Women’s Golf News

By Shirley Gibson, President, MCCLGA

Spring has sprung, and we have had a busy start to 2023!

Our December Guest Day, “WHAT’S IN YOUR BAG,” was a tremendous success. All participants had a great time with prizes for the lightest and heaviest bag, a marshmallow drive and other fun events putting everyone in the holiday spirit. A huge “Thank You” to the committee for a fun Guest Day.

January started with a great Member/ Member followed by another Guest Day at the end of the month. The January rain could not stop our great turn out for both events. We headed into February with our three-day President’s Cup tournament followed by a fabulous Dos Dias, the first week of March. Everyone got into the Hoedown with dancing, cocktails, putting contest, fun pictures and many more events. A big “Thank You” to the committee planning such a successful Guest Day! Going forward we have our Club Championship starting on March 14th, then another Member/Member and Guest Day in April.

We are so excited to welcome new members to our Ladies Club this year! One of our new members, Barbara Competello, tells us “I have played at so many clubs all over the valley and everyone I talk to has said the MCC Ladies are the friendliest and they loved playing with them.” This made her want to check out MCC and moved here to join our LGA. We are very happy to have her and all of our new members.

We would like to give a big shout out to our Monterey Ladies Fall Team.

This year they joined the Century Desert League. On January 16 the overall winners were announced for the season 2022-2023.

1st Low net went to Monterey Country Club! Congratulations go out to all 25 team members!

Any ladies that are Full Golf Members of MCC are eligible to join our ladies club, and we would love to have you. Please reach out to our Membership Chairperson, Gretchen Hanson at gretchenh50@gmail.com She will be more than happy to sign you up.

Lastly I would like to introduce our Board of Directors for 2023, in the photo below: (L to R) Susan Mayle, Gretchen Hanson, Elaine Thompson, Shirley Gibson, Bonnie Boals, Judy Embury, Linda Cook, Marj Okey, Linda Jarrendt.

to change or evolve. After years of minimalism, homeowners are turning toward warmer colors, fabrics and wallcoverings. So, what’s new for home décor in 2023? Based on some of the latest interior decorating information, here we go.

Greens and other Warm Neutrals. Colors come in two ranges: warm and cool. Warmer colors are stealing the moment away from grays and pure whites. Gold and avocado green colors were all the rage in the 60’s and 70’s. They changed stark white kitchen appliances by making fall colors like oranges, tans and brown very popular. If you like the clean look of white and gray, but want trendier colors, try cream and beige or other earth tones instead.

Real Estate in the Valley

By Rick Johnson Trends and Decorating Updates for 2023

Some Home Decorating Trends

Make a Comeback. Sooner or later, all interior design trends seem

Texture seems to be in demand. Texture gives neutral colors like beige, stone, and grays more of a “pop.” A suggestion to a more glamorous look can also be accomplished with gold or shiny metallic centerpieces or jewel tones, such as amber or emerald green. Today’s wallpaper is peel and stick, thankfully, unlike wallpaper in the past. Consider mirrors with gold or silver speckles. Or a touch of luxurious fabric or grasscloth wallpaper on surfaces. And not to forget, fancy crystal chandeliers, maybe even in the bathroom. Consider plaster with a designed pattern that can add depth to colors before painting. You can also achieve a similar look with special paint finishes. Murals and larger prints give unique personality, texture, and color.

All this brings back memories, I’ll bet!

Rick Johnson – Realtor DRE# 02080479

Niner’s News

By Jan Tanaka, President

After the hustle bustle of the Holidays, it was so wonderful to begin the new year in beautiful Palm Desert. We had sunshine, blue skies and the occasional car swept down the wash in flash floods. (It does keep things interesting!) Despite the chilly mornings, the Niners were back on the course in full force. Even the frost delays could not keep us from our appointed rounds. And the ladies who lunch were packing the lounge on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Once again, we capped off last year with our annual Couples Tournament Fundraiser for the Desert Hot Springs ROTC. We raised more than $5000 and collected 100 plus coats, jackets and sweaters for their families.

Our season opener in November was a wonderful tribute to Shirley Spork, LPGA founder and longtime MCC 9er. Shirley passed away last spring, but not before she knew the opener would honor her with all of us dressing in green and yellow, her favorite colors, and sporting a diverse assortment of ducks, her favorite animal.

Kathi Rocovitz, Shirley’s assistant,

traveling companion and very close friend, secured donations from Shirley’s family and the LPGA which made it a splendid tournament indeed.

Following a two-year interruption due to Covid apprehensions, we Niners were overjoyed to have started up our off-campus explorations again. We have long awaited the resumption of our field trips where we get to enjoy new experiences and camaraderie off the golf course. Our first trip this year was a foray to the Palm Desert Historical Society with lunch at the Back Street Bistro. The response was so positive, we filled up one docentled tour and had to add a second.

Next up was an expedition to a “taste of Palm Springs” in February. We enjoyed a guided tour of downtown Palm Springs with historical anecdotes and stopped at several local spots for food, wine and cocktail tasting. Many thanks go out to Linda Lovig and Carol Maloney for all their efforts putting these trips together. We are looking forward to several more before summer starts.

The theme of our member/member tournament in January was “Where in the World…”. People saw quite a few Waldos out on the links on January 17 and 20 which was a two-day eclectic. Regrettably, we had to cancel the planned Horserace due to the constant flooding of the wash. Three days of it ultimately buried the aforementioned car and washed out or compromised bridges on the west and south courses. Limited course availability meant the cancellation of several groups, and the LGA and some of the men’s skins games were very accommodating and gave us the chance to play our first round.

We were delighted to be able to finally have our Member/Guest tournament again this February after two years of suspension because of Covid protocols. The format was a scramble on February 3. We invited our favorite non-niners, primarily our 18er friends, as our guests, but were again able to have some friends from outside of MCC alongside us in our carts as well.

Despite all the disruption Covid has caused over the past two years, we hope it is mostly behind us, and we remain a very close and convivial group of women looking forward to a wonderful Spring here at Monterey.

Homeowner’s Gate Access Reminder

During this and the upcoming months, our community will welcome many visitors and renters. Homeowners are reminded to list your guests with the gates by using the Dwelling Live app on your phone or computer, or by calling a gate. Doing this will provide your guests with faster access when they arrive. If you are still using Gate Key, it has been deactivated and Dwelling Live has taken its place. Please remember! All homeowners are required to advise the HOA of all renters, short or long term. Any guest staying for more than one night is given a flyer with some of our basic rules and regulations.

With the arrival of Spring, the 14th Annual Pink Week festivities return to Monterey Country Club March 19-22, efit for Desert Cancer Foundation (DCF), a local non-profit organization dedicated to helping pay for cancer ca of financial assistance. In 2022, the Monterey community raised $65,000, and over the past 14 years, MCC residents charity, which translates to over $2 million of services to those in need. Fundraising events will be held over four

BOCCE ON THE FAIRWAY, Sunday, March 19th, kicks off 2023 Pink Week. Teams of four will compete on the fairway adjacent to the Clubhouse. Close to 130 residents participated last year; don’t be left out!

YAPPY HOUR Monday, March 20, residents and their pets are invited to participate in the inaugural Yappy Hour from 4-6 PM at the Gazebo. Wine, beer, puppatizers and dog cookies will be served.

TENNIS and PICKLEBALL players will challenge their skills in two tournaments tennis on Monday, March 21, and pickleball on Tuesday, March 22. Combined, the two events raised over $9,000, with over 95 participants last year.

GOLF AND LUNCH takes place on Wednesday, March 22, with 9-hole and 18hole tee times available to all golfers, including tier and non-golf members. Included with golf is a complementary lunch from 11 AM-1:30 PM.

CLOSING CELEBRATION PARTY wraps up the festivities for Pink Week 2023 on Wednesday March 22. The party includes food, drinks, fun activities, and dancing, with the highlights of the evening being the announcement of the Raffle and Silent Auction winners and the announcement of the total amount raised for the Desert Cancer Foundation in 2023.

Beginning March 15, you can buy a seat at an event or party with one of the Pink Week PARTY BOARDS In 2022, Party Board events included: wine tasting, cooking classes, pickleball and golf lessons, steak and salmon dinners, wine and flower arranging, and glow bocce. Each Party Board has a set number of spaces, with a fixed price per seat.

March 15 is also the starting date to place a bid on AUCTION items. Golf for four at various local country clubs, local flight in a private plane, a hotel stay at a luxury beach resort, and a case of wine, are among the marvelous auction items previously offered.

Everyone can purchase tickets to win one of the RAFFLE BASKETS loaded with golf items, jewelry, clothing and dinner gift certificates.

Announcement of the winners of the Party Boards, Auction and Raffle will take place during the Closing Celebration Party on Wednesday March 22.

Access the 2023 Pink Week website for more information, registration forms, party board sign-up and to bid on auctions items at https://mcc-pinkweek.golfgenius.com/

19-22, 2023. Pink Week is MCC’s annual bener care for Coachella Valley residents in need MCC residents have raised o ver $200,000 for the over four days will we top $65,000 this year?

Calendar of 2023 Pink Week Events

Wednesday, March 1

Registration Opens for Bocce, Tennis and Pickle Ball

Monday, March 15 Silent Auction and Party Boards Open

Sunday, March 19 Bocce on the Fairway

Monday, March 20 Tennis Tournament, Pet Yappy Hour

Tuesday, March 21 Pickleball Tournament

Wednesday, March 22 Golf Event

Auction and Party Board sign-ups conclude Closing Celebration Party and Raffle Drawing