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Franciscan Wine Dinner Ventana Vistas Tuesday, January 24, 2012 6:30 p.m. Reception January 2012 7:00 p.m. Dinner $85.00 ++ per person IN THIS ISSUE: Reception: Shrimp Terrine Management Report......2 Roast Cornish Game Hen Salad on Grilled Brioche Announcements............3-9 Smoked Salmon, Marinated Tomato & Basil Crème Fraiche on Herbed Sour Dough Sliced Lamb Loin with Eggplant Tapenade & Roasted Black Pepper Spa.....................................10 Franciscan Sauvignon Blanc 2010 Chef ’s Corner.................10 1st Course: Events........................10-12 Sea Scallop, Butternut Squash Puree, Spiced Chantilly Tennis........................13-15 Franciscan Cuvee Savage Chardonnay 2009 Kid’s Korner...................16 2st Course: Grounds..........................17 Micro Salad, Port Cherry Vinaigrette, Savory Chevre Cheese Cake Franciscan Magnificant 2007 Golf.............................17-19 3rd Course: W.G.A.........................20-21 Seared Duck Breast, Whipped Sweet Potato, Roasted Root Vegetables, Niners..............................22 Black Current Demi Franciscan Stylus Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 M.G.A..............................23 Concierge........................24 4th Course: Cranberry Pecan Bavarian Parfait, Grand Manier Sauce Anglaise Fitness.............................25 Franciscan Port Calendars........................26 Friandise: Milk Chocolate Truffle Gourmet Coffee Service Please RSVP with Edna Bernal at 577-4000. MANAGEMENT REPORT Employee Recognition for 2011 Members again strongly sup- announced each month in the Vistas. Ventana Vistas is published ported our Holiday Fund for employees, Th ose winners in 2011 included Ter- monthly by the Ventana Canyon contributing nearly $60,000, up substan- rence Groves and Jeff rey Heninger, Alliance, LLC, for members of tially from the $52,000 contributed last banquet servers; Kara Meyer, Golf the Ventana Canyon Golf & Rac- year. Th e best news is that 85 percent House; Patrick McNew, golf pro shop; quet Club. Articles are contrib- of our members supported Chad Comolli, Ventana Bar and uted by club members and staff. the fund with an average Grill; Russ Sullivan, golf course contribution of around maintenance, and Joe O’Brian, $100. As many of you know, front offi ce. this money is distributed to Th e above does not refl ect all our employees, excluding of our outstanding employees the executive management who come to work every day team, based on the num- and try to meet your expecta- ber of years of service and tions. Many of you recognize BOARD OF MANAGERS: hours worked during the GEORGE WHITE these fi ne people as they carry David Carney, chairman preceding year. out their duties but oft en you Ken Granat, vice chairman We continue to ask a great deal from don’t know who they are. In an eff ort to Andy Samet, secretary our employees during these diffi cult make them better known to you, we will James O. Johnston, treasurer times, so this showing of member sup- be preparing brief biographical sketches port for their eff orts is greatly appreci- to run each month in the Vistas. Keep BOARD MEMBERS: ated. an eye out for each installment. Andrea Kaplan, business manager Finally, I am compelled to remind Don Anderson of the Alliance has been recognized as everyone who walks a dog or dogs on Bruce Bellows manager of the year for 2011. Andrea the property that your animals must be Don Carrig helped out on many major projects leashed and controlled at all times. It is Janell Jellison during the year including the Memorial part of the club’s rules and regulations as Jim Jennings Terrace and the two Volunteer Fairs. well as a county ordinance. Dave Park Selected as employee of the year was I know that some of you are con- Don Rhodes Sherry Cramer, administrative assistant vinced that you know your animals well in golf course maintenance. Sherry and that they do not constitute a danger is considered essential to the smooth to others. However, unforeseen events George White, CEO [email protected] management of her department while may fi nd your dog reacting instinctively participating in processes that aff ect the in an unexpected manner, which could entire property. cause harm to another dog or to another Christine Baker-Perry, editor Th ose recognized for outstanding ser- member or resident. [email protected] vice during the year included: Lindsey Further, those who encounter an Appelget, accounting manager; Th eresa unfamiliar dog running uncontrolled Andrea Kaplan, copy editor Malm, front desk; Arlene Corey, con- can oft en be terrifi ed of the animal. For [email protected] cierge; Al Gerbracht and David Her- these reasons—and to assure courtesy nandez, golf course maintenance; Mike among the membership—we have no OUR MISSION Griggs, golf; Cody Iverson, Jenni Haun recourse but to enforce the rules. Please We will provide a premier club and Ryan Prosowski, food and beverage. keep your pets leashed and under con- experience to all those who enter Also, Jeff rey Heninger, banquets; Rosa trol at all times. Zavala, housekeeping; Stephen Lewis the gate. We are well trained and Michael Abbott, kitchen; Breanne George White professionals committed to con- Soukup, spa; Keith Koltweit, pool; Jen- CEO, General Manager sistently delivering a memorable nifer Jackson, locker rooms, and Matt experience through a service Witzke, tennis. culture focused on anticipating Also honored were those employees every detail. who earned Member Choice Awards In the Spotlight this Month is Margery Rubin, Fitness Director I have enjoyed 28 years at Ventana shine and no snow! I was accepted into & Racquet Club to help her teach the Canyon Golf & Racquet Club, where the College of Nursing. I completed the fi tness classes, and I readily accepted there is not a day that goes by that I program four years later, specializing in again! I was also teaching exercise at a don’t appreciate the warmth and love psychiatric and geriatric nursing, with few exercise studios in town and devel- from the members. I have watched the a passion for the physical fi tness classes oped and continued a fi tness program Club grow and blossom and truly shine that I took as electives. To this day, I for a retirement community spanning when it became member am still enthused ten years! If you are trying to do the owned. when attending math, remember all of those years over- I feel like a Tucson native fi tness classes lapped! I was then asked to take over although the frigid Chicago and educational the fi tness program at Ventana Canyon temperatures brought me seminar. I fell in (Th e Lodge had not been added yet to here! I had horses on my love with Tucson the name), since the fi tness director property, which was dif- and never left . went on to pursue another career. As fi cult to say the least in My sister joined my time began to be needed more at the winter months! Th e me two years the Club, I let go of my other involve- electric waterers in the barn later at the U of ments and dedicated my energy to the had frozen and I, at age 13, A for a summer continuing development of the fi tness decided to shovel a path session. I still get program at “Th e Club”. to the only working water to enjoy my par- In my spare time, I enjoy my sweet- trough. One crucial com- ents, my sister, heart, family and friends. I also have ponent I forgot was a turn- her husband and been seen snorkeling, paddle boarding, around path to get back to my two nieces, water skiing, snow skiing, hiking, bik- the barn. Th e horse slipped on the ice all of whom live in close proximity. ing, jogging, roller blading, remodeling and fell Bambi style. Aft er many tears, Soon aft er college graduation, while I homes and of course horseback riding. blankets, sawdust, and other attempts to was working at a popular Greek restau- But my strongest passion is my work get him up we (my family and I) called rant awaiting the results of my nursing and watching my clients change their the horse vet who proceeded to tie a boards, I was approached by the owners body and mind through exercise. “Th e rope around the horse’s tail and slide of Canyon Ranch to work for them as Lodge” is home and the members are him across the ice and snow to the barn their staff RN. Th e facility had not been dear to my heart. I look so forward to with his rare 4-wheel drive vehicle. Th e completed yet. Th e owners asked if I seeing you all in the fi tness room this horse stood miraculously unharmed! would be willing to accept a dual posi- New Year and many more to come! I walked into the guidance counselor’s tion and train with them in the fi tness Margery Rubin offi ce that day and asked if there was an department as an RN/Fitness Instruc- Fitness Director early graduation program available! I tor. I readily accepted the position and graduated in three years. At 16 began enjoyed 20 years at Canyon Ranch. college at the University of Arizona During this time, I was asked by the fi t- where they boasted 364 days of sun- ness instructor at Ventana Canyon Golf A Special Thank You From the Employees to The Members For Contributing to the Holiday Fund ANNOUNCEMENTS Your chance to meet one of the best players of all time… Mats Wilander Former World #1, Winner of 7 Grand Slam singles titles Private Lunch & Tennis Clinic Friday, March 23 (Limit 24 participants – 4:1 ratio in clinic) • Ever dreamed of learning from a former #1 ranked world player and 7-time singles grand slam champion? • Ever wanted to have lunch with a top player and ask what was going through his mind at match point in the U.S.