TARPON COVE YACHT & RACQUET CLUB
AUGUST 2022
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WELCOME GENERAL MANAGER MESSAGE As we make our way into the summer months we are delighted to see many of our year round residents continuing to visit their club and attend many of the lively social events. The Friday Dinner specials have been well attended prepared by Chef Vicki. Be sure to join us for our Thanksgiving Dinner in August on the 10th. If you have a special event or business meeting that you would like to host let the staff at Tarpon Cove help make your event memorable. We have an extensive catering menu to choose from and we take pride in the excellent service delivered to your guests. I look forward to seeing you around the club and please let me know if I can be of any assistance. John Sexton General Manager
MEET OUR TEAM GENERAL MANAGER John Sexton jsexton@tarponcoveclub.com 239-592-9808 DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP Brett Mance bmance@tarponcoveclub.com 239-592-9808 CLUB MANAGER Kadie DiGiorgio kadie@tarponcoveclub.com 239-592-9808 EXECUTIVE CHEF Viki Pettit vpettit@tarponcoveclub.com 239-592-9808
CLUB HOURS Open daily at 10am Dining is available 11am to close Wednesday-Sunday Swimming pool open daily sunrise to sunset Tennis open daily at 7am until dusk
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DIRECTOR OF TENNIS Phil Landauer plandauer22@hotmail.com 239-513-9242
DIRECTOR OF TENNIS Myke Loomis Landauer mloomis@tarponcoveclub.com 239-513-9242 ENDLESS SUMMER CAPTAIN Rudy Kronauge rkronauge@tarponcoveclub.com 239-592-9808 DIRECTOR OF FACILITY MAINTENANCE Harry Keel hkeel@tarponcoveclub.com 239-592-9808
471 Bay Club Drive Naples, FL 34110 www.tarponcoveclub.com
MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP UPDATE Brett Mance
We have had a very successful summer with 7 new member families joining Tarpon Cove in July. Interest in membership continues to be strong and I have conducted numerous tour of your beautiful club. The 4th of July pool party celebration was enjoyed by many. Be sure to check out the social event calendar for the month of August as we will have a wide variety of festive events to take part in. There will be a Margarita Madness cruise on August 6th. Please make your reservations with the reception desk to secure your spot. If you do know of anyone that may be interested in membership please send them my way and I will be sure to answer any questions they have about membership.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Gary Doyle Bob Bolanowski Vito Santoruvo Richard Rutigliano Camille Engkvist John Cherundolo Mark Kane
Brett Mance Membership Director
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TENNIS FUN TENNIS FACTS
Myke Loomis Landauer
Where does the word tennis come from? It’s believed that the word tennis most likely came from the Anglo-French word tenez meaning "hold! receive! Take!" which was a term called from the server to his opponent. The use of the word for the modern game is dated back to 1874 and is short for lawn tennis, which originally was known as sphairistike which is a Greek word meaning "(skill) in playing at ball".
When were rectangular courts introduced to tennis? The rectangular court was introduced in 1877 by the Wimbledon tournament committee at the All England Club. Previously tennis courts were an hourglass shape, with the narrowest part of the court being at the net. Who has the loudest grunt in tennis? The loudest known grunt was from Maria Sharapova in 2009, measuring a deafening 105 decibels - a similar volume to a car horn!
What country invented tennis? Tennis is a direct descendant of the sport, jeu de paume which was invented in France in the 11th century, however, the sport as we know it today dates back to the 1870s where the rules and laws were set out in England.
What is the most spectated tennis tournament? The 2019 US Open holds the record for the largest attendance with 853,227 spectators across the three-week period.
How many strawberries are sold at Wimbledon each year? It’s believed that a staggering 28,000kgs of strawberries and 10,000 litres of cream are supplied to the Wimbledon Championship each year!
How much does a tennis ball weigh? A modern tennis ball must weigh between 56.0–59.4 g (1.98–2.10 ounces) (as Phil says….don’t let that 2 ounce ball push you around!)
What is the record for the fastest tennis serve? John Isner holds the ATPs official record for the fastest serve, coming in at a whopping 253 km/h (157.2 mph). This isn’t the fastest recorded serve, that is held by Sam Groth and was clocked at 263 km/h (163.4 mph), however, as this was at an ATP Challenger event it is not formally recognised by the ATP.
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
RUTIGLIANO FAMILY Liz, Richard, and their little puppy Roo, are native New Yorkers who are excited to be joining the community here at Tarpon Cove. Liz and Rich are both retired, after spending their careers working in finance and sales, respectively. Their daughter Elissa is an archaeologist in New York; and their youngest, Gabby, is an esthetician. Liz and Rich know they are going to love living in Naples and can’t wait to experience all that Tarpon Cove has to offer! Please help welcome them to Tarpon Cove.
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MONTHLY EVENTS
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DINNER SPECIALS 5-7:30PM
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DINNER SPECIALS 5-7:30PM
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POOLSIDE PIZZA 12-3:30PM
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MARGARITA MADNESS BOAT CRUISE 5PM
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POOL PARTY & BBQ 11AM-4PM
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ALL YOU CAN EAT & TRIVIA 5-7PM
WEEKLY TRADITIONS For more information call 239-592-9808
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THANKSGIVING DINNER IN AUGUST 5-7:30PM
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DINNER SPECIALS 5-7:30PM
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DINNER SPECIAL 5-7:30PM
SUNDAYS: Breakfast Buffet Brunch, 10am-1pm WEDNESDAYS: Happy Hour, 5-7 pm THURSDAYS: Happy Hour, 5-7 pm FRIDAY: Dinner Specials
FOOD & BEVERAGE MACADAMIA NUT PIE Chef Viki Pettit Pre Heat Oven 425 for Crust Pre heat Oven 350 Degrees 1 Flour Pie Crust Bake at 425 for 6-8 minutes Remove set aside Turn oven down to 350
1 Cup Sugar 3 Large Eggs 1 Cup Light Corn Syrup 1 Tablespoon Butter, Melted ¼ Cup Heavy Whipping Cream 1 Teaspoon Vanilla ¾ Cup Macadamia Nuts, Chopped 1 Cup Flaked Coconut · Wisk together Eggs, sugar, corn syrup, cream, butter & vanilla · Fold in macadamia nut and coconut · Bake 55-60 minutes · Top with whipped cream
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WELLNESS WHY SHOULD I EXERCISE? THE REMARKABLE BENEFITS OF EXERCISE AND FITNESS
Are you ready to jumpstart a new you? Don’t wait any longer to begin a program of exercise and fitness. It's practically a miracle what exercise and fitness can do for you. Every day you hear more good news about the benefits of fitness. Think about your fitness goals and get motivated to move. Make exercise and fitness your number one priority and you'll never regret it. Look at all the benefits you get from exercise and fitness. Walking is Good Exercise People look and feel great when they exercise and eat well. Understand that how you look and feel affects almost every aspect of your life. Once you start, you will be amazed at how refreshed, revitalized and confident you feel. You’ll be able to fit into smaller clothes. And you'll feel good shopping for new clothes. Exercise reduces your appetite so that you don't crave junk food. You won't need a fad diet plan to lose weight. Burning fat and losing weight will be faster and easier, because you'll be motivated to make healthy eating choices. You will develop a more positive attitude and determination. PAGE 10
Exercise will help you relax and sleep better. Relationships are better when you are in shape. Exercise will help you live longer, and enjoy the extra years more. With exercise and fitness, your energy and performance improve. People notice you as you walk down the street. They'll admire your appearance and envy your enthusiasm. Your family will respond positively to the change. It will be easier play ball with them. You'll climb steps without losing your breath. Exercise and getting fit teach you how to set goals and accomplish them. One of the most rewarding things in life is achieving your goals. Nothing will improve your quality of life more than being healthy, fit, confident and passionate about each and every day. Basically, with an exercise and fitness program, you’ve taken charge of your life. You can truly enjoy your life again. That's the number one benefit of exercise and fitness.
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