Ocean Edge Member Newsletter
Living On The Edge
September 2020
Club Manager Message Dear Ocean Edge Club Members, When we started this year there was definitely an uncertainty of the upcoming summer, and no one knew what to expect. As we close out the summer season and head into Labor Day Weekend, I believe that summer 2020 exceeded most people’s expectations. The summer months of June – August were met with spectacular weather, which translates into a great summer for golf, tennis, pickleball, water sport recreation, pools and of course, the beach. Member utilization at all of our amenities has increased year over year. Golf experienced a 45% increase in Membership play for July and 22% increase in Membership play for August. Tennis met with similar increases of approximately 27% per month, and that is with the addition of pickleball courts, which realized over 1,000 total players, with slightly more than 50% of those being Members enjoying this new amenity over the course of the summer. The big miss this year as expressed by some Members was the inability to provide social experiences. Even as of today, with the restrictions in place from the Governor’s Office, socials are not feasible or executional. Current limitations for indoor space is 25 people, including staff; outdoor venues can accommodate up to 50 people, including staff. Bars are not permitted and drink service must be accompanied by a prepared food item, per individual. Common platters, passed appetizers, and similar banquet services are not permitted under the current regulations. Group gatherings require masks to be worn while attending the social event. In working with the Advisory Board and addressing the regulations in-place, we have encouraged our Members to enjoy the outdoor restaurant venues throughout the property to meet up with other Members, maintaining tables of 6 or less, as a readily available social opportunity.
Looking at the bright side, unlike most Labor Day Weekends, the summer season may not be over. In fact, we are predicting that we will remain busy through at least the 20th of the September. Many Members have expressed their plans to extend the season on Cape versus returning home. With many schools having a hybrid or remote program, it provides the opportunity for many Members to stay on Cape for an extended period. As such, the following operational updates take place effective Monday, September 7, through Sunday, September 20. Arbor Pool will remain open daily 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Fletcher Pool, both indoor and outdoor, will remain open daily 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Member Sports Club pool will remain open daily from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Bay Pines Outdoor pool will remain open daily from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm * Closing time of the pools may change due to sunset and limited daylight. Similarly, Ocean Terrace, the Beach Bar, the Linx Tavern, and the new Front Lawn restaurant will remain open and available daily. New heaters have been added to the Linx patio, as well as to the Front Lawn Restaurant, to provide additional warmth for the cooler nights of September. I hope you and your family have the opportunity to enjoy these venues throughout the fall season. I hope you and your families have remained safe throughout this COVID summer and have the opportunity to enjoy the Club throughout the fall. We are already looking ahead to 2021, with what we hope to be the “new norm� with updated activities, events, and socials! Thank you for being part of the Ocean Edge Club and I look forward to seeing you around the Club! Sincerely, Michael Medeiros Club Manager
Member Relations & Communications It has been so wonderful hearing about all of our Members’ positive experiences at the Club this season. Being at the front desk of the Clubhouse has allowed me to get to know many Members, as well as your friends and family during this unique season, which is my first season at Ocean Edge. I am glad our team has been able to still make this year memorable for you, our Members, albiet different. I would like to direct your attention to a couple changes that have taken place recently on the Club website. On the Member homepage, the Club News and Updates section will now reflect the content of the weekly Friday Club operations email. In the event that a Club correspondence is overlooked via email, Members can now find the update in that section of the website. Furthermore, the Latest News section of the Member homepage will now display any major changes or updates effecting the Club, such as Covid-19 updates. Previously there was some confusion surrounding why there were multiple news sections on the homepage, but with these changes it should be easier to find relevant information in a more organized manner. As a reminder, if there are ever any questions, comments or concerns about anything having to do with membership, please bring them to my attention so I can assist.
Sincerely, Emma Haselton Member Relations & Communications Manager
Golf News September is here, which means fall is right around the corner. Although golf will begin to slow down, we have great events throughout the month. The last Dettore Quota is on September 4th followed by the shootout. We will also have the OEMGA Stableford Showdown on September 12th. OEMGA will play every Tuesday in September and Closing Day will be on September 15th. While we have some good upcoming events, August produced many winners! We had our 2020 Club Championship weekend, The NAHASS Match Play Finals, OEMGA’s “The Devil” and OEWGA’s President/Vice Presidents Cup. Please help me in congratulating all these winners below. CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS Nicklaus Flight – Ken Casey; Palmer Flight Gross – Gordon Van Ummersen. Palmer Flight Net – John Quinn; Faldo Flight Gross – John Kelliher. Faldo Flight Net – Ken McDermott; Miller Flight Gross – Bruce MacLean. Miller Flight Net – Richard Fortier; Ladies Flight Gross – Toni Ventresca. Ladies Flight Net – Emma Casey NAHASS MATCH PLAY David Keville defeated Jack Duffy 3-1 in the finals. 1ST ANNUAL COUPLES CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP 1st Place Gross – Kevin Murphy and Joni Murphy 2nd Place Gross – Tom Barrett and Lea Barrett 1st Place Net – Ed and Lesley Sterba 2nd Place Net – Jim and Michele Dangelo Thank you to all for your support in all of these great events and the great year we are having. I look forward to seeing you out on the course! Sincerely, Brett Gilmore Director of Golf
Agronomy News Here in the Agronomy Department we are welcoming September and trying to forget the hot, humid and dry August we had. Considering the conditions this summer the course has faired well. September has always been a transition point for golf course maintenance. As we continue to condition the course for the remaining play of 2020, we start to prep for 2021. Most of this work comes in the form of cultivation. Verticutting, top-dress and aeration are important building blocks to delivering great course conditions. Our goal with aeration and verticutting is to remove excess amounts of thatch that build up in the soil profile. We also look to incorporate sand into the open channels on certain areas to dilute thatch and help firming up playing surfaces Thatch stops water and nutrients from getting to the roots of the turf plants, thus lowering the accuracy of our chemical and fertility applications. With the amount of rounds being played we would like to ask players to help the Agronomy team. Many man hours are dedicated to fixing divots and repairing ball marks. We always encourage golfers to replace their divot when possible before using the mix supplied. Putting a healthy divot pelt back can start to root back in 2-3 days. When using divot mix the seed germinating can take 10-14 days and 3-4 weeks to full grow in. When fixing ball marks always look to fix two more other than your own. We hope to see you out here this fall!
Sincerely, Craig Sullivan Golf Course Superintendent
Agronomy News
Fitness News Happy September! I think we can all agree that this summer was a hot one! Hardly any rain and our MSC pool was busier than ever. We love seeing our Members enjoy the pool and escape the heat. Our mission continues to be focused on the Member experience and cleanliness. On behalf of the MSC staff we really appreciate all the wonderful encouraging comments many Members have shared with us during these challenging times. As the daylight gets a little shorter, I thought it would be a great time to take advantage of those summer veggies before the fall weather arrives. Here is a summer salad that has been a hit at socially distant barbeques. Enjoy! Beet Spirals, Avocado & Strawberry Salad, courtesy of Meals, Heels & Cocktails Prep Time: 15 mins, servings: 4 servings Ingredients ·¼ cup orange juice* ·3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar* ·3 tablespoons honey* ·1 5 oz. package baby spinach ·1 12 oz. package veggie spirals - beets, cooked according to package directions, drained and cooled ·1 avocado, sliced ·2 cups sliced strawberries ·1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco or goat cheese ·¼ cup toasted pepitas 1. Combine orange juice, vingar and honey. Season to taste with salt and pepper; set aside. 2. Arrange spinach on serving platter. Arrange veggie spirals – beets, avocado and strawberries over spinach. Sprinkle with goat cheese and pepitos. 3. Serve salad with dressing. *Recipe Notes: to make this salad keto compliant, use your favorite keto friendly salad dressing or mix 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 3 tablespoons sugar free maple syrup and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard.
Workout Schedule Member Sports Club Workout schedule is as follows: Session 1: 8:00 am – 9:30 am Session 2: 9:30 am – 11:00 am Sanitation 11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Closed for cleaning Session 3: 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Session 4: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Sanitation 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Closed for cleaning Session 5: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Session 6: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Sanitation 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Closed for Cleaning Members and Guests must call Member Sports Club ahead to reserve their workout session at 774-323-6300. All reservations are first come, first serve.
Sincerely, Heidi VanAmburgh Member Sports Club Manager
Fitness Schedule Monday
8:15am Zumba (Outside behind Member Sports Club) ID: 742 5225 4178, Code: 2GNQwt
9:15am Cardio Strength Interval ID:742 5225 4178, Code: 849660 9:15am Aqua Fitness at Fletcher Pool (Not Online) 10:00am Yoga with Anne ID: 775 1456 9026, Code: 1xhx8e 3:45pm March and Move ID: 788 7902 4361, Code: 7fdx1n Tuesday 9:15am Core Conditioning ID: 732 6433 4357, Code: 9efJDU 3:45pm Tai Yoga Stretch ID: 731 6428 2150, Code: 7hSuCg Wednesday
8:15am Zumba (Outside behind Member Sports Club) ID: 742 5225 4178, Code: 2GNQwt
9:15am Weights and Balance ID: 738 3062 5176, Code: 8K3iUJ 9:15am Aqua Fitness at Fletcher Pool (Not Online) 3:45pm Cardio Strength Interval ID: 773 0499 3191, Code: 3vxXdH Thursday 8:00am Beach Yoga (Outdoor Only, Not Online) 9:15am Aqua Fitness at Fletcher Pool (Not Online) 10:15am Tai Yoga Stretch ID: 752 8180 5875, Code: 6Mpxji 3:45pm Abs, Back and Arms ID: 716 8488 5433, Code: 0VxAiz Friday 8:00am Beach Yoga (Outdoor Only, Not Online) 9:15am Cardio Strength Interval ID: 783 960 915, Code: 849660 10:15am Tai Yoga Stretch ID: 721 7304 2034, Code: 6ctGKh Saturday 8:00am Beach Yoga (Outdoor Only, Not Online) 9:30am Yoga with Anne ID: 501739896, Code: 748149 Sunday 8:00am Beach Yoga (Outdoor Only, Not Online) 9:30am Yoga with Anne ID: 765 4782 9143, Code: 0R3wZm
Activities News This summer has proven to be a busy season for private activities with geat success from the private beach fires and archery lessons. The Activities team has received excellent feedback on the Front Lawn Food & Beverage venue, and we look forward to continuing to add some fun to this popup through October 11. We are excited to continue offering private experiences through September 20th, and ask that Members interested in a private experiences keep in mind the importance of booking ahead due to very limited space. For anyone interested in learning more about private activies being offered through September, please email activities@oceanedge.com. Thank you to those whom I’ve had the chance to meet in person while keeping the spirit of fun alive at Ocean Edge during this unique season. If you see me out and about, please say hi and let me know you are Members. I’d love to meet you and get to know your families. As a reminder, Club Operations and activities will continue through September 20. Pool hours will be as follows: Arbor Pool will remain open daily 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Fletcher Pool, both indoor and outdoor, will remain open daily 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Member Sports Club pool will remain open daily from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Bay Pines Outdoor pool will remain open daily from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm * Closing time of the pools may change due to sunset and limited daylight.
Let’s have fun! Sincerely, Jessie Getlik Director of FUN
Fall Linx Tavern Menu: Lunch Effective September 10
Fall Linx Tavern Menu: Lunch Effective September 10
Fall Linx Tavern Menu: Dinner Effective September 10
Fall Linx Tavern Menu: Dinner Effective September 10
Tennis Update Tennis and pickleball are still booming at Ocean Edge well into the fall. While we have had a great season for both sports so far, we look forward to more to come in the fall. I will be offering both intermediate and advanced tennis clinics through the week of September 21st. Clinics and other offerings will follow the below schedule. Intermediate clinics are Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 9:00am. Advanced clinics are Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30am. We will have round robins on Saturday and Sunday at 9:00am. I will be here at Ocean Edge through late October for private lessons and group pickleball lessons. Tennis hours of operation will be 8:30am to 5:00pm, and the Fletcher facility will be 9:00am to 5:00pm. Britteridge pickleball will also be 9:00am to 5:00. Please call Bay Pines tennis at 774-323-6060 to book appointments. We look forward to a great fall with many more members around this year.
Sincerely, Jim Leahy Director of Tennis
Club Contacts Club Manager Michael Medeiros 774-323-6220 michael.medeiros@oceanedge.com
Member Sports Club Manager Heidi VanAmburgh 774-323-6054 hl.vanamburgh@oceanedge.com
Member Relations & Communications Manager Emma Haselton 774-323-6019 emma.haselton@oceanedge.com
Director of Tennis Jim Leahy 774-323-6060 jim.lea@oceanedge.com
Director of Golf Brett Gilmore, PGA 774-323-6020 brett.gilmore@oceanedge.com
Golf Course Superintendent Craig Sullivan, GCSA craig.sullivan@oceanedge.com
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