6200 N. Clubhouse Lane, Tucson, AZ 85750

January 2009

Annual Holiday Fund Tops $30,000Members again strongly supported our

Holiday Fund for employees this year, contributing more than $30,000 for the second year in a row. As many of you know, this fund is distributed to our employees based on the number of years of service and hours worked during the preceding year.

Of particular note is that we have fi ve employees with more than 20 years of service, including our membership director, Christine Baker-Perry, Daniel Medrano and Kenn Mann of the support staff , Becky Sena from the front desk and Victor Medrano from golf course maintenance. We appreciate your support of our staff , which is charged with working on a daily basis to ensure you have a fi rst-class club experience.

As we approach the New Year, you have but a few days to take advantage of our prepayment program for 2009 dues. Th e deadline is December 31. If you have any questions about this program, contact Christine in the membership offi ce.

As many of you know, this is the time of year when we engage a neutral outside party to determine the membership initiation fee for the various categories of membership for the coming year. Peto & Company was engaged under the by-laws to perform this service for the second year in a row and concluded that the initiation fees would be unchanged for 2009.

Peto performed a detailed analysis of the Tucson market and country clubs that could be considered competitive with Ventana for members. In concluding its 22-page report, Peto observed: “We determined that Ventana has consistently distinguished itself as a premier golf club, and in comparison to Tucson area clubs it may be in a position to increase its fees. However the economy presents an economic environment that does not justify an increase.”

Among the considerations reviewed in the report are the costs associated with membership in “comparable” clubs, their facilities and programs

and their assessment by outside reviewers as evidenced by awards. Ventana is rich with awards, as most of you know. Th e latest include designation as one of Golf Week’s 100 best resort courses in the nation. Our ranking for 2009 is number 49.

Similarly, we have been rated one of the top 50 tennis resorts in the nation by Tennis magazine, based on reputation, programs and overall tennis experience.

A large part of our reputation is based on the service our guests receive from our staff . One of the important providers of that service is Arlene Corey, our concierge supervisor, who recently was admitted to Les Clefs d’Or USA, the national organization of concierges. Her participation in that organization will expand her eff ectiveness in providing services to members when they travel domestically or across the globe. For more information on this organization and how Arlene can rely on networking with fellow concierges to improve your travel experience, check out the article on page14.

Finally, questions have been raised regarding our policy on member gratuities for outside service staff . Our daily cart fees and annual trail fees are structured to ensure that outside service staff share in those revenues. Th e aim is to make gratuities unnecessary. However, we have always recognized that in some circumstances a member may wish to recognize what he or she considers exceptional service.

In our dining venues, we off er you the opportunity to recognize such service by adding to the standard service charge on your bill. So it is with any staff member you wish to recognize. It is not expected and is fully voluntary on your part.

George WhiteCEO, General Manager

Club Numbers:

Main Number577-1400

Golf Shop577-4061

Tennis Shop577-4009

RoomReservations

577-4056

Catalina Room577-4075

Group Sales577-4088

Catering577-4011

Day Spa577-4080

Gate House577-2421

Membership 577-4012

Ryan Granruth

I hope that the New Year will bring cheer to you and that you are having a very happy and safe holiday season that includes enjoyment of nice wines with close friends and family.

All the rage in consumer goods these days is about the “green movement” and “going green”. Well, wine is no dif-ferent. Th e number of organic, biodynamic and sustainable wines is growing every year. But with all the diff erent label language out there it is tough to diff erentiate between what organic and biodynamic really means. Th e wine industry has four categories of organic wines.

Th ey are:· Made from organically-grown grapes· Certifi ed Organic· Biodynamic · Sulfi te FreeSo I am going to try to put it in very simple terms that

are easy to follow. Th is task is considerably harder given the fact that the defi nitions pertaining to the topic is continually changing depending on the source it is coming from.

When you are talking about organic it is important to diff erentiate between organic wine and organic grapes. Organically processed wine must be produced from organic grapes and cannot contain sulfur dioxide which is a sta-bling agent added during the wine making process. A wine labeled as “grown with organic grapes” does not mean that the wine is 100% organic, because it means the grapes were grown organically but that sulfur dioxide was added at some point to the wine. In order to have a wine labeled with any organic claim, it must fi rst be inspected by the U.S. Depart-ment of Agriculture National Organic Program.

Biodynamic produced wine is an entirely diff erent topic. Th e idea behind biodynamic viticulture is that the vineyard management is based on spiritual and practical ideals. To be considered biodynamic a vineyard must go through a selection of preparations. For example, Preparation 500 is that manure is stuff ed in cow horns and then buried in the soil. Preparation 502 is fermenting fl owers in a deer’s blad-der then applying it as compost. Th is holistic approach to wine making has increased over the years with several win-eries in every major grape producing region in the world

expanding every year. Biodynamic wine makers will argue that their wines are stronger and more fl avorful with capa-bilities to age longer than other wines. Several very high profi le wines are being made in the biodynamic fashion, including Maison Chapoutier in the Rhone Valley, which can fetch several hundred dollars a bottle.

We do have a number of organic and biodynamic pro-duced wines on our current wine list and even some of them are featured by the glass. I hope this cleared up some of the confusion about the diff erence between organic and biody-namic wines, but the golden rule still applies when it comes to wine: You like what you like, the rest is just details!

From wine what sudden friendship springs!

John Gay 1685–1732

Cheers,Ryan Granruth

Wine Glass SeminarJanuary 26

5:30-7:00 p.m.$55.00 ++ per person

Includes: 1 set of Riedel glasses. Set consists of 1 char-donnay , 1 sauvignon blanc, 1 pinot noir and 1 cabernet

sauvignon glass.

Tapas will be served.

Wines served and additional sets of glasses will be available to pur-

chase following the seminar.

Please RSVP to Kendall at 577-4000

Happy New Year! On behalf of the entire Food & Beverage Team, I want to thank all of you for your patronage in 2008. We had an endless number of very well attended events as well as great club member participation in all of our dining venues. Th e support for our food and beverage services is greatly appreciated from all of us who enjoy serving you. We wish everyone a safe and healthy 2009.

Our January calendar is packed with events from New Year’s Eve to Super Bowl weekend. Member events will include a Niner’s Luncheon, Seniors, 9&Dine, Gourmet Night, WGA Presidents Cup, Couples, Dewar’s & Divots, Member Mixer, Happy Hour, a wine glass seminar and WGA’s “Rally For Th e Cure.”

In between these events, we are anticipating and prepared for your next visit. Remember, when dining at the club, please let us know if there

is anything we can do to exceed your expectations. It is oft en the little things that make the diff erence for you and maybe even the next person who dines with us.

It is surprising to hear, “ I didn’t know!” or “ can you really prepare the dish using less salt or fat.” We understand that life sometimes requires a change of diet and this can be a real challenge—especially on the home front. Dining at the club, at a minimum, should off er a respite from that challenge. We pride ourselves on cooking for your new or changing lifestyle.

What we need to be of assistance is that you be very specifi c about your needs. Don’t be shy. Special requests are not uncommon in the modern kitchen. I think many of you would be surprised at how many special requests we fulfi ll on a daily basis.

When a request is made, our service staff is trained to be sensitive, discrete and very professional about making sure your request is expedited and your needs met.

Th is is a personal issue for me, since

I dedicated a signifi cant portion of my professional training and development to nutritional cooking. It is very satisfying to me to be able to meet a member’s special need and yet prepare a meal that has all the fl avor and culinary integrity of the standard menu item.

My experience is that the entire staff enjoys this challenge as well. Th e Food & Beverage Team is proud to be part of an organization-wide eff ort to improve the club experience for you, other members and your guests. Reviewing the day-to-day comments and implementing changes in the “little things” is a major part of that eff ort, which means that your feedback is important. It helps us to refi ne the everyday experience at the club.

Again, thank you for including us in your food and beverage experiences of 2008. We are looking forward to serving you with great enthusiasm and care as oft en as possible in 2009.

—Chef John

We’re Prepared to Meet All of Your Special Needs

CHEF JOHN

I can help you with all of your special event planning needs. I can help you with all of your special event planning needs. I can assist you in planning a holiday party, business re-I can assist you in planning a holiday party, business re-treat, dinner party, golf tournament, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, treat, dinner party, golf tournament, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, anniversary parties, even elaborate weddings and much anniversary parties, even elaborate weddings and much more. The possibilities are endless. Our pastry chef can pro-more. The possibilities are endless. Our pastry chef can pro-duce beautiful cakes for almost any occasion. If you would duce beautiful cakes for almost any occasion. If you would rather entertain at your home, let us cook the food and serve rather entertain at your home, let us cook the food and serve it for you. We can take the hassle out of entertaining, 577-it for you. We can take the hassle out of entertaining, 577-4011.4011.

Emily RandallEmily RandallDirector of CateringDirector of Catering

Catering for Your Every NeedCatering for Your Every Need

Superbowl 2009 Catering Menu“For your Super Bowl party this year let us help you to focus on relaxing with friends and enjoying the game rather than

trying to make sure everything goes right. Our Culinary Team is ready to assist you in hosting your party. We will

provide an attractive assortment of party trays perfect for any football event. We can also provide staff to tend to your guests so you can

be free to relax and cheer for your team with your friends and family. Please call Emily Randall at 577-4011 today to

arrange your Super Bowl Party!”

Spring Rolls$38.00 for two dozen

Taquitos $26.00 for two dozen

Wings- Buff alo, Barbeque, or Asian$22.00 for two dozen

Shrimp Cocktail$38.00 for two dozen

Veggie Crudités Platter with Ranch and Chipotle Sauce$5.00 per person

3-Foot Italian Hoagie$20.00

Mini Swedish Meatballs$15.00 for two dozen

Jalapeno Poppers$20.00 for two dozen

Cheese Crudités Platter$8.50 per person

Fresh Fruit Crudités Platter with Cream Cheese$6.00 per person

Football Cookies and Brownies$30.00 for two dozen

*All orders must be in by 12:00 noon on Friday, January 30, 2009

As our 2009 high season begins, it is appropriate to review rules and procedures relating to operation of the wine store service for members. Th e service is designed to be a convenience for members who wish to order case lots of wine at an attractive discount.

Please e-mail inquiries and orders to winestore@thelodgeatventanacanyon.com. Inquiries will be answered and orders fulfi lled as quickly as possible.

Some tips for ensuring your success in fi nding and ordering wines you fi nd desirable:

1. If the wine or the brand is represented on our list, you have the best chance for success. We know the distributor and can get you price and case lot information easily. Keep in mind that your request for a product of a winery represented on our list may not be available because the vintage has sold out or the wine may be highly

allocated and unavailable aft er the al-location has been distributed.

2. If you have encountered the wine somewhere in Arizona, we know it is distributed here. If you do not recognize the brand or winery name, it would help to ask at the store or restau-rant where you encountered the wine which Arizona distributor carries it.

3. If you encounter the wine out of state and the winery is not readily recognized, it helps to get as much in-formation as you can before contacting the wine store. Most wineries—even those overseas—have websites that allow you to contact them and ask for distributor information. Keep in mind that even though an Arizona distribu-tor may have the rights to distributing the wine in Arizona, it may choose not to bring it in for some reason.

Wine store orders are restricted to a minimum of case lots, which may be

six or twelve bottles, depending on the wine. Th ere is an exception for wines on our list, which may be purchased in six-bottle lots, presuming that the wine is available.

Th e wine store was created as a ser-vice to members and has been widely acclaimed by wine lovers among the membership. It has limitations, how-ever, so we ask that you follow the guidelines and recommendations to help assure a satisfactory experience if you choose to use the service.

Guidelines for Ordering from the Wine Store

Gourmet Night Gourmet Night January 13, 2009

45.00++ Per Person6:30 p.m.

HORS D’OEUVRES:Brie with Candied Spiced Pecans on Toasted White

Grilled Vegetable Tapenade in Brioche CupTuna Tar Tar with Sweet Miso on Tortilla Crisp

Roasted Planked Arctic Char with Pear Chutney on Potato LatkeAPPETIZER:

Seared Chilean Sea Bass with Roasted Caulifl ower Puree and Winter Vegetables with Vin BlancSALAD:

King Crab Tartlette with Grilled Baby Hearts of Romaine Parmesan Fondue and Lemon Vinaigrette

INTERMEZZO:Champagne Splashed with Oro Blanco Sorbet

ENTREE:Seafood Newburg: Lobster, Shrimp, Sea Scallops, and Mussels with a Brandied Cream Sauce

Asiago Cheese Gnocchi with Devonshire Cream and Buttered Sweet English PeasDESSERT:

Lemon Curd with Blackberry SauceFriandaise

RSVP with Kendall at 577-4000.RSVP with Kendall at 577-4000.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of one of our long-time members, Jim Hopkins on November 26, 2008.

Our sympathy goes out to the families and friends

of this wonderful person.

CongratulationsAnjelina Belakovskaia & Larry Bernstein as they

welcomed their daughter, Ariela BelakovskyAriela Belakovsky

on November 19, 2008.

Special Announcements:Have you had a special anniversary, the birth of a child or any other milestone? If you want to share it with your fellow members, we can publish it for you in the Ventana Vistas.

Please send all requests and announcements to Christine by the 15th of each month for the following month’s issue of the Vistas. Submis-sions should be sent to:

cbaker@thelodgeatventanacanyon.com.

Member Choice Awards:Congratulations to the winner of the Member’s Choice Award

November: Arlene Corey Concierge SupervisorNominated by: Jim & Sally Giancola

“All signifi cant hotels today have concierge services. Th e purpose of the concierge is to provide guests with personalized and oft en unique services covering the continuum of daily, travel, and personal management needs. Th e perfect con-cierge is imaginative, creative, well versed in local entertainment, dining, and cultural opportunities. Th e perfect concierge is an adept businessperson, able to fi nd solutions to a wide variety of business needs for the international traveler as well as the local property resident. Th e perfect concierge has selfl ess attitude with regard to facilitating problem solutions, and has developed a wide circle of local, national, and international contacts to make things “work”. Th e perfect concierge deals with “kids, cats, wives… all going to St. Ives,” with dead batteries, with lost luggage, with nervous brides, and corporate planners, with bossy and ill-tempered guests…all with equanimity, poise, charm, and …a smile. Th e perfect concierge will be hard for other hotels to fi nd, because here at Ventana Canyon, we have such a person! It would be impossible to name ONE outstanding act the Arlene Corey has performed. Every day, she performs “outstanding acts” for everyone who has a need, be it hotel guest or Ventana resident. We nominate Arlene Corey for the Members’ Choice Award!!!!!”

Staff Appreciation

Thanks to your generous contributions to the em-ployee holiday fund, our staff has enjoyed a more festive holiday season.

The staff wishes you a very Happy New Year!

CongratulationsCongratulationsCora Bedley shot a Hole-in-One

12/17/08 on #16 Mountain

Weekly Events:Monday Night Football

6:30-9:30 p.m.

We will be off ering a special Monday Night Foot-ball Bar Menu every week, featuring regional food

from both teams playing that evening.

Viva ItaliaWednesdays from 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Enjoy Italian style dining.Adults $25.95 ++

Children 6-12 $9.95 ++Children under 5 pay their age,

plus tax and gratuity.

All-You-Can-Eat Rib NightFridays from 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

$24.95 ++ per person6-12 $9.95 ++ per person

5 & under pay their age

Prime Rib NightSaturdays from 5:30-9:00 p.m.

Includes: 8 oz. prime rib, choice of baked

potato, mashed potato or rice,

seasonal vegetable.

$15.95++ per person

(This is not a buffet, so sit back and let us serve you.)

Please make your reservation by calling the dining room at 577-4075.

January 23Happy Hour

January 26Wine Glass Seminar

February 9Dewar’s & Divots

February 10Member Mixer

February 14Valentine’s Dinner

February 17Wine Event

February 20Happy Hour

February 23Member Art Show

February 28Boots & Bolas

March 9Dewar’s & Divots

March 16Jerry Kindall

“History of Baseball”

March 17St. Patrick’s DayMember Mixer

March 20Happy Hour

March 21Dinner Dance

March 31 Gourmet Night

April 6Dewar’s & Divots

April 12Easter Brunch

MEMBER MIXERTuesday, January 20

5:30-7:00 p.m$21.95 ++ per person

Please RSVP with Kendall at 577-4000.

Fewer Frost Delays Recorded This SeasonAs temperatures continue to

cool down, frost season is upon us. It is important to keep in mind that weather conditions that are typically recorded at the airport can be much diff erent at our location. For example – our morn-ing low temperature during the winter can be 5 - 7 degrees cooler than what is reported at the airport. Also, when comparing the length of our frost de-lays to area courses please keep in mind we are one of the few courses that keep a 7:30 a.m. fi rst tee time in December, January and February. Most other area courses change their fi rst morning tee time to 8:00 a.m., which automatically decreases their frost delay time by 30 minutes compared to our frost delay.

Conditions that are conducive to frost will typically have the following characteristics – cool nighttime tem-peratures (below 36 degrees), calm nights (very little wind) and clear nights (very little cloud cover). We had 49 frost delays last season. Th e fi rst

frost delay this year occurred on Oc-tober 13, which is extremely early. #1 Mountain and #10 Canyon greens take

the longest for the frost to melt off due to the shade condi-tions on these greens in the early morning hours.

Th e most frost delays (59) occurred during the 1999/2000 golf season and the

least amount (32) of frost delays oc-curred during the 2004/2005 golf season. Th e good news is we have had only had two frost delays this golf season as of December 17, which is approximately 15 behind our normal pace. It is always our goal to keep the frost delay as short as possible without causing any long-term damage to the golf courses. We always work closely with the golf shop to minimize the de-lay and maximize the play for each day.

Please remember to fi ll your divots, fi x your ballmarks and avoid high traf-fi c areas. Swing hard in case you hit it. Have safe Holiday season. We wish everyone a great 2009!

If you have any questions or con-cerns please feel free to contact Wally Dowe (Director of Golf Course Mainte-nance) 577-4103 or ventanacanyon1@qwestoffi ce.net

Wally DoweDirector of Golf Course Maintenance

Wally Dowe

Couples GolfEvent Fee: $20 per couple

Dinner: $21.95 ++ per person

Sunday, January 1812:30 p.m. Shotgun, CanyonChapman, Golf Shop Pairs

Registration Deadline: 1/15

Sunday, February 812:30 p.m. Shotgun, Canyon1 Best Ball of Mixed Couples

Aggregate, pick your FoursomeRegistration Deadline: 2/5

Sunday, March 11:00 p.m. Shotgun, Mountain

Club Championship - 9 Best Holes of the man, 9 Best Holes of the

women, golf shop pairsRegistration Deadline: 2/26

Sunday, April 191:00 p.m. Shotgun, MountainGuest Day 1 Best Ball of the

Members, 1 Best Ball of the GuestRegistration Deadline: 4/16

For those of you who WALK while playing Golf. Th e Greens Committee would like to remind all walkers to make sure to pick up a DIVOT BOTTLE before starting your round and to refi ll it as neces-sary. If you were not aware of it, one of the Rules/Regulations of the

Club that appears on page 13 states, ”All Golfers who walk shall carry a bottle of divot mix”. Also, for those of you who have Juniors that play and walk, please make them aware of this requirement. We all have a responsibility to LEAVE NO MARK BEHIND.

Greens Committee Tip of the Month

Dewar’s & DivotsDewar’s & DivotsJanuary 19, 2009

Come join your fellow members for a cocktail, socialize with friends and spend an hour or so enjoying the great weather on the

golf courses fi lling divots. Meet at the Ventana Bar & Grill at 3:45 p.m. We will go out on the courses at 4:00 p.m.

VENTANA NINERS by Alex Smith

Niner’s mark your calendar for the an-nual Niner’s “Drive Me Wild” Valentine Event. Th e event will be held February 16. It will be an 18-hole step aside scramble, limited to 40 couples. Th e event will start at 12:00 noon for pic-tures and registration followed by a 1:00 p.m. shotgun. Meet for cocktails in the bar as we return and din-ner is scheduled for 5:45 p.m.Th e sign up sheet will be posted January 6 in the Ladies Locker Room. If you’re miss-ing your other half and would like to be an alternate, please sign up.

“Drive Me Wild”“Drive Me Wild”Niners 08-09 Schedule of EventsNiners 08-09 Schedule of EventsJanuary 5

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9:00 a.m. Shotgun; Member/Guest Blind Bogey; Luncheon***Assigned Tee Times; Gross Minus Putts***Free PlayAssigned Tee Times; State Medallion I; Mystery Game

Febru-ary

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9:00 a.m. Shotgun; ABCD Scramble w/Hdc; LuncheonAssigned Tee Times; State Medallion II; Mystery Game1:00 p.m. Shotgun; Valentine Event (18 Holes)Free Play

March 29

162330

O - 9:00 a.m. Shotgun; Tosses for Pops; Luncheon ***Assigned Tee Times; Ryder Cup***Assigned Tee Times; State Medallion III; Mystery GameO - Assigned Tee Times; Scramble/Best Ball/Scramble Free Play

April 6132027

9:00 a.m. Shotgun; Invitational9:00 a.m. Shotgun; Four-Person Scramble; LuncheonFree PlayFree Play

First of all, we want to proudly announce the success of our State Medallion team of Toni McWilliams and Ellen Nicoletti who played in Phoenix this past month. Toni was #2 low net and Ellen was #2 low gross.

As a team, they place offi cially in second place. Th is is a great honor for our Ventana Niners!

We also have some great winners of our Ventana Mon-day play events. On December 1, we held a 2 x 2 scram-ble. 1st place was the team of Adele Ward, Carol Manuel, Linda Duff er, and Dee Roty. 2nd place, was our team of Beth Schultz, Jackie Bartick, Susan Payson, and Gay Clif-ford. 3rd place was won by the team of Pat Wendel, Betty Grimm, Karen Chellevold, and Ruth Houkom.

Th e December 8 event recognized another group of our faithful golfers. Th e format was 3’s, 2’s and 1’s but a com-bined team score. 1st place was Patricia Mattille, Carol Manuel, Adele Ward and Chris D’Huy. 2nd place team was Judy Pease, Dee Roty, and Kathy Yaeger. 3rd place (and actually losing the scorecard playoff with Team #2) was Pat Wendel, Maryann Evans-Roos, Jackie Bartick, and Alex Smith.

Th e rest of December will bring us additional winners as our events take place. For January, we continue to have events or free play every Monday. January 5 will be the Niner’s Member/Guest day, so don’t forget to invite some-one and sign up for the fun.

My fi nal reminder, watch for the upcoming Nine and Dine events for couples scheduled each month on a Friday. Make sure you check on Chelsea and sign up. Sundays

are oft en days for couples to play in mixers for 18 holes. I know that all golfers, whether you are an 18 holer member or a 9 holer, are welcome to sign up for these events and have a great time.

See you out there --- and don’t forget to check for those frost delays!!!

VENTANA NINER'S MEMBER/GUEST DAYFEBRUARY 2

A wonderful Guest Day has been planned!!

Bring up to 3 guests to share in our regularly scheduled February Shot Gun and Luncheon Event!!!

Tee times will be available for those Niner's not bringing a guest.

The guest fee is $45 per guest which includes cart fee, lunch, favor and prizes as well as a Ventana bag tag. Guests will also be eligible for the 25%

member discount in the pro shop.Sign up by emailing Katie Smith, ksmith9915@aol.com with names of

guests with correct spellings and their handicap indexes. Ask your guests now!!!!!

Deadline for signing up guests is January 23.

Cancellations must be made by January 29.Questions? Call Katie Smith 414 704 9518

Friday, January 9, 20093:00 p.m. shotgunMountain Course

1 Best Ball Aggregate, Mixed

Event Fee: $10 per coupleDinner: $24 per person

Registration Deadline: 1/6

Friday, February 203:00 p.m. shotgunCanyon Course

3 x 3 Mixed Scramble

Event Fee: $10 per coupleDinner: $24 per person

Registration Deadline: 2/17

Friday, April 104:00 p.m. Shotgun

Canyon CourseMystery Scramble

Event Fee: $10 per coupleDinner: $24 per person Regis-

tration Deadline: 4/7

Schedule of Events

March 16, 2009

Desert Hills

April 14, 2009

Oro Valley C.C.

May 4, 2009

Ventana Canyon

June 8, 2009

Th e Gallery

Th ere will be a sign up sheet in the ladies locker room, but the most effi cient way is to email me at JNeal309@ameritech.net or call me at 847-256-7868. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me.

~Cheryl Neal

KACHINA

Pima Cup ScheduleJanuary 8 Oro Valley 8:30 a.m. ShotgunJanuary 21 Heritage Highland 1:00 p.m. ShotgunFebruary 11 Saddlebrooke 12:30 p.m. ShotgunApril 15 Sun City 12:30 p.m. Shotgun

Sign ups for these events can be made through the Pro Shop or by contacting Mike Graydon via email at mikeg239@yahoo.com; 577-6960.

9 & Dine Event9 & Dine EventSenior Interclub by Jack White

El Conquistador: Monday 1/12 12:30

Oro Valley Country Club: Th ursday 2/26 8:30

Skyline Country Club: Friday 3/13 1:00

La Paloma: Monday 4/13 12:30

Please email Jack White at jack-johnjr@comcast.net (tel: 529-2871) if you would like to par-ticipate in one of any of these fun events.

WELCOME NEWMEMBERS

GolfKevin & Louise Kelly(Caitlin & Brian)12811 Camino AnchoTucson, AZ 85749760-1587

TennisRobert & Malinda Magel(Robert, III)6085 N. Black Bear LoopTucson, AZ 85750310-748-7484

SocialBen & Louise Roth6091 N. Golden Eagle Dr.Tucson, AZ 85750

Th e Handicap Committee would like to remind everyone to please turn in your golf scorecards in the locker room boxes. Th e Com-mittee is in the process, with the AGA and AWGA, of re-rating the hole by hole handicaps on both courses. In order to do this, the Committee needs at least 400 cards for each course.

We hope to have this accom-plished by April or May but we need your cards to complete the process. Th ank you.

From the Handicap Committee

W.G.A. by Joanie Bishop

Hole in the WallHole in the Wall Invitational Invitational

Scheduled for March 24 - March 27, 2009. Invitations will be sent on January 2, 2009 and we will be using the address the club has for your bill-ing address. In order to get your invitation in a timely manner, we request that you let us know if you want your invitation sent to an address other than your billing. Please call or e-mail Nancy Landes if you need to request an alternate address at 520-529-9326 or ELandes922@comcast.net.

W.G.A. Guest Day Results 12-4-08

Flight A 1st Judy Mott and Ann Chatham 65 2nd Carol Howe and Lisa O’Donnell 69 3rd Rita Hiller and Julie Castle 69 4th Carol Macmillan and Lisa Suroka 69

Flight B 1st Gerda Ungar and Heidi Kahn 62 2nd Karen Mitchel and Patsy Sable 64 3rd Barbara Warrilow and Sandy Puskus 65 4th Honor Ferretti and Barbara Hyland 65 Flight C 1st Karen Miller and Margo Sanden 68 2nd Nancy Landes and Karen Wallace 69 3rd Susan Waggoner and Kathy Buetner 72 4th Audrey Berens and Pat Rubenstein 72

Flight D 1st Julia Rose and Joy Semro 65 2nd Sandy Schmidt and Sharon Heineman 65 3rd Ingrid Cipriano and Sandi Campbell 69 4th Judy Helzel and Sandy Cope 69

Closest to the Pin #8 - Lisa O’Donnell #13 - Carol HoweClosest to the Hole in Two #4 - Etsu Suzuki #14 - Lisa Soroka

2009 PRESIDENT’S DAY CUP

Co-chairs are: Honor Ferretti and Cora Bedley

Two-Day Event: January 8 &15.

Ryder Cup Format-Th e locker room has a poster with additional information

Sign up sheet in the locker room. Cut off date is January 4th.

Get ready for another Grand “Rally for the Cure” to be held on Janu-ary 29. Sign up sheets are available in the Golf Shop - they are to be fi lled out & returned with your checks to the same place. ALL MEM-BERS of the Club are invited to participate, it’s on a fi rst come, fi rst serve basis. Th e nine hole shotgun event will begin with a continental breakfast at 7:45, play begins at 9:30, a luncheon will follow. Raffl e tickets will be sold on a special hole, prizes awarded at the luncheon. Hole sponsorships (in memory of.../in honor of...) are available for $100. Contact Claudia Rasmus or Sharon Kerr with questions.

COMING IN FEBRUARY: Th e Club ChampionshipMatch PlayFebruary 19, 23, and 26.

Th e December Holiday luncheon was a success. Donations were taken for the CASA child

advocate program, raising $1,510.

Please welcome our new member Jean Gordon,

callie1680@mac.com.

MGA NEWS by Tim Dittmann

2008-2009 M.G.A. TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

January 17, 2009President’s Cup, individual play, Pro sets foursomes.

February 21MGA Charity Event, Two Man Sta-bleford, pick your partner, Pro sets foursomes.

March 14 & 15 (Saturday & Sunday)Club Championship, medal play, Pro sets foursomes.

April 18Beat the Pro and Closing Luncheon Pick your foursome

May 2One-Two-Th ree, pick your foursome

June 6Two-Man

Seniors Schedule of Events: 8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start

January 6 4 Ball Modifi ed Stableford January 13 2 Ball 1 Better Ball January 20 4 Ball 3-2-1- (3 3’s, 2 4’s, 1 5’s) January 27 4 Ball 2 Best Balls February 3 Individual Stableford February 10 4 Ball 2 Best Balls - Mixed Tees February 17 4 Ball 1-2-3 (1 3’s, 2 4’s, 3 5’s) February 24 4 Ball Modifi ed Stableford March 3 2 Ball Better Ball March 10 4 Ball 3-2-1 (3 3’s, 2 4’s, 1 5’s) March 17 4 Ball 2 Best Balls March 24 4 Ball 2 Best Balls March 31 Senior Championship April 7 4 Ball 2 Best Balls, Gold Silver April 14 2 Ball 1 Better Ball April 21 4 Ball Modifi ed Stableford April 28 4 Ball 2 Best Balls

On December 6, we held our Second Annual Wally’s Revenge / Toughest Pins Tournament. Th is year, Golf Course Superintendent, Wally Dowe chose all the pin locations from within the normal #2 zone, with some in-teresting choices. While this was a challenging experience, feedback from participants indicated that we did not get quite the “impossible” putts that we had last year with an “all star” line up of tough pins from all 5 zones. While this year’s pins were tough, we hope to return to the “all star” line up next year. Results for the event were;

FIRST FLIGHTGross1st Goode, Goode, Goode & Great (aka Payson) 1412nd Abt, Citron, Kielsmeier, & Sutter 144Net 1st Adamsbaum, Dittmann, Granat & Rupp 1252nd Bailey, Brammer, Graydon & Schegel (won tiebreaker) 1303rd Ferretti, Zeidel & Roberts 130

SECOND FLIGHTGross; 1st Cortesi, Reiner, Roth & Trantas 1512nd Gallagher, Lee, Rhodes & Smith 153Net; 1st Caruth, Fink, Head & Mlawsky 1172nd Silverman, Simon, Th ompson, &White 1223rd Goisman, Howe, Macmillan & Rizzi 125

January 17 is our President’s Cup, an individual play, fl ighted event. Th e Golf Shop will set up foursomes. Please sign up individually on the Chelsea system. Deadline for sign up is Wednesday, January 14. February 21 is our Annual Charity Tournament, a Two Man Stableford event, with players choosing their part-ners and the Golf Shop setting foursomes. Watch for more details next month. Two Man Match Play Tournament continues (with the fl ight winners decided aft er our Vistas deadline) and the playoff s between fl ight winners to start on December 22. Results are posted on the bulletin board on the patio out-side the Men’s Grill.

Ventana Vistas is published monthly by the VentanaCanyon Alliance, LLC, for members of the Ventana

Canyon Golf & Racquet Club. Articles are contributed by club members and staff.

Board of ManagersDavid Carney, chairman

Taylor Payson, vice chairmanAndy Samet, secretary

James O. Johnston, treasurerMembers:

Bruce Bellows, Marylyn Canfi eld,Don Carrig, Ken Granat, Jim Jennings, Don Rhodes and

Peg Rosenquist.

George White, Chief Executive Offi cergwhite@thelodgeatventanacanyon.com

Christine Baker-Perry, editor cbaker@thelodgeatventanacanyon.com

Tracey Fossatti, copy editortfossatti@thelodgeatventanacanyon.com

Our MissionWe will provide a premier club experience to all those who enter the gate. We are well trained professionals

committed to consistently delivering a memorable expe-rience through a service culture focused on anticipating

every detail.

The book club concluded its 2008 year on December 2 with a spirited discussion of RED METAL DAWN, led by its author and Book Club member, Ray Aube’. This historical novel follows the careers of four young men who started at the same

time in the Dawn Company, one of the top three copper companies in the world. Ethical, moral and practical issues abound in this novel’s corporate world via ambi-tious executives in a highly competitive industry. Ray started the discussion by

asking members, “What would you have done?” That ques-tion started the fun! At our next meeting on January 27, we will discuss the biography, MORNINGS ON HORSEBACK, by David Mc-Cullough. The book centers on the early, formative years of Theodore Roosevelt’s home life which prepared him for the political world. See you there!

- Nelda Clark

Ventana Book Club

KNITTERS’ KNOOKTHE KNITTERS’ KNOOK IS REMINDING

ANY interested knitters to join them! ALL levels (including those who would like to learn how to knit) are welcome! We meet every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until noon; please check The Rock for the exact location each week.

-Barbara Provus

Member Incentive Program THE MEMBERSHIP PROMOTION program continues for all categories of membership. If a Ventana member sponsors a new golf member, even if the member-ship is purchased on the secondary market, the sponsoring member will receive a credit of $681.00, equal to one month’s dues, on his or her next mem-ber statement. For every new tennis member recruited, the spon-soring member will receive a credit on his or her monthly statement of the amount equal to TWO MONTH’S dues. Social member sponsors receive credit for one month’s social dues. The member who refers the new member must sign the applicant’s Request for Membership Form as a sponsor prior to submission to the membership offi ce. The incentive does not apply to short-term social or tennis memberships. If you have any questions, please contact Christine Baker-Perry at 577-4012.

From your Personal Concierge We welcome in 2009, Happy New Year! Th ere are many events in January that may be of special interest to our families with children and grandchildren:

December 28-January 3: “Paint-O-Rama” horse show at • Pima County FairgroundsJanuary 1-3: “A Smalltown Christmas” at Gaslight Th e-• atre January-March 31: “Butterfl y Magic” at Tucson Botanical • GardensJanuary 3: “Th ree Kings Day Festival” at Tucson Chil-• dren’s MuseumJanuary 3: “Just for Kids Concert” by Tucson Symphony • OrchestraJanuary 4: “Family Arts Day” at Tucson Museum of Art• January 10: “Japanese New Year Festival” at Tucson Chil-• dren’s MuseumJanuary 19: “Martin Luther King Day Festival” at Tucson • Children’s Museum January 24: “Chinese New Year Festival” at Tucson Chil-• dren’s Museum

Events around Tucson:December 30-January 4: “Jesus Christ Superstar” at TCC• January-February 15: “Maynard Dixon’s Arizona” Tucson • Museum of ArtJanuary-February 28: “Set in Stone” at Arizona State • MuseumJanuary-March 22: “Fernando Gallego & His Workshop: • Th e Altarpiece” Spanish art from late 15th century at UA Museum of ArtJanuary 1-4: “Jesus Christ Superstar” at Tucson Music • HallJanuary 2-4: “New Year’s Powwow” at Rillito Racetrack• January 8-11: “Rachmaninoff & Tchaikovsky” at Tucson • Music HallJanuary 10: “TSO Pops! Th e Smothers Brothers” at Tuc-• son Music HallJanuary 10-11: “Marilyn Forever Blonde” at Berger Cen-• terJanuary 10-22: “Jewish Film Festival” at JCC• January 10-25: “Dinner with Friends” at Beowulf Alley • Th eatreJanuary 10-31: “A Raisin in the Sun” at Arizona Th eatre • CompanyJanuary 14: “Arizona Friends of Chamber Music” at TCC• January 15: “American Soul & Rock & Roll Choir” at UA • PresentsJanuary 16-18: “Quilt Festival” at Tucson Convention • CenterJanuary 17-18: “Elixir of Love” Arizona Opera at Tucson • Music HallJanuary 23-24: “Dillinger Days” downtown, near Hotel • Congress January 23-25: “TSO Pops! Th e Lettermen” Tucson Sym-• phony Orchestra

January 24: “Ensemble Choir-Ballet-Orchestra of the Red • Army Band” at UA PresentsJanuary 27-February 1: “A Bronx Tale” at TCC• January 28: Pilobolus” at UA Presents• January 30: “Blue Note Records 70th Anniversary” jazz at • UA Presents Every Friday at 3:00 pm, Seven Cups Tea has tea tastings

Please stop by my desk any time if you have questions about these or other events. I’m always happy to help you make any needed arrangements.

Arlene Corey

Suppose you are traveling and want a reservation at a popular restaurant at your destination. Your chances of success just got a lot better because Arlene Corey, our concierge supervisor, recently was admitted to Les Clefs d’Or USA, the national organization of concierges. She is one of three concierges in Tucson who have achieved this dis-tinction.

Arlene has always assisted mem-bers with reservations and other needs when they travel, but this membership opens up new doors with fellow concierges across the na-tion and internationally.

“I will have contacts everywhere,” she explains, “ to access information about any city to share with our traveling members.” With information in hand, you can receive help from Arlene regarding restaurants, nightlife, sporting events, theater productions, tours, shopping, and any other activity you might contem-plate.

Arlene has worked almost an entire year to achieve this distinction and is understandably proud that she was successful, since the organization has very strict membership requirements. At a minimum, applicants must have fi ve years of experience in the industry.

Members of Les Clefs d’Or, French for “keys of gold,” wear crossed gold keys on their lapels as “an assurance that you are dealing with an experienced concierge dedicated to providing the highest quality of service to all,” according to the organization.

The American branch of this international organiza-tion has more than 500 members representing more than 30 states. The international organization is repre-sented in 40 countries with more than 3,000 members.

Arlene in National Society

Ventana Kid’s Korner

Ventana Kid’s Korner

The instructional staff at Ventana Canyon would like to implement an aft er school golf program for junior golfers. Th e program will run twice a week. We will have a Tuesday class that will run from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and another class from 3:40 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. On Th ursday, the class will run from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Th e aft er school program will be limit-ed to 12 children each day to allow our instructional staff the opportunity to work more closely with each child to further develop their game. Th e program will focus on all aspects of their game including: putting, chipping, pitching, full swing and etiquette.Th e cost for the program will be $25 for each day. If you would like more information about this program or have any ideas or requests please, call Aaron at the Golf Shop at (520) 577-4061.

Junior Golf Certifi cationIn accordance with the Ventana Canyon Golf & Racquet Club By-Laws, the golf staff will con-duct a Junior Golf Certifi cation Program for all Junior Members 18 years of age and younger. Th is program is free of charge and will cover topics such as Th e Spirit of the Game, Rules and Etiquette on the Course, Safety, Pace of Play and Maintaining the Golf Course. Juniors will be classifi ed as Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced based upon playing ability, experience and knowledge of rules and etiquette. Th e golf staff will contact junior members to communicate the schedule of certifi cation classes.

After School Jr. Golf Program

Pool News:Even though the weather has fi nally turned cold, the

pool has remained at a constant 83-84 degrees through-out the winter. Th at means it is warmer in the pool than out! What a great place to exercise when it is cold! Warm water to workout, warm shower aft er!

We still have room on our masters team for swim-mers. Not only do we do speed training and endurance, but we incorporate each of the four strokes into every week of practice. We usually get about a mile and a half into each workout, though some workouts are less when they are devoted to stroke work. Once a month we have breakfast out as a group. If you are looking for a friendly, social workout, come down to the pool week-day mornings from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Our swim team has picked up a few members this past month. Th e team was rather small in the fall, but they are fi nally returning to us. Th is means the pool, will once again, be crowded between 3:30-5:30 p.m. week-days. Th at group usually needs 4-5 lanes if they all show up, but we leave at least two lanes open for lap swim-mers.

Our swim team kids continue to improve. Some of our eight and under swimmers seem to win all of their races at meets! Th is is great for the team. Two of our former swimmers are currently competing in college on scholarships. Abby Corcoran is in Ohio and Caro-line Walls is at Northwestern. Both swam their entire careers here at Ventana Canyon, which says a lot for our team.

Youth Swim Team Hours:14 and over swimmers: 3:30-5:30 p.m. M-F8 and under swimmers: 4:30-5:15 p.m. MTWF9-14 year old swimmers: 5:00-6:30 p.m. M-F

Swim Tip of the Month:Make sure your warm-up is relaxed. You will enjoy

your workout more if you don’t tire yourself out in the fi rst few lengths. Keep your stroke long and easy, then when your muscles feel relaxed, pick up the pace. Re-member to breathe while you swim. Blow your bubbles out the entire time your face is in the water. Remember, if you don’t hold your breath when you run, don’t hold it while you swim!

LUNCH WITH SANTA

DECEMBER 21, 2008

January –May 2009

Ages 5-8 Monday & Wednesday 3:30-5:00 pm Saturday “Play Day” 1:00-3:00 pm

Ages 9-12 Tuesday & Th ursday 4:00-5:30 pm Saturday “Play Day” 1:00-3:00 pm

Ages 13+ Monday & Wednesday 5:00-6:30 pm Saturday “Play Day” 1:00-3:00 pm

Cost: $10 per class if attending any one class or Play Day $15 per week to attend both classes and Play Day!!! (same week only) Private Lesson Special for Juniors:

1 hour private $40 (must be active in weekly junior programs) Junior Tennis Tournaments

Ventana Junior Tournament #1 Saturday, January 31 1:00-3:00 pm Ages 5-18Ventana Junior Tournament #2 Saturday, February 21 1:00-3:00 pm Ages 5-18Ventana Junior Tournament #3 Saturday, March 21 1:00-3:00 pm Ages 5-18Parent/Child Tennis Tournament Saturday, April 25 1:00-3:00 pm Ages 5-18Ventana Junior Tournament #4 Saturday, May 30 1:00-3:00 pm Ages 5-18

Local USTA Tucson Tournaments

2009 Hilton El Conquistador Junior Open February 14-16, 2009 Ages 8-182009 Hilton El Conquistador Junior Spring Classic March 13-15, 2009 Ages 8-18Super Gootter "Hybrid" Super Set Series #1 March 28, 2009 Ages 12-18"Hybrid" Super Set Series #2 April 18, 2009 Ages 12-18Tucson Open Junior Championship May 23-25, 2009 Ages 10-18

Junior Tennis Program

R A C Q U E T T A L K

Junior Tennis Program to Be Highlighted In 2009One of the programs we will be

talking about a lot in 2009 is the junior tennis program at the club. We will be introducing an exciting pro-gram beginning January 5. If you have children or know of a fam-ily looking for a reason to join the club, this program will be something everyone will be excited about!

As I’ve mentioned in the past, tennis has experienced more growth than any other sport over the last two years. A lot of this drive began with USTA initiatives such as QuickStart for juniors. In 2009, many of the tournaments will be held using Quick-Start guidelines and balls. Th is is one area that we too are being proactive in introducing our juniors to this for-mat. QuickStart has been proven to improve skills and the ability to “play” tennis.

So with the start of the Junior Ten-nis Program for 2009, we will focus on students learning to “play” the game of tennis. In a lot of tennis lessons for juniors, the kids come out, stand in line, and learn “form.” Th is is great for the ball that is tossed or fed right to them, but what about another kid on the other side of the net that hasn’t learned how to even start a point try-ing to hit the ball the same way the pro tossed it to them and watching those kids rally? QuickStart is the answer to this dilemma. By shortening the court and by using a modifi ed ball, the game slows down and gives the students the opportunity to learn how to “play” tennis and not just the form that goes with it.

So with this in mind, we are creat-ing a “Play Day” each Saturday of the junior program. Th is will be an op-portunity for the students in the pro-gram to come out and use the courts to simply “play.” Also, we are increasing the length of the classes from 1 hour to 1.5 hours for the same price and off ering private lesson specials. Th is

means more time in the classes to cre-ate games, work on rallies, and learn to “play” the game of tennis. Best of all, at the end of each month, we will be holding a junior tournament to give the students an opportunity to com-pete and win! Whether it is an inter-nal tournament or we travel as a team to another facility, the students will have a terrifi c time learning the game, practicing for an upcoming event, and then being cheered on by their parents and friends as they compete in a real game situation.

It is with great excitement that we launch our new program for 2009. So help us spread the word and let others know about this wonderful new junior tennis program beginning January 5. Come by the pro shop to sign up or feel free to contact me for more infor-mation.

See you on the courts!!!

Scott Anders, USPTAPBI Director of Tennis

SCOTT ANDERS

The way to learn, if you have a decision making problem or a tech-nique issue, is to understand your likes and dislikes when making a shot, your court posi-tion at the time of the shot and your ability to get in position with balance for the shot.

A good example would be the mid court shot. To take it out of the air you have to be con-fi dent in your low volley and your ability to move through the hit on

the soft medium height ball. You also need to be able to move quickly forward and adjust right and left , at the same time, to the balls place-ment.

Without the above you would most likely need to hit the ball off the bounce.

In most cases what people see as a technical issue really can be solved by better decision making.

Eric Gessner, USPTAPBI Head Tennis Professional

ERIC GESSNER

Ventana Canyon Saturday Doubles

League

$20.00 per person

January 17 -February 21 (6 weeks)

Saturdays 3- 5 pm

All levels welcome!!!!

Call tennis pro shop for more information

Tennis Tip: Decisions over Technique

Drop-in Tennis Drills

Monday, January 5 8:00-9:00 am $10 per personMonday, January 12 8:00-9:00 am $10 per personMonday, January 19 8:00-9:00 am $10 per personMonday, January 26 8:00-9:00 am $10 per person

Game Improvement Clinics

Friday, January 2 Improving Serve 8:00-9:00 am $10 per personFriday, January 9 Improving Volley 8:00-9:00 am $10 per personFriday, January 16 Improving Return of Serve 8:00-9:00 am $10 per personFriday, January 23 Improving Groundstrokes 8:00-9:00 am $10 per personFriday, January 30 Improving Approach Shots 8:00-9:00 am $10 per person

Tennis Fitness Instruction

Wednesday, January 7 How to work out on the hitting wall 8:00-8:45 am FreeWednesday, January 14 Increasing Tennis Flexibility 8:00-8:45 am FreeWednesday, January 21 Fitness Improving Tennis Drills 8:00-8:45 am FreeWednesday, January 28 How to work out on the ball machine 8:00-8:45 am Free

Club Doubles

Saturday, January 3 Format: Mixer (new partner each round) 9:00-11:00 am FreeSaturday, January 10 Format: King/Queen of the Court 9:00-11:00 am FreeSaturday, January 17 Format: Member/Guest 9:00-11:00 am FreeSaturday, January 24 Format: Mixer (new partner each round) 9:00-11:00 am FreeSaturday, January 31 Format: King/Queen of the Court 9:00-11:00 am Free

Tennis Tournaments & Events

Th ursday, January 29 Susan G. Komen’s “Rally for the Cure” 9:00-11:00 am $20 per person

Come out and join us in this event for a great cause. “Rally for the Cure” will be a tennis event to benefi t the Susan G. Komen foundation and proceeds from the event will go toward the fi ght against breast cancer.

Adult Tennis Programs

Adult Tennis Programs

Uncovering the real truths about the following myths

Myth : Drink eight glasses of water a day.Truth: Water’s great, but you also whet your whistle with juice, tea, milk, fruits and vegetables-quite enough to keep you hydrated. Even coff ee quenches thirst, despite its reputation as a diuretic, the caff eine makes you lose some liquid, but you are still get-ting plenty. Be careful not to overdo. Drinking too much can lead to hy-ponatremia, in which sodium levels fall, causing an electrolyte imbalance that can make you very sick.

Myth: Coff ee’s really bad for youTruth: Coff ee has been shown to have some positive eff ects. “ Coff ee comes from plants, which have phy-tochemicals that act as antioxidants” says Stacy Beeson, RD, a wellness dietitian at St. Luke’s Boise Medical Center. Th ese antioxidants appears to increase insulin activity, which may explain a lowered risk of type 2 diabetes in people who drink coff ee. Other studies suggest that coff ee cuts the risk of Parkinson’s, colon cancer and cirrhosis. And despite the jolt of energy it provides, coff ee has not been found to be associated with heart disease.

Myth: Feed a cold, starve a feverTruth: Colds and fevers are gener-ally caused by viruses that last 7 to 10 days no matter what you do! Even if you do not feel like eating you must put a priority on fl uids. If you are congested, fl uids will keep mucous thinner and help loosen congestion. A little chicken soup will spoon in some needed nutrients as well.

Myth: Fresh is always better than frozen

Truth: “ Frozen can be just as good as fresh because the fruits and veg-etables are harvested at the peak of their nutritional content, taken to a plant and fl ash frozen, locking in the nutrients,” Beeson says.

Myth: Eggs raise your cholesterolTruth: Newer studies have found that saturated and trans fats in a person’s diet, not dietary cholesterol, are more likely to raise heart disease risk. An egg has only 1.6 grams of saturated fat, compared with 3 grams in a cup of 2 percent milk. At 213 milligrams of cholesterol, one egg slips under the American Heart Association’s recom-mendation of no more that 300 milli-grams a day. “Eggs off er lean protein and vitamins A and D. If you do have an egg for breakfast, just keep an eye out for the amount of cholesterol

in the other foods you eat that day,” Beeson says.

Myth: Get cold and you will catch a cold

Truth: “ Chilling does not hurt your immunity, unless you are so cold that your body defenses are destroyed- and that only occurs with hypo-thermia,” Vreeman says. “You can’t get a cold unless you are exposed to a virus that causes a cold.” Th e reason people get more colds in the winter is not due to temperature, but it may be a result of being cooped up in closed spaces and exposed to the spray of cold viruses. New studies have found that staying warm may not prevent a cold but staying cheerful might! Positive people exposed to cold vi-ruses have a 13 percent lower risk of getting a cold.

-Margery Rubin, Fitness Director

Fitness For Real Life

SCHEDULE FOR JANUARY 2009SCHEDULE FOR JANUARY 2009 Strength Training:All levels welcome. Class emphasizes muscle toning and strength using light weights, resistance bands and balls.

‘Let’s Stretch’:Emphasis on fl exibility and range of motion, specifi cally hamstrings and lower back. Perfect for golfers and tennis players. A complete body stretch utilizing yoga techniques.

Pilates:Emphasis on balance while concentrating on core strength using bands, balls and roller pads.

Classes are subject to change. Please call Margery at extension 326 for weekly updated schedules.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday FridayPilatesTime

9:30-10:30 a.m.

Strength Training

10-11 a.m.

Let’s Stretch3-4 p.m.

Strength Training

10-11 a.m.

PilatesTime

9:30-10:30 a.m..

PERSONAL TRAINING:

New Year’s resolutions are upon us, make you and your health a priority this year. Call Margery at ext. 326 to start a fi tness program, or refresh your old one!

Debunking Mythology in Common Health Tips

Please come and try our fantastic, state of the art, new Strength Training Equipment. I will be scheduling time

TBA in January to orient members on how to use the new user friendly Equipment.

January 2009Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1-W.G.A. 8 a.m. shotgun-Jr. Tennis 4-5:30 p.m-Jr. Golf Program 3:30 5 p.m.

2-Tennis Clinic 8-9 a.m.-Rib Night 5:30-9 p.m.

3-Club Doubles 9-11 a.m.-Jr. Tennis 1-3 p.m.-Prime Rib Night5:30-9 p.m.

4 5-Niners Golf 9 a.m. shotgun-Jr. Tennis 3:30-6:30 p.m.-Drop-in Drills 8-9 a.m.-Monday Night Foot-ball 6:30-9:30 p.m.

6-Seniors Golf 8 a.m. shotgun-Knitter’s Knook 10-12 noon-Doubles Clinic 9-10:30 a.m.-Jr. Tennis 4-5:30 p.m.-Jr. Golf Program 2-3:30 p.m. & 3:40-5 p.m.

7-Tennis Fitness 8-8:45 a.m-Jr. Golf Program 3:30 5 p.m.-Viva Italia 5:30-9 p.m.

8-W.G.A. President’s Cup-Doubles Clinic 9-10:30 a.m.-Jr. Tennis 4-5:30 p.m-Jr. Golf Program 3:30 5 p.m.

9-Tennis Clinic 8-9 a.m-9 & Dine 3:00 p.m. shotgun-Rib Night 5:30-9 p.m.

10-Club Doubles 9-11 a.m.-Jr. Tennis 1-3 p.m.-Prime Rib Night5:30-9 p.m.

11 12-Niners Golf t-times-Drop-in Drills 8-9 a.m-Jr. Golf Program 3:30 5 p.m.-Monday Night Foot-ball 6:30-9:30 p.m.

13-Seniors Golf 8 a.m. shotgun-Knitter’s Knook 10-12 noon-Jr. Tennis 4-5:30 p.m-Jr. Golf Program 2-3:30 p.m. & 3:40-5 p.m.-Gourmet Night

14-Tennis Fitness 8-8:45 a.m.-Jr. Golf Program 3:30 5 p.m.-Viva Italia 5:30-9 p.m.

15-W.G.A. President’s Cup-Jr. Tennis 4-5:30 p.m-Jr. Golf Program 3:30 5 p.m.

16-Tennis Clinic 8-9 a.m-Rib Night 5:30-9 p.m.

17-Club Doubles 9-11 a.m.-Jr. Tennis 1-3 p.m.-M.G.A Tour-nament 8 a.m. shotgun-Prime Rib Night5:30-9 p.m.

18-Couples Golf 12:30 p.m.

19-Niners Golf Free Play-Drop-in Drills 8-9 a.m-Jr. Golf Program 3:30 5 p.m.-Monday Night Foot-ball 6:30-9:30 p.m.

20-Seniors Golf 8 a.m. shotgun-Knitter’s Knook 10-12 noon-Jr. Tennis 4-5:30 p.m-Jr. Golf Program 2-3:30 p.m. & 3:40-5 p.m.-Member Mixer 5:30-7 p.m.

21-Tennis Fitness 8-8:45 a.m.-Jr. Golf Program 3:30 5 p.m.-Dewar’s & Divots3:45 p.m.-Viva Italia 5:30-9 p.m.

22-WGA 7:30 a.m. t-time-Jr. Tennis 4-5:30 p.m-Jr. Golf Program 3:30 5 p.m.

23-Tennis Clinic 8-9 a.m-Rib Night 5:30-9 p.m.-Happy Hour 5:30-7:30 p.m.

24-Club Doubles 9-11 a.m.-Jr. Tennis 1-3 p.m.-Prime Rib Night5:30-9 p.m.

25 26-Niners Golf t-times-Drop-in Drills 8-9 a.m-Jr. Golf Program 3:30 5 p.m.-Monday Night Foot-ball 6:30-9:30 p.m.-Wine Glass Seminar

27-Seniors Golf 8 a.m. shotgun-Knitter’s Knook 10-12 noon-Jr. Tennis 4-5:30 p.m-Jr. Golf Program 2-3:30 p.m. & 3:40-5 p.m.-Book Club 6:15 p.m.

28-Tennis Fitness8-8:45 a.m.-Jr. Golf Program 3:30 5 p.m.-Viva Italia 5:30-9 p.m.

29-W.G.A. “Rally For The Cure”-Tennis “Rally For The Cure” 9-11 a.m.-Jr. Tennis 4-5:30 p.m-Jr. Golf Program 3:30 5 p.m.

30-Tennis Clinic 8-9 a.m-Rib Night 5:30-9 p.m.

31-Club Doubles 9-11 a.m.-Jr. Tennis Tourna-ment 1-3 p.m.-Prime Rib Night 5:30-9 p.m.

JUNIOR TENNISSee page 17 for a detailed Junior Tennis Schedule by age group.