Ventana Vistas Buffet November 2014 November 27, 2014

Seatings 12:30 p.m.; 3:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Adult $41.95++ per person; 6-12 years $14.95++, Children under 5 pay their age

Sa l a d St a t i o n Butternut Acorn Squash Soup with Spiced Chantilly Cream Spinach, Dried Cranberries, Apples, Toasted Pecans, Cider Vinaigrette Salad Tucson Kale Salad with Cheese, Pepitas, Dried Apricots with Pumpkin Vinaigrette Fruit Salad with White Peach Vinaigrette Fusilli Pasta Salad with Tomatoes, Basil and Mozzarella Seasonal Mixed Greens, with a selection of Julienne Carrots, Bacon Crumbles, Cherry Tomatoes, Sprouts, Croutons and Assorted Dressings Sliced Fruit and Berries Imported and Domestic Cheeses with Assorted Crackers and Sliced Baguettes

Se a f o o d St a t i o n Smoked Salmon, Capers, Chopped Egg, Red Onion, Cream Cheese, Assorted Toasted Bagels Pan Seared Seabass with Toasted Pumpkin Seed Crust Shrimp Cocktail, Cocktail Sauce, Lemon & Lime Wedges, Tabasco New Zealand Green Lip Mussels with Remoulade Sauce

Ca r v i n g St a t i o n Slow Roasted Turkey Breast, Traditional Gravy and Cranberry Sauce Roasted Prime Rib, Beef Au Jus, Horseradish Cream Carved Ham with Cloves and Apricot Glaze Assorted Knotted Rolls

Bu f f e t Oven Baked Yams with a Brown Sugar Glaze, Toasted Pecans and Marshmallows Whipped Potatoes with Scallions Wild Rice Pilaf with Wild Mushrooms and Almonds Buttered Green Beans with Roasted Almonds Ki d s Bu f f e t Braised Brussel Sprouts Crustless PB&J Sandwiches, Cornbread Stuffing Macaroni and Cheese, Chicken Balsamic Roasted Baby Carrots and Parsnips Tenders, Ranch Dressing, Oyster Pudding Ketchup, Brownies and As- sorted Cookies De ss e r t St a t i o n Pumpkin Pie with Fresh Whipped Cream Bread Pudding with Cinnamon Bourbon Anglaise Assorted Desserts

Please RSVP with the dining room hostess at 520-577-4075. Ma n a g e m e n t Re p o r t

Ventana Celebrates 30 Years in the Making Ventana Vistas is published Most of us are looking forward to monthly by the Ventana Canyon the Club’s 30th anniversary celebra- One that we discussed was that all Alliance, LLC, for members of tion next month. We will be cel- food and beverage staff receive 18% the Ventana Canyon Golf & Rac- ebrating one of the most remarkable of the 20% service charge. 2% goes quet Club. Articles are contrib- business success stories in Tucson. towards payroll and benefit costs, uted by club members and staff. During those years, we which is a standard in the in- have evolved from a com- dustry. 100% of all additional mercially owned prop- tips go directly to the server. erty to a member-owned There was a great deal of country club. discussion and sharing of in- The anniversary cele- formation and I am convinced bration calendar is packed that nothing but good will Bo a r d o f Ma n a g e r s : with events for members come from such experiences. Dave Park, chairman of all ages and interests. I also want to remind ev- Ge o r g e Wh i t e Don Anderson, vice chair Keep an eye out for the eryone that this is the time of details as they are announced. year when we recognize our staff’s Ed Cohen, secretary We have a lot to celebrate. The sto- contribution to success. Our Jim Hamill, treasurer ry is especially remarkable consider- Appreciation Program requires no ing the troubles facing so many clubs action on your part unless you prefer Bo a r d Me mb e r s : in what is known as our competitive to make a contribution other than the Bruce Bellows set. While Ventana has been success- $100 that will be posted on your No- Don Carrig ful, we and the rest of the industry vember statement. Remember, this Janell Jellison continue to wrestle with financial reflects your appreciation for all staff Bob McConnell challenges. But what has happened members, including those who work Dolf Paier here is something for us to be truly the “back of the house”—not just the Mike Rozen proud of. ones you see on a daily basis. Deenagh Steele It is always satisfying to look back Finally, I want to announce our on success, but we remain commit- commitment to recruiting new George White, CEO ted to maintaining and improving on members. We are in the process of [email protected] that success in the future. We know identifying and hiring a membership that to remain healthy we have to sales manager. Christine Baker-Perry, Christine Baker-Perry, editor continue to reinvest in the property as our current Membership Director, [email protected] we continue to offer the premier club will devote all of her future energies experience in Tucson. to managing and improving member Andrea Kaplan, copy editor Our capital reinvestment over the events. Her title will be Activities [email protected] past 10 years has been impressive— Director, and she will work with the over $6 million in the property, nearly sales and catering office on the sec- Ou r Mi ss i o n $650,000 in the past year alone. ond floor. We will provide a premier club Our greatest asset in facing the As always, Christine will be avail- experience to all those who enter challenges of the past decade has able to offer advice and answer your been the loyalty and support of the questions. the gate. We are well trained membership. Nevertheless, there are professionals committed to con- always issues, misunderstandings and George White sistently delivering a memorable disagreements. I was pleased that we CEO/General Manager experience through a service had an opportunity to address some culture focused on anticipating of the current set of issues at our every detail. recent annual meeting. An n o u n c e m e n t s

Congratulations to Larry Hecker! Ne w Me m b e r s

We want to congratualate Larry Hecker who was honored by the Coast Go l f Guard Academy earlier this month in New London, Maggie & Peter Magerko, Sr. CT upon his attendance at the 70th Anniversary of (Peter Jon Magerko, Jr.) his class graduation from the academy! 3868 N. Canyon Ranch Drive Tucson, AZ 85750 Lawrence M. Hecker 724-872-3274 U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Steve & Rachel Sattinger World War II, Korean War. 1941-1953 (Zachary) 11431 E. Speedway Naval R.O.T.C. Georgia School of Technology, Tucson, AZ 85748 1940-1941 615-4560 U.S. Coast Guard Academy, 1941-1943 Tim & Sandra Wanger Lt. Co m m a n d e r U.S. Navy V-5 Program 1943-1944, 6384 N. Desert Wind Circle La w r e n c e M. He c k e r Designated Naval Aviator, 1944 Tucson, AZ 85750 WW II served aboard the U.S.S. Princeton CV-37, 847-571-6207 (David) (Plank owner) 847-913-6224 (Sandra) Torpedo Squadron 81 (VT-81) 1944-1946 Tw i l i g h t Go l f Korean War, Original member VC-31 formed at Atlantic City. Michael & Kendra Story (All-weather anti-submarine squadron). (Alex) Served aboard the U.S.S. Wright, Siboney, and Mission Bay. 4107 N. Sabino Mountain Drive Bureau of Personnel, Washington, D.C. Tucson, AZ 85750 NAS Pensacola 1950-1952, Flight Instructor 608-346-0668 (Mike) 1952-1953 NAS Barber’s Point, Hawaii. VR-21, 608-751-0263 (Kendra) Plane Commander, R5D Left active duty 1953 to join Trans World Airlines So c i a l Board of Visitors - United States Air Force Academy Kathleen Brooks Proud Father of “The Gang of Six” and twelve grandchildren 7025 E. Chickadee Ct. Tucson, AZ 85750 Jerry McCoy says, “Do yourself a favor; have lunch with Larry. You’ll find 465-6854 that he’s a soft spoken man with an engaging smile, penetrating blue eyes, Patrick & Heidi McNenny and a storehouse of real tales about adventures on the sea, in the wild blue (Hunter) yonder, in the US Military, and on the flight deck of many commercial 6951 E. Quiet Desert Lane airline planes. Members who know Larry Hecker will tell you that he is an Tucson, AZ 85750 amazing representative of what we’ve come to know as the Greatest Genera- 949-813-7608 tion.” Sheila Wilson & Hal Barber 6457 N. Desert Wind Circle Thank you Mr. Hecker for your dedication and service to the United States Tucson, AZ 85750 of America. We are honored to have you as a member of Ventana Canyon! 505-4840 An n o u n c e m e n t s

December is booking up fast!

We’d love to reserve space for your family or company’s holiday , luncheon or dinner.

The Club also caters in-home for members. Contact Emily at 577-4011 today for more information!

Board of Governors Wi n t e r Dr e s s Expectations

2014-2015 As w e e n t e r t h e r e s o r t s e a s o n a t t h e c l u b , the Food and Beverage Department is reminding Mike Gordon members that “Resort Casual” attire will be Chairman expected in the dining room beginning at 5:00 p.m. daily. Dave Harmon In general this means shorts, work-out clothing, flip-flops Vice Chairman and caps are inappropriate attire. However, dress jeans, dress sandals and collarless dress shirts are acceptable. Alliance CEO George White explains that the rules are Bob Brooks meant to apply to “everyone of all ages.” He commented Marv Grote further that out of respect for fellow club members and diners, Cheryl Kehoe cell phone use will not be allowed at any time in the dining Ed Kolakoski room. Paula Porter Dining room staff members are prepared to clarify any questions or issues members may Mary Pat Rosenberg have about the winter policy. An n o u n c e m e n t s Ventana Monday Night Charity Bridge

Calling all Bridge Players, Monday Night Duplicate Bridge/Dinner Games “Kickoff” is Nov. 17th at 4:45 pm at Ventana Canyon Lodge. We hope YOU will BE ABLE to celebrate the RESUMPTION of our games on that date. Please respond with your RES- ERVATION in advance by emailing: [email protected]. Chris and Bob Wohl will lead the discussion of their selection, Looking forward to seeing bridge friends and their continued SUPPORT OLD FILTH by Jane Gardam on of our game. Did you know that together with our Streams game, Tucson Tuesday, December 2 at 6:15 p.m.. Charity Bridge has donated in excess of $50,000.00 to our local chari- Please note there is no meeting in ties...... Thanks all who support our Duplicate Bridge Games! November. And, by the way, the title OLD FILTH is an acronym for Failed In London, Try Hong Kong! If planning to stay for dinner, please make your reservation with Gwyen at 577-4000. See you there! Nelda Clark Congratulations to: Taylor Payson Opener for his Hole-in-One Saturday, November 1 on 9/3, Canyon #13 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Robert Baker Reception on the Front Circle for his Hole-in-One on 9/1, Mountain #14 8:00 -11:00 p.m. Dancing to Live Music provided by Rock Lobster Kn i t t e r s ’ Kn o o k in the Catalina Dining Room

Th e Kn i t t e r s ’ Kn o o k i s r e - m i n d i n g a n y interested knit- Dust Off Your Best 80’s Outfit ters to join them! ALL levels and Join the Party! (including those who would like to learn how to knit) are 80’s Theme Food, Attire and Music! welcome! We meet every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until noon; please check The Free to all Members (excluding ) Rock for the $45++ per guest exact location each week. Please RSVP with Gwyen at 577-4000. An n o u n c e m e n t s Dining Hours of Operation Starting Nov. 16

Monday - Tuesday Catalina Room Breakfast 6:30 am-11:00 am a v e t h e a t e Lunch 11:00 am-2:00 pm S D : Every Sunday Closed for Dinner De c e mb e r Evening Wednesday - Sunday 3 Phoenix Shopping Spree Catalina Room 4 Holiday Member Mixer Excluding Special Events Breakfast 6:30 am-11:00 am 5 Parent’s Night Out Lunch 11:00 am-2:00 pm “Polar Express & Pajamas” Available for children Dinner 5:00-9:00 p.m. Patio 8 Artistic Expression Under Glass 10 and under. 6:30 am-9:00 pm Art Class 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. 8 Trivia Game Night Monday-Thursday 9 Croquet Tournament Sunday night is the Ventana Bar 9 Golf Clinic with Dave Simm perfect 2:00 pm-9:00 pm 10 Mexican Cooking with Arlene opportunity to bring Friday and Saturday 10 9 & Wine Event the family to the Club Ventana Bar Member/Guest Event for dinner. Forget 11:00 am-10:00 pm 10 Wheel of Fortune about cooking and let Patio 11 Putting Contest us take care of every- 6:30 am-10:00 pm 11 NFL Game Night thing Sunday 12 Sabino, Hike with Kyle for you. Ventana Bar 12 Large Cup Golf Event 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 pm 12 Tennis Exhibition For every adult entree 13 College Basketball Game Day purchased, *Hours and availability may Tailgate receive one child change due to private functions 13 Lunch with Santa entree 13 Reverse Happy Hour off the kid’s menu at Pool Hours of Operation: 14 Bottomless Mimosas Brunch no charge. 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. 15 Tucson Symphony (Staffed 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) Orchestra Gourmet Dinner Fitness Room Hours of Operation: 24 Christmas Eve Dinner 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. 31 New Year’s Eve Party

Visit the NEW Member Da t e s a r e s u b j e c t t o c h a n g e Website: www.ventanacanyonclub.com An n o u n c e m e n t s

Locker Room Hours Starting November 2nd

The Men’s Locker Room Will be open Daily from 5:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Ladies’ Locker Room Will be open Daily from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Monday - Friday) from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Saturday & Sunday)

Sp a To those members who have returned to Tucson for the fall and winter, Welcome Back! Book any Facial in November We’d like to remind all members that we have another nail technician and receive 10% off any on staff to take care of all your nail one Skin Script Product needs. Tessa comes with great creden- tials and looks forward to meeting you. Why not try a ‘Pumpkin Enzyme Facial’ … Packed with Vitamins A and C, this enzyme will exfoliate and dissolve dead skin cells while orange provides a beautiful glow to your skin. For those of you who have friends The dry winter months in Tucson can certainly take a toll and family visiting and want to treat on our skin. Book a facial with Michelle or Amber and take them to some pampering, we would like to extend the member discount advantage of this great opportunity to restore your skin to its to them. When booking your desired natural healthy glow! appointment give the concierge your member number and the name of your guest receiving the service and Fall Into Relaxation this season with the Day Spa and let us we will see to the rest! As always, we are very thankful for help you to your happiest healthiest self! your continued support of the spa. Have a happy and healthy holiday! Call Today: 577.4044 Sincerely, The Day Spa Staff Po o l

If you are a swimmer and looking for new ways to exercise, challenge yourself in the pool or change up your swimming routine - our Ventana Masters Swim Team is the place for you! Coach Janna Alexander is commit- ted to provide an enjoyable swimming experience for adult swimmers of all ages and various swimming abili- ties while promoting physical fitness and conditioning, encouraging personal achievement, building - manship, character and skills in a supportive and friendly social environment.

Masters Swim Team The Master’s Swim Team practices Monday - Friday from 9:00 -10:00 a.m. If you plan on joining the Master’s Swim Team or if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Janna Alexander at 520-250-8825.

Year-Round Swim Team Our Year Round swim team began on August 4th. This is a comprehensive and competitive program sanctioned by USA Swimming that is open to children of various ages and abilities. Here are the practice times and contact information;

Practice Times (Monday-Friday):

Ages 8 and under 4:30-5:15 p.m. Ages 9-12 5:15-6:30 p.m. Ages 13+ (Senior group) 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Fees:

• Ages 8 and under: $80/month (non-member) • $65/month (member) • Ages 9 and over: $100/month (non-member) • $80/month (member) Pool Hours of Operation are: *Sibling discount available 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. **New swimmers must pay annual USA Swimming Registration Fee Staffed from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

For more information, please contact us! Tori Gutt at [email protected] or (520) 971-0248 Janna Alexander at [email protected] or (520)250-8825 Visit our website at www.ventanacanyonswimteam.com

Swim Lessons Can’t swim or want to improve your stroke? We are offering private swim lessons to folks of all ages and abilities with flexible hours to work with your schedule. Please call the pool at 520-577-1400, ext. 336 to schedule a lesson today! Fr o m Yo u r Pe r s o n a l Co n c i e r g e

Happy Thanksgiving! • 11/13-23: “A Piece of My Heart” at Pima College • 9/4-11/9: “Cronan the Barbarian” at Gaslight Theatre • 11/14 + 16: “Rachmaninoff & Dvor- • 9/20-6/15: “Shadow Play” at Museum of Art ak” symphony at Tucson Music Hall • 10/1-1/4: “Performance: Contemporary” at UA Center • 11/15: “The B-17” at Pima Air & for Photography Space Museum • 10/1-7/5: “WPA Modern Art” at Tucson Museum of Art • 11/15: “A Conversation with Alec • 10/1-12/30: “Best Prize Minerals from the Vault” at UA Baldwin” at UApresents Mineral Museum • 11/20-21: “The Tempest” at Pima • 10/5-2/8: “Southwest Anthems” at Museum of Art College Ar l e n e Co r e y • 10/16-11/15: “9 Parts of Desire” at Live Theatre Work- • 11/20-12/28: “The Game’s Afoot, or shop Holmes for the Holidays” at Live Theatre Workshop • 10/18-11/8: “Wait Until Dark” at Arizona Theatre Com- • 11/21: “Wine Gone Wild: Grapes for Apes” at Tucson pany Zoo • 10/18-6/30: “Latin American Folk Art” at Museum of • 11/21: “Vivaldi Gloria” Tucson Chamber Artists at Foot- Art hills High • 10/31-11/7: “Guitar ” at UA Holsclaw Hall • 11/21-23: “Artisans Market” at Tucson Museum of Art • 11/1: “Model Airplanes Make n’Take ages 5+” at Pima • 11/22: “Late Night Catechism” at Fox Theatre Air & Space Museum • 11/22: “El Nacimiento” nativity exhibit opens at Mu- • 11/1: “Celtic Festival & Scottish Games” at Rillito Race- seum of Art way • 11/22: “El Tour de Tucson” around town • 11/1-2: “Premium Blend” at UofA School of Dance • 11/22: “Lego Robotics” at Pima Air & Space Museum • 11/2: “Cyclovia” around town • 11/22-23: “Rigoletto” opera at Tucson Music Hall • 11/3: “Mariachi Extravaganza” at Gaslight Theatre • 11/22-23: “Wuthering Heights” at Pima College • 11/4-9: “Flashdance” at Broadway in Tucson • 11/28-30: “Heritage & ” at Old Tucson • 11/4, 11, 18, 25: “Stories in the Park” at Tohono Chul Studio • 11/6: “David Sedaris” at Fox Theatre • 11/29-30: “Disney FANTASIA Live-SuperPops!” sym- • 11/6-23: “Jerusalem” at Rogue Theatre phony at Tucson Music Hall • 11/7: “Little Critters Workshop ages 2-5” at Tucson Zoo • 11/29-12/20: “Murder For Two” at Arizona Theatre • 11/8: “Imagine Rockets ages 8+” at Pima Air & Space Company Museum • 11/8-9: “Rossini, Faure & Schubert” Symphony at Foot- Out of Town: hills High • 11/7-9: Art Festival in Tubac • 11/8 + 16: “Explorers Program ages 6-12” at Tucson Zoo • 11/9: “All Souls Procession” downtown Please stop by my desk any time if you have questions about • 11/11-13: “Jessica Lang Dance” at UApresents these or other events. • 11/11-23: “Handle With Care” at Invisible Theatre • 11/12: “The Highwaymen” at Fox Theatre • 11/13: “Preservation Hall Jazz Band” at Fox Theatre Arlene Corey • 11/13-1/4: “The Secret Santa” at Gaslight Theatre Concierge Ki d ’s Ev e n t s

unch with aturday, December 13 L anta S S11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. $15.00++ Per Person Come tell Santa Claus what you want for Christmas and decorate cookies to take home.

We will be serving lunch and refreshments at 11:30 a.m.

All children will receive a gift from Santa.

RSVP with Gwyen by Thursday 12/11, 577-4000. 48-hour cancellation policy in effect.

Parent’s Night Out EXTREME MOBILE Pajamas & The Polar Express 6:00-9:00 p.m. GAMING Friday, December 5th

is coming to Ventana Canyon

Friday, November 7, 2014 6:00-8:00 p.m. Parent’s can drop off their kids and go to $25.00 (inclusive per person) dinner on property, play tennis or work- Video Game Tournaments, out while the kids enjoy a craft, Pizza and Lots of Fun! have dinner and watch “The Polar Express” Movie, hot chocolate, Limited to the first 16 who sign-up. (Ages 7 don’t forget to wear your Pajamas! and up) $15.00++ per child Sign-up with Christine Baker-Perry at 577-4012 Please RSVP with Gwyen at 577-4000. 48-hour cancellation policy in effect 48-hour cancellation policy in effect Ev e n t s

Sunday Brunch 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Every Sunday Starting November 2, 2014 $18.95 ++ per person; Children 6-12, $9.95 ++ Children 5 & Under pay their age

Assorted Pastries and Muffins Assorted Fruit and Berries Imported and Domestic Cheeses, Assorted Crackers and Sliced Baguettes Assorted Toasted Bagels and Whipped Cream Cheese Eggs Benedict Crispy Bacon and Sausage Links O’Brien Potatoes Cheese Blintzes Carving Station with Cherry Glazed Ham Carved Roasted Turkey with Cranberry Sauce Eggs and Omelettes Made-to-Order Waffles Made-to-Order

Thanksgiving Take-Out Menu 1/2 Pi n t o f Eac h : Co m p l e t e Thanksgiving Me a l Mashed Potatoes $3.50 $24.95 per person Traditional Gravy $3.50 Corn Bread Stuffing $3.50 Sliced Turkey Breast, Sliced Dark Meat Candied Yams $3.50 Mashed Potatoes Orange Cranberry Sauce $3.50 Traditional Gravy Roasted Acorn Squash Soup $3.00 Corn Bread Stuffing Wilcox Apple & Pecan Salad $3.50 Orange Cranberry Sauce Rice Pilaf with Wild Rice $3.50 Dinner Rolls (2 per person) & Dried Cranberries Slice of Pumpkin Pie Pi e b y t h e Sl i c e : Al a Ca r t Me n u Pecan Pie $5.00 Turkey Breast, Brined, Roasted Pumpkin Pie $5.00 & Sliced $12.00 lb Sliced Roasted Turkey Breast Last day to place order is November 25 off Bone with Wing $9.00 lb Pick-up Date is 11/27 Turkey Legs and Thighs $9.00 lb between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Dinner Rolls $.60 each Please call Gwyen at 577-4000 to place your order Ev e n t s

Ventana Canyon Golf and Racquet Club – UA Science Lecture New Lecture Series! – “Mind and Brain”

Wednesday, November 5, 2014 5:30-6:30 p.m. $10.00 per person

Lecture: "Building Brains, Making Minds" What does the brain do? The ancients thought it was a radiator, cooling the blood. Modern views see it as an activator, using inputs from the environment in combination with prior knowledge to generate behaviors (walking, talking, eating and drinking) and mental states (feelings, desires and beliefs). Recently the idea has emerged that the brain acts as a pre- dictor, using inputs and stored knowledge to generate models of the world, and of the consequences of possible actions we and others might pursue. These models can predict what will happen in the next minute, hour or decade, and allow us to behave in the most adaptive way.

Guest Speaker Dr. Lynn Nadel, Regents’ Professor of Psychology and Director of the Cognition and Neural Systems Program, University of Arizona

Professor Nadel is currently Regents’ Professor of Psychology and Director of The Cognition and Neural Systems Pro- gram at the University of Arizona. His research, published in over 175 journal articles, chapters and books, has been supported by grants from NIMH, NSF, NICHD, NINDS and several private foundations. His work has focused on the functions of the hippocampus in memory and spatial cognition, leading to significant contributions in the study of stress and memory, sleep and memory, memory reconsolidation, and the mental retardation observed in Down syn- drome. He has promulgated, with collaborators, two highly influential theories in cognitive neuroscience: the cognitive map theory of hippocampal function, and the multiple trace theory of memory.

8th Annual Member Art Show at Ventana Canyon November 17, 2014 5:00-7:00 p.m. Ev e n t s

Richard Hanson November 12, 2014 5:00 PM

Ventana Canyon Golf & Racquet Club Members: $20.00 per person Guests: $30.00 per person

ANYTHING GOES! The Wit & Wisdom of Cole Porter dazzles with the chic, elegant and witty world of the great Cole Porter. His music: lush, lively, romantic and bright. His lyrics: always sophisti- cated, bawdy, sensual and sly! A Cole Porter song is like a Faberge egg - exquisitely crafted and one-of-a-kind. Cole Porter lived in two worlds: the smart, international play- ground of Cafe Society and the brash, ballyhoo stages of Broadway and Tin Pan Alley. Cole Porter was rich and pursued a glamor- ous life on an international scale in Paris, London and Venice, but somehow found time to compose over 800 songs, 25 musicals and 23 films! He was one of the few songwriters who wrote both music and lyrics. After being asked who wrote Some Enchant- ed Evening, Porter replied, "Rodgers and Hammerstein, if you can imagine it taking two men to write one song." Anything Goes! brings Cole Porter’s Broadway to life with stellar performances by Ethel Merman, Fred Astaire, Mary Martin, Bing Crosby, Ann Miller, and Alfred Drake singing show stoppers from Anything Goes, DuBarry Was A Lady, Kiss Me Kate and Silk Stockings. For almost 100 years, audiences have been enchanted with standards from the Cole Porter songbook. Porter ruled the Hit Parade with My Heart Belongs To Daddy, Begin The Beguine, Don’t Fence Me In, Let’s Misbehave, You’re The Top, I Get A Kick Out of You, Too Darn Hot, Night and Day and dozens and dozens of other tunes that sound as fresh and current today as they did decades ago. The immortal Irving Berlin said it best, “My dear Cole, to paraphrase an old barroom ballad, ‘Any- thing I can do, you can do better!’” Anything Goes! lifts a glass of bubbly to an American original whose songs continue to be sung all over the world. A critic wrote, “Any man who will rhyme the ‘British Embessida’ with ‘Troilus and Cressida’ can practically do anything!” Anything Goes! The Wit & Wisdom of Cole Porter is simply, “De-Lovely.”

Please RSVP with Gwyen at 577-4000. Ev e n t s ARIZONA FOOTBALL

Every Touchdown From Every Game $6 EATS SUNDAY FOOTBALL Jumbo dog IS HERE! Served with Chili and Cheese and a side of Chips JOIN US FOR BUCKETS OF BEER BBQ Pulled Chicken Sliders AND OTHER GREAT FOOD AND Served with Chips DRINK SPECIALS Wildcat Nachos Topped with Chopped Tomatoes, Black Olives, Jalapenos and Nacho Cheese

Wet Fries A Bowl of Crispy Fries Topped with Gravy and Cheese Friday Night BEER BUCKETS Miller Lite or Coors Lite Fish Fry

Half - $8 or Full $16 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Blue Moon Battered Cod Consuming Raw or Uncooked Meats, Poultry, Seafood, Shellfish or Eggs May increase your Risk of Food Bourne Illness with French Fries, Cole Slaw, Tarter Sauce and Malt Vinegar

$16.00

Blue Moon Belgian White Ale is $5.00 for a Pint Ev e n t s

Every Friday in November 9:00 - 11:00 p.m.

Drink Specials in the Ventana Bar & Grill and Sabino Patio

Create A Masterpiece! Artistic Expression Under Glass

Professional Contemporary and Abstract Artist Bonnie Pisik will show you how to create your own A Very Special Evening with the unique piece of Art. During this fun and exciting work- Tucson Symphony Orchestra shop, Bonnie will demonstrate and teach the dramatic and fascinating technique of reverse-painting under Brass Quintet and Gourmet Holiday Dinner glass. Whether you’re an experienced Monday, December 15, 2014 painter or budding novice, you’ll have (More details to follow) a blast unleashing your “inner art- ist” as you create your own original, Reception ~ 6:00-6:30 p.m. Concert ~ 6:30-7:00 p.m. spectacular piece of art! $50 per person Dinner ~ 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Concert ~ 8:30 -9:00 p.m. (includes all materials.) Monday, December 8, 2014 Dessert ~ 9:00 p.m 10 a.m. - 12:00 noon Orchestra Gourmet Workshops are limited to 15 people and they fill up FAST. To reserve your Please Call and RSVP with Gwyen at 577-4000. spot contact: Christine at (520) 577- 4012 www.artbybonniepisik.com Ev e n t s

th Anniversary Celebration of 30 Ventana Canyon Golf & Racquet Club Da t e Ti m e Ev e n t

Monday, Dec. 8 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. Glass Art Class $50 per person (15 max) 6:30 p.m. Trivia Night & Monday Night Football * Instant Prizes of 30%, 20% 10% off Bar Tab

Tuesday, Dec. 9 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. 1Hr. Golf Clinic & Demo w/Dave Simm & Carl Allen * 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Croquet Tournament *

Wednesday, Dec. 10 11:00 a.m. Mexican Cooking with Arlene $10 per person (20 max) 2:00 p.m. Nine & Wine $30 ++ per person 4:00-7:00 p.m. Wheel of Fortune in the Golf Shop* & Happy Hour 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Viva Italia Night Buffet $26.95 ++ per person

Thursday, Dec. 11 4:00 p.m. Putting Contest, North Putting Green * 6:25 p.m. Game starts Men’s Grill, NFL Cardinals vs. Rams * Limited Menu

Friday, Dec. 12 8:00 a.m. Shotgun Large Cup Golf Event, Resort Course * 9:00 a.m. -1:30 p.m. Sabino, Canyon Hike with Guide, Kyle $30, 8ppl 4:00-5:00 p.m. Tennis Exhibition, Wooden Racquets *

Saturday, Dec. 13 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. Lunch with Santa $15 ++ per person 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Tailgate Party - Patio & Bar $25 ++ Margs & Mojitos vs. Schlitz & Schnapps Game starts at 3:15 p.m. College Game Day: U of A vs. Michigan (at home) * Wear favorite college team shirt 9:00 - 11:00 p.m. Reverse Happy Hour in Ventana Bar

Sunday, Dec. 14 9:30 - 12:00 p.m. Wind Down Sunday with Bottomless Mimosas Brunch Buffet $24.95 ++ per person

* signifies no entry fee

Please RSVP for these events with Gwyen at 577-4000. Ev e n t s

Happy Hour at Ventana Bar & Grill

Wednesday, December 3rd Thursday - $40.00 per person Saturday

8:30 a.m. Bus Departs for Phoenix to the Fashion Square Mall 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Shopping 4:00 - 6:00 4:30 p.m. Bus Departs back to Tucson 6:30 p.m. Bus Arrives at Ventana Canyon p.m.

Please RSVP to Christine at 577-4012. Limited Space Available

Must RSVP no later than Friday, November 28th

Prime Rib Viva Italia All-You-Can-Eat Night Every Wednesday Starting Rib Night Saturdays November 5th Friday 5:00-9:00 p.m. 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. November 21 Enjoy Italian style dining. Includes: 8 oz. prime rib, 5:30 - 9:00 p.m. choice of baked potato, mashed Adults $26.95 ++ potato or rice, seasonal veg- Children 6-12 $10.95 ++ $26.95 ++ per person Children under 5 pay their age, etable. plus tax and gratuity. 6-12 $9.95 ++ per person $18.95++ per person 5 & under pay their age Please make your reservation (This is not a buffet, so sit back by calling the dining room at Please make your and let us serve you.) reservation by 577-4075. calling the dining room at Please make your reservation 577-4075. by calling the dining room at 577-4075. Te n n i s Getting Back in the Swing of Things Adult Clinic Times November signifies the start of the tennis season for many of our members. It is when the weather is at its best, it is the kickoff On Tuesday and Thursday morn- of our Club Championships, and it is when ings there will be adult clinics from the majority of our membership gets to 9-10 a.m. Tuesday mornings will be reunite after the summer months. The only beginner to intermediate level, and thing negative about November could be the condition of our tennis game after months of Thursdays will be intermediate to being away. advanced level. One of the easiest ways to get your game On Tuesday nights there will be an back in shape is to follow some simple advice all level adult clinic from 6-7 p.m. that might seem too easy to actually work. Jonathan Davis Then on Wednesday evenings from When I have a student who is struggling to 5:30-6:30 p.m. there will still be the find their timing on the tennis court, I have them do an exercise called “bounce/hit”. “Bounce/hit” is a mental drill that requires free practice open to all golf and ten- you to focus on the most important item in tennis, the . To nis members. implement “bounce/hit” into your game you simply need to say “bounce” in your head every time the ball hits the ground on your side of the court. Next, you mentally say “hit” as your racquet is making contact with the ball. That’s it. What “bounce/hit” does is eliminate any outside distraction that can negatively affect your game. Instead of worrying about the score, the shot you just missed, your grip, your shopping list etc. you are focused on watching the trajectory of the ball and your contact point. When you are only focused on the ball and Ventana Canyon your contact point it is easy to make the necessary adjustments to your shots after a miss. The majority of all mistakes made on the Junior Tennis tennis court usually stem from making poor contact with the ball. Now through December 17, 2014 Using “bounce/hit” will help you cut down on simple mistakes (no class 11/26) caused by not watching the ball all the way to your strings. Once you have mastered “bounce/hit” on your side of the court the next step is to use it on your opponent’s side of the court as Jr. Stars (7-12 years old) well. If you are able to watch how your opponent is making con- Monday & Wednesday 4:30-5:30 p.m. tact with the ball you will be quicker at judging the type of shot An introductory to intermediate level class. they are hitting. The faster you are at figuring out what type of Focuses on fundamentals and transitioning to shot is coming your way the more time you will have to position point play. yourself and execute a stronger swing. $18 members / $20 non-members Utilizing “bounce/hit” should help you find your rhythm on the court. If you are still struggling then remember that there are clinics available to help you out. We have clinics Tuesday and Jr. Competitive (13+) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday morning from 9-10 am, Tuesday night from 6-7 pm, as 4:30-6:00 p.m. well as a free practice every Wednesday night from 5:30-6:30 pm. Best of luck to everyone this upcoming season! An advance class focusing on technique, point construction and match play. Club Doubles $22 members / $25 non-members Every Saturday: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Call 577-4009 to sign-up. Gr o u n d s Fall Rainfall Makes Up For The Lack of Summer Monsoons September and October have cer- Mountain overseed is doing well. The Mountain course will allow medical tainly made up for the lack of rainfall second overseeded golf course always flags on Monday, November 10th. over the summer. In September we has a better overseed simply due to As a reminder, medical flags must be received 5.00” the timing and weather. October is approved and issued through the golf of rain and in the ideal timeframe for overseeding. shop. During the cartpath only pe- October we The greens on both courses came riod it is important to keep ALL four received 2.22”. out of the summer very healthy. As wheels on the path or in the desert. The annual the temperatures continue to cool Often times carts will pull to the side rainfall total down greenspeeds will increase as of the path and put two wheels on is at 13.55” as the growth of the Bermudagrass will the turf. Typically this occurs in the of 10/29/14. drastically slow down. The greens on same areas along the cartpaths and it The annual both courses are not overseeded and creates wear areas very quickly. average rain- we will continue to tint the greens The south end of the practice facility Wally Dowe fall is a little throughout the winter to maintain will open as scheduled on Thursday, over 14”. De- color. Please remember to fix your October 30th. Thank you for your spite the lack of the summer monsoon ballmarks and avoid scuff marks on patience and understanding during rains, the fall rains have quickly made the putting surface from your golf the closure for overseeding. up the difference. shoes. Lastly, please do not retrieve As always, please remember to fill Rainfall is always needed in the your ball from the cup using your your divots. Please avoid mounding desert. However, during the overseed putter. This may damage the lip and or piles of sand when filling the div- process is not the ideal time. During create a less than desirable playing ots. It only takes a little divot mix to the Canyon overseed we received 3.5” surface for the groups behind you. As level off a divot. The goal should be to before, .70” during and 1.9” after. The a reminder the south putting green leave the golf course in better condi- Canyon overseed suffered due to all located near the golf house will rep- tion than it was before you played. the rainfall. Each week the Canyon resent playing conditions similar to Welcome back and enjoy the great fall overseed continues to improve but it the Canyon greens. The north putting weather. will be a slow and long process. A late green located near The Lodge will If you have any questions please frost season will certainly go a long represent playing conditions similar contact me at 577-4013 or ventana- way in allowing the Canyon overseed to the Mountain greens. [email protected] to recover. Frost season typically Medical flags are currently allowed starts around Thanksgiving. The on the Canyon course only. The

Catalina Cup Schedulefor 2014-2015 Rattlesnake Warning

November 17 Tucson National Please be aware that rattle- December 3 Ventana snakes are out and have been December 8 The Views reported on the golf courses January 13 The Highlands and grounds at Ventana Can- January 19 Skyline yon. Please be careful when looking for golf balls or walk- February 2 Oro Valley ing through February 9 La Paloma vegetation. March 9 Saddlebrooke Your safety is March 25 El Conquistador our priority. May 6 The Gallery May 11 Mountain View/Preserve Go l f Simply Better Putting

There’s nothing more frustrating than wrecking an otherwise great hole with a missed short putt or a three putt. Putting also accounts for 40% or more of your score, but do you spend 40% of your practice time putting? Improving your putting is a sure fire way to get an advantage over your playing competitors. Here’s a drill to help you make more short putts. A) Railroad Track Drill (2-6 foot putts).

1. Set up two alignment aids just over a putters width apart, aimed directly at the hole. 2. Most new golf balls have an alignment line or arrow on them (if not draw a straight line on with a sharpie). Care- fully set the line sideways so when you put your putter down the face of the putter and the line will be parallel. 3. The only thought you should have when you make the stroke is to get the putter face to impact square. The side- ways line on the ball helps you focus on that. Variations: • Set up three balls in a row within the tracks and make all three. • Find a breaking putt and set the tracks on the line, the putt will roll on. Then place the line on the ball sideways to that same line. This drill should help simplify your approach to short putts and give you more confidence in your alignment. Hope you see you all at our first Demo Day on November 1st (10am – 4pm).

Carl Allen, PGA Ventana Golf Academy, Instruction and Clubfitting Call 520-488-4063 Go l f 2014 - 2015 PIMA CUP

Ventana Canyon is rejoining Pima Cup for the 2014 - 2015 season. The schedule of Pima Cup venues is as follows (shotgun starts will begin at the indicated times):

Dec. 2, 2014 [Tuesday] @ LaPaloma 12:00 noon Dec. 18, 2014 [Thursday] @ Oro Valley 8:30 am Jan. 15, 2015 [Thursday] @ Gallery 12:30 pm Mar. 2, 2015 [Monday] @ Saddlebrooke#1 12:30 pm Mar. 19, 2015 [Thursday] @ El Conquistador 12:30 pm Apr. 8, 2015 [Wednesday] @ Saddlebrooke#2 12:30 pm Apr. 20, 2015 [Monday] @ Ventana Canyon 1:00 pm May 6, 2015 [Wednesday] @ Saddlebrooke Ranch 8:30 am

At each of the above venues, the Ventana Canyon team will play a match against a team representing a different one of the other seven Clubs participating in the Pima Cup. Each of these matches will be contested by teams comprised of three 2-man sides from each of the two competing Clubs - there will be a two-man 'A' flight side, 'B' flight side and 'C' flight side from each Club. The golf format is two-man better ball, with 1 point, 1/2 point and 0 point awarded to the two-man side that wins, halves or loses a hole respectively. Net scoring will apply, with stokes awarded versus the low handicap player in each foursome.

'A' flight players must have a maximum USGA handicap index of 8.9 and will play from tees longer than 6300 yards.

'B' flight players must have a USGA handicap index in the range from 9.0 to 17.9 and will play from tees in the range from 5800 yards to 6300 yards.

'C' flight players must have a USGA handicap index in the range from 18.0 to 28.0 and will play from tees shorter than 5800 yards.

The cost for each Pima Cup event is $70 per man. This includes greens fee, cart fee and range balls, as well as a buffet lunch or dinner following golf. The $70 cost also includes payouts of approximately $70 per man and $50 per man, respectively, to the 'A', 'B' and 'C' sides that achieve the highest and second highest point totals (out of the eight competing sides in each flight) at each Pima Cup event.

The Ventana 'A' flight will be captained by Randy Larson ([email protected]). The Ventana 'B' flight will be captained by Tom Kehoe ([email protected]) The Ventana 'C' flight will be captained by George Morgan ([email protected])

Please contact the appropriate one of these captains if you would like to play in Pima Cup.

Pima Cup is designed to enable Club members to participate in friendly competition with like-skilled players at various golf venues in Pima county. You will enjoy playing if you give it a try.

Dennis Howe Go l f

November’s Putter Club Event Wednesday, November 19th Open to both Men and Women Couples (Mixed) Golf Starts at 3:30 p.m. $3.00 entry fee Sunday, November 16, 2014 Complete with Prizes 12:30 p.m. shotgun More details to follow regarding sign-up. Bring a friend! 4-Person Team, Shamble Format We encourage everyone to stay for Viva Italia Great Dinner, Play and Prizes! starting at 5:00 p.m. Please sign-up in the Pro Shop W.G.A.

The VCWGA began this season with a Meet and Greet Happy Hour for all 18 and 9-hole women golfers on Wednesday, October 29. The purpose was to meet old friends, to make some golf games, and to have some laughs! The Open- ing Day event for the 18-hole members was on October 30 with a Halloween theme and autum- nal lunch following golf. Cheryl Neal introduced and thanked the new WGA board members and the special event chairs for this 2014-2015 season. She also explained what is new for this season. The use of the new website for any WGA information was emphasized to the membership. Attached is the weekly tournament schedule for the upcoming year. It was mentioned that signup on the Chelsea should be done at least one week in advance. The first member-guest is November 20th with a Turkey Hustle theme. Any new member should contact Cheryl Neal and anyone with a change of email should also let Cheryl Neal know. Most WGA communications is by email or on the website. Cheryl Neal [email protected]. W.G.A.

2014-2015 Schedule of Events

October 30 Op e n i n g Da y . ABCD Two low gross and two low net balls minus one ghost hole on each nine. 8am shotgun/lunch November 6 Pl a y e r ’s c h o i c e . Select best gross scores on 3 par threes, 3 par4’s, and 3 par 5’s. Minus ½ of handicap. All play from the copper tees. November 13 Su r v i v o r . Begin with full handicap and subtract one stroke from it for each stroke over par. Circle the last hole completed before going over the handicap. November 20 Me mb e r - Gu e s t . The Turkey Hustle. 8am shotgun/lunch November 27 No e v e n t . Thanksgiving. December 4 Sk i n s g a m e . Net skins using full handicap. December 11 Ho l i d a y e v e n t . 8am shotgun/lunch December 18 Lo w Ne t . Gross score minus full handicap. December 25 No e v e n t . Christmas. January 1 No e v e n t . New Year’s Day January 8 Be a t t h e Pr o . Team net one best ball. Pick your team. January 15 In f o r m a l g u e s t d a y . January 22 Fo u r p e r s o n s h a mb l e . Score two best gross balls. All play from the copper tees. Pick your foursome. January 29 Be s t s i d e . Best score on front or back 9 minus half of handicap. February 5 Pr e s i d e n t ’s Cu p . February 12 Pr e s i d e n t ’s Cu p . Shotgun time tbd/awards/lunch February 19 Ti n Wh i s t l e . Score one point for net bogey, two points for net par, three points for net birdie, and four points for net eagle. February 26 Cl u b Ch a m p i o n s h i p . Event for field not playing in championship –If. Deduct gross on one worst hole minus handicap. March 5 Cl u b Ch a m p i o n s h i p f i n a l . Event for field—Select nine. Gross score on any nine holes minus half of handicap. 8am shotgun/lunch. March 12 Pa r t n e r s . Both players add their gross scores together and divide by 2 to find team average. Subtract 50% of combined total handicap for final score. Pick your partner. March 18-20 Ho l e i n t h e Wa l l m e mb e r g u e s t . March 26 Ec l e c t i c p l a y d a y o n e . Play your game. Keep gross score for each hole. April 2 Ec l e c t i c p l a y d a y t w o . On hole by hole basis, try to improve your score from day one. April 9 No e v e n t . Men’s Shoot-Out. April 16 Wa l l y ’s Re v e n g e . Team play. One best ball on par 3’s and 4’s and two best balls on par 5’s. Pick your team. April 23 Th r e e w o r s t h o l e s . Deduct three worst holes from gross score minus full handicap. April 29 & 30 Me mb e r -Me mb e r . 8am shotgun/lunch. Pick your partner.

If any WGA members or new members who want to join the W.G.A. and have any additions and/or changes in address, email, or phone number, please send this info to Cheryl Neal at [email protected]. Looking forward to seeing you soon. Cheryl Neal Ni n e r s • Look at our new Bulletin Board! Sara Khattab's genius created this for us along with our new logo! Thank you Sara. • We are beginning the season with a Skills Clinic on Monday, November 3 with our fabulous pros--put- ting, chipping and pitching--to get us all in gear for a great season. Be certain not to miss our opening day! • AND join the 18-hole women golfers for Happy Hour on Wednesday, October 29 on the patio at 4PM. Let's connect and make this the best year yet for women's golf at Ventana! Lana Holstein

2014-2015 NINERS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

November 3 SKILLS CLASS with Pros Luncheon Meeting November 10 SCOTCH PLAY November 17 MODIFIED STABLEFORD November 24* TUCSON SCRAMBLE December 1 4/PERSON SHAMBLE shot-gun Luncheon Meeting December 8 * GROSS MINUS PUTTS December 15 ODDS & EVENS December 22 FREE PLAY December 29 FREE PLAY January 5 TEAM PLAY STEP-ASIDE shot-gun Luncheon Meeting January 12 * 3 HOLE THROWOUT January 19 SHORT GAME January 26 FREE PLAY February 2 * 3s, 2s, 1s shot-gun Luncheon Meeting February 9 VALENTINE EVENT (12:30 PM/2:30 PM) Dinner February 16 CHA-CHA-CHA February 23 FREE PLAY March 2 MEMBER/GUEST SHAMBLE shot-gun Luncheon/Meeting March 9 * LONE RANGER March 16 3 CLUBS March 23 TOSSES FOR POPS March 30 FREE PLAY April 6 INVITATIONAL STEP-ASIDE shot-gun Lunch April 13 SHORT GAME shot-gun Luncheon Meeting April 20 STRING ME ALONG April 27 FREE PLAY

*5 PLAYER-OF-THE-YEAR GAMES

Please sign up on Chelsea one week before each event. It’s the most reliable way for everyone to be included and gives the professional a better chance to set up our teams. (Late entries through the pro shop can be accepted but let’s try to keep that to a minimum.) Se n i o r s Ventana Canyon 2014 - 2015 Seniors' Golf Schedule

DATE EVENT COMMENTS Nov. 4 4 Ball 2 Best Balls Shamble Gold / Blue / Silver tee mixed teams Nov. 11 4 Ball 2 Best Balls - Hero Ball Gold / Blue / Silver tee mixed teams Nov. 18 Stableford - individual scoring Gold A & B / Silver flights Nov. 23/24 Los Amigos de Plata (Ventana Canyon Seniors' Member-Guest Tournament) Event restricted to Los Amigos de Plata member participants and their guests Dec. 2 4 Ball 2 Best Balls Gold / Blue / Silver tee mixed teams Dec. 9 4 Ball 3-2-1 (3 on par 3s; 2 on par 4s; 1 on par 5s) Gold / Blue / Silver tee mixed teams (GUEST DAY - $35) Dec. 16 2 Ball 1 Better Ball Gold A & B / Silver flights Dec. 23 Skins Game - individual scoring 'Merry Christmas' Dec. 30 2 Ball 1 Better Ball Gold A & B / Silver flights Jan. 6 4 Ball 2 Best Ball - Hero Ball (GUEST DAY - $35) Gold A & B / Silver flights Jan. 13 4 Ball 1-2-3 (1 on par 3s; 2 on par 4s; 3 on par 5s) Gold / Blue / Silver tee mixed teams Jan. 20 4 Ball 2 Best Balls Gold A & B / Silver flights Jan. 27 4 Ball 2 Best Modified Stableford Gold A & B / Silver flights Feb. 3 Stableford - individual scoring Gold A & B / Silver flights Feb. 10 4 Ball 3-2-1 (3 on par 3s; 2 on par 4s,1 on par 5s) Gold A & B / Silver flights Feb. 17 2 Ball Team Stableford Skins - both balls count Gold A & B / Silver flights Feb. 24 4 Ball 2 Best Ball Modified Stableford Gold A & B / Silver flights Mar. 3 Stableford - individual scoring Gold A & B / Silver flights Mar. 10 4 Ball 2 Best Balls (GUEST DAY - $35) Gold A & B / Silver flights Mar. 17 4 Ball 1-2-3 (1 on par 3s; 2 on par 4s; 3 on par 5s) Gold A & B / Silver flights Mar. 24 2 Ball 1 Better Ball Gold A & B /Silver flights Mar. 31 Stableford - individual scoring Gold A & B / Silver flights Apr. 7 SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP- individual medal play Gold A & B / Silver flights Apr. 14 Yin & Yang of Golf - individual scoring Gold A & B / Silver flights Apr. 22 4 Ball 2 Best Modified Stableford Gold A & B / Silver flights (AWARDS LUNCHEON) Apr. 28 4 Ball 2 Best Balls (GUEST DAY - $35) Gold A & B / Silver flights ANNOUNCING

The 2014 - 2015 Los Amigos de Plata (Ventana Canyon Seniors' Member-Guest Tournament)

Sunday, November 23, 2014 - Tuesday, November 25, 2014

• Heavy hors d’oeuvres and hosted bar on Sunday (6:00 pm - 8:30 pm) • 2 rounds of golf (Monday 12:30 pm and Tuesday 8:00 am shotguns) • Luncheons on Monday and Tuesday before and after golf respectively • Golf format is 2-man team (both balls count) par-quota points • Combined ages of the 2-man teams must be 110 years or greater • Optional Calcutta, Team Skins and Pari-mutuel betting • Champions receive custom-embroidered (on the interior lining) Los Amigos de Plata silver jackets - see photo below • All the above, except the optional betting, is included for Only $300 per team!

The 2012 - 13 Los Amigos de Plata champions, Will Rose (far right) and his guest Rodney Corson (far left), congrat- ulate the 2013 - 14 champions, Don Rhodes (second from left) and his quest Don Andersen (second from right), at the Los Amigos de Plata Awards Luncheon.

Will you and your partner join these guys???

Specific details of the Los Amigos de Plata tournament will be transmitted in a following email - but, you should recruit your partner-guest soon (November will be here before you know it!). M.G.A.

The conclusion of the MGA Wally’s Revenge this Saturday marks the official start of the 2014-2015 golf season at Ventana Canyon Golf & Racquet Club. On a day that couldn’t ask for better weather, it was wonderful to be reunited with old friends and welcome the new faces. That format for the Wally’s Revenge was an ABCD Scramble on the Moun- tain Course. 56 players would compete in this year’s tournament with the field broken into 2 Flights. Below are the results for this year’s Wally’s Revenge. Please remember that the MGA 2-Man Match Play will begin on November 22nd. Registration will remain open until the evening of Friday, November 14th. The first matches will be posted Monday, November 17th outside the Men’s Grill. There are tee times reserved for the MGA the morning of November 22nd, but this will not be a mandatory date to complete the first match. If you and your opponents wish to compete on November 22nd, please contact the golf shop so you may receive a reserved morning time. Thank you again for your support of the MGA. 2014 Wally’s Revenge Results

1st Flight Results

1st Place Gross Dennis Citron Jim Sislo 60 $25 per player Larry Haas Stephen Doctoroff

2nd Place Gross Bob Greenberg David Park 64 $12.50 per player Thomas Kehoe Phil Goisman

1st Place Net Bob McConnell David Taylor 59 $25 per player Don Rhodes Ira Leavitt

2nd Place Net Joe Valacich Rick Steele 61 $12.50 per player Gene Ferretti Rod Olsen

2nd Flight Results 1st Place Gross Michael Miller Jim Jennings 65 $25 per player Will Rose Craig Watson

1st Place Net Stuart Johnson Doug Richardson 61 $25 per player Bill Bonewitz Phil Lyons

2nd Place Net Dennis Howe Thomas Dewitt 62* $12.50 per player Bill Nicoletti Fi t n e s s Health Tip by Margery Rubin, Fitness Director Tips for Surgical Success diabetes, your body often can't do this, traveling to your lungs (pulmonary embo- resulting in hyperglycemia. Having diabetes lism), a condition that can be fatal. Obesity Evidence suggests that actively prepping for increases post surgical risk of slow healing, can increase the risk of complications after surgery, "prehabilitation" can help! infections and heart and kidney problems. heart surgery. In general , before surgery, 1. Build Strength Keeping your blood sugar well controlled try to increase our protein intake (lean Increasing fitness before surgery may re- before surgery can help minimize these meats, low-fat dairy,fish, nuts and legumes). duce the length of your hospital stay, as well risks. During the procedure, your medi- Reduce the amount of fat, sugar and salt as your risk of postoperative complications. cal team will monitor your blood glucose you consume. Exercises may include regular walking or closely to stay at optimum levels. 6. Manage Stress cycling and strength training with resis- 4. Manage Sleep Apnea Learning stress management skills can help tance bands or free weights. The increase in Sleep apnea increases the risk of post- you cope with anxiety about your surgery fitness has also shown to improve recovery surgery breathing and blood oxygen and the recovery. Techniques such as deep after surgery. problems. Make sure your surgeon is breathing and guided imagery can reduce 2. Stop Smoking aware of your sleep apnea and if you have a the need for pain medication, lower blood Smoking is a risk factor for many surgical CPAP(continuous positive airway pressure) pressure, enhance immune activity and complications, including problems with the machine, bring it with you for your hospital even improve the quality of life. Pacing incision site, infections, pneumonia and stay. Many times people are unaware that your activities after surgery and accepting cardiovascular problems. Compounds in they have sleep apnea. If you are over- support from family and friends can have a tobacco smoke constrict your small blood weight, have high blood pressure or diabe- positive impact. vessels. These vessels need to be open so tes, or experience consistent nasal conges- that blood can flow freely to the heal- tion at night or if your partner notices that Yogurt: It's all Greek to us! ing wound and other areas. Even ending you snore loudly, ask to be tested for sleep For a great source of protein, choose non- tobacco use just a few days before surgery apnea before your operation. Sleep apnea fat or low-fat Greek yogurt. Made by strain- may help. There is evidence that stopping may change the type and management of ing off much of the whey (liquid), this yo- three to four weeks before surgery pro- anesthesia. It also means that you will be gurt is thicker than regular yogurt and has vides benefits. The longer you are smoke monitored after you awake from anesthesia twice as much protein (15 to 20 grams in free before surgery the better. Medications, and while you are receiving pain medica- 6 ounces). It is lower in carbohydrates and counseling and alternative therapies, such tion during recovery. lactose. Most lactose -sensitive people find as hypnosis, can help. 5. Improve Your Diet that yogurts in general are easier to digest 3. Control Blood Sugar Having a healthy weight before surgery is than other dairy foods. Because there is less If you have diabetes, getting your blood better than being underweight or morbidly whey it stays fresh longer and is less likely sugar under control can help reduce surgi- obese. Being underweight, especially if to separate if heated. It is a great source of cal complications. Surgery and anesthesia you have experienced rapid weight loss, calcium although it has less than regular create a hormone stress response that deprives your body of the reserve of energy yogurt. You can make your own Greek style increases blood sugar. People who do not and nutrients it relies upon during and yogurt by straining plain yogurt through a have diabetes can compensate for this after surgery. Obesity increases the risk of cheesecloth or coffee filter for a couple of by producing more insulin. If you have a blood clot developing in your legs and hours, stirring occasionally.

Fi t n e ss Sc h e d u l e : No v e mb e r 2014 Strength Training: All levels welcome. Class emphasiz- Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday es muscle toning and strength using light weights, resistance Pilates Circuit/Strength Yoga/Stretch Circuit/ Pilates bands and balls. $10.00 per class 8:30-9:30 a.m. Training 4-5 p.m. Strength 8:30-9:30 a.m Pilates Emphasis on balance while concentrating 10-11 a.m. Training 10-11 a.m. on core strength using bands, balls and roller pads. $12.00 per class Yoga/Stretch: Emphasis on flexibility and range of mo- tion, specifically hamstrings and lower back. Perfect for golfers and tennis players. A complete body stretch utilizing Classes are subject to change. Please call Margery at extension 326 for weekly updated schedules. yoga techniques. $10.00 per class Personal training: Fitness Center Hours: 5 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily Welcome back winter visitors! The summer flew by! If you are looking to concentrate on your health this winter, let me give you a jump start! Call me to set up a user friendly fitness routine that you can incorporate into your weekly sched- ule. Call me at ext. 4020 or my cell phone at 520-241-6506. I look forward to seeing you in the gym!! No v e mb e r 2014 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 -Club Doubles 9-11 a.m. -Demo Day 10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. -Happy Hour 4-6 p.m. -Prime Rib Night 5:30-9 p.m. -Season Opener 6-8 p.m. Dancing 8-11 p.m.

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 -Sunday Brunch 9 -Niners’ Skills Class 10:00 -Seniors Golf 8:00 a.m. -Masters Swim Team -WGA Player’s Choice -Masters Swim Team -Club Doubles 9-11 a.m. a.m.- 12:00 noon am.. and Luncheon shotgun 9-10 a.m. t-tomes 9-10 a.m. -Happy Hour 4-6 p.m. -Kids Eat Free 4-7 -Masters Swim Team 9-10 -Masters Swim Team 9-10 -Swim Team Practice -Masters Swim Team -Happy Hour 4-6 p.m. -Prime Rib Night p.m. a.m. a.m. 4:30-6:30 p.m. 9-10 a.m. -Swim Team Practice 5:30-9 p.m. -Swim Team Practice -Beginner/Intermediate Tennis -Jr. Stars Tennis 4:30-5:30 -Intermediate/Advance 4:30-6:30 p.m. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Clinic 9-10 a.m. p.m. Tennis Clinic 9-10 a.m. -Extreme Mobile Gam- -Jr. Stars Tennis 4:30-5:30 -Knitter’s Knook 10 a.m. -Jr. Competitive Tennis -Happy Hour 4-6 p.m. ing 6:00-8:00 p.m. p.m. -Swim Team Practice 4:30-6 p.m. -Swim Team Practice -Reverse Happy Hour -Jr. Competitive Tennis 4:30-6:30 p.m. -Viva Italia 5:30-9 p.m. 4:30-6:30 p.m. 9-11 p.m. 4:30-6 p.m. -Jr. Competitive Tennis 4:30-6 -Tennis Free Practice p.m. 5:30-6:30 p.m. -Adult Tennis Drills 6-7 p.m. -U of A Lecture 5:30- 6:30 p.m.

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 -Sunday Brunch 9 -Niners’ Scotch Play 9 -Seniors Golf 8:00 a.m. -Masters Swim Team -WGA Survivor t-times -Masters Swim Team -Club Doubles 9-11 a.m. a.m.- 12:00 noon a.m..t-times shotgun 9-10 a.m. -Masters Swim Team 9-10 a.m. -Happy Hour 4-6 p.m. -Kids Eat Free 4-7 -Masters Swim Team 9-10 -Masters Swim Team 9-10 -Swim Team Practice 9-10 a.m. -Happy Hour 4-6 p.m. -Prime Rib Night p.m. a.m. a.m. 4:30-6:30 p.m. -Intermediate/Advance -Swim Team Practice 5:30-9 p.m. -Swim Team Practice -Beginner/Intermediate Tennis -Jr. Stars Tennis 4:30-5:30 Tennis Clinic 9-10 a.m. 4:30-6:30 p.m. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Clinic 9-10 a.m. p.m. -Happy Hour 4-6 p.m. -Reverse Happy Hour -Jr. Stars Tennis 4:30-5:30 -Knitter’s Knook 10 a.m. -Jr. Competitive Tennis -Swim Team Practice 9-11 p.m. p.m. -Swim Team Practice 4:30-6 p.m. 4:30-6:30 p.m. -Jr. Competitive Tennis 4:30-6:30 p.m -Viva Italia 5:30-9 p.m. 4:30-6 p.m. -Jr. Competitive Tennis 4:30-6 -Tennis Free Practice p.m. 5:30-6:30 p.m. -Adult Tennis Drills 6-7 p.m. -Anything Goes with Richard Hanson 5:00 p.m.

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 -Sunday Brunch 9 -Niners’ Modified Stabl- -Seniors Golf 8:00 a.m. -Masters Swim Team -WGA Turkey Hustle -Masters Swim Team -MGA 8 a.m. shotgun a.m.- 12:00 noon eford 9 a.m. t-times shotgun 9-10 a.m. Member/Guest Day 8:00 9-10 a.m. -Club Doubles 9-11 a.m. -Couples Golf 12:30 -Masters Swim Team 9-10 -Masters Swim Team 9-10 -Putter’s Club Event 3:30 a.m. shotgun -Happy Hour 4-6 p.m. -Happy Hour 4-6 p.m. p.m. shotgun a.m. a.m. p.m. -Masters Swim Team -Swim Team Practice -Prime Rib Night -Kids Eat Free 4-7 -Swim Team Practice -Beginner/Intermediate Tennis -Swim Team Practice 9-10 a.m. 4:30-6:30 p.m. 5:30-9 p.m. p.m. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Clinic 9-10 a.m. 4:30-6:30 p.m. -Intermediate/Advance -All-You-Can Eat Rib -Jr. Stars Tennis 4:30-5:30 -Knitter’s Knook 10 a.m. -Jr. Stars Tennis 4:30-5:30 Tennis Clinic 9-10 a.m. Night 5:30-9:00 p.m. p.m. -Swim Team Practice p.m. -Happy Hour 4-6 p.m. -Reverse Happy Hour -Jr. Competitive Tennis 4:30-6:30 p.m. -Jr. Competitive Tennis -Swim Team Practice 9-11 p.m. 4:30-6 p.m. -Jr. Competitive Tennis 4:30-6 4:30-6 p.m. 4:30-6:30 p.m. -Charity Bridge 4:45 p.m. p.m. -Viva Italia 5:30-9 p.m. -8th Annual Member Art -Adult Tennis Drills 6-7 p.m. -Tennis Free Practice Show 5:30-6:30 p.m.

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 -Sunday Brunch 9 -Niners’ Tucson Scramble -Seniors’s Los Amigos de -Masters Swim Team -Thanksgiving Buffet -Masters Swim Team -Club Doubles 9-11 a.m. a.m.- 12:00 noon 9 a.m. t-times Plata 8:00 a.m. shotgun 9-10 a.m. Seatings at 12:30 p.m., 9-10 a.m. -Happy Hour 4-6 p.m. -Kids Eat Free 4-7 -Masters Swim Team 9-10 -Masters Swim Team 9-10 -Swim Team Practice 3:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. -Happy Hour 4-6 p.m. -Prime Rib Night p.m. a.m. a.m. 4:30-6:30 p.m. -Happy Hour 4-6 p.m. -Swim Team Practice 5:30-9 p.m. -Seniors’s Los Ami- -Seniors’s Los Amigos de -Beginner/Intermediate Tennis -Jr. Stars Tennis 4:30-5:30 4:30-6:30 p.m. gos de Plata 6-8:30 Plata 12:30 p.m. shotgun Clinic 9-10 a.m. p.m. -Reverse Happy Hour p.m. -Swim Team Practice -Knitter’s Knook 10 a.m. -Jr. Competitive Tennis 9-11 p.m. 4:30-6:30 p.m. -Swim Team Practice 4:30-6 p.m. -Jr. Stars Tennis 4:30-5:30 4:30-6:30 p.m. -Viva Italia 5:30-9 p.m. 30 p.m. -Jr. Competitive Tennis 4:30-6 -Tennis Free Practice -Sunday Brunch 9 -Jr. Competitive Tennis p.m. 5:30-6:30 p.m. a.m.- 12:00 noon 4:30-6 p.m. -Adult Tennis Drills 6-7 p.m. -Kids Eat Free 4-7 -Charity Bridge 4:45 p.m. p.m.

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