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January & February issUE 2010

Roaring 20’s Casino NightFriday, January 29th

6:00p.m.Members and their Guests are invited for a night of

high stakes and lowered inhibitions.

hosted bar | tasting stations | live entertainment | photos | prizesTo RSVP and for more information, please call (949) 856-7000

general manager’s message

Tel. (949) 856-7000Fax (949) 856-7001

email @shadycanyongolfclub.com

Dining Reservations (949) 856-7020

Tee Times (949) 856-7070

Spa & Fitness Center (949) 856-7040

Clubhouse Hours

Mon. ClosedTues. Lunch OnlyWed. - Sat. Lunch & DinnerSun. Brunch & Dinner Buffetr Buffetr

Management Team

General ManagerSteve Buck, CCMx7010 | SBuck@

Clubhouse ManagerRaphael Tuch

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Director of Member RelationsNicole Fournier

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Membership Retention ManagerZack Bates

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Club ControllerMichael O’Heanyx7022| MOheany@

Director of GolfBrian Gunson, PGA (Europe)Brian Gunson, PGA (Europe)Brian Gunson, PGA

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Head Golf ProfessionalKirk Manley, PGAx7073 | KManley@

Director of Agronomy David Major C.G.C.S.

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Spa & Fitness DirectorLinda Thomas

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Catering DirectorAlexis Wensman

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Shady Canyon Golf Club100 Shady Canyon Dr.Irvine, California 92603www.shadycanyongolfclub.com

Email:[email protected]

December 1, 2009, was my one year anniversary as General Manager at Shady Canyon Golf Club! As I have previously mentioned, the fi rst two years following a

transition from a developer-owned club to a member-owned club are the most challenging. I was well aware the fi rst year at the Club was going to be eventful and complex, especially when you add the declining fi nancial status of the economy to the mix; Shady Canyon did not disappoint. As a result of the transition, the Club is undergoing numerous changes; several of them began the implementation process these past few weeks.

Fortunately, Shady Canyon is handling the transition well, not because it is a wealthy club, but because it is being governed and managed properly. Th e Board of Directors of private clubs are faced with making numerous decisions that are often not pleasant, nor are they met with overall membership approval. All decisions are made with careful consideration and are always in the best interest of the Membership at large.

One of those diffi cult decisions is the turf transition project to Bermuda Princess 77. Th e current conditions and long term eff ects make the decision to convert the most logical. In an eff ort to provide the turf with optimal growing conditions and maintain uniformity throughout the course, the closure over the summer is the soundest option.

Th e Board, the staff and I are working towards making the closure as tolerable as possible for the Membership by devising ways to reduce costs, increase member use of the Club, and maintain the staff during the closure. Th is is truly a balancing act for all concerned and is receiving the attention and due diligence it deserves.

I have received many calls and email on the proposed bylaw changes addressing the fl oat sales system and minimum transfer fee rate. Th is decision is in the hands of the Membership. With many fi rst time private club members, this topic is not of common place. It can be a little confusing, even for veterans of the private club world. Please do not hesitate to ask the questions you need answers to and encourage you to speak with me if you have concerns.

Steve

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in this issue

Business & Social

3 Clubhouse News4 Grgich Hills Wine Dinner11 Birthday Celebration Ideas15 Insight into Club Operations16 Gingerbread House Decorating17 Member Holiday Open House18 Valentine’s Day Activities

Golf

5 Patio Expansion Project7 Inaugural Champions Dinner8 Agronomy Report9 Tournament Results10 Canyon Cup Results11 Hole in One

Spa and Fitness

12 Get Back to Fitness13 Group Exercise Classes14 Advanced Results Facial

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The Holiday Season is behind us and we’re excited about the New Year ahead with

many activities happening at the Club.

Please go on our website and check out all the pictures we posted from the Gingerbread House Decorating and Member Holiday Party.

Th ere are a few featured events in January and February you won’t want to miss; “Th e Roaring 20’s” Casino Night on Friday, January 29th, 20’s” Casino Night on Friday, January 29th, 20’s” Casino NightGrgich Hills Wine Dinner with Mike Grgich Grgich Hills Wine Dinner with Mike Grgich Grgich Hills Wine Dinneron Friday, February 5th and our Valentine’s Dinner on Sunday, February 14th. Please read the adjoining articles for more details.

Our Sunday Champagne Brunch features a variety of delicate salads, shrimp salad, smoked salmon with mini bagels, granola and yogurt, omelettes cooked to order with applewood smoked bacon and sausages, eggs benedict, Belgian waffl es, pancakes, muffi ns and delicious desserts.

Every Sunday from 10:00a.m. until 1:30p.m. Price: $19.00 adults, $25.00 with unlimited house champagne and $9.00 for children ages 6 – 12. Children ages fi ve and under eat free.

To make reservations please call (949) 856-7000.72 hour cancellation policy in eff ect for all events.

clubhouse news


Upcoming Events

January 16th Celebrate the Perpetual Club Champions and Runners Up as well as special recognitions to outstanding individuals during the 2009 Golf Season. Special Guest Speaker, Eddie Merrins.

January 22nd A day out of the offi ce with the boys at the fi rst Men’s Guest Day of 2010. Shotgun start at 10:00a.m. Tee times are available at approximately 3:30p.m.

January 29th If you missed last year’s Casino Night with 300 in attendance you should mark your calendars for this Roaring 20’s good time. Your Shady Canyon Staff will dress decked-out in 20’s speakeasy fashion. Make sure you know the password to get in.

February 5th With Mike Grgich in attendance this is sure to attract a lot of attention and reservations for this limited seating wine dinner.

February 7th Grab your favorite team’s jersey and head over to the Club for appetizers and drinks to watch the 2010 Superbowl on our big screen T.V.’s. February 9th Girl’s Day Out!... On the golf course that is. Th e Ladies’s will kick-off their Guest Day with a 9:00a.m. Shotgun. Tee times will be available at approximately 3:00p.m.

February 14th Spend your Valentine’s Day together as a team in the Couples Twilight Golf Tournament. Lunch will be included prior to the 2:00p.m. Shotgun. Please be sure to make your reservations following golf for your romantic Valentine’s Sweetheart Dinner.

For more information or to RSVP please call (949) 856-7000 or logon to our website at www.shadycanyongolfclub.com.

By Raphael Tuch, Clubhouse Manager

Grgich HilGrgich HilG lsrgich Hillsrgich HilWine Dinner

Friday, February 5th6:00p.m. Reception | 7:00p.m. Dinner

$95 per person

After his great success winning the 1976 “Judgment of Paris” tasting with the Chateau Montelena Chardonnay,

Mike Grgich founded Grgich Hills winery.

Mike was fi rst focused on making chardonnay and later moved into producing some of the best Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot,

Zinfandel and Sauvignon Blanc made in the United States. Now under the control of his daughter Violet, the winery has converted

to 100% Biodynamic and Organic viticulture.

Please join our very special guest, Mike Grgich for this very exciting dinner celebrating his wines and stories, highlighted by a

gourmet menu created by Executive Chef Dominique Briaire.

Reservations (949) 856-700072 hour Cancellation Policy in Eff ect72 hour Cancellation Policy in Eff ect72


Members’ Patio ExpansionProject, Tournament & Auction

Th e recently held Patio Expansion Project golf tournament and auction was a huge success, with 116 participants playing in the event. 27% of the Regular Membership indicated their support for the project along with many others who donated auction items and fi nancial contributions.

In brief the event generated $268,000.00 from a combination of fi nancial contributions, silent auction items, live auction items and the entrance fees for the event. Th ank you, to all who played a part in this most successful event.

Th e question being asked is; “When do we start?” Th e construction plans are complete, are out for bids presently and are being submitted for the building permit. Th e most diffi cult part will be selecting the builder, once that is done we will begin construction as soon as possible. Check your weekly email announcements and website for recent and upcoming information.

Steve Buck


SHADY CANYONG O L F C L U B

GOLF COMMITTEE DESIGNATESJANUARY 16, 2010

FOR FIRST ANNUAL CHAMPIONS DINNER

Building A Tradition

Th e evening of January 16, 2010 is set for the fi rst of the annual Shady Canyon Champions Dinners. It will be an evening of recognition and celebration of our 2009 Perpetual Trophy Winners, Runners – Up, Team Play events and special

Individual Acknowledgements.

Hosted Cocktail Reception: 5:30p.m. - 6:30p.m.Dinner and Awards: 6:30p.m. - 9:30p.m.

RSVP Required at (949)856-7000

Evening Benefi ciaryShady Canyon Junior Golf Program

In support of our theme “BUILDING A TRADITION”, the Committee is pleased to announce that

Mr. Eddie MerrinsHall of Famer, ambassador, teacher, coach, and Pro – Emeritus at Bel – Air

Country Club, will be our featured guest speaker and join us in launching this new event.

$100 per person

As a reminder, all Members and spouses are invited, welcome, and encouraged to join this historic evening of celebration!

Jackets required. Denim not permitted.

New “Year – Long” Perpetual Event added to 2010 Golf CalendarBy: Chris Smith, Golf Committee Chairman

Th e Golf Committee is pleased to announce the creation of a new year – long event designated as Shady Player of the Year!

Th e award will be attained in correlation with a quantifi ed accumulated points basis. Points will be earned based upon event participation and performance; applicable to all sanctioned open Shady Canyon Tournaments.

Accordingly, there will be four (4) separate designated Players of the Year. Th ere will be a Net and Gross Player of the Year for both the women and men; specifi cally, an individual will be limited to winning only one (1) award.

Th ere will be monthly published and posted reports depicting participants positions and accumulated points. Th e details of the point system and further clarifi cation of the event can be found on the applicable locker room bulletin boards and website.


golf news

WWith the El Nino condition With the El Nino condition Wstrengthening I am hopeful that Wstrengthening I am hopeful that Wit is raining as you read this article. We have been experiencing a record breaking drought in the Southwest in the last few years. Th e result of irrigating the golf course with reclaimed water coupled with heavyclay soils has taken its toll on the health of the turf. We desperately need some leaching rain events to come our way.

Th is is the main reason for the fairway conversion project that will allow us to get away from the overseeding each fall with rye that cannot tolerate the high sodium conditions. With the new Bermuda fairways we can expect a much healthier turf with the ability to keep the invasive Poa annua grass in check. Th ere are some new herbicide products that we can apply to keep the Bermuda a pure stand of turf. Th is condition will give the fairways an improved playing surface with improved salt tolerance and cart traffi c wearability.

Th e current look and playability of the right side of #3 fairway is not what you can expect once the project is completed. Th is area is a test area and is being mowed at a higher height of cut for two reasons. First

we have kept it at the same height as the left side of the fairway for mowing simplicity. Th e side of the fairway for mowing simplicity. Th e second and more important reason is to let the new turf develop a thick stand (above and below ground stems) that can rejuvenate new plants in the spring.

Once the Princess 77 Bermuda is actively growing in the spring we will be mowing it at a lower height of cut and using plant growth regulators. Th is will tighten up the turf canopy giving an excellent level playing surface. Remember the most important reason for the change is improved turf coverage and playing condition of the fairways.

I realize that it may take some getting use to. Th e only down side is off color turf during the cold months of the year. Th e trade off is a superior playing surface during the busy golfi ng months of the year. In addition we will only be overseeding the tees, roughs and green surrounds in the fall. Th is look when the Bermuda is dormant will be stunning. I am looking forward to the project and the improvement of the fairways so our reputation as one of the top clubs in the country will continue to grow!

May all your putts be one!

agronomy


By: David Major, Director of Agronomy

tournament results


Th e 2009 Ladies’ Presents’ Cup was held on Tuesday, December 22nd. Although this was the fi rst time for the event, it was very well received. Th e fi eld was comprised of eight teams of 4 (32 players). Th e format was also very challenging as it consisted of three separate competitions: six holes played as two best balls using the shamble format another six holes played as one best ball and six holes were played as a scramble format. Th e scoring for the event was also very competitive as the lowest team score was only ten shots better than the highest score. Th e winning team was Debe Brown, Robin Elliott, Christina Bak and Lisa Gibson.

Th e Men’s 2009 Highlander Member/Guest took place on Friday and Saturday, December 4th and 5th. On Friday, the fi eld was treated to wonderful weather and with the Best Ball format, the scores were very low. Th e two teams in the lead after Friday’s round were Ron McMackin and his guest Channing Tam and Bill Comrie and his guest Kris Th abit.

On Saturday, both the weather and format changed. Th e weather turned cool and windy and the format became “Scotch” Alternate Shot which is much more diffi cult. After the scores were all tallied, the Champions were crowned. Th e Gross Champions were Bill Mitchell and his guest Boyd Martin. Th e Highlander Champions were Pawan Seth and his guest Deepak Nanda.

Th e Final Ladies Guest Day of 2009 took place on Tuesday, December 1st. Th e fi eld consisted of 16 teams (72 players) and they were all treated to great weather, a wonderful golf course and a challenging format. Th e Net Champions for the day were Cindy McMackin and her guests Bonnie Martin, Suzanne Mardock and Carol McMackin. Th e Gross Champions for the day were Sherry Alexander and her guests Joyce Chung, Annie Chung and Susie Na.

Th e 2009 Couples Club Championship came to a close and although it was a little windy during the round, the fi eld was still able to produce very low scores. Th e Overall Net Champions were Debi and Rusty Brown and their score of 60 was four shots better than the fi eld. Th e Overall Gross Champions were Nicole and Eoin Middaugh and their score of even par 71 was only one shot better than the fi eld but good enough for the title. Both Couples will have their names engraved on the Perpetual Trophy and Panel. Please congratulate the Brown’s and the Middaugh’s if you see them at the Club.

Celebrating the Hole

elebrating the Hole

elebrating the -in-One!

elebrating the -in-One!

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Th e feat with odds set at 25,000 to 1 has become a reality for our fellow Members below. Th ey have now joined the ranks of the select few with the skills and even luck to put that tiny white ball into the little hole a few hundred yards away.

Congratulations to Paul Arling on his hole in one on Friday, November 27th. From the Gold Tees on No. 5, where Paul put his 4-Iron to good use.

“It’s in the hole!” Wayne Inouye made an “Ace” on Sunday, December 6th out on hole No. 13. Congratulations Wayne and thank you for the drinks in the grill.

The 2009 Canyon Cup match took place on Tuesday, December 8th at Shady Canyon Golf Club. Th is event matches twelve of the Shady Canyon Perpetual

Winners against twelve of the Big Canyon Perpetual Winners. Th e twelve Members from each Club are paired with another Member to make up six two-person teams. Th ese six teams played a Better Ball format with each match being worth three points. One point for winning the front nine, one point for winning the back nine and one point for winning the eighteen hole match. After the matches were all completed, Shady Canyon had won the event with a 15 to 3 total. Th e Shady Canyon team consisted of: Twyla Martin, Marie Gray, Nicole and Eoin Middaugh, Robyn and Bernard Puckett, Lou Miramontes, Randy DeLano, Steve Schulze, Carlo Moyano, Mike Noggle, and Bill Bullock. If you see any of our Members at the Club, please congratulate them on a match well played.

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golf news


Birthday Celebrations at Any Age!Bat Any Age!Bat Any Age!

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Wensman, Catering Directorat Any Age!

Wensman, Catering Directorat Any Age!Many Members choose the Club as the place to host their family birthday celebrations. From intimate dinners with a few close friends, to large celebrations, I enjoy assisting with the planning and preparation to fi nd your perfect theme. For some, I might suggest turning the Private Dining Room into a dance club. With spectacular lighting, lounge furniture, a great DJ and wonderful food the night is sure to be exciting. We have a long list of DJs and bands to recommend. Some of the DJ’s are perfect for children’s parties and come ready to entertain the children. Th is theme is perfect for sweet 16 parties and up!

Want to have a “ladies only” birthday celebration? How about a Spa Luncheon poolside? Imagine as your guests arrive they are off ered a wonderful libation. Each guest then chooses from a variety of luxurious spa treatments. (My personal favorite is the caviar facial) Chef Dominique would prepare healthy choices for lunch, while the ladies enjoy their treatments. Th is is also a fun idea for bridal luncheons.

“Still swinging at 84” was the heading of a recent birthday celebration. What could be more perfect than a golf theme, complete with a themed cake made especially for you by our pastry chef, Marilyn Robson. A video montage to share memories of a lifetime is the perfect entertainment.

Children’s parties open up a cornucopia of theme ideas. How about 20 tons of snow brought in for a sledding party? Santa and his horse drawn sleigh giving rides around the club! Perfect! Children also delight in parties on the Great Lawn; we have had pig races, water slides, obstacle courses, wild animal shows, etc. One new idea was to off er a junior golf clinic for a young boy’s birthday. Mike Davis, our Resident Teaching Professional, set everything up and each child got a chance to experience golf.

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get back to fitness – here at shady canyonWith many making New Years’ Resolutions to get healthy and fi t we are here to help!With many making New Years’ Resolutions to get healthy and fi t we are here to help!WTh e Spa & Fitness Center has six qualifi ed Personal Trainers with various backgrounds to meet your training needs and goals.

Tracy Scott, Fitness Center SupervisorPosition: Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor

Tracy has over 12 years experience in the fi tness industry, the last six here at Shady Canyon. Tracy holds several national several national certifi cations including AFAA Personal Trainer, AFAA Fitness Instructor, Spinning Instructor and Kickboxing. Her clients enjoy her creative programs designed to meet their personal needs and goals. As Fitness Center Supervisor, she can assist you in determining which trainer would best suit your needs and goals whether to improve your fi tness level or rehab an injury.

Milka GrounlundPosition: Pilates & Personal Trainer

Milka is a certifi ed pilates and yoga instructor, and is a formally trained dancer. Milka has been teaching in the fi tness industry for over 12 years. Milka takes a gentle approach in training her clients and creates programs to suit their individual needs.

Steve Hutchins, DCPosition: Personal Trainer, Physiotherapy and Golf Specialist

Steve has over 22 years experience in the health & fi tness industry with seven as a chiropractor. He specializes in helping clients reach their fi tness goals and incorporates physiotherapy techniques to relieve pain. His degree’s in Doctor of Chiropractic, Exercise Science and Certifi ed Golf Specialist through the Blanchard School of Golf injuries enables him to help alleviate pain and rehabilitate injuries. Steve also off ers the Driving Advantage program to our Members. Th is program is designed to strengthen the muscle groups associated with the golf swing while correcting muscle imbalances from the one-sided movement of the golf swing. Th e Driving Advantage Program consists of an assessment and program design by Steve followed by six sessions with personal trainer Adam Wheeler.



Wendi LichonPilates Instructor

Wendi off ers Pilates training using our Stott’s reformer. She has fi ve years experience in the health and fi tness industry and provides a very disciplined and progressive approach to her trainings . If you want to see the results you’ve heard of through Pilates she will help you achieve them

Stephanie Pacifi ciPersonal Trainer & Boxing

Stephanie holds fi ve boxing championship titles including Golden Gloves 2005. She off ers personal training, private boxing and semi-private boxing/kickboxing to her clients. Th e pace is challenging and results oriented great for athletes and those who like to push themselves.

Adam WheelerPersonal Trainer

Adam has been an employee at the Fitness Center for the past six years, he is a Certifi ed Personal trainer and currently working on his master’s degree in physical therapy. Adam works in conjunction with Steve Hutchins in the Driving Advantage program and for those interested in getting started on a regular fi tness program.

Prefer to Workout in a Group?We have expanded our Group Exercise programs with some exciting and challenging new classes; ZUMBA, BOXING, EVENING YOGA

ZUMBA – ZUMBA – ZUMBA Th is dance-fi tness class inspired by Latin music incorporates dance movements, which create a dynamic, exciting, and eff ective fi tness system! Th is class format combines fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body in an aerobic/fi tness fashion to achieve a unique blended balance of cardio and muscle-toning benefi t. Zumba integrates some of the basic principles of aerobic, interval, and resistance training to maximize caloric output, cardiovascular benefi ts, and total body toning. Th e cardio-based dance movements are easy-to-follow steps that include body sculpting, which targets areas such as gluteus, legs, arms, core, abdominals and the most important muscle in the body, the heart! It’s fun, it’s diff erent, it’s easy and it’s eff ective. It is exercise in disguise for any level.

Instructor: Ria Class times: Fridays 8:00am or Wednesday Nights at 5:45pmComplimentary Introductory Class – January 20thSix week program: $40 begins January 27th (or $10 per class)

BOXING & STRENGTH CONDITIONINGBoxing is a sport that tests your mind, body and spirit. Th is class taught by a championship boxer includes Shadow Boxing, Cardio, Strength Training, Boxing Technique and Mitt Work all to get you in tip top shape.

Instructor: StephanieClass Time: Tuesday 5:30pmSix Week Program: $40 begins January 26th (or $10 class per class)Complimentary Intro Class – January 19th

EVENING YOGA - End your day with a class focused on improving your posture and fl exibility while relaxing your mind and focusing on your well being all in a class that all abilities can enjoy.

Instructor: RobinClass Time: Mondays 6:00pm Six Week Program: $40 begins January 4th (or $10 per class)

fitness

Th e Advanced Results Facial

With the NEW CORRECTING LINE FROM KERSTIN FLORIANA focused solution for your skin.

Th e Correcting Line is a complete line of cosmeceutical-based formulas that provide solution-focused, targeted applications with visible results for long-term skin health.

Th e entire cosmeceutical-based line features technologically-advanced ingredients, coupled with active botanicals and vitamins to deliver eff ective solutions in each formula. Each high-performing product

helps to transform skin while providing a luxurious experience and delivering positive results.

Try Th e Advanced Results Facial with our aesthetician, Lisa Carr, she will prescribe an at-home regimen specifi c to your skin needs.

To learn more about Th e Spa’s product line visit our Online Spa Boutique at www.shadycanyongolfclub.com and click on “Th e Spa”

To schedule an appointment contact Spa Reception at (949)856-7040



Insight into the Club’s Operation

The Town Hall Meeting, held November 22, 2009, provided the attending Members the opportunity to have their questions addressed and express concerns

in regards to the upcoming changes of the Club. While reviewing the budget for 2010, the Club’s food and beverage operation generated interest amongst the Membership. I announced the Club runs it’s food and beverage operation at a loss; since then I have received several emails and calls inquiring how or why that is; some have recommended I speak with Members who have been in the restaurant business and can help with this state of aff airs.

I appreciate the concerns and ideas. It is important to keep in mind the food and beverage operation of private clubs is not comparable to the restaurant business as most know it. Challenges presented to the Club that restaurants don’t face are as follows:

• We have a limited number of patrons, approximately 520 families.• We are open based on a schedule, not open based on demand- we remain open at all times whether business is coming in or not.• We operate a Golf Snack Bar, Pool Snack Bar, Men’s Grill, Mixed Grill

and Banquets with very limited space. Again all with 520 families to draw from.• We price food & beverage based on Member tolerance not on a fi nancial basis.• We purchase only the best products.• Th e current facilities were designed for retirees and not the average age of fi fty-

two, which we currently have, or for the number of children our Members have under the age of 18 which is in excess of 500.

Th ere are certainly steps we could take to increase use, but keep in mind for every action in one direction there is a reaction in the other direction. Th e operation cannot be all things to all Members.

I have been asked if I can run the food and beverage operation at breakeven or for a profi t. I can easily do so, at any level of profi tability directed, the Membership simply would not tolerate the changes required. Few clubs operate in the black, such as my previous club; they are able to do so as a result of pure volume of numbers and supplemental banquet business.

Your dues provide the revenue which allows you to have the dining facilities open any time you wish to use them, pay below market prices based on food and beverage costs, have a higher level of staffi ng as compared to restaurants, high end facilities, and use top of the line linens, silverware, china, glassware and furnishings.

Th ere is always room for improvements and we are open to change; but it has to be done without negatively aff ecting the overall approval rating of the Membership at large.

I hope this insight assists you in understanding our operation better. As previously mentioned, I am willing to sit down with any Member and review our operation or fi nancials.

Steve Buck, General Manager


Gingerbread House Decorating Recap

Once again, the Gingerbread House Decorating proved to be one of the most popular childrens’ events of the year. With the addition of a 4th seating, over 100 children took part in the crafts. Th e children decorated pre-made houses with colorful frosting and candy galore – much of it, we’re sure, ended up in the mouths of your hungry ones. Santa stopped by for a visit and listened to the many gift requests while posing for photos. After the houses were completed, families gathered together to enjoy a holiday inspired buff et, complete with, yes, even more holiday sweets!

Please take the time to view the photos of the event on the website and download your favorites.

Member Holiday Open HouseWhile the Open House was not quite as attended as previous years, there was no shortage of holiday cheer and giving. Members showed their support for Toys for Tots with everyone in attendance bringing an upwrapped gift.

Th e winter wonderland theme included a welcome “snowfl ake” martini, illuminated ice carving and a white draped stage complete with a live band all decked-out in white attire. A great time was had by all in attendance and many thankful families benefi ted from your generosity.

1) Seema Seth, Tamara and Leonid Shneyderman 2)Brenda Swantko, Barbara Rountree and Randa Phair 3) Karen Goldhirsh with U.S. Marines 4) Bar Lounge 5) Fish Ice Sculpture 6) Carrie DiCarlo, Sharon Valli and Patricia Noggle 7) Michelle Yacoel, Ali Kim Lee and Claude Yacoel 8) Mountain of donated toys 9) Norma and Th omas Ponton with Barbara and Jim Rountree by the fi re Jim Rountree by the fi re Jim Rountree by 10) Brenton Watson with Nat DiCarlo and Mark Conway 11) Bill and Barbara Mitchell dancing the night away 12) Hiro and Irene Kinoshita with Debe and Michael Lucki 13) Catherine Campbell, Bryn DeBeikes, Karen Goldhirsh and Leslie Dean.


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Champagne brunchStart your Valentine’s Day with fl owing champagne paired with a variety of delicate salads, smoked salmon, omelettes cooked to order with applewood smoked bacon and sausages, eggs benedict, Belgian waffl es, pancakes, muffi ns and delicious desserts. Reservations begin at 10:00am. Please call (949) 856-7020 to RSVP.

Couples Twilight TournamentSpend your Valentine’s Day together as a team in the Couples Twilight Golf Tournament. Lunch will be included prior to the 2:00p.m. Be sure to make dinner reservations at the Sweetheart Dinner that evening.Sign up in the Golf Shop or call (949) 856-7070

SWEETHEART DINNERReservations begin at 5:30p.m.

Love is in the air, and Shady Canyon is the place to be where lovers are swooned by romance and candlelight. Come and cozy up with your loved one while Executive Chef Dominique prepares a delicate “sweetheart” four course dinner.

$75 per personPlease call for reservations and additional information at (949)856-7000


Valentine’s Day

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