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OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE CLUB AT QUAIL RIDGE
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Enjoying the Championship Lifestyle
Here at The Club at Quail Ridge, what sets us apart is our unparalleled sense of community and engagement with friends and family. Whether it’s gathering for world-class dining and special events at the Clubhouse, a game of golf with friends and neighbors, a round-robin match on the tennis courts, or day of pampering at the Spa & Fitness Center, there’s something for everyone in our beautiful community. With our full calendar of events and activities, we encourage you to join in on all of the fun and camaraderie happening around the Club this year! Enjoy your Championship Lifestyle We’ll see you around the Club! www.theclubatquailridge.com
Who Can You Call? The Club at Quail Ridge
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COV EY, noun a party or flock of birds, especially quail. . a group of people or things; a gathering; party The Covey Newsletter is published by the Communications Department: Dominique Jean-Jacques - Communications, Marketing & Membership Coordinator WE WELCOME YOUR FEEDBACK! If you have a story idea, photo, article, or any suggestions, please send to: djeanj@theclubatquailridge.com Thank you to our members, staff, and friends for their contributions to this publication and to our dedicated team of editors. 2 | APRIL 2020 | The Covey
April 2020
the COVE Y Table of Contents From the top of the nest 4 Club President’s Report 9 General Manager’s Report
Clubhouse
6 Director of Club Operations Report 7 Photos Around the Club
GOLF 18 Golf Updates, News & Events
Membership & Real Estate
New Member Cocktail Party page 7
24 Real Estate Update 25 Membership & Communications Update
Tennis 27 Tennis Updates, News & Events
Spa & Fitness 32 Spa & Fitness Updates, News & Events
Community Services
34 Director of Community Safety Report 36 POA Manager’s Report Members Got Talent page 11 Easter Teapot Competition page 13
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FR OM THE Joseph M. Cianciolo Club President
Club President
Dear Friends and Fellow Members, This has truly been a unique experience being elected your first Club President after the merger of the Club and the Property Owners Association. Within my first thirty days in this role, we have had to close the Clubhouse, Golf courses, Tennis & Fitness operations and the community pools. As I reflect on my first month as your newly elected President, all I can truly say is wow! A month ago the world was still in high gear despite the COVID-19 outbreak in China. As Members, we were enjoying our best year ever at the Club playing golf, tennis, working out, attending dinner parties, social events and so much more. That almost seems like an eternity ago. The Board and especially the Executive Committee are meeting regularly on very short notice as our management team receives mandates or orders from the Federal, State and Local Officials. As Bill stated in his recent video, the Board has approved an operating plan through April so that our staff has a clear understanding of what to expect. We will continue to review that plan and make adjustments as necessary once we fully understand the potential impacts related to the CARE ACT that was recently approved by the Federal Government.
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Bill and his team are doing everything that they can to comply with the guidelines while still providing a level of service to those still in residence. If you have returned to your northern homes, we hope that you all made it safely and that you have self-quarantined so to potentially not infect others. If you are still in residence here at Quail Ridge, our team is here to help. All you have to do is ask. In the last few days, our management team met via conference call with the Finance Committee and the Executive Committee to review a crisis plan that they have developed that is forward looking through the end of our fiscal year. The plan addresses loss of revenue, expected cost savings and payroll adjustments where they have been made. It also included a funding recommendation for us to consider. This plan was approved at a called Executive Committee meeting on April 7th and will be included on the agenda for the forthcoming POA Board meeting. We believe that the approved plan is in the best interest of us as Members while, at the same time, remaining very respectful to our employees. We will certainly share this with you more as the plan unfolds and we have some sense of certainty again. Finally, it is very heartwarming to see how people come together during tough times. You are all watching the heroes on TV as they deal with this crisis and the world is grateful. I want to bring it down to a more personal level and give gratitude to all of our staff members that are showing up here every day to take care of us. It doesn’t matter whether they are a landscaper, maintenance person, cook, dishwasher, receptionist to take food orders, admin staff, security or a management team member. We realize that you are here for us and for your families and for that we thank you sincerely. The difficult days that we are currently in will ultimately pass and it will be up to us as a Community and Club to restart our little portion of the economy. I look forward to that day when we can totally enjoy this beautiful place that we call home. In the meantime, Godspeed and please take care of yourself and your families. We want to see you ALL again.
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CLUBHOUSE OPERATIONS
The latest in
Clubhouse Operations A
s I write this article, I can’t believe how fast the season seemed to pass and I am equally amazed at how abruptly it ended. For most of the season, it fit the old cliché of, “time flies when you’re having fun”! Now, it is like time is nearly standing still. But rather than focusing on COVID-19, how about we briefly escape and recall the recent and happier times. I fondly recall our festive and exciting New Year’s Eve where 600 of our Members arrived in style. We welcomed in the New Year on the dance floor with a glass of champagne raised in the air to wish each other good health throughout the year. A few hours later, there we were back at the Club too partake in the recovery brunch and prepare to take on Carl V. Horace the New Year ahead. Well, that’s precisely what we have Director of Club Operations done and will continue to do regardless of the tough road ahead! Through February of this year, we far surpassed our year-over-year goals from last season in the Quail’s Nest. Serving 250 a la carte dinners per night for five out of the seven days in the week – we were super busy! Our ladies and gentlemen constantly strive to respond to the members needs and provide them only exceptional service and the hospitality they deserve. Riding the momentum of our mini-season, we jumped from delicious la carte dinners in The Quail’s Nest to a busy line-up of several fabulous events in the main dining area. One of those events was the “Dinner under the Stars” where I vividly recall just how beautiful the table set up was and the beautiful sky filled with stars. The members who were in attendance had a night to be remembered. For what is left of the season, we continue our efforts to extend Club dining to your home. This will continue for the foreseeable future. As always, for those of you who will be here with us throughout the summer months, you know we will get the fun going again with many of the activities we enjoyed during the season. In conclusion, I want to take the time to properly say a BIG THANK YOU on behalf of all the ladies and gentlemen here at the clubhouse for all the support. As you can see, the pictures in this newsletter clearly reveals those who had the most FUN! Stay healthy and I hope all of you a wonderful summer and we certainly can’t wait to do it all over again next season.
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NEW MEMBER COCKTAIL PARTY February 17, 2020
New members were greeted by staff, Club ambassadors, Board members, committee chairs and their spouses at the annual New Member Cocktail Party.
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NEW MEMBER COCKTAIL PARTY February 17, 2020
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FR OM THE
General Manager nd just like that, WHAM! A This season certainly ended like no other. We should have been doing the Canada Day celebration a week or so ago, getting ready for our Ladies and Men’s season ending golf events, hosting farewell community pool parties and gatherings and more. We were right in the heart of a fantastic season here when out of nowhere, everyone’s world was changed.
William E. Langley, General Manager
Every Day brings new changes and challenges and new hot spots around the United States and the world. A little closer to home, Palm Beach County along with Broward and Dade to our south has seen the brunt of the COVID 19 outbreak in our state. The heavy influx of international and domestic travel into this area from other hots spots has only exacerbated the issue. We are doing everything that we can here to make your life easier. If you had to leave in a hurry, just let us know what you need. Hurricane Shutters, outdoor furniture, weekly home inspections, deep cleanings before you return or anything else, please just let our housekeeping and general maintenance department know. If you are still in residence, chances are that you have enjoyed take-out or delivery for lunch or dinner. You may have even used the Chef’s Stockroom for essential needs. We had to pivot very quickly
from taking care of you at the Club to providing services for you to enjoy in the comfort of your home. We are constantly changing the menu to keep it fresh for you and adding new items to the Chef’s Stockroom. We also just launched our pre-made cocktail program for delivery and take-out and Club-made ice cream program, Tasty Treats. Thank you all for the very nice compliments about this program.
After consultation with the Golf & Green Committee Chairs and the Executive Committee of the Board we have made the conscious decision to begin the aerification of the South course several weeks earlier than planned. This is a great opportunity to get an early start on allowing the course to breathe through aerification and to fully complete it’s grow in and maturity. The results should be stunning as it blossoms into the course that our architect Bobby Weed planned and built for us. In closing, please accept our sincerest wishes for a blessed Easter or a happy Passover. We know this year will be different, with many of you celebrating with friends and family via Facetime, Zoom or other electronic means. Just because you are apart, does not mean you can’t be together. We look forward to the day that we can see you all in person again. Best wishes for a safe and happy summer wherever your travels take you. the Covey | APRIL 2020 | 9
LGA LADIES NIGHT OUT February 18, 2020
The Ladies Golf Association hosted a fantastic Ladies Night Out event with live entertainment, free-flowing cocktails and fabulous Chinese Street Market themed food stations for members to enjoy.
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BRUSHES AND BUBBLES March 4, 2020
Members brought out their inner Picasso with a fun paint and sip at Brushes & Bubbles.
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MEMBERS GOT TALENT March 12, 2020
The first Members Got Talent talent show was a huge success! The fun event was hosted by Eileen Watson, and starred many of our talented members. In this interactive section of the newsletter, you can click each image to watch the performance. The video performance will open up on Youtube.
Debbie Reynolds Come Fly With Me - Jimmy Van Heusen & Sammy Cahn
Ruth Ellen Weems She’s Got You - by Patsy Cline 12 | APRIL 2020 | The Covey
Harry Cain, Bob Derba & Charlie Gray - Martha Smith, Piano Ol’ Man River - by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II
Chellie Walter & Marion Kirkpatrick Dancing to Nowadays - from “Chicago”
Jean Fabi Kathy Gray, Ellen Krease, Debbie Too Much/Don’t Be Cruel - by Elvis MacLachlan & Joan Toepfer Presley & Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ Martha and Steve Smith, Accompaniment On - by Jerry Lee Lewis Lollipop - by Beverly Ross & Julius Dixson
MEMBERS GOT TALENT March 12, 2020
Francie Rourke - Martha Smith, Piano & Somewhere That’s Green - from the Broadway Show “Little Shop Of Horrors”
Perry Mesmer Two Pina Coladas - by Garth Brooks
Perry Mesmer & Joan Toepfer Yellow Bird - by Harry Belafonte Jamaica Farewell - by Harry Belafonte
Martha Smith Maple Leaf Rag - by Scott Joplin
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EASTER TEAPOT CHALLENGE April 13, 2020 Quarantine may have kept us indoors, but we still brought in the Easter spirit with an Easter Teapot painting challenge. Members brought out their inner Monet and Picasso with this fun Easter activity.
Submitted by Ali Lopez
Submitted by Cindy Graessle
Submitted by Anita Vandeventer
Submitted by Eileen Burns
WINNER!
Submitted by Chantana Charoenpanitkul
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Submitted by Danielle Demarco
EASTER TEAPOT CHALLENGE April 13, 2020
Submitted by Joanne Abrams
Submitted by Gary Stoftt
Submitted by Fergus McCann
Submitted by Marie Forbes
Submitted by Ellen Mesmer
Submitted by Ginger McGinty
Submitted by Grace Maymon
Submitted by Isabelle Maymon
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EASTER TEAPOT COMPETITION April 13, 2020
Submitted by Greg Leider
Submitted by Linda Falcone
Submitted by Marsha Broadwell
Submitted by Lisa Perrin
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Submitted by Susan Annulli
Submitted by Irene Burns
Submitted by Lorraine Rinella
Submitted by Pat Starshak
Submitted by Sharon Cook
EASTER TEAPOT COMPETITION April 13, 2020
Submitted by Russ Suszko
Submitted by Bonnie Belo
Some members even went all out and created Easter settings to accompany their teapots!
Submitted by Verna Karr
Submitted by Wendy Jones
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Golf
On The Links with
Golf Operations
Without question,
the Covid-19 virus has impacted our lives and has been a Daniel Brosnihan III major disruption to Director of Golf our everyday business. The season ended so abruptly that we hardly had a chance to say goodbye. I would like to thank the membership for their continued support and participation in our golf events. A considerable amount of time is spent planning events that create unique and memorable moments. Thank you to Harry Cain and Steve Smith, Co-Golf Chairman, for their leadership and vision of this program. I would also like to recognize the Golf and Green Committee for their efforts throughout the season - especially with the opening of the new South Course.
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For the summer months the uncertainty is sure to continue and will ultimately have a affect on the number of summer participants, reciprocal opportunities and outside events. We are currently adjusting the calendar and rescheduling aerification dates to take advantage of being closed. Be on the lookout for the updated calendar and schedule of events that will be coming soon. Thank you to the membership for their kindness and support of the golf operation. I would like to also thank my team for their hard work and commitment to excellence. Our goal is to deliver the best experience possible and we are fully committed to enhance the golfing experience As we look ahead and begin a return to a new normalcy, I expect us to thrive like never before. We are blessed to be a part of such a wonderful community and the best is yet to come! See you on the Links!
Golf
Ladies Member-Member January 7-9 Congratulations to the all the teams who placed in the Member-Member Team Championship. The Overall Gross winners were Janet Kelly & Patty Sue Grove and the Overall Net winners were Chantal Dion & Louise Perron. Janet Kelly & Patty Sue Grove Chantal Dion & Louise Perron
9-Hole Ladies - Edythe Jaeger January 21-28 The Lady Niners paid tribute to their founding member by competing in a 2-week ringer event - the Edythe Jaeger tournament. Congratulations to Ann Gordon for winning the traditional event.
Pam McCloskey-Brosnihan Memorial Tournament January 26 We celebrated the life of Pam Brosnihan by participating in the 6th Annual Pam McCloskeyBrosnihan Memorial Tournament. It was a full day of afternoon golf followed by a dinner and evening program. The evening focused around Pam’s foundation and highlighted the new endeavor to support the South Florida PGA and their charitable accomplishments.
Pam McCloskey-Brosnihan Foundation Director of Golf, Daniel Brosnihan III presents SFPGA with a $25,000 check
The Pam MoCloskey-Brosnihan Foundation Board is extremely blessed and humbled by the gracious support of those who donated. Thank you again for the support and honoring Pam in this very special way.
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Golf
Ladies President’s Cup January 7-9 Congratulations to the all the teams who placed in the Member-Member Team Championship. The Overall Gross winners were Janet Kelly & Patty Sue Grove and the Overall Net winners were Chantal Dion & Louise Perron.
Men’s Member-Member February 5-7 Celebrating it’s 25th year, the Men’s Member-Member event is undoubtedly the most popular MGA sanctioned event. Teams were placed into flights based on total team index. Each of the 15 flights were comprised of 6 teams and each team played a 9-hole match against each other. All flight winners competed in the final Shootout to determine the overall team champion. 2020 Overall Champions Marcel Gosselin & Andre Martin
Rally For the Cure February 25 What a special day as Quail Ridge celebrated and supported the cancer organization, “Rally For The Cure”. In conjunction with weekly Ladies Day, both the LGA & 9-Hole LGA participated in a scramble tournament style format coupled with many fun activities and special events. The LGA raised approximately $20,000 with heartfelt donations from all and the Lady Niners raised over $2,000. Thank you to Linda Kibler and the Committee Chairs for their support!
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Golf
The Invitational February 19-22
2020 Invitational Champions David Krone & Don Merz
Definitely a highlight event of the season, The Invitational featured a fabulous assortment of activities which was enjoyed by everyone who participated. Competing in a 9-Hole Match Around format, teams were seeded into flights of six teams. Each team played a 9-hole match against all the other teams in their flight. The winning teams in each flight then advanced to the coveted Shootout. Aside from the tournament competition, many other activities were arranged including various social engagements, gifts, prizes and entertainment.
Couples Club Championship March 7-8
Ronnie & Patty Sue Grove
Alex & Marie Delisle
The format for this 36 hole championship event was 9 holes of Shambles, 9 holes of Alternate Shot, 9 holes of Four-Ball and 9 holes Aggregate Stroke Play (Championship Flight Only). Teams were placed into flights according to their total team handicap. After the final round, a dinner and awards presentation was held to celebrate all winners.
Putting Championship
9-Hole Ladies Club Championship
March 13
March 17-20 The Inaugural Putting Championship ended with a huge crowd cheering on the players who found themselves in the final four. Congratulations to Ronnie Grove and France Lyras who would capture the men’s and ladies championship respectively.
Congratulations to Judy Pierce for capturing the 9-Hole Ladies Club Championship. Judy Pierce defeated Joan Toepfer to capture her first ever 9-Hole Ladies title.
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Golf
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Golf
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Updates In
Real Estate
I hope this newsletter Ann Jara Director of Real Estate
finds you and your family safe and healthy.
Home is where we all are. Home is where we will continue to be as we navigate these waters of uncertainty together. Even though we have to be diligent and practice social distancing to take care of ourselves and each other, we can still stay connected. During this time my team and I will continue to work on your behalf in the most diligent and professional manner, utilizing different digital technologies, virtual content and social media apps such as Zoom and FaceTime, as well as provide 3D virtual home tours, live video showings, electronic signing of documents and remote closings. I will continue to stay in close contact with you and will monitor the market for you as we navigate these challenges together. What matters most is being here for you and your family.
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Momentum is building! We’ve all heard this a million times over, but right now, it’s more true than ever — home is where the heart is. Get online, shop for your new fun, Florida haven, (or encourage a friend to do so)and get excited about something that’s going to be there when this pandemic ends. Quail Ridge has always offered a fantastic lifestyle at a great value and I believe that will be even more appealing and important when we come back together and decide what’s really important to us. We encourage you to browse the current inventory of available properties:https://www. floridagolfhomefinder.com/quail-ridge-listings/ We look forward to scheduling appointments for our popular Discovery Package as soon as restrictions are eased and daily life returns to normal. Please let us know if you are interested in a future Quail Ridge visit and we will add your name to our priority list for property tour appointments and discovery package accommodations.
Wishing you good health and safety over the coming weeks. We are here for you.
What’s New in
Membership
Membership & Marketing A Warm Welcome To Our Newest Members of the Club!
Brian Merbler Director of Membership & Marketing
In lieu of the COVID-19 crisis, your Membership and
Marketing team remains focused on taking every opportunity to provide you with informative communications – we are Members first oriented! Our goal is to bring the Club experience to you – in your home – in as many ways as possible during these difficult times of quarantine. On the brighter side, we are continuing to market the Club. There are still a few remaining marketing programs in place that had been prepaid earlier in the year. While lead flow has slowed significantly, there are still some inquiries trickling in regarding the Club and/or real estate. This past season the Member, Marketing and Real Estate Committee spent considerable time on rebranding efforts for Quail Ridge which includes a modernized logo. We are hopeful that we can finalize a campaign to be shared this coming fall. In the interim, stay safe and healthy and we look forward to your return for those who have gone away.
Tom & Kimberly Adam Luc Arsenault Normand Beauchamp & Therese Choquette Eileen Burns Robert & Nancy Cardwell Martha Cicorelli & Timothy Mirenda Christopher & Christina Combe Pierre Yves Ducros & Francine Cote John & Acklen Dunning Ashe Exum & Patty Owen Edward & Jane Graham Claude & Nicole Lajeunesse Roger & Dianne Linville Christy & Ronald Malo Monique Mercier & Shaul Ezer William & Maria O’Brien Donald & Susanna Partrick Andre Poirier & Dianne Lusk Francis Veilleux & Claudia Pomerleau William & Gay Yelverton
In Memoriam 1/24/2020 1/27/2020 1/28/2020 2/2/2020 4/4/2020
Mary Lou Fisher Charlene Chenier Ernest Simon Jean MacEachern Carl Hurlebaus
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Tennis
Passing Shots
Tennis & Pickleball How is everyone doing?
We sure do miss you at the Club. Despite the “Safer at Home” restrictions I hope everyone is finding ways to stay active. Did you know you can maintain your cardio and your tennis skills by doing Scott Fleming a few things throughout the day? Practice your volley’s on a outside wall or Director of Tennis go in your backyard with your racquet and simulate a match by practicing your groundstrokes, volleys and serves. You can also incorporate some sideways shuffling, split stepping and low gentle lunges during your daily walk. Once we do re-open the Tennis Facility to the members, we will be offering Shot of the Week Clinics and a Doubles Skills & Drills Clinics through out the week. If you are looking to break a sweat for a fun workout with music, then sign-up for one of our fast paced Cardio Tennis Workouts Try it out... it’s a blast! Cardio Classes are on Friday, Saturday on Sunday. Please contact the Tennis Pro Shop (Ext. 3329) for reservations and times. We will also continue our Men’s Day Doubles is on Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday’s (All levels Welcome Through September, we are offering Free Guest Days on Monday’s & Friday’s. We encourage you to invite your friends & family to play tennis at the Tennis Facility. They are always welcome at Quail Ridge!
If all goes well, we will still be installing four new Pickleball courts this summer. Scott Rodgers our Pickleball Coordinator will be available throughout the summer for private and group lessons who are in town or are visiting for a few days. In the fall, we plan on having a “Pickleball Open House Celebration” to kick off the new facilities. There are plans to expand the program by including inter-club matches along with Open Play Days, Ladder Days & Introductory Clinics. Until we see you again….stay healthy...stay safe and stay active!
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Tennis
Junior Tennis Program
Junior Singles Invitational Flight #1 participants March 2020
Junior Singles Invitational Flight #2 Abby Von Gunten (Finalist), Juday Deutsch (Champion), Alec Galloway (Consolation Winner)
Davis Cup Team Champions | Flight #1 Eden Hanko & Aiden Veccia
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Davis Cup Team Champions | Flight #2 Reese Bourgon, Judah Deutsch, Alec Galloway
Valentine’s Luv Doubles
Tennis
February 8
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USA vs. Canada Tennis Challenge February 15
Congratulations to Team Canada for the win in the 2020 USA vs Canada Tennis Challenge!
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Mixed Doubles Club Championship March 21 & 22
Ladies group in the Mixed Doubles Club Championship
Men’s Flight #1 Tom Hughes & Allen Robinson (Winner) Norman Beauford & Marc Germain (Finalist)
Men’s Flight #2 Eddie Feit & Mike Sinkover (Winner) Dennis Walter & George Kellner (Finalist)
Ladies Flight #1 Diane Lavernia & Francie Rourke (Winner) Diane Pohlmann & Patti Horton (Finalist)
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Spa & Fitness
Winding Down with
Spa & Fitness
K nowing that
Lisa Haggas Director of Spa & Fitness
March and April is our busiest time of the year my Covey article was written pre-virus. Looking back at it now-little did I know that my opening line, “this season was exciting” would be such an understatement.
Just like the rest of The Club, The Spa and Fitness center was on track for one of the most exciting seasons ever! With the expansion of the building, record numbers of members and guests came in to experience everything we offer. We continued to expand what we could to meet the needs of a changing membership.
The first ever 12 days of FITmas challenge went wonderfully -- several members won a Quail Ridge Tumbler. A record number of members attended our Fitness Health Fair, got flu shots, had their teeth whitened and took advantage of the facial special where you relished your relaxation time enjoying elderberry infused champagne and treats. The Spa & Fitness Center is looking forward to getting the party started again. Your team of professionals are doing what they can to stay connected to you through virtual technology. We are also taking this time to learn, create and develop new and innovative opportunities and events. As soon as we have the green light we are all systems go with great summer programs and packages. Until that time, stay healthy and I’ll see you on youTube.
Our group class schedule changed from month to month to better accommodate days and times that seemed to work best for our members. For the first time ever, we also expanded our hours on the weekends to 6pm; giving you that extra hour in your day to do whatever you please while the spa and gym waits here for you. Even though it ended abruptly, we had a great time. We had absolute fantastic turnouts for our fitness speaker series – Lisa Kirshon taught us the benefits of Tai Chi, Catherine Gagnon help us “Bust the Sugar Habit “and Dr. Lewis reminded us the importance of seeing a dermatologist. Our forth speaker, Micah Hill from BEMER, has rescheduled for January 2021. Jack Whisler and I getting ready to train! 32 | APRIL 2020 | The Covey
Connor and Caryl Mundy training on the patio
Kevin James & Laura Eiman body-building
Members big and small keeping fit on the courts and in the gym.
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COMMUNITY SAFETY
A Note From
CommunitySafety Eric Price Director of Community Safety
i know that I speak for the entire Community Safety Team in saying it has been a pleasure to serve all of our
members once again this season and to be part of the team that is entrusted with the job of keeping everyone safe and secure. Although many of our members have left Quail Ridge earlier than expected due to the COVID-19 outbreak, I would like to provide those that are planning on leaving with some important information: •Please notify the Community Safety Department of your approximate departure and return dates by contacting Laura Kenney at 737-5100 ext. 3373. The more information you provide, the better we can respond to any situation that may involve your home. •Members that maintain alarm systems in their homes should NOT have their telephone lines disconnected. If you disconnect your telephones and an emergency at your home arises, Community Safety as well as the Central Dispatch Center would fail to receive the alarm signal, since all alarms are transmitted over the telephone lines. •There will be many auto transports and moving vans arriving in the weeks to come. Please remember to instruct the drivers that they must enter the community via the North Gate on Boynton Beach Blvd. Inform either gatehouse of their impending arrival dates. It is also imperative that when hiring a moving van to pickup furniture or boxes, please consider the area in which you reside. Some of the larger trucks and trailers are unable to drive into the subdivisions without causing considerable property damage. While we generally enforce the community’s rule that limits commercial traffic between the hours 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday through Saturday, we will, with Advanced Notice, waive that restriction due to the unpredictable schedules of these out-of-state vendors. •I would like to remind everyone to be especially thorough this summer when hiring vendors, contractors, domestic help, etc. Be sure that they are properly licensed, insured, and bonded. Legitimate companies will have no problem providing such information, and anyone who seems reluctant or cannot provide documentation should be considered suspect. Once a contractor begins work, we recommend that access to your homes be controlled as strictly as possible. Please do not hide keys outside or give keys to anyone. When the vendor is placed on your guest list, simply let us know that they will require a key, and then tell the vendor to sign out the key each day at the South Gatehouse. This will allow us to track their activities. 34 | APRIL 2020 | The Covey
•Use of Residence - In your absence, please plan ahead when having guests that will be staying at your residence. A Use of Residence form must be completed and forwarded by fax to (561) 364-0238 well in advance of your guest’s arrival. This keeps us well informed of who is coming and going, so that we can keep a watchful eye on the community. For those that reside at Quail Ridge all year round: •Please stop by or call us if you have any special medical needs you think the Community Safety team needs to know about. If you are confined to a wheelchair, require oxygen or need any special medical equipment that requires electricity, don’t forget to fill out a Special Needs Form. •Reminder of the Rules and Regulations as it pertains to pets: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Pets must be kept quiet when inside the home. They must be leashed and attended to at all times when outside of your home. Droppings must be picked up and disposed of by the owner. Pets are not permitted in or around the swimming pools. They must be kept away from the golf course, clubhouse, fitness center and tennis complex. Most important, No owner’s pets shall cause any nuisance to other unit owners.
Please remember, not everyone is a pet person. Be mindful of others space and do not allow pets to approach or jump on other people.
Enjoy the summer and above all, please stay safe!
Crosswalk Reminder! All vehicular traffic on the roads are expected to stop for any person that is preparing to cross the road. This would include anyone on a golf cart, bicycle, etc.
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Property Owners’ Association
Covering Ground with the
Property Owner’s Association A REPORT FROM OUR
Hope this message find you and your family safe and well. Many of you left Quail Ridge abruptly in order to shelter in place in your northern residences and the information is somewhat after the fact. For our Members that are sheltering in place at Quail Ridge, the information below may be helpful when the “all clear” is announced.
Here are several housekeeping items to keep in mind: It is so important that you have your unit inspected regularly during your absence. Any service or individual contracted should be checking to make sure that there Barbarann Larrabee, are no leaks, that the air conditioning is working and that your unit is secure. LEED AP, PCAM Quail Ridge Housekeeping is available to assist you with regular inspections through the Residential Inspection Program. Contact Delfin Brisita at extension 3352 to make arrangements for this service. If you have someone other than Quail Ridge watching your unit, please notify Community Safety. If you have not made arrangements for regular inspections (something we do not recommend), here is a checklist of items to take care of: - Make sure all electrical appliances are disconnected. - Unplug TV’s, and computers. Keep Comcast boxes connected and plugged in, so program updates can be downloaded to the boxes. - Turn off the main water valves, and the valves to the water heater, under the sinks and toilets. - Make sure your bike is tagged, locked and stored in the bike barn or in your unit. - Contact the Post Office to have your mail forwarded. - Contact the accounting office to have your Quail Ridge mail forwarded to your northern address. - Discontinue your newspaper. - Have your phone forwarded. - Do not disconnect your phones if you have an alarm system. - Lock all windows and doors. - Do not leave valuables in your residence when you are away. - Notify Community Safety of your departure and make sure they have your northern contact information. - Verify with Community Safety that they have a key to your unit, in case of an emergency. - Contact General Maintenance at extension 3380 to be placed on the Hurricane Shutter Closure List. - Make sure all exterior items (outdoor furniture, plants, planters, umbrellas… etc.) are brought inside. No items are to be left outdoors. You will be missed. Look forward to seeing you in the Fall. Safe travels! 36 | APRIL 2020 | The Covey
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Comcast/XFINITY Under the new Bulk Agreement, many of you will not need to put your Comcast accounts on a Seasonal Hold during your absence. Individuals that have phone service with Comcast can put their phone on a Seasonal Hold. Please note, that putting your phone on a hold, will also put the internet service on hold because they operate through the same modem. If you have extra services, i.e., Sports Package, Premium Channels (Showtime, Cinemax… etc.), you may want to cancel them over the summer. If you have any questions, Comcast’s telephone number – Bulk Priority is 1-877-834-6757. Or Comcast’s regular number is 1-800-266-2278.
Renovating? ARC approval is required for all exterior changes. If you are planning an exterior renovation to your unit, i.e.; windows, doors, pavers, roof… etc., or flooring in a 2nd story unit, please contact Diana Ruiz at extension 3381 in the Business Center for an ARC application. The form is also available on the Quail Ridge website www.theclubatquailridge.com. After you sign-in, go to Governance > Important Documents, forms can be found on the lower right side of the page.
Reminder! Hurricane Season begins on June 1. Please make sure that you store all furniture, umbrellas, planters...etc., inside your unit. During a hurricane, these items can become dangerous projectiles and cause unnecessary damage.
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KEEP CALM & ORDER TAKEOUT OR DELIVERY Whether it’s a pre-made cocktail, a bottle of wine (they’re all 50% off), household items such as milk, produce, or toilet paper,lunch or dinner for yourself or your entire family, a quick treat like homemade ice cream....
Your team at Quail Ridge has got you
covered... • Lunch and Dinner menus rotate weekly • Daily Soup and Dinner for Two specials are available everyday • Chef’s Stockroom features many of the items you might need from the store without having to leave your home • Wine Tasting with Carl features Carl’s latest wine pick of the week with a virtual tasting for your entertainment • The Tasty Treats menu options are available every day featuring ice cream, cookies, and cocktails by the quart For most up to date information or to place an order, call ext. 3337, check your email, or visit the Quail Ridge App!
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