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f a i r f i e l d p ro g r a m s2004 Golden Pineapple Award WinnersThe pineapple has come torepresent the sincere expressionof welcome, good cheer andwarmth and is widely recognizedas a symbol of the hospitalityindustry. In fact, during Colonialdays in the United States, familieswould set a fresh pineapple in thecenter of the table as a colorfulcenterpiece for a festive meal.This symbolized the utmost inwelcome and hospitality to thevisitor and the fruit would beserved as a desert after the meal. Hence, Fairfield Resortsuses this symbol to recognize its outstanding resorts annually.For the fifth consecutive year, Fairfield has recognized itstop performing resorts in the area of hospitality as judged byowners and guests. With over 65 resorts under managementand more than 3,000 resort management employees, fivedeserving teams were recognized for excellence. Theseresorts received the highest hospitality ratings from allowners and guests in 2004, or were considered the mostimproved resort in both the large and small resort category.The five resorts recognized as 2004 Golden PineappleAward Winners are as follows. Our special congratulations goout to the team at Fairfield Smoky Mountains, which has wonthe Golden Pineapple Award for four consecutive years now.• Fairfield Smoky MountainsTop Hospitality Resort Winner, Large Resort category• Orlando International Resort ClubTop Hospitality Resort Winner, Small Resort category• Fairfield Myrtle Beach at SeaWatch PlantationTop Hospitality Runner-Up, Large Resort category• Fairfield Myrtle Beach at WestwindsTop Hospitality Runner-Up, Small Resort category• Fairfield St. Thomas at Elysian BeachMost Improved Resort, HospitalityFairfield recognizes that our employees are criticalto our ability to provide quality vacation experiences forowners. We commend these resorts for ensuring that everyguest experiences Fairfield’s distinctive brand of world-classservice and exceptional hospitality.from page 4Year’s Healthy Start Heart Healthy Breakfast program withLife Architect Dr. Elisa Roberts. Her lecture, “The Importanceof Indulging in Healthy Pleasures Around You,” drew a largecrowd as participants were challenged to take advantage ofhealthy lifestyle options. Other Play Days programs like thestretch and relax classes, acupuncture and Nikken WellnessProduct Demonstration and Lecture on reducing stressand increasing energy, were so successful they’ve become aregular part of the activities schedule at each of the SouthFlorida resorts.We could go on about the success of these programs,but that would spoil the fun. Why not come experience itfor yourself? Visit www.fairfieldresorts.com for a description ofthe upcoming events. Or, take a look at the list below andplan your vacation around the next event that interests you.Guests need only sign up at the activities center or frontdesk upon arrival. So what are you waiting for? Don’t missyour opportunity to come out and play!MayJuneSeptemberSept. & Nov.OctoberDecemberMother’s MayFather’s Family FunThe Richard Petty Driving ExperienceFairfield Fall Golf TourHalloween HappeningsGet Ready for the Holidays Shopping Trips23JanuaryFebruaryAprilNew Year’s Healthy StartHeart Healthy Valentine’s DayBloom Into SpringBranson’s Bloom Into Spring event in April invited guests to construct their ownbirdhouse. The Meiss family from South Bend, Indiana, proudly displays their creationswhile Activities Coordinator Julianna Fitts looks on.