Sept / Oct 2008 The Club
Members In The News Mr. Steven Forman, a member of Broken Sound Club, has just penned his first novel which is a Winter 2009 Forge Select Tilte Published by Forge Books. Titled Boca Knights, It features Eddie Perlmutter, a former Boston cop who, at sixty years of age and with arthritic knees, decides to retire to Boca Raton. He soon discovers the “darker” side of Boca and single- handedly captures a counterfeiting ring. He becomes a Senior Citizen superman and an overnight sensation in the local press and then goes after a group of neo- Nazis. Some of the advance comments Artist - Martin Shuwall have stated “Boca Knights goes down faster than a frosty double mojito on a hot tropical night” from Lincoln Child, au- thor of Deep Storm. Steve Abrams, Welcome New Members Boca’s former Mayor, says that it is “an inspiring story and wonderful cast of char- Baumstein, Barbara - Fairway Bend acters – but the star of the book, I ven- Curtis, Alan & Brenda - Bridgepointe ture to say, is my beloved Boca Raton!” Feigenbaum, Elaine - Banyans Gradman, Martin & Iris - Vintage Estates Kling, Joseph & Faye - Bridgepointe Mr. Forman was born and raised in the Boston area. After graduating the Univ. of Massachusetts, Amherst, he founded a one- Sapio, Gerald & Maxine - Laurel Pointe man business. He currently divides his time between the Boston area and Boca Raton and Boca Knights is his first novel which will be available this winter. He is currently working on the sequel Boca Mournings.
Cable Channels We at Broken Sound wish Mr. Forman much success in his new endeavor. 32 Tennis, Spa and Fitness 63 Social, Dining General 95 Golf 99 Tee Time 98 CMA
Condolences Our condolences to the family of Albert Lassoff, Harry Goldberg, Mark Jacobson, Sherry Schiff, Dr. Irwin Budnick, Miriam
Hammer HOTTEST HUSBANDS Membership Report Michael Chiappetta Daniel Radler as of July 31, 2008 Social 404 General 222 Two of Broken Sound’s members, Michael Chiappetta and Daniel Radler, are two of Master 480 the nine winners in the Boca Raton Oberserver’s Hottest Husbands contest. Broken Old Course 350 Sound was also the backdrop for this photo shoot. OC Member in Waiting 1
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Benefiting Cancer Research
SAVE THE DATE Sunday, December 14, 2008 Boca Friends Walk-A-Thon Brunch and Silent Auction For Cancer Research Bring your family and friends
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Presidents Message Living Better, Longer
Dear Member,
For two years we have hosted the legends of the PGA Champions Tour in the Allianz Championship at The Old Course.
I hope you have for you and a guest to mingle with the enjoyed, as I have, Pros at the Tuesday night VIP Draw this community Party held at the Boca Raton Resort community outreach event that brings & Club. millions of revenue dollars to the City I have been able to secure a 10% Not only mental, but physical benefits come of Boca Raton, discount for the Allianz Championship with the act of giving back. tremendous local Pro-ams for all Broken Sound and national members. The Broken Sound member A Volunteer Fair Is Coming to Broken Sound television exposure to Broken Sound, as cost for an individual spot is $2,700 People who give time to a volunteer activity well as supporting the Boca Raton and a foursome is $10,800. If you Community Hospital. This year the tend to be healthier and happier. This is even are part of a business, you can carry Allianz Championship will be held on more true if it helps others. this savings to them as well. February 9th-15th, 2009. Furthermore, you can also deduct from On Friday, November 7, from 2:30pm to your income taxes as a charitable I would like to remind you that we have 4:30pm in the 19th Hole, the community a special opportunity to play golf with contribution the sum of $1,800. As a outreach chair, of the Social Committee, has these legends of the game. The Allianz non-profit 501c3 organization, the arranged for representatives of several local Championship hosts two pro-ams during Allianz Championship will present you organizations to be at Broken Sound to help the week prior to the Championship with a letter and certificate of you learn about their programs and of what rounds. On Wednesday or Thursday, you exemption following the tournament, might be of interest to you. can tee it up in a foursome with one of which you can present at tax time. these Champions Tour Greats. You can You have probably been thinking about this buy spots individually or as a group. The I hope you will take advantage of this for a long time, and did not know where or gift package each individual receives is offer for the once in a lifetime how to begin - no more excuses -now we are second to none with items such as: a opportunity to play with the Champions bringing it all to you. $500 gift certificate to be used at the Tour Pros. Titleist/Cobra on course store, one There is a place for you. You name it... animals, dozen PRO-V1 golf balls, designer golf Don Schaevitz children, adults seniors, babies, plants - in a shirt, gold money clip and an invitation President Broken Sound Board of Dirs. museum, in a school, indoors, outdoors. Allianz Championship Board Member For further information contact Bette Wohlgemuth, Community Outreach chair, 561-995-0727 or [email protected]
Staff In The News NEW YEAR’S EVE Michelle Bowers, a native of Cape Town, South Africa, works in the golf department Winter Wonderland and has written her first novel, Outstanding Justice. December 31, 2008
the elder, is a mischievous daredevil masquerading around the world as he steals priceless treasures for his associate, while his brother. Dylan, studiously pursues a career in medicine. Ryan Hannah, sole heir to the Hunt fortune escapes banishment and death by her abusive father and goes into hiding in France. She, too, temporarily becomes a willing participant in criminal capers with two accomplices.
Members of these two prominent and The Lattanzi and Hunt families, led by troubled families face murder and dysfunctional patriarchs, are destined to mayhem, share sizzling romances, seek intertwine in this intercontinental collection to settle scores, and eventually – in of capers spiked with adventure and Europe, the Caribbean, Miami, and in romance. Similarities in the Lattanzi twins majestic South Africa – realize their own cease with their physical attributes. Liam, outstanding justice. www.brokensoundclub.org Page. 3 The Club
PHONE NUMBERS Membership Administration John Crean, General Manager/C.O.O. 241-6855 We hope everyone has enjoyed their summer and for those who will be returning Cathy Grana, Asst. General Manager 241-6837 soon, we look forward to seeing you shortly. Ed Cichielo, Club House Manager 241-6831 Carol Boettcher, Dir., Human Resources 241-6886 Some of our Our dinner shows this year begin with the Nancy Day, Executive Assistant 241-6810 highlights this fall Australian superstar Mike Burstyn on include a Dinner Wednesday, December 17th who was a Accounting Dance on October huge hit with members the last time he Dianne Hart, Director of Finance 241-6834 11th which will be an performed here. Club Billing 241-6830 “oldies” night called So You Think You One of our new events this year will be Fitness & Spa Can Dance. Wear the 92nd Street Y lectures/discussions Michael Tompkins, Director 241-6858 your 50s and 60s attire for a lot of which will be shown live via satellite. Our Reception/Appointment Desk 241-6899 dancing! In November, of course, we first event will be held on Thursday, will have our annual Member-Member October 30th. Also, for those members Food & Beverage party on Saturday, November 15th. It who are interested in volunteering for local Joe Longo, Executive Chef 241-6891 is called Color Your World with music charity organizations but don’t know how Tim Nelson, Food & Beverage Director 241-6831 provided by the Mel Ball and Colours to go about it, we will be having a Volunteer Marieke Autera, Catering Manager 241-6829 Orchestra which is an award-winning Fair on Friday, November 7th at 2:30 p.m. Lorant G. Botha, Catering Sales Manager 241-6892 group from up north. They have played with representatives from various local Carl Ramallo, Lead Dining Reservations 241-6877 for presidential inaugurations, super groups. See additional information in this Hostess Podium (Main Dining Room) 241-6859 bowls, Lincoln Center and numerous newsletter. Hostess Podium (Centre Court Cafe) 241-6815 other high-profile events. You won’t want Old Course Bar 241-6854 to miss them. Speaking of events you For those of you who will be returning to won’t want to miss, our New Year’s Boca, please remember to call the Golf Eve dinner will be spectacular this year Membership Office to have your mailing Tee Time Computer 997-1146 with the dining room transformed into address changed. Men’s Locker Room 241-6852 a Winter Wonderland and fireworks at Ladies’ Locker Room 241-6822 midnight. Sincerely, Club Course Maureen Schreiber, Scott Feller, Director of Golf 241-6806 Membership Director Pro Shop 241-6860 Old Course John Skaf, Director of Golf 241-6893 Pro Shop 994-8505 So You Think You Golf Course Maintenance Can Dance Joseph Hubbard, Director 997-7793 From Poodle Skirts to Membership Bell Bottom Jeans Maureen Schreiber, Director 241-6820 Jean Ouellette, Assistant 241-6835 Dinner Dance Elyse Arnel, Website Administrator 241-6872 Saturday, October 11th
Social Activities Wear your 50s & 60s attire Al Salkeld, Director 241-6846 Sue Salkeld, Assistant 241-6870 Roc with E Entertainment Emcee, Disc Jockey, Dancers Tennis Greg Wheaton, Director 241-6888 Pro Shop 241-6880 Automated Reservations 989-5279 Other Numbers Access Control (Guest Access) 998-5823/5818 Banyans Gate 241-5947 Club Reception 241-6800 Community Maintenance Association-CMA 998-5813 Security (Yamato Road Gate) 997-6935 Valet 271-5500 Save the Date A Charity Challenge 2009 Email Addresses: to support Breast Cancer and Prostate Cancer Research Department Managers [email protected] Thursday,February 26, 2009 - cocktails, dinner, silent, live auctions Thursday,February 26, 2009 - golf tournament Board of Governors Monday, February 23, 2009 - tennis tournament [email protected] Page. 4 Broken Sound Club From The Finance Committee Management has been working on the budget since April and each July the Board of Governors meets to adopt the budget for the fiscal year beginning in October.
The budget adopted amounted to increases Management carefully exam- $14,667,000 which represents the ined all its operations to reduce the im- excess of the projected expenses to be pact of these price increases and to incurred over the revenues to be re- bring this budget in at a very reasonable ceived. This represents a 3.5% increase increase while continuing to provide all in the total budget versus last year’s bud- the services and amenities that you are get. As previously notified this produced used to receiving. The complete budget a dues increase of $296 per Family is available for your review in the Finance membership and $261 for a Single Department. membership. In addition the Service Charge which primarily helps to support At June 30 our finances are close to Food and Beverage services has been budget. Barring any extraordinary events Statement of Activities increased by $10 per month or $110 we should end the year at September (excluding depreciation) per family per month and $80 per indi- 30, 2008 at or slightly ahead of budget. Nine Months Ended June 30, 2008 vidual per month. (in thousands) / (unaudited) We hope you have enjoyed your summer As you know by your own personal and we will keep you informed of our REVENUES AND EXPENSES experiences prices for all products financial progress on the Finance FROM OPERATIONS purchased have escalated dramatically Committee web site. this year. The Club purchases many Dues & Fees $11,935 products that also had substantial price If you have any questions please write increases such as food, energy, plastics, to us at the Club or you can e mail us at Other Income 190 fuel, fertilizer and pesticides. In order to [email protected]. Food & Beverage (2,213) minimize the impact of these price Golf (2,838) Shelly Siegel and Nat Adler, Co Chairs. Tennis (371) Spa (444) International Housing (255) Aquatics (127) Entertainment (1,484) Landscaping (171) Administration and General (1,452) Human Resources (311) DISCOVER Why River Cruising Is Facility Maintenance (391) Housekeeping (493) The Best Way To Travel Energy (601) Fixed Charges (1,080)
EXCESS OF EXPENSES OVER REVENUES FROM OPERATIONS (106) Passau to Budapest Sailing May 31, 2009 OTHER
Other Interest Income 75
TOTAL OTHER 75 Color Your World Member Member Member Member NET EXCESS OF Saturday, November 15 EXPENSES OVER REVENUES $ (31) Dinner Dance Mel Ball and Colours Orchestra
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CLUB COURSE Club Course News INFORMATION Before you purchase that driver your friend is hitting so well; those irons you saw on Scott Feller, Director of Golf 241-6806 T.V. last week; the fairway wood that promises a perfect shot every time, or that Club Course Pro Shop hybrid you think you need but are unsure of, you should ask yourself one question, Monday - Sunday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM coupled with a launch monitor to build 241-6860 “How will I know if this is the right club for you the perfect set. Driving Range me?” Sun, Tue & Thur 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM Who doesn’t want to hit their driver Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat 7:00 AM - sunset When was the last time further? Ever asked yourself which club Clinics you played golf with you should use, the fairway wood or the Tuesdays and Fridays 10:00 - 11:00 AM someone who had the hybrid? Not only will it build the driver $20.00 per player exact same swing as that will give you optimum launch you? Your answer is the same as everyone conditions which in turn will result in Kids Clinics - Saturday 3:30 - 5:00PM else reading this…”Never!” Each one of added yardage and accuracy; it will tell us has our own unique swing. you exactly which fairway woods, hybrids and irons you need to ensure you have Golf clubs do not break in. If they don’t fit a club for every distance (sorry, 300 you correctly, you break in. That is, you yards excluded). The best part, it only adapt your swing to the deficiencies in the takes about an hour to be fit for an entire club. You change your swing to fit the set, driver through wedge. club when the club should be made to fit your swing. How do you make a club fit Technology has provided us with many your swing? Get your clubs custom fit to advances in golf equipment. Today’s your swing. In a game where you need equipment is far more forgiving than maximum distance as well as distance equipment made 20 years ago, but the control, guessing isn’t good enough. average player is not playing better. The major reason for this is the average Nike Golf has revolutionized custom club player is playing with equipment that is fitting. Nike has taken tour level fitting and not fitted correctly to their needs. made it available to the everyday golfer Custom fit golf clubs will give you the with its 360 IFS (Intelligent Fitting System) confidence and enjoyment you have been software and fitting cart. The Broken looking for. I invite you to visit the Golf Club course lost ball, hole 11 Sound Club Course is the only course in Shop to learn more about this exciting South Eastern Florida to have Nike’s 360 opportunity. fitting system. The Nike 360 fitting Club Course Maintenance system uses state of the art IFS software Best in Golf, We hope you all enjoy the new seashore Scott Feller, PGA Director of Golf paspalum tees this year as every tee top now has the new turf. Although they require a little more cultivation work, they stay green and Golf Maintenance, Joe Hubbard, CGCS striped all year long. We will occasionally Golf Maintenance, verticut the tee tops to keep them from getting My superintendents, crew and I would like to welcome back all those who come down too lush and developing disease with only a in the early Fall to enjoy the cooling high 80 degree weather in South Florida. slight inconvenience now and then. We anticipate a coquina path, respectively). busy and successful The new landscaping by the main driving range season of golfing and For the handicap players, we ask you will be completed by the time this newsletter presenting wonderful not to cut across any ropes or signs goes to print. So far we have heard a great deal golf courses for your around the greens. To get to the of support for the entire design concept in playing pleasure. designated parking markers around the beautifying the practice area at the Club Course. greens, please use the cart path to go As for some “house past the green and then up to the keeping” notes: Ropes will start to go markers. This will preserve the quality back up around both courses, along with of the turf and aesthetics around the traffic control signs – this is really the greens. All par 3s on both courses are only way to control traffic for the amount limited to the cart paths only with the of play we have. The ninety (90) degree exception of #12 at the Old Course for rule will be in effect the entire year. Make handicap players only. your runs parallel in the rough to your ball and then make a straight line to it in As I write this article we are still in a the fairway. We would appreciate when Phase II drought restriction but talk is you reach the approach ropes/balls or underway by the South Florida Water green & white stakes that you never drive Management District to ease across them as a shortcut but exit to regulations of water on golf courses, of the cart path and park your carts in the which, we are heavily regulated and designated areas (concrete path or monitored weekly with monthly caps. Club Course Hole 1 Page. 6 Broken Sound Club Old Course News
We hope you examination to see if the clubs you have INFORMATION are enjoying your are the best available to suit your game. summer and we look John Skaf, Director of Golf forward to having you We have a new Loft and Lie machine, 241-6893 back here at the Old where we can check the specifications Pro Shop 994-8505 Course. of your clubs and if desired change them Hours: Tue - Sun 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM to better suit your golf game. Driving Range Hours 7:00 A.M. - dusk. The season is around the corner th and we have a full fun schedule of activities The Old Course will be open 7 days a Closed on Mondays (until October 27 ) and events for everyone to participate week beginning Monday October 27th. No shuttle service. Golf shop and bag room open in. We will also be open on Labor Day from 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. for your convenience. Monday September 1st. We will be offering a number of services that we hope you take The golf course is in great condition and full advantage of. we are asking your cooperation in golf Old Course Maintenance course etiquette. Please adhere to all The Old Course has continued to gain in We will have complimentary clinics cart regulations and especially be sure popularity throughout the state of Florida and periodically through the season. to repair all ball marks! the East Coast with the playing of the Allianz Championship in February and now the recent We can give a comprehensive club fitting US Amateur Qualifying in August. In September John Skaf, Director of Golf - Old Course that notoriety will be further enhanced with the Old Course hosting the Southeast PGA Regional Championship in September. We anticipate another successful tournament and a great season The little engine... That still can for our members.
July 14 - Old Betsy makes a special appearance for the Boca Raton Firefighters Golf The opening of the reconstructed old practice Tournament held at Broken Sound Club. There were 144 players and 30 volunteers. putting green and the resurfaced driving range tee Proceeds to benefit Boca Raton Firefighters & Paramedic Benevolent Fund & Boca will be determined as the health and quality Raton Combat Challenge Team. dictate. We will let you know when each will be ready. Thank you for your patience through the Old Betsy, manufactured in Elmira, New improvement period as we continue to strive for York, in 1924 was at the time the best for our members each year. considered state-of-the-art firefighting equipment. Along with her water pumping capabilities, Old Betsy was equipped with a chemical system, hose carrier, hard suction hose and lanterns on the rear post.
Old Betsy, the city’s first fire engine, arrived in 1926. It was used thru the 1960’s. It is still in perfect working order, however the breaks are mechanical and DO NOT STOP very fast. 1927 - Old Betsy found a home in the south bay Old Betsy found a home in the south bay of old City Hall on Federal Highway. of old City Hall on Federal Highway.
Old Betsy is remarkable, too, as one of the few survivors of the sixty-one Type 75’s American LaFrance sold in the southeastern United States in 1925 John Skaf receiving a recognition plaque from the USGA for hosting a qualifying tournament
upcoming events
Old Course staff .... Sept/Oct 2008 www.brokensoundclub.org Page. 7 Food & Beverage
Tim Nelson, Food For Thought Director of Food & Beverage 241-6831 For those of you who are slowly returning to sunny Florida, we would like to wish you a warm welcome back to Broken Sound Club. Wherever Marieke Autera, your destination, we hope you enjoyed your summer months as much Catering Manager as we did. 241-6829 As for us, our Tuesday Take a moment to speak with your friends Lorant G. Botha, CHS evening Prix Fixe menu, and neighbors. Several hosted their Catering Sales Manager Sunday evening buffets landmark’ birthday celebrations and 241-6892 and Friday Ala Carte anniversary parties this summer at the dinners continue their popularity with our club. Needless to say – they were very year round members. It’s been a summer satisfied. We truly appreciate your trust “Part of the secret of a success in like no other before; we kept busy with and confidence in the Catering life is to eat what you like and events such as the highly acclaimed Wine Department and look forward to another let the food fight it out inside.” Tastings. exciting season Mark Twain Cooking Classes with Executive Chef Joe More and more of our members start Longo and Pastry Chef Kate Austin, were planning memorable events for and with again, a big hit with our members. We their loved ones. Therefore as of this issue are glad that we can offer this exciting we are adding a brief article that will way to take home your favorite recipes concentrate on tips for party planning. designed by our imaginative Chefs. This Please see Lorant G. Botha’s article year as an added bonus, Joe Longo’s below. Cooking Classes are now available on DVD. If you were away or would like a copy of Please keep your eyes open for the new the recipe booklet and DVD, they are on Dining Schedule due to be released early sale for $15.00 each so please feel free October. Once it is complete, it will be Upcoming Events to contact our office for your copy to take emailed to all the members, posted on home. Call our Administrative Assistant, the Broken Sound website and distributed Alexandra Stewart at 561-241-6824 to to all of the dining locations and September order your copy. receptionists. Old Course members Monday 1 – Labor Day Barbecue Dinner please note that revisions were made to During the summer we have been busy Wednesday 3 – Pastry Class with Kate Austin the Old Course dress code. Please take preparing for the upcoming season from a moment to review the changes as our Wednesday 10 – Wine Tasting riveting member events to lavish private dining room managers have been Saturday 13 – Ala Carte Dinner - Old Course parties and we are confident you will be instructed to thoroughly enforce the Sunday14 – Italian – Prime Rib Buffet Dinner pleased with the outcome. With so many dress code. details that need attention, we are always Wednesday 17 – Cooking Class with Executive thrilled when we please our members. Warm regards, Timothy J. Nelson Chef Joe Longo Director of Food and Beverage Saturday 20 – Ala Carte Dinner at Main Clubhouse Monday 29 – Rosh Hashanah Dinner It’s all in the details! Details On A Budget When planning a party of any size, people generally tend to think that the ‘extras’ are October the things that make the price go up. That is absolutely TRUE! But details are what Sunday 5 – Oktoberfest make a party memorable. Cost effective methods are always at our fingertips Wednesday 8 – Begin the Fast Dinner that allow us to embellish what we already as monochromatic cotton napkin in a color Thursday 9 – Break the Fast Dinner have nailed down. Keep in mind that the that suits your theme (available at no Saturday 11 – Diamonds & Denim Dinner Dance first news of a party is what creates hype, charge) with an interesting fold, assorted and therefore your invitation should candies and nuts displayed in martini Wednesday 15 – Beer Tasting give a small hint of things to come. A glasses, votive candles displayed around Saturday 18 – Ala Carte Dinner - Old Course way to save is ordering your invitations the table or a cute favor might be just Sunday 19 – Italian – Prime Rib Buffet Dinner online from websites such as the extra touch that you need. Saturday 25 – Ala Carte Dinner - Old Course www.paperdirect.com where you can find great deals as well as a downloadable But remember, the party needs to end Friday 31 – Happy Hour moves back to the Centre template that will make the printing quite with a high note. Consider investing in a Court Café easy. Adding a printed personalized specialty cake or pastries that our pastry mailing label (easily printable at home in chefs can make into shapes and sizes Microsoft Word with labels purchased at that suit your needs, taste and theme. Resevations any office supply store) and / or That final touch will ensure that your guests Please remember to contact Carl Ramallo, Lead personalized stamps (available at will be talking about your party for weeks, Reservationist at (561) 241-6877 for your dinner usps.com) will not go unnoticed either. months and years to come. reservations. And don’t forget that every time Same is applicable for place cards, you make or cancel a reservation to take note of menus, programs, etc. Please let us know if you need the the confirmation number provided. As an professional opinion of our catering Details are especially important when it experts regarding an event that you’re additional assurance check your inboxes for the comes to the look of the venue. As well planning at Broken Sound or somewhere e-mail confirmations for your reservations and as specialty linens, rental chargers are else. Stay tuned for the next issue as we cancellations. In case you need to update your often crucial to a sharp, fresh look will reveal some tips and tricks of the e-mail addresses and/or phone numbers, please depending on the location; in facilities such trade. contact Jean Ouellette from the Membership as Broken Sound there is very little that Department at (561) 241-6835 or email her at needs to be done due to exquisitely Until next time, Lorant G. Botha, CHS [email protected]. decorated rooms. A simple touch such Catering Sales Manager Page. 8 Broken Sound Club Tennis
MY SIDE OF THE COURT Greg Wheaton, Director of Tennis 241-6888
Labor Day always Pro Shop 241-6880 calendars so you may be available for Monday - Sunday 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM means going back to the events you want to participate in. school, the final days of summer, We also remind you that this is the time the start of football of year for our court resurfacing and season, and finally a we always appreciate your cooperation break in the and understanding as we add new weather. Well, maybe not a break in material to all the courts to prepare the weather. We will celebrate Labor them for the upcoming season. SEASON OPENER Day with a doubles round robin on Friday December 5th @ 3pm Monday, September 1st @ 9:00am. If you are a new member or just This event will require a sign up in the returning for the season, please stop Kick Off The Season pro shop. by the tennis shop and say hello and Men’s and Ladies Doubles Round Robin check out any leagues or games that Followed by a special trophy presentation With the upcoming season just around we may help you with this season. for the Club Champion winners and finalist the corner we remind you to pick up from last season. a schedule of events for the season Greg Wheaton, Director of Tennis and we encourage you to mark your Immediately following the event, everyone is invited to attend the Happy Hour for drinks and music. This will be our way to congratulate those winners who participated in the tournaments.
LABOR DAY DOUBLES
SOCIAL MIXED DOUBLES Join us Monday, September 1st @ 9:00 am for a morning of doubles. Oct 16th There will be a continental breakfast at 8:00am for all participants 6:00 pm followed by plenty of tennis for everyone. This event does require a sign up. Although it is not required to sign up with a partner it is recommended that you sign up in advance. A great way to meet new people and have a good time Season Kick Off while you play. The beginning of ladies team tennis is just around the corner! With team practices and matches starting within the next two weeks, getting into that fun and competitive
spirit is a must. On September 4th 2008 generates for the season. If you are or there will be a meeting and round robin anyone you know is interested in becoming to kick off the SPBCWTA season. This a part of ladies team tennis at Broken pizza, wine, and beer will be a great opportunity to regain the Sound please contact the tennis pro shop served following the tennis focus and excitement that team tennis at 241-6880.
USTA Summer Smash Broken Sound was the host of the National Junior Clay Court Championships USTA boys 16 year olds which were held here from Sunday July 13th thru July 17th. The top 192 16 year old players in the nation were invited to attend.
Players, coaches and parentsWine gave ofrave SENIOR TENNIS LEAGUE reviews about our beautiful tennisthe facility and the wonderful hospitality provided by staff All those interested in competing and our residents. Month in the Palm Beach County Senior League should contact Greg in the Unseeded Nathan Pasha of Austell, Ga., pro shop. who turned 16 during the tournament trains full time at the USTA Training Facility in Boca If you have never played or want Raton, won the USTA Boys’ 16s National to improve your position from your Clay Court Championship, upsetting No. 3 team last year, you must be rated seed Zachary Leslie of San Diego, in the by a certified rater. final, 6-2, 6-2, in Delray Beach, Fla. Jack Sock of Lincoln, Neb Sept/Oct 2008 www.brokensoundclub.org Page. 9 Fitness
SPA INFORMATION Exercise Solution Michael Tompkins, Star Trac Director of Fitness & Spa 241-6858 In a continuing effort to assist the convenience of our members, the Fitness Center Spa Reception Desk 241-6899 will be purchasing two new Star Trac recumbent bikes and one True upright bike for the gym. Based on the award-winning Hours design of the Star Trac family of cardio, Monday - Thursday 6:00am-10:00pm the Star Trac S-RBx recumbent bikes Friday 6:00am-8:00pm boast approachable, comfort-driven Saturday & Sunday 7:00am-8:00pm features like our walk-through design Pool Hours Daily 7:00am-8:00pm for our members who have difficulty getting on our existing bikes, comfortable armrests to help alleviate September Facial Special tension in the shoulders, and a wrap- Microdermabrasion package of three 60- around seat adjustment for simple minute treatments for $300 save $30. position changes, making these recumbent bikes a perfect solution for 60-minute Deep Cleaning European Facial exercisers of any age or ability. With $69 save $6. the signature personal fans as the final touch, you have the ultimate bikes built Purchase 3 facials – get 1 free! with the distinct needs of our members (excludes microdermabrasion and $69 facial. All in mind. 3 facials must be with the same esthetician to redeem the free facial).
25% off all Pevonia products with purchase of any facial. Zumba at Broken Sound Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. All facial specials must be used by September 30, 2008. Instructor- Jessie
September Massage Special Celebrity fitness trainer, “Beto” Perez, stumbled upon the concept of $10 off a 60-minute Swedish Medium Mas- Latin inspired fitness in his native country of Colombia ( South sage – a medium pressure, full-body traditional America ) in the mid 1990’s. One day, he walked into massage designed for relaxation and to soothe his class and realized that he had forgotten his tired muscles. An excellent treatment for stress aerobics music, and his only option was to grab reduction. Regular price $79 save $10. whatever tapes he had in his car. Beto’s tapes were comprised of the songs that he loved, the traditional Latin salsa and merengue music with which he had been raised. But it was a challenge to improvise a October whole class on the spot using non-traditional aerobics Facial music. Beto rose to the challenge and from this Special last-minute improvisation was born a revolutionary fitness program Zumba® Fitness! 25% off all Pevonia products with purchase of any facial.
October Massage Special $10 off 60-minute Thai massage Thai massage is an ancient art of body therapy for healing, health and regeneration and is es- pecially effective for the treatment of chronic pain and limited range of motion. It uses a wide variety of stretching movements and pressure points to produce a uniquely relaxing yet ener- gizing treatment. Book with Ronald or Gustavo today. Regular price $115 save $10. $10 OFF Ortho-Bionomy $10 off Ortho-Bionomy Ortho-Bionomy is a gentle, fully-clothed, noninvasive form of body Ortho-Bionomy is a gentle, fully-clothed, therapy, which is highly effective in working with chronic stress, noninvasive form of body therapy, which is injuries and structural imbalances. highly effective in working with chronic stress, injuries and structural imbalances. Book with Book with Andrea or Yini today. Andrea or Yini today. Regular price $75 save $10. Regular price $75 save $10. Jack Sock Jack Sock of Lincoln, Neb
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Members Highlights SPA INFORMATION
Dr Ehrlich an avid jogger of 25 years, on two separate occasions suffered from herniated disks. When Dr Ehrlich retired, he found himself physically restricted and New Aerobics Classes semi-housebound due to his injuries that made it difficult for him to walk. Functional Movement : anything Ronald could do for me.” Tuesday, 5:00 p.m. Reluctantly, Dr Ehrlich received his first Instructor- Foti massage which was a little Functional fitness teaches correct body uncomfortable, but later that same afternoon Dr Ehrlich felt much more movement patterns. These movement patterns limber. The next week after Dr Ehrlich’s will help your muscle groups function correctly, second massage with Ronald, the avoiding wear and tear on your joints due to numbness in his ankles had gone! Now improper muscle balance. Functionally fit when Dr Ehrlich receives his massages, individuals are strong, balanced, coordinated he is pain free! Dr Ehrlich continued and flexible. This class will help you feel better seeing Ronald every week for a year and overall as you learn to move your body in the still does “quarterly maintenance check.” way it was truly designed to function. “He gave me back my life”. Before seeing Although Dr. Ehrlich coped with his pain, Ronald on a regular basis, Dr Ehrlich his biggest complaint with his condition could only manage 4 minutes on the was the numbness in his ankles and the treadmill. Now Dr Ehrlich visits the Golf Conditioning : Tuesday, 4:00 p.m. pain in his back. After receiving months fitness center regularly and can jog for Instructor- Foti of physical therapy, he felt that he had 30 minutes. “After Ronald gave me back This class offers a series of movements that will not fully reached the quality of life he my life, I recommended him to others improve both your golf game and your general anticipated and thought surgery was his on a daily basis.” Dr Ehrlich currently strength and conditioning. The focus of the only option. enjoys coaching both his grandsons’ class will be to increase strength, stability and soccer teams, especially considering that While on the golf course, a member range of motion in those areas of the body that he can now jog along with his grandsons typically inhibit the golf swing. This program recommended having a massage with and their teams. “Ronald.” Dr Ehrlich had never received is developed in conjunction with the Titleist a massage before and was a “hostile To book your massage, please contact Golf Perfomance Institute. witness.” “I didn’t believe there was the spa front desk at 241-6899.
Mrs. Donath has been living in Broken Sound for 15 years. Over the past 20 years she has kept a very active lifestyle, taking Jazzercise/aerobics classes every day. Unfortunately, due to three arthroscopic knee surgeries, she was unable to continue
with her classes. After her last surgery During her recent Doctor’s visit, her test in 2001, she started exercising once results showed that her bone density has Gentle Yoga : Thursday, 6:30 p.m. again by power walking and using the increased because of her weight training. Instructor- Colleen ellipticals and treadmills. Three years As a result of her exercise regimen with ago, she began personal training with Jerry she has not needed to take Jerry Parrish in order to build up her medication for her osteoporosis for over strength and her flexibility. She also was a year. She feels that Jerry has helped diagnosed with osteoporosis, which Mrs. reshape her body, increase her Donath was concerned about, so she metabolism and improve her flexibility. wanted to emphasize building up her bone She no longer needs to take an epidural density. She was also concerned about for her stenosis and feels stronger and starting any training program since she healthier than ever. Jerry consistently has stenosis of her lumbar spine and watches her form to make sure that she arthritis in her neck. Mrs. Donath is doesn’t break down in her mechanics. happy to report that since she has been He has nicknamed her “Tiger”, as a training with Jerry, her strength and reference to her strength and tenacity flexibility have improved immensely. during her training. When asked for final comments, Mrs. Donath stated, “I don’t ever intend to stop training. My goal is to be the best that I can be!” Zumba: Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. Instructor- Jessie To book your personal training session, Zumba brings a mix of latin dance and fitness please contact the Fitness Manager at into a high impact aerobic workout geared to 241-6805. make you burn calories while dancing your heart out. So come salsa, cha cha and merengue your way into fitness.
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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 CALDWELL THEATRE LABOR DAY LYING IN STATE AT THE POOL FAMILY BARBECUE Wednesday, September 10 Monday, September 1 8:00 PM $34.00 pp 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM BAGEL BREAKFAST Music by the Island Band Start the day off right BROWARD CENTER FOR THE Followed by Dinner and meet your PERFORMING ARTS 2008/2009 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM Michael Masci Quartet neighbors, make new Available Tickets and Seating Starting September 8 friends and enjoy the DINNER DANCE relaxed atmosphere. CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG MICHELLE MASCI BAND Centre Court Wednesday, November 26, 2008 Saturday, September 20 Breezeway. Bagels and 2:00 PM $68.00 pp RSVP Carl 241-6877 coffee served 8:00 AM - AVENUE Q DINNER DANCE 9:00 AM, Monday through Friday. Saturday, January 3, 2:00pm Back To The Fifties and Sixties Wed Jan 7 2pm Saturday, October 11 Roc with E Entertainment LET’S GET ACQUAINTED MAMMA MIA Emcee, Disc Jockey, Dancers Join us at the Let’s Get Acquainted table on the Wednesday, January 28, 2:00pm RSVP Carl 241-6877 second Friday of every month at Happy Hour A CHORUS LINE Classes and Lessons at 5:30 p.m. The Social Committee welcomes Wednesday, February 25, 2:00pm new members who would like to meet other COMPUTER CLASS JERSEY BOYS Tuesday, November 11 - 7:00 PM members and we also welcome anyone who has Apple & PC With Sheila Garber lived in Broken Sound and would like to meet Friiday, April 10, 8:00pm new people. Look for the table with the sign Thursday, April 30, 8:00pm Friday, May 1, 8:00pm BRIDGE LESSONS and balloons. Saturday, May 2, 2:00pm Intermediate / Advanced Eleanor Weisman and Vivian Drozdoff, October 30, November 6, 13, 20 Social Committee CALL AL & SUE 241-6846 December 4, 18 -2:30 - 4:30 Pm with Keith Hanson
DUPLICATE BRIDGE Thursday Evenings at 7:00 p.m. $5.00 per person. Bring a friend. TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE Need a partner? Call Roberta Birdt (561) 330-7633
2009 BROADWAY CABARET SERIES - CREST THEATER January 13, 2009 MAUREEN BRENNAN & GEORGE DVORSKY Sunrise, Sunset - The Music of Sheldon Harnick 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 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 was Huck Finn in Big River. Johnny Rogers has shared the stage with Liza Minnelli, 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. April 7, 2009 Tony Award Winner CHRISTINE EBERSOLE with Grammy Winner BILLYSTRITCH Christine won the Tony Award for Grey Gardens and 42nd Street. She also starred in On the Twentieth Century, Oklahoma and Camelot opposite Richard Burton. Her movie and TV credits include Amadeus, Tootsie and Will and Grace and Gypsy with Bette Midler. Billy Stritch is a Grammy Award winning composer, arranger, vocalist and 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, HALLOWEEN including Bridge, Canasta, Mah Jongg, Gin SPOOKTACULAR Rummy, Pinochle, Dominoes and board games. PARTY Games Sub-Committee Co-chairs, LABOR DAY AT THE POOL Elaine Silverstein at 995-1051 or Monday, September 1 POOL SIDE [email protected] 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Saturday, November 1 Live music Island Band and Nat Steinart at 241-2401 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM BBQ, Rides, Slides & Games
REEL WONDERS CINEMA NITE September 8th “The Cotton Club” Dinner and Show Francis Ford Coppolla’s December 15 mesmerizing homage to RSVP 241-6877 1930’s gangster films and musicals. Richard Gere and Diane Lane, a stellar cast and the legendary “Cotton Club” as its own star!
“Opening the Door” to the infamous Cotton Club! April 10 and April 30 May 1 and May 2 October 13th Reservations Starting September 8 “A Few Good Men” An exciting musical, celebrates the story Academy Award nominated and Broadway of four blue-collar lads and their acclaimed trial drama of the difference between Born in New York to a famed surprising rise to fame as American family of actors, Mike has pop stars! They wrote their own following orders and following one’s conscience. entertained audiences on stage, songs, invented their own sounds and Star performances by Oscar winner, Jack screen, television and nightclubs. sold 175 million records worldwide. Nicholson, Tom Cruise and Demi Moore. A view of the young, adventurous and multi- talented writer, Aaron Sorkin. Moderated by: Marilyn Laber 7:00 PM Royal Palm Room Marilyn Laber 997-7313
AN EXCITING FIRST FOR BROKEN SOUND! Lectures, interviews and panels LIVE from NY’s Prestigious 92nd Street “Y”, via satellite to Broken Sound. Questions BOOK GROUP to the panel from our viewers locally sent via email during October 14 the program. Loving Che by Ana Menendez Thursday, October 30th Program begins at 8:15 P.M. promptly Meetings start at 3:00 PM Panel: Ed Koch, William Kristol & Rabbi Michael Lerner Jane Mandell 998-8662 Judy Friedman 997-8154 [email protected] Hear these provocative, popular and often contentious pundits and politicians as they express their unbridled opinions on issues ranging from regime change to climate change, Tibet to Darfur, and Israel to Iran.
Ed Koch, (pictured above) was Mayor of New York City from 1978-1989. His most recent book is The Koch Papers: My Fight Against Anti-Semitism.Lerner is SOLOS the Rabbi of San Francisco’s Beyt Tikkun synagogue, the author of The Left Hand of God: Taking Our Country Back from the Religious Right and the Editor of Tikkun September - A docent led tour of the Flagler magazine, a bimonthly Jewish critique of politics, culture and society. Kristol is the Museum, dinner at Taboo in Palm Beach. founder and editor of The Weekly Standard, a regular panelist on Fox News Sunday Date to be selected and a columnist for The New York Times. He is the co-author of the best selling October - A trip to Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, book The War Over Iraq. (additional programing in 2009) dinner in Miami. Date to be selected
No one will be seated after 8:00 p.m. Doors open at 7:45 p.m. Call Marilyn Laber 997-7313 $10 per person. Dessert and discussion following the program. Reservations required, limited seating. Reserve by October 20th call 241-6870. Sept/Oct 2008 www.brokensoundclub.org Page. 13 Social Events
Broken Sound Hadassah Board has been working diligently to prepare a wonderful year for all our members and prospective members. We look forward to seeing you at all the various programs and events. For more information, call Susette at 561-998-2036 or Paula at 561-988-0506.
Thursday November 6 - 4:00 PM Get Acquainted With Broken Sound Hadassah
CARD PARTIES Thursday December 11 - 10:30AM Thursday March 26 - 10:30AM
LUNCH AND LEARN Friday, Nov. 14 - 11:00 AM ”Coming to America - The First Jews Arrive in N.Y.” Thursday Dec 4 - 11:00 AM Bintel Brief Reminiscence Thursday Jan 22 - 8:45 AM Sugar and Rice Tour Friday Feb 27 - 11:00 AM Book Review with Jane Mandel - book to be announced Thursday March 26 - 10:00 AM Rosh Hodesh Service Morikami Park Thursday April 23 - 10:30 AM Film: Price Above Rubies /Marilyn Laber
Broken Sound Club GENERAL MEETINGS Dinner and Show Monday Dec 1 - 7:00 PM Dr. Robert Watson The Newly Elected President and Us Tuesday Jan 13 - 7:00 PM Speaker from the Consulate of Israel Monday February 23 - 7:00 PM Peter Feaman Understanding Jihad For Dummies December 15 Mike Burstyn Wednesday April 22 - 7:00 PM Rabbi Robert Silvers Jewish Humor Born in New York to a famed family of actors, Mike has entertained audiences on stage, screen, television and nightclubs.
January 21 Beehive The Musical 60’s Musical Sensation is a nostalgic look back at the girl groups and soloists of the era
February 4 Julie Budd BOCA FRIENDS FOR Comprehensive Cancer Center CANCER RESEARCH Considered to be one of the most exciting CANCER RESEARCH singers of the scene today. Performances As summer draws to a close, we are about to start another season of fundraising for include Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, money so needed for cancer research. We have been busy all summer planning great The London Palladium activities for you to enjoy and for us to reach our goal in finding a cure. February 18 Greg Bonham We open our season with our paid up membership tea on Monday, November 10th at The entertainer from Down Under. Soulful singing style crosses from R& B to Broadway the beautiful home of Debby Singerman.
March 7 Swing Swing Swing Our Annual Walkathon will take place on Sunday, December 14. Round up the children, Jump and Jive right back into the 1940’s Big gather family and friends and let’s walk together for the cure. We start at 8:30AM with Band Era. High energy song and dance. warm up exercises led by our own Al Salkeld. We then walk around the community and return to the clubhouse for a delectable brunch, and a silent auction. Each year more March 21 Charo and more people join the fun, and we hope you will be one of them. Recognizable for her witty humor, loveable accent and one of the top Flamenco guitarists Save Thursday, January 29, 2008 for our winter card party. We will have several new in the world. and interesting vendors, along with raffle prizes.
April 1 The Platters Boca Friends is one of 47 units in South Florida working to raise funds for cancer In 1953, brass singer Herb Reed put together research. Last year our efforts alone, resulted in giving to the Pap Corp. $120,000 a group of four men and called them “The toward this goal. At our annual luncheon in May, the Pap Corp. gave to Miami Sylvester Platters” Comprehensive Cancer Center a check for $4.15 million. We could not have accomplished this without your support.
Many people don’t know that Boca Friends does much more than fundraising. We have a referral service that helps people in the community connect with specialists at Sylvester should the need arise. A call to Barbara Pessel at 736-7772, Arnie Spevak at 241- 6417, Robin Schumer at 995-2408 or Roberta Oberman at 740-3003 will get you the prompt help that you need.
Cancer does not discriminate. There isn’t a family that has not been touched. Let’s work together to eliminate this dread disease.
Barbara Dicker, Co-President
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Women’s Club
As you can see from the schedule, we have another exciting and full season ahead. If you don’t want to miss any of the fun, call Rowena Kovler at 241-5486 to join Women’s Club. Remember, your membership is automatically renewed unless you tell us otherwise. The Gala Fashion Show and Luncheon, our kickoff event, is very popular and, with limited seating. I strongly encourage you to rsvp as soon as possible. Invitations will go out in early September.
From all of us on the Board, be well and safe, and we’ll see you at the Fashion Show. Marjorie Lassoff, President
LUNCHEON MEETINGS At the club: 11:40 AM (Speakers and events subject to change)
November 13 : 11:00 AM (1 week earlier than usual) Gala Fashion Show and Luncheon
December 18: Dr. Thomas Tzikis, Plastic Surgeon “New Non-invasive and Invasive Advancements to give a more natural and youthful appearance”
January 15th: Joyce Reiter Book Reviewer/Lecturer Book to be announced soon. OUT-OF-CLUB TRIPS (more details on outside trips to follow soon) February 26: (1 week later than usual) Dec. 12, Friday, “Holiday at Professor Robert Watson Whitehall, the Flagler Museum” “A Primer on the 44th President” Tour, High Tea, and bus. $45 RSVP Facts, Background and Challenges. to Carole Armon at 995-8349
March 19: Dr. Joyce Saltman, January, date to be announced. Laughter Consultant Ft Lauderdale Museum of Art “Are you in your RIGHT mind??” “Coming Of Age: 1850 to 1950”
April 16: Gala Finale with Andy March 10, Tuesday Davis, Singer and Entertainer Tour, Lunch and Concert at Lynn Extraordinaire University
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The Broken Sound Community has passed the halfway mark for 2008. It is truly because of you, by sharing this project with your friends & family. This year we are thrilled to tell you that our Boca Raton Community High School Navy Junior ROTC students have taken CP4S as their Community Service Project. For ’08 we have sent 679 cellular phones & accessories which allow calling cards to be purchased and sent to our men & women of the Military to call their families stateside. At the Club House, the front desk receptionist will gladly accept your cell phones. Thanking you again,The Wolfers 241-6846 Forth of July
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