THE FOUNTAINGROVE CLUB T h e Fo u n t a i n P e n
A News Magazine For September/October 2019
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MISSION STATEMENT The Fountaingrove Club’s mission is to provide an exceptional private Club experience and support a healthy lifestyle in an environment that fosters fun, camaraderie, and community.
THE FOUNTAINGROVE CLUB 2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT Mark Herculson president@thefountaingroveclub.com VICE-PRESIDENT Marshall Andrew vicepresident@thefountaingroveclub.com TREASURER Linda Nowak treasurer@thefountaingroveclub.com SECRETARY Ryan Buxbaum secretary@thefountaingroveclub.com DIRECTORS Tom Davenport boardmember3@thefountaingroveclub.com Leni Kearns boardmember1@thefountaingroveclub.com Will Weese boardmember5@thefountaingroveclub.com Tom Henry boardmember4@thefountaingroveclub.com Mark Leavitt boardmember6@thefountaingroveclub.com
The Fountaingrove Club is, proudly, Sonoma County’s only member-owned private facility. We offer first-class services in all of our outstanding amenities. Members receive access to our picturesque golf course, state-of-the-art fitness facilities and award-winning dining program.
ADMINISTRATION CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Ron Banaszak, CCM, CCE 707 701 3079 rbanaszak@thefountaingroveclub.com MEMBERS SERVICES DESK 707 701 3050 memberserviceattendant@thefountaingroveclub.com ACCOUNTING MANAGER Kenny Carone 707 701 3053 kcarone@thefountaingroveclub.com HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER Josephina Fregoso 707 701 3062 x2007 jfregoso@thefountaingroveclub.com MEMBERSHIP BILLING 707 701 3054 billing@thefountaingroveclub.com DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Adina Flores 707 701 3067 aflores@thefountaingroveclub.com ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST Judy Elliott 707 701 3054 jelliott@thefountaingroveclub.com
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SEPTEMBER CONTRIBUTORS Mark Herculson, Ricky Potts, Jesse Halstad, Dustin McIntosh, MJ Murphy, Scott Butler, Jeff and Tracey Schween, Patrick Tafoya
PUBLISHER MEMBERSHIPCHIEF SERVICES Adina Flores
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Ricky Potts 707 701 3081
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Communications Director communications@thefountaingroveclub.com MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR
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OCTOBER 1, 2019:
MARK HERCULSON Club President
MEMBER DUES INCREASE
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hank you for your continued support for our Club and Community. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve as your “third place” and provide an environment of fun and camaraderie for
you, your family and friends. On behalf of the Club, this letter is being sent to notify you to a change in your membership dues. In December of 2018, the Board/Club made a commitment to our members that dues would remain below the 2017 amount for the 2019 calendar year. As of October 8, 2019, our business interruption insurance coverage will come to an end and despite the cessation of insurance coverage, the Board/ Club has made a conscious decision to increase dues to just 80% of 2017 dues. This change will take effect October 1, 2019 and will remain in place for the balance of 2019. The Board/Club will continue to look at the dues structure and will communicate any changes for calendar year 2020, at least 30 days prior to such change.
To view chart of current dues and the increase at 80%: please flip to our COO’s article on page 4.
The application period is now open for the for the 2020 Board of Directors. Applications are available at The Sunset Grill, the Golf Shop and the Athletic Center.
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Please use the tables provided to determine what your monthly dues will be moving forward.
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Here are some of the ways we demonstrated our commitment to enhancing your membership experience in 2019, by adding new services, amenities, and renovations: FITNESS Fitness equipment upgrades Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) FitnessOnDemandTM Eucalyptus steam room repairs GOLF Golf Genius software (live leader boards, tournament scores, etc.) Golf course open 6 days per week (5 days per week in 2018) Well repairs on the golf course Cart path repairs SOCIAL Weekly Trivia Night Fountaingrove Friday Bi-weekly family Movie Night Poolside Barbeque’s Guest Speaker Series Lunch, dinner and Happy Hour service at The Sunset Grill Note: We are not offering new or transfered senior memberships at this time. 4
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WELCOME GLOBAL GOLF & EXPERIENCE BENEFITS The Fountaingrove Club is proud to offer this elite benefit to our highest dues paying members. We are committed to providing the best golf experience both at home, and now also, around the world. Full members of The Fountaingrove Club receive access to global golf and experience benefits as part of the Troon PrivĂŠ family. These programs provide access to request tee times with preferred rates at over 500 clubs around the world.
T OW N H A L L M E E T I N G
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Town Hall meeting will be conducted by our COO on Tuesday, September 10 at 6:00 pm. in The Sunset Grill. This meeting will include an overview of the building timeline, budget, construction phases, and capital planning models, board elections. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend. This is your Club, we hope you can attend and want to see you there.
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WHAT WE’RE ALL ABOUT... FITNESS
The Athletic Center offers a full range of cardio and strength equipment and a variety of group classes throughout the day. Get a jump on your fitness goals with one of our motivating personal trainers. Our personal trainers will develop individualized programs to fit a wide variety of needs. Enhancing performance for a wide range of sports members are also invited to enjoy our convenient locker rooms, towel service, Eucalyptus steam room, showers and more!
DINING
Under the direction of our Executive Chef, Patrick Tafoya. The Fountaingrove Club is pleased to offer our members several convenient dining options. Our Chef places an emphasis on locally sourced and seasonal ingredients, providing the best in healthy cuisine for our members and guests. Enjoy a breathtaking view while dining for lunch or dinner at The Sunset Grill, convenient poolside barbecues, or Grab-N-Go items offered at the Athletic Center and The Sunset Grill.
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FOUNTAINGROVE FRIDAY
Join us weekly at The Sunset Grill for Fountaingrove Friday. We offer hosted appetizers and beer/wine samples in a comfortable setting. Come mingle with old and new friends from our fantastic community. All guests are welcome. Bring your friends and family along with you!
YOUTH ACTIVITIES
DINING OPTIONS
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All members of the family will have an opportunity to engage in classes with various youth activities offered at the Club, including: TigerKick/TK-Teen, Hip-Hop, swim club, Stand-UP paddle boarding, and water polo.
KIDD ZONE
Our Kidd Zone provides a fun and safe environment for kids to interact while our members and guests eat, play and relax.
GROUP EXERCISE
Our Athletic Center also offers a wide variety of Group Exercise Programs that are complimentary with your membership, and includes: Yoga, pilates, mat pilates, group cycling, TRX, meditation, Silverfit for active seniors, Tabata, fitness challenges for all ages.
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GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
Proudly managed by Troon, our scenic Ted Robinson Sr. designed golf course boasts spectacular views of Hood and Taylor Mountains as well as the rolling hills of Santa Rosa Valley. Golfers are challenged by some of the best greens in Northern California while roaming the incredibly manicured terrain. Eight sets of tees means that golfers of all levels will find an enjoyable test of their skills.
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Fun and competitive tennis programs are offered at The Fountaingrove Club. Our property has five hard courts, and three of these are lit for night play. Clinics, lessons and programs for all ages and playing levels are available through our head tennis professional. Meet new members at the Tennis Mixers, start your kids in our Youth Tennis Programs, participate in one of our Adult Tennis Leagues or just sign up for a court and have some fun.
POOL
Our Athletic Center features a family-friendly, 25-yard infinity pool which is open for recreational swims, as well as lap swimming daily. The pool is heated year-round and offers private lessons, aqua aerobics and swim clinics. The pool deck is lined with relaxing chaise lounges and a poolside bar serves drinks, snacks and beer on tap.
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AQUATICS
Our complimentary water aerobics classes are a great way to get a low impact, cardiovascular workout. Exercises can be adapted to; private swim lessons and swim conditioning, Group swim lessons, Baby and Me swim classes, aqua aerobics, masters swim, stand-up paddle boarding, lap swimming and swim clinics.
SOCIAL EVENTS
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Social events for our members throughout the year, such as; Easter Egg Hunt, ST. Patrick’s Couples, Fountaingrove Friday, Memorial Day Barbecue & Pool Party, Summer Play & Pour, Movie Night and Camp Out, Spooktacular, Harvest Festival, Santa’s Brunch and many more events for our members and their guests.
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MEMBER NEWS
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MEMBERSHIP SERVICES
OH, THE PLACES YOU’LL GO! RICKY POTTS, MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
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riginally published January 22, 1990, “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” is a book written and illustrated by children’s author Dr. Seuss. The book concerns the journey of life and its challenges. While this isn’t necessarily about life and its challenges, since moving to Santa Rosa, I’ve been on a similar journey visiting other clubs in the Bay Area. Even when I lived in Scottsdale, Arizona, I would spend my free time visiting clubs and meeting with General Managers to learn more about operations. I made friends with a lot of these people, and have had the chance to play some unforgettable golf courses. When I moved to Naples, Florida, I made it my goal to visit a new property or connect with someone locally every week. When we moved to Santa Rosa, I kept it going and have visited several courses this year, including:
Yocha Dehe Golf Club
Yocha Dehe Golf Club, located in Brooks, California, is managed by Troon and offers world class playing conditions. Their food and beverage operation is unmatched and the views are simply breathtaking. The golf course is also fun to play and I encourage you to make the drive.
Marin Country Club
Marin Country Club is located in Novato, less than an hour south of here. I’ve been familiar with Marin for several years, having built a professional relationship with Ryan Wilson, past General Manager. Laura Schifrin, membership director, reached out to me a few weeks ago and asked for a site visit. Got the chance to play the golf course, too, and learn more about their sales funnel.
Silverado Resort and Spa
Silverado hosts the Safeway Open, an official PGA TOUR event annually. Also managed by Troon, their Director of Golf Operations, Cody Sherill, actually helped me get hired by Troon 6 years ago. For this visit I took some members with me for a chance to see how the Troon Privé Privileges process works and to provide access to another local Troon managed facility. Hopefully some of our members get a chance to attend the Safeway Open later this month.
Blackhawk Country Club
When I was in the Troon corporate office, I met Jeff Dekruif. We’ve stayed in touch over the years, are both members of the Club Management Association of America (CMAA) and spend a lot of time on the phone and corresponding via email about best practices in club management. He has a background in finance, which is something I lack, and has been instrumental in my professional growth. I really enjoyed my time at Blackhawk and learning more about their golf courses and their master plan for a clubhouse redesign in the coming years.
St. Francis Yacht Club
A few weeks ago Melanie and I were at The Olympic Club for a CMAA meeting. During one of the breaks, I introduced myself to the gentleman sitting next to me. It was Paul Koojoolian, General Manager. We started talking about The Fountaingrove Club and turns out Ron actually hired Paul several years ago. He then introduced me to Michael Perry, clubhouse manager. We hit it off and he invited me to come down for a visit. Located at the base of the Golden Gate Bridge, it was thrilling to see how yacht clubs work as compared to golf clubs. As you can see, I’ve been busy, but have learned more in my 6 months in Santa Rosa than I have in my entire career. I am dedicated to spending my free time networking with other clubs, General Managers and associates to learn as much as I can to enhance the experience our members and guests have here at The Fountaingrove Club. Over the next few weeks I plan to visit Mayacama Golf Club, San Francisco Golf Club, Contra Costa Country Club, The Sutter Club and Green Hills Country Club. In the book, as the protagonist continues to explore, spurred on by the thoughts of places he will visit and things he will discover, the book cheerfully concludes with an open end. This is my open end and I look forward to the next facility I visit. Don’t worry, I’ll make sure to report back on what I’ve learned along the way.
NEW MEMBER REFERRAL PROGRAM Refer a new member and receive a Club credit for each member that joins!
• $1,000 Credit Book -
• $100 Credit Book -
• $750 Credit Book -
• $50 Credit Book - Junior
Golf Family Membership Golf Individual Membership
• $500 Credit Book -
Golf Young Executive Membership
Athletic Membership Merit
* This credit does not apply towards dues.
CURRENT MEMBERSHIP OFFERINGS: Golf Memberships — Up to $16,000 Initiation Fee Athletic Memberships — $700 Initiation Fee
For more information, please contact our Membership Director: rpotts@thefountaingroveclub.com 707 701 3081
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LIVING TROON STYLE
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THE KING KAMEHAMEHA GOLF CLUB Maui, Hawaii
TROON NORTH GOLF CLUB Scottsdale, Arizona
TROON PRIVÉ PRIVILEGES
Troon Privé® oversees a global portfolio of private clubs, providing an alternative to self-management by contributing resources and working collaboratively with boards, owners, and members to define and deliver each club’s unique vision. The Troon Privé team focuses on elevating private clubs by making them relevant, healthy and sustainable for decades to come. Members of Troon Privé clubs receive exclusive access to extraordinary golf
BAHIA BEACH RESORT & GOLF CLUB Costa Rica
and lifestyle benefits throughout the world. Full members of participating clubs enjoy access to private courses and amenities, opportunities to experience resort and daily fee
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Ricky Potts 707 701 3081
locations at preferred rates, as well as Cliff Drysdale Tennis. Plus, all members of Troon Privé clubs receive benefits with Avis Rental Cars, Ship Sticks, entertainment, marinas and more. There are over 500 Troon managed
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facilities worldwide.
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PRONGHORN Bend, Oregon
FULL MEMBER PRIVILEGES PRIVATE GOLF CLUB Full members benefit from the privilege of playing 100+ private courses at the Troon Privé member rate, bringing up to three guests at the host club’s accompanied guest rate and receiving half-price rental clubs. PRIVATE CLUB AMENITIES: Full members enjoy amenities at participating Troon Privé clubs, with access to fitness, tennis, aquatics and/or dining. RESORT & DAILY FEE GOLF: Full members receive preferred golf rates at 150+ Troon Golf resort and daily fee courses worldwide.
CLIFF DRYSDALE TENNIS: Full members enjoy preferred access, rates and benefits at Cliff Drysdale Tennis clubs and resorts throughout the United States and Bermuda. ALL MEMBERS (INCLUDING FULL) RENTAL CARS: Receive up to 25% off car rentals and other seasonal benefits when you travel. SHIP YOUR CLUBS Send your clubs to and from your next golf destination with ease and save 10% off every time you use this white glove, door-to-door shipping service.
ENTERTAINMENT: Explore exclusive offers for shows, sports, events, concerts, theme parks, movies and much more. MARINAS: Embark on a superior experience with special savings of 25% off rentals at an extensive network of saltwater and freshwater Suntex Marinas. GOLF PERFORMANCE TRAINING: Choose from any of the 12 AMPD Performance solutions-based Feel Better, Play Better or Unleash Your Swing programs and receive 50% off.
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WGL NEWS
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he annual WGL Women’s Invitational was held in early August. The theme was “Glamping” and the turnout was terrific for this outstanding and wildly popular event. Thursday evening was the kick off party on the driving range with delicious appetizers, cocktails and crazy, fun games to get the teams warmed up. Have you ever tried to hit a marshmallow with a driver or pitch a wedge shot into a tent? The tournament began on Friday morning with twentyone teams (84 women) competed in three flights: The Park Rangers, the Trail Blazers and the Bird Watchers. The competition for both days was 2 Best Balls using the Stableford format. There were four team awards for each flight, but I will only list the first place gross and net winners due to limited space for this article. The gross score winners in the first flight were Pam Dowd’s team with Stacey Camara, Kelly Hauser and Janis Thornton at 125; net winners were Liz Frome’s team with Karen O’Neil, Terri Goodwin and Karen Treat at 178. The gross score winners in the second flight were MJ Murphy, Sue Corder, Rose Zamudio and Jeannie Alderson with 83; the net winners were Iris Harrell, Cathyann Stanchill, Maureen Muckle and Judy Early at 178. The gross score winners in the third flight were Laura McCarter, Valerie Anderson, Tiffany Bagala and Cindy Cullen at 78; net winners were Mun Chong, Jin Yu, Vivian Oh and Kay Chun at 170. Other member winners included Diane Ehni’s team for best costumes, Audrey Sager for most accurate drive, and Kathy White for closest to the pin on #17. 12
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Please remember that our next Guest Day is Thursday, September 5 at 9am. You may invite up to three guests per WGL member. All Fountaingrove lady golfers are invited to join us and you may follow the field if you prefer not to compete. Please contact me roadrunner123@att.net, or Pam Petersen peterpam@aol.com if you are interested in playing. This is a friendly competition, usually 2 Best Balls, followed by a buffet lunch at The Sunset Grill. Our annual Captains Classic Tournament was held on Thursday, August 22. This special event was hosted by Cindy Buckles. The day began with breakfast on the range followed by 18 holes of golf team competition. Even though the temperatures were soaring, we made it around the course in record time to enjoy a delicious luncheon in The Sunset Grill with awards and prizes for everyone. We welcomed back ten of our past WGL Captains including Nan Rocky (1992) and Nell Magnuson (1993). The big winners were Stella Hanson, Audrey Sager, Ayn Coleman and Barbara Stevens at -11 strokes. Thank you to Executive Chef Patrick Tafoya, Monique and Stacy for a great presentation in The Sunset Grill. Much appreciation goes out to Cindy Buckles from all of us in the WGL, for putting together such a special day. Play-days for the month of September are: Guest Day on 9/5, WGL Club Championship is 9/7-9/8. We host the WGANC Open Day on 9/12, and Cha Cha Cha is the game on Tuesday, 9/17. The course will be closed for aerification on Thursday, September 26.
AERIFICATION WEEK 22-27 #1 Tee Closes At 2:00 pm
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WGL Guest Day 9:00 am - Shotgun Start WGL & Senior Championship 9:00 am - Tee Time W GL & Senior Championship 9:00 am Tee Times WGL hosts WGANC Opening Day 9:00 am WGL - 9:00 am WGL 9:00 - 10:00 am
OCTOBER
All days listed below begin at 9:00 am 3 WGL 10 WGL 17 WGL Harvest Event shotgun 24 WGL 31 WGL Guest Day
LADIES CLINICS SEPTEMBER Thursdays 5, 12, 19 Saturdays 7, 14, 21, 28
5:00 pm 10:45 am
OCTOBER Thursdays Saturdays 5, 12, 19, 26
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Happy September Birthdays to: Mitzie Fromke (9/12), Sandi Newton (9/21), Jan Gilman (9/22), Diane Ehni (9/28), and Fran Weber (9/30). Best wishes from all of us e cl ub in the Women’s Golf League! ov n
The WGL Club Championship will be held on September 7-8. This is a stroke play tournament competition with awards for each flight. All WGL members are invited to compete, regardless of handicap index, if you have participated in at least five WGL rounds during the year. Please be sure to sign up with the pro shop or online. Our Chairperson for the WGL championship, Fran Weber zzzweber@aol.com , will be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding the rules for this event. Fran will also host the awards ceremony with drinks and appetizers after the last round on Sunday. Also, please note that the Couples Club Championship will take place on September 21-22, so reserve your space today!
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ust the other day, I was playing at a Home & Home tournament at SRCC when I noticed lots of leaves falling on the green and a hint of chilliness in the air. Yes, it’s true! The autumnal equinox is coming up in a few weeks (September 22-23) which makes us all wonder, “How did the summer slip by so quickly?” With Fall upon us we are heading into the championship season here at The Fountaingrove Club and we have plenty of events to fill out the month. So, if you’re up for some good competition and you’ve got some extra time to play golf on the weekends, let’s get out there and get the ball rolling!
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Congratulations to all the winners and a big thank you to all the players who made this an outstanding event. Also, many thanks to the Co-Chairs, Ayn Coleman and Kathy White, and all of their committee members for taking the lead in organizing this year’s “Glamping” themed tournament. Thank you, also, to all the Fountaingrove staff members who helped make this tournament a smashing success… we couldn’t do it without YOU!
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GOLF NEWS
TOURNAMENT SEASON 2019 COMING TO AN END Jesse Halstad Head Golf Professional, PGA Member, TPI Certified
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he 2019 tournament season is nearly over with just a few major golf events remaining. The biggest upcoming events are the Ladies and Senior Club Championships one September 7 and 8 the Junior Club Championship on Saturday, September 14 and the Couples Championship on, September 21 and 22. All events are available for registration online or by calling the pro shop at 707 701 3088. The Ladies Championship is open to all female golf members, including young executive or senior memberships. We will crown a Fountaingrove Women’s Club Champion and if the winner is not a member of the WGL then the WGL member with the lowest score will be the WGL Champion. The Senior Club Championship is open to any golf or senior golf members over the age of 50.
Patrick Tafoya’s team. It was a huge success with a full field of 120 players. Our Women’s Invitational was another great time at The Grill and on the course, teams captained by Valerie Anderson, Tiffany Bagala, Mun Chong, Cindy Cullen, Sue Corder, Liz Frome, Pam Dowd, Iris Harrell, Laura McCarter and MJ Murphy won either Gross or Net in their respective flights. Eddy Lepe found success again this summer when he captained his Executive League Team to victory in the season long event that culminated with an 18 hole stroke play championship. It was a very close season points battle and in the end the team captained by Lepe, Peter Colbert and Mike Yee was able to battle back from second place and overcome the first place team captained by Paul Greve.
I wanted to send out congratulations to some of our tournament winners so far this year. Aiden Nguyen was able to fight off poor weather and a strong field to capture the 2019 Men’s Stroke Play Championship. The field played through a sustained downpour on the back nine and Aiden was able to stay focused and bring home the victory. Our 2019 Men’s Invitational Champions are Eddy Lepe and his guest Jarin Beck. The event was the first time we were able to showcase The Sunset Grill and Executive Chef
It has been a great season of golf so far and we are looking forward to continuing the trend. One other event to put on your radar is the MemberMember Tournament on October 26 and 27. This tournament is open to all golf members and will be two person teams. We are hoping to have 3 divisions, a Men’s, a Ladies and a Mixed Division so the teams can be made of two men, two women or a man and a woman and will be flighted accordingly. We will be tinkering with the format on
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this event and we hope to unveil some of the more interactive abilities of our tournament software for this one. We will have daily skins games as well as pari-mutuel betting, it should be a lot of fun. Executive Chef Patrick will have dinner on the first night and breakfast and lunch the second day. Cost has yet to be determined. Thank you to everyone who has been participating in this golf season’s events. We appreciate the large turnouts we’ve been getting and if you haven’t been able to get out for these events, circle your calendar for next year. The last note is a quick request in regards to score posting. We are pleased with everyone’s cooperation so far with the new procedures for turning in scorecards, but in order for us to be more efficient, please make sure you are writing down your name (last name preferred) and scores legibly and indicating the tees that you played. Thank you everyone and we look forward to seeing you!
IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT DUSTIN MCINTOSH
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roperly irrigating a golf course is an art that takes caring individuals time to perfect to be done right. This has been an extremely challenging year in these regards and we have overcome a lot of adversity and are moving in a direction which will help us improve the course and playing conditions. There are many things to consider in the process and we are looking to highlight some of those challenges in this article. The golf course maintenance team’s philosophy in irrigation at The Fountaingrove Club is to create an efficient system which will support the turf’s health, while producing fast and firm playing conditions. We are predominantly turfed with cool season turfgrass grown on heavy clay soils that require a lot of attention, especially during the hot dry periods of the year. Getting water to the spots is needed, without creating wet spots, it is a difficult proposition requiring lot of labor to do properly. Pulling out a water hose and supplementing water by hand instead of turning on irrigation heads, is fundamental in our success. Staffing and training up irrigators is easier said than done, and finding these specialized people that understand golf course irrigation systems is hard to come by these days. Once these individuals are located and brought on board, there is still a steep learning curve for them to overcome in understanding the intricacies of a property. Things such as: understanding how water moves in the soil, where the wet & dry spots are, how the course changes over the seasons, and the differences in irrigation strategies between wet and dry years are only learned through observations on a property over time. When established Irrigation Technicians move on from a property, it is important to get all their intimate course knowledge downloaded to their predecessor. If there is not a successor on board at that time, you will ultimately lose a lot of valuable information. The value of understanding the intrinsic challenges of a system with over 1000 irrigation heads cannot be understated. Technical expertise needed to troubleshoot irrigation problems can be taught, but knowing specific things like: what sprinklers are prone to getting stuck on, where the control valves are, how to operate the field controllers, how to program & edit the central computer, and how to use a TDR meter to achieve the proper levels of water content in the soil, are very important to know and take time to learn. The irrigation system’s efficiency is effected dramatically by many variables outside the direct control of an Irrigation Technician. According to many professionals in the industry, an irrigation system achieving somewhere around 80% efficiency is remarkable and rarely achieved. Wear & tear on a system, weather patterns, and poor designs can create real challenges and decrease efficiency dramatically.
GOLF SCHEDULE
September/October 2019 TEE TIMES & RANGE SEPTEMBER AERIFICATION WEEK 22-27 2 Shotgun Start 9:00 am #1 Tee Closes At 2:00 pm 3 Course Closed 7 Tee Time 9:00 am 8 Tee Time 9:00 am 10, 17 Driving range Open & Course open OCTOBER 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Driving Range Open & Course Open
CLINICS LADIES CLINIC September Thursdays 5, 12, 19 Saturdays 7, 14, 21, 28 October Thursdays Saturdays 5, 12, 19, 26
5:00 pm 10:45 am 10:40 am
JUNIOR CLINIC September: Saturdays 7, 14, 21, 28 14 Junior Club Championship October: Saturdays 5, 12, 19, 26
12:00 pm 12:00 pm 12:00 pm
FAMILY GOLF CLINIC: October: 12
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MENS GOLF MEETINGS September: Tuesdays 4, 11, 25 The 4 is Mens Club Guest Day 18 Mens Club Apprication Day
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October: Tuesdays 2, 9,16,23 1:00 pm October 2 & 30 are Men’s Club Guest Days
EVENTS SEPTEMBER: 14 Callaway Demo Day 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 17 Golf & Greens Committee Meet 4:00 pm 21 & 22 Couples Championship Tee Time 12:00 pm OCTOBER: 8 Golf and Greens Committee Meet 4:00 pm 19 Dustin & Drakes Revenge Shotgun start 9:00 am 26 & 27 Member/Member Event - Shotgun 1:00 pm 26 Annual Awards Dinner - Check Time online WGL Schedule Page 13
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These Are Just A Few Of The Many Social Events At The Fountaingrove Club
SOCIAL LIVING
September
LABOR DAY BBQ SEPTEMBER 2 - Enjoy an old fashion poolside barbecue with your friends and family on this holiday- RSVP required. Adults $30, Children 5-12 $15, children under 5 are complimentary.
SUNSET CABARET
CHARLES SCHULTZ
SEPTEMBER 14 - 5:30 pm. Come and relax at The Sunset Grill. Enjoy musical theater, old standards, Jazz, a dash of the classical and more! Performers: Butler, Bonnie Brooks and John Simon.
SEPTEMBER 21 - Join The Charles Schultz Museum tour. 5:00 - 6:00 pm Private Tour at the Museum 6:00 - 8:00 pm Appetizers, drinks and live music in the museum’s courtyard. During cocktail time, you may also revisit the museum. Location: 2301 Hardies Ln, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
LADIES & SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP
FUN FRIDAY EVERY FRIDAY- Trivia, Movie Night (Sunset Cinema) for the kids and parents. Enjoy appetizers, beverages and relax, we have it all planned for you and your guests. Please bring your friends and family! September: Movie at the Fit Tent and Trivia at The Sunset Grill.
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SEPTEMBER 7 & 8 - Open to all female golf members including young executive or senior memberships. The Women’s Club Championship is open to all WGL members. Register online!
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HARVEST FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 28 - 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm In celebration of our amazing membership and wonderful community, our Club is hosting a Membership Appreciation Event on the driving range. There will be local food, wine and beer; live music from local performers; activities at the Athletic Center for the kids and renderings of our proposed new Clubhouse. Guests and families are welcome!
DUSTIN MCINTOSH Continued from Page 11
Wear and tear is constant when the system is in use and can be managed with a proper budget and planning. Every component of an irrigation system has a life span and needs to be planned to be changed before it faults or breaks. As the pump stations charge the system, the friction of the water spiraling through the system slowly erodes everything over time. Pipes, fittings, valves, filters, heads, nozzles and various other components of the system all need to have a plan to be replaced.
October
Weather patterns can be the most frustrating and challenging thing to management in relation to running a proper irrigation cycle. One of the worst weather related that affects irrigation efficiency is wind, which is hard to predict in intensity and effect. We religiously reference what is termed ET or evapo-transpiration rate when setting up an irrigation cycle. This takes all environmental conditions into consideration and produces a number related to the amount of water that was lost from the soil over each day. We use this to number to anticipate our needs and tweak our system. During winter months, we are very aware of this measurement but apply water on an as needed basis. Our operation is limited to running the majority of the irrigation cycles at night, this is due to the restraints of the system in terms of gallons which it can supplied at any given time, and our goal of not getting anyone wet with a sprinkler. So, given this fact we are usually not around to watch the system run and need to turn sprinklers on periodically to check how well they are working and their adjustment. Many sprinklers are adjusted to apply water to a very specific area and will periodically come out of adjustment (which is usually noticed once there is a problem). The perimeter of the course, as well as, areas under oak trees are purposely unirrigated to cut down on weed production and to help with the health of our native flora that is not used to receiving so much unnatural water.
SPOOKTACULAR OCTOBER 25 - Games, costumes, spookie fun for all! The kids love this event and so do the parents! Look for more details, coming soon.
Our pump stations have variable drive pumping systems which can regulate the pressure they create this helps maintain pressure more accurately and will detect significant breaks in the line and shut the system down as to not waste water. The pump stations are the heart of the system and need to be maintained regularly to ensure that they are in proper working condition. The proper programming of the central computer system is also necessary to manage the flow rates of water in the pipes, this helps to reduce the risk of water hammer and the breakage of system components. Since the Tubbs Fire destroyed many of our field satellites and our central system we were able to upgrade to the newest software and field clocks which we find much more user friendly.
MEMBER/MEMBER OCTOBER 26 & 27 - This tournament is open to all golf members and will be two person teams. We are hoping to have 3 divisions, a Men’s, a Ladies and a Mixed Division so the teams can be made of two men, two women or a man and a woman and will be flighted accordingly.
There are still a lot of considerations to be made in perfecting the art of irrigating a golf course. Soil borne diseases create hydrophobic soils, and wetting agents can help one manage hydrophobic soils. Organic acids can also help clean the soils of waxy deposits from fungi and the likes. Poor irrigation designs can create formidable challenges. Back-flow devices and pressure relief valves need special considerations in maintenance. Even the trees found in turf areas need to be pruned up as to not block sprinkler patterns, or else one needs to install low angle sprinklers. Dirty power from the PG&E grid can fault pump stations. Communication wires can get cut and loose communication with the central computer, causing the sprinkler to not run. As you can see, there is a lot associated with the job of being an Irrigation Technician. It is very important to have knowledgeable, caring staff on board to be troubleshooting and make improvements. It is a never ending job that only gets slightly easier in the wet winter months. Even at that time, we are fixing design issues and setting ourselves up for the next season. See you on the course! The FountainPen — 17
TENNIS NEWS
FOUNTAINGROVE
TENNIS
Paul Shepherd Fountaingrove USPTA Head Tennis Pro
CARDIO TENNIS CLASSES NOW AVAILABLE AT FOUNTAINGROVE Cardio Tennis is a fun group activity featuring drills to give players a high-energy workout. The schedule varies from week to week depending on the league home match schedule. An email will be sent each week to interested players with the schedule for the week and the opportunity to sign up. The fee is $15-$20 per person, depending on the number of participants. If you would like to be added to the email list, please contact Fountaingrove Tennis Pro Paul Shepherd via text: 707 280 2560 or email: pshepherd@thefountaingroveclub.com
FOUNTAINGROVE’S WOMEN’S 7.0 TEAM IN LOCAL PLAYOFFS Fountaingrove’s Womens 7.0 Team, led by captain Wink Grelis and co-captain Ginger Hoppe Kelly, finished the season in the top four teams, earning a berth in the local playoffs which will be held the weekend of September 6-8. While Fountaingrove’s team has finished all of its matches and is assured a spot in the top four, other teams in the league won’t be finished until Sept. 1. Watch for more details about where and when Fountaingrove’s team will compete! The two other Fountaingrove teams, the Mixed 7.0 and Mixed 8.0 teams, are still competing and won’t know about the playoffs until early September.
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TENNIS ASSOCIATION TO MEET SEPTEMBER 12
The next meeting of the Tennis Association will be Thursday, September 12 at 12:00 pm, at Fountaingrove’s temporary office space located at 3510 Unocal Place, in the second-floor conference room. To be on the email list for meeting agendas, please contact Dan O’Connell, secretary, dano_foodconsult@att.net
WEEKEND DROP-IN TENNIS FOR BOTH MEN & WOMEN Come play tennis (and invite your friends) during weekend Drop-in Tennis, from 9:00 am - 11:00 am on Saturday & Sunday mornings. On courts #2 and #3 - Come enjoy weekend tennis!
ROUND ROBIN TO CELEBRATE THE U.S. OPEN SET FOR SUNDAY, SEPT. 8 Join us for a mid-morning Round Robin
on Sunday, September 8 (11:00 am - 1:00 pm) afterwards join in at The Sunset Grill to watch the Men’s Finals of the U.S. Open. Registration is limited to 20 players. Cost $20/per person. To register contact Fountaingrove Tennis Pro Paul Shepherd via text: 707 280 2560 or email: pshepherd@thefountaingroveclub.com
ADULT TENNIS CLINICS START THE WEEK OF SEPT. 9 Fountaingrove Tennis Pro Paul Shepherd offers early evening (5:30 pm -7:00 pm) clinics for adults on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings beginning September 9. For more information about details and fees, please contact Fountaingrove Tennis Pro Paul Shepherd via text: 707 280 2560 or email: pshepherd@thefountaingroveclub.com
SEPTEMBER AFTER SCHOOL JUNIOR TENNIS CLINICS
The 6-session afternoon junior tennis clinics in September will begin the week of September 2. Fee: $120 for members and $150 for nonmembers based on a minimum of 4 people. Maximum is 6 people per clinic. To register contact Fountaingrove Tennis Pro Paul Shepherd via text: 707 280 2560 or email: pshepherd@thefountaingroveclub.com
SONOMA NAPA MARIN WOMEN’S TENNIS LEAGUE BEGINS
Fountaingrove has three teams competing in the SNMWTL daytime league which begins the end of August. Home matches begin at 9:00 am on Courts 2, 3 & 4 at Fountaingrove. Take a look at the home schedule for fall and plan to stop by and cheer for our teams!
TENNIS MATCHES & CLINICS September Schedule 2019 ADULT TENNIS CLINICS MONDAY – WOMEN & MEN Level: Beginners Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm TUESDAY – WOMEN Level: 3.5/4.0 Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm WEDNESDAY – MEN Level: 3.5 / 4.0 Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
ROUND ROBIN Sunday, Sept. 8 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
DROP-IN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 9:00 am Men & Women - On courts #2 and #3
JUNIOR TENNIS CLINICS start Sept.3 Boys/Girls Ages 7-11 3:30-4:30 pm Tuesdays & Thursdays Sept. 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19 Boys/Girls Ages 12-16: 4:30-5:30 pm Tuesdays & Thursdays Sept. 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19
MEETINGS Not on the Tennis Email List? If you’re not receiving emails about our Tennis Program please contact New to Tennis at Fountaingrove? To find out more on clinics, lessons, social events, and team play contact: Fountaingrove Club Tennis Pro Paul Shepherd pshepherd@thefountaingroveclub.com Women’s Tennis Ambassador Valerie Anderson vhanderson7@gmail.com Men’s Tennis Ambassador Terry Price tprice@sonic.net Communications Director Adina Flores aflores@thefountaingroveclub.com
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12:00 pm Tennis Association Meeting
WOMENS SMNWTL MATCHES
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9 :00 Women’s D-5 vs. Rolling Hills :00 Women’s D-3 9 vs. Silverado
20 9:00 Women’s D-5 vs. Napa Valley TA
26 9:00 Women’s D-2 vs. Magnolia Park
13 9 :00 Women’s D-2 27 9:00 Women’s D-3 vs. Mill Valley
vs. Novato Tennis
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ATHLETIC NEWS
CHALLENGE YOURSELF Scott Butler Athletic Supervisor
ON THE RUN WITH SCOTT & RON SCOTT BUTLER, Athletic Supervisor
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n early May, Ron our COO, challenged me to get him in shape by putting together a road map of our Clubs Group Exercise Classes to follow on a daily basis. From spin, hot Pilates, yoga, and weight room circuits, Ron began his transformation with the encouragement of our instructors and members. One thing led to another and I threw down a challenge to Ron that I never would thought possible: Run the 26.2 Mile, Santa Rosa Full Marathon! Before I knew it, I received an email from Ron “I’m signed up and paid in full.” That pushed me to do the same. We both ran on our own during the week and on Sunday’s we ran long together. I motivated and coached his running; he mentored and inspired my leadership of the Club. I’m grateful for that time together. On the day of the marathon, Ron and I ran our own races. His goal was to finish. My goal was to run it in 3 hours and 30 minutes, a time I’ve never before achieved. I always dedicate my marathons to my mother who passed away suddenly in 1994. This time I decided to dedicate it to our Community and the extraordinary resilience we have shown raising from the ashes two years ago. I draw inspiration and strength from my race’s dedication when I need it most. For fifteen miles I ran with a group of runners locked in to the program “Pacer Runner” and set to finish in 3 hours and 30 minutes. Then suddenly a minor ankle roll and cramping came on. I slowly lost the group and ten minutes later I was in harrowing pain and dealing with such a severe lack of confidence that I lost my goal.
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“Don’t ask if your dream is crazy, ask if it’s crazy enough!”.
SCOTT BUTLER Continued from page 20
I reminded myself of our Sonoma County community, to whom I dedicated this 26.2 mile run. For eleven miles I persevered and hobbled the rest of the way. I hurt but didn’t quit. Crossing the finish line into the arms of my love, Suzi, and my family was truly a remarkable moment. Two years ago I lost enough endurance race medals to line all the walls in my garage—twenty plus years worth. This Santa Rosa Marathon Medal is now my first. As my Mother in heaven would always remind me “Today is the first day of the rest of your life.” The community around us all is extraordinary. Everyone has gained strength in their perseverance. I challenge you to try a new activity. My team of Personal Trainers and myself are here to support you. See you at the Club!
PERSONAL TRAINING
AT T H E F O U N TA I N G R O V E C L U B
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he Fountaingrove Club is committed to helping you meet all of your fitness goals! Our personal trainers are here to help you make it happen. All of our trainers hold national certifications from accredited bodies. It’s time to meet with one of our personal trainers at The Fountaingrove Club and take control of your health and fitness.
BENEFITS OF • Faster and Better Results • Personalized Plan PERSONAL • Motivation TRAINING • Accountability • Challenging
Our personal trainers work closely with you to develop programs to fit a wide variety of needs including:
• Injury Prevention • Rehabilitation after surgery or Injury • Increasing Balance & Flexibility Our trainers are committed to your goals • Weight-Loss • Strength Training • Enhancing Performance for a wide range of sports Please go to our website, view our personal trainers bios, and decide who might fit your fitness needs. Any questions contact Scott Butler, Lead Personal Trainer Office: 707 701 3065 Cell: 707 849 0380 email: sbutler@thefountaingroveclub.com
NE W C LASS START ING
YOGA (special series) located in the Fit House 2
Tuesdays 5:30-7:30 pm October 8, 15, 22, 29 - November 5,12,19 - December 3 - 2019 Located in Athletic Center/Fit House 2
10 spots available, email: memberserviceattendant@thefountaingroveclub.com
BODY, MIND & SPIRIT
Stressors like work, family responsibilities, and health effect our individual emotional and physical health, our social functioning, and our overall well-being. As we approach the 2 year anniversary of the fires, we want to offer a unique program to our members. Join this 8-week program and you will practice evidencebased self-care tools for effectively addressing personal stress. You will develop skills in meditation, guided imagery, biofeedback, and autogenic training, and of self-expression in words, drawings, and movement. You will build supportive social connections that are a key predictor of personal stress reduction and community resilience.
BECKY ENNIS is an Instructor and Personal Trainer at The Fountaingrove Club. She incorporates her own practice of mindbody skills into her clients’ workouts. She is a thoughtful and experienced leader, working her professional career in social services. She earned her undergraduate degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison and her Master of Nonprofit Administration at the University of San Francisco. Being community oriented, Becky jumped at the opportunity to work towards certification through the Center for Mind Body Medicine to facilitate groups in the community. After the fires, Becky has been compelled to help people heal and transform their lives. Having participated in the CMBM training, she has seen the benefits of these groups in her own life and family. These skills are for anyone with any desire to become a more whole being or find ways to deal with life’s stressful moments. Self-care is a necessity not a luxury.
LINDSAY USHER is a high-energy, collaborative and inspirational human resources leader in a local healthcare organization. She earned her undergraduate degree from UCLA and her Master of Arts degree at San Francisco State University. She enjoys practicing yoga and is also a registered yoga teacher (RYT). She is Certified Professional Coach (CPC) and coaches leaders in the healthcare organization where she works and on her own time. Lindsay lost her home in the 2017 fire and was overwhelmed with the outpouring of support for herself and her family. She wanted to give back to the community and embarked on certification through the Center for Mind Body Medicine to facilitate Mind Body Skills groups in the community to support the healing and recovery process. Lindsay’s personal journey through the work has been transformative and she believes the unique opportunity to offer these groups is something that would be valuable to anyone at anytime. Whether we want more peace, more focus or sense of community, this work supports us! The FountainPen — 21
GROUP FITNESS CLASSES
To ensure your spot please make a reservation on the website for group exercise sessions.
KIDS HIP-HOP TUESDAY 4:00 pm Ages 4-6 THURSDAY 4:00 pm Ages 7-12
FIT HOUSE 2
ZUMBA TUESDAY
YOGA, MIND & BODY MONDAY
5:00 pm
5:30 am
SATURDAY 9:30 am
Hot Pilates
TUESDAY
11:15 am Yogalates 5:30 pm Mind, Body & Spirit ( special series)
FIT HOUSE 2
located in the Fit House 2
TIGERSHARKS MONDAY 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm FRIDAY 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
POOL
YOUTH SWIM Ages 5 and up
TEEN-FIT WEDNESDAY 5:00 pm Ages 10-15*
MONDAY
5:00 pm Ages 10-15*
FIT HOUSE 2
TK-FIT
TUESDAY Weight Room
Weight Room
SATURDAY 9:30 am
The ultimate cardio, strength, and cross training experience
FIT HOUSE 1 or WEIGHT ROOM
TIGERKICK
MONDAY 3:30 pm 4:00 pm
Ages 3-4* Ages 5-9*
WEDNESDAY 3:30 pm Ages 3-4* 4:00 pm Ages 5-9* SATURDAY 10:45 am Ages 5-9*
FIT HOUSE 1
TEAM TRAINING
Is Specialized Group Fitness; Tigersharks, Teen-Fit, Tigerkick,TK Fit, & Kids Hip-Hop Your first session is complimentary! $10 Drop-in $90 Individual monthly- full membership rate. $150 Monthly-Everyone on your membership. 22
WEDNESDAY
FIT HOUSE 1
THURSDAY
TABATA & TRX THURSDAY 5:30 pm Tabata- Fit House 2 TUESDAY
10:00 am TRX- In The Studio
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POOL
SUNDAY 9:00 am
Gentle Yoga All Levels
Power Vinyasa Yoga (In Fit House 2 Location)
MONDAY 5:45 am 8:30 am 9:15 am 5:45 pm
Spin Spin Spin Spin
TUESDAY
MASTER SWIM THUSDAY 6:30 am - 7:30 am SATURDAY 8:30 am - 9:30 am
POOL
5:30 am SpinSculpt 10:00 am Spin 5:30 pm SpinSculpt
WEDNESDAY 5:45 am 8:45 am
Spin Spin
THURSDAY
5:30 am SpinSculpt 10:00 am Spin
MUSCLE FIT TUESDAY 9:00 am & 5:30 pm
9:00 am
SPIN
MONDAY,TUESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY 10:00 am - 11:00 am
MONDAY 5:00 PM
FRIDAY
Yogalates
THE STUDIO
AQUA FIT
TUESDAY 11:45 am - 12:45 pm 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
5:30 am Hot Pilates 7:00 am Meditation 9:00 am Gentle Yoga All Levels
11:15 am
WEDNESDAY 10:30 am - 11:30 pm
THURSDAY 6:30 am 8:45 am
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY 11:30 am
FIT HOUSE 2
FIT HOUSE 1
6:30 am 8:45 am
SILVER-FIT
5:30 pm Buti Yoga 6:00 pm Flow Yoga
FRIDAY
WEDNESDAY 5:30 pm
5:30 am 8:45 am
THURSDAY 9:00 am
SATURDAY
FIT HOUSE 2
POWER WALK GOLF COURSE MONDAY & WEDNESDAY 8:00 am
MEET AT ATHLETIC CENTER www.thefountaingroveclub.com
8:30 am
Spin Spin
SpinSculpt
FIT HOUSE 1
Associates IN ACTION Percy Bastiany- Personal Trainer/Instructor Josephina Fregoso - HR Ezra Martin - Personal Trainer/Instructor
Emily Beldon Kingston was recognized for providing excellent member service at our Annual Summer Family Associate Barbecue.
Mark Herculson, Club President, Josephina Fregoso, Human Resources Manager,Emelia Beldon Kingston, Aquatics Lead, Scott Butler, Athletics Supervisor, and Ron Banaszak, Chief Operating Officer.
ASSOCIATES SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS! Bartlett, Melanie 3 Halstad, Jesse 6 Haupt, Sean 12 Stephens, Tazlen 12 Poff, Allen 14 Bochow, Matthew Otto 18 Christ, Zachary P 22 Richardson, Pauline 28 Wuu, Sage Catherine 29 Berger, Joseph F 30 Sweet, Dezi R 30
Membership Coordinator Golf Pro Building Maintenance Golf Services Fitness Instructor Golf Services Golf Fitness Instructor Kidd Zone Attendant Golf Services Kidd Zone Attendant The FountainPen — 23
An IMPOSSIBLE Pleasure!
IMPOSSIBLE YOU SAY? Discover the mouthwatering flavors and nutritional benefits of meat and dairy without the negative health and environmental impacts. Available at The Sunset Grill, Vegan option with all the trimmings, served on a Brioche bun. $15 Water, Soy Protein Concentrate, Coconut Oil, Sunflower Oil, Natural Flavors, 2% or less of: Potato Protein, Methylcellulose, Yeast Extract, Cultured Dextrose, Food Starch Modified, Soy Leghemoglobin, Salt, Soy Protein Isolate, Mixed Tocopherols (Vitamin E), Zinc Gluconate, Thiamine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B1), Sodium Ascorbate (Vitamin C), Niacin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin B12.
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Patrick Tafoya Executive Chef
Dining Options-The Sunset Grill | APPETIZERS |
Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho $14 Poached shrimp, cucumber relish, avocado, tortilla stripa. GF Korean Fried Chicken Wings $8 | $13 Pickled vegetable and herb salad Dungeness Crab Cake $14 Corn relish, mustard-lemongrass aioli Golden Beet & Endive Salad $8 Fresh goat cheese, candied pecan, golden balsamic vinaigrette. V Short Rib Sliders $12 Braised short ribs, cabbage & arugula slaw, citrus vinaigrette. (3 per order) Crispy French Fries $8 Served with ranch and tangy ketchup. Add $2 to make them Parmesan-truffle fries. V
Chicken Ceasar
| ENTRÉE SALADS |
Pan Seared Scallops $18 Sweet corn, sugar snap peas, cherry tomatoes, spring greens. GF
Romaine, Parmesan, croutons and Caesar dressing
Crab Louie $14 Dungeness crab, butter lettuce, romaine lettuce, deviled egg, tomato, asparagus, avocado, Louie dressing. GF
Romaine,
Chicken Caesar $12 Romaine, Parmesan, croutons and Caesar dressing Classic Cobb $14 Grilled chicken breast, chopped romaine, hard boiled egg, avocado, tomato, olives, bacon, blue cheese, lemon vinaigrette. GF Pan Seared Halibut $34 English pea puree, crispy fingerling potatoes, blistered cherry tomatoes, herb oil, pea tendrils. GF Certified Angus Filet Mignon $36 Buttermilk smashed potatoes, crispy shallot, grilled asparagus, truffle butter, red wine demi glace.
Golden Beet and Endive Salad
Fresh goat cheese, candied pecan, golden balsamic vinaigrette
| ENTRÉES |
Salmon Panzanella $19 Heirloom tomatoes, Moroccan olives, edamame, red onion, crostini, white balsamic vinaigrette.
Short Rib Sliders
NEW Fried Chicken and Waffles $18 Traditional buttermilk fried chicken breast, brown butter waffle, Vermont maple syrup.
Braised short ribs, cabbage & arugula slaw, citrus vinaigrette
Summer Vegetable Linguini $14 Chef’s selection of seasonal vegetables, tossed in white wine olive oil sauce. V Add shrimp $4, chicken $5, salmon $5 Classic Cheeseburger $15 Grass-fed beef, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and pickles on a brioche bun * Substitute vegan IMPOSSIBLE BURGERTM patty-VA
Herb Grilled Chicken Sandwich $14 Mary’s chicken breast, applewood smoked bacon, avocado-jalapeño puree, cheddar cheese, crushed potato chips G.F. - Gluten Free V - Vegetarian
Signature Item VA - Vegan
FOR RESERVATIONS:
Go to our website: Dining tab; Select Dining Reservations. Choose the number of guests in your party. I dentify any special dietary restrictions. Celebrating a special occasion, please let us know. Call us directly at: 707 215 8190
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MEMBERS, DON’T MISS... TOWN HALL MEETING September 10 A Town Hall meeting will be conducted by our COO. 6:00 pm at The Sunset Grill This meeting will include an overview of the building timelines, budget, construction phases, and capital planning models. The presentation will conclude with a Question & Answer session in which members of the Board and our management team will be available to respond to all member inquiries.
BURGER NIGHT Every Wednesday, enjoy delicious burgers at the Sunset Grill. Order the IMPOSSIBLE Burger for a plant based treat! Don’t forget the fries!
All members are welcome and encouraged to attend. This is your Club, we hope you can attend and want to see you there.
SUNSET CABARET THE
CHARLES M.SCHULZ MUSEUM September 21Join The Charles Schultz Museum Tour 5:00 - 6:00 pm Private tour at the museum 6:00 - 8:00 pm Appetizers, drinks and enjoy live music in the museum’s courtyard. During cocktail time, you may also revisit the museum. (Spots are limited to 25 persons, first come basis RSVP is required.) Located at 2301 Hardies Lane in Santa Rosa. Please RSVP by September 13.
September 14, 5:30 pm - The Sunset Grill Join us for an evening of musical theater, old standards, jazz, a dash of the classical and more! Performers: Up By Susan Butler, Bonnie Brooks and John Simon.
Sunset Cinema
MOVIE NIGHT
Friday Evening Sunset Cinema Movie: 7:00 pm September 6 Gnome Alone September 20 Dr. Seuss The Grinch Trivia Night: 7:00 pm PLEASE NOTE: Fountaingrove Friday and Trivia will now be held in The Sunset Grill.
POOLSIDE FOOD SERVICE Has Ended For The Season
We enjoyed seeing you at the pool, and can’t wait untill next spring! You may still find your favorite foods such as, salads, wraps, sandwiches, and snacks from the “Grab-N-Go” station at the
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CLUB DIRECTORY & HOURS GOLF
ATHLETIC CENTER
THE SUNSET GRILL
HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL Jesse Halstad
ATHLETIC CENTER HOURS
707 215 8910
PGA, TPI Certified 707 701 3088
jhalstad@thefountaingroveclub.com
ASSISTANT GOLF PROFESSIONAL Erick Andress 707 701 3087
eandress@thefountaingroveclub.com
ASSISTANT GOLF PROFESSIONAL Khiana Schmuhl
LPGA Class B Member
707 701 3088
kschmuhl@thefountaingroveclub.com
GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT Dustin McIntosh 707 701 3072 x2008
dmcintosh@thefountaingroveclub.com
HOURS/DAYS GOLF SHOP 707 701 3087 Monday Closed Tuesday–Sunday 6:00 am-6:00 pm GOLF COURSE Monday: Closed Tuesday-Sunday 7:30 am–5:00 pm PRACTICE FACILITY Monday: Closed Tuesday–Sunday 7:00 am-5:30 pm (Clean Pick Sunday Night)
GOLF COURSE CONCIERGE Monday–Wednesday: Closed Thursday–Sunday 10:00 am–4:00 pm *Weather Permitting (May change with Frost & Rain)
707 701 3075
Saturday–Sunday 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
LUNCH SERVICE Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Tues. & Sun 11:00 am -3:00 pm
KIDD ZONE HOURS/DAYS 707 701 3076
DINNER SERVICE Wed - Sat 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Monday – Friday 5:00 am – 9:30 pm
Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 1:30 pm 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm Saturday & Sunday 8:30 am–1:30 pm
KIDD ZONE SUPERVISOR Su Bernier 707 701 3076
BAR HOURS Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Tues & Sun 11:00 am - 6:00 pm HAPPY HOUR Tues - Fri 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
sbernier@thefountaingroveclub.com
Closed Mondays
ATHLETICS OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Caroline Wilcox 707 701 3083
FOOD & BEVERAGE EXECUTIVE CHEF Patrick Tafoya 707 495 4133
cwilcox@thefountaingroveclub.com
ATHLETICS SUPERVISOR TIGERKICK MASTER INSTRUCTOR Scott Butler 707 849 0380 sbutler@thefountaingroveclub.com
ASSOCIATE SWIM LEADER Emelia Beldon Kingston Aquatic Lead 707 701 3050
ptafoya@thefountaingroveclub.com
EVENT COORDINATOR Stacy Walker 707 303 0048
swalker@thefountaingroveclub.com
FACILITIES FACILITIES LEAD Eric Tereseky 707 495 2619
eteresky@thefountaingroveclub.com
swim@thefountaingroveclub.com
TENNIS U.S.P.T.A HEAD TENNIS PROFESSIONAL Paul Shepherd 707 280 2560 pshepherd@thefountaingroveclub.com
U.S.P.T.A ASSISTANT TENNIS PROFESSIONAL John Taylor 707 701 3075 jtaylor@thefountaingroveclub.com
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FOLLOWING THE ROAD BACK
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he Fountaingrove Club’s new clubhouse embraces the paradox of building a strong and vibrant community
upon the devastation wrought by the Northern California fires of 2017. This will be where the dispersed nature of club amenities are brought together to foster interaction by all. This clubhouse encourages use throughout the day by being both a home and flexible work place for members and their guests. It understands that respecting tradition and community means embracing families and welcoming users of diverse interests. Rooted in the natural beauty of the site, the new clubhouse celebrates natural materials, the craft of building with expressive, but minimal detailing and outdoor space conceived as seamless extensions of indoor activities. It embraces wine country ease with understated elegance. Every detail has a purpose, but the open, expansive plan provides unlimited flexibility in creating shared experiences and lasting memories.
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The Fountaingrove Club
Club: 1525 Fountaingrove Parkway, Santa Rosa Ca 95403 Business Office: 3510 Unocal Place #302, Santa Rosa, Ca 95403