Ventanas - Avila Golf and Country Club

Ventanas
February - March, 2014
FARA Tennis Tournament
Suzanne & Paul Avery with John Isner
Thomas Blake, John Isner,
Avila Coaches Roberto and Michael
with the tournament Ball Kids
Avila Tennis Pro Roger Cypriano
with Scott Humphries
Drew & Shelley Chalmers,
Thomas Blake, Suzanne & Paul Avery
ATP players Austin Krajicek
and Tim Smyczek
Suzanne Avery, Sandy Callaghan
and Kyle Bryant from F.A.R.A
Mark, Tallulah and Debbie Nouss
Maxwell Azzarelli
Dr. P.R. and Tara Bikkasani
with Thomas Blake
John Isner
John Isner & Thomas Blake
Tim Smyczek
MEMBERSHIP
GENERAL
MANAGER'S
MEMOS &
WELCOME
CORNER
NEWMEMBERS
We’re excited to welcome the New Year and our new
Members, along with sincere thanks to their Sponsors
for supporting Avila. Please join us as we extend a warm
welcome to:
Dave Gallitano & Marsha Gill – Family Limited
Sponsored by Dennis Prescott and Mark Nouss
Bryan & Marguerita Sims – Executive Golf
Sponsored by Stephen Mitchell and Jeff Armstrong
Kyle Roy – Intermediate Golf
Sponsored by Brian Keenan and Mark Sievers
Kevin Roy – Intermediate Golf
Sponsored by Brian Keenan and Mark Sievers
Dr. Raj & Dr. Tanuja Kotak – Intermediate Golf
Sponsored by Dr. P.R. & Tara Bikkasani and
Michael & Arlene Lia
Eric Snow – Intermediate Golf
Sponsored by Kyle Roy and Kevin Roy
Scott Pierpont – Tennis
Sponsored by JJ Zwirn and Mark Nouss
Angelo & Brenda Masut – Dining
Sponsored by Michelle FitzRandolph and
Diane & Larry Vaughn
Just a reminder ~ Avila members may enjoy reciprocal
privileges year round at The University Club (downtown
Tampa) and The Club at Treasure Island (Gulf beaches).
Please call me for details and reservations if you wish to
visit these two clubs.
Mary Beth Singh
Director of Member Relations
AVILA CLUB
CONNECT
formerly Avila Professional Alliance
Friday, April 19, 2014
7:30-9:15am ~ Avila Clubhouse
An Affiliation Of Club Members
For The Purpose Of Building
Member-To-Member
Social And Business Relationships
Agenda:7:30-8:00am
Continental Breakfast Buffet
8:15-9:00am Guest Speaker - TBA
9:00-9:15am Question & Answer,
Closing remarks
$10.00 per person with advanced reservations by
April18*. $15 per person (walk in)
Please call 813-961-1770 to make your reservation
*24-hr cancellation policy in effect
On behalf of the entire staff at Avila Golf and Country
Club, thank you for your generosity to the annual Holiday
Fund. Your contributions were distributed among all
staff members in a fair manner based on the length
of employment, where all employees received a gift
regardless of his or her position. You made our holidays
bright and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
I am happy to announce that
Don Miesse was named the
2013 Employee of the Year.
Don has been employed in the
Golf Maintenance Department
as our Irrigation Technician
since March, 1996. He was
an instrumental part of our success with the golf
course renovation, as he knows every square inch
of all irrigation lines running throughout the course.
Don is a loyal and dedicated member of the Avila staff
and we are very fortunate to have him on our team.
Congratulations, Don!
In closing, I would like to thank each and every one of
you for a wonderful 2013. Our focus in 2014 is on service
in every area of the club.
Glenn Zito
General Manager
N O TA R Y P U B L I C
Complimentary Notary service is available in the
Membership Office BY APPOINTMENT.
Please call Mary Beth at 969-4127
to schedule an appointment
Tuesday through Saturday
In accordance with Florida Notaries Public, Statute 117.105
Documents presented for notarization that have already
been signed will not be notarized.
Your understanding is appreciated
WAY TO GO!
Elizabeth Szabo, granddaughter of members
Steve and Jan Szabo, recently won the World
title for 13-year olds & under in the Morgan Horse
Competition held in Oklahoma City, OK. She also won
First Place ribbons as Grand National Champion in two
divisions at the event, and she captured the Equitation
Championship in New England this past summer.
Elizabeth is an eighth grader at Corbett Preparatory
School. Congratulations, Elizabeth!
The Straz Center is excited to
announce the 2013-2014
BEST OF BROADWAY
If you would like to HOLD tickets for any of
these shows, please contact Mary Beth in
the Membership Office at 813-969-4127
or email mbsingh@avilagolf.com. This is
simply a hold on tickets and you will not
be billed at this time.
Once – February 12, 2014
Evita – March 19, 2014
Jersey Boys – April 9, 2014
Ghost – April 23, 2014
We Will Rock You – May 14, 2014
Disenchanted – Spring, 2014
Ladies Luncheon
"TIE IT ON"
Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at Noon
Guest Speaker Suzanne Fisher
Please join us for a fun filled luncheon
and “Tie It On” with Suzanne Fisher!
Learn dozens of ways to
accessorize with scarves.
$25.00
Reservations Required.
Menu choices will be emailed
with your reservation.
Please call 813-961-1770
Guests welcome
W E D N E S D AY
FOOD &
BEVERAGE
NEWS
Family Night BUFFET
5:30-9:00 PM
It’s the time of the year when we celebrate
weddings, host an array of charity events and
are in full swing serving our wonderful members.
As 2014 rolled in, we introduced many new Avila
staff and culinary team members. We are very
fortunate to have so much talent and look forward
to serving you, your guests and family members.
In order to celebrate, we’re having “Reserve and
Save Days” during the month of February. Just
make a dinner reservation for a party of four or
more and you’ll receive a 25% discount on your
bill. (Note: must be billed to one member account,
no sharing and advance phone reservation
required. Excludes special events).
We will be hosting a Sushi and Martini Night on
Friday, February 28th from 6-10pm and hope you’ll
join us for an evening of great fun!
Please note that we have changed Sunday
Brunch hours to 11am-2pm to better serve you.
We look forward to seeing you!
Brian Neal
Assistant Food and Beverage Director
BIRTHDAY NIGHT
Wednesday, February 5 | Wednesday, March 5
Members with a birthday in February or March are cordially invited
to join us for a complimentary dinner at the Club! Reservations are
required by calling (813) 961-1770 or register online at
www.avilagolf.com/social_activities.php. When making your
reservation, be sure mention, “We’re celebrating a birthday”.
and
February 5th Italian Fest
February 12th Southern Decadence
February 19th Greek Kitchen
February 26th Puerto Rican
March 5th
Italiano al Fresco
March 12th St. Patrick's Irish Festival
March 19th French Cuisine
March 26th Mediterranean Tour
$18.95 Adults $10.95 Children (Ages 4-11)
Complimentary Children 3 and Younger.
Kids Club available.
For reservations please Call (813) 961-1770
or www.avilagolf.com
EMPLOYEE of the MONTH
November 2013
WAYNE BURCHFIELD
Wayne Burchfield was raised
outside of Traverse City, Michigan
and is the father of three talented
children. He has been with the
culinary department for over ten
years and is a mentor for many of
our team members. Wayne enjoys
playing a few card games as well as traveling to visit his
children. He is a great asset to the Avila team and leads by
example. Congratulations, Wayne!
Martini Night
February 28, 2014
Featuring Patty’s hand-rolled sushi creations with seafood,
meat and vegetable selections.
Live music to soothe your soul,
martinis to warm you up, sushi to chill you out!
Dress jeans permitted.
This is a night to remember!
A la Carte pricing. All-Day Menu Available.
Vista Grille 6-9 p.m.
CATERING
CORNER
I am very pleased to share exciting new Wedding
and Special Events trends for 2014! The following
are a few of the shiny, new jaw-dropping trends:
• The 2014 Color Palette: Silver & Gold, Mint, Grey,
Pastels and Water Colors & Black and White
• Everything is Chic…formality is on the rise
•Different Styled Tablescapes Incorporated
Together (combining table shapes, different
table clothes and décor)
• Magical Lighting
•Plaid! Elements of the event starting with the
invitations as simple as the envelope liner
•Celebrations and Traditions that are unique
to the couple and reflect their state
(personal touch)
• Wedding after-parties
• Equestrian Inspirations (rustic country style)
•Food and Beverage that Creates a Buzz!
Buffets OUT, Stations IN, Gluten-Free Options,
Captivating Coffee Station, Champagne
Station, and of course, the MEGA “MiniEverything” Trend
Make it a great year, and please contact me with
your ideas and questions as you plan your next
memorable event at Avila Golf & Country Club.
Sara Malfavón
Director of Member Special Events
Kid´s Club
Create Your Own Valentine
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
from 5:30-9:00p.m.
$18.95
For the little ones, a craft class to create and
embellish the perfect cards
for friends and family. Special Valentine’s buffet too!
Carrot & Celery Sticks
Grape Tomatoes
Avila Potato Chips
Assorted Cheeses
Steamed Broccoli
Sweet Corn
Rice Pilaf
Mixed Green Salad
Macaroni and Cheese
Grilled Chicken Breast
Crispy Chicken Fingers
Assorted Flatbreads
Fresh Grapes, Strawberries and Pineapple
Reservations Required (813) 961-1770
Appetizers
Oysters Rockefeller Bisque
The N’Awlin’s favorite transformed into a soup, with Fennel, Spinach, Tarragon and Pernod
Herb Encrusted Rack of Lamb
Sweet Pea Purée, Petite Artichoke-Lemon-Herb Salad, Carrot Emulsion
Salads
Tuscan Asparagus
Grilled Asparagus, Roasted Pepper, Kalamata Olive, Tomato, Basil, Aged Balsamic
Valentine’s Salad
Boston Butter Lettuce, Strawberries, Toasted Almonds, Citrus Fruit Pickled Red Onion and Port Wine Vinaigrette
Entrées
Sea Bass Miso
Pan Seared Miso Glazed Chilean Sea Bass, Edamame-Ginger Relish , Warm Soba Noodles with Shiitake, Carrot,
Red Bell Pepper, Scallion and Sesame
Surf and Turf
Roast Tenderloin of Angus Beef and Tempura Lobster Tail, Warm Salad of Arugula, Haricot Vert, Fingerling Potato,
Pequillo Pepper, Bacon, Aged Sherry Vinaigrette, Stone-Ground Mustard Jus
Crisp Duck Breast
Sautéed “Maple Leaf Farms” Duck Breast, Sweet Potato-Ginger Purée, Haricots Verts, Kiln-Dried Cherry, Walnut Pomegranate Gastrique
Desserts
Fire and Ice Mocha Torte
Warm Chocolate Cake, Molten Truffle Center, Espresso Ice Cream, Bailey’s Irish Crème Anglaise
Passion Berry Parfait
Champagne Gelée, Fresh Berries, Passion Fruit Coulis
Entertainment by Notist
$125 per couple. Reservations required. 813-961-1770. 48-hr. cancellation policy in effect. Vista Grille Closed
Tennis Events
Saturday, March 29, 2014
6:00 – 10:00pm Al Aire Libre (Outdoors)
Join us as we celebrate some of the most popular Latin cultures
and their delicious recipes re-created by Executive Chef Scott Pisula
to be presented with mini Artisan Cocktails
ACTT Pro-Am participants
Give A Gift Tennis Social participants
ACTT Pro-Am Winners Barney Bailey,
Jose Campos, Lisa Ross and
Charles Weissman
ACTT Pro-Am Luncheon with Tina
Dunsford, Linda Williamson, Lisa Ross,
Barney Bailey, Roger Cypriano, Charles
Weissman, David Milliken, Mimi Milliken,
David Pizarro & Summar Robinson
Cuba:
Medianoche (traditional Late Night Sandwich) ~ Ropa Vieja (Shredded Flank Steak)
Moros y Cristianos (Black Beans & Rice) ~ Flan (Custard Baked in Caramel)
Perú:
Ceviche Mixto (Mixed Ceviche) ~ Pollo a las Brasas (Roast Chicken)
Yuca Frita (Yucca Fries) ~ Alfajores (Dulce de Leche Shortbread)
Puerto Rico:
Buñuelos de Yautía (Taro-Green Banana Fritters) ~ Mofongo (Mashed Plantain)
~ Pernil de Cerdo (traditional Roast Pork) ~
Pudín de Coco (Coconut Pudding, contains no Dairy or Eggs)
Entertainment by
Salsa Caliente Studio
$25.00 per person
A fantastic array of aged Rums, Specialty Drinks and Cigars a la Carte at a special price
For reservations, please call (813) 961-1770.
48-hour cancellation policy in effect
Super Bowl Tennis Social
Daisy Lewis, Ivy Peterson, Summar
Robinson, Marilyn Meyers, Roger, Peter
Lewis, Richard Meyers, Roberto
Breakfast with Santa
The Stephens Family
The McFarland Family
The Miller Family
Santa with Elena Azzarelli
and granddaughter Olivia
The Jones Family
The Newton Family
The Sims Family
Herbie the Elf and
Mrs. Claus share a secret!
New Year's Eve
Dina Muniz, Joanne Angel,
Erica Paradise
Gerald & Kathleen Weiner
Dennis & Trace Thompson
Andrew & Jennifer McLean
with David McLean
Ginny, Mike and Laura Willis
Cynthia & Robert Fagan
Bruce & Sharon Gobioff
Ashley & Gordon Tunstall, III
Avila Club Connect
Dee & Dr. Sami Elchahal
with Luis Garcia
Guest Speaker Jeff Saut
and Mike Yatros
Joel Stephens & Dale Peterson
Robert Albrecht, Dr. Byron Verkauf,
Jack Cohen & Robert Pressner
Trace Thompson, Dale Peterson,
Carolyn Miller
John Osterweil with guest speaker Col.
Scott DeThomas, Commander, MacDill AFB
Lt. Patrick Gargan, Jack Cohen,
Ivy Peterson
Dick Duveneck, Wes Martin,
Robert Pressner
Clubhouse Closed
Clubhouse Closed
Clubhouse Closed
Clubhouse Closed
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24
Golf Event
TUESDAY
Ladies Luncheon
Noon
Tennis Event
WEDNESDAY
Dining Event
4
11
18
25
AWGA Playday
Family & BIrthday
Night
Italian Festival
5:30-9:00pm
AWGA Play Day 9am
3 Linkers
Family Night
Puerto Rican
5:30-9:00pm
AWGA Playday
Elite Interclub 1pm
Family Night
Greek Kitchen
5:30-9:00pm
AWGA Playday
Family Night
Southern Decadence
3 Linkers
Theather Night: ONCE
5
12
19
26
Pool & Fitness
THURSDAY
6
13
20
27
Excludes Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance and Sushi & Martini Night
February is Reserve and Save Days. Every reserved party of 4 or more dinner
guests will receive a 25% discount off your bill. One Member charge.
No Sharing and Reservation required in order to receive the
Reserve and Save promotion.
MONDAY
FEBRUARY 2014
SUNDAY
Sunday Champagne
Brunch
11:00am-2:00pm
Sunday Champagne
Brunch
11:00am-2:00pm
Sunday Champagne
Brunch
11:00am-2:00pm
Couples Golf 1pm
Sunday Champagne
Brunch
11:00am-2:00pm
Super Bowl To Go
Menu Available
Super Bowl Super
Reeves 9am
2
9
16
23
Valentine’s Dinner
6:00-9:00pm
Valentine Tennis
Social 6pm
FRIDAY
Neighborhood
Scramble 1pm
Multi-Vendor
Demo Day
11am-3pm
Fitness Member
Appreciation Reception
SATURDAY
Other Event
One Day Member
Guest 12:30pm
Sushi & Martini Night
6:00-9:00pm
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7 8
14 15
21 22
28
Sunday Champagne
Brunch
11:00am-2:00pm
Club Championships
Sunday Champagne
Brunch
11:00am-2:00pm
Sunday Champagne
Brunch
11:00am-2:00pm
DAYLIGHT SAVING
TIME BEGINS
Sunday Champagne
Brunch
11:00am-2:00pm
Sunday Champagne
Brunch
11:00am-2:00pm
2
9
16
23
30
SUNDAY
Tennis Event
WEDNESDAY
March 17, 2014
TUESDAY
Dining Event
THURSDAY
Pool & Fitness
Clubhouse Closed
Clubhouse Closed
Clubhouse Closed
Clubhouse Closed
Clubhouse Closed
3
10
17
24
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5
12
19
26
AWGA Playday
3 Linkers
Family Night
Mediterranean Tour
5:30-9:00pm
Family Night
French Cuisine
5:30-9:00pm
AWGA Playday
AWGA Playday
3 Linkers
Family Night
St. Patrick’s
Irish Festivalr
5:30-9:00pm
Family &
Birthday Night
Italiano al Fresco
5:30-9:00pm
AWGA Playday
Save the Date!
Reeves BMW
1pm
6
13
20
27
Avila Charity Tennis
Tournament
St. Patrick’s Tennis
Cardio/Social
5:30pm
7
14
21
28
Glow Ball Golf
at Sunset
FRIDAY
Other Event
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8
15
22
29
SATURDAY
Avila Charity Tennis
Tournament
Neighborhood
Scramble 1:30pm
Latin Food Festival
6-10pm
Club Championships
Fun for the entire family, with Lacey the Clown’s face painting and balloon
sculptures, Choo Choo Charlie Kiddie Train, Petting Zoo, Photos with the
Easter Bunny and, EASTER EGG HUNT at 11:30am for all ages!
Easter Bruch and Children’s Party, Sunday, April 20
4
11
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FREE Beer with every dinner
St. Patrick’s Irish Festival
MONDAY
MARCH 2014
Golf Event
from the
ACTT – AVILA CHARITY TENNIS TOURNAMENT
TENNIS
COURTS
TENNIS TIP - IMPROVE YOUR CROSSCOURT FOREHAND
Hit on the outside of the ball for your shot to go more crosscourt. Your
racquet strings should be looking straight to the target that you are aiming
to hit. Make sure to continue to accelerate and follow through with your
swing. If the ball is still going close to the middle of the court, make sure
to exaggerate on how much outside the ball you will hit your next shot. Go
back and forth a few times to find your range. Enjoy your new shot!
AVILA CHARITY TENNIS TOURNAMENT PRO-AM
Four teams of three amateurs and one tennis pro competed in the 2013
ACTT Pro-Am. Four team owners had the right to invite two more players
to form a team. The format was a round robin with all teams playing each
other once for placement into the semi-finals. Winners of the semi-finals
would meet up in the final match. All matches were very competitive,
some going to tie-breakers to decide the winners. In the end the team of
Charles Weissman won the 1st ever ACTT Pro-Am. All participants enjoyed
lunch at the Terrace after play.
USTA DAYTONA
Congratulations go to the Avila USTA Combo Men’s 7.5 & 8.5 level teams.
Barney Bailey was the captain of the 8.5 level team and Martin Revello was
the captain of the 7.5 level team. These teams won the local level against
other clubs in the area which placed them into the State competition in
Daytona Beach on January 17-19.
Barney Bailey’s 8.5 team had a 8-2 record. Team members are: B. Bailey,
C. Weissman, J. Stefan, M. Nouss, M. Teixeira, M. Revello, B. Malone, M.
Wilhite, M. Kosloske, D. Hasselbach & P. Hartmann.
Martin Revello’s 7.5 team had a 6-2 record. Team members are:
M. Revello, D. Chalmers, S. Bynum, D. Milliken, C. Weissman, R. McIver, P.
Avery, M.Leeds, B.Carpenter & J.Wilson.
The 22nd Annual ACTT - Avila Charity Tennis Tournament will be held on
March 28-30, 2014. This year’s event will benefit AMIkids Tampa, a co-ed
day treatment program that provides services each year to approximately
110 young men and women ages 12-18. Separating a troubled past from
a bright future, AMIkids’ mission is to provide our communities’ kids an
opportunity to transform into responsible young adults. Kids who attend
AMIkids improve their education an average of 1.5 grade levels, and
three out of four kids become responsible, productive citizens.
Here are a few ways that you can help to make this event a success:
• Be a Sponsor
• Be a Player
• Donate an auction item (live or silent)
• Advertise the event to your friends.
For more information on the ACTT please visit the tournament website at
www.avilacharitytennis.com
AFTER SCHOOL TENNIS PROGRAM
Avila’s Junior Tennis Program offers 3 different age based
programs. These programs cover a wide array of valuable
skills. Sessions are each month.
Future Stars
3 – 5 years
Court Stars
6 – 10 years
Super Stars
11 – 14 years
Clinic fees are per month. In the case of inclement weather,
clinic fee will be reimbursed or pro-rated on a following
month. Avila reserves the right to cancel clinics with notice.
For more info please contact
Michael Cavalieri at tennis@avilagolf.com
upcoming EVENTS
SINGLES LADDER
Please call the Tennis Shop
to Sign Up: 968-6792
Fall Ladder winner David Abraham
Fall Singles Ladder winner Lisa Silva
and runner-up Debra Alberts
The Fall Singles Ladder was another successful one with 16 men and 13
women participating. A total of 68 matches were played between the
men and women’s divisions.
The winners for the Fall Singles Ladder:
David Abraham def. Martin Revello 6-7, 6-2, retired
Lisa Silva def. Debra Alberts 7-6, 6-3.
Roger Cypriano,
Tennis Director
What:
When:
Time:
Fee:
RSVP: Valentine Tennis Social
Friday, February 7th, 2014
6:00pm $8.00/Player
(Tennis, Refreshment, Prizes)
Thursday, Feb. 6th at noon
What:
When:
Time:
Fee:
RSVP:
St. Patrick’s Day Tennis Cardio/Social
Friday, March 21st, 2014
5:30pm
Cardio
6:00pm
Round Robin
$8.00/Player
Thursday, Mar. 20th at noon
fitness
CORNER
Can you look to your heart to lose those love
handles? Is it possible for this vital organ,
sustainer of life, ten ounce blood pumping
muscle to influence emotions and weight loss?
Science continues to prove that your heart sends
messages to your brain and body. The fluctuation
of daily emotions can fill or deplete our “love tank”.
When we experience positive emotions, we're
satisfied, at least momentarily. When situations
or circumstances are undesirable, we find
ourselves disheartened and stressed, yearning
for consoling or nurturing. Many times we seek
out temporary rewards to satisfy our brain’s happy
hormone “dopamine”. That’s where chocolate
or your favorite tasty treat comes in. The brain
memorizes that activity as satisfying, even if it’s
only short lived. This gives some explanation to
the challenges we face in managing our healthy
habits. Your brain thinks logically, (hopefully
anyway) while your heart’s intelligence is based
on emotion. So should you listen to your HEART?
Looking deep into the chambers of your heart can
help you overcome the deceitfulness of temporary
pleasures robbing you of what you really want.
Recognizing triggers and behavioral patterns is
the first step in reprogramming the mind body
response to seeking healthy pathways attaining
your heart’s true desires. For more information
on the keys to success in weight management
join your Fitness Team at the 1st Annual Fitness
Member Appreciation Reception on Saturday,
February 8th and the "Fit Me" Q&A.
Health and Wellness
WORKSHOPS
Fitness Member Appreciation Reception
Saturday, February 8th
Experience a showcase of the latest venues
and variety of classes offered in your fitness
facility. Nutrition Counsel, back pain solutions,
cardiovascular conditioning, strength training
methods and stretching techniques will be featured.
Complimentary mini massages and refreshments to
be served. Meet the staff and discover the activity
that can offer you success in your pathway to better
health and function.
Junior Fit Program
Saturdays by appointment
Finally, a program geared for juniors! All young
adults 12 to 15 years old can register for the
complimentary required Jr. Fit I, II, and III Program.
SWEETHEART SPA DAY
Aromatherapy Body Massage
Renewal Rose Body Treatment
Paraffin Foot Treatment
$175 Two Hour Treatment
Call the Fitness Center at 813-264-8106 to sign up
WARM COCONUT SCALP TREATMENT
Relax, as warmed exotic oils are slowly drizzled and
massaged into the scalp and hair nourishing with
vitamin rich oil soothing the scalp and soul. May
be added to any massage. Call 813-264-8106 to
schedule your massage today.
Junior Sports Program
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5 PM
Help your junior build confidence and excel in
sports. The three primary pillars of youth training;
sport specific movement, strength and balance will
allow them to improve their athleticism. The fitness
team is hosting a series of sports conditioning drills
combined with preventative injury movements and
strength conditioning developing young athletes to
their full potential.
“Fit Me” Program Q&A
Saturday, February 8th
Picture yourself 30, 60, 90 days from now looking,
feeling, and performing like you’ve always dreamed!
Transform your life with a personalized program to
fit your lifestyle, needs and schedule. The “Fit Me”
program provides the tools you need to be S.M.A.R.T.
and focus on achieving health and wellness through
lifestyle choices. If you’re serious about managing
your health and body…START NOW!
PURE FIJI SKIN CARE
Pure Fiji's nourishing blends of pure coconut oil
and local nut extracts infused with tropical flowers,
soften, moisturize and protect skin. Perfect for
pampering that someone special. Now available at
Avila Fitness Center.
Visit the Avila Fitness Center to check out the full line
of products available for purchase.
S – Set Specific Goals
TEAM AVILA WINTER OLYMPICS
M – Make Goals Measurable
A – Agree to Take Action
R – Be Realistic and Reward Results
T – Track Progress with a Time Table
Compete with the Avila Training Team in the “Avila
Winter Olympics”. Details and team selection at the
1st Annual Member Reception on February 8th.
FARA FUN!
Cathi Keefe
Director of Fitness
Jennifer & Andrew McLean
with Ivy Peterson
Michael Leeds and Kathy Cedro
Rick & Lisa Silva
Dale Peterson & Dan Cedro
GROUP FITNESS 1500 CLUB CHALLENGE
Congratulations to all participants of the 1500 Club.
The worthy winners are:
Doris Yimoyines
1850 points
Cindy Gruden 1450 points
Lisa Silva 1100 points
Michael Leeds
1050 points
tournament RESULTS
fantastic FEATS
Dr. Pete Donelan made the first ever 2 on hole #3. He hit an 8-iron in
the jar from 140 yards in the face of Jim Miller, Mark Vasu, and Tom
Cummings. It only took 3 days from the grand re-opening!
Not to be upstaged by the Donelan eagle, Mark Vasu turned in a 69
to set the early course record from the blue tees and win the blue
tee game!
The 13th hole opened itself up for a rare group to beat it. Mark Vasu
made an eagle 2, Jim Miller made 3, Chris Lau made 3, and Mike
Sierra made 3. That is an eagle and 3 birdies on #13 in the same
group? Crazy! Oh, there was a 5th player - Tom Johnson tended
the flag!
Matt Cooney currently holds 2 course records at Avila- a 65 from
the blue tee, and a 68 from the gold tees. The 68 is the one we really
recognize, so the challenge is there! Who can go lower than 68??
Turkey Shoot
Tough Day! ~ December 7, 2013
WHITE TEE
FIRST NET
John Yimoyines/Tony Muniz
SECOND NET
Frank Winkles/Tom Paradise T-3RD
Mike Carney/Greg Powe Dick Moore/Todd Taylor
Todd Newton/Joe McGee
Bill Sanders/Lou Piniella
Gordon Tunstall/Stu Kaufman
GOLD TEE
LOW INDY
Matt Cooney (Tough Man Champion)
Introducing
the
FIRST GROSS
Dan Harari/Mike Wagner
FIRST NET
Stuart Sierra/Jack Barrett
SECOND NET
Paul Watson/Mike Hartman THIRD NET:
Jack Hannon/Ryan McDonald
T-4TH
Matt Cooney/Chris Lau
Dave Hasselbach/Bob Callaghan
Tom Johnson/Mickey Carney
David Williams/David Burkhart
Three
LINKERS
Lunch, Lesson & Libation twice a month at 1:00pm. It’s a great way to get
out, meet new golfing friends and enjoy your beautiful course. Check the
calendar for dates.
Brian Keenan & Jack Hannon
Kyle Thomas & Brian Miller
Re-introducing
The Nine & Dines will take place once a
month. Golf begins at 3:00pm followed
by dinner after golf. This is a great way to
get out, meet new members and friends,
and enjoy our beautiful golf course
and clubhouse.
One Day
Member Guest
Chet & Ralph Ghioto
Ryan Clarke and Barry Scott
Paul Caplan, Alex Socias, Danny Ossi,
Simon Walsh
Todd Newton, Dennis Prescott,
Rob Swain
Mickey & Mike Carney
David Hasselbach & Marc Walters
Irwin Browarsky and Jack Cohen
Ben Perez and Phil Garcia
Ric Pepe,Steve Hoffman, Vin Hoover,
Artie Bennett
Jack Hannon
Paul O’Grady, John Ditrani, Tony Muniz,
Carmine Iavarone
from the PRO
turf TALK
Hard to believe another year is gone, but we
are excited about the rest of 2014! Many of our
staple events are in the spring (Los Caballeros,
Señoras, Club Championship, Reeves BMW
to name a few), and none of these events
have been contested on the new turf. We
are really excited to see many members and
guests reactions that haven’t been here yet to
enjoy the new playing conditions.
We have added some new lines of merchandise for 2014. Peter
Millar and Southern Tide are the two biggest additions, and the
holiday sale proved that they are in demand! Please stop by if
you haven’t already to see some of our new apparel. In addition,
we have a nice Tampa Bay Rays collection coming from Nike in
late February. We will also provide some great Buccaneers gear
late summer, and hopefully Lovie Smith and the new regime fire
some of you up for Buccaneer football?
Many companies are releasing their new hard good collections at
the PGA Show. We are very fortunate to have our Multi-Vendor
Demo Day on February 15th. This will give all of our members
a chance to hit equipment from different vendors and really see
which equipment suits them best. I strongly encourage you to
come out for Demo Day and give it a try!
I hope everyone has a great 2014, and if you ever need anything
from a golf end, please stop by as my office is always open!
Since our re-opening, you may have noticed a
difference in how we have been maintaining
our bunkers. In the past, we hand raked each
bunker and had to make sure all 52 bunkers were
consistent for play. We found this very challenging
and noticed an inconsistency and a hard pan
develop much higher to the surface than what
we were hoping for. Our solution came by using
a SandPro.
The SandPro allows us to apply a consistent down pressure through
all the bunkers so we know the right amount of sand disruption to
produce overall consistent bunkers. Constantly raking at a certain
depth, however, will create a hard pan. On top of the hard pan getting
the Sandpro into the bunker can damage the bunker face. To offset this
effect, we will periodically till up the sand by lowering the depth from
1in to 3in and remove any hard pan that has developed. To minimize
the bunker edge damage we find the easiest way into the bunkers, but
for the tricky ones we have made a matte that lets the SandPro in and
out while reducing damage to the bunker face. This process will not
disrupt any play, but you may notice the bunkers looking “fluffy” for a
couple days, depending on the weather.
So when you’re out on the course playing, remember to take that
extra step to rake the bunker--keeping it consistent and enjoyable for
everyone. Please don’t forget to keep up with our golf maintenance
blog at avilaturf.blogspot.com for more up to date maintenance
information.
Chris Slattery
Mike Slack
Head Golf Professional
Golf Course Superintendent
upcoming EVENTS
February
2nd
9th
15th
19th
21st
22nd
Super Bowl/Super Reeves, 9:00am Shotgun
Couples Golf, 1:00pm Shotgun
Multi-Vendor Demo Day! 11:00am - 3:00pm
Elite Interclub, 1:00pm Shotgun
One-Day Member Guest, 12:30pm Shotgun
Neighborhood Scramble, 1:00pm Shotgun
March
7th
13th
22nd-23rd
29th
Glow Ball Golf, Sunset Shotgun
Reeves BMW, 1:00pm Shotgun
Club Championships, AM Starts
Neighborhood Scramble, 1:30pm Shotgun
performance CONSULTING
Whether you call it goal setting or resolutions, many
people opt to make life changes with the start of
a new year. While these efforts are well intended
when conceived, a variety of studies suggest that
40% of us will lose motivation within the first month;
and over 50% will return to old habits within three
months. By the time you’re reading this article, we’ll
be right in between those two milestones with an
opportunity to either celebrate some success or get
back on track.
In sports, non-compliance to new habits typically isn’t a conscious
resistance to change; rather, athletes simply forget their new ambitions
as external demands take precedence. A simple but effective remedy is
learning to ask yourself the right question: What did I do well (today)?
The key here is to focus on the positive—those actions that reinforce
behaviors we want to happen.
For golfers who really struggle with their attitude, we might ask that
question after every shot to suppress negative distractions. As things
improve, the frequency can scale back to each hole or side or round. The
beauty of this technique is that it’s an efficient fix that can apply to any
endeavor or situation.
Focusing on the positive shouldn’t be confused with denying problems.
There are times to assess weaknesses and strategize improvement
plans. At this time of the year, my hope is that you take the time to ask
the right questions!
Dr. Fayyadh Yusuf
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Hours of Operations
Club Telephone Numbers
Department Managers
Golf Pro Shop
Closed on Mondays
7:30am – 6:00pm Tues. – Fri.
7:00am – 5:30pm Sat. – Sun.
Main Clubhouse
Golf Pro Shop
Tennis Pavilion
Fitness Center
Pool Pavilion
Security
General Manager
Glenn Zito
962-8425
gzito@avilagolf.com
Tennis Pavilion
8:00 am-1:00 pm Mon. – Fri.
3:00 pm-8:00 pm Tues. – Fri.
8:00 am-5:00 pm Sat.-Sun.
Fitness Center
5:00 am-9:00 pm Mon. – Thurs.
5:00 am-8:00 pm Fri.
7:00 am-6:00 pm Sat.-Sun.
Pool Pavilion
Opens March 29
3:00-7:00pm Tue. – Fri.
10:00am-7:00pm Sat. – Sun.
Closed Mondays.
Vista Grille
Breakfast: 7:00 am – 11:00 am Sat.– Sun.
Lunch: 11:00 am – 2:30 pm Tues. – Sun.
Dinner: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Thurs. – Sun.
961-1770
961-1754
968-6792
264-8106
962-2472
961-3483
Web Site: www.avilagolf.com
facebook.com/avilagolf
Board of Governors
J. Robert Sierra, President
Fran Curci
Marty Engelmann
Ralph Ghioto, III
Tom Gray
Tom Johnson
Robert T. Joyce
Edward Leibowitz
Dr. Frederick McClimans
Michael Sierra
Stuart Sierra
Sunday Champagne Brunch
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Membership Committee
Wednesday Night Buffet
5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Jack Barrett
Kathy Cedro
Debbie Ferguson
Ryan McDonald
Jim Overton
Dennis Prescott
Bruce Reid
Jason Romano
Bob Sharp
The Terrace
Lunch: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Tues. – Sun.
Dinner: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Wed. – Sun.
Snackbar Turnstand
& Takeout Service:
265-0803
Tuesday
11:00 am-4:00 pm
Wednesday-Friday 11:00 am-9:00 pm
Saturday-Sunday
8:00 am-9:00 pm
Closed on Mondays
Director of Member Relations
Mary Beth Singh
969-4127
mbsingh@avilagolf.com
Head Golf Professional
Chris Slattery
265-0506
cslattery@avilagolf.com
Golf Course Superintendent
Mike Slack
909-2160
mslack@avilagolf.com
Teaching Director
C.D. Gaughan
265-0819
Tennis Director
Roger Cypriano
968-6792
tennis@avilagolf.com
Food & Beverage Director
Brian Neal
969-4657
bneal@avilagolf.com
Executive Chef
Scott Pisula
265-0703
spisula@avilagolf.com
Director of Sales & Special Events
Isabel Lomba
963-3537
specialevents@avilagolf.com
Director of Member Special Events
Sara Malfavon
264-8101
smalfavon@avilagolf.com
Director of Fitness
Cathi Keefe
264-8106
ckeefe@avilagolf.com
Aquatics Director
Scott Sepessy
962-2472
Shoe Room
Pat Ferrario
960-7319