Costa Chica at WaterSound Beach Club | 5 PM Enjoy a family night out full of fun, games and prizes! Series of 7 games with cash, prizes and raffle. Costa Chica Buffet available for purchase, $20/adult $10/child. Registration is required, clubsbyjoe.com/events. SUPER BOWL SCRAMBLE February 2 | Shark’s Tooth Golf Club | 12 PM Tee Times Get a head start on your Championship Suday celebration with a 2-player scramble at Shark’s Tooth followed by awards and prizes. Members and Members’ guests are welcome. $40 per player, includes Super Bowl Party at Shark’s Tooth to follow. Registration is required, clubsbyjoe.com/events. SUPER BOWL PARTY February 2 | Shark’s Tooth Golf Club | 5 – 9 PM Make plans to watch the biggest game of the year at Shark’s Tooth! Enjoy the game on 6’ and 8’ wide screens with 4 additional TVs, gameday grub, and cocktail specials. $25++ per adult, $15++ per child. Members and Members’ guests are welcome. Registration is required, clubsbyjoe.com/events. FAMILY TRIVIA NIGHT February 8 | Costa Chica at WaterSound Beach Club | 5 PM Gather your smartest family members, friends and neighbors for a fun, family-friendly game night! Members & Members’ guests welcome. Participation is complimentary, all ages welcome. Costa Chica Buffet will be available for purchase. Kids Club will be closed as all ages are encouraged to participate in trivia. Registration is required, clubsbyjoe.com/events.
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CLUB EVENTS SAVE THE DATE
ONGOING EVENTS
VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER February 14 WaterSound Beach Club
MEMBER MONDAY Mondays | Shark’s Tooth Golf Club | 5:30 – 8:30 PM Monday Nights are all about our Members! Members receive 50% off dinner entrées. Members and Members’ guests are welcome to attend. Reservations required, clubsbyjoe.com/dining.
WINE WALKABOUT February 21 Shark’s Tooth Golf Club
JUNIOR GOLF CLINIC Wednesdays 4-5 PM at Shark’s Tooth Golf Club & Saturdays 12-1:30 PM at Origins Golf Club Led by The Clubs by JOE’s Golf Professionals, these weekly clinics will cover basic fundamentals of the sport in a stress-free environment. Our hands-on approach will motivate your child to succeed and develop a passion for the game. Open to ages 9 to 15. Members only. To register call Shark’s Tooth Golf Club at 850.249.3041.
LADIES LUNCHEON March 5 WaterSound Beach Club
FAMILY BINGO NIGHT March 7 WaterSound Beach Club
SHOOTOUT MEMBER-GUEST GOLF TOURNAMENT March 12 - 14 Shark’s Tooth Golf Club
ITALIAN DATE NIGHT March 14 WaterSound Beach Club
LADIES DAY Thursdays | Shark’s Tooth Golf Club | 10 AM Each week The Clubs by JOE Ladies Golf Association hosts a fun weekly game on the course. Whether you’re an experienced golfer or looking to get into the sport, join other Members for 9 or 18 holes with the chance to win prizes! $20 per game. Members & Members’ guests welcome. Registration required, clubsbyjoe.com/events. MEN’S STAG NIGHT Thursdays | Shark’s Tooth Golf Club | 1 PM Men’s Stag Night is a fun way to get in an emergency 9-holes during the week and build camaraderie with fellow Members that enjoy the game of golf as much as you. Enjoy a buffet lunch in the Grille before teeing off. $30++ per Member, $50++ per guest. Registration required, clubsbyjoe.com/events. COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF Saturdays & Sundays | WaterSound Beach Club | All Day Cheer on your favorite team each weekend at WaterSound Beach Club. Enjoy cocktail specials and a tailgate-themed menu on Saturdays & Sundays during football season. CLUBSIDE S’MORES Nightly | WaterSound Beach Club | Sunset Gourmet s’mores options are now available for purchase nightly throughout the year. Reservations are not accepted. For more information, please call 850.534.2500.
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LOCAL EVENTS JANUARY POLAR BEAR PLUNGE Wednesday, January 1 | 11 AM – 3 PM | Ed Walline Beach Access Make a splash on New Year’s Day! The South Walton Fire District in conjunction with Shunk Gulley will host the 7th annual Polar Bear Plunge on New Year’s Day at Ed Walline Beach Access. Registration starts at 11am at Shunk Gulley. $20 to register, all proceeds will provide free CPR Classes in South Walton. For more information, contact Sammy Sanchez at ssanchez@swfd.org. Join in Shunk Gulley for an after plunge celebration on the green space with live music and a costume contest. Food and drink specials will be offered by Shunk Gulley for all “plungers”.
AMERICA’S STATE PARKS FIRST DAY HIKES Wednesday, January 1 | Various Times Depending on Location | Topsail Hill Preserve, Camp Helen, and St. Andrews State Parks Begin the New Year rejuvenating and connecting with the outdoors by taking a healthy hike along the wildlife viewing trails within the area’s state parks. St. Andrews: Join Park Rangers for two unique guided hikes. The first half mile hike at 10AM will highlight the natural and cultural significance of some of Florida’s native plants found in our maritime hammock ecosystem. The second half mile hike at 12PM will provide an exciting opportunity to view and learn about some of the different species of birds that reside in St. Andrews State Park from members of the Bay County Audubon. Camp Helen: 10 – 11 AM. Participants will take a 1.5 mile round trip hike along the parks Oak Canopy Trail and arrive at the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. The trail is moderate level but relatively flat with roots, rock, dirt and beach dunes. Topsail Hill Preserve: 9am - 11:30am: 4 mile hike | 2pm - 3:30pm: 1.5 mile hike Participants attending at 9:00am will enjoy a longer four mile round trip hike. Those coming at 2:00pm will enjoy an easier mile and a half walk. Both trails are relatively flat with roots, rock and dirt.
PENSACOLA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: BEETHOVEN & BLUE JEANS Saturday, January 11 | 7:30 PM | Saenger Theatre It’s the most adventurous Pensacola Symphony Orchestra concert of the season featuring a variety of musical styles from Beethoven’s Egmont Overture to Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess. Tracy Silverman returns to Pensacola with his trademark six-string electric violin for The Dharma at Big Sur, complemented by a stunning video triptych playing above the orchestra. Celebrating 20 years as concertmaster, Leonid Yanovskiy will be the featured soloist for Vaughan Williams’ The Lark Ascending. Casual attire is welcome as we enjoy these works and a brief movement from Rautavaara’s Cantus Arcticus that includes bird sounds! Tickets start at $23 and may be purchased online at PensacolaSymphony.com, by phone at 850.435.2533 or in person at the Symphony Office, 205 E. Zaragoza Street.
30A SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL January 17 – 20 | Various Locations Across 30A The 11th annual 30A SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL is set for January 17-20 2020. The festival, held in venues along Scenic Highway 30A in Florida’s South Walton County, is the perfect mix of cool beach weather and red-hot music on MLK holiday weekend each year. More than 175 artists perform in this truly wonderful weekend of music. Artists will perform multitudes of live performances in intimate venues and large amphitheaters throughout South Walton. Tickets on sale at 30asongwritersfestival.com.
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LOCAL EVENTS JANUARY (Continued) 15TH ANNUAL ROSEMARY BEACH GIRLS GETAWAY Thursday, January 30 – Sunday, February 2 | Rosemary Beach This is a weekend for women to getaway, celebrate, and enjoy the beauty of South Walton. Held each year during Super Bowl weekend, this 4-day event is packed with fun, food, learning, and laughter for women. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast Family Birth Place. Tickets on sale. Visit www. rbfgirlsgetaway.com for additional event and lodging information.
FEBRUARY 31ST ANNUAL SANDESTIN GUMBO FESTIVAL Saturday, February 15 | 12 – 4 PM | The Village of Baytowne Wharf The Sandestin Gumbo Festival has been known as one of the largest and most popular winter food events along Florida’s Emerald Coast. Festival guests can vote for “The People’s Choice” awards in gumbo and become eligible for raffle items from the participating restaurants. After “The People’s Choice” honors are given, judges will award first, second and third place for the participant categories, and even a “Best Display”. This festival’s atmosphere is so fun, with live music, free kid’s activities, and restaurants from all over our area vying for your vote! It’s a fun day for the whole family. The Sandestin Gumbo Festival is proud to partner with Sandestin Foundation for Kids, where a portion of the proceeds benefit the foundation’s causes and organizations that have the most impact and make a meaningful and positive difference in the lives of children. Visit www.SandestinGumboFestival.com for tickets and details, including a daily schedule of events and entertainment.
SINFONIA’S CRESCENDO! 2020: A CULTURAL & CULINARY EXTRAVAGANZA Friday, February 14 & Sunday, February 16 | Hilton Sandestin Crescendo! is an exciting cultural extravaganza to benefit Sinfonia Gulf Coast and its music education and community engagement initiatives. This energy-infused experience will celebrate the cultural and culinary arts by showcasing world-class vintners, expert spirit purveyors, amazing auction items, and an award-winning musical guest. Taking place Friday, Feb. 14th & Sunday, Feb. 16th , this two-day event is one you will not want to miss! This year’s theme for the Main Event on Sunday is La Vie en Rosé. Tickets to Crescendo on sale soon. Visit sinfoniagulfcoast.org for updates.
VALENTINE TOUR OF HOMES Saturday, February 15, 10 AM – 4PM & Sunday, February 16, 12 – 4 PM | South Walton Area Spend the weekend falling in love with some of South Walton’s most adorable, stunning, artistic and unique homes from beach to bay on Feb 15 and 16, 2020. Guests take a self-guided tour of a variety of homes throughout South Walton and are also introduced to some of the Cultural Arts Alliance (CAA) member artists whose work is featured in each of the homes. All net proceeds benefit the CAA’s Art For All Program, which provides support to Walton County schools, teachers, students, artists and arts organizations to further arts education in the community. Tickets can be purchased online at www.culturalartsalliance.com and locally at several ticket outlets beginning in February. Tickets will also be available for purchase at each of the homes throughout the weekend.
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MEMBERSHIP HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE MEMBERSHIP TEAM New is the year, new are the hopes, new is the resolution, new are the spirits, and new are our warm wishes just for you.
Carly Sostheim
A promising and fulfilling New Year is upon us but what remains the same is our commitment to you and always elevating your Club experience. We all know we live in a beautiful place. A rare gem indeed. We know that it is your choice to call this area your “home away from home” or maybe even your “home.” We are so glad you have chosen us to fulfill your desires and needs at your club at your home.
Carolyn Webre
Hollie Parker
Our devotion to the future of the Club is sincere. Our desire to create a one-of-a-kind experience is genuine. We would not be where we are without your endless support. We thank you for allowing us to serve you as a Member for yet another year. Fulfilling hopes, successful plans, valiant efforts, authentic feelings, dedicated commitment.
We welcome 2020 with loyalty and devotion to you, The Clubs by JOE Members. Happy New Year to you and yours!
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MEMBERSHIP THE CLUBS BY JOE TEXTING PROGRAM If you wish to stay informed regarding upcoming Club Events and Announcements, please consider registering your phone number to receive event reminders and important Club News via text message. To sign up, follow the instructions below: Text the word associated with your Membership Level on your cell phone to “41411”
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Don & Rita Ash from Murfreesboro, TN join as Lifestyle Members. The Ashs are also Members of Stones River Country Club in Murfreesboro, TN.
Brian & Pamela Clark join as Lifestyle Members. The Clarks are also Members of Hillwood Country Club in Nashville, TN. They enjoy spending time at their Watersound Origins home.
Lifestyle: LIFESTYLE Beach & Sport: BEACHSOCIAL Signature Golf: CLUBGOLF Limited Golf: LIMITEDGOLF Example: If you are a Lifestyle Member (Full), you will text LIFESTYLE to the number “41411”. *Message & Data Rates may apply. You may opt out at any time. If you have any questions regarding this program, please feel free to contact Victoria Grandal (850.213.5183 or Victoria.Grandal@stjoeclub.com)
Ray & Nicola Gerber from New Hampshire join as Lifestyle Members. The Gerbers look forward to spending time in their new home in Prominence South.
Dr. Bryan & Sally Isbell join as Beach & Sport Members.The Isbells look forward to relocating to the area full-time.
Cym & Dale Lowell join as Beach & Sport Members. The Lowells recently relocated to the area from Dallas.
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MEMBERSHIP KEEP UP WITH THE CLUBS BY JOE SOCIAL MEDIA The Clubs by JOE Membership Facebook group was created to help promote Member engagement. We encourage you to become a part of this group in order to be notified of upcoming events and announcements, as well as give feedback and suggestions on past and future events. If you wish to join, go to facebook.com and search “The Clubs by JOE Membership�. Once you request permission to join the page, please allow up to 48 hours for verification of Membership credentials before being added to the group. We also welcome you to follow our public social media below and share with your friends & family! The Clubs by JOE Facebook Page
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Paul & MC Miller join as Lifestyle Members. The Millers are excited to be relocating to Watersound Origins from California.
Kevin & Tammy Myers join as Beach & Sport Members. The Myers are also Members of Indian Hills Country Club in Marietta, GA and Dunes Golf & Beach Club in Myrtle Beach, SC.
Justin & Diana Phelps join as Lifestyle Members. The Phelps are also Members of Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club.
Joseph & Victoria Tate join as Lifestyle Members. The Tates have relocated to the area from Atlanta and are enjoying their new home in Prominence South.
Jim & Paula Throneberry from Murfreesboro, TN join as Lifestyle Members. The Throneberrys are excited to spend more time at their new home in Wild Heron.
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GOLF A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF GOLF Sean McGaughey, PGA Director of Golf With the 2019 golf season coming to a close, I wanted to send out a thank you to all of our Members for your support. The Clubs by JOE had yet another record breaking year. We saw steady increases in merchandise sales, rounds played, new programing, and increased tournament participation. It’s wonderful to see all of our Members enjoying what the Clubs have to offer and we truly appreciate your continued support. Please make sure to be on the lookout for the 2020 Golf Handbook which should be arriving in the mail in the coming weeks. This book will help you plan out your 2020 calendar with all the golf events The Clubs by JOE has to offer. I always like to save the signup dates into my phone, and I encourage you to do the same as space is limited in our major events. As you will also see, some of our major events have been moved in the calendar due to the regrassing at Camp Creek Golf Club. I’m looking forward to a phenomenal 2020 on the course and hope you are as well. Last month, we hosted our annual Frosty Frolic Member Party at Shark’s Tooth Golf Club with over 120 members in attendance. The night kicked off with holiday shopping in the Golf Shop, followed by cocktails and food in the Clubhouse. So many of our Members dressed for the occasion hoping to take home the coveted first place spot in our Ugly Sweater Contest. In the end, our winner was Mr. Bill MacBride. Congratulations and thank you Mr. MacBride for showing such great Christmas cheer! In 2019, The Clubs by JOE introduced several new programs in large part to Member support. We have added Junior Golf Clinics, Ladies Day, and Men’s Stag Night to our weekly event calendar. These programs have helped increase Member participation at the club and have had a huge impact on Club atmosphere. If you’re looking for a fun group to join, please let us know so that we can get you introduced to an event that suits your interests! As always I look forward to seeing you at the Clubs in the new year! PS – Registration for The Shootout Member-Guest Golf Tournament begins January 1 for Lifestyle Members. Registration for Signature and Limited Golf Members begins January 15. To register, please call Shark’s Tooth Golf Club at 850.249.3041.
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GOLF A MESSAGE FROM YOUR SUPERINTENDENTS Josh Parker Superintendent, Shark’s Tooth Golf Club
As expected, Winter has brought a roller coaster of weather pattens here in the Florida Panhandle! The big fluctuations in temperature are harsh on any turfgrass. Fortunately, we have been able to maintain some green color and we hope this lasts through the season. We have opened up line of sight areas from the back tee on holes #9 & 10 by selectively removing some trees. We have removed most all the dead trees over the last couple of months, with a few more to go. We will continue our tree and bed work on the course this month, by clearing out areas and limbing up canopies. Please keep all cart traffic off the green surround areas, as it is critical to our course condition this time of year.
Ryan Dykes Superintendent, Camp Creek Golf Club
Not much has changed at Camp Creek in recent weeks. We are still trying to focus on providing a good putting surface for our Members and will continue to maintain the greens as normal through the Winter. With the upcoming regrassing project less than 90 days away, we are continuing to get a head start on the native areas. We have refocused our efforts to the areas along the cart paths to help get those under control and make working in these areas more convenient and less hazardous. In the coming weeks we plan to have all the brush and palmettos along the path trimmed or removed and ready for the project to commence. Our plan is still to close Camp Creek in mid-March to regrass the course and remove and replace the sand in the bunkers. The course is not as pretty as we strive to maintain it. To be honest it is as ugly as you will ever see it. I can assure you we are focusing on the long term so when we start the regrassing project we can make it as efficient a process as we can. One issue that has come on in recent weeks is some winter weeds that are visible in the non overseeded portions of the roughs. With the new grass in mind, we elected to not apply our normal fall/winter preemergent herbicide that is used to prevent these weeds to help reduce our chemical footprint and hopefully help our new grass come in as fast as we can grow it. We are in the process of treating these areas with a post emergent herbicide which will in no way affect the new grass in the Spring. We appreciate your patience through this process and look forward to the planting and getting back to a golf course you can be proud to bring your guests
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CHEF’S CORNER WHAT TO EAT ON NEW YEAR’S DAY Original article published on Thrillist.com
Pomegranates Seeds are associated with fertility and life, so eating pomegranates may just be the key to a lively new year. In Greek culture, a pomegranate is placed outside the home and smashed on New Year’s Day. The more seeds that scatter during the initial smash, the luckier the year that lies ahead will be. In Turkish culture, pomegranate seeds are also celebrated for fertility, so if you’re attempting to start or grow a family, you might want to stock up.
Black-eyed Peas Black-eyed peas, simmered into a stew with ham hock and collard greens, is known as Hoppin’ John or Carolina Peas and Rice, and it is a traditional meal in the south eaten on New Year’s Day. There are a couple of myths surrounding the luck associated with black eyed peas. Some say the shape of black-eyed peas -- which are actually beans -- represent coins and therefore encourage wealth.
Leafy Greens Did you know that downing a kale salad is good for more than just your health? Leafy greens, like kale, spinach, and romaine lettuce, are symbolic of cold, hard cash. They’re the same color and crispness of a fresh dollar bill, which is why it’s considered lucky to eat leafy greens when seeking wealth in the new year. As the Southern saying goes, “peas for pennies, greens for dollars, and cornbread for gold.”
Cornbread Any excuse to eat cornbread is OK in our book. In many of the southern states in the US, cornbread is considered lucky due to its golden brown color -- which is said to bring gold and wealth in the upcoming year. So slather on some butter, dig in, and maybe pair it with a bowl of Hoppin’ John for extra luck.
Noodles Different types of noodles are consumed across Asia in the new year and symbolize longevity. In Japan, Toshikoshi Soba -- a meal composed of buckwheat noodles in a steaming broth of daishi, soy sauce, and mirin -- is a common meal to consume on New Year’s Eve; a healthy and simple way to start the new year off fresh. In Chinese culture, yi mein noodles, the satisfyingly chewy and brightly yellow egg noodles, are stir-fried and said to encourage long life. Whatever type of noodles you fancy, slurp them up and you may not be only full but also blessed with a long and fulfilling life.
Grapes In Spain and Mexico, it is tradition to eat 12 grapes at the stroke of midnight, representing the 12 months within a calendar year. It is believed that the luck you’ll possess each month is dependent on the sweetness of the grapes; if you come across any tart grapes, then make sure to prepare yourself for a bumpy month that corresponds with the sour grape you consumed.
Cake We will joyously consume cake for any occasion, so this whole luck thing just feels like a bonus. Round cakes are typically considered lucky due to their shape -- they somewhat resemble coins and are thus thought to bring forth wealth in the new year. In Greek culture, friends and family gather around for a vasilopita -- a zesty orange cake that often has a coin baked inside. Whoever receives the slice with the coin in it gets extra luck for the new year and usually a gift or prize.
Pork If you’re looking to personally advance in the new year -- as all of us are -- pork may be a good option for you. Pigs are animals that root forward as they sniff out and eat food, and therefore emblematic of progress in the year. The tradition spans across continents; from roasted lechon in the Philippines to (technically not pork but I digress) marzipan pigs in Northern Europe to pork and sauerkraut dishes served in the States. The fattiness of pork is also related to luxury and wealth, so don’t hesitate to fry up some bacon to start off the new year.
Fish If you’re looking for an alternative protein to eat when ringing in the new year, why not try fish? It’s alleged that the scales look like coins, and in some Eastern European cultures they are saved and placed in a wallet in hopes of acquiring more wealth. Fish also represent abundance due to the fact that they swim in large schools. Across myriad cultures -- from steamed whole fish in China to Polish pickled herring -- fish are consumed in hopes of a year full of success. Whatever the preparation, it wouldn’t hurt to eat an extra serving or two
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TENNIS PRIVATE LESSON RATES
Member
TENNIS NEWS Barry Webb Director of Tennis
Guest
Adult Program
$25
$28
Junior Program
$15
$18
Private Adult (1 Hr) $80
$85
Private Adult (½ Hr) $45
$50
Private Junior (1 Hr) $70
$75
Private Junior (½ Hr) $40
$45
Group (3-4 People) $100
$120
Group (5-6 People) $120
$140
I hope everyone enjoyed the holiday season! The start of the new year is a perfect time to get involved with a new sport. We offer private, semi-private and group lessons or clinics for all ages and ability levels. If you are brand new to tennis or if you have played before and have just been on the sidelines for a while; this is your opportunity to get involved! Please contact me at 205.903.8743 to discuss scheduling options. Ladies team league play is set to begin in the Winter season. We have home matches scheduled for January 14, 21 and 28 at Shark’s Tooth. Please note that all courts will be in use from 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM on these dates. I look forward to seeing you on the court soon.
Pro Tip – Use the Sun When playing your matches on a clear sunny day use it to your advantage. Elect to lob your opponent(s) more when they have to deal with the sun side. Include the sun as an useful ally to achieve victory. Implement this strategy the next time you are on the court and be prepared for instant success!
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