As you receive your July issue of Bay Window just prior to the celebration of America’s birthday, I am inspired pondering the significance of the words in the written documents that created the underpinning of our nation’s founding. In this electronic age, such a notion seems peculiar. Some would declare “outdated,” or worse, ignore the sentiment over remarkable words.
Join me pondering. Do the written words of the Ten Commandments remain relevant? Does the Torah remain the cornerstone of Jewish life, the Holy Bible for Christians, the Qur’an for Muslims? Did the Magna Carta in 1215 change the course of world history, or the Treaty of Versailles in 1919?
On this 4th of July 2023, consider the impact of the Declaration of Independence (1776) followed by the writing of the Constitution (1787 and revised 1791). These documents, created by visionary individuals, are the foundation of democracy in the United States as well as guiding democratic republics “of the people and for the people” across the globe. From that revolutionary beginning, our constitution has faced challenges. Yet, the inspired assemblage of written words continues to preserve life, liberty and justice for all.
Yes, words matter. Whether written on parchment, etched in stone or typed into the Cloud, words represent the essence of our humanity. They are what humans have to tell our story.
With that in mind, this 4th of July message moves on to share the excellence of the written word in this month’s issue. The Balboa Bay Resort, which is host to many varied important community events, welcomed several gatherings of note recently. Circle 1000, a charitable arm of the Hoag Family Cancer Institute, held its 36th annual Founders Brunch with keynote speaker Hayley Arceneaux. The young woman who survived childhood cancer and today is a passionate medical practitioner at St. Jude Hospital, Memphis, TN, is also one of our nation’s astronauts, and author of a book titled “Wild Ride: A Memoir of I.V. Drips and Rocket Ships.”
Up next, former pro-football player Jon Dorenbos from the Philadelphia Eagles graced the resort stage and served as keynote speaker for the 19th annual Scholarship luncheon benefiting the Orangewood Foundation and produced by its auxiliary, 44 Women for Orangewood. His candid, written words share his life story facing tragedy and leading him into the foster system as a child. It is passionately told in his book “Life is Magic: My Inspiring Story from Tragedy to Self-Discovery.”
Also in our July issue, there are many special feature stories. First up, an exclusive preview of the new Pendry Newport Beach Hotel, currently under a multi-million-dollar renovation and set to welcome the community and the world of travelers later this year. Style columnist Carole Pickup shares the emotional and life-saving story of NBCC valet James Laningham’s kidney transplant aided by support from the Life Savers Foundation of Orange County. Proudly, the 2023 Balboa Bay Club 1221 Scholarships were presented in June to 24 exceptional local high school graduates. Coverage of the fabulous 18th Annual Newport Beach Wine & Spirits Festival held at Balboa Bay Resort helped to launch summer on the California Riviera, while families at Newport Beach Country Club celebrated the opening of the Summer season with a tropical-themed luau on the grass. And finally, writer Matt Morrison takes us on a nostalgic look back at the BBC-Hollywood connection as we continue our 75th Anniversary stories leading up to the big celebration in September.
Words matter. They really do.
Enjoy the read. Happy, healthy and safe 4th! Hot dogs and fireworks for everyone!
Respectfully,
Bruce Editor
Survive And Conquer
THE CIRCLE 1000 CANCER BRUNCH UNFOLDED IN THE BALBOA BAY RESORT BALLROOM FEATURING GUEST OF HONOR, AUTHOR, ASTRONAUT, AND CHILD CANCER SURVIVOR HAYLEY ARCENEAUX
Left to right – Row 1
Vicki Booth
Beth Knapp
Fran Applegate
Lin Auer, Co-Chair
Marianne Larkin, Co-Chair
Sue Hagestad
Mary Buckingham
Left to right – Row 2
Katie Flamson
Katie Maggard
Jill Aschieris
Lori McKay
Hayley Arceneaux, Speaker
Karen Linden
Jessica Werner
Lacy Robertson
Sheryl Anderson
Flynn A. Andrizzi, PhD, President, Hoag Hospital Foundation and Sue Hagestad, 2023 Vin Jorgensen Award winner
Mary Buckingham and Lacy Robertson
Jeff Sewell and Serena Brinderson
John Hagestad, Sue Hagestad, Lin Auer, Bob Alleborn
Tracy Friedmann, Christy Marlin, Sarah Booth, Vicki Booth, Laura Hart
Left to right: Natasha Glasgow, Jessica Wohl, Barbara Botsford, Jessica Werner, Joanna Kone, Stephanie Hollern, Hanci Song
Creating Strong Families
OLIVE CREST CELEBRATES 50 YEARS COUNSELING AND ASSISTING FAMILIES OVERCOMING ALL OBSTACLES
Donald Verleur (CEO), James Woodside (honoree)
Sue Pebley, Gary Lough, Kerri Dunkelberger (Olive Crest Executive Director)
Bryan Kaltenbach (major sponsor)
Ritch and Marty Dutch (Olive Crest)
Kathy Taylor, Harriett Harris, Lois Verleur
Perry King (actor, Melrose Place), A.J. and Brock Gilmore
Garrett and Tracy Abel, Joanne and Mike Abel
Dr. Don and Lois Verleur (founders), Steve Bernardy (trustee)
The Ultimate Harbor Cruise
BALBOA ISLAND MUSEUM WELCOMED GUESTS ABOARD THE BALBOA ISLAND FERRY GOING OFF COURSE
CRUISING THE NEWPORT HARBOR AT DUSK ENJOYING DINNER AND MARGARITAS CATERED BY RON SALISBURY’S EL CHOLO CELEBRATING IT’S 100TH YEAR OF BUSINESS IN SO. CAL.
Seymour Beek
Jan Conrow, Shirley Pepys & Stacy Brower
Barbra and Dan Abbot
Rene & Chris; Balboa Island Museum
Patti and Billy O’Desky, Rick and Diane Nelson Ron Salisbury (center) with friends
Erin & Jim Maloney
On board the Balboa Island Ferry
Ballads, Broncos and Buckaroos
THE RENOWNED HUTCHINS CONSORT THROWS ITS ANNUAL GATHERING AT BALBOA BAY RESORT WITH A DECIDEDLY WESTERN THEME
John and Kerry McCarthy
Hutchins Consort in action
The Chris Crosson family (Tom Vanasse, Stephanie, Laura and Chris Crosson)
Dr. Dorothy Ray and daughter, Diane Nella Webster, Bobbitt Williams
Joe McNalley (artistic director), Andres Martin
Ruth Ann and Dr. Bob Burns (co-chairs), Sharon McNalley, Barbara Woods Susan, Cam, Alanna, Campbell and Barbara Woods
Luxury Reimagined
PENDRY NEWPORT BEACH SLATED FOR OPENING LATE SUMMER 2023
BY ALYSSA SCHNEIDERS IN COLLABORATION WITH MONTAGE INTERNATIONAL
Balboa Bay Resort & Club and Newport Beach Country Club will soon have a new sister in town with the addition of Pendry Newport Beach to the Eagle Four Partners portfolio. Across from Fashion Island, Eagle Four has partnered with Montage International to reimagine the former Fashion Island Hotel to create a destination for “Contemporary Luxury” in Orange Country.
“We have had incredible growth with Pendry this past year, opening hotels from coast to coast in some of America’s most vibrant destinations,” says Alan J. Fuerstman, founder, chairman and CEO of Montage International, which owns both Montage and Pendry luxury hotel brands. “Now we have an irreplaceable location for Pendry Newport Beach, and an opportunity to bring the Pendry experience ‘home’ to Orange County where both the Montage and Pendry brands originated.”
Adds Kory Kramer of Eagle Four Partners, “We are grateful to the Irvine Company for entrusting us with this responsibility and sharing our vision as we collaborate with Montage International to create something extraordinary.”
This new location will be the brand’s third property in Southern California, an exciting milestone in the brand’s rapid expansion. Following recent openings of Pendry San Diego and Pendry West Hollywood, the team is dedicated to bringing the signature luxury and vision to a new location.
“It is an absolute thrill and honor to bring our vision for Pendry to Newport Beach, the place we call home,” said Michael Fuerstman, Co-Founder, Pendry Hotels & Resorts. “Pendry Newport Beach will be a sophisticated, modern, and artistic luxury resort for guests and locals, with an elevated dining, nightlife, wellness, and social scene, as well as a wholly original, one-of-a-kind community-focused social membership club. We look forward to creating a distinct destination within Newport Beach.”
Pendry Newport Beach will be home to 295
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impeccable guestrooms, including 82 signature suites, all sporting floor-to-ceiling windows that open to private patios or step-out balconies. Rooms will have beautiful views of the ocean, harbor, and bay, and will evoke an atmosphere of chic design and effortless luxury.
Poised to redefine contemporary luxury in one of Southern California’s most revered beach communities, this stylish and sophisticated urban resort will feature interiors by acclaimed Studio Munge, architecture by WATG and landscape architecture by Burton Studio, SET–the resort’s signature dining restaurant, Bar Pendry, a world-class Spa Pendry, Kids Club, Pool Bar & Grill with a pool sundeck, a 24/7 fitness center, and more than 58,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space. The property will also be home to private membership club, The Elwood Club.
ABOUT THE ELWOOD CLUB
The Elwood Club is a modern members club built on the traditions of luxury hospitality created by Pendry Hotels & Resorts. The Elwood Club celebrates exceptional experiences in music, art, travel, fashion, food, drink, wellness and sport through bespoke programming and events that spark connections, spur conversation and create an experience that transcends traditional private members clubs. The Elwood Club offers private, members-only spaces and services, and members also receive access to unparalleled services and amenities available at Pendry Newport Beach. The Elwood Club is the first modern members club in Newport Beach to rival the world’s finest establishments, The Elwood Club invites you to experience the exceptional. For more information about The Elwood Club or to apply for membership, please visit www.elwoodclub.com and follow @elwoodclub. To learn more about Pendry Newport Beach, please visit www.pendry.com/ newport-beach and follow @pendrynewportbeach.
The Elwood Club, The Cabaret
The Elwood Club, Dining Room
SET Signature Restaurant
The Power Behind the Champions
THE AMERICAN SPORTS FANS THRIVE ON SURPRISE VICTORIES
BY RYAN G. COOK
In a potential historic feat, both the Miami Heat and the Florida Panthers had the opportunity to secure championships this year, making them the sole NBA and NHL franchise teams to achieve such a milestone for their city or region. However, despite their efforts, neither the Heat nor the Panthers emerged victorious and claimed the coveted trophies. Nonetheless, the 2023 season witnessed remarkable moments in both leagues. The Vegas Golden Knights, a relatively new addition to the NHL, clinched their first Stanley Cup triumph by defeating the Florida Panthers. Meanwhile, after 63 NBA seasons, the Denver Nuggets finally celebrated their downtown Denver Champions parade.
Back in June 2016, Bill Foley and Black Knight Sports & Entertainment were granted an expansion franchise in the National Hockey League, leading to the birth of the Vegas Golden Knights. Debuting in the 2017–18 season at the state-of-the-art T-Mobile Arena, the team also obtained a minority ownership stake in the facility situated on Las Vegas Blvd. Foley had boldly pledged to secure a Stanley Cup within six seasons, and in 2023, the Golden Knights fulfilled that promise. Notably, Foley's impressive background includes attending the United States Military Academy, where he generated $40,000 in his spare time by investing in the stock market. Following his graduation from West Point, Foley was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the US Air Force. Throughout his career, he negotiated million-dollar defense contracts with Boeing. Subsequently, after leaving the Air Force, Foley pursued corporate law and obtained his J.D. from the University of Washington in 1974. Post law school, he successfully revitalized the struggling title insurance firm Fidelity National Financial and smartly invested profits in various ventures, including wineries, golf courses, hotels, ski resorts, steak houses, fastfood restaurants and auto parts manufacturers.
As for the Denver Nuggets, they hold the distinction of being Colorado's first major professional sports franchise, originally joining
the National Basketball League (NBL) for the 1948-49 season. Later, the NBL merged with the Basketball Association of America, resulting in the creation of the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the 1949-50 season, with the Nuggets as part of the new league. Presently, the Nuggets franchise is owned by Enos Stanley Kroenke, who also owns Kroenke Sports & Entertainment. This company serves as the holding entity for various sports teams, including Arsenal F.C. of the Premier League, Arsenal W.F.C. of the WSL, the Los Angeles Rams of the NFL, the Denver Nuggets of the NBA, the Colorado Avalanche of the NHL, the Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer, the Colorado Mammoth of the National Lacrosse League, the Los Angeles Gladiators of the Overwatch League and the Los Angeles Guerrillas of the Call of Duty League. Notably, the Nuggets and Avalanche franchises are held under the name of Kroenke's wife, Ann Walton Kroenke, as a means to comply with NFL ownership regulations that restrict team owners from having franchises in other markets. Ann is the daughter of James "Bud" Walton, co-founder of Walmart. Under Kroenke's ownership (whether partial or full), his teams
have accumulated five championships across the four major U.S. sports. The Rams secured two Super Bowl victories, the Avalanche clinched two Stanley Cups and the Nuggets claimed one NBA Championship. Furthermore, Kroenke's ownership also earned an MLS Cup through the Colorado Rapids and two National Lacrosse League Championships through the Colorado Mammoth.
Money, ambition, power, persistence, connections and an unrelenting drive to win are clear ly elements that merge to create sports empires that dominate the American public’s thirst for championship sports.
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Information Overload
A.I. DIDN’T WRITE THIS ARTICLE, BUT IT WAS MY RESEARCH ASSISTANT
BY IVAN ILLÁN
Alarge part of my job as Chief Investment Officer to an SEC Registered Investment Adviser revolves around data. Collecting it, managing it, parsing it and deducing things from it. There is so much economic and other capital markets relevant data available that access to data and information has become fully commoditized. Google has been many a researcher’s best friend. Its latest A.I. offering, Bard, played a role in the writing of this article. It was my research assistant, demonstrating once again that having access to information is not nearly as important as knowing what questions to ask about it.
Over the past few years, many of my articles published on Forbes.com required finding data that may be obscured by a standard Google search. In preparing this article, I decided to leverage the power of A.I. to identify data associated with theses that our Investment Committee reviews and considers routinely. My first question, or “prompt” as it’s referred to when engaging with text-based A.I., was “What is the total revenue for U.S. corporations since 2012 and how does that compare to their profits?”
A moment later, I received a cogent and thorough response, summarized as follows:
“The total revenue for US corporations since 2012 has been steadily increasing, reaching a high of $22.9 trillion in 2022. Profits have also been increasing, but at a slower rate, reaching a high of $2.9 trillion in 2022. As a result, the profit margin for US corporations has been declining, from 12.6% in 2012 to 12.9% in 2022.” It even provided an accompanying table showing columns with Year, Total Revenue (Trillions), Profits (Trillions), and Profit Margin (%). I didn’t ask for all that, but it figured I’d enjoy that additional information and context.
The figures look meaningful and relevant, but I wanted to double-check the figures myself, so I prompted, “What is the source for the above information?” The response was quick: “The data for the above information was obtained
from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Statistics of U.S. Businesses (SUSB) program.”
According to the data it retrieved, profits reached a high of $3.6 Trillion in 2021 with profit margin of 14.7%. Its summary statement was not correct. As the accompanying table illustrated rising profits and profit margins through 2021, and then a large decrease to $2.9 Trillion in 2022 with 12.9% profit margin. Using A.I. means you must remain vigilant on simple errors, which if left unreviewed and corroborated, could reflect poorly on your research skills, and contribute to erroneous decisions.
I continued through a series of other prompts, digging deeper into the subject matter. My last prompt was, “What is a worstcase scenario regarding the default rates on U.S. corporate debt over the next 12 months?” It painted a stark, but not altogether unreasonable picture of the challenges ahead. And then, it happily offered the following unsolicited advice for businesses that might be facing challenges:
“Here are some tips for companies that may be facing higher financing costs:
• Start planning early: Companies that know
they will need to refinance their debt should start planning early. This will give them time to shop around for the best interest rates and terms.
• Improve your credit rating: A good credit rating will make it easier for companies to borrow money and get lower interest rates. Companies can improve their credit rating by paying their bills on time and reducing their debt load.
• Consider alternative financing options: There are a number of alternative financing options available to companies, such as assetbacked lending and private equity. These options may be more expensive than traditional debt financing, but they may be the only option available for companies that are unable to get a loan from a bank.”
I agree with each point it made, which doesn’t happen too often when conferring with my human colleagues. Going forward, our team will enjoy incorporating A.I. as a supplemental research tool, efficiently supporting our ability to succinctly gather responses better highlighting our true value – asking unique and revealing questions about ubiquitous data.
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Our two bedroom residences are perfect for escaping the heat or alternate accommodations while you renovate your home. Rates start from $14,000 per month, and each residence is fully equipped with modern amenities and elegant décor. Enjoy stunning views of Balboa Bay and the surrounding area from your private balcony or patio.
Our two bedroom residences are perfect for escaping the heat or alternate accommodations while you renovate your home. Rates start from $14,000 per month, and each residence is fully equipped with modern amenities and elegant décor. Enjoy stunning views of Balboa Bay and the surrounding area from your private balcony or patio.
Our two bedroom residences are perfect for escaping the heat or alternate accommodations while you renovate your home. Rates start from $14,000 per month, and each residence is fully equipped with modern amenities and elegant décor. Enjoy stunning views of Balboa Bay and the surrounding area from your private balcony or patio.
For those seeking a more compact living space, our fully furnished studios are available for short-term stays starting from $7,500 per month. Each studio is thoughtfully designed with your comfort in mind and includes a full kitchen, washer and dryer, and plenty of living space to make your own. Our weekly housekeeping service ensures that your studio remains clean and tidy throughout your stay.
For those seeking a more compact living space, our fully furnished studios are available for short-term stays starting from $7,500 per month. Each studio is thoughtfully designed with your comfort in mind and includes a full kitchen, washer and dryer, and plenty of living space to make your own. Our weekly housekeeping service ensures that your studio remains clean and tidy throughout your stay.
For those seeking a more compact living space, our fully furnished studios are available for short-term stays starting from $7,500 per month. Each studio is thoughtfully designed with your comfort in mind and includes a full kitchen, washer and dryer, and plenty of living space to make your own. Our weekly housekeeping service ensures that your studio remains clean and tidy throughout your stay.
Through the Resident Membership Program, you'll have access to all the member amenities including a private beach, three pools, fitness center, and multiple restaurants. Our staff is dedicated to providing top-notch service, ensuring that your every need is met during your stay.
Through the Resident Membership Program, you'll have access to all the member amenities including a private beach, three pools, fitness center, and multiple restaurants. Our staff is dedicated to providing top-notch service, ensuring that your every need is met during your stay.
Through the Resident Membership Program, you'll have access to all the member amenities including a private beach, three pools, fitness center, and multiple restaurants. Our staff is dedicated to providing top-notch service, ensuring that your every need is met during your stay.
With minimum 30-day stays, our short-term residences are the perfect choice for those seeking a luxurious and convenient home away from home. Contact us today to learn more about our short-term two bedroom residences and fully furnished studios at Balboa Bay Club in Newport Beach, California! Contact our leasing department at (949)630-4379 or LBryan@balboabayclub.com.
With minimum 30-day stays, our short-term residences are the perfect choice for those seeking a luxurious and convenient home away from home. Contact us today to learn more about our short-term two bedroom residences and fully furnished studios at Balboa Bay Club in Newport Beach, California! Contact our leasing department at (949)630-4379 or LBryan@balboabayclub.com.
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People Matter
ON THE 4TH OF JULY, THE BROTHERHOOD OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE REMAINS THE CORE MESSAGE OF OUR FOUNDERS
BY ALEX CHAZEN
Iam writing this month’s article on an airplane, sitting next to our five-yearold son, heading to Disneyworld. Some might say that this setup is a strange one for my annual patriotic take on the importance of living out the ideals of our democracy and not taking them for granted, but stick with me.
When I was in first grade, my teacher, Mrs. Eden, taught us several patriotic songs. Whichever student had the honor of leading the class in the flag salute that morning also got to pick the song that the class would sing after we finished reciting the pledge. One of these songs was “O Beautiful” written by Katharine Lee Bates. The song ostensibly is about the beauty of our nation’s land, but also hints at something larger.
The first verse of O Beautiful (the only one that we learned in first grade, and the only one that most people remember because of Ray Charles’ beautiful version) ends with: America, America
God shed His grace on thee And crown thy good
With brotherhood
From sea to shining sea
After spending the entire verse describing the beauty of the land, the closing thought is that the true gift of this nation is the brotherhood of its people.
As we took off on the flight out of John Wayne Airport, I explained to our son that if he really looked hard, he could see our house as we took off. But as he stared, forehead pressed to his window, he turned to me and said “I can’t see it. The houses are too small from way up here.” As I tried to get some work done during the flight, he would switch from watching a movie on his tablet, to coloring, to staring back out the window. At one point, I asked him what he was looking at, and he told me, “I’m trying to see the people. I know there are nice people down there, and friends, and brave firefighters, but it all just looks like land from up here.”
I set aside my urge to try to tell him how profound this sentiment was, but I wanted to share it with you. We are often told to take a look at something from the “30,000-foot
level” – to take a step back and not miss the forest for the trees. But how often do we get an actual, physical reminder of this?
All too often, we see today’s news story and move on to tomorrow’s. Human beings are built to have short enough memories that we are able to continue on in the face of life’s little traumas that seem insurmountable while we are facing them. To quote the perfect television program, Ted Lasso, the best way to get better as a person is often to “be a goldfish.”
The modern gurus like to tell their followers to “live in the present.” It is a means to finding the joy in the little things, and I for one know that the time I spend with my kids when my phone is in another room is the best time that exists. Sometimes, however, this mentality leaves us utterly ensconced in “the current moment” and unable to see all of the moments that brought us here.
There can be no American present if there is no American past. Our fireworks celebrations and cold beers on the beach make no sense without the Declaration of Independence. The hard-fought freedoms that we celebrate are meaningless if we forget what a struggle it was to achieve them, or how much further we have to go.
Beau looked down from the airplane, and where most people would just see portions of the Gulf Coast, he saw friendship and heroes. He understood what the lyrics “crown thy good with brotherhood” meant – that as beautiful as this country is naturally, it is the brotherhood that we have for our fellow Americans that is God’s real gift. It is when we allow the news of today, the division that suits only those in and running for political office, to cloud us from being a friend, being a neighbor, being an American, that we lose sight of God’s gift – the brotherhood of our people.
I hope that you have a happy Independence Day; on July 4th, and every other day of the year.
Alex Chazen is a Partner with Lorber, Greenfield & Polito LLP. He can be reached at achazen@lorberlaw.com.
Luxury Awaits at Balboa Bay Residences in Newport Beach, California
Luxury Awaits at Balboa Bay Residences in Newport Beach, California
Luxury Awaits at Balboa Bay Residences in Newport Beach, California
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We are delighted to offer unfurnished long-term studio residences with partial water views, available for a minimum 12-month lease. Enjoy the stunning beauty of Newport Beach every day from the comfort of your own private studio, with rates starting from $3,850 per month. Through the Resident Membership Program, you'll have access to all the member amenities including a private beach, three pools, fitness center, and multiple restaurants. Our staff is dedicated to providing top-notch service, ensuring that your every need is met during your stay.
We are delighted to offer unfurnished long-term studio residences with partial water views, available for a minimum 12-month lease. Enjoy the stunning beauty of Newport Beach every day from the comfort of your own private studio, with rates starting from $3,850 per month. Through the Resident Membership Program, you'll have access to all the member amenities including a private beach, three pools, fitness center, and multiple restaurants. Our staff is dedicated to providing top-notch service, ensuring that your every need is met during your stay.
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The Continuum Cycle of a Woman’s Life
HOT FLASH! MENOPAUSE MATTERS: TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR MIDLIFE JOURNEY
BY DRS. ALLYSON BROOKS AND MICHAEL BRANT-ZAWADZKI
The “men” in menopause is not what some macho male types may first think. In fact, the derivation of the term menopause relates to the menses, a monthly, hormonally-induced cycle. As women, we go through various stages of life that shape our experiences and define us. Just like puberty, menopause is a hormonal eventuality that all women will face. Menopause marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years and the beginning of a new phase of life. This phase should be a new beginning. Menopause is part of the continuum of a woman’s reproductive life. By 2025 there will be over 1 billion women experiencing menopause in the world, equal to 12% of the entire world population. Approximately 6,000 women become menopausal each day. Menopause is defined as when a woman has gone 12 months without a period. The perimenopausal transition can last 6-12 years prior to menopause.
Let’s help readers navigate this unique transition with confidence and empowerment.
1. EMBRACING THE DIVERSITY OF MENOPAUSE EXPERIENCES
Menopause is a highly individualized experience, with a wide range of symptoms. Some women sail through this transition with minimal disruptions, while others face some challenges. Hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, irregular periods, sleep disturbance and vaginal dryness are just a few of the symptoms that can accompany menopause. Menopausal symptoms
may affect performance at home and at work. Some other symptoms include memory loss, depression, lack of concentration, anxiety and lack of confidence. Each woman’s experience is unique, but provides a sense of support among women going through this natural process.
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THE POWER OF AWARENESS AND EDUCATION
Approaching midlife and menopause armed with knowledge is an essential aspect of self-care. Educating yourself about the changes your body will undergo helps make informed decisions about your health. By understanding the physiological processes involved, you can better anticipate and manage the symptoms that may arise. Seek out reliable resources, talk to healthcare professionals and consider joining support groups to gain insights and share experiences with other women going through the spectrum of stages and manifestations in midlife. Some resources: Oprah – “The Menopause Talk” and www. OprahDaily.com/menopause; “The Life you Want” mymenoplan.org; redhotmamas.org; The Girlfriend’s Guide to Surviving and Thriving During Perimenopause and Menopaused; menopause.org; North American Menopause Society; MenoNotes; Ms. Magazine
3. ADDRESSING CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS
Menopause can also impact various chronic illnesses and health conditions. It is crucial to address these potential concerns with healthcare professionals. Cardiovascular risk factors, such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol, become more prevalent during and after menopause. Regular check-ups and appropriate interventions can help mitigate these risks. Additionally, menopause can also affect bone health, with increased risk of osteoporosis and fractures. Monitoring bone density and taking preventive measures can maintain your skeletal health.
Memory and cognition can also be affected during menopause. Staying mentally active, engaging in brain-stimulating activities and adopting a healthy lifestyle – especially exercise – can support brain health.
4. EXPLORING TREATMENT OPTIONS AND LIFESTYLE MODIFICATIONS
The menopausal transition doesn’t have to be a time of suffering. There are numerous treatment options available to alleviate the signs and symptoms of menopause. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in the form of pills, patches, vaginal rings, sprays, lotions and nonhormonal treatments, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and a new FDA-approved medication, Veozah (fezolinetant), can provide relief from hot flashes and mood disturbances.
5. EMBRACING INTEGRATIVE THERAPIES
Integrative therapies have shown promise in mitigating the irksome symptoms of menopause. Meditation, mindfulness, acupuncture and biofeedback can help alleviate stress, improve sleep quality and enhance overall well-being. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is another effective tool for managing mood swings and anxiety associated with menopause. Integrating these complementary approaches into your lifestyle can contribute to a smoother menopausal journey.
6. PRIORITIZING MIDLIFE AND MENOPAUSAL HEALTHCARE
Midlife and menopausal healthcare should be an integral part of a woman’s overall well-being. Women’s sexual function, including issues such as diminished libido, vaginal dryness, painful intercourse and urinary incontinence, should not be ignored or dismissed. Trained and passionate healthcare providers, including nurse practitioners, gynecologists, primary care physicians and osteopaths, play a crucial role in addressing these concerns and providing guidance.
7. HOAG WOMEN’S HEALTH INSTITUTE
Hoag offers integrative health care services at the Hoag for Her | Center for Wellness including acupuncture, biofeedback, fitness training, life coaching, meditation/mindfulness and yoga.
The Hoag for Her | Center for Pelvic Health provides pelvic floor physical therapy for treatment of vaginal/pelvic pain, prolapse and incontinence. Gynecologists are well-trained in menopausal medicine and are a wealth of information in safely providing hormonal treatments for management of peri- and menopausal symptoms.
Healthy Summer Eating
FARMER’S MARKETS’ BEST BOUNTY
BY LANA SILLS
For 90 days, summer shows off its fruits and vegetables at their peak.
Farmer’s Markets here in Newport Beach are plentiful and year round, filled with farmers, their produce … and some pretty good eats. Our community comes together in so many ways; you can eat globally, from dim sum to bone broth to fresh cut Belgian fries to our favorite kettle corn and Bolivian meat pies. I love shopping the markets year-round and love allowing what’s in season to dictate how we eat.
My favorite destination is Irvine Farmer’s Market (otherwise known as Mariners Church Farmer’s Market located on Bonita Canyon). It’s the largest farmers market in Orange County with 100+ vendors and you won’t want to miss the handmade pastas, the freshest pita bread, baba ghanoush and hummus in so many flavors, small-batch Burrata, black truffle pecorino, the best heirloom tomatoes, fresh apriums (sweet with apricot overtones and a hint of plum), gorgeous kale leaves…Don’t miss a “beet” Saturdays from 8am to 12pm. A highenergy market with an unrivaled collection of vendors with produce from the basics to exotic.
Get the most from the season’s best fruits and vegetables with these storage tips:
• Keep greens dry…If you bought a clamshell of greens, place a dry paper towel on top of the greens and flip the container over to store with the paper towel on the bottom.
• Turn tomatoes upside down…When you have found the ideal tomatoes, place them on the counter stem side down. Eat the ripe ones as soon as possible and, yes, refrigerate them, and be sure to let the fruit come to room temperature before serving, for the sweetest flavor.
• Humidify your herbs…Basil is the exception, it fares better at room temperature and is best kept on the counter in a glass of water that you change every few days. Wrap sturdier herbs, like rosemary, oregano and thyme, in a damp paper towel and store in your
crisper drawer at high humidity.
• Refrigerate your berries…transfer the berries to an airtight container to help them stay mold-free and plump for days. It’s best to rinse them off right before eating.
To celebrate the season these are a few of my favorite things…Mango season lasts through September. They are satisfyingly sweet, refreshing and perfect in a mango chicken curry, upside-down cake and mango no-churn ice cream. When you purchase them, the more green = bitter, yellow = tart and red = sweet. Summer’s best Brandywine heirloom tomatoes are the star of my Bloody Mary Gazpacho and make their way into my summer salad, fresh cold soups and my fresh Arrabbiata pasta sauce.
This summer especially, soak up the sun and find your favorite Farmer’s Market. I’ll meet you there!
Combine all of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl, stirring to combine well.
Chill thoroughly before serving.
To serve the gazpacho, ladle the soup into chilled bowls and pour the vodka into each bowl. Garnish with diced avocado, chopped parsley, fresh seafood of your choice and a lime wedge. Serves 8.
“Everything good, everything magical happens between the months of June and August.” – Jenny Han
We love summer! It's time to enjoy OC's gorgeous weather, outdoor gatherings and long days and the beach. It's also a great time to sell and purchase a new home, and settle in before the holidays. Selling smart takes more than magic, but it can be as easy as 1-2-3!
1)We have exclusive access to off-market listing data so we can price your home competitively to generate buyer excitement.
2)Our industry-leading Marketing and PR team will present your home at its best, earning you top dollar.
3)We offer Compass programs that increase property values like the exclusive Compass Concierge program, to help you sell your home faster and for a higher price by fronting the cost for home improvement services (with no interest or surprise fees).
We're ready to help you make this summer extra-magical in a new home. Call us anytime for a private consultation. Katie Machoskie 949.355.9722 katie.machoskie@compass.com DRE 01380037 machoskiehomes.com
Machoskie & Associates
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
Bay Club
Dear Members,
Summer is officially in full force, school is out, grads and dads have been properly celebrated and we are all looking forward to our annual Fourth of July celebration! As we prepare for the coming holiday, let’s pause for a moment and reflect on what it truly means. July 4th marks the celebration and anniversary of our great nation declaring its independence from Great Britain on July 4, 1776. Did you know that independence was actually voted on, on July 2nd but signed on the 4th? Or that not all the signatures were gathered until almost a month later on August 2, 1776? My point is that while we all celebrate on the fourth of July, it didn’t happen overnight and doesn’t continue to exist without the ongoing commitment and perseverance of the people that make up our great nation.
Much like the humble beginnings of this great nation, our beloved club had humble beginnings of its own. Born of a dream along Pacific Coast Highway 75 years ago, it has grown into much more than anyone could have imagined and blossomed into one of the most iconic clubs in the country.
Throughout the year, the Bay Window magazine has featured some of the more iconic memories of the past 75 years and will continue to regale you with its tales as the year progresses. This month, however, you have the opportunity to join us for a special celebration of Balboa Bay Club’s 75-year rich history as guests of the Balboa Island Museum Newport Beach as they celebrate our anniversary with a special exhibit opening July 20, 2023. I hope you will make plans to join me at the museum for the opening night, and while the event is complimentary, we ask that you RSVP to the museum by calling 949-675-3952. If you are otherwise engaged fear not as the exhibit will run throughout the summer season.
Just as our great nation stands tall on the shoulders of those who came before, Balboa Bay Club stands proud of its rich history and the generations of members who have called it their home club for 75 years. I look forward to our many celebrations this month and throughout the summer and as always, I look forward to welcoming you at the club!
Leticia
Balboa
July Calendar
H HAPPY HOUR
3:00 – 6:00 PM MEMBERS GRILL
MEMBERS GRILL H CHARCUTERIE & WINE WEDNESDAY 5:00 – 9:00 PM MEMBERS GRILL H 4TH OF JULY BEACH BASH 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM MEMBERS LAWN NO GUESTS H
H YOGA CLASS 9:00 – 9:45 AM MEMBERS LAWN
H FIESTA TACO TUESDAY 5:00 – 9:00 PM MEMBERS GRILL H YOGA CLASS 9:00 – 9:45 AM MEMBERS LAWN
H FIESTA TACO TUESDAY 5:00 – 9:00 PM MEMBERS GRILL
KID’S CLUB 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM & 4:00 – 8:00 PM
WEEKEND BRUNCH 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM MEMBERS GRILL
LIVE MUSIC 6:00 – 9:00 PM MEMBERS GRILL
KID’S CLUB 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM & 4:00 – 8:00 PM
YOGA CLASS 9:00 – 9:45 AM MEMBERS LAWN
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Begin with a full body exfoliation, followed by a hydrating body wrap. Natural ingredients, shea butter, ascorbic acid and bitter orange extract protect the skin from dryness and premature aging. This treatment provides an intense antioxidant benefit, leaving the skin firmer after just one session.
Selby Gillett Director of Membership
Fun in the Sun
SUMMER NEWS FOR MEMBERS OF THE CLUB
BY SELBY GILLETT, DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP
Happy July to all of our members! Finally, we’ve made it through the June Gloom and can see sunshine before us. From kickstarting the summer with the Kona Ice Truck and ogling beautiful cars with dad on Father’s Day, we certainly haven’t let the June Gloom keep us from having fun here at the BBC. I am so excited to see where the rest of this summer takes us…I mean did you see Aaron and Melanie’s list of fun events they have planned for this year?!
As I am hopeful you have all noticed, this summer we are once again all about our commitment to creating an even better member experience and a large part of that is protecting the integrity of your membership. One way we work to do this is by collecting photos of each member so that we can use them for reference in our internal systems.
If you haven’t done so already, please send us your pictures(s) so that we can update our system accordingly. They don’t have to be fancy… the most recent one on your smartphone will do great! Don’t have individual photos? Not to worry, I am a master at cropping so feel free to send the whole beautiful family in one photo. Photos should be sent to membership@balboabayclub.com.
Rest assured, these photos will only be used internally so that our team can better assist you by personalizing your experiences and also serve as a means to further protect the integrity of your membership.
In other exciting membership news, we have updated the Member Vehicle Decals to celebrate the Club’s 75th Anniversary! If you haven’t done so already, please stop by the membership offices (Monday-Saturday, 8:30am-5pm) with your vehicle registration so we can issue you replacement decal(s) for your vehicle(s) and help ensure you continue to enjoy the exceptional (and complimentary) Valet service offered by Randy and his team. Registrations may also be emailed to the membership department at membership@balboabayclub.com.
Thank you again for your participation! As ever, should you have any questions regarding these initiatives or membership in general, please feel free to contact me directly.
949.630.4113 / sgillett@balboabayclub.com
D’EGIDIO FAMILY:
We are looking forward to our Balboa Bay Club membership and creating special memories within this wonderful community.
WELCH FAMILY:
The Welch family is excited to join in all of the incredible family events, spend weekends at the beach and make a ton of new friends.
July
WEEKEND BRUNCH ON THE BAY
EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY • 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
MEMBERS GRILL
Enjoy Chef Jacob’s fabulous Brunch on the Bay. All your favorite specialty items like Avocado Toast, Eggs Benedict, Huevos Steak Rancheros and Steak Chilaquiles. Kids will love their own new Rise ‘N’ Shine Menu including delicious Belgian Waffles and Buttermilk Pancakes hot off the griddle! Reservations required, please call Members Grill at 949.630.4290.
SUMMER BEACH GRILLIN’
EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY
12:00 – 3:00 PM • BEACH
All summer long, bring family and friends for summertime favorites, grilled fresh to order on the Beach! Refreshing summer cocktails and daily drink specials available at the Pool Bar while you soak up some sun. Reservations not required.
BUILD YOUR OWN PASTA BAR
EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT • 4:00 – 8:00 PM
MEMBERS GRILL
Chef Jacob’s all-you-can-eat Build Your Own Pasta Bar is back. Sunday nights at the Club just got better. Reservations required, please call Members Grill at 949.630.4290.
PATRIOTIC THEMED MOVIE BUCKETS!
MONDAY, JULY 3 (AVAILABLE FOR PICK-UP
BETWEEN 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
Gather your family for a summer movie night at home. Complete the experience with your very own pre-made Patriotic Movie Night Bucket. Order your Movie Bucket today by calling the Club Desk at 949.630.4120. Movie Night Buckets are compliments of your Club. One bucket per family please.
4TH OF JULY BEACH BASH & OLD GLORY
BOAT PARADE
TUESDAY, JULY 4 • 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
MEMBERS BEACH & LAWN
A patriotic day filled with fun and rich with Club traditions, including the singing of
the National Anthem and the Old-Glory Boat Parade. Take in the summer sun at the Beach or Pool and enjoy fun lawn games, our famous pie-eating contest and more. Beach BBQ available for purchase. Reservations not required. Beach lounge chairs are available on a first come, first served basis, plan to arrive early. Members Only. No Guests.
FIESTA TACO TUESDAYS
TUESDAY JULY 11, 18 & 25 • 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
Join us on Thursday nights 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, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and Caramel Bourbon Sauce! Reservations required, please call Members Grill at 949.630.4290.
“GEORGE MICHAEL REBORN” – SUMMER KICK-OFF TRIBUTE CONCERT
FRIDAY, JULY 7 • 6:30 PM DOORS OPEN, 7:30 PM CONCERT • MEMBERS LAWN
The incredible George Michael WHAM! tribute to the late, great legend! With his live vocals (NO LIP-SYNCING here), Robert Bartko exudes the energy and passion of George in the 80s and 90s… This concert will sell out, get your tickets early! Very limited seating available. 2-guest max per membership. 72-hour cancellation policy. For tickets, please call the Club Desk at 949.630.4120 or sign up at balboabayclub.com.
WOMEN’S CHAMPAGNE LUNCHEON
WEDNESDAY, JULY 12 • 11:30 AM • BAY VIEW ROOM
A special luncheon crafted just for the women of the Club. This exclusive member experience includes a delightful presentation detailing the process and history of the making of Champagne favorites: Schramsberg, Telmont, Piper Sonoma and a special Coppola Prosecco! Executive Chef Prabeen will create delectable small-bite courses, each beautifully paired with each featured selection. An afternoon of Champagne, fine cuisine, and of course, exceptional company, sure to sell out. 1221 Club Members are encouraged to attend. 48-hour cancellation policy in effect. Reservations required, please call the Club Desk at 949.630.4120.
FAMILY WESTERN NIGHT, LIVE COUNTRY MUSIC & CHEF’S BIG BBQ BUFFET
FRIDAY, JULY 14 • 5:00 – 8:00 PM
MEMBERS LAWN & BEACH
One night only! A Western Theme Night on the lawn you don’t want to miss. Live music performed by “LEFT OF CENTER,” Reno’s #1 country band and the house band at Toby Keith’s in Vegas for 12 years straight! Western props and décor will set the scene as you enjoy Chef Jacob’s delicious Big-BoldBBQ menu on the lawn! Featuring Baby Back Ribs, Spicy Hotlinks, Beef Dogs, Cheeseburger sliders, BBQ Chicken and Tri-Tip, Smoked BBQ Salmon, Fresh Salads and Slaw, Corn on the Cob, Roasted Vegetables, BBQ Baked Beans, Sliced Watermelon, Creamy Mac ‘n’ Cheese, Buttermilk Biscuits, Assorted Desserts and more! Bring the family! 48-hour cancellation policy in effect. Reservations required, please call the Club Desk at 949.630.4120 or sign up at balboabayclub.com.
LADIES BUNCO NIGHT
MONDAY, JULY 24 • 5:30 – 7:30 PM
RESORT LIBRARY
Make reservations 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. Space is limited. A Members only event. 48-hour cancellation policy in effect. Reservations required, please call the Club Desk at 949.630.4120.
SWIM TEAM AWARDS & BBC BURGER BASH NIGHT
THURSDAY, JULY 27 • AWARDS AND BBQ 4:00 – 5:30 PM • ALL MEMBER BURGER BASH 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Come and celebrate our BBC Swim Team participants as they receive their awards for completing our rigorous Summer Swim Team! Beginning at 5:30 PM, Members will enjoy DJ Music and our freshly grilled BBC Power Burgers, summer favorites and great summer sides. Reservations not required.
“DESPERADO, THE PREMIER EAGLES TRIBUTE”– LIVE SUMMER CONCERT
FRIDAY, JULY 28 • 6:30 PM DOORS OPEN, 7:30 PM CONCERT • MEMBERS LAWN Desperado, the Premier Eagles Tribute, is just that. With five lead vocalists and instrumentalists who have honed their musical skills in a variety of professional projects, Desperado is truly a cut above their counterparts with their all-live (no backing tracks or samplers used in their show) presentation of the most popular band of the 70s, the Eagles. Please get your tickets early! Very limited seating available. 2-guest max per membership. 72-hour cancellation policy. For tickets, please call the Club Desk at 949.630.4120 or sign up at balboabayclub.com.
BBC MEMBER GOLF TOURNAMENT AT NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY CLUB – BENEFITTING THE BBC EMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIP FUND
MONDAY, JULY 31 • BBQ LUNCH 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM SHOTGUN, RECEPTION TO FOLLOW 6:00 – 8:00 PM A first for Balboa Bay Club Members. Your chance to gather a foursome to play at NBCC, while benefiting our own Club employees! Format: One Best Balls of the Foursome, Gross & Net. Play with a BBC Employee for an additional $250. Please reference “BBC Employee Scholarship Fund” on your check issued to: Desert Community Foundation. Payment Deadline: July 7, 2023. All BBC Members and Guests are welcome. Sign up today. Limited space available. $250 per Member - $325 per Guest. All entry fees will go directly to the Scholarship Fund. Checks must accompany Entry Form. Questions? Please call Melanie Hertrick at 949.630.4381.
SATURDAY ON THE COURT
BBC Men’s Basketball League Champs
Saturday, April 29th, a group of members played in the 3rd annual basketball tournament where many members participated including Connor Abari, Ryan Frankel, Rob Retig, Chris Fultz, Jack Fultz and Brian Liberto. Along with a 3-point contest won by Jorden Heko. This group, led by Abari & Liberto for the last 13 years running, plays every Saturday consisting of members from ages 15-60 playing in a 4 on 4 pick-up game. On this day, with less the 30 seconds left in the final match, Liberto dove across half court at “50” for a loose ball which then enabled his teammates to pass him back the ball for a 3-point shot 3 feet behind the line for a game winner. The entire gym ran to half court jumping in the air for the emotional win for Liberto, as it was his first championship and he was given the MVP award for his efforts. Liberto said, “There is nothing better than beating Connor and his team as they have been 2-time champions, I can’t wait to run in back next year, but today, we are the champions!”
August
HAWAIIAN SUMMER LUAU PARTY
FRIDAY, AUGUST 4 • 6:30 PM • MEMBERS LAWN AND BEACH
Transport your entire family to the islands for an evening with our ever-popular Hawaiian Summer Luau. Enjoy welcome leis, authentic live music, Chef’s wholeroasted pig on the beach, tropical drinks, Polynesian Dancers and a Fire-Knife Dancer finale! Guaranteed to sell out, so please get your tickets early! Members Only, No Guests, No Walk-Ins. Seating is limited. 72-hour cancellation policy. Reservations required, please call the Club Desk at 949.630.4120 or sign up at balboabayclub.com.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL BINGO
TUESDAY, AUGUST 8 • 6:00 PM • MEMBERS LAWN
Enjoy one final game night on the Bay, before heading back to school. Lucky winners will be awarded school supplies plus great gift card prizes. Snacks and beverage service will be available. Guest policy in effect. 48-hour
cancellation policy in effect. Reservations required, please call the Club Desk at 949.630.4120.
“FLASHBACK HEART ATTACK” – THE ULTIMATE 80S
EXPERIENCE LIVE SUMMER CONCERT
FRIDAY, AUGUST 11 • 6:30 PM DOORS OPEN, 7:30 PM CONCERT • MEMBERS LAWN
Flashback Heart Attack delivers the highest quality 80s music experience ever! Very limited seating available. 2-guest max per membership. 72-hour cancellation policy. For tickets, please call the Club Desk at 949.630.4120 or sign up at balboabayclub.com.
LADIES BUNCO NIGHT
MONDAY, AUGUST 14 • 5:30 – 7:30 PM RESORT LIBRARY
Make reservations quickly to join us for the fast-paced dice game of Bunco. House wine and snacks included. Bring $12 cash for game buy-in, all monies awarded at end of games. Space is limited. A Members only event. 48-hour cancellation policy in effect. Reservations required, please call the Club Desk at 949.630.4120.
75TH ANNIVERSARY MEMBER MEMORIES
If you wish to have a photo included in the September 75th Anniversary Issue of Bay Window reflecting your own special BBC memory and experience, please send a high-resolution picture including names and date of photo to:
baywindowmag@la.twcbc.com
Kindly address any further information and/or questions to Laurie Veitch. She may be reached at 949.630-4517.
We will endeavor to include all photos submitted as long as the quality is reproduceable in print.
PLEASE SEND ALL PICTURES NO LATER THAN MONDAY, JULY 31ST.
BACK TO SCHOOL MOVIE BUCKET
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16 (AVAILABLE FOR PICK-UP
BETWEEN 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
Gather your family for a movie night at home. Complete the experience with your very own pre-made Movie Night Bucket. Order your Family Movie Bucket today by calling the Club Desk at 949.630.4120. Movie Night Buckets are compliments of your Club. One bucket per family please.
BBC BURGER BASH NIGHT
THURSDAY, AUGUST 17 • 5:00 – 7:30 PM MEMBER LAWN
Our last Burger Bash of the season on the lawn! Take a night off from cooking as we grill up all your Burger Bash favorites, including Power Burgers, Hot Dogs and more at regular summer prices. Reservations not required.
“YÄCHTLEY CRËW” –
YACHTY SOFT ROCK LIVE
SUMMER CONCERT
FRIDAY, AUGUST 25 • 6:30 PM DOORS OPEN, 7:30 PM CONCERT • MEMBERS LAWN
Yächtley Crëw, also known as, “The Titans of Soft Rock,” will reel you in with not only their great sound but also their silly and fun antics. Guaranteed to sell out, get your tickets early! Very limited seating available. 2-guest max per membership. 72-hour cancellation policy. For tickets, please call the Club Desk at 949.630.4120 or sign up at balboabayclub.com.
2ND ANNUAL BBC CORN HOLE TOURNAMENT
SUNDAY, AUGUST 27 • 11:00 AM
MEMBERS LAWN
Join us on the lawn this summer for our second annual Corn Hole Tournament. Enter in teams of two to compete. Adults 21 and over only. Entrance fee charged to one membership account. Includes a light lunch, complimentary beer or iced tea. This will sell out quickly as the number of teams is limited. 72-hour cancellation policy in effect. Please call the Club Desk at 949.630.4120 to enter.
September
Labor Day Weekend Fun…
KONA ICE DAY
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 • 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM MEMBER POOLSIDE/LAWN
Just for the kids on Saturday, come get your favorite flavors of Kona Shaved Ice, compliments of the Club. Parents will enjoy the Member’s Pool Bar featuring great drinks and ice-cold beers on tap. Our traditional beachside BBQ will be open and grilling up summer favorites.
POOLSIDE MUSIC & BEACH GRILL
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 • 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
MEMBER POOLSIDE
Soak up the sun, cool off in the pool, relax and listen to great poolside music. Our traditional beachside BBQ will be open.
BBC’S FAMOUS LABOR DAY CARNIVAL –MORE FUN THAN EVER!
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 • 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM MEMBER LAWN
Summer is not over for the kids until they attend our famous Labor Day Carnival, featuring carnival games, prizes, great D.J. music, fresh popcorn, live entertainers, balloon twister, face painters and more! Members only. Reservations not required. Beach lounge chairs are available on a first come, first served basis, plan to arrive early. No-Guests. Member only event.
BALBOA BAY CLUB COTILLION
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 • THIRD GRADE 4:30 –5:45 PM, FOURTH/FIFTH GRADE 6:00 – 7:15 PM CLUBHOUSE
A re-energized version of traditional cotillion! Learn everything from contemporary dances like the “Electric Slide” to sophisticated and everyday manners. The program is designed to encourage, motivate, and reward, while teaching polished social skills no longer taught in schools today. Price includes all 6-class sessions. Sessions are held once a month, beginning this fall. Please call Susan Werner at 949.310.6732 to enroll your child or grandchild. Space is limited.
Addington Cotillion has re-energized traditional cotillion to make it more fun for everyone.
Learn everything from contemporary dances like the “Electric Slide” to sophisticated and everyday manners.
The program is designed to encourage, motivate, and reward, while teaching polished social skills no longer taught in schools today.
Cost per child includes all 6 class sessions, held once a month at the Club beginning this Fall.
Please call Susan Werner at 949-310-6732 to enroll your child or grandchild. Space is limited.
SUMMER SKIPPER CAMP
DATES:
July 5 - 8
July 17 - 21
July 24 - 28
July 31 - August 4
August 7 - 11
TIME: 9AM – 2PM
• 48 hour cancellation policy in effect
• Drop-ins not permitted
• Ages 4+, member dependents only
Delivering Hope
The Balboa Bay Club 1221 Scholarships were awarded at the annual dinner honoring 24 exceptional local high school graduates from all four Newport-Mesa public high schools. $136,000 in grants were presented benefitting each recipient’s pursuit of higher education and life goals. Over the past two decades, the scholarship fund has raised and donated upward of $2 million for local students.
BY BRUCE COOK
Aspecial evening unfolded in Newport Beach as gatherings across the Newport-Mesa community celebrated all manner of graduations from preschool to university. The culmination of the educational pursuit is a rite of passage precious in the mind’s memory book for multi-generations. The celebration defines an element of the so-called “American Dream.” Graduation is a big deal for all; rich or poor, regardless of race, creed, political identity or gender. How is this possible?
Because graduation is all about hope. Hope for a life of substance, meaning, accomplishment and success for our children. Hope for the future of a more just and intelligent world. Hope for families coming together with joy, representing sacrifice for a lofty goal achieved.
That one special grad event in Newport, among so many delivering hope, unfolded recently in the ballroom of the Balboa Bay Resort. The annual presentation of college scholarship grants for exceptional students, selected to apply by their high school counselors at the four regional schools; Newport Harbor, Corona del Mar, Costa Mesa and Estancia rallied generations of local families. Honorees joined parents, grandparents and siblings for a dinner reception and awards ceremony as the 2023 Balboa Bay Club 1221 Scholarships were awarded to 24 young men and women at the doorstep of their individual future goals. In total, $136,000 was granted this year, with total awards approaching $2 million over some two decades of support from the Balboa Bay Club and its women’s auxiliary known as the 1221 Club, named for the iconic club address on PCH.
“This private fund is among the largest in Newport Mesa,” offered John Wortmann, chairman of the board of Governors for Balboa Bay Club and master of ceremonies for the presentation. He also serves on the 1221 Club scholarship judges selection committee with Heather Dickerson, Catherine Thyen, Noel
Hamilton, Char Armstrong, Michelle Barto and Leticia Rice, all doing extensive interviews with all candidates proposed by the local schools, then making the difficult final choices. Wortmann continued, “Every student is beyond outstanding. Choosing one over another, near impossible. They are all winners.”
The scholarships are granted in categories based on academic achievement, community leadership, athletic participation and financial need. Up first were the 1221 Scholarship winners, each granted $1,000. They were: Jose Corona (Estancia), Natalie Valladolid (Estancia), Valerie Madrid (Estancia), Enrique Bacerra Estrada (Estancia), Elly Goan (Estancia), Anthony Contreras (Estancia), Aubree Jackson (Costa Mesa), Ava Pollock
(Costa Mesa), Kyra Kirsch (Costa Mesa), Nolan Nguyen (Costa Mesa), Philam Yo (Costa Mesa), Jacob Fesili (Costa Mesa), Cyrus Ordoubasian (Corona del Mar), Savanna Stewart (Newport Harbor), Ann Reed (Newport Harbor) and Romeo Moreno (Newport Harbor).
As the 16 scholars posed for the sea of cameras in the crowd, Wortmann said, “The grants tonight are not rewards. They are earned and deserved. Each one of these young people have displayed exemplary dedication to the pursuit of excellence in study, sports, community, family and self-awareness. We are proud to be able to honor this dedication.”
The Governor’s Scholarship Awards followed. These grants came with a $10,000 check.
Thanking the audience and sharing their college
1221 schoalrship awards 2023
The Ancone Family
The Ordoubadian Family
goals to come, Cooper Hempstead (Newport Harbor), Aashvi Bist (Corona del Mar), Marisa Bist (Corona del Mar) and Dylan Jatwani (Corona del Mar) all received their scholarships, addressing the crowd with gratitude. Science, math, technology, medicine and engineering were the dominant career paths expressed by the grads. Arts and humanities on the back burner for this 21st century generation.
Next category were the Balboa Bay Club Scholarship awards coming with $20,000 grants. Receiving scholarships were Hermila Aseret Sosa (Corona del Mar) and Luca Fasulo (Corona del Mar).
Finally, the Pinnacle Scholarship awards were presented to students excelling in both academics and athletics. These students were also granted $20,000 awards. From Newport Harbor, Gia Ancone and Owen Bartlett, both accepting the honors and addressing the crowd extending gratitude and sharing their ambitions for the future.
A rousing standing ovation concluded the evening. Plenty of big hugs, a few tears, and above all, tons of hope. In the crowd joining the students and their families were local VIPs including Newport Beach Mayor Noah Blom addressing the audience with spirited
and personal words of encouragement. O.C. Supervisor Katrina Foley sent congratulations and support. Major donors attending funding the grants and the endowment were Devon Martin and Carole Pickup along with generous support from Kathy and Noel Hamilton, Mary Roosevelt, Robert and Cleva Howard, Gary and Sharon Katsaris, Pamela Selber, Lisa Hallaian, Christina Nielson, Edith McCorkie Toor, Juanita Herberger and Kim Smith. Also attending were J. Mark Larson, Nancy Green, Michael Granja, R.J. King, Cory Cosenza, Donna Martin, Patrick Gromley, Estel Hilton, Bridget Patty and Lisa Calderone Spierings.
Devon Martin,Marisa Bist, Aashvi Bist, Dylan Jatwani, Cooper Hempstead, Mayor Noah Blom and Governor John Wortmann
Corona Del Mar - Cyrus Ordoubadian, Luca Fasulo, Dylan Jatwani, Marisa Bist, Hermila Sosa, Aashvi Bist with CDM Principal Jacob Haley
Costa Mesa High School - Nolan Nguyen, Philam Vo, Jacob Fesili, Ava Pollock, Aubree Jackson, Kyra Kirsch
On Board with Bill Baker
A NOSTALGIC GLIMPSE AT BBC YACHTING LEGACY
BY ANN CHATILLON
Bill Baker’s great-great-great grandmother, Roxia Kelly, a fearless redhead from England, crossed the Atlantic Ocean on a steamship in the early 1800s as a teenager. She went on to complete the voyage eight more times. In 1951, Bill’s grandparents, Jim and Pat McIntyre, moved to the Balboa Bay Club along with their Wheeler boat named Roxia after the oceanloving adventurer. Years later, Bill’s parents, Harry and Jean Baker christened Roxia II, a Chris-Craft. The namesake continues through the generations. Bill Baker, along with his wife Emmy, own the third Roxia, a Nordhavn yacht. The Bakers live in Seattle, Washington, and on occasion, including this past spring, the wind blows Roxia and her crew back to the Bay Club Marina for a visit.
THE WATERMAN SHARES A BOATLOAD OF MEMORIES
AC: Any special moments aboard Roxia II with your parents?
BB: We had many great Newport Harbor and Christmas cruises. When we were on a buoy in Avalon, we could hear the big bands play from the Casino Ballroom. And in 1967, we greeted the arrival of the Queen Mary as it cruised up the coast to Long Beach.
AC: Homebody or jet-set?
BB: I think both Emmy and I are homebodies. This is one of the benefits of traveling by boat because you take your home with you. There is comfort sleeping in your own bed while exploring new areas.
AC: What is your fondest childhood memory at the BBC?
BB: One in particular is visiting my grandparents when they lived there. My grandparents had two apartments connected to make one big one. My grandfather had an organ, and my brother Brad and I would sit and pretend to play it. Brad also reminds me that on my birthday, we had dinner in the ballroom with my parents and grandparents and I asked the conductor, Freddy Martin, to play Happy Birthday to me…I was two.
AC: When are you most happy?
BB: When traveling on the boat with family and friends.
AC: If you could say one thing to your greatgreat-great grandmother Roxia, what would it be?
BB: “I wish I was as adventurous as you!” We’d share our love of sailing the oceans. We undoubtedly would talk about our mishaps and mistakes.
AC: What’s your favorite season?
BB: I’ve always said I like all seasons as long as they are all summer. We live in the Pacific Northwest with mild winters so we cruise all year.
AC: Who’s your hero?
BB: My grandmother Pat McIntyre, who was widowed at 51. She was a businesswoman in the ’50s and ’60s and travelled the world alone. When Brad and I were 12 and 11, she brought us along to share the gift of travel. She continued this gift five weeks each summer for the next five years.
My brother Brad is also a hero. Our father died when I was 33 and Brad was 34. Brad has been the patriarch of the family for the past 35 years. He has always been available for me to ask the questions you would normally ask your dad.
AC: Any other hobbies besides boating?
BB: I love all water sports, and did triathlons for forty years. I’m a lousy golfer.
AC: What’s a motto or saying that you really like?
BB: “The cure for anything is saltwater, sweat, tears or the sea.” -- Isak Dinesen. I interpret this as hard work, love/loss and boating.
About James
LIFE SAVERS FOUNDATION OF ORANGE COUNTY, FORMALLY LAUNCHED IN JANUARY, AWARDS ITS FIRST GRANT FINANCIALLY SUPPORTING A KIDNEY RECIPIENT
BY CAROLE PICKUP
James E. Laningham was born November 27, 1978, in Bellflower, California. His parents, Bill and Connie, held down very interesting jobs before they retired. His dad Bill was an air traffic controller at Long Beach Airport. His mother Connie was a registered nurse at Fountain Valley Hospital. Today, they are living their retirement years in Tehachapi, California. James grew up in Westminster, California. He has one sibling, a brother who is five years older than James and lives in Orange County.
In his early 40s, James started noticing sunlight was really bothering him to the point he started wearing sunglasses all the time. Other things he began noticing were shortness of breath and his feet and legs were swelling up. He finally went to the doctor where they tested his blood, did CAT scans and discovered he had kidney failure.
At our January 19th Life Savers Gala, James attended and stood up with two others that night who were in need of a kidney. Heidi
Miller stepped in and encouraged him to get tested, which he did, and as luck would have it, he was placed in line at Keck USC where a kidney became available from a man ten years younger than James who passed away due to a car accident. Another man in line in front of James got COVID, so James stepped up and was ready to go (the donated organ had to be used within 24 hours). Pictures following surgery were taken by Heidi Miller, executive director and co-founder of the Life Savers Foundation of Orange County, at USC Keck where James had his successful transplant.
As of July 1st, he will return to work as a valet at Newport Beach Country Club. Running back and forth parking cars is a big job, we wish him well.
Special recognition to Heidi Miller for her photos and some copy as well. Thank you, Heidi.
James Laningham and Heidi Miller, care package arrives
The purpose of Life Savers Foundation of Orange County is to grant financial assistance to living organ donors and recipients paying for expenses related to lost wages, hotel, travel, medical appointments and more.
This Business About Bees…
A LIFE LESSON IN THE FRAGILE HUMAN CONNECTION TO BEES AND SURVIVAL OF THE PLANET
BY BRUCE COOK
The happy folks enjoying the BBC pool on a recent sunny Sunday were surprised to be invaded by a swarm of uninvited guests. A whole bunch of bees buzzed in around mid-afternoon, creating a little havoc that gave way to an education. It’s just the business of bees.
Honey bees, it’s what they do. Honey… and protect their queen at all times. On this Sunday, Her Majesty was on a rare migration and she landed up underneath an umbrella by the pool, her colony right along with her. Why not? It’s a really nice place and lots of other people were hanging out there too.
Yes, it was a little startling for most of the sunbathers at first. BBC staff Fabrizio Khalona and Matthew Clark were quick to act and the maintenance engineer was soon on the scene. So was David Harper. And he knew a guy. Harper was at the pool along with his wife Maryjean and he spoke up before the engineer in his ghostbuster gear could randomly vacuum up the colony. That wouldn’t be ecologically correct. It turns out David had been party to a bee swarm just a month earlier, and he met Jonathan Carver of SoCal Bee Savers. A quick call and the bee saver was soon on his way to the BBC.
David already knew these were nonaggressive honey bees, alive for a few months at best, each with the sole purpose of servicing the queen (she lives about two years). The workers gather pollen, secrete wax to build the hive and produce honey, most of it for winter storage. On this day their job was pure protection. Huddled up tight in a large cluster high in the underside of the umbrella, only a few confused swarm stragglers were still buzzing around.
Nerves were calmed as more about the bees came to light. It turns out, upward of 90% of those worker bees are female. About 10% male, and those drones don’t have stingers. If you get stung by a bee, she did it.
When Mr. Carver arrived, he applied his expertise. In full beekeeper gear, using a custom
box cage with special screens, Carver herded the queen amid a football-sized cocoon of her subjects into the portable aviary. Soon enough, all the loyal colonists followed. Before long, a few hundred honeybees would be released with their queen back into the wild, free to fertilize without menacing anyone. Much better than getting sucked up by a shop vac or gassed to death by an exterminator. Bees, of course, are a vital link throughout the entire ecosystem of living plants, and thus all animals too. Pollination, it’s said, powers the planet. Maybe you thought queen bees were always in the hive. Actually, they move once or twice. When their colony gets too crowded, or she knows her life cycle is nearing the end, she’ll break out and look for a retirement home.
Before she goes, she’ll nudge the drones to pollinate the specially laid egg that will be the heir to her throne. When the new queen arrives, the older one flies.
So who can blame Her Majesty for wanting to go out in style at the Balboa Bay Club pool?
INSIDE THE RARIFIED WORLD OF NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY CLUB
Robin Shelton CCM, PGA Master Professional General Manager
Newport Beach Country Club
Dear NBCC Members,
Are the PGA TOUR and the PGA of America the same thing?
As I write this article, the golf world has been shocked with news of a partnership between the PGA TOUR, DP World Tour (or the PGA European Tour), and the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia and its golf related business into a new, collectively owned, for-profit entity.
As a PGA professional, I have received many questions and opinions on this new partnership; in fact, we have eight PGA professionals, or members of the PGA of America, on our staff—far more than most clubs.
In many of these conversations, there has been some confusion on the difference between the PGA TOUR and the PGA of America, which are two separate organizations. This article will explain some of the differences.
The PGA of America was born in 1916 after a number of golf course and country club employees thought they could improve the welfare of the club professional. The original group, who met in 1916 as golf was becoming more popular in the United States, believed the game and the club professional could benefit by working together.
The PGA of America would also host tournaments for its professionals to play in competition against each other. For the first half of the 1900s, it was common for a club professional to work at a country club and also play in a number of tournaments. Ben Hogan was a club professional at Tamarisk Country Club in Rancho Mirage, Byron Nelson was the club professional at The Ridgewood Country Club in New Jersey, and Claude Harmon (winner of the 1948 Masters Tournament) was the club professional at Winged Foot Golf Club in New York and Thunderbird Country Club, also in Rancho Mirage.
In the 1960s, a number of these professionals were looking to elevate the PGA of America tournament program as they were playing more and looking for more competitive opportunities. Additionally, due to revenue from expanded television coverage, there was a dispute about how this additional money should be spent—the top players wanted the larger purses while the PGA wanted to use the money to grow the game. In 1968, the top players formed a new entity—the PGA TOUR—solely for competitive play.
Today, the differences are most easily described as golf professionals versus professional golfers. Golf professionals are those running clubs, giving lessons and working to grow the game, all as a part of the PGA of America, whereas professional golfers play in competitive tournaments.
Here at Newport Beach Country Club, John McCook, Robbie Maurer, Andrew Alderdice, Dean Wilson-Garbutt, Jerry Sweet-Willis, Richard Mendoza, Carlo Borunda and I are all members of the PGA of America, but players like Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth are members of the PGA TOUR.
But one thing both groups have in common is their passion for the game of golf.
All the best, Robin Shelton
H GOLF COURSE OPEN FOR HOLIDAY PLAY GRILLS OPEN FOR BREAKFAST AND LUNCH
H SUMMER CAMP
H 4TH OF JULY BBQ & FIREWORKS 6 -9PM CLUBHOUSE
H EMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT
H CLUB CLOSED GYM & LOCKER OPEN
H SUMMER CAMP
H FIESTA TUESDAY 5-8PM SEAHORSE GRILLE
H SUMMER CAMP
H BURGER BASH 5-8PM SEAHORSE GRILLE
H SUMMER CAMP
H CLUB CLOSED
GYM & LOCKER OPEN
H SUMMER CAMP
H CLUB CLOSED
GYM & LOCKER OPEN
H SUMMER CAMP
H FIESTA TUESDAY 5-8PM SEAHORSE GRILLE
H SUMMER CAMP
H BURGER BASH 5-8PM SEAHORSE GRILLE
H SUMMER CAMP
H BURGER BASH 5-8PM SEAHORSE GRILLE
H MEN’S REGATTA MEMBER - GUEST
H DUPLICATE BRIDGE 6:15PM LADIES GRILL
H SUMMER CAMP
H BURGER BASH 5-8PM SEAHORSE GRILLE
H FIESTA TUESDAY 5-8PM SEAHORSE GRILLE
H SUMMER CAMP
H WINE & CANVAS 5:30-8:30PM NEWPORT BALLROOM
H SUMMER CAMP
H SUMMER CAMP
H MEN’S REGATTA MEMBER - GUEST
H SUMMER CAMP
H KID’S MOVIE NIGHT 6-9PM CLUBHOUSE
H SUMMER CAMP
Friendly Competition
MEMBERS AT NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY CLUB FACED OFF TO EARN THE COVETED TITLE OF CLUB CHAMPION.
George Schmidt - Super Senior Club Champion
Debbie Fleming - Ladies’ Senior Club Champion
Blair Walsh - Men’s Club Champion
Gianni Floriani - Junior Club Champion
Todd Roberts - Senior Club Champion
Claudia Cline - Super Senior Club Champion
AiLam Newkirk - Ladies’ Club Champion
A Little Bit of Aloha
MEMBERS SAID HELLO TO SUMMER DURING THE FAMILY LUAU AT NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY CLUB.
Jason Langten dancing
Luau fun with friends
Brad Volas hula dancing
Chef Graeme and Chef Aric with the roasted pig
Fire thrower
The Cho family
Mia Flesher, Mei-Chi Flesher
The luau show
The Wolfe family
The O’Connell family
Elle Adler
The McConnell family
Kids learning the hula
Hadley Shultz
Dancing with Darlings
NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY CLUB FATHERS ESCORTED THEIR DAUGHTERS TO A RECENT DANCE.
Mark McConnell, Sophie McConnell
The Hokey Pokey
Charlotte Horgan, Kate Horgan, Claire Horgan, Brendan Horgan
Father-Daughter Dance
Dancing the night away
Kory Kramer, Kate Kramer, Claire Kramer, Rose Kramer, Mary Kramer
Garrett Rau, Audrey Rau
Jason Gerber, Audrey Gerber, Vanessa Gerber
Tasty Trials
FAMILIES GATHERED TOGETHER AT NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY CLUB TO CREATE THEIR BEST CHILI DISHES, WITH DINERS VOTING ON THE WINNER THIS MEMORIAL DAY.
The Flesher family
Brenda Kelly, Reagan Kelly
The McConnell family
The Pai family
The Chili Cook-Off champion Nader Salib
The Shorey family
The Salib family
The Goodmon family
The Essence of Smell
LEARN ABOUT HOW THE AROMA OF A WINE CAN IMPACT YOUR TASTING EXPERIENCE.
BY ANDREW CICHON
As beauty is to the eye of the beholder, aroma is subjective.
The first lesson I ever learned in wine tasting is that wine is subjective. You don’t have to like what I like. I don’t have to like what you like. We don’t have to like what is considered “the best.”
Our entire sense of smell is conditioning based around our experiences, leading to the fact that you can never smell anything you haven’t experienced before. This was one of the most impactful lessons I have ever learned and has led to an abundance of journeys to farmers markets, grocery stores and spice shops to explore more.
Scents, smells and aromas are all triggered by the olfactory gland, which is buried deep inside the nostrils. It acts as both a memory bank and a placeholder that connects to the brain, eliciting that first experience. For instance, you discover new smells by walking the sand for the first time, breathing in scents of the beach; getting pricked by a rose and being overwhelmed by aromas of the flower you can’t yet define; or cutting down a pine tree in the forest and being exposed to every part of nature’s fragrances around you as you’re carrying it out.
Grabbing a glass of wine for the first time can be intimidating. There is inherent pressure to say what you smell and, often, it is passed to you first because of others also feeling intimidated. We depress initial conclusions going on in the glass—all the while, you carry a vault of definitions. Whether you’ve tried the wine before or are sipping it for the first time, you have some kind of experience to draw from. They speak the words that we are often too afraid to verbalize.
Aromas are the essence of connectivity. As
we progress, experiencing more and more places and objects, they are automatically filed into our memories. Where the glass in hand comes from becomes more defined by what we smell than what we see. That breakdown begins to boil down to a sense of place. “Terroir” is the term used to encompass the environmental factors of a wine, oftentimes down to the varietal of grape. This becomes inherent when you are picking favorites and having similar wines over time.
Then, a friend brings a bottle that we just don’t understand. You might say, “It’s not
good, it’s bad. It’s not off—what is it?”
A wine that makes you think speaks volumes. In fact, 90% of taste is smell. When we are struggling to taste something or smell something we are familiar with, it frustrates and inspires. Oftentimes, there’s the conundrum of, “I know what it is, but I just can’t think of it.” That action forces us to reminisce, which creates the dictionary or words to describe the wine we once were afraid of. This should be nothing to fear, but, instead, something to be excited about. After all, who doesn’t like a good challenge?
Whether you’ve tried the wine before or are sipping it for the first time, you have some kind of experience to draw from.
CLASSIC WINES THAT MAY SEEM UNIQUE TO RECOLLECT:
• Nebbiolo and sangiovese from Italy tend to carry an aroma of saddle leather.
• Beaujolais from the south of Burgundy, France, often carries characteristics of strawberry bubblegum—almost like Big League Chew.
• Sauvignon blanc from New Zealand carries scents of freshly cut grass.
Sommeliers blind tasting wines
Developed Divots
NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY CLUB’S DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION CARLO BORUNDA SHARES WHY GOLFERS SHOULD UNDERSTAND HOW TO INCORPORATE THIS TECHNIQUE IN YOUR GAME.
BY ASHLEY RYAN
To improve your balance and the compression of the ball, place a towel beneath your lead foot and move your body weight there.
As you likely know, divots are marks left in the grass as you attempt to hit the ball. But while they may seem like a mistake, they can often be used to your advantage to help improve your golf game. According to Carlo Borunda, the director of instruction at Newport Beach Country Club, divots have many uses, from launching the ball
into the air to producing backspin. They can also reveal that you have mastered swinging your different clubs, which can also enhance your belief in yourself. “A well-compressed ball will greatly boost your confidence when playing golf,” he explains.
Here, Borunda details why divots are important and how to develop your technique.
BAY WINDOW: How can you use divots to improve your overall game?
CARLO BORUNDA: Divots are necessary for producing shots that launch the ball into the air with plenty of backspin. They show that you’ve mastered swinging your irons correctly, with a descending swing path as you contact the golf ball.
BW: Why do golfers struggle to make proper contact with the golf ball and why is it important to master this technique?
CB: Newer golfers often believe that contacting the ground is a bad thing. Even if they are aware that it is a necessary action, they are frequently unsure of how it is beneficial to the game. Many golfers struggle to make consistent contact with the golf ball. To improve the quality of their shots, all golfers should learn how to master the technique.
BW: What elements do you need to examine in order to understand your divot?
CB: Focus on the fundamental elements of your divot as you practice and play. The divot should start after you contact the golf ball. The low point of the divot is, at minimum, 1 inch and up to 4 inches in front of the golf ball. The ideal shape of your divot is wide and uniform in length. Expect more contact with the turf or sand with your shorter irons and a shallower divot when using your longer golf clubs.
BW: What affects the depth of the divot?
CB: The club you’re using, the lie of the golf ball, the terrain and the type of shot you’re facing are all factors that influence the depth of your divot. The shorter irons produce the deepest divots, and your longer irons and fairway woods produce shallower divots. If the ball is sitting above your feet on a sidehill or uphill lie, the divot will be deeper since the club will be moving into the slope when you make contact with the golf ball. The farther back the golf ball is positioned in the stance, the
steeper the attack angle and deeper the divot. Wedges are frequently played with the golf ball positioned back in the golfer’s stance. Your attack angle is also affected by the direction your body leans upon impact. With wedges, the body leans toward the target while with longer clubs, the body leans slightly away from the target. Softer conditions amplify the overall look and depth of the divot.
BW: Which direction should it run?
CB: Pay close attention to the width of your divot to determine how square your club face was at impact. A square club face produces a wide divot. A narrow divot that is shallow indicates an open club face [while] a narrow divot that is deep is the result of a closed club face. To produce a draw, where the ball starts to the right and curves back to the left, make sure the direction of your divot is to the right (for a right-handed player) of your target line. When attempting to play a fade, your divot should be directed to the left of your target line while maintaining an open club face at impact.
BW: How can it affect your ball spin or the distance the ball is hit?
CB: The quality of your contact with the golf ball influences how far and how high the ball
will travel. The optimum impact occurs when your club travels below and through the golf ball, making center contact with it. By doing this, your irons, hybrids and fairway woods will all have longer carry distances, higher ball flights and more backspin.
BW: Which golf clubs should contact the ground?
CB: Because shorter irons have a steeper swing plane, they make more contact with the ground. Longer irons, hybrids and fairway woods should be played further forward in the stance, which creates a more shallow divot.
BW: Are there any drills to practice this?
CB: If you’re having trouble making divots, consider leaning more toward the target as you contact the golf ball. Placing a towel beneath your lead foot is a great drill to practice this sensation. Perform several practice swings while applying pressure on the towel prior to impact. With each swing, pretend you’re squeezing water out of the towel. Remember to also sway your upper body slightly forward at impact, with the majority of your weight moving to your lead foot as you finish your swing.
Practicing your short game is another technique to increase your body awareness at
impact. For most shots around the green, you can keep up to 70% of your total weight on your lead foot.
Finally, place two tees an inch apart in the ground. Confirm that they are perpendicular to your target line and leaning toward it at a 45-degree angle. Place a ball in front of and between the tees. As you contact the golf ball, cut both tees in half with the leading edge of your golf club. This will help you maintain a square club face and remind you to attack the ground with each swing.
BW: Is there ever a time that you want to avoid creating a divot?
CB: Indeed, there are a few situations in which divots ought to be avoided. The most common instance is when you tee your golf ball up high, which is necessary when utilizing the driver. Putting is … [another time] you would avoid contacting the ground. Good chipping technique also has minimal ground contact.
BW: Anything else to add?
CB: Always repair your divots by filling the hole with sand, replacing the divot if it still has soil attached to the grass or by tamping down the divot’s edges before moving on to your next shot.
Practice striking two tees and a golf ball at the same time to promote a square club face with proper shaft lean.
To improve your impact with the golf ball, place a tee a few inches in front of it and practice striking the ball first and then the tee.
Bags and Bocce
THIS NEW WEEKLY EVENT HELPS BUILD COMMUNITY AND CONNECTION BEYOND THE GOLF COURSE AT NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY CLUB.
BY ASHLEY RYAN
Although the main attraction at Newport Beach Country Club is golf, there are plenty of other activities to entice members to visit beyond the course. From wine tasting events and holiday parties to movie screenings, swim meets and fitness classes, there is always something new to experience at the club.
One new event is the Bags and Bocce Showdown, an eight-week, tournament-style competition that takes place on Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. Discover more about what it entails and how members have been responding to this exciting addition.
HOW IT WORKS
This inaugural session, which launched in May, is being led by the recreation department. Each week, four teams come together to compete, with a team captain from the recreation team at the head of each group.
One of these captains is Bianca Gillett, director of fitness and recreation, who also helped conceptualize this event to make better use of the club’s bocce ball courts. A dry erase board is set up at the start of each session, with a bracket revealing the matchups for the day. Some team members will compete in bocce ball while others are playing cornhole, then the groups will alternate. At the end of the evening, points are awarded—100 for first place, 75 for second and 50 for third, for both bocce and cornhole. At the end of the eightweek tournament, the winning team will be awarded a trophy with the team name on it; Gillett is even hoping to get them displayed in the club’s trophy case, alongside those for prominent golf tournaments.
“What’s fun is that you could be the third or fourth place team, but if you win first place the next week in both rounds, … you could be only 100 points behind the top leader team,” Gillett says. “So there’s always a chance for your team to come up with a win.”
EXTRA INCENTIVES
While the games themselves are definitely the main draw, there are additional incentives to joining a team. For starters, the teams consist of 10 to 12 people, with roughly 20 to 25 needed to compete each week. This means that you don’t necessarily have to attend every Thursday, ensuring that the experience is flexible and available for those who want to compete.
“I coordinate with the team to find out who can make it to which weeks,” Gillett explains. “We just need to have a certain amount show up and participate.”
If there are more people than are able to compete at one time, there is also a dart area for a little extra excitement. “We have two dart boards set up so people can socialize and chat and play darts and, honestly, it has been so much fun,” she adds.
fun, but the members are saying, ‘It’s so fun meeting people like us and getting more of a community home base within the country club,’ which is obviously ideal,” Gillett says. “And me being Mexican-Italian, I’m so family-oriented and just love community so this is the best.”
Singles and couples alike are part of the teams, with ages ranging from 30s to 70s, and everyone has been mingling to create new friendships since the tournament started. “It’s just so much fun to see members meeting other members,” Gillett notes. “I love having good people meet good people, and it’s just a group of really good people coming together.”
This is also a great way for those who don’t play golf or participate in the on-course tournaments to enjoy a little competition at the club. “Obviously, I run the recreation and fitness department so I’m naturally competitive,” she adds. “Anything sports-wise I think is just so much fun.”
On top of that, members who participate can enjoy pizza from the portable woodfired pizza oven that the club rolls out for the occasion. Pair your dinner with drinks, including red or white wine, beer or alcoholic seltzers. “It’s there for them to have fun and let their hair down a bit,” Gillett says.
THE RESPONSE
The first session is more than halfway through and Gillett says it has already been a great success, with many staying later than the 7 p.m. cutoff time because they are having such a good time. “We’re having the best time and, not only am I having
When the next session starts up, Gillett says she may add additional teams depending on member interest. Reach out to the recreation department to inquire about signing up for future sessions.
Shoot for the Moon
IN THE SPRING, NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY CLUB MEMBERS HARRY ESAYIAN AND ED RUSSO SHOT EXACTLY THEIR AGES ON THE SAME DAY.
Back in 2008, Harry Esayian—then 68 years old—scored 68, meeting his goal of shooting his age before he turned 70. Since then, he has done so more than 360 times, including a game on May 6 where he and fellow Newport Beach Country Club member Ed Russo both shot their ages (83 and 86 respectively).
Esayian and Russo play together regularly, part of a foursome—along with Tom Milano and Paul MacMillin—that takes to the course three days a week. “We have a lot of fun together, … sitting around visiting and going over our round [after the game],” Esayian says. “… Ed is a very intelligent, articulate, pleasant man and we … share some common interests. It’s nice to be around people that share your interests and I enjoy being around him immensely.”
Here, get to know a little more about both of these members, their golf history and why that day was special to them both.
BAY WINDOW: What is your background with golf?
HARRY ESAYIAN: I started playing 71 years ago, when I was about 12 years old. A good friend of mine was a golfer … and convinced me to come play at a local municipal course in Wisconsin where we grew up. And his father allowed me to use his clubs, which were the old style—I mean, hickory-shafted clubs with a leather wrap on the grip, which was very slippery. I went out and played with my friend Bill and I’ve been hooked ever since.
ED RUSSO: [I started playing] seriously when I first joined the club, about 26 years ago. I never broke 100 prior to that. But I got serious about it when I joined the club in ’97. … Harry plays every day that ends in “y.” He’s a tremendous player and he’s very inspirational. He’s a guy that you can learn a lot from. I try and watch everything he does. Sometimes it pays off and sometimes it doesn’t.
BW: Tell us about the day you both shot your ages.
HE: It was really fun. Without sounding blasé about it, I’ve gotten kind of used to doing it, but it was wonderful to see Ed do it.
… When he made that putt on the 18th hole, he jumped up and down; he was as happy as a guy could be, and I was just as happy for him.
ER: I happen to think the great motivating factor was that I got tired of hearing him say [he shot his age]. I told him, “You know, one of these days, Harry, I’m going to shoot it myself.” I think I said that two years ago and it never happened. So it came about this time. … It’s an easy thing—all I had to do was get older. When I get to be 100, maybe I’ll be doing it then too.
BW: What do you think was most significant about that experience?
HE: It was cool. … He was thrilled and I think the whole gang was as thrilled as he was.
ER: The older we get, I think competition is good. It sort of has this redeeming quality to it—it makes you feel good. It’s very therapeutic. It just feels good that you can
compete and do something that somebody considers to be significant.
BW: What do you enjoy most about being a member at NBCC?
HE: [My wife] Shari and I joined here in January of 1980, so it’s been over 43 years and we’ve seen every kind of change you can imagine. … It’s probably the best golf course, as far as I’m concerned, in Southern California. But I think the members and the staff are probably the most enjoyable. Having been here all these years, the staff have always been extraordinarily nice, wonderful people and the members are equally as nice. I’m just pleased to be a part of it.
ER: My family—my wife and I and my two daughters—enjoy the club for a number of reasons. … We experience just about everything that goes on there. It’s a great environment. The quality of play is extraordinary there and I enjoy playing it. … And my granddaughter, she works her summers at the club so it’s a family affair.
BW: What is one of the most memorable NBCC events or tournaments for you?
HE: Without a question, the Regatta, which
is our annual member-guest tournament. I have a friend named Jimmy Mazal and he and I, this year in July, will be playing our 39th consecutive year at the Regatta. … We never come close to winning, but we always have a wonderful time trying. … People have become accustomed to seeing us show up at the first tee with some sort of crazy outfit on and we have a lot of fun with it.
ER: I used to play in the tournaments some time ago. I don’t participate much anymore. I’m just content … playing with the same guys, being with friends when I’m there. The 19th hole is particularly appealing to me. You sit down, for one thing, and you enjoy a cocktail and settle the world’s affairs.
BW: Do you have any golf-related goals?
HE: You know, as you get older, your goals get a lot more modest. At one time, I wanted to—and I guess still—I want to be able to shoot my age 1,000 times before I meet my maker. I’m going to keep trying. But … just being there with my buddies, that’s enough to keep me happy every day.
ER: Just continuing to play and continuing to enjoy my friends. Hopefully I can do it for some years to come.
ED RUSSO
HARRY ESAYIAN
On the Course
AS AN IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN AT NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY CLUB FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS, JUAN CEJA CAN OFTEN BE FOUND OUT ON THE GOLF COURSE.
BY ASHLEY RYAN
Newport Beach Country Club has changed a lot since Juan Ceja first got hired in 1989. But over the last 33 years, he has found that he truly loves what he does as well as the positive environment and all of the people he works with. “It’s just a great place to work,” he says. Before coming to NBCC in the ’80s, Ceja
worked in construction, typically operating heavy machinery at various sites. While he was completing a construction project at NBCC, with an outside company on the 13th hole. The club’s old superintendents took a liking to him and eventually asked him if he’d like to come and work at NBCC. The rest is history.
“He prides himself in being able to use any machine necessary while out working on the course.”
Originally hired in outside services for golf operations, he would bring carts out to members when they were preparing to head out on the golf course. Ceja now works as an irrigation technician, doing tasks like repairing and inspecting the irrigation system, changing out irrigation pipes, mowing the greens and cutting fairways, and checking the greens for moisture. He prides himself in being able to use any machine necessary while out working on the course and says that, if something is messed up, he is always the one they will call.
As for goals for the future, he says he doesn’t have a lot of time to think about it as he likes to “live in the present.” But one thing he does hope to master moving forward is learning about the new irrigation system once the current one is replaced. Although there are no plans to do so right now, it will likely happen eventually and Ceja would like to keep up to date with the new technology that goes with it.
When he’s not at work, Ceja works another job doing landscaping at roughly 30 different homes in the region. In fact, he says if he were ever to start his own business, it would be a landscape architecture and services company.
He also enjoys spending time with his family—two daughters, a son, two grandchildren and his cat, Gato—as they all live locally. Ceja says he’s able to see them almost every day, but spends most of the day with them on Sundays, when the group visits local parks to spend time together.
Juan Ceja
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The 18th Annual Newport Beach Wine & Spirits Festival, held at Balboa Bay Resort over Memorial Weekend, was a grand celebration of epicurean delights, luxurious experiences and exquisite libations. From the elegant Duckhorn Winery 4-course dinner on Friday evening to the captivating Grand Tastings featuring over sixty labels throughout the weekend, this festival surpassed all expectations, leaving attendees with memories that will linger for years to come. A highlight of the festival was the newly introduced Macallan Speyside lounge. This exclusive space provided a haven for whisky
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Hollywood Playground at the Beach
MOVE STARS AND MOGULS MIX OVER DECADES OF THE HOLLYWOOD-BALBOA BAY CLUB CONNECTION.
BY MATT MORRISON
There’s something about a random brush with greatness that tends to stick with you always. Even celebrities get a kick when they unexpectedly run into someone they admire. So roaming around the BBC for 75 years, you can be sure there’s many a story about someone famous that someone else is telling for a lifetime.
Maybe it’s a star quarterback having lunch at the next table, a popular singer sunning herself by the pool, or a notable actor shooting the breeze with guests out by the traffic circle. Maybe it’s mingling with a brilliant tech inventor, Pulitzer Prize winner, or a well-known political figure. From the beginning of its 75-year history, a touch of celebrity has always enhanced the club’s self-esteem.
Post World War II, founder Ken Kendall recruited many of his earliest members from the top echelon of banking and real estate professionals in Los Angeles. Which also meant there was a pipeline to Hollywood. Within a few years, movie stars like Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall and Lana Turner were seen around the new Club making a name for itself in little-known Newport Beach.
Then one day, Duke rode into town.
In the 1950s, John Wayne was as big a movie star as there ever was. As Marilyn Monroe charmed with her femme mystique, Duke was the epitome of masculinity; ‘the stuff men are made of.’ He was three decades into his leading-man career with 20 more years of some of his best work ahead. If there was a western or war hero to be cast, he’s the first guy getting the script.
By the early 1960s, Wayne moved his family with three young children into the Bayshores neighborhood right next door to the Club. He essentially split his time working in LA or on location while homesteading in Newport Beach. His youngest son Ethan said it was an ‘idyllic place to grow up’ with a gate leading straight into the Balboa Bay Club. Duke procured his famous yacht, The Wild Goose, and he entertained heartily on it. The converted WWII minesweeper is still a working ship on the Newport Harbor today. Duke spent the rest of his life tethered to Newport Beach while still making movies and serving as ambassador
*This is the latest installment in a series of articles throughout 2023 celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Balboa Bay Club.
extraordinaire at the BBC.
As an active member and Governor at the club, Duke was anything but an actor. He’s remembered fondly as a ‘guy with a heart as big as his frame.’ He wore his celebrity graciously, never missing a chance to shake hands, sign an autograph and usually make a friend. He always made it a point to show up at the annual BBC staff holiday party.
Joey Bishop was Duke’s good pal and among America’s most popular entertainers of the 60s and 70s. A comedian, member of Frank Sinatra’s Rat Pack, and show host of renown, Bishop was also an active BBC member who
served on the Board of Governors. He was a resident for a time. A mainstay for Club entertainment under owner Bill Ray, whether emceeing fundraiser events or enticing some of his famous friends to perform at the BBC. Bishop was known to slide in a BBC promotion when he appeared on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.
Athletics has always been important to the club’s identity so it’s understandable how lots of sports stars gravitate to the BBC. Tennis was the first big attraction, with the greatest players of their day, like Pancho Gonzalez and Rod Laver, often visiting the BBC courts. Whether competing
in tournaments or raising money for charity, alltime greats from Arthur Ashe to Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf are part of the club’s lore.
So too are some of the greatest golfers in history as many have been part of what is now the Hoag Classic. From Lee Trevino to Fred Couples and current champ Ernie Els, elite golf Hall of Famers have enjoyed the Champions Tour competition at the Newport Beach Country Club.
If not world famous himself, Paul Salata’s legacy just might be. He managed to eclipse a pretty good pro football career with all he accomplished after that. In addition to being an NFL alumnus, Paul’s varied profile reads engineer, entrepreneur, raconteur, toastmaster and humorist.
In 1976, Salata rallied his pals in the BBC Six O’clockers to ‘do something special for somebody for no reason.’ The concept of ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ was launched, a brilliantly goofy
idea celebrating the last pick in the annual NFL draft. The quirky celebration is going stronger than ever 48 years later, now a highlight of the draft proceedings embraced by pro football fans. Just a year ago, San Francisco last pick Brock Purdy went from Mr. Irrelevant to sensational playoff quarterback, nearly leading the 49ers to the Super Bowl. This year, defensive tackle Desjuan Johnson gets his shot with the hometown LA Rams.
Celebrity is difficult to define in an age when everyone’s 15 minutes of fame is meted out in 15 second social media clips. Can there really be such a thing as a TikTok star? What’s the meaning of fame anyway?
Maybe Duke answered that himself in his own distilled bit of wisdom: “Tomorrow is the most important thing in life,” he said. “It comes to us at midnight, perfect when it arrives, and puts itself in our hands. It only hopes we learned something from yesterday.”
