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VOLUME 8 • ISSUE 1 • JANUARY 2009

GENERAL MANAGER’S LETTER ...2

CALENDAR....................................3-5

MEMBERSHIP NEWS..................6-7

GOLF ..............................................8-9

TENNIS ........................................10

SPA & FITNESS ..........................11

EVENT PHOTOS/2008-2009 DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET........12

LOOK WHAT’S INSIDE!

General Manager’s LetterDear Mirasol Members,

I hope you enjoyed a safe and happy holidayseason with your family!

Although there has been much speculation con-cerning the financial well-being of TaylorMorrison and parent company, Taylor Wimpeyin the U.K., I want to reassure you that theirchallenges have yet to harm Mirasol in any way.They have continued to support the growth and

improvements within the community and Club, and the Club team. Theyare very aware and understanding of member concerns, especially intoday’s troubled economy, but have acted in no manner that I foresee as athreat to your investment or quality of lifestyle at Mirasol. They are com-mitted to completing this community with the same integrity and qualitythat they began with.

During these difficult economic times, the Club is now, more than ever,in competition for your discretionary dollars, and we do appreciate yoursupport over the past few months. Although spending at the Club forfood and beverage, spa, and golf products and services increased by 8%from October 1-December 1 (when this letter was written), as comparedwith the same dates in 2007, we would be premature and possibly naiveto expect that this trend will continue in 2009. We are all evaluating ourown personal financial situation and spending habits, and I want toassure you that the Club is conscious of how the economy may be affect-ing your lifestyle. We will continue to focus on ways to add value to yourmembership.

On the back of this issue, you will see our 2008 and 2009 DepartmentalOperating Budget. At the time this issue went to press, I was unable topublish our actual results for 2008, so you will see 11 months of actuals(January-November) and one month of projected results (December). Asyou will see, we far exceeded our budgeted profit, largely due to the resaleincome that the Club retains from keeping 20% of each membership thatis resold. We had 60 resales in 2008, as compared to 46 in 2007, resultingin $1,100,000 in income for the Club. If you are interested in discussingthe Club’s finances, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Wishing you health and happiness.

Sincerely,

Matt Lambert, CCMGeneral [email protected]

THE COUNTRY CLUB AT MIRASOL11600 Mirasol WayPalm Beach Gardens, Florida 33418(561) 776-4949Fax (561) 776-4943www.mirasolcc.com

MATT LAMBERTGeneral Managerext. [email protected]

JEREMY BARKERDirector of Sportsext. [email protected]

JESSICA CARBONEActivities Coordinatorext. [email protected]

MEREDITH EMONDExecutive Assistant/Communications Managerext. [email protected]

DORANDA FITZHUGHCatering Directorext. [email protected]

SAL FRANCHINOExecutive Chefext. [email protected]

JOE GAMLINDirector of Food & Beverageext. [email protected]

JIM GARDNERDirector of Facilities Maintenanceext. [email protected]

SUSAN HOYTDirector of Human Resourcesext. [email protected]

VALEREE HUWEControllerext. [email protected]

CHRISTINA MANZARIMembership Directorext. [email protected]

TERRY McDOWELLDirector of Golfext. [email protected]

MICHAEL THOMASDirector of Golf Course Maintenance775-9970, ext. [email protected]

DINING/SOCIAL EVENTRESERVATIONSext. [email protected]

PHONE DIRECTORYGrille Room..................ext. 146

Statement Inquiries ......................ext. 128

Golf Pro Shop....................775-7800

Esplanade Sports ........................721-2994

Controlled Access ........................624-9640

Lang Management ..............626-8283

Real Estate Sales ..........................624-7555

2008-2009ADVISORY BOARDSusan BennettD. Drew DavisMonty DavisDavid DininManju GeorgeTed GloverStephen KarpfJoe LashingerMajor MarksRon SingerAllan Weingarten

WEB SITESMirasol Realty –www.mirasolclub.com

Mirasol Club –www.mirasolcc.com

An online Member directory isavailable on the Mirasol Web site.

2 CLUB INFO

HOURS OF OPERATION

Membership OfficeThe Membership Office is openweekdays from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-noon.To purchase or pick up guestpasses when the MembershipOffice is closed, please visit thereception desk.

Main Dining Room and Lounge11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Tuesdays,Wednesdays, and Thursdays forLunch Buffet.

5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. onWednesday for Prime Rib andFriday for A la Carte Dining.8 a.m.-11 a.m. on Sundays forSunrise Breakfast, and 5 p.m.-8:30 p.m. for Family Night BBQ.

Grille Room7 a.m.-10 a.m. – Complimentarycoffee and bagels11 a.m.-5 p.m. – Lunch5 p.m.-8:30 p.m. – Dinner

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4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

18 19 20 21 22 23 24

New Year’s DayBrunch

Lunch Buffet

A la Carte Dinner

Men’s Poker Night

Ladies’ 9 Hole

Ladies’ Senior Match

Pizza & Salad Night

Duplicate Bridge

Ladies’ Day

Lunch Buffet

Men’s Day

Lunch Buffet

Intermediate/Advanced Bridge

Kids’ Night

Prime Rib Night

Lunch Buffet

Book Review Club

Men’s Senior Match

Music Under the Stars A la Carte Dinner

Sunrise Breakfast

Couples Nine & Dine

Family Night BBQ

Men’s Poker NightLadies’ 9 Hole

Ladies’ Senior MatchLadies’ Card PartySupervised Play

Pizza & Salad NightDuplicate Bridge

Supervised Play

Ladies’ Guest Day

Beginner Bridge

Men’s Day

Lunch Buffet


Kids’ Night

Prime Rib Night

Lunch Buffet


Intermediate Bridge

Music Underthe Stars

Member Art Show

“New”plicate Bridge

A la Carte Dinner

Courthouse Tour

Sunrise Breakfast

Family Night BBQ

Maltz JupiterTheatre Event

Casino Night

Men’s Poker Night

Ladies’ 9 Hole


Pizza & Salad Night

Supervised Play

Duplicate Bridge

Golf Comedian

Ladies’ Day

Lunch Buffet

Supervised Play

Beginner Bridge

Member Mixer/Maltz Sneak Peek

Men’s Day

Lunch Buffet


Kids’ Night

Prime Rib Night

Lunch Buffet

Intermediate Bridge


Music Under the Stars

“New”plicate Bridge A la Carte Dinner

Sunrise Breakfast

Family Night BBQ

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A la Carte Dinner

Race for the Cure

Grand SeafoodBuffet

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

For all social and dining events at the Club, please call the reception desk at 776-4949, ext. 100 or send an e-mail to [email protected], unless otherwise specified. For any special events of the Club, cancellations must be received no less than 48 hours in advance in order to avoid a charge for the full amount of the event.

Sunrise Breakfast

Family Night BBQwith Clay Aiken

Men’s Poker Night


Supervised Play

Duplicate Bridge

Pizza & Salad Night

Ladies’ Day

Lunch Buffet

Supervised Play

Beginner Bridge

Club Q&A Session

Men’s Day

Lunch Buffet


Kids’ Night

Prime Rib Night

Lunch Buffet

Intermediate Bridge


Music Under the Stars

“New”plicate Bridge

Men’s ClubChampionship

Upcoming Social Events SOCIAL EVENTS LEGEND: CLUB FOOD & BEVERAGE GOLF TENNIS SPA

CALENDAR 3

Men’s ClubChampionship

CouplesMember/Guest

Singles Club Championship

4 CALENDAR

SOCIAL EVENTS LEGEND: CLUB FOOD & BEVERAGE GOLF TENNIS SPA

January Highlights

8BOOK REVIEW CLUBSee Page 7 for full details.

12LADIES’ CARD PARTY11:15 a.m. – Hors d’oeuvres in the lounge.

11:45 a.m. – Lunch in the Main Dining Room.

12:45 p.m. – Games begin!

$50 per person, plus tax and gratuity.

Upon signing up, please let usknow what game you will beplaying: duplicate bridge, mah-jongg, or canasta.

Guest Policy: four people, one game table.

Invitations for your guests can be picked up at the reception desk.

15MIRASOL MEMBER ART SHOWWe have learned that several of our members are artists and have received a suggestionto hold a cocktail party to allow them to display theirworks of art or crafts. If you are interested in participating,please contact Jessica at [email protected].

Join us to view the art that will be on display!

4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. upstairs.

16COURTHOUSE TOURJoin us for a tour of the newlyrenovated 1916 Palm BeachCounty Courthouse. The buswill leave the valet area at theClubhouse at 9:45 a.m. and thetour will begin at 10:30 a.m.

$20 per person plus taxincludes transportation, dona-tion to the courthouse, andlunch at Bellagio at CityPlace in West Palm Beach.

This trip is limited to the first20 people, so sign up early!

19GOLF COMEDIAN T.P. MULROONEY7 p.m. in the Main Dining Room.

Join us for a hilarious night ofstand-up comedy for golfers!

$20 per person plus tax.

20MEMBER MIXER6 p.m.- 8 p.m.

Held in the Main Dining Room.

All members are invited. Couplesand singles welcome. Stay for asneak peek of the Maltz JupiterTheatre’s production of Beehiveat 7:30 p.m.!


Beer, wine, and light horsd’oeuvres included.

Country club casual attire. No denim or shorts, please.

24CASINO NIGHTWe’re bringing Vegas to Mirasol!

7 p.m.-11 p.m. (Gaming tablesclose at 10 p.m.)


Includes: gambling voucher,complimentary drinks in thecasino and lounge, and com-plimentary hors d’oeuvres andentertainment in the lounge.Bring your friends! Share the fun!

There will be a raffle drawing at the end of the evening where lucky winners will win credits on their Clubaccounts. (Guests can win Club merchandise vouchers.)


MALTZ JUPITER THEATREGet your center stage tickets nowfor the upcoming show Barnum.

8 p.m. at the Maltz JupiterTheatre.

This Tony Award-winning musical uses the spectacle of the circus to tell the life story of America’s greatest showman, P.T. Barnum.

There are a limited number oftickets available, and a specialdinner will be provided in theGrille Room at 5:30 p.m. beforeyou leave for the show.

$65 per person includes your ticket and dinner prior to the show.

25FAMILY NIGHT BBQ WITH CLAY AIKENPlease join us for our popularbarbecue then stay for a very special mini concert by

Clay Aiken in the MainDining Roomat 7:30 p.m.!

Seatings in theMain DiningRoom will be

at 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 7 p.m.

$21.95 per person, plus tax and gratuity.

31GRAND SEAFOOD BUFFETReservations open 30 days inadvance and begin at 6 p.m. inthe Main Dining Room.

Call early as this popular buffetfills quickly!

$70 per person, plus tax andgratuity.


February 3 & 5, 2009(Tuesday & Thursday)Save the DateDINNER AND A CONCERT

Join us fordinner and a fabulousshow by television andBroadwaystar, ChristineAndreas!

Ms. Andreas has performed allover the world and the LosAngeles Times called her “a mes-merizing musical presence.” Shewill perform an intimate,cabaret-style show on twonights, with piano accompani-ment by her husband, GrammyAward-nominated producer,Martin Silvestri.

Watch our Web site atwww.mirasolcc.com for moreinformation, or call 776-4949,ext. 100.

For all social and dining events at the Club, please call thereception desk at 776-4949, ext. 100 or send an e-mail [email protected], unless otherwise specified.

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January Weekly

MONDAYSPizza & Salad Night: EveryMonday from 5 p.m.-8:30 p.m.in the Grille Room. Enjoy avariety of salads and freshlymade pizzas from Chef Sal’skitchen each week!

$12.95 per person, plus taxand gratuity.

Note: Our regular menu willalso be available.

TUESDAY-THURSDAY*

Lunch Buffet: 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.in the Main Dining Room.


Fresh carved deli meats, deluxesalad bar, omelets made toorder, desserts, and more!

Casual attire is welcome.

*Please note that the Lunch Buffet willbe held on Friday, January 2, but willnot be held on Tuesday, January 13due to Ladies’ Guest Day.

WEDNESDAYSKids’ Night: Every Wednesdayfrom 5 p.m.-8:30 p.m. in theGrille Room.

Join us for dinner and enjoyfun children’s entertainment.

Kids age 11 and under eat for free!

Prime Rib Night with A la CarteDining: The lounge opens at5:30 p.m. and required reserva-tions begin at 6 p.m.

Country club casual. No denimor shorts, please.

THURSDAYSMusic Under the Stars: 7 p.m.-10 p.m. on the Grille Room patio.

Join us on the patio for dinner,drinks, and the Motownsounds of Memory Lane! Wewill have a pasta station outsideand the regular Grille Roommenu will be available.

FRIDAYSA la Carte Dining: The loungeopens at 5:30 p.m. and requiredreservations begin at 6 p.m.

A great night to entertain yourfriends while you enjoy ChefSal’s special a la carte menu.

Jackets are required.

Live Music on the Veranda: 8 p.m.-11 p.m.

See our new décor on theLounge Patio and join us foran after-dinner drink!

Country club casual attire.

SUNDAYSSunrise Breakfast: 8 a.m.-11 a.m.

Enjoy omelets made to order,assorted breakfast breads, fruit,a pancake or waffle station,and bagels and lox.


Casual attire is permitted.

Family Night BBQ: Every Sundaynight from 5 p.m.-8:30 p.m. inthe Main Dining Room.

Casual attire is acceptable inthe dining room for this specialevening.


Reservations are encouraged,but not required.

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NOTE: The dress code at the Club is as follows: Jackets Required, Country ClubCasual (no denim or shorts), or Casual (denim and shorts accepted). If you arein doubt about the dress code of a particular event, please contact the receptiondesk at 776-4949, ext. 100 for further information. To avoid delay or embarrass-ment, please make sure that all guests are aware of the dress code policy.

Cards

MEN’S POKER NIGHTEvery Monday at 7 p.m. in theMen’s Card Room.

Attendant on duty. Full-servicebar is available.

“NEW”PLICATE BRIDGEEvery Thursday in the PalmRoom from 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.“New”plicate is duplicate bridge for the advancing bridgeplayer. A way to play a littlebridge and learn what tourna-ment bridge is all about.


DUPLICATE BRIDGEEvery Monday in the Ladies’Locker Room at 7 p.m.Men and women welcome.$8 per person plus tax.Includes refreshments.

SUPERVISED PLAYEvery Monday and Tuesday in the Palm Room from 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.Bring your friends, play bridge,and an instructor will be pres-ent to answer any questions.


BEGINNER BRIDGE Taught by Marlene Passell

Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. in the Palm Room, beginning January 13, 2009.This series will start with areview of an introduction tobridge and continue on tomajor and minor suit bidding,responses to an opening bid,and more.

Six-week series price: $175 perperson plus tax.

INTERMEDIATE BRIDGETaught by Marlene Passell

Thursdays from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.in the Palm Room, beginningJanuary 15, 2009.This series will cover Play andDefense, No Trump TransferBids, Two Suit Overcall, and more.

Six-week series price: $162 per person plus tax or $37 per lesson.

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED BRIDGE Taught by Marty Bergen

Wednesdays from 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. in the Palm Room,beginning January 7, 2009.Six-week series price: $160 per person plus tax includes a copy of one of Marty Bergen’s books.

This series will cover the following topics:

• The secret to good competi-tive bidding

• Slam bidding made easier

• Improve your bidding skills

There are a limited number ofspots available, so reserve yourseat today!

To sign up or receive additional information, please contact thereception desk at 776-4949, ext. 100 or [email protected].

6 MEMBERSHIP NEWS

2009 Equity Membership Pricing and Privileges GOLF MEMBERSHIP: $130,000 DUES: $14,995 PLUS TAX

• Unlimited use of all golf, tennis, fitness, spa, pool, dining, and social events at the Club

• No court or greens fees for golf or tennis

• Required to pay golf cart fees or annual trail fees

• Only category that may purchase a private cart accord-ing to the Master Association and Club bylaws

– See Kathy Vuy in the Pro Shop for cart guidelines and restrictions, or call 775-7800.

SPORTS MEMBERSHIP: $90,000DUES: $8,995 PLUS TAX

• Unlimited use of tennis, fitness, spa, pool, and socialevents at the Club

• No court fees for tennis

• Limited use of the golf facilities in season and extendeduse of the golf facilities in the off-season

Season limitations:– May play 12 rounds of golf (per membership),

reserved one (1) day in advance upon paymentof cart and greens fees

– May use practice facilities only immediatelyprior to a reserved tee time

– Participation in golf tournaments is not available

– Accompanied guests do not count against the 12 rounds

Off-season privileges:– Unlimited rounds of golf and use of the golf prac-

tice facilities upon payment of cart fees only

– 14-day lottery for golf tee times

SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP: $60,000 DUES: $3,750 PLUS TAX

• Unlimited use of pool and dining facilities, and socialevents at the Club only

Not eligible for use of golf, tennis, spa, or fitness facilities,except accompanied as a guest of a Sports or Golf member,upon payment of guest fees and subject to guest hours. Onlyavailable to existing Social members and purchasers of existingSocial membership homes.

For information on setting up an automatic debit payment foryour monthly statement, please contact Barbara Frazier at [email protected] or 776-4949, ext. 128.

Welcome New Mirasol Residents!Sherif Khalifa and Sarah Hamdi

Ontario, Canada

Marvin and Beth FrankEast Brunswick, New Jersey

King and Helen MoyLivingston, New Jersey

Murray and Ellen ResnickBaltimore, Maryland

Did You Know…• If your transponder works intermittently, the battery needs to be

replaced? Publix grocery stores and many drugstores carry the 3-volt battery necessary.

• The Palm Room is available for computer access and library donations? Please enjoy the Palm Room at your leisure when ascheduled event is not in session. A schedule is posted outside of the Palm Room.

• Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times while at the Club?

• Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult while enjoying the golf facilities?

Attention ParentsOur second issue of Mirakids is out this month! Help your kids with the Search & Find and they will win a prize!

2009 Membership Directory AvailableThe January 2009 Membership Directory is now available for pickupin the Membership Office. Please stop in for the most up-to-datecontact information for your neighbors and friends.

Renting Your Home?Be sure to contact Lauren Esper at [email protected] to receivethe forms needed to transfer your membership to your tenant. Alltenant memberships are set up at a scheduled appointment withthe Membership Office once required paperwork is complete.

Congratulations!Stan and Susan Keller of Esperanza welcomed grand-son, Cole Keller Jurman, on November 20, 2008. Hewas 20 inches long and weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces.

1.09 MEMBERSHIP NEWS 7

Welcome Our New Pastry Chef, Robert Bellini! Robert grew up in East Rutherford, N.J., and through-out his career has lived and worked in New York,Chicago, Seattle, and Key West, Fla., and now residesin Boynton Beach, Fla. He graduated with honors fromthe Culinary Institute of America in 1990 and receivedthe Richard Keating Award for “Most Likely to Succeed.”

During culinary school, he worked as a personal chef andcooked for and met Mary Tyler Moore, Paul Newman,Martha Stewart, William Randolph Hearst, Jr., and theowners of many of the top restaurants in New York City,including Sirio Maccioni of Le Cirque.

After completing his studies at the C.I.A., he moved to Seattle and worked atthe Four Seasons Olympic Hotel. In his more than five years there, Robertcooked for two presidents, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, and many otherheads of state, including the Sultan of Brunei. His personal highlight was cooking for the Rolling Stones when they spent six nights at the hotel in 1994.

Robert also lived in Charlotte, N.C., where he owned and operated Bellini’sDesserts, a high-end wholesale dessert company supplying Charlotte’s tophotels, and all of the local Dean & DeLuca gourmet shops.

He moved to Florida in fall 2001, and prior to joining us was the executivepastry chef at Frenchman’s Creek and The Polo Club in Boca Raton.

Welcome, Robert!

APOLLO TRANSPORTATION7251 West Palmetto Park Road

Boca Raton, FL 33433Phone: (561) 278-8000

www.apollotransportation.com

BABY ALEXANDRA4550 PGA Boulevard, Suite 105Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418

Phone: (561) 626-4466Fax: (561) 626-0664

www.babyalexandra.com

FLORAL GARDENS & GIFTSShoppes on the Green, PGA National

7100 Fairway DrivePalm Beach Gardens, FL 33418

Phone: (561) 622-5740Fax: (561) 622-6716

Toll-free: 1 (800) 457-5650

Mirasol Partnership Program Mirasol members enjoy exclusive offers with our partners! Members may be required to show a Mirasol Membership Card to receive

specials. A full description of each month’s specials may be viewed on the Club’s Web site.

Save the Date! Mark your calendar for our February “Play for P.I.N.K.” tournaments!The Ladies’ Day golf event will be held on Tuesday, February 24, andtennis will have their event on Saturday, February 28. In addition to these events, we’ll also be selling 50/50 raffle tickets, unlimitedmulligans, personalized flags, and hole sponsorships at Ladies’ Day,

so there will be various ways to get involved and support cancer research.

The event is not just for athletes, and all members will have the opportunity tobuy tickets for a raffle of Club services, including golf lessons with the pros,and purchase Play for P.I.N.K. merchandise in the Pro Shop and Esplanade,with 100% of the proceeds benefiting cancer research.

Keep an eye on your e-mail and our Web site at www.mirasolcc.com for more infor-mation. This will be a great community event, so let’s all support Play for P.I.N.K.!

Book Review ClubWith Aban Kavasmaneck

$50 per person plus tax for the three-book series.

Coffee and bagels provided. Men andwomen welcome!

All sessions will be held on Thursdaysat 10 a.m. in the Palm Room.

Thursday, January 8, 2009Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad

Heart of Darkness is a novella written by Polish-bornwriter Joseph Conrad. Before its 1902 publication, itappeared as a three-part series (1899) in Blackwood’sMagazine. It is widely regarded as a significant workof English literature and part of the Western canon.

Thursday, February 12, 2009To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf

In To the Lighthouse, Woolf sought to come to termswith her parents’ stifling Victorian marriage andevents of her own childhood, as well as to exploresuch feminist issues as the necessity, or even desir-ability, of marriage for women and the difficultiesfor women in pursuing a career in the arts. A strik-ing mix of autobiographical elements, philosophi-cal questions, and social concerns, To the Lighthouseis generally considered to be Woolf’s greatest fic-tional achievement.

Thursday, March 12, 2009The Crucible by Arthur Miller

The Crucible is set against the backdrop of the madwitch hunts of the Salem Witch Trials in the late17th century. It is about a town, after accusationsfrom a few girls, that begins a mad hunt for witchesthat did not exist. Many townspeople were hangedon charges of witchcraft. Miller brings out theabsurdity of the incident with the theme of truthand righteousness. The theme is conveyed throughthe struggles of Miller’s main character, John Proctor.

8 GOLF

From the Director of GolfGreetings! The staff and I hope everyone enjoyed a safe andhappy holiday season with your families.

The month of January golf activities include the Men’s ClubChampionship beginning on Friday, January 10 and concludingwith the overall and flight finals on Sunday, January 18; theLadies’ Guest Day on Tuesday, January 13; and the CouplesMember/Guest that takes place over the weekend of January 24and 25. As always, you may sign up for these events through theForeTees Tee Time System under Event Sign-up.

To assist you with your game, our group clinic program is in fullswing! We have clinics for beginners, intermediate, and advanced golfers segregatedinto groups for both men and women. We also have a mixed clinic for couples whowould like to learn together, or for singles that enjoy mixed golf or might be lookingfor a partner for the various mixed or couples events we have at the Club. All of theseclinics have a maximum 5:1 teacher to student ratio and are designed to assist in yourknowledge and enjoyment of the game. For further information, contact one of ourgolf professionals or visit ForeTees.

For our junior golfers, we have our Saturday Junior Clinics. This month’s clinics will have a different format and meeting time. For juniors ages 5-8, we will be meeting on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. For our older or more advanced juniors, ages 9-17, we will meet on Saturdays from 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. The older juniors willbe further segregated by age. Both clinics will stress the fundamentals of the game, golfetiquette, and the rules, in addition to safety and, of course, fun! Our hope is that byscheduling the older children later in the day, it will encourage parent/child time onthe course after the clinic.

TIP OF THE MONTHThe following tip on how to deal with pressure while putting is one I received from Phil Mickelson’s coach, and short game guru, Dave Pelz. When you have a big puttand the pressure is on, try what Mr. Pelz teaches his students, both tour players andcountry club golfers. He calls it a putting ritual and here is how you implement theritual into your game. The ritual consists of going through your normal routine ofreading your putt and determining the proper speed and break of the putt. When youare all set and ready to start, your putting ritual begins. Count from one to five at arhythm that feels comfortable to you, while following a set routine with each number.As an example, my ritual starts on the number one with a tap of my putter on theground. On two, I look at the hole and if the putt has a lot of break, I look along theline of my putt. At the number three, I look back at my ball, followed by the numberfour, where I begin my backstroke. At the number five, I make contact with the ball.

If you analyze the ritual, you will see that it takes away the fear of a missed putt andclears your mind of any other thoughts except the ones you have already programmedyourself to think about – that being to make the putt. You should use this ritual on all your putts and not just the pressure putts. I hope this ritual helps and brings youmuch success and enjoyment!

See you on the links,

Terry McDowell

Great Feats• Jeryl Kershner shot a 98, her best round ever, on the Sunrise Course on

November 2. This great round included a birdie on #1!

• Robert Tarlowe made a hole-in-one on #16 Sunset on November 12.

• Dee Simpson birdied Sunrise #8 on November 15.

• 12-year-old Travis Nardin made a hole-in-one on #14 Sunset on November 23.

• Barbara Stein eagled #17 Sunset on November 29.

Meet the StaffThe golf department ispleased to welcomeMolly Birminghamback for the season!Molly is a NorthCarolina native and agraduate of North

Carolina State University. While in col-lege, Molly was a member of the women’sgolf team. She recently finished tied forfifth place at a Women’s Futures Tourqualifying tournament in Lakeland, Fla.,shooting rounds of 70-71-72-70 for afour-round total of five under par 283.Thanks to her finish, Molly has earnedfull playing privileges for the Futures Tourfor the coming season. We are pleased to welcome Molly back.

New to the golf staff thisseason is Marc Issler.Marc is a native of Toms River, N.J., and is the son of a lifetimemember of the PGA andformer New Jersey Openchampion, Bob Issler.

Marc recently graduated from High PointUniversity in North Carolina and was amember of the men’s golf team. He is a fineplayer himself, finishing as runner-up inthe 2007 Metropolitan Armature, while alsoearning the medalist honor in the qualify-ing tournament, shooting a two-round totalof nine under par 135. Marc is still an ama-teur, but is hoping to give professional golfa try in the near future.

Welcome, Marc!

Hours of OperationPRO SHOPDaily – 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

DRIVING RANGEMonday – 8 a.m.-DuskTuesday-Saturday – 7 a.m.-DuskSunday – 7 a.m.-4 p.m.

MEN’S & LADIES’ LOCKER ROOM ATTENDANT HOURSDaily - 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

GUEST PLAYDay guests must be accompanied by a member. Guest play is after 10 a.m.on weekdays and after 11 a.m. onweekends and holidays.

GOLF 9

LADIES’ OPENING DAYTuesday, November 11, 2008

LADIES’ 9-HOLE OPENING DAYMonday, November 10, 2008

First Place – Flight 1: Bonnie Kranick, Carolyne New, andMarjorie Barnett.

First Place – Flight 2: Susan Levitz, Joan Lurier, RebeccaRotter, and Linda Winick.

MEN’S OPENING DAYWednesday, November 12, 2008

First Place – Flight 1: Drew Babcock, Ed Fisher, Michael Smith,and Jeff Raelson.

First Place – Flight 2: Dan Farber, Bill Salomon, and Steven Davis.

First Place – Flight 3: Ellen Rabb, Beverly Abrahamson, andRuth Cohn.

1.09Tournament Results

COUPLES NINE & DINESunday, November 16, 2008

First Place – Sunset Course: Martin and HelenGarfinkel, and Ken and Sandy Stein.

First Place – Sunrise Course: Bill and Elaine Salomon,and Michael and Barbara Harris.

First Place: Cathy Gilfand, Linda Adelson, and Marla Schneider.

Golf CourseMaintenance NotesJanuary is the start to anew year and also oneof the coldest monthsof the year for SouthFlorida. AlthoughFlorida’s winter seasonis much milder com-pared to the rest of thecountry, we do experi-ence a slowdown or stoppage of turf-grass growth during this time of year.

The plant’s biology will allow vitalnutrients to be stored in the plant’scells to sustain itself during thisstressed time of cold temperatures.Also, during this time, we will experi-ence slower growth and, equallyimportant, lower sunlight intensitycaused by fewer hours of sunlight.Combine these two factors and the endresult is less photosynthetic activitythat will not allow the turfgrass torecover quickly from injuries. Heavytraffic patterns on both golf courseswill be more pronounced, and ballmarks and divots will need severalweeks to fully heal.

As temperatures warm back up to opti-mal growing conditions for Bermudagrass, this recovery process will returnto normal. We ask for your help andpatience during the winter months byrepairing ball marks and filling divots,as well as varying your traffic patternsthroughout the golf courses.

See you on the course,

Michael ThomasDirector of Golf Course Maintenance

Upcoming EventsFor more information or to register, pleasevisit the ForeTees Tee Time System.

COUPLES NINE & DINESunday, January 4, 20092:45 p.m. shotgun on both courses. Scramble format.

$40 per player plus tax and applicablecart fee includes barbecue dinner.

MEN’S CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPSaturday & Sunday, January 10 & 11, 2009Saturday & Sunday, January 17 & 18, 2009

Tee times begin at 8 a.m. on the SunriseCourse each day.Match play within flights.

$40 per player plus tax and applicablecart fee.

LADIES’ GUEST DAYTuesday, January 13, 20098:30 a.m. shotgun start on the Sunrise Course.

Two net best ball of four (90% handicap).

$90 per player plus tax includes break-fast, lunch, and guest and cart fees.

COUPLES MEMBER/GUESTSaturday & Sunday, January 24 & 25, 2009Day 1: 12 p.m. shotgun on the Sunset Course.Day 2: 9 a.m. shotgun on the Sunrise Course.One gross/net best ball of four (80% handicap).$599 per foursome plus tax.

10 TENNIS

Hours of OperationTENNIS COURTS Monday-Sunday – 7 a.m.-10 p.m.*

*Set Court Times will be enforced withcourt bookings available starting at 7 a.m. and running every 90 minutesthroughout the day.

GUEST HOURSGuest hours for tennis are before 8 a.m. or after 10:30 a.m.

Free Guest DaysMen’s guests are complimentary onTuesdays and ladies’ guests are compli-mentary on Thursdays, all season long!

Upcoming Events

SINGLES CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPSDon’t forget to sign up for the SinglesClub Championships! Play beginsFriday, January 16, 2009, and inter-ested players should sign up at The Esplanade’s front desk or call 721-2994, ext. 200.

After-School Junior Tennis ProgramCome out and have some tennis fun!There is a program that will satisfy every age and level of ability. Stop by The Esplanade to pick up a schedule,check the Club’s Web site, or call us at721-2994, ext. 200 for more information.

Don’t Forget to Recycle!Make sure to recycle your used tennis balls byplacing them in the topportion of the court-side trash receptaclesmarked “tennis balls.”

The Demo Day Round-Robin was a hit! Players came out to participate in an instructionalclinic, serve for prizes, compete in men’s, ladies’, and mixed doubles, demo the K-FactorWilson rackets, and enjoy a courtside lunch. After three rounds of doubles play werecompleted, prizes were awarded to the top finishers (photos below). Congratulations to the women’s division winners Maria Romanelli, Gloria Curry, Elizabeth Katz, andMaureen Halvorson (not pictured), and men’s winners Gary Wright, Harvey Yaffe, andLes Carron!

Demo Day Round-Robin Results

Men’s and Women’sPalm Beach CountySenior League BeginsCompetitionMirasol is well represented withinthe league and is fielding onemen’s team and four women’steams, a record for the Club. Staytuned to future issues for leagueupdates. Good luck to all playersparticipating!

Palm Beach County Women’s Tennis AssociationLeague ResultsThe PBCWTA League is in full swing with fiveteams A-3, A-4, B-1, B-2, and B-3 participatingin league play. All teams have produced verysolid results within their respective divisions,and now that most resident team members havereturned to their respective teams, we are look-ing forward to a potential boost in league stand-ings. Don’t forget to check the Club’s Web siteat www.mirasolcc.com for team information,match schedules, and scores!

Junior SpotlightThe Junior Spotlight section highlights one junior each month that has shown exceptional dedication to the sport of tennis. Thismonth’s spotlight is on Jason Hoffman of Siesta!

Jason, 15, is a relative newcomer to the sport of tennis, but has begun to make his mark in the 16 and under division of theUSTA despite his limited playing experience. In his two mostrecent USTA tournaments, Jason made the consolation semifinalsand main draw semifinals. He also maintains a straight-A grade point average in theSuncoast International Baccalaureate magnet program, and hopes to join the tennisteam to further develop his tennis game. Great job, Jason!

A Note from Tom CarrickOn Thanksgiving Day, we held our 5th annualThanksgiving Day Walk/Run to benefit “Foodfor Families.” I would like to give the mem-bers and their guests who participated a verybig thank you! You once again showed whyMirasol is the best country club in the area bycoming out in force for the race and raisingover $2,500 for charity.

One hundred and fifty-nine members andguests participated on a great morning withtemperatures in the mid 50s at the start of therace. This was the first time that no defendingmen and women’s champion was in the race. Madeline Masten Moore, daughter-in-lawof George and Susan Moore, was the first woman ever to win both the women’s titleand the overall with a time of 20:24! Second place in the women’s race was JulieHudetz with 22:05, and Rachel Cohn placed third with a time of 23:38. The men’s racewinner was Spencer Jenkins with a time of 21:12, Michael Keller came in second with21:34, and Scott Payne finished third with a time of 22:05.

Look for some changes next year, including a kids’ division, as a result of the greatturnout of our Mirasol kids! See you next year for our 6th annual race!

Hours of OperationMonday, Wednesday & Friday – 6 a.m.-8 p.m.

Tuesday & Thursday – 6 a.m.-9 p.m.Saturday & Sunday – 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

1.091.09 SPA & FITNESS 11

Rachel Cohn, Spencer Jenkins, Madeline Masten Moore,Michael Keller, and Julie Hudet.

Upcoming EventsSUSAN G. KOMEN RACE FOR THE CURESaturday, January 31, 2009

We will take a bus to the race that will leaveThe Esplanade at 7:45 a.m. and will returnto the Club in time for lunch at 12:30 p.m.

Don’t forget to register for this year’sKomen Race for the Cure! Our goal thisyear is to have 100 members participateand raise $7,500 for breast cancerresearch. Visit www.komensouthflorida.org/2009rftc/mirasolcc to make a donation orregister for Team Mirasol! The deadline forteam registration is January 10.

MIRASOL WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE

The weight loss challenge isjust around the corner! Theeight-week program is basedon the hit TV show The BiggestLoser, and will consist of three

teams of six to eight teammates that willwork for three, one-hour group sessionswith a trainer. The challenge runs fromJanuary 5, 2009 through February 27,2009, and is $175 per person. To partici-pate, you must have written medical clear-ance from your doctor. Please contact amember of the fitness staff for more infor-mation by calling 721-2994, ext. 209.

New Fitness ClassesJoin us for one of these great new classesand jump-start that New Year’s resolution!Monthly fitness class schedules are available at The Esplanade or online atwww.mirasolcc.com.

AQUATICS PLUSSaturdays at 10 a.m.

This class will include many of the compo-nents of the previously scheduled Saturdaymorning aquatics class, but will add a pre-ceding land-based program that includescorrective movement exercises performedoutside the pool on mats and towels. Theinclusion of these exercises will effectivelyaddress issues of balance, flexibility, andcore strength. Foti, who specializes infunctional and corrective movement, willteach the class.

ADDITIONAL SPIN CLASSSundays at 8 a.m.

Due to the popularity of the Sunday morn-ing spin class, we have added an additionalclass which will continue throughout theseason. Join Brenda for this new class andplease remember to sign up for your bike inadvance. Arrive five minutes before the classstarts to secure your place. We are unable tohold bikes for participants arriving after theclass has started.

New Spa Clothing LineThe Esplanade invites you to come inand see our beautiful retail store,featuring many new productsand clothing lines!

One of our great new lines isSense. Sense clothing reflects a commitment to a healthy,active lifestyle and a desire tocreate clothing that is com-fortable, functional, anddesigned as a collection. Tothat end, we offer a range of styles, fabrics, and colors that are simple, sen-sual, and ageless, made exclusively foractive women who enjoy the freedom oftravel and the freedom of movement.

This line features travel, yoga, Pilates,and spa clothing, as well as activewearand women’s contemporary wear.

Experience Sense today!

Spa Treatment of the MonthFor the Sun WorshipperReceive a 20% discount on any Sun FXTanning or take-home products!

SUN FX TANNINGEnjoy the look of a beautiful tan withoutthe harmful effects of the sun. Get a natural-looking tan with our fine mistairbrush application that produces astreak-free tan. Airbrush tanning is thesafest, fastest, and healthiest way to giveyour skin a fabulous tan – like you’vebeen on vacation in the tropics! Our reg-ular price is $65, but treat yourself thismonth for $52!

SUN FX BODY POLISH AND TANNING COMBINATIONWalnut shell and pumice are combinedwith rich emollient properties to form adeep, exfoliating body scrub to alleviatedry, dead skin. This package is normally$110, but during the month of January,enjoy it for only $88.

For Tom’s New Year’s resolution fitness tips,please visit the Fitness section of our Website at www.mirasolcc.com.

12 EVENT PHOTOS/BUDGET

11600 Mirasol WayPalm Beach Gardens, Florida 33418

561.776.4949

1.09Mirasol Club, Inc.2008-2009 Departmental Budget

Departments

Membership RevenueMembership ExpensesMembership Profit (Loss)

Golf Ops RevenueGolf Ops ExpensesGolf Ops Profit (Loss)

Golf Maintenance (Expenses)

Food & Beverage RevenueFood & Beverage ExpensesFood & Beverage Profit (Loss)

Fitness/Tennis Center RevenueFitness/Tennis Center ExpensesFitness/Tennis Profit (Loss)

Locker Rooms RevenueLocker Rooms ExpensesLocker Rooms Profit (Loss)

Facilities Maintenance (Expenses)

Housekeeping (Expenses)

Minor Department RevenueMinor Department ExpensesMinor Department Profit (Loss)

General & Administrative Expenses

Operating Profit (Loss)

Less: Capital Reserve FundingLess: HOA FeesLess: Management FeesLess: Turnover ExpensesNet Income (Loss) before Depreciation

Developer Contribution (Recovery)

Actual2008

$14,438,400 (683,247)

13,755,153

2,370,693 (1,987,023)

383,670

(4,211,887)

2,535,486 (4,816,759)

(2,281,273)

635,607 (1,605,517)(969,910)

87,617 (144,823)(57,206)

(1,563,258)

(477,842)

313,972 (75,329)

238,643

(2,430,932)

2,385,158

(575,499)(7,319)

(120,000)

1,682,340

($1,682,340)

Budget2009

$15,014,424 (829,286)

14,185,138

2,304,525 (2,224,344)

80,181

(4,227,234)

2,448,792 (5,125,820)

(2,677,028)

655,750 (1,645,574)(989,824)

79,225 (192,074)

(112,849)

(1,683,360)

(533,589)

199,535 (35,395)

164,140

(2,768,340)

1,437,235

(590,407)(27,162)

(120,000)(329,900)369,766

($369,766)

Budget2008

$13,636,890 (751,408)

12,885,482

2,093,670 (2,090,770)

2,900

(4,289,627)

2,400,898 (4,879,044)

(2,478,146)

527,267 (1,516,626)(989,359)

91,375 (151,474)(60,099)

(1,661,324)

(494,226)

409,043 (81,000)

328,043

(2,678,701)

564,943

(551,554)(56,328)

(120,000)

(162,939)

$162,939

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