April 2007 6200 N. Clubhouse Lane, Tucson, AZ 85750 Club Hits Home Run with Chelsea System Club Numbers: DESPITE SOME CONCERNS, the Chelsea tee is unavailable due to a member or scheduled time reservations system has been completed. event. Main Number In the first month of operation, Chelsea has Keep an eye out for Christine's update, 577-1400 placed nearly 80 percent of foursomes within which is published at midweek and covers a half-hour of their preferred time stated in events scheduled during the upcoming week. the booking request. And, more than 85 per- ou may not have noticed that the Golf Shop cent have been placed within an hour of their YSabino Room is now open for casual 577-4061 preferred times. member dining unless unavailable due to a I think we can say this performance is far member or scheduled event. The room fea- Tee Times better that we might have tures a permanent bar and service station as 1-866-345-4653 imagined, considering that it well as two large flat-panel televisions. was implemented at the peak Members have been asking for a venue like Tennis Shop of our season-a true test of its this for casual dining and we are pleased that capability. We can thank the we are now able to provide it. 577-4009 Golf Committee of the club, e finally have a resolution of the issue the Board of Governors, Golf Wof fivesomes on the golf courses. You Room George White Operations Committee of the may recall that late last year the Board of Reservations Alliance and Mike Strain and his staff. All Governors voted to ban fivesomes. This led 577-4056 worked hard to develop a system unique to to substantial discussion with those few who Ventana that meets our needs. It is obvious prefer to play in fivesomes, charging there Catalina Room that this work resulted in the success we are was no evidence that they were consistently 577-4075 experiencing today. slower than foursomes. In analyzing the data relating to those who Due to the objections, the Board of did not secure reservations within an hour of Governors agreed to reopen the issue. The Group Sales their preferred time, it is clear that a high per- Golf Committee requested the golf staff to 577-4088 centage tried to book a time when the course study the issue, time all groups on the mem- or courses simply were unavailable due to ber course and report their findings. After Catering member events or scheduled functions on the studying the results of the study, the Golf 577-4001 resort course. For instance, one cannot expect Committees recommended that fivesomes be to get a tee time on the morning of the sen- prohibited. Day Spa iors event unless you are planning to play in The Board of Governors reviewed the data that event. at their last meeting and voted to ask manage- 577-4080 eeping track of what is going on is eas- ment to prevent the scheduling of fivesomes. Kier than ever now that Christine Baker- We honored all fivesome bookings that were Gate House Perry has instituted a comprehensive e-mail in place at the time of the request, but no new 577-2421 weekly update of everything that is happen- booking requests are being accepted. ing at the club. The update lists all of the club Membership events as well as dining room closings and George White 577-4012 other potential conflicts with your plans. It CEO, General Manager also reports how the club has planned to accommodate your needs if your first choice Page 2 From Your Personal Concierge April is such a wonderful time in Tucson to be outdoors. MMeemmbbeerr MMiixxeerr Hard to imagine being anywhere other than our golf cours- es, tennis courts or pool, enjoying the beautiful weather. If you have a chance, ““HHaappppyy TTrraaiillss”” from March 30-April 1, visit the courtyard of the Tucson Museum of Art, and take in Friday, April 27th 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. the Spring Artisans Market. For new ideas, visit the Tucson Convention Center $18.00 ++ per person from the 13-15 for the Spring Home and Patio Show. If you haven't been to the Pima County Fair in a while, it is a great Please RSVP with Melinda at 577-4000. Arlene Corey way to spend the day, for old fashioned fun and great exhibits. The fair runs from April 19 - 29. For a nostalgic celebration of the music and life of Woody Guthrie, join his son Arlo, grandchildren and great-grand- children, on the 29th, at University of Arizona's Centennial Hall. It is one of the many great productions of UA Presents. The International Mariachi Conference performs from the 26th - 28th at the Tucson Convention Center. Ventana Vistas is published monthly by the Ventana Canyon Alliance, LLC, for members of the Ventana Why not plan a Fiesta of your own, here at The Lodge? Canyon Golf & Racquet Club. Articles are contributed Our catering department can arrange for one of the best by club members and staff. mariachi groups in Tucson to play at your event. I always look forward to having you stop by my desk for any other George White, Chief Executive Officer suggestions. I also look forward to hearing about your [email protected] favorite spots. Hope to see you soon! Christine Baker-Perry, editor Arlene Corey [email protected] Concierge Supervisor Tracey Fossatti, copy editor [email protected] Ventana Camera Club Several members have expressed interest in organiz- ing a camera club for Ventana members interested in learning more about photography and developing and improving their technical and artistic skills. Most Our Mission importantly, it should be enjoyable and fun. We are a well managed, customer focused, financially An initial meeting will be held Monday, April 16th sound and profitable business delivering a high-quality at 6:00 p.m. to determine the group's goals, organiza- club experience to our members, guests and employ- tional structure, and meeting times and frequency, ees, while adding value to the Ventana Canyon etc. Community. Ventana Camera Club activi- ties might include lectures, tips and hints, field trips, Our Board of Managers museum visits, friendly com- David Carney, chairman petitions, a newsletter, a web Taylor Payson, vice chairman site for sharing photos, etc. Andy Samet, secretary James O. Johnston, treasurer Regardless of your current photographic knowledge or skill level, you are welcomed and encouraged to Members: participate. Bruce Bellows, Travor Beste, Marylyn Canfield, Don Contact Mike Novack @ 299-5268 (or ventana.cam- Carrig, Michael M. Goode, Don Rhodes, [email protected]) if you are interested Peg Rosenquist. in participating. Page 3 Don’t Miss Our Happy Trails Mixer April starts out busy. Easter will also be featuring the Happy Sunday Brunch will feature a grand Trails Holiday Mixer on April 27. buffet with plenty of selec- This is an event you don't Congratulations! tions for everyone to choose want to miss, so please make Dritha McCoy shot an Eagle from, including a great selec- your reservations early. March 1st on #12 Mountain. tion of desserts prepared by It is my pleasure as well as our talented Pastry Chef the rest of the Culinary Team Doug Hadley shot a Hole-in- Dominique Bezila. in saying Thank You for din- One from the Black Tee of #8 Please join us for the Frank ing with us. We continue to Canyon on March 22nd. Family Wine Dinner this Chef Luzader refine our efforts in better month; it is a lot of fun, very well serving you. Your ideas, feedback Possibilities Are Endless attended, and we are looking for- and experiences have always assist- ward to seeing you there. Our theme ed in improving our efforts. Farewell to those of you who seek refuge evenings, Rib Night and Viva are from the heat elsewhere; I look forward to doing quite well. In addition, we Chef John seeing those of you who stay this summer. Please come visit me so I can help you with all of your special event planning MARK YOUR CALENDAR needs. I can assist you in plan- ning a business retreat, dinner for Ventana’s Upcoming Events: party, golf tournament, Marsha Stacy Bar/Batmitzvah, Anniversary Parties, even 4/7 Entertainment by Bill Ganz in the Catalina Room elaborate weddings and much more. The 4/12 Frank Family Wine Dinner possibilities are endless. Our pastry chef 4/20 9 & Dine Golf Event 3:00 p.m. shotgun can produce beautiful cakes for almost any 4/23 Art Show - 5:30-7:30 p.m. occasion. If you would rather entertain at 4/27 “Happy Trails” Member Mixer, music by Bill Ganz your home, let us cook the food for you. I 4/29 Couples Golf Event - 1:00 p.m. shotgun look forward to meeting you soon. Marsha Stacy, Director of Catering Book Club Sets March, April Topics 577-4011 Blood Done Sign My Name, by wrote Tuesdays with Morrie and Is there a special birthday, Timothy B. Tyson, Anne The Five PeopleYou Meet In Heaven. anniversary, new baby hap- Robert's selection for the April's meeting will have Pam pening in your life? February meeting. Valeski leading the dis- Discussion of the cussion on her selection Let Christine Baker-Perry know the book stimulated lively In The Country of Men by details of that special occasion and exchanges by Book Hisham Matar, an histor- she will be happy Club members of ical novel about the rise to announce the it in the next Ventana personal experiences of power of Khadafhi in Vistas.