Winter 2015 - Polo Club of Boca Raton
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Winter 2015 - Polo Club of Boca Raton
TRENDS WINTER Finding Your PASSION AT POLO 2015-2016 WELCOME New Members COMMUNITY ASCOT ASHBOURNE CATALINA CYPRESS ISLE THE HOLLOWS MEMBER NAME HOMETOWN Ron & Esther Sirkis Toronto, CANADA Lawrence & Ariel Hulack Louis & Jennifer Sobol Sausalito, CA West Bloomfield, MI Joel & Iris Zalvin Jerry & Diane Telson Robert & Barbara Weinflash Upper Saddle River, NJ New York, NY Hoboken, NJ Chris & Cheryl Bottini Pomerance, Dorothy Boca Raton, FL Boca Raton, FL Robert & Lisa Glassberg Linwood, NJ HUNTINGTON Leonard & Rhona Cogan Toronto, CA THE LAURELS Herbert & Anne Bookstein New York, NY MANCHESTER Roberta (Bobbi) Leeds Warren & Madeline Balinsky Boca Raton, FL Seataket, NY PORTOFINO Jacqlyn Wank New York, NY STEEPLECHASE Ken & Genevieve Brous Setauket, NY VINTAGE OAKS Mario and Anne Marie Govic Brian Nevius Palm Beach, FL Duluth, GA VILLE DE CAPRI Lorraine Buchwalter Donald & Carol Barkin Mariya Sobinina Boca Raton, FL Great Neck, NY North Miami Bch, FL Larry & Marsha Per Campobello, SC Betse Kopf Boca Raton, FL WEDGWOOD WINDSOR PARKE New renters KNIGHTSBRIDGE Eduardo & Erica Ayrosa Boynton Beach, FL Stephen & Andrea Jordano Woodbury, NY ASHBOURNE CYPRESS ISLE Carol Smolen Las Vegas, NV CATALINA Nina Doreson Gary Waber Plainview, NY Freeport, NY COQUINA Aben Beklassov Miami, FL & Yulia Bondarenko Alan & Susan Smith Dresher, PA Susan Feinberg Boca Raton, FL STEEPLECHASE Dr. Rodolfo Carrillo Boca Raton, FL directory updates Balkin, Karen & Mel Minoff 561-270-7315 Bettis, Ruth & Millard Rubenstein 561-638-3718 Cohen, Illeane E. & Andy Sauer Illeane Cell: 973-220-5557 Fixel, Gary & Ronnie Braun gdfixel@gmail.com Green, Bob & Brenda 416-483-3393 Greenberg, Sidney & Reggie 561-998-0984 Hochberg, Annette 5851 Waterford Lipp, Irwin & Susan Susan Cell: 516-661-4749 Millman, Arthur & Madeline Arthur Cell: 561-445-1274 Madeline Cell: 201-736-0327 Pomeranz, Alice 5433 Steeplechase 561-998-0484 Sauer, Andy & Illeane E. Cohen 561-981-3957 Schachter, Larry & Mitzi 561-757-3353 Siegel, Roy & Fay legendroy@gmail.com Stern, Robert & Janine 561-455-4939 Vollinoti, Carlos & Maren Hotje 5442 Ascot Bend Yerys, Abbey & Paul 5521 Steeplechase Message from Brett Ladies and Gentlemen, Season is finally here and we’re delighted to see everyone around the Club. Thanksgiving this year was attended by an even greater number of Members and their guests than were here last year. With the holidays right around the corner, the fun has just begun. We hope you’re ready to enjoy this season’s full line of events that we have planned for you, your families and friends. Please join us for dinner, drinks or a snack in our five dining venues and see what our new Chef has prepared. Enjoy tropical breezes and dining at Barefoot Café, on the Upper Terrace and Chill in the Courtyard — there’s no better way to relax and enjoy life in South Florida. Our Social and Cultural Arts calendar is full of events to keep you entertained — there’s something for everyone — Improv Nights, the Annual Street Fair, the New Year’s Celebration, Little Anthony & the Imperials, Broadway Series, Lecture Series, Community Performing Arts, Valentine’s Dinner Dance, Jukebox Heroes Live, art workshops, theatre, trips, tours, Chefs Demo, Shoah, book talks, and our annual Farewell Pool Party. Golf welcomes you to enjoy 9 & Dine’s, Golf School, Junior Golf Camp, Family Junior Tournaments, Mixed Couples events, and Demo Days. Tennis is adding a new dimension for spectators with monthly exhibitions. In addition, they will have ten Men’s and Ladies’ teams competing in Palm Beach County Doubles leagues. The Girls’ 12 & Under Competition is coming back this year. For the holidays, Tennis is featuring the USTA’s Quick Start Junior Tennis Programs. Speaking of the holidays, you won’t want to miss the great selection of Men’s and Women’s casual, fitness, Tennis and Golf attire, and accessories offered in our Tennis and Golf Shoppes. It’s your one stop-shopping for everyone on your gift list — you can even purchase gift certificates for lessons, clinics and services. “We hope you’re ready to enjoy this season’s full line of events that we have planned for you, your families and friends. ” We’ll be ringing in the New Year soon and you know what that means – it’s time to set your fitness goals. Polo has been named one of America’s Healthiest Clubs, and in keeping with this theme, our Spa & Fitness Center offers many activities to help you meet those goals. Sign up for spinning, dancing, Yoga, Pilates, swim exercises, TPI training, and personal training. After all that exercise, you’ll want to enjoy a massage or facial — check out their monthly specials. On behalf of the management and staff, we wish you all the best for the holidays and a healthy, happy New Year! Warmest regards, Brett Morris, General Manager / COO POLOCLUB.NET 1 CONTENTS AROUND THE CLUB 1 Message from Brett Morris 3-4Member Spotlights 5-6 Community Relations Events 60 Get Involved 62 Card Room Activities 64 VIP Program POLO SPORTS 0 1 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 22 22 23 24 25 26 The Ultimate Golfer Wish List Golf Shoppe Spotlight Upcoming Golf Events Fall Golf School Golf News 9 & Dine Men’s Golf & PGA Junior Challenge Tour Ladies’ Golf Girls’ Smash Championships Upcoming Tennis Events Labor Day Mixed Doubles Halloween Mixed Doubles FAU Women’s Pro Exhibition Resort & Tennis Shoppe Spotlight POLO EVENTS 4 3 36 38 39 40 41 42 65 Rosh Hashanah Upcoming Cultural Events Upcoming Social Events Labor Day BBQ Veteran’s Day New Member Meet & Greet Pizza Il Forno Street Fair POLO DINING 44 46 Dining & Dashing Chef’s Holiday Recipes SPA & FITNESS 8 Water Polo 4 50 Spa Spotlight: New Cosmetics 52 Tai Chi Class POLO KIDS 4 5 58 59 61 Kids & Family Events CAC Halloween Party Halloween Pool Party Fishing Rodeo TRENDS winter 2015-2016 SPECIAL FEATURES PAGE 8 5 simple steps to better golf Explore Simple Ways to Better Golf. PAGE 20 It’s Better to Serve than to Receive In 2016, Give Back to the Sport. PAGE 28 Finding your passion at polo Volunteer Vair, Charity Week and More. PAGE 44 dining & Dashing Year-round, Polo’s Culinary Team Works Hard to Please Each Member. Creative Director Diane Dragone Art Director Valerie Sebring Contributing Writers Michelle Brown, Lesley Marlo Cover Photography Montana Pritchard Copyright © 2015 by The Polo Club of Boca Raton Property Owners’ Association, Inc. All rights reserved. The contents of this magazine, including, but not limited to, text, graphics and icons, are copyrighted materials owned or controlled by The Polo Club of Boca Raton and contain The Polo Club of Boca Raton name, trademarks, service marks and trade names. Photographs, text, graphics, concepts or any content may NOT be used without the express written consent of The Polo Club of Boca Raton. Member Spotlight In Honor of Their Service BY LESLEY MARLO Join us in thanking Cookie Schwartz and Stanley Goldberg for their service on the Polo Club’s Board of Governors BOARD MEMBER COOKIE SCHWARTZ “Being an active Member of the Board of Governors of the Polo Club means that you really care,” says Elaine Abrams. According to Elaine, this accurately describes Cookie, who, in her words, “has been an asset to our Club.” Elaine notes that Cookie has devoted countless hours to make Polo better, delving deeply into areas of concern regarding Food and Beverage as well as the Card Rooms. She was instrumental in ensuring that purchasing procedures were being followed and spent months rewriting the Polo Club Member Handbook. “Cookie is tenacious in what she feels is right,” Elaine says. “[She] has always been an independent thinker and has supported what is best for Polo.” Cookie says she ran for the Polo Club Board in 2010 to help impact the direction that the Club was heading and to be part of the changes that would raise the community’s image, the Polo experience, and the home values. “As I look back on these past five years,” reflects Cookie, “I am proud to acknowledge that our goals have been met under the new leadership of General Manager, Brett Morris. Brett sincerely cares about our club, it’s Membership, and making Polo the best it can be.” Prior to her election, Cookie heard rumors about previous boards and the divisiveness among acting Members. During her term, Cookie describes the Board as a “cohesive group of Members who truly care, give of their time, and are respectful of each other regardless of whether we agree or not.” Cookie shares, “It was a pleasure serving the Polo Community as a Member of the Board, listening to all your suggestions, and I thank you all for your confidence in me.” PRESIDENT AND CEO STANLEY GOLDBERG Stanley Goldberg has been an active part of Polo Club’s leadership since 2009, when he was Golf Committee Chairperson. In 2011, Stanley joined the Board of Governors. In 2012, he was Vice President of the Board before serving as President and CEO from 2013 to 2015. Doug Green, former President and 2015 Treasurer recalls, “Five years ago, when I was president of the Club, Stanley got elected to his first year on the Board. I did not know him very well, but in short order, it became evident to me that Stanley had profound dedication and commitment to the Members of the Polo Club. Shortly thereafter, we separated from our then General Manager/COO and needed someone to step into an interim GM/COO role until we identified and hired the new GM/COO. When I reached out to Stanley, there was never a question in his mind. He willingly accepted the challenges that lay ahead, ‘holding down the fort’ for eight months. It was during that time that we opened the Family Resort Complex and Barefoot Cafe. Clearly from a staff morale standpoint and a Member experience standpoint, I can’t remember a better year at Polo thanks to the dedication and commitment that Stanley brought to the table. The following year, Stanley became Vice President of the Board and then served as President for three years. Polo has never been better. We will be forever grateful!” Barry Fienstein, Golf Chairperson, has known Stanley for more than 20 years. They both lived in New York and Stanley was president of their country club there. “Stanley has a way about him,” shares Barry. “He has mastered the art of bringing people together on issues. He gets along with both the staff and the Members and gets them to work together.” “Stanley is someone you can trust. He listens to everybody and then makes a decision. And even if you don’t agree with his decision, you understand why he made it.” Barry says he can’t remember ever seeing Stanley mad. His personality and the way he handles people has had an enormous impact on the security, growth, and stature of the Polo Club in the greater community. POLOCLUB.NET 3 Member Spotlight Passion, Inspiration, and Humility BY LESLEY MARLO Some people are living proof that it is never too late to follow your passions. In fact, following a passion is exactly what has kept longtime Polo Club resident Ira Rimerman young. The 77 year old grandfather of five is a world champion swimmer who recently represented the US in Kazan, Russia at the US World Masters Swimming Championships, placing third and winning bronze medal in the 400-meter freestyle, and medals in the 200-meter freestyle 100-meter butterfly. While Ira has been swimming his whole life, he had previously only taken part in competitions while in high school and college, where he also lettered for three years. After graduating from college, he didn’t compete for 50 years through raising a family and pursuing his career. Then, in 2011 at age 72, when most people are slowing down, Ira decided to start swimming competitively again. In the next two years, fueled by his love of the sport, he won eight over-all US national championships in the butterfly and was named an All-American both years. In 2014, he represented the US at the World Masters Swimming Championships in Montreal, Canada, taking bronze medals in the 200-meter butterfly. IN GOOD COMPANY Still, despite his impressive accomplishments, Ira remains humble. When asked what it’s like to have achieved the best recorded times in the US among his competitive peers, Ira replies, “This is age group swimming,” adding with his wry humor, “Michael Phelps does not have a problem with me.” One of his specialties, the 200-meter butterfly, is considered the most difficult stroke and most swimmers his age won’t swim it. “So I just outlast them,” Ira says in his good-natured ease. “Representing the U.S. was a great experience. Not a lot of people get to do that.” A TEAM OF CHAMPIONS FINA, the International Swimming Federation and sponsor of the Masters Championships, is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for administering international competition in five aquatics sports: swimming, diving, synchronized swimming, water polo and open water swimming. Rimerman was among 35 Americans in Kazan this year who together took home 51 gold, silver, and bronze medals. To what does Ira attribute all of his success? Obviously, his passion for swimming has kept him at the top of his game. Quick to share the credit, Ira says, “I think what has happened is that I am a really hard worker and good competitor, but I have really good coaching. The coaching and training is so much better today than it was in the 50’s.” Ira Rimerman (far right) with Silver winner from Canada and Gold winner from Spain, respectively. 4 WINTER 2015-2016 | TRENDS MAGAZINE “If five years ago when I started my second swim career someone told me that I would be able to compete at this level, I would not have thought that would be possible.” Yet Ira is a living example that when fueled by passion, you never know what can be possible until you try. Community Relations Community Relations Events GIFT CARDS FOR KIDS VOLUNTEER FAIR Collecting through December 10th The Gift Cards for Kids Program benefits needy children who are clients of Ruth Rales Family Service Agency. Over the past 9 years, we have raised over $50,000. Every contribution makes a difference. Friday January 22nd, 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. Join us at the Polo Volunteer Fair. Various community agencies will be present to share their needs for volunteers. This is your chance to give back to the community in which we all live. For further information contact Debby May at 561-995-8363 JAFCO KIDS AT THE STREET FAIR VOLUNTEER READERS FOR PRESCHOOLERS Sunday, December 27th, 4:00 p.m. The kids from Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options (JAFCO) will be treated to an evening of food, fun and games at The Polo Club’s Annual Street Fair. 10:30 - 11:00 a.m Volunteers are needed to read to preschoolers at the Achievement Center in Delray. Our previous Reading Program was a huge success and all of the Polo residents who participated found it very rewarding. Please sign up in the Administration Office for the following dates: December 21st January 18th February 15th March 21st April 18th May 16th June 20th POLOCLUB.NET 5 Community Relations Sharsheret Lecture T U E S D A Y, N O V E M B E R 1 7 T H On November 17th, Sharsheret came to the Polo Club to speak about breast cancer and it’s genetic link to the Jewish community. Sharsheret, Hebrew for “chain”, is a national not-for-profit organization supporting young women and their families, of all Jewish backgrounds, facing breast cancer. Their mission is to offer a community of support to women diagnosed with breast cancer or at increased genetic risk, by fostering culturally-relevant individualized connections with networks of peers, health professionals, and related resources. You can find out more about Sharsheret’s events, programs and opportunities at sharsheret.org or by calling 954-416-0087. 6 WINTER 2015-2016 | TRENDS MAGAZINE One in 40 Ashkenzi Jews carries a BRCA gene mutation, nearly 10 times the rate of the general population, making Jewish families significantly more susceptible to hereditary breast cancer and ovarian cancer. POLO SPORTS living an active lifestyle Polo Golf 5 SIMPLE STEPS TO BETTER GOLF BY TOM HAASE With the key word being “SIMPLE,” let’s explore some ways to better golf. Whether your goal is distance, direction, lower scores or all three, simple would mean no swing changes or practice. Now you’ve gotta love that. 1 WARM-UP Physical preparation for your round of golf sets the tone for your ability to perform. For starters, make it a habit to show up early enough to go through a few routines before you hit a ball. ➤ Stretches: Start with some stretches on our True Fitness Stretching Cage located on the approach to the driving range deck. The signs on the unit will guide you through the process (5 minutes). ➤ Putt Around the Clock: Roll some long putts first, keeping the body and head very still. Feel your metronome pace. Remember that this is not a practice session. Next, stroke a few one footers into the hole with the same focus on a measured even pace. Hold the club softly (5 minutes). ➤ Chip and Pitch: Now head to the practice green and chip a few balls with a focus on watching the clubhead hitting into the ball and then cutting the grass. Relax. Use our PW, 9, 8 or even 7 for this low rolling shot. Next take out your sand wedge and feel a smooth shoulder and hand motion to hit down on the ball, so it will go up. Remember there is not room for the club under the ball so hit down! (5 minutes) ➤ Head to the Range: Let’s do a couple of more stretches at the cage followed by five practices swings. You are now ready to take some full swings with your favorite club. Finish with the DRIVER and go to the first tee. Keep in mind that this is not a swing change or practice session (5 minutes). 2 GET A GRIP This step is not about holding the club properly, but about having grips that you can hold onto. (In a perfect world, you have taken enough golf lessons and hold the club properly). Your only relationship to the club is the grip. Using old worn, slippery grips will increase the tension in your hands, which then transmits to the rest of your body. Tight muscles don’t make for good golf swings. Grips come in many sizes to properly fit your hands. Also, anyone with arthritis should be using a larger and softer grip. The Pro Shoppe staff with gladly show you all the options available. 3 AIM Polo golfers have probably heard us say, “you have to be careful; the ball might go where you are aiming.” One tour player said, “99.999% of golfers aim everywhere but at the target; the rest of us are out here (on tour).” 4 USE THE RIGHT CLUB Knowing the distance you hit each club is key to lower scores. Ever notice that there are no ball marks on the back portion of the green? That’s because most players do not use enough club. Polo Club’s GPS units will give you the yardage to assist your club selection. The system will not, however, take into account a higher elevation of the green, wind in your face or even humidity. Be realistic. Learn your distances with GPS and note the additional influences. For your short approach shots, distance control is about swing feel and tempo. Staff has provided pitching nets, which will be 25 paces in front of the range markers. The idea is to practice running up to or “Nothing but Net.” Proper aim through a consistent on-course and on-range, pre-shot routine creates the shape of your swing. It is necessary that the body and mind are heading in the same direction. For starters, the feet and shoulders DO NOT point at the target—the club face does. If you aim your body at the target, you are aiming well to the right for right-handed players (left for lefties). Inches off line at setup result in many yards off line, depending on your distance. Picture railroad tracks. Your ball is on one track, your feet on the other. 5 Polo golf pros have placed aim sticks at the driving range. Set them on the ground about 1 foot apart with an imaginary line drawn to the center of the flag. Place your club head in the center and both feet the same distance from the stick closest to you (parallel). If you feel as if you are aimed left, you are correctly lined up to the target (for righties). FINAL THOUGHTS THINK BALANCE Hold a totally balanced finish on every shot for 5 seconds. You will even putt better if you hold the finish point of the putter (breathe). How simple. You just received the ultimate golf lesson. Better golf without changing your swing! P.S. If these tips don’t work, take a lesson! POLOCLUB.NET 9 Polo Golf The Ultimate Golfer Wish List BY MICHELLE BROWN Buying for a golfer? Celebrate the holidays, birthdays and the New Year with this list of “must-have” presents. Make it easy this season. If you have an amateur or avid golfer on your list of people to buy for, the Polo golf staff has searched their hearts for gifts that won’t disappoint. If all else fails, consider a gift certificate to the Golf Pro Shoppe and let them discover the elegant ease of shopping at Polo. Below is a wish list according to your golfer. FOR THE BOOKWORM: Author of “Two Good Rounds,” Elisa Gaudet studies the impact of golf on the lives of 33 CEOs. The book delves into the connection between golf and business, with insights from Tiger Woods, Donald Trump and other well-known golfing/business figures. FOR THE INNOVATOR: If your golfer likes to be the first to try new things, stuff their stocking with Cork Tree Putter Grips. The cork putter grips are a perfect complement to a leather grip, providing benefits such as removing tension, enhancing distance control and improving playability, especially when hands are hot and sweaty. FOR THE PERFECTIONIST: It’s raining outside, and your golfer still wants to practice. With the Momentus Speed Whoosh trainer club, they can improve their game from the den. The Whoosh uses a plastic ball to effectively replicate the experience of actually hitting one. Even if you don’t know their bag, this trainer is a great addition. FOR THE TRAVELER: Not all courses are bright and sunny like in South Florida. If your golfer likes to play courses that battle wind and rain, add the Soft Shell to his or her wardrobe, and up the style ratio when they hit the links. 10 WINTER 2015-2016 | TRENDS MAGAZINE THE BEST GOLF GIFT I EVER RECEIVED BY TOM HAASE If you golf, chances are you’ve received a top-notch gift. Director of Golf for Polo Club Tom Haase shares his best gift ever: FOR THE TECHIE: GPS-based golf distance devices have become wildly popular, and in addition to providing yardage, they offer hole by hole maps of the courses. Garmin’s Approach S5 Golf GPS Watch is newest the top of the line golf watch and it comes pre-loaded with map data for more than 38,000 golf courses across the globe and uses course recognition, so it knows where you are playing as soon as you arrive. Unlike many other golf GPS devices, there is nothing you have to download or do in advance, and no subscription fee. As additional courses are added or revised, updates are delivered free for the life of the watch, via computer or smartphone app. Don’t expect to see your golfer much, as they test out all the new things this watch can do. “I’ll never forget the day I was given the gift of a brand new Titleist golf ball. I was nine years old and playing golf with an uncle on an executive length course near Cleveland called Green Ridge Golf Course. We were playing along just fine for the first seven holes, and up to that point, I had not lost a ball. A good round was one ball from start to finish. We lived near the course and all the balls I played with came from the woods on the other side of the fence. Next, we faced the biggest challenge of all, the lake on number 8. The walk from 7 green to 8 tee was as frightful as the first day of school. That lake was huge. Lake Erie had nothing on it, and while I hadn’t seen the ocean yet, I’m sure it wasn’t in the same league. “As usual, when I got to the tee I reached into my bag and pulled out an old beat up ball, so its eventual fate would be no great loss. The good old water ball, as we call it. Before I had a chance to take my driver out of the bag, my uncle said, in a very commanding voice, ‘What are you doing? Put that thing away and use this.’ “I couldn’t believe it, but he handed me a brand new Titleist. Oh man, I was thinking, now every relative I have in the world is going to hear about how I dunked this new ball into the water. While all this was going through my mind, he interrupted with the comment, ‘Only a new ball can make it over that water. The junk you want to use won’t make it half way.’ So I took the mightiest swing I had, and to this day I have never seen a ball in the air that long. Unreal, I finally made it over that lake. FOR THE GOLFER WHO HAS EVERYTHING: Book a trip and send them to one of the best golf tournaments in the U.S. Few things can compete with a golden view at The Masters, AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro Am, or the U.S. Open. If you have the means and can brave the weather, cross the pond to attend the British Open. Obviously, prices vary wildly, so plan early for a great gift experience. Fast forward to a few years ago. I was in the Cleveland area, and decided to take a nostalgic tour of that course. When I got to number 8, to my surprise, the lake was not much larger than the average dining room table. But that ball still reigns as my favorite golf gift.” POLOCLUB.NET 11 Golf Shoppe Spotlight Lisette L For over a decade Lisette Limoges has been designing women’s pants with a purpose: crafting that perfect fit for all women and all body types. The goal was to leave no body behind and she has done just that. easy care Lisette L fabric is delightfully wrinkle-free and washable. feel good Signature stretch fabrics and builtin tummy tuckers make you feel and look your best. 12 WINTER 2015-2016 | TRENDS MAGAZINE Golf Shoppe Spotlight Bugatchi design poineer Fashion for the man who seeks quality and comfort while striving to retain and demonstrate his individuality. Exclusive fabrics feature bold colorations, classic designs, yarn-dyes, and prints. Italian luxury Materials are hand-selected from the finest European mills and each piece is constructed using unparalleled craftsmanship and attention to detail. Polo Golf Upcoming Golf Events 9 & Dine SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 (Members and/or Guests) SUNDAY, JANUARY 24 (Members Only) 3:00 p.m. Shotgun “Sadie Hawkins” Mixed Couples Family/Junior Tournament SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13 12:30 p.m. Shotgun MONDAY, DECEMBER 28 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 2:15 p.m. Shotgun Swing into LADIES 18-HOLE M E M B E R /G U E ST FASHION Men’s 18-Hole Member/Guest THURSDAY, JANUARY 14 11:00 a.m. Shotgun Polo Cup THURSDAY, JANUARY 28 FRIDAY, JANUARY 29 BBQ on Thursday Elaborate Hors d’oeuvres & Awards on Friday Be My Valentine Mixed Couples Mixed Couples Member/Guest SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14 12:30 p.m. Shotgun SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Brunch before Golf 12:45 p.m. Shotgun Cocktails and Dinner to Follow Cocktails and Dinner to Follow 14 WINTER 2015-2016 | TRENDS MAGAZINE Ladies’ 18-Hole Member/Guest TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 11:30 a.m. Shotgun Member/Member TUESDAY/THURSDAY, MARCH 1 & 3 8:30 a.m. Shotgun Ladies FRIDAY/SATURDAY, MARCH 4 & 5 8:30 a.m. Shotgun Men’s SUNDAY, MARCH 6 8:30 a.m. Shotgun Men’s & Ladies FALL GOLF SC HOOL NOVEMBER 13TH-14TH Left to Right: Denise Gilman and Jeff Friedman working on the flop shot Left to Right: Linda and Jon Beerman, Gary Baitel, Bonnie and Ken Green with Bob Crissy Left to Right: Seth Francis with Donna Hazan, Susan Kane and Maddie and David Haver Left to Right: Sherry Zimet and Beverly Rhodes Left to Right: Jesse Wood with Helaine Cohen POLOCLUB.NET 15 Polo Golf The Annual boca cup Ten of the premier Country Clubs in Boca Raton competed at the Annual Boca Cup which was held at Addison Reserve CC on October 22nd. Polo’s team was represented by (pictured left to right): Tom Freydberg, Chris Bottini, Gary Heldman, Jim Rubin, Alan Steinbach, Mike Noller, Richard Friedenthal, Owen Miller (Asst. Pro), Lew Auerhaan and Dan Swett. GREAT SCORES AND FEATS OCTOBER BIRDIES: 10/26 Hollis Steinbach Club 12 Chip on for birdie NOVEMBER HOLE-IN-ONE: 11/9 Bill Levine, EQ 3 6 Iron from the white tees 11/9 Richard Friedenthal EQ 3, 8 Iron from the white tees Ladies’ South Palm Pro-am The ladies of Polo represented us in the summer interclub league of South Palm Pro-Am. Our golf professional, Kristina Merkle tied for 2nd. Pictured left to right: Judy Chernett, Kristina Merkle (Pro), Libby Goldberg and Marsha Noller. 16 WINTER 2015-2016 | TRENDS MAGAZINE BIRDIES: 11-17 Susan Lefferts EQ 16, from the red tees 9 & D INE OCTOBER & NOVEMBER POLOCLUB.NET 17 ME N’S G OLF FA L L 2 0 1 5 Left to Right: Myles Behrens, George Soffin and Norman Genzer Left to Right: Avrom Brown, Alan Gertz, Richard Litt and Ed Rubzin Left to Right: Ed Henig, Burt Rosenberg, Michael Geller and Benson Monastersky P GA JUN IOR C HA LLENG E TO U R SEPTEMBER 12-13TH 18 WINTER 2015-2016 | TRENDS MAGAZINE LADIES’ G OLF FA L L 2 0 1 5 Left to Right: Pennie Levin, Andrea Gertz and Elke Mishkin Green Left to Right: Cindy Zusel, Trudy Kramer, Donna Weiss and Benjie Birnbaum Left to Right: Laurence Ostrow, Fran Steinberg, Penny Walzer and Gloria Supran Left to Right: Lindy Levey, Suzanne Nussbaum, Eileen Feldman and Cynthia Geller Left to Right: Lauren Spitz, Lynn Garson and Pennie Levin Left to Right: Pamela Cender, Zenda Krasney, Abby Yerys and Susan Lipp Left to Right: Roberta Server, Janette Granet and Gert Novin Left to Right: Susan Shainhouse, Cheryl Lapin, Estelle Futterman and Sandra Greenberg POLOCLUB.NET 19 Polo Tennis IT’S BETTER TO SERVE THAN TO RECEIVE BY MICHELLE BROWN In 2016, Make a Resolution to Give Back to the Sport. In January 2015, as in many years prior, the top New Year’s resolutions were all about fitness, wellness and losing weight. According to Nielsen.com, an online news service, 37 percent of U.S. consumers surveyed picked “staying fit and healthy” as their number one resolution. It was followed by “lose weight,” “enjoy life to the fullest” and “spend less, save more.” At Polo, our Tennis team has devised a list of 2016 resolutions that combine enjoying life, getting active and giving back. Consider them your top 3 “can-do” promises of the year, and they require no dieting and no budgeting. We simply couldn’t make it easier. #1 RESOLUTION: Get involved. “So many opportunities exist to support tennis, the sport, and tennis, the culture, at Polo,” said Jean Mills, Polo’s Director of Tennis. “Even if you’re not an avid or advanced player, there are several ways you can show your dedication to a sport that makes Polo such a great place to live and play.” Support Polo and tennis during Charity Week, March 13-20, 2016. For the first time, Polo will come together to support a local charity through a schedule of fun activities and events. Members can participate in the new 2016 Tennis Calcutta competition, buy a team in the Calcutta or come out and watch the matches being played by friends and neighbors. To show love and good wishes to anyone they choose, Members can purchase a sign for $100 and select the message for the sign that will be displayed during Charity Week. The tennis competition will feature a big cocktail party and an auctioning off of the teams. Enjoy the courts through cheer or play! In addition to Charity Week, the courts at Polo always offer an opportunity to get involved. Members have an open invitation to watch the men’s and ladies team matches and cheer for their friends, and of course, joining in the fun is always an option. Players can compete in doubles, intramurals and monthly events that are designed to appeal to everyone. Polo brings international talent close to home with a calendar of tennis events, such as the Pro Exhibitions for women, children and with Polo pros, which began in November and continue monthly through the winter and spring. If Members want to travel to different venues, special matches will be held in Delray Beach in February and in Key Biscayne in March. #2 RESOLUTION: be prepared. At Polo, we stress this resolution year-round, and our staff tries to make it as easy as possible for you to be prepared for safe, effective play. In our Tennis & Resort Shoppe, Members can find proper sun-protective gear and accessories, several choices for carrying water and beverages to stay hydrated, as well as the ability to schedule court times online that keep you out of direct heat. The Chelsea Computerized System enables Members to put in a standing reservation for play for up to six months in advance. Members can confirm their reservation time and court assignments via the Polo Club TV channel. #3 RESOLUTION: increase your odds of success. According to PsychologyToday.com, there are nine steps anyone can take to make their ability to keep their resolution more successful: 1. Focus on one resolution, rather than several, and set realistic, specific goals. Losing weight is not a specific goal. Losing 10 pounds in 90 days would be. 2. Don’t wait until Dec. 31 to make resolutions. Make it a daily, yearlong process. Keep your equipment in top shape with our help. Racket technology has jumped from wooden to metal to composite materials, which can be adjusted to fit the player’s game and physical stature. Recognizing that players need help finding that perfect fit, the Tennis & Resort Shoppe offers stringing and rackets with various high-tech capabilities. And of course, we have new balls! 3. Take small steps. Many people quit because the goal is too big requiring too much effort and action all at once. 4. Have an accountability buddy, someone close to you to whom you have to report. 5. Celebrate your success between milestones. Don’t wait for the goal to be finally completed. 6. Focus your thinking on new behaviors and thought patterns. You have to create new neural pathways in your brain to change habits. 7. Focus on the present. What’s the one thing you can do today, right now, towards your goal? 8. Be mindful. Become physically, emotionally and mentally aware of your inner state as each external event happens, moment-bymoment, rather than living in the past or future. 9. Above all, have fun. If you slip, laugh and keep going. Happy New Year from your tennis buddies at Polo! POLOCLUB.NET 21 G IR LS’ SMASH C HA M PIONSHI PS L A B O R D AY 2 0 1 5 upcoming tennis events Color War Kick Off Season East Coast Championships Saturday, December 12th 10:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Lunch to follow 12:30 p.m. Monday, February 8th - Friday, February 12th 12:00 noon – 5:00 p.m. Daily, Singles Only Divisions: Men’s 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85 Family Fun Day Sweetheart Mixed Doubles Monday, December 21st 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 16th 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Saturday, February 13th 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Tennis Lunch at 11:45 a.m. Polo Club Mixed Doubles Championships Saturday, January 9th - Sunday, January 10th 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Tennis Lunch Saturday at 12:45 p.m. Sadie Hawkins Mixed Doubles Saturday, January 23rd 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Tennis Lunch at 12:45pm ATP International Tennis Championships Thursday, February 18th Dinner on Atlantic Avenue/Tennis 5:30 - 11:00 p.m. L ABOR DAY M IXED D OUBLES SEPTEMBER 7TH POLOCLUB.NET 23 HALLOW E E N M IXED D OUBLES OCTOBER 31ST 24 WINTER 2015-2016 | TRENDS MAGAZINE FAU WOMEN’S PRO EXHIBITI O N NOVEMBER 15TH POLOCLUB.NET 25 Resort & Tennis Shoppe Spotlight Jamie Sadock practical and posh Clothing can easily transition from a day at the courts to a night on the town. Jamie has been spearheading design for men and women who want to combine their love of sports and fashion. Her collection epitomizes quality and innovation with her line of avant-garde and performance resort sportwear. Corrosion of Conformity Jamie’s futuristic concepts using art, unusual colors and silhouettes, and impeccable combinations break through traditional parameters. 26 WINTER 2015-2016 | TRENDS MAGAZINE The latest collections feature exclusive performance fabrics. max-Fusion Max-Fusion is a three-in-one fabric that’s anti-odor, anti-bacterial and moisture wicking cool-tron Jamie has engineered a featherweight climate-control fabric that’s wrinkle free micro elite Micro Elite is one of Jamie’s exclusive fabrics loved for it’s incredibly plush, buttery handfeel and features a nonwrinkle “pack and play” ability for travelers POLOCLUB.NET 27 FINDING YOUR PASSI N AT POLO BY MICHELLE BROWN 2016 promises to be a year of new relationships, new connections and new beginnings, as Polo introduces new events that tie it even closer to the surrounding Boca Raton and Palm Beach County communities. 28 WINTER 2015-2016 | TRENDS MAGAZINE Volunteer Fair JARC Check Presentation Ready to Volunteer? FIND YOUR PLACE AT THE FAIR On January 22, Polo’s Clubhouse will transform into an avenue of booths and stations filled with people and information about how Members can volunteer. The Volunteer Fair will be held from 1-4:30 p.m. and all Members are encouraged to explore their options for giving back to the community. “We hope to have between 25-30 organizations out to the Polo Club, bringing information about their various agencies to give Polo residents some ideas and information about volunteer opportunities,” said Community Relations Chairman Nathan Miller. “We have a great mix of agencies confirmed to participate, so far. They address the needs of adults, children, the disabled, the emotionally ill, forgotten soldiers and animal rescue.” Miller volunteers with Ruth and Norman Rales Jewish Family Services (ralesjfs.org) and gets a great deal of personal satisfaction from helping Holocaust survivors complete claims for restitution and compensation programs. “I’ve been working with Ruth Rales and Holocaust survivors for the past 14 years. Many survivors are isolated and don’t have children living in Florida. They look forward to my visit. It’s social contact,” he said. “Many people at Polo have time to give back to the community, and the Fair will be a way to encourage their interest. So many agencies that we don’t know about need volunteers. The hospitals have lots of volunteers, but the smaller agencies have great needs as well.” To learn more about the Volunteer Fair or to get involved, contact Event Chairperson Debbie May at 561-995-8363 or 516-782-1838. POLO GIVES TO JARC WITH HIGH HOLIDAY The season of giving kicked off in September with the introduction of Polo’s first High Holiday program. “The holiday period provides us with an opportunity to memorialize our friends and loved ones with a gift of charity in a ‘Book of Remembrance’,” said Jill Fogelman, the Board Liaison. “In our first year, our book listed 421 names and raised $7,578.” Polo donated the money to JARC, the Jewish Association for Residential Care. Located in Boca Raton, JARC provides residential facilities, case management and vocational training to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Residents of JARC work and contribute to the community, and Polo is proud to support them. POLOCLUB.NET 29 Get involved in charity week. During the week of March 13, 2016, the Polo Club will host its first “Polo Gives Back” a weeklong, club-wide charity event. The new outreach effort was developed to give the Members of Polo more opportunity to “make a difference and provide financial support to not-for-profit, non-denominational, 501 (c) 3, charities close to home,” said Event Co-chair Libby Goldberg. “A weeklong array of activities, sponsorships and raffles are planned with the goal of giving Polo an even greater opportunity to work together and to have a significant positive impact in our community,” said Board Liason Jill Fogelman. POLO WILL SUPPORT FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY Two charities have been selected as beneficiaries of the inaugural “Polo Gives Back” Week – AVDA, Inc. (Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse) and The Forgotten Soldier Outreach. Proceeds of all participation will go to support the work of these two organizations. AVDA, a Delray based charity that will celebrate its 30th year of helping the community in 2016, operates 24 hour/365 days a year. It offers a safe place to victims of domestic violence and their children. Residents are provided food, clothing, safety planning and assistance in achieving self–sufficiency. Learn more about AVDA’s mission at www.avdaonline.org. Forgotten Soldiers Outreach is a grass roots non-profit organization that supports our deployed service men and women and their families serving in the United States Military with care packages, letters of encouragement and returning Veterans assistance. They work 30 WINTER 2015-2016 | TRENDS MAGAZINE POLO GIVES BACK CHARITY WEEK to increase awareness of the need to support our service men and women. In addition, they offer help to returning Palm Beach County veterans by offering guidance on medical care, housing, job referrals and assistance in navigating the veteran’s resources. Forgotten Soldiers Outreach reaches over 900 soldiers each month. Learn more about Forgotten Soldiers Outreach’s mission at www.forgottensoldiers.org. WHAT’S HAPPENING AT POLO DURING CHARITY WEEK Golf is in full support by offering individual programs for women and men. An all-inclusive Ladies’ Golf Day will feature a tournament open to both 9- and 18-holers, an All-Club luncheon, and a Bloomingdales-hosted fashion show. For the men, plans are in the works for Polo’s First “Pro-Am” tournament with a cocktail party to follow. Tennis is hosting a Calcutta for men and woman. A cocktail party will set the stage for a Jean Mills hosted auction, where Members will be given the opportunity to bid on participating teams comprised of their friends and neighbors. Prizes are awarded to the “owners” of the winning teams and the winners themselves. Spa & Fitness will host our traditional Polo Charity Walk. It will be a festive occasion when Polo T-shirts and banners flood Champion Blvd. Don’t miss it! The Dog Parade Polo will “go to the dogs” with our first Pet Parade. Bring your furry family Members and beloved barkers of all shapes and sizes to the red carpet for a day of parades, contests and prizes. And in the planning… A special billiard event, themed play-offs in the Card Rooms, Pickle Ball, a Finale Barbecue and so much more! Members are needed to assist in the event planning, raffles and sponsorship or to just jump in and enjoy the week. This collaborative week will be the first of many opportunities for “Polo To Give Back.” To learn more and get involved, contact Kathy Kelly at 561-995-1134 or KathleenK@PoloClub.Net POLOCLUB.NET 31 Holiday Gifts that Give Back. Giving back doesn’t have to be a challenge. Local nonprofits and charities have wonderful gift-giving options that have the added bonus of contributing to their programs and operations. So shopping for the decorator, art lover or writer on your list allows you to simultaneously give back to missions that make Palm Beach County a supportive, culturally rich community. Here are a just a few options for Gifts That Give Back. FOR THE INTERIOR DECORATOR: Custom Mosaics Give a one-of-a-kind, custom mosaic designs, created by adults with developmental disabilities, through the Art d’Arc program at The Arc of Palm Beach County. One hundred percent of the proceeds support the Art d’Arc program in the form of a commission check for the artisan. Proceeds also support operating the agency program that showcases The Arc’s clients’ talents through art, while learning valuable business skills. More artwork can be viewed at the Dr. Seuss Traveling Art Collection event, January 17-February 14, 2016, at The Gardens Mall and during ArtiGras at Abacoa in North Palm Beach from February 14-16, 2016. www.arcpbc.org PRICE: Ranges from $20 - $130 HOW TO PURCHASE: Call 561-842-3213 and ask for Michael Erven, Director of Career Transition & Artisan. FOR THE WRITER: Cultural Postcards The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum displayed artwork created by the campers of its Youth Empowerment program in a special exhibit held during the summer. The same artwork was used to create postcards that benefit the museum, which celebrates the cultural diversity of South Florida and Delray Beach. One hundred percent of the proceeds benefit the programs and events organized by the Spady Museum. www.spadymuseum.com PRICE: Postcards sell $1 for one; $10 for eight. HOW TO PURCHASE: Call 561-279-8883. 32 WINTER 2015-2016 | TRENDS MAGAZINE FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT-SEEKER: Dreyfoos School of the Arts Tickets Give the gift of entertainment this holiday season and support local arts education at the same time by supporting Dreyfoos School of the Arts, celebrating its 25th year educating students in the arts. Students at the Dreyfoos School of the Arts in downtown West Palm Beach present outstanding performances in dance, theater, choral and instrumental music and visual art exhibitions from September through May. For a schedule of performances and special events, visit www.soafi.org and click on Upcoming Events. PRICE: Ticket prices are generally $20 and under. HOW TO PURCHASE: Available online at www.soafi.org. Select the event you wish to attend. Click on Seat Yourself to purchase tickets. Or call the Box Office at 561-802-6052. FOR THE FASHIONISTA: Evelyn & Arthur Pashminas Evelyn & Arthur will sell its luxurious blue pashminas for $28 with 100 percent of the sales benefiting the Palm Beach Habilitation Center during the month of December. For more than half a century, PBHC has been providing services to adults with developmental, emotional and physical disabilities, so that they could achieve their greatest level of independence. More than 700 men and women receive job training, employment opportunities, residential services, recreational experiences and retirement services. PRICE: $28 HOW TO PURCHASE: Available in stores and online at evelynandarthur.com. FOR THE TRAVELER: Membership to Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens Travel to Japan with a gift membership to the nearby Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens. Proceeds from all membership levels directly benefit the museum’s operations, which include 16 acres of sprawling historic gardens, a world-class bonsai display, captivating exhibits that feature art and artifacts from its 7,000+ piece permanent collection, signature cuisine and a distinctive Museum Store. Morikami fulfills its mission to provide authentic Japanese cultural experiences that entertain, educate and inspire with unique year-round educational programming, festivals and special events. PRICE: Memberships start as low as $60 HOW TO PURCHASE: Available online at morikami.org/join or by calling 561-495-0233. POLOCLUB.NET 33 ROSH HASHANAH SEPTEMBER 13TH-14TH 34 WINTER 2015-2016 | TRENDS MAGAZINE POLO EVENTS happenings around the club Upcoming Cultural Events LECTURE SERIES ADDITION Fiona Hill Tuesday, March 29, 2016, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. $125 per person, Series Purchase only Sign up at Club Administration. › Dr. Fiona Hill is Director of the Center on the United States and Europe, and senior fellow in the Foreign Policy program at the Brookings Institution. She is also co-author of Mr. Putin: Operative in the Kremlin (Brookings Institution Press, 2015). From 2006-2009, Hill served as the National Intelligence Officer for Russia and Eurasia at The National Intelligence Council. BUS TRIPS Degas to Van Gogh: Impressionism at the Norton Museum Thursday, March 10th, 9:30 a.m. (Bus Departs at 9:30 a.m. Sharp.) $75 per person, includes ticket and transportation Lunch is included at the Museum. Sign-up begins February 11th. › With extraordinary paintings by Edgar Degas and Vincent van Gogh on view this season, this tour explores Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works. In addition, Members will see and discuss works in the Norton collection by Camille Pissarro, Paul Cezanne and Edouard Vuillard, as well as Americans Childe Hassam and Maurice Prendergast. Winter Park, FL Details on this exciting new trip coming soon! 36 WINTER 2015-2016 | TRENDS MAGAZINE Van Gogh’s “The Poplars at Saint-Rémy” HIGHTLIGHTS FOR 2015-2016 POLO LUNCH & LEARN Susan Jane Gilman Monday, February 29th, 10:00 a.m. in The Laurels $49 per person, Guests Welcome Sign-up begins on January 26th. › Leap into Polo Lunch & Learn featuring Susan Jane Gilman, the best selling author of four books. Her latest, the novel, “The Ice Cream Queen of Orchard Street,” has been named a 2014 National Jewish Book Award Finalist and a Target Book Club Pick for July 2015. Before that, “Undress Me in the Temple of Heaven,” her memoir about a disastrous trek through China, was named one of the “100 Best books of 2009” by Amazon, a “Best Nonfiction Book of 2009” by Barnes & Noble, and an Oprah Book Club recommendation. Gilman has appeared twice on “The Today Show” among other programs and has been a commentator for National Public Radio’s “All Things Considered.” She recently delivered her first TED talk at TEDxZurich Women. During lunch, experience informal modeling of the latest trends in clothing and accessories from Neiman Marcus. Do Not Miss This Exciting Event! POLOCLUB.NET 37 Upcoming Social Events LITTLE ANTHONY & THE IMPERIALS Saturday, January 23rd, 8:00 p.m. in The Laurels Registration opens December 11th. DRESS CODE: Resort Casual › Around since the 1950s, this group has graced the music world with their fantastically executed harmonies, well written songs and electric charisma that just makes everyone want to get up and dance! Dessert and coffee will be available in Traditions following the show. THAT’S AMORE DINNER DANCE Saturday, February 13th, in The Laurels Cocktails: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Dinner & Dancing: 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Reservations open January 2nd. DRESS CODE: Cocktail Attire ENTERTAINMENT: The Clique › Romance and love fill the air as you get swept away by the aromas of Italy. Tour the country as you enjoy the ambiance of the night and taste delightful Italian cuisine. Dance among the vineyards and fall in love all over again, because “That’s Amore”. IMPROV NIGHT WITH BOBBY COLLINS Friday, February 26th, 8:00 p.m. in The Laurels Registration begins January 15th. DRESS CODE: Resort Casual › Hold on to Your Seat Folks!Bobby shares clean comedy & the wisdom he’s b een sharing with friends and family for years. S o join him when he shares his mind, beliefs, f amily and career as he leads you on a wild ride t hat will truly entertain you. Dessert and coffee will be available in Traditions following the show. 38 WINTER 2015-2016 | TRENDS MAGAZINE LABOR DAY BBQ SEPTEMBER 7TH POLOCLUB.NET 39 VETERAN’S DAY NOVEMBER 11TH 40 WINTER 2015-2016 | TRENDS MAGAZINE NEW MEMBER MEET & GREET OCTOBER & NOVEMBER POLOCLUB.NET 41 PIZZA IL FORNO NOVEMBER 5TH 42 WINTER 2015-2016 | TRENDS MAGAZINE POLO DINING delighting the senses Polo Dining Dining & Dashing BY LESLEY MARLO The holidays are coming and it’s your turn to host the dinner party. You have hundreds of RSVPs and can expect at least as many unannounced drop-ins. You will be expected to serve multiple courses, all made from scratch, of course, and everyone will want different entrees. You will also need to accommodate dozens of unique dietary needs and perferences and do it all with a smile. Impossible, right? Not only is it possible, it’s a daily reality in Polo Club’s Food and Beverage department — multiple times per day. Photos by Montana Pritchard 44 WINTER 2015-2016 | TRENDS MAGAZINE “CONTROLLED CHAOS” Year-round, Polo’s Food and Beverage department is one of the busiest areas in the Club. Come winter, with seasonal residents on property and families visiting for the holidays, kitchen activities heat up even more with the culinary staff on full steam ahead and Chef Edward Leonard, CMC at the helm. “It’s controlled chaos,” says Leonard. New Year, New Tastes What’s new for 2016? Chef Leonard hints at new menu items at Steeplechase that will reflect Italian and Mediterranean flavors, a new dessert concept for Bistro, and special themed buffets to provide new experiences that will delight Members. From an outsider’s perspective, Polo’s kitchen operations look more like a perfectly orchestrated symphony than chaos. With over 90% of items made in house, including 95% of all breads, pastries, cookies, and gelatos, weekly meetings are held to organize the massive production involved in serving thousands of meals per day, seven days a week. Twelve menus, including five that change every six to eight weeks, feature more than 240 items available at once, not including banquet and buffet. Chef Leonard estimates that over 490,000 meals are served per year, totaling 1.2 million pounds of food, and over 12,000 dishes, glasses, and silverware are washed daily. IT TAKES A VILLAGE This season’s culinary team includes more than 65 chefs and cooks, plus 25 stewards working in seven kitchens and a full pastry shop. This team prepares and cooks for five full service restaurants, a banquet and event room that seats up to 650 guests, the Traditions Lounge for food and drink, Chill, and the Upper Terrace for barbeque and grill events. “Our goal is quality, consistency, and flavorful food presented in an eye appealing manner and timely fashion for all of our Members and their guests,” says Chef. “The whole culinary team enjoys what we do, and we work our hardest every day to please each Member and make the Club special for them. We do not always hit the mark, but know that we are working hard every day to do so.” POLOCLUB.NET 45 Polo Dining Trends asked Chef Leonard to share some favorite holiday recipes Members can try at home. Here are two crowd pleasers. Bon Appétit! Chef’s Pecan Pumpkin Cheesecake Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups shortbread or vanilla wafer crumbs 5 teaspoons butter, melted 1/4 cup chopped pecans 24 ounces cream cheese 1 1/4 cups light packed brown sugar 16 ounces quality canned pumpkin 2 eggs 2/3 cup evaporated milk 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (recipe below) 1/2 cup pecan pieces 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup corn syrup 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 teaspoon vanilla or pecan extract 1 egg beaten > Mix crumbs and 4 tsp. melted butter, press into and up side 1 in of 9 inch spring form. Sprinkle with pecans. Bake at 350ºF 6-8 minutes. Do not allow to brown. Reserve. PUMPKIN PIE SPICE Ingredients: 4 tablespoons ground cinnamon 4 teaspoons ground nutmeg 4 teaspoons ground ginger 3 teaspoons ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon ground clove Pinch of vanilla powder Beat cream cheese and brown sugar until creamy. Add pumpkin, eggs, milk, cornstarch and cinnamon and beat well. Pour into crust, bake in a water bath at 325ºF for 55/65 minutes or until edges are set. Warm spices in a pan slowly. Sift together. Combine pecans, extract, 1/4 cup brown sugar, butter, syrup in a pan, bring to boil, temper the egg and then top on the cheese cake. Bake at 350ºF for 6-9 minutes. White Fish Salad Mix the following ingredients: 2 lb. whole or filleted smoked whitefish 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup sour cream 1/2 cup minced celery stalks (Peel Celery before dicing) 2 tablespoons fresh minced dill 2 tablespoons fresh minced chives Kosher Salt and pepper to taste Freshly squeezed lemon juice to taste (1-2 lemons) 46 WINTER 2015-2016 | TRENDS MAGAZINE SPA & FITNESS Exploring Health and Beauty Water Polo The Polo Club Pool Welcomes Members with Activities for All BY LESLEY MARLO There is good reason the masses flock to South Florida this time of year! As our neighbors to the north scrape ice and shovel snow, winter fun in the sun on the Gold Coast is just heating up! This year, The Polo Club offers more poolside games and activities than ever before. Most activities are free and promise a great time for all ages. So, grab the kids and grandkids, suit up, and slather on the sunscreen. Your winter is about to get brighter! 48 WINTER 2015-2016 | TRENDS MAGAZINE “Anyone can join in the fun. I have one Member who always kicks off the family fun day games by being one of the participants when we play the YES/NO Game. He knows his granddaughters love it!” NINA SALOMON, HEAD LIFEGUARD SPECIAL POOL DATES Fun Family Activities and Prizes Scheduled from 12:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Fun Under the Sun Sunday, December 6th Everyone will have a splashing good time! Family Fun Day Friday, December 25th Pool Games for all ages! Splashing in the New Year 2016 Saturday, January 2nd, 2016 Keep partying poolside! Reggae Sunday Sunday, January 17th, 2016 Warm up and chill out! Presidents’ Day Monday, February 15th, 2016 Pool Games for all ages! Salt Life For Members and their families who are looking to “sea more,” Nina has put together a four-hour beach basics program that introduces participants to activities, safety, and marine life right here at the Polo Club pool. Beach 101 SNORKELING, PADDLE BOARDING & SURFING Taught by professional instructors from Nomad Surf Shop and Boardriders Unlimited, BEACH 101 provides an introduction to water sports, including instruction in Snorkel Safety, Snorkeling, Paddle Boarding, and Surfing. A guest speaker from Sea to Shore Alliance will also be onsite to discuss North Atlantic right whales, manatees, and other Florida marine wildlife, as well as ocean conservation and how we can help our oceans. $60 per Participant Ages 7 and up (Must be able to swim 15 yards and tread water for 15 seconds) Snacks, fruit cups and beverages will be provided. SESSION I: Saturday, February 20th, 2016 7:30 – 11:30 a.m. “Nina has been instrumental in the implementation of all the children’s activities and programs as our newly appointed Head Lifeguard,” LISA KYTE, DIRECTOR OF SPA & FITNESS SESSION II: Saturday, March 19th, 2016 7:30 – 11:30 a.m. To register for Beach 101, call 995-1250 and ask for Nina Salomon or email her at ninas@poloclub.net. Spa Spotlight New and exciting cosmetics have arrived! Stop by the Spa to find your perfect colors & shades. Gabriel Cosmetics Drawing from his grandmother’s homeopathic practices and teachings, Gabriel De Santino, CEO and Founder of Gabriel Cosmetics, Inc. always believed that the sea embodies special healing and revitalizing properties. As a young child, Gabriel frequented his grandmother’s home near the coast of Mexico where he learned the significance of seaweed and kelp. As his curiosity heightened and his passion for healthy living and natural beauty developed, he knew it was his calling to bring these special properties to the forefront and become an advocate for all natural and organic beauty products. Certified Cruelty-Free by the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics’ Leaping Bunny Program. Certified Gluten-Free 100% natural, pressed mineral cosmetics NPA Certified Natural 100% natural ingredients with no harsh ingredients, or artificial preservatives, fragrances or colors. 100% Vegan All natural ingredients and are free of parabens and phthalates. LIght, water-based Concealer everything eyes A full selection of mascara, eye shadow, eyeliner and primer. Dual Powder Foundation 50 WINTER 2015-2016 | TRENDS MAGAZINE Spa Spotlight luxurious lips This long lasting formula is enriched with nourishing ingredients for all day hydration. lip primer To prevent fading or feathering, start with a primer and liner. Multi Pot For modern woman on the go, Gabriel created a three-in-one product for eyes, lips and cheeks. TimeSeal Concealer The “makeup meets skincare” brand is formulated to specifically target and correct unwanted flaws from an inside-out approach, including dark circles, uneven skin tone, redness, and other minor skin issues. TimeSeal takes the holistic approach to combining beauty, science and wellness, creating products that allows aging skin to look youthful, glowing and visibly smooth. long-lasting smooth Color and anti-aging blends rich in antioxidants treat and correct while delivering incredible staying power all day long. Say good-bye to the thick, heavy concealers that settle in fine lines! POLOCLUB.NET 51 Spa & Fitness Achieve a stat e o f r e l a x at i o n of both body and mind. Tai Chi Tai-Chi has a surging recognition partly due to the many research and studies that have been accumulated over the past years. Most of them proved the benefits of Tai Chi to patients with chronic diseases. Regardless of age & physical ability, anyone can benefit spiritually & physically from Tai-Chi! BENEFITS INCLUDE: + Improved balance + Increase in memory & focus + Strengthening of bone & muscle + Improved flexibility + Decrease pain from arthritis & neuralgia The Polo Club is excited to bring Jennifer W. Yu, a sixth generation Disciple of China’s Yang Family Tai-Chi with over 28 years of experience in Wellness and Fitness. The Yang Family Tai-Chi is a series of movements that uses a slow, smooth body flow to achieve a state of relaxation of both body and mind. If you’d like to experience the benefits, please join Jennifer W. Yu in this very worthwhile class! Wednesdays Fitness Studio One 4:30 p.m. 52 WINTER 2015-2016 | TRENDS MAGAZINE POLO KIDS nuturing our youth Kids & Families Events GOLF Junior Golf Camp Club Course, $20/day Sunday, December 20th - January 2nd (Except 12/25, 1/1) 8:45 a.m. Ages 5-7, 10:45 a.m. Ages 8-17 February 14th - 20th 9:00 a.m. Ages 5-17 Family/Junior Golf Tournament Juniors: Ages 5-17, $13/person Monday, December 28th 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, February 17th 2:15 p.m. TENNIS Tennis Junior Camp $25/day Saturday, December 19th - January 2nd 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Intermediate 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Beginner 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Intermediate/Advanced Sunday, February 14th - 20th 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Beginner 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Intermediate/Advanced Tennis Family Fun Day Monday, December 21st 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 16th 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. 54 WINTER 2015-2016 | TRENDS MAGAZINE DECEMBER - FEBRUARY FITNESS Kids Zumba Fitness Studio One, Ages 6-12, $10 Monday, December 21st Call for Time Tuesday, February 16th 1:00 - 1:45 p.m. Ga-ga Ball Fitness Sport Court, Ages 6-12, $10 Tuesday, December 22nd 2:00 - 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, February 17th 3:00 - 3:45 p.m. Cheer-nastics Fitness Studio One, Ages 6-12, $10 Wednesday, December 23rd 2:00 - 2:45 p.m. Friday, February 19th 2:00 - 2:45 p.m. Fitness Obstacle Course Fitness Studio One, Ages 6-12, $10 Thursday, December 24th 2:00 - 2:45 p.m. Thursday, February 18th 1:00 - 1:45 p.m. SPECIAL EVENTS Dinner & A Kids Movie Street Fair Italian Night Arcade Night The Laurels, $36 Adults/$18 Kids Wednesday, December 23rd 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. The Laurels, Steeplechase & American Bistro $38 Adults/$19 Kids Thursday, December 24th 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Christmas Day Brunch The Laurels, Friday, $42 Adults/$21 Kids Friday, December 25th 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Fishing Rodeo Lake Behind the Pool Saturday, December 26th 12:00 p.m. Family Dance Fever The Laurels, $36 Adults/$18 Kids Saturday, December 26th 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Club Parking Lot, $48 Adults/$32 Kids Sunday, December 27th 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. The Laurels, $36 Adults/$18 Kids Monday, December 28th 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Pizza Pasta Bingo The Laurels, $36 Adults/$18 Kids Tuesday, December 29th 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. New Year’s Eve Dinner The Laurels , $185/person Thursday, December 31st 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. New Year’s Day Brunch Steeplechase, $18.95/person Friday, January 1st 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. POLOCLUB.NET 55 Kids & Families Events CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY CENTER Monday..............................................................28 DECEMBER Tuesday............................................................. 29 Monday.............................................................. 21 Silly Painting T-Shirt 6:00 -7:00 p.m, Game Room Ages 9+, $12 Mermaids/Pirates 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Bamboo Room Ages 4-9, $39 Wednesday...................................................... 30 Science Made Fun 2:00 - 3:30 p.m., Bamboo Room Ages 4-9, $39 Thursday............................................................ 31 Ping Pong Tournament 2:30 - 4:30 p.m, CAC Game Room Tuesday..............................................................22 Basketball Camp 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., CAC Sport Court, Ages 7-12, $23 Thursday........................................................... 24 Cake Decorating 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Bamboo Room, Ages 4-10, $39 Saturday........................................................... 26 Fairies & Wizards 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Bamboo Room, Ages 4-7, $39 Wild Water Games 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., CAC Sport Court Ages 7-13, $27 Monday..............................................................28 Divas & Rock Stars 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Bamboo Room, Ages 5-10, $39 Friday................................................................... 1 Crazy Games: Bounce, Giant Bubble and more 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., CAC Sport Court Ages 6-12, $35 JANUARY Saturday..............................................................2 Movie Night 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Game Room, All Ages Sunday.................................................................3 Spa Party Session I: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Session II: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Bamboo Room, Ages 5-10, $49 56 WINTER 2015-2016 | TRENDS MAGAZINE Bingo & Prizes 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., Game Room, Ages 9+ DECEMBER - FEBRUARY FEBRUARY Saturday............................................................ 13 Craft of the Day: Valentine Poem Sign Ages 3-8, CAC Sunday............................................................... 14 Valentine’s Art & DIY Wood Frame Ages 3-8, CAC Monday.............................................................. 15 Wednesday....................................................... 17 Special Craft: DYO Ceramic Frog Planter 9:00 - 10 a.m., CAC, Ages 6-8 Craft of the Day: Inchworm CAC, Ages 3-8 Wednesday....................................................... 17 Art Fun: Pottery 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., Game Room, Ages 9-14 Thursday............................................................ 18 Craft of the Day: Heart Sand Art Bottle Bingo & Prizes CAC, Ages 3-8 Basketball Camp 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., CAC Sport Court, Ages 7-12, $23 Friday................................................................. 19 Craft of the Day: Wild Wonders Animal Glasses CAC, Ages 3-8 Family Bingo Carnival Games 1:00 - 2:00 p.m, Game Room 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., CAC Sport Court Ages 6-13, $28 Craft of the Day: Silly Finger Painting 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., CAC, Ages 3-8 Bingo & Prizes Ages 9+, Game Room Tuesday.............................................................. 16 Saturday........................................................... 20 Special Craft: DIY Ceramic Piggy Bank Craft of the Day: DYO Cardboard Box Assortment CAC 9:00 - 10:00 a.m., CAC, Ages 3-5 Craft of the Day: Patriotic Eagle Ages 3-8, CAC Basketball Camp 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., CAC Sport Court, Ages 7-12, $23 Sunday............................................................... 21 Craft of the Day: Jewel Bracelet Ages 3-8, CAC Minute To Win It Games 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Game Room, Ages 9+ POLOCLUB.NET 57 CAC H ALLOWEEN PA RTY OCTOBER 24TH 58 WINTER 2015-2016 | TRENDS MAGAZINE T EENIE WEENIE H A LLOW EENIE POOL PA RT Y OCTOBER 25TH YES/NO GAME MUMMY IN THE MIDDLE PUMPKIN RELAY RACE GUESS THE CANDY PRIZES! POLOCLUB.NET 59 Get INVOLVED! Looking to have a little fun? Want to try something new? Here are some ideas, along with contact information that you might find helpful. Please call the numbers listed to find out what other activities we have at The Polo Club or check the flyer boxes in the Administration hallway. READY TO WORK OUT? We have plenty of fitness classes available and a wonderful gym with the latest equipment. We also have 25 fitness trainers on staff who can create a custom workout for you. Fitness Center 561-995-1244 A TENNIS ANYONE? We offer private and group lessons for players of all levels, including a junior tennis program for the kids! Tennis & Resort Shoppe 561-995-1260 DO YOU LIKE TO HELP OTHERS? We have a Community Relations Committee that loves to help out in the area. There are plenty of opportunities for everyone to participate, regardless of how much time you can contribute. Nate Miller 561-998-7692 bradyboy222@gmail.com HOW ABOUT GOLF? It’s never too late to learn how to play. Our professional golf staff can help you get started or sharpen and improve your existing skills. There is also a junior program for the kids! The Golf Shoppe 561-995-1150 JOIN SOME FELLOW BOOKWORMS! You don’t have to watch Oprah reruns to get good insight and analyses on great reads. Joining the Polo Book Club is a great way to meet others who share your interests. Bobbie Devin 561-241-6549 WHAT CAN KIDS DO? We have a wet play area, a kiddie pool, and a variety of fun activities in the Children’s Activity Center and Sport’s Court. We also have a Teen Center equipped with many different video games. Children’s Activity Center 561-995-1100 DO YOU LIKE TO BRAINSTORM & PARTICIPATE IN MEANINGFUL DISCUSSIONS? We have a Polo Discussion Group designed to keep you stimulated and sharp on topics of your choice. Dolores Plaxen 561-367-3588 FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION Remember to check out our internal TV stations: Channels 63 and 95 60 WINTER 2015-2016 | TRENDS MAGAZINE CARDS & GAMES MIGHT BE FUN! Bridge, Canasta, Mah Jongg, Gin, Poker, Chess, Pan, Pinochle, and Scrabble… we have it all! We also offer lessons to help get you started. And if you already know how to play, we can help you get into a game. Card Room Manager 561-912-1025 LIKE TO REEL THEM IN? Consider joining the Fishing Club. Meet up with other fishing enthusiasts to share tips and techniques. You’ll also enjoy the annual Fishing Rodeo! Harve Stein 561-241-7716 8 BILLIARDS ANYONE? The league starts it’s regular organized league play on Tuesday nights starting in October. All skill levels are welcome. Learn how to play or advance your skills in a free clinic every Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., starting in October. Richie Isaacson 781-254-5194 Irwin Klar 561-573-2288 Jerry Dwosh 561-997-2399 16TH ANNUAL FISHING Rodeo Catch The Big SATURDAY DECEMBER TH 26 Registration: 12:00 noon Competition Fishing: 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. One! This event is open to Members’ children and grandchildren. Participants must be between the ages of 4 and 16. Cane poles with hook, line, and bobber will be supplied. (Participants can use their own poles, tackle, and bait.) Hot dogs, soft drinks, and snacks will be served. Card Room Activities Save the Dates Friday, January �5th Member Guest Card Party Thursday, February ��th Canasta Tournament Canasta Lessons Monday - Friday 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Ladies’ Card Room Each five session series will be held on consecutive days. $100 per person Beginner Series: Learn Canasta in One Week with Barbie Tannenholz Series #2: January 4th - 8th Series #3: February 1st - 5th Advanced Beginner Series: Develop Winning Strategies with Barbie Tannenholz Series #1: December 7th - 11th Series #2: January 25th - 29th Series #3: February 22nd - 26th Mah-Jongg Lessons Learn the Ancient Game of Mah Jongg with Barbie Tannenholz Monday - Friday 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Ladies’ Card Room Each five session series will be held on consecutive days. $100 per person Series #2: December 14th - 18th Series #3: January 11th - 15th HOURS OF OPERATION November 1st - April 30th Monday - Saturday: 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. 6:30 – 10:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. Refreshments and service will be offered in the Card Rooms. GUEST POLICY >G uests are not permitted in the Card Rooms on Mondays and Wednesdays. >G uests are not permitted on days when special events are scheduled, (i.e., Member Guest Card Party, Tournament, etc.) unless the guest is participating in the event Weekdays: Members may invite ONE GUEST PER MONTH on a Tuesday, Thursday or Friday. However, the invited guest may not be another Member’s guest within the same month. Saturdays: Members may invite ONE GUEST EACH WEEK, and up to FOUR GUESTS, ONCE PER MONTH. NOVEMBER 2015 - APRIL 2016 Duplicate Bridge Back by Popular Demand in the Ladies’ Card Room! Saturdays 12:30 p.m. November 7th through May 28th Members $6 Guests $9 Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. November 4th through March 30th Members $7 Guests $10 Bridge Lessons How to Bid Exciting and Interesting Hands with Keith Hanson Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. April 5th through October 25th Members $7 Guests $10 Fridays 12:30 p.m. Year-Round Members $6 Guests $9 DATE & TIME LEVEL Monday 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. January 4th - February 8th Intermediate & Advanced Monday 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. February 22nd - March 28th Intermediate & Advanced Mondays 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Series #1: January 4th - February 8th Series #2: February 22nd - March 28th Advanced Beginner Wednesdays 9:00 - 11:15 am. February 24th - March 30th All Levels Session #1: Thursday, January 28th 9:00 - 11:50 am All Levels A series of six two-hour lessons, Ladies’ Card Room $110 per person for the six-session series How to Plan and Execute the Killing Defense with Keith Hanson A series of six two-hour lessons, Ladies’ Card Room $110 per person for the six-session series Advanced Beginners Bridge with Mike Donnelly Two series of six two-hour lessons, Men’s Card Room $110 per person for each six-session series Session topics: The Stayman Convention; The Jacoby Transfer; The Takeout Double; Overcalls; The Weak Two Bid; Basic Declarer Play. Supervised Practice Play with Keith Hanson Bid, play and analyze prepared practice hands. Two series of six two-hour lessons, Ladies’ Card Room $110 per person for each six-session series Bridge Workshops with Linda Green 20 minute lecture and play 6 – 8 hands Ladies’ Card Room, Partner not required Fee includes materials, coffee and refreshments. $70 for both workshops $40 per workshop Session #1: Developing Defense – a Little Logic, a Little Common Sense and a Little Imagination Session #2: Finer Points of a Finesse vs. an Alternate Play of the Hand Session #2: Thursday, February 25th 9:00 - 11:50 a.m. POLOCLUB.NET 63 SPONSORED BY PROGRAM The Community Relations Committee When speaking with a VIP partner, be sure to reference The Polo Club of Boca Raton. HOTELS PRODUCTS & SERVICES Boca Raton Marriott at Boca Center 5150 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton, FL 33486 888-888-3780 Enter X6B in the space under Corporate/ Promotional Code, which is under Special Rates & Awards at www.marriott.com Pride Air Conditioning & Appliance, Inc. 1-800-955-1086 Offering a 6% discount on an annual Home Service Contract. Hilton Suites 7920 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33434 561-852-4024 Dry Clean Express of Boca 7720 Lexington Club Blvd., Delray Beach, FL 33346 561-445-1163 10% discount for new and existing customers. Free pick-up and delivery. Embassy Suites 661 NW 53rd, Boca Raton, FL 33487 561-994-8200 Cesilia’s Cleaning Services 954-600-6193 25% off first home cleaning. LIMOUSINES M&M Limousine & Airport Service 561-488-6014 Ask for special rates. Cash only. Eye Doc of Boca Barry A. Ginsberg, O.D., P.A. 3011 Yamato Road, A-17, Boca Raton, FL 33434 561-995-9600 20% discount on a complete pair of prescription eyeglasses. A1A Airport & Limousine Service 1990 NW Boca Raton Blvd., Boca Raton, FL 33432 561-222-2222 or 561-391-4762 10% discount for new and existing customers. Eagle Limousine Service 954-592-9996 $5 discount. VIP discounts are subject to change and prices are not guaranteed. The Polo Club does not endorse these businesses or guarantee quality in any way. 64 WINTER 2015-2016 | TRENDS MAGAZINE POLO CLUB 2015 STREET Fai r S U N D A Y, D E C E M B E R 2 7 4 :0 0 -9 :0 0 P.M . H AL L I N CL US I VE FUN for the Whole Family, Big & Small Thrill Rides H Rock Climb H Fun Slide H Fun House & More Tasty Treats H Food Tents & Dining Area Magic Shows H Face Painting H Caricaturist Jugglers H Stilt Walkers & Unicyclist Marching Band & DJ No limit... everything Included* EAT ALL YOU WANT! RIDE AS MUCH AS YOU LIKE! Clubhouse Parking Lot H Rain or Shine! No Refunds. *Price Includes Beer & Wine MAKE IT A GOOD YEAR... MARCH 13 - 19, 2016 COME SHARE YOUR PASSION AT POLO!