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THE LEGEND BALLENISLES C O U N T RY CLUB SUMMER 2012 DIRECTORY Contacts Derrick Barnett – General Manager Bryn Benjamin – Assistant General Manager Vicki Friedman – Executive Assistant Gregory Jolliff – Executive Chef Jerome Louie – Director of Food & Beverage Operations Lori Jurkowski – Catering Manager & Service Manager Renee Hayes – Catering Manager (Association Events) Brian Kelley – Director of Golf Jeff Fitzherbert – Director of Golf Academy & Head Golf Professional Mike Meehan – Director of Agronomy Michelle Doherty – Director of Sports Complex Frank Swope – Director of Tennis Operations Trish Faulkner – Director of Tennis Brian Merbler – Director of Marketing Andrea Adams – Director of Communications Rosie Slocum – Director of Membership Pam Lawler – Membership Manager Janice Ditello – Director of Social Events Geoffrey Fisher – Director of Finance Jackie Medford – Director of Human Resources Accounting Clubhouse C.A.R.E. & Rehabilitation – Physical Therapy Cosmo & Company – Spa & Salon at BallenIsles Fitness Center Golf Tee Times Golf Shop Pilates Appointments Tennis Shop Reservations – Dining & Social Events 625.5747 625.5745 775.4753 775.4749 625.5703 625.5714 775.4730 625.5750 625.5764 625.5722 775.4778 625.5736 775.4777 625.5742 775.4718 627.3372 775.4763 625.5746 625.5761 625.5772 625.5715 622.0220 625.2637 625.2625 625.2623 775.4770 622.6501 775.4734 625.5707 625.5733 BALLEN ISLES C O U N T RY CLUB 100 BallenIsles Circle Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33418 phone: 561.622.0220 fax: 561.626.3941 web: www.ballenisles.org 2011/2012 Board of Directors Irwin Cohen Fred Corrado Richard Cuccioli Joe Isenstein Ben Kovalsky Ken Luthy Dick Lowe Steve Manheim Bob Naftaly Herb Wender Fred Schulte Welcome New Members Aliette & Marc Abo Ellen J.Abrams R. George & Beth Abrams Lee & Jacqueline Carrasco Diann & Herbert Cohen Ernest Friedlander Sol & Wendy Gordon Bunny & Joann Kirby Julie McCauley Anthony & Eileen Montalbano Barry & Tammy Neustein Simon & Elaine Parisier Gary Hughes & Phyllis Perillo Richard & Barbara Sharkansky Richard & Lois Steinberg Margery & Steve Strauss Donald & Lois Witmondt Robert & Marsha Wright A Member of the Platinum Clubs of America “Five Star” Private Clubs Dining Hours of Operation B R E A K FA S T Bistro 105 Clubhouse Daily Saturday, Sunday, Holidays 7:00 am - 10:00 am 7:00 am - 10:00 am A La Carte Menu Coffee & Bagels Daily 11:00 am - 2:30 pm A La Carte Menu Soup & Salad Bar with carving selections (Optional Bottomless Soup or Sandwich Board) Tues-Sun 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm A La Carte Menu (dinner menu changes monthly) Special Dining Programs Daily 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Happy Hour LUNCH Bistro 105 DINNER Bistro 105 B E V E R AG E S Bistro 105 Hours Subject to Change 2 B A L L E N I S L E S C O U N T RY C L U B CLUB INFO Promoting the Club! Derrick Barnett General Manager This year, as BallenIsles’ Members journey far and wide enjoying their usual summertime activities, they may be surprised to see that the BallenIsles brand has followed them on their travels.A continued dedication to Club marketing efforts includes an integrated marketing plan with greater reach and market penetration than ever before. The cable TV advertising that has already shown measurable success in local south Florida markets will shift to select markets in the northeast, with placement scheduled during popular televised tennis and golf events.Wherever you are in the world, you may notice a BallenIsles image advertisement, digital banner or video promotion embedded in targeted websites as you are browsing the internet. Some print advertising is planned for Met Golfer and Executive Golfer, in addition to the Troon Golf & Travel magazine. BallenIsles also benefits from listings in several Troon marketing vehicles and the Troon Privé Privilege reciprocal golf program further extends the reach of the Club brand to a worldwide luxury lifestyle audience. Look out for BallenIsles in the news media too. After another successful season of strong public relations coverage, we hope to generate tremendous pick-up of the second annual Junior Cup Tournament. Last year, this event was featured as a prominent televised sports story by several local news stations, earned valuable print media coverage and secured a spot on the Reuters jumbotron in New York’s Times Square. For those Members who may be worried that they might miss out on coverage, make sure you follow the Club on Facebook or via the BallenIsles Channel on YouTube. We have fully embraced the concept of integrated marketing - blending the best of traditional and emerging media to target and track prospective members, and build awareness of BallenIsles. Performance metrics are constantly analyzed across a strong mix of paid, earned and owned media to ensure that every marketing dollar in the joint Club and BICA marketing budget is being used as effectively as possible. Building brand awareness and growing brand equity takes time, but we are confident that tangible progress is being made. BallenIsles home sales are pacing 22% ahead of last year, while many competing club communities are experiencing flat sales or even a decline in their sales performance. In this pending election year, with volatile world financial markets and a national economy that continues to struggle, the local real estate market is not out of the woods yet. As you know, the Club and BICA recently announced a preferred real estate relationship with Waterfront Properties & Club Communities to assist in marketing and selling homes within BallenIsles. Waterfront Properties & Club Communities will utilize their sophisticated marketing platform to aggressively promote BallenIsles locally, nationally and internationally, building on the Club’s existing marketing efforts. An on-site real estate office in the main Clubhouse will be staffed seven days a week, providing professional services to prospective members and visiting realtors.The tools and techniques utilized by Waterfront brokers are highly effective in marketing and selling club properties across all price ranges in the market. A commitment to a strong marketing mix is secured in the new agreement including extensive internet marketing cross-linked to the BallenIsles website, local newspaper advertising, direct mail, interactive media projects, and public relations. It is our intent to leverage the combined strengths of both organizations to create a competitive edge in what we predict will continue to be a challenging real estate market. Once again, Members are reminded that a BallenIsles resident may list their home for sale with any real estate professional from any company of their choice.The primary marketing objective of the preferred real estate relationship is to increase the overall number of sales leads, introducing more potential home buyers interested in all real estate listings within the community. Once a prospect is introduced to the Club, new equity installment plans have been designed to facilitate the membership purchase and provide extra assistance to attract younger buyers. Our professional interest in promoting the lifestyle advantages of living and playing at BallenIsles can be significantly advanced by your personal testimonials.The key to building brand equity is establishing a strong brand identity and communicating it consistently over time.The power of positive word-of-mouth cannot be underestimated. Your voices have tremendous value in a business that thrives on referrals. Together, we can build value in the BallenIsles brand for the benefit of all residents and members. During the months ahead, the Club staff will be engaged in summer maintenance projects and planning for an exceptional upcoming social and sporting season. Summer is a time when golf courses are groomed for the coming winter season, including verticutting, aeration and general maintenance. Details of course closings and a complete list of local clubs offering reciprocal privileges may be found on the Club website. We hope that you all enjoy the summer, wherever your travels may take you. Remember to keep your eye open for the BallenIsles brand! For those of you who plan on relaxing and enjoying your summer fun here in south Florida, we promise to keep you entertained and look forward to seeing you often at the Club. B A L L E N I S L E S C O U N T RY C L U B 3 DINING & SOCIAL Dining Delights Jerome Louie Director of Food & Beverage Operations We hope you are enjoying all the joys that summer has to offer. While the pace has slowed, we are also looking forward to upcoming special events we have planned including our Annual Summer Party which features a lively Country Hoe-Down theme on August18. On Labor Day, we will fire up the grill for a delicious BBQ and September will feature our annual dinner buffets in observation of Rosh Hahanah and Yom Kippur. Please be sure to check the website for the latest information. Annual Summer Party A Country Hoe-Down Saturday, August 18, 2012 7:00 pm $70.00 per person Complimentary Wine /Champagne Upon Arrival Elaborate Dining Stations Line Dancing Instruction by the Chili Chicks Dress Club Casual Reservations Required, Guests Welcome Reservation Forms accepted Friday, July 6 - 13, 2012 Summer Dining 2012 The Greatest Hits Every month there will be five complete dinner selections (with Soup or Salad and Dessert Station) of our most popular entrees over the years. In July the “Top of the Charts Platinum Hits” will include Spaghetti and Meatballs, Fish and Chips, American Mussels, Miso Glazed Salmon, and Chicken Parmesan. Special Dining Programs Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays Pasta Night 2 Pound Maine Lobster and Clam Bake Traditional Shabbat Plated Dinner Asian Stir Fry Night Breakfast for Dinner (July 8) Burger Shack (July 15, 29) Taste of Italy (July 22) Labor Day Cookout Monday, September 3, 2012 11:00 am – 2:30 pm $22.00 per adult, $11.00 per child (ages 4-12) Complimentary for children ages 3 and under Join us at the Club for a great BBQ with all the fixings. Please note:The Clubhouse and Bistro 105 will be closed for dinner on Monday, September 3, 2012. Rosh Hashanah at the Club Sunday, September 16, 2012 Dinner Buffet 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Seating $35.00 per adult, $15.00 per child (ages 4-12) Complimentary for children ages 3 and under Summer Valet Parking Clubhouse Bistro 105 4 Daily 7:00 am - closing (Saturday, Sunday, Monday 4:00 pm closing) Daily 10:00 am - closing (Monday 4:00 pm closing) B A L L E N I S L E S C O U N T RY C L U B Jackets Required/Ties Preferred Reservations Required, Guests Welcome Reservations begin on August 6, 2012 Please call Clubhouse Reservations at 561.625.5733 To Go Order Forms are available at the Clubhouse Reception. Order a minimum of 72 hours before requested delivery or pickup date. DINING & SOCIAL Yom Kippur Wednesday, September 26, 2012 Dinner Buffet 6:00 pm One Seating in the Main Dining Room $35.00 per adult, $15.00 per child (ages 4-12) Complimentary for children ages 3 and under 2012 Elections Primary Election August 14, 2012 General Election November 6, 2012 Jackets Required/Ties Preferred Reservations Required, Guests Welcome Reservations begin on August 15, 2012 The following are some important messages, in preparation for the Primary and General Elections. For the convenience of Club Members, voting will take place at the Club. Please call Clubhouse Reservations at 561.625.5733 To Go Order Forms are available at the Clubhouse Reception. Order a minimum of 72 hours before requested delivery or pickup date. BallenIsles Charities Foundation Weekend The newly formed BallenIsles Charities Foundation (BICF) which was established with a mission of “Helping to Make a Difference,” presented financial grants totaling $130,000 to 15 deserving local area organizations serving the community. The awards represent 100 percent funding of each of the programs supported in our inaugural year. That is, every beneficiary received every dollar they asked for. As importantly, this also represents the power of the joint spirit of giving within our community which collectively can create a bigger impact to benefit local programs and organizations in the towns where we live, volunteer and use services. Designated beneficiaries of the BICF grant awards for 2012 included: City of Palm Beach Gardens Police Department Palm Beach Gardens Recreation Department Allamanda Elementary School in Palm Beach Gardens Scripps Florida Education Outreach Program Gratitude House’s ‘Mothers and Infants in Treatment Together’ Alzheimer’s Community Care ‘Family Nurse Consultant Services’ Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School, in Palm Beach Gardens The Renaissance Learning Center (Autism Project for Palm Beach County) Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Foundation Hospice of Palm Beach County’s ‘Camp SeaStar’ Math Science Institute of Palm Beach State College Busch Wildlife Sanctuary’s Junior Naturalist Educational Program Palm Beach Gardens High School’s Student College Tour West Palm Beach Waterfront Warriors ARC of Palm Beach County’s Potentials Charter School’s Music Therapy Program Registration Application. Voters can obtain a registration application at the Office of the Supervisor of Elections (561.656.6200) or at the BallenIsles Clubhouse Reception Desk. Each application must be returned to the Board of Elections no later than 29 days before each election in order for the applicant to be eligible to vote in that election. Changes to Your Voter Application. Address changes can be done over the phone (561.656.6200) up to the Election Day. Signature changes and updates can be done 15 days prior to Election Day especially if you are voting absentee ballot. Voter Identification. Your voter ID should be a current picture and signature ID.They do not need to be on the same document. You can combine one with a picture and one with a signature. If you do not have the necessary ID, or if one is not on the voter rolls, or any other difficulty, a provisional ballot will be available. The poll worker will be responsible for the provisional ballot application. Early Voting. The early voting location is tentatively at the North County Public Library. Early voting for the Primary Election will take place on August 4-11, 2012. Early voting for the General Election takes place on October 27 - November 3, 2012. Absentee Ballots. Absentee Ballots are available from the Board of Elections or as a service to BallenIsles residents, absentee ballots will be available at the Clubhouse Reception Desk. Election related questions should be directed to the Supervisor of Elections, Susan Bucher at www.pbcelections.org or 561.656.6200. The Supervisor of Elections is encouraging voters to vote via absentee ballot as there are 11 Florida state constitutional amendments on the November Ballot placed by the state legislature. B A L L E N I S L E S C O U N T RY C L U B 5 CLUBS & ACTIVITIES The BallenIsles Photography Club welcomes members of all skill levels. Our purpose is to provide a forum and a network that increases our knowledge and enjoyment of photography.The main meetings take place November through May on the 2nd Tuesday from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm. Additionally, the club offers location shoots, contests, workshops and features a gallery of work in the lobby area. Be sure to view our most recent photo postings on the BallenIsles website. Duplicate Bridge Palms Bridge Interclub League League meets Wednesdays from November through March. Palms Bridge Interclub League 20112012 Winners: Joan Newberg, Thelma Michaelson, Dolores Bernstein, Aileen Karp, Rayna Schechter, Gloria Glassman, Rosalie Kurland, Joyce Stewart (not pictured) ➤ Photography Club Amici d’Italia Club Gardens Bridge Interclub League Amici d’Italia is open to all BallenIsles Members.You do not have to be Italian to join us. League meets Mondays from December through April. Gardens Bridge Interclub League 20112012 Winners: Joan Hecker, Phyllis Brown, JoAnn Kahan, Simone Liebling, Sylvia Bookoff, Marien Ettinger, Lorraine Whalen, Dee Korenbaum (not pictured) ➤ Please plan to join your friends for another wonderful season of Italian food, entertainment and good cheer! For Amici d’Italia Club Information please contact: Pat Spinola at 561.776.8266 or Mary Ann Alimena at 561.624.2966 Thursday Bridge Interclub League League meets Thursdays from December through April. The Book Club meets at 3:30 pm on the third Tuesday of each month. All are invited to attend. Please check the website for a list of books for upcoming meetings during the coming months.The Book Club will not be meeting during August and September. July 17 The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot October 16 In the Garden of The Beasts by Eric Larson November 20 The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid December 18 The Devil in the White City by Eric Larson Thursday Bridge Interclub League Second Place Winners: Judy, LaKind, Linda Burke, Zena Hafetz, Ruth ZiffMcManus, Renee Locker, Sandy Constantine, Elaine Lazarus ➤ Book Club Not pictured: Kari Nolletti, Matjorie Levine, Marilyn Cohen, Barbara Seidenberg, Susan Melchner, Marsha Blum, Ellie Schwartz, Barbara Weiss, Carol Moss, Pricilla Leslie, Sheila Leventhal, Nancy Brookman, Zee Jay Greenspan, Judy Nislow, Carol Loigman, Renee Frank and Elizabeth Gilbert Duplicate Bridge Life Time Masters At the Palm Beach Gardens Regional Memorial Day Tournament, BallenIsles Members Zena Hafetz and Harvey Hafetz became Life Masters. Congratulations! 6 B A L L E N I S L E S C O U N T RY C L U B SEDER & EASTER B A L L E N I S L E S C O U N T RY C L U B 7 SUMMER KICKOFF PARTY DINING & SOCIAL 9 JULY S U N DAY M O N DAY T U E S DAY W E D N E S DAY T H U R S DAY WNGA Junior Summer Camp MGA Junior Summer Camp S AT U R DAY Wimbledon Women’s Finals Fast Pace Drills 1 Junior Summer Camp 2 Group Lesson – Full/Short Game Junior Summer Camp Duplicate Bridge Shot of the Day Wimbledon Men’s Finals 8 MSGA 9 Junior Summer Camp Junior Golf Summer Camp Clubhouse Dining Closed for Summer Duplicate Bridge 10 WGA Junior Summer Camp Junior Golf Summer Camp Shot of the Day Duplicate Bridge 11 Junior Summer Camp Junior Golf Summer Camp WNGA 12 Junior Summer Camp Junior Golf Summer Camp MGA 13 Junior Summer Camp Junior Golf Summer Camp USTA SE Regional Adult League Championship Traditional Dinner Fast Pace Drills 14 USTA SE Regional Adult League Championship Group Lesson – Short Game USTA SE Regional Adult 15 League Championship MSGA 16 Junior Summer Camp Duplicate Bridge 17 WGA Junior Summer Camp Shot of the Day Duplicate Bridge 18 Junior Summer Camp WNGA 19 Junior Summer Camp MGA 20 Junior Summer Camp Traditional Dinner Fast Pace Drills 21 Sunday Brunch 22 MSGA 23 Junior Summer Camp Junior Golf Summer Camp WGA 24 Junior Summer Camp Junior Golf Summer Camp Shot of the Day Duplicate Bridge Duplicate Bridge 25 Junior Summer Camp Junior Golf Summer Camp WNGA 26 Junior Summer Camp Junior Golf Summer Camp Group Lesson – Bunker MGA 27 Junior Summer Camp Junior Golf Summer Camp Traditional Dinner Fast Pace Drills 28 29 MSGA 30 Junior Summer Camp Junior Summer Camp 31 Shot of the Day 3 Independence Day July 4th Cookout July 4th Couples’ Golf Tournament Duplicate Bridge Junior Summer Camp F R I DAY 4 5 6 7 AUGUST S U N DAY M O N DAY T U E S DAY W E D N E S DAY T H U R S DAY Duplicate Bridge Junior Summer Camp COLOR KEY 1 WNGA Junior Summer Camp 2 F R I DAY MGA Junior Summer Camp S AT U R DAY 3 Fast Pace Drills 4 11 Golf Tennis Social/Dining 5 MSGA 6 Junior Summer Camp Junior Golf Summer Camp WGA 7 Shot of the Day Duplicate Bridge Junior Summer Camp Junior Golf Summer Camp Duplicate Bridge 8 Junior Summer Camp Junior Golf Summer Camp WNGA 9 Junior Summer Camp Junior Golf Summer Camp Group Lesson – Putting MGA 10 Junior Summer Camp Fast Pace Drills 12 MSGA 13 Junior Summer Camp Duplicate Bridge 14 WGA Shot of the Day Junior Summer Camp Primary Election Duplicate Bridge 15 Junior Summer Camp WNGA 16 Junior Summer Camp MGA 17 Junior Summer Camp Fast Pace Drills 18 Annual Summer Party 19 MSGA 20 WGA Duplicate Bridge Shot of the Day 21 Duplicate Bridge 22 WNGA 23 MGA Traditional Dinner 24 Fast Pace Drills Group Lesson – Short 26 Game Twilight Golf and Dinner MSGA 27 WGA Duplicate Bridge Shot of the Day 28 Duplicate Bridge 29 WNGA 30 MGA 31 25 SEPTEMBER S U N DAY M O N DAY T U E S DAY W E D N E S DAY T H U R S DAY F R I DAY S AT U R DAY A B B R E V I AT I O N S MGA WGA JDTP JR Men’s Golf Association Women’s Golf Association Junior Development Tennis Program Jacket Required MSGA WNGA CC TP Labor Day 3 Labor Day Cookout Labor Day Couples’ Golf Tournament Group Lesson – Full/Short Game WGA Duplicate Bridge Shot of the Day 4 Duplicate Bridge 5 9 MSGA 10 Duplicate Bridge WGA Shot of the Day 11 Duplicate Bridge Rosh Hashanah 16 Rosh Hashanah Dinner Group Lesson – Full/Short Game MSGA 17 WGA Duplicate Bridge Shot of the Day 18 23 MSGA 24 Yom Kippur No Duplicate Bridge WGA Shot of the Day 25 30 1 Men’s Senior Golf Association Women’s Nine Hole Golf Association Club Casual Tie Preferred 2 Twilight Golf and Dinner Fast Pace Drills 6 MGA 7 Fast Pace Drills 8 12 WNGA 13 Group Lesson – Short Game MGA 14 Fast Pace Drills 15 Duplicate Bridge 19 WNGA 20 MGA 21 Fast Pace Drills 22 No Duplicate Bridge Break the Fast 26 WNGA 27 MGA 28 Group Lesson – Putting Adult Fall Classic Fast Pace Drills Adult Fall Classic 29 WNGA Adult Fall Classic SUMMER CAMP 2012 F O R K I D S AG E S 5 A N D U P Camp Sessions Camp Schedule Full Day & Half Day sessions are available Typical Half Day Session Session Session Session Session Session 8:45-9:00 am 9:00-11:00 am 11:00 am 11:15-12:00 pm 12:00 pm 5 6 7 8 9 10 July 9–13 July 16-20 July 23-27 July 30-August 3 August 6-10 August 13-17 Typical Full Day Camp Fees Full Day Member Camp Golf Half Day Weekly Daily Weekly Daily $250 $299 $60 $70 $160 $200 $40 $50 Weekly Daily Weekly Daily $299 $325 $70 $75 $175 $225 $45 $55 8:45-9:00 am 9:00-11:00 am 11:00 am 11:15-12:00 pm 12:00-1:15 pm 1:30-2:30/3:00 pm OR Non-Member Camp Golf Registration Tennis Program or Golf Program Snack/Refreshments Swimming OR Tennis Game/Match Play Parent Pick Up 3:00-4:00 pm 4:00-5:00 pm 5:00 pm Registration Tennis Program or Golf Program Snack/Refreshments Swimming OR Tennis Game/Match Play Lunch & Movie, Board Games Monday/Wednesday/Friday Fun & Fitness:Yoga, Bootcamp, Fitness Trail, Pilates Tuesday & Thursday Special activity (outside visitor): Art, Busch Wildlife, Hip Hop, Mad Science, Scavenger Hunts, Etiquette Intermediate/Advanced Tennis Supervised Match Play Swimming (if rain, indoor activities) Open Play Parent Pick Up SPORTS COMPLEX Fitness Class Summer Schedule Sports Page (though October) * Class requires preregistration Monday Cardio Mix Body Blast Total Stretch H2O Cycling* Slow Yoga 7:30-8:30 am 8:30-9:30 am 9:30-10:30 am 10:30-11:30 am 4:00-4:50 pm 5:10-6:40 pm Debbie Pauline Lisa Trish Amanda Janet Tuesday Cycling* Zumba Fit Over 50 H2O Men Only Step Into Shape 7:30-8:20 am 8:30-9:30 am 9:30-10:30 am 10:30-11:30 am 3:00-4:00 pm 5:00-6:00 pm Paul Lisa Dolores Eglee Michele Tracey Wednesday Cardio Mix On the Ball* Pilates & Props H2O Cycling* Vinyasa Flow 7:30-8:30 am 8:30-9:30 am 9:30-10:30 am 10:30-11:30 am 4:00-4:50 pm 5:10-6:40 pm Debbie Pauline Brenda Paul Amanda Eric Thursday Fit Over 50 H2O Men Only Zumba 9:30-10:30 am 10:30-11:30 am 3:00-4:00 pm 4:30-5:30 pm Tracey Trish Michele Lisa Friday Cardio Mix Body Blast Total Stretch H2O 7:30-8:30 am 8:30-9:30 am 9:30-10:30 am 10:30-11:30 am Tracey Matt Matt Matt Saturday Body Blast Total Stretch Iyengar Yoga H2O 8:00-9:00 am 9:00-10:00 am 10:00-12:00 noon 10:30-11:30 am Paul Paul Eric Matt Michelle Doherty Director of Sports Complex As we begin to enjoy the summer months here in Florida or wherever summer takes you, remember to stay active. During the summer we will be introducing a group interval training class. This class will enable you to workout with a group and receive wonderful instruction from one of our professional training staff.We are also looking at adding some additional group training classes and a morning yoga class. Take advantage of our summer special! Whether you are new to fitness or would like to jumpstart your current program, we can help. Monday’s will become our “Evaluation Day,” allowing our professional staff to work one-on-one with you to complete your personal evaluation and assessment. You can decide from the results on how you would like to proceed, choosing from a number of available packages. The initial assessment is a wonderful tool providing great insight as to how your body naturally responds to movement, it’s restrictions perhaps due to injury, inflexibility, or even over or under use. Contact the Fitness Center to schedule your assessment. If you are interested in joining our Fitness Committee please submit your application. Our Committee volunteers over the years have been so valuable in providing feedback and ideas. As a reminder, our guest access hours at the Fitness Center changed June 1 allowing our guests to work out after 9:00 am.This time change will run through September 30. Summer Camp 2012 Variety of Fun Activites Including:Tennis, Golf, Swimming Through August 17, 2012 Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (half day, full day, weekly rates available) Sports Complex Hours of Operation Spa & Salon Fitness Physical Therapy Monday 10 am-6 pm 6 am -8 pm 8 am-5:30 pm Tuesday 10 am-6 pm 6 am-8 pm 8 am-5:30 pm Wednesday 10 am-6 pm 6 am-8 pm 8 am-5:30 pm Thursday 10 am-7 pm 6 am-8 pm 8 am-5:30 pm Friday 10 am-6 pm 6 am-7 pm 8 am-5:30 pm Saturday 10 am-5 pm 6 am-5 pm Closed Sunday Closed 7 am-5 pm Closed 12 B A L L E N I S L E S C O U N T RY C L U B Group Reformer/Pilates Schedule (though October) Monday Group Combo 9:00-9:55 am Brenda Tuesday Group Reformer Plus 9:00-9:55 am Brenda Wednesday Group Reformer 9:00-9:55 am Michele Friday Group Reformer 9:00-9:55 am Michele Saturday Group Combo Plus 9:00-9:55 am Michele Sunday Group Combo 9:00-9:55 am Brenda DINING & SOCIAL Prevent Dehydration BallenIsles Swim Program Swim For Fitness Living in the humid climate of South Florida puts individuals at high risk for dehydration. Dehydration is sweat-induced loss of body water. Activity that causes dehydration resulting in a loss of 1% to 2% of one’s body weight is sufficient to impair exercise performance. Dehydration of greater than 3% of body weight impairs bodily function and increases the risk of heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and even death. Prevention of dehydration during exercise is important to maximize exercise performance as well as prevent heat injuries. The following are guidelines to avoid dehydration: Eight 30 Minute Sessions $250 group rate per person Improve your strength, endurance and overall fitness. Lessons are scheduled at your convenience. • Individuals should be well hydrated at the beginning of a round of golf, exercise or outdoor activity.This can be achieved by drinking 14 to 20 oz. of fluid (water) within three hours prior to activity. Single Lessons Private Lesson 30 minutes $45.00 per person Semi-private Lesson 30 minutes $35.00 per person We provide instruction to help swimmers and non-swimmers ages 3 and older develop abilities in their swimming and water safety skills. Private and semi-private lessons are available. Lessons are scheduled at your convenience. Competitive Strokes Eight 30 Minute Sessions $250 group rate per person Learn how to speed past others! Competitive stroke training sessions are aimed at refining competitive strokes, improving endurance, strength, and speed through a variety of drills. Baby & Me Eight 30 Minute Sessions $250 per person For all those tadpoles 4 months to 2 years old, let's make a special splash! Baby & Me helps children become familiar with the water and learn the basics.This class is fun for both kids and parents. • Consume 5 to 10 oz. of fluid every fifteen to twenty minutes during play, exercise or activity. The actual amount of drinking should be adjusted based on individual sweat rates and tolerance for drinking during exercise. • To determine one’s individual sweat rate during activity, weigh yourself prior to activity and weigh yourself again immediately after. Each pound of weight lost equals 8oz. of fluid loss (1lb=8oz). This will tell you how much fluid you need to rehydrate. If you remained hydrated you will not have lost any weight. For hydration, water works best. Once dehydration has occurred, the National Athletic Trainers Association has found that well designed sports drinks are superior to water for rehydration following exercise. To register, please contact the Fitness Center at 561.625.2623 Summer Training Special! Free (Monday’s July-Sept) • • • • • Fitness Evaluation Overhead Squat Assessment Pilates Assessment (Pilates only) Fitness Assessment Open Days: Mondays 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Group Exercise Room Same Day Commitment • Program Design • Establish Goals • 5 one hour sessions $310/$325 Or • Program Design • Establish Goals • 5 half hour sessions $180/$187.50 Cosmo & Co Spa and Salon at BallenIsles Make your appointment today at 561.625.2625 Summer Specials Conditioning Hair Treatment with 10 minute Scalp Massage Scalp Massage (10 minutes) $20 Swedish Massage Wash & Blowdry $42 Cut & Blowdry Essential Therapies Facial $82 Base Color Silky Body Exfoliation $69 Manicure Pedicure $39 $35 $82 $77 $65 $22 Summer Series 10 Swedish Massages 6 Wash & Blow Dry $690 $240 6 Manicures $120 Prices valid only through September 30. Series must be used by September 30. *Additional charge for long hair. Additional $10 charge with Cosmo. Thursday Specials with Birger (through October 1) Whether you are new to fitness or looking for a program to take you to a new level, our fitness experts are here to assist you. Be the best you can be and improve your overall well-being. Men’s Haircuts Base Color and Blow Dry Color, Cut and Blow Dry $28 save $10 $95 save $28 $130 save $35 B A L L E N I S L E S C O U N T RY C L U B 13 TENNIS Line Calls Frank Swope Director of Tennis Operations The Summer programming is in full swing with the BallenIsles Summer Round Robin Series, this year with the added advantage of being able to register on-line anytime from the convenience of your computer utilizing the United States Professional Tennis Association endorsed website www.courtsideusa.com. The weekly Round Robins have included approximately 40 players each, and allow for BallenIsles Members to interact and compete with players of similar ability from other local clubs. Men’s Tennis Round Robins The Men’s Round Robins are a work in progress, and the Men’s Summer Connection is in place for those gentlemen looking to enhance their play with different players at local Clubs in the Palm Beach Gardens area.The listing of Clubs, days and times is on www.ballenisles.org for your convenience. The BallenIsles events are scheduled on July 12, then August 23. Round Robin 3.0-3.5 Tuesday 8:30 am Guests $5.00 Members Complimentary Includes balls, bottled water and cold towels. Call the Tennis Shop for more information or to register at 561.625.5707 Men’s Tennis “Summer Connection” Round Robins at Various Local Clubs Thursday Mornings Participating Clubs: Admiral’s Cove, BallenIsles, Ibis, IronHorse, Mirasol, PGA Tennis Tip Women’s Tennis Round Robins Through August 16, 2012 Monday 9:30 am-11:00 am D 5-7 Level PBCWTA Thursday 9:30 am-11:00 am D 1-4 Level PBCWTA Guests $5.00 Members Complimentary Includes balls, bottled water and cold towels. Call the Tennis Shop for more information or to register at 561.625.5707 14 B A L L E N I S L E S C O U N T RY C L U B Do you take a big back swing and hit a flat ball from mid-court? Big chance for error! The pros make an approach shot from midcourt look like a sure winner or very aggressive shot virtually every time. Aside from the athleticism and amount of training involved, they typically use some amount of spin (usually topspin on a ball that is struck from waist level up to about shoulder level). This allows them a full swing, with acceleration and control. When the Club player attacks a shorter, high bouncing ball, they tend to take too big a backswing, and hit far too flat a ball for optimum control. As a result, they have a bigger backswing than they can control hitting into what is effectively a shorter court by 15-20 feet; not a good combination for success.To compensate, the player often decelerates their swing, losing yet more ability to control the ball off the racquet, or the player must hit the perfect ball at exactly the correct height of clearance over the net to have a successful shot (the ball either hits the net or goes out). The next time you approach a short, high ball with the intent of being aggressive, add a bit of spin if you have the capability, or shorten your backswing so you can still hit an attacking ball, but maintain control and technique with a little less power, and still allow yourself to accelerate your swing! Your success rate will climb immediately, and boost your confidence on the shot! DINING & SOCIAL Tennis Special Events Trish Faulkner Director of Tennis From July through fall and early winter, BallenIsles has a terrific line-up of special events scheduled for players and fans alike. Please save the dates for some outstanding tennis at the Club. USTA National Women’s 50 Clay Court Championships Wednesday – Sunday, October 24 – 28 For the second year, BallenIsles will host the USTA National Women’s 50 Clay Court Championships, when thirty two of the nation’s best 50 and over women will be on the courts playing singles and doubles to win the coveted Gold Ball for a national title. Those who wish to participate, are encouraged to enter online. Come out and cheer on the players and enjoy some high-level tennis matches. BallenIsles Second Reunion Saturday, November 3 11:00 pm – 1:00 pm At our second reunion double round robin, all of our members and former members will be taking to the courts for some fun social men’s, women's and mixed doubles. USTA SouthEast Regional Adult League Championships Little MO International – Best Juniors in the World Friday – Sunday, July 13 - 15 BallenIsles Club Members will have a chance to see some of the greatest tennis future superstars when the Little MO International comes to BallenIsles. This event featuring boys and girls 8, 10 and 12 years old in singles, doubles and mixed will bring young talented players from over 40 different countries to the Club.We highly encourage you to watch some of these junior players as they are the future of tennis at the very highest level. BallenIsles is honored to stage the USTA SouthEast Regional Adult League Championships.We hope that our Club will have some teams competing in this great club league finals tournament. This will be a very busy few days for our courts, so if you are in town, come and watch our teams participate. Friday – Wednesday, December 7 – 12 BallenIsles Adult Fall Classic Friday – Sunday, September 28 – 30 Plan to sign up for a great long weekend of tennis fun.The 2012 Adult Fall Classic for men and women competing in singles, doubles, mixed doubles events. The Tournament Entry Form is available online at www.ballenisles.org. Submit your entry form by September 20 6:00 pm. Draw and match times will be available after 12:00 noon on September 26. Going for the Gold! Congratulations to Serena and Venus Williams on being selected to join the U.S. Olympic Tennis Team for the 2012 Olympic Games in London, July 28 - August 5.Your friends and neighbors at BallenIsles will be cheering for both of you in your quest for the Gold! B A L L E N I S L E S C O U N T RY C L U B 15 GOLF Tee Talk Brian Kelley Director of Golf Golf Leaderboard It is going to be an exciting summer for golf here at BallenIsles Country Club. Our Reciprocal Season will continue until October 15, so please contact the Golf Shop so we may plan your next trip.This is a great time of year to work on your golf game. Please consult with Jeff Fitzherbert, our Director of Instruction and Head Golf Professional, so that he may assign the best instructor for you. Our Golf Academy is complete with training aids, JC Video Swing Analysis software, and a demo/fitting program so that our Golf Professional staff can give you the best instruction and technology recommendations in the industry. As always, we want you and your guests to feel that you are at home. If there is anything that I or my staff can do personally for you or your guests, please do not hesitate to ask. We would like to congratulate the winners of the Club events for March 24 – May 28, 2012. Summer Play 1st Place: Sid Wattstein Stan Brooks As we continue through the summer season, there are several key items that I would like to review with you: • As a reminder, it is your responsibility to fix your ball mark plus one other before leaving the putting green. • Be hydrated! Now that we are in the summer season, please remember to start with at least one ice water and refill several times throughout your round of golf.We have several cases every year in which members suffer from dehydration on the golf course during the summer season. March Mens Member/Guest 1st Place Gross: Russell Stoch Paul Weinstein Greg Riley Jay Lerner 1st Place Net: Earl Abramson Robert Brown Al Winick Peter Brown May Couples Twilight Ruth Bell Caren Brooks May Memorial Day Couples 1st Place: Ed McMenamy Larry Selinger Earlene McMenamy Millie Selinger Left Hand Golfers’ Tournament • Please be aware of several key policy changes that the Board of Directors has approved over the past several months. There is a no smoking policy on the practice facility and all shirts must be tucked in at all areas of the golf course. ➤ • We are also in the rainy season, please be conscientious when driving your golf carts on the fairways when permitted.We ask that you avoid the low areas of the fairways where it may be more saturated than usual after rain. Jerome Brown, Barry Abrahamson, Michael Schneider, Bernie Strauss, Mickey Steinberg, Bill Anscher, Alan Brown, Joel Rothenberg, John Ostrowski, Marty Allen, Larry Reback, Harvey Harmon, Marv Cohn, Mel Winslow, Bob Weintraub, Joe Sciulli, Vitale Barbash, Phil Silverberg, Gerry Matlin, Alan Landau, Steve Perl, Fred Siegel 16 B A L L E N I S L E S C O U N T RY C L U B DINING & SOCIAL Golf Academy Jeff Fitzherbert Director of BallenIsles Golf Academy and Head Golf Professional The Professional staff of the Golf Academy just completed its best and busiest spring seasons of golf lessons. Please see our summer schedule of group lessons. These interactive lessons are fun for all levels of golfers. With the addition of the Covershots mobile canopy, taking golf lessons during the summer isn’t like it used to be. Please take advantage of them and hit in the shade when taking your next golf lesson. The summer is also a great time to get out on the golf course with your instructor for playing lessons. During these lessons, we will teach you invaluable course management skills. Summer Golf Group Lessons 9:30 am - 11:00 am $50.00 per person July 15 Sunday Instructor: Chris Kaufman Short Game July 26 Thursday Instructor: Joe Chalmers Bunker August 9 Thursday Instructor: Joe Chalmers Putting August 26 Sunday Instructor: Shawn Hall Short Game September 3 Monday Instructor: Scott Dietrich Full/Short Game September 13 Thursday Instructor: Chris Kaufman Short Game September 16 Sunday Instructor: Chris Kaufman Full/Short Game September 28 Friday Instructor: Shawn Hall Putting BallenIsles Junior Cup Hole-In-Ones Saturday & Sunday July 21 and 22 We have had several Hole-In-Ones over the past several months! Congratulations to: The area’s most accomplished junior golfers Ryder Cup Style Tournament Players Include 24 Boys and 12 Girls 3/15/12 Howard Siegel East Course #16 3/28/12 Judie Muntner South Course #2 3/29/12 Kathy Murgio South Course #11 4/2/12 Ed Weinstein South Course #4 4/13/12 Michael Wolov East Course #4 4/15/12 Barbara Goldstein East Course #6 4/22/12 Susie Kelley South Course #16 5/8/12 Judi Robinovitz North Course #7 5/13/12 Chick Geilich South Course #2 5/19/12 Stephen Perl South Course #16 5/22/12 Frank Mancuso South Course #2 5/25/12 Charles Beren South Course #16 Congratulations Chris! Congratulations to our own Chris Kaufman, PGA Teaching Professional for being selected as the South East Florida PGA Teacher of the Year. This award, voted on by his peers, recognizes the Professional who provides outstanding service as a golf instructor. The recipient is selected based on his efforts in promoting golf, use of teachings, involvement in junior activities, and teaching techniques. This prestigious award is a huge accomplishment for Chris. We appreciate his dedication to growing the game of golf. Way to go Chris! B A L L E N I S L E S C O U N T RY C L U B 17 GOLF ASSOCIATIONS Men’s Golf Association (MGA) MGA Makes Record Donation from One-day Fundraising Golf Event by Ed Gilbert The senior MGA continues to enjoy a hectic and successful season with wide participation and an expanding roster of members which can now be accessed online. Total membership approximates 250 golfers who compete in friendly formats on a weekly basis and generally allows for team competition as opposed to individual contests. Every effort is made to provide for equitable competitive opportunity and the Knuth System has been the vehicle for parity. Our dinner/dance held in March was a great success, with over 200 members and guests enjoying an evening of food, drink and good fellowship. A presentation was made to Sang Hwang who is leaving BallenIsles after 12 years to take a well deserved teaching position in Northern Virginia. The plaque was presented by President Dick Natalizio following which, Sang responded with a moving and heartfelt thank you to our members. Needless to say, he will be missed. ➤ The storied golf courses at BallenIsles Country Club, where many golf legends like Arnold Palmer originally qualified for the PGA Tour, have a new title – Host to the largest one-day-Golfevent fundraiser for the charity that bears Palmer’s name. BallenIsles donated a record $86,000, beating the record it set last year, to the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF). It’s the largest donation from a one-day Golf event in the history of “battles” for Arnie’s Army, Arnold Palmer’s unique fundraising golf challenge that benefits the PCF. Men’s Senior Golf Association (MSGA) “It’s events like the one produced at BallenIsles that lead me to believe great accomplishments will be rewarded with great results for the men in our world and we will find a cure very soon! Dan Roberts, Mark Freeman and the BallenIsles Men’s Golf Association should not only be very proud of what they accomplished this year, but growing support over the last three years, in a difficult economy, speaks volumes about their desire to see progress made for the Prostate Cancer Foundation. On behalf of the millions men in the world suffering from this disease, I am truly grateful,” said Chris Conway, PCF’s Director of Golf, Sports Enterprises. 18 B A L L E N I S L E S C O U N T RY C L U B ➤ Left to Right: Derrick Barnett, Dan Robert, Mark Freeman, Brian Kelley, Chris Conway (Director of Golf, Sports Enterprises – Prostate Cancer Foundation) Left to Right: Brian Kelley, Director of Golf; Dick Natalizio, MSGA President; Sang Hwang, Ed McMenamy, Larry Selinger Our committee continues to discuss plans for an exciting proam event for next season being held to raise funds for the First Tee charity.The format will allow our members to play with local pros who will volunteer their time for a worthy recipient. Finally, I am pleased to report that Dick Natalizio was selected to head our association for the following year by acclamation. DINING & SOCIAL Women’s Golf Association (WGA) by Lois Eskenazi Women’s Nine-Hole Golf Association (WNGA) by Elayne Weener North Course Winners: Allan and Paula Landau, Carol and John Rounsavall ➤ South - First Net: Roberta Feinstein, Carolyn Suffian, Vicki Raiffic, Laurie Glazier ➤ East - First Net: Ellen Paulson, Ellen Adelman, Merril Gottesman, Maxine Gillen It is so hard to believe that another season has come to a close. The WNGA ended its year with three widely attended events. The WNGA Member-Guest, chaired by Socki Berg and Hope Silverman, was a wonderful day with Around the World in 18 Holes. Fabulous food, great prizes and awesome gifts made the day perfect. The Couples’ Mixer, Show Me the Money, chaired by Gloria Glassman and Susan Weinstein was a great day. ➤ ➤ WGA Member-Guest South Course Winners: George and Olivia Cadette, Maria and Carl Andrade East - First Gross: Ann Candido, Marsha Funk, Patsy Ehret, Linda Schnoll ➤ ➤ The Bon Voyage, La Fleurage, chaired by Lynda Rothstein and her committee of Barbara Aschheim, Phyllis Shaw and Amy Steinberg, featured our golfers in an array of pastels. Congratulations to all of our winners! South - First Gross: Linda Stoch, Googie Flax, Doreen Lieberman, Marjorie Agran ➤ ➤ ➤ North - First Place: Nancy Satin, Melanie Greenstein, Kathy Murgio, Caren Brooks ➤ East - First Place: Fran Freeman, Arlene Simon, Barbara Steinbrenner, Grace Ross North Course Front Nine Winners: Sarah Pietrafesa, Marlene Shoenfeld, Sandy Rudikoff, Barbara Simkoff ➤ ➤ WGA Bon Voyage South Course Front Nine Winners: Dagmar Briedenbach, Judith Wycoff, Laurie Blau, Doris Maurer North Course Back Nine Winners: Sandy Hilcoff, Barbara Hurwit, Marilyn Reinstein, Marsha Grass (not pictured) South Course Back Nine Winners: Cathy Jackenthal, Lois Weiss, Sallie Monroe, Ginny Pappalardo We can all be very proud of our charitable endeavors this season. Thanks to each of our members who enabled us to make our community a better place. Looking ahead, Ruth Bell and Judie Muntner invite all WNGA members to opening day on November 8. B A L L E N I S L E S C O U N T RY C L U B 19 Presorted First Class Mail U.S. Postage BALLEN ISLES C O U N T RY C L U B PAI D 100 BallenIsles Circle Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 West Palm Beach, FL Permit No. 373 SUMMER RECIPROCAL CLUBS 2012 Johathan’s Landing Golf Club at Old Trail Summer Reciprocal Golf Program May is the start of the summer reciprocal season, which runs from May 15 - October 15. Please note that tee times may only be made through Professional to Professional contact through the BallenIsles Golf Shop at 561.622.6501. Please check the website or stop by the Golf Shop for the list of reciprocal clubs, rates, dining, and other useful information. Aberdeen 8251 Aberdeen Drive Boynton Brach, FL 33472 May 1 - September 30 Addison Reserve 7201 Addison Reserve Blvd. Delray Beach, FL 33446 May 15 - October 15 Admiral's Cove 200 Admiral's Cove Blvd. Jupiter, FL 33477 May 15 - October 15 Bear Lakes Country Club 1901 Village Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33409 May 1 - October 31 The Breakers 1 South County Road Palm Beach, FL 33480 May 1 - October 31 Broken Sound 2401 Willow Springs Drive Boca Raton, FL 33496 May 15 - October 16 20 B A L L E N I S L E S C O U N T RY C L U B East Point Country Club 13535Eastpoint Blvd. Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 May 1 - October 31 Frenchman's Creek 13495 Tournament Drive Palm Beach gardens, FL 33410 May 1 - September 30 Frenchman's Reserve 3370 Grande Corniche Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 May 1 - October 31 The Hamlet Country Club 3600 Hamlet Drive Delray Beach, FL 33445 May 1 - October 14 Hobe Sound Golf Club 11671 SE Plandome Drive Hobe Sound, FL 33455 May 15 - October 15 Ironhorse 8055 Ironhourse Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33412 April 16 - October 31 18505 SE Clubhouse Drive Jupiter, FL 33478 May 5 - October 15 Jupiter Country Club 300 Marsala Court Jupiter, FL 33478 May 1 - October 31 The Legacy Golf & Tennis Club 9000 Country Club Drive Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986 May 1 - October 14 Mayacoo Lakes Tennis Club 9697 Mayacoo Club Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33411 May 15 - October 15 Mirasol 11300 Mirasol Blvd. Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 May 1 - October 15 Palm Beach Yacht Club 800 North Flagler Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33401 May 15 - October 3 Turtle Creek 2 Club Circle Tequesta, FL 33469 May 15 - October 15 Willoughby Golf Club 3001 Southeast Doubleton Drive Stuart, FL 34997 May 1- October 15