As the New Year 2023 dawns, we enter our 75th year of publication. Bay Window Magazine, the oldest, longest-running monthly lifestyle tableau in Orange County, California, is older than Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm, yet not close in age to the 19th century brownstone county courthouse in downtown Santa Ana. We have witnessed the transformation of the Segerstrom family farm lima bean fields into shimmering high rise buildings in Costa Mesa and the rise of a world-envied retail center known as South Coast Plaza. Barren coastal hillsides once Spanish land grants to early California pioneers by the name of Irvine now boast multi-million-dollar estates, luxury shopping and business establishments in the Oz-like Newport Center with its world-class hotels, Fashion Island retail and important financial office towers. The respected University of California, Irvine, is considered one of the finest public universities in the nation.
The Bay Window has chronicled some eight decades of change from provincial to powerful, from invisible to indelible. Our focus is and has always been on the people who have created a unique lifestyle found nowhere else in America. Newport Beach is a one-off of American culture. Unduplicatable, some say we are all in a “bubble.” How can life be so grand in one town perched on a sliver of exceptional dirt facing the Pacific Ocean?
On this, the start of the 75th Anniversary Year of the Balboa Bay Club and its iconic publication, which in addition features the sporting life of Newport Beach Country Club and the 4-Star, 4-Diamond hospitality delivered to the community and guests from all over the world at Balboa Bay Resort, as steward of this respected journal, please join me in paying tribute to all who contribute their talent making this anniversary year of publication a reality.
On this page are listed the writers, photographers, designers and staff serving this magazine. On the adjoining right hand page, a proud listing of our sponsors and clients on whom we rely, trust and respect.
May all be blessed with a year of health, happiness, and success.
Sincerely,
Bruce Cook Editor
Graeme Blair
Dr. Michael Brant-Zawadzki
Laura Bryan
Donna Bunce
Yoona Chang
Ann Chatillon
Alex Chazen
Ryan Cook
Chris Darnall
Jacob Davis
Marina Dutton
Sue Edelstein
Katherine Feehan
Selby Gillet
Dawn Hartlieb
Wayne Harvey
Troy Heidemann
Melanie Hertrick
Ivan Illán
Fabrizio Khalona
Melissa Laitman
Clayton Lilley
Tina Leydecker
Sandy MacIntyre
Kevin Martin
Robbie Maurer
Tracy Mines
Matt Morrison
Patrick & Peggy O’Donnell
Melissa Olson
Christine Phillips
Todd Pickup
Carole Pickup
Ashley Pitcock
Tracy Powell
Prabeen Prathapan
Leticia Rice
Ashley Ryan
Danielle Sayer
Robin Shelton
Lana Sills
Francine Slosser
Alyssa Smith
John Sturgess
Tiffany Thompson
Megan Thomson
Aaron Trent
Marielena Verdugo
Laurie Veitch
John Wortmann
Randy Youngman
Steve Zepezauer
Wishing Bay Window Magazine Advertisers
A Very Happy New Year
Thank you for making Bay Window
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CEO Advisor
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Coldwell Banker
Compass Real Estate
Coral Tree Home Care
Cramaur Crampton Family Law
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David Kramer
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Dry Bar
EQTY Forbes Global Properties
Erica Thomas
Georgie Fenton
Georgina Jacobson
Hampton Adams, III
Hoag Memorial Hospital
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Jon Flagg
Kase Real Estate
Katie Machoskie
Kevin Stirdivant
Layne Johnson
Lilly Pulitzer
Lisa Brennan
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(a list of principle recurring sponsors, and a special nod to all not listed here)
A Star On The Top
THE HOLIDAY CROWD TURNS OUT IN FORCE TO LIGHT THE BALBOA BAY CLUB AND BALBOA BAY RESORT CHRISTMAS TREE
Dorcas Preston and Jacqueline Fox
Michelle Larson and Sherri Skillman
Patty and Governor Wayne Harvey
Karen Obuljen and Georgia Hanck
The Paglia Family
Sharon and Governor Bill Blaine
Tracy and Jeff Rowerdink
Comic Jay Leno Raises The Roof For The Salvation Army AND
HE RAISES
$2.8 MILLION AT BALBOA BAY RESORT EVENT SUPPORTING THE ARMY’S MASSIVE PLANS FOR HOMELESS RELIEF IN THE O.C.
Major Nesan Kistan, CEO of The Salvation Army Orange County, shares the vision for the Center for Applied Research and Innovation.
Auctioneer Zack Krone leads the evening with incredible energy and wit.
Salvation Army leadership (from left) Lt. Colonel John Chamness (Divisonal Commander of The Salvation Army Southern California Division), Majors Nesan and Cheryl Kistan (Divisional Secretaries of The Salvation Army Orange County), Commissioners Doug and Colleen Riley (Territorial Commanders of the The Salvation Army Western Territory), and Colonel Eddie Vincent (Chief Secretary of The Salvation Army Western Territory).
Major Nesan Kistan, CEO of The Salvation Army Orange County, with Advisory Board Member, Carol Springstead and her guests at the entrance.
Major Nesan Kistan, CEO of The Salvation Army Orange County, Alex Rossel, CEO of Families Together of Orange County, and Karen Lee, Board Chair of Families Together of Orange County announce a $1 million matching gift for the evening.
Featured entertainer, Jay Leno, has the audience in roaring laughter.
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The Premier Charity Event Of The Season
CANDLELIGHT CONCERT RAISES $3.1 MILLION FOR SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Carole Landon and Nichole Landon
Dave and Jaynine Warner Toasting and celebrating Giada De Laurentiis, John E. Stratman, Jane Fujishige Yada and Casey Reitz
Mara and Keith Murray
Barbara Johnson and Shannon McKinnon
Mae DelaBarre and Sandy Segerstrom Daniels
Casey Reitz, Jane Yada, John E. Stratman
Cyndi Lauper
A Year Of Spectacular Performances Ahead
SEGERSTROM
CENTER FOR THE ARTS WELCOMES WORLD-CLASS ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY AUDIENCE
As 2023 begins, many people are beginning their New Year’s resolutions, and with a new year comes a new calendar of exciting events at Segerstrom Center for the Arts! If your New Year’s resolution is to see more live performances, Segerstrom Center for the Arts is starting the year off strong with a variety of programming that includes cabaret shows, hit Broadway musicals, acclaimed string quartets and more. The unique lineup of shows is taking place across Segerstrom Hall, Samueli Theater, and the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall— here are a few performances kicking off 2023 that you won’t want to miss!
TAKÁCS QUARTET’S MUSICAL VOYAGES AT HOME AND ABROAD
Praised by The New York Times as “one of the world’s greatest string quartets,” this Center audience favorite brings a program
of Britten, Bartok, and Dvorak to Samueli Theater. This acclaimed group is the first string quartet to be inducted into the Gramophone Hall of Fame, and this performance will highlight Dvorak’s inexhaustible creativity, Britten’s chilling and sensational masterpiece, and the bittersweet nature of Bartok’s final string quartet.
DISNEY’S FROZEN
Disney’s Frozen brings the joy of a blockbuster hit film to the stage from February 1–19 with sensational special effects, stunning sets and costumes, and powerhouse performances. This Tony-nominated Best Musical features the songs you know from the original film plus an expanded score, and it is a wonderful family-friendly performance.
JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER PRESENTS SONGS WE LOVE
Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents provides the
opportunity to witness incredible performances by rising stars identified by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. On February 4, Songs We Love dives deep into the 1920s-1950s and explores legendary music by the musical greats such as Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Ma Rainey, Billie Holiday and Judy Garland.
PATTI LUPONE – DON’T MONKEY WITH BROADWAY
As a Broadway leading lady in shows such as Evita, Sweeney Todd, Gypsy and Les Misérables, Patti LuPone is a true living legend with a career spanning 50 years. In her exciting one-woman show, Don’t Monkey With Broadway, LuPone revisits the classic music of iconic Broadway composers and gives audiences a glimpse into her life-long love affair with Broadway.
With shows as great as these, this is one New Year’s resolution you’ll want to keep!
Only The Best Will Do
FASHIONABLE
NEWPORT JEWELER MARDO AYVAZYAN JOINS HIS WIFE SEYDA THROWING AN ANNUAL HOLIDAY COCKTAIL AND DINNER RECEPTION AT BALBOA BAY RESORT DISPLAYING THE MAGNIFICENT MARDO COLLECTION OF LUXURY JEWELS.
Bob and Trish Lorenzetti
Mardo, Kimberly Duncan
Jewelry by Mardo
Mardo, Ed and Maxine Czisny
Francine Guertin, Seyda Ayvazyan, Richard Guertin
Scott on guitar with Chance and Colton
Anna and Phil Cyburt
Frank and Claudette DiBella with Mardo
Jerry and Vonn Conrad, Governor John Wortmann
Night Of 1000 Lights
SHERMAN LIBRARY & GARDENS’ HOLIDAY CELEBRATION TAKES ON HOLLYWOOD GLAMOUR NOSTALGIA
Having
Sherman Shop of Horrors
Sherman volunteers Suzi Hamilton & Sue Swarth prepare s’mores kits for guests to enjoy by the firepit
South Coast Plaza executives enjoy dinner from Chef Jessica Roy at 608 Dahlia restaurant
Entertainers from LA Follies
‘38 Packard convertible “The Car of the Stars” compliments of Packards International Motor Club
fun!
Debra Gunn Downing, executive director of marketing, South Coast Plaza & Scott LaFleur, executive director of Sherman Library & Gardens
Newport Heights homes recently sold by Annie
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A Very Clear Purpose
THE LUMINAIRES IN SUPPORT OF THE DOHENY EYE INSTITUTE GATHER FOR AN ANNUAL LUNCHEON AND FUNDRAISER SUPPORTING WORLD-RENOWNED EYE HEALTH
Doryce McCutchan, Harriet Green, Patricia Ketchum, Mary Cooper, Ollie Lynn
First row: Alyce Williamson, Dr. Deborah Ferrington; 2nd row: Hilary Crahan, Molly Ann Woods, Fran Biles, Sharon Takeyama, Susan Wofford
Sharon Giannotta, Peggy Schmid, Leslie Nafie
Char Acret, Susan Wofford, Nancy Cole, Char Vert
Molly Ann Woods, Judy Kloner, Fran Biles, Dr. Deborah Ferrington
Marcia Good, June Banta, Betsy Ulf, Lucy Hilands
For The Children
CHILDHELP ORANGE COUNTY ADVOCATES GATHER AT THE BALBOA BAY RESORT FOR ITS ANNUAL GALA RAISING FUNDS SUPPORTING THE CHILDREN OF THE MERV GRIFFIN CHILDHELP RESIDENCE IN BEAUMONT, CALIFORNIA ALONG WITH CHILDREN SERVED IN LOCAL ORANGE COUNTY GROUP HOMES.
Kathleen Duffy, Roshie Weightman, Joyce Simon and Ellen Hanson Walker
Men’s Committee Chair David James, Kristin James, and Committee Chair Scott Amling
Donors Mike Abel and Tracy and Garett Abel
National Chair Patti Edwards and Benevolent Heart Awardee
John O’Hurley
Robie and Michele Capps
Doris McHenry, Kevin McHenry, Grant Burton and Kate McHenry
Patricia Ford and Terry Schreyer
Nancy and Mark Pellegrino
OC Chapter Childhelp President Pam Pharris, John O’Hurley, Co Chair and Jacquie Casey
Olga Matthews
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Corona del Mar High School Celebrates 60 Years
2,000 GRADS AND GUESTS CONVERGE AT NEWPORT DUNES FOR A 60TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT
DESIGNED TO “ROCK THE ENDOWMENT” OF THE ICONIC LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL
The Side Deal with CDM alums Joel Owen, Stan Frazier, Scott Owen and Jeff Baxter
Paul Hachigian and Cory Alder
Pep Squad and Drumline
Bob May and Dave Pyle
Eric Paulsen and Joe Stefano
John and Emily Turner
Coach Sumner
Anne Kittleson and Christy Ward
ABOUT THE LIFE SAVERS FOUNDATION
In May of 2017, Carole Pickup hosted an event at the BBR designed to bring awareness to the crucial need for living organ donors. As a result, Bruce Cook, editor of Bay Window received a kidney from Laguna Beach resident Heidi Miller, saving his life. Four years later, post pandemic, Carole is joining Bruce, Heidi and Reverand John Huffman to pay the gift of life forward helping many in need of organ transplantation here in Orange County. The purpose of The Life Savers Foundation OC is to grant financial assistance to living organ donors paying for expenses related to lost wages, hotel, travel, medical appointments and more. Taking away the financial burden will enable so many more generous people to “save a life.” In Heidi’s words, “The gift of life is the greatest gift of all.”
Consider joining the cause. Your participation is life changing.
Mrs. Carole Pickup
Founding Chair and Heidi Miller
Co-Founder and Organ Donor
Cordially Invite
Balboa Bay Club and Newport Beach Country Club Members
Balboa Bay Resort Guests and
Friends Community Wide to celebrate the inauguration of ...
The Life Savers Foundation of Orange County
THURSDAY EVENING, JANUARY 19, 2023
Balboa Bay Resort Grand Ballroom
6 pm arrival reception, hosted cocktails and heavy appetizers and full prime rib buffet dinner 8 pm program and dessert
“Fund A Need” Ask to raise dollars to launch the non-profit 9 pm dancing and entertainment Featuring
Performing songs from The Great American Song Book Requested Donation $250 per person R.S.V.P. BY JANUARY 12, 2023, to Heidi Miller at heidimillerkidneydonor@gmail.com or call 949-933-4606 for more information, please pay by check or with credit card
Generous Underwriters Needed
Donations are tax deductible to the extent of the law. Consult with your tax advisor for individual guidelines.
Machoskie & Associates
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Happy New Year!
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Cheers to 2023!
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Ed Machoskie
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THE HOST OF THE COAST IN NEWPORT BEACH SINCE 1948
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Bill Blaine, Michelle Barto, Bruce Cook, Cory Cosenza, Mike Granja, Noel Hamilton, Wayne Harvey, R.J. King, Kory Kramer, Mark Larson, Kevin Martin, Joe Moody, James Papazis, Richard H. Pickup, Todd Pickup, Jane Rivera, Ryan Tomalas, John Wortmann, Jack Wright, Dr. Daniel Yanni
HONORARY GOVERNORS
Douglas K. Ammerman, David Banta, Richard Bertea, Robert C. Clay, James Doti, Robert W. Howard, Michael Nevell, Michael D. Stephens, Herbert Sutton, Catherine Thyen, Ethan Wayne, David C. Wooten
HONORARY GOVERNORS DECEASED
William C. Adams, Harold Ayres, Harry Axene, Joey Bishop, Guy Claire, Nick Doolin, Arden Flamson, George Gaudin, Senator Barry Goldwater, Dr. Frederick Grazer, Robert Guggenheim, Sam Gurley Jr., William Hadley, Richard Hausman, Gavin Herbert Sr., Clement Hirsch, Mary Lou Hornsby, Norman Kendall, John Killefer, Robert Lynch, Roger Miller, Richard Nabers, John J. McNaughton, R.J. Marshall, Arlis B. Parkhurst, Theodore Robins Jr., Jim Slemons, E. Morris Smith, W. Reed Sprinkel, John Wayne, Dorothy Yardley
Leticia Rice General Manager
Balboa Bay Club
Dear Members,
Happy New Year to all our Balboa Bay Club members! We are so excited for 2023 as it marks our 75th anniversary! We have many special events planned throughout the year to help celebrate this incredible milestone in our club’s history. You will see some fun new events as well as some of your old favorites making a return appearance. Throughout the year we will be taking a look back at memorable moments in the club’s history with anecdotes in the Bay Window Magazine, posts on social media, items in the weekly email blast and features on the website. Additionally, you will see more of our new 75th Anniversary logo wear available in the Spa Boutique. Be sure to shop early as this merchandise is available for a limited time only, but check back often as new items will debut throughout the year.
As we embark on this historic year, I want to take a moment to thank all our members past and present for their unwavering support of BBC. You are the heart and soul of Balboa Bay Club and as we celebrate this milestone anniversary of the club, we in turn celebrate you. For decades, families have entrusted us with celebrating their families’ most precious moments, from births, to birthdays, to weddings and anniversaries. For 75 years the club has been a place for members to gather and celebrate family and no matter what happens arounds us, be it economic turmoil, wars, or most recently a global pandemic, your club will continue to be here for you offering a respite from the chaos around us and providing that friendly face, warm welcome and sense of community.
I am honored to be but a small piece of the club’s immense history and look forward to celebrating 75 wonderful years of history and family with you throughout this coming year.
The fun begins this month with the return of the Edward Twins on Thursday, January 12th, as they bring us an evening with the stars. If you haven’t made your reservations, be sure to do so toady as this show is sure to be a sellout!
Lastly, a special thank you to our owners the Martin and Pickup families for all they have done to grow the club and enhance the member experience. We are so fortunate to have them at the helm as we sail into our next 25 years.
Best wishes for the new year, I look forward to welcoming you at the club!
Leticia
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January Calendar
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“Here’s To The Ladies Who Lunch”
THE WOMEN OF THE BALBOA BAY CLUB’S 1221 SOCIETY, DEDICATED TO RAISING FUNDS TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DESERVING COLLEGE-BOUND STUDENTS FROM THE NEWPORT MESA SCHOOL SYSTEM, GATHER FOR ITS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON AND FASHION SHOW AT THE BALBOA BAY RESORT.
Deborah Ellsworth, Jacqueline Fox, Regina Mclaughlin
Erika Goe and Karen Lilley
Lucia Pounders, Kristi Jacob, Jaqueline Fox, Dana Kanne
Devon Miller, Terry Kerley, Ann Wortmann, Char Armstong, Ann Suri
Char Armstrong and Ann Suri
Sherri Skillman and Jennifer Walker
Gail Soderling and Denise Day
JANUARY
ALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND WEATHER PERMITTING.
NEW YEAR’S DAY BRUNCH
SUNDAY, JANUARY 1 • 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM MEMBERS GRILL
Chef Jacob’s famous New Year’s Day Brunch is the perfect way to ring in the New Year! Reservations required, please call 949.630.4290. 72-hour cancellation policy in effect.
NEW YEAR’S DAY FOOTBALL
SUNDAY, JANUARY 1 • 12:00 – 7:00 PM • MEMBERS GRILL LOUNGE
Enjoy our New Year’s Day College Football Playoff Tailgate Party! Come root for your favorite team while you enjoy Chef’s Game Day Menu. Reservations not required.
FIESTA TACO TUESDAYS
EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT • 5:00 – 9:00 PM
MEMBERS GRILL
Live Mariachi music and great margarita specials, paired with Chef Jacob’s delicious menu items! Taco Man Station featuring: Carne Asada, Chicken or Fish Tacos, Seafood Ceviche, Tijuana Caesar Salad, Enchiladas, Dessert Station and more. Reservations required, please call Members Grill at 949.630.4290.
PRIME RIB THURSDAYS
EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT • 5:00 - 9:00 PM
•MEMBERS GRILL
A Member favorite returns! Join us on Thursday nights this month for Chef Jacob’s Prime Rib Dinner. Enjoy a 12 oz. Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Au Jus and Horseradish Crème, fresh Bread Rolls, finished with Apple Cinnamon Bread Pudding with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and Caramel Bourbon Sauce! Reservations required, please call Members Grill at 949.630.4290.
WEEKEND BRUNCH
EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY • 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
MEMBERS GRILL
Enjoy Chef Jacob’s fabulous Brunch on the Bay. All of your favorite specialty items including Avocado Toast, Eggs Benedict, Huevos Steak Rancheros and Crispy Fried Chicken ‘n’ Waffles. Kids will love Captain Crunch French toast, delicious Belgian Waffles and Buttermilk Pancakes hot off the griddle! Reservations required, please call Members Grill at 949.630.4290.
BCS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
MONDAY, JANUARY 9 • 5:00 PM
MEMBERS GRILL LOUNGE
Come down to the Club and join us in the Lounge as we watch the BCS National Championship. Great drink specials are available throughout the game! Check local listing for game time. Reservations required, please call 949.630.4290.
NFL
PLAYOFFS – MEMBERS GRILL
Happy Hour specials available in the Lounge throughout the games. Reservations not required.
THE EDWARDS TWINS – MASTER IMPERSONATORS
THURSDAY, JANUARY 12 • 7:00 PM SHOWTIME
•GRAND BALLROOM
Remember all the wonderful variety shows we all grew up on in the 70s & 80s? Now is your chance to see them all live and re-created by Las Vegas’ number one impersonators of all time. Twin Brothers, Anthony and Eddy Edwards, utilize the latest Hollywood-grade makeup and prosthetics for a nonstop parade of stars. All your favorite legendary superstars come alive in “An Evening With The Stars” 72- hour cancellation policy. Tickets $60 each. RSVP today, please call 949-630-4120. Adults only. Join us for pre-theater dining at Members Grill by calling 949.630.4290.
EXPERIENCE “A LITTLE ITALY” AT THE CLUB
EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT • 4:00 - 8:00 PM MEMBERS GRILL
Join us in Members Grill for our delicious Italian dinner night. Chef Jacob’s Italian Classics menu will include your choice of savory Italian favorites you are sure to love. Reservations required, please call Members Grill at 949.630.4290.
LIFE SAVERS FOUNDATION OF ORANGE COUNTY*
THURSDAY, JANUARY 19 • 6:00 PM RECEPTION, 8:00 PM PROGRAM, 9:00 PM DANCING AND ENTERTAINMENT • GRAND BALLROOM
Founding Chair Mrs. Carole Pickup, Executive Director Dr. John Huffman and Co-Chair and Organ Donor Heidi Miller cordially invite Balboa Bay Club and Newport Beach Country Club Members, Balboa Bay Resort Guests, and friends community-wide for an evening to bring awareness to the crucial need for living organ donors. See full page ad in this publication. Your participation is life-changing. Tickets $250 per person. *Checks made payable to: Living Organ Donor Assistance Fund. R.S.V.P. to Heidi Miller at heidimillerkidneydonor@gmail.com or call 949.933.4606 for more information.
CHINESE NEW YEAR BINGO
MONDAY, JANUARY 23 • 6:00 – 7:00 PM
BAY VIEW ROOM
Join us for a special Chinese New Year theme Bingo night at the Club. Come celebrate the year of the Rabbit. As always, we will have delicious snacks and plenty of fast-paced action with several games of Bingo! Sure to be a great night of fun and great gift card prizes. Guest fees apply. 6 guests max per membership. One bingo card per reservation, additional cards can be purchased with cash for $1 each. All monies awarded in final blackout game. No walk-ins. Parents must stay with children at all times. 48-hour cancellation policy in effect. Reservations required, please call the Club Desk at 949.630.4120.
LADIES BUNCO NIGHT
MONDAY, JANUARY 30 • 5:30 – 7:30 PM • LIBRARY
Make reservations quickly to join us for the fast-paced dice game of Bunco. This event sells out quickly. House wine and snacks included. Bring $12 cash for game buy-in, all monies awarded at the end of the games. Even the biggest loser can come home the biggest winner! Space is limited. A Members only event. 48-hour cancellation policy in effect. Reservations required, please call 949.630.4120.
1221 CLUB NEW YEAR’S WINE SOCIAL
THURSDAY, JANUARY 13 • 4:30 PM • LIBRARY
Female Members of the Club as well as existing 1221 Club Members are invited to join us for a New Year’s Wine Social. Meet your fellow Women of the Club and get to know one another. $25 per Member plus tax and gratuity. This informal social will be held in the Members Lounge. Includes house wines and charcuterie. Reservations required, please call 949-630-4120.
FEBRUARY
THE PROFESSORS OF FOOTBALL – LEARNING THE RULES AND DYNAMICS OF THE GAME!
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2 • 5:30 PM
COMMODORE ROOM
Whether you’re going to/watching your first football game or attending a Super Bowl party, you’ll want to understand the rules and dynamics of the game. This event will give you a greater understanding of the basics of football and will allow you to see the game as more than just a bunch of guys tackling each other. We are fortunate enough to have two well-respected individuals coming to present this information. Long-time Balboa Bay Club Member, Mike Giddings,
a former Head Coach at the University of Utah and NFL Assistant Coach for the San Francisco 49ers, will team up with the best quarterback he tutored as Head Coach at Newport Harbor High School, Shane Foley. Shane set passing records at NHHS that lasted 30 years and went on to the University of Southern California on scholarship. These two men are “Professors” on the game! Includes learning the basics, great stories, beer, wine and charcuterie. $20 per person inclusive. Ages 12 and up. For reservations, please call the Club Desk at 949.630.4120.
PRIME RIB THURSDAYS
EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT • 5:00 - 9:00 PM MEMBERS GRILL
Join us on Thursday nights this month for Chef Jacob’s Prime Rib Dinner. Enjoy a 12 oz. Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Au Jus and Horseradish Crème, fresh Bread Rolls, finished with Apple Cinnamon Bread Pudding with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and Caramel Bourbon Sauce! Reservations required, please call Members Grill at 949.630.4290.
WEEKEND BRUNCH
EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY • 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM MEMBERS GRILL
Enjoy Chef Jacob’s fabulous Brunch on the Bay. All of your favorite specialty items including Avocado Toast, Eggs Benedict, Huevos Steak Rancheros and Crispy Fried Chicken ‘n’ Waffles. Kids will love Captain Crunch French toast, delicious Belgian Waffles and Buttermilk Pancakes hot off the griddle! Reservations required, please call Members Grill at 949.630.4290.
FIESTA TACO TUESDAYS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7 AND 28 ONLY 5:00 – 9:00 PM • MEMBERS GRILL
Live Mariachi music and great margarita specials, paired with Chef Jacob’s delicious menu items! Taco Man Station featuring: Carne Asada, Chicken or Fish Tacos, Seafood Ceviche, Tijuana Caesar Salad, Enchiladas, Dessert Station and more. Reservations required, please call Members Grill at 949.630.4290.
VALENTINE’S MOVIE NIGHT BUCKET!
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 (AVAILABLE FOR PICK-UP
BETWEEN 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
This winter, gather your family for a movie night at home with your very own pre-made Movie Night Bucket. This month will feature a special Valentine’s Theme. The kids will love it. Order your Family Movie Night Bucket today by calling the Club Desk at 949.630.4120. Supplies are limited, so please call
early to reserve yours. Movie Night Buckets are for Members only, compliments of your Club. One bucket per family please.
GALENTINE’S DAY COCKTAIL CLASS!
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9 • 5:30 – 7:30 PM • LIBRARY
Celebrate the holiday and make it a Gals Night Out! Enjoy an evening learning how to make and enjoy fun, approachable cocktails with a modern twist. What does that mean exactly? We are bringing in a Master Cocktail Brand Specialist to create modern recipes to sip and savor. Featuring Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Spirits, Cognac, Bubbles, Small Bites and Friends. Plus, everyone takes home a special gift of swag! Seating is limited. 48-hour cancellation policy in effect. Reservations required, please call the Club Desk at 949.630.4120.
KID’S CAMP DISNEY MOVIE NIGHT/PARENT
DATE NIGHT
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10 • 6:00 – 9:00 PM
IN THE RESORT
Kids are going to love watching their favorite Disney Movie on the Big Screen, while parents enjoy a Date Night at the Club! Unlimited popcorn, movie theater candies and kid’s dinner included! Bring your favorite pillow and blanket and come in your pajamas. Limited seating available, so make reservations early. Members only, no guests. Kids must be checked in and out by their parents. Parents are welcome to enjoy their own dinner in A+O or Taco Tuesday in Members Grill. Parents must remain on property. Inclusive fee per child will be billed to your account. Reservations required, please call Recreation at 949-630-4420.
SUPER BOWL SUNDAY LVII
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 • 3:30 PM • MEMBERS GRILL
Join us for one of the most exciting sporting events of the year! Super Bowl prizes and giveaways for every Member! But wait, it keeps getting better! Top that off with Super food items and Super drink specials, available throughout the game! Now that’s how to celebrate Super Bowl Sunday. For Reservations, please call 949.630.4290.
SWEETHEART “ADULTS ONLY” BINGO NIGHT
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13 • 6:00 PM • BAY VIEW ROOM
Perfect for the month of February, a special Adults Only night at the Club playing your favorite game of Bingo! Join us for great snacks, Bingo prizes and lots of fun. 6 cards max per person. It is a sweetheart of a deal! A Members only event. No walk-ins. Guest policy in effect. 48-hour cancellation policy in effect. For reservations, please call 949.630.4120.
VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER AT THE CLUB
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 • 5:00 – 9:00
MEMBERS GRILL
Bring your sweetheart for a romantic dinner at the Club. In addition to our Members Grill dinner menu, Executive Chef Jacob is also offering Members a special Valentine’s Day dinner menu finished with a decadent dessert and a Champagne toast. Seating is limited. Reservations required, please call Members Grill at 949.630.4290. 48-hour cancellation policy of $25 per person applies.
CELEBRATE MARDI GRAS WITH OUR “FAT TACO TUESDAY”
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 • 5:00 – 9:00 PM
MEMBERS GRILL
Great New Orleans drink specials and Chef Jacob’s Cajun style food additions to our already popular “All You Can Eat” Taco Night. Put on your masks and come celebrate Fat Tuesday with everyone’s favorite Taco Tuesday presented BBC Mardi Gras Style! (Pricing may vary from our regular Fiesta Tuesday Night offering). Reservations required, please call Members Grill at 949.630.4290.
LADIES BUNCO NIGHT
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27 • 5:30 – 7:30 PM • LIBRARY
Join us again for the fast-paced dice game of Bunco. House wine and snacks included. Bring $12 cash for game buy-in, all monies awarded at the end of the games. Even the biggest loser can come home the biggest winner! Space is limited. A Members only event. 48-hour cancellation policy in effect. Reservations required, please call 949.630.4120.
Selby Gillett Director of Membership
75 Years Of Memories
THE BALBOA BAY CLUB WELCOMES A NEW GENERATION TO A LONG AND GLORIOUS LEGACY
BY SELBY GILLETT, DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP
Goodness, what a fun end to the year that was?! So many fun events, so much cheer and happiness and so much goodwill. Really no place can compare to the BBC for the holidays. I tell you honestly my cheeks are still sore from all the smiling. And I have to admit, I don’t think they are going to catch a break as we head into 2023, the 75th Anniversary of the Balboa Bay Club! But I don’t mind. I am so excited to be a part of this magnificent community during this hallmark year and can’t wait to share in all the fun that has been planned to mark the occasion.
This Club is an icon of the coast and Southern California. It’s a beautiful property that is made even more beautiful by what can be found inside: the families, the friendships and the countless memories that have been formed over the past seven and a half decades. We look forward to continuing to nurture that community this year and for many, many more thereafter.
Cheers!
Please
join me in welcoming:
DRUTMAN FAMILY:
“We’re excited to join this amazing community! We’re looking forward to the club events, relaxing by the pool and gaining new friends along the way.”
PLACE FAMILY:
The Place Family is looking forward to sharing holidays with friends and meeting new ones at the BBC events. This Winter you can catch us watching a game or two!
CASTLE FAMILY:
“We are truly excited to be joining the Balboa Bay Club family. We look forward to all the fantastic events and opportunities to make new friends. We plan to spend a lot of time in the at the pool and beach, as our son Dean absolutely loves the water. Looking forward to Dean learning how to swim at the BBC.”
HENNING FAMILY:
The Henning family is looking forward to celebrating the holidays at the BBC and can’t wait to join the festivities and meet fellow members!
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BALBOA BAY CLUB MEMBERS JOIN TOGETHER FOR A SPLENDID CHRISTMAS DINNER AND MIXER IN THE BALBOA BAY RESORT BALLROOM
Art and Governor Jane Rivera
Dr. Doug Hauck and Antoinette Kapli
Jacqueline Fox, Katherine Anglin, Estel Hilton
Ed Eaton, Sharon and Governor Bill Blaine
Jennifer Walker and Alison Schweitzer
Joe and Julie Hegener
Erika and Chris Angelo Erika and Rob Goe
Brian and Sheila Bates and Kim, Governor Cory Cosenza
David and Heidi Hendler, Larah Telesco, Debbie Shephard
Marci Vickers, Governor Mark Larson, Marc Vickers
Jon and Lara Langford
Paul Fallon and Karen Lilley
Sgt. Telson Raphael and Cpl. Francisco Pliego
Preston and Theresa Hartsell
Paul and Lisa King, Sharon and Gary Katsaris, Jamie and Mariana Danishment
Robin and Carrie Young
Lisa and Marc Cabi
Mimi and Nelson Holdo
Mary Roosevelt and Denise Schuler
Phillip and Michelle Robbibaro
Christmas In The Eyes Of The Innocent
SHEER JOY AND PURE LAUGHTER RESOUND AS BBC KIDS AND THEIR PARENTS MINGLE, JINGLE AND SHARE GINGERBREAD COOKIES AND HOT CHOCOLATE AT THE BEST KIDS HOLIDAY PARTY IN NEWPORT BEACH.
Countess Family
Daniel and Sienna Finn
Jacob Family
Henning Family
Jameson Brown
Jane and Jules Weber
Humphreys Family
Foscue Family
Gross Family
Liberto Family
Kilpatrick Family
Mason and Lily Ghannadi
Olivia Craig, Madelyn Seal, and Ava Beans
Nate and Whitney Fella
Loshbaugh Family
Olivia and Sebastien Cox
Smith Family
Lissia Family
Have You Been Good?
SANTA INTERVIEWS BAY CLUB KIDS TO DETERMINE JUST WHO IS NAUGHTY AND NICE. HE REPORTS THAT ALL CHILDREN PASSED THE TEST. PRESENTS AND LOVE FOR ALL.
Aidan and Ari Stavros
Avery Svidergol
Barto Collins Family
Ayloush Family
Beau Obenauer
Bennett Saroyan
Bahan Condon Family
Angelo Family
Ava and Walker Hunt
Boutelier Family
Chambers Family
Cox Family
Elle and John Loshbaugh
Farrell Family
Chris and Kendall Kashani
Colin MacMaster
Brown Family
Capri and Amelia Swanson
Lindsay and Brock Giguiere
Finn Family
Gutenplan Family
Kate Robertson
Isabel and Colin MacMaster
Kellan, Kylie, and Kaden Mitchell
Katie Hall
Hunter Thomas
Madeline and Emma Rasch
Jack and Lily Langford
Saroyan Family
Lennon Motzer
Lux Family
Marple Family
Francis Family
Bradley, Hailey and Brody Loew
Madelyn and Chase Seal
Pirro Family
Siena Skoro
Thomas Family
BBC
Dogs Love Christmas Too!
MEMBERS
INTRODUCE THEIR “FUR-CHILDREN” TO THE BIG GUY IN THE RED SUIT. DOG BISCUITS WERE IN GENEROUS SUPPLY.
Queenie
Lucie
Cooper
Murphy and Mimi
Piper and Penny
DW
Dutchess
Cleo
Yoda
Gronk and George
Frankie
Caile
Sage Place
Anika
Posie and Stella
Piper
THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2023 • 7:00 PM
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Twin Brothers Anthony and Eddy utilize the latest Hollywood grade makeup and prosthetics for a nonstop parade of stars. All your favorite legendary superstars come alive in “An Evening With The Stars.”
Living The Good Life
Coastal O.C.’s Most Sought After Address
The Balboa Bay Residences, originally constructed and debuting in 1968 at the height of the midcentury modern era, remain today as the premier address on the Newport Harbor. Modernized to current state-of-the-art standards for exceptional living, the residences offer sweeping vistas of the bay and harbor, top of the line appointments and finishes, and unparalleled amenities.
With four towers offering units ranging from ultra-spacious studios to luxury penthouses in addition to one, two, three-bedroom homes and very special corner suites with wrap-around exposure, the residences at Balboa Bay are the choice of Southern California’s most discriminative citizens.
For more information and a private tour, please contact leasing director Laura Bryan at 949-630-4379.
Yes...You Too Could Be Living The Good Life At 1221 West Coast Highway.
INSIDE THE RARIFIED WORLD OF NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY CLUB
CCM, PGA Master Professional General Manager
Beach Country Club
Dear NBCC Members,
The ancient Babylonians are said to have been the first people to make New Year’s resolutions, some 4,000 years ago.
They were also the first to hold recorded celebrations in honor of the New Year—though, for them, the year began not in January, but in mid-March when the crops were planted. During that time, they held a religious festival and crowned a new king. They also made promises to the gods to pay debts and return any objects borrowed. They believed that, if the Babylonians kept their word, their pagan gods would bestow favors on them in the coming year.
These promises could be considered the forerunners of our New Year’s resolutions. The New Year has become a time to refresh, a time of recharge and also a time of reminders. As we start 2023, we want to remind our members about proper etiquette and procedures:
• Divots and Ball Marks – Especially at this time of year, when the weather is cooler and the grass grows (much) slower, please fill divots and repair ball marks to make turf conditions as good as possible. If your ball finishes over the green, there is a good chance your ball landed on the green first—please remember to look for and repair your ball mark!
• Divots – The grass on our golf course is kikuyu grass, a type not native to California that grows horizontally. Please fill your divots with the sand provided. By filling in your divot hole with sand, this ensures the grass grows back horizontally over the sand, as compared to growing into a hole.
• Pace of Play – Please don’t be “that person” who slows play for groups behind you, is not aware of the open holes in front of you, or is not aware of the groups waiting on you. Your position on the golf course is always right behind the group in front. All it takes is for one person—“that person”—to slow the golf course for the entire day and all other members on the course. In the year ahead, groups out of position will receive warnings and possible limitations on tee times.
• Check-In – We try to accommodate as many members as possible. Please check in with the starter so we know you ’re at the club, and provide the size of your group and when you’re ready to play. By checking in, it allows everyone to experience maximum enjoyment of the day and sets a tone for pace of play at the first tee.
• Handicap Posting – Almost all scores are acceptable to post because of the basic premise of the USGA Handicap System which states that every player will try to make the best score at each hole in every round regardless of where/when the round is played. As a reminder, all the following are acceptable scores:
• When at least seven holes are played (7-12 holes are posted as a 9-hole score; 13 or more are posted as an 18-hole score)
• Scores on all courses with a valid course rating
• Scores in all forms of competitions (match play, stroke play, team competition) where each player plays his or her own ball
The Babylonians believed that if they kept to their word and their promises, their gods would bestow favor on them for the coming year. Let’s hope that following these reminders will bring you favor with the golf gods and your best golf is ahead!
All the best, Robin Shelton
Robin Shelton
Newport
H KID’S WINTER CAMP 9AM-3PM
January Calendar
H MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY
H FIESTA TUESDAY 5-8PM SEAHORSE GRILL E H COTILLION 4:30-7:30PM BALLROOM
H BURGER BASH 5-8PM SEAHORSE GRILLE
H KID’S WINTER CAMP 9AM-3PM
H BURGER BASH 5-8PM SEAHORSE GRILLE
H BURGER BASH 5-8PM SEAHORSE GRILLE
H DUPLICATE BRIDGE 6:15PM LADIES GRILLE
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H MONTHLY WINE DINNER 6-9PM SEAHORSE GRILLE
H MEN’S TEAM PLAY VS SANTA ANA
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H NBCC BIRTHDAY NIGHT 5-9PM SEAHORSE GRILLE
H CLUB & GOLF OPEN GRILL OPEN FOR BREAKFAST & LUNCH H
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Happy New Year, members!
Please help me welcome the following new members to the NBCC family:
John is executive chairman of Integrated Media Technologies in Los Angeles and serves on the board of a large financial services company. Kay is the retired CEO of Arbonne International, based in Irvine, and serves on two public boards as well as nonprofits. John and Kay live in Laguna Beach and look forward to meeting new friends at NBCC.
Danielle Sayer Membership Manager
THE SABAUGH FAMILY
Jason is a first vice president of wealth management with UBS and Jillian is the president and founder of Ukropina Sabaugh, a national retail real estate advisory and brokerage firm. Jason, Jillian and their three children—Malone, 5; Franklin, 3; and Clementine, 1—reside in Newport Beach.
JOHN & KAY ZANOTTI
Ultimate Upgrade
NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY CLUB’S DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION CARLO BORUNDA DETAILS WHEN TO ELEVATE YOUR EQUIPMENT.
BY ASHLEY RYAN
Equipment is so important when it comes to playing golf. In fact, without the proper tools, there’s very little chance you’re going to be able to complete a game—let alone progress in your skill level. For that reason, it’s a good idea to regularly evaluate your golf clubs to determine if they’re still supporting you the best way they can.
According to Carlo Borunda, the director of instruction at Newport Beach Country Club, having the proper pieces in your set can have a huge impact on the result of your game. “Your golf equipment should assist you in reaching your objectives,” he says. “Golfers rely on their equipment to function every time they play.”
Here, Borunda reveals when to invest in new equipment and which items you must have in your bag.
BAY WINDOW: Why is it important to regularly evaluate the equipment you’re using?
CARLO BORUNDA: A new set of custom fit golf clubs can help you improve your accuracy, gain more yards and deliver more consistent results.
BW: How often should you reevaluate the equipment you’re using?
CB: The typical golfer should evaluate their equipment every three months. This should include examining their grips, the grooves on their wedges, and making any necessary loft and lie modifications to their driver, fairway woods and hybrids. This is also a good time to empty the golf bag of any broken tees, pencils, old golf balls and damaged golf gloves.
BW: How can you determine what needs replacing and what is still in good shape?
CB: Make it a practice to clean your golf equipment on a regular basis, paying special attention to the grips, club heads of your irons, wedges and the spikes on your golf shoes. Consider replacing your irons and
Callaway’s 2004 Great Big Bertha II golf clubs are shown alongside the current 2022 Big Bertha version. Technology has advanced dramatically over the years. Your equipment should be evaluated for potential upgrades annually.
wedges when the grooves on them begin to narrow and become dull. Worn or slick grips can be hazardous and impair your ability to relax your hands with each swing. Clean your grips on a regular basis using hot, soapy water and a dry cloth. As soon as possible, replace any worn grips that have lost their tackiness or have begun to fray. When there is a noticeable decrease in traction, replace the spikes on the bottom of your golf shoes.
BW: How can you determine which pieces you might need to add that you don’t have already?
CB: It might be time to update your set of golf clubs if you struggle hitting the green with your long irons. The modern golf club set includes more adaptable hybrids and/ or high-lofted fairway woods. Many golf pros have also abandoned their 2-, 3- and 4-irons in favor of these more forgiving golf clubs. You are likely to improve your putting efficiency by replacing your old blade putter with a more forgiving mallet-style putter.
BW: What are your must-haves for a complete set of equipment?
CB: Make certain that you enjoy hitting your driver. This golf club can either assist you or damage your game. For those longer approach shots from the fairway, your set should also include a hybrid or fairway wood that you can blast far and high. The higher the ball flight, the more accurate and confident you will be that the ball will stay on the green. A high-lofted 58- or 60-degree wedge will help you improve your touch shots around the green.
BW: What are some of your favorite pieces of newer equipment?
CB: I’m very impressed with how manufacturers are designing golf clubs these days. They are making lighter clubs, allowing golfers who generally swing slower to create greater club head speeds comparable to more advanced golfers. The various composites
are also enhancing driver performance and adding yardage to the newer irons. Manufacturers such as Callaway [Golf], TaylorMade and XXIO [Golf] are all pushing innovation, allowing more golfers to enjoy the game.
BW: What is the best time of year to buy new equipment?
CB: The newest golf equipment is made available after the annual PGA show, which takes place in Florida in late January. In connection with the show, most golf club dealers obtain samples of these clubs and organize demo days where golfers can experience this equipment.
BW: Can you buy pre-owned/used pieces or should you always stick with new items?
CB: Used golf equipment is an excellent option to enhance your set of clubs. I still advocate getting a full club fitting whenever possible to ensure you know the ideal shaft flex, lofts and head designs
for each of your golf clubs, including the correct lie angles for your irons.
BW: Why is it necessary to replace equipment over time?
CB: Unless they have a coach or a trusted friend who can assist them, most novice golfers are unaware when their equipment needs to be updated. Your golf equipment should evolve alongside your playing. If you’re getting better, your clubs should help. If you’re losing club head speed as you get older or playing less because of other hobbies or commitments, your equipment may need to be modified to help you play better.
BW: Anything else to add?
CB: Often, all it takes to lower your score is to swap out your worn-out golf ball for a fresh one. Higher spin rates produced by new golf balls are particularly helpful in regulating trajectory and accuracy with your wedge shots to the green.
The Gift of Golf
MEMBERS AT NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY CLUB CAME TOGETHER FOR THE LADIES’ STAGETTE, DURING WHICH THEY WORE HOLIDAY-THEMED CLOTHING AND MET SANTA CLAUS.
Linda Maggard, Pam Thomas-Smith, Catherine Turkel, Marsha Beard Santa Claus with the ladies
Tina Newman, Carolyn Holder, Lynn Pyle, Shannon Tarnutzer
AiLam Newkirk, Virginia Mangione, Tammy Keilch, Dawn Stark
Ladies with Santa
Kristen Chadwell, Jennifer Thomas, Pam Terry, Leslie Montgomery
Winter Wonderland
NOW IN ITS SECOND YEAR, THE TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION AT NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY CLUB FEATURED AN ICE SKATING RINK, VISITS FROM SANTA, FALLING SNOW, LIVE PERFORMANCES AND MORE.
Ice skating at NBCC
Janak Goyani, Kanna Goyani
Santa
The Roach family
Davis Diprima, Neil Johnson, Mckenzie Hogan
OCSA performance
2nd Annual Tree Lighting
Snow at NBCC
Lauren Kramer, Shari Stewart with friend
Ford Duplex with Santa
Claire Kramer, Kate Kramer, Rose Kramer, Mary Kramer
Amy and Scott Anderson, Christine and Alan Duke
Annabelle Connolly, Taylor McConnell
The Christmas tree
Making Seasons Bright
FAMILIES SPENT TIME TOGETHER WHILE DECORATING GINGERBREAD HOUSES AT THIS NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY CLUB WORKSHOP.
The Townes family
Coulter Stewart, Shari Stewart
Isabella Monroe, Sasha Salib
The Carlton family
Adriana Zak decorating her gingerbread house
The Cain family, The Johnson family
The Langten family
Happy Holidays
MEMBERS CELEBRATED THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS AT NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY CLUB’S BRUNCH WITH SANTA EVENT.
The Davenport family
Taylor McConnell, Sophie McConnell The Pai family
The Hill family
Reagan Hogan, Palmer Hogan, Mckenzie Hogan
Elle Adler with Santa
Ellie Sbicca, Caroline Sbicca, Riley Sbicca
Daisy Laurino with Santa
New Year, New Wine and Dine Experiences
LOOK FOR ELEVATED WINE DINNERS WITH CUSTOMIZED MENUS AND PAIRINGS AT SEAHORSE IN 2023.
BY AMANDA SANDERS
This year at Newport Beach Country Club, we are elevating our wine dinners and taking them to a whole new level. We will be switching up our small, twice-a-month chef’s table into a more educational experience for our members. We will focus on different types of wine and food pairings from a unique vintner, country, region or style.
Starting in January, we will be hosting the new “A Night at the Seahorse” wine dinner on the second Thursday of every month for the first 40 members who sign up. Included in the dinner will be a tasting reception with tray-passed canapés and a three-course dinner paired with special wines. The event will also be an informative learning opportunity.
Executive Chef Graeme Blair and his culinary team—along with our sommelier, Andrew Cichon—will be customizing the menus and wine parings each month with an assortment of unique styles. The best part about this is that there may be a possibility to purchase the wines featured at the event.
January will kick off the first of what will be an exciting year of events. We couldn’t think of a better way to create a spark than to direct our focus on Napa versus Sonoma in a comparative tasting. Blair will be bringing in culinary expertise from some of the top and rising star restaurants, re-creating some of their signature dishes. Cichon will feature wines from unsung heroes facing off against some of the greats, focusing on not just the usual varietals but showcasing more depth that the areas have to offer. This will be a incredible opportunity to not just try something new, but to learn something new as well.
To reserve a spot at the table, please call the host team at the Seahorse Grille at 949-5248021. If you have a dietary restriction or food allergy, please let the team know when making the reservation. Call now; it will be an experience you won’t want to miss.
Original Objectives
BIANCA GILLETT, DIRECTOR OF FITNESS AND RECREATION AT NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY CLUB, SHARES HOW GOALS CAN CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR SUCCESS IN HEALTH AND WELLNESS.
BY ASHLEY RYAN
Whether focusing on fitness, nutrition or both, setting goals can be pivotal to achieving success. Not only do they give you something to strive for, but they help you keep track of your improvement along the way. These benchmarks can often become your biggest motivators, pushing you to either reach or reevaluate your goals.
And with the New Year in full swing, many turn to these goals as part of their annual resolutions. But according to Bianca Gillett, director of fitness and recreation at Newport Beach Country Club, goals and resolutions are not one in the same. “I don’t think anyone should wait until the beginning of a new year to start building new habits that make their lives better,” she explains. “I think it is more important to strategize what your goals are and how you plan to accomplish those goals. However, I do like the encouragement and inspiration that New Year’s resolutions give people.”
SETTING GOALS
So why doesn’t Gillett like equating health goals with resolutions? Well, she says, a lot of people simply don’t follow through when it’s all wrapped up in New Year’s resolutions. “We are all human, but putting all your success based on it being a New Year’s resolution will ultimately lead to failure,” she notes. “Creating a goal, understanding the ‘why’ or motivation behind that goal, creating a realistic but challenging … plan, and being consistent with that plan—with changes when necessary—is what will impact success rate the most.”
Gillett says that inspiration can be one of the biggest motivators when launching a new fitness plan, and that new deals at the gym for the start of the year can provide that initial encouragement. “Using the New Year’s goals and programs at your local gym can be a huge advantage to start. But if we remember the motivation constructs created by Mike Israetel, … we know that inspiration should just be
the jump start to your goals; it is not the sole thing that will help you get to them. That’s where motivation, intention, habit [and] consistency come in.”
Throughout the year, it’s important to reevaluate what you’ve set in place as well. This can be pivotal whether you are reaching your milestones or not. “Realistically, you’d want to reevaluate every four to six weeks,” Gillett adds. “That is because around four to six weeks is when we should start seeing changes in body composition—whether that is to lose weight, lose body fat or gain muscle.”
She recommends choosing one measurement to track; for example, use a bioimpedance machine to calculate your body fat percentage. Wait six weeks, then measure it again, and if you’ve gone down between 1% and 3% in body fat, what you’re doing is working well so you can choose a new goal to hit. “On the flip side, if your body fat doesn’t go down a lot or goes up, that really means you need to reassess and maybe seek help from a fitness professional,” Gillett adds.
HEALTH & FITNESS
While many who are setting fitness goals strive to lose weight or gain muscle, Gillett says that there is more to it than how your body looks. “When I was a young trainer, I would focus a lot on my clients hitting physique goals, which include losing body weight, decreasing body fat percentage, et cetera,” she explains. “As I have matured and gotten more experience, I’ve noticed my clients find so much more success when we focus on the habits that need to be improved and make sure we work on those compared to focusing on the numbers.”
Rather than focusing on the numbers, she says you can pay attention to how many times you practice weight training each week, your daily step count, number of times you do cardio, what you eat, how much water you drink, how many hours of sleep you get and managing stress.
“Body weight can fluctuate 5% daily due to simple things like dehydration or carrying excess water from a stressful day,” Gillett explains. “It can be very difficult to stay
motivated if you see the scale going up and down. But if you focus on the tasks, it takes the pressure off and, when you are doing the right things, the results will come.”
Nutrition can also be an important part to reaching your health goals. Stick to meals that are low calorie and filled with fresh fruits and vegetables to continue to see results. Otherwise, you may be setting yourself back. “If you torture yourself for an hour on a treadmill, that burns 400 calories, but then on the way home you treat yourself with In-N-Out Burger for working out. That In-N-Out meal is close to, if not over, 1000 calories. So now you did all that work just to be over in calories for the day … and will end up putting on weight.”
One way to ensure you’re doing everything in the best way possible is to get help in achieving your goals. “Get a trainer if you find it difficult to make time for workouts. If you have no clue where to start with diet, hire a nutrition coach and get a meal plan,” Gillett suggests. “Ideally, if you are working with a good coach, you shouldn’t need them forever. They will teach you to where you can complete your fitness goals on your own. You just need help and time first.”
General Manager
Resort
Dear Guests, Members and Visitors,
Happy New Year! As I reflect on the past 12 months, I am so proud to be a part of this team that has persevered through a challenging year of staff shortages, chain supply issues and increasing prices for products. Despite these obstacles, Balboa Bay Resort was recognized by TripAdvisor as a 2022 Travelers’ Choice award winner for travelers. The award celebrates businesses that have received great reviews from travelers around the globe on TripAdvisor. We look forward to continuing to provide our guests, members and visitors with memorable experiences when you visit.
I also want to take a moment to thank our wonderful members who have so generously contributed to the Balboa Bay Club Scholarship Fund which benefits the Newport Beach Mesa School District, and the Balboa Bay Club Employee Scholarship Fund which supports continuing education for our employees and their dependents. Thank you also for generous donations to the Employee Holiday Fund which is very appreciated by our hardworking staff.
In 2023, beside my personal resolution to maintain a healthier lifestyle, my professional goal is to provide an elevated product and guest service experience. This year we are planning a couple of major renovations. The first one involves our Bay View Room which is scheduled for renovation May through mid-June. The new designs will incorporate organic patterns, textures, materials and rich finishes in a warm neutral color palette. The resulting light and airy ambiance will be the perfect backdrop for wedding receptions, holiday parties, meetings, special events and more.
The Grand Ballroom is scheduled for renovation mid-June through mid-July. The new carpet and walls will incorporate a lighter, neutral color palette which will complement a wide array of décor enhancements for galas, meetings and weddings or any get-together.
Thank you for your continued patronage and I look forward to seeing you around the resort in New Year.
BY FRANCINE SLOSSER / PHOTOS COURTESY OF BALDEMAR FIERRO
The Christmas tree-lighting ceremony is a treasured tradition at Balboa Bay Resort and Club.
“It’s how we welcome the holidays for our members and guests,” said Leticia Rice, general manager at the club. It also kicks off the busy holiday party season for the events services department at the resort. “We had over 100 holiday events in the month of December!” said Katie Pool, Director of Event Services.
Events booked at the resort in December enjoyed strolling carolers, brand new decorations which are more traditional in color — red, green, gold— as well as a custom gingerbread house lovingly made with 200 manhours over the last 3 months and including 80 lbs of dough, 40 lbs of icing and 15 lbs of candles. An even larger gingerbread house was available for viewing at the club next to Santa’s chair. “We look forward to creating our gingerbread house
every year for our members and guests to enjoy,” said Executive Chef of Member’s Grill Jacob Davis. “It’s the highlight of the year!” he continued.
As part of the ceremony, the resort held a toy drive for Toys for Tots. “For over two [and a half] decades, we have continued to support Toys for Tots by collecting toys at many of our member events and our annual tree-lighting event in hopes of bringing Christmas joy to those less fortunate,” said
Director of Member Relations Aaron Trent.
After another flawless performance by the Orange County School of Arts, guests at A+O Restaurant | Bar warmed up at the outdoor firepits with signature cocktails and delicious specials. “We enjoy seeing all the smiles on everyone’s faces. It makes it all worthwhile!” said Melanie Hertrick, Assistant Director of Member Services. “We can’t wait to do it all again next year!” she added.
This year’s tree lighting-ceremony attracted over 800 members, resort guests and locals for a magical night by the bay.
A Return To The Glory Days Of Fine Dining
THE ESCOFFIER SOCIETY SHARES AN ELEGANT MULTI-COURSE DINNER CURATED BY BALBOA BAY RESORT EXECUTIVE CHEF PRABEEN PRATHAPAN AND SERVED UNDER CANDLELIGHT (THE POWER FAILED AT COURSE THREE). THE SETTING UNDER FLICKERING LIGHT ADDED TO THE SOME-150 YEAR TRADITION OF THE SOCIETY. A VERY SPECIAL NIGHT ON THE ORANGE COAST.
BY BRUCE COOK / PHOTOS BY MARIELENA VERDUGO.
They arrived in black tie; some wore gold medals attached to colorful silk necklaces over starched formal white pleated shirts. It was an evening dedicated to the lost art of classic cuisine and sophisticated old-world formal dining honoring the legacy of 19th Century French Chef Auguste Escoffier. Some fifty members of the Southern California chapter of Les Amis d’Escoffier Society, all men, converged for “Le Diner d’Automne” at Balboa Bay Resort, Newport Beach, on November 14 just as fall slipped into the holiday season.
Yes, the society is male only. Politically incorrect, nonetheless very much in keeping with long-past tradition when the great chefs of Europe were all male. In fact, food service professionals in all the great kitchens, at every level were all male. Escoffier, known as “The Chef of Kings and the King of Chefs,” born in Villeneuve-Loubet, Alpes Maritimes France in
1846 began his apprenticeship at age twelve in the kitchen of a restaurant in Nice owned by his uncle. That’s the way cooking as a career began with a lifetime of perfecting the art over decades.
Following Escoffier’s passing, a group of his former students in 1936 gathered at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York and created the society “to become an American fraternity of dedicated gastronomes.” By 1955 the society expanded, creating a charitable foundation which finds it’s purpose raising scholarship funds for students of the culinary arts (male and female) along with supporting and recognizing top chefs and educators in the field.
One of the most prominent American chapters of Les Amis d’Escoffier in 21st century society is in Newport Beach. Founded by celebrity hotelier Henry Schielein who serves as honorary chairman, the fraternity today is led by Schielein protégé and hotelier/restauranteur Dieter Hissin.
Front and center for the fall dinner were society president Don Ketelaars, with board members Frederic Castan, Jean-Pierre Dubrey, and Mitchell Sussman.
Arriving at dusk for a champagne reception featuring the Brut Reserve of J. de Telmont, the gents caught up with one another. By the way, there are rules strictly held at Escoffier dinners. No business talk, no political talk, no controversial subjects whatsoever.
Therefore, the talk centered on fond memories of good friends, family updates, sports, culture and fine wine sampled. In the crowd were Abbott Alloush, Noel Hamilton,
Dieter Hissin, Chairman, Les Amis d’ Escoffier Society, Dan Ketelaars, President, Les Amis d’Escoffier Society
John Wortmann, Mitchell Sussman
Tim Salyer, Patrick Gromley, Danny Thomas and John Wortmann, chairman of the Board of Governors of Balboa Bay Club. Joining the upbeat evening were David Weinberg, Charlie Foss, Peter Buffa, former Mayor of Costa Mesa, Frank Lesoya, Chick Marshall, Mark Montgomery, Brian Stirrat, Chris Szechenyi and Christopher Gialanella, group publisher for Modern Luxury Magazines.
As the guests were seated at one extremely long table covered in white linen in the waterfront dining room known as the Lighthouse, a seven-course dinner with exclusive wine pairings proceeded. Mid-course through the experience, curated with style by Balboa Bay Resort Executive Chef Prabeen Prathapan and Director of Banquet Service Naji Allouche, the lights flickered twice then faded to dark in the Lighthouse. A power outage on Pacific Coast Highway transformed the formal dinner into a candlelit affair. The gents continued with the remaining courses without interruption, concluding the evening with tradition once again; Mignardises et Petits Fours, café, and Digestifs et cigars. Very 19th century indeed.
Prabeen Prathapan
La Réception
Champagne J. de Telemont, Brut Reserve
Le Díner
Domaine Chatelain Sancerre Selection, 2020
Domaine Long-Depaquit, Chablis 1 er Cru, Les Vaillons 2019
Hors d’oeuvres Variés
Les Huitres Marechal
Filet de Sole, Harixots Verts au Beurre Sauce Bercy
Savory & James ‘Fino’ Dry Sherry Consomme Alexandra, Julienne de Poulet et ces Quenelles, Laitue en Chiffonade
M. Chapoutier, Chateaunefu-du-Pape, La Bernardine 2019
Domaine Philippe Colin, Santenay 1 er Cru, Les Gravieres 2017
Chateau Laribotte, Sauternes, 2016
Mignardises et Petis Fours, Café, Digestifs et Cigares
Filet de Bison Poelee, Mille Feuille de Pommes de Terre, Puree de Courges Citrouille, Navet Glacee, Sauce Crand Veneur
Poire Pochee Bourgogne, Petit Basque, Noix Confite
Pot de Crème aux Noisettes, Chocolat Croquant, Crème Fouettee, Fruits Rouges
Prabeen Prathapan Executive Chef Naji Allouche Director of Banquet Services
Chef
Abbott Alloush, Noel Hamilton, Josef Lageder
Chris Szechenyi, Dan Ketelaars, Chris Gialanella
Jim Pierog, Danny Thomas, Patrick Gormely
Chick Marshall, Mark Montgomery
David Weinberg, Charlie Foss, Peter Buffa, Mitchell Sussman
Thank you for allowing us to host your philanthropic events in 2022!
Orangewood Foundation
Boys and Girls Club of Central Orange Coast
New Directions for Women
National Charity League, INC, Newport Chapter
St Mary's School
The Priority Center/Child Abuse Prevention Center
Sisters of the Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart
American Heart Association
City of Hope
Laura's House Band of Hope
National Charity League Saddleback Valley
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces
Pacific Research Institute
JDRF
PreBorn Mission
Girl Scouts of Orange County
Simon Family Foundation
National MS Society
Mission Plasticos
Global Center for Women and Justice
Speech and Language Developement Center
Salvation Army
Childhelp Inc
Alzheimer's Orange County
Red Hill Lutheran School
Wells of Life
St John The Baptist Catholic School
Child Guidance Center
All That Glitters by Barclay Butera
BY CHRISTINE PHILLIPS FOR BARCLAY BUTERA INTERIORS
Nothing quite adds a spark of glamour and excitement to a project like a beautiful, soft pop of gold. And no one has the Midas touch quite like design icon, Barclay Butera! Whether it’s a majestic mountain retreat, a cozy bedroom, or a sleek-modern kitchen, gold adds elegance, sophistication and a regal touch. “The key to using metallics is to use them as a subtle accent, so as not to overwhelm. I like to think of it as jewelry for the home the perfect final, shimmering touch”
advises Barclay. Naturally lighting is a perfect choice for a splash of gold, but Butera has also recently been using them as focal points in the kitchen as fixtures and even furnishings. Beautiful, golden inspiration can be found at any one of Barclay’s chic and inspirational showrooms. Or if you’re shopping for a gift or for yourself, log onto shopbarclaybutera.com for a myriad of golden options in home decor, lighting, accessories, and more. In high design, seems all that glitters Is gold! For information about interior design
Restaurants To Love
CHECKING OUT POPULAR LOCAL SPOTS AND THEIR UNIQUE RECIPES
BY LANA SILLS
PREPARE TO ENJOY THESE RESTAURANT GEMS…
all close to home and ready to satiate your appetite.
These talented chefs create layers of flavor using the season’s bounty and the ambience and service will amaze you.
SOLSTICE KITCHEN & BAR
The new Boardwalk Building on Jamboree is the perfect place for Solstice Kitchen & Bar. Casual yet elegant, the vibe is modern and chic and streaming with natural light. Featuring ingredient-driven cuisine inspired by the season, the location removes you from the outside world with excellent quality food that never disappoints and impeccable service (and a fabulous tech-savvy valet!).
Start with the addictive Parker House Rolls topped with pear slices and honey and served with citrus ginger butter and the Mushroom Bird’s Nest was one of my favorite dishes – a savory puff pastry with mushrooms, a poached egg, sherry emulsion and Romesco. The PBLT is the best new sandwich in town – pork belly, tomato jam and honey bacon aioli on luscious,
griddled bread. A Malbec-Braised Wagyu Short Rib with Pomme Pureé and Sautéed Greens on the dinner menu is the perfect night out, and the vegetarian in the house will obsess over the Additions Menu of Caramelized Sweet Potatoes, Brussels & Pears, Roasted Cauliflower with a Walnut Tahini Vinaigrette and so much more! Dessert must be the Coffee Spiced Ricotta Doughnuts with Chai Caramel Sauce and Dark Chocolate Sauce. And the happiest ending is a Garrison Bros. oak barrel at the bar with the most divine seasonally infused bourbon to sip and savor.
TAVERN HOUSE
I’m seated by the water at Chef David Wilhelm’s Tavern House Kitchen + Bar serving classic comfort food with excellent coastal
offerings. The ambience is low-key, beautiful and not full of noise! My booth overlooks a peaceful harbor canal…yachts and serene lights on the water and huge central bar. The multi-sensory craft cocktail program, which introduced me to the “Smokey Mapled Mark” is a new twist of an old favorite. It is a balanced combination of Maker’s Mark, Maple Syrup, orange liqueur and bitters that is smoked tableside to give guests the full experience. A cold evening brought me velvety, luscious Lobster Bisque with warm homemade potato chips to dip. The scrumptious Duck Special, continuing into ’23, as the Chef told me harkens back to Hans Prager and his goose days when the two were partners. It is succulent with a divine mouthfeel and the richness of both dark and light meat. The top-selling Honey-Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Thyme Gravy, mashed potatoes and Blue Lake crisp green beans is everything comfort! And the Bananaggedon for the table is “The Must” for dessert. The hospitality that is always shown has made the truly iconic David Wilhelm’s brand one of the best.
BLOOM RESTAURANT
Do take the 25-minute drive to San Juan Capistrano for a dining experience that is so memorable. Russ Bendel and his partners have done it again, five restaurants strong (Olea, Vine, Ironwood, Sapphire), fitting perfectly into the rich history of San Juan Cap with a menu of seasonal scrumptious perfectly cooked beautifully plated palate pleasing plates and drinks. Executive Chef and partner Jared Cook has created dishes for a chef-driven American Bistro approach. Start with the Bone Marrow (a personal favorite), the Crispy Zucchini Flowers
Bloom Restaurant & Bar Craft Cocktails
TWO SHORES GIN ~ BASIL SMASH
Two Shores Gin complements the aromatics of fresh Basil creating a vibrant and lovely cocktail.
2 ounces Two Shores Gin
1 ounce fresh lemon juice
1/2 ounce basil simple syrup
Bring to a boil 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar. Remove from heat. Steep 1 bunch basil leaves in sugar water for about 30 minutes and the syrup turns a nice green. Cool and strain into a jar for up to 30 days in the fridge.
with creamy Manchego and roasted garlic and the BBQ Texas Ranch Quail. The Herb Marinated Pork Porterhouse Chop, the Crispy Pacific Sanddab Po Boy and the Wagyu Beef Burger with smoked cheddar, cabernet-bacon jam and their herb fries are all not to be missed.
The craft cocktail program is superb with the Ortega, a Tequila mélange with a Tajin dusted rim and the Missionary, made with Cherry Infused Bourbon, Lo-Fi Amaro, Amaretto, Chocolate Bitters…and my glass of oaky Talbot Chardonnay was like sucking on a barrel! 22 wines by the glass and 6 beer offerings, including Four Amigos Shift Beer, a Mexican lager with citrus notes and a light malty finish brewed exclusively for all the restaurants.
ORANGE COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART (OCMA) VERDANT RESTAURANT
Newly inspiring our community with the creativity of 13 Women, an exhibition curated by OCMA CEO and Director Heidi Zuckerman will be one of the displays at the newly opened museum. In a museum for the 21st century set in the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Verdant is the Restaurant and Bar that offers an a la carte Menu and a Kid’s Menu which is a collaboration between Patina alum and culinary talents Chef Ross Pangilinan and Chef Nick Weber. The chefs have created a vegetable forward menu that brings the flavors of the Mediterranean and Southeast Asia. They have created luscious sauces that are big and bright and bold and highlight the vegetables using miso to add umami and depth to the dishes. There is a full cocktail program along with bubbles and wines to accompany the beautiful dishes.
TWO SHORES GIN (Distilled in Laguna Beach!)
And now we drink! We now have an awardwinning ultra-premium small-batch Gin right on our shore from female owned and operated Laguna Beach Spirits Company, founded by Eileen Keighley. Two Shores Gin, a blend of 14 botanicals, many of which are hand-harvested in California, gives this London Dry-style Gin a distinct flavor rooted in the spirit’s British history. The two shores being England and the cool coastline of Edinburgh, Scotland where she spent much of her childhood foraging for fruit and botanicals with her father, who used them to make gin in his greenhouses. Men have dominated the spirits industry, but with the introduction of Two Shores Gin, Eileen has brought diversity, innovation and a fresh vision for botanical-based beverages. After years of research and development, she introduced a Gin that embodies the beautiful bounty of California, the rich tradition of London and the memories of her father.
It opens with a nose of California citrus and gentle juniper that fades into subtle spice and sage. On the palate, bright citrus, prickly pear and dragon fruit lead with a delicate sweetness that becomes layered with herbal notes of eucalyptus and white sage. Distilled and bottled in Los Angeles, the company will offer a portfolio of botanical-based beverages. Its proprietary distillation process results in a 43% ABV dry gin that is bold, bright, smooth and sip-worthy.
Cheers to 2023 and Bon Appetit~
TAVERN HOUSE ~ SMOKEY MAPLED MARK
To quote Chef/Owner David Wilhelm of Tavern House: “The Smokey Mapled Mark is more than a seasonal riff on an old fashioned, it’s a sour, warming, multisensory experience that plays up the flavors of fall through notes of cinnamon, maple and clove.”
1-1/2 ounce Makers Mark Bourbon
1/2 ounce Grand Marnier
1/2 ounce Maple Syrup
2 dashes bitters
Garnish: Orange wedge, thick cut and quartered,
Stuck with 3 cloves
Add all ingredients into an ice filled mixing glass. Stir with a bar spoon and strain into a dancing tumbler (do not shake to prevent bruising of cocktail). Place single large cube of ice in glass and top with clove studded orange wedge.
BLOOM RESTAURANT COCKTAIL ~ ORTEGA
This is from partner/beverage director Gabe Whorley. It is named after the famous highway in South County.
1-1/2 ounces Tequila Blanco
1/2 ounce Aperol
10 mint leaves
1 ounce Serrano simple syrup
1 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
1-1/2 ounce grapefruit juice
Add ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously. In a highball glass, add light ice. Pour in cocktail. Add a splash of ginger beer. Stir lightly.
Garnish with a Banderilla tamarind candy stick and a mint sprig. Optional: rim glass with Tajin spice, found in the produce section of markets.
On The Front Lines Of Substance Abuse Recovery
A SERIOUS AND PERSONAL Q AND A WITH ELIZABETH STEELE
BY BRUCE COOK INTERVIEWING ELIZABETH STEELE
Editors Note: Important questions delivered to Elizabeth Steele were answered with tremendous insight, clarity and passion. Editing the substance of Steele’s responses for brevity would be a disservice. This interview, therefore, will appear in Bay Window in two installments, January and February 2023. In the first part printed here you will share in the story of a woman’s journey from falling into the depths of substance abuse hell and rising to come out alive, well and dedicated to helping others. In the second installment in February, you will read how she is going to impact, change and save lives, one at a time. Be prepared to be emotionally moved by her story.
BRUCE COOK: PLEASE INTRODUCE YOURSELF, SHARE A BIT OF YOUR LIFE’S JOURNEY.
ELIZABETH STEELE: I was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. I have a wonderful, loving family and attended the best schools in the area throughout my childhood. Despite all the beautiful and supportive experiences I had growing up, I started to experiment with substances when I was in high school. For years, I did not feel my substance use was problematic for me. I was excelling academically, had a large group of friends and received an academic scholarship to the University of San Diego. I rationalized that I was young and that my behaviors weren’t any different from that of my peers.
That delusion came crashing down during my junior year of college; I had all but stopped attending my classes and realized that withdrawing from my coursework would be preferable on a transcript to failing grades. I decided that the best course of action was to tell my parents that I had a problem with prescription drugs, although I seriously minimized the severity of the situation. I thought, “My parents have always been pretty cool. It won’t be a big deal. I can go to treatment over the summer and be back by next semester.” It didn’t turn out that way. My addiction continued to progress, and I spent several years in a revolving door of treatment centers and sober living houses.
When I finally got sober, I returned to school to finish my undergraduate degree at Cal State Fullerton. Going back to college was an intimidating experience for me initially; while I had always performed well academically prior to my substance use, in my active addiction, I had lost confidence in my abilities, as I hadn’t been successful in any realm of my life for years. I had failed out of school multiple times.
I hadn’t been able to hold down what one may consider to be simple jobs that just require you to show up, because I couldn’t even do that consistently. I was unable to maintain friendships because I was untrustworthy and unreliable. The majority of the time, I hadn’t even been able to successfully complete treatment episodes, because I was either kicked out or left against medical advice.
Somehow, I graduated with a B.A. in Psychology. My first job post-graduation was at a community healthcare center working with clients diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness. I was honestly baffled that they hired me and that my employers felt that I could help these individuals, as it hadn’t been that long since I couldn’t even adequately take care of myself… of course, that’s not really something you bring up in an interview.
Ultimately, I was successful in that position, and after a couple years started looking to long-term goals. I was still relatively early in sobriety and learning to define myself outside of my addiction, as it had ruled my life for so long. During that process of self-exploration, I realized that the only thing I was truly passionate about was helping other people to recover. That realization took me to Hazelden’s Graduate School of Addiction Studies. I had been to Hazelden for addiction treatment before, but returned there for graduate school, where I obtained a Masters in Addiction Counseling. Immediately following graduation, I returned to Orange County, which is where I had gotten sober. I started working as an addiction counselor, and within about six months was managing a women’s program. I worked at that organization for 7 years, taking on increasing levels of responsibility, ultimately ending my tenure there in the role of Clinical Director. Following my departure from that organization, I moved to another facility, where I served as Executive Director for two and a half years; in that role, I provided direction and oversight to the Clinical, Operations and Compliance departments. I also serve on the Board of Directors at the California Consortium of Addiction Program and Professionals.
BC:
HOW DID YOU COME TO JOIN NEW DIRECTIONS FOR WOMEN?
ES: A long-time mentor of mine has personal connections to the family of one of New Directions’ founders and was, for many years, the leader of the most well-renowned treatment center in the world. Naturally, when the Board was conducting a search for new leadership, he was approached by the family for recommendations. I wasn’t looking to make a change, but I have so much trust and respect for the person making the recommendation that I felt it would be worthwhile to take the meeting.
I met with a member of the Board and the founder’s son, Jim Wilder, at a local Starbucks, and when they started sharing with me about the history, legacy, and mission of the program, I immediately became intrigued by the opportunity. The stigma and shame that exist today surrounding addiction are vast, and even more so for women suffering from this disease. Hearing about Pamela Wilder raising her hand in a Junior League meeting and sharing that she was an alcoholic was incredibly moving for me. When you consider that this took place in the 1970’s in what I must imagine was a room filled with Orange County’s elite, the courage and fortitude it
must have taken would have had to be immense. Following that meeting, I requested to go for a tour of the property. When I arrived, I could immediately feel the specialness of the space; the setting is serene, located just off Newport Beach’s Back Bay, with beautiful landscaping and butterflies floating throughout the property. In that moment, I could see the limitless potential for New Directions and wanted to be a part of setting the course for its future.
BC: SHARE YOUR PRIMARY GOALS IN THIS NEW POSITION.
ES: My primary goal is to support New Directions for Women in achieving its fullest potential, with the mission and vision of the organization as the basis for all our decisions. At its core, New Directions exists to save and transform lives, and it is uniquely positioned in its ability to treat women with children and pregnant women residentially. New Directions has offered hope to the hopeless for 45 years; simply put, I strive to create a safe space for women to recover for another 45 years and beyond. If all our decisions are made with these goals in mind, I have no doubt we will be successful.
Up To Half Of Americans Suffer From Insulin Resistance
A1C AND YOUR POST-HOLIDAY SUGAR HIGH
BY DR. DAVID AHN AND DR. MICHAEL BRANT-ZAWADZKI
Actually a “sugar high” is an urban legend, not a medical occurrence. In fact, sugar does not directly cause hyperactivity in children or adults, though kids love the taste and get excited about eating it.
Here’s what happens when you eat sugar or carbohydrates, which are broken down by your body into sugar (aka glucose). When consumed, sugar or carbohydrates get into the blood stream, which triggers an organ called the pancreas to release a hormone called insulin. Insulin i pushes glucose into the cells that need it for functioning. Cells all throughout the body, such as in muscle, heart, and brain, cannot function without glucose. In the brain, the absorption of glucose into cells leads to the conversion of tryptophan into serotonin, which is the “happiness” molecule, accounting for the sleepiness you feel a few hours after a meal that is high in simple carbohydrates. In addition, some brains respond to a tasty sugar treat with the release of dopamine, which is a reward signal that can actually cause a “high” when using drugs, lighting up the brain’s pleasure centers. But in
most people, glucose consumption has no effect on mood or energy. Rarely, the pancreas may “overshoot” its insulin response, causing too much sugar to leave the blood stream, and the sudden weakness and faint symptoms of hypoglycemia. That can be a sign of abnormal sugar control and pre-diabetes.
Staggeringly, half of US adults have insulin resistance, meaning that cells in the muscles, liver, and fat fail to properly respond to insulin. Initially, the pancreas can make more insulin to overcome the “insulin resistance,” but eventually the pancreas may not be able to keep up. This is when blood sugars start to rise and people can be diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. Additionally, Excess body weight, high cholesterol levels, and high blood pressure can worsen insulin resistance, and together, this combination of conditions can be referred to as “metabolic syndrome.” Because the risk factors of Type 2 diabetes (i.e. weight gain, inactivity, etc) can be improved upon with lifestyle modification, early recognition of the pre-diabetic state is key to preventing full-blown diabetes. Type 1 diabetes has the same end result as Type 2 Diabetes (high blood sugar), but is due to an autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing cells. Therefore, Type 1 Diabetes requires insulin therapy and cannot be prevented with lifestyle modification.
Because uncontrolled diabetes is highly detrimental to health, including potential for eyesight, kidney, and vascular system damage, leading to heart attacks, strokes, and even limb amputation, prevention and/or the proper management of the disease once it occurs is critical.
Due to devastating complications and high number of people living with diabetes, you likely have seen many TV commercials talking about Hemoglobin A1c, or “A1c” for short. While directto-consumer advertising is a complicated discussion, one benefit of these ads is that they highlight
the importance of testing for blood sugar, both for people with and without diabetes. Hemoglobin A1c is a simple blood test that can help you identify whether you have prediabetes or diabetes, and it also helps people with diabetes quantify how well they are reducing their risk for long-term complications. To help lower A1c (which means improving blood sugar control) and to reduce the risk of developing diabetes, people can focus on increasing activity, losing weight, eating clean and healthy, and regularly seeking medical care.
Another test for blood sugar is measuring a fasting blood glucose level. This test can provide some insight as to whether or not someone has diabetes or prediabetes, but it is limited because it only looks at a single point in time. The most accurate method for assessing blood sugar control and diabetes risk is to drink a special sugary solution and measure the blood sugar over a span of two hours, but this test is rarely performed due to its complexity. The Hemoglobin A1c is a good compromise of the two because it is a simple blood test that provides an assessment of one’s blood sugar readings over the past 2-3 months. It’s like a “quarterly report card” for blood sugar. Because pre-diabetes and diabetes are so common, so impactful to one’s health, and so costly both to individuals and to our health care system as a whole, having the right education, and support system for its detection, monitoring and management is vital. Thankfully, the Mary and Dick Allen Diabetes Center at Hoag is a wonderful resource for anyone to access when the need arises. We host a variety of programs that are free such as cooking classes, support groups, and informational lectures. For structured medical advice, we also have endocrinologists who specialize in diabetes management, as well as registered dietitians, nurses, and pharmacists who can help answer any questions you might have. To learn more, visit hoag.org/diabetes.
As Chief Investment Officer for a registered investment adviser, it’s my primary responsibility to provide a framework for how and why our firm’s portfolio strategies are allocated as they are. Even though you hear often that there’s no surefire way to predict the future (which I completely agree), this doesn’t necessarily mean that you must resign yourself to riding the capital markets rollercoaster as it comes. Instead, paying close attention to basic economic data and their shared risks could have a significant impact on how prepared your finances may be on a forward-looking basis. Two issues that are of heightened concern include a wave of corporate bonds maturing in 2023 and a potentially correlated dramatic shift in business spending.
In my published outlook for 2022 (“Watch Labor and Real Estate Markets For Key Economic Themes In 2022” Forbes.com, January 12, 2022), it concluded with the statement, “Post-pandemic decisions will be based on a newly discovered set of labor and consumer behaviors, which are still being understood. Adding to the uncertainty, a possibility of the Federal Reserve’s accelerated asset purchase tapering and sooner-than-expected fed funds rate hikes make for choppy equity and bond markets.” As we look back at 2022’s events, the Federal Reserve indeed played a large role in capital markets volatility throughout the year, particularly in the bond market. The Fed did hike rates at the fastest pace in decades. Also, the U.S. is still processing the longterm implications of modified labor market dynamics post-pandemic. Unfortunately for the U.S. economy, the outlook remains challenged as the dust begins to settle from the Fed’s powerful pivot from its decade-plus ultra-accommodative monetary policy.
With a small mountain of low-cost
corporate and government debt beginning to mature in 2023, issuers will be faced with uncomfortable decisions of how to best meet their obligations. For government, the decision is an easy one, as most government debt is rolled over into new issues. However, given that interest rates have vaulted higher in 2022, the rates on newly issued government debt could prove to be two to three times the prior interest rate expense. In fact, the Congressional Budget Office has projected that net annual interest costs would nearly triple over the coming decade. Higher tax receipts will assist government in meeting these obligations, unless Modern Monetary Theory embeds itself even further.
U.S. corporate debt is similarly challenged. With record levels of debt, companies will likely face significantly higher interest rate expenses relative to what they’ve been experiencing in recent years. Even if they may
have cash on-hand to pay off maturing debt, would CFOs favor such a decision given the broader outlook uncertainty? For my part, I think it’s prudent to prepare for CFOs to continue favoring cash reserves while they recommend other methods of expense reduction. In 2023, a recession led by consequences related to businesses adapting to substantively higher debt service expenditures becomes more likely to manifest.
Possible consequences associated with companies adapting to the new interest rate paradigm include (1) layoffs to reduce payroll expenses, (2) cuts to capital expenditures, and (3) less debt issuance. Effectively managing corporate finances will offer the best chance of avoiding a credit rating downgrade or worse. Considering that most U.S. corporate debt is rated at BBB, which is just one notch above junk status, aggressive tactics to manage this risk head-on is not an unreasonable idea.
The 4x7 And 7x4 Axiom
LEARNING TO EVALUATE REPETITIVE DOCUMENTS WITH PERSPECTIVE, CLARITY, IMAGINATION, AND KNOWLEDGE
BY ALEX CHAZEN
Ihad an associate come to me recently to ask about an assignment I had given them. We had to draft a very routine filing. When they asked if they could just use a template and file it, I told them that they could use the template, but to send me the document before it was filed. The associate, clearly confused why I would want to read through a document that I have filed dozens, if not hundreds of times, gave me a confused look. Why couldn’t they just change the names and facts from the same document we had filed a month ago, and file it?
When I was younger, I was learning a prayer that is central to the Jewish religion. Very observant Jewish people say this prayer multiple times every day, and it is recited in every prayer service. In short order, I had it memorized. I went to my Rabbi, so proud, and showed him that I had it memorized. Rather than being impressed, he asked me a question about precisely how one of the words in the prayer was spelled. I had no idea. The Rabbi explained that he had said this
prayer probably thousands of times in his life. Every time he read it, he noticed something different about how one of the Hebrew letters was written, or how a change in inflection could change the meaning. He was trying to teach me to never take knowledge for granted, because even when you think you know something, you can find deeper meaning – another level.
My daughter came home recently, very upset because she didn’t do as well as she expected to do on a math test. You see, she is now learning multiplication, and this can be tricky. The night before the test, we had gone through her 2s, 3s and 4s. She knew them by heart. But then on the test, the teacher asked what 7 x 4 was, rather than 4 x 7. When she brought the test home, I laughed (probably not the best parenting move). Once I got her to calm down, we started writing out the multiplication table so that she would see that there was no difference between 4 x 7 and 7 x 4. They are two different ways of looking at the exact same equation and memorizing one without the understanding that the other is the same means that we haven’t truly learned the underlying mathematics – just the rote memorization of facts.
I find it to be a helpful reminder, especially as we start this new year, that we should not take knowledge for granted. Something that seems to be the same, might actually be different. Reading the same book when you are 15 and when you are 30 might give you a completely different meaning – not because the words have changed, but because your thought processes have changed. However, we can only notice changes when our minds are open to accepting them.
Now that I get to be in that position of leadership, I have to remember to teach my associates, and more importantly, my children, to not fall into the lazy habit of assuming that they already know the right way to do something, even if they’ve done it many times before. Now that we are at the beginning of a new year, take a look at the form contract you send to every new client and make sure that it doesn’t need some updating. Go through your phone contacts and call someone you haven’t spoken to in quite some time. Read a book that you read twenty years ago and then placed on a shelf to make your background look better on Zoom calls.
My hope for each of you in this new year is that you have the wisdom to find new meaning in something you’ve committed to memory. May you recognize that you know the answer when the world is presenting you with 7 x 4 instead of 4 x 7. May you be comfortable finding errors in something you do often but haven’t reviewed as closely as you should recently. And may you sometimes find, as I did in the templated document, that you were as good as you thought –and no changes are necessary.
When your documents do need some changes, Alex Chazen is a Partner at Lorber, Greenfield & Polito, and can be reached at achazen@lorberlaw.com.
Changing Of The Guard
A NEW YEAR AND POSSIBLY NEW LOS ANGELES ANGELS OWNERSHIP
BY RYAN G. COOK
After 20 years of ownership, it has been confirmed by MLB Commissioner, Rob Manfred, Arty Moreno will sell the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Moreno purchased the franchise in 2003 from The Walt Disney Company for $180 million. The team had just won the World Series in 2002 beating the San Francisco Giants. Based on current MLB valuations and the LA market, the Angels are estimated to sell at a number north of $3 billion dollars.
During the Moreno tenure, the Angels have not been successful by baseball standards, however he has made the team successful by marketing branding standards or asset value and the team is worth a fortune. The Angels have not seen the post season since 2014. The team went to the playoffs only 6 of 20 seasons during the Moreno ownership era. Despite a disappointing record, Moreno
built a billion-dollar franchise through a calculated approach which he learned in his previous years in the marketing industry where he was known as the “Billboard King.” Outdoor Systems, the company he ran and co-owned for 16 years, was acquired in 1999 by Infinity (then part of CBS, now Viacom) for $8.3 billion. That was also more than 20 years ago which in today’s estimated value would be closer to $50 billion.
Moreno had a strategy when he purchased the Angels. He knew it was all about attendance and viewership and TV money. In Moreno’s eyes, he had a perishable inventory of seats not unlike the billboard business, and when you look at variable pricing vs inventory, Moreno said, “It’s straight supply and demand, if you have a high vacancy, then you lower your price.” He voiced, “Expanding the audience is the key and capturing a bigger
slice of the mammoth L.A. media pie. Almost a third of our budget is devoted to the Hispanic market.” When he bought the team, he lowered ticket pricing and concessions and changed a draft beer from $8 to $6. Of course, that price slowly crept back up over the years and now a large beer costs close to $16. One of his boldest moves leading to controversy for longtime Orange County fans was changing the name of the team to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, and changing the name of the stadium to Angels Stadium. He did this however with the L.A. market in mind and landed a $3 billion 20-year deal with Fox Sports.
Many rumors are circling about who or what hedge fund will be the 4th ownership group (historically speaking) of the Angels following the Autrys, Walt Disney Company, and Moreno. Patrick SoonShiong, Los Angeles Times owner and minority owner of the Lakers, is the person being talked about most. He invented the drug Abraxane, tried buying the Dodgers a decade back, tried buying the Rams in 2016 and tried buying DC United in 2021. It is rumored he is looking to be the majority owner in a professional sports franchise and what better market than Los Angeles where he already has the advertising and sponsorship covered through one of the largest media companies in the world. The Golden State Warriors Group are second with the majority stake made up by Mandalay Entertainment CEO, Peter Guber, and venture capitalist, Joe Lacob. And then there’s an unidentified group in Hollywood along with one in Orange County.
Stay tuned, it’s open season and anyone’s guess. One thing is certain at the moment. All is quiet on the Moreno front. No one is saying a word.
