LaPlaya Club Newsletter | Jan Feb March Vol 92

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VIEW CLUB NEWSLETTER JANUARY · FEBRUARY · MARCH 2018 VOL 92

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

WELCOME NEW

LaPlaya Club Members Welcome to your new, fun and exciting club! Thank you for joining the LaPlaya and may you spend many relaxing days basking in the sun, playing your best round of golf, or just take time to chill at the many different venues. More importantly, we hope you create those memories that last a lifetime.

L E T T E R F RO M SA N DY

Dear Members

Cheers and more Cheers! Bring it on 2018! We’re ready for you! 2018 promises to be a fun-filled amazing season with an engaging calendar of events, celebrations, off-site venues, live music and dancing!

The Tiki Bar is ready to serve you with a completely new beach menu, and with our same dynamic, enthusiastic team. The bandstand is being rebuilt after the storm, as the popular “Music by the Pool” series will return on the weekends, for your listening enjoyment along with your favorite libations!

Since our members enjoy gathering at the Tiki Bar, Mark Pergolini, our Tiki Manager, has planned some fun filled evening events for season, so keep an eye out for our Thursday weekly email blast for the postings of these member get-togethers at the Tiki. Don’t forget Member Happy Hour every day from 4 – 6 pm at the pool, beach and Tiki Bar featuring half priced drinks.

There are many new things kicking off at the Club, so stay tuned. You spoke in the survey, we listened. Keep on the lookout for the “Adults Only Pool Section” as we work out the details.

Martin Ross returns this year to entertain you in the Club Lounge with his wide repertoire of songs. Thanks to the many members that kept Martin company at the local venues here in town while we were closed. Martin says he sincerely appreciated your support and seeing all of our wonderful members off property.

SOCIAL MEMBERS Jeffrey & Marianne Ray / The Dunes Charles & Kelly Pfister / Casa De Vida Jack & Caterina Shemavonian / Riverstone Bonnie Larson / Pelican Bay John & Mary Reisert / Quail West Wayne & Janet Nunziata / Aqua Jack & Ellen Cooney / Quail West Robert & Helen DiMurro / Talis Park Rocco & Lisa Palazzolo / Royal Harbor Koby & Erin Kirwin / Oakes Estates

FULL MEMBERS Phil & Jennifer Amatulle / Stonecreek Golf

GOLF MEMBERS William & Deborah Aziz / Vanderbilt Beach John O’Brien / Pelican Bay

Regarding Hurricane Irma, please read Jeff’s article on the Club damage in this copy of “The View”. What I share with you about Irma is this, she kicked us, she invaded our space completely, and she rendered our employees helpless in many cases, yet the resiliency of our team was amazing. Employees appeared immediately after the storm, when it was difficult to even navigate driving to the resort, all wanting to jump in and make it beautiful again. I sincerely compliment the owners/partners of the LaPlaya Resort, Beach & Golf Club, who immediately made taking care of the employees their top priority which sent a special message to our staff that we truly care. Retaining our staff was of utmost importance as our employees are valued members of our operation. We are #LaPlayaStrong!

Membership Categories – Starting January 1, 2018, should you refer a new prospect to the Club, we will be offering only Non-Refundable Memberships for our Social, Full and Golf programs. This is the trend in the Club market, not only in Naples but throughout the country. Don’t forget, when a member refers a new member, we have our Member Perks program; gifts of spa treatments, dinners and resort stays.

We value our members so much and thank you for being a part of this wonderful lifestyle that we offer at LaPlaya! The Management and staff are committed to making this season at LaPlaya the highlight of your year!

In closing, I repeat that wise old saying “Life is too Short”, for sure it is, so I hope that you make this a year of finding fulfillment, joy, peace and purpose.

See you at the Club!

Sandy Cotter Director of Membership

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Member Receptions January + February ... 5:30 – 7:30pm

Hurricane Irma Recap + Recovery It has definitely been a challenging and interesting couple of months as we took on an unprecedented event here at LaPlaya. Many members have inquired about the extent of the hurricane damage to LaPlaya Resort and Beach Club. As with any major category hurricane, a certain level of damage is to be expected regardless of how much planning and preparation went into securing the property. The biggest challenge with this storm had to do with the driving winds and rain.

The force of the wind allowed for rain to be forced through many areas of the property. In addition, a storm surge was anticipated and unfortunately came to fruition. Thankfully, the predicted surge was not as massive as forecasted. The surge did still manage to make its way into the first floor of the Beach House, onto the pool area and into the locker rooms. Hurricane remediation teams were onsite shortly after the storm to begin the difficult task of remediating and restoring all affected areas.

Other than some debris and a few missing thatches from the Tiki roof, the member’s favorite hangout was unscathed. The Seminoles did return to rethatch the entire Tiki Bar roof. Mark, Rob and the rest of the Tiki team were hard at work immediately after the storm cleaning and preparing for the reopening of the Tiki bar. The Tiki team also utilized the down time to work on some new and creative menu ideas.

We thankfully did not lose any real estate on the beach. If anything we gained about 2 feet in elevation from sand that was deposited near the beach huts, walkways and sea oats. Some of the sand was relocated to better utilized areas such as the fire pit.

The Beach Club did suffer from extensive water intrusion throughout.

Approximately 50% of the dry wall in the Club had to be replaced as well as all of the flooring. The ceiling in the club lobby was saturated with moisture and collapsed. The awning on the Club veranda did suffer damage as well. Repairs were made to replace any damaged areas in the Club.

As with all of SW Florida, the resort did suffer a considerable loss of vegetation and landscaping. Landscaping crews were onsite clearing, trimming and replanting to help the beautification of the property. We’re excited to see how the new landscaping will mature and help add to the look and feel of the property.

The best news to report is that the majority of LaPlaya employees made it through the storm unscathed. It’s been a wonderful site to see the entire team do their part to get LaPlaya back up and running. We thank everyone for their patience and understanding as we navigated through this difficult time.

March ... 6:00 – 8:00pm Members Only Reserve by calling 239-254-5008 Half-priced drinks and complimentary hors d’oeuvres Great music by Martin Ross Seating is first-come, first-serve Doors open at 5:30pm

T W I S T T H E N I G H T A W AY Sunday, January 14 “Twist the Night Away” as we transport you back into the days of diners and drive-ins! Grab your poodle skirts and get ready for a rockin' good time!

MARDI GRAS Sunday, February 11 Mardi Gras like Christmas, is a whole season - not just one day. Mardi Gras is the biggest celebration the city of New Orleans hosts every year, so we’ll throw our own right here in the Club. This magnificent, costumed, beaded and feathered party is laced with tradition and is all about having a good time! Costumes not required yet suggested if you like to be festive!

BELLE NOTTE Sunday, March 11 “Beautiful Night” translates to “Belle Notte” in Italian so join us for a “Belle Notte” at the Club with a variety of your Italian favorites as we gather on our beautiful moonlit veranda and club celebrating season in Naples.

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Beach Calendar 2018 JANUARY Sunday Thursday Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday

1/14/18 1/18/18 1/21/18 1/23/18 1/24/18 1/31/18

5:30 - 7:30 PM 10:00 - 11:00 AM 5:30 - 9:00 PM 7:30-9:00 PM 1:00 - 3:00 PM 2:00 - 4:00 PM

"Twist the Night Away" Member Reception Beach Club Lecture Series - Randall Kenneth Jones - Celebrity Professional Storyteller Beach Club For the Love of Pasta! (Italian Buffet) Beach Club "Elton John" Night Beach Club Lounge Culinary Series- Raw Revolution Beach Club U Bloom Floral Arrangement Event - OFF-SITE* U Bloom Flower Bar

2/7/18 2/11/18 2/21/18 2/27/18 2/28/18

2:00 - 4:00 PM 5:30 - 7:30 PM 1:00 - 3:00PM 7:30 - 9:00 PM 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Naples Wine Collection Taste & Paint - OFF-SITE* "Mardi Gras" Member Reception Culinary Series - Starters in a Snap "Broadway" Night Lunch & Fashion Show-Marilyn's Boutique

3/7/18 3/11/18 3/21/18 3/31/18

10:00 - 11:00 AM 6:00 - 8:00 PM 1:00 - 3:00 PM 9:00 - 10:00 AM

Lecture Series - Marla Ottenstein - Premier Professional Organizer "Belle Notte" Member Reception Culinary Series - Meatless Madness Easter Egg Scramble

4/1/18 4/8/18 4/10/18 4/11/18 4/15/18 4/18/18

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM 5:30 - 9:00 PM 7:30 - 9:00 PM 1:30 - 3:30 PM 6:00 - 8:00 PM 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Easter Brunch Prime Rib Buffet " '70s Rock " Night Nordstroms Fashion & Fun - OFF-SITE* "Asian Fusion" Member Reception Culinary Series - Tuscan Farmhouse

FEBRUARY Wednesday Sunday Wednesday Tuesday Wednesday

Naples Wine Collection Beach Club Beach Club Beach Club Lounge Beach Club

MARCH Wednesday Sunday Wednesday Saturday

Beach Club Beach Club Beach Club Beach Lawn

APRIL Sunday Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Sunday Wednesday

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Lecture Series MARLA OTTENSTEIN Naples’ Premier Professional Organizer® Wednesday, March 7, 2018 10:00 - 11:00am | Downsizing 101 Complimentary event / Members plus one guest

How to Get Organized & Simplify Your Life Downsizing is not as tough as it sounds. Naples' Premier Professional Organizer and Naples Daily News' Get Organized columnist, Marla Ottenstein, shows you how to simplify your life by helping you decide what you can and can't live without and how to take control of all the "stuff" before it takes control of you. Topics for discussion will include: how to effortlessly transition into the different stages of your life by getting organized, decluttering, consolidating and downsizing; how to decide what stays and what goes; what to expect when consigning or selling furniture, clothing, accessories and other “valuable” items; how to hold onto the memories, but not all the stuff and how to prepare your home to sell in today's marketplace.

As the owner of Professional Organizer Florida, Marla Ottenstein is renowned as Southwest Florida’s premier home & office professional organizer.

LEARN MORE ProfessionalOrganizerFlorida.com

RANDALL KENNETH JONES Celebrity Professional Storyteller Thursday, January 18 10:00-11:00am Complimentary event Members plus one guest Author, speaker and Naples resident Randall Kenneth Jones has maintained a longstanding public quest for optimism, professional civility and respect.

This mission has landed him on TODAY, The Hoda Show with Hoda Kotb, MARKETPLACE with Kai Ryssdal and CNBC.com. Equal parts oration, tutorial and stand-up routine, Jones’ presentations challenge us to reconnect with the joy of positive communication, language and thought.

Based on Jones’ Naples Daily News column, Business Class, and featuring a Foreword by Peggy Post (The Emily Post Institute) and an Introduction by Erin Brockovich, Jones’ book, ‘Show Me: Celebrities, Business Tycoons, Rock Stars, Journalists, Humanitarians, Attack Bunnies & More!’ was published in late 2016. His subjects include Pat Benatar, Brian Boitano, Barbara Corcoran, Janet Evanovich, Sonny Jurgensen, Suze Orman, Willard Scott, Vanessa Williams and over 100 more.

In 2017, Jones joined the highly successful NICE GUYS ON BUSINESS podcast as a regular correspondent.

Signed copies of SHOW ME we be on sale at the event for $20.

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Gatherings Off-Site Join us for off-site gatherings where we create our own fun and great camaraderie! RSVP to 239-254-5008.

“U BLOOM” FLOWER BAR Wednesday, January 31 2:00pm - 4:00pm 3570 Bayshore Dr., Naples, FL 34112

$70 per person Members plus one guest Maximum 25 people U Bloom Flower Bar is a new boutique floral design studio for flower lovers! Join us for an afternoon out and create a bouquet for your home or for a friend, complete with individual instruction, wine, and nibbles, U Bloom Flower Bar is where you come to bloom! Space has been reserved for our Members with the support of Steve Bowles, “the renowned floral specialist in Naples”.

NAPLES WINE C O L L E C T I O N & PA I N T I N G Wednesday, February 7 2:00pm - 4:00pm 2343 Vanderbilt Beach Rd. #604, Naples, FL 34109

$45 per person Members plus one guest Maximum 14 people The newest wine cave in Naples is hosting our LaPlaya Members for a featured Wine Tasting & Painting with delicious vineyard snacks, interactive painting class with Vino Picasso, and great fun, laughter and camaraderie.

Marilyn’s Lunch & Fashion Show Wednesday, February 28 11:30am – 2pm $32 per person Members plus one guest Marilyn Hellman returns!! Encompassing both notable and emerging European designers, Marilyn's offers a selection of the most upcoming fashion with a wealth of style experience that gives her the reputation for defying convention. A refined luxury boutique located in the heart of Old Naples on 5th Avenue South here in Naples, don’t miss this tremendous fashion show.

RSVP to 239-254-5008

LATE NIGHT

with Martin Ross 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Mark your calendars and join us in the Club Lounge for some great tunes by Martin Ross! Seating is first-come-first-serve, we will not be taking reservations for Late Night with Martin.

Tuesday, January 23 - Elton John Tuesday, February 27 - Broadway Night Tuesday, April 10 – ’70s Night

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For the Love of Sunday, January 21

Pasta

Reservations from 5:30pm - 9:00pm $34 ++ per person Garlic Bread SALAD

Classic Caesar Salad parmesan croutons, romaine, cheese, caesar dressing

Caprese Salad

Notes from

Your Food & Beverage Managers DECANTING WINE Not everyone is familiar with the purpose of decanting, or when it is working.

Simply stated, decanting wine is essentially pouring a bottle of wine into a clean, separate container. Decanting serves two purposes; to remove sediment from full-bodied wines, and to aerate young wines.

Aged full-bodied red wines often have sediment that settles on the bottom of the wine bottle over time. This can occur through aging, most common less than five to ten years. Certain producers prefer not to filter or fine their wines before bottling to preserve a rich and robust structure.

fresh mozzarella, baby loom tomato, herb oil, balsamic glaze

Haricot Vert & Baby Carrot Chive Mash Potato Veal Meatballs

Young wines can benefit from decanting, to a certain extent. Aerating can help to soften harsh tannins and make them more accessible if consuming without any extended aging. This rapid incorporation of oxygen can help liven and open-up some wines that may seem austere.

pomodoro sauce, asiago cheese, micro basil

Chicken Marsala wild mushrooms & marsala wine sauce

Roasted Salmon gnocchi, broccoli rabe, lemon caper butter CHEF ATTENDED PASTA STATION

Fusilli, Penne & Spaghetti

Sauces and additions to Include marinara sauce, parmesan cream sauce & pesto sauce

Grilled Chicken, Italian Sausage, Green Peas, Artichokes, Bell Peppers, Baby Spinach, Mushrooms, Yellow Onion DESSERT

Mini Cannoli, Tiramisu, Pana Cotta

Throughout the industry, some restaurants will decant all red selections, regardless if needed. Other experts will refrain from decanting older, delicate wines with obvious sediment out of the concern that the intensity will quickly dissipate because it has already evolved and aged sufficiently in the bottle.

Ultimately, the most important component in decanting is your preference.

However you enjoy, it is the way to go! Our Service team here at the Club is happy to decant (or not decant) any selection that you wish.

Cheers!

Shelley Johnson Eric Swaby REMINDERS You may begin to make Easter reservations starting on January 1, 2018.

Please call 239-254-5008 if you have any questions. Outside seating is not guaranteed, we will accommodate requests to the best of our ability. Please let us know of any special occasions at the time of reservations.

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Tiki Bar

News

An all new menu to be found at the Tiki Bar with Signature Cocktails, Classic Cocktails, new appetizers, sandwich selections and so much more! Check it out!

Enjoy live entertainment in the afternoon on Saturday and Sunday, as the popular “Music by the Pool” returns featuring musicians with song lists from Jimmy Buffet to Bruno Mars.

Although Hurricane Irma completely destroyed our bandstand, a new bandstand is now in the works.

All new chairs were purchased surrounding the pool and the Tiki Bar to ensure your comfort. The NFL package is available for you to watch your favorite team and playoffs, while enjoying your favorite cocktail.

Check your calendars for upcoming new Tiki Bar Evening Events such as “Member Night at the Tiki Bar” as we create exciting new member events for member mingling at the “Oasis”.

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Beach & Pool

News

In response to our annual member survey, we will be experimenting with a dedicated reservation section of the beach. The reservation section will be established in an effort to better plan and accommodate those members that have made advanced reservations for beach chairs. We will begin this process on Thursday, January 4th and the reservation section will be set up on the south and central areas of the beach. It’s important to remember that a reservation is not required to come to the beach and our members are welcome to join us at any time. Reservations will still be held until 11:15am and can be made seventy two hours in advance by booking on the club website or in person with the beach attendants.

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ESCAPE TO

LaPlaya 15% - 25% � Sunday -Thursday 10% - 15% � Friday – Saturday At the LaPlaya Resort, preferred pricing discounts apply, 15% - 25% Sunday -Thursday, 10% - 15% Friday – Saturday on all guest rooms excluding Lanai’s and Suites.

Lanai and Suites are 10% off daily, all are based on availability.

Members also receive preferred pricing and complimentary room upgrades at other participating Noble House resorts, subject to availability. Preferred pricing is applicable to a member's immediate family and extended family only when charges are applied to the member's account.

Corporate and convention rates are available for members hosting conferences.

V I S I T L A P L AYA R E S O RT.CO M

LaPlaya

Boutique

The Season is here and we're ready for you to shop our unique, new, and fashion trending merchandise. Some of your favorites including Island Company, Trina Turk, Nanette Lepore and Tommy Bahama men's have arrived. Gorgeous Alice and Trixie dresses, and, the well-priced cover-ups from Function Design of Australia are outstanding for 2018 Resortwear. We also have Go-Home accessories for your home and perfect hostess gifts from Mariposa. The Boutique plans to host fashion shows weekly at the pool and beach which we'll post in your weekly e-mail blasts. As always, we will feature weekly trunk shows in the hotel lobby. Season will be special for 2018, and, we offer complimentary gift wrap, as well as reasonably priced shipping anywhere in the U.S. Trish Van Almkerk Boutique Manager/Buyer

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Kids Camp Every Saturday + Sunday 12pm-3pm President’s Day | 2/17-2/19 Easter | 3/29-4/2 $30 per child $50 for two kids $20 each for groups of three or more We encourage our members to sign up for Kid’s camps 24 hours in advance. Daily activities will depend on the number and age group of campers.

Activities include Beach & Pool games, paddle boarding, Scavenger hunts, crafts, relay races, and more.

Spa & Fitness

News

After a few months of transitions and hurricane recovery, SpaTerre is reopened in their normal location in the Beach House. If you’re overdue for some “me” time, why not book yourself a Himalayan Salt Stone massage or our famous Margarita Manicure.

Members always receive 20% preferred pricing on products and services, and Mondays and Tuesdays enjoy an extra 5% off services.

Superfood is here to stay!

Last fall LaPlaya was one of the first locations in the US chosen to demo Elemis Skin Care’s Superfood facial oil. The facial and retail oil were both such huge hits they are now a permanent part of our menu. Based on the response, Elemis has ramped up production which allowed them to DRAMATICALLY lower the price of the Superfood oil. If you came to our event last fall and are running low on your sneak peek of your new favorite facial product, stop by the spa to see the new and improved Superfood Oil. Nate Steere Director of Spa & Fitness, ACE-CPT

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Everything Crackers INGREDIENTS

1 Pk. Flat Out Pizza Crust (rustic white) 6 pieces to a pk.

Publix carries them Parchment paper or wax paper Olive Oil Vegetable Spray (Pam) Garlic Salt Onion Flakes Black & White Sesame Seeds Black Pepper Poppy Seeds

METHOD Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Use a flat pan such as a cookie sheet and place either wax paper or parchment paper to line the pan. The flat out crusts come 6 pieces to the pack, so depending on how many crackers you want to use, is up to you. Before placing the soft crust on the cookie sheet, if want you want you can cut them in strips, triangles, circles, squares or just leave them whole to break off freely. Once the soft crust is on the sheet, pan brush freely with olive oil to cover the whole crust.

Next, sprinkle the dry herbs evenly, use as much as you desire; you can go heavy or light on some of the herbs. After the crust is coated spray some vegetable spray over the whole crackers, this helps to keep the herbs attached.

Bake in oven for 10 minutes to achieve a light brown toasted color. Let cool for 10 minutes then serve. You can experiment with any dry herbs that you would like to top the crackers with. Have fun with them.

Enjoy, Chef Cheryl

Chef Cheryl

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Beach Club Policies In order to protect the exclusivity of the Club, these revised policies are in effect thru April 30, 2018.

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 at the property. This does not apply to Members coming for lunch or dinner in the Private Dining Club.

Pre-registered immediate and 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.

Sorry, “Day of” beach passes are no longer available.

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. Easter Week and Presidents Day Weekend. First two guests are complimentary and a $20 per person fee will be charged to your member account for the additional four.

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Guests’ arriving are no longer allowed to enter the gate and head out to the beach or pool. The member should have their guests in their company or meet them at the Club gate.

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This policy requires 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.

Greeter Gate System We thank our members for their patience in presenting their Membership ID Cards. This system allows the greeter to swipe your card or Guest Card, and “check” you into the club, enabling us to track member usage and protecting the Club’s exclusivity. If you do not have a Member picture identification card, please contact the Club Administration office at 239-254-5000 to set up a time to take a quick headshot to receive your Membership Cards.

The Club is your special place in Naples and we thank all of our members for your support of the policies.

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Beach Chair Reservations

Club Dining

You can make beach chair reservations three ways:

Club Dress More Relaxed

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Online: www.laplayaclub.com and click on the Calendar Or just arrive and walk up to the Beach Concession.

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Reservations are accepted up to 72 hours prior to your requested day.

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Reservations are to be made before 6 p.m. on the day prior your arrival.

“Club casual” dress in the Club has become more relaxed! In response to input from members, positive attire changes were made to our Beach Club dining room policy for your pleasure. Please share this information with your guests that may be dining in the Beach Club as well.

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If no one answers your phone call, staff is assisting other members/guests, so please leave a message.

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Chairs are set up between 9 and 11 a.m. Reservations are released as of 11:15 a.m.

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After 11 a.m. chairs are set up on a walk-up basis.

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Same day reservations are not accepted from now through April.

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If you do not call ahead, please be patient as the team may be accommodating other members.

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Front row or specific location seating cannot be guaranteed.

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All front row seating is limited to eight chairs. More than eight chairs will be set up in the second row.

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Beach attire, sandals and shoes may be worn with appropriate cover-ups for lunch and up until 5 p.m.

Dinner Gentlemen: After 5:00 p.m., long slacks, dress jeans and knee length dress shorts are permitted.

Ladies: Blouses, knee length shorts, dresses or slacks, and sandals permitted for lunch and dinner.

Setup at both the beach and the pool simultaneously are not allowed, except with a cabana rental.

Club Gratuity Etiquette Several members have inquired about gratuity etiquette” at the Club.

Although gratuities are something given voluntarily and is at your discretion, we appreciate that our members would like to know the proper club protocol.

A 20% gratuity is added to all food and beverage sales, throughout the Club/ Resort, including Tiki Bar, pool and beach service, Private Dining Club, Golf Grill Room and SpaTerre. A member may adjust the gratuity percentage by signing the ticket and changing the amount of the gratuity as the member deems appropriate. The exception is in Baleen, gratuity is not included on your guest check as it is considered a public restaurant. If you experience exemplary service and feel obliged to do so, please feel free to add and additional gratuity to the check in lieu of cash tipping.

Employees that may accept cash gratuities include •

Beach and Pool Attendants that set you up at the beach, pool and the cabanas.

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Club Valet parking

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Resort Concierge for services rendered

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Golf Bag Room Attendants for handling your golf bags.

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Golf Club Locker Room Attendants that take care of member’s locker room area and shine shoes

If you have immediate and extended family utilizing the club, please share this information so they are informed on club gratuity etiquette.

Member Pricing Don’t forget Member Preferred Pricing •

Lunch

To receive your preferred pricing in the outlets, your Membership ID card must be presented at the time of service.

Members receive the following preferred pricing in the resort facilities •

Tiki Bar - 20% on food and beverage

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Baleen Restaurant - 20% on food and beverage

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Spa Terre - 20% on services and retail merchandise/ 25% on services Monday and

For dinner, cargo shorts, cutoffs or short shorts are not permitted. Distressed Denim, sports caps, tee-shirts and flip-flops are not permitted at any time in the dining or lounge areas of the Beach Club after 5pm.

Helpful Dining Reservations Information Reservations are requested in the Club Dining Room by calling 239-2545008 for dinner and appreciated for lunch for proper staffing. When making reservations, several questions will be asked to ensure we provide you with an exceptional dining experience, such as, your preferred time to be seated for dinner, billing preference, guest names, and seating preference. If you would like to make several reservations please call during the day to 239-254-5008.

Seating Times When reservations are made and a seating time is specified, that’s the time member parties are expected to be seated for dinner. If you have a pre-dinner cocktail in mind, we urge you to arrive at the club at least a half hour in advance, thus assuring you’ll be served in a timely manner.

Large Parties Members wishing to have a private party of 13 or more will select a set menu and be seated for dinner at 5:30pm or 8 p.m. Adhering to this request ensures the highest level of service for both your party and for all members and their guests who also join us for dinner.

F R E Q U E N T LY C A L L E D N U M B E R S Administrative Office (Club) Accounting (Club) Baleen Restaurant Beach Club Dining Room Beach Pavillion Boutique Club Valet Golf Club Grill Room Golf Club / Golf Shop Pool Hut SpaTerre Tiki Bar

239.254.5000 239.598.5109 239.598.5707 239.254.5008 239.598.5119 239.597.3123 ext. 5714 239.597.3123 ext. 5315 239.254.5010 239.254.5001 239.597.3123 ext 5950 239.598.5117 239.597.3123 ext 5815

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LaPlaya Boutique - 10% off retail merchandise

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Water sports concession – 10% on equipment rentals

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Oppertunity Knocks

We are all breathing a collective sigh after all the weather travails of 2017; a record drought early in the year, a record summer rainfall, followed on September 10th by a once in a generation Hurricane (Irma) to put the cherry on top this weather Sundae! Not the ideal conditions suited towards maintaining preferred golf course playing conditions or clubhouse roofs for that matter.

However, within great challenge lies great opportunity too. First of all, the Golf Course Maintenance Dept, Patrick and Team had to hack their way into the Maintenance Compound the morning after Irma, just to be able to then hack their way onto the golf course to see the first of over 500 trees damaged or felled by the storm and the near total disruption to all landscape and plants across the property. Added to that the automated irrigation system boxes destroyed, lightening detection system ruined, cart paths ripped up by tree root and flood water alike 26 days later your golf course re-opened on October 3rd and ironically four weeks later in the dining room, after it was detected, Irma had breached the roof and ceiling of the dining room which took longer to repair than 100 acres of turf! But reopen we did and what we discovered about ourselves during this time of re-building was that the people who own, work, and whom we work for, all became one. This special alchemy between, ownership, membership and staff forged in the aftermath of this terrible storm will provide this unique opportunity to drive us forward for an exceptional year and season ahead; the first season post-Irma.

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Opportunity knocks to see a golf course without as many trees on it as previous years? Will handicaps be going down this year?

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Opportunity knocks for any member or their guest who scores a hole-in-one during the 2018 Men’s and Ladies' Invitational events, (‘Shoot-out’ for the Men) ‘No dues’ for 2018/19! Ben, Laurel, where do I sign up?

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Opportunity knocks to participate in any one of the planned Food & Beverage events coming up that our members so covet. Joanna, Debbie, & Chef Cheryl are ready.

We are very grateful for the support from all our members during this challenging time of recovery, and the gratitude displayed from members in well-wish messages, calls, e-mails, and in person are so appreciated.

This gratitude and support provides your club the momentum, the lift required, and the ‘opportunity’ for another great golfing year ahead.

Yours Aye! Alan Findlay Golf Club General Manager

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JANUARY Wednesday Thursday Sunday Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sunday Monday Wednesday Thursday Sunday Tuesday Wednesday

1/3/18 1/4/18 1/7/18 1/8/18 1/10/18 1/11/18 1/12/18 1/13/18 1/14/18 1/17/18 1/18/18 1/19/18 1/21/18 1/22/18 1/24/18 1/25/18 1/28/18 1/30/18 1/31/18

8:30AM 8:30AM & 9:00AM 10:30AM-2PM 5:30PM-8:30PM 8:30AM 8:30AM & 9:00AM 5:30PM-7PM 8:30AM SG 10:30AM-2PM 8:30AM 8:30AM & 9:00AM 3PM SG 10:30AM-2PM 5:30PM-8:30PM 8:30AM 8:30AM & 9:00AM 10:30AM-2PM 5:30PM-8:30PM 8:30AM

Men's Opening Day Ladies' Opening Day Omelet & Waffle Station Monday Night Carvery Men's Day Ladies' Day Opening Day Cocktail & Pairings Party Opening Day Mixed Scramble & Lunch Omelet & Waffle Station Men's Day Ladies' Day Dozen & Dinner Omelet & Waffle Station Monday Night - Taste of Italy Men's Day Ladies' Day Omelet & Waffle Station Chili Cook-Off & BBQ Men's Day

GC GC Grille Room Grille Room GC GC Grille Room GC Grille Room GC GC GC Grille Room Grille Room GC GC Grille Room Veranda GC

2/1/18 2/2/18 2/2/18 2/3/18 2/3/18 2/4/18 2/5/18 2/7/18 2/7/18 2/8/18 2/11/18 2/14/18 2/14/18 2/14/18 2/15/18 2/18/18 2/19/18 2/21/18 2/22/18 2/22/18 2/22/18 2/25/18 2/27/18 2/28/18

8:30AM & 9:00AM 1PM SG 5PM-7PM 7AM 8:30AM SG 10:30AM-2PM 5:30PM-8:30PM 8:30AM 11AM-1PM 8:30AM & 9:00AM 10:30AM-2PM 8:30AM 3:30PM SG 6PM-8:30PM 8:30AM & 9:00AM 10:30AM-2PM 5:30PM-8:30PM 8:30AM 12PM SG All Day 12:30PM 10:30AM-2PM 5:30PM-8:30PM

Ladies' Day Member-Member Round 1 Member-Member Cocktail Party Member-Member Continental Breakfast Member-Member Round 2 & Lunch Omelet & Waffle Station Monday Night Carvery Men's Day Jofit Lifestyle Fashion Show & Luncheon Ladies' Day Omelet & Waffle Station Men's Day Valentine's Twilight 9 & Dine Valentines Dinner Ladies' Day Omelet & Waffle Station Monday Night New England Clam Bake & Seafood Fest Men's Day Ladies' Member-Guest Course Closed to Play Practice Facility Opens Omelet & Waffle Station Mexican Fiesta Night Men's Day

GC GC GC GC GC Grille Room Grille Room GC Grille Room GC Grille Room GC GC Grille Room GC Grille Room Veranda GC GC GC GC Grille Room Veranda GC

3/1/18 3/2/18 3/3/18 3/4/18 3/5/18 3/8/18 3/8/18 3/9/18 3/9/18 3/10/18 3/10/18 3/11/18 3/11/18 3/13/18 3/14/18 3/15/18 3/16/18 3/18/18 3/19/18 3/21/18 3/22/18 3/25/18 3/28/18 3/29/18 3/29/18

8:30AM & 9:00AM Tee times 12PM Tee times 8AM 10:30AM-2PM 5:30PM-8:30PM 12PM SG All Day

Ladies' Day Men's & Ladies Club Championship Men's & Ladies Club Championship Omelet & Waffle Station Monday Night Carvery Men's Invitational Day-1 Course Closed to Play Men's Invitational Day-2 Course Open for Play Men's Invitational Final 9 & Shootout First Tee Time Daylight Savings - Clocks Forward Omelet & Waffle Station Burgers, Blues, & Beer Men's Day Ladies' Day St. Patty's Day Dozen & Dinner Omelet & Waffle Station Monday Night - Taste of the Islands Men's Day Ladies' Day Omelet & Waffle Station Men's Day Ladies' Day Dinner-Dance with Manhattan Connection

GC GC GC Grille Room Grille Room GC GC GC GC GC GC USA Grille Room Veranda GC GC GC GC Veranda GC GC Grille Room GC GC Grille Room

FEBRUARY Thursday Friday Friday Saturday Saturday Sunday Monday Wednesday Wednesday Thursday Sunday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Thursday Sunday Monday Wednesday Thursday Thursday Thursday Sunday Tuesday Wednesday

MARCH Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Thursday Thursday Friday Friday Saturday Saturday Sunday Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sunday Monday Wednesday Thursday Sunday Wednesday Thursday Thursday

2PM 11:30AM 10:30AM-2PM 5:30PM-8:30PM 8:30AM 8:30AM & 9:00AM 3PM SG 10:30AM-2PM 5:30PM-8:30PM 8:30AM 8:30AM & 9:00AM 10:30AM-2PM 8:30AM 8:30AM & 9:00AM 6PM-10PM

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Season is Rounding

into Shape

The clubhouse and golf course are bustling again after Hurricane Irma made her appearance in early September. We hope the holidays were good to everyone and that you were able to spend quality time with family and friends.

The new short game practice area on the North End of Practice Facility is open and ready for use. If you need a refresher after coming out of the frozen tundra, Laurel, Nick and I are here to help with all areas of your game.

GOLF TIP

Laurel's

Corner

Practice! If you want to improve any aspect in your golf game, you actually have to practice.

Have a purpose when going to the practice facility. Do not just hit balls, chips, or putts mindlessly when you practice. If you are not focused on doing a SPECIFIC thing better than the last time you practiced, you will not improve. Find the areas that needs improvement. Then focus on drills that will get you the results you want (ask one of us in the Golf shop for certain drills). When you are changing something in your swing, it will feel awkward at first. As you practice, this will become less awkward. Do not be so concerned if you hit some bad shots when starting a swing change.

Work through it and as you get the timing and tempo of the new move, you will see good things starting to happen. If you get tired or start to lose focus, go do something else. Deliberate practice is the key to improving.

Have fun with it!

Laurel Kean LPGA Professional

The calendar of events will kick off on Friday, January 12 with the Opening Day Cocktail & Pairings party at 5:30 pm. The golf will begin on Saturday, January 13th, with an 8:30 am shotgun start with lunch to follow, please sign up in the Golf Shop. Please save the date for the following events: Member-Member: February 2 & 3 Ladies Member-Guest: February 22 Ladies and Men’s Club Championships: March 2 & 3 Men’s Invitational: March 8, 9 & 10 *Please call the Golf Shop to sign-up and for more information Ladies’ Day is each Thursday morning. Ladies that play 18 holes will tee off at 8:30 a.m. in a shotgun starting and Ladies that play 9 holes will tee off at 9 a.m. in a shotgun start on the hole #10. The ladies are doing a season long ringer event. If you would like to participate, please let Laurel know.

Men’s Day is each Wednesday. Men’s Day is an 18 hole event and will tee off at 8:30 a.m. in a shotgun start. One Wednesday a month, you can make your own foursome and play anytime during the day or in the 8:30 a.m. shotgun. These days will be noted on the sign-up sheets in the golf shop.

Also, beginning in January, there will be a Money List for Men’s Day and the leading money winner will receive a bonus at Men’s Closing Day in April.

Please look for the schedule of upcoming demo days and ball fittings.

These will be posted in the locker rooms, Golf Shop and on ForeTees. If there is something you but don’t see in the Golf Shop, please ask anyone of our team members and we will be happy to order it for you. We look forward to seeing you around the club.

Ben Bryant, PGA Director of Golf

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Summer

Months

The Laplaya Golf Maintenance team had a busy summer. The summer months this year were marked by rainfall totals that far exceeded our historical averages. During the months of the June/ July the golf course received a total of 36” of rain. Our historical average for the same time period is 16”. However, in spite of the wet weather, we were still able to complete our full slate of summer cultural practices to the course which included multiple aerifications to all greens, collars, tees and fairways.

In addition, there are a number of improvements that were also made to the course during the summer months. On hole #7, four alternate tee boxes were added to the left of the existing tees. On hole #12, we mitigated the majority of the soft path that was on the left side of the hole by adding nearly 12,000 sq. ft. of new turf. Lastly, a short game practice facility was added the north end of the driving range. We will now have 7 targets in varying distances ranging from 30 to 100 yards as well a chipping area dedicated to perfecting shorter shots.

All of these improvements will set us up to have a fantastic winter season this year. See you on the course!

Patrick Lewins Golf Course Superintendent

Thank you LaPlaya Members!

I have to tell you how fun and exciting it is to sell memberships at our Club. We have such an amazing membership, who truly loves LaPlaya. My favorite part of giving a tour at the Golf Club, is when I have members stop by the table and add such joy to the conversation by chiming in “You have to join this club” or “Joining LaPlaya was the best decision we have ever made”, and my all-time favorite “We’ll take her, the jury is still out on you”… you are the face of LaPlaya, the spirit that shows who we are, and that life is too short to not enjoy yourself! I’ve had members flag me down on the cart while driving prospective members around the course, literally running, arms waving in the air like one of those wacky, wavy tube people at the car dealership; to tell prospective members how great it is to be a part of this Club (you know who you are). We do have the happiest members in Naples, I tell prospective members that, and you all prove it with your smiles, kind words, and concern for staff and other members.

WE ARE LaPLAYA!!

So what is new in membership opportunities at the Golf Club? We have brought back the executive program for the under 55 golfer. If you have friends or children who would be interested in joining as a Golf-Only member that are under 55, please contact me for details on this program.

Keep your referrals coming! I love hearing where people have heard about LaPlaya; members neighbors, friends and colleagues, realtors, interior designers, “someone in the airport”, friends of other people who aren’t even members yet. As always, you will receive a thank you gift for referring a member who joins the Club, we appreciate you!

Michelle Buist Golf Sales Specialist

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Member Mingle & Jingle

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BEACH CLUB DINING & LOUNGE Lunch Tuesday – Saturday Dinner Tuesday – Sunday Sunday Brunch Happy Hour Tuesday - Thursday Closed Monday B E A C H C L U B VA L E T Tuesday – Sunday Monday BALEEN NAPLES Breakfast Lunch Light Lunch Dinner Bar Baleen / Lounge Bar Food Service GOLF CLUB GRILL ROOM Lunch Small Bites Bar PRO SHOP Monday – Sunday LOCKER ROOMS Monday – Sunday

11:30 am - 3:00 pm 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm 10:30 am - 2:30 pm 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

8:00 am – 10:00 pm 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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

11:00 am – 4:00 pm 11:00 am - 6:00 pm 11:00 am – 7:00 pm

7:00 am – 6:00 pm

7:00 am – 7:00 pm

DRIVING RANGE & SHORT GAME AREA Monday – Sunday 7:30 am – 6:00 pm RESORT CONCIERGE Daily

8:00 am – 9:00 pm

TIKI BAR Food Service Sunday – Thursday Friday & Saturday

11:00 am – 6:00 pm 11:00 am – 7:00 pm

BAR Sunday – Thursday Friday & Saturday

11:00 am – 7:00 pm 11:00 am – 8:00 pm

TIKI HAPPY HOUR Happy Hour Daily Half price cocktails and house wine by the glass

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

S PA T E R R E Monday – Saturday Sunday

9:00 am – 7:00 pm 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

FITNESS CENTER Daily

6:00 am - 10:00 pm

L A P L AYA B O U T I Q U E Daily

8:00 am – 6:00 pm