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MESSAGE FROM THE MANAGER Dear Members,
EVENTS AT A GLANCE WINDSOR DOCS: UNLOCKING THE CAGE Beach Club Wednesday, January 18 at 5 PM
Happy New Year! Wishing good will and cheer to all as we commence the year 2017. The Club “brought in” the New Year with a “bang” at three Club locations— serving 46 per cent more Members and guests than in the previous year! After dinner, a rousing crowd joined us for the after party at the Clubhouse, where they enjoyed Champagne, cocktails, dancing and a spectacular fireworks display. As we enter the New Year, it is an appropriate opportunity to thank the dedicated Windsor staff in our kitchens and dining rooms, building maintenance, our great laundry and housekeeping team, as well as the officers manning the gatehouses, and all of our dedicated staff working on the golf course. Around the clock and every day, meals get served, gates are manned, buildings are repaired and cleaned, and our greens are mowed to Windsor standards. Not easy tasks, and at times these jobs are overlooked and under-appreciated. So, it’s important to say “thank you” and recognize our staff “behind the scenes,” without whom operating the Club during Christmas week (or any week during Season) would not be possible. There is a lot to look forward to as we begin the first quarter of the New Year and the Club’s most important months of our winter Season. The fourth season of our ever-popular Windsor Docs commenced, with select films being featured at the Beach Club during the month of January. Chef Vincent is artfully creating food themes to complement each film. A very kind “thank you” goes out to Ms. Barbara Ettinger, Mr. Sven Huseby, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stein for arranging these wonderful cultural cinematic events for us. Thanks to our marketing department, we have scheduled two unparalleled food and wine events this winter at the Beach Club: Le Cirque at Windsor on Thursday, January 26, and Savor Windsor on Saturday, February 18, showcasing exceptional Champagnes and wines from Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy. Back by popular demand, the Asado Grille will take place at the Equestrian Centre on Sunday, February 19, with equestrian demonstrations beginning at 4:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m.—dress code for the evening will be simply “stable chic.” The marquee event of the winter social season will be the opening of the Christopher Le Brun exhibit Composer, on Friday, February 24, at The Gallery at Windsor. Canapés and cocktails will be served at 6 p.m., followed by an informal walk-through of the exhibition. As you can see, we have a number of exciting events in store to start off the New Year in Windsor fashion. As always, thank you for your support, and cheers for the New Year!
MEMBER-MEMBER GOLF Saturday and Sunday, January 21-22 at 9 AM WINDSOR DOCS: FOLLOWING SEAS Beach Club Wednesday, January 25 at 5 PM LE CIRQUE AT WINDSOR Beach Club Thursday, January 26 at 6:30 PM THE WINDSOR CUP Gun Club Saturday, January 28 at 2PM ONE DAY MEMBER GUEST GOLF Sunday, January 29 at 12:30 PM ASIAN NIGHT Village Store Monday, January 30 at 6 PM MCKEE BOTANICAL GARDEN CHILDREN’S GARDEN PLAN Town Hall Tuesday, January 31 at 5 PM THE PRESIDENT’S CUP Gun Club Saturday, February 4 at 2 PM HUMANE SOCIETY PRESENTATION Town Hall Thursday, February 9 at 4 PM MIXED MEMBER- GUEST GOLF Saturday, February 11 at 12:30 PM VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER Beach Club Tuesday, February 14 at 6:30 PM GENTLEMEN’S AND LADIES’ DOUBLES CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Tennis Centre Saturday, February 18 at 9 AM
Robert T. Gallagher General Manager, Windsor Club
SAVOR WINDSOR Beach Club Saturday, February 18 at 6 PM EQUESTRIAN EXHIBITION/ASADO GRILLE Equestrian Centre Sunday, February 19 at 4:30 PM SEE CLUB.WINDSORFLORIDA.COM FOR LATEST EVENT DATES/TIMES.
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SPOTLIGHT
THE GALLERY AT WINDSOR TOUR & HIGH TEA
The Gallery celebrates renowned British painter and President of the Royal Academy of Arts Christopher Le Brun PRA in a major two-part exhibition, Composer. Le Brun’s exhibition at The Gallery at Windsor, opening on February 27, will feature 16 works in total including new large-scale paintings and important private loans. The second part of the exhibition, opening a week later in New York, will feature 12 new paintings and showcases the breadth of scale that characterizes the artist’s most recent work. The two concurrent shows will display a body of work drawing from the connection between painting and music. Together, the works encompass a complete new cycle of Le Brun’s paintings. Tour & High Tea at The Gallery Thursday afternoons March - April 2017 Members and their guests are invited to enjoy a docent-led tour of the exhibition followed by Chef Vincent’s masterfully prepared and presented afternoon High Tea. Teas may take place at the Clubhouse dining room, patio or veranda. This special High Tea is an offering of The Gallery and is available exclusively with a scheduled exhibition tour. By reservation only for parties of four or more. Cost is $45 per person and includes a glass of Champagne. Please phone The Gallery at 772 388 4071 to reserve your tour and table. Private Member View A Private Member View will be held in The Gallery on Friday, February 24 with cocktails beginning at 6 p.m. and an informal walk-through with the Artist and Curator Emilie Bruner at 6:30 p.m. Reservations for the Private Member View may be made by phoning Reservations at 772 388 8420. 3
Flow, oil on canvas, 2016, 76 x 60 cm
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DINING & SPECIAL EVENTS
SAVOR WINDSOR: AN EVENING OF SPECTACULAR RARITY
DINING CALENDAR WINDSOR DOCS: UNLOCKING THE CAGE Beach Club Wednesday, January 18 at 5 PM
THE PAIRINGS
Beach Club Saturday, February 18 6 PM – Tasting 7:30 PM – Dinner RSVP: 772 388 8420 Please join us for our inaugural wine event, Savor Windsor. Our goal is to create a biennial culinary and wine offering to take place at Windsor on President’s Day weekend. It is our hope that the event will expand over the years and provide support to the local community through the Windsor Charitable Foundation. To launch Savor Windsor, we have partnered with Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy, the world’s leading luxury goods company, to curate a selection of the most famous and exquisite wines from around the globe. This is truly a rare offering. Please join us in creating a new tradition at Windsor. Chef Vincent has designed a superb menu to compliment the remarkable selection of wines featured. The five-course meal will serve as the platform from which guests will be the ultimate judges on which wine reigns supreme. Each of the courses are paired with one Champagne and one red wine of irreproachable heritage and quality. Our Members, family, friends, and special guests will decide which of the selections they savor most. The evening will be presided over by Seth Box, Private Client Director for Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy USA. Seth will take guests through an unforgettable evening full of humor and quicktongued anecdotes — all while revealing what makes each bottle special and unique. Please join us for this very special night of rare wines and delectable cuisine. Open to Members and Member guests. Space is limited. The cost to attend is $375 per person. For every person attending this inaugural event, Windsor will make a donation to the Windsor Charitable Foundation.
RECEPTION CONFIT POTATO C aviar , C rème F ra î che and C hives
WINDSOR DOCS: FOLLOWING SEAS Beach Club Wednesday, January 25 at 5 PM
HAMACHI CRUDO C ompressed C ucumber and A vocado
LE CIRQUE AT WINDSOR Thursday, January 26 at 6:30 PM
DUCK CROQUETTE G ribiche D ip
ASIAN NIGHT Village Store Monday, January 30 at 6 PM
Moët & Chandon Vintage Blanc 2006 • Moët & Chandon Vintage Rosé 2006 Ruinart Blanc de Blancs • Ruinart Rosé • Veuve Clicquot Vintage Blanc 2006 Veuve Clicquot Vintage Rosé 2006
SPANISH LATIN NIGHT Village Store Monday, February 6 at 6 PM
DINNER GOAT CHEESE PANACOTTA C ucumber G elée and B acon E spuma
VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER Beach Club Tuesday, February 14 at 6:30 PM
Ruinart Rosé vs Cheval Des Andes 2011
SAVOR WINDSOR Beach Club Saturday, February 18 at 6 PM
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PAN SEARED SCALLOP W atercress C ream and C hampagne B eurre B lanc
EQUESTRIAN EXHIBITION/ASADO GRILLE Equestrian Centre Sunday, February 19 at 4:30 PM
Dom Pérignon Rosé 2004 vs Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru 2013
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ROASTED LAMB LOIN C rust , B russels S prout L eaves
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MENUS ARE FREQUENTLY UPDATED. VISIT CLUB.WINDSORFLORIDA.COM FOR UPDATES.
Krug Rosé vs Chateau Cheval Blanc 2005
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VEAL MEDAILLON T ruffle , R isotto and R oot V egetables
Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame Rosé 2006 vs Numanthia Termanthia 2011
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COMTÉ CHEESE T ruffle and H oney R ed W ine P ear
CLEMENTINE GRATIN C lementine S orbet and A lmond C ream
CHEF’S CORNER: CLUBHOUSE MENUS
Chateau d’Yquem 2010
Members may have noticed a few changes to our offerings around Windsor, and I wanted to take this opportunity to discuss the idea behind our new Clubhouse menu. The left side of the menu includes many traditional Clubhouse favorites, like the Windsor wedge salad and chicken picatta as well as grill items, including prime ribeye steak and the fresh catch of the day. The right side of the menu changes much more frequently—every three to four days based on availability—with appetizers and entrées focusing on fresh, seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. It is my hope that some of these items will eventually move to the left side as Members find new favorites. I am always open to feedback from Members and continue to strive to provide exciting meals highlighting the best and freshest ingredients possible. — Chef Vincent
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THE WILLMOT CUP GOLF FINAL RESULTS CHAMPIONS Paul and Killian McGinley 24 FATHER-SON DIVISION 1 st place Frank and John Brosens 25 2 nd place Jim and Stephen Peterson 28 PLATE DIVISION Matt and Jack Meyer 30 FATHER-DAUGHTER DIVISION 1 ST place Ivan and Daniela Lendl 25 2 nd place Ken and Alie Miller 32 MOTHER-SON DIVISION 1 ST place Nicky and Senter Johnson 30 2 nd place Jodie and Rob King 31 MOTHER-DAUGHTER DIVISION 1 ST place Ally and Niamh McGinley 26 2 nd place Jennifer and Sophia Monaco 37
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SPORTS & FITNESS
FITNESS CENTRE
UPCOMING EVENTS MEMBER-MEMBER Our Men’s and Ladies’ Member-Member is scheduled for Saturday, January 21 and Sunday, January 22. Play begins at 9 a.m. with breakfast and lunch being offered each day. This team competition is always exciting and fun, and we invite everyone to come out and enjoy a great weekend of golf. ONE-DAY MEMBER-GUEST New this year is a Ladies’ and Men’s one-day Member-Guest scheduled for January 29 at 1 p.m. Members are asked to invite one guest and compete as a two-person team. We will have up to five divisions determined by which tee color you choose to compete from. Lunch will be offered beginning at 11:30 a.m. with cocktails and awards following play. MIXED MEMBER-GUEST Saturday, February 11 at 1 p.m. is our annual Mixed Member-Guest tournament. This is an opportunity for couples to invite some friends and compete as a four-person team. Lunch will be available prior to play followed by golf and cocktails.
We have some exciting new technology coming to the Fitness Centre this month. Our new TechnoGym Group Cycles are expected to arrive in midJanuary, featuring power meters and the ability to track workouts using the mywellness app. Our current Spin class schedule is Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. and Thursdays at 10 a.m. We’ve also added new exercise classes, including a 4:30 p.m. Pilates class with Jaqi every other week. In addition, we are offering 30-minute Pilates Reformer sessions with a Member price of $55 per session.
TENNIS CENTRE Kicking off the 2017 season, the Tennis Centre is expecting increased play on the courts. Court 8 has recently been resurfaced and is ready for play. The ball machine has been updated and can now be programed to your iPhone to keep track of your strokes. You are also able to program it for a great cardio workout. Please see Jony for further information.
WILLMOT CUP TENNIS RESULTS MIXED DOUBLES PLATE Finalists: Deedle Kelter and Cryder Bancroft Champions: Merrilee Keller and Charles Keller
MEN’S DOUBLES PLATE Finalists: Jagger Riefler and Jack Vissichio Champions: Alex Gonye and Ryan Thatcher MOTHER-DAUGHTER Finalists: Debbie Duarte and Emily Duarte Champions: Corrine Bespolka and Megan Bespolka
Prepare Your Mind to Compete: Choose three “how to play the game” goals to focus on before and during the match. These are usually things you have been working on in practice; focus on tactical and competitive goals such as following your routine, running for every ball, dictating with your forehand, etc. Rest seated alone in a quiet and cool place in the final 15-30 minutes prior to your match (without talking to other players), listen to music or read (no distractions, phones, computers, etc.—these things require mental energy and can make you mentally tired prior to the match). Visualize the match that you will play (and be prepared for positive outcomes as well as adverse situations).
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ADULT FEMALE Paige Gonye
FEMALE CHILD Mina Swarovski
TEENAGE MALE Alexander Hepburn
OVER 55 Frank Destribats
TEENAGE FEMALE Catherine Meyer
UPCOMING EVENTS MEMBER HEARTSAVER CPR AND AED CLASS Wednesday, February 8 9 AM to Noon at Town Hall Sign Up at the Fitness Centre: 772 388 0757
Shooting is scheduled to commence on the weekend of January 20, with the first event, The Windsor Cup, scheduled for Saturday, January 28 at 2 p.m. Visit the Gun Club page on the Member website for a complete schedule of events. For more information or to schedule private instruction, contact Nicky Szapary at 772 473 6623.
MEMBER & GUEST SERVICES
WOMEN’S DOUBLES PLATE Finalists: Jennifer Meyer and Denise Prince Champions: Merrilee Keller and Kelly Keller
Preperation for Competition
MALE CHILD Rigby Swarovski-Adams
GUN CLUB
MIXED DOUBLES FAMILY Finalists: Kevin Bespolka and Sienna Bespolka Champions: Chuck Keller and Kelly Keller
TENNIS TIP
FAMILY 5K RESULTS ADULT MALE Jay Roxe
WESTON GUEST HOUSE WHAT’S EATING MY PLANTS? Many of you, inspired by our beautiful butterfly garden, have picked up butterfly plants for your own courtyard gardens. Are you seeing butterfly activity? Have you told your gardeners, “No pesticides please”? Once the butterflies start flitting about, you can be guaranteed that they are sampling the plants not only for the nectar but also to see if the plant is compatible for laying eggs. Different species of butterflies “host” on different types of plants. If you are looking to start a butterfly garden of your own, here are a couple of different host plants to try. Monarch caterpillars host on milkweed, which is also a great nectar source for other species of butterflies. If you would like to attract swallowtail butterflies, try planting parsley and dill. For zebra longwing, Julia, and Gulf fritillary butterflies, try passionvine.
FATHER-SON Finalists: Chuck Keller and Charles Keller Champions: Frank Brosens and Peter Brosens
UPCOMING EVENTS The Ladies’ and Men’s Doubles Club Championship will be held on February 18 at 9 a.m. To sign-up, please call or stop by the Tennis Shop: 772 388 8445
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Butterfly eggs will hatch into caterpillars, and the plant will serve as their host. In order to develop, the caterpillars will be munching on the host plant, defoliating it. This process will not kill the plant—consider it a natural pruning. So, don’t pick off the caterpillars and don’t spray for pests; nurture these fascinating little creatures so they can form a chrysalis and transform into beautiful butterflies to begin the cycle again. If you would like to learn more, stop by the Weston Guest House or the Butterfly Garden at Concierge.
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COMMUNITY
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
MCKEE BOTANICAL GARDEN CHILDREN’S GARDEN PRESENTED BY EMMANUEL DIDIER, RLA, FOUNDING PRINCIPAL OF DIDIER DESIGN STUDIO TOWN HALL TUESDAY, JANUARY 31 5 PM – PRESENTATION 6 PM – COCKTAIL RECEPTION RSVP 772 388 8420
BOOK CLUB Windsor’s Book Club meets on select Tuesdays from January through April beginning at 4 p.m. at the Beach Club.
Since its opening in late 2001, McKee Botanical Garden has flourished thanks to the support and participation of both the local community and visitors from throughout the world. McKee has established a national reputation for excellence among similar cultural facilities and is a much sought-after destination for those visiting Indian River County.
January 17: A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman, presented by Rita Meyer February 21: Commonwealth by Ann Patchett, presented by Nan Ackermann March 21: Circling the Sun by Paula McLain presented by Barbara Metzler April 18: The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway presented by Carole Shelby
Join us and learn about McKee’s plans for a Children’s Garden. The mission of the new garden project is to create a fun and whimsical outdoor destination that inspires imagination and curiosity in children through interaction, education and exploration. The garden will nurture a powerful bond between children and nature.
WINDSOR DOCUMENTARIES There are two films remaining in the fourth season of Windsor Docs. Each film begins at the Beach Club beginning at 5 p.m. Chef Vincent is creating a themed menu for each presentation.
Designed by Didier Design Studio, the garden incorporates a variety of elements including a Lily Pad Water Walk, the karst hideout and splash fountain, canopy bridges and slides, as well as a life-sized Pirate Shipwreck, Faery House and Forest. All are set in a close-to-one-acre setting within McKee’s lush environment.
RESERVATIONS: 772 388 8420 DUPLICATE BRIDGE Thursday afternoons at 2 p.m. at the Clubhouse, January 19 & 26; February 9 & 23; March 9 & 23; April 6 & 20. For more information, email drkscheer@aol.com
ART EXHIBITION: TOWARD ABSTRACTION
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED DUPLICATE BRIDGE With Ron Andrews. Friday mornings at 9:30 a.m. at the Clubhouse beginning January 13 until February 17. Cost is $150. For more information, email karten1@bellsouth.net
Windsor Member Linda Arnold will be the featured artist in the exhibit Toward Abstraction at the Meghan Candler Gallery, opening Wednesday, February 15 from 6-8 p.m. All Windsor Members are invited to attend the opening reception at the gallery, located in the Village Shops. Linda’s recent work captures the creative dynamic between representational and abstraction. While her paintings distill landscapes down to their essence, she keeps certain elements to ground her work — such as the horizon line — as she gives herself the freedom to push color and design. An accomplished plein air painter, Linda has had the opportunity to paint in many locations around the United States, Europe and Latin America for over 30 years. Most recently she was chosen as an Andy Warhol Artist in Residence and has had a solo exhibition at the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art in Ligonier, Pennsylvania.
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January 18: Unlocking the Cage January 25: Following Seas
SEE CLUB.WINDSORFLORIDA.COM FOR MORE ANNOUNCEMENTS, INFORMATION AND EVENT PHOTOS.
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FEBRUARY 2017 SUNDAY
SUBJECT TO CHANGE. REFER TO CLUB.WINDSORFLORIDA.COM FOR UPDATED INFORMATION AND LOCATIONS.
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STANDING DINING HOURS 7 AM - 6 PM Village Store 11:30 AM Clubhouse Lunch/Brunch 11:30 AM Cabana Grille 6 PM Clubhouse Dinner (Closed Sunday unless otherwise noted.)
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3 PM Windsor Farmers’ Market
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6:30 PM Valentine’s Day Dinner at the Beach Club
4 PM Town Hall Concert: Ian Maksin and Gabriel Datcu
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THURSDAY 2 6 PM Beach Club Small Plates
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3 PM Windsor Farmers’ Market
2 PM Duplicate Bridge
4 PM Beach Club Luncheon: Crisis on the IRL: Are We Next? Wayne Mills
4 PM Humane Society Presentation (Town Hall)
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6 PM Beach Club Small Plates
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4:30 PM Equestrian Exhibition/ Asado Grille
8:45 AM Mardy Fish Golf Tournament
6 PM Beach Club Small Plates and Casual Dining
4 PM Windsor Book Club
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3 PM Windsor Farmers’ Market
2 PM Duplicate Bridge
4 PM Town Hall Lecture: Dr. Edie Widder
6 PM Beach Club Small Plates
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9:30 AM Advanced/Intermediate Duplicate Bridge
2 PM The President’s Cup (Gun Club)
6:30 PM Beach Club Formal Dining
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12:30 PM Mixed Member-Guest Golf
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9 AM Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Doubles Club Championship
6:30 PM Beach Club Formal Dining
6 PM Savor Windsor (Beach Club Closed)
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6 PM Private Member View: Christopher Le Brun: Composer
2 PM The Two Gun Challenge (Gun Club)
6:30 PM Beach Club Formal Dining
6 PM Village Store Pasta Night 6:30 PM Beach Club Formal Dining CLUBHOUSE CLOSED FOR PRIVATE FUNCTION
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