February - Palm-Aire Country Club

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Febr
bruary
Pasta Buffet
Wednesday, Feb. 2
Turkey Buffet & Bingo
Wednesday, Feb. 9
Valentine’s Dinner/Dance
Saturday, February 12
Normal Memory & Aging
Tuesday, Feb. 15
Prime Rib & Pasta Buffet
Wednesday, Feb. 16
Comfort Food
Buffet & Bingo
Wednesday, Feb. 23
Annual Tennis Dinner/
Dance Gala
Saturday, Feb. 26
March
Turkey Bingo & Buffet
Wednesday, March 2
Carnivale - Mardi Gras
Friday, March 4
Italian Buffet Night
Wednesday, March 9
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Febr
bruary - March
2011
Palm Aire Classic
Wed.-Sat., March 9-12
St. Patty’s Day Buffet
Wednesday, March 16
Eastern European Cuisine
Buffet & Bingo
Wednesday, March 23
East Meets West Buffet
Wednesday, March 30

2010 Board of Governors/
Committee Chairs
Jim Lehmann, President
pjlehmann@aol.com
Ed Kornberger, Vice President
Chair, Member Relations & Long Range
Planning Committees
erkornberger@aol.com
Jackie Booker
Chair, Human Resources,
Tennis/Pool/Fitness Committees
jandjbooker@aol.com
George Brooks
Chair, Green Committee
george7358@earthlink.net
Win Hubley, Secretary
Chair, Legal & Rules, Vice Chair Human
Resources Committees
wshubley@aol.com
Frank Maguire, Treasurer
Chair, Finance Committee
frankjeanmaguire@hotmail.com
Harriette Merolla
Chair, Public Relations,
House Committees
jm6156@comcast.net
John Orr
Chair, Golf Committee
gumlogga@yahoo.com
Dan Stickler
Chair, Property Committee
dstickle@tampabay.rr.com
Club Staff
John J. Costello III, CCM
General Manager/COO
556-0781 jcostello@palmaire.net
Ranjit Sagramsingh, CGCS–GC Supt.
355-1633 pagcm1@verizon.net
Trey Place–Executive Chef
556-0788 tplace@palmaire.net
Trish Richards - Catering Sales Mgr.
556-0787 trichards@palmaire.net
Steve Yates, PGA–Head Golf Professional
556-0789 syates@palmaire.net
Greg High, USPTA–Tennis Professional
351-4117 ghigh@palmaire.net
Renee Woods–Director Member Svcs.
556-0782 rwoods@palmaire.net
Lisa Schwenk–Controller
556-0783 lschwenk@palmaire.net
Nancy Berman–H.R., Communications
556-0785 nberman@palmaire.net
THE BREEZE
Edward Luff - December
Eileen Archdale - December
Sheldon Damrow - January
Monday
Lunch Self-Service 11:30 - 1:30 pm
Lounge Beverage Service 11:30 - 6:00 pm
Tuesday
Lunch Lounge Menu & Deli Buffet 11:30 - 2:00 pm
Lounge Beverage Service 11:30 - 6:30 pm
Wednesday
Lunch Lounge Menu & Buffet 11:30 - 2:00pm
Themed Buffet (Ca$h Draw) and Bingo (alternate weeks)
Lounge Beverage Service 11:30 - Close
Lounge Menu Service 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Thursday
Lunch Lounge Menu & Deli Buffet 11:30 - 2:00 pm
Lounge Beverage Service 11:30 - 6:30 pm
Friday & Saturday
Lunch Lounge Menu & Deli Buffet 11:30 - 2:30 pm
Dinner-Bistro, A la Carte and Lounge Menus 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Lounge Beverage Service 11:30 - Close
Sunday
Breakfast Bar 10:30 - 1:00 pm
Lounge Menu & Beverage Service All Day 11:30 - 7:00 pm
BRIDGE SCHEDULE
MEN’S & WOMEN’S MONDAY 1:00 PM BRIDGE:
Call Patti Knowles, 351-3009
LADIES’ BRIDGE - WED. 9:00 AM GROUP:
Call Opal Cummings, 355-5464, or Jeanne Thal, 355-0954
LADIES’ BRIDGE - WED. 12:45 PM GROUP:
February 2 - Joan Baum 355-7200
February 9 - Margie Luehrs 351-3928
February 16 - Pat Voltz 351-6948
February 23 - Marge Labinger 359-3899
March 2 - Judy Raydish 358-0897
March 9 - Phyllis Ives 351-5976
March 16 - Lee McDaniel 360-9017
March 23 - Janet Camper 351-9248
March 30 - Barb Faulkner 351-7644
WEDNESDAY EVENING DUPLICATE BRIDGE-7:00:
Marge & Richard Labinger 359-3899
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TENNIS/FITNESS
High on Tennis
by Greg High,USPTA
Director of Tennis
Direct phone: 351-4117
A new year has arrived. I wish you all peace and prosperity in 2011!
Thanks to everyone who made Susan and my holidays even brighter with
your generous gifts. A special “Thank you” also goes to Shirley Accardi
and her Christmas decorating committee for doing a wonderful job.
PICKLE BALL
I will be holding a Pickle Ball Demo Day to teach anyone interested in
how to play this fun sport. I will explain the rules and get you out on the
court so you can experience it for yourself. Sign up with Susan for this
complimentary clinic on Sat., Feb. 19th @ 9:30 am.
COURT REMINDER
Please use the tread blaster, brush, and/or tenni-two-step to wash the clay
from your shoes before entering the Pro Shop and locker rooms! It’s
especially important to remember to keep our restrooms and Fitness Center
free of clay! Dashing to the restroom during your match requires a pause
to wash your shoes off first.
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
It’s not too late to enter the Palm Aire Club Championship. Sign up with
your partners or we will help you find one. This event is offered in classes
A,B, & C. Partners of different levels must enter the higher level. Last
year’s winners are required to play up one level. Please do not enter
unless your schedule is clear for all three days- Fri. afternoon, Sat. and
Sun. morning. If you lose in the first round, you will play a consolation
match. The Men’s and Women’s Doubles event runs Feb. 4th - Feb. 6th,
and the Mixed Doubles event runs Feb. 11th - Feb.13th. The cut off date
for entry is the Wed. before the event starts. All players must call Susan in
the pro shop the following day (Thur.) for their match schedule. The
entry fee is $5.00 per person. Fear not. Grab a partner and test your skills!
DINNER DANCE
Once again it’s time for the Tennis Association’s Annual Dinner Dance
on Sat., Feb. 26th. $31.25 ++, 6pm Cocktails, 7pm Dinner. This is our
biggest tennis event of the year. The food, music, and dancing are always
fabulous so don’t miss out. All club members and guests are welcome to
attend. Call the Pro Shop to reserve your table.
STROKE-OF-THE-DAY
I am offering two one-hour clinics both on Wednesday at 3:00pm. This
first one is Feb. 2nd on the “Return of Serve” and on March 2nd we’ll
tackle the dreaded “Backhand”. The cost is $10.00 per person per clinic.
A minimum of 4 people is required to run these clinics so sign up today.
TENNIS EXHIBITION TOUR FOR CHARITY
On Sat., March 19th Palm Aire will host an exhibition event which benefits
the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation directed by Winston
Owen. No need to sign up for attendance, watch for details.
Yoga
3:00 pm
Call Anita, 918-9236,
For cost and to enroll.
Upcoming Tennis Events
Sign up with Susan in the Tennis Pro Shop
351-4117
Focused on Fitness
by Rebecca Campbell, CPT, RTS &
Sr. FIT, Fitness Nutritionist
(941)704-1273
The new year has started, which brings about desires
for change. Our minds may desire change
but the key tochange is action! Keep in mind, “if you don’t move
it you lose it!” This simply means, exercise has no age limit applied to
it. While studying for my Senior Fitness Certification there was a
quote that said, “Instead of people seeking doctors permission to participate
in an exercise program, they should seek permission not too!”
We need to move our bodies, they were meant for it, our lives depend
on it.
A great way to begin is determine what you notice that has
changed, and any problems you are having or experiencing. Not all
exercise needs to be done in the fitness club but there is so much one
can do there. The thing I have noticed in great numbers is balance and
strength in legs. Keep in mind when you sit, don’t just drop into the
chair, allow your muscles to contract and slowly lower you down.
When rising from a seated position restrain from pushing yourself up
with your arms. Once again let your leg muscles do it. As far as
balance, that changes on all people with age. There are so many reasons
for “loss in balance,” such as: a weak back, weak abdominal
muscles, weak leg muscles, weak gluteus muscles (buttocks), lack of
sleep and more. Many coming in are looking for exercises to help this
situation and my words to you would be to begin an all over fitness
program. Yes, there are exercises to hit that specific area, the core,
but all the muscles work to gather for stabilization of the body. Your
fitness program doesn’t have to be long just complete. I am available
to help answer your questions as well as set up a fitness program to
meet your needs.
Cardio Tennis
Every Friday
9:00 - 10:00 am
Class is Limited to 8 people!
Club Championship
Men’s Women’s Doubles - Feb. 4th - Feb. 6th
Mixed Doubles - Feb. 11th - Feb. 13th
Pickle Ball
Sat. Feb. 19th @ 9:30am
Annual Dinner/Dance
Sat., February 26th
Stoke-of-the-Day
“Return of Serve” Wed. Feb. 2nd @ 3:00pm
“Backhand” Wed., March 2nd @ 3:00pm
Fitness Center
Safety Classes
Offered upon request.
Contact: Tennis Pro Shop
351-4117
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MGA
by Todd Hallinger
President
Welcome to the 2011 MGA Golf Season. We are excited
about all the great upcoming Golf events that will
highlight our two outstanding golf courses. We want to
congratulate “all” those involved in getting our courses
into the best conditions they have been in memory.
Ranjit and his team have not only speed-ed up the greens
but the detailing of the courses and their cleanliness is
truly a beautiful thing to enjoy as we play.
We are currently holding our Match Play Tournament
and then we will continue with our regular
Wednesday games. On Wed. we are providing coffee
and muffins for MGA players through April.
We are pleased to announce that we will hold a
MEMBER/MEMBER Tournament April 2nd & 3rd
(Sat. afternoon & Sunday morning.) This season finale
will feature: 2 man flighted teams, 4 rounds of 9, alternate
shot format, team closest to the pin, shootout finish,
dinner w/spouse + DJ and prizes. Look for the
sign up sheet and flier February.
In December, Bill Burgett was the lead MGA
winner. In 2010, 56 tournaments were held and 2204
rounds were played. Len Goodman retained his “Iron
Man” title by playing in 49 or 56 tournaments. The
MGA awarded $16,600 in prizes. Top 10 finishers were:
Todd Hallinger, Ed Hyde, Len Goodman, Nino Morello,
Bill Christensen, Rick Lane, Jim Broihier,
Harold Hayes, Don Reed and Dale Shellenbaum.
The MGA Board is looking for 2 new members,
if you are interested please contact me. Our annual lunch
meeting will be held in March; until then keep hitting
‘em long and straighter.
2011 Palm Aire’s Gentry Team Cup
February 5th - 6:30 pm - Dinner
February 6th - 1:00 pm Shotgun
February 7th - 8:30 am Shotgun
Up to 112 Entrants divided by computer into 8-
Man Teams - Then Chosen into Four 2-Man Teams
$85.00 pp
Includes Prime Rib Dinner, Continental
Breakfast, Player Gift and Prize Money
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18th Annual
Palm-Aire Classic
Golf Tournament
March 9, 10 11, & 12th, 2011
Entry Form Available on Website, Golf Pro
Shop or Reception Desk
Men’s 9-Hole Golf News
by Dr. Phil Warren
Our focus for this month is Dr. Mike Gable. Mike, well known
to our group, is the co-founder of the 9-holers and, with Fred
Faulkner, the tireless organizer of our weekly games. And, of
course, he is the innovator of the yardstick known as the “Gable”
which measures the length that a golf ball may be moved away
from a hazard or out of the rough. This measure is, of course,
still awaiting final approval by the P.G.A.
Mike was born and educated in New York City, receiving
his B.S. in 1947 and his doctorate in business in 1970 all
from NYU. He worked initially in sales for RCA before returning
to NYU for his Doctorate. He taught marketing at
Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania, where he worked
until retirement, achieving the rank of professor.
He co-authored a textbook, Retail Buying Practices
and Policies which is to be published in 2011. Notable is that
he authored this textbook during retirement.
Another notable achievement is that Mike is one of
eight professors listed in the Hall of Fame of the American
Collegiate Retailing Association, reflecting his mumerous publications
and presentations.
Mike and Ruth have been married 62 years, have 2
children and 3 grandchildren.
Report of Weekly Play
Our ranks are swelling with the expected return of snow
birds. We welcome Richard Anderson as a new member.
On Dec. 1, Drinks were hosted by Dave Lafferman in
honor of his many birthdays.
The annual 9-holer dinner was wonderful and enjoyed
by all.
REMINDER
Please ensure that you keep your cart on the cart paths
or roadways traveling to and from the club. Please
repair your ballmark and one other to help keep our
greens smooth and as nice as they are.

THE BREEZE
Golf Pro
Steve Yates, PGA Head Golf Pro
syates@palmaire.net
Direct phone: 556-0789
With every good there always seems to be an associated bad. I once won a closest to
the pin contest held on the baseball field of a Texas Rangers spring training game that
advertised a Cruise for two as first prize. After winning I envisioned cruising the
Mediterranean on the Queen Mary and it turned out to be a broken down gambling boat built
to hold 10 with 20 people stuffed on it with 3 slot machines and blackjack table. So we go through life
living and learning. But when it comes to new programs or making changes at a country club it’s very
challenging, especially if you make a mistake. It’s always easy to give, but difficult to take away and every
mistake seems to be magnified. This is why it takes time and many committee discussions before any
move is made and why the FREE RANGE BALL program had been tossed around for many, many years.
In 2011 this finally became a reality, but with good and bad. Hitting as many balls as you want is good;
having to wait to his is bad. Swinging as much as you want is good; finding grass because of all the divots
is bad. We all see the good, but the bad should be equally obvious. We need everyone’s help to make this
program a success by your awareness to the following: Space is minimal so please be courteous to those
waiting. Prior to Shotguns is a time for warm up and not the time to practice or fix your swing. Divot
takers, try to confine your practice to a small area. After a divot, the ball for your next shot should be a the
back end of the previous divot. This will dramatically save the quality of the turf. Although we have a
program to fill divots, we ask you use the green buckets of sand after hitting to fill any divots when you are
done. We appreciate your help.
With every good there always seems to be an associated bad. The greens are too slow; you can’t get
your ball to the hole. The greens are too fast; you just putted your ball off the green. We never seem to be
perfectly satisfied. I would have bet against the day when complaints would be about our greens being too
fast. A few thoughts which may help alleviate some anguish.
* Always try to leave the ball below the hole. Uphill putts are easier than downhill putts.
* The size of the hole is still the same regardless of green speed, 4.25 inches.
* Fast greens will always break more than slower greens.
* Most three putts occur because of poor pace of the first putt. Since the probability of making a 15
foot putt is less than 20%, focus your attention on pace instead of over thinking the break.
* Relax your shoulders and hands and trust your stroke. Tension causes inconsistent results.
We thank those of you who are using the website when requesting, booking and checking your tee
times. A large number of you are now utilizing the site as an information source and hopefully enjoying the
ease of use at the sames times.
Maple Leaf Tournament
Saturday, February 19
12:45 pm - SG
Cocktails & Dinner 6:00 pm
(non-golfers welcome)
You are eligible to play if you are a Canadian citizen,
married to a Canadian citizen, or presently or formerly a
resident of Canada. Questions? Call Ted & Joan Pattinson
359-2340, Gord & Judy Colby 358-8720 or
Don & Frankie Bassin 355-5602
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HOLE-IN-ONE!
Phil Paulus
January 21, 2011
160-yard 12th hole
Champions Course

CLUBHOUSE CALENDAR
February
2011
= Wacky Wednesday
Guest Speaker
Kathleen Houseweart
From Sarasota Memorial
Hospital
“Normal Memory & Aging”
Tuesday, February 15th
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
No Fee - Open to All Palm Aire Members & Guests
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 “NEW” BINGO 2
CLUB 1
2
3 4
5
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Bingo Night Drawing for
11:30-2:00pm 11:30 - 2:00pm 11:30 - 2:00pm 11:30-2:00pm 11:30-2:00pm
Great Prizes!!
6
$150 Guaranteed
Final Bingo Pot
7
Lounge
11:30 - 7:00pm
Lounge
11:30 - 6:00pm
8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 Lunch 17
18
Lounge
11:30 - 7:00pm
Self-service
Lunch
11:30-1:30pm
20 21 22 23 24
Breakfast Bar
10:30 - 1:00
Lounge Menu
11:30 - 7:00pm
27
Breakfast Bar
10:30 - 1:00
Breakfast Bar
10:30 - 1:00
Breakfast Bar
10:30 - 1:00
Lounge Menu
11:30 - 7:00pm
Lounge
11:30 - 6:00pm
28
Self-service
Lunch
11:30-1:30pm
Self-service
Lunch
11:30-1:30pm
Lounge
11:30 - 6:00pm
Self-service
Lunch
11:30-1:30pm
Lounge
11:30 - 6:00pm
Lounge
11:30 - 6:30pm
Lounge
11:30 - 6:30pm
Lunch
11:30-2:00pm
Lounge
11:30 - 6:30pm
28
Lunch
11:30-2:00pm
“Normal Memory &
Aging”
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Lunch
11:30-2:00pm
Lounge
11:30 - 6:30pm
Pasta Buffet
$15.95 ++
Lunch
11:30-2:00pm
Turkey Buffet
Bingo
$17.95 ++
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Lounge
11:30 - Close
Lounge
11:30 - Close
11:30 - 2:00pm
PRIME RIB &
PASTA BUFFET
NIGHT
$24.95 ++
Lounge
11:30 - Close
Lunch
11:30-2:00pm
Comfort Food
Buffet & Bingo
$17.95 ++
Lounge
11:30 - Close
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Chef’s Selection Lunch of Deluxe Butler 11:30-2:00pm
11:30
passed
- 2:00pm
Hors D’Oeuvres
11:30-2:00pm Salad of Watercress, 11:30 Boston - 2:00pmBibb & Baby Spinach, Heirloom Tomatoes,
Dinner
French Brie & Florida Strawberries, Dinner Poppyseed Vinaigrette
5:30 -8:30 pm
6 oz Filet Mignon Paired with Crab 5:30 Stuffed - 8:30pm Jumbo Gulf Shrimp,
Saturday, February 12
Sauce Choron & Rich Veal Demiglace
5:30
Lounge
Lounge - 9:00 pm Chocolate, Lounge Chocolate Torte, Lounge Godiva Liqueur Creme LoungeAnglaise and
11:30 - 6:30pm
11:30
Fresh
-
Berries
Close
$35.00++pp 11:30 - Close 11:30 - 6:30pm 11:30 - Close
Music by: Tony D Band Valet Available ~ Attire: Jacket Required 72-hour cancellation policy applies
6
Lounge
11:30 - 6:30pm
Lunch
11:30 - 2:00pm
Lounge
11:30 - 6:30pm
Lunch
11:30 - 2:00pm
Lounge
11:30 - 6:30pm
Lunch
11:30 - 2:00pm
Lounge
11:30 - 6:30pm
Lounge
11:30 - 6:00pm
25
Dinner
5:30 -8:30 pm
Lunch
11:30-2:00pm
Dinner
5:30 -8:30 pm
Lounge
11:30 -Close
Lunch
11:30 - 2:00pm
Dinner
5:30 - 8:30pm
Lounge
11:30 - Close
Lunch
11:30 - 2:00pm
Dinner
5:30 - 8:30pm
Lounge
11:30 - Close
Lounge
11:30 - 6:00pm
Beverage Service
Only
5:30 - Close
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Valentine’s Dinner Dance
SOLD OUT!
Dinner
5:30 -8:30 pm
Lunch
11:30-2:00pm
Valentine’s
Dinner/Dance
$35.00++pp
Lunch
11:30-2:00pm
Dinner
5:30 -8:30 pm
Lounge
11:30 - Close
26 Lunch
11:30-2:00pm
Dinner
5:30 -8:30 pm
Lounge
11:30 - Close
Annual Tennis
Dinner/Dance

Lounge
11:30am to 7:00pm
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Mardi Gras “Carnivale”
Attire: Mardi Gras
or Club Casual
SUNDAY
Breakfast Bar
10:30 - 1:00
Breakfast Bar
10:30 - 1:00
Lounge
11:30am to 7:00pm
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 1
2
3
4
5
Self-service
Lunch 11:30 - 1:30
14
Lounge
11:30 - 6:00pm
Self-service
Lunch 11:30 - 1:30
Lounge
11:30 - 6:00pm
Lunch
11:30-2:00pm
Lounge
11:30 - 6:30pm
15 16 17
18 19
Lunch
11:30 - 2:00pm
20 21 22 23 24 25
Lunch 11:30-2:00
bingo
Buffet
Breakfast Bar
10:30 - 1:00
Lounge
11:30am to 7:00pm
Self-service
Lunch 11:30 - 1:30
Lounge
11:30 - 6:00pm
Lunch
11:30 - 2:00pm
Lounge
11:30 - 6:30pm
27 28
29 30 31
Breakfast Bar
10:30 - 1:00
Lounge
11:30am to 7:00pm
Friday, March 4
6:00pm - Cocktails
6:30 pm - Dinner
$31.95 ++
7 piece - Dixie Spirit Band
Featuring: Sweet Dixie Mary
Night of Great Food, Fun, Beads and Dancing!
= Wacky Wednesday
St. Patrick’s Day
Wednesday, March 16
Lunch
5:30 - 8:00 pm
11:30-2:00pm
$21.95 ++
Lounge
Entertainer -Daryl Patrick 11:30 - 6:00pm
Green Beer, Great Irish Food
& Entertainment
6 7 8 9
Self-service
Lunch 11:30-1:30
Lounge
11:30 - 6:00pm
Lounge
11:30 to 6:30pm
Lunch
11:30 - 2:00pm
Lounge
11:30 - 6:30pm
CLUBHOUSE
Lunch 11:30-2:00
turkey Buffet
& Bingo
$17.95++
Lounge
11:30 - Close
Lunch 11:30-2:00
“ITALIAN Buffet”
$17.95++
Lounge
11:30 - Close
Lunch 11:30-2:00
St. Patty’s Day
$21.95++
5:30 - 8:00pm
Lounge
11:30 - Close
Eastern European
Cuisine Buffet &
Bingo
$17.95++
Lounge
11:30 - Close
Lunch 11:30-2:00
EAST MEETS
WEST Buffet
$18.95++
Lounge
11:30 - Close
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10
MARCH
2011
Lunch
11:30 - 2:00pm
Lounge
11:30 to 6:30pm
Lunch
11:30 - 2:00pm
Lounge
11:30 to 6:30pm
Palm Aire Classic March 9-12
Lunch
11:30 - 2:00pm
Lounge
11:30 to 6:30pm
Lunch
11:30 - 2:00pm
Lounge
11:30 to 6:30pm
Lunch
11:30 - 2:00pm
Lounge
11:30 to 6:30pm
CALENDAR
Lunch
11:30 - 2:00pm
Mardi Gras
“Carnivale”
6:00 - Cocktails
6:30 - Dinner
Lounge Menu Only
5:30 - Close
11 12
Lunch
11:30 - 2:00pm
No Dinner
Service
Lounge
11:30 - Close
Lunch
11:30 - 2:00pm
Dinner
5:30 - 8:30pm
Lounge
11:30 - Close
Lunch
11:30 - 2:00pm
Dinner
5:30 - 8:30pm
Lounge
11:30 - Close
Happy Hackers
6:30 ~ Cocktails
7:15 ~ Dinner
Lunch
11:30 - 2:00pm
Dinner
5:30 -8:30 pm
Lunch
11:30 - 2:00pm
26
Lunch
11:30 - 2:00pm
Dinner
5:30 - 8:30pm
Lounge
11:30 - Close
No Dinner
Service
Lounge
11:30 - Close
Lunch
11:30 - 2:00pm
Dinner
5:30 -8:30 pm
Lounge
11:30 - Close
Lunch
11:30 - 2:00pm
Dinner
5:30 -8:30 pm
Lounge
11:30 - Close
28 BREAKFAST 29 BAR
Lunch
11:30 - 2:00pm
Every Sunday
10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Dinner
5:30 -8:30 pm
$10.95 ++
Lounge
Lounge
11:30 $5.95 - Close++ Children 11:304-12
- Close
3 and Under Complimentary

Breast Health Day Tournament
THE BREEZE
WGA 18-Hole Swingers
by Mary Beth Grey
Rita Probst, Georgia Chapman,
Barbara Costello &
Marilyn Helm
Nine-Hole WGA
by Kathy Siegrist
Sue Brooks, Pam Mathews,
Jane Messimer, &
Donna Vasko
The unusual ‘cold’ spells of recent months are finally behind
us - right? Of course a little chill in the air doesn’t deter the
diehards from layering up and hitting the course.
Our Breast Health Day was a huge success thanks to
the efforts of Chair, Barbara Robinson and her team of volunteers,
Marge Jones, Georgia Chapman, Mary LaRue, Ruth
Gable, Kathy Siegrist and Mollie Lafferman. Rita Probst
also did a great job on the poster. This was a joing NHWGA/
WGA effort. Breast Health of Sarasota, Inc. was the recipient
of $3,770. These funds benefit women of need and stay in our
community. Thank you to all that participated and a special
thank you to the WGA, the MGA, the 9-hole MGA and all of
the other groups and club members that contributed to this
event. The winner of the raffle for Spring Training Season
tickets for the Baltimore Orioles at the new Ed Smith Stadium
was Claude Nash.
February events include individual Low Putts; an
Interclub at University Park (Nancy Kovalchik is our interclub
chair); our Valentine Mixer with our honeys; and our Member/Guest
event on February 24.
March begins with a Business Meeting and Luncheon
on March 3 and Individual Tee to Green on March 10. Our
NHWGA Championship rounds take place on March 17 and
24 and the month concludes with Team Quota Points on 31st.
We are not lacking for events.
Ecent winners of various events: Team-Scramble-1st
Place Audrey Graber, Jackie McDede, & Bettie Hill 2nd
Place Hermine Spanier, Rita Probst & Phyllis Ives. Individual-Throw
out Two Holes -1st Place Ruth Gable 2nd Place
Jane Messimer. Individual -Tee to Green - 1st Place Ruth
Gable 2nd Place Tie Audrey Graber, Rita Probst & Georgia
Chapman.
We would like to extend a warm welcome to any members
of the club who would like to join us. Please inquire at
the Pro Shop. Our membership chair is Judy Broihier.
I (used to) LOVE THIS GAME!!!!
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Brenda Holman, Russell
Crawford, Barbara
Pennington and Ann
Edlinger
2nd Flight: First Place
Pat Merchant, Edeli
O’Connell, Jane Donahoe
and Joy Pendergast
1st Flight: First Place (tie)
New WGA member
Marnie Allen
Ann Marie Henry, Judy
Colby Marnie Allen,
and Pam Czech
3rd Flight: First Place
Becky Romich, Verna
Reber, Sally Walters,
and Belinda Walters
4th Flight: First Place - Three Way Tie
Betty Robbins, Norma Elley, Irene Bagley,
Georgia Chapman, Susan Vesely, Vivian
Legeay, Ilene Fjelstad, Nancy Hunt, Carol
Sears, Ellen Hawley, Pam Mathews, and
Barbara Christensen

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Art Association
by Donna Vasko
Our December and January events were quite varied.
Our speaker at the opening luncheon was Elizabeth Van
Riper who gave us a wonderful insight into the evolution
of an artist. A very talented lady, she convinced us
that we can be many different people in one lifetime.
Then we carpooled to Solomon’s Castle on a cold day
in December. Howard Solomon and his crew of docents
introduced us to his self-designed and self-built
castle with his fascinating artwork inside. He also built
a huge boat, surrouned by a moat in which he set up his
restaurant. As they say, “You have to be there!”
Many members of our association volunteered
to decorate the clubhouse for the holidays. We were
very proud of our efforts and then, before you knew it,
we were taking down all the decorations and packing it
away for next year. Thanks to all who gave of their
time and energy.
The member gallery is now presenting works by
the late Ruth Levin. Ruth was a founding member of
the association and our first president. Also included is
a sampling of her first class of watercolor students from
1989. The next member collection will be hung on
March 27th. If you wish to be a part of it, please contact
Donna Vasko at 358-5065
On February 21st we will attend a presentation
by famous watercolorist, Ann Abgott, at Keetons in
Bradenton, followed by a docent-led tour at ArtCenter
Manatee of the National Watercolor Society and Florida
Suncoast Watercolor Society Shows. A sign-up sheet is
on our bulletin board in the golf lobby.
On March 14th at 10 a.m. in the Lakes Room,
we will host Kevin Costello from the Ringling College
faculty. He will be showing and critiquing a movie of a
famous artist.
This highlight of our year follows on March 21st
through March 27th when we present our annual art
show in the clubhouse lobby. If you are an artist, we
hope you are getting your pieces ready to be received
on Monday, March 21st. You will receive entry forms
and information later. And, last but not least, our Gala
is on March 26th. A wonderful dinner dance with live
music and fun for all, it is an event you will not want to
miss. Guests are more than welcome.
Log on to our website, http://
www.artpalmaire.webs.com/for up-to-date information.
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Palm Aire Women’s Club
by Joan Greene
The Palm Aire Women’s Club meeting February 11, 2011is the
“Lucky Eleven” Card and Game Party to be held at the Palm
Aire Country Club. Arrival time is 10:15am. Raffles and Door
prizes are included. Judy Hall is the Chair of the “Lucky Eleven”
Card & Game party. Luncheon reservations are $25.00 payable
to the PAWC and sent to; Elizabeth Alee, 4480 Del Sol Blvd.,
Sarasota, FL 34243. Each reservation must include choice of
game and number of members or member in each party. Luncheon
will be in the Palm Aire Room with games and cards in
the Lakes and Champs room. Members, please support this event,
as the Card & Game party is one of the club’s important fund
raisers.
Tim Cossey will be at the February meeting to purchase
your unwanted Gold and Silver jewelry starting at 10:15 am.
Friday, March 18, 2011 is the PAWC General Meeting
and the annual Book Sale. Drop off date for your unwanted
books is March 16, 2011. Nancy Hurley and Michael Vaal will
be the guest authors.
The PAWC Book Club will meet Monday, February 28,
2011 9:30 am at the Fairway Six Clubhouse. Books for discussion
is “The Hotel at the Corner of Bitter and Sweet,” by Jamie
Ford.
The PAWC always welcomes new members. For information
call Marcia McCarthy at 351-3496 or look for the Membership
table in the lobby at the February meeting.
Garden Club
by Barbara Costello
Palm Aire Garden Club will meet Wednesday, February
16th @ 11:00 am at Aprons in Publix Supermarket. Cost
per person is $30.00. Hostesses for Luncheon are Adele
Thayer and Lois Johnson. On Wednesday, March 16th
the Garden Club will meet at the Church of the Nativity
@ 11:00 am for a luncheon and then a program about Orchids
by Mariposa. Hostesses for the day are Dina Hink,
Marjorie Brown, Wilma Pace and Loretta Bruccoleri.
Blood Drive
Wednesday, March 30
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thank you to our 67 participants in January.
Looking forward to a great turn out.

Computer Stuff
Stu Samet
webhelp@palmaire.net
From now on, each issue of the Breeze will contain an article relating to computer topics such as Internet
(both Palm-Aire and non Palm-Aire), maintaining your computer, keeping it safe, the best programs and
applications....most anything you want to know about computers.
The column name was chosen to assure you and me that the articles will not be highly technical or scary. I
will be creating (and legally stealing) articles that apply to topics that YOU tell me you want to learn about.
HOW TO TELL ME WHAT YOU WANT
1.) The Club has established a help email address, webhelp@palmaire.net, that is primarily for getting help with our internet site,
but you can also use it to inform me of what computer topics you would like more information on.
2.) There is a table in the hall between the lobby and the locker rooms where you will find Help/training request forms. You can
complete one of the forms and leave it with the receptionist.
3.) We will be conducting follow-up internet help sessions in and around the clubhouse and you can address your thoughts to any of
the training cadre who will be recognized by their propeller beanies.
4.) You can go to the directory on our website and get my phone number in the listing for Stu Samet.
We are also arranging, if interest exists, a Computer/Technology Lecture given by an officer of the Sarasota PC User group
which will provide a broad brush sample of what you can do with your computers (in addition to emailing your grandkids.) It will
probably be scheduled for a Wednesday afternoon in late February or early March. This may be a one time event or a series if
interest exists. Meantime, you can learn about the Sarasota PC Users Group at the website www.SPCUG.org. You will be receiving
an eblast from the club with details but please use the webhelp@palmaire.net to let me know if you are interested.
Turf Talk
THE BREEZE
Ranjit Sagramsingh, CGCS
PAGCM1@verizon.net
Direct phone: 355-1633
The cold weather is here. The golf course is off color, this is due to the drop in both air and soil
temperature. Soil temperature is more critical. Since warm season grasses go into dormancy i.e. stop
actively growing when soil temperature is 55F or lower.
The greens are in relatively good condition. They have good density, color and smoothness. This can be
attributed to a weekly foliar fertility program, properly maintained cutting units and conscientious operators.
We have started doing some tree pruning and cleaning of the palmetto palms. We will start edging of the
bunkers and re-work the sand to create a more favorable lie.
Please remember to repair your ball marks on the greens and fill your divots.
Denim & Diamonds
Friday, April 1, 2011
“Name That Tune”
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 23, 2011
SAVE THE DATE
Easter Brunch
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Cinco De Mayo
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Kentucky Derby
Sunday, May 7, 2011
Mother’s Day
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Comedy Night
Saturday, May 14, 2011
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Equity Members
WELCOME!
Frank & Mary Wolff - Full
Benny & Dee Benevento - Full/Pre-Retirement
John & Hayley Leclair - Full/Pre-Retirement
Eloise Hackett - Social
Thomas & Nadyne Boyd - Social
Athle
hletic Members
Seasonal/Non-R
on-Resident/T
esident/Try Us Out Members
John & Sharon Adams - Golf
Bill & Judy Blair - Golf
Gerald & Roberta Grondin - Golf
Rich & LouAnne Hick - Golf
Randall & Ellen Christen - Golf
Bill & Myrtie Mathews - Golf
Jim & Chari Sowers - Golf
Gary Hollo & Linda Newnham - Golf
Ruth Bley - Golf
Harold & Marian Barr - Golf
Dennis & Debra Demaria - Golf
Paul & Sue Bulmer - Golf
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Henry Frenkel - Tennis
Stephanie Kaufman - Fitness
Herman Schultz - Fitness
Glenn & Jennifer Hogg - Golf
Bruce & Marcia Knight - Golf
Bill Murphy & Rosaline Drewery - Golf
Rita Singer - Golf
John & Jane Hansuld - Golf
Bill & Jill McDonald - Golf
Mary Lou Geghan - Golf
Paul & Carol Staab - Tennis
Ed & Sue Nardone - Socail
Carl & Marianne Hauck - TUO
John & Eleanor Levy - TUO
William & Patricia Pertusi - TUO
Don Gates & Sharon Cowen - TUO
General Manager/COO
John J. Costello III, CCM
jcostello@ palmaire.net
Direct Phone: 556-0781
Renee Woods, Membership
rwoods@ palmaire.net
Direct Phone: 556-0782
Refer A Friend - Earn Club Cash: It only takes two minutes. Log on to the Members’ Home Page of the
website. Click “Refer A Friend” on the left sidebar. Spend your Club Cash on a new golf club, your
favorite dinner and bottle of wine, or entertain friends....
Tell me something good!!!
If you have spent any time around me you may have heard me say this a time or two...There are so many
great things about Palm Aire. I always prefer to focus on the positives...Palm Aire Pride.
We have a lot to be proud of at Palm Aire. Whenever there is a worthy cause our membership and
staff stand tall and give from the heart. Witness the recent food, toy and clothing drives, Rally for a Cure,
Breast Health Day, Arnies Army, Blood Drives to name a few. How about how this club rallied to support
Steve Yates during his health struggle. Pride with a capital “P”.
How about our golf courses, tennis program, excellent food and beverage programs and dedicated
staff PRIDE. The continued support our members have shown by chosing to make the club their first
choice for spending their discretionary dollars on recreation and dining PRIDE.
I urge you all to take all this good and share it with your friends and neighbors....Show your PRIDE
and urge them to come and be a part of it. One prospect each is all we need with Summer Membership
right around the corner. See you at the Club.
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THE BREEZE
John Costello, General Manager/COO
jcostello@palmaire.net
Steve Yates, Golf Professional
syates@palmaire.net
Renee Woods, Member Services
rwoods@palmaire.net
5601 Country Club Way
Sarasot a, FL 34243
Phone: (941) 355- 9733 Fax: (941)351-4537
Visit our website at www.palmaire.net
President’s Report 2010
Jim Lehmann
President
Trish Richards, Banquets & Catering
trichards@palmaire.net
As a business your Club’s 2010 year remained within a very challenging environment. The
overall national economy, and Florida’s economic environment continued in recessionary mode,
and has affected all area Country Clubs. We have been keenly aware of this and have attempted to meet
this challenge “Head On,” as follows.
First - Membership! Your Membership Committee developed and recommended to the Board several additional
new initiatives on top of last year’s start of going beyond and outside the traditional approaches and have achieved
several successes in doing so. The initiatives addressed both the acquiring of new members and the retention of existing
members and has attempted to motivate our membership to be involved as well.
Financial Performance - Our operating financial perfomance is crucial in keeping us competitive in our Dues
& Fees structure, and in assuring the long term future of the Club. Despite the loss of revenue associated with the net
loss of 60 equity members in 2010, we have concluded the year virtually achieving our budgeted breakeven goal. We
are pleased with this performance overall and a great deal of credit must go to our management team. That performance
was accomplished with a mixture of some disappointments but a greater number of successes as we tried several new
revenue producing ideas, and further cost reduction efforts in a number of areas. We achieved a positive operating cash
flow. Also of note is the Food-Beverage performance, wihich is a VITAL part of the Club’s “Social Fiber,” with so
much being experienced by our members in sharing friendships and camaraderie in a frindly atmosphere. We had a
great year with many programs and events and financially achieved what we believe was the best year in the Club’s
“F & B” history thus validating our decision the last two years to retain full control and management of such.
Capital Reserves & Capital Expenditures - Our overall Capital Reserves stands at $621,886 at year end,
which is better than our projected expectation, and compares to $662,410 last year. We made a conscious decision to
scrutinize our Capital Expenditure outlays carefully and to utilize leasing when it made sense to do so. 2010’s total
Capital Expenditures were $202,000 vs. a budget of $225,000 and a prior year outlaty of $244,000. Of this total,
$107,000 was invested in upgrading our bunkers on both courses. That, combined with concentrated operating expense
efforts to improve our greens and deliver general improvements in all other aspects of the courses, has yielded positive
comments from both members and visitors. That was precisely our goal when making a decision in the Spring of the
year to make our courses the best ever. We believe our Golf Course Maintenance Facilities, Kitchen Facilities-Equipment,
and Clubhouse Buildings remain in good condition.
General - We continued our efforts to communicate with our members with two Town Hall meetings, articles
in the Breeze, regular and email communications, and continual ongoing responses to members’ letters or questions.
Many thanks to members who have volunteered their time and talents and “Sweat Equity” to the STANDARD and AD
HOC committees which contributed in a positive way to a successful year.
While there are some small postive indicators that the economy may be at the bottom and we can begin an
upward movement, our 2011 budget, as was discussed in the meeting in November, and in our letter in December, we
remain cautious and aggressive in continuing to meet the challenges “head-on.”
I thank you for your continued support of the Club and remember our current membership represents our
greatest source of new members.
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