The Divot la cumbre country club March 2018 | lacumbrecc.org Special Club Event: Friday, April 6, 2018

The La Cumbre Country Club in conjunction with Club member Greg Young, is proud to announce a very special tasting, winemakers dinner, and reception of Along the Wine Trail: Exploring California’s American Viticultural Areas. Noted winemakers Peter Ficklin, of Ficklin and Wesley Hagen of J.Wilkes , will be guest speakers. Jerry Stroud, author of Along the Trail will be in attendance. The author’s journey across the state captures, with intimate and candid narra- tion, stories of the men and women of the vineyards whose winemaking craft is paired with some of the finest growing regions in the world–those American Viticultural Areas of California. Members and their guests will receive a copy of Along the California Wine Trail, published by Greg Young Publishing, Inc. and signed by the author. The following vintners will be pouring their wine and dining with club members and guests directly after the wine tasting:

Rusack Vineyards, Ballard Canyon AVA—Represented by assistant Ficklin Vineyards, Madera AVA—Represented by winemaker Peter winemaker Amy Paynter, Geoff & Alison Rusack ~ known for world class Ficklin & General Manager Denise England ~ America’s oldest Port Rhône varietals. winery, founded in 1946. Recipient of the California State Fair’s Wine Lifetime Achievement Award. J. Wilkes Wines, Santa Maria Valley AVA—Represented by winemaker Wesley Hagen ~ focusing on Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc Cooper Vineyards, California AVA of the and that defy description. Sierra Foothills AVA— Represented by Jeri Cooper Swift, daughter of Dick Cooper, “God Father of ” Bacigalupi Vineyards, Russian River Valley AVA—Represented by the Bacigalupi Family ~ In 1973 winemaker Mike Grgich sourced 40% of the Helwig Winery, California Shenandoah Valley AVA of the Sierra from the Bacigalupi’s fruit used for Chateau Montelana’s 1973 Foothills— Represented by Helwig Events Manager, Kathleen Mahan Chardonnay that won the 1976 “Judgment of Paris” wine competition. ~ Helwig Family Winery established 2009, sweeping views, wine caves, and award winning elegant wines by Scott Helwig. Eberle Winery, Paso Robles AVA—Represented by winemaker, Nick Compton ~ Gary Eberle, a “Pioneer” of the Paso Robles Wine Region Hirsh Wines, Malibu Coast AVA—Represented by John Gooden, co-founded the Paso Robles AVA and also opened the doors to his own President of the Malibu Coast Vintners & Grape Growers Alliance Eberle Winery with the premiere of Eberle’s 1979 . ~ with expansive views of the Malibu Hills, Hirsh Wines focuses on Saucelito Canyon, Arroyo Grande Valley AVA—Represented by Estate , and Cabernet Sauvignon. owners Bill & Nancy Greenough ~ specializes in estate-grown crafted from old vines planted in 1880. Montage Vineyards, Malibu Coast AVA—Represented by Wine- maker John Gooden ~ limited production estate grown varietals. Oak Farm Vineyards, Lodi AVA—Represented by winemaker Sierra Montage Vineyards employs sustainable farming practices to protect Zeiter ~ one of the oldest properties in the Central Valley dating back to our soil, water and air. We are constantly looking for new ways to 1864, today making world class wine of many varietals. protect the ecosystem in our vineyards, which keeps soils and vines healthy and produces higher quality grapes.

$95 per person ~ Limited Seating Tasting from 6:00 – 7:30 PM Four-Course Winemaker’s Dinner to follow $5.00 of the event price will be donated for every person attending to benefit the fire victims in California through Direct Relief. Reserve with Sandy Lovett 563-1613 / 48-hour cancellation policy in effect officers, directors,& staff

2018 Board of Directors President...... Daniel McGuire membership corner [email protected] The Board of Directors, members, and staff extend Vice President...... Karl Hesper a warm welcome to our newest members. Secretary...... John Sestak Treasurer...... Martin Lynch William (Bill) Mills, social Director...... Tom Carey clubhouse Bill and his wife Director...... Dale Haslem Elaine have recently pur- Director...... Elaine Laustsen chased a home in Hope Director...... Christopher O’Connor Ranch, relocating from the Director...... Paul Portney West Los Angeles area. Bill is in investments and Elaine is in Leadership Staff commercial property man- General Manager/Assistant Secretary...... Eric VanderWerff agement. [email protected] (805) 563-1611 Executive Assistant/Membership Secy/Editor...... Karen Webb Sponsors: Steve Countryman and Mike Gray [email protected] (805) 563-1610

Controller...... Hallie Goodall Kirk Walters, social clubhouse [email protected] (805) 563-1614 Kirk and his wife Anne relo- Receptionist...... Britney Placencia cated from Chicago where [email protected] (805) 687-2421 Kirk accepted a position as Accounts Payable...... Pam Grossman Managing Director at Union [email protected] (805) 563-1612 Bank. Anne is a stay-at-home Human Resources/Web Maintenance Lanita Pattenaude mom caring for their 3 [email protected] (805) 563-1616 children. 2 Executive Chef...... Eric Widmer, Executive Chef CEC [email protected] (805) 563-1618 Sponsors: Nelson and Kim and PJ Brice Food & Beverage Manager...... Michael Amador [email protected] (805) 563-1622 Allyson Wendel, social tennis Banquet Manager...... Sandy Lovett Allyson and her late hus- [email protected] (805) 563-1613 band, Jeff, were previous PGA Head Golf Professional...... Evan Colavincenzo members of LCCC. Allyson is [email protected] (805) 563-1621 a landscape historian and a PGA Director of Instruction Scott Johnson lecturer on garden related [email protected] (805) 770-3129 topics. She has also written Golf Shop Manager...... Jay Johnson books on the same subject. Golf Shop Assistant...... Liz Stuart [email protected] (805) 687-2421 Ext. 251 Sponsors: Doug Katsev and Golf Course Superintendent...... Wayne Mills Dr. David Hall [email protected] (805) 563-1615 Assistant Superintendent...... Felix Zaragoza William (Bill) Janka, social Facilities Director...... Chuck Pressley tennis Bill and his wife Christy [email protected] (805) 450-3500 are longtime residents of San- Tennis Professional...... John Kinsella ta Barbara. Bill owns Mission Audio/Video and Christy is a Tennis Shop Manager...... Kirsten Kinsella design consultant for Pottery Assistant Tennis Pros...... Chris McBride, Ross Skinner Barn. They have 2 children, [email protected] (805) 682-3143 Isabel (14) and Henry (11). Aquatic Director...... Bobbi Houghton [email protected] (805) 563-1617 / 687-2421 Ext.272 Director of Fitness & Performance...... Chris Ecklund Sponsors: Margie Niehaus and [email protected] (805) 687-0795 Paul Gamberdella la cumbre country club lacumbrecc.org

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Paul Portney — Golf Committee Chair The responsibilities of the Golf Commit- par 3 tees!!). At the suggestion of one of our Club members, tee include: organizing and conducting all and after approval by both the Green and Golf Committees, golf tournaments held at La Cumbre; rec- we are building a “trial” tee box near the lake behind and to ommending and interpreting our local golf the left of the current Blue and White tees. rules; establishing days and hours of play; Men may elect to play #13 as a par 4 from this tee for the overseeing our scorecards and handicap next three months. Women wishing to play the hole as system; working with the Head Golf Profes- a par 4 during this time should play from the front of the sional and the General Manager on golf shop current Blue tee. Those electing to do so should indicate operations and special events; and work- this on your scorecard by putting an “X” before your score. ing closely with the Green Committee, General Manager and the In other words, if you par the hole from the trial tee, your Course Superintendent on the design, layout, playability, and condi- entry for hole #13 should be “X4.” Among the many fine tion of our great golf course. things that Jay Johnson does in our golf shop is audit scores The members of this year’s Golf Committee are Glenn Carter, Nan- for handicap purposes. This will alert him to the fact you cy FaIberg, Dave Gronsky, Howard Gross, Chad Gunn, Frank played from the alternate tee. We will solicit feedback as to Katch, Pete Parish, Karen Anne Platt, Mike Schmidtchen and Bo your reactions to this experiment. Willis. I can assure you that they are enthusiastic about and committed You will also notice that the (upper) White and Gold Tees on to making the golf experience at La Cumbre the best it can be. Each has #15 are being enlarged. This will give both men and women taken responsibility for overseeing one or more of the 40+ days of more options for play on that hole. Finally, and again in concert events to be held in 2018. These include the men’s and junior club with the Green Committee, we hope to be able improve both championships (the women’s is run by the WGA), Kouples’ Kapers, the appearance and playability of our range and chipping areas. the Men’s Breakfast Mixers and Stag Days, the President’s Cup, The Los Amigos, the Couples’ Eclectic, the Santos and, finally, the H.S. Let me close by appealing to your better instincts. We all know Chase. Each of these will be organized and conducted in a way that that we should fill divots when we take them, repair our ball will make you proud to be a member of La Cumbre. marks on the greens, rake bunkers carefully, keep golf carts at 3 least 30 yards from the greens, and let faster groups of men or Our course has an illustrious history, having been designed originally by women play through us if there is room for them ahead. Yet George Thomas, universally regarded as one of the greatest golf course every day we see examples of these courtesies being ignored. architects ever. His credits include Los Angeles CC, Riviera, Bel-Air Let’s honor our course and our fellow members by doing these and Ojai. Unfortunately, most of the original Thomas course was lost little things that, collectively, make a big difference. after WWII when our current course was redeveloped. However, under the excellent leadership of John Sestak and the members of the Green If you have questions or comments, just email me at Committee, our course is getting better. Thomas’ original design for [email protected]. La Cumbre envisioned our current #13 to be playable not only as a par Thank you and hit ‘em straight! 3,but also a short par 4 (many of us think it’s already a par 4 from the Farewells: Ann Canova – Social Tennis Bob & Barbara Smith – Regular

Duplicate Bridge March Employee Anniversaries Jose Iventura Kitchen 18 years This month we enjoyed having Birnam Wood members Carlos Fermin Maintenance 14 years join us for bridge while their club was closed. As always Karen Webb Executive Assistant/ 7 years the competition was great and all had a good time. Membership Sec/Editor Pedro Samano Greens 3 years April brings the ever competitive action of all of the Santiago Nunez Greens 2 years clubs in the area for a Swiss Team event at Birnam Jaime Quirino Dining Room 2 years Wood. Each club fields two teams of four for bridge and lunch. Last year our club came in second. We are hop- In Remembrance ing to either match that or do even better. Our deepest sympathy goes out to your families. Winners for the last two months: Sumida Hilton—Regular Stephanie Slosser, Leslie Schneiderman, Jo Lindros, Jesus Chavarria—Social Clubhouse Nancy Trotter, Dick and Nancy Curry, Norma Arlette Swanson—Social Tennis Mullikin, and Jean Scorso. Fred Sutphen— Social Clubhouse

March 2018 The Divot women’s association niners’ news

Women’s Golf Association WGA Upcoming March Events

Congratulations to June Brusse, our February Ace Day Winner, March 1 Guest Day, 8:30 AM Shotgun with a net 72. June has been Ace Day Chair several times, always cheerfully giving out the prize to others, but this February was her March 6 ACE Day, 8:30 AM Shotgun turn to receive the Prize! Chriss Zubas had low putts with 30. Club Championship Robin Van Buren “Broke a 100” at La Cumbre at the January March 7 WGA Board Meeting, 9:00 AM Kouples’ Kapers. She shot 91 from the combo tees. Congratula- tions Robin! March 8 Club Championship, tee times

March brings our annual Club Championship competition. This March 13 Club Championship, tee times year’s format is Stroke Play. Anne Goodson is Chair and hopes all General Meeting, 1:00 PM WGA women will sign up for this event.

April will begin with our Spring Fling. Susan Robeck and Kathy Keller are Chairs. Check out the Locker Room display. Guest Day Sign-ups and WGA Events are ON THE CLUB WEBSITE (www.lacumbrecc.org) or by Nancy Falberg, Communications Chair calling the Golf Shop.

WOMEN’S CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP STROKE PLAY MARCH 6, 8 & 13 4

Sign up in the Locker Room

Anne Goodson, Chair

CANASTA OR MAHJONG? If you would like to learn or already play, contact Lynn Pearl for Canasta, [email protected], and Elaine Laustsen for Mahjong, [email protected].

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niners’ news March Niners’ News valentine’s dinner On February 11, 48 enthusiastic golfers teed off for our first Nine and Dine of the year. The Valentine’s Day themed event featured an alternate shot dance format. Befitting Valentine’s Day, the format provided one and all a perfect opportunity to extend forgiveness and loving kindness to their playing part- ner. Players received encouragement along the course from the Love Potion distributed from a Love Mobile ably commanded by Evan and Janet. At the conclusion of the round, the group enjoyed cocktails followed by a dinner that was both beautiful and delicious served on tables adorned with festive red hearts and chocolates kisses. Linda and Tim Gamble and Phyllis and Charlie Cox tied for first place hon- ors with the team of Karen Anne and Peter Platt and Jan and Bob Kopf. Fol- lowing by one stroke was the second place team of Suzie Swenson and Bryan Bahman playing with Jane Lodas and Don Louie. Another stroke brought in Karen and Tom Carey and Heike and Jean Tennant for third place.

5 First Place Team (tie): First Place Team (tie): Karen Anne and Peter Platt Tim and Linda Gamble with Bob and Jan Kopf with Charlie and Phillis Cox

Second Place Team: Third Place Team: Don Louie, Suzie Swenson, Jane Lo- Tom Carey, Jean Tennant, das, and Bryan Bahman (not shown) Karen Carey, and Heike Tennant The participants expressed their gratitude to our Nine and Dine Chair, Kar- en Carey, for putting joie in the joie de vivre that is a hallmark of the Nine and Dines and also extended appreciation to Allison Wells for working with Chef Eric on menu and Heike Tennant and Patty Kassity for table decor. As always, the Niners thank the La Cumbre staff for all they do to help make our events special occasions. To share in the fun and camaraderie of our next Nine and Dine set for March 18 (St. Patrick’s Day weekend), register as soon as possible by contacting Karen Carey at [email protected]. Niners welcome players at all levels of ability. We meet in front of the golf shop every Friday between 8 and 8:30 for a round of 9 holes, usually on the back 9. Please join us! For more information contact Jeanne Dentzel at [email protected] or Marsha Roberson at [email protected]. This month, we extend a special welcome to our newest members, Jane Lodas, Suzie Swenson and Candy Short.

March 2018 The Divot Bryan Bahman - The American Dream

Try to leave the world a little better than you found it by Lord Baden-Powell

It is with mixed emotions that we must bid farewell to our General Manager Bryan Bahman. Bryan is retiring after 24 years at the helm of La Cumbre Country Club.

There are not many that know Bryan’s background. Bryan was born Mohammed Bahman Bagherianfar in a small town north of Tehran in Iran in 1951. He was the 2nd of three sons. His father worked in the construction industry. Sadly he was killed in a job site accident when Bryan was 6. The family moved to the suburbs of Tehran where Bryan’s mother worked as a caretaker for a wealthier family. Tragedy struck the family again as Bryan was attending high school when his younger brother died at the age of 12.

It was difficult to attend private colleges in Iran unless you were among the rich and privileged. Public colleges were difficult as well. So when Bryan graduated from high school, he began his compulsory military service. After basic training he was sent to a small village three hours outside of Tehran near the border with Turkey. His first assignment was to teach Farsi to 5th graders. It was an interesting experience as Bryan only spoke Farsi and his students only spoke Turkish. After two years of military service Bryan joined his older brother at the Water and Power Company in Tehran. A supervisor and mentor at the company thought Bryan showed promise and suggested to Bryan that great opportunities might be available to him in the United States. After an involved process Bryan was able to obtain a student visa and set off for America. He flew from Tehran to Chicago with $500 and 10 dimes in his pocket. The dimes were for phone calls (no cell phones back then). The dimes didn’t do him much good since he spoke no English except for “San Francisco” which was where he needed to go. He eventually made it to San Francisco where he stayed with a group of Iranian emigrants in San Lorendo. He enrolled in Holy Names College where he was immersed in an ESL program and learned English. His mentor from the Water and Power Company had moved to Huntington Beach and invited Bryan to join him in Southern California. Bryan got his first job as a busboy at the Steak & Ale restaurant in Huntington Beach.

Bryan continued taking English classes at Westminster High School at night. He met another Iranian student there who worked at Big Canyon Country Club. Bryan applied for a position at Big Canyon and was hired as a busboy. While working as a busboy Bryan attended Golden West College where he earned his AA degree. He worked his way up at Big Canyon from busboy to server, to bartender to captain and maître d’. He enrolled at Cal State Long Beach attending classes starting at 7:00 a.m. prior to his work shift and then studying after finishing up work at 10:00 p.m. He earned his degree from CSLB in Business Manage- ment. Through continued hard work Bryan became the Assistant GM at Big Canyon. In 1987 Bryan became a US citizen. It was also at this time that Bryan decided to change his name. Like many emigrants Bryan wanted a first name that was more westernized. He chose the name Bryan because it was one of the cross streets near his house in Irvine. So Mohammed Bahman Bagherianfar became Bryan M. Bahman.

His mentor at Big Canyon, John Hudson encouraged Bryan to pursue a position as General Manager. Bryan began exploring openings and landed the GM job at Rolling Hills Country Club in Palos Verdes. The GM position at La Cumbre opened up when Bill Meyer who was the GM at the time died suddenly of a heart attack in early 1993. Jay Smith headed up the search com- mittee for Bill’s replacement and Bryan was quick to apply. The fit between Bryan and La Cumbre was perfect. It was the type of club Bryan had envisioned leading and Bryan was the professional GM that LCCC needed. Bryan became GM on December 6, 1993 and the rest as they say is history. Bryan led our club for the next 24 years overseeing a myriad of changes and improve- ments and transforming La Cumbre into one of the premiere country clubs in all of California.

Bryan is the epitome of the “American Dream”. He came to this country with no job and $500 in his pocket. He worked hard to better himself and became a great success. While Bryan has done amazing things and provided exceptional leadership during his tenure at LCCC, his journey to get here is even more remarkable. I am a better man for knowing Bryan and I know La Cumbre is a much better club because of his leadership. I am proud to have worked with Bryan and even more proud to call him my friend. I wish Bryan the best in this next chapter of his life and hope that he will always consider La Cumbre his home. Bryan you will always be welcome here.

Dan McGuire, Club President $15 per person camp & tennis news March Tennis Court Schedule for March Try to leave the world a little better than you found it by Lord Baden-Powell March is a month where everything is shifting. The county is re- March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Men’s Day Doubles 8:30 & 10:45 am covering, winter is turning into spring and the New Year is finally in full flux. Tennis opportunities abound in March. March 7, 14, 21, 28 Ladies’ Interclub Matches & Coming Events Practices 9:00 am BNP Paribas Pro Tournament in Indian Wells California in mid- March annually draws thousands of Santa Barbara’s tennis advo- March 7, 14 Men’s Senior League Playoffs Noon cates to the desert. Watching “The Greats” is always a tremendous source of inspiration for the club player. Jumbo Wilson autograph balls are available for $30 to take to the tournament to have them March 16 Ladies’ B Team St. Patrick’s Round signed by the pros. Robin 9:00 am 11 Junior Team Tennis starts sign-ups March 1. La Cumbre CC will field teams in both the 14 and under and 11 and under league. The March 23 Twilight Mixer 5:30 pm Saturday afternoon competition begins right after spring break.

Mixed Doubles makes its 2018 debut on the La Cumbre courts on Court Reminders Friday evening March 23. Taking advantage of daylight savings time this Twilight Mixer offers interchanging partner tennis and 1) Seven different teams in a variety of pickle ball. divisions will be playing on the La Cumbre courts in the spring. There is a team for Court Scorecard everyone! Steve Drummy and Joe Waters took top honors in their respective divisions in the men’s Valentine’s Round Robin. Bob Niehaus, Jim 2) Tiny Tot tennis for ages 4-6 continues on Zmolek and Bob Talevi earned second places. Tuesday afternoons from 3:30-4:30 p.m. 7 No advanced sign up necessary. La Cumbre’s league leading A2 team also played to a tough 2-2 tie with Pierpont. The Shannon Minne/Nina Leonard and Cynthia 3) Daylight savings time begins March 11. Frohling/Margie Niehaus tandems earned victory points for La Cumbre CC. Tennis Tip for March The Club’s B and C ladies teams came out on the wrong side of their recent encounters with Pierpont. The B’s managed one victory point Go see the Gauchos! UCSB Men’s and Women’s in a 1-3 loss while the C’s suffered a 0-4 shutout. The Catherine tennis teams are going full steam. Check UCSB Pickett/Carey Zimmerman team won the point for the B Team. athletics online for complete scheduling… great tennis, great kids, and only ten minutes away. La Cumbre’s super senior men’s team pulled out a close 5-4 victory against the Mafia but lost to the league leading LP Hawkes in their recent matches. Top point earners for the La Cumbre CC side were Steve Drummy, Chris Lancashire and Jim Wolfe.

Kid’s Summer Camp Registration begins April 1st. Weekly camp begins June 18th and goes through the summer with the last week ending August 24th. Camp consists of golf, swimming and tennis in a weekly clinic for- mat. Member’s children and grandchildren ages 6-12 are eligible to participate. All sports empha- size technique development, attitude and compe- tition with special attention to individual needs.

March 2018 The Divot golf news Scott Johnson - PGA Director of Instruction Upcoming Events

Nothing and no one is perfect. (Pos- Daylight Savings sible reactions many of you might Time begins Sun- have to that statement). day, March 11th. Set your clocks for- • “Well that’s a real downer way to ward one hour. start a column. I think I’ll skip ahead to see what Chris in the Fitness Center has 18 Holes will be to say this month.” available on Mon- days beginning at 2:00 PM on Monday March 12th. The • [Tom Brady fans huddling in the corner, sadly nod their heads in practice range will continue to be available at 12:00 Noon. agreement] President’s Cup Golf Tournament: Saturday, March 3rd • “Scott, obviously you are forgetting about McConnell’s Salted Cara- The annual President’s Cup Golf Tournament is just around mel Crunch Ice Cream. And all cheeses!” the corner. The shotgun start is scheduled for Saturday morn- • “Um, no kidding.” - Season 7 Game of Thrones viewers who en- ing, March 3rd at 11:00 AM. The entry fee of $95.00 includes dured six solid seasons of thorough storytelling only to endure the last the golf tournament and attendance at the President’s Ball that season which sped through important and long awaited reveals, had evening. The Better-Ball of Partners competition will be di- glaring travel/timeline issues and GIANT frustrating plot holes! I’m vided into two flights: Men’s and Women’s with gross and net switching to This Is Us!” awards in both flights. Sign up through La Cumbre’s website.

• “If this is another disgusting article about the digestive system of pup- Men’s Member-Guest Stag: Wednesday, March 21st pies, I’m canceling my subscription!” Men’s Stags from now until November will use a 12:45 PM shotgun start with lunch served before the shotgun and dinner Let me explain: and awards presented after golf. There will be two flights: All- We all fall into the trap of trying to practice our golf perfectly. Member and Member-Guest with gross and net prizes awarded 8 For instance, in your practice do you move the ball to a desired in each flight. Sign up as a foursome or notify the Golf Shop spot on the ground before you hit it? Do you hit the same club Staff additional players are needed to fill out your group. Re- repeatedly until you like the result? Do you also aim at the same member, there is a 29 foursome limit. Sign up through the target during that aforementioned repeatedly hitting the same website or contact the Golf Shop. club thing? Does any of this sound like the actual round of golf you will play? “Bill Russell” Breakfast Mixer: Saturday, April 7th This is the first of two breakfast mixer events this year. Members On the course you will not get to choose your lie and hit until you are encouraged to sign up individually for this event. The four- are satisfied with the result. So don’t practice like that. Next time, somes will be compiled by blind draw. Breakfast will be served hit from some bad lies. Change clubs and targets often, like you before the 8:30 shotgun with lunch served on the terrace after would on the course. Practice some punch shots and recoveries. golf. Sign up through the website or contact the Golf Shop. We also fall into the trap of wanting our rounds to go perfectly. Men’s Senior Championship: Friday & Sat., April 13th and 14th So much so, that many of us lose the ability to recover after a bad This will serve as an early advertisement to those gentlemen shot or hole. Mentally, we need to be resourceful and strong to golfers who are 55 years of age and older to sign up for this pop- encounter setbacks and still move forward. This can take practice ular event. The 36-hole stroke play tournament will determine too. But a change of mindset is also a good start. Try replacing the La Cumbre’s 2016 senior gross and net champion. There will desire for perfection with the desire for excellence. also be different flights determined by the number of entries Because: with net prizes awarded in each flight. Golf on both days will Excellence is risk. Perfection is fear. begin with a 12:30 PM shotgun start. The pairings on the 1st Excellence is effort. Perfection is anger and frustration. day will be made by blind draw and age flight, the pairings on Excellence is openness to being wrong. Perfection is having to be the 2nd day will be made by score and flight. Sign up on-line right. or contact the Golf Shop. Excellence is spontaneity. Perfection is control. Excellence is flow. Perfectionism is pressure. Choose-Up Days for all Gentlemen Golfers Excellence is confidence. Perfectionism is doubt. A great way to meet and play with other members! Excellence is a journey. Perfectionism is a destination. Tuesdays at 11:30 AM (show up by 11:15 to sign up and Excellence is acceptance. Perfection is judgement. ensure a place in a group) Excellence is encouraging. Perfectionism is criticizing. And excellence, Game of Thrones, is what I’m expecting of you Fridays at 11:30 AM (requires an online reservation or call in season 8! Got it? to the Golf Shop by 10:00 AM on Friday morning) la cumbre country club lacumbrecc.org

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Distinguished Speaker Series La Cumbre Members volunteering through Habitat for Hu- 6:00 p.m. (guests welcome) manity to help the victims of the Montecito mudflow. $40 (includes 3-course dinner) Habitat for Humanity of Southern California, in its first 2 weeks since starting the effort deployed about 500 volunteers to help with clearing out debris in the Montecito Oaks area, Friday, March 30 one of the worst hit neighborhoods. Pretty great response. Dr. Todd Boroson, President The homeowners are really appreciative of the help. and Observatory Director of Las Cumbres Observa- The disaster relief effort will be going on for some time to come. tory, based in Goleta. Anyone from La Cumbre interested in volunteering can now sign up directly on the sbhabitat.org website and they will re- Todd’s primary research ceive information about upcoming opportunities to help out. interest is Quasars, which are super-massive black holes in the centers of dis- tant galaxies, like our Milky Way. He has published about 100 papers in the scien- tific literature, and his work has been written up in a number of popular publications. His visuals and narra- tive about the Kilonova, Quasars and other phenom- enon will captivate you.

Russ and Nancy Werner Friday, April 20th Kerri Murray, President ShelterBox 9 What we do We put families first. The commitment of our sup- porters enables us to provide emergency shel- ter and tools for families robbed of their homes by Ed and Joan Tomeo conflict and natural disaster. We don’t believe that one size fits all. We work hard to understand the impact of each emergency and the need this creates within indi- vidual communities. The equipment we provide, what- ever shape it takes, gives people the hope and the power to transform their own lives.

Marnie Pinsker Cooking with the Chef Tuesday, March 27 / 4:00 PM Sharp! $55 per person Learn how to prepare a lovely 4-course meal like a profes- sional Chef.

Guests always Day Two: Volunteer Linda Hair, welcome! Peggie Reichard, Ed Tomeo

March 2018 The Divot weekly & special events PLEASE CALL FOR RESERVATIONS ON ALL EVENTS: (805) 687-2421 or go to the website and book on-line 48-hour cancellation applies to Clubhouse special events

weekly events Meet theFriday, Artists March 23rdReception sunday A la Carte Sunday Brunch: March 4, 11, 18 5:00—7:00 PM Served 11 AM – 2 PM This is the perfect chance to meet artists who have painted the beautiful pictures Champagne Brunch hanging in the Club that are available for sale. March 25 Served 11 AM – 2 PM Light hors d’ oeuvres, no host bar. Adults $25 / Children $12 (4-12) We suggest you make a reservation and stay for dinner! tuesday Luncheon Buffet: March 6,13 20, 27 Featured weekly entrées, soup and salad $14 per person / Served 11 AM – 2 PM (Regular lunch menu also available) Easter at La Cumbre Mar. 6 Enchilada Verde with rice and beans Easter Egg Hunt: SOLD OUT with a waitlist Mar. 13 Turkey Meatloaf with Ketchup– Saturday, March 31st/ 10:30 AM Brown Sugar Glaze Easter Champagne Brunch Mar. 20 Pan Fried Chicken Cutlets, basmati Sunday, April 1st / 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM rice, oven roasted cauliflower Celebrate Easter with family and friends and join us Mar. 27 House made Chinese Pork for our fabulous Easter Sunday Champagne Brunch. Dumplings, fried rice and stir fried Hot and Cold Buffet. 10 vegetables Adults: $56 / Children $18 (ages 4-12) Easter Buffet Dinner Sunday, April 1st/ Dinner seating: 5:00, 5:30, & 6:00 PM Join us for Easter Dinner! Start your meal off with a cold buffet and select your main entrée from a spe- cially prepared menu from Chef Eric and team. Winemaker Dinner Adults: $58/ Children $18 (ages 4-12) with Dick Doré Seafood Station Sushi Friday, March 2nd / 6:00 PM Smoked Salmon and Smoked Trout, Ahi Tuna & Poke Shrimp and Crab Claws Join us for a coursed dinner with wine specifically paired by the Chef and winemaker. Cold Salad Station (large variety of salads) Artisan Cheeses and Fruit Station $80 per person / Reservations required 48-hour cancellation policy is in effect. Hot Buffet Eggs Benedict and Mediterranean Benedict Pan seared Halibut with a warm bacon, tomato, mushroom vinaigrette Oven roasted New York, green peppercorn sauce St. Patrick’s Day and horseradish sauce Leg of Lamb, rosemary sauce and mint jelly Special Buffet Dinner Bacon and sausage Garlic Parm au Gratin Friday, March 16 / 5:00—7:30 PM Corn Beef and Hash Live Irish Music Waffle Station Corned Beef & Cabbage, Lamb Stew, Irish Salad, Berries, French Toast with sweet butter and orange Irish Soda Bread, Apple Cake with Custard Sauce butter Cheese Blintz mango sauce Adults: $25 / Children: $12 (4-12) Create your own Omelet Station Regular A La Carte Menu also available Dessert station

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please join us for the 43rd annual La Cumbre Country Club Women’s Niners’ Golf President’s Cup/Ball President’s Cup & Ball Guest Day 8:30 AM Casino Night 8:30 AM Shotgun honoring president dan mcguire Duplicate Bridge and past club presidents 1:00 PM saturday, march 3, 2018 Foxen Winemaker 6:00 pm no-host reception at the pool Dinner 6:00 PM 7:00 pm dinner with wine service and awards in the clubhouse and casino!

A La Carte Brunch 9-holes open at Women’s Golf WGA Board Meeting Los Companeros Niner’s Guest Day 11 AM – 2 PM 12:00 PM Ace Day 9:00 AM 8:30 AM 8:30 AM Shotgun Duplicate Bridge Women’s Club Prime Rib Buffet Dinner Women’s Club 1:00 PM Championship Round 1 5:00 – 7:30 PM Championship Round 2 (tee times)

Daylight Savings St. Patrick’s Day Begins A La Carte Brunch Women’s Golf Women’s Interclub Niner’s Golf 11 AM – 2 PM 8:30 AM Shotgun Team Play 8:30 AM 8:30 AM Shotgun General Mtg. 1:00 PM Duplicate Bridge 1:00 PM Women’s Club Family BINGO St. Patrick’s Day Championship Round 3 7:00 PM Buffet Dinner (tee times) (A la carte menu also available) 11

A La Carte Brunch 18-holes open at Women’s Golf Men’s Niner’s Golf 11 AM – 2 PM 2:00 PM 8:30 AM Shotgun Member-Guest Stag Los Companeros 8:30 AM 12:45 PM Shotgun 9 & Dine (front 9) Duplicate Bridge 3:30 PM Shotgun 1:00 PM Meet the Artist’s Reception open to all members 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Palm Sunday Good Friday

Champagne Brunch Women’s Golf Niner’s Golf Children’s 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM 8:30 AM Shotgun 8:30 AM Easter Egg Hunt (practice range closed until Cooking with Chef Board Meeting Duplicate Bridge 1:00 PM) April 4:00 PM 1:00 PM Easter Brunch Guest Speaker & Dinner Dr. Todd Boroson 6:00 PM

LCCC HOURS OF OPERATION Prime Rib Buffet Dinner clubhouse Lunch: (Tues. – Sat.) 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM pool March. 7 / 5:00—7:30 PM (Tuesday Lunch Buffet offered) Open 6:00 AM– Dusk, Dinner: (Sun., Wed., Fri.) 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM 7 days a week $32 per person A la Carte Sun. Brunch: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Roasted prime rib, salmon, (Country Club casual attire) fitness center Mon – Sat 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM assortment of salads and patio bar Mon: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sun 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM dessert & grill Tues: – Sun: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Happy Hour: 7 days a week 4:00 – 6:00 PM telephone: (805) 687-2421 LobsterFun forBake the entire family! golf shop Monday 12:00 – Dusk fax: Tuesday – Friday 7:45 AM – 6:00 PM (805) 682-3964 Wed., March 14 / 7:00 PM Sat, Sun & Holidays 6:45 AM – 6:00 PM www.lacumbrecc.org ($5 per card) Practice range hours as posted. Golf courses closes at dusk.

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What is Ergonomics? What is Posture? Common disorders: Why does it matter to me? Neck (85%), Lower back pain (68%) Shoulder tendonitis (48%), Neuropathy Tension neck syndrome, Trapezius myalgia I recently had the opportunity to discuss this topic with a local technology corporation as the employ- “But Chris, I’m retired, so this doesn’t apply to me.” ees were looking for more information about how to deal with all the aches and pains that are popping Of course it does. We all have repetitive positions and ac- up, as well as how to better set up their “day-to-day” tivities we do. Golf. Tennis. Watching TV. Reading, Writ- workstation arrangement since most of them are on computers and ing. Working on cell phones. It is all additive in its effect. technology all day. Well, what is good posture then? Ultimately the conversation can be fairly straightforward and simple… and the application is wide spreading to general health, tennis, golf… Simple answer: one that is CONSTANTLY CHANGING you name it. (implication…move more). An applied science concerned with designing and arranging things But to start with, here is a reference point: people use to that the people and things interact most efficiently and Side: Ear, shoulder, hip, knee, ankle safely. Front: Nose, Adams apple, sternum, belly button, zipper, be- —Merriam Webster tween knees and ankle, feet straight, shoulders level Ergonomics: An applied science concerned with designing and arrang- Poor posture + Time = Aches & Pain & Injuries ing things people use to that the people and things interact most ef- ficiently and safely. Case in point: for every inch (or about 10˚) your head is forward it adds about 10 lbs. of work to your cervical exten- Great…thanks for that, Chris…so what does that mean? sors, trapezius, levator scapulae, etc. Over time, our necks get unhappy. Simple: FITTING A JOB TO THE PERSON… —>INSTEAD OF THE PERSON TO THE JOB Further, if we can’t hold good posture while we are standing still or sitting, how can we expect to have good posture or Said simpler: we are focusing on trying to set up the environment of maintain good positions when we move (as it is even tougher)? the job better to minimize injury and maximize efficiency (because frankly, we weren’t made to do a lot of the jobs we do). Answer: practice and feedback. *And by the way, “job” can also mean daily habits or activities! Just like feedback on your tennis serve. Just like feedback on Believe it or not, we weren’t created to drive cars (especially for hours your golf swing. on end), or sit at a computer or text on cell phones… If you’d like assistance learning about how your posture and Well that’s great, but who cares? Why does it matter? daily routine influence your body’s health, please get in con- tact with us a.s.a.p. so we can help! In a study done in 2007, they found that overuse injuries due to posture and repetitive trauma caused the longest absences from work compared Chris Ecklund, MA, CSCS, TPI, PES, USAW to other conditions (US Department of Labor, 2002). [email protected] 805-687-0795 la cumbre country club lacumbrecc.org March 2018 The Divot