The Covey January - February Newsletter by Quail Ridge Country Club

theCOVE Y JAN - FEB 2019

OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF QUAIL RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB

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Enjoying the Championship Lifestyle

Here at Quail Ridge Country Club, part of 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!

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Who Can You Call? Quail Ridge Country Club

3715 Golf Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33436 Main Number: 561-737-5100 South Gate: 735-7443 or 3300 North Gate: 734-2209 or 3301 Dining Reservations..............................................3337 Golf Shop.................................................3317 or 3318 Tennis Shop..........................................................3329 Spa & Fitness Center..............................................3540 Community Safety (Secretary)...............................3373 Community Safety (EMERGENCY).........................6000 General Manager/COO........................................3302 Clubhouse/Director of Operations........................3339 Marketing & Membership.....................................3306 Real Estate............................................................3377 Guest Rentals........................................................2309 Community Association........................................3304 Accounting.............................................3314 or 3315 Human Resources.................................................3310 Housekeeping.................................................3352 General Maintenance............................................3380

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@quailridgecc.com Thank you to our members, staff, and friends for their contributions to this publication and to our dedicated team of editors.

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Table of Contents From the top of the nest 4 Club President’s Report 6 P.O.A. President’s Report 8 General Manager’s Report 9 Membership 10 Featured Article: Community Bundling Part II: Clubhouse 12 Director of Club Operations Report 13 Activities & Events Manager Report GOLF 14 Golf Updates, News & Events Tennis 22 Tennis Updates, News & Events Spa & Fitness 28 Spa & Fitness Updates, News & Events Community Services 32 POA Manager’s Report 36 Director of Community Safety Report 37 Director of Real Estate Around Quail Ridge 38 December - January Calendar 41 Around Quail Ridge 42 Member-Run Clubs & Activities Updates 46 Welcome New Members 48 In Memoriam the Covey | January 2019

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Dear Friends and Fellow Members, First, let me wish each of you a Happy New Year and your best year ever in 2019. I also want to thank each of you for contributing to the Employee Holiday fund this year. Each year this is distributed to our hourly employees as a “thank you” for a job well done. Our employees also enjoyed a holiday party off premises where they were able to relax and enjoy each other’s company before the peak season begins. Our mini-season from October through December has allowed us to fine tune our staffing needs and training so that we are fully prepared for the season ahead. The response to the service team and food quality in the new clubhouse has been very positive this fall. Our F&B team was eager to host our forthcoming New Year’s Eve party with reservations well above 500 participants. Chef Reza and Carl have promised regular menu changes with two already this fall and at least two more during the peak season while always offering the freshest of everything available. The event calendar for the next three months are full of something for everyone. We look forward to seeing you at many of them. Scott and his team have the tennis court area in top shape and are ready to assist you with every part of your game. As usual, they have a full schedule of tennis team events co-mingled with some other fun events throughout the season. Dan and his team are ready to go with a beautifully stocked pro shop and a full staff that is ready to meet your every need. Joe and his team have the golf courses in very good shape and they are ready for upcoming tournaments, events and regular play. Joe, Dan and Mike have also been very involved in our golf course project from contractor selection to

grass selection. Speaking of grass selections. The sub-committee worked on this all summer and their recommendation was adopted unanimously by the Golf and Green committee as well as the Club Board at their December meeting. Our intention is to use Bimini grass on the tee, fairways and roughs along with Tif Eagle on the greens. As I write this newsletter, we are very close to a selection on the general contractor and irrigation installation company as well. We will share that information as soon as we go under contract. Lisa is finally about to have her addition begin at the fitness center. If you have not been there in a while, we urge caution around the construction area. Our final permits were received this week and we will begin construction in earnest right after the start of the New Year. In the meantime, Lisa has tons of classes scheduled for every level of fitness. On top of all of the above, we continue to work diligently on the Bundling (merger) of the Club and the POA. We are working on the bylaws, merger agreement, membership plan, transition Board, the election process and the nominating process for the merged entity. We are making tremendous progress and want to invite all members to the Town Hall meetings scheduled for January 7th. As usual there will be a morning session, lunch session and a late afternoon session. Please plan to attend one of these sessions to be well informed. Finally, we also continue to work on plans for the pickle ball court, bocce ball court and other smaller amenities for your enjoyment. Thank you again for your support of our employees. With warm regards,

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B U L C PRESIDENT A REPORT FROM OUR

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Dear Friends and Fellow Members, It seems like many of us just returned and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s already January! With the early bad weather in the northern states and Canada, coming back to Quail Ridge and our winter refuge was an easy decision. As you have returned, we hope that you have noticed the positive energy that exists throughout the Community. While it is always fun to reconnect with friends and fellow members that you have not seen all summer, this year just feels like everyone is more enthusiastic about the season ahead. Maybe itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because of the new clubhouse but I think that was just a catalyst to help us to begin to imagine all of the possible areas that we can address as a community to make us better. To that end, the POA Board continues to work with the Club Board, Finance, Membership, Bylaws and Bundling Committees toward a complete understanding of the steps needed to merge our

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two entities into one. That includes a completely new membership program, new articles of incorporation, and a full rewrite of our bylaws. These committees and our management team have done tremendous work in order to vote on this at our annual meeting in March. Ahead of that, we will provide regular updates, including the State of the Club Town Hall on January 7th, where both presidents, our Bundling Committee chairperson, management staff and our lead attorney on this issue will all be available for the presentation and important Q&A. We will follow that meeting with smaller focus groups to make sure everyone is well informed prior to the vote. The other major issue that we are working on is the negotiation of a new bulk cable agreement for our community. Our management team has completed all of the due diligence during the summer and we have currently narrowed our options to Comcast and Hotwire. Together these companies share more than 95% of the bulk cable service in our area.

[ From the top of the Nest ] We received the initial bids, which were used to build this year’s operating and capital budgets. We believe there is still an opportunity to improve the terms and pricing, and we have engaged a local attorney that specializes in bulk cable contracts for communities to assist in finalizing this offering. The old contract only provided for basic cable with a minor upgrade and no internet. Members had to individually upgrade their cable and add the internet of their choice. Our negotiations will allow us to offer a bulk rate for both cable and internet at a significantly reduced price over what most of you are paying. We will also have the entire community upgraded from the old coaxial cable to fiber optics to further enhance your reception and internet speeds. I want to thank our Finance Committee and management team for their efforts on this year’s budget. They worked diligently to make sure that the budget allows our team to continue to improve every area of our operations at a very minimal cost. The POA Board will be voting on this budget at their December meeting. Once you factor in the potential overall savings, your personal cable bill should remain flat or even decrease slightly. I applaud the committee for their efforts.

lifeblood of the community in terms of property values, project funding and more. We are pleased to report that our real estate operation will finish the year with more than 90 transactions and 57+ new members in this calendar year. This department will also produce a profit of more than $180,000 after funding approximately $175,000 in marketing costs. This is a great story but it would not be possible without you continuing to invite your friends and family to discover what Quail Ridge is all about. Let’s “keep the vibe alive” this year as we move forward with the bundling of our community and the improvements to the fitness facility and golf course. Thank you so much for the opportunity to serve as your President. I wish you the happiest of holidays and a wonderful New Year. With warm regards,

Robert Liguori P.O.A. President

Real estate sales and new members are the

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A REPORT FROM OUR

general M ANAGER Dear Friends,

Happy New Year! My sincerest hope is that this will be a happy healthy year for each of you. I would like to echo Mr. Leider’s comments about the employee Holiday fund and thank each of you that contributed. It is a real difference maker for many of our staff members. We are ready for a great peak season to begin. Your management team has spent the summer and fall making sure that we had all of the team members in place for your best year ever at Quail Ridge. We have a full calendar of activities planned for your enjoyment from January through April. This year’s calendar has many of the events a little closer together due to the pending irrigation and renovation of the south course. I would like to think Steve Smith (Green Committee Chair) and Ronnie Grove (Golf Committee Chair) for working all summer and fall with our management team on the grass selection, contractor, and irrigation company selection. They have visited many clubs with us and attended way more meetings than they probably wanted to, but the due diligence work should be rewarded with a great golf course renovation. Just a reminder that we will be beginning to spray out the south golf course in February. It will remain very playable right up until its closure on April 1st. In addition, Dan has worked very hard to secure additional courses on a reciprocal basis for our members to play once we have fully closed the South course.

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We are excited to finally be underway on the Fitness Center project and we will be publishing a timeline for the project in January. Lisa and I have also completed considerable due diligence on the equipment package for the renovated facility and we will be making a recommendation to the Fitness committee in the near future. Our membership continues to grow due to a very fast pace of real estate sales. Our last fiscal year concluded in October of 2018 and we finished with sixty-seven (67), new members. That is phenomenal considering an average year is 40 new members. We are also off to a great start with thirteen (13) new members in the first two months of our new fiscal year. We encourage you to continue to refer your friends and family to look at real estate and membership here at Quail Ridge. Finally, our largest pending project is the Bundling Vote currently scheduled for the annual meeting in March of this coming year. Please see the article on this subject further in the newsletter for more information. We encourage your attendance at our Town Hall meetings on January 7th at one of three scheduled meetings to learn more about this very important issue. We look forward to seeing you at the club soon and we are committed to make this our best year ever. With warm regards

William “Bill” Langley General Manager

Director of Membership & M arketing A REPORT FROM OUR

have truly enjoyed my first few months here at Quail Ridge. I must express my sincere gratitude for the warm welcome expressed to me by so many members. I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be more excited to be a part of this amazing team and working hard to market this beautiful Club! Since my recent start, I have created a strong integrated marketing plan which is actively being deployed. This includes digital advertising, traditional print advertising, broadcast and social media, and public relations exposure, which extends the reach of the Quail Ridge brand to a targeted lifestyle audience. The Marketing and Membership department will begin the New Year by celebrating both the past and the future of Quail Ridge. Dynamic new print ads have been designed as part of a strategic cross-platform marketing campaign aimed at driving interest and web traffic to our website (quailridgecc.com). Prospective members will be inspired by the Quail Ridge legacy of storied players under pinning a Club that is equally focused on catering to the next generation. Look for us being featured in the January edition of Links Living Magazine with a 2-page editorial highlighting services, programs and facilities designed to satisfy a broad demographic.

This will be complemented by a robust digital campaign as we look to engage potential members in a number of target markets and push for opportunities to showcase our beautiful Club and amenities. On the membership side of things, we are actively developing a new App to be launched in early 2019. This will enhance Club services by adding dining and tennis court reservations, tee times, a club directory and valet service requests to your phone. We are very excited about this easy to use App. Also, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to engage with the Club through social media. Likes and comments on our Facebook pages are the perfect way to share positive experiences about the Quail Ridge lifestyle with your social network. New media provides an unprecedented capability for members to personally elevate brand awareness for their country club which also builds brand equity for the overall Quail Ridge community. Finally, in the world of new media, having active links embedded in online content also improves Search Engine Optimization (SEO), leading prospective members to click through to the Club website to learn more about the Quail Ridge lifestyle. All of this programming makes for a very active and visible brand which is key when connecting with current and future members. With warm regards, Brian Merbler Director of Membership & Marketing

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Bundling

new model for golf course developments Part II

previously communicated in an E-news, the Bundling Committee has met multiple times this past fall in order to prepare this issue for a vote at the annual meeting in March of this coming year. The Committee's focus has been on four key issues: - Merging of the POA/ Club Bylaws (with Legal Counsel) including the new membership categories - A merger Document outlining the steps to complete the transition - The completion of a TAA (technical advisory assistance) by our Auditors for consideration by the State - The creation of a Transition Board based upon a successful vote Let's discuss each of these: Merging of the Bylaws: The Bundling Committee has been very busy reviewing Counsel's work on this task. It is a key component of the merger and is a complex task. The Bundling Committee recently appointed a Bylaws subcommittee to help speed up this task and review a draft copy of the Bylaws. Assuming the draft is complete, it will be sent to the entire Bundling Committee and Coordinating committee for their review and comments. Merger Agreement document: Our Legal counsel will complete this draft immediately following the completion of the Bylaws. It is intended to outline the path for a successful transition plan including the timing (March vote, October 2019 effective date), Transition Board, Election of the new Board, formation of the Nominating Committee, consolidation of certain committees and more. TAA Letter: The TAA letter has been sent to the state for consideration. It outlines our contemplated merger, the new membership plans and asks for guidance about potential sales tax relief.

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Transition Board: The Bundling Committee is recommending that the Transition Board would be created by merging the seven Executive Committee members from the POA, four Executive members from the Club, the Committee chairs from the Golf and Green (one), House and Marketing and Membership along with the two past Presidents from each organization. This group would manage both entities in place of the current Boards and the Coordinating committee until the first election of a new Board in February or March of 2020. The other discussions to date include the formal adoption of a new membership plan (Primary, Intermediate and Full) with the ability to upgrade and downgrade and the restructuring of our governance model. The Nominating Committee would be selected in a manner as we currently select the Nominating Committee for the Club. Each Board member would present 3-5 candidates for consideration and the Board would vote for their top five and two additional alternates. The Nominating Committee would then interview a recommend a full slate of twelve to fifteen candidates for the first Board including their recommended terms of 1-3 years. There would also be a method for additional candidates to submit their names for consideration. In addition, the past POA President and the current Condominium President would also serve as members of the Board. The Executive Committee of the newly elected Board would be comprised of the four Officers along with three additional Board members. The Bundling Committee has reviewed all committees from the current entities and will be making a recommendation for consolidation in an attempt to improve our Governance model.

[ Featured Article ] The Bundling Committee also suggests that the Condominium Association Bylaws also be modified to remove the at-large members and appoint the President as a member of the POA Board. In addition, there is a consideration that the ARB become a committee that reports to the Condominium Association. We recommend that the Insurance and Safety along with the Landscaping Committees would become joint committees reporting to both entities. As you can see, there is much to do in order to achieve a vote in March of this coming year. Our goal is to provide a high level review of this information at the State of the Club meetings on January 7th followed by additional focus group meetings and a more formal presentation to both Boards. Regarding Bundling, there are a number of questions from members directed to Board and Committee members alike. Of those, the one common question is "why" should we do this? The following is a concise answer which will be expanding on in the near future. Why Consider "Bundling" at Quail Ridge? Over the past two years, through various platforms, we began the conversation of possibly bundling (merging) the Club and POA. At last year's Town Hall meetings, the immediate feedback received on this topic was positive, so much so, that the Club and POA Boards authorized the hiring of an attorney to guide the Community through this process. Furthermore, the Boards formed an ad-hoc committee dedicated to pursuing this project. As the 2019 town hall meetings are set for the first week of January, we will be updating the Community on the progress made and next steps in the process as we move towards a March vote.

So what are the major benefits to the Community; or, stated differently, Why Consider "Bundling"?

Below are the primary areas which would benefit greatly from Bundling the Community: - Improve and simplify our Governance Model - Streamline our operations and reporting structure; eliminate duplicative meetings - Consolidate our Capital needs - Improve our overall financial health by taking advantage of the economic benefits associated with bundling - Modernize and address membership categories We believe that each of these points represents solid grounds for Quail Ridge to be merged into a single entity. Stay tuned as more information will be made available in the coming weeks.

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A REPORT FROM OUR

director of club operations The fall season, also referred to as our mini-season, turned out to be a phenomenal start! Service expectations

have been exceptionally high this year and we have responded by opening six nights a week for dinner versus the usual five nights made available in previous years. It seems reasonable to conclude, that when we are serving 250 a la carte meals during October, we must be doing something right for our membership. We kicked off this season with our famous wine expo. Members had the opportunity to visit with 28 different vendors and sample over 200 wine options. I can see why they call Quail Ridge a drinking club! We continued the fun with our member’s Welcome Back Party which featured a Polynesian inspired theme. The décor, music and food were certainly a big success by most accounts. Members were greeted with a traditional lei and an “adult” snow cone. Our team was thrilled to serve the 500 members who joined us for the big night. Before we knew it, Thanksgiving was here and we warmly welcomed 250 members to a bountiful feast for the ages. Families of all ages came to celebrate and give thanks for each other. There are several new additions to the food and beverage operations that you will encounter around the clubhouse this season. First, our international staff have been fully trained and are eager to get to know you while providing you with only exceptional levels of service. A delicious new menu will be introduced which will be the third menu change already from mid-October to January. We recently opened our newest casual outlet, Café Perq where our members can come by in the morning after exercising, before golf or just simply socialize with each other to get a great cup of coffee along with fresh homemade pastries and much more. Our fresh fish program has become so popular that Chef Reza has added two more boats to our program. Now we can officially say that Quail Ridge has a fleet of five boats that are busy fishing for us on a daily basis to bring us only the freshest catch of the day. I believe it’s fair to say that our members have grown accustomed to experiencing this new level of fresh seafood! Lastly, the wine list has some new additions including Bordeaux, Super Tuscan, and some great addition by the glass as well to encourage the members to try some new wines.

Carl V. Horace - Director of Club Operations

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I would have to say, if the mini-season provides us with any indication of what the future holds, this will be our best and busiest season ever!

activities & events A REPORT FROM OUR

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M ANAGER As we enter into the New Year, we want to take a quick look back at the past

couple of months. The Clubhouse Team had the pleasure of Welcoming Back the Membership with a party that included Polynesian dancers and performers, fire, an abundance of food and beverages, and an atmosphere full of laughter and smiles. We also had the privilege of working alongside the Golf, Tennis, and Fitness teams, to welcome members back with their opening parties. We look forward to a fun-filled and packed 2019 season. With a full calendar and surprises along the way, we want to encourage you to participate in as many events and activities that you can. We have events for all including wine tastings and dinners, concerts, lectures, art classes, trivia and bingo game nights, and even so much more. However, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to join us in the Quailâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nest for both lunch and dinner or grab a beer and a burger over on Perq Terrace. Also this year at Quail Ridge we have grown the member ran activities from the years prior. Duplicate Bridge, Chorus, Garden Club, Bible Study and other clubs are still continuing to grow and bring in more members. The Activities Committee has worked hard to create new opportunities for the members and have added Dancing, Running, Movie Club, and many others to the list. Come find an activity that you enjoy and start to build long lasting friendships with the Quail Ridge Family. Let us utilize the beautiful new clubhouse to its best potential and all the offerings that we offer. Nothing brings people together like great food and drinks. Derek Wilson Activities & Events Manager

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STAY IN THE KNOW!

on the links Staff Directory Daniel Brosnihan III Director of Golf, Ext. 3342 Mike Korenoski Head Golf Professional, Ext 3297 Matt Corey Head Golf Professional, Ext 3296 Jessica Buys Lead Assistant Professional Nick Vrabic Assistant Professional Cody Sinkler Assistant Professional JoAnne Garifine Merchandiser/Buyer Golf Pro Shop Ext. 3317/3318

Golf Committee Chairman, Ronnie Grove Tom Adams Harry Cain Diane Haden Annette Hadley (18 Hole Ladies) Bill McLachlan - MGA Hole in 1 Chair Lisa Perrin (9 Hole Ladies) Linda Randall Steve Smith (Green Chair) Dominic Taddeo, MGA President Sandra Van As

Golf Pro Shop Hours Daily | 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Bag Room Hours Daily | 6:00 a.m. - Dusk

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A REPORT FROM OUR

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From an operational perspective, we have completed our seasonal hiring and the entire It’s hard to believe we have already observed the team is in place. We are extremely proud of the holidays and have turned the calendar to a new team dynamics and look forward to interacting year. Our season is off to a fast start and the vibe with the members on a daily basis. As always, we are positioned to deliver unparalleled service around Quail Ridge is full of enthusiasm. and committed to exceeding expectations. Together many great moments were experienced as we celebrated Men’s and Ladies' Opening Day, competed in the Member-Member tournament and took part in the Foursome Mixed event. We also hosted our Men’s Stroke Play Club Championship which crowned our Club Champion, Legends Champion, and also coupled as the qualifier for the Men’s Golf Road Cup Team. Congratulations to those members who participated in our events, especially those who found their way atop the leaderboards.

Finally, I would like to express gratitude to my entire team for their day to day efforts. They are truly dedicated to making sure the golf experience is second to none and I greatly appreciate it. In closing, we are eager for our peak season to begin and confident we will enjoy another memorable season together. “See You on the Links”

With the momentum of the new Clubhouse and Daniel Brosnihan III the record year of membership sales, I expect PGA Certified us to be busier than ever! Please pay close Director of Golf attention to the Golf Calendar and take note of the specific dates of major events, especially if you plan to invite guests. By now I hope everyone has had an opportunity to review the new Rules Of Golf that took effect on January 1, 2019. For those who might enjoy a more in-depth and group learning opportunity, we will be offering a Rules Seminar on Friday, January 4th from 3:00 pm-5:00 pm in the Clubhouse. As we look ahead, the renovation of the South Course is right around the corner with a scheduled closing date of April 1st. Although we will have a challenge with limited tee times, we will make every effort to accommodate your needs by way of reciprocal clubs. Be on the lookout for more details to follow.

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Dear Members,

Ladies’ Golf Association 'Tis The Season for Golf At Quail Ridge!

I hope everyone enjoyed the holiday season, wherever you may have been, and are excited to return to the club. The LGA had a wonderful kick-off to the season with a successful Opening Day tournament. In addition to a great day of golf, the participants enjoyed a beautiful luncheon organized by Diane Haden. Weekly Tuesday games have been extremely well attended and we encourage everyone to sign up and play! In addition to increased participation, the long term goal for Tuesday Ladies’ Day is to get everyone to play with different people and meet new members. Looking ahead on the calendar I would like to remind you of the changes that have been made for the Member-Member in January. The event will be a two-day event, January 15th and 17th, instead of three days with a fun format for all players! Demand for this year’s LGA Member-Guest has already exceeded expectations as the event is currently at full capacity with 48 teams registered. Again, I invite all LGA Members to join us on Tuesday mornings for Ladies’ Day and play more golf! Keep accumulating those LGA points towards our year-long LGA Cup competition. We’ll see you soon! Annette Hadley, President — Ladies Golf Association

Men’s Golf Association

North Course Winners

The Season Is Off With A Bang!

It’s an exciting time to be a part of Quail Ridge! The golf courses are in excellent shape and nearly all of our members are on-site. The MGA is committed to providing a variety of high-quality events and opportunities for its members to interact with those new to the MGA and with long-term friends and neighbors. Many of you have already participated in our Wednesday Men's Day matches, Joe Cianciolo - Andre the Opening Day Golf and Dinner, Stroke Play Championship, and the one-day Member-Member event. Congratulations to those who have already accumulated Cote - Gervais Levasseur Vince Lopez points towards the annual Charlie Bowie MGA Cup competition where points are awarded for your participation and performance in all MGA events. South Course Winners As we look ahead on the MGA calendar the Golf Road Cup and the MemberGuest are showcase events scheduled in January. The MGA is proud to be associated with these tournaments as we continue to increase value to your membership. Lastly, I would like to congratulate the following MGA members who have made a Hole-in-One: Daniel Haineault and Michel Lauzon. Each Hole-in-One maker received $750.00 for accomplishing this most difficult feat. Dominic Taddeo, President - Men’s Golf Association 16 | January 2019 | The Covey

Lew Leone - Keen Shackelford - Mike Porter Mark Mundy

Results: Golf Road Cup Qualifying

They will join Match Play Champion & Golf Road Cup Captain Chris Perrin for the matches to be played on January 12 & 13, 2019. This Road Cup marks the 20th anniversary of the event and will be hosted here at Quail Ridge. To round out the team, Left to Right: Kevin Hammer, Marco Pennampede, Daniel Haineault, Michel Berthelot, Donald Cloutier, Chris Perrin selected David Rowley as the Gary Stofft, Chris Perrin, John Ward, Pierre Duranleau, “Captain’s pick." Alain Mongeau, David Rowley (not pictured)

News: Golf Road Cup Matches

Quail Ridge Hosts Matches Against Delray Dunes Women’s Golf Road Cup Matches - Thursday & Friday, January 10/11 Quail Ridge will play host to the 12th Annual Women’s Golf Road Cup matches against Delray Dunes. With an overall record of 6-5, in favor of Delray Dunes, Captain Janet Kelly is focused on leading the team in victory, evening up the series and retaining the “Cup”.

Men’s Golf Road Cup Matches - Saturday & Sunday, January 12/13 Quail Ridge will play host to the 20th Annual Golf Road Cup matches against Delray Dunes. With an overall record of 9-9-1, the Quail Ridge team, led by Captain Chris Perrin will look to take back the “Cup” in this historic rubber match. Spectators are encouraged to come out and cheer our teams to victory!

Mixed Foursome Tournament

It was a wonderful Sunday as 26 teams participated in the Mixed Foursome Golf Tournament. Competing in a 2 Best Balls of 4 format, each team contended to finish tops in their flight. Congratulations to those who placed in the money and thank you to Diane Haden and Linda Randall for arranging a spectacular evening.

Tom Adams, Patty Sue & Ronnie Grove

Jean Duchaine & Nicole Riopelle Andre & Lucy Bellefeuille

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Congratulations to the top nine finishers of the Stroke Play Club Championship who have played their way onto the Golf Road Cup Team.

9 Hole Ladies’ Golf Association

Lady NINER NEWS What a great start to the 2018-2019 season for the Lady

Niners!! Our opening day “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” exemplifies the spirit of our association! With a backdrop of blue skies and bright sunshine we had nine holes of fun followed by cocktails and bites. Our President, Lisa Perrin, and Vice President, Helen Weeks, did a great job organizing the event. Dan Brosnihan added a few words of welcome, especially for our new assistant golf professional, Nick Vrabic, who will help us sort through any golf related issues this year. Welcome Nick!!

Winning Team Heidi Hall - Bardelle Offutt - Susan In the winners’ circles for the opening event: First place goes to Gardner - Dinnie Fortuin Heidi Hall, Bardelle Offutt, Susan Gardner and Dinnie Fortuin. Closest to the flagstick: Lisa Perrin. Closest to the line: Michelle Fontaine. And a special shout-out to our new members: Betty Baby, Chantana Charoenpanitkul, Martha Croisetiere, Madone Dube, Kari Floren, Susan Gardner, Dolores Gaspari, Beth Levinson, Gigi O’Donnell, Kay Stumpf, and Joan Toepfer. We are all looking forward to playing with you!! Ellen Mesmer, Publicity - 9 Hole Ladies’ Golf Association

Save the Date! Ladies' Member-Member

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Tuesday & Thursday, January 15/17 A popular event on the ladies schedule, this team event of two ladies is now scheduled to be played over two days. You may select your own partner or the Golf Shop will pair you up with another member. Teams will now compete playing a different format each day: Twosome Scramble and Better Ball Stableford points. Lunch and awards will follow after play on Thursday. Defending Champions: Julia Shovelin & Patty Chick

Stroke Play Club Championship Kevin Hammer shot a 2-under par final round to take home the 2018 Stroke Play Club Championship. This victory gave him an unprecedented sixth Stroke Play title! Mr. Hammer improved each day with rounds of 74-72-70. His three day total of even par, 216, earned him a 15 stroke victory. Finishing Putting Contest in a tie for second were John Ward and Daniel Haineault with matching totals of 231. Gary Stofft finished solo fourth with a three day total of 233 and Michel Berthelot, Donald Cloutier and Pierre Duranleau finished in a tie for fifth with 236. We would like to recognize the Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Golf Association for their sponsorship of the event and thank all of the members who came out to watch the action.

LEGENDS

FLIGHT 1

Kevin Hammer

Ronnie Grove

Flights LOW NET

FLIGHT 2

Ronnie Grove defended his title in the Legends Division, for players age 70 and over, with scores of 75-74 and a two day total of 149. Harry Cain shot rounds of 79-75 totaling 154 to finish runner-up. In the First Flight, Rich Cavanagh (81-83-164) took home low gross honors. Taking home low net, with a solid two day performance, was Henri Gagnon (73-76-149).

LOW NET

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CHAMPIONSHIP

Hammer Continues To Make History

Upcoming Golf Events

Men's USA-Canada Challenge Cup

Wednesday, January 23 Which country will prevail in this years USA-Canada Challenge Cup? In a shotgun start at 12:45 pm, each two-man team will compete for 18 holes in a Four-Ball Match Play format. The first 36 players to sign up from each Country will comprise the teams. To date, USA leads the all-time series at 5-3-1. This year’s team captains are Ernie Jones and Ben Benedetti.

Pam Brosnihan Memorial Tournament

Saturday, January 27 Come honor and celebrate the life of Pam Brosnihan by participating in the 4th Annual Pam Brosnihan Memorial Tournament. Over the previous years this event has been the most subscribed event at Quail Ridge and we plan on continuing with this effort. The format will be a Foursome Shambles – 1 best ball of 4. The North and South golf courses will be used for the 1:00 p.m. shotgun start followed by the charity dinner. Sign up on ForeTees and help continue to honor Pam and fund her Foundation.

18 Hole Ladies Member-Guest

Tuesday, January 29 Invite a friend and come join the ladies for a “TUSCAN THEMED” event on Tuesday, January 29th. President, Annette Hadley has a special day planned and it will be one to remember! Competing as twosomes, the teams will compete in a Better Ball Stableford Points format. The event will kick off with casual grab & go breakfast followed by an 8:30 am shotgun start and end with lunch and awarding of prizes. With a maximum of 48 teams, this event is sure to be a sell out! Simply sign up on-line using ForeTees or call the Golf Shop.

MGA Member-Guest

Wednesday, January 30 Don’t miss this most popular one-day event on Wednesday, January 30th. The event format will be Better Ball of Partners with players teeing off in a 12:45 pm shogun start. The MGA has an amazing day planned starting with a thoughtful welcome gift and ending with a festive and social awards presentation. Enjoy the special events of the day, such as Hit the Green, Closest to the Flagstick and the Raffle. Also, have a chance to win $5,000 for a Hole-in-One. This event is sure to sell out so invite a friend and register on ForeTees today.

Golf Equipment Day

Saturday, February 2 From 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. come experience an opportunity to improve your game by trying the latest and greatest technology from the major golf companies. Brand representatives, along with your golf professionals will be onsite to make this day informative and memorable. CALLAWAY, TAYLORMADE, COBRA & PING

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Tips

with

Director of Instruction, Denise Lavigne Hello Members, I am very happy to be part of the Golf team at Quail Ridge for the winter season. During this time of year, the wind usually plays a big factor during a round of golf. The wind not only plays havoc with your golf ball, but can also effect your ability to make a proper swing.

[Golf] [ Around Quail Ridge] [ Golf]

Golf

Here are a few tips to maintain your balance and keep the ball low through the wind: • Widen your stance to improve stability through the golf swing • Choke down on the club for more control • Position the ball slightly back in your stance - towards your trail foot • Keep your body weight forward throughout your swing • Take to a 3/4 backswing to maintain control - see illustration #1 • Finish low in a “Y” position with a flat front wrist position at impact - see illustration #2

Illustration #1

Illustration #2

Drill Place a tee 3 inches in front of the ball on your target line and try to hit the ball and the tee during the swing. This will help you feel the steeper angle of approach through the ball which de-lofts the club for a lower trajectory. Have a good practice! www.DeniseLavigneGolf.com

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passing shots STAY IN THE KNOW!

Staff Directory Director of Tennis: Scott Fleming Ext 3331 Operations Manager: Roberto Cortes Ext 3329 Head Pro & Director of Junior Tennis: Chris Harker Ext 3330 Senior Assistant Professional: Alex Bilotti Ext 3329 Assistant Pro & Pickleball Coordinator: Matt Weiss Ext 3329

Welcome Back Member-Member Tournament

Tennis Pro Shop (Direct Line): 561-735-4530

Tennis Committee Chairman, George Kellner Joe Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Amelio Harris Jackson Terry James Jan Langley Lee McCarroll Jack Neuman Denise Porter Francie Rourke

Tennis Pro Shop Hours

Ladies' Team Kick-off Round Robin

Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Saturday 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sunday 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Tennis Courts Hours Monday-Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Pickleball Hours Monday-Sunday 1:00 pm. - Sunset

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Ladies' Holiday Round Robin & Lunch

PASSING SHOTS WITH OUR

director of friend or guest and head over to the tennis courts to participate in one of our organized tennis events, activities or instructional clinics. You can choose from a variety of tennis events, tournaments, intra-club leagues, inter-club leagues, instructional clinics & Cardio Tennis Workouts. You can also take advantage of our two remote controlled ball machines, practice wall, ping pong, basketball and Pickleball courts. Stop by the Tennis Pro Shop, we will be happy to show you around and get you plugged in. The first week of January kicks off the start of the Palm Beach County Men’s & Ladies Senior Leagues, followed by the USTA Men’s East Coast Swing Singles Tournament (January 7-12). Spectators are welcomed to come out and watch some of the highest nationally ranked Senior Men’s Singles players in the Southeast compete in this one week event. Age divisions range from 55 & over to 90 & over. The tournament runs each afternoon from 12:00 - 8:00 p.m. Additional Upcoming January & February Events: The Doubles Club Championships: January 19 & 20 (Saturday & Sunday.) A partner is needed to play. Matches are played only in the morning each day! The USA vs. Canada Tennis Challenge: On Saturday, January 26, the challenge is back for another border war. This is always a fun spirited event. Lunch & Tennis Challenge Cup presentation will follow immediately on the clubhouse Terrace. Contact the Pro Shop to sign up. Spaces are limited. Tennis Road Cup vs. Delray Dunes: On Saturday, February 2, our popular Road Cup Match vs. Delray Dunes where Quail Ridge will be looking to defend last years title. Matches will be played at Quail Ridge. Lunch will be held at Delray Dunes. Valentine “LUV” Mixed Doubles Round Robin: Join us on Saturday, February 9 for a morning round robin, followed by lunch on the Patio at our beautiful Clubhouse. Please sign up with a partner. If you do

not have a partner, we will be happy to find you one. Several divisions will be created for all skill levels. Ali Ferrara Love All-Around Tennis Round Robin: We will be hosting a Tennis Round Robin on Saturday February 23 to celebrate the life of our dear friend Alie Ferrara. Morning Round Robin will begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by lunch for those who would like to attend. A tennis bench in Ali’s honor will also be unveiled. Please contact the Tennis Pro Shop to sign-up. Sign-up for tennis only, lunch only or both. Tennis Etiquette Reminders: Prior to playing please remember to register (including your guests) inside the Tennis Pro Shop. While waiting for your court or league match, we encourage you and your group to relax in our courtyard seating area until your scheduled court time. Also, when you are sitting under the courtside canopies please lower your voices so your friends on the next court are not disrupted. We also request you utilize the canopy hooks for your tennis equipment bags and purses so other members & guests have a place to sit and socialize. See you on the courts!

Scott Fleming Director of Tennis

March Tennis Events Ladies Member-Guest | Saturday, March 2 Mixed Doubles Club Championships | Saturday & Sunday, March 16 &17 April Tennis Events Tennis Excellence Awards Dinner | Saturday, April 6 Member Appreciation Day | Saturday, April 13 the Covey | January 2019

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[ Tennis ]

Looking for fun social tennis? Grab a partner,

Tennis

2019 Weekly Tennis Activities Intra-club Activities Men’s Intra-Club League Every Monday 10:00 AM-12:00 PM League Runs November - April Ladies Club Doubles “A” Monday’s 8:00-10:00 AM Men’s Day Doubles Thursday & Saturday’s 8:00 -10:00 AM Mixed “B” Doubles Every Sunday 10:00 AM -12:00 PM Show up & Play! No Reservations

Instruction & Cardio Tennis Men’s Doubles Clinic Monday’s 8:30-10:00 AM

Shot of the Week Wednesday’s 9:00-11:00 AM Doubles Skills, Drills Clinic Wednesday’s 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Cardio Tennis Workouts Friday’s 10:00-11:30 AM Saturday 8:30-10:30 AM Sunday 9:00-10:00 AM

Group Leaders & Captains Men’s Intra-club Doubles Joe D’Amelio Men’s Day Doubles Peter Jones Men’s Senior Division #4 George Kellner Men’s Senior Division #6 Joe D’Amelio Men’s Senior Division #8 Jack Neuman Ladies Club Doubles Wendy Jones Ladies Division #1B Karen Peterson Ladies Division #3 Stacy Brookman Ladies 55 Love “Gold” Tina O’Connor Ladies 55 Love “Silver” Barbara Neuman Ladies Senior Division #1 Terry James Ladies Clay Mates Queen I Tracy Licata Ladies Clay Mates Princess I Terry James Ladies USTA Evening JoAnn Esau / Katie Duchock Sunday Mixed Doubles Beth McGee

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Weekly Junior Instruction

[ Tennis]

2019 Junior Tennis Program Recreational Clinic Saturday Junior Clinic Tuesday & Thursday Beginners (Ages 4-6) 10:00 - 11:30 AM 4:30 - 6:00 PM Competitive Clinic Saturday Junior Clinic Tuesday & Thursday Advanced/Intermediate (Ages 7 & up) 4:30 - 6:30 PM 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Junior Tennis Team Inter-Club Matches Sept.-May Saturdays 1:00-3:00 PM Play Days Fridays 4:30-6:30 PM

Saturday Junior Events | Junior Camps January 1-4 Holiday Camp

January 5 Junior Davis Cup Tournament

February 2 Super Bowl Doubles Tournament

March 9 Quail Ridge Singles Invitational

March 18-22 Spring Break Camp

April 13 Spring Doubles

April 16-18 Easter Clinic

May 11 Junior Tennis Charity

June 1 Parent-Child Tournament

June 3-7 USTA Jr. Tournament Training Camp

June 10-28 Summer Tennis Camp Monday-Friday

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Tennis Instruction at Quail Looking for morning, afternoon or evening lessons? Do you have a group of friends that want a doubles clinic or private Cardio Class? Assistant Pro Matt Weiss is available for private & group lessons in the evening. Matt is a certified USPTA Professional & played Division #2 Tennis for Tiffin University. Contact the Tennis Pro Shop for reservations 737-5100 Ext.3329 26 |

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QUAIL RIDGE ONLINE

Have You Downloaded the Mobile App?

The app allows you to: • Book Tee Times • View Upcoming Club Events • View our Membership Directory and Update Contact Information • Receive occasional Club Communications through Push Notifications • Read the Latest Club News • View Billing Statements • Update Your Profile & Picture Getting Started is Easy: 1. If you have an iPhone, download the “Clubessential” App from the Apple App Store. If you have an Android device, you can download it from the Google Play Store. Just search “Clubessential”. 2. After you open the app, we recommend you allow for push

notifications and location services so that you may receive important communications from the Club. 3. Enter the following Club ID on the sign-in screen: quailridge 4. Then, use the same Username and Password that you use to log into the full club website. Please note, the icon on your mobile screen will remain as “Clubessential.” Username & Password Info: Your username and password for the Mobile App are the same username and password that you use to access the Quail Ridge website. You can reset a lost password directly from our website.

Are You on Facebook?

"Follow us" and "like" our page on Facebook to view photos from events and activities and latest Club news. Search @QuailRidgeCC to Follow Us & Like Our Page

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STAY IN THE KNOW!

restore and revive Staff Directory

Director of Spa and Fitness: Lisa Haggas Ext 3541 Appointments & Reservations: Ext 3540

Spa & Fitness Committee

Chairperson: Eileen Watson Paul Gauthier Hilary Loftus John MacVicar Alice Mateos Fil Spizzirro Jim Wells Carol Williams

Spa & Fitness Hours of Operation Monday-Friday 6:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

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A REPORT FROM OUR

[ Spa & Fitness]

director of Spa & Fitness Change is Good! Year after year, losing weight and getting in shape are the top two New Year’s resolutions. Recent studies show that 42% of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, yet only 8% achieve their goals. In lieu of those stats, should we give up on New Year’s weight loss resolutions? My answer…NO!!! There is plenty of medical literature highlighting the importance of goal setting, especially when it comes to weight loss. To reach your goals you must make changes. It's time to bring the hammer down! Quail Ridge members are already very active, so to meet weight loss or fitness resolutions there must be a change. Your body is accustomed to the workload that originally taxed it to the max. Remember — to see continual results, you must continue to challenge your body. Your Spa and Fitness team is here to help you make those changes. Our trainers can design a program for newbies and re-write programs for regular gym users. We can make sure that you are working at the correct heart rate, using the right weights and switch out your workout so you are challenging your body in different ways. In January we are introducing a High Intensity Interval Training Class—HIIT will help you burn calories, raise your metabolic rate, lose fat, gain muscle and improve oxygen consumption. Don't get stuck in a rut! Come by the fitness center we can help you set your goals; then push yourself, change it up and you will see the weight-loss results you want. Respectfully, Lisa Haggas Director of Spa & Fitness

NEW PHYSICAL THERAPIST –Mae Yahira, PT Mae is originally from Pennsylvania and attended Penn State University for her Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Physical Education with an emphasis in Athletic Training. She received her National Athletic Trainer Certification prior to entering the Physical Therapy program at Hahnemann University in Philadelphia. She has been a licensed physical therapist since 1981. Mae has had several positions since moving to South Florida in 1993. She has served as an Assistant Professor in the Physical Therapy program at Florida International University before moving on to an administrative position directing Outpatient Services and the Education Department at Pinecrest Rehabilitation Hospital in Delray Beach. She had a private practice for many years specializing in treatment of the injured golfer and returned to Education as an instructor at the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program at South University, and most recently was the Program Director for the PTA Program at Keiser University. Contact Mae to set up your evaluation today! (561) 294-8842

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Spa & Fitness Events & Activities Health Fair Friday, January 11 | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm At the Clubhouse Flu and pneumonia shots, free screenings include hearing, heart risk, cholesterol, blood sugar, and grip strength. Enjoy a complimentary chair massage and meet our in-house physical therapist.

What's Up Doc? Fitness Speaker Series Dr. Francesca Lewis - dermatologist Thursday, Janaury 24 | 5:00 - 6:00 pm At the Clubhouse | Please call ext. 3337 to reserve Join us for complimentary wine and tidbits along with a presentation from Dr. Francesca Lewis.

Member CPR Information Class Friday, February 8 | 5:00 - 6:00 pm At the Clubhouse | Please call ext. 3337 to reserve Learn important standard precautions and CPR best practices in this informational class.

What's Up Doc? Fitness Speaker Series Brad Nolan - Physical Therapist Thursday, February 28 | 5:00 - 6:00 pm At the Clubhouse | Please call ext. 3337 to reserve Join us for complimentary wine and tidbits along with a presentation from Brad Nolan.

End of Season Dinner Dance Saturday, March 30 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm At the Clubhouse | Please call ext. 3337 to reserve Join us as we close out the season with a bang at the Fitness End of Season Dinner Dance with friends and staff! 30 |

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General Maintenance A team you can count on to get the job done!

The General Maintenance Dept. can handle all your projects whether you are in town or away. We are available for all your service needs. Our trained staff can inspect and diagnose problems to determine the best correction. We can perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that the physical condition of your home is at its best.

We have trained & skilled craftsmen in all these areas: Pressure Cleaning Hot Water Heaters Screen Repair Painting Complete Home Repairs Electrical Hurricane Shutters Carpentry Drywall Repairs Plumbing Gutter Cleaning Flooring Appliance Hook-ups Odd Jobs

For Administration, please call: (561) 737-5100 ext. 3380 or 3384 For the Director of General Maintenance, please call: (561) 737-5100 ext. 3358

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GET RECONNECTED

Comcast Seasonal Restoration of TV Equipment You’ve returned to Quail Ridge – let’s get your XFINITY equipment restored! If you have changed your return date and did not notify Comcast in advance, please call (866) 4059365 or (800) 266-2278 to speak with a Comcast Representative. Activation can take up to 24 hours. If you notified Comcast in advance of your return date, your XFINITY TV, Internet and/or Voice services should restore automatically. But if you are having issues restoring service, follow the steps outlined below: RESTORING XFINITY TV EQUIPMENT The following steps should be taken if you are encountering issues with your cable box or picture: If you DID NOT UNPLUG your cable box and have no picture or sound, please check the following: 1) That the cable from the wall jack is connected to the digital cable box. 2) That both your television and cable box are powered on. 3) That your television is set to the correct input (i.e. HDMI, HDMI/DVI, Component or channel 3). 4) After completing these steps allow at least 30 minutes for updates to install automatically. If you UNPLUGGED your digital cable box before departure, it has not received regular updates as it should and you will need to call Comcast at (866) 405-9365 or (800) 266-2278 and follow the prompts listed below: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5)

Enter customer phone number including area code. Service Problems, press 1. Cable TV, press 1. No Picture, press 2. Send Box Signal, press 1.

RESTORING XFINITY INTERNET AND VOICE If you are encountering issues with your Internet or Voice service, please review the following 1) 2)

That your modem is powered on. That your cable is connected to the back of the modem/eMTA.

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COMCAST ONSITE A Comcast Customer Service Team will be holding a monthly onsite event (November through March) on the following dates. No appointment necessary!

January 15, 2019 February 12, 2019 March 12, 2019 At the Business Center Between 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Several customer service representatives will be available on the dates above to assist with billing, equipment changes/upgrades, or technical issues you might be experiencing. If you need to reach Comcast immediately, please dial (866) 405-9365 or (800) 266-2278.

POA M ANAGER Dear Friends, Happy New Year! January means Area Annual Meeting time. For your convenience, the meeting schedule is in this newsletter. Hope you put the day and time of your Area’s meeting on your calendar. It’s a wonderful opportunity to catch up on events and projects happening in your local area, and to mingle with your neighbors. Information regarding your Area’s Annual Meeting can also be found on the Quail Ridge website under the P.O.A. section, then Areas & Villages. Please be sure to complete, sign and return your proxies, so that a quorum can be established. Now that season is in full swing, there are several housekeeping items to keep in mind: • Renovations: If you are planning renovations that affect the exterior of the unit, including but not limited to doors, windows, paint, hurricane shutters, landscape lighting, pavers, etc., please contact the P.O.A. office for an ARB application package, at ext 3381. • Landscape: If you are planning any landscape installations and/or removals, please note that all changes must be approved by the local area, the Horticulturist and the Landscape Committee. A form for proposed changes can be found on the Quail Ridge website under the P.O.A. section, then Documents & Policies. • Pets: All pets are required to be on a leash when outside the home. Please remember to pick up after your pet too.

• Apartment Dumpsters: Apartment area dumpsters are for resident use only. Please advise contractors that disposal of construction debris is not permitted in area dumpsters. • Use of Residence Form: If you have guests staying in your home while you are away, please complete a Use of Residence form and return it to Community Safety. The form can be found on the Quail Ridge website under the P.O.A. section, then Documents & Policies. • Comcast: Comcast Customer Service Representatives will be onsite each month through March to assist our residents with equipment changes, billing issues, upgrades/downgrades and more. The events will be held in the Business Center (unless otherwise noted) between 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., on the dates listed below: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 (Clubhouse - Salon 1) Tuesday, February 12, 2019 Tuesday, March 12, 2019 In addition to the onsite service events, a technician will also be available to assist members with technical issues on the dates listed above. Give Diana Ruiz a call at extension 3381 to be put on the list. See you at your Annual Meeting! Best regards, Barbarann Larrabee, LEED AP, CMCA Community Association Manager PS: For those of you that were in the path of Hurricane Florence or Michael, I pray that you & your families were safe and did not suffer any extensive damage.

• Pedestrians: Quail Ridge is a pedestrian friendly community. Please be mindful and watchful for walkers, joggers, bikers, etc., at all the crosswalks and paths.

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A REPORT FROM OUR

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Invite Your Friends

to experience a championship lifestyle

From our Rentals Office: QR Guest Rental Program Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re coming down for vacation or visiting family and friends, make Quail Ridge Country Club your home away from home. Escape to your own unique, privately-owned condo in Kittiwake, equipped with a private kitchen, living room and bedrooms. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll also enjoy all of our amenities! Call our Rentals Office today to learn more at (561) 734-5292 or (866) 680-6822. May 1 to September 30

October 1 to December 19

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DIRECTOr of Communit y A REPORT FROM OUR

Safet y

Several years back, we implemented a program at

Quail Ridge called the “Vial of Life”. The Vial of Life, included a medical questionnaire and also a list of existing and past medical conditions. There is also an area for you to fill in all of the medications and dosages that you are currently taking. After completing the list, it is suggested that you place it back in the plastic bag and tape it to the refrigerator. Emergency personnel will need this information when they arrive. Having this information preprinted and readily available, will help to expedite and ensure that you receive the proper treatment. Please review and update your information each year. If you are in need of the Vial of Life Kits, they are available from the receptionist in the Business Center. Your Community Safety Department continues to be committed to the Quail Ridge Emergency Medical Response Program. On November 21, we held a CPR/AED (automated external defibrillator) first aid training/certification class. This class represented a combination of 30 new as well re-certifications for employees. We now have 128 employees that are currently certified. I would like to provide you with some helpful tips in case you experience a medical emergency. Your first telephone call should be to 911. Your next call should be placed to the Community Safety Emergency phone number at (561) 737-6000. Please remember, our security officers are well trained in first aid and can supply you with medical support until Fire Rescue arrives. All Security Patrol Vehicles carry oxygen, cardiac defibrillators as well as other life sustaining equipment. When placing a call to 911 or the Quail Ridge Safety Department, please be prepared to answer the following questions: • • • •

What is the nature of injury? When and where did the injury occur? The age of the injured person? Is the injured person breathing and/or bleeding?

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Most of all, try to stay calm, help is on the way. We currently have AED’s strategically located throughout our property. Time is critical when cardiac arrest occurs. Static’s have shown if CPR is performed and an AED is applied within the first two minutes, the victim’s chance of survival will rise from 5 to 80 percent. If AED and CPR are not applied within four to six minutes, the chance of survival is drastically reduced. We have received a few requests for CPR/AED First Aid training for our members. Anyone interested in learning this valuable lifesaving skill may contact me by phone or email. Based on the membership’s level of interest, we would select a date for future group classes. Rules and Regulations as it pertains to pets: • 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. Bicycles: When using the cart paths on bicycles, please be especially mindful of pedestrians, being sure to announce your approach from behind. The Rules and Regulations clearly state “all bicycles must be equipped with a bell or horn.” We still continue to receive many complaints of near misses when cyclists approaching walkers from behind without giving them warning. Please assist us in keeping everyone safe! Eric Price Director of Community Safety

director of Real Estate I trust you are enjoying your beautiful winter here at

Quail Ridge. The grounds are showcasing its colorful peak with all our gorgeous flowers, the golf courses are pristine, the tennis courts beckon, cool breezes abound and there are fun times to be had by all! If you’re reading this from a colder address, come and join us – you can’t beat a Florida winter! It’s been a record breaking year for us! This is the best year ever in the history of our community. As I write this, we have 92 sales and 60 new members year to date, with the breakdown as follows: Terrace 2 bedroom condos: 15 Garden Corner 2 bedroom condos: 14 Garden 3 bedroom condos: 27 Villas: 28 Custom Home: 4 Townhome: 3

Buyers continue to be attracted to Quail Ridge and we look forward to another very busy selling season ahead! Do you have a friend you think would enjoy Quail Ridge? We are pleased to offer our very popular “Stay & Play” promotion. This package offers prospective buyers a three night stay in Kittiwake, golf, tennis and dining all at a fantastic value. It is available to people interested in purchasing a home here and gives them a taste of the wonderful Quail Ridge lifestyle. Contact the real estate office for further details. As always, we invite you to call us at any time to discuss our services. We are here to assist you in making a smooth transition, whether moving in… out…. or just across the street in Quail Ridge. Wishing you and your family a healthy, prosperous New Year.

Ann Jara Quail Ridge Real Estate Broker

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A REPORT FROM OUR

January Extensions Club Reservations......3338 Tennis................3329 Golf.......................3317/18 Fitness...............3540

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Monday

Tuesday

Great Gatsby New Year’s Eve

Recovery Brunch

Lecture Series

Wednesday 2

Taste & Travel Men’s Golf Road Cup

9 Hole Ladies’ Sunday Fun Foursome

Pam Brosnihan Memorial Tournament

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Wine Dinner

What’s Up Doc?

Women’s Golf Road Cup

Women’s Golf Road Cup Fitness Health Fair

18 Hole Ladies’ Day Member-Member

Wine Tasting

Trivia Night

18 Hole Ladies’ Member-Member Golf & Brunch

9 Hole Ladies’ Day EJFT

Men’s USA-Canada Challenge Cup

What’s Up Doc? - Fitnes Speaker Series

18 Hole Ladies’ Member-Guest

MGA Member-Guest

What’s Up Doc?

18 Hole Ladies’ Member-Member

18 Hole Ladies’ Day Member-Member

Friday

Bingo

USTA Men’s Singles Tournament Begins

Thursday

9 Hole Ladies Day EJFT

February Extensions Club Reservations......3338 Tennis................3329 Golf.......................3317/18 Fitness...............3540

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Monday 28

Pam Brosnihan Memorial Tournament

Wednesday

Thursday

18 Hole Ladies’ Member-Guest

Men’s Member-Guest

What’s Up Doc?

Friday 1

Saturday 2 Golf Equipment Day

9 Hole Ladies Day

Super Bowl Party Lecture Series

Tuesday

Tennis Road Cup vs. Delray Dunes

Wine Dinner

Bingo

9 Hole Ladies’ MemberMember

Men’s MemberMember Team Championship

Valentine Mixed Doubles Club Championship

18 Hole Ladies’ President’s Cup

Member CPR Class

Valentine’s Dinner & Dance

9 Hole Ladies’ Delray Dunes Invitational

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Men’s Invitational Tournament

Bingo

Men’s Invitational Tournament

9 & 18 Hole Ladies’ Rally for the Cure

Brushes & Bubbles

South Course Closed All Day

Scotch & Cigars

What’s Up Doc? Fitness Speaker Series

Alie Ferrara “Love All Around” Round Robin

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March Extensions Club Reservations......3338 Tennis................3329 Golf.......................3317/18 Fitness...............3540

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Monday 25

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

9 & 18 Hole Ladies’ Rally for the Cure

Brushes & Bubbles

South Course Closed All Day

Couples Club Championship

Scotch & Cigars

Fitness Speaker Series

Ladies’ Tennis Member-Guest

6 Wine Dinner

Couples Club Championship

Lecture Series

Bands & BBQ

Membership Annual Meeting

9 & 18 Hole Ladies’ Club Championship

Men’s Match Play What’s Up Doc? Club ChampionMen’s Match Play ship Club Championship

Bingo

9 & 18 Hole Ladies Club Championship

St. Patrick’s Day Buffet

9 Rinella Dinner & Show

9 Hole Ladies’ Guest Day

Saturday

Friday

Men’s Match Play Men’s Match Play Club Champion- Club Championship ship 9 & 18 Hole Ladies’ Club Championship

Mixed Doubles Club Championship

Wine Tasting

Trivia Night

Canada Day

South Course Closed All Day

Men’s Match Play Club Championship Mixed Doubles Club Championship

Lecture Series Club Board Meeting

9 & 18 Hole LaMGA: Men’s dies’ Closing Day Closing Day

9 Hole Ladies Sunday Fun Foursome

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North Course Closed PM

Men’s Hole-InWhat’s Up Doc? One Club Dinner Fitness Speaker Series

30 End of Season Fitness Dinner Dance

[ Around Quail Ridge]

AROUND Quail Ridge Member Spotlight

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Select Sector SPDR Funds, George Gaspari, an original Director of the Funds, participated at the closing bell ceremonies. George was the Chairman of the Board until 2015 and continues to be an active member of the Board. Dolores Gaspari accompanied him on stage.

Quail Ridge Recognized Once Again For Environmental Excellence

Quail Ridge Country Club has retained its designation as a "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary" through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an Audubon International program. Quail Ridge Country Club was designated as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary in 2000 and is one of 904 courses in the world to currently be designated as such. The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, endorsed by the United States Golf Association, provides information and guidance to help golf courses preserve and enhance wildlife habitat, and protect natural resources. Golf courses from the United States, Africa, Australia, Canada, Central America, Europe, Mexico, and Southeast Asia have achieved certification in the program. "Quail Ridge Country Club has shown a strong commitment to its environmental program. They are to be commended for preserving the natural heritage of the area by protecting the local watershed and providing a sanctuary for wildlife on the golf course property," said Christine Kane, Executive Director at Audubon International. "To reach certification, a course must demonstrate that they are maintaining a high degree of environmental quality in a number of areas," explained Kane. These categories include: Environmental Planning, Wildlife & Habitat Management, Outreach and Education, Chemical Use Reduction and Safety, Water Conservation, and Water Quality Management. Courses go through a recertification process every three years.

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CLUBS & ACTIVITIES STAY IN THE KNOW!

561-364-0001

Meeting Dates & Time 1st Friday Feb.-Apr. at 10 AM Tuesdays at 1 PM Tuesdays at 4:30 PM 1st meeting Jan. 3rd at 3 PM Wednesdays at 5:15 PM

561-777-3860

Wednesdays at 1 PM

561-777-3860

Mondays at 6:45 PM

757-869-7718

1st Wednesday at 10:00 AM Mondays at 8 AM Mondays at 9 AM Tuesdays at 9:30 AM Thursdays at 7:30 AM Tuesdays and Friday at 1 PM Tuesdays at 8 AM 2nd Wednesday at 5 PM 1st and 3rd Thursday at 3:30 PM Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 4:30 PM Wednesdays at 6 PM 1st meeting Jan. 3rd at 3 PM

Club/Activity

Organizer

Organizer Contact

Book Club

Linda Kibler

561-737-9075

Canasta Choir Cycling Dancing

561-738-6717

Garden Club Ladies Bible Study Ladies' Bridge Ladies' Bridge Men's Bible Study Men's Bridge Men's Fellowship Movie Club

Cam Murphy Honnie McClear Mike Sinkover Perry Mesmer John & Judy Haverkamp John & Judy Haverkamp Maury Cain Janice Young Patricia Anderluh Mary Fitzpatrick Tom Adams Jack Vollmer Tom Adams Michele Walter

Needlepoint

Ellen Krease

313-283-5809

Pickleball

Roe Bartow

561-734-6768

Duplicate Bridge Duplicate Bridge

Poker Michael Federico Running & Jogging Joe D'Amelio 42 | January 2019 | The Covey

561-742-5724 561-777-4794

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516-551-2915 561-737-8658

By Linda Russell

QRBC participated in an ACBL-wide â&#x20AC;&#x153;Instant Match Game,â&#x20AC;? on October 31st, in which Gold points were awarded for winners. High scorers were Ann Gordon & Ingeborg Mimnaugh playing North/ South and Ann Spizzirro & Uky Perakos playing East/West. Aspiring Life Masters were truly, madly, GREEN with envy for those precious gold points. QRBC also took part in STaC Games on Monday, November 26th and Wednesday, November 28th. STaC is an acronym for Sectional Tournaments at Clubs. When a club participates in STaC games, that club receives "hand records" (pre-dealt bridge hands) in order to prepare bridge hands identical to every other club participating at the same time and day. Silver points are awarded. First place winners Monday night were Chuck Holderness and Brent Elmore (East/West) and Ruth Carson & Pam Baugh (North South). Holderness/Elmore placed first in the Invitational District (45 tables) and Carson/Baugh were 6th.

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Bridge Club News

Wednesday afternoon first place winners here at Quail Ridge and overall for the district (145 tables) in A, B and C were Douglas Carlson and Linda Russell with a 66.67% game (14.06 points). First place East/West team for QRBC was Libby and Jack Vollmer, who were also twelfth in C with a 61.31% game. Sixteenth in C with a 60.12% game were Ted Finnigan and Bart Nixon. Ambitious bridge players attempt to score 50% or greater in a round of bridge, meaning that they are scoring at least an average game or better. Two players have recently achieved a game of greater than 70%, which is outstanding and signifies excellent play. Betty Babe & Delores Gaspari (pictured here) are our STARS. The Quail Ridge Bridge Club would like to invite ALL participants to attend our BRIDGE PARTY, January 9th. Bridge will begin at 2:00 P.M. and will be followed by cocktails and appetizers. Cost is $10/person and guests are invited to attend for $15. For more information, contact Diane Haden or Linda Randall.

Duplicate Bridge Ladies' Bridge Ladies' Bridge Men's Bridge

SCHEDULE:

John & Judy Haverkamp Patricia Anderluh Mary Fitzpatrick Jack Vollmer

Mondays at 6:45 PM, Wednesdays at 1 PM Mondays at 9 AM Tuesdays at 9:30 AM Tuesdays and Fridays at 1 PM

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The Quail Ridge Garden Club presents for Quail Ridge Country Club Members and Guests:

Dancing for Dollars Wednesday April 3, 2019

$55 per person. Please call ext. 3337 for reservations! Cocktails 6:00 pm, Dinner and Dancing demonstration 6:45 pm followed by Music and Dancing by all! Send a Kid to Summer Camp Fundraiser Featuring Quail Ridge Stars: Peg Barrett and Francine Tremblay Patenande accompanied by Fred Astaire Studio Dancers

Ladies Bible Study Monday Morning Ladies Bible Study January 14th - March 4th At the Clubhouse Main Dining Room 2 Timothy - Standing Firm in Truth Book Pick-Up January 7th from 10 am - 12 pm Coffee & Fellowship 9:45 am Study 10 - 11:30 am Seated Luncheon on March 4th

Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fellowship & Bible Study Men's Bible Study will start on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 7:30 am in the Clubhouse. We will be studying the book of Romans. Men's Fellowship will start on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 8:00 am in the Clubhouse.

Come Join Chorus!

We invite all interested Quail Ridge members to join our Chorus. Rehearsals will be held on Tuesdays from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm in the Clubhouse beginning in January. If you are interested please feel free to come and join us! Contact Honnie McClear at hmcclear@aol.com 44 |

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Canasta At Quail Ridge

It started with a rumor. We heard that fifty people showed up at a local club to play Canasta. We said, “Canasta? I haven’t played that since I was a teenager.” Two weeks later Quail Ridge announced the death of former long-time member Madeleine Albanese. Many of us remembered her fondly. Eileen Watson, Mary Fitzpatrick, Janet Bambrick and Cam Murphy unearthed and polished instructions from the games Madeleine had introduced years ago. We invited a few residents and summer members, selected Tuesday afternoons because “nothing else is going on”, and the game took off after Joyce Pleasant included an announcement in her eblasts.

Quail Ridge members are welcome and may bring their guests. Sign up to play or learn by calling Cam Murphy at 561-738-6717 or email calma@earthlink. net or text to 561-703-5980. We usually have 4 or 5 tables every week and, although places at the tables are assigned by request and in advance, rained-out golfers are always welcomed at the last minute.

Games include the two versions that Madeleine Albanese brought to Quail Ridge: a regular four player partnership game and a simpler version called Head & Foot that can be played with 3 or 4 persons. Head & Foot is easy to learn and those who played any version of Canasta in their youth quickly become expert. Some people stay with We started in the summer of 2017 and went co- Head & Foot while others graduate themselves to ed the following summer. Eileen Watson, Roe “Madeline’s Canasta”, a more challenging game. Bartow, Heather Strickland and Mary Fitzpatrick donated the equipment – decks of cards, Both Madeleine’s Canasta and Head & Foot are eastrays and shufflers. Cam Murphy and Lorraine ier to learn and not as complex as bridge. There is Rinella kept us organized with emails and sig- some strategy involved but it is a welcoming game nup sheets week after week. Janet Bambrick that provides great social time while playing. Seat and Ann Cleary gently coached the learners. assignments are communicated by email on the Sunday before each game. The group roster now Games are held in the Clubhouse card room every includes well over 50 seasonal and summer memTuesday from 1:00 pm to about 3:30 or 4:00 pm. All bers, residents and guests. The rumor has come true!

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Welcome Welcome

We are delighted to welcome our newest members of the Club. Please be sure to give them a warm welcome if you see them around the Club!

New members! New Members

Bernier & Isabel Jacques

Non-Resident Golf Members Jean Bernier and Isabel Jacques, from Westmount, Quebec, join us as NonResident Golf members. They also belong to Mount Bruno Country Club in SaintBruno, Quebec and Knowlton Country Club in Knowlton, Quebec. They are both retired.

Tom & Darre Elliott

Golf Members (Royal Tern) Thomas and Darrach Elliott, join us from Quogue, New York. Thomas is retired from the investment banking industry while Darrach is a real estate broker. They both belong to Quogue Field Club, Quogue Beach Club, and The Quogue Club at Hallock House in Quogue, New York. 46 | January 2019 | The Covey

Richard & Geraldine Donoghue

Sean Dugan & Lianne Hales-Shaw

Golf Members (Sanderling) Richard & Geraldine Donoghue join us from Kernersville, North Carolina. They are also members of Greensboro Country Club in North Carolina. Richard is Senior Vice President of Strategy, Planning, and Business Development at NYU Langone Health, an academic health system in New York. Geraldine is a retired registered nurse.

Golf Members (Limeberry) Sean and Lianne are from Croton on the Hudson, New York. Lianne is the Senior Director of Corporate Relations and Operations for Westchester Medical Center. Sean is a Lawyer.

John & Mary-Ellen Fitzpatrick

Kit & Nancy Tatum

Social Member (Royal Tern) John and Mary Ellen Fitzpatrick join us from Delray Beach, Florida. They are also members of Seagate Beach Club. John works in the biopharmaceutical industry as Senior Director of National Accounts for Gilead Sciences, Inc. and Mary Ellen is retired.

Golf Members (Sanderling) Kit & Nancy Tatum join us from New London, New Hampshire. Kit works in the finance industry. Nancy is a real estate broker at Sothebys. They are members at the University Club in New York City, Quogue Field Club in Quogue, New York, and Royal Canadian Yacht Club in Toronto, Ontario.

Social Member (Osprey) Joe and Jane are from Hingham, Massachussetts. Joe works in the asset management industry while Jane works in retail and is an artist. They also belong to Blackrock Country Club in Massachussetts and New York Athletic Club in New York.

Pierre Rodrigue & Sandra Duguet

Golf Members (Green Heron) Pierre and Sandra are from Montreal, Canada. Pierre is in the Telecom industry while Sandra is retired. They belong to Club de Golf Laval Sur le Lac and Club StJames in Canada.

Paul & Diane Brauer

Golf Member (Azalea) Paul and Diane Brauer, join us from Dover, Massachussetts. They have three children and a granddaughter. Paul runs the tech division for State Street Bank. Diane works in the finance department for Clearedge Partners, an IT company. They are both proud graduates of Providence College in Rhode Island.

Stephen Solomon & Rose Ann Loranger

Golf Members (Bobwhite) Stephen Solomon and Rose Ann Loranger join us from CĂ´te Saint-Luc in Quebec, Canada. They are also members of CĂ´te SaintLuc Tennis Club in Quebec. Stephen is an investments advisor in Canada while Rose Ann is retired.

Doug & Lorraine Randall

Golf Members (Mockingbird) Doug and Lorraine Randall join us from Westerly, Rhode Island. They are also members of four other clubs in Rhode Island including Shelter Harbor Golf Club, Weekapaug Golf Club, Weekapaug Yacht Club and Watch Hill Yacht Club. The Randalls are realtors in Rhode Island.

Paul Tardif & Carol Turgeon

Non-Resident Golf Members Paul is President of Eterna Financial Group, an investment management and trust company. Carol is a recently retired attorney. They are graduates of Laval University Law School and University of Western Ontario. They are also members at Club de Golf Royal Quebec.

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[ New Members]

Joseph & Jane Kringdon

In Memoriam

4-15-18 Joseph F. Green 5-01-18 Joseph Freeman 5-07-18 Betty Fraley Broyles 7-21-18 Gordon Hughes 8-20-18 Mary Lee Abinanti 8-27-18 Helen “Bernice” Hassan 9-15-18 Bridget A. Burger 9-21-18 Guy Octeau 11-7-18 Albert D. Martell

Our condolences to their families

2018-2019 QUAIL RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB BOARD OF GOVERNORS PRESIDENT | Gerard Leider VICE PRESIDENT | Joseph M. Cianciolo SECRETARY | Wayne Shovelin TREASURER | Frank Di Tomaso

Julie Anderson Gordon Broom Harry Cain Dave Chick Deborah Coons Ronnie Grove

John Haverkamp Dan Krease Richard Latham Bob Liguori Joanne Patterson Steve Smith

P.O.A. AND CONDOMINIUM OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE P.O.A./CONDO PRESIDENT | Robert Liguori P.O.A./CONDO VICE PRESIDENT | Brian McGarry P.O.A./CONDO TREASURER | Dominic Taddeo P.O.A./CONDO SECRETARY | Christina Berry

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Ben Benedetti B. W. (Bill) Franks Angela Kerfoot

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