LaPlay Club Newsletter / April - May 2016 / Volume 84

Club Newsletter April - May 2016 | Volume 84

laplayaclub.com | 239.254.5000 | 9891 Gulf Shore Drive, Naples, Florida 34108

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MESSAGE FROM MEMBERSHIP Dear Members, Wow! Time is flying by! We’ve experienced an incredible season to date with warm weather, bright sunny skies, azure blue gulf waters and all new golf greens along with a calendar chocked full of events with more to come.

The events have been outstanding with members enjoying a variety of activities at the Club. The themed Member Receptions have been well attended with members lingering to chat or dance until late to the sounds of Martin Ross. Identity Theft expert, Carrie Kerskie, was terrific; with members leaving the Club saying “I’m afraid” as they walked out the door. The Trish McEvoy event hosted at Nordstrom was fun-filled and once again a trending fashion experience. The Culinary Series have been informative with new spins on preparation of certain food concepts. The Golf Club has been busy hosting events such as Dozen and Dinner, dinner dance and Carvery Nights!

make sure you check out the Club Calendar to get the complete picture.

Rave reviews keep coming in from diners in the Private Club. “Amazing,” “exceptional,” “superb” are just a few of the comments I hear – and in my opinion, that rates above “good” anytime. Chef Alfredo, keep up the great work!

Thank you for your support of the new rules regarding cars and guests. These changes have made a positive difference as we work towards enhancing every aspect of your experience here at the Club.

Finally, we’re continually making improvements to our facilities, services and programs, based on the feedback from our members. We’ve received great comments on all the new pool and beach furniture, the club locker rooms, and the new Tiki Bar furniture. In April we will be sending out by email the Club Member Yearly Survey. We love receiving member feedback, so please keep your comments and suggestions coming by completing the survey.

Thank you for being a LaPlaya Club Member! As some members share with me, “It’s the best thing I ever did”.

Martin Ross, our new Club Entertainer, has invigorated the Beach Club with his wide repertoire of songs from all genres for all ages. It’s delightful to watch members enjoy desserts, cordials and dance in the Club Lounge until late in the evening, yes; we can stay up past 9 PM in Naples!

Martin plays softer music for early diners and then turns it up a little later. If you have a special request, just ask him to play; if Martin doesn’t know it, he will the next time you come into the Club.

Soon you will be receiving by email, the CLUB QUARTERLY, which highlights the new activities occurring in the Club Dining Room and Lounge. Club Food & Beverage Manager, Tom Wright, has created several fantastic events. Don’t miss “O-Live It Up Hour,” or “Just Desserts,” or the Peter Michael Winery Dinner, or the BYOB, “Blend Your Own Bordeaux.” Also at the Club Bar, if you would like to try something popular in artisanal spirits, the highly acclaimed St. George Absinthe Verte is a force to be reckoned with!

These are just a few of the new activities we have planned;

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Sandy Cotter Director of Membership

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! Many thanks to our new members for joining the LaPlaya Beach & Golf Club. We hope that the years ahead here at LaPlaya, create many fond memories for you, your family, and your guests.

Social Members Doug & Michelle Rose / Tiburon Brian & Patricia Smith / Tiburon James & Lynore Igoe / Pelican Marsh Thomas & Janet Menton / Pelican Marsh

Full Beach & Golf Club Members Kurt & Joyce Friedmann / Royal Harbor Ken & Nancy Rusk / The Dunes We also would like to recognize members that have upgraded from Social Membership to Full Membership: Lee & Bev Ahrensdorf Dick & Ann O’Leary

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MEMBER MINGLER

Alan Milby & Colette McKerr

Joyce & Kent Brown

Nancy Randall, Dennis Revell, Carole Revell, Mark Randall, Kim & Don Sindall

Margaret DeFlippo, Catherine Bonmati and Angello DeFlippo

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Kate & Tom Cosgrove

George & Julia McGuffin

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Mike & Mary Jo Plotz, Linda Altemus and Frtiz Moeller

Al Butler and Carol & Tom Ostrander

Scott Klabunde, Karen Burr and Gail Klabunde

Bonnie & Rob Joyce

Debbie & Heinz Little

Arlene & Zvi Leibovich

Mary & Frank Clements

Don & Susan Zulanch

Victor & Linda Grijalva

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NOTE FROM SCOTT Dear Members, What a fantastic season it has been…and we’re not through yet! I want to thank the Membership for their support the past couple of months. We have had some spectacular events with wonderful turnouts; Mardi Gras Party, Valentines Dinner, Lecture Series on Identity Theft, Nordstrom’s Day for the Ladies of LaPlaya featuring Trish McEvoy, Culinary Series featuring Chef Alfredo Canarte, Easter Egg Scramble, Easter Brunch and two fabulous Member Receptions… whew! For all of you who have attended the events can attest to the fun and camaraderie that was shared by all. We have extended Happy Hour to include Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4:30 6pm. Come join us for our new O'live-it-up Hour featuring hand crafted Martinis and a changing selection of imported olives from around the world on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6-8pm. We are also excited to announce The Brunch Board on Sundays starting April 10th. It will be comprised of our regular lunch menu with a selection of brunch items, pastries and a Bloody Mary Bar!

CHEF CHERYL'S TH 19 HOLE SPICY NUTS

A few notable events coming up…

April 3rd – Member Beach Party April 5th – B.Y.O.B. – Blend Your Own Bordeaux with Trinchero Wines April 10th – First Brunch Board April 13th – Ladies Luncheon Fashion Show with Nordstrom and Trish McEvoy April 17th – Member Reception April 21st – Culinary Series featuring Italian Pasta & Sauces May 5th – Peter Michael Wine Dinner May 8th – Mother’s Day Brunch

Scott Thomas Beach Club Director

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place nuts on 2 cookie sheets spread out evenly and heat for 3-5 minutes. In large bowl combine all ingredients and mix well. Place warm nuts in bowl and toss together, place nuts back on cookie sheets and heat for 5-8 minutes. You don’t want to burn them. Let nuts cool down completely. And for storage, put nuts back in the original container they came in.

Make sure you have a cool libation while enjoying your Spicy Nuts!

Ingredients:

2 lb. 2 oz. container of Planters deluxe mixed nuts ¼ stick of butter 3 stems of rosemary picked and finely chopped 1 tsp. cayenne pepper ½ tsp. habanero powder 2 oz. white sugar 2 tsp. salt

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Chef Cheryl, Golf Club

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2016 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP & MEN'S INVITATIONAL Club Championship Men's Overall Champion: Pete Pisarri First Flight Men's Champion: Tom Cosgrove Second Flight Champion: Neal Gelfand Ladies Overall Champion: Maureen Whitehead Ladies First Flight: Martha Soule

Men's Invitational Overall Winners: Jeff Kannensohn & Steve Roe

Flight Winners: Jordan Spieth Flight: John Kenny & Greg Quinn Rory McIlroy Flight: Jeff Kannensohn & Steve Roe Jason Day Flight: Ray DeVita & Larry Ammons Bubba Watson Flight: Richard D'Amico & Ross Kupitz Rickie Fowler Flight: Charlie Mattoff & Max Plank Adam Scott Flight: Neil Gelfand & Elliot Feinberg

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NOTE FROM BEN Dear Members, Where has the season gone? I want to thank each and every one of you for making all of the new team members feel so welcome. LaPlaya Golf Club is a special place and we all are fortunate to be here. I look forward to continuing to build long lasting relationships with everyone.

I would like to thank everyone for their participation in all of the club events from the Couples Twilight Golf to the Member Guest events. Congratulations to the winners of the following events: Member-Member Ladies Net and Overall Champions Kathy Murphy & Debbie Little Member-Member Ladies Gross Division Maureen Whitehead & Martha Soule Member-Member Men’s Net and Overall Champion Charles Raskin & David Sellyn Member-Member Men’s Gross Division Doug Treadwell & Pete Pisarri Ladies Member-Guest Gross Flight Martha Soule, Kathy Drake, Maureen Whitehead & Claudia Cenko Ladies Member-Guest Annie Oakley Flight Monica Treadwell, Julies Mans, Lisa McIntosh & Lisa Gursoy Ladies Member-Guest Dale Evans Flight Maureen Purcell, Kathy Ludwig, Jackie Perrett & Cathy Kennedy Ladies Member-Guest Belle Starr Flight Linda McGaan, Charlene Pinter, Ann Marie Willinger & Nancy Immens Ladies Member-Guest Lucille Mulhall Flight Helen Yost, Linda Terry, Phyllis Mackie & Jane Thompson Over the summer, the events schedule for next season will be fine tuned and sent out to all via email as soon as it is ready.

Ben Bryant, PGA Head Golf Professional

NOTE FROM PATRICK As the winter golfing season is winding down for another year, the golf course maintenance team is already making plans for course improvements during the upcoming summer months. This work will include tree trimming, resodding poor performing areas in the fairways and roughs, improving bunker consistency and landscape improvements. One plant that you will be seeing more of on the course is Red Copperleaf (Acalypha). We have added this to several areas throughout the course in the last year in order to provide some splashes of color.

Beginning in June we will also begin our yearly aerifications of all closely mowed areas. This year we will perform this operation for the first time on the renovated greens. This will assist with the maturing process of the greens and aide in making them more receptive to golf shots during the busy golfing season next year.

As the club moves forward into the age of technology, ForeTees will become the main hub for you to make and adjust tee times a week in advance and find daily current information happening at the Golf Club. You can make tee time reservations online or via the ForeTees App. For those of you heading north for the summer, safe travels and happy golfing. For those of you that will be in Naples for the summer, "lets play some golf".

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LAUREL'S CORNER

3. For 6 footers, take the putter straight back to straight thru the intended target. Longer putts, therefore a longer stroke, will naturally go a little more on a round arc, inside to square to inside.

4. Make sure to keep your lower body and head still as you stroke the ball. Just feel more of your arms and shoulders in the stroke. We usually miss the short putts because we are moving and steering the ball.

Dear Members, Are you at that stage where you are just about to break 100, 90, 80? The difference is a couple less putts per 9. No three putts and making a couple of 6 footers per round will get your scores lower than you thought possible.

Next time you go to practice, don't just get stuck on the driving range, take some time with your putting. Your scores will come down!

Drive for show and PUTT FOR DOUGH!

When you go out to practice (I know how you all love practicing your putting), here are a few tips.

1. Make sure your eyes are over the ball - put a ball between your eyes and drop it to see where it lands. If you hit the ball that is on the ground then you are good.

2. Check to see that the blade of the putter face is lined up to your intended line-a lot of us tend to aim the blade a little open or closed and then compensate to get it back on line. Use a chalk line or I use a homemade device- two pencils with a string attached to them and put one pencil just past the hole and the other pencil stretched out on your line. Then put the putter underneath that and you can see right away how a square putter face looks to you for your line. You only need it about 8 feet long. Check with me in the pro shop to borrow one.

Laurel Kean LPGA Professional

GOLF CLUB CALENDAR OF EVENTS Day

Date

Event

Location

April Wednesday

4/6/2016

Men's Day

Golf Club

Wednesday

4/13/2016

Men's Day

Golf Club

Thursday

4/7/2016

Ladies' Day & 9 Hole

Golf Club

Thursday

4/14/2016

Ladies' Day & 9 Hole

Golf Club

Friday

4/8/2016

Closing Day 9 & Dine

Golf Club

Monday

4/11/2016

Carvery Night

Golf Club

Sunday

4/17/2016

End of Season Members BBQ

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Eileen Rosenzweig, Janet Thibeault, Michelle Hanson, Lin Hahn

Couples Member Guest winners – Mercedes LaPorta, Cheryl & Barry Derman, Bobby LaPorta

Member Member Men’s Division Winners – David Sellyn, Alan Findlay, General Manager & & Charles Raskin

Priscilla Washburn, Jodie Alexander, Carolyn Albano, Connie Hilliard, Cindy Hauser, Ann Marie Willinger, Janet Thibeault, Michelle Hanson

Ladies Member Guest – Gross Team Winners – Kathy Drake, Claudia Cenko, Martha Soule, Maureen Whitehead LaPlaya Club Newsletter | Vol 84

Drew & Rebecca Krimski & Josh & Genine Fidler

Linda McGaan, Ann Marie Willinger, Nancy Immens, Charlene Pinter

Maureen Purcell, Cathy Kennedy, Kathy Ludwig, Jackie Perrett

Member Member Ladies’ Division – Debbie Little, Ben Bryant, Head Golf Pro, & Kathy Murphy

Peter & Julia Pisarri, Donna Goye & Jason Sawicki 10

RESORT & CLUB CONCIERGE AT YOUR SERVICE Whether you are looking for local restaurant reservations, fishing charters, Sunset Cruises, rental cars, transportation to and from the airport, baby sitting services, etc., our Club Concierge looks forward to being of assistance to you.

Our team of Diane Markelon, Ryan Morey, Chris Divine and Gail Alvarado have relationships with important Vendors throughout Naples with the ability to fulfill most every request.

From Romantic Dinners on the Beach for you, or treat your children to a night out, or even rent a Beach Buggy for a day, simply give us a call or stop by the Concierge Desk in the Main Lobby of LaPlaya and visit with us.

Warm and Sunny Regards, Gail Alvarado – Head Concierge galvarado@laplayaresort.com 239-449-1225

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BEACH CLUB CALENDAR OF EVENTS Day

Date

Time

Event

Location

April Sunday

4/3/2016

5:00 - 8:00 pm

Beach Party (One Guest Couple)

Tuesday

4/5/2016

1:00 - 3:00 pm

Amanda Jaron Studios (Members may bring one guest)

Tuesday

4/5/2016

6:30 pm

B.Y.O.B - Build Your Own Bordeaux with Trinchero Wines

Beach Club

Tuesday

4/12/2016

4:00 pm

New Member Orientation

Beach Club

Sunday

4/10/2016

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

First Brunch Board

Beach Club Beach Club

Beach Lawn Beach Club

Wednesday

4/13/2016

11:30 am

Fashion Show & Luncheon (One Guest)

Sunday

4/17/2016

6:00 - 8:00 pm

Reception (Members Only)

Beach Club

Wednesday

4/20/2016

11:00 - 12:30 pm

Culinary Series (Members Only may bring one guest)

Beach Club

Thursday

5/5/2016

6:30 pm

Peter Michael Wine Dinner

Beach Club

Sunday

5/8/2016

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Mother’s Day Brunch

Beach Club

Tuesday

5/17/2016

5:30 - 7:00 PM

Member Reception (Members Only)

Beach Club

6/15/2016

5:30 - 7:00 pm

Member Reception (Members Only)

Beach Club

7/13/2016

5:30 - 7:00 pm

Member Reception (Members Only)

Beach Club

May

June Wednesday

July Wednesday

Club Lounge Happy Hour every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm O'Live It Up every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

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BEACH & POOL HAPPENINGS Kids Camp

Bead Lady

Every Saturday and Sunday 11:00 am - 2:00 pm thru May Cost $30 snacks and drinks included

Heather Sherman the “Bead Lady” will be at the pool every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 11:30-1:30 to make custom bead jewelry and do hair braiding.

Coach B's Aquatics has activities planned to keep everyone entertained while you relax in your chaise lounge or enjoy a day at the spa!

Vanderbilt Beach Rentals

Available for children ages 5 - 12 Sample Activities (geared to age group): • Tug O War • Sand castles building • Nature walk and shell collecting • Surfing • Lifeguard games • Beach ball Schedule Our traditional Kids Camps will be held every Saturday & Sunday • April 2016: 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 • May 2016: 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, Call for details 239-597-3123 ext. 5950 Please sign up prior to the day of camp.

Vanderbilt Beach Rentals will be providing our water sports activities seven days a week from 10am-4pm offering wave runners, paddle boards, kayaks and parasailing.

LAPLAYA BOUTIQUE Lots of new merchandise arriving, including Atelier 5, a fresh, new, colorful, cover-up line with several styles to chose from. Sailor pants in navy or white from Petit Pois with skimmer tops are on trend in the boutique now. Tanks for men, UV swim for children and many new gift choices. We offer special assistance in choosing the perfect spring/summer apparel for you to enjoy the warmer days and cooler nights. Let us make your visit to the Boutique a one-stop shopping experience!

Trish Van Almkerk Boutique Manager and Buyer 13

TROPICAL ISLAND BEACH PARTY Join us as we party adjacent to the Gulf of Mexico and enjoy music, festivities and fun directly on the Gulf Lawn, with a crowd pleasing menu.

Sunday, April 3, 2016 | 5:00 – 8:00 pm | LaPlaya Gulf Lawn

Appetizers

EntrĂŠe Selections

Tropical Fresh Fruit

Sunset Florida Lobster Tail

Mini Caprese Salad

Coconut Chicken

Potato Salad

Mushroom & Red Wine Mustard Sauce

Caribbean Chicken Wings

Buerre Blanc Sweet Chili

Seasonal Fruit & Fresh Berries Fresh Mozzarella, Basil Oil, Heirloom Tomatoes, Balsamic Glaze Spring Onions, Mustard, Apple Wood Bacon Sweet Soy & Charred Pineapple

Bahamian Conch Fritters Sriracha Aioli

Meyer Lemon Beurre Blanc Fruit Salsa

Tenderloin Tips

Grilled Atlantic Salmon Grilled Hamburgers & Cheeseburgers Traditional Garnishes, Relish Tray, Sesame Seed Kaiser Rolls

Desserts

$55 per person Children 5-12: $19.95 Children under 4 are complimentary

Cookies, Brownies, Key Lime Shots, Mini Pastries

Entertainment Provided by Michael Antoine - Steel Drums

All food and beverage is subject to a 20% service charge and 6% sales tax.

All Club events require reservations and can be made by calling 239.254.5008.

Cancellations will be accepted up to 24 hours in advance or your club account will be charged.

Unless otherwise noted, all events are during regularly scheduled reservation times.

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JUST DESSERTS After dinner, the theater, movies or anytime come to the lounge and enjoy your favorite dessert and libation to the sweet sounds of Martin Ross at the piano Tuesday through Saturday from 6:30pm till 9:30pm.

You deserve it!

O'LIVE IT UP HOUR Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6:00 pm till 8:00 pm come and enjoy and array of olives from around the globe while listening to your favorite music performed

by Martin Ross on piano from 6:30pm till 9:30pm. Special martini list and olive tapenades as well as our delicious bar menu. It’s time to olive-it up at the club.

CLUB LOUNGE HAPPY HOUR

Happy Hour is now 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Join us for half-price drinks and sunset vistas.

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BLEND YOUR OWN BORDEAUX

Carlos Trinchero

Tuesday, April 5 On Tuesday , April 5, 2016, at 6:30pm The Laplaya Beach Club will feature a Trinchero “BYOB” Winemaker Dinner – tasting all the components of Bordeaux around a great dinner. Carlos Trinchero will be at the Club to take part in this fabulous event. Carlos is a Partner with Taken Wine Company & Director and Import Portfolio Ambassador, with Trinchero Family Estates.

This dinner is structured so that our guests get to taste four components of a Bordeaux (Cabernet Franc, Petite Verdot, Single Vineyard Cabernet and Single Vineyard Merlot) during the 2nd and 3rd courses of the dinner.

Before the 4th course, each guest will mix their own “Bordeaux” or Meritage using these components and then taste it next to the Trinchero Meritage. It should be great fun and will be the first time an event such as this has ever been held in Naples!

Every guest is invited to blend their own wine out of the classic varietal components of Bordeaux–Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petite Verdot and, Cabernet Franc. Guests will use Trinchero Reserve’s single Vineyard Estate wines to create their blend, and can even see what our Meritage tastes like before blending their own.

Guests will also get to taste each of these wines individually throughout the dinner and are engaged by the host about the history of blending the grapes and the famous blends of the world. Prizes will be given to the best blend.

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PREMIER WINE MAKER PETER MICHAEL Thursday, May 5, 6:30pm An extraordinary night of great wines from the premier wine maker Peter Michael, with special guest Paul Michael, son, coupled with the culinary delights of Chef Alfredo Canarte with a four course menu and the romantic sounds of Martin Ross combined to provide an unforgettable night of food, wine and music.

Seating is limited so make your reservations early by calling 239.254.5008. $125 per person

CULINARY COOKING SERIES Wednesday, April 20, 2016 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Join us as Chef Alfredo shares his secrets for his Italian pasta and sauce recipes $25 per person Members may bring one guest

CHEF ALREDO'S CULINARY SERIES RECIPE! Seared Scallops Ingredients: 4 each U8 Scallops 1 Tbsp. Blended Oil Unsalted Butter Salt & Pepper - to taste Directions: Pat the scallops dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Bring the 1 Tbsp. of blended oil to medium high heat in a small non-stick fry pan. Make sure oil is hot before adding scallops to the pan. Pan-sear both sides of the scallops until golden brown. Use spoons to turn the scallops. Turn heat down to medium. Add 3 tablespoons butter and coat the scallops with the butter.

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Nordstrom & Trish McEvoy Afternoon Event Many thanks to the Nordstrom team for welcoming our LaPlaya Members into their beautiful store.

A fun afternoon was enjoyed with a Trending Style Show featuring the latest fashions and learning that “white shirts” are trending this year while listening to the many fashion tips that were offered by Ingrid Etzold, Women's Designer Apparel Manager, and Laura Pangallo, Beauty & Frangrance Manager. Many thanks to Dena Sweet, Nordstrom Store Manager, for joining us with some very nice prize giveaways.

A big round of applause to Susannah Dellinger of Trish McEvoy for the creative presentation and excellent make-up tips, along with her design team that travelled to Naples to assist with the make-up session for all of our LaPlaya Members.

Such a great afternoon and what’s most important is that it’s about the girl talk, the laughter and having fun with friends, as well as meeting new ones!

Thanks to our members that joined us!

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LADIES LUNCHEON & FASHION SHOW Featuring Fashions by Nordstrom and Beauty by Trish McEvoy

CLUB VALET Recently Promoted: Mike Jutkiewicz

Wednesday, April 13th, 2016 11:30 am - Chef Selection of Passed Hors D’Oeuvres 12:00 pm - Lunch Entree - Pan Seared Salmon Dessert - Baked Alaska

Over the past seven years, Mike Jutkiewicz has been a huge asset and contributing factor to the success of the club valet team. We are proud to announce that Mike was promoted to Club Valet Supervisor, continuing to play a key role in exceeding our members’ expectation levels when it comes to providing superior valet service. Please join us in congratulating him on not only the new position, but also on his most recent addition to his family – his new baby boy Chase.

$32 per person Members may bring one guest.

Open to Full, Social and Beach Only Members RSVP 239.254.5008

LAPLAYA GOLF CLUB Welcome Joanna Wrona!

We are pleased to announce that Joanna has been appointed the Director of Food & Beverage at the LaPlaya Golf Club.

She will be in charge of Dining Room Operations including events and locker room oversite. Many of our members know Joanna from her years of service at the Beach Club. Alan FIndlay, Golf Club Manager, says "We are delighted to have Joanna back as part of our team".

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STAY 3 NIGHTS AT OCEAN KEY RESORT & SPA AND RECEIVE A $100 RESORT CREDIT For reservations and information: Ocean Key Resort & Spa 1-800-328-9815 www.oceankey.com

Exclusive offer for Members of LaPlaya Beach & Golf Club Please present this offer at check-in to ensure proper credit. Credit applicable to incidentals only. Cannot be used towards room and tax. Expires 06/31/2017

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Aromatherapy Enhancements now offered at the spa

join in. In case weather or beach conditions prevent us from holding class as scheduled, we ask that you RSVP with the spa at 239.598.5117.

SpaTerre has welcomed 21 Drops, a line of essential oil therapies made to the highest standards. Crafted from therapeutic quality, 100% natural, and organically grown or wild-harvested plants and fruits, the line includes 21 different aromatherapies focused on specific results, like “Inspire”, “Decongest” and “Sleep”. Our Swedish Massage now includes your choice of Aromatherapy, adding the sense of smell to your massage experience for deeper relaxation and rejuvenation. In addition, the spa is now selling the oils so you can add an aromatherapy lift to your day, anywhere!

Sunset Yoga arrives at LaPlaya This year the club invites our members to join in a Sunset celebration each month on the beach. Our Sunset Yoga class is a chance to enjoy an hour long relaxing yoga practice with your toes in the sand, timed to end at Sunset.

Relax into your evening with a fun and healthy workout and the amazing sunset views we Neapolitans love so much!

Our schedule of classes will start to show dates and times for Sunset Yoga, so check for your upcoming chance to

Nate Steere Director of SpaTerre

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TIKI BAR SCHEDULE Day

Date

Artist

Performance

April Friday

4/1/2016

Jerry Pellegrino

4:00 - 8:00 pm

Saturday

4/2/2016

Donnacha O'Donnell

4:00 - 8:00 pm

Friday

4/8/2016

Derek Trenholm

4:00 - 8:00 pm

Saturday

4/9/2016

Michael Antoine

4:00 - 8:00 pm

Friday

4/15/2016

Jerry Pellegrino

4:00 - 8:00 pm

Saturday

4/16/2016

Denny Scott

4:00 - 8:00 pm

Friday

4/22/2016

Bill Colletti

4:00 - 8:00 pm

Saturday

4/23/2016

Eric Ringsmuth

4:00 - 8:00 pm

Friday

4/29/2016

Sarah Hadeka

4:00 - 8:00 pm

Saturday

4/30/2016

Eric Ringsmuth

4:00 - 8:00 pm

Friday

5/6/2016

Jerry Pellegrino

4:00 - 8:00 pm

Saturday (Mother's Day)

5/7/2016

Donnacha O'Donnell

4:00 - 8:00 pm

Sunday

5/8/2016

Jerry Pellegrino

3:00 - 7:00 pm

Friday

5/13/2016

Derek Trenholm

4:00 - 8:00 pm

Saturday

5/14/2016

Eric Ringsmuth

4:00 - 8:00 pm

Friday

5/20/2016

Jerry Pellegrino

4:00 - 8:00 pm

Saturday

5/21/2016

Bill Colletti

4:00 - 8:00 pm

Friday

5/27/2016

Heather Brooks

4:00 - 8:00 pm

Saturday

5/28/2016

Derek Trenholm

4:00 - 8:00 pm

Sunday

5/29/2016

Michael Antoine

3:00 - 7:00 pm

Monday (Memorial Day)

5/30/2016

Denny Scott

3:00 - 7:00 pm

May

LAVAZZA COFFEE Please join us in our Lavazza Coffee Shop each morning between the hours of 6:30am and 11am.

Located just steps away from the beach inside the Baleen Restaurant, it is the perfect shop for your favorite morning Coffee creations.

We offer freshly brewed, Italian roasted Lavazza coffee as well as Cappuccino, Café Latte, Café Mocha, freshly baked Muffins and plenty more.

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TIKI BAR HOURS OF OPERATION Tiki Kitchen

Tiki Bar

11 am to 8 pm

11 am to 8 pm

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CLUB POLICIES Beach Club In order to protect the exclusivity of the Club, these revised policies are in effect thru April 30, 2016.

Two Car Maximum Two cars per membership are permitted. Should a member bring a third car, a $50 charge will be applied to the member account. This includes any family or friends arriving for beach access. This does not apply to Members coming for lunch or dinner in the Private Dining Club.

Pre-registered Immediate & Extended Family The Club’s long-standing policy for registering unaccompanied family i.e. children, grandchildren, parents or grandparents remains the same. Please complete your regular Family Guest Pass Form in advance at least three or more days either online or call directly 239-254-5008.

Other Guests – not included above • • •

Members are allowed to register 6 guests maximum per day in season, other than family members mentioned above.

Regular days, there is no charge for up to six additional guests in your company.

On major holidays, i.e. Christmas, Easter, and Presidents Day Weekend, your first two guests are complimentary and a $20 per person fee will be charged to your member account for the additional four.

Other Guests arriving at the Beach Club • •

If members have guests visiting the Beach Club to join them at the beach, please meet them at the gate or have them arrive with you.

We ask that the Member arrive simultaneously or prior to his or her guest(s). If guests arrive before the member, they will be asked to wait at the porte-cochere.

Thank you for your support and cooperation in making the Club your special place.

Frequently Called Numbers Administrative Office (Club)

239.254.5000

Accounting (Club)

239.598.5109

Baleen Restaurant

239.598.5707

Beach Club Dining Room

239.254.5008

Beach Pavillion

239.598.5119

Boutique

239.597.3123 ext. 5714

Club Valet

239.597.3123 ext. 5315

Golf Club Grill Room

239.254.5010

Golf Club Locker Attendant

239.254.5183

Golf Club Reservation / Pro Shop

239.254.5001

Pool Hut

239.597.3123 ext 5950

SpaTerre 239.598.5117 Tiki Bar

239.597.3123 ext 5815

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BEACH CLUB VALET

RESORT CONCIERGE

Opens at 8:00 am daily

BALEEN NAPLES Breakfast Lunch Light Lunch Dinner Lounge

GOLF CLUB GRILL ROOM Lunch Clubhouse Bar

PRO SHOP Everyday

8:00 am – 9:00 pm Daily

7:00 am – 11:30 am 11:30 am – 5:00 pm 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm 10:30 am – 11:00 pm

Everyday

DRIVING RANGE Everyday

11:00 am – 4:00 pm 11:00 am – 7:00 pm

7:00 am – 7:00 pm

Dawn – Dusk

BEACH CLUB DINING AND LOUNGE April

Lunch Tues - Sun Dinner Tues - Sun Happy Hour Wed & Thurs May - August

Lunch Wed – Sat Dinner Wed – Sat Sunday Brunch

Food Service Bar

11:00 am – 8:00 pm 11:00 am – 8:00 pm

TIKI ENTERTAINMENT April - May Refer to Page 22 - Tiki Bar Calendar

6:00 pm

LOCKER ROOMS

TIKI BAR

Happy Hour Daily

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Half price cocktails and house wine by the glass.

SPA TERRE

Monday thru Saturday Sunday

9:00 am – 7:00 pm 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

FITNESS CENTER 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

LAPLAYA BOUTIQUE Sunday thru Thursday Friday & Saturday

8:00 am – 7:00 pm 8:00 am – 8:00 pm

11:30 am – 3:00 pm 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm 11:30 am – 3:00 pm 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

HOURS OF OPERATION

Club Lounge Happy Hour every Tuesday & Thursday from 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM