March 2024 Source

Dear Cypress Woods Members,

Congratulations to Treasurer, Diane Tache, who was unopposed in her reelection to represent Veranda II & III and Gardens III Voting Group 3 on the Master Board, and to Greg Applejohn who also ran unopposed in Terrace IV & V Voting Group 1. Mike Kiernan and Craig Sipich will both run for the Bradford Lakes seat in Voting Group 7. Everyone in Bradford Lakes should have received either a paper copy or an email from Beckerballot for those voting online. If you have not received your ballot, please reach out to the Administration Office staff.

The I75 expansion is currently in the Planning and Feasibility stage. The next step is Project Development and Environment Study which is when acoustic testing will be conducted to see if Cypress Woods qualifies for a wall. These large projects tend to slow down during election years, but the project is set to start in Fall 2027. We will continue to monitor the progress of the project with our attorney and update you as things change. Updates from Florida Department of Transport are available at www.swflinterstates.com/i75-south-corridor.

While we have had to work around the weather in the opening two months of the season, it has still been extremely busy at the club. Please take advantage of the third crossover in the afternoon if you would like to play a little more golf. Sunday night dining has been slow to take off, so we hope more of you will help support this 7th night of dining so we can keep it going in the future.

Lastly, March will be my last month at Cypress Woods. I am sad to leave my home for the past seven years, yet excited to take on a new challenge at Collier’s Reserve. I would like to take this opportunity to again say thank you to the wonderful Members and staff of Cypress Woods for the love and respect you have shown me and my family during my tenure. I will leave with nothing but fond memories and sincere gratitude for the friendships I have been fortunate to cultivate at this truly special club. I wish the very best for Cypress Woods and the most welcoming membership in SW Florida.

See you at the Club soon.

Sean Hynes, CCM, CAM General Manager

MASTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear Fellow Members,

At the February Board meeting, our GM Sean Hynes presented some details on solutions for our parking issues. The video of the presentation is available on the club website and here. The need for additional parking spaces has been highlighted again and again as Members struggle to find parking during the busy season. In addition to safety concerns with parking in fire lanes and on Northbrooke, our Members with disabilities, in particular, have a very hard time finding parking close to the clubhouse. The proposed project includes adding 6 more handicapped parking spaces in front of the fitness center, 16 additional standard parking spaces in the parking lot, and another 10 parking spaces behind the pickleball courts. No assessment will be necessary, as the entire cost of the project ($221,000) is already funded through New Capital Fund. The Board will vote on this project at the next scheduled Board Meeting on March 18th at 2pm in the Dining Room.

We will continue to accept applications for Committees through the Annual Meeting on March 25th. If you have some valuable skills or qualifications and would like to serve on a committee, please fill out the application form which may be found on the Club Website, or you may pick up a copy at the office. We are also looking for Members who are not willing to serve a full year term on a committee, but who would like to offer their professional skills to committees on an as needed basis. Please reach out to Hollie at communications@ cypresswoodsgolf.com with a brief resume highlighting your skill set and how it may benefit a committee. The Board views the committees of Cypress Woods as a valuable part of the governance and feedback process of the Club. Most of the hard work is done at the committee level, and historically the Board has accepted and implements almost all of the committee recommendations. We encourage our Membership to attend committee meetings and see how dedicated our volunteer leadership is at Cypress Woods.

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

ON THE GREENS

FROM THE GOLF PRO

Hello Members,

I hope everyone is having a great season and enjoying your time here at the club. It has been a busy couple of months filled with lots of tournaments and fun. March brings a busy tournament schedule. Here are some upcoming events to mark on your calendar not only to play in but also to be aware of when trying to schedule tee times.

Championship week begins March 19th & 20th where we have our Club Championships and Presidents Cups. Signing up for these events will start on March 1st. This year we are introducing a new division for our Ladies with the Super Senior division. This division will be played from the 5 tees with eligibility of 70 years of age and older. The Mixed Club Championship will be on March 24th. Just a reminder, the format is a friendly one! The event will be a two player combined stableford. Therefore, if you happen to stumble on one hole, this will not take you out of the tournament or even get you kicked out of your bed that night either!! Please come join us for these great events. If you have any questions, as always, please let myself or my staff know. We look forward to seeing everyone come out to play.

March 5th - CWLNHGA Member Guest (8:30am Shotgun)

March 12th - CWLGA Member Guest (8:30am Shotgun)

March 19th & 20th - Club Championships & Presidents Cup (Tee Times all day)

March 24th – Mixed Club Championship (8:00am Shotgun)

March 25th - TaylorMade Demo Day (10:00am – 2:00pm) – On the Driving Range

April 3rd & 4th - CWMGA Member Guest (8:30am Shotgun)

April 15th – TaylorMade Demo Day (10:00am – 2:00pm) – On the Driving Range

Sincerely,

Chris Phillips

Head Golf Professional

ON THE GREENS

FROM THE CWLNHGA

The CWLNHGA celebrated 10 years this month! We now have 105 members, the highest to date.

We have a couple big events to announce. Our end of season event will be on April 2nd.

The annual CW K.I.S.S. event will be held on May 7. Please see details below and contact our pro shop with any questions.

See you on the green!

FROM THE CWLGA

CYPRESS WOODS K.I.S.S. EVENT

TUESDAY , MAY 7, 2024

REGISTRATION AT 8AM

SHOTGUN START SCRAMBLE 8:30 AM

$53.00: 9-holes of Golf/Cart/Gratuities/Lunch/Prizes

LUNCH - Taco Tuesday & Ice Cream includes soda, beer or wine

All Clubs must send list of players, phone numbers & GHiN Numbers to the Head Pro at Cypress Woods headpro@cypresswoodsgolf.com

REGISTRATION DEADLINE - MAY 1, 2024

Pay on day of play - credit cards only!

Note: all CW players signup on Chelsea

Any questions call Joan Muschiatti 443-614-9782Arenari,

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.

CAN TOURNAMENT

Up! Up! And Away! Scramble

Tuesday, April 2nd

8:30am Shot Gun

End of Season Luncheon to Follow

Thanks for a great season! - CWLNHGA

CWLGA CWLGA League League

Mar 5 | Stableford Flight Event - Late Start

Mar 12 | Member Guest

Mar 19 & 20 | Club Championship & President's Cup (Club Event)

Mar 26 | Par 3 Tournament - Shot Gun & Closing Luncheon

April 2 | Strike Three - Late Start

April 9 | Beat the Pro

Tee Times

Alternate Event:

2 Best Balls of 4 | ABCD

Alternate Tee Boxes between III and IV

MARCH 11

FINAL ROUND - FOUR BALL

MARCH 13

Pick Your Own 4 Man Team

8:00 Shotgun

4 Man Scramble

Lunch to follow

MARCH 19 & 20

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

MARCH 27

Spring Cup - By Tee Box

Invidivual Quota Points

8:00 Shotgun

Lunch to follow

FROM FOOD & BEVERAGE

Hello Cypress Woods Family, Marching into March!

Kicking the month off with Larry D for the Tunes on the Terrace on the first weekend and Eric Carlson for the second weekend. A limited menu will be available for both Saturday evenings. Member Social continues to be on the first Thursday of the months during season. This month we have the talented Aura keeping us dancing the night away! Bingo will be held on Monday the 4th and the 18th of March. Trivia will be hosted twice this month, Monday the 11th and Monday the 25th.

For the Thursday Themed Dinners this month, we will have Carvers Night on the 14th, Pasta Night on the 21st, and Lobster Fest on the 28th. Please remember to reserve your Fresh Maine Lobster by Sunday March 24th.

We will be hosting a St Patricks Buffet Dinner Saturday March 16th. Come celebrate by enjoying an Irish inspired buffet with live entertainment by The Soul System Duo.

Get your flannels, dresses, and boots ready for a Country night on the Tennis Courts Saturday March 23rd! Live Entertainment by “The Voice” top 9 Semifinalist, The Ben Allen Band!! Food and Drinks will be available.

*As a friendly reminder, no Golf Shoes in the Main Dining Room. No cell phones in the Grille or Dining Room. The Dress Code is enforced in clubhouse dining areas. Collared and golf shirts need to be tucked in, no denim in the Main Dining Room, and no Cargo shorts. Guests may not be in any of the dining, pool or fitness areas unless they are accompanied by a Member.

Happy March Madness Cypress Family!

Warmest Regards, Geovani Lopez

Food & Beverage Manager

Carver's Night

Clubhouse

Dress Code

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.

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.

FOOD & BEVERAGE CHEF’S CORNER

The Mother Sauces

In the culinary world, the term Mother Sauce refers to five basic sauces; the starting points for making various secondary sauces. Auguste Esccoffier, a French Culinary Artist known as the Father of French Cuisine or the “King of Chefs,” developed the Mother Sauces, named as such because each one is like the head of its own unique family.

Béchamel sauce is probably the simplest because it doesn't require making stock. Béchamel is made by steeping milk with a cove studded onion and thickened with a simple white roux, then simmered until it is creamy and velvety smooth.

Espagnole sauce, also sometimes called Brown Sauce, is slightly more complex. Espagnole is made by brown beef stock (the brown stock itself is made from bones that have first been roasted to add color and flavor, combined with tomato purée and mirepoix and stewed for a couple of hours for deeper color and flavor, strained, then thickened with roux.

Velouté sauce is another relatively simple sauce made by thickening white stock with a roux and then simmering it for about a hour. While the chicken velouté, made with chicken stock, is the most common type, there is also a veal velouté and fish velouté.

Hollandaise sauce is a tangy, buttery sauce made by slowly whisking clarified butter into warm egg yolks. Hollandaise is an emulsified sauce, and uses clarified butter because whole butter contains water and milk solids which can break the emulsion. Clarified butter is just pure butterfat, so it helps the emulsion remain stable.

Tomate sauce resembles the traditional tomato sauce that is used on pasta and pizza but has a few more steps to make. It’s made by sauteing and caramelizing aromatic vegetables, adding fresh chopped and seeded tomatoes, vegetable stock, and fresh herbs such as basil, oregano, or thyme, and simmering in a pot slowly or in the oven for a couple of hours. Cooking the sauce in the oven helps heat it evenly and has less of a chance of scorching.

Chef Matt Wreski

Sauce Bearnaise (Mother Sauce Hollandaise)

Ingredients (serves 6-8)

For the tarragon base

.25 cup dry white wine

3 tablespoons white wine vinegar

.25 cup shallots, very finely chopped.

.25 teaspoon black pepper

1.5 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped, divided. For the sauce

8oz unsalted butter, cut into cubes.

3 each egg yolks

3 tablespoons water

1 tablespoon lemon juice, or more as needed.

Pinch salt, to taste

1. For the tarragon base, add all the ingredients to a skillet on med. heat and stir until almost all the liquid is evaporated. Remove from heat, set aside.

2. Heat butter in a small pot until it reaches a temp. of 140°-150°, let simmer until all in milk solids fall to the bottom of the pot.

3. Set up a double boiler pot on a low-medium. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks until slightly thickened, place bowl over water in double boiler and whisk constantly until it thickens and forms ribbons and/or reaches a temperature of 120°-130° and remove from heat.

4. Slowly stream hot butter into yolks while whisking constantly until emulsified, then add tarragon mixture, lemon juice and salt. If too thick, add warm water until proper consistency.

FITNESS & RECREATION

Bocce News – Bocce’s second season is in full swing with 9 teams, 70+ players, vying for second season championship status. Currently, Lee Palmer’s “New Kids” have a slim hold on first place, but Toby Johnson’s “Bocce Bruisers” and Gary Buma’s “Rolling Stones” are poised to strike. Matches are played at 4:00 and 6:15 on Tuesday evenings. Come on out to see how Cypress Woods bocce ballers roll. We will crown our team champion March 12th.

A third season of bocce will kick off March 19th and conclude on April 30th giving everyone plenty of time to enjoy some bocce action at Cypress Woods. Participants can sign up as a single or with a partner. Don’t miss out on the fun…make sure to sign up before the deadline on March 12th. Bocce sets are available for play when there is no Cypress Woods event scheduled. The equipment is in the chest at the courts and the code for the lock is available at the Pro Shop or the Administrative Office.

Pickleball News – Our Cypress Woods pickleball courts continue to stay busy with open play, intramurals, interclub league play, and lessons taking up much of the morning and early afternoon court time. Court reservations are highly recommended for those times when you want to ensure you have a court to play on. Please use the CWG&CC app to make your court reservations. Please limit court reservations to one court, per household, per day.

Be sure to stop by the Administrative Office to pick up a CW Pickleball booklet which contains all relevant pickleball information in one place.

Those members participating in winter interclub play in the Estero and SWFL leagues are well into their seasons. Check out the courtside bulletin board for all the home game dates and times. For those members interested in participating in SWFL interclub league play this spring, please check out the SWFL flyer on these pages for details.

From thrilling matches to friendly competition, our intramural pickleball league has brought together players of all skill levels for some unforgettable moments on the court. On February 21st we celebrated another amazing season and crowned the “Pickle Pals”, captained by Kathy Zemcik, as our champions. Team members included Kathy Zemcik, Heather Perras, Skip Zappone, Gil Zeiden, Kathy Klindera, Ursula Kaiser, and Ed Zane.

Information on upcoming pickleball clinics which will be led by certified instructors, Rick Hopkins and Pat McAllister, has been emailed to the members. Clinics will be offered in late February and early March at both the beginner and intermediate/advanced levels. See the courtside bulletin board for the clinic flyers.

Plans are being made for our pickleball end of season tournament. The Recreation Committee is working on the format and is looking at the last two weeks in March for holding the tournament which may be played over multiple days. Tournament details will be emailed blasted to the membership when they have been finalized.

Check out the Winter Pickleball Court Schedule on these pages and on the courtside bulletin board to find out what’s happening at the courts and when.

For those interested in playing pickleball who do 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 or the Administrative Office for the combination to the lock.

Who can bring guests to open play? CW owners, renters who have transferred their membership, and those with annual memberships. Social members cannot.

If I am an owner, transfer member, annual member, or a social member, must I register my guests? Yes. All guests must be registered PRIOR to playing; the limit is 3 guests; guests MUST be accompanied by their sponsor member; there is a $5 fee per guest.

How do I register my guests? There are 2 ways to register guests. Guests during open play time must be registered by emailing Kathy Burt (accounting@cypresswoodsgolf.com). Guests at any other time may be registered using the CWG&CC mobile app.

If I am playing on the temporary courts, must I register my guests, and must the sponsor member be present? Yes. All guests must be registered, and the sponsor member must be present.

Tennis – Court reservations are now able to be made for the west tennis courts using the CWG&CC mobile app.

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.

B O C C E L E A G U E

Sign up as a single or with a partner!

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COMMITTEE CORNER

The Audit Committee provides board interface with external auditors. An audit is required by Florida Statutes and serves as our Annual Report to members within 90 days of year end. The audit work was completed this month with a draft report coming mid March and board approvals next month.

The Finance Committee will be meeting over the summer and holding a number of special meetings during the budget process in August and September. Each month the finance committee along with the General Manager reviews the monthly and year to date operating financial statements compared to current budget and prior year as well as the Capital Expenditures and activity within the replacement reserves and New Capital Fund. January operating results were negatively impacted due to adverse weather conditions reducing golf course and dining revenues. With only one month into the current fiscal year, there is nothing to indicate any major ongoing impact for 2024 operations. Kent Eliason and Lee Broad from the committee have been assigned to review the current portfolio of investments and existing controls and processes. During the summer, an annual update to the Replacement Reserve Study will be reviewed to avoid any special assessments. About 50 % of the reserve funds are related to the golf course and irrigation replacement scheduled in the next 2 - 3 years. Potential Facility Projects have also been reviewed with the Board Treasurer for recommendations on potential funding methods and resource planning for future amenity improvement.

The Greens and Grounds Committee reports that the El Niño weather pattern this winter, continues to have a negative effect on the golf course. While we think of Florida weather as a second summer, it is winter. As such , cold, cloudy and wet conditions affect the ability for our grounds crew to provide our normal excellent conditions. The Bermuda grass on our greens and course need the soil temperatures to be in the high 60 degree vicinity for growth. The constant wet conditions cause the plant roots to stay near the surface , and in some cases die off. Sod strips and hexagonal sodding has been added on the greens where the turf has died, as well as sand topdressing which helps to smooth the surface , improve green speeds, and actually encourages the grass to fill in the dead areas, as the temperatures increase and the sun pops out occasionally. Cisco planned ahead for these conditions, by raising the height of cut and applying additional fertilizer. Many courses around the area have lost greens or experienced greater turf loss. We are fortunate to have Cisco, the past President of the Everglades Golf Course Superintendant’s Association , looking out for our community.

The Communication Committee hosted an inter committee meeting, inviting all committee chairs and committee members. Our goal was to explore and implement collaborative strategies for improved efficiency, productivity and overall benefit of the club. New content to our official Facebook page is being added regularly with the intention to make this Page the best resource for timely, accurate and informative club related information. We are working with committee chairs to ensure that there are monthly committee updates to keep members informed on what is being discussed at monthly committee meetings. New Videos published explain the great work being completed by all committees to assist with new member recruitment. All club videos are published on the club’s YouTube page. Go to YouTube.com and search for @cypresswoodsgolfcountryclub and hit subscribe to see the club videos. The committee will be working with house committee on an end of season survey to get feedback on dining and events and assist with planning for next year. All committee agendas are posted at the front and back entrances on the bulletin boards and meeting reminders are now being posted on the official Facebook page as reminders. (@cypresswoodsgolfcountryclub )

The Recreation Committee is planning advanced and beginner pickleball clinics as well as beginner, intermediate and advanced pickleball tournaments leading up to the “end of season” club pickleball tournament. Members can continue to participate in interclub play in the Southwest Florida League in the spring, summer and fall. Sign up for spring is now underway. Intramural pickleball has concluded. The 10 week bocce league is finishing up and there are plans for a third session starting on March 19th. Water Aerobics participation has increased and more members are frequenting the pool. New umbrellas have been added and additional lounge chairs have been requested. A new rowing machine has been added to the fitness center. A Flexibility/Mobility Workshop was well attended in February. Similarly, the Pickleball Fiesta in January was a success with perfect weather, good food, great tunes, lots of pickleball and quality time with friends.

The Strategic Planning Committee has diligently completed the SWOT analysis and will be creating a slide presentation for the March meeting followed by an invitation for written comments or suggestions from members.

The House Committee reports that all events all selling out! Watch for additional amazing March events and reserve early! The committee discussed the buffet options for Trivia and Bingo and will be reviewing options with the chef. Food service for the court area has also been reviewed. Additional items could be stocked at the halfway house and increased usage is being discussed. Concerns regarding voicemail and phone call to the hostess stand were addressed. The continued violations of the dress code precipitated discussion on administrative and management procedures to address non-compliance.

MASTER ASSOCIATION

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!

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

• Application Process:

• Fill out the Rental Application with all questions answered and required signatures.

• Include a copy of the Lease Agreement between Owner and Tenant.

• Submit a $275.00 Application Fee at least 30 days before the lease start date. For submissions within less than 30 days, add a $100.00 rush processing fee to the application fee.

• Membership Transfer (Optional):

• If opting for Membership Transfer, provide the form along with a $300.00 Transfer Fee.

• Membership Transfer includes access to Golf, Fitness Center, Clubhouse Pool & Spa, tennis and pickleball courts, and a Pro Shop merchandise discount.

• Using the Member ID Card in The Grille Room &/or Dining Room contributes to the owner’s $600 annual Food Minimum.

• Payment Information:

• Payment should be made to “Cypress Woods.”

• Checks can be separate or combined.

• Important Notes:

• Seasonal/part-time tenants don't have charging privileges; they must use a credit card.

• Membership Transfer means relinquishing rights to mentioned amenities.

• Minimum rental period is 30 days.

• Annual full-time tenant Lease Renewals require a new Rental Application and updated Lease submitted at least 30 days before expiration. A $275.00 application fee is required if the time lapses.

• Rules and Regulations:

• Review House & Ground Rules on the website or get a copy from the Clubhouse Administrative Office.

• Tenants are not allowed to have pets as per Bylaws.

• Vehicles need parking stickers or hang tags to avoid penalties.

• Contact Information:

• For questions, contact the Clubhouse Administrative Office at 239-593-3392 or email office@ cypresswoodsgolf.com.

Note for online postings: Clearly state a 30-day minimum rental period and No Pets if using VRBO or other rental sites.

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 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.

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• 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!

ON THE GREENS

GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE

Cypress Woods Members,

I hope everyone is enjoying this awesome weather we have finally been having. The course is starting to fill in from the cold winter months. With plenty of nutrients in the soil after a bulk fertilizer application, in conjunction with a wall-towall insecticide and pre-emergent application, the groundwork has been placed to have a very successful April-May. With growing conditions becoming more favorable, projects will be geared towards maintaining detailed work such as trimming bunker faces, edging cart paths, etc. This is due to an increased rate of turfgrass growth.

We will be starting with some irrigation work, raising some greenheads, and repairing some that are not working. Please be patient with us if you see us working around the greens or on the fairways. This month, we will slowly start lowering our mowing heights to the designated heights. The green’s height is always being adjusted depending on the conditions.

The greens are coming out of the winter in great shape. We will start our yearly maintenance program to ensure the best playing surface possible for everyone.

Please help us with the cart traffic on the course. If you see an area that is getting worn down from cart traffic, please try to avoid it and use a new route. Fill in all divots, Fix ball marks, or at least one in the general area of your ball’s landing spot.

Cisco Navas

Golf Course Maintenance

CWLGA Tournament 3 Queens & A King~ February 6, 2024

1) L to R: Wendy Eckstrom, Andrew Barr, Mary Barr, Toni Majka 2) L to R: Cathy Freesen, Mary Murphy

3) L to R: Phyllis Hoskins, Cathie Williams, Mag Velasquez, Sandy Velasquez

4) L to R: Joyce Castaldo, Linda Clayton, Steve Cacciatore, Joanne Hoogendam

FINANCIAL FOCUS

Greetings Members! I hope you are all taking advantage of your Club amenities despite our unfortunate dreary weather that we have been experiencing due to El Nino. Our staff is working very hard to make every experience a great experience. The Finance department has been very busy in February working with our auditors that visit us annually. I was very pleased with how the process went and we look forward to receiving their audit report in March! I would like to remind all of you to please take advantage of having the option to go GREEN and have your statements emailed to you rather than being mailed to you via snail mail. ACH (auto-pay) is another great option we offer to the membership. Funds are drafted from your bank account on the 21st of every month. This gives you ample time to review your statement for any discrepancies that may arise prior to drafting the payment. The greatest advantage of this feature is that you will never experience a late fee for when we have those forgetful moments to make payments. If you are interested in either of these options, please email Kathy Burt at accounting@cypresswoodsgolf.com.

Tyler Lantz Controller

CWLNHGA

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.

Office Hours:

8:30AM-5PM, Monday – Friday

Phone Directory

PRO SHOP: 239-592-7860

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

JANUARY - APRIL 2024 Dining Hours

MONDAY

Lunch- Grille Room & Terrace - 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Bingo or Trivia Night- Buffet Dinner available 5:00PM to 6:30PM

TUESDAY

Lunch- Grille Room & Terrace - 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Baby Back Rib Night & Ala Carte Dinner - 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM

WEDNESDAY

Lunch- Grille Room & Terrace – 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Ala Carte Dinner – 5:00 PM to 8 :30 PM

THURSDAY

Lunch- Grille Room & Terrace – 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Monthly Events- First Thursday Members Social, Second Thursday Carvers Night, Third Thursday Tex Mex Night, Fourth Thursday Themed Dinner

FRIDAY

Lunch- Grille Room & Terrace – 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Fish Fry & Ala Carte Dinner 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM

SATURDAY

Lunch - Grille Room & Terrace - 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Special Events Nights- Please see Club Calendar

SUNDAY

Breakfast Buffet- Grille Room, Dining Room & Terrace - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Grille Menu - Grille Room & Terrace -12:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Pasta Buffet Night- 5:00 PM-8:00 PM

Reservations are accepted in the Main Dining Room and the Terrace Only, and are highly recommended. The Dress Code is respectfully required in all areas.

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