Dorado Beach Member Newsletter Feb-Mar 2014

February - March 2014

Dorado Beach is in shape:

Now is the time to enjoy our fitness activities calendar throughout the resort.

2014 is here for the best.

Dear Members As we say farewell to 2013, I would like to take this opportunity to thank each one of you for being part of a wonderful year at Dorado Beach.

Members participation at our facilities and events have not been this high in many years. I also would like to express our deepest gratitude to each and every one of our staff for their passion, enthusiasm and commitment to Dorado Beach and our membership. As I reach my second year anniversary at Dorado Beach, I look back and feel proud of the improvement that the team has made to better the facilities and the experience for our club members. As we continue, I promise that you will see more changes and improvement during 2014.

Inside Lifetime News • New Members Welcome • Spotlight • Fitness and Health • Breakfast with Santa & Gingerbread House Workshop • Real Estate News • Goodwinds News • PGA TOURAcademy • Member’s Holiday Celebration • Parrandeo Navideño Invitational • Golf News / Golf Tips • Talking About Tennis • Upcoming Events • Dorado Beach Ritz Carlton Reserve

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Following that same note, we would like to thank all of you whom participated in our membership survey. We received the results and will be developing action plans based on your comments to follow-up and improve those areas that needs attention. We have already started improving areas that were identified in the survey as “Need Improvement”. One of these areas was to purchase new Golf Carts. We purchased 180 new Golf Carts as well as 6 new Beverage Carts. This will improve your overall experience in the golf course. Another improvement recently addressed was to add additional seating to the bar area at Zafra. Right before the festive season, we added 42 additional seats that will enhance the dining experience as our bar and lounge area are heavily visited during the weekends by families.

These upcoming months are filled with a variety of great activities for all to enjoy. The first Mercado Dorado of the year will be held on February 15th on its new venue at the Watermill. Don’t miss out on “Encanto al Jazz” at Encanto Beach Club the following day on Sunday 16th to enjoy an evening of great jazz music in a most beautiful setting. Fun Land is back and will be held on Saturday 22nd with new and exciting activities for the whole family to enjoy! The ladies Member & Guest Tournament is coming up fast on February 27th and will certainly be one to remember!

Sign up now at the Pro Shop. On March 20th we will be having a Wine Seminar with a professional Sommelier. This is a great opportunity to further your knowledge on the different wines and how to properly pair them with your dish.

In an effort to increase our member offerings, Dorado Beach has partnered with the PGA TourAcademy. This program brings it all together with top instructors and the most advance teaching technology. Whether you are a beginner or an accomplished golfer, the PGA Tour Academy Professionals will teach you the secrets to perfecting your swing and your game. The pilot program will start January 25th through the end of April. You may contact Robert Birtel at 787-626-1010 or rbirtel@doradobeach.com for more details.

And last but not least, it is with great pleasure that we announce that WTA Tennis Pro Monica Puig has signed on as Dorado Beach’s Touring Pro. She will be doing special clinics and appearances at the club throughout the year as availability comes up in her tour calendar. Be on the lookout for these pop-up events to be announced all year long!

I look forward to a great 2014 and hope that this New Year will be full of health, happiness, and good fortune for you and your loved ones. Looking forward to see you around the club, enjoying the Dorado Beach Life Style!

Warm Regards,

Membership Corner

David R. Tyson General Manager/COO Dorado Beach Resort & Club

Welcome to the Club! New Members

• James Adcox and Kathy L. Adcox • A. Michael Flaherty and Sarah O. Greene-Flaherty • Juan Arturo Marti - Costa • James Alfred Walker Jr and Clare G. Walker • Matthew B. Martorello and Rebecca Martorello

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How long have you been working in Dorado Beach?

A: I have been working in Dorado Beach for the past 44 years J: I have been working in Dorado Beach for the past 39 years

Spotlight Adalberto “Bejuco” Maldonado & Juan Martinez - Golf Operations

What is your most memorable experience here at Dorado Beach?

A : On one occasion, near the year 1973, there was a group of United States Presidents that came to the club on vacation. A hand-picked group of outstanding employees with good service records were given the opportunity to meet them and fortunately I was one of them.

J: One time a guest who lived in United States called me up from his club so that I could instruct his employees on how to properly maintain and clean golf shoes. This was a great experience for me as it showed me how much my work was appreciated. Also when I was named Employee of the Year in 2001.

Recipe and Workout Routine

Banana-Cinnamon Waffle

– Thomas Jefferson

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Why do you love Dorado Beach?

A: Absolutely everything about it!

J: Because for the past 39 years it has been my home.

Its beauty is like being in paradise.

What is your vision of a perfect day at the Resort?

A: To enjoy all of the different areas the Resort has to offer, specifically enjoying a great round of golf.

J: Simply enjoying a great day of golf at one our courses and taking in the beauty of our little piece of paradise.

New Year’s Resolution:

Fitness and Wellness

“Leave all the afternoon for exercise and recreation, which are as necessary as reading. I will rather say more necessary because health is worth more than learning.”

What is the most rewarding part of working here?

A: The satisfaction of being provided a steady job so that I could provide for my family all these years and put my 4 children through college.

J: When our members and guests express their satisfaction with my work and give positive feedback to my supervisor.

Total Body Circuit (High Tempo)

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1/4 cup buckwheat flour 1/4 cup ground flaxseed 2 tablespoons sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups fat-free milk 3 tablespoons butter, melted 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 large ripe banana, mashed Cooking spray

Squat to Shoulder Press 3×20 Deadlifts to Upright Rows 3×20 (Superset)

Preparation Lightly spoon flours into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flours, flaxseed, and next 4 ingredients (through salt) in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk.

Combine milk, butter, and eggs, stirring with a whisk; add milk mixture to flour mixture, stirring until blended. Fold in mashed banana.

Preheat a waffle iron. Coat iron with cooking spray.

Spoon about 1/4 cup batter per 4-inch waffle onto hot waffle iron, spreading batter to edges. Cook 3 to 4 minutes or until steaming stops; repeat procedure with remaining batter.

Curtsy Lunge on Box 3×20 Weighted Bridge on Ball 3×20 (Superset)

Alternating Dumbbell Curls 3×20 Skull Crushers 3×20 (Superset)

Reverse Lunge with a High Row 3×20 Assisted Pull Ups x 20 (Superset)

Assisted Pull-ups 3×20 Hack Squats 3×20 (Superset)

45 minutes of Cardio

*Definition: Superset: instead of resting between sets, you work the opposite muscle.

Breakfast with Santa & Gingerbread House Workshop Santa came to Dorado Beach! On Sunday, December 8th the children at Dorado Beach were treated to an exciting visit by Santa. Families enjoyed a hearty breakfast while Santa and his helpers took pictures with all the children and listened to their Christmas gift requests. After breakfast, Santa and the children went to the Pavilion where the Gingerbread House Workshop took place. Everyone’s creativity was put to work on decorating the pre-assembled gingerbread houses. Beautiful designs were created by the families to the tune of background classic Christmas music. A great time was had by all!

Real Estate

Demand for the Dorado Beach Lifestyle has kicked into high gear! In addition to our featured residences at West Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve and the popular Plantation Village Condominiums, the Villas at Dorado Beach East are an excellent alternative for effortless, turn-key living.

Improvements on two new Villa Carbia homes will begin in December - complete with landscaping, pool, kitchen appliances, furniture, and golf cart. These 3,600 sf 4-bedroom, 4.5 bath residences are the ideal homes for those who seek a move-in ready detached home - Just bring your clothes and your toothbrush!

Ready for occupancy in just 6 short months.

For more information about life time at Dorado Beach, visit our website at www.doradobeach.com or call our sales office at (787) 796-5620. 2014 is going to be an incredible year and hope you can be part of this legacy community.

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Goodwinds News G O O DW I N D S M A R Y T I E R R A F I T N E S S SEA LOVERS PADDLE BOARD YOGA & FITNESS PADDLE B OA R D BO OT CA M P: S AT | 9 : 3 0 A M

Join Goodwind’s Yoga & Fitness instructor Megan Hurdman, in our new Mar y Tierra Fitness Program

Goodwinds is proud to introduce Megan Hurdman, our new Certified Personal Trainer, Performance Enhancement Specialist and ERYT!500 Yoga Instructor, along our Goodwinds Mar y Tierra Fitness Program. Our new program will start with two weekly Tierra "land# classes, and two Mar "water# classes. $ If you're looking for a new challenge, our Paddle Board Yoga class will reinvigorate you, all while enjoying the natural splendor of floating on water. In our Paddle Boot Camp, Megan will lead your group through an intense workout where participants are led to perform cardiovascular exercises & strength enhancing exercises in an alternative manner with the extra challenge of staying ON the board! Be prepared to sweat, get wet, and sugar sand coated while challenging your fitness!%

Be prepared to get wet! This class combines the best of land and sea in circuits that will be sure to challenge every major muscle group while leaving you sugar sand coated and satisfied! Expect to be on and off SUP boards during this fun fitness challenge.

Where: West Beach in front of Encanto PADDLE B OA R D YO G A :

Achieve your fitness and health goals while having fun

A class to invigorate your day on a beautiful setting

A great class for all skill levels. No Paddle Board or

Make the ocean or pool your yoga mat!

SUN | 9:30AM

Yes, it’s exactly that - Yoga on Stand Up Paddle Boards!

This is an open level class with a little something for everyone. The class is a custom blend of classic traditional yoga and fun adaptations with the intention of leaving you both centered and exhilarated at the end of practice Where: Water Mill Pool, Plantation

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Drop In Price: $80 Non Member | $64 Member Package Price: $45 Member Price (Purchasing 10HR Package) Limited Spaces, RSVP to watersports@doradobeach.com or by texting 787.605.5235

LAND LOVERS BEACH FITNESS PROGRAM B AR LOV EN TO BE AC H YO G A :

WED | 9-10AM

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T HU | 9-10A M

Join us where the sun, water, and land all meet for a “grounded” practice of yoga. Megan blends the traditional Sivananda style of yoga with Vinyasa for an open level class that is great for anyone!

Make the outdoors your other Gym! Come join Megan as she leads you through a series of circuits and alternative exercises on the beautiful beach of Dorado. Who said fitness can’t be fun?!

Where: Barlovento Price: $25 Drop In / $18 with Pre-Paid Package

Where: Barlovento Price: $25 Drop In / $18 with Pre-Paid Package

TOURAcademy on the Road Reserve Your Experience Today!

Members & Guests can book a TOURAcademy experience at the Dorado Beach Resort Clubhouse Golf Shop, by calling 787-626-1010 ext. 7209 or by emailing proshop@doradobeach.com.

On the Road

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Members Holiday

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y Celebration 2013

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INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

This closing of the year member and guest golf event was another success! Even though rain had imposed every day, we had a beautiful sunny day to complete the 2nd Parrandeo Invitational Golf Tournament with a total of 92 participants. Players enjoyed on-course ceviche tacos from A la Vara, hamburgers from Pan Pepin and traditional piraguas mixed with various sponsor’s liquor.

Sponsored beverages were also part of the player’s refreshments on the course. After play, the awards ceremony were held at the Pavilion with entertainment by Candido Reyes and his band and a special surprise presentation by Guamanique with a folkloric dance exhibition. Various local artisans also showcased their soaps, jewelry and paintings during the awards ceremony. Here are the results for this year’s event: Member & Guest Division 1st place gross – Ramon Anchia and Mandy Garcia 2nd place gross – Jose Figueroa Casas and Jorge Rodriguez 3rd place gross – Mike Mateo and Carlos Dolagaray 1st place net – Eric Gripentrog and Mike Aussum 2nd place net – Santos Rivera and Abdel Abusba 3rd place net – Jaime Fumero and Juan Rios Sponsor division 1st place net – Higol Terran y Vicente Hernandez A special thank you to our sponsors for their support in making this year’s event a success: Plaza Cellars, Serralles, Coca Cola, Pan Pepin, A la Vara, Toyota, Carts Pro, Sportsgroup and Carlos Varona

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Golf News We are excited to start our year off and get right into our Member Tournament Schedule. Our upcoming events are:

Golf Tips Making Solid Contact in Wet Conditions 1.

1. Super Bowl Bash, February 2, 2014 on the Sugarcane Course. This is a two person cumulative net stableford event. We will add each person’s net stableford score and the two players with the highest score is the winner. The Cost is cart fee plus $20 cash entry fee.

2. Dorado Beach Ladies Member Guest, February 27th on the East Course. This is the premier event on our Ladies Tournament Calendar.

The format for the event is a four lady scramble. Teams may consist of two members and two guest or one member and three guests. The cost of the event is $350 per team.

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As most of you have noticed we seem to get a lot of rain in Puerto Rico. In 2013 we received over 100 inches or rain, our previous record was around 80 inches of rain. Either way you look at it, that’s a lot of rain! Even with all the rain, I love seeing our faithful golfers enjoying the course in what I call “British Open Conditions”. I thought this would be a great time to give players of a few tips when playing in wet conditions.

The most important thought you want to have when playing in wet conditions is to hit the ball first. A very common miss in wet conditions is to hit behind the ball, commonly referred to as “fat”. In order to ensure ball first contact:

3. The Masters Pro – Am, April 12, 2014 on the East Course. Members will blind draw for a Professional partner who is playing in the Masters Tournament. The members net score combined with the Professionals score on Masters Saturday will be the team score. The Member with the lowest combined score will win the Green Jacket. The cost of the event is $75 per player.

1. Grip Down on Club 2. Place the ball slightly back in your stance 3. Place 60% of your weight on your front foot 4. Swing Smooth.

4. Dorado Beach Men’s Member Guest, May 2-4, 2014 on the Sugarcane and East Courses. This is the premier Men’s Golf Event on the Dorado Beach schedule. The Member Guest is a two person net match play round robin event. Players will enjoy food, drinks and parties all weekend long. Please mark you calendars as the event is sure to fill up.

If you have any questions regarding your golf game please contact the Golf Professional Staff.

5. As Dorado Beach continues on its quest as an international leader in the Growth of the Game of Golf, we are thrilled to continue or relationship with the US Kids Foundation. This past fall we hosted our first tour and we are excited to start our Spring Tour April 27th. The US Kids tour gives our young players the opportunity to learn, compete, and grow as individuals through the game of Golf. Participants of the tour will accumulate points based on how well they finish in the events.

Juniors accumulating enough points will qualify for Regional, National and International events. The highlight of the tour is qualifying for the World Championships in Pinehurst, North Carolina and Tour will provide all juniors, no matter skill level an opportunity to play and learn and compete. These events will be a great additional opportunity for Junior to play here at Dorado Beach. Junior golfers 18 and under may participate.

If you follow these four steps you will give yourself a great chance to hit a Solid Shot!

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Thank you.

– Robert Birtel

Save the date:

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Mark your Calendars the dates for the Fall Tour are: a. April 27, 2014- Pineapple Course b. May 18, 2014- Sugarcane Course c. May 27, 2014- TBD d. June 8, 2014- Pineapple Course e. June 21, 2014 – Sugarcane Course f. June 29, 2014- East Course To register for any of the above member events please contact Robert Birtel at rbirtel@doradobeach.com or call the proshop at 787-626-1006.

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Golf Weekend Extravaganza May 2 to 4, 2014 Inscriptions are open at the Golf Pro Shop.

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Upcoming Member Events

Talking About Tennis

February 2014

I hope you all had a great holiday Season. We were super busy at the tennis courts and are looking forward to some exciting developments in 2014.

To highlight this news is the signing of Monica Puig as our Touring Pro. She will be associated with Dorado Beach and will be doing special clinics and appearances at the club throughout the year. I spoke with Monica’s agent while they are in Australia preparing for the Australian Open and she is really excited to be associated with Dorado Beach.

Monica really broke out last year reaching a career high of #44 in the world while reaching the 4th round of Wimbledon. She is currently ranked #57 on the WTA Tour which gives her automatic entry in the Aussie Open. I know we will all stand behind her during the Aussie Open. Be on the lookout for announcement for our first Monica Puig Day at the club.

February 4th, we will kick off our FREE introduction to tennis clinic. This clinic will be held every Wednesday morning at 9AM and is open to anyone who has never played tennis before or who has not played tennis for a long time. We want to introduce the basics, including strokes, scoring, and strategy in this class. To sign up for the class please check in at the fitness desk or call me at 939-202-3644.

FOOSBALL TOURNAMENT Saturday, February 8

VALENTINE’S DAY Friday, February 14

MERCADO DORADO Saturday, February 15

ENCANTO AL JAZZ Sunday, February 16

FUN LAND Saturday, February 22

LADIES MEMBER & GUEST Thursday, February 27

Join your friends at Mi Casa and play the most inspired Foosball Table in town! Enjoy delicious Tapas, complimentary for all participants, as well as special pricing on pitchers of Sangría and the Featured Cocktail of the Day. MI CASA BAR | 7:00PM

It’s the first Mercado Dorado of the year! Enjoy a traditional Mercado Dorado and see what local artists have to offer.

WATERMILL | 11:00AM TO 5:00PM

Bring your kids to enjoy a day of fun activites. Fun for the whole family. Join us at Fun Land!

PLANTATION LAWN | 1:00PM-5:00PM

Also, congratulations to member ERICA BRASCHI, who has received full tennis scholarship to Elon University in North Carolina. We wish her much success in the transition from the junior ranks to college level.

Starting January 20th, we welcome Hanna Appleyard to our staff. Hanna played college tennis in the US at Louisiana Lafayette University where she graduated with a degree in Zoology. Hanna, who is from Perth, Australia, was a student of mine at my tennis academy in Australia. She will be a great addition to our staff.

Lights have been installed and are working now on a second court. We now have 2 lighted courts for night play. The resurfacing of the tennis courts should be complete by next week and we have converted our underused kids court to a full-size regulation court.

This now gives us 4 courts for even more tennis play!

– Adam Lane

Celebrate with your special someone with an exquisite 4-course dinner in a most romantic setting. $75 Members | $85 Non-Members ZAFRA| 6:00PM

Come to Encanto and enjoy an unforgettable evening of the best jazz on the island in a most enchanting setting.

ENCANTO | 5:30PM

4 person scramble | 2 members & 2 guests or 1 member & 3 guests combinations. $350, plus tax, per team.

Sign up at the Pro Shop!

EAST COURSE

March 2014

DRIVE-IN MOVIE Saturday, March 1

FULL MOON PARTY Saturday, March 15

WINE SEMINAR Thursday, March 20

DEADLIEST CATCH CRAB NIGHT Saturday, March 29

Bring your golf cart and blanket and enjoy a movie night under the stars with the kids. Movie Showing: Despicable Me 2 PLANTATION LAWN | 6:30PM

Explore the fun and interesting world of wines. Travel the world at our exclusive wine seminar with a Certified Sommelier.

Limited space available.

MEMBER’S LOUNGE| 6:00PM

Come enjoy a beautiful moonlit night at Barlovento. Enjoy your favorite cocktail and appetizers while dancing the night away to the rythms of our DJ. BARLOVENTO | 7:00PM

Come and enjoy the deadliest catch of Alaskan King Crab.

Limited availability. Reservations required.

ZAFRA| 6:00PM

For more information contact Francisco Figueroa, Member Relations Manager: 787-626-1009 or ffigueroa@doradobeach.com

February March 2014

Encanto al Jazz The magical setting of Encanto will be enhanced by an unforgettable outdoor celebration of Jazz. Join us for this enchanting, exclusive feast filled with good food, delicious drinks, lifelong friends and timeless music.

Sunday, February 16th Encanto Beach Club 5:30 pm Complimentary Exclusively for club members

SATURDAYS 7pm-8pm FOOSBALL TOURNAMENT

Starting February 8, compete for special prizes and enjoy complimentary Tapas for all participants

TUESDAYS 6pm-9pm SUSHI NIGHT

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 7pm VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER Romance your beloved with an unforgettable evening of world-class cuisine

Thur s-Mon: 11am-10pm Closed Tues-Wed Daily Pool & Beach Ser vice

Daily: 7-11am Tues-Sat: 6-10:30pm

EVERY OTHER SUNDAY 12pm-4pm SUNDAY BRUNCH

Starting January 19, enjoy a mouthwatering feast of innovative takes on traditional brunch favorites.

Daily: 6-11pm

For information and reservations, call our exclusive line for Club Members, at 787 278 7217, email us at rc.sjudo.micasa@ritzcarlton.com or visit www.doradobeachreserve.com

Tues-Thur s: 10am-5pm Fri-Sun: 7:30am-6:30pm

Encanto Beach Pool

Members Fitness & Wellness Center

Your time is golden.

Barlovento Beach Bar & Water Sports

You deserve the spaciousness of a new office.

The Watermill

And detailed attention.

54 holes designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr.

While you enjoy life.

In the perfect setting.

1,100 acres of private and protected nature.

Time to become a member at Dorado Beach.

Discover Dorado Beach Resort while you stay at Plantation Resort Residences.

To schedule a tour of our facilities and exclusive club member benefits please call 787-626-1038.

You may also request more information by email at dbreservations@doradobeach.com or by phone at 787-626-1001/5179 500 Plantation Dr. Suite 1 Dorado, PR 00646 | T. 787-626-1001 | F. 787-626-1011 | www.doradobeach.com