TARPON COVE YACHT & RACQUET CLUB DECEMBER 2023
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WELCOME GENERAL MANAGER MESSAGE John Sexton
Dear Members, As the holiday season approaches, we at Tarpon Cove Yacht & Racquet Club want to express our heartfelt joy and gratitude for having such an amazing community of members. This time of year is all about togetherness and we couldn’t be happier to celebrate it with you. It’s a season of new beginnings and exciting developments, and we are overjoyed that the ongoing projects and improvements around the club have taken shape and are at or nearing completion. We are thrilled to announce that the fitness center has reopened with a brandnew look, updated fitness equipment and wonderful new views from our new windows. Additional improvement will continue as we strive to give you the best experience possible. As we embark on this festive season, let’s cherish the moments we have to spend with one another. We have planned a number of special activities for December, including a Pool Party, Sip & Paint event and the Holiday Reception on December 20th. New Years Eve will prove to be a great night to ring in the new year at the club. Keep an eye on our upcoming calendars on the Member website. I would like to personally thank you all for your continued support of the club and am looking forward to a great season ahead. Happy Holidays John
MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP UPDATE Rose Martinez
Hello, wonderful members of our community! Last month, I asked you to share your recipes. I will extend the final date to December 15th to give everyone more time to email or drop one off. Do you have a family recipe that always impresses? Or perhaps a secret dish that you're particularly proud of? We'd love to feature it in our upcoming cookbook! Sharing recipes is not just about exchanging cooking instructions; it's about sharing a piece of your heritage, creativity, and love for food. Whether it's a quick weekday dinner idea, a festive holiday special, or a dessert that makes everyone ask for seconds, your recipes are a window into your unique culinary world. So, grab your aprons, dust off your recipe cards, and send in your favorite dishes! We can't wait to see (and try!) our community's delicious creations . Let's cook up something unique together!
MEET OUR TEAM CLUB MANAGER Kadie DiGiorgio kadie@tarponcoveclub.com 239-592-9808
DIRECTOR OF TENNIS Phil Landauer plandauer22@hotmail.com 239-513-9242
DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP Rose Martinez rmartinez@tarponcoveclub.com 239-592-9808
DIRECTOR OF TENNIS Myke Loomis Landauer mloomis@tarponcoveclub.com 239-513-9242
DIRECTOR OF FACILITY MAINTENANCE Harry Keel hkeel@tarponcoveclub.com 239-592-9808
EXECUTIVE CHEF Marc Petralia mpetralia@tarponcoveclub.com 239-592-9808
CLUB HOURS AS POSTED Open Tuesday-Sunday at 10am Dining is available 11am to close Swimming pool open daily sunrise to sunset Tennis open daily at 7am until dusk
471 Bay Club Drive Naples, FL 34110 www.tarponcoveclub.com
TENNIS TENNIS UPDATE Myke Loomis Landauer
The holiday season is here! And tennis at Tarpon Cove is ready for you with Jingle Bell fun! Sign up for the Jingle Bell Round Robin Mixed Doubles on Saturday December 16th from 10:30-12:00 followed by lunch and refreshments at the club. Find a partner or let us match you up! Sign up is limited so put your names in early! Call the pro shop or stop by to sign you and your partner up. Looking for that perfect gift for the hard to buy for tennis player? The gift of tennis is a great idea! Give them a gift certificate for tennis lessons, clinics, or cardio tennis! Definitely the gift that keeps on giving! Gift cards may be purchased at the clubhouse from Kadie or in the pro shop from Lee or Myke. Winter League Season begins in mid-January. If you are planning to captain a team, please confirm with Myke ASAP. We will no longer accept NEW 4 court league teams. If you have an existing 4 court league team, we will of course allow you to play! If you are new to the club and looking to get back into tennis or learn the game, please call the pro shop so we can help you get involved!!! We have a wonderful group of members, and we don’t want you to miss out on any of the fun! Phil and I want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year! See you at the courts!
MONTHLY EVENTS
December
01
SEAFOOD BUFFET 5:00-8:00PM
08
SATURDAY
YARD BIRD BUFFET 5:00-8:00PM
13
FRIDAY
SIP & PAINT 3:00-5:00PM
15
WEDNESDAY
SOB BUFFET 5:00-8:00PM
20
HOLIDAY PARTY 6:00-8:00PM
22
23
31
FRIDAY
WEDNESDAY
FRIDAY
PASTA EXTRAVAGANZA 5:00-8:00PM
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
POOLSIDE PIZZA 12:00-3:30PM
WEEKLY TRADITIONS For more information call 239-592-9808 PAGE 6
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MARGARITAVILLE POOL PARTY 12:00PM-4:00PM
SUNDAY
NYE DINNER & PARTY 5:00PM-12:30AM
SUNDAY: BRUNCH AS SCHEDULED FRIDAY: Dinner Specials 5-7:30pm FRIDAY: Happy Hour 4-7:00pm
FOOD & BEVERAGE FEATURED RECIPE Marc Petralia
Instant Pot Sour Cream Pork Chops
Ingredients 2 tablespoon butter or coconut oil 4 medium onions cut into slim wedges 8 boneless pork chops a cut from the blade preferred as it is fattier salt + pepper to taste 2 cup beef stock 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoon arrowroot OR organic cornstarch OR 1/4 teaspoon glucomannan 0.67 cup sour cream
Instructions Brown onions and pork: Set instant pot to sauté. Add butter and cook onions until softened. Push to one side and add chops to brown. Season with salt and pepper as they cook. Add sauce: Switch off instant pot. Add beef stock and Worcestershire sauce, scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the instant pot. Pressure cook: Close instant pot and set valve to sealing. Choose "pressure cook" for 8 minutes. After cooking time is up, do a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then manually release remaining pressure and open. Thicken: For a thicker sauce, remove chops form instant pot and cover to keep warm. Set instant pot to sauté and simmer sauce for a few minutes. If desired, add a slurry of arrowroot and water (or your preferred thickener). Add cream: Switch off instant pot and let it cool down for a few seconds. Stir in sour cream. Serve sauce over chops.
WELLNESS Foods that can boost your mood 1/12/2023 by Ellie Rautio Superfoods You've heard the buzz around gut health and how it can affect your mental health. It's true. Food can play a key role in helping you lift your mood and improve your outlook on life. While nutrition psychiatry is a relatively new field, studies are showing a direct correlation between diet and mood disorders, and there are quite a few things we can do foodwise to stabilize our moods. The science of how food affects our mood is based on how serotonin changes our brain chemistry. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that's important for many things, including sleep regulation, mood and appetite. Ninety percent to 95% of our serotonin receptors are in the gut. Studies show that high-quality diets are correlated with feel-good hormones, such as serotonin and dopamine. Here is a list of foods that contain mood-boosting serotonin and dopamine: Fruits and vegetables. Whole grains. Lean meats. Fish. Nuts and legumes. Low-fat dairy. Olive oil. These foods are packed with mood-boosting nutrients, like zinc, folate, magnesium, potassium, vitamin C, fiber, iron, B vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids. All of these also are correlated with energy, clarity and improvements in anxiety and depressive disorders. The Mediterranean diet often is used as the primary example as a diet strategy that also can help improve mood. Studies show that poor diet quality or a diet that is primarily made up of high-fat, high-sugar, highsalt and processed foods is associated with increased feelings of anxiety and depression. This is because these foods typically don't contain enough of the nutrients our brain needs to help raise serotonin levels. Here are foods to eat in moderation: Processed foods. Refined grains. Processed meats, red meats. Sugar-sweetened beverages. Sweets. Key takeaway Remember, no single food or type of food is a cure-all. Talk to your primary care clinician if you think you are depressed. However, if the occasional blue mood disrupts your life, think about what you've been eating and incorporate these changes into your diet.