July/ Aug 2008 The Club

In The News

Dear Broken Sound Community, Mr. Crean, Staff, Ms. Pachecho & Saff,

In our religion, it states that “The world to the Major Stuart Adam Wolfer is sustained by three things: Torah, Memorial Fund, is so warm and worship and acts of living kindness.” We generous of you to do. would like to add a fourth --- for us that would be, community. Many of you we know, some of you we do not even know, and then there are We need for the Broken Sound you whom we know a bit more. Yet, Community to know that the support each of you have shared yourselves with that has been given to our family and us, and this is truly comforting. Artist - Judy Mandell us by your comments, notes, and gifts Esther & Len Wolfer Welcome New Members Carnevali, Leopoldo & Maria - Whisper Trace Chtchadov, Alexandre & Lana - Laurel Point Cushing, Tom & Lucille - Bay Isle Franco, Steve & Rowena - Bridgepointe Gordon, Bruce & Robin - Clubside Point Isaacs, Jeffrey & Sharon - Laurel Point Kinder, Jay & Elaine - Cedar Cay Ponser, Michael & Paula Baker - Vintage Isle Rodriguez, Trino & Emilia - Whisper Trace Rubins, Brian & Loretta - Grand Oaks Rymer, William & Cheryl - Tanglewood Schleifer, Charles - Oak Run

Cable Channels 32 Tennis, Spa and Fitness 63 Social, Dining General 95 Golf 99 Tee Time 98 CMA

Condolences Our condolences to the family of Sol Reiter, Barbara Trister, Morton Singer and Les Storch

Membership Report as of May 31, 2008 Social 406 General 218 Master 478 Old Course 350 OC Member in Waiting 6

Mr and Mrs Mason Mr and Mrs Stein memorial day Julian Roberts Mrs Sisisky and family Page. 2 The Club

Presidents Message Dear Member, Rental Policy Members are entitled to designate up to two (2) I want to thank our members for re-electing me to the Board of Governors, and to the lessees per membership year as the beneficial Board for electing me to another term as President. user of their membership. You must also check with your village association to determine your This past year Club Course and front entrance later in village requirements. member usage of the year. The project was forced into two our facilities, and separate phases because the Lake Worth Lessee Transfer Cost: participation in club Drainage District still has not granted First & second transaction for the same tenant activities and approval for the city of Boca Raton to run regardless of property: $1000.00 plus tax events, reached an the pipe along Yamato Road in front of Third transaction & up for the same tenant all time high. This the club. Our city officials are working regardless of property: $2000.00 plus tax helped to shape the hard to overcome this obstacle and we most successful expect the issue will be resolved shortly. year since the turnover from Arvida. My promise to the membership is that the Our Long Range Planning Committee Board will continue to do everything possible continues to meet with Peacock+Lewis, to make BROKEN SOUND the best that it our architect. They are working to develop can be for all our members. One of our plans that address our needs for the goals is to accomplish this in the most future. We will have initial concepts economical manner possible. developed and ready for presentation to focus groups in the early Fall. Based on By now many have left for their other homes feedback from these meetings, the plans or vacation travel. Those who remain are will be finalized and a full presentation made still keeping our restaurants and other to the membership for a vote by February Joe Longo, Tory Thompson, Nigel Gordon and Gil Delgado facilities busy. Our staff is hard at work or March 2009. preparing for next season, upgrading our The Chefs Are At It Again landscaping and planning our social, tennis There is one unfortunate circumstance Culinary Creations, the eighth annual four- and golf schedules for the year. that I must mention. In the past year course, round-robin dinner took place Monday, there have been 3 incidents of June 2 at the Kravis Center, to benefit three Management and the Finance Committee inappropriate or abusive behavior by a charities: Quantum House, the Fisher House have been diligently preparing our budget member toward a member of our staff. and the endowment fund for Chefs in Distress. for next year. As individuals, we are all We have a wonderful and professional experiencing a sharp cost increase in many group of people who work extremely hard Diners at each table were served different plated of our daily essentials. Last year we each and every day – only for our benefit. food for every course, prepared by chefs from received the benefit of a minimal dues This type of behavior by any member is The Breakers, and 11 country clubs, as well as increase. The club is experiencing the same unacceptable. In all 3 cases a grievance Café L’Europe and the Culinary Café. increases in many of our core expenses, was filed which resulted in suspension from Quantum House provides a caring place to call which makes it impossible to match last all activities for 2 months in one case and home for families while their children are being year’s increase of only $96 per family. 6 months in the other two. Our staff treated for a serious medical condition. As the Every effort is being made to keep the constitutes one of our greatest assets only facility of its kind between Ft. Lauderdale increase as small as possible. here at BROKEN SOUND and must be and Orlando, Quantum House has served treated with respect and appropriate families from almost every county in Florida, Our efforts to bring reclaimed water to behavior by all members, at all times. 35 states and 12 countries. BROKEN SOUND are nearing fruition. This important project will minimize the impact I wish everyone a happy and healthy The Fisher House™ program is a unique private- of water restrictions during periods of summer wherever you may be and look public partnership that supports America’s drought. Water should start flowing to the forward to next season. military in their time of need. Fisher House™ Old Course in early 2009 and to the Foundation donates “comfort homes,” built on Don Schaevitz the grounds of major military and VA medical centers. These homes enable family members to be close to a loved one at the most stressful times - during the hospitalization for an unexpected illness, disease, or injury. DINNER AND MOVIE Muvico - Premier Seating Saturday, July 19 - 6:30pm arrival

$45.00 Ticket price includes dinner, complimentary popcorn and valet parking

RSVP Al & Sue 241-6846

Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan lead an all-star cast in the feature-film adaptation of the beloved musical

photo by James Wick www.brokensoundclub.org Page. 3 The Club

PHONE NUMBERS Membership Administration John Crean, General Manager/C.O.O. 241-6855 I hope that everyone is enjoying their summer so far and if any of you have some Cathy Grana, Asst. General Manager 241-6837 interesting stories and pictures about vacation spots, I’d love to put them in the next Ed Cichielo, Club House Manger 241-6831 newsletter. Carol Boettcher, Dir., Human Resources 241-6886 Nancy Day, Executive Assistant 241-6810 For those of you who remain with us you won’t want to miss. Our complete year round, you know that we have calendar of events will be mailed to Accounting continued with our dinner dances with everyone by the end of the summer as Dianne Hart, Director of Finance 241-6834 the next one scheduled for July 26th. well as the member fee schedules. Club Billing 241-6830 Check out the club’s website to take a look at the “Sex and the City” movie I would like to remind everyone of one of night pictures– everyone had a great Fitness & Spa the club rules regarding resident non- time! Our next movie is “Mamma Mia” members. Broken Sound residents who Michael Tompkins, Director 241-6858 th on July 19 which should have everyone are not members of the club are not Reception/Appointment Desk 241-6899 dancing in their seats. permitted to use the club facilities, even as a guest, and are permitted only for Food & Beverage I have had a few phone calls this past private functions. All of the club rules Joe Longo, Executive Chef 241-6891 week as members are already starting are contained within the member directory Tim Nelson, Food & Beverage Director 241-6831 to plan their return trips. The one Marieke Autera, Catering Manager 241-6829 event people have been asking about which is available at the front desk. Lorant G. Botha, Catering Sales Manager 241-6892 is the Member-Member party which Carl Ramallo, Lead Dining Reservations 241-6877 is scheduled for Saturday, November Have an enjoyable and healthy summer. Hostess Podium (Main Dining Room) 241-6859 15, 2008. We have an incredible Hostess Podium (Centre Court Cafe) 241-6815 orchestra booked for that event which Sincerely, Old Course Bar 241-6854 Maureen Schreiber , Membership Director Golf Tee Time Computer 997-1146 Men’s Locker Room 241-6852 Ladies’ Locker Room 241-6822 Club Course Scott Feller, Director of Golf 241-6806 Pro Shop 241-6860 Old Course Old Course Golf Pro, Debbie Munoz, John Skaf, Director of Golf 241-6893 Breaks Through for First Pro Shop 994-8505 Professional Win Golf Course Maintenance Lakeland, Florida Joseph Hubbard, Director 997-7793 The final round of the SunCoast Series event at Membership Huntington Hills Golf and Country Club is complete Maureen Schreiber, Director 241-6820 with another first time winner taking champions Jean Ouellette, Assistant 241-6835 honors this week.Debbie Munoz (Delray Beach, FL) Elyse Arnel, Website Administrator 241-6872 put together rounds of 73-73-74=220 to win the tournament at four over par. Social Activities Al Salkeld, Director 241-6846 Sue Salkeld, Assistant 241-6870 Munoz started the day tied with was just a hobby but a friendly wager Crestview Florida’s Nikki Hadd at two among friends escorted Munoz through Tennis over par. Both players got off to a rough the doors into competitive golf. Greg Wheaton, Director 241-6888 start making the turn at four over par Pro Shop 241-6880 for the day but a two under par back “I played golf for fun and I was a low 80’s Automated Reservations 989-5279 nine for Munoz earned her the title this player back then. My friends pretty much week winning by four shots over Hadd made it a challenge saying they bet if I Other Numbers who carded a final round six over par practiced that I would someday play on Access Control (Guest Access) 998-5823/5818 78. the LPGA Tour.I took the challenge and Banyans Gate 241-5947 practiced all Summer and the following Club Reception 241-6800 “I was pretty excited coming into this fall I qualified for the Futures Tour. I played Community Maintenance Association-CMA 998-5813 tournament. My goal was to win. I have out there from 2001-2004 and I didn’t Security (Yamato Road Gate) 997-6935 been playing well and I felt my chances do very well. I quit playing tournament golf Valet 271-5500 of winning this week were good. I have and went through the PGA Program and played this course a lot and with that have been teaching in Boca for the past Email Addresses: experience and the momentum I have three years. After learning more about Department Managers coming off of a second place finish last the golf swing I wanted to give tourna- [email protected] week I was ready to get the job done.” ment golf another try so I quit teaching last fall and I am gearing up for the Board of Governors A graduate of DePaul University Munoz qualifying season this fall. [email protected] did not play college golf. At the time it Page. 4 Broken Sound Club From The Finance Committee It gets more difficult to write interesting articles each issue about the Finances and the Budget process of the Club. Both continue to be well under control and the results are as expected.

Through May 31 the Club’s financial Our budgeting process for 2008-2009 performance continues to be ahead of is well underway. Although the budget budget for the year by $100,000. By process is not completed as we write year end Revenues are budgeted to equal this letter the Finance Committee is Expenses and the actual financial working with management to refine the performance may gravitate toward that budget for presentation to the Board of expectation. The Club has been very Governors in July. prudent in retaining the funds it receives painting by Harry Stein from the turnover of memberships and We hope you enjoy the summer. The past budget surpluses. We have Board of Governors will communicate accumulated in excess of $5 million in with you as soon as the budget process Statement of Activities reserves which are available to the club is complete towards the end of July. (excluding depreciation) for Capital Expenditures, for recovery Six Months Ended May 31, 2008 from a natural disaster or for any If you have any questions please write (in thousands) / (unaudited) unpleasant surprises that may occur. to us at the Club or you can e mail us at [email protected]. REVENUES AND EXPENSES FROM OPERATIONS Shelly Siegel and Nat Adler, Co Chairs. Dues & Fees $10,609 Other Income 178 Food & Beverage (1,943) Golf (2,539) Tennis (328) Spa (387) International Housing (246) Aquatics (108) Entertainment (1,383) Landscaping (148) Administration and General (1,295) Human Resources (270) Facility Maintenance (350) Housekeeping (444) Energy (534) Fixed Charges (997)

EXCESS OF EXPENSES OVER REVENUES FROM OPERATIONS (185)

OTHER

Other Interest Income 71

TOTAL OTHER 71

worth ave worth NET EXCESS OF EXPENSES OVER REVENUES $ (114) Lynn University Saturdays 7:30 PM Oct 11, 2008 - Nov 8, 2008 - Dec 6, 2008 Jan 31, 2009 - Feb 21, 2009 - March 28,2009 Sundays 4:00 PM Oct 12, 2008 - Nov 9, 2008 - Dec 7, 2008 Feb 1, 2009 - Feb 22,2009 - March 29,2009 $120.00pp - RSVP Al and Sue 241-6846

July/August 2008 www.brokensoundclub.org Page. 5 Golf

CLUB COURSE Club Course News INFORMATION It’s not the club in your hand or how your swing looks that has the greatest Scott Feller, Director of Golf 241-6806 impact on your game. The real question is how consistently do you return the Club Course Pro Shop club to impact? Monday - Sunday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM 241-6860 The golf ball doesn’t help you. Instead of spending hours, care what your rounds and days trying something Driving Range swing looks like. that will ultimately not work, Sun, Tue & Thur 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM The ball only knows spend a half hour in a lesson and start Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat 7:00 AM - sunset how it’s hit. A solid to understand what you need to work Clinics hit results in a solid on in order to get the most out of Tuesdays and Fridays 10:00 - 11:00 AM shot. your golf game. $20.00 per player Kids Clinics - Saturday 3:30 - 5:00PM Taking a golf lesson isn’t about instant Just look at Tiger Woods, Phil improvement. However, it can be an Mickelson, and most of the touring instant understanding on how to professionals. They all work with swing Upcoming Events improve. Every golf swing has its own coaches. A good swing coach can help July 16 - South County Summer League individual characteristics. Your friend’s you understand what to do and how July 30 - South County Summer League swing probably looks nothing like your to do it. Ask yourself the following: swing. Therefore, what your friend “Have I gotten better relative to the learned in their lesson probably doesn’t time I have played”? Honestly, the apply to your swing or game the same answer is most likely no. way. Members often say it is the good Far too often, we see amateurs giving shots that keep them playing, so why amateur lessons. If your friend has not increase your chances of hitting different habits, learning style, good shots? I guarantee, you can get physique, or processes information better. Not a little better, much better. differently than you, what they were I promise. Get help, get better. You told in their lesson most likely will not can’t beat it.

Scott Feller, Director of Golf

Aerification Club Course Tuesday August 12th Wednesday August 13th Thursday August 14t

New at the Club Course Pro Shop Memorial Day Results Special Events Never Lose a Club Again … Closest to the Pin #3 - Nancy Furman 1st Net 57.8 Closest to the Pin #12 - Warren Albert Warren & Sandra Albert Closest to the Line #10 - Ken Gershon You’ve been there before... the heart of Howard & Phyllis David the fairway during an awesome round. You size up that 90 yard shot, then look in 2nd Net 58.6 your bag to realize... you lost your pitching Ken & Barbara Gershon New Apparel in the wedge three holes back. Wouldn’t it be Richard & Edye Green Club Course Golf Shop great if a virtual caddy could follow you around, counting your clubs after every 3rd Net 59 New Ladies & Men’s Crocs shot? Now your bag can do that! Jim & Sue Moore New Nike Body Mapping Dri-fit with the Introducing Club Count Technology - Never Joel & Fran Mason Broken Sound Logo Lose A Club Again! 4th Net 60.4 New Ahead Extreme Shirts Club Count Just Jim & Eileen Wick Ladies Astra Line released golf bag Herb & Carol Ablow from Cleveland Golf 5th Net 60.7 Regular Member Steve & Nancy Furman Price $299.00 Shelly & Barbara Katz Limited Special Available at 6th Net 60.9 $279.00 Gary & Connie Siskowski Bob & Marcy Haupt

Page. 6 Broken Sound Club Old Course News

The Old Course will be course with the best amateur players hosting the United in the state. The members are States Golf Ass. welcome to come and watch the great Amateur Qualifying on event. Monday and Tuesday, August 4th and 5th. We wish everyone going on vacation a This is a great fun, safe journey. opportunity to show-case our golf John Skaf, Director of Golf - Old Course INFORMATION John Skaf, Director of Golf Aerification Old Course Aerification Old Course 241-6893 Monday August 18th Tuesday August 19th Wednesday August 20th Pro Shop 994-8505 Areas Closed: Golf Course, Driving Range, Dining Room, No shuttle service Hours: Tue - Sun 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM Driving Range Hours 7:00 A.M. - dusk. Congratulations to all the winners and runner-ups Closed on Mondays (until October 27th ) 2008 Club Championship! No shuttle service. Golf shop and bag room open Men’s Winner Runner-Up from 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. for your convenience. Championship Flight: Jerry Rubinstein Mark Mariani First Flight: Dr.Larry Stone Ed Rosenfield 18 Hole Mixer Second Flight: Elliot Mahler Michael Nordell July 20th at 1:00pm Third Flight: Dr. Stanley Levine Michael Nowack There is a sign up sheet in the pro-shop, so please remember to sign up early to ensure a spot. Women’s Winner Runner-Up Championship Flight: Bonnie Rappaport Myra Fink First Flight: Nancy Feller Nancy Mansfield

Jim Schultz joins the Old Course staff Club Championship Club Championship Jim started in the golf industry 6 years ago Championship Flight Bonnie Rappaport Championship Flight Jerry Rubinstein working at Avon Golf and Country Club in Avon, CT. He moved to Orlando to work at Grand Cypress Resort followed by Southern Dunes Golf and Country Club. He is currently working to become a Class A PGA member. xx Jim looks forward to building long lasting xxx relationships with all of our members and employees. Please feel free to ask him for help in any situation.

With the busy season behind him, John Skaf is able to Club Championship Club Championship have some fun with our new neighbors at Office Depot First Flight Nancy Feller First Flight Dr. Larry Stone

upcoming events

Club Championship Club Championship Third Flight Stan Levine Second Flight Elliot Mahler July/August 2008 www.brokensoundclub.org Page. 7 GolfTennis

Golf Maintenance, Joe Hubbard, CGCS

The summer months are upon us again, as those that stayed down to enjoy the high temperatures and humidity can attest. This is the time of the year in South Florida that our golf courses produce the most grass and their roots grow stronger to survive the pending “winter” golf season. At this time we are still in a Phase II drought restriction which technically gives us only 50% of our overall permit to water. We continue to hope Mother Old Course Project List Nature cooperates and brings us Summer 2008 much relief with periodic rains that We have completed the expansion of will lift the restrictions. The reclaimed the old putting green from 4,350 sq. We are very fortunate in golf maintenance. Ev- water project is still on the fast track ft. to over 8,500 sq. ft. The clock eryday is different! We don’t know what chal- to be brought into the Old Course in tower is in place within this expansion lenges we have until we get in every morning January 2009. and has received accolades on its before the sunrises, make our plans, see what overall look. mother nature has in store for us, if everyone showed up to work, if the equipment will work Club Course Project List The three back tees on the twelfth all day long, is there a water break, a disease Summer 2008 hole have been expanded and leveled. running rampant, insects attacking the turf, prep- Completion of the seashore paspalum The new SeaIsle supreme paspalum ping for a tournament, wildlife running amuck turf replacement on the remaining tees turf has been added to the tee top. or just meetings to be held....we paint in broad has been completed and should be close Trees have been added throughout strokes and ones that are as fine as .100"... now to being put into play by the fourth of the course along #2 and in between how can you not want to come to work when July. #1 and #18. Irrigation was also you have that to deal with everyday! Not only installed into those areas as well to do we have to smell the roses and count our The path behind #7 green is now cut keep all vegetation alive. blessings, we have to grow them! Have a great out and in use to help with speed of day and make a difference. - Joe Hubbard play and to enable our handicap players’ The bunker conversions are complete closer access to balls hit to the right and will be monitored for firmness of the green. monthly from here out. Stimpmeter readings will be done weekly for The transition away from annual flowers consistency. to perennials due to drought and financial savings will be on going up until Tournaments: next season play. July 14th (Mon) Firemen’s Outing July 20th (Sun) 18-hole Mixer The trees have all been trimmed for August 4th & 5th (Mon-Tue) USGA. the year, which not only makes them US Amateur Qualifying more attractive but it also gives them a better chance of survival in the event of a hurricane. We will continue to Please try to stay on the paths as monitor the coconuts periodically within much as possible throughout the the golf course maintenance domain. summer and obey the signs for the 90 degree rule, handicap allowances, markers and any ropes for traffic Tournaments: control. All par three’s on both July 5th (Sat) Firecracker Scramble courses are cart paths only for all July 16th (Wed) South County League cart traffic from the players (including July 24th (Thu) South Palm Women handicap players with the exception July 30th (Wed) South County League of #12 of the Old Course).

Thumper went to gator heaven on June 12, 2008. He got stuck in a drain pipe which caused him to drown. Thumper’s presence at the Old Course got him into 3 golf magazines. Thumper will be missed.

Etienne holding a plug from the green which was redone at the starter shed. It’s doing great. Page. 8 Broken Sound Club Food & Beverage

Tim Nelson, Food For Thought Director of F&B 241-6831 Here we are in the midst of another tropical South Florida summer. We are proud to say that we have not seen a significant decline in Marieke Autera, our membership – year by year more Broken Sound members Catering Manager 241-6829 stay to “hold down the please call the Reservations Desk at fort” throughout the 561-241-6877. Please honor your Lorant G. Botha, CHS summer months. reservations in order to avoid Catering Sales Manager cancellation fees. 241-6892 We have several club events, private parties and golf outings booked to keep Due to the popularity of the Wine us busy. The Tuesday night Member Tastings and luxuriant Wine Pairing Appreciation Prix Fixe menu proved to Dinners of the past season and due to be a great success and we are the increased demand, we have continuing to offer it during the “off- scheduled additional Wine Tastings season”. The Pool Bar is also open throughout the summer months: July th th th Friday through Monday from 11:00 9 , August 13 and September 10 . am to 4:00 pm, serving as the perfect They are scheduled for Wednesdays oasis for an icy cool beverage and light at 5:30pm. lunch. The Creamery, due to its popularity, made it into the Summer As always, the Catering Office is Sunday, July 13th Dining Schedule. The Pool Bar is serving extremely busy. We are proud to Italian / Prime Rib Buffet Dinner announce an excellent addition to our a light dinner on Monday nights from $26.95pp reservations 241-6877 4:00pm to 9:00pm. team. Alexandra Stewart came on board as the Food & Beverage The Cooking Classes got a successful Administrative Assistant. She brings Wine Tasting kick-off in June and will be continued youthful energy, enthusiasm, dedication and the willingness to work hard. Please throughout September. Executive Chef Wednesday, July 9 Joseph Longo is teaching on July 23rd, call Allie for your To Go or Cake orders. She can be reached at 561-241- Wednesday, August 13 August 27th, September 17th, while 5:30 pm $20.95 per person Pastry Chef Kate Austin will be baking 6824. And do stop by to congratulate on July 16th, August 6th and September her for joining our team and make her 3rd. Cooking Classes are held on feel welcome. Wednesdays and start at 3:00 pm. Warm regards, If you are interested in signing up, Reservations Required Timothy J. Nelson Please Call 241-6877 Director of Food and Beverage Upcoming Events Friday, July 4th – Independence Day Dinner Music by Cachet Wednesday, July 9th – Wine Tasting Saturday, July 12th – Ala Carte Dinner Old Course (All Members) Sunday, July 13th – Italian / Prime Rib Buffet Dinner Wednesday, July 16th – Cooking Class with Pastry Chef Kate Austin Saturday, July 19th – Ala Carte Dinner Old Course (All Members) Wednesday, July 23rd – Cooking Class with Executive Chef Joe Longo Saturday, July 26th – Dinner Dance Music by Nello July Wine of the Month Wednesday, August 6th – Cooking Class with J. Lohr Pastry Chef Kate Austin Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley Saturday, August 9th – Ala Carte Dinner $6.95 Glass ~ $26.00 Bottle Old Course (All Members)

Full Body, Rich, Dry Wine th Pairs nicely with Steak or Veal Wednesday, August 13 – Wine Tasting Sunday, August 17th – Italian / Prime Rib August Buffet Dinner Blackstone Merlot, California Saturday, August 23rd – Ala Carte Dinner $6.95 Glass ~ $24.00 Bottle Old Course (All Members) Light, Crisp, Medium Dry Wine Excellent with Beef or Chicken Wednesday, August 27th – Cooking Class with Executive Chef Joe Longo July/August 2008 www.brokensoundclub.org Page. 9 Tennis

Greg Wheaton, Director of Tennis 241-6888 MY SIDE OF THE COURT Pro Shop 241-6880 Monday - Sunday 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM With summer in full We are a host site for the Boys 16 swing we are staying and under National Clay Courts starting busy with league play July 13-17. This is very exciting for our for the men and club to host a Tournament of this women on Tuesday. stature. This is a must see. I hope everyone stays cool and Stop by the shop and say hello and hydrated during the heat of the check out the clothing on sale. Color War Team Competition summer. For those of you who will be th Join us for the July 4 celebration as we here on Friday, July 4th you must sign Enjoy all your travels and stay safe. change it up. We will divide you into teams up for the Color War Team Greg Wheaton, Director of Tennis to compete in tennis related games for Competition. the fun filled event. 8:00am Continental Breakfast 9:00am Color War Competition Event sign up required 241-6880

Junior program director Arnuad Delanoe with junior ladder participants

Broken Sound Junior Tennis Ladder USPTA pros with Ginny Kobren and Chuck Adams PLAYERS AGE POINTS With over 38 weeks of intense Jonathan Adams 13 141 competition, the Broken Sound Tennis Emma Fleurian 9 124 Junior Ladder ended on May 30, Lucca Florio 9 115 2008. Nina Fleurian 11 112 Carla Florio 12 112 Jonathan Adams finished in first place Jeremy Berger 11 106 with an impressive 141 points. Other Chase Wheaton 13 100 Ladder participants, Tara Becker, Chloe Chloe Carbo 11 94 Carbo and Jeremy Berger really made Tara Becker 10 86 great strides with their play. Addison Walters 10 71 USPTA pros with Dan Radler and Jack Rastin Jake Becker 12 66 Congratulations are in order for Jonnie Jonnie Rotfeld 12 42 Rotfeld who won the sportsmanship Jessica Baskies 13 29 award. Sylvie Hyman 12 27 Carly Wheaton 12 25 We would like to thank all participants Cori Wheaton 12 15 and we are looking forward to another Arthur Dziugie 13 12 exciting tennis season beginning in Sky Kogan 12 3 September.

USPTA pros with Sherry Steigrod and Dennis Blanchard

USPTA pros with Howard Schwartz and Ken Rudnick Emma Fleuria Jonathan Adams Zack Gross Page. 10 Broken Sound Club Fitness / Spa

Aquatic exercise SPA INFORMATION has enjoyed growing popularity and recognition over the last decade due to the undeniable Michael Tompkins, health benefits afforded to the widest spectrum of users. According to the Mayo Director of Fitness & Spa 241-6858 Clinic, a workout in the water has Spa Reception Desk 241-6899 tremendous benefits including aerobic fitness, muscular strength and Hours endurance, flexibility and better balance. Monday - Thursday 6:00am-10:00pm Friday 6:00am-8:00pm Aquatic exercise has also proven to Saturday & Sunday 7:00am-8:00pm effectively reduce symptoms of various Pool Hours Daily 7:00am-8:00pm conditions and improve the health-related quality of life. Water exercises are an Friday July 4th Spa and fitness opening hours excellent way for those with arthritis to 6:00am – 6:00pm. Pool 7:00am - 8:00pm build up strength, ease stiff joints, and relax sore muscles. Water’s buoyancy greatly reduces the pressure on your joints, making it easier to perform July Special – necessary range of motion exercises. Certain delicate areas such as eyes and lips become fragile and begin to reflect telltale In addition to the growing popularity of signs of aging, requiring the water as an exercise environment, immediate attention and there is also widespread adoption of specialized treatment. specialized equipment and training aids Receive a free lip or that are enhancing the water’s benefits very well from cardiac and arthritic eye treatment with a in new and unique ways. Mr. Bruce conditions that I’ve had for years.” At European Deep Cleansing Baker, a member that frequently utilizes Broken Sound, we have qualified Facial save $10 the aquatics instructors, states that personal trainers and aquatics “the aquatics program at Broken Sound instructors using these training aids to is one of the best kept secrets around. assist numerous members in achieving 60-minute Thermo Therapeutic Massage Water therapy has helped me recover their personal fitness goals. $75 save $10. A combination of therapeutic massage and Schedule your Aquatic training today. Call the Fitness Center at 241-6805 heated Mexican river rocks used on specific muscle groups to work out spasms and tightness. The heat and depth of use of the stones greatly Ask the esthetician enhances the effectiveness of therapeutic What is intense light therapy and what will it do for my skin? massage. New to Broken Sound intense light therapy has been known to increase the production of natural collagen as well as blood circulation. Multiple wave-lengths of light energy August Special – are sent through the skin creating heat in the dermis that stimulates cellular activity, Book a 60-minute European Deep Cleaning Facial and 60-minute Swedish massage together a beneficial treatment after spending time in the sun. Receive this new treatment for $115 and save $29 as part of your anti-aging facial.

Member Highlight Dolores Lurie has lived at Broken Sound for over two and a half years. She had never exercised prior to moving into Broken Sound. Her neighbor, Cindy Levinson, brought her into the fitness center for had to be helped up by Cindy Levinson her first pilates class. At the end of the and Doris Epstein. Dolores was class she was exhausted and unable determined to continue coming and to get up from the floor by herself and improve her overall health and well-being. She continued to attend pilates class once a week and has worked her way up to taking two pilates classes weekly. Independence Day Basketball Competition In addition, Dolores now participates in stretch, on the ball/strength, yoga and Friday, July 4th two chair strength classes each week! 11:00-11:30pm Free Throw Competition As a result she has lost over 25 pounds 11:30-12:00 pm H-O-R-S-E Competition and has dropped 3 dress sizes! When asked how she feels about Broken 12:00-12:30 pm Three Point Competition Sounds Aerobics program, she states, 12:30-1:00 pm 2 on 2 competition “It’s fantastic! It’s not just the exercise, it’s the camaraderie of all the class Please pre-register at the Spa front desk for the members. All the instructors are very competitions. Participants will be divided into nice and they do everything in their power different age categories, beginning with age 5 to help you enjoy it. I go away feeling and up. Competition winners will also receive incredible all day and miss it when I can’t prizes. Please contact the Fitness Manager with go. It really saved my life!” any questions, at 241-6805. Guests Welcome! July/August 2008 www.brokensoundclub.org Page. 11 Social Events

YOUR SOCIAL Entertainment For more information, call Al & Sue 241-6846 COMMITTEE AT WORK Chair: Marjorie Lassoff and Shows At The Club Vice Chair: Rowena Kovler MAMMA MIA HAPPY HOUR DINNER AND MOVIE Every Friday - 5:30 PM BAGEL BREAKFAST Saturday, July 19 MAIN CLUB PALM ROOMS Start the day off right Muvico Palace and meet your 6:30 PM - $45.00 PP INDEPENDENCE DAY neighbors, make new FAMILY BARBECUE friends and enjoy the LAKE WORTH PLAYHOUSE Friday, July 4 relaxed atmosphere. PRESENTS 12:00 pm - 4:00 PM Centre Court HAIR Pool Side Breezeway. Bagels and Friday, August 1 coffee served 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM - $26.00 PP DINNER DANCE 9:00 AM, Monday through Friday. Friday, July 4 Featuring the sounds of Cachet Singles 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM LET’S GET ACQUAINTED BOCA POINTE Join us at the Let’s Get Acquainted table on the Interclub Au Bar DINNER DANCE second Friday of every month at Happy Hour Tuesday, July 22 Saturday, July 26, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. The Social Committee welcomes 6:00 PM - $30.00 PP 6:30 PM new members who would like to meet other members and we also welcome anyone who has lived in Broken Sound and would like to meet new people. Look for the table with the sign and balloons. Eleanor Weisman and Vivian Drozdoff, Social Committee

DUPLICATE BRIDGE 2009 BROADWAY CABARET SERIES - CREST THEATER Thursday Evenings at 7:00 p.m. January 13, 2009 $5.00 per person. Bring a friend. MAUREEN BRENNAN & GEORGE DVORSKY present Need a partner? Sunrise, Sunset - The Music of Sheldon Harnick Call Roberta Birdt (561) 330-7633 Maureen was nominated for a Tony Award for her role in the revival of Candide and appeared in Going Up, Knickerbocker Holiday, Little Johnny Jones, and Stardust. George starred on Broadway in The Scarlet Pimpernel, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Brigadoon with the New York City Opera and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. Feb. 10, 2009 Tony Award Winner SAMMY WILLIAMS - And The Winner Is... Sammy won the Tony Award for the role of Paul San Marco in the original Chorus Line. His show is a fascinating magical journey of one man’s childhood dream to The Tony Award Podium. March 3, 2009 LEE LESSACK, BRIAN LANE GREEN & JOHNNY RODGERS Three Men and a Baby...Grand! Salute the Rat Pack Lake Worth Playhouse Lee is an award winning Broadway vocalist and has 4 albums to his credit; Brian Lane Green was nominated for a Tony Award for his performance in Starmites and Friday, August 1 was Huck Finn in Big River. Johnny Rogers has shared the stage with Liza Minnelli, $26.00 pp RSVP Al & Sue 241-6846 Paul McCartney and Michael Feinstein. March 17, 2009 Tony Award Winner HAL LINDEN Linden won the Tony Award for his role in the Rothchilds. He has starred in numerous Broadway shows, including On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, The Apple Tree and Pajama Game. He became a household name as Barney Miller and continues to do TV and film and international concert dates where he plays the Cooking Class clarinet. with Executive Chef Joe Longo April 7, 2009 July 23, Aug 27, Sept 17 Tony Award Winner CHRISTINE EBERSOLE with Grammy Winner BILLYSTRITCH with Pastry Chef Kate Austin Christine won the Tony Award for her show-stopping performances in Grey xxx.July 16, Aug 6, Sept 3 Gardens and 42nd Street. She also starred in On the Twentieth Century, Oklahoma and Camelot opposite Richard Burton. Her lengthy movie and TV credits include all classes 3:00 pm $15 pp plus tax Amadeus, Tootsie and Will and Grace, Saturday Night Live and Gypsy with Bette Midler. Billy Stritch is a Grammy Award winning composer, arranger, vocalist and for reservations call 241-6877 jazz pianist and was Liza Minnelli’s arranger and pianist. Page. 12 Broken Sound Club Kids Corner GAMES/CARDS What’s your game? We can help you find players on all levels for both men’s and women’s cards, INDEPENDENCE DAY including Bridge, Canasta, Mah Jongg, Gin FAMILY BARBECUE Rummy, Pinochle, Dominoes and board games. JULY, 4, 2008 Games Sub-Committee Co-chairs, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Elaine Silverstein at 995-1051 or [email protected] Join The Fun and Games and Nat Steinart at 241-2401 Food Music Water Slide REEL WONDERS CINEMA NITE July 14th Cinderella “The Third Man” Thursday, February 26, 2009 - 8:00pm BALLET The ultimate “happily-ever-after” fairy tale! Carol Reed’s great thriller of FAU moral corruption in post Giselle war Vienna. Starring Orson Thursday, March 26, 2009 - 8:00pm Welles and Joseph Cotten - Giselle was created to honor the ballerina Carlotta Grisi, whom Gautier 8 Academy Nominations. not only admired for her dancing, but with whom he was in love. A view of Orson Welles, $35 pp per show - RSVP Al and Sue 241-6846 one of the most important dramatic artists -- actor, director and producer of the 20th century. Moderated by Marilyn Laber

August 11th “The Remains Of The Day” An English butler confronting his life in “service” against a backdrop of the rise of Fascism. Years of misplaced dedication and unobtained love. An insightful view of the adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s beautiful novel into a magnificent movie. Moderated by Marilyn Laber (The Book Club will present the book on Tuesday, August 12th) Broken Sound Club Dinner and Show 7:00 PM Royal Palm Room Marilyn Laber 997-7313 December 15 Mike Burstyn Born in New York to a famed family of actors, Mike has enter- tained audiences on stage, screen, television and nightclubs. BOOK GROUP July 22 January 21 Beehive The Book Thief 60’s Musical Sensation is a nostalgic look back at the girl groups by Markus Zusak and soloists of the era August 12 February 4 Julie Budd The Remains of the Day Considered to be one of the most exciting singers of the scene by Kazuo Ishiguruo today. Performances include Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, The London Palladium Meetings start at 3:00 PM Jane Mandell 998-8662 February 18 Greg Bonhan Judy Friedman 997-8154 The entertainer from Down Under. Soulful singing style crosses [email protected] from R& B to Broadway

March 7 Swing Swing Swing SOLOS Jump and Jive right back into the 1940’s Big Band Era. High July - film and date to be selected for a 4:00pm energy song and dance. schedule at the Emerging Cinema of the Lake Worth Playhouse. March 21 Charo Dinner following on the Avenue. Recognizable for her witty humor, loveable accent and one of the top Flamenco guitarists in the world. August 10th, Sunday Matinee “Souvenir” April 1 The Platters In 1953, brass singer Herb Reed put together a group of four A Dramaworks’ musical production of the life of men and called them “The Platters” Florence Foster Jenkins. Call Marilyn Laber 997-7313

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We are so honored and delighted to serve as the new co-presidents of Broken Sound Hadassah. The chapter has just completed a wonderfully successful season under the able leadership of Caryle Gulker. On behalf of our membership, we thank Caryle for her outstanding years of service and dedication to the Hadassah organization and look forward to her continuing commitment as Broken Sound Hadassah Fund-Raising Co-Chair. We know that with her ongoing involvement and the support of our members, Broken Sound Hadassah will be successful in advancing Hadassah’s mission of being involved with the Jewish community in the U.S. and in Israel. Baked Alaska Pastry Class with Kate Austin We would love for you to be part of our mission. Our executive committee has prepared a roster of exciting, fun filled, interactive and informative activities for the 2008-09 Season. Susette Rabinowitz—Rose Smith Co-Presidents Part 1 - Angel Food Yield: ½ sheet tray 360g. Egg Whites ¾ tsp. Cream of Tarter ¾ c. Sugar 5 oz. Cake Flour 1 ½ tsp. Vanilla ¾ c. Sugar ¼ tsp. Salt 1) In a mixing bowl on speed 3 whisk together egg whites, sugar, vanilla, and cream of tarter until soft peaks are formed. 2) Meanwhile sift the flour, salt, and remaining sugar and set aside. 3) Preheat oven to 375, grease and line Iris Malen and Daniel Margolis Janice Florin and Don Barker sheet tray with parchment paper. 4) Once whites are ready fold the dry ingredients into the egg whites. Spread the mix evenly on the sheet tray and bake in preheated oven for about 10 min. Part 2 - Sorbet Mango (makes 2 cups) Strawberry (can be made by sub. Mango) 1 ripe mango ¼ cup plus 2 tbsp. sugar 2/3 cup water 4 tsp. lemon juice

1) In a food processor, puree mango. 2) In a mixing bowl transfer 1 cup of the puree, and stir in sugar, water, and lemon juice until sugar is dissolved. Mr and Mrs Mandel Mr and Mrs Battista 3) Chill in freezer before turning.

Meringue 1 ½ cup of fresh egg whites 3 cups of sugar ½ cup. Water 2 tbsp. corn syrup

1) In a sauce pan boil sugar, water, and syrup to soft ball stage 260 2) Whisk whites until soft peaks. While the mixer is on high speed slowly pour sugar. Once all in, keep on high speed until thick.

Part 3 - Assembly Mr and Mrs Kellner Mr and Mrs Corwin Step one - Cut Angel food with desired cutter. Place on sheet tray and put in freezer.

Step two - Using hot water and an ice-cream scoop swirl pre-made sorbet. Place on top of chilled angel food. (Keep in freezer as much as possible) Step three - Using a piping bag and star tip, cover sorbet with desired pattern. Cool Tropical Breeze Cool Tropical Breeze Cool Tropical Breeze Step four - Here you can go ether way, you Cool Tropical Breeze Cool Tropical Breeze could burn meringue with a torch, or pour and burn a cognac or a bourbon table side and enjoy! Mr and Mrs Weinhouse Mr and Mrs Steinberg Page. 14 Broken Sound Club Member Clubs

Women’s Club

Would you believe that it’s only July and your board has already finalized next season’s program? We definitely work quickly! And wait till you see the lineup of speakers planned!

Please note: There are two change of dates due to a scheduling conflict:

NOVEMBER 13th: The Gala Fashion Show and Luncheon (1 week earlier than usual) DECEMBER 18th: Dr. Thomas Tzikis, Plastic Surgeon, “New Non-Invasive and Invasive Procedures” Barbara Gershon and Bonnie Kleinman JANUARY 15th: Joyce Reider, Book Reviewer/Lecturer FEBRUARY 26th: Professor Robert Watson to evaluate the next President (1 week later than usual) MARCH 19th: Dr.Joyce Saltman, Laughter Consultant, “Are You In Your Right Mind?” APRIL 16th: Gala Finale with Andy Davis, Singer and Entertainer Extraordinaire

Our out-of Club trips will be announced in the next issue of this newsletter. Stay tuned.

Please mark your calendars now with these corrected dates so that you can book your return flights to Florida and not miss any of our terrific Barbara Baratz and Sonya Hicker programs!

Remember, too, that your annual $40 dues will be automatically renewed UNLESS we hear from you by August 22nd.

If you have not yet joined and would like to participate in all the fun and interesting things we do each month, please call Rowena Kovler at 241- 5486. Come, make new friends, and be part of this wonderful group.

Be well and safe this summer! Marjorie Lassoff, President

Nadine Slaven and Toby Strogatz

CANYON RANCH The Power of Possibility - Lenox Massachusetts Aug 24 - Aug 28 or Aug 31 - Sept 4 5/ days /4 nights $1560 PP Doublexxxx Occupancy Syd Abel and Fran Mason TRANS-ATLANTIC CRUISE FROM VENICE TO FORT LAUDERDALE MS ZUIDERDAM Venice, Croatia, Messina, Cartagena, Portugal Sailing Date October 23, 2008

ULTIMATE CARIBBEAN CELEBRITY CONSTELLATION Florida January 2, 2009 - 10 nights Round trip Fort Lauderdale, GREAT ESCAPES GREAT ESCAPES GREAT ESCAPES GREAT ESCAPES GREAT ESCAPES St Thomas - St Kitts - Barbados - St Lucia - St Maarten for information call Al or Sue 241-6846 241-6846

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