Get ready to time travel through the golden ages of rock and roll!
Each hour, we level up the sound:
7:00 PM – 70s Rock Classics
8:00 PM – Totally 80s
9:00 PM – 90s Rock Hits
10:00 PM – 12:00 AM – DJ Set:
2000s Hits in Bendelow’s
Optional Pre-Event Dinner Buffet $25 per person
First Come First Served
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | 19th Hole
No À la Carte Dining Available
Parking Notice:
Parking will be limited. Please consider alternative transportation such as Uber, dropoffs, or carpooling.
Let’s turn up the volume and take a trip through music history!
Please call 253-3101 ext. 210 to make your reservation or sign up on the Palma Ceia website and app!
IN MEMORIAM
Tapan Padhya
Carole Anderson
Brenda Kinley
NEW MEMBERS
John Couris - Corporate
James Azzarelli - Clubhouse
Ethan Polsky - Clubhouse
Drew Palmer - Clubhouse
OFFICERS & MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
OFFICERS
Tuesday, September 9th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Starts promptly at 6:00 pm. Following the conclusion of the meeting, complimentary cocktail service and dinner will be served. If you plan to attend in person, please RSVP to the Club at 813-253-3101, ext.210 or register on the PCGCC website/Calendar.
President, Joseph H. Varner, III Bus: #227-6703
President-Elect, Dr. Jim Von Thron Bus: #453-3202
Vice-President, Jack Suber Bus: #424-3285
Treasurer, Duane Draper Cell: # 486-8790
Secretary, Robert E.V. Kelley, Jr. Bus: #222-8508
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2024/2025
Brett Divers
Long Range Planning Committee Chairman Cell: #760-3165
Jeff Keel Food & Beverage Committee Chairman Cell: #629-2492
Complimentary hors d’oeuvres buffet Football Theme
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys
More Info
Thu • Sep 04, 2025 • 8:20 PM Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA
Mahjong Series
Dragons On The Green
Wednesdays: October 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
$225 PP for the four-class series
(Includes Wine and Charcuterie Board)
Limited Space - Max 16 participants
Mahjong is a classic tile-based game that blends strategy, skill, and a bit of luck!
Join us for a fun and engaging four-week Mahjong series! Reserve your spot by calling 813-253-3101 ext.210.
US Watch Party & Tennis Social
Friday, September 5th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tennis Gazebo
Please, join us for our final Grand Slam watch party of the summer. The US Open! Let’s get together with friends and fellow members to enjoy a great evening of tennis, food, drinks and fun.
Every Wednesday enjoy All You Can Eat Family Night Buffet in the 19th Hole starting at 6:00 pm.
Join us for an exclusive Agave & Tequila Tasting Seminar featuring Código Tequila — where tradition meets innovation. Explore the rich history, production process, aging and nuanced flavors of premium tequilas and mezcal, guided by an expert ambassador. Sip, savor, and elevate your appreciation for one of Mexico’s finest spirits.
Limited spots available, lite food pairings included.
Reserve your spot by calling 813-253-3101 ext.210 or sign up on the Palma Ceia website and app!
Dinner begins at 6:30 PM
Trivia begins promptly at 7:30 PM
Buffet space is limited. Reserve your table early!
Prizes, wine, spirits, and more! 8 players per team, per table. Call 253-3101 ext. 210 to reserve your spot.
News From The Kitchen
Creamy Tuscan Chickpea Soup
SEPTEMBER 2025
This hearty soup is a cozy mash-up of zuppa Toscana and Marry Me Chicken. Spicy sausage adds a deep, savory flavor while sun-dried tomatoes lend a sweet-tangy richness to the broth. Chickpeas make the soup extra satisfying without feeling heavy, and the vegetables are perfectly tender with just a slight bite. It’s an umami-packed bowl that’s both comforting and nourishing.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1-pound spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
1 large yellow onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
1 large celery stalk, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup finely chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
4 large garlic cloves, minced
8 cups chicken stock
2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
4 cups torn lacinato kale leaves (about 1 small bunch)
2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup), plus more for garnish (optional)
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Directions
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high. Add sausage; cook, stirring often and breaking into small crumbles using a wooden spoon, until sausage is rendered and browned, 5 to 8 minutes.
Add onion and celery to Dutch oven; cook, stirring often and scraping bottom of pot to loosen any browned bits, until vegetables begin to soften, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in stock and chickpeas; bring to a boil over mediumhigh. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, uncovered, until flavors meld, about 15 minutes. Spoon off and discard any foam that rises to the surface.
Add kale to Dutch oven; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in cheese, cream, basil, and salt. Divide soup evenly among bowls, and garnish with additional cheese, if desired.
Golf News
By Joe Hodge, Director of Golf
Start your summer improvement plan now. Your golf professionals are available for private lessons inside the hitting bays! Hour and ½ hour sessions are available. Make sure your golf game is ready when the course re-opens!
AVILA
BELLEAIR
BLACK DIAMOND
BRADENTON
BUCKHORN
CABOT CITRUS FARMS
CARROLLWOOD
Reciprocal Clubs
$85 + TAX
$175 + TAX
$150 +TAX (after 11am)
$80 + TAX (Member) $110 + TAX (Guest)
$45 + TAX
$220 + TAX June 2nd - October 3rd | $330 + TAX October 4th to December 31st
$69 + TAX
CHEVAL CLOSED FOR RENOVATION
CLUB ADENA
FEATHER SOUND
FOX HOLLOW
$125 + TAX, FORCADDIE REQUIRED $50/BAG
$85 + TAX
$74.95 Mon,Tues, Wed, Thurs & $84.95 Fri, Sat, Sun
GRASSLANDS CLOSED FOR RENOVATION
HUNTERS GREEN
$96 + TAX
INNISBROOK COPPERHEAD $175 WKDAY & $200 WKEND
INNISBROOK OSPREY $115 WKDAY & $150 WKEND
INNISBROOK ISLAND $75 WKDAY & $115 WKEND
ISLA DEL SOL
LEMON BAY
LONE PALM
$50 + TAX
$50 + TAX
$85 + TAX
MACDILL AFB Email: macdillgc@gmail.com for entry info
NORTHDALE
OLD MEMORIAL
PASADENA
RIVERHILLS
SADDLEBROOK
SARA BAY
SEMINOLE LAKE
SOUTHERN HILLS
ST. PETE C.C.
TAMPA PALMS
$35 + Tax
$145 + TAX + $160 CASH(CADDIE) NO GUEST ALLOWED
$85 + TAX
$50 + TAX
$28 + TAX (9 HOLES)
$150 + TAX
$69 + TAX
6/1-9/30 $100 M-TH & $115 F-SUN
$75 + TAX
$99 + TAX
TEMPLE TERRACE WKDAY $70 TIL 12, $65 12-2, $60 AFTER 2 | F-SAT-SUN $110 TIL 12, $90 12-2, $70 AFTER 2
TIMUQUANA
TPC -TAMPA BAY
VINOY RENAISSANCE
WESTCHASE
$212 + CADDIE TIP
$109 M-TH $89 FRI-SUN JUNE-SEPT
$75 + TAX
$79 + TAX
as of 6/18/2025
GOLF COURSE NEWS
Golf Course Renovation Project Site Pictures
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Golf Course Renovation Update
The course continues to take shape each day as the grow-in progresses steadily. We’re excited to share that all playing surfaces are now officially grassed — marking a major milestone for the project.
To enhance long-term playability, we made the strategic decision to sand cap all bunkers and install additional drainage in key areas. This extra effort will add one more week of work with the construction team, but it’s a valuable investment in the course’s performance and durability.
With a few strong weeks of grow-in behind us, we’re now tackling the final punch list: wrapping up drainage, capping bunkers with sand, sodding washouts, and fine-tuning the finishing details. It’s incredibly rewarding to see the course come together — every day it looks more and more like the finished product.
We’re now into the final stretch of checking off punch list items like finishing drainage, capping bunkers with sand, sodding washouts, and wrapping up the final details.
Every playing surface is now officially grassed.
The course is becoming more defined each day as the grow-in continues. We made the decision to sand cap all the bunkers across the course and install additional drainage in select areas for better playability.
FITNESS NEWS
With
Coach Gary Troll Weil Fitness Center Notes
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR WORKOUTS: DON’T WASTE A GOOD EFFORT
A simply stunning, superlative, stupendous and sassy September to all of you seers and sages of strength, scholars of sweat and specimens of sinew. By now, school is back in session for most; as I sit here at command central penning this installment, I can almost hear the collective sigh of relief coming from the parents! Our Fitness Center will soon become considerably busier. With the extra time many of you will have this is the perfect time to make sure to get the most out of your workouts as opposed to “spinning your wheels” or wasting precious time.
The commitment and dedication required to work out on a regular schedule is not easy. Even though most are aware of the litany of benefits associated with exercise it can still be difficult to find the time and motivation to stick with a consistent program. This month’s article is designed for those who have made this commitment but unfortunately may not be getting the most out of their workouts for one reason or another. Granted, doing any exercise, be it cardio, strength training or flexibility, is better than doing nothing and will yield some benefits. However, in many cases, a well-intentioned effort falls short of maximum productivity and outcome due to various common mistakes. If one has made the decision to improve their health, body composition and mental well-being through exercise it would behoove that individual to ensure that they were doing things properly and getting the most for their hard work and effort. Following are several important workout points which can be crucial to accruing optimal results from your exercise program.
Cardio Related Exercise- it is important to ensure that you are working at your optimum target heart rate. This is easily calculated as 220 (theoretical heart max) minus your age, multiplied by 75% (for fat burning) and 85% (for cardio training). The duration of cardio training should be more than 30 minutes per bout and be performed 4-5 times per week. For those trying to shed a few pounds it is a good idea to do your cardio training prior to strength training to increase your exercise pulse during the lifting phase of your program.
Strength Training Exercise- one of the most overlooked factors in formulating a strength training program is the order of exercises. It is extremely important that the larger muscle groups be trained first. An example of this would be doing your leg presses or squats prior to doing leg extensions, curls, etc. When training the upper body, exercises for the chest, back and shoulders need to precede arm exercises (bicep and triceps). Complete all the sets of a given exercise or muscle group rather than bouncing around from body part to body part to increase the level of overload and centralize blood flow to a specific muscle area. Don’t be satisfied with high repetition, low resistance sets which you can easily breeze through- the intensity of these is not sufficient to bring about a lasting adaptation and improvement. Make sure to allow a minimum of 48 hours of recuperation time between strength training workouts to allow the muscles to recover for the next bout. Always make sure to adhere to proper form and technique while lifting. This will not only help you avoid unnecessary injuries but also guarantee that the desired target muscle is isolated efficiently and maximum benefits are gained. Remember… “It’s not how much you lift but HOW you lift it”.
Stretch and Flexibility Training- while it is okay to do some stretching prior to cardio and strength training it is more effective to just warm-up easily before increasing your intensity. The best time to stretch is after your work out as the body is thoroughly warmed up and more pliable. This is the time when maximal flexibility gains can be made. Make sure to ease into each stretch- do not employ ballistic (bouncy) moves as they can cause injury and hold each stretch for a minimum of 20 seconds.
These are just few ways to increase the efficiency and productivity of your workouts and ensure that you are getting the most out of them. Working out is not easy; you might as well do it right! As always, I am here to answer any questions you may have, help you to formulate a specific program or train you to perfection.
Until Next Time,
Your Coach Gary Troll Weil
*PLEASE sign in upon entering the Fitness Center so that we may have an accurate idea of how many members are utilizing the facility.
*PLEASE NOTE that NO ONE under the age of 15 is permitted to use the Fitness Center AT ANY TIME and member children are NOT permitted to bring guests into the facility.
*SIGN UP for September’s group fitness classes! Schedules are available at the Fitness Center Desk.
*Put the finishing touches on that SWIMSUIT BODY! Train smarter and more effectively with PERSONAL TRAINING.
Whether it is a one-time program setup/consultation or multiple sessions to motivate you and show you numerous training modes - THIS IS THE WAY TO GO!
Tennis News
Upcoming 2025 Events
Save the Date
September 5 - US Open Watch Party & Tennis Social
November 15 - Mixed Doubles
October 25-26 - Men’s Doubles Championship
December 5-6 - Women’s Doubles Championship
Employee of the Month
Congratulations to Braden Allen, our employee of the month for September. Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Braden has spent most of his life in Florida. Prior to his employment with Palma Ceia, he attended Florida State University, where he earned his Bachelor’s in Hospitality Management. Braden’s great work ethic and positive attitude are greatly appreciated by his colleagues at the Club. Congratulations Braden and thank you for everything you do!
Employees Anniversaries
SEPTEMBER 2025
Braden Allen
SWIM NEWS
Swim Coach Todd H.
2025 Fall Swim Lesson Dates @ Palma Ceia
SUMMER BREAK – July 28 – August 1
Below are the swim lesson options for the fall. To register for a session(s), please email Tammy at tammy@swimgtsa.com or call/text her at (813) 493-1526.
MORNING GROUP SWIM LESSONS
Tuesday and Thursday Class Times: 8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 10:00, 10:30 or 11:00 Each class is 30 minutes.
Fall Session 1 - August 5 – August 28 (No class 8/14 & 8/21)
*Make-Up Day – August 26 & 28
Fall Session 2 - September 2 – September 18
Fall Session 3 – September 23 – October 9
Fall Session 4 – October 14 – October 30
AFTERNOON GROUP SWIM LESSONS
Monday and Wednesday Class Times: 3:00, 3:30, 4:00, 4:30 or 5:00 Each class is 30 minutes.
Fall Session 1 - August 11 – August 27
Fall Session 2 - September 2 – September 17 (No class 9/1 – Holiday)
Fall Session 3 – September 22 – October 8
Fall Session 4 – October 13 – October 29
Annual Registration Fee - $25.00 (per family)
Group Session Fee - $200.00 (per session)
PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS
We will offer private lessons, but they will be very limited in the fall. To schedule private lessons please email Tammy at tammy@swimgtsa.com or call/text her at (813) 493-1526.
Annual Registration Fee - $25.00 (per family)
Private Lesson Fee - $50.00 per lesson (one child)
Semi-Private Lesson Fee - $30.00 per lesson (each child)
SEPTEMBER 2025
Clubhouse Closed
Labor Day Pool Party
Family Night Buffet Fried Chicken
Mahjong Series
All-You-Can-Eat Fried Shrimp in the 19th Hole
Thirsty Thursday in the Lounge
Eagles vs Cowboys Game Watching
Clubhouse Closed
Family Night Buffet Pasta Night
Mahjong Series
Clubhouse Closed
Family Night Buffet Fried Chicken Night
Mahjong Series
All-You-Can-Eat Fried Shrimp in the 19th Hole
Agave Tequila Dinner
All-You-Can-Eat Catfish in the 19th Hole
Wine & Burger Special in the 19th Hole
Rock Across the Ages
Clubhouse Closed
Family Night Buffet Theme Night
Mahjong Series
All-You-Can-Eat Fried Shrimp in the 19th Hole
Think & Drink Trivia
Wine & Burger Special in the 19th Hole
Wine & Burger Special in the 19th Hole
All-You-Can-Eat Fried Shrimp in the 19th Hole
Wine & Burger Special in the 19th Hole
Clubhouse Closed
OCTOBER 2025
Family Night Buffet Fried Chicken
Clubhouse Closed
Family Night Buffet Pasta Night
Mahjong Series
All-You-Can-Eat Fried Shrimp in the 19th Hole
Thirsty Thursday
All-You-Can-Eat Catfish in the 19th Hole
Bingo Night Wine & Burger Special
Clubhouse Closed
Family Night Buffet Fried Chicken Night
Mahjong Series
All-You-Can-Eat Fried Shrimp in the 19th Hole
Charleston Dinner Next Gen Social Wine & Burger Special
Clubhouse Closed
Family Night Buffet Pasta Night
Mahjong Series
All-You-Can-Eat Fried Shrimp in the 19th Hole Cigar Smoker Wine & Burger Special
Clubhouse Closed
Family Night Buffet Theme Night
Mahjong Series
All-You-Can-Eat Fried Shrimp in the 19th Hole President’s Autumn Reception Wine & Burger Special
All-You-Can-Eat Fried Shrimp in the 19th Hole
1601 South MacDill Avenue Tampa, Florida 33629
813-253-3101
www.pcgc.org
Hours of Operation
19th Hole
Tuesday - Friday
Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Dinner 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday
Breakfast 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Lunch 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Dinner 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sunday
Breakfast 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Lunch 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Dinner 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Bendelow’s
Sunday - Tuesday Closed
Wednesday - Saturday
Dinner 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Dress Code: GentlemenSlacks and Collared Shirts are recommended.
