Dorado Beach Member Newsletter Summer 2014

Summer 2014

Dorado Beach is the premiere Resort and Golf Club in Puerto Rico.

Summer is a spectacular season.

Dear Members Now that we are in the middle of summer there is so much to Celebrate! We have had so many wonderful months so far, as well as great weather. We encourage Members to visit the Club and participate of all the events we have planned for you!

Inside Lifetime News • New Members Welcome • Spotlight • Jim Teale, Big Ten Golf Anniversary • Member & Guest, Ode to Heritage • Summer Fest Weekend • Summer Camp • Fist_Art Foundation • Wine Seminar • Pet Love • Fitness and Wellness • Golf News / Golf Tips • Talking About Tennis • Upcoming Events • Dorado Beach Ritz Carlton Reserve

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I am so proud to have the opportunity to welcome our new Watermill Manager, Omar Rivera. Omar has been with the Dorado Beach family for many years providing excellent service to our Members and Guests. We would also like to welcome our new Athletic Director, Megan Hurdman. Megan has been part of Dorado Beach as a private Yoga instructor; she has multiple fitness and yoga certifications. Please join me in welcoming Omar and Megan, with their impeccable backgrounds they will be great additions to the Club.

It is with great sadness that we have to say farewell to our Head Golf Professional; Robert Birtel. Robert has accepted the Assistant General Manager’s position at English Turn Country Club in New Orleans Louisiana. Robert played a significant role during his time at Dorado Beach serving our members and guests with passion and professionalism. He will be greatly missed, we wish him and his family the best in their future endeavors and we thank him dearly for his service during his 9 year tenure at Dorado Beach.

In an effort to preserve our exclusivity, we are in the process of updating our Members files. This includes pictures, addresses and phone numbers. If you have changed your phone number, address or your picture was taken more than 2 years ago, we encourage you to visit the Membership office to update this information. Also, present your ID card when registering at any of our facilities and remember that membership cards are not transferable.

As we continue to monitor the safety in our facilities, we added safety bumps and stop signs to the Fitness Center facility; we will also add new signage around the facility as we will officially ban skateboarding for safety reasons.

I wish all of our members to have a fabulous summer!!

Membership Corner Welcome to the Club!

• Jorge Bobonis & Nitzaly Pereira • Jim Gervasi & Claudia Gervasi • Jim Nelson & Katie Nelson • Anthony and Joomi Coscio • Ralph and Conchita Christensen • Michael and Victoria Basile • Dennis and Christi Pedra • Carlos Juan and Carla Elena Ortiz • Dra. Aixa Rodriguez • Ignacio Canto and Carolina Rodriguez • Julio Quiros Jorge and Mary Quiros • Todd and Christine Stotesbery • Terrence and Andrea Crikelair • Salomon and Elvira Abadi

Warm Regards,

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

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Megan Hurdman

Megan Hurdman

Omar Rivera

Spotlight We would like to welcome to the team Megan Hurdman (Athletic Director) & Omar Rivera (Watermill Manager).

Megan has been teaching yoga classes at the Resort for some months and has multiple fitness and yoga certifications. Omar has been in the Dorado Beach family for many years as he was first part of the team at West Beach, later spent some time at Encanto and is now back with us as Watermill Manager. We look forward to their addition to the team and the exciting changes they can bring.

How long have you been working in Dorado Beach?

M: I have been training and teaching in Dorado Beach since February 2014 O: I've been working in Dorado Beach for four years between West Beach and Encanto, both very different places and where I learned a lot thanks to many people who helped me and gave me the opportunity.

What is your most memorable experience here at Dorado Beach?

M: I would be torn between teaching yoga at sunrise on the beach or finally getting up on the board during a kiteboarding lesson.

O: A memorable moment was the day I got a letter from a person congratulating me and thanking me for offering to help him. I did not know who the person was at the moment and I later find out it was Mr. Federico Stubbe. I was surprised because at the moment I did not know who that person was and today I want to thank him for that and other things he has done for me and my family. This and other moments not only from part of my fellow team members but members that whenever I had a question or concern in a situation with my mom were always there to answer

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Jim Teale or help. Thanks to all for those moments!

What is the most rewarding part of working here?

M: There is a special kind of warmth that is not found everywhere. Not just the tropical warmth, but warmth of the people.

O: The most rewarding part of working here is feeling part of the family, I've always said it. It’s feeling the satisfaction of knowing I'm doing my job well when members express their gratitude.

Why do you love Dorado Beach?

M: Dorado Beach is the fusion of all the good things in life. Gorgeous beaches, beautiful scenery, warm weather, good food, amazing people and fun times.

What's not to love?

O: Because I’ve learned a lot more than I expected here. Working here has been a school for me, and I have an extended family that has given me great opportunities from working at West Beach then on to the first Ritz-Carlton Reserve of America and now in this new stage and opportunity to grow.

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

M: A perfect day at the Resort would be packed with a little of everything. Starting the day with sunrise yoga at the Surf Lawn, followed by a bike ride around the beautiful golf courses and beaches and a brunch at Zafra. Then making my way to GoodWind's Water sports for some sun and fun at the beach and of course ending the day at sunset with good friends and great food!

O: A perfect day would start at the resort for breakfast at Zafra, then would spend the day at the Watermill enjoying the warmth of the sun and cooling down with my favorite cocktail. A hamburguer or chicken “chicharrones” at the Watermil and end the day with beachfront dinner at Barlovento or Encanto.

May 18th was the 71st anniversary of Jim Teale tying for the Big Ten Golf Championship in 1943. Mr. Golf, as he is known in PR, is such an honor to have as a club member.

Ode to Heritage The famous Dorado Beach Member & Guest Golf Tournament was celebrated May 2-4th. It was a great weekend of golf and camaraderie with excellent weather every day. The theme was Ode to Heritage and it was great to see many golfers embracing the theme with their uniforms. Congratulations to Mr. Quique Rivera for the hole in one on East #2 winning a brand new Lexus IS 250!!

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Fist Art Foundation The Dorado Beach non-profit organization, bases its mission in the development of site-specific Land Art works in order to better reach the public eye by expanding specialized concepts into new horizons that are designed for the celebration of contemporary art and providing educational programs that help one understand the responding ephemeral way of nature and ones relationship with it.

We would like to thank everyone for embracing the annual community project, motivating us to come up with more creative and amusing concepts. We hope you all enjoyed the event as much as we did and stay tuned for what we have in store for next year’s Pet Love!

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Wine Seminar On March 20th we celebrated a special Wine Seminar thanks to our friends at Plaza Cellars. Members enjoyed some great wines while socializing and learning about the interesting world of wines from Sommelier Mario Rodriguez. We look forward to celebrating more Wine Seminars so stay tuned for dates.

As an annual community event project, Pet Love (the photography contest) returned celebrating its 5th consecutive year.

Arte_FIST welcomed many Dorado Beach members and residents on Saturday, May 17th with the theme of Fashion. The event 2014 was an unbelievable success as several participants had the chance to grace the catwalk strutting their stuff, granting the public with their personal style and individuality as professional photographer Maritza Biascoechea captured it all on camera.

Like every year, all proceeds gathered were donated to an animal shelter in need. This year we chose Mercedita Medina’s non-profit organization, “The Cat Alliance”. All sponsors held a fundamental role in raising funds and awareness allowing all attendees to indulge in fashion by installing actual boutiques for dog fashion, accessories, and furniture. Arte_FIST would like to thank Benjamin Moore, Dorado Beach, Cameron + Sophia’s Pet Club, South Hill Designs, Proyecto Tinglar Dorado, and Kóstum Pet Healthy Hair for their participating and contributing effort.

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Pet Love concluded as a fun filled day, were the tennis balls (provided by Plantation’s tennis court), the Catwalk, and doggy pools allowed all pets in attendance to interact with one another. The inauguration of the tunnel, which took place the same day as the event, showcased all the participant’s photographs as part of Pet Love’s [5th Anniversary] homage to fashion and New York City’s iconic window displays.

Fitness and Wellness Yoga

Stress and anxiety are everywhere. If they're getting the best of you, you might want to hit the mat and give yoga a try.

Yoga is a mind-body practice that combines stretching exercises, controlled breathing and relaxation. Yoga can help reduce stress, lower blood pressure and improve heart function. And almost anyone can do it.

Understanding yoga Yoga is considered a mind-body type of complementary and alternative medicine practice.

Yoga brings together physical and mental disciplines to achieve peacefulness of body and mind, helping you relax and manage stress and anxiety.

Yoga has many styles, forms and intensities. Hatha yoga, in particular, may be a good choice for stress management. Hatha is one of the most common styles of yoga, and beginners may like its slower pace and easier movements. But most people can benefit from any style of yoga — it's all about your personal preferences.

The core components of hatha yoga and most general yoga classes are: • Poses.

Yoga poses, also called postures, are a series of movements designed to increase strength and flexibility. Poses range from lying on the floor while completely relaxed to difficult postures that may have you stretching your physical limits.

•Breathing.

Controlling your breathing is an important part of yoga.

In yoga, breath signifies your vital energy. Yoga teaches that controlling your breathing can help you control your body and quiet your mind.

The health benefits of yoga The potential health benefits of yoga include: • Stress reduction.

A number of studies have shown that yoga can help reduce stress and anxiety. It can also enhance your mood and overall sense of well-being.

• Improved fitness.

Practicing yoga can lead to improved balance, flexibility, range of motion and strength. And this means you're less likely to injure yourself in other physical endeavors or in your daily activities.

• Management of chronic conditions.

Yoga can help reduce risk factors for chronic diseases, such as heart disease and high blood pressure. Yoga might also help alleviate chronic conditions, such as depression, pain, anxiety and insomnia.

Although you can learn yoga from books and videos, beginners usually find it helpful to learn with an instructor. Classes also offer camaraderie and friendship, which are also important to overall well-being. *Credit Mayo Clinic, excerpt taken from: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/stress-mana gement/in-depth/yoga/art-20044733?pg=1

Green Smoothies 2 Kale large leaves 1+ cups green spinach 1 frozen banana 8oz apple juice One lemon (seeds removed) *for a less sweet variation try substituting coconut water for apple juice, or for a nice kick add ginger to the mix.

Green smoothies are not only a unique color but they also offer unique health benefits. Made with leafy greens that are loaded with antioxidants and vitamins, green smoothies are an excellent way to enjoy a delicious drink that satisfies hunger and offers maximum nutrition. Dorado Beach Wellness Center will be offering free samples of this and other smoothies beginning in August (9-11am and 5-7pm).

Just ask about the flavor of the day. Buen Provecho.

Finals Game Champion Orange Team. From left to right: Rafael Pagan (filling in for Alberto Ocasio, Francisco Figueroa, David Seerman (filling in for Robert Longo), James Estopinal, Abraham Rivera, Francisco "Paco Pepe" Cintron.

4th Dorado Beach Basketball Tournament It was a balanced, exciting season with very entertaining eight weeks of basketball. Six teams made up the league for this season's competition.

Elite scoring and dominating basketball skills balanced out the efforts of rebounding and hard-nose defense.

Each team had the opportunity to face eachother twice before and after the traditional All-Star game that marks the midpoint of the season.

Closely decided contests seemed to be the theme of this tournament season. With everything from overtime thrillers to games decided by huge plays in the last quarter, this past season was a very competitive one. It was even down to the wire when the playoffs came around. The Orange team definitely shocked both the Black and Blue Team on their way to win the tournament.

The Blue and Black dominated most of the regular season with great team play and offensive power. But it was the Orange team that created trouble for the Black team and Blue team, both considered to be favorites during the regular season. In a single elimination type playoff, the Orange team ousted the Black Team and faced the Blue team which had eliminated the competitive Red Team. A significant double-double from Abraham Rivera seemed to seal the deal in a defense-oriented championship game and awarding Finals MVP.

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Golf News

Dorado Beach Golf Academy

The 2014 Summer League officially kicks off June 22nd. This year we have a total of 84 players, 6 teams of 14 golfers. This event has increased steadily over the years and this year I am proud to say that this is the largest field ever. For the next two months each team will battle every Sunday to win the league championship. After competing on the course we will all gather at the 19th hole for drinks and storytelling.

The following are the dates:

PGA Professional John Borrel: Join Head Instructor 1.

John Borrell as our featured instructor for TOURAcademy on the Road. John has more than 30 years of experience in the golf business and teaching industry, 25 as a PGA Professional. Prior to joining the TOURAcademy this year, John spent much of his time promoting the game of golf in such Latin American countries as Guatemala, El Salvador, Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic. He was the first PGA Director of Golf/Director of Instruction for Santo Domingo Country Club, and also taught at Punta Espada Golf Club in the Dominican Republic 2. and the PGA Learning Center in Port St. Lucie, Fla.,

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where he was the Lead Instructor for the PGA of America Schools Throughout his teaching career, John gained experience under some of the nation’s leading instructors, including Mike Bender, Bob Hickman and Rick Martino. He has worked with all skill levels of golfers, including juniors, amputees, people with disabilities, and Special Olympians Academy Dates: $350 Half Day Program: July 14-18 $695 Full Day Program: July 21-25 For more information on the Dorado Beach Golf Academy contact John Borrell at the Pro Shop at 787-626-1010.

Pro Tip Putting

TOURAcademy at Dorado Beach Resort

John Borrell PGA Professional What most people do not realize is that putting is 48% of the game. I have been teaching golf for over 30 years and no matter where I go to teach I see the driving range full and hardly anyone on the putting green. I urge you to practice your putting twice as much of your long game, now I will give you some important fundamentals to improve your putting.

1 Grip- thumbs straight down the grip which will put the grip handle more in the palms of your hands.

2 Eyes over the ball to see your line more clearly.

Ball position off of left chest more forward than you think.

3 The stroke is a 1-2 count and the putter is moved back and thru with the big muscles ( shoulders and arms) the hands just hold the club lightly they do not work the putter head.

4 The head and lower body must remain still, the old saying listen do not look for the ball to go in works great.

5 Length of putt- When faced with a longer putt simply take the putter head back further do not try and hit harder.

6 Practice Drill- My favorite drill for distance control is to line up 5 balls in a row about 4 feet apart, as you are working down the line you should be increasing the length of your stroke to get more speed.

THE FUTURE BEGINS...

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The TOURAcademy is the place for junior golfers this summer. With new overnight camps, full-day and half-day programs, we offer the game improvement and fun juniors are looking for and the effective instruction and quality supervision parents expect.

Summer Camps at Dorado Beach Resort Full-Day Camp Monday – Friday All Abilities, 6:1 Ratio Ages 9-16 9:00AM-3:00PM July 21-25 Half Day Camp Monday – Friday All Abilities, 6:1 Ratio Ages 7-14 9:00AM-12:00PM July 14-18

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This Summer Enjoy New Programs, New Locations and Even More Fun While Improving Your Game!

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I hope some of these tips help your putting and good luck!

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TOURAcademy Junior Camps | 500 Plantation Dr. Ste. 2 | Dorado | Puerto Rico 00646

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Upcoming Member Events

Talking About Tennis Adam Lane Tennis Professional

July:

I hope this summer finds you well. It has been a super busy time at the tennis courts. We have both our Performance Camps going on, as well as, our recreational program camps going on.

• Our Australian Pro, Hannah Appleyard, will be running the summer camp from June 30th –July 25th. The classes are Monday thru Friday at the following times: Ages 6-8 9:00-9:45AM $75.00 per week Ages 9-12 9:45-10:45AM $100.00 per week Ages 12+ 10:45-12:15PM $125.00 per week The students will learn a variety of technique, fitness, game playing, and most importantly FUN! Please contact Hannah at 787-462-4518 for any questions or to enroll your children. Please act quickly as we have a limited number of spaces.

August:

• We will be having an after Summer Break social on August 9th from 9:30 Am- Noon. We will be playing social sets and will have some light refreshments.

• Our free beginner’s clinic will resume Wednesday morning from 9-10AM. This is free to all beginner women and men. Come out an join us to learn the basics of tennis. This clinic will include basic strokes, scoring, and playing.

• August 30th – Sept. 2nd we will be traveling to NYC to watch the first few days of the US Open Tennis Championships. If you would like to join our group, please contact me at 939-202-3644.

September:

• I would like to announce our FIRST club championship tennis tournament. This will be held over 2 weekends (Friday thru Sunday) September (19-21, 26-28). We will have the following divisions: Men’s &Women’s Singles /Doubles: Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced Look for more details to come in a separate announcement.

• Fit Tennis, a high intensity aerobic work-out on the tennis court will begin. Classes will be Monday morning 9-10AM. Come burn up to 1000 calories per hour in this fun class. No tennis experience is required.

JULY 2014

4th OF JULY BEACH BBQ Friday, July 4

SUMMER LEAGUE Sunday, July 6, 13 & 20

Enjoy a day of BBQ, Music, Beach, Family and Fun! BARLOVENTO | 12:00PM

Dorado Beach Golf Summer League continues during the month.

Work on your game and have a great time with fellow golfers.

EAST & SUGARCANE COURSE

ELECTRO BEACH Saturday, July 12

MOVIE NIGHT AT THE WATERMILL Friday, July 18

An electronic music party for our young members only! Come party , dance and make new friends! 18 and under only. We card!

WATERMILL | 8 PM

Cocktails, Popcorn and a Movie night awaits, gather your friends and join us.

THE WATERMILL SLIDES| 7PM

AUGUST 2014

FULL MOON PARTY Saturday, August 9

SALSA CLASSES Thursday, August 14

FUN LAND Saturday, August 16

NATURE 5K Saturday, August 23

Come enjoy a beautiful moonlit night at the Watermill. Enjoy your favorite cocktail and appetizers while dancing the night away to the rythms of our rock cover band and live DJ. WATERMILL | 7PM

Bring your kids to enjoy a day of fun activites. Fun for the whole family. Many suprises!

PLANTATION LAWN | 1PM-5PM

Always wanted to learn how to dance salsa? Here’s you chance!

Learn in a fun and easy way from Professional Salsa Instructor Rafa Cancel. Very limited spaces available.

FITNESS & WELLNESS CENTER | 7PM

Our 5k is back by popular demand. Run, jog or walk our scenic trail that takes you from the Fitness Center, beachfront past West Point, through the Rockefeller Nature Trail and back. Register early for a t-shirt and timing chip! $25 entry fee.

FITNESS & WELLNESS CENTER | 9AM

SEPTEMBER 2014

SAVE THE DATE FITNESS TRUNK SHOW Wednesday, September 10

Exciting, new things are coming to the Fitness Center. Get a sneak peek at the new fitness clothing lines before they arrive and stay up to date with the latest fitness fashion!

FITNESS & WELLNESS CENTER | 11AM-2PM

RELAUNCH! Saturday, September 27

Join us for a day full of fitness as we relaunch our Fitness & Wellness Center. Come discover the new classes and try them out for free.

Discover the new clothing lines in stock for your fitness fashion needs and sample some of the new menu items from our Juice Bar. FITNESS & WELLNESS CENTER | 11AM-4PM For more information contact Francisco Figueroa, Member Relations Manager: 787-626-1009 or ffigueroa@doradobeach.com

Summer 2014

SUMMER CAMP KAYAK - HIKING - SNORKELING - ARTS & CRAFTS UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY - COOKING June & July 2014 For kids 4-8 & 9+ $400/week for 10 activites or $50/activity CALL 787 900 2627

TUESDAYS 6pm-9pm SUSHI NIGHT

Visit us this summer and receive 25% OFF all spa ser vices.

Enjoy a complimentar y Eyebrow Wax with any Facial or a Hydrating Paraffin Treatment with a 60-minute Manicure or Pedicure.

Offer expires 9/30/14

Daily: Thur s-Mon: 7-11am 11am-10pm Tues-Sat: Tues & Wed: 6-10:30pm 11am-3pm Sun & Mon: Closed for Dinner Closed for Dinner

Daily: 5-11pm

Wed-Thur s: 10am-5pm Fri-Sun: 7:30am-6:30pm Closed Mon & Tues

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

Membership Update Program

In an effort to preserve the exclusivity of our membership, we are in the process of updating our members’ files and access procedures. In order to control the access to the facilities and to protect members from improper charges, membership cards must be presented at the point of sale for all transactions and at the different points of registration at all times; Encanto, Watermill, Barlovento, Restaurants, Fitness & Wellness Center and Golf ProShop.

As part of this process new pictures will be taken starting July at different points of registration of the Club to update our files. If you have changed your phone number, address or your picture was taken more than 2 years ago, we encourage you to visit the Membership office to update this information as well. By club regulations, a membership card may not be used by any person other than the person to whom it is issued. Membership cards are not transferable and anyone found to be doing so is subject to membership suspension. The Club reserves the right to deny access to any member without a valid membership card.

We appreciate your continued support for Dorado Beach Resort & Club. Should you require any additional information please contact the Club Members office at (787) 626-1030.

Kind Regards, David R. Tyson General Manager/COO

Exclusive Summer Package $450 per night,

exclusive for members

Stay four nights and receive the 5th night free, stay additional nights and get 20% off rate!

Our overnight guests enjoy: • One hour complimentary use of kayak at Barlovento • Complimentary bicycle use during stay • $100.00 Food & Beverage resort credit • Family Board Games • Encanto Beach Club, Spa Botánico and Mi Casa,

by José Andrés Restaurant at Dorado Beach, a Ritz Carlton Reserve.

• Exclusive Watermill aquatic adventure park • Barlovento bar and grill with a variety of water sports • Access to our state-of-the art Fitness & Wellness Center • Complimentary 4-Seat Golf Cart to Access Trails and Beach 20% off on additional nights will be honored after the fifth night. Rates are subject to 10% Resort fee and 9% government tax. Rates are based upon availability on double occupancy; maximum of 6 guests per residence. Blackout dates and holiday peak season rates surcharges may apply. Resort credit is not transferable or redeemable for cash and cannot be used towards room rate or tax. Unused portions cannot be returned or exchanged. Use of kayak is one per guest and valid for one day during stay. Valid for new bookings only for stays from 5/1/2014 to 8/30/2014.

summer time fun For reservations or information for families, events or groups please contact us at dbreservations@doradobeach.com | 500 Plantation Dr. Suite 1 Dorado, PR 00646 | T. 787-626-1001 | F. 787-626-1011 www.doradobeach.com