TARA - Newsletter May 2024 - FINAL

TARA COMMUNITY NEWS

MESSAGE FROM PHILLIP PARSH, PRESIDENT

Tara Board of Directors

Our annual Member meeting was held on April 1st congratulations to Cindy Fergusen on her re-election and congratulations to our new Board Member Randy Watson. Special thanks to Dave Whitehead and Sally Shuford for their many years of service to our community. Our community has put together a very talented group of individuals and we look forward to leading Tara into the future. Many thanks to the election committee for ensuring the integrity of our voting process. Maureen Gee, Sue Sackman and Pat Burgess worked many hours, and the community would like to thank them and their team for their time and efforts.

The vacant lot development was unanimously approved by our Members and is moving forward. Stay tuned to periodic updates as this new development moves forward. Our busy season has wound down and I look forward to seeing everyone back in the fall. I would like to thank everyone for there support in my new role as Tara Board President, it is my goal to lead and unify the board which will be the first step in unifying the Tara community.

Phillip Parsh

TARA’S MISSION: To provide outstanding service to enhance the lives of our Members and Guests with a variety of social opportunities in a friendly, connected atmosphere.

TARA COMMUNITY NEWS

MESSAGE FROM TIM SCHAEFER, GENERAL MANAGER

tschaefer@taragcc.com

Another wonderful high season has ended at Tara. The leagues, tournaments, and daily play on the golf course brought electricity to the whole club! The special events, filled-to-capacity dinners, and entertainment kept the dining and grille rooms hopping! The swimming pool, bocce courts, and tennis courts were the place for friends and family to enjoy the pristine Southwest Florida weather. We truly are blessed to call Tara our home!

Congratulations to Randy Watson, our newly elected board member, and Cindy Ferguson, our re-elected board member. They have taken on quite a responsibility to serve on the Tara Board for the next three years. I also want to thank Sally Shuford and Dave Whitehead for volunteering to make that pledge. These four and the rest of the Board exhibit extreme engagement with our club and community.

While recognizing those committed to the club’s present and future, I want to congratulate Phil Parsh on being chosen President of the Board of Directors. Cindy Ferguson, Mike Rohrkemper, and Mary Bailey have also been picked as Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary, in that order.

As I author this article, the various committee chairs and Members are chosen, and their schedules are formed. What a wonderful way to contribute your expertise and knowledge to keep Tara moving forward. I have marveled at the insights and ideas expressed during the committee meetings I have attended over the last year. The various voices bring forth a collaboration that pushes us forward in ways that produce optimum results.

This club would not be a community if everyone did not do their part. I highlight all of you who treat the club amenities with the same care as you do your possessions in your home. I commend all of you who interact with your fellow Tara Members and Tara employees with respect and goodwill. I recognize all of you who report the individuals who are not complying with the rules and regulations that this community abides by. Tara is a wonderful community because we all do our part.

While the summer runs at a more modest pace at Tara, several special events and ongoing activities are planned to keep the clubhouse and golf course humming in May. I wish our friends and neighbors traveling back north for the summer safe travels.

Keep Enjoying Life!

Tim Schaefer

WITH SYMPATHY:

Melvin “Mel” Shullick - March 11, 2024

Our TARA family is keeping the Shullick family in our thoughts & prayers.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:

Mr. Barry Hynes & Karen Mahoney 6605 Stone River Road

Mr. Thomas Lang 6644 Pineview Terrace

Mr. Thomas Rummell 7004 Chickasow Bayou

Mr. & Mrs. Jake & Tarrah Torres 6623 Peach Tree Creek Road

Mr. Roy Zawacki 5539 Fair Oaks Street

Mr. & Mrs. Pat & Debbie Logue 6642 Pineview Terrace

TARA GOLF HAPPENINGS

MESSAGE FROM MISSY WILLIAMS, HEAD GOLF PRO 941.758.7961 x1226 | mwilliams@taragcc.com

Happy summer! Reciprocals have started, hopefully you all have your Tara ID Cards. If not, please make an appointment with Jill so she can get those cards ready for your summer reciprocal experiences. Friendly reminder, reciprocal courses will ask for those cards. If you do not provide one when going, they can charge the higher rates. Please make sure you are prepared when you go to the other courses. Many of these courses have stated that they will not allow coolers to be brought while golfing, so please be aware.

It has come to our attention that some smokers are throwing out their cigar and cigarette butts on the renovated golf course. PLEASE be respectful of your course and remind those to put the fully extinguished butts in a trash bin or throw away once you have reached a restroom area. Burns in the turf make it difficult to grow back. Thank you all for your assistance in this.

Summer rains will be here shortly and so is lightning. The lightning alarm is here for your protection. As stated in the Tara directory, when the horn sounds, it is mandatory that you discontinue golf play, range play, swimming, tennis and bocce play. Seek shelter immediately and only return when the all clear sounds. This system is automatic and will sound when lightning hits

TARA COURSE HAPPENINGS

MESSAGE FROM DON ABELL, COURSE SUPERINTENDENT

941.751.5593 | dabell@taragcc.com

Evapotranspiration is the net loss of water caused by the combined effects of atmospheric conditions. The Evapotranspiration rate is a very important tool for precision irrigation practices because it is the calculation of air temperature, solar radiation, wind speed, humidity, barometric pressure and dew point for a 24 hour period. With the renovation of the irrigation system, a weather station was also installed to be able to calculate the Evapotranspiration rate that is specific to our golf course. This information is recorded every hour and then sent to the central irrigation computer where the values are then calculated to get the Evapotranspiration rate for that 24 hour period to irrigate only what the turf needs. The benefits of using evapotranspiration in conjunction with the irrigation system are: water conservation, improves quality and health of the turf, reduces compaction and weed population and provides a deeper root system.

The weather station is a very good tool to provide the Evapotranspiration rate to properly irrigate the golf course. However, daily monitoring of the golf course is still the best because of the constant change in conditions. The golf course will be closed May 13th – 15th for the first aerification of the year.

Don Abell

TARA TENNIS HAPPENINGS

TARA FOOD & BEVERAGE NEWS

MESSAGE FROM MORGAN BUECHNER, F&B MANAGER

941.758.7775 x1230 | mbuechner@taragcc.com

Tara’s social committee will be presenting Hazy Shades of Purple on May 18th! Wear Purple as you dance the night away with Sarasota’s own R&B, Motown, Soul dance band Juicy Purple! The entertainment starts at 6:30pm with dinner beginning at 6:15pm.

Celebrate Mother’s Day with us on Sunday May 12th. Offering our enhanced Sunday brunch buffet from 10am- 3pm. Make your mom’s day more special with a complimentary mimosa or champagne.

Ruth Landes will be joining us again for 1.5 hours of hands-on CPR/AED training on Tuesday May21st. Equipment to practice, demonstrate and train on how to perform the Heimlich maneuver, instructor led skills, certification of completion, $20 per person to be paid cash day of the event to Ruth Landes. (This is not a certification class valid for employment purposes.)

Also, join us in our monthly 2 for $45 Night on May 15th and Prime Rib Night to follow on May 29th, 2024.

Reservations available online or call us at 941-756-7775 Ext 1242.

Thanks for all your continued support and don’t forget to use our new Grab & Go. Order Now through our mobile app or online. During our normal lunch and dinner hours. Your next Togo meal is at the click of your fingers!

Morgan Beuchner

TARA ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

TO MAKE RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CALL: 941.756.7775

24-hour cancellation notice is required to avoid automatic billing to account for special events.

TUESDAY,

5 - 8 PM IN THE MAIN

MAY 7

BUFFET

DINING ROOM

WARM ROLLS & BUTTER | SOUP DU JOUR | SALAD BAR

SAUTÉED SPINACH & TOMATO WITH SQUASH | RICE PILAF

CHICKEN MARSALA | LEMON PEPPER COD

SHEPHERD’S PIE | ICE CREAM & ASSORTED DESSERTS

$23 PER PERSON PLUS TAX AND GRATUITY

Please alert your server if you have special dietary requirements. *Consumption of undercooked meat, poultry, eggs, or seafood may increase the risk of foodborne illnesses.

FOR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CALL: ( 941 ) 756-7775 ext 1242

WWW.TARAGCC.COM | 6602 DREWRY’S BLUFF | BRADENTON, FL 34203

24-hour cancellation notice is required to avoid automatic billing to account.

TUESDAY,

5 - 8PM

MAY 14

TARA ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

TO MAKE RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CALL: 941.756.7775 x 1242

24-hour cancellation notice is required to avoid automatic billing to account for special events.

TARA ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

TO MAKE RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CALL: 941.756.7775 x 1242

24-hour cancellation notice is required to avoid automatic billing to account for special events.

TARA FITNESS & RECREATION NEWS

MESSAGE FROM PAM STEVENSON pamste1@msn.com

TARA’S TUESDAY BOWLING LEAGUE WELCOMES YOU!

What a great way to get in out of the Florida heat and have some fun! It’s also a great way to meet new people and to keep moving!

Tara’s Tuesday Bowling Summer League offers loads of benefits each week at Bowlero Lanes on Cortex Road in Bradenton:

• $16.25 per person for 3 games

• 20% add’l off on all food

• 2 free practice games per week and add’l games at league price

• Tuesday evenings at 6pm

• Lasts 8 weeks

For more information, contact Pam Stevenson: pamste1@msn.com

Fitness and Recreation

CONGRATULATIONS TO LYNN DALLESANDRO!

If you are a new Member since 2018, chances are good you were contacted by or had a welcome visit from Lynn. With the help of deceased Members Mickey Boughton and Jean Gladziszewski, these three ladies started the TGCC Welcome Task Force in May of 2018. Now, 381 Members later, Lynn is transitioning out from the regular activities of the task force. At the New Member Mingle on Sunday, April 7, 2024, we thanked Lynn for her efforts.

Thank You, Lynn for recognizing a need and creating a successful program for us!

From the,

Communications Committee

Mobile App Instructions

1. Open the Apple App Store or Google Play Store on your smartphone or tablet.

2. Search for “Tara Golf and Country Club”.

3. Download the “Tara Golf and Country Club” App and wait for it to install.

4. Open the “Tara Golf & Country Club” App.

5. Enter your Club website username and password and press the “sign in” button.

(If you don’t have a Club website username and password, visit the Member Registration page on the Club website or contact the Club directly).

TARA MAY COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDUELE

MEETINGS ARE HELD IN THE GOLF SHOP CONFERENCE ROOM*

*Unless otherwise noted - Calendar is subject to change

AD HOC

TBD

AD HOC VACANT LOT

May 13: 2PM

ARC

May 15: 3PM

COMMITTEE OF CHAIRS

TBD

COMMUNICATIONS

TBD

FINANCE TBD

FITNESS & RECREATION

May 20: 3:30PM

GOLF

May 6: 9AM

GREENS

May 20: 9AM

HOUSE

May 1: 3PM

LONG RANGE PLANNING

May 13: 12PM

May 27: 12PM

SOCIAL

May 15: 10AM

M a y G O L F E V E N T S C A L E N D A R

OPEN GOLF Walk/Ride, 3pm 4

Niners, Scarlett’s & Execs, 8:30am Shotgun Open Golf, 9am Walk/Ride, 3pm LPGA AA 9 Holes, 5:30pm 2 Open Golf, 8am Shotgun Michelle Wells Event, 1pm Shotgun 3

TWGA Play Open Golf, 10:30am Walk/Ride, 3pm 1

OPEN GOLF Walk/Ride, 3pm 11

OPEN GOLF Walk/Ride, 3pm 10

Niners, Scarlett’s & Execs, 8:30am Shotgun Open Golf, 9am Walk/Ride, 3pm LPGA AA 9 Holes, 5:30pm 9

TWGA Play Open Golf, 10:30am Walk/Ride, 3pm 8

TWGA Play Open Golf, 9am Walk/Ride, 3pm 7

Open Golf, 8am Shotgun Knights of Columbus, 1pm Shotgun 6

OPEN GOLF Walk/Ride, 3pm 5

OPEN GOLF Walk/Ride, 3pm 18

OPEN GOLF Walk/Ride, 3pm 17

Niners, Scarlett’s & Execs, 8:30am Shotgun Open Golf, 9am Walk/Ride, 3pm LPGA AA 9 Holes, 5:30pm 16

*Course Closed for Aerification 15

*Course Closed for Aerification 14

*Course Closed for Aerification 13

OPEN GOLF Walk/Ride, 3pm 12

OPEN GOLF Walk/Ride, 3pm 25

OPEN GOLF Walk/Ride, 3pm 24

Niners, Scarlett’s & Execs, 8:30am Shotgun Open Golf, 9am Walk/Ride, 3pm LPGA AA 9 Holes, 5:30pm 23

TWGA Play Open Golf, 10:30am Walk/Ride, 3pm 22

TWGA Play Open Golf, 9am Walk/Ride, 3pm 21

OPEN GOLF Walk/Ride, 3pm 20

OPEN GOLF Walk/Ride, 3pm 19

OPEN GOLF Walk/Ride, 3pm

Niners, Scarlett’s & Execs, 8:30am Shotgun Open Golf, 9am Walk/Ride, 3pm LPGA AA 9 Holes, 5:30pm 30 31

TWGA Play Open Golf, 10:30am Walk/Ride, 3pm 29

TWGA Play Open Golf, 9am Walk/Ride, 3pm 28

Memorial Day Golf Event, 8:30am Shotgun Open Golf, 1:30pm Shotgun 27

*Special aerification rates will be in play May 1623. Rates are open to Class A & AIM Members only.

Reciprocal list is now available on the Tara Golf & Country Club website. Please have your Membership cards available. For more information, please contact the club: (941) 756-7775 | www.taragcc.com | 6602 Drewry’s Bluff | Bradenton, FL 34203

OPEN GOLF Walk/Ride, 3pm 26

M a y S O C I A L & D I N I N G C A L E N D A R WEDNESDAY

Grille Room & Patio, Open for Lunch & Dinner

Grille Room & Patio, Open for Lunch & Dinner Live Entertainment with Rose N’ Thorne

Grille Room & Patio, Open for Lunch & Dinner

Grille Room & Patio, Open for Lunch & Dinner

Grille Room & Patio, Open for Lunch & Dinner Live Entertainment with Sarah Santiago 10 Grille Room & Patio, Open for Lunch & Dinner 11

Grille Room & Patio, Open for Lunch & Dinner

Grille Room & Patio, Open for Lunch & Dinner

Grille Room & Patio, Open for Lunch & Dinner Trivia Night, 5-8pm

Grille Room & Patio, Open for Lunch

Sunday Brunch, 10am-2pm 5

Grille Room & Patio, Open for Lunch Hazy Shades of Purple with Live Entertainment from Juicy Purple Band 18

Grille Room & Patio, Open for Lunch & Dinner Live Entertainment with Dana Cohen 17

Grille Room & Patio, Open for Lunch & Dinner 16

Grille Room & Patio, Open for Lunch Two for $45, 5-8pm 15

Grille Room & Patio, Open for Lunch & Dinner BINGO, 5-8pm 14

Grille Room & Patio, Open for Lunch 13

Mother’s Day Brunch, 10am-3pm 12

Grille Room & Patio, Open for Lunch & Dinner 25

Grille Room & Patio, Open for Lunch & Dinner Live Entertainment with Rob Skinner 24

Grille Room & Patio, Open for Lunch & Dinner 23

Grille Room & Patio, Open for Lunch & Dinner 22

Grille Room & Patio, Open for Lunch & Dinner CPR/AED Training, 11am-12pm Trivia Night, 5-8pm 21

Grille Room & Patio, Open for Lunch 20

Sunday Brunch, 10am-2pm New Member Mingler, 4-5:30pm 19

Grille Room & Patio, Open for Lunch & Dinner Live Entertainment with Funky Monkey

Grille Room & Patio, Open for Lunch & Dinner 30

Grille Room & Patio, Open for Lunch & Dinner Prime Rib Night, 5-8pm 29

Grille Room & Patio, Open for Lunch & Dinner BINGO, 5-8pm 28

Grille Room & Patio, Open for Lunch 27

Sunday Brunch, 10am-2pm 26

Grille & Dining Room Hours: Brunch: Sunday, 10am-2pm | Lunch: MondaySaturday, 11am-4pm | Dinner: TuesdaySaturday, 5-8pm

For reservations, please call: (941) 756-7775 x 1242

Bar Hours: SaturdayMonday, 11am6pm | TuesdayThursday, 11am8pm | Friday, 11am9pm

For more information, please visit: www.taragcc.com or Comcast Channel 195 For more information, please contact the club: (941) 756-7775 | www.taragcc.com | 6602 Drewry’s Bluff | Bradenton, FL 34203

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Pickleball Court Hours: MondaySunday, 8amDusk

Tennis Court Hours: MondaySunday, 8am10pm |

Pool Hours: MondaySunday, Dawn to Dusk | Bocce Court Hours: MondaySunday, 8am to Dusk |

Fitness Center Hours: MondaySunday, 5am9pm

Court Sports Group Play Hours: MondaySaturday, 8:30am10:30am | Thursday, 4:30pmDusk | Sunday, 9am11am |

*Sanitizing stations are available in the Fitness Center. Please be considerate of others when using the facility and wipe down all equipment after use with the provided disinfectant wipes.

Craft Group, 10-11:30am 4

Yin/Yang Yoga, 9:30am Water Aerobics, 10am 3

Water Volleyball, 10am 2

Water Aerobics, 10am Chair Yoga, 10:30am Yin/Restorative Yoga, 1:30pm Open Bocce Play, 5pm 1

Craft Group, 10-11:30am

Yoga, 9:30am

Aerobics, 10am

Volleyball, 10am

Water Aerobics, 10am

Chair Yoga, 10:30am

Water Volleyball, 10am Level 1 Yoga, 3pm

Water Aerobics, 10am

Beginner Line Dancing, 1-2pm No Need to Register

Craft Group, 10-11:30am

Yoga, 9:30am

Aerobics, 10am

Volleyball, 10am

Yin/Restorative Yoga, 1:30pm Open Bocce Play, 5pm

Water Aerobics, 10am

Yoga, 10:30am

Water Volleyball, 10am Level 1 Yoga, 3pm

Water Aerobics, 10am

Beginner Line Dancing , 1-2pm No Need to Register

Craft Group, 10-11:30am

Yin/Yang Yoga, 9:30am Water Aerobics, 10am 24

Water Volleyball, 10am

Yoga, 1:30pm Open Bocce Play, 5pm

Water Aerobics, 10am Chair Yoga, 10:30am Yin/Restorative Yoga, 1:30pm Open Bocce Play, 5pm

Water Volleyball, 10am Level 1 Yoga, 3pm

Water Aerobics, 10am

Beginner Line Dancing , 1-2pm No Need to Register

Water Volleyball, 10am 30 31 Yin/Yang Yoga, 9:30am Water Aerobics, 10am

Water Aerobics, 10am Chair Yoga, 10:30am Yin/Restorative Yoga, 1:30pm Open Bocce Play, 5pm 29

Water Volleyball, 10am Level 1 Yoga, 3pm 28

Water Aerobics, 10am 27

Beginner Line Dancing , 1-2pm No Need to Register 26

For questions or more information, contact the appropriate Instructor:

Beginner Line Dancing, Donna Breeden: breedend2002@yahoo.com | Level 1 Yoga & Yin/Yang Yoga, Susan H: sassyoga8@gmail.com

Water Aerobics, Donna Bowdoin: (713) 289-0690

Chair Yoga & Yin/Restorative Yoga, Marjorie C: mcrawford7@verizon.net |