Pocono Farms Weathervane March 2019

March 2019

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Special Holiday Menu Selections Irish Coddle Soup $4.50

All meeting times are 7pm unless otherwise noted

$8.95

Thick cut Yukon potatoes layered with whiskey cheddar, thick cut bacon and chives

Irish Tacos

$8.95

Open Face Reuben

$10.95

Shredded corned beef, cabbage & carrot salad with cider cream topping and jalapenos on the side Marble rye topped with shaved corned beef, melted Swiss, creamy cole slaw and thousand island dressing, Garnished with a gherkin pickle. Served with fries

All featured entrees below include house salad & Irish soda bread Irish Gaelic Filet

$24.95

Pan seared filet mignon topped with a Gaelic reduction of wild mushrooms, shallot, whiskey and cream.

Served on boxty potato cake with roasted root vegetables

Shepherd’s Pie

$17.95

Ground beef and lamb with vegetables and gravy, topped with fresh whipped potatoes, baked to golden brown

Guinness Fish and Chips

$15.95

Fresh cod loins dipped in a Guinness beer batter and fried.

Served with fries and a side of malt vinegar

Irish Chicken

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All You Can Eat Buffet $13.95 Corned Beef & Cabbage Served with boiled red potatoes, tossed salad and Irish soda bread

Irish Nachos

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LAKESIDE GRILL & PUB MARCH HOURS MONDAY

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KITCHEN CLOSES AT 10 PM ON FRIDAY & SATURDAY RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED 570-894-4435 x132 Our menu can be viewed at www.poconofarms.com

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Dry rubbed chicken breasts baked on a bed of roasted baby napa cabbage & bacon. Served with boxty potato cakes

Bailey’s Irish Cream Cheesecake $5.25 Bread Pudding with a vanilla Irish whiskey sauce $4.95

Limited selections from the Lakeside Grill & Pub menu will be available Reservations with Katrina by 3/13/19 570-894-4435 x-131 or katrinaw@poconofarms.com Reservations cancelled after 3/13/19 will result in a $10 cancellation fee

IN THIS ISSUE O U R COMM U NIT Y Notes from the Manager 2 From Your B.O.D. 3 Are You Renting Your Home? 4 Announcements 4 Public Safety 4 Crime Watch 5 In the Farms 5 B.O.D. Candidate Application 8

CA LENDA R OF E V ENTS March Calendar

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SPORTS Fun with Fitness Rockin’ Recreation Round by Round

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Newburgh, NY 12550 PERMIT NO. 335

182 Lake Road, Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania 18466

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Notes from the Manager

BY DAVE TIMKO

BOARD OF DIRECTORS: President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Director Director Director Director Director

Steve Bunker Neil Carlson Collette Houston-Ong Wayne Meyers Richard McCormick Annette Doerr Frank Milano Peter Volpe James Yando

COMMITTEE LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS: • A & B/Environmental / Crime Watch James Yando • Communications / Long Range Planning Annette Doerr • Finance Collette Houston-Ong • Golf Neil Carlson • Recreation / Fitness / Tennis / Pool Richard McCormick

During the last 3 to 4 months of each year, the Board and Management, along with oversight from the Finance Committee, spend a fair amount of time preparing the budget for the upcoming year. Some of that time is spent reviewing trends in revenue and expenses, reviewing costs of goods and outside service contracts, and looking for ways to be more efficient in our operations.

At times, we tend to overlook the re-investment back into the community that is funded through the Replacement Reserves and Capital funds. I would like to use this article to expand upon how these two areas are funded and some of the items that will be purchased or replaced in 2019.

The Replacement Reserve fund - $125.00 of your operation assessment (dues) each year is designated to the Replacement Reserve fund. This fund is established for the current and future replacement of association owned assets that have a useful life term/expectancy. It is fiscally responsible to have a Replacement Reserve fund to avoid the potential for a special assessment or to have to borrow money to replace an asset. NOTE – Pocono Farms does not have any outstanding loans and has not in the last 11 years.

Some of the approved items to be replaced in 2019 are: 1) 5 cul de sacs will be re-paved (Beech Lane, Marlin, Cottonwood, Nettle, Pin Oak). 2) a new plow truck to replace a 2006 Dodge, 3) Clubhouse deck furniture, 4) the bathrooms on the exterior of the Clubhouse facing the beach.

DEPARTMENT HEADS General Manager David Timko 894-4435 ext. 100 dtimko@poconofarms.com Controller Thomas Franchetti 894-4435 ext. 103 controller@poconofarms.com Golf Pro Kyle Monahan 894-4435 ext. 110 golfshop@poconofarms.com The Capital Fund is funded through Greens Superintendent Jeff Lesoine the transfer of properties within 894-4435 jeffreyl3@poconofarms.com Pocono Farms. Each time a property Chef pfchef@poconofarms.com changes ownership, an amount equal 894-4435 ext. 130 to the previous year’s dues is collected Food & Beverage Director Katrina Weithman at closing and strictly designated as 894-4435 ext. 132 katrinaw@poconofarms.com Capital funds.

Activities Director Nick Gallagher 894-4435 ext. 113 recdir@poconofarms.com Some examples of the approved Capital Public Safety & purchases in 2019 are: 1) Complete Compliance Director Artie Furman overhaul of the lower level community 894-4435 ext. 105 afurman@poconofarms.com room in the Clubhouse, 2) Splash pad at Maintenance Dave Winters 894-4435 pfmaint@poconofarms.com the outdoor pool, 3) Removal of a large section of the wooden bridge/steps in Fitness Kristen Aylward 894-4435 ext. 116 fitness@poconofarms.com front of the Clubhouse. It Communications Susan Nevarez will be shortened and pavers 894-4435 ext. 106 admin@poconofarms.com will exit in two directions.

Pocono Farms Realty Lex Colon One will exit into the parking 894-0300 lex.colon.realtor@gmail.com

lot and the other towards the canopy.

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Host Your Event in Your Community’s Picturesque Lakeside Banquet Facility With seating for 20 to 120 people

All of the items were planned and approved with one thing in mind – to continue to maintain and increase value within your community.

2019 is going to be another exciting year at Pocono Farms. Once the weather breaks in the spring, most of the projects will get underway.

NOTE – At the Board of Directors meeting held Contact Katrina on January 25th, the board 570-894-4435 ext. 132 • katrinaw@poconofarms.com approved to repair the awning in front of the Clubhouse Let us assist you in planning to its fully extended length. next event your next special Let us your assist youspecial in planning event This will take place in the Baptism ~ spring when the proper Baptism Quinceanera Bar / Bat Mitzvah Rehearsal Dinner Mitzvah Bar / Bat footings to secure the posts Confirmation Shower can be installed.

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From Your Board of Directors

BY STEVE BUNKER

As I write this the temperature is below zero and the wind chill is even colder!! Clearly the “snowbirds” from Pocono Farms made a good decision to go south!! For those of us left in the cold there are still plenty of activities to participate in at Pocono Farms in March and April.

I am happy to report, for those of you who have been asking, that the Board in our January meeting approved extending the awning in front of the Lakeside Grill & Pub back to its original length. When the work is complete it will extend back over the area where people are dropped off to go into the Lakeside Grill & Pub. This was a request made by a number of members, and the Board appreciates them bringing this to our attention, so we could take the appropriate action. This work will be completed in April in time for our busier season.

Regarding those activities I mentioned, there have been numerous events planned for the Lakeside Grill & Pub in the coming months. Our business in the restaurant continues to grow primarily because of the excellent service and quality that our entire staff is providing. For those of you who are patronizing the restaurant, thank you for your business. For anyone who has not been to the restaurant recently, I think you will find that the value you receive in service and quality is as good as anywhere in the Poconos and better than most. For restaurant specials and other activities planned in the Lakeside Grill & Pub including live music, trivia nights, and other events, please go to our website or read the monthly Weathervane.

We also have a number of special fitness membership programs available for our PFCCA members. They include weekend, monthly, and of course, annual memberships. There is no waiting to use machines, you will not get claustrophobia when you visit our fitness center, and it is less than 5 minutes from your home with no stoplights or inattentive drivers to worry about!!

Lastly, by the time you read this we will be only a month away from the Golf season. If you are interested in a golf membership, or just learning more about our golf program. Please contact our PGA Professional Kyle Monahan and he will be happy to answer any question you have.

We have golf memberships that fit just about any budget!!

THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE POCONO FARMS COUNTRY CLUB ASSOCIATION, INC. PUBLISHED BY NIKI JONES AGENCY, INC. 39 Front Street, Port Jervis, New York 12771 P: 845.856.1266 E: info@nikijones.com Articles appearing in The Weathervane are presented as a community service. They do not necessarily represent the views of the publisher or of the Pocono Farms Country Club Association, Inc. The publisher and the PFCCA disclaim any liability for any advertisements published herein, in no way endorse or guarantee these ads and reserve the right to reject any ads submitted. Position of advertising in the newspaper is not guaranteed.

2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING SCHEDULE ALL MEETING TIMES ARE 7PM UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED Friday - Mar. 22, 2019 Friday - Apr. 26, 2019 Thursday - May 23, 2019 Friday - June 28, 2019 Friday - July 19, 2019

Saturday July 20, 2019 10:00 am Annual Meeting

Finally, a reminder that the Board appreciates any feedback from our members, so please plan to attend one of our Board meetings. The Board meeting schedule is posted in the Weathervane and on our website. We also encourage you to join one of our volunteer committees. Many ideas that the Board and Staff have implemented over the years have come from these committees. It is your chance to make a difference at Pocono Farms!!

Are you receiving our e-mail blasts?

If not please check the following: 1. Make sure we are not going to your spam or junk folder 2. Make sure we are an approved recipient on your list (just add us to your address book ~ webmaster@poconofarms.com) If you are still not receiving e-mails let us know at admin@poconofarms.com or call the office: 570-894-4435 or drop us a line at: Pocono Farms Country Club 182 Lake Rd., Tobyhanna, PA 18466 WEAT H ERVA NE

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Are You Renting Your Home?

ANNOUNCEMENTS

LONG R ANGE PL ANNING COMMIT TEE

The Poconos. Just the name sparks images of a vacation getaway filled with outdoor fun, like whitewater rafting, swimming, sledding, skiing, golf and more! Pocono Farms Country Club is perfectly situated in the heart of this wonderful region. Thanks to vacation rental sites like AirBnB and Homeaway, we have discovered a significant uptick in the number of homeowners here in the Farms that have taken advantage of this opportunity for short term rentals. We are all certainly within our rights to do this, but please remember that there is a policy and procedure in place for all rentals.

Every renter, whether they are here for a weekend getaway or long term stay, must be registered with the Association Office and the Township. The homeowner will be given a tenant registration application to complete, detailing the names of each person staying at the property and the length of their stay. There is a tenant registration fee of $100.00 for each rental. In return you will be provided with up to 6 yellow amenity badges, allowing your renter(s) access to the Pocono Farms amenities. Each badge will have the name of the specific person, along with the start and end date of the tenancy.

Many homeowners who are currently renting are in complete compliance with this policy, but some are not. We have a new system in place to identify those homeowners and will proceed with the Administration process to ensure compliance with the rules and regulations of Pocono Farms. Also, please remember that if your renter shows up to the restaurant, the pool, the lake or the golf course, they will be asked for the proper badge as identification. Your renters are here for a good time, and none of us want to have them inconvenienced when trying to access the amenities. To register your tenant or obtain additional information, please call or stop by the administration office.

Public Safety

BY A. FURMAN, DIRECTOR OF PUBL IC SAFETY

As you read this, March is upon us. In like a lion and out like a lamb I believe my grandparents used to say. Hopefully the lion has no teeth and has been declawed. January and February were bad enough. This article will only touch upon one thing, and it was kind of surprising considering the time of year. “Leaving your garage door open”. I had received a bunch of calls about people leaving their garage door open.

This happens far more often than you would think. And most shocking of all is that a lot of the time, the person knew they left it open. They did not think it was a big deal, or they were not going to be gone long. It was everything from I was going to the store, I was going to get gas, or I was going to the Post Office. The thing is that no matter where you were heading, you should always close your doors. I will explain why.

The majority of homes have a door that goes from inside the home to the garage. It only takes a min or so for someone to walk into your open garage and walk into your home. No one wants this to happen to them, so please take the appropriate measures.

As always should you have questions or concerns do not hesitate to call me, or just stop by. My door is always open.

Effective January 1, 2019, Katrina Weithman has accepted the position of Assistant General Manager of the Pocono Farms Country Club Association. Katrina has been employed as the Food & Beverage Director for Pocono Farms for the past 9 years (March 2010). While performing her food & beverage functions during that time, Katrina has also participated in attending classes offered through Community Associations Institute (CAI) to gain further knowledge and certification in community association management.

In part, her new role will encompass working with me along with current and future boards in the continued development of Pocono Farms and its Master/Strategic plan development.

Katrina will still be in charge of the Food & Beverage operations while assuming more responsibility as it relates to : marketing the property, developing our forward facing collateral, development and implementation of our new community website which will be more user friendly, oversight of our recreation and events department – led by Nick Gallagher, partnering with outside resources in development and interaction with social media platforms, business development, and a significant focus on cross training specific to Community Association Management and Operations.

As with any organization, the Board of Directors and I are committed to staff development as a strategy for the continued success of Pocono Farms. Please join us in welcoming Katrina into her expanded role at Pocono Farms.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, Dave Timko, General Manager

idea@poconofarms.com Our community needs a means by which the membership can freely and easily communicate with the Board of Directors.

The Board has created an email address that residents may use to submit comments, questions, and suggestions. Valid emails, must include the full name and Pocono Farms address of the sender. Which will then be forwarded to a current board member. Responses to emails will be sent directly to the sender and periodically published in the Weathervane or included in regular email blasts. Publication of submitted questions and answers will help you and your fellow community members stay current with what is happening within the community. Two-way communication is vital to a healthy and inclusive community. We hope you find that this is a helpful means to stay in touch with your board of directors.

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Crime Watch Activity Report

BY RUSS KELLY

IN THE FARMS

Watching the snow falling, I anticipate March, because just like the commercial, March is like the “hump day”. Once we get through March, the world starts to get green and mild.

Hopefully, we will not have to deal with as many March snow storms as we did in 2017. But now February is still looming and who knows what we will have gone through by March first.

The cold and the snow has taken a toll on our volunteer corps. By the time January hits, more than a few run to the sun for a few weeks. Maybe not official snowbirds, but never-the-less, a few less drivers to look around the Farms.

Our group has lost a longtime volunteer, Fred Piel. Many of you know Fred from his work at the Pro Shop or if you attended any of the events at the Farms, you probably saw Fred and Lorraine there. Fred was one of the first people I met when I came to the Farms. He was one of those people that made the Farms a special place to live. For the past few months, Lorraine has been going out when Fred was not feeling up to it. She tells me she will continue to go out as they did before. Some people always seem to find a few hours a month to help the Farms continue to be a nice place to live.

While our drivers did not report any break-ins, or obvious crimes recently, there were still house doors left open, an abandoned car left on Hunter, vehicles without license plates and a number of commercial vehicles parked in driveways. There is always trash dumped here and there within the Farms, and one house seems to be starting a junk yard. The township and our maintenance department have been reacting well to the reports of trash dumping. It would be nice to catch a few of these people who feel it is okay to just dump their trash. We do catch them every once in a while; but not often enough to stop it completely.

Once again, we ask you to consider joining us a few hours a month. The more volunteers we have driving the streets, the more secure we would all feel. Do not leave it to just a few of us. Call Russ Kelly at 570-894-4034, or the Administration Office to get more information.

TO ADVERTISE IN THE POCONO FARMS WEATHERVANE CALL L AUREN

PFCCA OFFICE HOURS Monday - Saturday 8:30am - 12:30pm & 1:00pm - 4:30pm ID Badge Picture Hours: 8:30am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm - 4:00pm Capital Improvement Fees on transfer of property: House: $1,377 Lot: $689 BUILDING REGULATIONS: Permits are required from the township and from PFCCA. Please check with the office (570-894-4435) as to your specific needs.

• Building permit required from respective township and PFCCA before construction begins • Construction permitted from 7am - 7pm Monday- Saturday – excluding major holidays • Resale certificates are required. Fee is $300.00. Resale and other related documents can be obtained at www.homewisedocs.com REFUSE COLLECTION: Curbside pick-up of household trash and recycling is done on Mondays and Tuesdays beginning at 6:00am by County Waste.

County Waste will only pick up household trash and accepted recycling. If you have any other items to discard, please call them at 570-382-3304 to set up arrangements.

Major Holidays that will affect your collection days are: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Christmas. When those holidays fall on a Monday or Tuesday, garbage collection will shift by one day.

ANIMALS: Dogs must be leashed or on owner’s property at all times. Wildlife, such as deer and black bear, are common at Pocono Farms. We ask that you NOT FEED any wild animals.

EMERGENCIES: For ALL emergencies including medical or fire please contact 911 first, then contact Public Safety at 570-894-4435 x105.

WEATHERVANE DEADLINE NOTICE In order to produce a better newspaper for the Community, a Weathervane submission deadline has been established. All articles, announcements, classified ads, etc. must be submitted to the Newsletter Coordinator on or before the 1st of each month for publication in the next issue of The Weathervane. Submissions made after this date will not be considered until the following month.

Your cooperation is appreciated.

Publication of articles is subject to the approval of the Communication Committee.

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Share Your Pocono Farms Photos With Us! If you’d like to see your photos published in the Weathervane or on Pocono Farms Facebook page, please email Admin@poconofarms.com We’d love to publish pictures of our neighbors in Pocono Farms! Whether it’s a community event, your family and friends enjoying our beautiful amenities, or your seasonal photos around the Farms. Let’s spread the good news!

All images must be high resolution (300 dpi) jpegs for print and include the name of each person in the picture.

March 2019

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CA LLING A LL RESIDENTS INTERESTED IN SERV ING ON THE PFCCA BOA RD OF DIRECTORS! D I D YO U K N O W ?

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The PFCCA Board of Directors is made up of nine (9) PFCCA members

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Each year three (3) seats expire leaving openings for new members to run for and fill

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After the expiration of a director’s first three (3) year term, he/she may seek a second term through the normal election process.

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All directors may not succeed themselves at the expiration of two (2) consecutive elected terms.

All interested parties should read and fill out the Board of Director’s Candidate Application, to the right, and return it to the Administration Office no later than April 19, 2019 (or postmarked no later than April 18, 2019).

Applications can also be obtained in the Administration office or can be filled out online at http://www.poconofarms.com/ under e-forms. (you must login in first to access the e-forms.)

All accepted candidate profiles along with a picture will be published in the May, June and July issues of the Weathervane and will be posted on the website This year’s Annual Meeting will take place on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 10:00 am.

B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R ’ S C A N D I D AT E A P P L I C AT I O N

The Nominating and Elections Committee request from all board candidates, a completed candidate profile – see form below which can be obtained in the Weathervane, on the website or picked up at the Administration Office. You may submit a separate sheet of paper with your responses. Your information will be published in upcoming issues of the Weathervane and on the website.

Please be aware that one very important requirement for candidacy is the attendance. You will be required to attend monthly Board Meetings, General Membership Meeting and assigned Committee Meetings. As stated in the By-Laws (Section 5.7) “Any Director who is absent from either a total of four (4) regular meetings or three (3) regular meetings in succession, of a twelve month period, commencing with the organizational meeting, shall be deemed to have resigned…”

This year, there are three seats available on the Board of Directors for a (3) year term.

Board candidates must be 21 years of age, an owner of record and be a member in good standing.

Name:__________________________________________________

Pocono Farms Address_____________________________________ ________________________________________________________

Permanent Address:_______________________________________ ________________________________________________________

(If seasonal or weekend member)

Primary Phone Number_____________________________________ CANDIDATE PROFILE How many years have you been a member of the Farms? __________ What is your occupation?

Please describe committees, clubs, volunteer work and other activities in which you have participated.

Describe any skills, talents, or specialized training, which as a Board Member, you feel will be beneficial to the community.

What is your motivation for seeking a seat on the Board of Directors?

If elected, in what areas do you hope to influence the Board concerning the direction and governance of this community?

Why should the membership elect you to the Board of Directors?

CERTIFICATION: I_________________________, if elected, will bear my full share of the work of the Board and intend to serve a full term.

Date:________________________

Signature:______________________________________

Note: Applications must be submitted to the Nominating/Elections Committee, c/o the Association Office by April 19, 2019, or postmarked no later than April 18, 2019.

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Fun With Fitness

BY KRISSIE AYLWARD, PFCCA FITNESS DIRECTOR

THIRSTY THURSDAYS

Are you ready for spring yet? I know I am!! I am looking forward to getting outside and soaking up the natural Vitamin D. I am currently working on a water aerobics instructor and putting together a schedule with Abby Denny to get Yoga on the Beach and possibly a restorative yoga workshop in place. So please watch your emails for updates on those classes along with updates on the current class schedule.

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March Thirsty Thursday Features.... ...will be served to you piping hot from the kitchen! ...as many portions as you like! ... let us do the walking!

Featured Beer of the Month: Smithwick’s & Harp MARCH 7th Shepherd’s Pie $10.95

We finished February strong with our newly designed Cupid Shuffle and I would like to carry that into March, as March is National Nutrition Month!! There are so many great tools out there that we can use to help us with our nutrition, such as apps on the phone, websites, and books. I would like to share those tools with you along with challenge you daily to answer some nutrition questions, that maybe we think we know the answers, but may not be entirely correct. We will bring back our tour of Ireland challenge as well this month. I will create a fun path for you to follow using Irelands’ most beautiful landmarks as check points along the way.

Fun facts about each landmark will be posted on the fitness board as well as a delicious healthy Irish recipe.

Join me today!!! As always, thank you all for your support and positive words. I appreciate all of it. Hope to see you soon.

With a mixed green salad and fresh baked bread.

MARCH 14th Leg of Lamb $11.95 Served with rosemary potatoes, vegetables, Irish soda bread and natural minted gravy.

MARCH 21st Italian Night $9.95 Caesar salad to start and then cheese ravioli topped with marinara sauce, Italian sausage and meatballs. Served with garlic bread.

MARCH 28th Fish & Chips $10.95 Breaded cod served with steak fries and tartar sauce.

To reserve a table call Katrina at 570-894-4435 x132 or e-mail katrinaw@poconofarms.com

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Rockin’ Recreation Round by Round

BY NICK GALLAGHER

BY JEFF JONES

This month we have multiple activities to keep you busy in recreation no matter what the weather is outside! First off, this March we will have an event in the Lakeside Grill &Pub called Chug and Chalk. This event will involve a little drinking and creativity using chalk. The session will have a lead instructor giving out tips and tricks to make the best masterpiece of all. With your admission you will also receive one draft beer or one glass of wine to enjoy during the activity, but as many of you may find out, the more drinks you have the better your work of art looks.

With the 2019 golf season upon us, I would like to touch on a few things we have to look forward to. To start, our Junior Golf Program here at Pocono Farms will be teeing off again before we know it. This program is a great opportunity for children and young teens to get involved in golf. Whether just beginning, or already having a feel for the game, there is a spot for every child. The experience for the kids is one of a kind. Being taught and coached by our PGA professional, Kyle Monohan, and being able to play at top rated courses in our area is a real eye opener to what golf can offer.

Last year our Pocono Farms team had an undefeated season.

They even sent a few teammates to participate in the all star event where they were able to showcase their talent against some of the top players in the state. Not only does the program offer a great initiation into the game of golf, but it also allows the kids to become good teammates, form new friendships, and learn the fundamentals of the game. This program is truly a great experience for children and parents.

Whether you are a golfer yourself or you have never picked up a club, stop by the pro shop and talk to our PGA Pro to learn more about how golf can become something special for you and your family.

As for the second event, we will be using the PFCCA bus to head to the Lehigh Valley Flower to enjoy a colorful day of flowers, seminars, and beautiful scenes inside the Allentown fairgrounds. Sign up so you can stop and smell the roses and experience a relaxing day with friends. Let’s not forget about our St Patrick’s Day event in the Lakeside Grill &Pub on Saturday 3/16 with our phenomenal food and drink specials. Show your support by dressing up with the most Irish wardrobe possible to receive a prize! We will welcome the Gallagher School of Irish Dance and entertainment by Long Time Coming Band!

Chug and Chalk- Saturday March 2nd 6:00pm Lehigh Valley Flower Show- March 9th 10am -5pm Cost $10 Sign up at our Administration building for each event Quote of the Month: “ It’s spring fever. That is what the name of it is. And when you’ve got it, you want—oh, you don’t quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so!” ~ Mark Twain

Furthermore, I am really hoping that we are putting the snow shovels away and starting to clean the mud out of the grooves from last year’s overly wet season. Hopefully we get an early start to 2019 and get to enjoy some new sights around the club such as our new lease of golf carts and the tree removal project that continued over the winter. The golf committee and staff members have put a lot of time and effort into these projects and we hope that you all enjoy these improvements. So when the weather breaks and the tarps are off- let’s get out and play some golf! Also, a friendly reminder to all members that it is very important to post your scores, as our course is due to be rerated later this year. This is a vital link in getting an accurate rating. As in the past, posting scores additionally makes things easier on our staff come tournament time.

With that being said, make your chiropractor appointments, get stretched out, and let’s start swinging. See you all soon.

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BUS TRIP

Bus will depart from the Pool Parking lot at 8:45am and return at approximately 6pm We need a minimum of 15 people Open to Friends and Family Sign-up in the Administration Office Payment due at time of sign-up

Cash or check only

Sign-up DEADLINE ~ March 3, 2019

Weather permitting (in regards to transportation) this is an indoor event

Questions ~ contact Nick at 570-894-4435 x 113 recdir@poconofarms.com

*monthly payment plan option is available

Existing Fitness Members contact Memberships are INCLUSIVE

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Krissie for reduced rate options

$10 CASH key card deposit required

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