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2017

HERON CREEK NEWS

5301 Heron Creek Blvd | North Port, FL 34287 | 941-240-5100 | www.heroncreekgcc.com

March IN THIS ISSUE

General Manager’s Update—2

Membership News—3

Golf News—4

Cocktail of the Month—6

Chef’s Corner—7

Calendar—8, 9

Social & Dining—10, 11

Tennis News—12

Member Photos—14

Club Information—16

RESERVE YOUR TABLE

March 1-Texas Hold Em

March 2-Birthday Blast

March 3-Italian Pasta Bar

March 5-Sunday Brunch

March 8-Limited Dinner



March 15-Trivia/Limited

Dinner


March 17-St. Patty’s Day

Party


March 22-2 for $39 & Kevin

Smith Concert Series


March 24-Scotch and Bourbon

Tasting & Birthday Blast


March 29 Trivia/Limited

Dinner

March 30 Birthday Blast

March 31 Dancing with the

Heron Creek Stars Dinner

Don’t forget to set your clocks

forward on Saturday March 11


A NOTE FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER

Dear Members,

As we enter our 30 busiest

days of the year I would like to

bring a few things to your

attention.

Due to increased demand for

our most popular dining event,

Prime Rib/Birthday Blast night, the

Club has added two additional

opportunities for you to enjoy

prime rib and your March birthday

on Friday, March 10th and Friday,

March 24th.

With the full complement of our Membership here in the

month of March, prime time reservations and main dining

room availability fills up quickly, so please take advantage of

making your dining reservation up to 30 days in advance to

ensure your perfect time and table.

This time of year we tend to receive comments on parking

availability. As a courtesy to all Members and residents please

use the designated golf cart parking spaces during this busiest

time of year to maximize car parking.

The facility was designed and created with over 30 golf

cart parking spaces between the tennis courts and pool/fitness

complex. The old bag drop location has been converted into

golf cart parking and will accommodate over 8 golf carts.

Additional golf cart parking is also available behind the Main

Club House.

The Learning Center short game facility was designed with

16 golf cart parking spaces in the cul-de-sac to the left of the

short game area as you reach the top of the hill. This season

several cart parking spaces and signage have been added to

Learning Center Green 3 (chipping/pitching green). I hope

every Member who golfs with us is enjoying the improved

conditions of the golf course.

I want to personally thank Executive Chef Roger Krajcik

for his efforts in taking the consistency and quality of the dining

experience to the next level. As mentioned in last month’s

newsletter, Roger is expecting a child in June so please stop in

and wish him well in this next step in his personal life, and

share some encouragement with Roger on an exceptional

transition in his professional career.

Please take a moment to read a review from a participant

of our last Men’s and Ladies Member event:

“I would like to commend the people who planned, executed

and served the luncheon that followed the Ryder Cup

Tournament. The meal was outstanding, the service excellent,

and it was reminiscent of the days of old. Please thank all

involved for me.” Rit Manthous.

Mr. Manthous is a great communicator who always openly

and respectfully communicates to the Club when we need to do

better in certain areas but also recognizes the staff positively.

It is the constructive criticism that helps us improve, but also

the affirmation that keeps the staff motivated and focused on the

positive direction we are moving.

The Golf Staff is in full speed at the moment with over

300 golfers playing at Heron Creek per day for the next few

weeks. The Golf Committee and Director of Golf are working

hard together to improve the Member experience. Pace of play,

and how we can improve pace of play is the focus at the mo-

ment. Additional resources are being used and additional staff

training is in progress to improve the experience in this area.

Thank you to all members and guests for your conscious effort

and awareness of the importance of keeping up with the group

in front of you. The positive impact that you made has helped

improve the experience of the 250+ other Members per day

playing behind you this time of year.

I would like to announce a project that will begin this

afternoon after play, Monday, February 27th. Everyone by now

should be enjoying the new TifEagle putting greens which came

out exceptionally well. However, there was one green that we

were not satisfied with and that is the large lower practice

putting green. The original contractor has been called back in

and will be re-building the lower practice green starting this

afternoon. Ideally, we were planning to begin this project in early

summer after season. Due to the high number of clubs

renovating in SWFL this year, we were fortunate to get on the

contractor's schedule and complete the work at this time. Heron

Creek has the luxury that very few other Clubs have, of four

USGA spec practice putting greens. Therefore, the membership

will still have the ability to practice their putting on the two

upper greens or the one lower practice green.

Pardon our dust over the next few months as we con-

tinue to improve. It is very important for the success of the pro-

ject that we have no pedestrian traffic anywhere around the

practice putting green complex until it reopens late summer/

early fall. This will ensure a successful grow-in and minimize

the risk of any cross contamination of turf during the grow in.

Please remain outside the fenced area.

Thank you again for your continued support of my

staff, myself and Heron Creek Golf and Country Club. Enjoy

the remainder of your season.

Sincerely,

Chris Trottier, PGA

COO/General Manager


MEMBERSHIP NEWS

In Memoriam

The staff at Heron Creek Golf & Country Club would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the families of:

Mr. James Crowley

Dr. Peter Palsha

Mr. George Kourkoulis

Member Referral

Program Just a reminder for every new

member you refer, in advance

of them joining, you receive a

dues credit applied to your

account.

The dues credit is based on

the level of Membership the

member joins as:

Platinum $500 dues

credit

Silver $250 dues

credit

Bronze $150 dues

credit

Once again, per the Club’s

Referral Policy, you must

send to me in writing the

members’ names before they

close so I can make sure your

referral is reflected on your

statement. Referrals placed

after the new members join

the Club are not eligible for

the incentive.

Just a note to let you know your Ambassador Committee continues to work quietly

behind the scenes to contact our newest Members with the goal of making each and

every one feel informed and welcome. To those of you who have been here for a while,

I ask that you reach out to the new Members, show them around and welcome them to

the Heron Creek Family.

I would like start spotlighting a Member again in my article. If you made the paper or

have wonderful news you would like to share with the Club, please send it to me. Also,

don’t forget to send your vacation photos with the newsletter in hand so we can publish

it. We want to see where in the world you’ve been!

See you at the Club,

Richelle

Please Welcome our

Newest & Upgraded Members

for the Month of February

Silver

Mr. and Mrs. VanHouten

WEIGHT WATCHERS UPDATE

This week's topic is "WHY” you are motivated to lose weight and more specifically what will you do when you

reach your goal? How will you feel? What will be different in your life?

The group is amazing! Their support of each other is off the charts.

Great success - over 200 pounds lost in just the first 6 weeks of program.

NEW participants are welcomed anytime!!

Interested individuals are invited to come to the Courtside Cafe on Thursdays 2:30 pm for details on the

Weight Watchers Beyond the Scale program and to attend the 3:00 group meeting.

The current 17 week series will end late April but could renew for an additional 17 or 12 weeks on May 4

with fifteen or more participants.

For questions or additional information feel free to contact WW leader Sue Forbes 941.266.1401 or Heron

Creek resident Ron Crippin. SEE YOU SOON! Please don't miss your meeting. Together we achieve so much more with YOU and the

Beyond the Scale program.

Thank you.

HUGS,

Sue and Angie

Spring Break Meet & Greet at the Pool. Please enjoy a Kids Lunch Special at the Courtside Café

and meet some of the kids in your neighborhood!

March 13, 11AM to 1PM. Parent supervision required.


GOLF NEWS

HERON CREEK MGA

Congratulations

on your

HOLE IN ONE!

The Heron Creek Men’s Golf Association conducted its Ryder Cup Tournament on February 22 – 23. Teams and

matches are determined by the Ryder Cup captains at the pairings social, this year held on February 19th. The event

features head to head match play over the two days of competition. This tournament is always a lot of fun and brings out

the team spirit in all of us. Results for this year’s event will be published in next month’s newsletter.

The next major tournament for the HCMGA is the Member/Member Shamble on March 14 – 15. Members pick their

partners and using a reduction in handicap play a shamble format over two days. Lunch and awards follow play on the

second day. Sign-up for this event is now open.

On non- tournament weeks there is a one-day event held on each Wednesday. Sign-ups and information are available

through the Golf Genius app. Platinum members interested in joining the MGA can stop by the Pro Shop and pick up

and submit an application.

Charlie Parker

Secretary, HCMGA

Sam Ahmed

February 17, 2017

Upcoming

Golf Events March 7: Nifty Niners Member/Member March 8-9: LGA Member/Guest March 14-15: MGA Member/Member March 29: MGA Get Out the Vote March 30: LGA Bylaws April 4: Nifty Niners Member/Guest April 7-8: Men’s Member/Guest April 12-13: Club Championship April 20: MGA & LGA Jack and Jill Event April 25: Nifty Niners Closing Day April 27: LGA Closing Day

Dear Membership,

The following information is a reminder

of your responsibilities as a member of

the USGA and a member of a country

club that facilitates events under the

guidelines of the USGA.

The purpose of the USGA Handicap

System is to make the game of golf

more enjoyable by enabling players of

differing abilities to compete on an

equitable basis. The system provides a

fair Course Handicap for each player,

regardless of ability, and adjusts a

player's Handicap Index up or down as

the player's game changes.

At the same time, the System disregards

high scores that bear little relation to the

player's potential ability and promotes

continuity by making a Handicap Index

continuous from one playing season or

year to the next. A Handicap Index is

useful for all forms of play, and is issued

only to individuals who are members of

a licensed golf club.

Two basic premises underlie the USGA

Handicap System, namely that each

player will try to make the best score at

every hole in every round, regardless of

where the round is played, and that the

player will post every acceptable round

for peer review. The player and the

player's Handicap Committee have joint

responsibility for adhering to these

premises.

Based on some feedback regarding

handicap accuracy from the membership

the Handicap Committee feels it is its

duty to track rounds played versus

rounds posted. We have purchased

software from the GHIN called

GolfHITS. The way GolfHITS works is

by tracking the member numbers on the

tee sheet versus the posting number in

GHIN. GolfHITS will be auditing the

tee sheets versus rounds posted 11/1/16

through 1/31/17. Once we have

complied the data the Handicap

Committee will address any issues

individually.

*Please be aware each member is

responsible for their name and number

on the tee sheet to ensure correct

posting/tracking.

We are asking all players track their

scores posted and post the correct

scores.

Thank you for your patience on this

matter,

Handicap Committee:

Don Bourn - Chair -

[email protected]

Linda Shannon -

[email protected]

Barbara Todd -

[email protected]

Rit Manthous -

[email protected]

Maggie Elmuts

February 1, 2017

mailto:[email protected]





“Playing By The Rules”

Courtesy of Heron Creek LGA

On occasion, a player's ball will end

up a few feet off the green, either on

the fairway or on the fringe around

the green. There is a bunker close to

the green and sand has been thrown

from the bunker due to prior

play. The sand is on the fairway, the

fringe of the green and the green

itself. The player whose ball lies off

of the green would like to putt the ball

but thinks the sand may interfere with

the ball's roll. Can she brush away the

sand that is between where the ball

lies off the green and her intended

line of play to the hole? The answer

is that she can only remove the sand

that is on the green and she cannot

remove the sand on the fairway or the

fringe of the green. Under the

definition portion of The USGA

Rules of Golf, sand and loose soil

are defined as "loose impedi-

ments" on the putting green only, but

not elsewhere. In stroke play removal

of sand or loose soil on your line of

play anywhere off the green is a two

stroke penalty. HERON CREEK NIFTY NINERS

HERON CREEK LGA

We had such a great time and turnout for our 3 Queens & A King golf outing this year.

Congratulations to King Dale Kirkland and his Queens Cathy Radke, Donna Brown and

Pat Luchi for finishing first. It was a tightly contested event this year. Thank you King Richard

Clendaniel, King Jon Springer, King David Hourigan, King Al Godfrey, King Joe Strosnik,

King Mike Benza, King Mike Conway, King Bob Lewis and King Larry Truchot for your gallant

participation.

We would like to extend a warm welcome to Carol Roberts our

newest member to the Nifty Niners.

Please mark your calendars for the upcoming events in March &

April. Our shotgun events and tournaments this year will require

an 8 day sign up deadline.

Member/Member March 7th

Member/Guest April 4th (Closed)

Closing Day Breakfast April 11th

Patty Wegener, HCNN Secretary

January 20th brought the Low Gross/Low

Net event, which is always challenging as

you have to play the ball out no matter the

score. No taking X scores J. Many members

played 17 good holes, but it only takes one

bad hole to ruin an overall score. The nice

part is that it’s one event that we all get to

play with other ladies with similar handi-

caps, with whom we usually do not play,

thus meeting more members.

Flighted Scramble gave ladies another

opportunity to play with ladies of a similar

handicap.

President’s Cup was our last event for a

while to play with other similarly

handicapped members. Sherry Cline was our

winner. Nicely played! Your name on a

displayed plaque is always rewarding and a

reminder of one’s good golf days!

February’s ‘Be My Valentine’ event being

match play, gave members another different

opportunity for play. Many members

mentioned the games this year have been

really fun and filled with a great variety of

play. Thanks again to our hard working and

creative games chair, Daney Gallagher.

Our last event prior to this writing was, Two

Net Best Balls. Awesome scores from the

teams; a 29 and a 34 under par won each

flight. However, my team played a different

game from the rest of the field. It was called

‘Hit the ball and Drag Sandra’. I was awful!

But, as we all know, there are days like that

and we are mostly happy to just have the

ability to get out to play, enjoy other

members company, and eschew the flora and

fauna.

Lots of talk and excitement about our Ryder

Cup event, named Red & White Delight -

Friendship Bowl. Good for all of us to have

exposure and experience with match play

and its differing rules from stroke play.

Last, but not least, as a member of the Heron

Creek Advisory Board, ALL lady golfers

were complimented by both Tom Rainey

and Bart Cook as to how diligent we are at

fixing ball marks, and divots and at least one

other. Maybe it’s just our inherent cleaning

skills kicking in!!

Sandra VanBergen

HCLGA Secretary

Sherry Cline being presented

the LGA President’s Cup

plaque by Linda Shannon,

HCLGA President Elect


FOOD & BEVERAGE UPDATE

Hours of Operation Food & Beverage

Courtside Café

Monday—Sunday

9AM to 3PM

Sunday Breakfast

8am to 10am

*Hours based on demand

Lunch in the Grille Room

Monday - Sunday 11:00am - 3pm

Sunday 11:00am - 4:00pm

Dinner

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Bar Service

Saturday, Sunday, Monday & Tuesday

11:00am - 6:00pm

Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday

11:00am - 8:00pm

Happy Hour

Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Beverage Cart

Seven Days a Week 9:00am - 1:00pm

Hours based on demand.

Dining Reservations

1-941-240-5100

Dear Members,

It’s been a great season for us here at the

Club and I hope that everyone has been

enjoying the nice weather.

I would like to take this opportunity to

thank you for your consideration and mak-

ing reservations ahead of time. This really

helps us with scheduling and planning.

Please refer to your newsletter and email

communications for upcoming events, we

have added two additional Birthday Blasts

to the month of March and remember St.

Patty’s Day celebration is just around the

corner.

A Scotch and Bourbon tasting has been

added on March 24th I hope that all spirit

aficionados join us for this tasting, space

is limited so please make reservations.

See you at your Club soon,

Gus Arredondo

Hold Your Special Event at The Club

Call Sara Hartlein to reserve

your next event! 941-240-5100

Birthday Parties | Baby Showers

Catering | Weddings

Anniversary Parties & More!

Lucky Leprechaun

1 1/2oz Jameson Irish Whiskey

1/2 oz Kahlua Coffee Liqueur

1/2 Bailey’s Irish Cream

Pour over ice and

serve in a chilled martini glass

Scotch & Bourbon Tasting You are cordially invited to a tasting,

where you will be exploring the

different methods and regions of

making of these legendary spirits. Chef Roger will be providing light

Hors D’oeuvres

Friday March 22th, 4:00 pm

$20.00 ++


RED HERONS

CHEF’S CORNER

The monthly meeting of the Red Herons was held on February 6th and club

business reports were presented.

Many events kept the club busy in February. A group of members saw the

Shen Yun Dancers perform. Thanks to Sandy and Judy for organizing that

very special event. There was also an Historical Trolley Tour in Sarasota,

thanks to Joyce. Our annual Strawberry Tea held at The Gasparilla Inn in Boca

Grande was a great success and always a special day for all club members.

Thanks to Pat, Karen and Joyce for doing such a wonderful job with that event.

Lots of fun things to look forward to next month as well, including installation

of new officers at our monthly meeting which will be held on Monday, March

6th at 10:30 in the main dining room.

Kathy Malavenda, Publicist

Dear Members,

We received raving reviews for our Chocolate Lava Cakes we made on Valentine’s Day. Use this recipe at home to

enjoy this treat all year long!

CHOCOLATE MOLTEN LAVA CAKES

INGREDIENTS

½ cup butter

8 ounces bittersweet chocolate

1 cup powdered sugar

2 whole eggs

2 egg yolks

6 tablespoons flour

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees

Butter your ramekins or a large muffin tin Melt the butter and chocolate in a microwave safe bowl in 30 second

increments until smooth. Let the chocolate cool for a couple of minutes, then add in the powdered

sugar, whole eggs and yolks and mix.

Sift in the flour and mix until just combined.

Add the batter evenly to the muffin tins. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the sides are set and the middle is still

slightly jiggly. Let them rest for a minute then add a cookie sheet on top of the muffin

tin then flip over. Using a spatula slide it under the cake carefully and transfer to your

plate.

Dust with more powdered sugar if you would like.

Garnish with chopped chocolate and berries.


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CALENDAR

Golf Calendar 2017

March:

March 7 Nifty Niners Member/Member

March 8-9 Ladies Member/Guest

March 14-15 MGA Member/Member Shamble

March 29 MGA Get Out The Vote

March 30 LGA Bylaws Event

April:

April 4 Nifty Niners Member/Guest

April 7-8 Men’s Member/Guest

April 12-13 Club Championship

April 20 MGA & LGA Jack and Jill Event

April 25 Nifty Niners Closing Day

April 27 LGA Closing Day

May:

May 9-10 MGA Match Play

Tennis Calendar 2017 March:

March 3 FREE CLINIC 10-11AM

March 3-5 Mixed Doubles Club Championships

March 18 & 19 Club Championships & Tennis BBQ

March 25 5th Annual HC Golf/Tennis Biathlon

Social & Dining Calendar 2017

March: Wednesdays 7pm: Club Cash

March 1 Texas Hold Em


March 3 Italian Pasta Bar

March 5 Sunday Brunch

March 8 Limited Dinner



March 15 Trivia/Limited Dinner


March 17 St. Patty’s Day Party


March 22 2 for $39 & Kevin Smith Concert

Series


March 24 Scotch and Bourbon Tasting &

Birthday Blast


March 29 Trivia/Limited Dinner


March 31 Dancing with the Heron Creek Stars

Dinner

April: Wednesdays 7pm: Club Cash

April 2, 9, 23, 30 Sunday Brunch

April 5 Two for $39

April 6, 13, 20, 27 Birthday Blast

April 7 Blues Brews & BBQ Poolside

April 12 Trivia

April 14 International Buffet with sushi bar

April 16 Easter Brunch

April 19 Texas Hold Em

April 26 Trivia

April 28 Italian Pasta Bar

May: Wednesdays 7pm: Club Cash

May 3 Two for $39

May 4, 11, 18, 25 Birthday Blast

May 5 Pub Night

May 7 Sunday Brunch

May 10 Sandwich Night

May 12 Lobster Night

May 14 Mother’s Day Brunch

May 17 Texas Hold Em

May 21 Last Sunday Brunch of the season!

May 24 Trivia

May 31 Two for $39 Wednesdays at 7PM at the Club

Members must be present to win prize

March 1 Club Cash is up to $650!

Pair of Eagles on Marsh course

Photo by Peggy Kohls


CLUB EVENTS


CLUB EVENTS

KEVIN SMITH CONCERT SERIES PRESENTS

60’s POP, ROCK & SOUL

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2017

2 for $39 MENU WILL BE SERVED

DINNER BEGINS 5PM

CONCERT BEGINS 7PM

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED


TENNIS RACKET

FREE CLINIC FRIDAYS ARE

BACK!

Free Drop-in clinics are back

on the first Friday of every

month thru April 2017…

you can even bring a guest

if you like!

So if you are not already

listed in the top 100

(in the world that is!)…

I’ll see you there!!

Tennis Operations

Monday - Sunday

8:30am - 12:30pm

Fitness Center

5:00am - 10:00pm

Seven days a week

Pro Shop: (941)423-9152

PICKLE BALL

Join us on Tuesdays 5pm at Highland Ridge Park for recreational play. We have a couple of

extra paddles so you can try the game. It's easy to learn, and there's always someone will-

ing to help the beginners. Just wear your sneakers and come on out.

There are other times that Pickle ball is available in North Port. The Mullen Center (near

City Hall) has indoor courts that have a special rubberized surface that helps the impact on

the knees and ankles. Heron Creek resident John Zick is encouraging others to join him on

Wednesday mornings at 9:30 ([email protected]). North Port Parks and Recreation is

sponsoring a Pickle ball Mixed Double Social on Saturday March 18, 9-2pm. All levels of

players are encouraged to play ($15 per player).

Heron Creek Pickleball players are invited to a happy hour gathering on March 16, 4 pm at

the Heron Creek grille room, patio area outside main dining room

Many of you have seen those

colorful foam balls that

instructors like myself will use

with kids and beginners. They

are designed to help novices

improve at rallying, but I feel

that they can also help more

experienced players of any age

to, “Increase their racquet head

speed”.

The idea is simple: Because

the foam balls are lighter, soft-

er and larger than regu-

lar tennis balls, they travel

more slowly, and cover less

distance. This allows you to

swing faster without the fear of

hitting the ball long. It’s been

my experience that when you

go back to regular balls fol-

lowing a session of using

foam balls, you should feel

your groundstrokes will not

only be going deeper, but with

more pace!

Try it, and let me know what

you think.

I hope that was helpful, and as

usual, see you on the courts!



A NOTE FROM THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE

The Heron Creek Singles Group participates in all of the scheduled Club

activities, including a special monthly celebration of members’ birthdays,

usually on the Club’s second scheduled Birthday Blast each month.

In addition to the Club activities and events, we organize house parties

for major holidays and pursue a wide variety of outside activities such as

plays, concerts, various day trips by land and sea, nearby attractions, and

we try at least one new local restaurant each month.

If you’re single, want to meet new friends and participate in some great

activities, contact the Heron Creek Singles Group! Our roster now

numbers 33… and we’d love to add your name to it!

For more information, call Janice Dirmeitis at 240-6425. If you'd like to

join us on the (usually) second scheduled Club Birthday Blast of each

month, whether or not it’s YOUR birthday month, let Janice know…

then call in your reservation and tell them you want to be seated with the

HC Singles Group.

The Social Committee in conjunction with the Heron Creek Golf & Country Club Management and staff are pleased to announce

two of the major comments generated from the 2016 Membership Survey are now closed. The smoking policy is now in place

as “No Smoking” signs are now visible on the first three tables outside the Grill Room. The acoustic seals have arrived and will

be installed next week in the Main Dining Room.

The 60's & 70's Dinner, Dancing and Car Show was A GREAT SUCCESS!!! A very special salute and thank you is extended to the social committee, Gus Arredondo, and the club staff for the fine job that they did in hosting this very successful event on Friday, January 27th. A warm thank you also goes out to the car owners and their families for displaying their cars. There were 18 vintage and antique cars showcased by their very proud owners. The car show, food, dancing and the conversations throughout the evening was enjoyed by all of the 120+ guests who attended the affair. As the guests roamed throughout the car show, they were asked to vote for their favorite car. The ballots were tallied and the three very lucky winners were announced after dinner. Certifi-cates for the New Years Celebration, The Sunday Signature Brunch and the Italian Pasta Bar were given to first, second and third places in that order. First place also received a trophy. The winners were as follows: First Place went to Bob Finitzer showing his beautiful 1938 Lincoln, Zephyr. Second Place was awarded to Ed Heiser and his sporty 1961 Chevrolet Corvette. Third Place award was given to Wayne Stemmer who proudly showcased his 1968 Ford Mustang.

HERON CREEK SINGLES GROUP


MEMBER PHOTOS

Have a Photo to

Share?

We would love to

feature your member

photo in an upcoming

newsletter.

If you have a vacation,

pet or special event

photo you would like us

to feature in the

monthly newsletter,

please email your photo

with a caption to:

reception@

heron-creek.com


CLUB ACTIVITIES

Advisory Board

Ron Cibolski - Chair

[email protected]

Pat Maiorino

[email protected]

Sandra Van Bergen

[email protected]

Ray Frugia

[email protected]

Chip Parisi

[email protected]

Richard Corbin

[email protected]

Ken Ames

[email protected]

Finance Committee

Sandra VanBergen-Chair

[email protected]

Pete Cunningham

[email protected]

Social Committee

Ken Ames - Chair

[email protected]

Jennifer Dirrigl

[email protected]

Debi Morgan

[email protected]

Don Murray

[email protected]

Deanne Siddall

[email protected]

Tennis & Fitness

Committee

Ray Frugia

[email protected]

Handicap Committee

Don Bourn - Chair

[email protected]

Barbara Todd

[email protected]

Cindy Worden

[email protected]

Carol Taylor

[email protected]

Mike Bowes

[email protected]

Golf Committee

Richard Corbin - Chair

[email protected]

Don Bourn

[email protected]

Karen Boffa

[email protected]

Bob Turner

[email protected]

Greens Committee

Chip Parisi - Chair

[email protected]

Ona Lee Swain

[email protected]

Dave Thomann

[email protected]

Harry Hogan

[email protected]

BRIDGE

Rusty Level

Every Tuesday 10am-12pm

Card Room

Peggy Crowley 941-426-5477

Intermediate Level

Every Wednesday & Friday

9am-12pm Card Room

Sue Green 941-426-9374

Carol LoGalbo 941-426-5113

NEEDLEWORK/

CRAFTS

Every Thursday

1pm-4pm Card Room

Sue Green, 941-426-9374

[email protected]

EUCHRE

1st, 2nd, and 4th Thursday

6pm in the Card Room

Donald Lackner,

[email protected]

WATER AEROBICS

Every Monday &

Friday, 11am at the pool with

Freddie Snow - (941) 286-6567

[email protected]

CANASTA Second & Fourth Thursday in the

Card Room 10am-12pm. If inter-

ested, please contact Evelyn

Prusak at [email protected]

or Nancy Prentice at npren-

[email protected]

First & Third Wednesday 6pm

Card Room

Ken & Linda Sjogren

941-564-8790 [email protected]

BUNCO

Every third Thursday of the

month, 7pm

Norma Smith, 941-426-7945

MAH JONGG

Every Monday 9am-1pm

Every Wednesday 1pm-4pm

Card Room, Nett Sturges

941-426-9120 or Sue Pilato

941-426-8009

Just for Fun

Every Monday 1pm-4pm

Card Room, Sharon Brown

941-429-7864

Tuesdays 1PM,

Norma Smith, 941-426-7945

BOOK CLUB

Second Friday 1:30pm

Card Room

Karen Bourland 913-952-2951

[email protected]

March 10 Meeting

“A Man Called Ove”

by Frederick Backman

Roberta Goldschmidt will lead

discussion

These Committees listed below discuss items at their monthly meetings, and based on the members feedback, these Committees make recommendations to the Club’s Management and Advisory Board for consideration. We always encourage

your feedback. It is the best way for Management to continue our goal of meeting and exceeding our Members expectation.

COMMITTEES




CLUB INFORMATION

Dress Code

It is expected that Members, their family members and guests will choose to dress in a fashion

befitting the surroundings and atmosphere provided in the setting of the Club. We ask that Mem-

bers will advise their guests of the dress requirements.

Golf Course

Proper golf attire is required for all players. For men, shirts with collars and sleeves, shirts with

turtlenecks, mock turtlenecks, slacks and golf shorts with a minimum six inch inseam are con-

sidered proper attire. Tee shirts, jeans, cut-offs, sweatpants, bathing suits or other athletic attire

are not permitted. Pants and shorts must be neat and presentable, and must be worn at the natu-

ral waistline. Shirt tails must be worn inside the trousers unless cut in a style to be worn outside

(for example, a Hawaiian style shirt). For women, dresses, blouses, slacks and golf shorts with a

minimum of six inch inseam are considered proper attire. Shirts must have sleeves or a collar.

Heron’s Roost Grille Room / Top of The Green Main Dining Room

Acceptable Golf attire as described in the rules and regulations is also acceptable in the Clubhouse,

Courtside Café and the Grille Room. Shirt tails must be worn inside the trousers unless cut in a

style to be worn outside (for example, a Hawaiian style shirt). Blue Jeans are acceptable only in

the Grille Room, Courtside Café or outside dining areas of the Main Clubhouse. Blue Jeans and

athletic headwear are not permitted in the Main Dining Room. Flip flops are not acceptable, ex-

cept in the pool area.

Tennis

Proper tennis attire and regulation equipment (no running shoes) are required on the courts at all times. Shirts must be worn at all times.

Men’s shirts must have sleeves; proper tennis attire is required for women. The Club reserves the right to include additional requirements

regarding attire for certain events or certain areas of the Club in the future. From time to time, exceptions to the dress code may be made, as

published by the Club.

Guest Policy

Guests of Members may only attend Member only Club functions and activities a maximum of three (3) times per year. Page 10 Heron Creek

Golf & Country Club Membership Plan.

Administration

Office Hours:

Monday - Friday

8:30am - 5:00pm

Phone: 941.240.5100

Toll Free: 800.877.1433

Fax: 941.423.6913

www.heroncreekgcc.com

Accounting Office

3401 S. Sumter Blvd.

North Port, FL 34287

Tel: 941.429.3285

Fax:.941.429.0845

Pro Shop: 941.423.6955

Maintenance: 941.423.6912

Reservations: 941.240.5100

Grille Room/ Bar:

941.429.0927

Courtside Café: 941.429.0327

Tennis: 941.423.9152

Chris Trottier

COO/General Manager

[email protected]

Ron Robinson

Controller

[email protected]

Richelle Harris-Shindel

Membership Director

[email protected]

Bart Cook

Director of Golf

[email protected]

Kyle Wagar

1st Assistant Golf Professional

[email protected]

Mike Smith

Director of Tennis/Fitness

[email protected]

Tom Rainey

Director of

Golf Course Maintenance

[email protected]

Gus Arredondo

Food & Beverage Director

[email protected]

Roger Krajcik

Executive Chef

[email protected]

Sara Hartlein

Catering/Member Events

[email protected]

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