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August
2010
September
2004
GreenValley
Valley Country
Country Club
Green
Club
Officers
Officers
President.....................................Mike
Wray
President
............................
Dean
Frisbie
Vice President.
................... John
Thompson
Vice
President ...................... John
Justus
Secretary........................Marilyn
Manfredi
Secretary
................................ Jeff Van
Wilson
Treasurer............................Melody
Ess
Treasurer ............................ Gary French
Board of Directors
Ex-Officio,
Angen
Board of John
Directors
JimBardizbanian
Brooks
George
BillHughes
Fell
Marcia
Tom Kirby
Lorraine King
Jerry Sullivan
Sherm
GautumPassalacqua
Vadlamudi
Debbie
Steiner
Peter Vernasco
Jerry
Sullivan
E.G. “Doc” Waslohn
Don Young
Professionals
Controller..............................Susan
Meader
Professionals
Golf Pro...............................
Mark Capozzo
Sherman
General
Manager ....... Claude
Tennis
Pro..............................Steve
DeVries
Golf
Pro
.......................... Mark Sherman
Course Supt..................................Ray
Story
Supt ............................ Ray Story
Asst.
to
the
G.M......................
Lisa
Sottana
Financial Manager ....... Mike Nowrooz
Executive Chef............... Robert Eustaquio
Chef
DanielRuiz
Bell
Food ........................................
& Beverage Director..... Zoilan
Asst. to the G.M. ................ Lisa Sottana
Tennis
ProCommittee
..........................
Paul Garron
2010
Chairpersons
Buildings & Ground........... John Emerson
By-Laws..................................Holly
Mattice
Committee Chairpersons
Finance.........................................Brad
Building
& Grounds ................ HankRitch
Doll
Food & Beverage.
................ Lynn
Waslohn
Finance
...................................
Les
Singer
.................................................
Brooks
Food
& Social ......................Linda
Dom Scolaro
Golf..............................................Steve
Ikard
Golf
...................................... Mike Roach
Green......................................
Tom Brafford
Brafford
Green
................................. Tom
House....................................... Sheila Elliott
House ................................... Sheila Elliott
Long Range............................. Jim Gemmer
Membership
........................ Dave
Layton
Membership..........................Bob
Williams
Pool
&
Fitness
....................
Bob
Williams
Pool......................Jodi Nunnari-Van Duzer
Tennis
................................... Bonnie Zink
Tennis..............................................................
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President’sMessage…
Message
President’s
Greetings,
friends!
I hope you
all having aisgreat
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it seems that
We are deep into our search for a permanent General Manager.
the
summers are always too short and the winters are too
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food.
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give
them
your
support
at
the
Wednesday
night
dinners
andthe
at
to four, all of whom will be coming to Green Valley for face-to-face interviews
the
last
barbeque
on
Labor
Day.
last week in July. The last step will be to put the top two or three candidates before
Club
championship
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andand
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like
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give
special
thanks
to
John
Thompson
for
his
superb
leadership
and
match play results will certainly produce a well qualified champion. A final
organizational
expertise
in managing
this
search format
project. was well received and
notice
on the Men’s
Invitational,
the
revised
During the interim period, Mr. Kevitt Sale has been at the helm as interim GM. He
will
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utilized
in difficult
the future.
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to the
Golf
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late2
September. Our new loan is almost finalized and should be in place when
you receive your KEY.
Please be patient with
the construction and temporary
UPCOMING
EVENTS
greens. It will all pass soon.
August 5................................................. Bingo Buffet Finale (Buffet 6:00 p.m. / Bingo to follow)
I have noticed that the boxes for broken tees are being utilized and that
August 6...................................................................................................Happy Hour “Free Music”
the
tees 6........................................................................................................................Niner
are neater and much enhanced by this extra care. ThanksTwilight
for your
August
help.
August 11–13..................................................................................................... Women’s Invitational
August
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Dinner
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p.m./Dinner
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weekend
and the6:30
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August 20.................................................................................... Club Twilight (5:00 p.m. Shotgun)
Dean Frisbie
August 21........................................................................... Men’s Club Championship Qualifying
Upcoming Events...
August 22...........................................................................Rock Creek Vineyards (Off site dinner)
August 27......................................................................................Music Event (Frank D’Ambrosio)
August 27–28.......................................................................................... Men’s Club Championship
September 6 ........ Labor Day BBQ Carnival 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. / Cocktails 3 p.m. / BBQ 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.)
September 62..........................................................................
.............................................................................................
ClubMid-Am
Championship
Finals
September
USGA Men’s
Women’s
Qualifying
September 11 ............................................................................. Final Club Twilight (Shotgun 3:00 p.m.)
September 3................................................................................................ Guest Sommelier Switch
September 14 ..................................................................................................... Ladies’ Club Championship
September 4............................................................................................ Men’s Club Championship
September 16 ..................................................................................................... Ladies’ Club Championship
September
5............................................................................... Mr. and Mrs. Club Championship
September 21 ..................................................................................................... Ladies’ Club Championship
September
6........................................
Labor Day BBQ (Carnival
1:00 Twilight
p.m./Cocktails
3:00
p.m./
September 26
......................................................................................
Niners’
(4:00 p.m.
Shotgun)
BBQ 4:00 p.m.–7:00p.m.)
September
Men’s
Championship
Finals
October 12 6................................................................................
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the Pro
and General Meeting
September
Office OpenSeniors’
(Club Fun
Closed)
October 15 7.............................................................................................
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Day
September
ClubGuest
Twilight
October 17 11.......................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................Final
Couples’
Day
September
Women’s
Captain’s
Tournament
October 21 14.................................................................................
............................................................................... General
Membership
Meeting
(6:30 p.m.)
October 22 16.................................................................................
............................................................................... Theme Women’s
Dinner Night
~ International
Buffet
September
Captain’s
Tournament
(Cocktails 5:00 p.m. / Buffet
p.m. – 8:00
p.m.)
September 17.....................................................................................Music
Event6:30
(InnerSoul
Band)
October 29 17–18.
.......................................................
President’s Ball (Cocktails 7:00 p.m. / DinnerStory
8:00 p.m.)
September
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Cup
From the Golf Pro…
PLEASE
SLOW
DOWN!
Too many drivers
are exceeding the 25
mph speed limit on
Country Club Drive.
For safety and
consideration of our
neighbors, PLEASE
SLOW DOWN.
Speed limit
is 15 MPH on
Club property.
Thank you in advance for
and as a result, is no longer the acting GM. I would like to thank Kevitt for the great
job he did while here and wish him a rewarding and successful career.
At this time Lisa Sottana has stepped in to provide the leadership role of liaison
between the Board of Directors and the Department Heads. Lisa has always been
eager to help the Club in any way she can, and we are grateful that she is stepping
up to the plate until a new GM is hired. Alisa Hartman will be returning in early
August from maternity leave to resume her job of events coordinator. At that time
Tammy Gallentine, who has filled in valiantly for Alisa, will take the position of
website and marketing lead. Our new Controller, Susan Meader, in addition to her
many other duties, will oversee the computer hardware and software technology
needs of the Club.
Minimum Spending
Requirement Schedule
$300 per quarter
Dec.
Mar.
Jun.
Sept.
Jan.
Apr.
Jul.
Oct.
See you on the practice tee,
Mark
your cooperation.
Nov.
Feb.
May
Aug.
Congratulations to several more Ace makers in the last
month and to Dan Bieber for qualifying for the US Senior Open
Championship for the second consecutive year. Dan will have
played at Sahalee CC near Seattle by the time you read this. Go Dan!
As for our Ace makers, hats off to Mike Leiser, who made TWO in
two days. Mike made his first ever at Green Valley (2nd overall) on
#7 on a Wednesday with the Seniors. He then turned around the next morning and
made one on #5. Absolutely amazing! And not to be forgotten, are two more June
Ace makers, Dick Cardosi on #7 and Ann Lavezzo on #16 at Spanish Bay. I have never
heard of so many Ace makers from one club. Keep up the incredible work!
Upcoming Tournament activities around the Club include a Niner Twilight on
the 6th, the Women’s Invitational on the 12th and 13th, Twilight golf on the 20th, the
Championship Flight Qualifying for the Men’s Club Championship on the 21st, East
Bay Ladies’ Team Play on the 17th, and the Seniors hosting Marin and Meadow Club on
the 25th. Early September also brings us the Seniors hosting Castlewood and Sequoyah
on the 1st, the USGA Women’s Mid-Amateur qualifying on the afternoon of the 2nd,
the Mr. and Mrs. Club Championship on the 5th , the Men’s Club Championship finals
on Labor Day the 6th, and our Final Twilight and Horserace on the 12th.
Lorie and I would like to give a special thank you to everyone for their support of
the 7th Annual and final Lucas Sherman Memorial Pro-Am, benefiting the Intensive
Care Nursery at John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek. We were able to generate
another $25,000+ in Lucas’ name to help the families and babies at John Muir. We
want to thank everyone for their incredible support over the past seven years as we
move in a different direction.
We are once again looking forward to the camaraderie, golf, margaritas, and
cervezas on the January Mexico trip at the Gran Bahia Tulum Resort in Cancun the
19th – 26th. We have had a good response to the trip, which should be another great
time for all.
With summer in full swing, the tournament calendar should be keeping everyone’s
game sharpened. If your game is not sharp, you know where to look for help.
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President’s Message
Continued from page 1
Lastly, I would like to recognize the incredible deeds and accomplishments
of one of our members, Melody Van Ess. As you know, last year she provided the
leadership to bring us the Friday Happy Hour fun, to develop the very popular
big entertainment events, and to develop the fantastic notices and posters we see
at various locations at the Club, as well as on email. This year, she has not slowed
down a bit. She was elected to the Board of Directors, and was immediately made
the Treasurer. Since then, she volunteered to develop a whole new website (which
is nearly complete), revamp the budgeting process (in preparation for 2011), and has
developed a system for significantly reducing delinquencies. She works countless
hours for the Club, and it is impossible for me to keep her from volunteering for
new projects. I am sure she never sleeps. So, please join me in thanking Melody
for all the great work she does on behalf of all the members.
Respectfully,
Mike.
Golf Course Maintenance
Senior Moments
I hope everyone has been enjoying the
summer thus far. It has been mild and bit
windy, but overall very cooperative in regards
to growing healthy turf. August is a key time
of the year when maintenance programs are
evaluated for their effectiveness. Fertilizers,
amendments, fungicide programs, and cultural
practices are studied and adjusted as needed
to meet goals or strategies setup going into
spring. Of course, the target goal is to produce
ideal playing conditions and healthy turf. The greens, the past
few months, have been aerated with small tines and sanded on
a regular basis to benefit root structure. This along with a foliar
fertilizer has been very successful as the greens have held up
well so far.
I have heard comments about brown areas in the roughs. We
did have an outbreak of fungus (leaf spot) in a few rough areas
during July resulting in turf that looked brown. These brown
areas were not brown from lack of water but discolored from leaf
damage from the fungus. This was not a serious condition. A
fungicide application along with a change in the weather quickly
remedied the situation.
I do remind everyone that it is very difficult if not impossible
to keep the entire golf course a beautiful “wall to wall” green
as seen in the spring throughout the summer. Irrigation to
the greens, tees, fairways, and roughs are setup to balance
healthy turf and a playable golf course. All of these areas
are maintained at different heights of cut and have different
irrigation requirements. The primary goal is to control the water
requirements for the shorter cuts of grass. Too much water with
the summer heat introduces humidity which is the kiss of death
to maintaining healthy turf. Regulating the irrigation to water
the fairways often does not meet the requirements for roughs or
vice versa. The tendency is to setup nighttime irrigation to the
minimum requirements to avoid wet conditions. Daytime spot
watering along with hand watering the greens are very important
to maintaining a uniform turf quality. A few dry areas in the
roughs are tolerable whereas dry areas in the greens, tees, and
fairways are never acceptable.
The trees along the cart path between #11 and #10 have
been pruned to improve the ability to see the landing area of
#11 fairway from #11 tees. For the safety of all, common sense
is encouraged to make sure the landing area on #11 fairway is
clear before hitting tee shots. For those playing #10, it is advisable
to use the right cart path and not drive up the left path. It is
impossible for those hitting a tee shot on #11 to see approaching
carts from #10.
There is very little to report regarding #16 drain project. The
old drain line location has been identified. A 6” drain pipe starts
from the left rough, crosses the fairway, and connects into a larger
8” line at the north side of the rough discharging to the creek. It
was a misconception that the drain ran along the south property
line before crossing the fairway. The drain is being scheduled for
a camera inspection by Pacific Liners for pipe condition. Plan for
repairs will be made per results of the inspection. The company,
Pacific Liners, does have the capability to bore clean the pipe at
the time of the inspection.
Congratulations are in order to Dan Bieber for earning a spot
in the 2010 US Senior Open Championship.
We have had a very active schedule this year, with four
events at home, including the Seniors’ Invitational, and
tournaments at Mira Vista, Contra Costa, Sequoyah, Black
Hawk, Marin, Meadow Club, and Richmond.
Thanks to those who participated, and congratulations to
all of those who have won!
To date, we have experienced a reduced number of
participants for both at home and away than in previous years,
including a reduced field for the Senior Invitational.
There are 13 (4 away and 9 at home) events remaining
this season (a copy of the schedule can be picked up in the
pro shop).
We would like to encourage those who have been unable
to participate to adjust their schedule and join us for enjoyable
rounds of golf, good food, good venues, prizes, raffles, and a
chance to meet some great people from other Bay Area country
clubs.
Officers: Don Hotaling, Dave Layton, Ken Stewart, Ken Teakle
IT’S NEW!!
Pay Your Bill
AUTOMATICALLY
Pay your monthly GVCC bill
automatically!
No more check writing.
No more mailing.
Just sign up for the new,
monthly electronic bank draft!
See you on the golf course,
Ray
Along the Cart Path
GOLF RESULTS:
June 22: Shirley Walp Ace of Aces:
1st place: Itsuko Moridaira, Runner up: Linda Neal
Ace of Aces Linda Neal and
Itsuko Moridaira
June 22 Sweeps:
First Flight: 1st Diane Kelly, 2nd Loretta McInnis, 3rd Sue
Teakle
Second Flight: 1st Pat Collins, 2nd Yvonne Healy, 3rd Ann
Lavezzo
Can you believe it? Our Invitational is just a few days
away! Good luck to all. Our Club Championship tournament
was last month. I’m sorry that the results will not be available
in the KEY until September. Please ask around to find out the
winner now!
Congratulations go out to Itsuko Moridaira, She is our
Shirley Walp ACE OF ACES this year. Congratulations also go
to Linda Neal, our runner up.
Please remember our calendar changes in August and
September. In August the EBTP will be at Green Valley on the
17th. If you can help out, please let Carol Detrick know. This
will move our Gold Cup Challenge to Wednesday, September
15. We also have our captain’s tournament in September along
with the Bernice Dunlop Tournament. Please look for both
sign-up sheets in the locker room.
June 29:
July ace: Jane Sullivan and Yvonne Healy
First Flight: Low Gross Melody Scott, 1st Coleen Yoder, 2nd
Joan Mumaugh, 3rd Judy Blohm
Second Flight: Low Gross Linda Grace, 1st Shinae Wegener,
2nd Gabby Zunino, 3rd Mary Adams
See you on a Tuesday,
Cindy
Duplicate Bridge
Children without a
driver’s license may not
operate golf carts on
Club property whether
or not accompanied
by a parent or another
adult.
Winners in June were Suezane Melikian and Joy
Quarry in first place. Coming in second were Kashy Hull
and Roberta Logan; they were followed by Eva Davis and
Penny Fisher in third place. Ed and Kathryn Houk took
first place in July. Jack and Shirley Wilson were in second
place while Hank and Alice Grill placed third.
The next dates of play will be August 11 and
September 8; please come and enjoy the group and some
challenging hands!
Thank you for your cooperation.
Golf Cart
Parking
Ladies, please leave your
surplus travel soaps, lotions,
Please do not park your golf carts along the circular
drive or in front of the Mansion.
All golf carts are to be parked in the cart staging area.
and shampoos in the basket
located in the Women’s Locker
Room. These are donated to a
women’s shelter. Thank you!
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Holey Niners
The Holey Niners have had a busy summer so far! Many
special events and tournaments are scheduled for the summer
months. Don’t miss the fun; check your calendars!
We would like to welcome two new Niners, Martha
Khamashta and Kathy Davis, to our group! I know they will
have a wonderful time with the Niners!
Results:
June 24: the Niners didn’t play this day, as GVCC hosted
a Jr. Tournament.
July 1: In the 1st flight the winner was Ramona Pinto
with a net 34; 2nd was Sandy Smith with a net 35. Sandy had
two chip-ins for par on her way to this great score!! In the 2nd
flight, BettyAnn Fritz came in 1st with a net 32, with Charlene
Moelk and Leslie Pinguelo tied for 2nd with net 38’s. Low gross
went to Linda Grace with a 46! Nice shooting, Linda! Madelene
Weston and Lorraine King tied for low putts with 15.
July 8: On this beautiful July day, the Niners had over 25
players! A new Niner, Martha Khamashta, joined us today,
welcome, Martha! We played the back nine today from the
gold tees, what a nice treat………! In the first flight, Anne
Prather was 1st with a net 33, Linda Grace took 2nd with a net
34. Cheryl Campi shot a net 29 for 1st place in the 2nd flight,
and Midge Walsh and Penny Fisher tied for 2nd with net 36’s.
Lorraine King was our low gross winner with 48, and Sonia
Bradeson had the fewest putts with 14.
July 15: The Niners theme on this day was “Sadie
Hawkins!” We had a big group of sons, grandsons and
husbands out to play with the Niners. Leslie Pinguelo threw a
great party with lovely table decorations, and a great red and
white theme. As usual the terrace staff outdid themselves for
the Niners. A big thank you to all of who took part.
Midge Walsh and her Grandson Pat
The winners were:
1st Place: Leslie Pinguelo and her son Chad
2nd Place: Jim Brooks and Mary Dee
3rd Place: Vickie Wilson and her son Jack
4th Place: Char and Jim Moelk
5th Place: Midge Walsh and her grandson Pat
6th Place: Dean and Bunny Frisbie
August schedule:
August 5: play the front, mixer format
August 12: no Niner play, 18er Invitational
August 19: play the back, Guest Day
August 26: Captain’s Tournament, play the front nine.
Come out and play with your captain today! I am an EOC
(Equal Opportunity Captain); everyone is a winner in my
book!
GVCC Holey Niners’ Home and Home: After a cancellation
in May of our scheduled guest day, we were able to have our
event on July 22nd. It was a wonderful party; we welcomed
Round Hill, Contra Costa, Moraga, and El Macero to play
golf with the Niners. The GVCC Holey Niners are fabulous
hostesses and showed our guests a good time, along with
introducing our lovely golf course and facilities to our guests.
The professional, and the food and beverage staff were all so
helpful to make this an event to remember!
The Niners will have a meeting on August 5, in the card
room at 11:30 a.m.
The Niners are a great group of women; come on out and
play with us! Call Carol at 925-998-6741 for information.
See you on Thursdays,
Carol Massier, Niner Captain
The Bradeson Family
Sheila Lewis and her friend at the Sadie
Hawkins Day
NEW! September 17 – Innersoul Band
R&B Old School Dance Band.
Sacramento’s most captivating, energetic,
entertaining musical group at GVCC!
$15 Members/$20 Guests.
“An Evening in the Vineyards”
Chef Robert
GVCC & Rock Creek Vineyards
&
A Gathering of Food, Wine & Friends
present
Grgich Hills
On Sunday, August 22, Chef Robert will be preparing
a very special Tuscan dinner at Rock Creek Vineyards,
just a short drive down Green Valley Road
A Winemaker’s Dinner
Thursday, August 19th
Cocktails 6:30pm ~ Dinner 7:00pm
Menu
Apricot, Heirloom Tomatoes, and Flamed Grapes
with a Saba, local olive oil sauce
Fume Blanc 08
Grilled Scallops
with pickled cucumbers Quinoa, and lemon dill yogurt
Chardonnay Reserve 06
Primo at the house
Salumi with olives
Local heirloom tomatoes with Rock Creek EVO
Herb flat bread with Tuscan bean puree
Assorted pizza’s
Italian Prosecco
Grilled Lamb Chops
with macerated stone fruit
Zinfandel 07
Secondo
Family style at the winery
Wood fired whole salmon
Wood grilled bisteca
Stuffed quail
Polenta ~ Pesto risotto
Wood grilled local vegetables
Ahi Tuna “Au Poi”
with three bean salad
Cabernet 06
Artisan Cheese
Violetta Late Harvest
Call now to join us for this very
special evening in the Oakroom.
Dessert
Apple crostada with vanilla bean gelato
$75.00 ++ per person
$75++ per person
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED
These events fill quickly!
864-1101, ext. 221
SEATING LIMITED – RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
864-1101, ext. 221
An Incredible Night of Music
An Amazing Setting
Friday, August 27th, 8:00-9:30pm
"Some performers are
meant to be on stage"
San Francisco Chronicle
"World's longest-running
Phantom gives goosebumps”
WASHINGTON TIMES REPORTER
"D'Ambrosio's rich tenor caresses
each song in an embrace sometimes tender, sometimes
humorous, but always passionate"
San Francisco Chronicle
Buffet Dinner in Ballroom
followed by
Outdoor Concert
MUSIC, $25 for Members, $30 for guests
BUFFET, $20 ++ Adults, $10++ Kids
Don’t miss out. Call TODAY for reservations. 864-1101, ext. 221
Inner Soul Band
Inner Soul Band
Niners’ Twilight
Motown is Back!!
Motown is Back!!
Friday, August 6, 2010
Shot Gun
start:Right!
5:00 PM
That’s
Cocktails: 7:00 PM
GetDinner:
ready
toPMDance!
8:00
$28.00 per person inclusive
That’s Right!
Get ready to Dance!
Friday, Sept. 17
Friday, Sept. 17
Everyone is encouraged to come out and have fun.
Sign up in the Pro Shop.
all
Mulligans andOUTDOORS
Sandies will be
forMansion
purchase
at available
the GVCC
all
OUTDOORS at the GVCC Mansion
Proceeds will benefit Lift3 Support Group, A Domestic Violence Network
5-7pm - Happy Hour ($5 Drinks & Appetizers)
5-7pm Buffet Dinner
7-8 pm Cocktails
8-9 pm Show
5-7pm - Happy Hour ($5 Drinks & Appetizers)
5-7pm
Buffet Dinner
The GVCC Board
of Directors
has established
7-8
pm
Cocktails
the following golf cart policy for the
8-9 pm Show
preservation and betterment
of our golf course:
BBQ Buffet $19.95++ (kids ½ price!)
Music $15 Members, $20 Guests
Four
G$19.95++
olf C
arts
BBQ Buffet
(kids
½ price!)
Music $15 Members, $20 Guests
Only Per Group
If a group is a fivesome, the fifth player must
ride with another player or walk.
Warning
Notices 707-864-1101,
will be issued toext.
EACH
CALL TODAY!
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member of the group in violation by a Pro
Shop Employee.
CALL TODAY! 707-864-1101, ext. 221
On the date of the THIRD warning notice,
your cart trail usage will be suspended for
30 days.
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Hey Out
Twilights are Back!
Twilight Results
CLUB TWILIGHT
Friday, August 20, 2010
Let’s start the weekend with fun!
Shotgun at 5:00 p.m.
Cocktails 7:00 p.m.
Dinner 8:00 p.m.
~ Buffet Dinner ~
Caesar Salad
Salad with Celery,
Dates and Dijon
Vinaigrette
Summer Squash
and Pearl Pasta
Roasted Ruby
Crest Potatoes and
Carrots
June 11
Cacciatore Style
Chicken
Front Nine
Bob & Carolie Simpson
Chef Style Chipino
Rolls & Butter
~ Dessert ~
Summer Fruit Crisp
Back Nine
Diane & Jack Kelly
$28.00 per person inclusive
includes golf, prizes, and dinner
July 16
Front Nine
matt & Kerri Maher
Anyone who enjoys golf is welcome to play. Sign up
in the Golf Pro Shop or call the Pro Shop at 864-0473
Back Nine
DO IT NOW!!
Steve & Marilyn Walker
FINAL CLUB TWILIGHT AND HORSERACE
Dining Schedule
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2010
Let’s start the weekend with fun!
Weekend Casual Dining – OAKROOM
Friday, August 6
Friday, September 3
Friday, August 13
Friday, September 10
Friday, August 20
Friday, September 17
Friday, August 27
Friday, September 24
Shotgun at 5:00 p.m.
Cocktails 7:00 p.m.
Dinner 8:00 p.m.
Dancing to Follow
Weekend Formal Dining – OAKROOM
Saturday, August 7
Saturday, September 4
Saturday, August 14
Saturday, September 11
Saturday, August 21
Saturday, September 18
Saturday, August 28
Saturday, September 25
TERRACE HOURS
Tuesday –Friday
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Saturday
7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Sunday
7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
$28.00 per person inclusive
includes golf, prizes, and dinner
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Both the casual and formal
dinners will be served in
the Oak Room.
Dining hours: 5:00 p.m.–
9:00 p.m. Reservations are
required for both nights.
August Friday
Happy Hour
POOL NEWS
Splash in to Summer! 2010
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Lifeguards:
** Beverage Specials $5.00 each**
Full Time: Daily
Sangria
Come and enjoy a different flavor
every week
Adult Morning Swim:
Daily
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Glass of House Wine
Merlot or Chardonnay
Adult Evening Swim:
** Sudwerk’s Beer $2.00 **
Tuesday & Thursday
Evenings
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Marzan ~ Pilsner
**Appetizers **
Family Night:
Ahi Crudo...........................................................$5.00
Wednesday Nights
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
With local EVO, shaved “raw tuna,” fennel and citrus
supreme
Grilled Flat Iron Steak.......................................$5.00
with Chimichurri sauce and wild Arugula
Artisan Cheese Plate du jour............................$5.00
Margharita Pizza................................................ $8.95
With Fresh Mozzarella cheese and basil
Pizza Du Jour.................................................... $10.00
Come join us as we kick
off summer 2010!
Steamed Clams................................................. $10.00
with parsley puree, shell pasta, and candied garlic
Heirloom Tomatoes............................................$8.00
and Dried Apricot Salad
Morning Water Aerobics:
Nachos................................................................. $8.95
Time: Mon./Fri. 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
with Guacamole, Salsa Fresea, Sour Cream,
Cost: $5.00 per day
Refried Beans, Olives, and Cheese
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From the GVCC
Guest Sommelier
Food and Beverage
July was a busy month for everyone at Green Valley. The
July 4 golf tournament and the club sponsored barbecue were
great fun and real successes. Deann Ikard introduced some
great wines that are being offered by the glass during July and
August. North Bay Medical hosted a huge golf tournament in
July, and the Men’s Invitational is always a success.
No doubt the highlight of the month was the James Garner
band’s tribute to Johnny Cash. They performed for two hours
and had the crowd dancing in the street. We’ve never before
seen so many classily dressed Cowpokes at Green Valley!
August promises to be another activity-filled month.
Martin Serota’s Dr. Feelgood Band will entertain on Friday
August 6 for happy hour—an event not to miss. Grgch Hills
winery will be featured at the Winemaker’s Dinner on August
19, and there are still a few spots available. Rock Creek’s off
site evening in Tuscany is scheduled for August 22 and is sold
out with a waiting list. The last Bingo of the season will occur
on August 6. And the music event we have all been waiting
for – Franc D’Amborsio—is scheduled for August 27 on the
front lawn. Be sure to take advantage of as many of our special
events as you can as they are all fabulous.
Don’t forget that the Hit and Run barbecue is operating
every weekend throughout the summer.
We are still anxiously awaiting the Board’s decision on
the wood-burning oven and hoping for approval for the
expenditure.
We had a great tasting on July 9th.
Thank you all for attending. The white
wine Rustler from Kinero Winery was
very well received and winemaker
Ant hony K i nero poured a not her
white that evening – the 2009 Alice
- 100% Grenache Blanc . There was
a very positive response to this wine
by the group and we have decided to
feature it as well. Enjoy!
After tasting the wines the Central Coast area has to
offer, I’m sure you will all want to visit the Northern Central
Coast where they are produced. So, put on your jeans and
cowboy boots and head on down to Paso Robles for a weekend
of fabulous wines and fine dining.
It is an easy four hour drive. To get there take Highway
680 South to 101 South. After you leave King City, the
landscape changes and the distinct rolling hills of the Central
Coast are everywhere. You have about 45 minutes of driving
left before arriving in Paso Robles. There are many places to
stay from the funky to the divine. There is the Hampton Inn
or the Paso Robles Inn (right downtown with hot springs). You can also book a B&B like the Canyon Villas or the Hotel
Carleton in Atascadero which boasts they have the best beds
anywhere.
Dining is exquisite in the area. Our personal favorites
are the Aritsan, the Villa Creek Restaurant (George Van Ess
featured their wines early this year) and Bistro Laurent. You
can also grab a picnic lunch and many of the wineries have
tables and picnic areas.
The Central Coast is where the winemakers are dubbed
“Rhone Rangers” making magical potions out of the grapes. The wines are noted for their unusual names. Here is a link to
a map of the wineries: http://www.pasowine.com/wineries/
map.php. There are so many to choose from. Wineries are
opening every week and there is much to discover here. My personal favorites are Denner (of course) which has a
state of the art winery with wonderful views of the Paso
Robles region. Please stop by and let them know that you
are enjoying their wines at the Club. I also recommend Villa
Creek Winery, Jack Creek, Terry Hoage and Linne Calado. Dunning Winery is a favorite of Tom & Lisa Kirby and they
introduced us to this delightful place. Be sure to take a turn
on the giant swing outside of their tasting room. George
& Melody Van Ess particularly like Stacked Stone. Patti
Williams recommends Tobin James which has a Port we call
Liquid Love - the mainstay of many ‘group therapy’ sessions
for our lady members. Four Vines has great glasses for sale
– check them out.
The drive around the winery roads is magical with oak
trees laden with moss and rolling hills everywhere. The
road winds in and out of picturesque places – each one better
than the last. Enjoy! Please let us know what you discover. Hope you
have a convertible!
August Pasta To Go
Friday & Saturday Nights
Call in your order, drive up, and the valet will
bring your food to the car! Couldn’t be easier!
Chicken Macaroni and Cheese
Penne Pasta
with ratatouille and a light tomato salad
Cheers!
Deanne
$14.95++ per person
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Around the Courts
SOCIAL
We had a spirited family fun social on the Fourth of
July. There was a good mix of adults and juniors combining
for some very entertaining tennis. Thank you very much to
Nancy Briggs for organizing the event. Also, a big thank you
to Francine Josephson for providing the American spirit at
the courts with her wonderful decorations and continued
enthusiasm for all things tennis.
TENNIS CAMP
Tennis camp concluded at the end of July. We had even
more kids this year than last. It was great to see the returning
kids from last summer show a lot of improvement in their
games; they were a good example for the newer students to
look up to. Working with counselors who had grown up at
GVCC participating in Tennis Camp was a great experience.
Thank you very much to Joey Zink, Samantha Stallings,
Andrea Balestra, Nicole Levin, and Jack O’Brien for your
help in continuing the tradition of great tennis at GVCC. I
would also like to thank everyone at the pool for their hard
work and support. Anthony and his talented lifeguards, and
Hector at the snack bar were very helpful again this year,
providing a great summer experience for the kids.
LEAGUES
Congratulations to the 4.0 women’s team who qualified
for the playoffs again. They are led by Donna Rubin and
posted a 4-1 victory over Vintage of Napa to advance to the
next round of the playoffs. They next play against Rancho
Solano with the winner going on to be Napa/Solano’s
representative at District playoffs in August.
CARDIO
Cardio tennis continues to be a fun way to stay fit and hit
some tennis balls. It is Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday
at 4 p.m. All levels are welcome.
CLINICS
During the summer we have moved the Ladies’ Clinic
to Saturday mornings from 9:00–10:30 a.m. We have had a
good turnout and people are staying to play afterwards.
Call Steve if you are interested in trying it.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRO
Summer at the tennis courts has been rewarding. There
have been a lot of kids and grandkids of members enjoying
the activities at the Club. I would like to thank Tina for
being the Camp Mom and taking care of all the things that
make my job easier and fun for the campers. I hope to see
everyone down at the courts.
With such a great turnout of Juniors this year, we are
now forming USTA Jr. Teams who can learn to play local
tournaments and against other clubs. I will be contacting
kids soon, but if you have a Junior who wants to play
more tennis year round, please contact me at 864-0660 for
details.
Sincerely,
Steve DeVries
864-0660
Yoga Classes Continue!
Do you need to be more focused
in your life and possibly in your
tennis and/or golf game? Do you
need that extra flexibility to get the
perfect swing or backhand? Could
you use more balance in your game?
Yoga could be the answer. Join us for
our weekly Monday morning Yoga
Session with Kelly Spitzer, our ACE
Certified Fitness Instructor. Hatha
Yoga is a gentle practice giving the
participants enough time between Asanas (postures) so as to
focus on proper alignment and reap the benefits of prayanana
(breathing). There is a section devoted toward body balance
to promote core stabilization which could improve your golf or
tennis game. All fitness levels are welcome as modifications are
provided to anyone who may be uncomfortable in any particular
Asana.
Calling all Photographers!
Whip out your camera phone!
Snap the lens on your 35mm.
Break out those special photos.
We’re looking for pictures of GV,
lots and lots of pictures.
If you’ve captured a special moment or
captured a shot of a special person, or a
special friend, we’d love to feature it on
the new
Green Valley Web Site.
Mark your calendars for the following dates:
Monday, August 2 (No Yoga)
Monday, August 9
Monday, August 16
Monday. August 23
Monday, August 30
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Location: Oakroom
Cost: $10.00 per class (paid to Kelly, no account billing)
Bring with you: comfortable clothes, mat, water, and a beach
towel or light blanket. Should you have any questions, please
contact Amy Drake at 707 864-2844; if you have any questions
concerning the class itself, feel free to call Kelly at 707 290-7185.
Email your photos to Lisa Sottana at
lisasottana@greenvalleycc.com
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901 West 2nd Street
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FAX (707) 745-6460
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Downtown Ford
525 N. 16th St.
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DIXON 1100 Pitt School Rd. (707) 678-2996
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(in The Nut Tree Village next to Borders) (707) 446-2370
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PROFESSIONAL REALTORS IN GREEN VALLEY
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Registered Representative
Providing Insurance
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Broker Associate
2801 Waterman Blvd., Suite 100
Fairfield, CA 94534-2987
Bus 707-422-2244
Fax 707-428-3784
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BOB OGAN
Realtor
707-688-2531
707-344-3439
707-864-1128
Top listing and selling team 2009
Website: rogangreenvalley.com
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Thank you for making Country Estates the
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