IN THIS ISSUE:

Management Report......2

On The Vine.....................3

Announcements...............4

Events............................5-6

Chef ’s Corner..................7

Social Groups..................8

Concierge.........................9

Grounds..........................10

Niners..............................11

W.G.A........................12-14

Golf............................14-15

M.G.A..............................16

Tennis........................17-18

Kid’s Korner.............19-20

Fitness.............................21

Calendar..........................22

Special Thank You..24-25

2010 Directory Form...26

January 2010January 2010Ventana Vistas

Ventana Vistas Silver Oak Wine DinnerSilver Oak Wine DinnerJanuary 25 & 26, 2010

6:30 p.m. Reception 7:00 p.m. Dinner$95.00 ++ per person

Reception:Twomey Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley 2008

Hors d’oeuvres: * Lemon Chicken and Dried Apricot Salad in Brioche

* Ahi Tuna with Wasabi & Sweet Soy Sauce on Wonton Crisp* Seared Duck Glaze with Orange Gastrique on Toasted Sour Dough

* Shrimp Louis on Herbed Crouton

Appetizer:Twomey Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2007

Almond Crusted Salmon with Amaretto Chantilly & Vanilla Bean Velvet,Puff Pastry Fleuron

Salad:Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 2004

Winter Greens, Shaved Fennel, Spiced Pecans, Dried Blueberry & CassisVinaigrette Tempered Double Cream Brie

Entree:Twomey Merlot Napa Valley 2005

Grilled Angus Beef Tenderloin, Wild Mushroom Ragout & Creamed Potatoes with Truffl ed Cabernet Reduction

Dessert:Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2004

Flourless Chocolate Torte with Razz Cherry Compote and Lavender Chantilly

We will also have a ‘Captain’s Table’ set-up on Monday, January 25 for any indi-vidual member who would like to attend. When you make your reservation, just ask

to be seated at the ‘Captain’s Table’.

If you have any questions, contact Ryan Granruth at 577-4081. Please RSVP with Isabella at 577-4000.

Members again supported our Holiday Fund for employees this year, contributing over $40,000, up from the $30,000 contributed last year. As many of you know, this fund is distributed to our employees, excluding the executive management team, based on the num-ber of years of service and hours worked during the preceding year. Th is year has been particularly tough on employees throughout our industry, so member support of our staff is much appreciated during this time.

Th e fund attracted contributions from almost half of our members, with the average contribution about $100. A thank you from our employees to all those who contributed appears on pages 24 and 25 in this issue of the Vistas.

In further recognition of the dedica-tion of our employees in these diffi cult times we have decided to increase the automatic gratuity in food and beverage service to 20%. Th ese gratuities in total are paid directly to the staff that serve you. Th is percentage is also consistent with our banquet and catering charges.

Employee recognition for outstand-ing service during the year occurred at our annual staff Holiday party. Aaron Aguilar from the Golf Pro Shop was named employee of the year and Chris Sabala of the Sales Offi ce was named manger of the year. Ten other em-ployees were named winners of our Stepping Stone Awards for their perfor-mance in areas designated central to the strategic mission of the company.

Th e Stepping Stones and winners included: Integrity, Sherry Cramer, golf course maintenance; Empowerment, Dan Celentano, front offi ce manager; Communications, Isabella Joff roy, sales/catering assistant; Fiscally Responsible,

Chuck Wallace, landscape supervisor; Teamwork, Debra Rhoades and Dianna Avants, overnight cashier/supervisor; Be the Example, Brandon Smith, head golf professional; Personalize the Ex-

perience, Mandy Phillips, spa supervisor; Th e Zone, Brandee Cislini, human resources assis-tant; Image, Jerica Cicci, guest services attendant, and Jim Sullivan, men’s locker room attendant.

Special recognition awards also went to Christine Baker-Perry, membership director; Kelly Scott, accounting; Arlene

Corey, concierge; Rosa Zavala, house-keeper; Jesus Ramirez, maintenance engineer, Noah Gessler, assistant golf course superintendent; Suzy Godin, server; Ricardo Frascari, bartender; Lauren Youngling, hostess; Matt Mc-Gee, executive sous chef; Andy Juday, outside service attendant, and Sandy Henke, nail technician.

As many of you know, this is the time of year when we engage a neutral outside party to determine membership initiation fees for the coming year. Peto & Company was again engaged under the bylaws to perform this service for the third year in a row. Aft er a detailed analysis, Peto concluded that the ini-tiation fees for golf members in 2010 would be $48,000 and for tennis mem-bers, $5,000.

Peto based its determination on na-tional economic conditions and trends in private club membership. Conditions and rates at comparable area clubs were also analyzed and considered. Compa-rable private clubs reviewed included Th e Gallery, La Paloma, Omni Tucson National and Tucson Country Club.

In conclusion, Peto wrote, its valu-ation was based on “prevailing market conditions.”

George WhiteCEO, General Manager

Holiday Fund Reaches $40,000

GEORGE WHITE

Ventana Vistas is published monthly by the Ventana Canyon Alliance, LLC, for members of

the Ventana Canyon Golf & Rac-quet Club. Articles are contrib-uted by club members and staff.

BOARD OF MANAGERS:David Carney, chairman

Ken Granat, vice chairmanAndy Samet, secretary

James O. Johnston, treasurer

BOARD MEMBERS:Don Anderson Bruce Bellows

Marylyn Canfi eldDon Carrig

Jim Jennings Don Rhodes

Peg Rosenquist

George White, CEOgwhite@thelodgeatventanacanyon.com

Christine Baker-Perry, editor cbaker@thelodgeatventanacanyon.com

Andrea Kaplan, copy editorakaplan@thelodgeatventanacanyon.com

OUR MISSIONWe will provide a premier club

experience to all those who enter the gate. We are well trained

professionals committed to con-sistently delivering a memorable

experience through a service culture focused on anticipating

every detail.

MANAGEMENT REPORT

I hope everyone had a happy and safe holiday season. Now that 2010 is here we are ready to begin the year with an active social calendar starting with the Silver Oak Wine Dinner on Monday, January 25th and Tuesday, January 26th. Th is event gained so much popularity that we had to expand it to a second night to accommodate all the members that have ex-pressed an interest in com-ing. Currently only a handful of seats remain for the Monday night dinner on the January 25th, the Tuesday din-ner is sold out.

Th is will be an event not to miss if you are not signed up already. Chef John and I have been planning this event for months along with the Wine Committee and the House Com-mittee. I know I have been looking forward to these two nights for a very long time.

In addition to the Napa Valley and Alexander Valley Silver Oak Caber-net Sauvignon we will also be serv-ing wine from the Twomey Winery. Twomey is owned by the same fam-ily as Silver Oak. Twomey is not a second label of the Silver Oak wines. In fact, the Twomey Winery produces some of the fi nest merlot, pinot noir and sauvignon blanc wines in all of California. Chef John has paired the

fl avors in these wines to match the menu to perfection.

Th e story of Twomey started when Silver Oak bought some land in Southeastern Napa Valley that was planted with mer-lot. Daniel Baron, who is the Director of Winemaking at Silver Oak, had experience working with merlot while he was in France. He set out to make a merlot that would be considered a top tier wine and has since succeeded. Ray

Duncan, who is the owner of Silver Oak gave the new winery the name Twomey which is his middle name and his mother’s maiden name. As I mentioned, since then Twomey has branched out and produced some of California’s fi nest pinot noir and sauvignon blanc in addition to their superb merlot. Since the early 2000’s when Twomey was established, their wines have only gained in popularity and quality.

To reserve one of the few remain-ing seats for Monday, January 25th, please call Isabella at 577-4000. I am excited to make this the most suc-cessful and memorable wine dinner we have ever held at Ventana Canyon. Make sure you don’t miss out on all the fun and I will see you in the club again soon!

Also coming up this month, we will be hosting our monthly Burger Night

in the Catalina Room. I have re-ceived a lot of positive feedback from members on this event. Th is month I am changing the format slightly to include a dessert option in the buff et. For $13.95 you will still have a selec-tion of burgers to choose from, all the toppings and the drink included, but now will also have a selection of brownies and cookies to select from as well. Th is event always fi lls up fast, so call the Catalina Room at 577-4075 right away to reserve your table.

Cheers, Ryan Granruth

Ryan Granruth

Looking Forward to Silver Oak Wine DinnerLooking Forward to Silver Oak Wine Dinner

ON THE VINE

SAVE THE DATE:

FEBRUARY 2010FEBRUARY 2010

TUE. 9 DEWAR’S & DIVOTSTUE. 9 DEWAR’S & DIVOTS

FRI. 12. 9 & DINEFRI. 12. 9 & DINE

SUN. 14 VALENTINE’S DAYSUN. 14 VALENTINE’S DAY

MON. 22 MEMBER MIXERMON. 22 MEMBER MIXER

SAT. 27 BOOTS & BOLASSAT. 27 BOOTS & BOLAS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

WELCOMEWELCOMENEW NEW

MEMBERSMEMBERS

SOCIALSOCIAL

Jane & Jack AlexanderJane & Jack Alexander3166 E. Via Palomita3166 E. Via PalomitaTucson, AZ 85718Tucson, AZ 85718299-1052299-1052

Member Choice Awards:

Congratulations to the winner of the Member’s Choice Award

November 2009: Richardo Frascari

Nominated by: Brooke, Diane & Mychaela Nelson

Because he is fun and he waves every time he sees us, plus he his funny. Richardo makes the dinner enjoyable when you’re alone, so you have someone to talk to. Thank you Richardo.

Congratulations to the winner of the Member’s Choice Award

December 2009: Gayle Stadtlander

Nominated by: Kay Anderson

Gayle works extra hard to assist in every way on a daily ba-sis.

Congratulations to:Sue Samet

for her Hole-in-One on 12/03, Mountain #16

Frank Cipriano for his Hole-in-One on 12/11,

Mountain #3

A Celebration of Life for Edith McClure will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2010

from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Ventana Canyon Golf & Racquet Club.

Member MixerTuesday, January 19

5:30-7:00 p.m.$21.95 ++ per person

Please RSVP with Isabella at 577-4000.

EVENTS

January 145:30-8:00 p.m.

The Chef will be rolling out the grill on the Sabino Patio to pre-pare your burger made-to-order (weather permitting).

BURGER BAR - Regular Angus Beef Burger

- Kobe Beef Burger: KC BBQ Sauce-Veggie Burger:

with Hummus Butter-Salmon Burger: with Smoked Tomato Chipotle Remoulade

-Turkey Burger: with Cranberry Ketchup-Mushroom Burger: with

Horseradish Cream-Chicken Burger: with Prickly Pear glaze

ALL THE FIXINGS:Cheese: Cheddar, Pepperjack,

Tomato, Lettuce, Onion, Pickle, Guacamole, Bacon,Sliced Onion Rings, Tobacco Onions, Prickly Pear Onions,

JalapenosHouse Made Potato Chips

Potato Salad, Fruit Salad, Pasta SaladKaiser Rolls, Onion Roll, Brioche Bun, Herbed Focaccia,

Ciabatta, Sage Bun

Dessert: Cookies & Brownies

$13.95 ++ Adults (Now includes dessert)$6.95++ child includes (1 free soda)

PRICE INCLUDES:1 Burger with unlimited toppings, sides and dessert,

a pint of Coors Light Beer or a glass of Signature Wine

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Please call the Dining Room Hostess 577-4075.

Viva ItaliaViva ItaliaWednesday’s from 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Enjoy Italian style dining.

Adults $24.95 ++Children 6-12 $9.95 ++

Children under 5 pay their age,plus tax and gratuity.

Please make your reservation by calling the dining room at 577-4075.

Prime Rib NightSaturday’s from 5:30-9:00 p.m.

Includes: 8 oz. prime rib, choice of baked potato, mashed potato or rice,

seasonal vegetable.$15.95++ per person

(This is not a buffet, so sit back and let us serve you.)

Please make your reservation by calling the dining room at 577-4075.

All-You-Can-EatRib Night

Friday’s from 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.$24.95 ++ per person

6-12 $9.95 ++ per person 5 & under pay their age

Please make your reservation by calling the dining room at 577-4075.

thursday thursday burgerburger night night

EVENTS

‘ALL CLUB EVENT’‘ALL CLUB EVENT’

Monday, January 25

10:00 A.M. NINE-HOLE GOLF SCRAMBLE10:00 A.M. NINE-HOLE GOLF SCRAMBLE

10:00 A.M. TENNIS ROUND ROBIN FOR MEN AND WOMEN10:00 A.M. TENNIS ROUND ROBIN FOR MEN AND WOMEN

Th e golf & tennis events will be followed by a luncheon at 12:30 with lots of prizes, a raffl e and a silent auction with the proceeds going to Susan G. Koman for the Cure. REGISTRATION FORMS are now available in the Golf Pro Shop, as well as the Tennis Offi ce. Th e registration forms must be returned with a check(s), by January 11. Entry Fee checks are to be made payable to “Rally for the Cure” and the donation and sponsorship checks to “Susan G. Koman for the Cure”.

Donations can be made in Memory of, or in Honor of family members or friends.

Everyone is encouraged to wear pink and should expect to have fun. We look forward to lots of participation from our Ventana tennis players as well as the MGA, WGA and Niner’s. We are still hoping to have more items donated for the raffl e and silent auction. If you have an item to donate or questions about the Rally, please call Nancy Granat 529-0426 or Suzi Payson 529-2061 or email suzi@tazidesign.com.

THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT

9 & Dine Schedule9 & Dine Schedule

Friday, January 83:00 p.m. shotgun, Shamble, BB Scramble

Friday, February 123:00 p.m. shotgun, 3 x 3 Scramble

Friday, April 93:00 p.m. shotgun

Event Fee: $10 per couple

Dinner: $21.95++ per person

Couples Couples GolfGolf

Event Fee: $20 per coupleDinner: $21.95 ++ per person

Sunday, January 2412:30 p.m. shotgun 4-Person Stableford

Sunday, February 211:00 p.m. shotgunMember/Guest

Sunday, March 71:00 p.m. shotgun

Club Championship

Sunday, April 251:00 p.m. shotgun

Bridgeman

Sunday Brunch10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Assorted PastriesAssorted Sliced Fruit & BerriesImported and Domestic Cheeses,

Assorted Crackers and Sliced BaguettesAssorted Toasted Bagels with Whipped Cream Cheese

Eggs BenedictBacon & Sausage Links

O’Brien PotatoesCarving Station with Cherry Glazed Ham

Eggs and Omelettes Made-to-OrderWaffl es Made-to-Order

Adults $14.95, Children 6-12 $7.95 and 5 & under pay their ageIncluded in Price is one House Champagne or Mimosa

Sign up Early for Events or Risk DisappointmentCHEF’S CORNER

CHEF JOHN

During the past few months demand has increased and several Club events have sold out. As your chef, I am fl attered and excited that our membership is so supportive of the Club and that such an impressive demand exists.

Unfortunately, some members have been unable to attend a number of events due to limited space. We have adopted innovative measures in an eff ort to meet demand when we know it exists. For example, Burger Night proved so popular that requests for reservations exceeded the capacity of the dining room.

To accommodate as many members as possible, we made Burger Night available to those who dined in the Ventana Bar and Grill that evening as well. We will continue this practice for popular events whenever possible.

Service in the bar, however, will continue to be on a fi rst-come, fi rst-

served basis, since reservations are not taken there. I mention this be-cause your best option is to make reservations early and be assured of a seat in the dining room.

Another in-novative solution to event planning was the addition of Monday, January 25, to our Silver Oak Wine Dinner, since the original date of Tuesday, January 26, fi lled at record pace. Th ere are still a few open spots for the January 25 dinner, so if you are interested, sign up now. We expect to continue to review overfl ow options for all events that generate substantial member interest. Our aim is to prevent exclusion of any member who desires to attend.

Meanwhile, I continue to rely on member feedback to assess our suc-cess in meeting your needs. I try to personally speak with members on a regular basis because I am convinced that your ideas and experiences are the best measure of how well the entire food and beverage team is functioning in improving your club experience.

We rely on your ideas and requests for inspiration and try to incorporate them in planning for each event and dining experience. Th e entire staff remains excited about serving you throughout 2010 and beyond.

As always, please share any special requests with us and remember that take-out and off -premise catering is available to you.

Happy New Year from the entire Food and Beverage team.

Sincerely, Chef John

I can help you with all of your special event planning I can help you with all of your special event planning needs. I can assist you in planning a holiday party, busi-needs. I can assist you in planning a holiday party, busi-ness retreat, dinner party, golf tournament, Bar/Bat ness retreat, dinner party, golf tournament, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, anniversary parties, even elaborate weddings Mitzvah, anniversary parties, even elaborate weddings and much more. The possibilities are endless. Our pastry and much more. The possibilities are endless. Our pastry chef can produce beautiful cakes for almost any occasion. chef can produce beautiful cakes for almost any occasion. If you would rather entertain at your home, let us cook the If you would rather entertain at your home, let us cook the food and serve it for you. We can take the hassle out of food and serve it for you. We can take the hassle out of entertaining, 577-4011.entertaining, 577-4011.

Emily RandallEmily RandallDirector of CateringDirector of Catering

Catering for Your Every NeedCatering for Your Every Need

Ventana Book Club Ventana Book Club

SOCIAL GROUPS

ACBL Bridge: Election Results

KNITTERS’ KNOOK

THE KNITTERS’ KNOOK IS REMINDING ANY interested knitters to join them! ALL levels (including those who would like to learn how to knit) are welcome! We meet every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until noon; please check The Rock for the exact location each week.

David Fletcher led the discussion of EMPIRE FALLS by Richard Russo, the book selected for discussion at our December 1 meeting. Th e fi ctional Empire Falls is an economically depressed small town in Maine. Th e main character, Miles Roby, fl ips hamburgers at the Empire Grill which he man-ages. Th e book chronicles his life, the problems of impending divorce, his re-lationships within his family and the members of the community. Th e book was made into a movie starring Paul Newman in 2005. Th e New Englanders in the group attested to the accuracy of the descriptions of the locales and bleak economic circumstances described in this book which was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 2002.

Richard Russo was born in 1949 in upstate New York and earned three degrees from the University of Arizona: BA in English (1967), PhD in American Literature (1980) and Masters in Fine Arts in Cre-ative Writing (1981)! Who knew? He is described as the author who most accurately depicts the blue-collar life in economically depressed American towns.

Our next meeting will be held on January 26, 2010, at 6:15 p.m., when Jacque Grote will lead the discussion of TUXEDO PARK by Jennet Conant. See you there.

Diane M. Michaels Dave Fletcher

We had our first election for Adobe Board Members at Ven-tana with the polls open ½ hour prior to our game on December 7th. Two of our regular players were on the ballot: Kathy Parker and Ted Myers. Th ey both won by a landslide! CONGRATULA-TIONS to Kathy and Ted. Th ey are both experienced business people, so we look forward to their astute advice and participa-tion on the Adobe Board.

Our Ventana Game is sanc-tioned through Adobe Bridge Club, therefore, we are an off -site game for Adobe. Th e Adobe Board is made up of 9 elected members and 1 appointed non-voting member who is our Non-Life Master Representative – Kathy served in that position this last year. Th e Adobe Board meets the second Wednesday of every month, so if you have any concerns you would like to have addressed by the board, please feel free to talk with Kathy, Ted, or Ruth

Van VanVlack is continuing to teach outstanding Bridge here for intermediate players. Classes run from 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. each Th urs-day with lunch following. Class fees are $10 per person per class. Van will be teaching these same classes at Finisterra on Fridays, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. We have had fabulous turnouts – at least 6 full tables each week so be sure to e-mail me at rhoukom@comcast.net if you would like to join us. Th ere is also a new series of bridge

classes starting at Adobe – please visit: http://www.adobebridgeclub.org and look under the Lessons tab.

If you’d like to participate in any of the Bridge Tournaments around town, please visit: http://www.

southernarizonabridge.com/tour-naments.htm Th ere is a nice one at the Desert Diamond Hotel January 7-10. Th ey always have sections for us less experienced players so everyone can compete.

Ruth Houkom

Welcome 2010! Events that may be of special interest to our families with children and grandchildren:

January-February: “Set In Stone” at Arizona State • MuseumJanuary-April 30: “Butterfl y Magic” at Botanical • GardensJanuary 2: “Peter and the Wolf” at Tucson Sympho-• ny CenterJanuary 3: “Giant Reed Removal Morning” at Sa-• bino CanyonJanuary 7-March 27: “The Cisco Kid” at Gaslight • TheatreJanuary 12-14: “Bosque Del Apache” birding expert at Tohono Chul Park• January 22: “Disney Live! Rockin Road Show” at TCC• January 24: “A Year with Frog and Toad” at UApresents•

• EVENTS AROUND TUCSON:

January-February: “Ansel Adams” at Tucson Museum of Art • January 3: “A Stopped Clock: From Brahms to Bloomsbury” at Berger • CenterJanuary 3: “Lewis Black” at Tucson Music Hall• January 8-9, 15-16, 22-23: “U of A Icecats” hockey at TCC• January 9-10: “Magnifi cent & Glorious!” TSO at Foothills HS• January 14,15,17: “Nordic Favorites” TSO at Tucson Music Hall• January 14-17: “Square Dance Festival” at TCC• January 14-24: “Jewish Film Festival” at JCC + other theatres• January 14-March 7: “Meanwhile Back at the Ranch” at Tohono Chul• January 15-31: “Fool for Love” at Beowulf Alley Theatre• January 16: “Art Garfunkel” with TSO at Tucson Music Hall• January 16-17: “Rachel and Juliet” at Invisible Theatre• January 19-24: “Legally Blonde the Musical” at Tucson Music Hall• January 22-24: “Quilt Festival” at TCC• January 22-31: “Senior Olympics” around town• January 23: “MOMIX: ReMIX” at UApresents• January 23: “Dillinger Days Festival” downtown• January 23-February 13: “title of show” at ATC• January 24: “Concertmaster Recital” at Tucson Symphony Center• January 24: “Looking for Lenny” at Berger Center• January 29-31: “Cirque de la Symphonie” at Tucson Music Hall• January 30: “The Sinatra Project” at UApresents• January 30: “Russian Music & Dance” at Pima College West• January 30: “Mardi Gras” Food Bank fundraiser at Manning House• January 30: “A Prairie Home Companion” at TCC•

Happening out of town:Janaury 13-17: “Wings Over Willcox” birding in Willcox•

Please stop by my desk any time if you have questions about these or other events. I’m always happy to help you make any needed arrangements.

CONCIERGE

Arlene Corey

I’d like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year. Now that the holidays have past we can slow down a little and begin to unwind. It’s the time to start fresh. It’s the time to make our New Year’s Reso-lutions a reality. Join us at the Day Spa in living the resolution of holis-tic health. Make massage a part of

your health re-gime. Massage increases your circulation, minimizes your levels of corti-sol (the stress hormone), and increases the release of

endorphins in the body by stimu-lating our “rest and digest” nervous system. There’s no better way to stay healthy and happy. How will you know how good you could feel if you don’t ever try? Come in this month for an 80-minute massage and receive a free paraffin treatment for your hands. And don’t forget, as a member you receive 30% off of all spa services. Live the resolu-tion of holistic health at a price you can’t beat.

I’d like to congratulate two of our massage therapists on their pregnancies. Darcy and Olga are pregnant and both expecting baby number two. I’m sad to announce that Olga will not be coming back to the Club after the birth of her daughter. So make sure to schedule your appointment for a massage or facial this month with Olga before she’s gone and it’s too late.

Mandy Phillips

Happy New Year

Mandy Phillips

WEATHER UPDATE: As of December 14th we have experienced 12 frost delays. We average approximately 45 frost delays each golf season. As of De-cember 14 we have received 7.88” of rain. We average just less than 15” of rain per year.

With the cooler tempera-tures of winter the turfgrass plants ability to recover from traffi c (foot and/or golf carts), ballmarks and divots is greatly reduced. Please avoid high traffi c areas. You will notice more and more ropes & stakes being used around the golf courses to re-direct or limit traffi c. It has become necessary to restrict traffi c on a few golf holes. Canyon #10,14 & 15 as well as Moun-tain #5 & #13 are a few of the common holes that will be roped off to golf cart traffi c. We typically will never have more than two holes per course roped off . Th ank you in advance for your patience and understanding.

As of Th ursday November 26, both courses are allowing golf carts onto the fairways. Th e question has been asked why are both courses al-lowing golf carts on the fairways the same day when the overseeding dates are three weeks apart. Typically we alternate between courses as to which golf course is overseeded fi rst. If the same golf course were to always go fi rst every year, that particular course would lose three weeks of Bermuda-grass growing weather in September each year. It is always our goal to have as much Bermudagrass coverage on the golf courses as possible going into overseeding. Th e fi rst overseeded golf course always has considerable Ber-mudagrass grow back which competes with the new Ryegrass due to daytime temperatures still being very warm

- near 100 degrees. Th e second golf course to be overseeded is in the ideal

weather window – night time temperatures are cool and day time temperatures are warm. It is also necessary to schedule around fall functions such as weddings, which oft en take place behind the club. No bride or groom wants to have brown scalped Bermudagrass in their wedding photos. Keeping the golf cart path

policy consistent between the two golf courses also eliminates any confusion as to which course has what cartpath policy.

Please join us Monday, January 18th for Dewar’s & Divots. Come on out and meet new friends, enjoy a cocktail and spend an hour or so fi ll-

ing divots with your fellow members. We will meet in the bar at approxi-mately 3:45pm and head out on the Canyon course. We hope to see you there.

Beginning in January you may no-tice work being done on the Canyon pump station located near #12 Canyon tees.

Th e Alliance has approved a new pump station as well as construction of a new building to protect the new equipment. Th e work should be com-pleted by the end of February.

Please remember to fi ll your divots, repair your ballmarks and avoid high traffi c areas. Swing hard in case you hit it.

Wally DoweDirector of Golf Course Maintenance

Cold Weather Takes a Toll on Both Courses

Wally Dowe

GROUNDS

GREENS COMMITTEE 2009-2010

Bob Rasmus - Chair bcrasmus@mac.com

Carol Howe – Vice Chair Carol.G.Howe@comcast.net

Wally Dowe - Director of GC Ventancanyon1@Qwestoffi ce.net

Geno Ferretti – Seniors ferrettig@aol.com

Steve Morling - MGA scrmorling@gmail.com

Joan Bishop - WGA innerlooper@msn.com

Jackie Bartick - Niners Jbartick@hughes.net

Ken Granat - At Large Kgranat1@aol.com

John Gallow – At Large jgallow@studiowestresources.com

Bob Baker - At Large sbaker0612@gmail.com

Jim Sislo - At Large simby317@mac.com

NINERS’

NINERS’ 2010 SCHEDULEJan 4 9:00 a.m. Free PlayJan 11 9:00 a.m. Shotgun/Luncheon – Tosses for PopsJan 18 9:00 a.m. Assigned T-Times – State Medallion I; Mystery Game *Jan 25 9:30 a.m. Rally for the Cure, Shotgun, Luncheon-ScrambleFeb 1 9:00 a.m. Shotgun/Luncheon – ABCD Scramble w/HDC Feb 8 9:00 a.m. Assigned T-Times – State Medallion II; Mystery Game *Feb 15 1:00 p.m. 18-hole Valentines Event Shotgun, DinnerFeb 22 9:00 a.m. Free PlayMar 1 9:00 a.m. Shotgun/Luncheon – Member/ Guest Day - Blind Bogey

Mar 8 9:00 a.m. Assigned T-Times – Ryder Cup *Mar 15 9:00 a.m. Assigned T-Times – State Medallion III; Mystery Game *Mar 22 9:00 a m.Assigned T-Times – Shamble/Best Ball/ScrambleMar 29 9:00 a.m. Free PlayApr 5 9:00 a.m. Shotgun/Invitational LuncheonApr 12 9:00 a.m. Shotgun/Luncheon – 4-person ScrambleApr 19 9:00 a.m. Free PlayApr 26 9:00 a.m. Free Play

* Indicates events that will determine the Player of the Year

Ventana Team Does Well in State Medallion Event The New Year brings us more cel-

ebrations from last year and a wonderful number of future events for you to get on your calendars! Congratulations to Chris D’Huy and Toni McWilliams for taking 1st place in their fl ight and 2nd place overall in the State Medallion in December. Remember the day we had the big rainstorm? Well, that was the day ---- and they did fabulously. Th e State Medallion is a statewide event for Lady Niners’ who were the winners at their own clubs the previous year. It’s a big honor to get to play, and obviously, a big-ger honor to win!

Since our last newsletter we have had team events and free play days galore. Winners for the Odds and Evens event were, in the Net Division, 1st place Christine D’Huy, Nancy Smith, Katie Smith and Cherry Zesch. 2nd place were Randy Davidson, Rita Graham, Suzi Payson, and Pat Wendel. 3rd Place were Mary Anderson, Jackie Bartick, Paula Golden and Rhona Stern. In the Gross Division, 1st place went to Bonnie Hoos, Aimee Poll, Karen Sislo and Jan Whipple. Th e 2nd place team was Nina Arnzen, Linda Cormany, Judy Pease and Jan Wood.

Th e Step Aside Scramble event brought us a few of the same names, but also some new winners. Th e 1st place team was Barbara Carrig, Cindy Jerems, Suzi Payson, and Cathy Christensen. 2nd Place, with a 1 point diff erence, were Nina Arnzen, Ruth Houkom, Ellen Nico-letti and Cherry Zesch. 3rd place, with a scorecard playoff were Marilyn Cowl, Carol Lent, Judy Pease and Linda Duf-fer. 4th place went to Mary Anderson, Betty Grimm, Toni McWilliams and Pat Wendel.

We, of course, had a wonderful Christmas luncheon where we awarded all those who had made birdies and chip-ins this year. We also raised our yearly donation to a charity for Christmas, selecting TROT for the second year.

And now for 2010! In addition to playing every Monday, January 25th is the Rally for the Cure, chaired by Nancy Granat. Th is is an event for not only the Niners, but being held with the WGA , the Tennis players, and the MGA. Registration for this event is through the Pro Shop and needs to be done by January 7th, along with your entry fee. Please make sure you join in for this important cause. February brings us

the annual Valentine Event with golf and dinner. Hopefully, everyone possible will participate --- and it’s a great way for new members to become acquainted with members and their partners. Sign up sheets are on the bulletin board in the women’s locker room.

Save the date of March 1, 2010, for our Member/Guest golf and luncheon event. It will be for all Niners, whether you have a guest or not. You may invite up to 3 guests per person for the 9 hole event and luncheon.Another highlight on the calendar will be the Ventana Nin-ers Invitational on April 5, 2010. Karen Chellevold is the chair and has named the event theme, “Diamonds in the Rough”. Th is event hosts Niners from the other clubs in the area and is an espe-cially important time to introduce our Club to others!

As you can see, we are busy playing and making things fun for as many as we can. Please join us and make playing as oft en as you can one of your New Year’s Resolutions. We’d love to see you on the course!

Alex Smith

HOLE IN THE WALL 2010 GOLF INVITATIONAL

“HOLLYWOOD HITTERS”

Attention WGA members: our member/guest invitational, March 24-26, 2010, invitations were sent out to all WGA members on December

21st……be watching for yours. All entry information must be made out and returned as soon as possible. Those who have returned completed forms will have reservations according to the date received. If your form is not completed, you will not have a reservation until the corrected form is returned.

Also, we need your help on various committees. The sign-up sheet is still posted in the ladies locker room. Please volunteer on the committee you prefer.

We want this event to be “The Event Of The Year” and your help will make that happen!

W.G.A.

2010 Kachina2010 KachinaGolf ScheduleGolf Schedule

February 8 Skyline Country Club

March 8 SaddleBrooke Country Club

April 12 Country Club of Green Valley

May 17 La Paloma Country Club

June 4 Mountain View/Preserve Country

Club

Th e charge is $43. Th e sign-up sheet is in the ladies locker room.

Questions? Call Susan John-stone at 867-6210 or via e-mail at susan.johnstone@cox.net.

2010 President’s Cup‘Lemons vs. Limes’

This year's President Cup will be held on January 14th (tee times) & 21st (8:00 a.m. shotgun). As in the past, it will be a Ryder Cup format. The theme is "Lemons & Limes" so get your green and yel-low shirts ready! Sign up sheets will be available in the locker room. This will be the ONLY place that you can sign up for the event. As of this writing, we have 34 signed up and hope to have more. We would love for you to play both days, but if you can only play one, sign up on the sub list. A luncheon will be served after the shotgun on the 21st, please let us know if you are planning to attend. This is a fun event and we look forward to seeing you all there.

Sharon Kerr & Claudia Rasmus.

W.G.A.W.G.A. Notes

Babes in ToylandTh ank you to everyone who participated in the Member-Guest Day, “Babes in Toyland” on December 3rd. We had a full fi eld of 72 members and guests. Th e weather was beautiful and the food was great. Sue Samet had a hole-in-one on # 16 Mountain and we were able to play 18 holes despite a frost delay! Th ank you to Jason Lucas and the rest of the pro-fessional staff for all of their help. Th e committee would also like to thank all the members and guests who donated gift s and money to Toys for Tots. We were able to deliver over 55 toys to the Tucson Fire Station to be distributed for Christ-mas. Diana Richardson and Judy Mott, Co-Chairs.

Holiday LuncheonCathy Woods announced that WGA members donated $1,472.00 to the Boys and Girls Club at our Holiday Luncheon. Th ank you everyone.

February Guest DayLine up your guest now for our Feb. 4th informal guest day.

Rule of the MonthQ. A player’s ball lies near a cactus, and to play the ball the player would have to stand with his legs touching the cactus. To protect himself from the cactus needles, the player wraps a towel around his legs before taking his stance. He then plays the ball. What is the ruling?

A. Provided the player does not breach Rule 13-2 (i.e., he takes his stance fairly), there is no breach of the Rules. However, if the player were to place the towel on the cactus, the player loses the hole in match play or incurs a pen-alty of two strokes in stroke play. (Rule 1-4). Linda Balch, Rules Chairman

Upcoming Games and FormatsJanuary 7th - WGA TEE TIMES, ODD OR EVEN - PARTNER PLAY

Players will fi rst total their gross scores on all of the odd numbered holes and deduct 1/2 of your handicap. Do the same on all even numbered holes and 1/2 of your handicap. Record the lower of the two net scores of the two person team.

January 14th - WGA PRESIDENT’S CUP January 21st - WGA PRESIDENT’S CUPTEE TIMES Ryder Cup format - Match Play 8:00 A.M. SHOTGUN Ryder Cup format-Match Play

January 28th - WGA TEE TIMES, CRIER’S - INDIVIDUAL PLAYChange score to par for one worst hole on the front and one worst hole on the back, minus full handicap. In order to

post, keep track of the actual score on these holes.

February 4th - TREAT YOUR GUEST DAY February 11th - WGA TEE TIMES8:00 A.M. SHOTGUN- Enjoy a regular golf game TEE TO GREEN - INDIVIDUAL PLAY with your guest. Subtract putts from gross score, minus 1/2 of handicap.

W.G.A.2010 W.G.A. Schedule of Events

January 7 Tee-Times Odd or Even Partner 14 Tee-Times President’s Cup 21 8:00 a.m. Shotgun President’s Cup - Luncheon 28 Tee-Times Criers - Individual PlayFebruary 4 8:00 a.m. Shotgun Treat Your Guest Day - Luncheon 11 Tee-Times Tee to Green - Individual 18 Tee-Times Draw Poker 25 Tee Times Club ChampionshipMarch 1 Tee-Times Championship Flight 4 Tee-Times Club Championship 11 8:00 a.m. Shotgun Uno, Dos, Tres, - Team - Luncheon 18 Tee-Times Poker - Individual 23 Aft ernoon Tee-Times Hole-in-the-Wall - Practice Round 24 1:00 p.m. Shotgun Hole-in-the-Wall 25 8:00 a.m. Shotgun Hole-in-the-Wall 26 8:00 a.m. Shotgun Hole-in-the-WallApril 1 Tee-Times April Golf Hole Fool’s Day - Team - No Posting 8 Tee-Times Partner Relay - Pact 15 Men’s Shootout No Play 22 Tee-Times Modifi ed Stableford Team Play 29 8:00 a.m. Shotgun Member/Member - Luncheon

GOLF

Dewar’s & DivotsDewar’s & DivotsMonday, January 18, 2010

Come join your fellow members for a cocktail, socialize with friends and spend an hour or so enjoying the great weather on the golf courses fi lling divots. Meet at the Ventana Bar & Grill at 3:45 p.m. We will go out on the courses at 4:00 p.m.

GOLF

From the Golf Shop…Hopefully you have had a

chance to recover from the busy holiday shopping season. Fighting traffi c and malls to fi nd that per-fect gift can really take its toll. So, thank you to all of you who chose to do some, or all, of your holiday shopping in the golf shop. We ap-preciate your patronage and hope that your gift s were well received.

If you didn’t get everything you really needed, like cold weather gear, we have a few essential items that can get you through the next couple of cold months. Come into the shop and pick up a “Frost De-lay Bundle” which includes a fl eece blanket, Footjoy Weathersof winter gloves, and a beanie or fl eece head-band. Pick up a bundle for $49

dollars, a savings of over 30%. January is also shoe month.

Purchase any pair of in-stock shoes and receive 25% off and a free pair of socks. Mark your calendars for Saturday, January 23 as Shoe Day. Th e golf shop will be conducting on-course contests in which you can win big discounts and even free shoes!!!

Th ank you all again for your support of the golf shop through the holiday season. If there are any special needs you may have, please don’t hesitate to call.

Margie VaughanMerchandise Manager

Medical flags are available through the golf shop for Members and guests who have a physical disability that is certifi ed by a doc-tor and properly documented. Medical fl ags only provide golf cart access off the cart paths approximately two weeks aft er overseeding. Medical fl ags do not permit access past golf cart directional signs, close to tees and greens or access to fairways that have been roped off . A doctor’s certifi cation must be presented to the golf shop each year at which time a medi-cal fl ag agreement must be signed and will be kept on fi le documenting an understanding of the policies. Medical fl ags will be attached to the golf cart and must be returned each year for future distribution.

Bob O’BrianDirector of Golf

2010 Pima Cup Schedule

*All Events Are Shotguns.

Jan. 6 Heritage Highlands 1:00 p.m.

Jan. 20 Vistoso 10:00 a.m.

Feb. 10 Saddlebrooke 12:30 p.m.

Mar. 17 El Conquistador 12:00 p.m.

Apr. 14 Sun City 1:00 p.m.

Sign up for these events can be made in the men’s grill, the pro shop or by Email to Jim Balch at jlbbalch@comcast.net.

2010 SENIOR INTERCLUB SCHEDULE

El Conquistador Mon., January 25 12:30 p.m.

Oro Valley Country Club Thurs, February 25 8:30 a.m.

Skyline Country Club Fri., March 26 1:00 p.m.

La Paloma Mon., April 26 1:00 p.m.

If you would like to participate in one of any of these fun events, please contact Ed Cohen at 914-328-4554 or via email at ehc1962@msn.com

Golf Cart Medical Flag Policy

M.G.A. December 19th saw the latest rendering of “Wally’s

Revenge”, with Director of Golf Course Maintenance Wally Dowe setting tight pins on the Mountain Course. We had a full fi eld of 117 players and great weather aft er a frost delay. Th is was a two best net balls of the foursome event.

Winners were:First Flight1st Place -Granat/Payson/Altholz/Anderson2nd Place -Bailey/Brammer/Schlegel/Leavitt3rd Place - Adamsbaum/Dittmann/McConnell/Rupp

Second Flight1st Place -Annon/Malone/Gonzales/Updegraff 2nd Place - Byon/Michaels/Herrington/Gray3rd Place - Gellman/Hilton/Woon/Th ompson

Th ird Flight1st Place - Gaver/Smith/Poll/Kempken2nd Place - Burke/Emmerson/Pitt/Gasch3rd Place - Woodford/Trawicki/Patient/Alcombright

Th ose who placed in the top 3 for each fl ight will have cred-it in the Pro Shop applied to their accounts.

Th e next MGA event will be the Presidents Cup on the 16th of January. Th e format will be a fl ighted Two-Man event, One Better Ball, with both Gross and Net prizes. Choose your partner and the Professional staff will set the foursomes. Sign up through Chelsea or call the Pro Shop if you need a part-ner.

Tim Dittmann

M G A 2 0 1 0 C a l e n d a r o f E v e n t sM G A 2 0 1 0 C a l e n d a r o f E v e n t sAll events are 8:00 a.m. Shotguns followed by Luncheon, unless otherwise noted. In case of substantial frost delays, we will arrange for box lunches on the course. Entry fee is $25 per event and covers tee prize, lunch and event payouts. Please register via Chelsea for all events and if you need a team or partner, see the Pro Staff .

January 16 President’s Cup - Two Man Better Ball. Choose your partner and Pro Staff sets four-somes.

February 6 Charity Event - where the MGA introduces a new charity each year with part of the entry fee going to that organization. Two man Stableford, One Better Ball. Choose your partner and Pro Staff sets foursomes.

March 13, 20, 27Club Championship Match Play - Flights of eight. Championship Flight plays at scratch from the tips. Handicapped fl ights are; green tees, followed by gold and silver tees . We alternate between Match and Medal play, and this is the year for Mano a Mano. Single elimination. Morning tee times each Saturday. Snacks will be provided on the fi rst tee on March 13th, with no other meal included.

April 3 Beat the Pros and our Gala Closing Luncheon. Four Man Event - Two Better Balls of your foursome against the same from four heroes from on the Pro Staff . We play at 80% handicap from our regular tees, gold or silver and the Pros play at scratch from the tips. Choose your foursome.

May 1 Unos, Dos, Tres - Four Man Event - One Better Ball on the threes, two on the fours and three on the fi ves. Choose your foursome.

January 5January 12January 19January 26

February 2February 9February 16February 23

March 2March 9March 16March 23March 30

April 6April 13April 20April 27

Men’s Senior Golf Schedule 2010

Tuesdays at 8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start

Ventana Wins the 2009 Resort Cup

Coming soon, we will be launch-ing a brand new look and format to our junior tennis program at the club that we are very excited about. We will be teaming with the USTA in their new initiative called QuickStart. If you have children or know of a fam-ily looking for a reason to join the club, this program will be something everyone will be excited about!

As I’ve mentioned in the past, tennis has experienced more growth than any other sport over the last two years. A lot of this drive began with USTA initiatives such as Quick-Start for juniors. In 2010, many of the tournaments will be held using

QuickStart guidelines and balls. Th is is one area that we too are being

proactive in introducing our juniors to this format. Quick-Start has been proven to improve skills and the ability to “play” tennis.

So, with the start of the Ju-nior Tennis Program for 2010, we will focus on students learning to “play” the game of tennis. In a lot of tennis

lessons for juniors, the kids come out, stand in line, and learn “form.” Th is is great for the ball that is tossed or fed right to them, but what about another kid on the other side of the net that hasn’t learned how to even start a point trying to hit the ball the same way the pro tossed it to them and

watching those kids rally? QuickStart is the answer to this dilemma. By shortening the court and by using a modifi ed ball, the game slows down and gives the students the opportu-nity to learn how to “play” tennis and not just the form that goes with it.

It is with great excitement that we launch our new program for 2010, so help us spread the word and let others know about this wonderful new ju-nior tennis program. Come by the pro shop to sign up or feel free to contact me for more information.

See you on the courts!!!

Scott Anders, USPTAPBI Director of Tennis

New Look, Format Set for Junior Tennis

TENNIS

SCOTT ANDERS

Congratulations to the players who represented the Ven-tana Canyon Racquet Club to win the Resort Cup.

The players were:Ladies 3.0 Sue Rogers & Robin GilesLadies 3.5 Cathy Hicks & Marvelle BuechelLadies 4.0 Laura Brauneis & Jane Kaufman

Men's 3.0 Tom Peckham & Bob HowardMen's 3.5 Don Duffer & Bob HenslerMen's 4.0 Jack Allen & Ken Silverman

Mixed Doubles Tiebreak Laura Brauneis & Ken Silver-man

Congratulations to our 2009 Club ChampionsLadies 3.0 Singles: Sandy RothschildLadies 3.0 Doubles: Sue Rogers & Liv BreenLadies 3.5 Singles: Nancy GrobLadies 3.5 Doubles: Cathy Hicks & Marvelle BuechelLadies Open Singles: Laura BrauneisLadies Open Doubles: Laura Brauneis & Jane Kaufman

Men's 3.5 Singles: John EdickMen's 3.5 Doubles: Don Duffer & Bob Hensler Men's Open Doubles: Jack Allen & Ken Silverman

Congratulations to all our winners!!!

Monday Tennis DrillsMonday mornings 9:00-10:30 am $15 per member

Adult Beginner ClassTuesday mornings 9:00-10:00 am $10 per member

Wednesday Morning Warm-Up & Quick TipWednesday 8:00-8:45 am $5 per member

Get Tennis Fit Cardio ClassThursday mornings 8:00-9:30 am $15 per member

Friday Drills & Stroke of the DayFriday mornings 9:00-10:30 am $15 per member

Club DoublesEVERY SATURDAY 9:00-11:00 AM FREE FOR MEMBERS!!

ADULT TENNIS PROGRAMS ADULT TENNIS PROGRAMS BEGINNING MONDAY, JANUARY 3BEGINNING MONDAY, JANUARY 3

TENNIS

UPCOMING EVENTS:UPCOMING EVENTS:

Monday, January 25 Rally for the Cure

10:00 a.m. - $20 per person

Saturday, January 30G’Day Mate Tennis Mixer

9:00 a.m. - FREE!!!

Saturday, January 30Junior Tennis Premiere Party

1:00 p.m. - FREE!!!

TENNIS TIP:Wrist, Secret to the Serve We all want to improve our serve and the

easiest way to do that is to learn how to use our wrist better. Th e best way to introduce more wrist is during your warm up or practice session by only using the top two fi ngers and thumb of your serv-ing hand. Th is will allow

your wrist a greater range of motion but less control. Don't try to fi ght the racket by over squeezing just let the motion go and concentrate on feeling your new found wrist.

Eric Gessner Head Tennis Professional

ERIC GESSNER

Kid’s Korner

Winter Junior Tennis ProgramJanuary 4 – January 21 (3 weeks)

Ages 4-5 Tuesday & Th ursday 3:30-4:00 pm $30 Ages 6-8 Monday & Wednesday 3:30-4:30 pm $54 Ages 9-11 Tuesday & Th ursday 4:00-5:00 pm $54 Ages 12+ Tuesday & Th ursday 5:00-6:00 pm $54

2010 Spring Tennis ProgramSession I February 8 – March 25 (skip Rodeo Week)Session II April 5 – May 13

Classes off ered listed below:Ages 3-4 Mon, Tue, Wed, and/or Th u 3:30-4:15 pmAges 5-6 Mon, Tue, Wed, and/or Th u 3:30-4:15 pmAges 7-8 Mon, Tue, Wed, and/or Th u 4:15-5:15 pm Ages 9-10 Mon, Tue, Wed, and/or Th u 4:15-5:15 pmAges 11-12 Mon, Tue, Wed, and/or Th u 5:15-6:15 pmAges 13+ (high school) Mon, Tue, Wed, and/or Th u 5:15-6:15 pm

Saturday Classes Off ered in Spring Program!Ages 3-4 Saturdays 9:15-10:00 amAges 5-6 Saturdays 9:15-10:00 amAges 7-8 Saturdays 10:00-11:00 amAges 9-10 Saturdays 10:00-11:00 amAges 11-12 Saturdays 11:00-12:00 pmAges 13+ (high school) Saturdays 11:00-12:00 pm

Junior Tennis Premiere Party!!!!Saturday, January 30 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

FREE! Ages 3 – High School

Fun, Prizes, & Class Registration

Play Tennis

Th e Junior Golf Aft er School Program is back! Th ere will be two classes on Tuesdays from 2:00-3:15 p.m. and 3:30-4:45 p.m. Th e program will be limited to eight children in each class. Th is will allow our instructional staff to have the op-portunity to work more closely with each child to further develop their game. Th e program will focus on all

aspects of their game including: putting, chipping, pitching, full swing and etiquette.

Th e cost for the program will be $25 per class.

If you would like more information about this program or would like to sign your child up, please call Aaron in the golf shop

at 520-577-4061.

Jr. Golf CertificationIn accordance with the Ventana Canyon Golf & Racquet Club By-Laws, the golf staff will conduct a Junior Golf Certifi cation Program for all Junior Members 18 years of age and younger. Th is program is free of charge and will cover topics such as Th e Spirit of the Game, Rules and Etiquette on the Course, Safety, Pace of Play and Maintaining the Golf Course. Juniors will be classifi ed as Begin-ner, Intermediate or Advanced based upon playing ability, experience and knowledge of rules and etiquette. Th e golf staff will contact junior members to communicate the sched-ule of certifi cation classes.

After School Jr. Golf Program

Kid’s Korner

LUNCH WITH SANTA LUNCH WITH SANTA

FITNESS

FI T N E S S SC H E D U L E F O R JA N U A R Y 2010FI T N E S S SC H E D U L E F O R JA N U A R Y 2010

Classes are subject to change. Please call Margery at extension 326 for weekly updated schedules.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

PilatesTime

9:30-10:30 a.m.

Strength Training

10-11 a.m.

Gentle Yoga/Stretch

4-5 p.m.

Strength Training10-11 a.m.

PilatesTime

9:30-10:30 a.m..

PERSONAL TRAINING: New Years Resolutions anyone? Call Margery at 577-1400, ext. 326 to make those resolutions a reality!

Health Tip: How to cut Calories!By the time you read this article

the holiday’s will be behind us and so will the holiday eating!

So how to attack those holiday pounds?

Begin by cutting 500 calories a day, that can account for a pound a week!

Here are some simple suggestions!1. Don’t eat in front of the T.V. You

will eat up to 228 more calories, ac-cording to research from the Univer-sity of Massachusetts. Eat at the table instead and trade one hour of T.V. for a casual walk. Th at adds up to 527 calories burned!

2. Get in tune with your tummy. Pay attention to how full you feel. Put down your fork when you are satisfi ed. Listen to your body’s cues instead of looking at whether the plate is clean.

3. Ditch the buttered movie theater popcorn. Th e large popcorn at the concession stand weighs in at a whop-ping 1,005 calories. Smuggle in your own (microwave-popped, 94 percent fat-free) and save over 700 calories

4. Kick the soda habit. A twelve ounce soft drink has 150-180 calories. If you drink two to three a day, you are getting lots of extra calories. Quench your thirst with water and save as

many as 540 calories.5. Make a swap. Try one cup of

plain yogurt instead of one cup of heavy cream in a favorite baking recipe. Save 684 calories.

6. Step away from the nuts. Cornell University researchers say the big-ger the serving bowl, the more you’ll eat. Nuts have heart healthy fats, but are also high in calories. One handful (one ounce) of oil roasted mixed nuts has 175 calories, three handfuls have 525. Cut nuts out altogether and save 500 calories. If you can’t resist them, eat pistachio nuts, two handfuls are just 159 calories, and the shelling will slow down your intake.

7. Count your chips and crackers. No, you can’t eat your snacks from a large bag or box because it is too tempting! A bag of 9 ounce chips is 1,260 calories. Stick to one serving, about 15 chips (140 calories) or pur-chase the 100 calorie snack packs and save 1,120 calories.

8. Limit salad toppings. A big salad may be very healthy, but all those extras can make it more calorie laden than lasagna or fettuccine Alfredo! Cheese crumbles, caramelized nuts, bacon, avocado, dried fruits, and crou-

tons can add lots of calories. Save 500 calories by adding just one topping. Add fl avorful but lower calorie veggies (roasted bell peppers, grilled onions, or mushrooms) and use half the dressing.

9. Eat out smarter. One cup of pasta is just 220 calories. Typical dinner portions at restaurants can be as much as 480 percent larger than the one cup serving, according to New York Uni-versity research. Th at’s 1,056 calories. Even if you eat two cups of pasta you are still saving 616 calories.

10. Check the number of servings in a dish. Th e calorie count on the menu may say 350 calories per serving but what may be set in front of you could actually contain four servings. Split the meal with three friends and save 1,050 calories!

-Margery Rubin

A big thank-you to those who came(and those who wanted to come!)

to Sabino to meet EB and George Herget! EB enjoyed all the treats and attention, sorry about the slobber! It was wonderful to hear George Herget

tell the story!

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday31-Sunday Brunch10-1 p.m.

1-Tennis Drills 9-10:30 a.m.-Rib Night 5:30-9 p.m.

2-Club Doubles 9-11 a.m.-Prime Rib Night5:30-9 p.m.

3-Sunday Brunch10-1 p.m.

4-Tennis Drills 9-10:30 a.m.-Niners 9:00 a.m.-ACBL Bridge 5 p.m.-Jr. Tennis 3:30-4:30 p.m.

5-Senior Golf 8 a.m. shotgun-Beginner Tennis 9-10 a.m.-Knitter’s Knook 10-12 noon-Jr. Golf 2-4:45 p.m.-Jr. Tennis 3:30-6 p.m.

6-Tennis Warm up & Quick Tip 8-8:45 a.m.-Jr. Tennis 3:30-4:30 p.m.-Viva Italia 5:30-9 p.m.

7-Tennis Cardio 8-9:30 a.m.-Bridge Class9:30-11:30 a.m.-WGA t-times-Jr. Tennis 3:30-6 p.m.

8-Tennis Drills 9-10:30 a.m.-Rib Night 5:30-9 p.m.-Nine & Dine 3 p.m. shotgun

9-Club Doubles 9-11 a.m.-Prime Rib Night5:30-9 p.m.

10-Sunday Brunch10-1 p.m.

11-Tennis Drills 9-10:30 a.m.-Niners 9:00 a.m.-Jr. Tennis 3:30-4:30 p.m.-ACBL Bridge 5 p.m.

12-Senior Golf 8 a.m. shotgun-Beginner Tennis 9-10 a.m.-Knitter’s Knook 10-12 noon-Jr. Golf 2-4:45 p.m-Jr. Tennis 3:30-6 p.m.

13-Tennis Warm up & Quick Tip 8-8:45 a.m.-Viva Italia 5:30-9 p.m.-Jr. Tennis 3:30-4:30 p.m.

14-Tennis Cardio 8-9:30 a.m-Bridge Class9:30-11:30 a.m.-WGA President’s Cup t-times-Jr. Tennis 3:30-6 p.m.-Burger Night5:30-8:00 p.m.

15-Tennis Drills 9-10:30 a.m.-Rib Night 5:30-9 p.m.

16-MGA Event Presi-dent’s Cup-Club Doubles 9-11 a.m.-Prime Rib Night5:30-9 p.m.

17-Sunday Brunch10-1 p.m.

18-Tennis Drills 9-10:30 a.m.-Niners 9:00 a.m.-Jr. Tennis 3:30-4:30 p.m.-ACBL Bridge 5 p.m.-Dewar’s & Divots3:45 p.m .

19-Senior Golf 8 a.m. shotgun-Beginner Tennis 9-10 a.m.-Knitter’s Knook 10-12 noon-Jr. Golf 2-4:45 p.m.-Jr. Tennis 3:30-6 p.m-Member Mixer 5:30-7 p.m.

20-Tennis Warm up & Quick Tip 8-8:45 a.m.-Jr. Tennis 3:30-4:30 p.m-Viva Italia 5:30-9 p.m

21-Tennis Cardio 8-9:30 a.m-WGA President’s Cup 8:00 a.m. shotgun.-Jr. Tennis 3:30-6 p.m

22-Tennis Drills 9-10::30 a.m.-Rib Night 5:30-9 p.m.

23-Club Doubles 9-11 a.m.-Prime Rib Night5:30-9 p.m.

24-Sunday Brunch10-1 p.m.-Couples Golf 12:30 p.m. shotgun

25-Rally for the Cure 10:00 a.m. shotgun-Tennis Drills 9-10:30 a.m.-Rally for the Cure 10:00 a.m.-ACBL Bridge 5 p.m.-Silver Oak Wine Dinner 6:30 p.m.

26-Senior Golf 8 a.m. shotgun-Beginner Tennis 9-10 a.m.-Knitter’s Knook 10-12 noon-Jr. Golf 2-4:45 p.m.-Book Club 6:15 p.m.-Silver Oak Wine Dinner 6:30 p.m.

27-Tennis Warm up & Quick Tip 8-8:45 a.m.-Viva Italia 5:30-9 p.m

28-Tennis Cardio 8-9:30 a.m-Bridge Class9:30-11:30 a.m.-WGA t-times

29-Tennis Drills 9-10:30 a.m.-Rib Night 5:30-9 p.m.

30-Club Doubles 9-11 a.m.-G’Day Mate Tennis Mixer 9 a.m.-Jr. Tennis Premiere Party 1 p.m.-Prime Rib Night5:30-9 p.m.

January 2010January 2010

Jr. Tennis/GolfGolf Social Events Adult TennisFood & Beverage Games/GroupsKEY

Submitted by Donna Abt

Submitted by Peg Rosenquist

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Submitted by Peg Rosenquist

Submitted by Carmen Bermudez

Attention all Ventana Canyon Golf & Racquet Club Members! 2010 Directory Update (Please Return Completed Form by 1/31/10.

New Members: To be in the Directory is not automatic, if you would like to be included

you must complete this form and return it by the deadline.

Please Complete the Following Form, If: You are a Member not listed in the current directory and want to be listed;

You want to make changes to your current listing (address, children, business, phone, etc.). If you have turned in a form earlier this year and complete a new one now, the new one will be the information that will appear in the 2010 directory. If you are listed and turn in no changes and do not ask to be removed, your 2009 listing will appear as is in the new 2010 directory.

Today's Date _____________

Member Status: (Circle One) Golf Tennis Social Member #: _______________ Last Name First Names (both husband and wife, if applicable) Children’s First Names (under 18 or college students only) Residence Address (including street, city, state and zip) Residence Phone Additional Residence Phone or Cell Phone Second Residence Address (including street, city, state and zip) Residence Phone Additional Residence Phone or Cell Phone Business Name (optional) Business Phone Business Address (including street, city, state and zip) Email Address Remember: Changes to your billing address will not automatically change your directory listing.

PLEASE RETURN TO: Club Membership Office • 6200 N. Clubhouse Lane • Tucson, Arizona 85750