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MESSAGE FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER Dear Cypress Woods Members, Happy New year and welcome back to our seasonal members returning to your Southern homes. The golf course is in fantastic condition and we are eternally grateful for the late rainfall this year to hopefully get us through the wear and tear caused by the high number of rounds during the coming months. From golf to dining and from pickleball to bocce ball, we have a jam packed season of activities planned for this season with events that everyone will enjoy. Please see the calendar of events and make sure you make your reservations early to avoid disappointment. 2023 was another great year for giving at Cypress Woods. The Harry Chapin Food Bank received another donation from our members this year, as did the local VA, and the Cancer Alliance of Naples. Just as years past, the Ray Lapierre drive for Christmas gifts for the children of the Gargiulo Education Center was a resounding success. The impact the generous members of Cypress Woods have had on these children will be felt throughout their lifetimes, and is a true reflection of the embracing nature of our club. I’d also like to send a special thank you to Greg and Jane Schott and the Joseph J. Schott Foundation, who continue to support Cypress Woods charity endeavors year after year. There are three seats on the Master Board up for election this year; Voting Group 1 (Cypress Trace Terrace IV & V) which is currently represented by Vice President Beverly Ricketts, Voting Group 3 (Cypress Trace Veranda II, III, and Cypress Gardens III) which is currently represented by Treasurer Diane Tache, and Voting Group 7 (Bradford Lakes) which is currently represented by Barry Stivers. Any member in good standing who owns a unit in one of the voting groups mentioned above who wishes to run for one of the open positions must do so by filling out an expression of intent form and submitting it to the administration office before Friday, February 9th at 4pm. Members from these voting groups will have the opportunity to vote via paper ballot which will be mailed to the address on file, or vote online by filling out the Online Voting Registration Form and submitting it to the Administration Office. If you already signed up for online voting, you do not need to sign up again. Elected Board Members will be announced at the Annual Homeowners Meeting, which will be held in the Clubhouse at 10am on March 25th. Members may attend this meeting in person or online. I look forward to seeing you at the Club soon.
Sean Hynes, CCM, CAM General Manager
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MASTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Fellow Members, 2023 has been an eventful year at Cypress Woods. We added all new grass and plantings to the front of the clubhouse buildings and improved he up-lighting to accentuate the improvements. We also did extensive repairs to the parking caused by the roots of the oak trees, and sealed the blacktop. The Fitness Center interior was painted and the exterior of all Clubhouse campus buildings have been painted. We are looking fresh for the upcoming season! The roller coaster ride that was the Amenities Master Plan was voted down by the membership in March, and the Board have decided not to put a major capital improvement to the membership for a vote at the Annual Meeting in 2024. The Board has continued to discuss facilities improvements and are currently working to prioritize the future needs of the club, including the need for additional parking and an expansion of the kitchen. We are also discussing the potential for updating the Bocceball & Pickleball facilities. We hosted a Board Workshop in December that was well attended both in person and online. We thank those who took the time to attend the workshop and listened to the Board discussions. We hope to host many more workshops in the coming months and invite all members to attend and add their comments to the discussion. The Board voted to approve an increase to the Resale Capital Contribution fee from $4000 to the same rate as the dues going forward. For 2024 that would cost a new owner $6908. The Finance Committee made the recommendation to ensure that new owners would be contributing to the ongoing capital needs of the Club. As part of the recommendation, current owners may now purchase a new home one time within the community and pay just 25% of the dues, which is just $1727 for 2024, a reduction of $2273 of the previous rate. Thank you again to all the Members who participated in the Communications Survey, which was facilitated by the Communications Committee. We have gleaned some useful information from the survey, and both the Board and management are working to implement changes recommended to improve communications at the Club. A copy of the survey presentation is available on the club website under member Central / Club Documents. I look forward to a great 2024 at the best club in Naples!
Don Simard,
Board President, Cypress Woods Golf and Country Club
MASTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2023-2024 Don Simard, Board President donsimard427@gmail.com Bev Ricketts, Vice President bricketts2@yahoo.com Diane Tache, Treasurer dtache1231@gmail.com Michael Latimer, Secretary mlatimer5477@gmail.com Linda Kantor linda.kantor@yahoo.com Phil Oreste philmarilyn@earthlink.net Heather Perras-Nicholson heatherperras60s@hotmail.com Mary Romano marycement@aol.com Barry Stivers barrystivers@aol.com THE
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ON THE GREENS FROM THE GOLF PRO Hello Cypress Woods Members,
January /February Clinic Schedule
Welcome back! We hope you have had a wonderful holiday season with friends and family. It has been very busy as more members returned earlier this year and we are excited to welcome everyone back. There are a lot of great events planned for the season and we all look forward to the fun and comradery this season will bring. To start our season, the club will be hosting its first major tournament of the year with the Mixed Member Guest on February 3rd - 4th. The event kicks off with a cocktail party on the evening of the 3rd . There will be a 1:00 shotgun with dinner and awards to follow on the 4th. Sign up will begin on January 1st in the golf shop; please consider joining us for a great event. Throughout the shoulder season, we have been able to accommodate members who were unable to sign up on time for events and tee times, however, as the club continues to get busier it will be much more difficult to fit in those who forget to sign up. Please keep in mind that if you miss a signup deadline, it is important to understand that this may deter your ability to play, however, we will do our best to get you in. As a reminder, league signups close Friday at 10:00pm for Ladies leagues and Saturday at 10:00pm for Men’s league. Your golf course is a major asset of the Cypress Woods community, please be diligent and make a strong effort to help take care of the golf course. To maintain the great course conditions, it is important to use the 90-degree rule while driving on the fairways. Remember to fill divots made on the tee boxes as well on the fairways. As a final reminder, all par 3’s are cart path only unless you have a handicap flag. With the large amount of play in season, everyone’s efforts go a long way to help maximize the course conditions. Lastly, for those members who have not arrived yet, we have new golf carts with GPS. The new carts have been fabulous, and the GPS has been a great addition! As you play, you will see areas marked off by dotted lines on the GPS display, those lines represent what’s called Geofencing. These are no entry areas and if you do enter, your cart will be shut down and you will be asked to reverse from that area. Also, we will no longer be issuing handicap flags as our GPS system will now allow us to set individual carts as handicap carts. All of this is in effort to help maintain our wonderful facility and help your overall experience as members. My staff and I are looking forward to a great season and we are always available to help with any questions you may have.
Mondays & Selected Thursdays All Clinic Times 10:00—11:00 Cost: $40.00
Please call the golf shop to sign-up.
Thursday
4-Jan
10:00
Open Clinic
Full Swing—Irons
Monday
8-Jan
10:00
Open Clinic
Short Game– Chipping
Monday
15-Jan
10:00
Open Clinic
Full Swing-Driver
Thursday
18-Jan
10:00
Open Clinic
Short Game-Bunker
Monday
22-Jan
10:00
Open Clinic
Full Swing –Hybrids
Thursday
25-Jan
10:00
9-holer Only Clinic
Full Swing
Monday
29-Jan
10:00
Open Clinic
Short Game - Pitching
Monday
5-Feb
10:00
Open Clinic
Full Swing—Fairway Metals
Thursday
8-Feb
10:00
Open Clinic
Short Game– Lag Putting
Monday
12-Feb
10:00
Open Clinic
Full Swing-Driver
Monday
19-Feb
10:00
Open Clinic
Short Game-Pitching
Thursday
22-Feb
10:00
9-holer Only Clinic
Short Game –Chipping
Monday
26-Feb
10:00
Open Clinic
Full Swing–Wedges
Sam Tolleson
Instructors:
Thad Hartley, PGA Intern
Mark Moffatt
January
Sunday Mixer January 7th, 2024
Sincerely,
Chris Phillips Head Golf Professional
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Format: 2 better ball of 4 Stableford Members $36.50 - Transfer Members $90 (plus tax) Morning Crossovers No food included
ON THE GREENS GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE Cypress Woods Members, CYPRESS WOODS PRESENTS I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and is looking forward to a Happy New Year in 2024. We are very excited about the upcoming year and can’t wait to provide you with the best playing conditions. February 3rd & 4th, 2024 We have been busy throughout the summer and into the early winter months in preparation. All course plants and grasses have been trimmed SATURDAY 3RD throughout the golf course. Fresh pine straw has been laid down throughout the golf course in all landscape beds and areas around trees. The pine straw makes a great COCKTAIL PARTY 5:30PM-7:30PM contrast to the grass and enhances the aesthetics of the golf course tremendously. Our bridges have all been pressure washed to protect the wood and give a clean SUNDAY 4TH appearance. All bunkers have had sand added and dispersed evenly for optimal 1:00PM SHOTGUN playability. DINNER & AWARDS TO FOLLOW This month is showing signs of El Niño approaching us with cooler night temperatures $115 per player and heavy rains combined with the limited sunshine at the end of December. We are Includes Cocktail party, golf, gratuities, dinner & prizes presented with some unique challenges coming for the future of the course and the Sign up will begin Jan1 in the Proshop We Look forward to having you join us for a great event! greens. We are trying our best with the challenges that Mother Nature throws at us this year, we are fertilizing and putting out wetting agents on our hotspots to reduce the amount of water needed to keep these local areas wet. We are monitoring moisture levels on the putting surfaces to keep the greens hydrated, but not saturated, during these fluctuations of rain, temperature, and daylight. You may notice the green color changes slightly from day to day. When you play golf this time of year, remember the grass is not actively growing. Please help us by taking different routes with your carts and repairing divots and ball marks. Thank You! We look forward to providing excellent playing conditions and meeting and exceeding your expectations. Please be safe and enjoy your 2024 season.
MIXED MEMBER GUEST
Cisco Navas
Golf Course Maintenance
JANUARY 3 Individual Match Play Qualifying Round | Total 4 Rounds 8:00 Shotgun | Lunch to Follow Please do not sign up if you cannot play all dates - total of 5 rounds JANUARY 10 - 1st Round Individual Match Play | Tee Times Alternate Event: Individual Net JANUARY 17 - 2nd Round Individual Match Play | Tee Times Alternate Event: Individual Stableford JANUARY 24 - 3rd Round Individual Match Play | Tee Times Alternate Event: Man in the Box ABCD | Tee Times JANUARY 29 - Final Round Individual Match Play | Tee Times JANUARY 29 Cocktail Party - Benanto Cup JANUARY 31 Benanto Cup - Ryder Cup Format by Neighborhood
JUNE/JULY/AUGUST 2023
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ON THE GREENS FROM THE CWLNHGA
CWLGA CANCER ALLIANCE OF NAPLES GOLF TOURNAMENT
JANUARY 30, 2024
Sponsorship opportunities include:
JAN 30 2024| 8:15AM | SHOTGUN TEAM SCRAMBLE |
PER PLAYER | CHELSEA
REGISTRATION 7:30AM | GROUP PHOTO 8:00AM
INCLUDES GRATUITIES, 2 MULLIGANS, 1 MAGIC PUTT, A PRO HIT, LUNCH, PRIZES, SILENT AUCTION TO FOLLOW FROM ENTRY FEE GOES DIRECTLY TO RAFFLE TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE DAY OF THE EVENT HOLE SPONSORSHIP
| CHECK PAYABLE TO
FROM THE CWLNHGA
The CWLNHGA held their Holiday White Christmas tournament & luncheon which was a huge success. Thanks to Jayne Siemert, Sandy Johnson, Linda Byrd, Marilyn Oreste & Trish DiStefano who organized the event. At the luncheon, the league announced their contribution for the Harry Chapin Food Bank Drive. With the generous donations from our members, we are donating $5800. A special thank you to Greg Schott for his continued support that helped top our final amount donated. The total donation will feed 11,600 meals to needy families. Thank you to Al Angio, Tim Tache, & Mike Latimer who volunteered on tournament day to sell our mulligans & green ball. Sean & Cisco did their part to get our ball on the 18th green for our pro shot. Thank you to Katie Allison for helping chair the fundraiser. In the photo are Jennifer Denike coordinator at the Harry Chapin Headquarters, Greg Schott and Mary Ann Angio for check presentation. We appreciated the continued support and generous contributions by members at Cypress Woods. Thanks go out to all our donors, including CWLGA & CWMGA.
FROM THE CWLGA
The CWLGA seeks to encourage the social aspects of golf-related activities within our community while fostering respect for players at all levels of the game and building a greater understanding of and appreciation for the game of golf. Our 2023-24 year highlights these upcoming blockbuster tournaments with great flourish and fanfare: Solheim Cup (January), C.A.N. (February), and Member/Guest (March), followed by the club championships in March and April. 6
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§ Sponsorship Levels of $2500, $1500, $1000, $500 § Also available are Hole Sponsors at $100 Additional information and forms can be found at the Pro Shop, or contact: § Jan Williams 330-506-4270 § Elaine Rapoport 239-961-2568 § Ann Agostini 239-777-1447 All sponsorships are due by January 10, 2024
For more information about the work CAN does, visit canceralliancenetwork.org
SPECIAL EVENTS CYPRESS WOODS
BOOK CLUB Wednesday, January 17th 2024 4pm
Join us at The 239 - a wonderful Farm to Table locally sourced restaurant in Mercato at 6pm
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett Chosen as part of Reese Witherspoon's Book Club List-beloved literary fiction writer Ann Patchett is back with Tom Lake-a meditation on youthful love, married love and the lives parents have led before their children are born, Both hopeful and sad, it explores what it means to be happy even when the world is falling apart.
Wednesday, February 21st 2024 4pm Join us at Angelo‘s Southern Grill - terrific southern style food including friend chicken and catfish at 6pm
Miss Dreamsville and the Collier County Women’s Literary Society by Amy Hill Hearth In 1962 Jackie Hart moves to Naples, FL from Boston with her husband and 3 teenage children. Wanting something personally fulfilling to do with her time, she starts a reading club at the Public Library and anonymously hosts a radio show, calling herself Miss Dreamsville. Jackie welcomes everyone into her Book Club in a racially segregated southern town that does not accept anyone different, including divorced women, minorities, gay people or those from the North.
Future Book Club Selections: March: Wellness by Nathan Hill April: Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano May: March by Geraldine Brooks
The Cypress Woods Book Club is held every third Wednesday of the month in the CW Library. Please contact Margie Benefico (203) 722-3939 or margiebenefico@yahoo.com to RSVP. The Book Club is open to all women and men in our community.
KEY WEST NIGHT RESERVATIONS BEGIN AT 5:00 PM
THURSDAY JANUARY 25 ENTERTAINMENT: CLIVE LIVE
TUNES On the Terrace Saturday January 20,2024
ENTERTAINMENT BY: LARRY D Reservations Begins at 5:00 PM
Limited Menu Available Please use the Cypress Woods App to Reserve
Cigar Night
featuring Mezcal & Tequila With Mexican Inspired Apps
January 22nd
4:30 - 6:30 pm | Bar Service Available Until 7:30 pm $13.95++ to make reservations please call 239-593-5311
5:30PM- 8:30PM
$39.95++ No Grille Menu or A La Carte Available. Please reserve using the Cypress Woods app Member Event Policy Applies THE
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SPECIAL EVENTS
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST
MEMBER SOCIAL Doors Open at 5 PM $26.95++
Entertainment by: Omar Baker
Please use the Cypress Woods app to reserve Member Event and Dining Room Dress Code Policy Applies.
HAPPY
Valentine's Day THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND
Day s ' e tine's Day n e l Vaalentin V
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 14TH
ENTERTAINMENT BY :THE LATITUDE DUO
Reservations begin at 5:00 PM Entertainment at 5:30PM Please use the Cypress Woods app to reserve Member event policy applies | Dining Room Dress Code applies
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SEAFOOD BUFFET
RESERVATIONS BEGIN AT 5 PM
$49.95++ Please Reserve using Cypress Woods App No Grille Menu or A La Carte Available. Member Event Policy Applies
FOOD & BEVERAGE FROM FOOD & BEVERAGE Dear Cypress Woods Family, The new year is upon us, which means many fun and exciting Member events planned for this upcoming 2024 season! Kicking off the year will be Thursdays Social Night, featuring entertainment by Aura. Member socials are always the 1st Thursday of the month with a delicious buffet created by Chef Matthew and his culinary team. Themed nights on Thursdays will feature Carver’s Night (1/11), Tex Mex Night (1/18), and Key West Night with live entertainment - Live Clive (1/25). On the first and third Saturday nights of the month, members can enjoy Tunes on the Terrace, a limited dinner menu, and cocktails! January's Dinner Show presents David Malmberg and his band of hooligans, Saturday January 13th. Don’t forget about Bingo on Monday January 8th and again on the 22nd, as well as Trivia on Monday January 15th. Rib night will be on Tuesday evenings and Fish Fry on Fridays for members to enjoy alongside Chefs a la Carte menu. A la Carte menu will also be available on Wednesday evenings and limited Thursday nights. Starting on January 8th, Chef will be offering Pasta night every Sunday evening throughout the season. Come indulge yourself with the live action pasta station! Don’t forget to make your reservations as they do fill up quickly for the Dining Room and Terrace. Reservations can be made in the Cypress Woods App. We can accommodate parties of 8 or less for a reservation, any party larger than 8 will be placed on 2 tables near each other. We look forward to seeing you on your next visit! Warmest Regards,
Proper attire is to be worn in accordance with the dress code for the particular areas of the Clubhouse. GRILLE ROOM & PATIO LUNCH/DINNER GENTLEMEN: Collared shirts, 1” mock collared golf shirts, slacks, Bermuda style shorts, and plain denim are acceptable. Men are required to remove their hats and tuck their golf shirts. Golf shoes are permitted. LADIES: Blouses or shirts, with or without sleeves. Bermuda length shorts, Capri pants, skirts, slacks, dresses, or plain denim. NO denim shorts, cargo shorts/pants exterior pockets on the legs, tank tops, tee shirts, tube tops, frayed or tattered clothing, bathing attire, or athletic wear. DINING ROOM LUNCH Same as Grille Room, but no denim or golf shoes permitted.
Geovani Lopez
Food & Beverage Manager
JANUARY COCKTAIL NUTS & BERRIES CHAMBORD, FRANGELICA, SPLASH OF CREAM, SERVED ON THE ROCKS WITH STRAWBERRY GARNISH
THURSDAY, JANUARY 11TH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH GRILLE MENU AVAILABLE IN THE GRILLE ROOM AND PATIO ONLY
AVAILABLE C A R V E R ' S RESERVATIONS 5PM-8PM T h u r s d a y .
Clubhouse Dress Code
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DINING ROOM DINNER HOURS AND SUNDAYS GENTLEMEN: Slacks and collared shirt appropriate for upscale casual dining are required for evening events. Dress shorts are permitted. LADIES: Dresses or traditional style blouses/tops with slacks, Capri pants or skirts are preferred. Bermuda style shorts are acceptable. CHILDREN: 10 and older are to follow the same dress code as adults NO cargo shorts/pants, denim, cutoffs, tee shirts, tank tops, bathing and athletic wear, and golf shoes are strictly prohibited. Men are not permitted to wear hats. Cell phone use is not permitted in The Grille Room or Dining Room. Management discretion will prevail in any questionable situation, and Management decision is final.
CALL 239-593-5311 FOR RESERVATIONS. MEMBER EVENT POLICY APPLIES.
GRILLE MENU AVAILABLE IN THE GRILLE ROOM AND PATIO ONLY RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE FROM 5- 8 PM
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FOOD & BEVERAGE
CHEF’S CORNER
Brief history on Goat Cheese
One of my favorite and versatile Cheeses is Goats Cheese, otherwise known as Chèvre. Goats were one of the earliest animals domesticated to suit human needs—more specifically milk production—going back to 8,000 BC, 10,000 years ago. Goat cheese has been made at least as far back as 5,000 BC. Goats produce high-quality, nutrient-rich milk under even the most difficult environments, making them valuable to arid or mountainous areas where cattle and sheep cannot survive. With the Goats’ rugged capabilities, it make sense that the 2 leading producers of goats milk and cheese are Asia and Africa with Europe and the Americas coming in at a distant 3rd and 4th. Virtually every type of cheese that can be made with cow's milk or sheep's milk can also be made from goat's milk. Cheeses such as blue cheese, brie, camembert, cheddar and gouda can all be made from goat's milk. Goat cheeses can be grouped by their age, which corresponds with their texture, with younger cheeses softer and more spreadable, and riper cheeses more crumbly or chalky, with a sharper flavor. Goat Cheese Mishap In 2013 a truck full of caramelized brown goat cheese caught fire in a Norwegian tunnel and raged out of control for five days making it difficult for firefighters to extinguish due to the toxic gases and heat of the fire. When the fire was finally extinguished, they had to shut down the tunnel for months for safety and repairs. The offending cheese was Brunost cheese, a national delicacy that has such a high fat and sugar content that it burns almost like gasoline if it gets hot enough.
Chef Matt Wreski
Goat Cheese Fritters Ingredients 14 oz goat cheese 4 oz cream cheese, softened 16 oz whole milk ricotta cheese 2 Large eggs whisked 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour 3 medium green onions sliced thin ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper 1.5 cup fine breadcrumbs 1 quart Canola 1. Place the green onions in a food processor. On Pulse until the onions are more finely chopped. Add the goat cheese, cream cheese, and the ricotta to the food processor, then add eggs and the flour and process the mixture until it is well mixed. Add salt and pepper. 2. Chill the cheese mixture for at least an hour. 3. Once the cheese mixture is cold, shape or scoop the mixture into 1-inch diameter balls. Roll each ball in the breadcrumbs and thoroughly coat. Place the cheese balls back in the fridge until you are ready to fry them. 4. Heat 2 inches of canola oil in a deep skillet or saucepan to 350° F. Fry the cheese balls, in batches, until they are very golden brown. Carefully remove them from the oil with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels. Serve cheese fritters warm, with the dipping sauce of your choosing
Member Events Policy
• MEMBER EVENT† reservations must be made with member names and numbers for each person no more than 30 days from the event. • Up to TWO guests per household are allowed for each event.* • Reservations cancelled more than 48 hours prior to the event will not be charged the event price. • Reservations cancelled less than 48 hours from the event will be charged the full event price if their place cannot be filled from a waiting list. • No-show reservations will be charged full event price. • A calendar of events is available in the Lobby and on the website. • Seats reserved with table assignments made by the Club. MAJOR HOLIDAYS: EASTER, MOTHER’S DAY, AND THANKSGIVING Member reservations for Major Holidays will be accepted 75 days out. * More than 2 guests will be accepted IF the event is not sold out with other Members within 10 days of the event † A la carte Dinners/Themed Dinners/Sunday Brunches in our Dining Room are NOT considered “Member Events.” The Social Events Policy was developed and reviewed by the House Committee. Any questions should be addressed to management. 10
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FINANCIAL FOCUS We hope all our members are having a wonderful season thus far. We know our staff is working hard to make every experience a great one. And that’s the key, great personnel leads to a great member experience. In the Human Resources department, our focus is on recruiting and retaining the best candidates for the job, but in today’s labor market, this is easier said than done. So how does Cypress Woods maintain such incredible staff year round? It all starts at the top. Our management team is one of a kind, and the staff remind us of that every day. Most of the department heads have been with the club longer than five years, some as many as 19. With the club’s mission statement and vision ingrained in the managements approach, our team is able to stay effective and efficient year in and year out. This type of continuity does not stop with management. 38 staff member have been with the club for more than 5 years, 15 employees more than ten years, and we even have 8 people that have been here more than 15 years. While this is certainly indicative of how wonderful our members are, we can also look to the benefits we offer as a contributor to such retention. Full time staff are offered an excellent package, which includes healthcare (with minimal employee premium contributions), dental, vision, and even life insurance. We have also implemented a new social media platform for this season for all staff members. This provides a place for team members to acknowledge each other or give monetary incentives to one another (at no cost to the employee) It is also a great tool for management to praise staff publicly, and hand out larger bonuses when deserved. The employee can then redeem their points for anything from visa gift cards to amazon or restaurant gift certificates. The club’s benefits help to solidify Cypress Woods as one of the best club’s to work for in SW FL.
Tyler Lantz Controller
Staff News Tyler Lantz, Interim Controller We welcome Tyler to the Cypress Woods team as our new Interim Controller. Born and raised in Fort Myers, he is one of the few Floridians in our area. He was most recently at Pelican Landing Community Association in the same position. You may recognize his last name. Tyler’s father, Ed, was the Controller for Cypress Woods from 2016-2019. Tyler is very excited about his new professional chapter! Feel free to stop by the admin office to welcome Tyler!
Trish Young, Receptionist You may notice Trish has joined our administrative team and will see her lovely smile as you enter, or voice as you phone your administrative office. She joins us after relocating to Naples from Philadelphia where she worked in forensics for the Philadelphia Police Department. She has a diverse education with Bachelor degrees in Exercise Science, Biology, Microbiology and a Minor in Chemistry. She has recently begun her education in Data Analytics as well. Stop in and say hello and spark up a conversation about the periodic table!
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F I T N E S S & R E C R E AT I O N Bocce News - Our first ever Cypress Woods Bocce League has been a hit. Currently, Kim Stone’s “Can-Am Bullets” are leading, followed closely by Tim Tache’s “Bocce Ballers” and Bob Dant’s “Screw Balls”, with Gary Buma’s “Holy Rollers” not far behind. This first round of league play wraps up Tuesday, January 9th. Come on out at 4 and/or 6:15 to see who takes our first ever league championship and see how we roll. For those of you who were not able to join us for our first round of Bocce League play, check out the flyer in the Recreation News to find out how you can be a part of the January/ February league. The league will start Tuesday, January 16th and the deadline for signing up is January 12th.
$7 per Class | (8) Member Maximum
For Reservations Contact 239-593-3392 or email frontdesk@cypresswoodsgolf.com 2 4 - H o u r C a n c e l l a t i o n N o t SiUcNeD A R Y equired 8:00 AM
YOGA -KATIE O.
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WEDNESDAY
A “How to Bocce” event for anyone wishing to play bocce is scheduled for January 14th at 3:30. No pre-registration is required. Check out the info box for details.
THURSDAY
Pickleball News - Open Play from 8:30-11:00 AM is available Monday through Friday at our courts. This season we are using a paddle rack system to facilitate member play. PLEASE NOTE, there have been significant changes made by the Recreation Committee to the paddle rack system for January, so please take time to read the info box for the details. A pickleball Welcome Back Fiesta is scheduled for January 27th and all members are welcome. Open play pickleball along with a taco bar are planned. See the flyer for all the details. Five Cypress Woods teams, competing in the SWFL fall pickleball league, wrapped up their season with lots of December wins. Thirty Cypress Woods members competed in this interclub fall league and were captained by Monte Mohler, Susan Sipich, Dan Rabideau, Craig Sipich, and Sue Vattay. Winter SWFL interclub play begins January 8th with home games on Mondays, Fridays, and Thursdays. Check out the courtside bulletin board for dates and times of all home matches. Winter Estero league pickleball play begins January 2 with our Men’s 3.5 and Men’s 3.0 teams kicking off the season with home matches at 11:30. Our Mixed 3.0 team, which plays their home matches on Thursdays and is captained by Kent Eliason, will be attempting to defend their 2023 Mixed 3.0 title. All Estero home matches will be played at 11:30. Check out the courtside bulletin board for home match dates. Beginner pickleball lessons are available at the courts M, T, Th, and Friday. See info box for details. For anyone interested in playing pickleball who does not have equipment, paddles and balls are available at the Pro Shop. Anyone wishing to access the pickleball chest at the courts can reach out to the Pro Shop for the combination to the lock. Court Reservations can be made no more than one week in advance using the CWG&CC mobile app. Please limit reservations to one court, per household, per day.
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BODY SCULPT -KATIE O.
MEN’S MOBILITY -LACIE S.
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Regular Sunday mixers are a great place to practice those skills and get familiar with the nuances of our bocce courts. See the info box for more details.
Bocce sets are available for play when there is no Club event scheduled. The equipment is in the chest at the courts. The code to the lock is available at the Pro Shop or the Administrative Office.
BARRE -LACIE S.
8:00 AM YOGA -KATIE O.
8:45 AM CHAIR YOGA -LACIE S.
8:30 AM ZUMBA -JUDY M.
9:00 AM
STRETCH & BALANCE
-KATIE O.
Cypress Woods Bocce League Open to all Cypress Woods members Tuesdays starting January 16th Games start at 4:00 PM and 6:15 PM on the Bocce Courts Deadline to sign up is January 12th PLEASE NOTE - POPULARITY OF EVENT MAY WARRANT ANOTHER GAME NIGHT WHICH WILL BE ON WEDNESDAYS.
Team Format 6-8 Players per team depending on member sign-up 6 Games to 15 points /2 courts going at same time Each game has a 30 minute limit The maximum play time is 90 minutes Only four players from each team needed each day. Teams are put together by League Organizers Individuals or Groups of (2) may sign up
TO SIGN UP: TO SIGN UP EMAIL: FRONTDESK@CYPRESSWOODSGOLF.COM ANY QUESTIONS EMAIL: MBETHS48@YAHOO.COM
Bocce Ball
Regular Sunday Mixers at 4PM All levels of players are welcome. New player instruction will be given.
Guest Registration can be completed using the new CWG&CC mobile app or by emailing Kathy Burt (accounting@cypresswoodsgolf.com). Members are limited to 3 guests per day, and the guest fee of $5 per guest is charged to the member account. Guests must be registered PRIOR to play and must be accompanied at the courts by the member.
Questions? Email tobyjohnson@yahoo.com
Tennis – The west tennis court is available for open play on a first come, first serve basis. Please limit play to 2 hours when others are waiting.
Want to learn how to play Bocce?
Fitness Center – Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Any comments or suggestions regarding our recreational facilities or programs can be sent to Beth Uphoff, Committee Chairman at mbeths48@yahoo.com. 12
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Join us on the Bocce Courts for lessons Sunday January 14, 2024 | 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM with complimentary Cheese and Wine For Reservations Please call 239-593-3392
F I T N E S S & R E C R E AT I O N Cypress Woods Pickleball
INTRAMURAL LEAGUE LEAGUE INFORMATION
Open to all Cypress Woods Members Wednesday Nights 6-8pm starting January 10
TEAMS SIX TO EIGHT PLAYERS ON A TEAM FOUR PLAYERS NEED TO BE AVAILABLE TO PLAY EACH NIGHT # OF WEEKS BASED ON # OF PLAYERS SIGNED UP
FORMAT: 3 GAMES TO 11
Beth Uphoff FOR QUESTIONS CONTACT: mbeths48@yahoo.com
TO SIGN UP PLEASE EMAIL
frontdesk@cypresswoodsgolf.com Please include: Name, email, phone number Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced
DEADLINE TO SIGN UP JANUARY 05 New Cypress Woods Apparel Website HTTPS://CYPRESSWOODSGOLF.TEECOMMERCE.SHOP/
Open Play Paddle Racks | 8:30-11am Courts 1, 2, 7, and 8 West Paddle Rack (near Fitness Center) Courts 3, 4, 5, and 6 East Paddle Rack (near Bocce Courts)
Paddle Rack Rules:
Only place your paddle in the first open rack if you’re ready to play.
When you remove your paddle, move the “next up” slider to where the next paddle sits.
When a game finishes:
All 4 players exit the court. The next 4 players in the rack come on.
WATER AEROBICS Main Club Pool Monday-Friday 9:00AM • Saturday 9:30AM Pool noodles are provided.
PICKLEBALL WELCOME BACK
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January 27,2024 by Reservations Only
DINING @ 5:00PM| $23++ LOCATED ON THE TENNIS COURTS OPEN PICKLEBALL PLAY 4-6PM TACO BAR FEATURING Fajita Chicken Taco Beef Veggie Medley Rice and Beans Tortilla Chips Salsas and Hot Sauces
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Beginner Pickleball Lessons Mon, Tues, Thurs, Friday 9-11am: Cypress Woods NW Courts No Charge | Drop-Ins are Welcome To schedule a lesson or if you have questions, contact Barb Wendt: barbjwendt@gmail.com
Pool Information! Pool hours: 7am-dusk Poolside Dining hours: 11am-5pm POOL RULES REMINDERS All guests must be accompanied by a Member at all times Must be 16 to use the Spa – No Exceptions No saving/reserving seats No inflatables other than swim aids No outside food or drinks THE
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M A S T E R A S S O C I AT I O N N E W S NEW MEMBERS: Please visit our website at www.cypresswoodsgolf.com and click on Member Login, Member Registration, Validate & Create a user account. ALL MEMBERS: Log on to our website www.cypresswoodsgolf.com and view our newsletters, restaurant specials, menus, dress code, statements, food minimum, calendars, member directory, and more!
Welcome New Members! Ramesh & Sarita Vaswani Paul Hallman
Join our Official Cypress Woods Golf & Country Club Facebook group for Cypress Woods homeowners only.
In Memory
When a member of Cypress Woods passes away, a notice is added to the TV in the foyer. In order to protect the privacy of our members and their families, The Club only sends a club wide email with an obituary when the family of the deceased requests we do so.
Rental News
The Cypress Woods Golf & Country Club Master Association Clubhouse Administrative Office requires a completed Rental Application (all questions answered, all signatures required), a copy of the Lease Agreement between Owner and Tenant, and a $275.00 Application Fee submitted at least 30 days before lease start date, otherwise a $100.00 rush processing fee must be added to the $275.00 application fee for those turned in less than 30 days before start date. If opting for the Membership Transfer, please provide that form accompanied by a $300.00 Transfer Fee. Checks can be separate or combined and should be made payable to “Cypress Woods.” Please note that the Membership Transfer includes Golf, access to the Fitness Center, Clubhouse Pool & Spa, tennis and pickleball courts and a merchandise discount in the Pro Shop. Additionally, presenting your Member ID Card in The Grille Room &/or Dining Room helps the Owner toward the owner’s $600 annual Food Minimum. It is important to note that seasonal/part-time tenants DO NOT have member account charging privileges-they must use a credit card and pay as they go; however, they must present their membership card when paying so that the owner receives credit for the tenants’ food and soft beverage consumption. When the Owner allows a Membership Transfer, the owner relinquishes their rights to the amenities mentioned above. There is a 30 day / one (1) month minimum for rentals - shorter stays are not allowed. Annual full-time tenant Lease Renewals to the same property require no additional fees, but do require submission of a new Rental Application and updated copy of the Renewal Lease at least 30 days before expiration date. If time lapses, another $275.00 application fee will be required. Please review the House & Ground Rules available on our website or pick up a copy in the Clubhouse Administrative Office. Owners are asked to please keep a copy in their unit for their Tenants. It is important to note that our Bylaws dictate that Tenants are not allowed to have any type of pets. Vehicles require parking stickers or hang tags to avoid being ticketed and/or towed. If you have any questions, contact us in the Clubhouse Administrative Office at 239-593-3392 or email office@cypresswoodsgolf.com.*If you are posting your rental on VRBO or other rental sites, please clearly state a 30 day minimum rental period and No Pets. 14
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Staff Milestones Maria Garcia - 16 years Ronald Yon - 3 years Ava Potter - 2 years Odean Stewart - 2 years Galicia Lemus - 2 years Jeffrey Duprow - 1 year
Messages to Members
• Our Covenants require owners to notify the Administrative Office ten (10) days in advance if you are having visitors stay at your place in your absence. • If you are an owner that rents your unit out, please share important email blasts with your tenants. Since these emails come from the Cypress Woods website, which is for owners only, renters do not receive them. The only means of communicating with renters, is via the owner. Thank you for your cooperation!
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Phone Directory PRO SHOP: 239-592-7860
Our Mission Statement is to provide the membership with the highest quality country club experience, ensuring professionalism and financial stability, resulting in premium value, outstanding amenities, and services to all Cypress Woods members.
RESTAURANT: 239-593-5311 ADMINISTRATION: 239-593-3392
Email Directory
GENERAL INQUIRY: frontdesk@cypresswoodsgolf.com ADMINISTRATION: Hollie Tuell Membership & Communications Director communications@cypresswoodsgolf.com Jada Chambers Office Administrator Office@cypresswoodsgolf.com Kathy Burt Accounting accounting@cypresswoodsgolf.com Tyler Lantz Controller controller@cypresswoodsgolf.com PRO SHOP: Chris Phillips Head Golf Professional headpro@cypresswoodsgolf.com Sam Tolleson Assistant Head Golf Professional asstpro@cypresswoodsgolf.com RESTAURANT: Geovani Lopez Food and Beverage Manager fandbmanager@cypresswoodsgolf.com Damian Kigel Assistant Food & Beverage Manager assistantfandb@cypresswoodsgolf.com Matthew Wreski Executive Chef chef@cypresswoodsgolf.com GENERAL MANAGER: Sean Hynes gm@cypresswoodsgolf.com
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JANUARY 2024 Your source for Cypress Woods Member News, Information & Events “The Source” is published monthly Nov-March; other issues are April/May, June/July/August, and September/October.
Contribute to the Source!
Thank you to our members who have contributed articles and photos. Space is a commodity and is available for photos of Club members attending Club events, as well as Milestone Events (i.e. 50th Wedding Anniversary, 90th birthday...if you aren’t sure ask us). Submissions are due by the 10th of the month prior to the publication. Please email your items to office@cypresswoodsgolf.com (include names and captions with your photos).