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The high season is over and many year- round residents are settling in for a relaxing off-season. e dress code in the dining room is relaxed for the summer. Frost delays are a distant memory and shotgun starts are few and far between. But there is still plenty to do at the club. Our staff continues to come up with some new and innova- tive events to meet your needs and increase your options with the club for our premier social and activity calendar. Perhaps the most innovative event scheduled thus far is the Women Who Wine nine-hole golf and social gathering on June 25. In addition to “non- competitive” golf for women, the event in- cludes wine tasting stations on three of the nine tee boxes, followed by a social with spouses and any other interested members. Ryan Granruth outlines details on this creative melding of two of our most popular member activities in his monthly article on page 2. Another new event for Ventana will be the Bavarian beer dinner on June 30, pairing some of this German brewer’s finest wheat beers with light summer cuisine specially selected by Chef John Luzader. is stellar brewery situated south of Munich is in its third generation of operation by the Hopf family. Few of their beers are imported into America, so several of those being served at our dinner are not available anywhere else. As many of you have learned at our wine glass seminars, the size and shape of the glass has a profound effect on the sensory experi- ence when one consumes wine. e same is true of beer, and we will have glasses specially designed to enhance each of the Hopf beers on hand to ensure the optimum sensory experi- ence. As a bonus, you will get to take these glasses home with you aſter the dinner. Meanwhile, our tennis program con- tinues to achieve recognition nationally and worldwide. In early May, we learned that TennisResortsOnLine.com listed the Ventana program among the top 50 tennis resorts in the world for the second year in a row. is followed our recognition in the December issue of Tennis Magazine as one of the Top 50 tennis programs in the United States. We consider these recognitions of the quality of our program a potential point of attraction for new tennis members who are looking for a tennis facility with both outstanding instruc- tion and the availability of stimulating compe- tition on the courts. Details on our attractive opportunities for new tennis members are available from Chris- tine Baker-Perry in the membership office. I think most of us understand that our golf courses are probably our single greatest as- set, providing a magnificent golf experience for members and guests alike. e setting is incomparable and we want to keep it that way. For that reason, we continue to insist that smoking be prohibited on the courses. We hear daily on the news that the danger of fire is prevalent here in Southern Arizona because of the dry conditions and the high winds we oſten experience. We ask those of you who are smokers to honor this prohibition—even when no one is looking. George White CEO, General Manager 6200 N. Clubhouse Lane, Tucson, AZ 85750 June 2009 Innovative Activities Planned Club Numbers: Main Number 577-1400 Golf Shop 577-4061 Tennis Shop 577-4009 Room Reservations 577-4056 Catalina Room 577-4075 Group Sales 577-4088 Catering 577-4011 Day Spa 577-4080 Gate House 577-2421 Membership 577-4012 GEORGE WHITE

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The high season is over and many year-round residents are settling in for a relaxing off -season. Th e dress code in the dining room is relaxed for the summer. Frost delays are a distant memory and shotgun starts are few and far between.

But there is still plenty to do at the club. Our staff continues to come up with some new and innova-tive events to meet your needs and increase your options with the club for our premier social and activity calendar.

Perhaps the most innovative event scheduled thus far is the Women Who Wine nine-hole golf and social gathering on June 25. In addition to “non-competitive” golf for women, the event in-cludes wine tasting stations on three of the nine tee boxes, followed by a social with spouses and any other interested members.

Ryan Granruth outlines details on this creative melding of two of our most popular member activities in his monthly article on page 2.

Another new event for Ventana will be the Bavarian beer dinner on June 30, pairing some of this German brewer’s fi nest wheat beers with light summer cuisine specially selected by Chef John Luzader.

Th is stellar brewery situated south of Munich is in its third generation of operation by the Hopf family. Few of their beers are imported into America, so several of those being served at our dinner are not available anywhere else.

As many of you have learned at our wine glass seminars, the size and shape of the glass has a profound eff ect on the sensory experi-ence when one consumes wine. Th e same is

true of beer, and we will have glasses specially designed to enhance each of the Hopf beers on hand to ensure the optimum sensory experi-ence. As a bonus, you will get to take these glasses home with you aft er the dinner.

Meanwhile, our tennis program con-tinues to achieve recognition nationally and worldwide. In early May, we learned that TennisResortsOnLine.com listed the Ventana program among the top 50 tennis resorts in the world for the second year in a row. Th is followed our recognition in the December issue of Tennis Magazine as one of the Top 50 tennis programs in the United States.

We consider these recognitions of the quality of our program a potential point of attraction for new tennis members who are looking for a tennis facility with both outstanding instruc-tion and the availability of stimulating compe-tition on the courts.

Details on our attractive opportunities for new tennis members are available from Chris-tine Baker-Perry in the membership offi ce.

I think most of us understand that our golf courses are probably our single greatest as-set, providing a magnifi cent golf experience for members and guests alike. Th e setting is incomparable and we want to keep it that way.

For that reason, we continue to insist that smoking be prohibited on the courses. We hear daily on the news that the danger of fi re is prevalent here in Southern Arizona because of the dry conditions and the high winds we oft en experience. We ask those of you who are smokers to honor this prohibition—even when no one is looking.

George WhiteCEO, General Manager

6200 N. Clubhouse Lane, Tucson, AZ 85750

June 2009

Innovative Activities Planned

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

GEORGE WHITE

This month I am extremely excited to introduce the Women Who Wine event to

Ventana Canyon. Th is event is a non-competitive combination of the golf and social aspects of the club that is designed for our female members.

Th e format of the event is 9 holes of golf with some wine tasting stations on the golf course. We will put three to four wines every third hole to taste before teeing off . Th ere will be a total of three diff erent stations throughout the 9 holes of golf. Either a distributor or myself will be there at the tast-ing stations to pour the wine for you and to give a brief background on the wine. Each wine station will provide wines that have a unique story behind

them and more importantly taste re-ally good.

Aft er the golf and tasting portion of the event is complete, you will come back to the clubhouse and there will be heavy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails served while you mix with your fellow members. At the mixer, your spouse can join you for the party as well.

Th e Women Who Wine events are not about competitiveness or pace of play, but combining two of the best features of being a member of a club - golf and socializing. And my experi-ence in everything is a little more fun when some wine is added into the equation.

Our fi rst event will be Th ursday, June 25 with a shotgun start at 4:00

p.m. Th e golfi ng portion should take approximately three hours. Th e recep-tion with a cash bar and heavy hors d’oeuvres will start at 6:30 p.m. and go until 8:00 p.m. Th e cost of this event is $35 per participant, which covers golf, wine tasting on the course and the reception aft er golf. Spouses who wish to join up with you for the recep-tion can do so for $20.

To make your reservation for this event please, contact Kendall in Cater-ing at 577-4000. Th is is sure to be an event that will be talked about all summer and you do not want to be left out!

Ryan GranruthAssistant General Manager

Introducing The ‘Women Who Wine’ EventIntroducing The ‘Women Who Wine’ EventRyan Granruth

ON THE VINEON THE VINE

‘Women Who Wine’‘Women Who Wine’Thursday, June 25

4:00 p.m. Shotgun9-Hole Non-Competitive Golf

Wine Tasting Every Third Hole

$35.00 ++ per participant(Price includes golf, wine tasting on the course and reception.)

Reception: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.Cost: $20.00 ++ per spouse for Reception

Please RSVP with Kendall at 577-4000.

WELCOMENEW MEMBERS

Summer Golf

David & Libby Chernow(Natalie & Zackary)7100 E. Crestline AvenueGreenwood Village, CO 80111303-771-4668

Eric & Nanci Freedberg(Jason & Rachel)11960 E. Ponce de LeonTucson, AZ 85749577-2242

Martin Malkin & Cindy Jerrems(Allis Jerrems)6520 N. Placita De Tia RoTucson, AZ 85750529-4229

Activities

Ned Thorson & Terri Campbell(Courtney, Kelsey, Sydney Thorson and Tyler & Ellen Campbell)6085 N. Placita FresnilloTucson, AZ 85750906-4178

Tennis

John Tsai & Jessica Straub6971 E. Cicada Ct.Tucson, AZ 85750305-1715

Trial Social

Doug & Nancy Scott(Carolyn & Ryan)6142 E. Avenida de KiraTucson, AZ 85750232-0290

Member Choice Awards:CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNER OF THE MEMBER’S CHOICE AWARD

April: Christine Baker-PerryNominated by: Gannon, Logan, Mason & Bevin Earhart

Christine demonstrated awesomeness and a good time was had by all at the March Kid’s Club event! It’s a great “bring a friend” event and will certainly be a great way to attract young families in the future. Great job Christine!

Paul Scheerer passed away onMay 10, 2009.

Our sympathy goes out to Paul’s wife, Susan,

all his friends and the staff at Ventana Canyon.

Paul will be missed by so many.

2009 BOARD OF GOVERNORS ELECTIONSThe nominating committee of the Board of Governors is now accepting letters of nomination from anyone interested in serving on the Board of Governors for a three-year term. Please submit a letter of biographical information and your qualifi cations of what you would add to the Board. Letters must be received by Andrea Kaplan, in the General Manager’s offi ce, no later than June 30. If you have any questions, please call Woody Wood, Chairman of the nominating committee.

Th e 2009 Annual Member Meeting will be on Wednesday, October 28.

Of all the varied cooking tech-niques available to us, nothing is quite like grilling. With summer upon us, most of us will be spending more time in front of the grill preparing tradition-al seasonal dishes.

I oft en share a few grilling tips I’ve learned over the years to make your grilling experience—and more point-edly the results of your eff orts—more predictable and satisfying. Recently, I shared some fundamentals with Nicky, Sophie’s grandfather. Nick is a retired police offi cer from New Jersey who tells me he wishes he could demand reimbursement for every piece of meat, chicken, fi sh and vegetable that didn’t turn out right on his outdoor grill.

Most of the frustration he and oth-ers have shared with me relate to a few common challenges. Knowing what to do when is the key to developing con-fi dence, patience and a track record of success in mastering your home grill.

Perhaps the most important element is assuring that you start off with well seasoned cooking irons. Th is makes sure your food items do not stick dur-ing the grilling process.

To achieve proper seasoning, heat your grill, then carefully rub oil over the grates, using very little oil each time and repeat until the grates are shiny.

Th is lack of evaporation is an indica-tion that the grates are ready. Flare-ups will happen if you use too much oil. Th e excess drips through to the open fl ame, so use extreme caution in prepping the grates.

Th e next element of concern is the temperature you use. Th e grill is intended to be hot, but not so much so that you scorch the food. Most grills will heat past the point of healthy cook-ing, resulting in burning and excess charring. Th ere IS a diff erence between searing and charring.

So, before you place your food item on the grill, remove any excess oil or marinade and sear the item over me-dium-high heat, to the point where the oil is not evaporating off the grates. For example, in the case of a delicate slice of zucchini, once you have achieved golden brown markings criss crossed on both sides, move it to a cooler part of the grill to fi nish up.

Aggressively monitoring the bal-ance of heat and time is the instinctive part, which separates the outstanding grillers from the rest of humanity. Here

there are no exact formulas and experi-ence counts for a lot. With most grilled items, I recommend that you try turn-ing them only once.

Last, but certainly not least, is a fac-tor most don’t realize, because the grill is HOT, foods continue to “carry up,” meaning that as they come off the grill, they continue to cook a bit further. Th is resting period between grill and table can allow cooking to fi nish in a way that compliments the grilled item.

Meats relax and their juices rest in the meat when later sliced. If meat items are cut too soon coming off the grill they will release all of the juices and taste fl at and dull, defeating all your ef-fort in searing to keep the juices in.

In Nicky’s kitchen, he tends to cook his meat the way he likes it on the grill. Th en by the time he says grace, the “carry over” can result in over-cooking the meat, resulting in a dry, tough or chewy steak. He expects to do better in the future.

So whatever you decide to cook on the grill, use these tips to gain confi -dence in getting your meal where you want it or let us do the grilling for you.

Happy Grilling,

-Chef John

I can help you with all of your special event planning needs. I I can help you with all of your special event planning needs. I can assist you in planning a holiday party, business retreat, din-can assist you in planning a holiday party, business retreat, din-ner party, golf tournament, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, anniversary ner party, golf tournament, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, anniversary parties, even elaborate weddings and much more. The possibilities parties, even elaborate weddings and much more. The possibilities are endless. Our pastry chef can produce beautiful cakes for al-are endless. Our pastry chef can produce beautiful cakes for al-most any occasion. If you would rather entertain at your home, most any occasion. If you would rather entertain at your home, let us cook the food and serve it for you. We can take the hassle let us cook the food and serve it for you. We can take the hassle out of entertaining, 577-4011.out of entertaining, 577-4011.

Emily RandallEmily RandallDirector of CateringDirector of Catering

Catering for Your Every NeedCatering for Your Every Need

Chef Shares Some of His Personal Summer Grilling Tips

CHEF JOHN

Over 85 years of tradition and innovation determined the history and the name Hopf weissbier stands for very special pleasure. Hopf beers are of limited availability in the United States, so several beers being served at our dinner are only available at Ventana Canyon during this event.

As many of you have learned at our wine glass seminars, the size and shape of the glass has a profound eff ect on the sensory experience when one consumes wine. Th e same is true of beer, and we will have glasses specially designed to enhance each of the Hopf beers on hand to ensure the optimum sensory expe-rience. As a bonus, you will get to keep the set of glasses after the dinner.

ReceptionPassed Hors D’oeuvres

Hopf Helle Weiße

First CourseOrange Seared Sea Scallops with a Sweet Jicama Slaw and an Orange Gastrique Dressing

Schonramir Pills

Second CourseBibb Wedge with Avocado, Smoked Slab Bacon and Oregon Bleu Cheese

with a White Balsamic & Bleu Cheese DressingHopf Dunkle Weiße

Entree CourseGrilled New York Strip with Green Peppercorn Demi, Salted Red Bliss Potatoes and Beer Braised Cabbage

Reutberger Export DunkleReutberger Export Hell

DessertDouble Chocolate Mousse Cake

Surprise Chocolate Beer, hand picked by Ryan Granruth

Bavarian Beer DinnerBavarian Beer DinnerTuesday, June 30$55.00 ++ per person6:30 p.m. Reception 7:00 p.m. Dinner

Please RSVP with Kendall at 577-4000.

Father's Day DinnerSunday, June 21, 2009

5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

$23.95++ Per PersonChildren (6-12) $10.95 ++; Children 5 and under pay their age

Assorted Breads and ButterSeafood Station

Jumbo Cocktail Shrimp, Oysters, Cocktail Sauce, Tabasco and LemonLittleneck Clams on the 1/2 Shell

New Zealand Green Lip Mussels with Remoulade SaucePotato Salad, Two Types of Coleslaw

Seasonal Greens, Chopped Romaine, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Julienne Carrots, Herbed Croutons, Black Olives, Bacon Crumbles,

Parmesan Cheese, Anchovy Platter, Assorted DressingsTomato, Cucumber, and Red Onion Salad with White Balsamic Dressing

Corn on the CobRoasted New Red Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetable, Oven Roasted Prime Rib,

Au Jus, Horseradish Sauce, Grilled Salmon with Lemon ButterSliced Watermelon

Apple Cobbler and Assorted Dessert Station

Please RSVP with the Dining Room Hostess at 577-4075.

Regular Children’s Menu is also Available

Member MixerMonday, June 15

5:30-7:00 p.m.$21.95++ Per Person

Please RSVP with Kendall at 577-4000.

Ventana’s Ventana’s Wine StoreWine Store

Th e Wine Store is a great benefi t off ered to all club members. If you haven’t had the chance to take advantage of the program in the past, we encourage you to do so now.

Please e-mail inquiries and orders to [email protected]. Inquiries will be answered and orders fulfi lled as quickly as possible.

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 excep-tion for wines on our list, which may be purchased in six-bottle lots, presuming that the wine is available.

GREETINGS FROM THE POOL! Activity has begun again for the summer. We have youth swim team daily, master swim team weekday mornings, swim lessons and golf and tennis camps for lunch. We also have lap lanes available throughout the day as well as a play area. Come down and join us. The snack bar is open in case you get hungry!

If you need swim lessons, our staff teaches all levels and all ages. Amy Rogers and Abby Corcoran will be our main instructors this summer, but our swim coaches are also available to teach. Please make all arrange-ments for lessons by calling the pool at 577-1400, ext. 336.

It is not too late to join the swim team. We still have openings in each age group. Our swimmers learn tech-nique, team building, sportsmanship and how to have fun in the pool. Participants also make lifelong friends. Don’t worry if your swimmer doesn’t know all of the strokes, we teach them!

Our swim team has six home meets this summer. All home meets begin at 5:00 p.m. and end around 10:00 p.m. We use the entire pool for each meet. Please call Lisa at the pool if you have any questions about pool closures.

WORKOUT SCHEDULE DURING SUMMER:Monday-Friday

6 & Under Swimmers 9:00-9:30 a.m.7-10 Year Old Swimmers 9:00-10:00 a.m.11 & Over Swimmers 8:00-9:00 a.m.

REQUIRES COACHES PERMISSION:14 & Over Swimmers 6:00-8:00 a.m.Afternoon Practice 4:00-5:00 p.m. M/W/F

SUMMER SWIM MEET SCHEDULE:May 26 Pusch Ridge at Ventana CanyonJune 2 La Paloma at Ventana CanyonJune 4 Eastern Hills at Ventana CanyonJune 9 El Dorado at Ventana CanyonJune 16 TJCC at Ventana CanyonJune 23 Skyline Bel Air at Ventana CanyonJuly 8 At Ventana Canyon

Pictures will be taken on June 2, picture make-ups will also be in June. We are once again hosting the Muppet Meet, so we need someone from each family to help run the meet.

-Lisa Walls, Pool Supervisor/Head Swim Coach

Ve n t a n a S w i m Te a mVe n t a n a S w i m Te a m

Introducing Family Nightwith Flick & Float

“Featuring Bedtime Stories” “Featuring Bedtime Stories” Friday, June 196:30 - 10:00 p.m.

Movie starts at 8:00 p.m.

$6.00 ++ for Children - $10.00++ for Adults

The Flick and Float event is a pool side cookout where you can sit on your raft, tube or any other fl oating device in the water and we will feature a movie on a big screen.

We will have our grilled fi red up and ready to go with Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Brats and Chicken Breasts. There will be specialty drinks available for the adults and tropical drinks for the kids.

Please RSVP with Kendall at 577-4000.

JUNIOR GOLF CAMPJUNIOR GOLF CAMPVENTANA CANYON IS PROUD to introduce this year’s junior golf camp. Junior golf is the lifeline of the golf industry, which is why the Ventana Canyon professionals have created a great summer golf camp. The concept of learning the game of golf is very important to us, but having fun is the most important. Students will learn the fundamentals of golf, including the rules; etiquette, full swing, short game, putting and on course activities. Whether your child is a beginner or intermediate student, our professional staff will help them grow into becoming a better golfer.

The schedule for 2009 is as follows:

June 8 through June 11• June 15 through June 18• June 22 through June 25• July 6 through July 9• July 13 through July 16• July 20 through July 23• July 27 through July 30• August 3 through August 6•

TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Price: Member $135Non-Member $ 150

Additional $10 per day for lunch and poolFrom 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Junior Tennis CampBegins June 1

Monday – Thursday10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon$15 per day members

$20 per day for guests

Schedule:June 1-June 25• Off week of June 29th • (4th of July)

July 6-July 31 • •

Optional Pool & Lunch12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

$10 per day (includes lunch)

Jr. Golf Certifi cationIn accordance with the Ventana Canyon Golf & Racquet Club By-Laws, the golf staff will conduct a Junior Golf Certifi cation Program for all Junior Members 18 years of age and younger. Th is pro-gram 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, In-termediate or Advanced based upon playing ability, experience and knowledge of rules and etiquette. Th e golf staff will contact junior members to communi-cate the schedule of certifi cation classes.

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 Night

Fridays from 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

$24.95 ++ per person

6-12 $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.

ACBL Bridge Monday NightsWe continue to get rave reviews on the ACBL

Bridge game at Ventana Canyon. We would love to be able to continue the sanctioned (meaning you receive Master’s Points when you win) game over the summer but that will depend on how many tables we can fi ll. Obviously, ACBL has certain mini-mum requirements in order to sanction the game.

Caron Weinstein is hostess of this group, so please feel free to e-mail her at [email protected] when you want to play. You don’t have to sign up with a partner as Caron can “team” us up. Caron changes the dinner menu every week so it doesn’t get boring, in fact, dinners are delicious and very organized. Th e staff calls us to dinner when everything is on the table, so we never waste time waiting to be served. Your dinner is charged to your account so you don’t have to sit around waiting for a bill either.

Beginning Bridge Classes at VentanaBob Hinkle will start teaching bridge classes on Wednes-

day mornings, beginning on July 8th at Ventana Canyon. I believe everyone who plays bridge in this city has taken classes from Bob – he is an amazing instructor.

Classes will run from 9:30 - 11:30, and continue to meet each Wednesday through August. Class fees will be $10 per person per class. Th e textbook he will use is ACBL’s Bridge Series: Bidding in the 21st Century which will be available to buy from Bob on the fi rst day of class. Th is class includes the fundamentals of bridge bidding, valuation of hands, scoring, etc. Th is is a great class for beginners or for people who haven’t played for many years and want to learn the new, updated method of playing bridge. Please contact Cindy Jer-rems at [email protected] with any questions you may have.

Supervised Bid and Play Bridge ClassesBob Hinkle also continues to have a more informal class

on Th ursday mornings from 9:30-11:30 at Th e Lodge. Th is class is geared toward intermediate players who want to play hands as if they were in a regular game. Bob helps with bidding questions and then critiques play at the end of the hands. Th e fee for this class is also $10 per person. Please contact Ruth Houkom at [email protected] with any questions you may have.

We ask students for both these classes to come a bit early so they can look over the menu and order lunch before we start class. Th en the staff has lunch and our bills on the table when we fi nish at 11:30. Th at leaves us lots of time to get to Adobe Bridge Club to play in their game in the aft ernoon -- you’d never know I am addicted!

-Ruth Houkom

Calling All Bridge PlayersCalling All Bridge Players

Summer Aerifi cation Now Under Way

Wally Dowe

Summer has arrived with 100 de-grees, long sunny days and no rain in sight. Th e golf courses will be under going aerifi cation in all areas through-out the summer. Canyon and Moun-tain greens have been aerifi ed as well as tees and approaches. Fairways and roughs will be aerifi ed throughout the summer. As play slows down in the summer it provides the opportunity to perform very important cultural prac-tices to the long-term health of the turfgrass. Aerifi cation has many great benefi ts to the turfgrass: allows oxy-gen into the soil which promotes root growth, relieves compaction, allows gas exchange and aids in the transi-tion to the summer playing surface of

Bermudagrass. Your patience and un-derstanding is very much appreciated. Th e transition period will continue throughout the months of May and

June and once the summer monsoon season arrives the Bermudagrass will perform very well.

Please continue to repair your ballmarks, fi ll your divots, avoid high traffi c areas

and pick up tees on and around the tee boxes. Etiquette is every golfers responsibility, please be sure to do your part. If you have any questions

or concerns please feel free to contact Wally Dowe (Director of Golf Course Maintenance) 577-4013 or ventana-canyon1@qwestoffi ce.net

Enjoy the dry heat of summer and be sure to wear plenty of sunscreen and stay hydrated.

-Wally DoweDirector of Golf Course Maintenance

No Smoking No Smoking on the Golf Courseson the Golf CoursesDue to the dry conditions and to protect the homes and property surrounding the golf courses, Ventana Canyon Golf & Racquet Club has implemented a No Smoking policy this summer on the golf courses. Th e golf staff will remind golfers and signage will be placed in golf carts, so please cooperate and refrain from smoking when on the golf courses. Th ank you

Congratulations to Brandon Smith,PGA MemberWe want to congratulate Brandon Smith, Head Golf Professional at Ventana Canyon, on completing his requirements to become a PGA Member. His dedi-cation and hard work over the past several years has been evident at Ventana Canyon and has resulted in his becoming a Class A-1 Member of the PGA of America.

The Advantage of Membership When Purchasing Golf Equipment

Our Members at Ventana Canyon Golf & Racquet Club receive an outstanding benefi t when purchasing golf equipment through the golf shop. Th e opportunity to try diff erent golf clubs and have a staff professional custom fi t you for clubs is only the beginning. Our golf professionals will take personal interest in you and will only recom-mend what is best for your game. A 90-day trial period from a local discount store may sound attractive; but our goal at Ventana Canyon is to fi t our Members correctly the fi rst time. In addition, the Member discount of 20% over cost is a better value than any discount store can off er. Take the time to visit the golf shop, the golf staff will answer all of your questions, discuss the latest in high tech equipment and schedule a time for your custom club fi tting session.

There is Always Something Special for Members in the Golf ShopMembers will always find a special sale in the golf shop at Ventana Canyon. Th is month Fairway & Greene men’s apparel is buy one item and receive 50% off on a second item while ladies receive 25% all E.P. Pro in stock items. Special pricing on new in stock Foot Joy shoes for example Dry Joy shoes normally priced at $170 are now on sale for $115. Please visit the golf shop and check out our specials sales and discounts.

W.G.A. by Carolyn DeLuca

Member/Member TournamentApril 29 & 30, 2009

WGA’s last event of the season, the 2009 Member\Member tournament co-chaired by Sharon Baker and Ann Wolbach got under way with a shot-gun start on Wednes-day, April 29. Th e 32 competing teams in four fl ights played the best-ball of the team on Wednesday and came back the next day in another shot gun “shamble” on Th urs-day. Th e competition was followed Th ursday by WGA’s closing luncheon. Results are as follows:

Overall ChampionsCheryl Neal And Joyce McCaff rey

Spring Flight1st Place Low Gross-Kathy Rizzi And Cathy Winter1st Place Low Net-Deenagh Steele And Caron Weinstein2nd Place Low Net-Cathy Woods And Peggy Milford3rd Place Low Net-Ann Dobbie And Peg Rosenquist

Summer Flight1st Place Low Gross-Sue Samet And Diane Rupp1st Place Low Net-Gerda Ungar And Linda Friedman2nd Place Low Net-Marian Handy And Linda King3rd Place Low Net-Audery Berens And Arlene Cohen

Fall Flight1st Place Low Gross-Ingrid Cipriano And Mee Lee1st Place Low Net-Julia Rose And Mary Hudson2nd Place Low Net-Sharon Baker And Barbara Warrilow3rd Place Low Net-Ramona Pease And Peggy Anderson

Winter Flight1st Place Low Gross-Dee Roty And Mary Griffi n1st Place Low Net-Tiff any Withers And Jo Flack2nd Place Low Net-Anita Weis And Sudy Altholz3rd Place Low Net-Karen Miller And Bonnie Trawicki

HANDICAP INFORMATIONA reminder from your handicap chairman, Marianne Henderson: Please remember to post all your summer scores. Your summer club may be able to cross reference your scores to AWGA. If that is not possible you can post your scores yourself online at www. AWGA.org by using your local Ventana number. See the website for more infor-mation. If all else fails you can bring all your cards back and

post when you return. Have a good summer.

2009/2010 W.G.A. BoardOn April 30, at the final W.G.A. luncheon meeting fol-lowing the conclusion of the Member\Member, the nomi-nating committee presented the slate of candidates for the 2009\2010 W.G.A. Board and chairs of standing commit-tees. Th e slate was unanimously approved by the members present.

Board President – Joan Bishop, Vice President –Caron Weinstein, Secretary-Sue Waggoner, Treasurer-Cathy Woods, Tournament Chair-Loretta Baughman, Handicap Chair-Marianne Henderson, Rules Chair- Linda Balch.

Events Chairs – Hole in the Wall – Caron Weinstein, Mem-ber Guest- Diana Richardson & Judy Mott, Member\Mem-ber-Paula Porter, Club Championship-Deenagh Steele, President’s Cup-Sharon Kerr, Kachina-Susan Johnstone, WGA Roster- Marian Greenberg, AWGA Representative-Peggy Milford, Catalina Cup-Rita Hiller,Big Sisters-Sharon Baker, Vistas-Carolyn DeLuca. Th e 2009/2010 W.G.A. season will began on Th ursday, November 5, 2009.

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

I am excited to start my term with all of your re-sponses from the WGA Survey.

We received more than a 60% response return! Hearing from all of you has provided the board with the tools to make the WGA better than ever. Th e board will be com-municating with all of you regarding your responses and will be working for you to make your WGA play days more enjoyable. We are working on the results and will start addressing your concerns in the July Vistas.

SNEAK PREVIEW! We will be considering more team game formats (that you will be able to post) AND you will get the explanation of the formats in the Vistas and by e-blast. Th ey also will be in your Roster.

Also a NEWS FLASH! We will be having a WGA smoothie of the week each Th ursday at the Golf House.

Th ank you again for sending in your survey and a big thanks to the offi cial survey guru Peggy Milford for coor-dinating the survey.

Th e WGA Board is listening and we care.Joanie Bishop

P.S. Th anks to Carolyn DeLuca for helping the Board coor-dinate our communications to you.

VENTANA NINERS by Alex Smith

Ventana Canyon Niners Golf Group2009 – 2010 Proposed Slate

Board of DirectorsPresident Jackie BartickVice President Rhona SternRecording Secretary Jan WhippleTreasurer Carol ManuelAdvisor Carol Koretz

Committee ChairsPlayer of the Year Barbara CarrigGolf Committee Carol KoretzGreens Committee Jackie BartickInterclub Pat Wendel & Nina ArnzenInvitational Karen Chellevold, Linda Cormany, Sue Kempken & Jackie GroteLuncheons Linda Duff er & Jan WhippleMember Booklet Chris D’Huy & Ruth HoukomMember – Guest Katie Smith & Judy PeaseMembership/Handicap Toni McWilliams & Alex SmithNewsletter Alex SmithState Medallion Ellen NicollettiSummer Representative Chris D’HuyValentine’s Event Barbara Carrig & Carol LyonsWeekly Events/Tournaments Chris D’Huy & Rhona Stern

Nov 2 9:00 a.m. Shotgun/Luncheon – Odds & EvensNov 9 9:00 a.m. Free PlayNov 16 9:00 a.m. Assigned T-Times – 9 Hole Th row Out *Nov 23 9:00 a.m. Assigned T-Times – Step Aside ScrambleNov 30 9:00 a.m. Assigned T-Times – 2x2 ScrambleDec 7 9:00 a.m. Shotgun/Luncheon – 3s 2s 1s *Dec 14 9:00 a.m. Assigned T-Times – 3, 3, & 3 Best BallDec 21 9:00 a.m. Free PlayDec 28 9:00 a.m. Free PlayJan 4 9:00 a.m. Free PlayJan 11 9:00 a.m. Shotgun/Luncheon – Tosses for PopsJan 18 9:00 a.m. Assigned T-Times – State Medallion I; Mystery Game *Jan 25 9:30 a.m. Rally for the Cure/Shotgun/Luncheon- ScrambleFeb 1 9:00 a.m. Shotgun/Luncheon – ABCD Scramble w/ HDC Feb 8 9:00 a.m. Assigned T-Times – State Medallion II; Mystery Game *Feb 15 1:00 p.m. 18-hole Valentines Event Shotgun

Dinner

Feb 22 9:00 a.m. Free PlayMar 1 9:00 a.m. Shotgun/Luncheon – Member/ Guest Day – Blind BogeyMar 8 9:00 a.m. Assigned T-Times – Ryder Cup *Mar 15 9:00 a.m. Assigned T-Times – State Medallion III; Mystery Game *Mar 22 9:00 a m.Assigned T-Times – Shamble/Best Ball/ ScrambleMar 29 9:00 a.m. Free PlayApr 5 9:00 a.m. Shotgun/Invitational/LuncheonApr 12 9:00 a.m. Shotgun/Luncheon – 4-person ShambleApr 19 9:00 a.m. Free PlayApr 26 9:00 a.m. Free Play

* Indicates events that will determine the Player of the Year

Most everyone abandoned us from the 100 degree heat but there are still hardy Niners here at Ventana looking for games. Please check the tee sheets on Chelsea and you will see who is still playing over the summer. Th e following calendar for next season may still change a little bit, but this should give you an indication of when the season starts and what fun things are in store for us in the Fall. With gratitude from our President, Jackie Bartick, for all our volunteers, the positions for our offi cers and chairwom-en for all the events are also included.

We are hoping that anyone not cur-rently a member of the Niners will think about joining for the next season. We have a wonderful time and would like everyone available to join us. If for some reason you decide not to play next season, make sure you notify the Club so that you won’t be charged for the Niners dues by September. We’re sure that is not the case and look forward to seeing you either over the summer or next Fall when you return.

NINERS’ 2009 – 2010 SCHEDULE

Ventana Canyon Book Club Carol and Burt Cunin presented LIFE OF PI by Jann Martel at the April meeting. Pi, a 16 year old citizen of India, is the sole survivor of the Japanese freighter shipwrecked in the Pacifi c. He is on a lifeboat for 200+ days until he miraculously lands in Mexico. Two Representatives from the Maritime Department in the Japanese Ministry of Transport travel to Mexico to interview Pi and determine just what caused the freighter to sink. His tale unfolds. He tells of his survival with a Bengal Tiger aboard the life boat along with a Hyena, a Zebra with a broken leg and an Orangutan. Not believing this story, the Reps ask to hear the truth, so Pi alters his story. He says the others in the lifeboat with him were his mother (Orangutan), a sailor with a broken leg (Zebra), and the ship's French cook (Hyena). During the days at sea, the French cook turns cannibalistic and does away with the others except Pi (the Bengal Tiger?), who is the sole survivor. Which is the better story? Th anks to Carol and Burt for their most provocative selection. Book Club resumes in the fall. See you then!

Nelda Clark

The 2008-2009 Ventana Canyon Golf & Racquet Club Catalina Cup team is proud to announce that they went on to win the Catalina Cup this season. In winning their fi nal match of the season on May 19, 2009, the Ventana Canyon Golf & Racquet Club team maintained their position in fi rst place, and received Th e Cup at the awards presentation. Th e Cup will be on display in the ladies' lounge throughout the coming year.

Th e Catalina Cup season runs from September through May each year. We are one of 13 club teams who participate in this match play competition. Th e season schedule is posted in the ladies locker room. To participate in Catalina Cup, you must be a member of the WGA and have an established index of 26.0 or less. For further information, or if you are interested in joining the team for next season, please contact the outgoing Ventana Canyon Golf & Racquet Club Catalina Cup captain, Cathy Woods, or the incoming new captain, Rita Hiller.

CATALINA CUP by Cathy Wood

Ventana Canyon Catalina Cup Team

GREEN’S COMMITTEE

“Tip of the Month”

We would like to ask all members to LEAVE NO TEE BEHIND. In our eff ort to keep our course clean and beautiful and to assist Wally and his crew, we ask that all members make an eff ort to pick up tees on the tee box they are on and dispose of them in the nearest trash. If you have a private cart, bring along a plastic container to put tees in and if you walk or take a club cart, bring a small plastic bag and collect tees and discard at the end of your round or when you leave the tee.

LAST M.G.A. TOURNAMENT

June 6 Two-Man

MGA NEWS by Tim Dittmann

On May 2 we held the annual M.G.A. Uno Dos Tres event, a four man event with players forming their own teams. We had a record May turnout of 98 players and managed to have everyone fi nish in less than four hours and forty minutes. If this was your fi nal M.G.A. event before heading north, Brandon, Bob and the entire staff wish you safe travels, and for those who will be here over the summer, we have a full schedule of monthly events.

Th e event was 1 BB on par 5's, 2 BB on par 4's, 3 BB on par 3's - Par is 136

WINNERS WERE:

First Flight1st Gross - Stasior, Hassey, Harmon, Gordon 1331st Net - Cipriano, Bergen, Iacono, Wanger 1182nd Net - Bailey, Brammer, Graydon, Schlegel 119*3rd Net - Adamsbaum, Pease, Rupp, Dittmann 119

Second Flight1st Gross - Neal, Johnson, Lyons, McCaff rey 1431st Net - Jeck, Kirkpatrick, Inouye, Gallow 119*2nd Net - Simon, Goldstein, Altholz, 119*3rd Net - Gray, Herrington, Riley, Chopra 119

Third Flight1st Gross - Keesal, Suh, Carolan, Crowe 1491st Net - Byon, Munic, Abramski, Arnzen 1122nd Net - Carey, Kirby, Jeck, Porter 1173rd Net - Burke, Caruth, Emmerson, Pitt 119

Th e next MGA event is scheduled for Saturday, June 6. Th e format will be a 2-Man better ball. Make your twosomes and the shop will set the foursome. If you are looking for a partner, please check with the Pro shop.

Last Event this SeasonJune 8: 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 [email protected] or call me at 847-256-7868. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me.

-Cheryl Neal

K A C H I N A

Save the Date:July 30 Member Mixer

August 25 Member Mixer

September 15 Member Mixer

October 13 Member Mixer

October Date TBD Rombauer Wine Dinner

October 27 Gourmet Night

October 28 Annual Member Meeting

October 30 Kid’s Halloween Party

November 6 Season Opener

It was a chamber of commerce week as 54 members hosted guests for the 24th Annual Men’s Member-Guest Shootout. Perfect weather paired with a golf course running firm and fast made for some very enjoyable and competitive golf. The event kicked off with the always amusing horserace. Barry Roth and his son Scott Roth paired with Tom Feeney and Marc McKee to take the opening competition. 54 holes of round robin match play followed. There were some tight

races as teams went down to the wire to capture their flights and have a chance to win the overall prize. In the end, it was the team of John Gallow and Bart Roggensack beating Gor Cowl and Bob Nicolazzi in a chip-off to claim the overall cham-pionship.

A great deal of planning and effort went in to making this event a great success. Thank you to the Shootout committee headed by John

Koretz; Wally Dowe and his staff for staging the golf course in spectacular fashion; Ryan Gran-ruth, John Luzader, Emily Randall and the entire food and beverage staff for putting on a fabu-lous presentation. Lastly, thank you to all of the members who participated and made this year’s event a huge success.

Mark your calendars for April 14 –17, 2010 for the 25th Annual Shootout. This is a banner year and one that you will not want to miss!

Wyatt Earp Flight Runner Up - Mike Gordon and Mike Walsdorf Winners - Ron Hassey and Bill Burk

Doc Holliday Flight Runner Up - Jim Sislo and Steve Pease Winners - Bill Dickey and Mike Mathies

Billy the Kid Flight Runner Up - Bob Fennimore and Phil Arena Winner - Larry Gellman and Gary Davis

Wild Bill Hickok Flight Runner Up - Mike Hargrove and Jake Studor Winner - Mel Silverman and John Tompkins

Jesse James Flight Runner Up - Rick Steele and Duane Frederiksen Winner - Bill Moore and Mike Maroney

Johnny Ringo Flight Runner Up - Mike Graydon and Charlie Carr Winner - Gene Carter and Jim Lenzini

Black Bart Flight Runner Up - Joe Pease and Bill Pease Winner - Dennis Gonzales and Gilbert Gonzales

Sundance Kid Flight Runner Up - Paul Dittrich and Bob Pease Winner - Gor Cowl and Bob Nicolazzi

Butch Cassidy Flight Runner Up - Don Carrig and Tom Stolper Winner - John Gallow and Bart Roggensack

There are many events in June that may be of special interest to our families with children and grandchildren:

June (dates depends on age): • “Zoo Caper Summer Camp” at Reid Park ZooJune 1-July 31: Acting Kids • Summer Camp at Beowulf AlleyJune-August: “Tucson • Toros” play baseball at Hi Corbett FieldJune 7: “Fam-• ily Arts Day - Arizona Birds” at Tucson Museum of ArtJune 20: “Juneteenth Festival” at Kennedy Park• June 29-30: “Justin Kredible” day show at Gaslight • Th eatre

Events around Tucson:

June 1-28 : “Trouble in Paradise” at Tucson Museum • of ArtJune 3: “Brandi Carlile” at TCC• June 6: “Jazz Night with Julie Ann” concert at La • EncantadaJune 6: “Monsoon Gardening” at Tohono Chul Park• June 7: “Music Under the Stars” Tucson Pops Or-• chestra at Reid ParkJune 8: “Magician Norm Marini” at Gaslight Th eatre• June 13: “Twangy Country & Dust Bowl Folk” at • Old Town ArtisansJune 14: “Music Under the Stars” Tucson Pops Or-• chestra at Reid ParkJune 19-21: “Shakespeare Under the Stars, Julius • Caesar” at Reid ParkJune 20: “Blues Night with Mojo Gumbo” concert at • La EncantadaJune 22: “Gospel Music of Elvis Presley” at Gaslight • Th eatreJune 24: “Th e B-52s” at Uapresents• June 24: “Oak Ridge Boys” at Desert Diamond Ca-• sinoJune 26-28: “Shakespeare Under the Stars, Julius • Caesar” at Reid ParkJune 29: “Jose Feliciano” at Desert Diamond Casino•

From your Personal Concierge

Arlene Corey

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

Ken Granat, vice chairmanAndy Samet, secretary

James O. Johnston, treasurerMembers:

Bruce Bellows, Marylyn Canfi eld,Don Carrig, Jim Jennings, Don Rhodes, Peg Rosenquist

and Don Anderson.

George White, Chief Executive Offi [email protected]

Christine Baker-Perry, editor [email protected]

Tracey Fossatti, copy [email protected]

Our MissionWe will provide a premier club experience to all those

who enter the gate. We are well trained profession-als committed to consistently delivering a memorable

experience through a service culture focused on anticipating every detail.

Happening out of town:

June 19-21: Tubac-Tumacacori Music Festival • Weekend

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.

Happy Father’s Day to all our dads and granddads!

For the 2nd year in a row, the Ventana Canyon Racquet Club has been rated by tennisresortsonline.com as a Top 50 in the world tennis destination. Th is is a prestigious recognition that puts us in the class of many famous worldwide tennis resorts and camps. Many of the comments received from guests on the website compliment our mem-bers experiences and interactions with our tennis members. So I would like to express my apprecia-tion and say a big “thank you” to all of our members who help give our tennis guests such memorable ten-nis experiences.

I would also like to thank all of our members and their guests who attended the Peter Burwash talk at the end of April as well as those who participated in the Margarita

Tennis Mixer in May. Both events were a huge success and it was great to see everyone’s support. We are looking forward to the summer ac-tivities we have planned for you, which in-clude leagues, mixers, junior camps, inter-clubs, and various other programs at the tennis courts. Th ere is some-thing for the entire family this summer at the tennis facility!!!

For the juniors, our summer camp starts June 1. Th is is a great opportunity for students Ages 5-10 to come out and learn the basics of tennis. Th e camp will run Monday through Th ursday from 10:30 –

12:00 p.m. Th e pool is off ering an opportunity for the kids to enjoy lunch and another hour and half for swimming for only $10 ad-ditional. All the kids are sure to enjoy their summer playing tennis and cooling off in the pool. To sign up, call the tennis pro shop.

For the adults, we will still be off ering our weekly tennis drills, clinics, and Saturday doubles play, and themed mixers. Also, be sure to check out our lesson special for the month of June!

We are excited about the summer months and look forward to getting everyone out at the courts!!!

Scott Anders, USPTAPBI Director of Tennis

R A C Q U E T T A L KVentana Canyon Rated Top 50 in the World

SCOTT ANDERS

Why an open racquet faceon the volley?

Many players ask this ques-tion when I tell them to open their racquet face on the volley.

“Th e ball will fl y out,” or “it pops high to my opponent” are many of their concerns when they attempt to open their racquet.

First, what an open racquet face does is create backspin on the volley. You need this spin to be able to control direction, depth, and yes, even height of the vol-ley. Th e “feel” of the volley should

come from your hands and not your arm. If you come into the net swinging at your volley, an open racquet face will launch the ball over the back fence. So instead of using your arm on the volley, let your hands do the work.

Imagine yourself “catching” the ball on the strings. You will start to develop a better feel for the vol-ley from your hands as opposed to using too much arm movement.

So always remember, “keep your racquet face open!”

Tennis Tip – by Scott Anders, USPTATennis Lesson

Special is Back!For the month of June, Members can take a 1-hour private lesson

between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.

for only $30.

Call Scott or Eric to schedule your lesson and

improve your game!

Monday Morning Tennis Drill

Monday, June 1 8:00-9:00 am $10 per personMonday, June 8 8:00-9:00 am $10 per personMonday, June 15 8:00-9:00 am $10 per personMonday, June 22 8:00-9:00 am $10 per personMonday, June 29 8:00-9:00 am $10 per person

Game Improvement Tennis Clinics

Friday, June 5 8:00-9:00 am $10 per person “Improving Groundstrokes”Friday, June 12 8:00-9:00 am $10 per person “Improving Volleys”Friday, June 19 8:00-9:00 am $10 per person “Improving Serves”Friday, June 26 8:00-9:00 am $10 per person “Improving Return of Serves”

Club Doubles

Saturday, June 6 8:00-10:00 am Free of Charge Th eme: King/Queen of Court Saturday, June 13 8:00-10:00 am Free of Charge Th eme: MixerSaturday, June 20 8:00-10:00 am Free of Charge Th eme: MixerSaturday, June 26 8:00-10:00 am Free of Charge Th eme: Mixer

Adult Programs

Adult Programs

Ladies Tennis LeagueWe are going to start a Ladies

Tennis League in June.

More details to come.

Tennis Mixer Friday, June 26

at 6:30 p.m.

Please sign-up for this event at 577-4061 or stop by the tennis

office today!

Ask any of America’s Hundred Million Plus Pet Owners! Th eir animal companions make life more enriched! Our critters make us so happy that we willingly scoop poop, clean cages, and stock an arsenal of supplies to help cope with all that hair! A wealth of studies suggests that pets are good for your health. Th e right pet can lower your risk for heart disease, curb stress, and even sniff out serious illness. Th e more attached you are to your pet, in fact, the stronger its protective health ben-efi ts may be. Animal experts listed 6 “America’s Healthiest Pets and 3 “ Pets to Avoid”.

DOGSNearly forty percent of Americans

own dogs,” the breadth and depth of what dogs do to benefi t humans’ happiness and longevity is pretty re-markable,” says Marty Becker, DVM, the author of Th e Healing Power of Pets. Studies link dog ownership to lower blood pressure, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels. Dog owners seem to live longer aft er a heart attack and get more exercise than non-owners. Unlike humans, dogs never need an arm-twisting to take a brisk walk! Dogs can boost your mood. “Simply petting a dog is like a spa treatment,” Dr. Becker says. “Aft er just a minute or two you have this massive release of positive neurochemicals like do-pamine and serotonin. And the dog gets the same relief.” What kind of dog is best? Dr. Becker recommends

small mixed-breed shelter pups. “Small is good because you can take the dog with you and fully integrate the dog into the fabric of your life.” Gregg Takashima DVM, board chair member for the Delta Society, a nonprofi t organization that helps con-nect people with service and therapy animals, says sadly no breed is truly allergy-proof. Dander-tiny fl akes of animal skin-is the true culprit. Breeds that do not shed much, poo-dles or poodle mixes (labradoodles, golden-doodles, etc.), and the Portu-guese water dog (the Obama’s choice) are better pets for some people with allergies. Bathing your pet once a week with a non-soap shampoo can reduce allergic reactions. But if dog-gie upkeep is not for you, piggyback on the health perks of dogs by spend-ing time with their owners! Join your neighbor on her daily walk with her pup and the benefi t is yours too!!!

CATSNo need to hiss at this second place

fi nish, cat lovers! More than 30% of Americans live with at least one cat, and they are probably getting the same stress relief and happy-hormone release from their cat that dog-owners get, there are simply fewer studies to prove it, says Alan Beck SCD, direc-tor of the Center for Human-Animal Bond at the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine. In one study stockbrokers with high blood pressure were given the choice of adopting a cat or a dog, both animals

signifi cantly lowered their new own-ers stress response. Researchers at the University of Minnesota found that people who had never owned a cat had a 40% higher risk of death from a heart attack than cat owners. Th e busier you are, the healthier choice a feline may be. “Cats are generally low-maintenance, so you don’t have to feel guilty about getting home late,” Dr. Beck says. Cat lovers claim their pets are drawn to them when they are ill or upset, off ering a soothing pres-ence. Data is lacking on this healing phenomenon, but Dr. Beck notes that cats have a temperature of about 101.5 degrees (“they are like furry hot water bottles”) and purr at 25 vibra-tions per second, a frequency that may help lower blood pressure. Many people are allergic to cats and dogs, the veterinarians note that allowing your kids that pined-for kitten may be the best way to ensure they grow up sneeze-and-wheeze free. “Most animal allergies show up in kids who have been protected from any expo-sure”, says Dr. Beck. Two winning breeds were the American short hair, which is long-lived and generally good with children, and the Siamese, known for its intelligence and com-panionably.

To be Continued...

Stay tuned for the additional four animals for health promotion and the three pets not recommended in the July/August newsletter!

Fitness For Real Life

SCHEDULE FOR JUNE 2009SCHEDULE FOR JUNE 2009

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

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Pool Aerobics10:15-11:15

a.m.

Strength Training

10-11 a.m.

Pool Aerobics10:15-11:15

a.m.

Strength Training

10-11 a.m.

Pool Aerobics10:15-11:15

a.m.

PERSONAL TRAINING:

Summer is defi nitely here! Take advantage of our new “cool” fi t-ness room! Beat the heat while exercising indoors, call Margery at ext. 326 to begin a fi tness program specifi cally designed for you and your needs!

Health Tip: Can Pets Improve Our Health?

Submitted by Mike Novack

Submitted by Donna Abt

Submitted by Cathy Winter

Submitted by Joyce Bellows Submitted by Gene Carter

June 2009June 2009Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1-Summer Tennis Camp 10:30-12 noon

2-Knitter’s Knook 10-12 noon-Summer Tennis Camp 10:30-12 noon

3-Summer Tennis Camp 10:30-12 noon--Viva Italia 5:30-9 p.m

4-Bridge Class9:30-11:30 a.m.-Summer Tennis Camp 10:30-12 noon-Swim Meet 4:30 p.m.

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

6-MGA 8 a.m. shotgun-Club Doubles 8-10 a.m.-Prime Rib Night5:30-9 p.m.

7 8-Tennis Drills 8-9 a.m.-Summer Golf Camp 9-12 noon-Summer Tennis Camp 10:30-12 noon-ACBL Bridge 5 p.m.

9-Summer Golf Camp 9-12 noon-Knitter’s Knook 10-12 noon-Summer Tennis Camp 10:30-12 noon-Swim Meet 4:30 p.m.

10-Summer Golf Camp 9-12 noon-Summer Tennis Camp 10:30-12 noon-Viva Italia 5:30-9 p.m

11-Summer Golf Camp 9-12 noon-Bridge Class9:30-11:30 a.m.-Summer Tennis Camp 10:30-12 noon

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

13-Club Doubles 8-10 a.m.-Prime Rib Night5:30-9 p.m.

14 15-Tennis Drills 8-9 a.m.-Summer Golf Camp 9-12 noon-Summer Tennis Camp 10:30-12 noon-ACBL Bridge 5 p.m.-Member Mixer 5:30-7 p.m.

16-Summer Golf Camp 9-12 noon-Knitter’s Knook 10-12 noon-Summer Tennis Camp 10:30-12 noon-Swim Meet 4:30 p.m.

17-Summer Golf Camp 9-12 noon-Summer Tennis Camp 10:30-12 noon-Viva Italia 5:30-9 p.m.

18-Summer Golf Camp 9-12 noon-Bridge Class9:30-11:30 a.m.-Summer Tennis Camp 10:30-12 noon

19-Tennis Drills 8-9 a.m.-Rib Night 5:30-9 p.m.-Flick & Float6:30-10 p.m.

20-Club Doubles 8-10 a.m.-Prime Rib Night5:30-9 p.m.

21-Father’s DayDinner 5:30-8:30 p.m.

22-Tennis Drills 8-9 a.m.-Summer Golf Camp 9-12 noon-Summer Tennis Camp 10:30-12 noon-ACBL Bridge 5 p.m.

23-Summer Golf Camp 9-12 noon-Knitter’s Knook 10-12 noon-Summer Tennis Camp 10:30-12 noon-Swim Meet 4:30 p.m.

24-Summer Golf Camp 9-12 noon-Summer Tennis Camp 10:30-12 noon-Viva Italia 5:30-9 p.m

25-Summer Golf Camp 9-12 noon-Bridge Class9:30-11:30 a.m.-Summer Tennis Camp 10:30-12 noon-Women Who Wine 4:00 p.m. Reception 6:30-8 p.m.

26-Tennis Drills 8-9 a.m.-Rib Night 5:30-9 p.m.-Aloha Tennis Mixer 6:30 p.m.

27-Club Doubles 8-10 a.m.-Prime Rib Night5:30-9 p.m.

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29-Tennis Drills 8-9 a.m.-ACBL Bridge 5 p.m.

30-Knitter’s Knook 10-12 noon-Bavarian Beer Dinner 6:30 p.m.