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Vol. 3, No. 9
January 1, 2016
Ocean Reef Fit for the Holidays
Run Fit: John Hyland, Joe Murphy, Ted Ferrarone at the Reindeer 5K.
Dance Fit: The Hartmann Family at Concert on the Beach.
Brain Fit: David and Rosemary Jones at Super Bingo.
Club Fit: The Cohen Family at the Club Fit Games.
Classics Return for New Year
Hall for a fun, competition game of laser tag. BYOGC (Bring Your Own Golf Cart)! Drive over to the Business Center to compete in the Golf Cart Scavenger Hunt at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 1. At this complimentary event, everyone comes out a winner! We’re lighting the Family Beach Bonfire at 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan 1. Melt s’mores while spending quality time with your loved ones. (Psst – teens, you can break away from the rest of the family at 10 p.m for Teens Only! After Hours in the Reef Rec Room. And then go again on Jan. 2!) At the Low Country Boil, enjoy the “one-pot” wonder we’re cooking up! Delicious crawfish, corn-on-the-cob, and more delicious Cajun flavors. Don’t miss out on this tasty event starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 1.
Some change is good: improving your health, getting involved in a new club within the Club, making new friends and trying out a different kind of activity. But Ocean Reef Club wouldn’t be Ocean Reef Club without our long standing traditions and classic events. January is a month with a great mix of old and new – so be sure to try a little of both! New Year’s Eve Weekend
Begin the year with our annual Hangover Open. One of the most popular tournaments of the year, this 9 a.m. shotgun is played on Dolphin Course. To register, please call 305-367-5912. Have you tried Laser Battle yet? Jan. 1 – 3, join us in Town
Court Fit: Michelle and Jackie Urbinati at Mother-Daughter Tennis.
Golf Fit: Junior Golf Clinic kids!
Try out golf gear from your favorite brands during Ultimate Golf Demo Day on the driving range on Saturday, Jan. 2. Experts and golf pros are ready to assist from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Paddle across the Atlantic Ocean at night during the Lighted Standup Paddleboard Tour. Meet your guide at the Pool Desk at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 2, and don’t forget to return on Sunday, Jan. 3 for the Family Event! Guided Starlight Kayak Tour also at 6 p.m. It’s the event so nice, it’s happening twice this weekend! On Saturday, Jan. 2 head over to Marlin Beach at 6 p.m. for the Starlight Dinner Buffet: Under the Tuscan Sky. Then, rejoin us on Sunday, Jan. 3 for Starlight Dinner Buffet: Aloha. Reservations can be placed by calling 305-367-5931. New Year | 5
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Page 3 The Cultural Center has an array of performances and programs for the New Year Page 11 Selected apps to help with those 2016 resolutions Page 16 A glimpse of Holiday memories, find more online at www.oceanreef.com Page 23 Croquet to Pickleball to Fitness Challenges it all starts here
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OR “See”
A Touchdown for the Kids
Photo taken by Biff Wright.
The Keys Children’s Foundation is proud to invite the Ocean Reef community to their annual fundraising luncheon on Friday, January 29th at 11:30 at Town Hall. Your participation helps to provide programs that offer education, healthcare, and recreation to disadvantaged children and their families living in the Upper Keys. Our guest speaker, Jason Taylor (shown), former professional football player and child advocate will share his passion for helping children. Jason Taylor was just recently named as one of the best of 50 players in 50 years for the Miami Dolphins. Advance reservations required. Questions? Contact Jody Steele at [email protected] or Linda Falk at [email protected].
This photo was taken by a snorkeler from Horizon dive shop. Jordan (pictured) and his father Scott Zifferer, just finished diving on the USS Daune when they spotted the whale shark swimming close to the surface. Jordan thinks it was between 25-30 ft. They called it an opportunity of a lifetime! Did you see something interesting or unique in your travels about The Reef? On land, in the water or in the air? We invite you to share your discoveries within our environment, email [email protected] or visit us on Facebook!
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What Are You Doing Tomorrow?
The Campus at the Cultural Center The History Series $150 per person for seven lectures Thursdays @ 3:00 P.M. Reservations: 305-367-6300
A can’t miss production of il Trovatore is Sat. Jan. 2 at the Cultural Center.
by Joan Birsh
If you aren’t attending the birth of your first grandchild or entertaining the ambassador to France for lunch or in bed with the flu (probably because you forgot to get a flu shot), then GO to the Cultural Center tomorrow (Jan.2) at 12 noon for the Metropolitan Opera’s HD production of il Trovatore. Even if you think you don’t like opera, take a chance on this one. But don’t take my word for it. I’m a recent but avid convert to opera, Listen to what Russ Fisher has to say. Russ and his wife Chris are the members responsible for bringing these amazing Met operas to the big screen at the Cultural Center. Russ discovered opera as a child in Iowa and in addition to family, fishing and the environment, it has remained a passion. So when he
says “il Trovatore will likely be the highlight opera of the year,” all of us better pay attention Here’s how Russ describes the wonders you are going to see and hear on Jan. 2 when you attend the Met HD performance of il Trovatore at the Cultural Center. “Composer - Giuseppe Verdi is at the top of the “best ever” list of most opera lovers. Plot - There is Royalty, Gypsies, a Duel, Doomed lovers. Doesn’t get better than that. Music - Simply spectacular, including one of opera’s greatest offerings in “The Anvil Chorus”. Singers - Soprano Anna Netrebko is probably the hottest female singer going.... Russian baritone Demetri Hvorostovsky not only has an outstanding voice, he is also quite a hunk....Mezzo soprano Delora Zajick is pitch perfect wonderful. il Trovatore is truly Grand Opera at its Grandest!” NOTE: Start the New Year with il Trovatore and I bet you will come away making a firm resolution to see all the 2016 Met HD operas at the Cultural Center. -JB
Want to spend Thursday afternoons learning instead of golfing? Interested in expanding your knowledge of World War II? Dr. Hermann Beck, Professor at the University of Miami History Department and a scholar of Nazi Germany will deliver seven lectures covering the drama of World War II. Each week offers a new
History Flight Complimentary Lecture
Thur. Jan. 7 – 5:30PM Cultural Center Hosted by the Ocean Reef Historical Society History Flight is a non-governmental organization dedicated to finding, recovering and
topic ranging from the origins and alliances to the military campaigns and outcomes of the European theatre. Each lecture is followed by a question and answer session. The series will meet on Thursday afternoons at 3 p.m. beginning January 21 and conclude February 25. For those of you that want even more, a list of suggested readings is available. Selected films will be shown on Wednesday mornings to any and all who are interested. In addition, we will be bringing to Ocean Reef two authors – Lynne Olsen, writer of Citizens of London, who will discuss the U.S.-British cooperation and Rick Atkinson, the Pulitzer-Prize winning author of The Liberation Trilogy who will discuss military strategies in detail.
repatriating America’s war dead to American soil. There are still 84,000 missing service members from America’s wars of the 20th Century. Over the last ten years History Flight has sent over 100 search and recovery teams all over the world to locate loss sites of missing servicemen and to recover them. History Flight deployed cutting-edge, multi-disciplinary remote-sensing methodologies to find MIA loss sites where more than 500 American servicemen are still missing.
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REEF SERVICE DIRECTORY In the event an extension is indicated, please dial the Club Operator at 305-367-2611 and request the extension. Academy at Ocean Reef Ileana Diaz: 305-367-2409, [email protected]
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Accounts Payable & Receivable Member Billing: 305-367-5925 or 1-800-213-6552, [email protected] Suzanne Baker: 305-367-5851, [email protected]
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Golf Tee Times, Pro Shop & Practice Range Pro Shop: 305-367-5912 Lodging Front Desk: ext. 2280, [email protected] Reservations: ext. 5923 or 1-877-282-9911, [email protected] Medical Center Keith Young: 305-367-2600 Member Conference Sales Jeff Homad: 305-367-5956, [email protected] Membership Islande Dillon: 305-367-5896, [email protected] Rebecca Clark: 305-367-5991, [email protected] Ocean Reef Club Real Estate Company Paul Bobik: 305-367-6600, [email protected] Ocean Reef Rod & Gun Club Card Sound Sporting Clays 305-367-2727 [email protected]
Concierge Ellie Parker: 305-367-2611, ext. 7385, [email protected]
Recreation Mic O’Keeffe: 305-367-6501, [email protected] Caitlin Bennett: 305-367-2611, ext. 2139, [email protected]
Croquet Jim Morton: 305-367-6583, [email protected]
Reef Club Kids 305-367-5830, cell phone 305-522-0438
Cultural Center Lisa Dykes: 305-367-7339, [email protected]
The Spa April Smith: 305-367-6506, [email protected]
Dining Reservations & Schedules Reservations: 305-367-5931, [email protected]
Service Station Israel Salgado: 305-367-4982, [email protected]
Diving, Snorkeling, Water Tours Cristal Clear Charters: 305-367-3051, [email protected]
Shops Port O’ Call Wine & Spirits: 305-367-5999, [email protected] The Gift Shop: ext. 7139, [email protected] The Signature Shop: ext. 2011, [email protected]
Dock Office & Marina 305-367-2611, ext. 7740, [email protected] Events Information Catie Swartz: 305-367-5874, [email protected] rayvik Animal Care Center/ ORCAT G Susan Hershey: 305-367-4701 Ocean Reef Community Foundation Yuri Mikolay: 305-367-4707, [email protected]
Tennis Jim Morton: 305-367-6583, [email protected] Vacation Rentals Allen Schweinberg: 305-367-6617 or 1-800-741-7333, [email protected]
Proposed for Membership DEC. 10 – DEC. 31, 2015
Waitlist Social Membership
Social Membership is currently waitlisted. Posted applicants, once approved, will be added to the waitlist. Whitney Ellenby & Keith Reuben are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. Reuben & Mrs. Ellenby are residents of Bethesda, Maryland. They are members of The Yale Club of New York City. Their sponsors are Michael Tein and J. Tim Pruban. DEC. 17 – DEC. 31, 2015
Equity Membership
Pamela & Jeff Schumer are new members acquiring 42 Lakeside Lane, Unit A and the equity from his mother’s estate, Doris Schumer. Mr. & Mrs. Schumer are residents of Baltimore, Maryland. Their sponsors are Teresa Holmes on behalf of the Board of Directors and Marcia Martell on behalf of the Board of Directors. Waitlist Social Membership
Social Membership is currently waitlisted. Posted applicants,
once approved, will be added to the waitlist. Sandy & Charles Denny, III are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Denny are residents of Naples, Florida. They are members of Bay Colony Golf Club, Barrington Hills Country Club and Hole In The Wall Golf Club. Their sponsors are Thomas Z. Hayward, Jr., and Charles W. Denny, IV. Olenka & Paul Speaker are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Dr. Speaker are residents of Lake Sherwood, California. They are members of Sherwood Country Club and Short Hills Club. Their sponsors are Susan and Bruce Berry and Arthur Berry. DEC. 24, 2015 – JAN. 7, 2016
Equity Membership
Julie & Cowan Rodgers, III are Social members purchasing 08 Anchor Drive, Unit B from the seller and the equity from the Club.Mr. & Mrs. Rodgers are residents of Knoxville, Tennessee. They are members of Cherokee Country Club, Snowmass Club and DeBordieu Club. Their sponsors are Michael R. Miles and Donna & Paul Archibald.
Tri-Delt Gathering Tri-delta sisters are getting together at the Burgee Bar on Wednesday, January 6 at 5 p.m. to share stories and memories. For more information contact Jane Battles at 610-420-4969.
Sandpiper Clothiers Fine Clothing, Shoes, Gifts & Accessories for Men, Women and Children!
Southern Tide for Men & Women Lisette Pantalon Raffinalla Krazy Larry Up Pants St. James Peace of Cloth Claudia Nicole Cashmeres
Lilly Pulitzer Bathing Suits Jack Rogers (Children & Adults) Sportcoats, Ties, Dress Socks Berle Shorts & Slacks Toys Children’s Wear Swing (New Golf Wear)
WAREHOUSE SALE NOW OPEN 31 Ocean Reef Drive – Across from the Church – Open Daily 9:30-5:30 – 305-367-3123
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New Year Continued from | 1 January Favorites
Rina Jakubowicz hosts the exciting new event Life, Yoga and Happiness Weekend. Use ancient yoga teachings in order to tap into the lasting happiness that dwells within. This insightful journey takes place Jan. 8 – 10. For more details, call the Member Fitness Center at 305-367-5820. There are four amazing cooking school happening in January: Creative American with Michael Fiorello, Back of the House with Philippe Reynaud, Oysters & Bubbles Class with Sean Bernal, and Electic American with Brad Kilgore. For menus and more information, look for a Taste! brochure or visit www.oceanreef.com.
Pets need to start off the new year in the right way too! Join us for the Member-favorite Blessing of the Animals on Saturday, Jan. 16. For details, please call 305367-6618. Tennis kicks off 2016 with two of the best sporting events of the year: Fred Wells Memorial Pro-Am and the Member-Guest Tennis Tournament. To register, please call 305-367-6583. The classic Reef Cup Invitational takes place Jan. 19 – 23. TBe sure to head out to The Point each afternoon at 4 p.m. and watch the anglers come in with flags flying. And lastly – but certainly never least – join the golf team for two thrilling tournaments: Member-Guest Golf Tournament and Member-Professional Golf Tournament. Register to compete by calling 305-367-5912.
Ocean Reef Film Society!
Kristin Chenoweth
Saturday, January 9 | 8:00PM $250 Donor | $265 Non-Donor Produced By: Fran & Wayne Carlisle, Wendy & Mike Esposito, Teresa & Michael Haskett, Barbara & Ed Hajim, Angelina & Anthony Izzo, Sally & Bill Martin, Nina & Frank Patterson, Fran & Tom Snyder. Emmy and Tony Award winning actor/singer, Kristin Chenoweth’s career effortlessly spans film, television, voiceover and stage. Accompanied by a 12-piece orchestra, the multi-faceted star will perform Broadway tunes, pop standards and selections from her 2014 album “Coming Home”. Chenoweth was recently seen in the Disney Channel’s live-action original movie “Descendants”, where she played the classic Sleeping Beauty villain Maleficent. “Descendants” became the #5 cable TV movie in history with 12.2 million viewers in its premiere and released a hit soundtrack, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart and peaked at #1 on the iTunes album chart.
Jane Lynch: See Jane Sing Friday, January 15 | 8:00PM $175 Donor | $190 Non-Donor Produced By: Lorraine & Richard Grasso, Heather & Greg Hogarth, Marcia & Tom Martell
Now is the time to plan your tables! Dinner seating is limited - you don’t want to miss out. 305-367-6300 [email protected] Who is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe?
Monday, Jan. 11 • 4:30 PM Ocean Reef Cultural Center Mystery abounds when it is discovered that, one by one, the greatest chefs in Europe are being killed. The intrigu-
ing part of the murders is that each chef is killed in the style of the preparation of his signature dish. Food critics and the (many) self-proclaimed greatest Chefs in Europe demand the mystery be solved. The Ocean Reef Film Society is Sponsored by Northern Trust
Fresh from her iconic portrayal of Sue Sylvester on “Glee” and her Broadway debut as Miss Hannigan in “Annie,” Jane Lynch will bring her comic skills and musical prowess to the theater stage. Prepare for a side-splitting evening of musical comedy, with more than a dash of wit as Jane explores her love of the beauty and absurdity of the American standard and show tune.
Chamber Music Festival Soiree – SOLD OUT Tuesday, January 19 | 6:00PM
Family/Youth Concert Wednesday, January 20 | 11:00AM Complimentary – Cultural Center Theater Soiree – SOLD OUT Thursday, January 21 | 6:00PM
PRESENTS NEW NORDIC TUG 44’ ARRIVING BEFORE NEW YEARS DEALERS FOR
Soiree – SOLD OUT Friday, January 22 | 6:00PM
Grand Finale Concert
Saturday, January 23 | 8:00PM Complimentary concert – Cultural Center Theater Pre-performance cocktails & dinner beginning at 6:00PM $46++ Additional musical highlights include works by Gershwin, Beethoven, and Schumann together with a performance of the Mendelssohn Viola Quintet. Back by popular demand, Le Train Bleu with conductor Ransom Wilson returns to Ocean Reef for the Grand Finale with special performances of the Mozart Sinfonia concertante for violin, viola and orchestra and the beloved George Gershwin Concerto in F for solo piano and orchestra.
FULL SERVICE YACHT BROKER CONTACT ANDREW CILLA 954-224-3933 OCEAN REEF REFERENCES AVAILABLE
For information visit www.oceanreefculturalcenter.com or call 305-367-6300
NEW LISTING
14 SUNRISE CAY DRIVE Marina Slip ES-30 70’ Floating Slip Near Marina Fitness • $775,000 (1032) Jeanie Castellanos • 305.394.0132 [email protected]
New Listing
Marina Slip HS-01 65’ Slip • 27.5’ Beam Seawall Location • $2,500,000 (964) Mary Lee • 917.603.3252 [email protected]
Marina Slip DS-07 90’ Exterior Slip Floating Dock • $795,000 (975) Jeanie Castellanos • 305.394.0132 [email protected]
Marina Slip HS-03 65’ Slip Near Town Hall • $850,000 (966) Mary Lee • 917.603.3252 [email protected]
Harbour House 15 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths 40’ Dockage • $1,895,000 (227) Jack Curlett • 305.522.0745 [email protected]
414 South Harbor Drive 5 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths Lake Front • $3,250,000 (826) Mary Lee • 917.603.3252 [email protected]
28 Cardinal Lane 4 Bedrooms, 3 full plus 2 half Baths 40’ Dockage • $3,300,000 (1005) Bill Dickinson • 305.304.8311 [email protected]
NEW CONSTRUCTION
Pumpkin Cay 52B 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths 40’ Dockage • $2,700,000 (803) Mary Lee • 917.603.3252 [email protected]
Marina Slip HS-15 80’ Floating Dock Wide Turn Basin • $1,300,000 (809) Patti Furneaux • 305.321.3156 [email protected]
39 Cinnamon Bark Lane 6 Bedrooms, 6.5 Baths Hammock Views • $2,578,046 (911) Paul Bobik • 407.697.9800 [email protected]
10 North Pelican Drive 3 Bedrooms, 4 Baths 70’ Dockage • $3,800,000 (973) Mary Lee • 917.603.3252 Jeanie Castellanos • 305.394.0132
14 Sunrise Cay Drive
LISTED & CONTRACTED
6 Bedrooms, 5 Full plus, 2 Half Baths Magnificent custom home built by Fran Murphy and created with fine craftsmanship and exquisite fine furnishings with attention to detail throughout. A true family retreat, featuring six en suite bedrooms along with a bunk room allowing space for the entire family. The ground-floor living spaces are anchored by the family room, which serves as a gathering point for visiting family and entertaining friends. The room encompasses a television viewing and sitting area, plus a bar that also doubles as a kitchen. French doors lead from the family room to the pool area, which is designed both in harmony with the environment and with a sense of drama. An open colonnade, topped with soft arches, surrounds the pool, giving it the look of an old Roman aqueduct. The pool was designed for the enjoyment of both children and adults, with a walk-in area that extends 12 feet before the water is over your ankles. But it is as beautiful as it is functional. The tiles were custom-made in Wales with designs that depict the marine environment in which the home is situated. Featuring spectacular water views and more than 100 feet on the Atlantic Ocean, you may never want to leave home. Offered at $15,500,000 (1033) Presented by Mary Lee 917.603.3252 • [email protected]
48 Cinnamon Bark Lane Listed at $2,980,000 (753) Listed by Paul Bobik Contracted by: Andy Hofmann • 813.951.0025 UNDER CONTRACT LISTING OFFICE
44 Card Sound Road Listed at $795,000 (940) Listed by: Andy Hofmann • 813.951.0025 Eric Woodward • 305.394.4461 SOLD - LISTING OFFICE
7 Sunset Cay Road Listed at $3,850,000 (765) Listed by: Bill Dickinson • 305.304.8311 [email protected] LISTED & CONTRACTED
Marina Slips ES-16 & 17 T-Head of E-Dock 150’ Dockage • $4,200,000 (607) Jeanie Castellanos • 305.394.0132 [email protected]
31 Cardinal Lane 5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths 68‘ Dockage • $5,700,000 (596) Mary Lee • 917.603.3252 [email protected]
Marina Slip AS-12 Protected Slip 48’ Dockage • $217,500 (670) Andy Hofmann • 813.951.0025 [email protected]
50 Cinnamon Bark Lane Listed at $2,980,000 (754) Listed by Paul Bobik Contracted by: Andy Hofmann • 813.951.0025
Whether you are a current Equity Member transitioning from one home to another or a Social Member looking for your first Ocean Reef property, we are here to assist. Call us today to schedule a time to tour your next home. 305.367.6600 • Business Center • Fishing Village • Dockside
N E W H O M E S • V I L L A S • C O N D O M I N I U M S • M A R I N A D O C K S • V I L L A & H O M E R E N TA L S Paul Bobik, Managing Broker Lic. Real Estate Broker, Ocean Reef Club Real Estate Company® is An Equal Opportunity Company, Equal Housing Opportunity. This material is based upon information that we consider reliable, but because it has been supplied by third parties, we cannot represent that it is accurate or complete, and it should not be relied upon as such. This offering is subject to errors, omissions, changes, including price, or withdrawal without notice. Offer not valid in some states.
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Happy Tidings
created the motif for the Cultural Center.) Lots of choices for the New Year! Polymer with Pam
“Art League Canvas” by Gertrude Mann
There are plenty of reasons to welcome 2016 inside the Art League. Beginning next week we’re offering second sessions of your favorite classes plus a couple of new ones. Monday, Jan. 4 Rocky Ferris awaits those interested in water color, Tuesday, Jan. 5 Georgina Hosek invites you to Hand Building Clay , Marijke Browning is ready with new projects for devotees of her Paint on Pottery fun times. Wednesday unveils two new choices—Stained Glass with Veronica Guttierez starting Jan. 6 and Creative Drawing with Rodney Jackson, also Jan. 6. Later in the month beginning Jan. 27, Linda Levy will offer six sessions of Watercolor. Thursday, Jan. 7 continue (or begin) learning about oils with Chris Sandifer and Clay and Raku with Georgina Hosek, along with iPad instruction from Cheryl Conklin. She will also clear up the mysteries of the iPhone beginning Jan. 14. Friday, Jan. 8 will begin a new series of Oils and Acrylics with Kathleen Denis (the fabulous artist who
She’s here again, this time calling her sessions on Mondays Jan. 11 and 23, Valentine Brooch. Participants will make hearts and stylish shapes to use as new jewelry. Pam says you’ll learn professional finishing and be proud to wear your pin. Each one will be unique.
Libby Shapiro
What You Always Wanted
Make an English Tea Table with Bill Hamilton from Monday through Friday, Jan.18-Jan. 22. Tea tables-popular for afternoon tea during the mid-1800;s, make great end or occasional tables. The piece is simple in design but with challenging details. The project requires careful machine work and delicate hand work for finishing. Here’s a chance to learn from a master wood worker. Bernice Kleyson
More Abstract Art
You had such a great time with artist Ruth Land that she’s coming back for another fling with abstract art. Join her on Saturday, Jan. 9. How does one emote on canvas? Seek your answer and share with others. Show Opening Jan.5
Reception 5-7 p.m. Anderson, Rodriguez. Carlise Painting, Photography
15 Years Serving the Ocean Reef Community
Nancy Rohan
Carysfort Property Management
Airport to Seaport & All Ports in Between
Featuring All New Vehicles
Carysfort has added a new Mercedes Sprinter Van to its fleet for that large party to the airport or a night out on the town. Let Carysfort Transportation take you there and back! Contact Terry or Tiffany Kitts • Phone: 305-367-3388 • Toll Free: 866-410-3388 • Fax: 305-367-3848 Email: [email protected] • Conveniently Located at Plaza Bldg. PLANE LATE? NOT TO WORRY ... WE’RE TRACKING YOUR FLIGHT!
“Looking Out For You” Carysfort Property Management has been providing property management service at Ocean Reef since the year 2000! Give Carysfort Property Management a call. Let’s talk about your property!
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Ocean Reef Chaplain Rev. Dr. Robert Henley 305-240-5445 305-367-4202 Website: www.orcchapel.org Saturday
Catholic Mass 4:30 p.m. Chapel Sunday
Catholic Mass 12 p.m. Chapel Rev. Mickey Aquilino, Pastor Parkside Church Chagrin Falls, Ohio 9:00 a.m. Chapel
Monday
Women’s Bible Study 8:00 a.m. Annex AA Meeting 7:30 p.m. Annex Wednesday
Intercessory Prayer, Friendship & Coffee 8:00 a.m. Annex Mid-Week Communion Service 9:00 a.m. Chapel Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Annex Friday January 8
Jewish Sabbath Service 6:00 p.m. Annex
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? DO YOU HAVE WATER DAMAGE IS YOUR ROOF LEAKING? BACKUPS? ARE YOU HAVING PLUMBING
Ed Johnson
A Celebration of Life will be held for Ed Johnson on Saturday, Jan. 9 at 2:30 p.m. The ceremony will be officiated by Rev. Bob Henley.
Come by Cart – Cart Safely Reminder of the 120 additional golf cart parking spaces located on the tennis courts at the Marina Tennis Center next to Town Hall. There is a path that cuts through the Tennis facility for easy access to the pools, beach and dining facilities on Buccaneer Island. Valet parking is another convenience provided by your Club’s transportation department and is available for all dining at the Ocean Room and Reef Lounge, including on New Year’s Eve for the Gala, along with the fire¬works. We also remind you to “Cart Safely,” and abide by
Public Safety’s rules. Here is a quick recap:
Be careful with sudden left turns when carrying passengers. ◆◆ Never put a child on the driver’s lap. ◆◆ No texting while driving. ◆◆ Avoid exceeding the passenger capacity of your cart. ◆◆ Be cautious with passengers on the back bench when accelerating. ◆◆ Drive your cart safely based upon your cart speed. ◆◆ Contact Public Safety (367-2222) at any time to arrange transportation for you and your vehicle if necessary to avoid driving while impaired. ◆◆ Must be 12 years of age to drive without an adult and licensed by Public Safety or possess a valid driver’s license. ◆◆
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Urology Specialist at the Medical Center
The Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of a urologist to their list of visiting specialists seeing patients at the Center. Darren Bruck, M.D of the Urology Center of South Florida will be seeing patients at the Medical Center beginning January 15, 2016 Dr. Bruck attended the Sackler School of Medicine in Tel Aviv Israel, and completed his urology training at the University of Miami. He joined the Urology Center of South Florida practice in 2005 and has been instrumental in bringing minimally invasive and robotic surgery into the practice. Dr. Bruck’s expertise is in laparo-
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scopic and robotic prostate and kidney surgery. Oftentimes people think of urologists as a men’s doctor. However, urologists see men and women for all genital urological problems. The most common problems they see in women are overactive bladder, frequent urinary infections and urinary incontinence.
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In a 2014 interview with Dr. Bruck at Kendall Regional Medical Center, he said, “ The most rewarding part of being a physician is when you see your patients happy and getting better because of what you’ve done for them. There’s no reimbursement, there are no financial satisfactions that trump seeing your patients improve and seeing the pure joy that they have when they’re feeling better. That’s a very rewarding experience.” The Urology Center of South Florida has been helping patients with urology problems for over 40 years. To schedule an appointment with a Medical Center visiting specialist call Pam Zimmerman at 305-367-2600. Visit us on the web at www.mcor.org for the monthly visiting specialists calendar. Calendar dates are also available weekly in the OR Free Press under Medical Center News. It’s flu season – have you had your flu shot?
For an appointment, please visit www.mcor.org or call 367-6702. Audiology Elizabeth Herrera Jan. 7, 21, Feb. 4, 18, Mar. 3, 17 Dermatology Alysa Herman Jan. 7, Feb. 4, 18, Mar. 3 Arthur Colsky Jan. 6, 13, 27 Debra Price Jan. 8, 22, Feb. 5, 19 Varee Poochareon Jan. 4, 13, 18, 27, Feb. 1, 10, 24 Endocrinology Robert Aden Jan. 8, Feb. 5, Mar. 4 Gastro Health Jan 22, Feb 12 Gynecology Jason James Jan. 7, Feb. 4 Randy Fink Jan. 21, Feb. 18 Neurology Brad Herskowitz Jan. 4, Feb. 1, Mar. 7 Neuropsychiatry Katherine Genther Jan. 4 Opthalmology Zachary Segal Jan. 19, Feb. 16, Mar. 15
Share Your News All Members are encouraged to share their family milestones with their fellow Members. News of Member engagements and weddings, births, and similar family and Club-related happenings are welcome for publication. Please e-mail your news and photos to ORP@ oceanreef.com for consideration. Photos are best if sent as jpeg attachments and if from an iPhone, be sure to select “Actual Size” when submitting.
Optometrist Gerald Furnari Jan. 15, 29, Feb. 12, Mar. 4, 25 Orthopedic Hand Specialist Roberto Miki Jan. 11 Orthopedic Spine Medicine John Nordt Jan. 12, Feb. 9, Mar. 8, Apr. 12 Orthopedic Sports Medicine Michael Swartzon Jan. 22, Feb. 12, Mar. 25, Apr. 8 James Voglino Jan. 8, Feb. 5 Podiatry Stephen Levine Jan. 15, Feb. 5, Mar. 11 John Torregrosa Jan. 11, Feb. 8, Mar. 14, Apr. 11, May 9 Pulmonary & Sleep Disorder Raul Valor Jan. 15 Psychology Joseph Mora Jan 4, 18, Feb 1,15, 29 Urology Darren Bruck Jan. 15, Feb. 19
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“Dot.calm” by Jane Silverman
I’m writing my first column of 2016 anchored out in our backyard, a.k.a. Card Sound. While we are just a few thousand feet from our home on Sunset Cay, I feel miles away, chapters away from life and its touchstones of family, friends and social sway. A staycation vacation is the perfect antidote for decompressing from the holiday hoopla. With my laptop, well, on my lap, and cold martini at hand I await the sunset over Card Sound Bridge as I ponder a year that was rich with sunlight and laughter. Our boat, the aptly named Magic Moments, moves with the current side to side like a giant aquatic metronome, but we are held firmly in place and hold fast to our belief that while all is not well with the world, we can make a positive difference in our world, one day at a time. New Year’s Resolutions
My mental list of this year’s resolutions sound surprisingly like last year’s AND the year before and the year before that!). So, to shake things up for 2016, I have a few favorite apps to inspire me and you: Relax Already!
One of my girlfriends travels the world as a PA for a well-known guru (robes and all!). She loves the critically acclaimed Yoga Studio app which is for all skill levels and downloadable; use their readymade classes or create your own. Try a free class at www.yogastudioapp.com. While I’ve never been much of a yogi (though a fan of Yogi Berra, RIP), I believe in the benefits of deep breathing to reduce stress and manage high blood pressure. With this in mind – I downloaded the award-winning Breathing Zone app for those days you just forget to breathe. It’s easy… just put your lips together and blow. Be sure and book ahead for Ocean Reef’s Life, Yoga and Happiness Weekend with Rina Jakubowicz,January 8-10, (3675820) with workshops and classes ranging from gentle yoga to paddleboard yoga to ashtanga (no idea
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what this is but I am sure it is good for you)! Parlez-vous… a new language?
Duolingo (www.duolingo.com) is a wonderful language app that makes learning fun with bright graphics, great photos, games, and more. Follow it level by level to study up to 15 languages or brush up on ones nearly forgotten. Botanically Speaking
Recently, I spent a lovely morning with my friend Pippa roaming the 87 acres at the Fairchild Botanical Gardens in Coral Gables, if only I had the Like That Garden app with me! You point and shoot at any plant or flower and it tells you what it is - priceless! I will definitely go more often to enjoy this remarkable place. All My Ducks in a Row
2016 is the year I am determined to organize my receipts for taxes. The Shoeboxed Receipt Tracker will replace my shoebox (and my desk drawer, and the bottom of my pocketbook) as my virtual file cabinet. Take a photo of your receipt and it automatically categorizes and files by vendor, total amount, date and more. To-Do or Not To-Do
I live by my to-do list. The New York Times calls the Any.Do app – “A Must Have…” It’s a list maker extraordinaire, which can share your Honey-Do’s and Must-Do’s with your desktop, ipad, phone and loved ones. You can easily add video, audio or links to your shopping lists and chores and even schedule tasks. Best wishes to you and yours for an APPsolutely Fabulous 2016. You’ve got to be very careful if you don’t know where you are going, because you might not get there. – Yogi Berra
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9 OSPREY LANE Meticulously maintained 5,100 sq. ft. waterfront home designed to take in canal and ocean views from every room. Casually elegant offering a large master suite, three spacious guest suites, and a private office just steps from the pool. Enjoy 200 ft. of water frontage with small dock and a 50 ft. dock space at the Sunrise Cay marina. $5,290,000 (OR208) - Listed with Russell Post
PUMPKIN CAY 40B Unique wide open floor plan twice the size of most Pumpkin Cay Condominiums and offering the largest assigned dockage for a 40 ft. boat. Three bedrooms, three baths, great views and spectacular sunsets can be enjoyed from this unit. High-end finishes include stone flooring, custom Palen cabinetry with granite counter tops, vaulted ceilings, and crown molding. $3,100,000 (OR16) - Barbara Sibley & Chuck Laffoon
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21 HARBOR ISLAND DRIVE Enjoy long, sweeping canal views from this secluded, whimsical waterfront retreat. Contemporary furnishings offered in this four bedroom, four and one-half bath home. Complete with 35 ft. of dockage plus jet ski Dock/Hurricane Rated Storage Pad. Light, bright and ready to go! $3,200,000 (OR951) - Listed with Susan Bryan
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13 OSPREY LANE Prestigious Sunrise Cay waterfront home offering six bedrooms, five and one-half baths, plus office ideal for entertaining as each bedroom suite features a sitting area and patio overlooking the pool, spa, and waterway. The spacious lower level provides room for 2 cars, 3+ golf carts and an abundance of storage. Enjoy spectacular sunrises and sunsets. $5,250,000 (OR543) - Listed with John Larsen
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32 EAST SNAPPER POINT DRIVE Ideally located with southeasterly pool and deck exposure and 153’ of canal frontage and lagoon. Featuring three bedrooms, three baths plus den, and large covered patio area perfect for entertaining. Architectural plans are available to add two more wings to the home providing an additional two bedrooms, two baths, office and formal entry. $5,500,000 (OR899) - Listed with James Morrison
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36 CARDINAL LANE Immaculate estate offering over 6,300 sq. ft. in a prime waterfront location with an impressive great room featuring cathedral ceilings, fireplace and floorto-ceiling windows with amazing ocean views. Featuring four bedroom suites, family room, den, office, elevator, pool, and over 250 ft. of water frontage with 48 ft. of protected dockage. $6,390,000 (OR658) - Listed with Russell Post
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10 HARBOR ISLAND DRIVE Outstanding large open waterfront property with 192 ft. of water frontage offering three bedrooms and three baths. Renovations include all impact glass, new metal roof, new sliding doors, new pool screen enclosure and updated kitchen cabinets. Complete with 30 ft. of dockage with power and water. Fabulous rental income producing property. $2,950,000 (OR983) - Cassy Everhart & Morgan Smith
1 SOUTH ROAD This newly remodeled home is situated on two lots at the end of the cul-de-sac with extensive views of the Dolphin Golf Course. Offering ample living space with five bedrooms, five bathrooms, plus a den that can be easily converted into a sixth bedroom. Complete with lush new landscaping and beautiful outdoor living space with pool. $2,950,000 (OR783) - Listed with Helena Morton
HARBOUR GREEN 25 This four bedroom, four bath waterfront condo is one of the nicest Harbour Green condominiums at Ocean Reef available. Renovated inside and out. The pool terrace features a built-in wet bar for entertaining. This is one of the best locations boasting views of the canal. Complete with 50 ft. of dockage. $2,559,000 (OR484) - Listed with Karyn Thiele
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ANGLERS CLUB 22 ISLAND DRIVE Enjoy spectacular views down the canal and out to Card Sound Bay in this Keys-style cottage in the Key Largo Angler’s Club. Offering two bedrooms, two baths, stone floors, vaulted ceilings, and enclosed front porch for home office. Dockage accommodates up to a 42 ft. boat. Spacious underneath parking for cars/golf carts and a large storage room. $2,100,000 (OR1001) - Russell Post, Barbara Sibley & Chuck Laffoon
550 CORAL LANE Beautiful four bedroom, four and one-half bath condominium with custom upgrades including built-in closets, granite counter tops in bathrooms and kitchen, generator, custom front doors, wet bar, new interior paint and new carpet. Enjoy privacy in a serene environment with great outdoor living space which captivates this extraordinary home. $1,570,000 (OR900) - Listed with Marcy Aultman
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206 ANDROS ROAD Desirable Villa Cay two bedroom, two bath home within walking distance to Buccaneer Island beach and pools. Offering tile floors, a spacious main living area, and a den that could convert to a third bedroom. Relax and enjoy gentle ocean breezes on the covered patio while overlooking the peak-a-boo ocean view in this charming location. $1,750,000 (OR902) - Barbara Sibley & Chuck Laffoon
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THE MOORINGS 43B Top floor three bedroom, three bath condo with large screened porch and dedicated floating dock for a 31’ boat and easy Bay or Ocean access. There is a golf cart storage room, covered parking, a community pool and tennis court plus elevator access. Nicely furnished with tile floors in the living area and carpeting in the bedrooms, open view of the cove with a southeasterly exposure on the patio. $1,975,000 (OR961) - Listed with John Larsen
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39 THATCH PALM WAY Beautiful golf course views throughout this island-style home on the Hammock Golf Course on a quiet cul-de-sac in a very private setting. Featuring five bedrooms and five and one-half baths, gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops, wine cooler, center island, and stainless appliances, and spacious pool patio. $2,250,000 (OR995) - Cassy Everhart & Morgan Smith
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PUMPKIN CAY 21A Impeccably finished property completely renovated in 2008 offering four bedrooms, four baths, raised ceilings, open kitchen with center island and granite countertops, laundry, travertine floors, and impact windows. Great pool-side location, one-car garage, separate cart room and 33 ft. of dock space. Dock assignment determined by dock master. $2,495,000 (OR258) - Cassy Everhart & Morgan Smith
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HARBOUR HOUSE 30 Great ocean, bay and creek views surround this three bedroom, four bath condominium. Two bedrooms located on the main level include the master bedroom with his and her bathrooms. Nicely finished mezzanine level with bunk bed, sitting area, and a full bathroom. Complete with cart/storage room, assigned carport and assigned 40 ft. floating dock. $1,195,000 (OR769) - Denise and Rick Haney
FAIRWAY LAKES 12A Great first floor Fairway Lakes condominium offering two bedrooms, two baths, easy ground-level access, plentiful parking, renovated in 2010 with new flooring and kitchen, and windows replaced with impact glass. Expanded living room and great views to the 17th fairway. $599,999 (OR999) - Listed by James Morrison
ANGELFISH CAY 70B Totally renovated and nicely furnished Angelfish Cay Condominium featuring a kitchen with updated cabinets, granite countertops and new appliances. Enclosed patio for extra floor space and nice views. Renovated exterior with updated hardy board, metal roof, and impact windows and doors. Large golf cart room with automated doors. $434,900 (OR925) - Listed with Helena Morton
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Bountiful Bubbly by Terry Baxter
The holiday spirit was in full evidence at the Christmas week Champagne tasting at the Port O’ Call. A large, happy crowd swarmed this popular event, and was well rewarded. Our wine and liquor suppliers, who are always so generous over the season, surpassed all expectations with this week’s bounty. Perhaps Micah had sprinkled them with pixy dust, or maybe it was just the prospect of a new year around the corner. But the consequence was a cornucopia of first-rate sparkling wines, nearly FIFTY bottles on display and poured for evaluation. All the Grand Dames of
Can you imagine a more perfect response when handing your lady a glass of Champagne? Karen and John Price have been enjoying Ocean Reef holidays since the 1970’s. Here they react to the Krug Grande Cuvee.
Champagne royalty were on offer: Moet, “The Widow” (Veuve Cliquot), Krug, Mumm’s, Perrier Jouet, Schramsberg, Bollinger, and even generous pours of Dom Perignon ($220 a bottle). There was also an assortment of sparkling wines from Spain and Italy, including Rose, Lambrusco and Prosecco. For those who enjoyed their Champagne crisp and bracing, the Krug Brut Grand Cuvee seemed to be a favorite. I liked the pleasantly round Bollinger for half the price (the rep said it tasted
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like “golden baked bread”), or the sweeter Mumm’s Cordon Rouge. Dozens of modestly priced examples were eminently drinkable, with prices as low as $15. As always, the tasting was compliments of the Club. We offer a Champagne toast of appreciation. And the effort involved in assembling such an impressive turnout from our suppliers reflects well on them and on the Port O’ Call. Thanks Micah. Next event is “The Wines of Oregon” on Jan. 7th.
Kelly Stoddard reviews her Champagne selections with friend, Madeline Mancini. Kelly said, “This tasting is a real present to me – it’s my birthday. It’s really awful to have a birthday just before Christmas, I’m usually starved for attention, but NOW I’ll be in the paper!”
Dori Reiter and friends celebrate with Champagne and fancy feet.
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New Year’s Resolutions for your Skin! “Spa Notes” by April Smith, Spa Manager
How many New Year’s Resolutions did you make? I’m sure, like myself, many of you made resolutions to lose weight, eat better, and exercise more. And we all know if we just do those simple things, we will see the results we want. Another resolution to consider is to get our skin in better condition! I wanted to start everyone off on some helpful hints to get your
skin in shape for 2016! 1. Always remove your makeup before bed! I know your mother taught you that, but it is still the best skincare advice I can give anyone! I highly recommend a Clarisonic to completely remove makeup; it gets your skin 6X cleaner than just washing with a washcloth. 2. Wear sunscreen every day! Of course this makes sense here in sunny Florida, but even in the coldest regions, the sun can still damage delicate skin. We have some great sunscreens to offer at the Spa, for face and body. My favorite is from our new skincare line Hydropeptide called Solar Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 30. It can be used as a moisturizer and has a great smell. 3. Book an appointment for a facial or a body treatment! Have a professional start your new regime out right. Our service providers can recommend products that are right for your skin type and get you on the right track for a “skintastic” 2016!
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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“Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2” (PG13) Fri., Jan. 1 4:30pm Sat.. Jan. 2 7:30pm Sun., Jan. 3 7:30pm Wed., Jan. 6 4:30pm Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth Runtime: 2 hr. 17 min. Premise: As the war of Panem escalates Katniss Everdeen, the reluctant leader of the rebellion, must bring together an army against President Snow. “Spectre” (PG13) Fri., Jan. 1 7:30pm Sat.. Jan. 2 4:30pm Sun., Jan. 3 4:30pm Mon., Jan. 4 7:30pm Wed., Jan. 6 7:30pm Cast: Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Léa Seydoux Runtime: 2 hr. 28 min. Premise: A cryptic message sends Bond on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M battles political forces, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind SPECTRE. “Spotlight” (R) Fri., Jan. 8 4:30 & 7:30pm Sun.. Jan. 10 7:30pm Wed., Jan. 13 7:30pm
Cast: Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams Runtime: 2 hr. 8 min. Premise: The true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its core. LIVE:
The Met Live in HD Il Trovatore Sat., Jan. 2 – 12:55 p.m. Runtime: 3 hr. 7 min. Tickets: $25 at the door
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NFL Sunday 12 p.m., Burgee Bar
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Hangover Open Golf Tournament 9 a.m., The Clubhouse
Laser Battle 12 – 3 p.m., Town Hall
LGA Member-Member Day 2 8:30 a.m., Hammock Course
Make a New Year’s Resolution 10 a.m., Buccaneer Island
“Spectre” (PG13) 4:30 p.m., Cultural Center
Zumba Toning Class 9 a.m., Member Fitness Center
Laser Battle 12 – 3 p.m., Town Hall
Family Event! Guided Starlight Kayak Tour 6 p.m., Meet at Pool Desk
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“Mockingjay Part 2” (PG13) 4:30 p.m., Cultural Center Grand Seafood Buffet 6 – 9 p.m., The Ocean Room Low Country Boil 6 – 9 p.m., Marlin Beach Family Holiday BBQ 6 – 9p.m., Palm Court “Spectre” (PG13) 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center
Starlight Dinner Buffet: Aloha 6 p.m., Marlin Beach “Mockingjay Part 2” (PG13) 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center
0 4 M O N D AY Paddleboard Yoga Class 9 a.m., Buccaneer Island
Family Beach Bonfire 8 p.m., Buccaneer Island
Mah Jongg, Canasta & Backgammon Open Play 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Tennis & Games Center
Teens Only! After Hours 10 p.m. – 12 a.m., Reef Rec Room
Marco Polo in the Pool 11 a.m., Buccaneer Island
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Total Body Aqua Workout 11:15 a.m. , Buccaneer Island
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Paddleboard Fitness Class 9 a.m., Buccaneer Island Ladies’ Day Round Robin 9 a.m., Tennis & Games Center Golf Clinic with Dave 10 a.m., Driving Range Duplicate Bridge Game 1 p.m., Tennis & Games Center Super Macho Nacho Night 4-6 p.m., Burgee Bar “Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2” (PG13) 4:30 p.m., Cultural Center Clubhouse Member Appreciation Dinner 6 – 9 p.m., The Clubhouse “Spectre” (PG13) 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center
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Grand Breakfast Buffet 7 – 11 a.m., The Ocean Room
LifeBreath Class 2 p.m., Member Fitness Center
Paddleboard Yoga Class 9 a.m., Buccaneer Island
Wings & Yuengs Night 4 – 6 p.m., Burgee Bar
Ladies’ Interclub 9 a.m. Shotgun, Trump Doral
Gianni Member Appreciation Dinner 6 – 9 p.m., Gianni Ristorante
Brooks Brothers/Allen Edmonds Trunk Show 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Attractions
Ultimate Golf Demo Day 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Driving Range Laser Battle 12 – 3 p.m., Town Hall The MET in HD: “Il Trovatore” 12:55 p.m., Cultural Center Reptile Show 2 p.m., Amberjack Lawn “Spectre” (PG13) 4:30 p.m., Cultural Center Lighted Standup Paddleboard Tour 6 p.m., Meet at Pool Desk Grand Seafood Buffet 6 p.m., The Ocean Room Family Holiday BBQ 6 p.m., Palm Court Starlight Dinner Buffet: Under the Tuscan Sky 6 p.m., Marlin Beach “Mockingjay Part 2” (PG13) 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center Teens Only! After Hours 10 p.m. – 12 a.m., Reef Rec Room
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Grand Breakfast Buffet 7 a.m. – 12 p.m., The Ocean Room
“Spectre” (PG13) 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center
0 5 T U E S D AY Cycle Class 6 a.m., Member Fitness Center Mat Pilates Class 8 a.m., Member Fitness Center LGA Member-Member Day 1 8:30 a.m., Dolphin Course Cardio Tennis Clinic 9 a.m., Tennis & Games Center Zumba Class 9 a.m., Member Fitness Center
Gentle Morning Tai Chi Stretch Class 7:30 a.m., Member Fitness Center
Potato Sack Relay 10 a.m., Buccaneer Island Golf Clinic with Brian 11 a.m., Driving Range Men’s Interclub 12 p.m. Shotgun, Fisher Island Club Guided Eco-Kayak Tour ($55++) 2 p.m., Meet at Pool Desk Port O’Call Wine Tasting 5-7 p.m., Port O’Call Patio Raw Bar Lobster Bake 5 – 9 p.m., Raw Bar
Pickleball Clinic 10 a.m., Tennis & Games Center
Historical Society Lecture: History Flight (Complimentary) 5:30 p.m., Cultural Center
Categories in the Pool 11 a.m., Buccaneer Island
Members’ Night 6-9 p.m., Islander
Croquet Club Open Play 2 p.m., Croquet Lawn Kids Hip-Hop (Ages 6-11) 4 p.m., Member Fitness Center Healthy Living with Beth Bielat 4 p.m., Member Fitness Center
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For reservations, call (305) 367-5931 • Mon. Jan. 4 – Sun. Jan. 10, 2016
Friday, Jan. 1 6 p.m. on Marlin Beach Take a delicious trip to the Low Country with a menu featuring crawfsh, corn on the cobb and many other Cajun dishes. Details & Reservations: 305-367-5931 LASER BATTLE
Jan. 1 – 3 12 – 3 p.m. in Town Hall Test your skills and compete for the win in our very own blackout laser arena. Ages 7+. Details: 305-367-5962 STARLIGHT DINNER BUFFETS
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The Ocean Room (collared shirts required for men) Mon. to Sat. 7 – 11 a.m. Sun. 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. The Point (Members only) Coffee & Danishes Sat. & Sun. 8 – 10 a.m. Private Dining Mon. to Thurs. 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Fri. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Fitness Café Mon. to Fri. 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Reef Treats Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. 19th Hole Brunch Sun. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Reef Lounge Grab ‘n Go Breakfast Thurs. to Sun. 7 – 11 a.m.
“Under The Tuscan Sky” Saturday, Jan. 2 “Aloha” Sunday, Jan. 3 6 p.m. on Marlin Beach Enjoy a themed menu while star gazing on Buccaneer Island. With live music and great company, you can’t go wrong! Details & Reservations: 305-367-5931 PORT O’CALL TASTING
Thursday, Jan. 7 5 – 7 p.m. on Port O’Call Patio Sample delicious wines from Oregon: World of Pinots, ask questions from seasoned experts and buy your favorite bottles on the spot. Details: 305-367-5999
LUNCH
Palm Court Daily 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Fitness Café Mon. to Fri. 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Beach Grill Mon. to Sun. 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Raw Bar Daily 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Reef Hut Mon. to Sat. 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 19th Hole Mon. to Sat. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Brunch Sun. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Lite Bites Sun. 3 – 5 p.m. Private Dining Mon. to Thurs. 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Fri. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 12 a.m. Burgee Bar Thurs. to Sun. 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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Private Dining Mon. to Thurs. 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Fri. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 12 a.m.
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Joan the Shopper SHOPPING 2016… Christmas shopping is a Scavenger Hunt, but New Year’s shopping is like Bingo. Fill your card and you’re the winner. Here are a few prizes I collected on a postXmas spree in Fishing Village… Vineyard Vines has wonderful pajamas with mix and match tops and bottoms (many on sale). I bought lime green draw string pants and a striped cotton top… At J. McLaughlin there is a new pull-on skort in their incomparable signature fabric. Wear it for golf, bridge or lunch. Modeled here by store employee Zoe Lecain ($165)… The Signature Shop now
Gianni Ristorante (reservations required) Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 5:30 – 9 p.m. Sat. & Sun 5:30 – 10 p.m. Member Appreciation Dinner. Mon. 19th Hole Mon., Wed. to Thurs. & Sat. to Sun. 5 – 9 p.m.
has those indestructible Tervis Tumblers with an embedded wine glass ($16). Guaranteed to keep your Sauvignon Blanc chilled, even in your golf cart… I had to have the Tiki Palm iPhone 6 case from Lilly. It also serves as a wallet for cash and cards. Lilly’s design makes it thankfully easy to spot ($48). — Joan Birsh
Islander (collared shirts, shorts of walking length and jeans permitted) Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 6 – 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 6 – 10 p.m. The Clubhouse (Members Only-Jackets Required) Tues. to Sat. 6 – 9 p.m. Member Appreciation Dinner Wed. Reef Hut Tues. to Sat. 5 – 8 p.m.
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SPORTS AROUND THE REEF
Which Famous Outlaw Played Croquet? by Ron Sekura
In the mid 1800’s, according to the historian Nicky Smith, Croquet took England by storm and rapidly spread across the Atlantic to the United States. In fact it was a sport much more popular that tennis. These days we think of croquet as a genteel sport with participants dressed in their whites and the sport being accompanied by afternoon tea. This was not always the case. Alexander Chancellor in an article posted from the Spectator states: “‘it (croquet) had become associated with gambling, drinking, and philandering to such an extent that it was banned in Boston by one Reverend Skinner’, and there were several articles in the American press calling for its suppression as an ‘immoral practice’”. Chancellor goes on to say: “A greater misconception is
Croquet is said have been popular in the Wild West; Billy the Kid pictured here.
that croquet is genteel. It is, in fact, one of the most vicious of games. To quote Herbert Swope, the American gambler and legendary newspaperman, on whose Long Island estate Groucho Marx and Dorothy Parker are said to have played it with unsportsmanlike rivalry in the 1920s, croquet ‘gives release to all the evil in you. It makes you want to cheat …it’s a good game.’ Well that is not how the game is played at Ocean Reef. We do play by the rules, we do wear our whites, and while on occasion these are minor disputes regarding faults and the appro-
priate penalty these are always resolved without any mallet swinging. And yes we approach the sport in a genteel manner sometimes accompanied by a potluck dinner or a snack. But some of the19th century players fit may fit the earlier description. It appears croquet was popular with at least on of the more notorious individuals in the history of the American Wild West. Recently a tintype surfaced dating back o 1878. The photo was taken at a wedding that took place in Lincoln County, New Mexico. The
character of interest is none other then Billy the Kid. Please notice he was not wearing his whites. The photo was purchased by Randy Guijarro for a mere $2.00. Experts are arguing back and forth as to whether this is really a photo of Billy the Kid. There is only one other photo of Billy and that sold several years back for $2 million. If real Kagin’s Inc.., the company handling its sale, estimates its value at $5 million. You might want to consider it as next year’s stocking stuffer for your favorite croquet player. Upcoming Events
Croquet Club Open Play 2 p.m., Jan. 5, 8, 12, & 17 New Player Invitation to Croquet Refreshments 2 p.m., Sun. Jan. 10 ORAC and Croquet Club 8:30 - 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. Fri. Jan. 15 Under the Lights Pot Luck 2 p.m., Tues. Jan. 19
KI D S CH R I S T M AS C R O Q U E T S H O OTOUT
Learning the croquet basics at the Kids Christmas Croquet Shootout on Tuesday, Dec. 29.
Kaufman siblings enjoying a round of croquet.
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New Year, New Game “From the Gold Tees” by Scott Kirkwood, Director of Golf
First and foremost, Happy New Year to all of our Ocean Reef Club Golfers! We have anticipated the arrival of 2016 for several reasons here at the Golf Shop and wish you all a very happy, healthy, and birdie-filled year. 2016 has brought about a major change to the golfing world, one which might affect you as a golfer here on the Reef. As of January 1st, 2016, the USGA, R&A, and PGA Tour will ban the use of anchored putters during play. Most commonly
referred to as “belly putters,” these unique looking clubs have been used for years by players the likes of Adam Scott, Keegan Bradley and others. So what do our golfers do who typically play with this anchored putter now that the ban is in place? Here on the Reef, we recommend that you stop by the Golf Shop to get a look at our line of “counter balanced” putters, produced to be a similar feel as the belly putters, but comply with the regulations and changes made under the new ban. If you have to make this change in your putter, and you are starting from “square one” putting-wise, let our highly-trained and capable Professional Staff assist you with putting lessons and get your stroke back! Demo Day
January 2nd – Need a few options of how to gift yourself the best present ever?? Stop by the ORC Driving Range & Academy of Golf on Saturday,
January 2nd from 9am-3pm for the Ultimate Demo Day to test out the 2016 equipment and fill your bag with the latest technology to help enhance your play. From Callaway and Taylormade, to Cobra and Titleist, we have you covered! Whether you need one club to fill a gap or an entire set, this is a day designed specifically for all golfers’ needs in mind. Maui Jim will also be featuring a “Demo Day” of sorts on this day, showcasing popular looks to new arrivals for Demo Day participants and passersby. Event Reminder!
LGA – Ladies, don’t forget to sign up for the Ladies’ Golf Association’s Member-Member Tournament to be held Tuesday January 5th through Friday January 8th. The ladies will play three of the four days (with the exception of Thursday, January 7th). Please only sign up for the event if you and your partner are able to attend all three play
dates to keep competition fair. We can’t wait for this exciting tournament! MGA - The beloved challenge cup between Ocean Reef Club and Card Sound Golf Club returns in January on Monday the 11th through Tuesday the 12th. Ocean Reef Club was last year’s winner, while Card Sound held onto bragging rights the previous two years. Let’s see if our Ocean Reef Club men can extend the winning streak and bring home the Interclub Trophy for another year in a row! Sign up online or by calling the Golf Shop at 305-367-5912. Triple Golf Classic
Ladies and Gentlemen, coming up in a few short months is our ever-favorite Member-Member Tournament, the Triple Golf Classic! Make sure to mark your calendars for registry on Saturday, January 30th!
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G OL F
Golf Scoreboard
4th Place
MGA SHAMBLE RESULTS MONDAY, DEC. 21 TEAM GROSS
5th Place
1st Place
Michael Watson, Michael Betz, Patrick Horan, Jimmy Watson TEAM NET
Fazio Diane Petrosino, Bardee Wyer, Laura Hendrick, Lynne Thomson
SPECTACULAR PROPERTIES
Brenda Sport, Kerry Whitaker, Maggie Parker, Cherie Henn Closest to the Hole
#9 – Diane Petrosino #16 – Laura Hendrick
1st Place
Sean McArdle, Patrick McArdle, Fred Fazio, Stan Henry 2nd Place
SANTA’S TRAIN WRECK RESULTS FRIDAY, DEC. 25
1st Place
Closest to the Hole
Scott O’Sullivan, Wendy O’Sullivan, Paul Sullivan, Tommy Sullivan
#9 – Marshall Wishnack #18 – Patrick Horan
2nd Place
Colin Reed, Ed Reed
LGA SANTA’S SLEIGH WRECK RESULTS TUESDAY, DEC. 22
Nick Bass, Pamela Bass, Owen Bass, Angus Bass
1st Place
4th Place
Joe Marchese, Thomas Flynn, John Stopp
Elizabeth Conklin, Vicki Carr, Barbara Pearson, Mary Brady 2nd Place
Jane Schaefer, Dori Reiter 3rd Place
“Golf Tip” by Brian Varsey, Head Teaching Professional
To improve as a golfer it is important to improve all aspects of your game. Most importantly you need to improve the areas where you are the weakest. If you can improve a few shots with your putting and a few shots with your chipping your handicap will come down. Often improvement can happen without ever changing your current golf swing. Having a coach who can help you find your areas of biggest gain, understanding when to work on
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mechanics and how to practice is very important. This winter I will be offering a coaching program designed for the player who wants to improve their overall game, learn how to practice efficiently, and enjoys a team atmosphere. In this program you will take a lesson a week to determine the mechanics you need to work on in the important areas of your game. You will take a short game test to evaluate the areas of your short game that need improvement. And you will have a weekly coaching session that will include reviewing how you are progressing with your mechanics, along with fun games and skill improvement drills. The coaching program will run six weeks from January 10-February 20 and will be limited to the first six people to sign up. Contact me in the Academy of Golf to answer questions and to sign up, 3672298.
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Take to The Courts
from 5:30-7:00 for those ladies that would like to get out one evening and enjoy some fun competitive doubles and a glass of Chardonnay! To sign up for either of these leagues be sure to contact Tennis Concierge Lindsey Vermillion by phone or text at 306-522-1519.
“Tennis Shorts” by Jim Morton, Director of Tennis
One of the challenges of working at the Ocean Reef Club is coming up with new ideas each season to keep things fresh and exciting. One of the new ideas that we have come up with for this year is running “league play” for groups of players. This fall we ran the first Men’s Night “B” League on Monday evenings under the lights. Play started at 5:30 and finished around 7pm. Players who signed up were charged a fee which covered the cost of balls, a Pro to run the event, beer and snacks, and top finishers were awarded gift cards for the Pro
Tennis Results LADIES’ DAY 12/23/15
1st Place
Dori Reiter 2nd Place
Lisa Austin MIXED DOUBLES 12/26/15
Men’s 1st Place
Jim Wilson
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“B” League Winners Andy Hofmann and Kevin Fish.
Shop. The doubles play was run as a changing partner round robin for an 8-week season with players counting their top 7 scores. The first winners of the event were Andy Hoffman who placed first and Kevin Fish who was runner up. We will be starting a new session of this league on January 4th and it will run for another 8 weeks. We will also start a Ladies’ “B” league on Tuesday evenings
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport at Ocean Reef. To keep the momentum going we have started running Pickleball Round Robin Leagues as well. Currently we have a Ladies league taking place on Wednesday mornings and a Men’s league on Thursday mornings. The first 8 week session will end in the middle of January with a new session beginning the following week. If you are interested in participating in one of these new leagues call Head Tennis Professional Justin Romero and he will help get you into the fastest growing sport on the Reef!
Men’s 2nd Place
Jeff Noyes
Ladies’ 1st Place
Lisa Barnhill
Ladies 2nd Place
Francesca Johnson MIXED DOUBLES 12/28/2015
Men’s 1st Place
Jim Wilson
Men’s 2nd Place
Kim Cameron, Frank Paige Ladies’ 1st Place
Dori Reiter, Stephanie Fink Ladies’ 2nd Place
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T E NN I S
Players of the Week
Jordan: Myself Talia: My Mom Asher: My dad What is your favorite tennis shot and why?
Maddie: Forehand and serve because those are my best shots. Ethan: The ones that go in. Jordan: Topspin forehand because I like it. Talia: Forehand because I like to hit them hard at Ethan. Asher: Volley because I’m beast!
Become ProcessOriented Instead of OutcomeOriented by Alex Henderson, Assistant Tennis Professional
Other than tennis, what is your favorite thing to do at Ocean Reef? Left to right: Ethan Willner, Asher Willner, Maddie Willner, Jordan Willner, Talia Willner
Who is your favorite tennis player?
Maddie: My dad Ethan: Asher
Maddie: Trapeze at the street fairs . Ethan: Driving in the golf cart on the way to tennis. Jordan: Sleepovers with Talia. Talia: Driving golf carts. Asher: Going to Uncle Ben’s house.
Although there is value in both lines of thinking, I believe our American culture has tipped
the scales too far on the side of the outcome-oriented mindset. The problem with this approach is that no one can win all the time, and sole focus on outcomes leaves no room for constructive feedback after a loss. American tennis is in an epidemic of over-training and burning out athletes. Try instead to focus on the things you can control, like your attitude and your rituals between points. These help to clear the mind so instinct can take over. You CAN control what you think – but only if you believe. If you want to learn more about becoming process-oriented or just say hi, come visit me on the courts at the new Tennis and Games Center!
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Welcome to a New, Happier, More Centered, Refreshed Version of Yourself by Rina Jakubowicz
The holiday season can be particularly stressful for all of us, even a yoga instructor like me! No matter the situation that comes my way, I conquer it and come out on the other end… How? Because I have my roots in the ancient teachings of yoga that help me on a daily basis to have a centered perspective and give me purpose. Plus ultimately, trusting that all is as it needs to be. You may be able to relate to some of these common stresses in your own way, so together
From Dream to Reality: 24 Hour World Record Paddle “Fitness Focus” by Luis Bracamonte, Member Fitness Center Manager
On December 5 and 6, Seychelle Hattingh broke the men and women’s World Record for longest distance paddled in 24 hours on a Standup Paddleboard. On January 6, 2016
let’s make this New Year bring us stronger, healthier, happier bodies, hearts and minds! We can do this by learning some of the “secret” yoga tips that have been around for years but can be hard to understand and apply because of how they have been delivered. But this weekend’s approach is meant to be fun, personable and relatable in order to help you become more conscious in your body, in your mind, and in your life. The Vinyasa classes for all levels, the interactive discussion and the Master the Mountain workshop will help you reconnect to yourself and to your true purpose, by flowing with your own breath, reflecting on some practical yoga philosophy, and perfecting your spinal posture and ability to stand on your own two feet in a mindful and grounded way, respectively. Take your life into your own hands during our Yoga Workshop Weekend, Jan. 8 - 9 and find your personal compass within! For more information, feel free to ask me via email at rina@ rinayoga.com or call 305-7997059. I’ll be happy to discuss in more detail what to expect and if this is the right weekend workshop for you!
come to the Member Fitness Center for an informative hour with Seychelle as she discusses her journey towards achieving this goal. Hattingh will share insights into her daily training and nutrition in preparation for the event, thoughts on what it means to be strong, focused, and determined, how to manage pain, why in the world she would even want to attempt such a feat, and what it actually takes to paddle non-stop for 24 hours. Learn how when you truly set your mind to something, you can make it a reality. Seychelle is an inspiring individual and we are honored to have her as a Standup Paddle and Yoga instructor at the Ocean Reef Club.
Nikki Zimmerman, 1st Place Overall
Brian Schiller, 2nd Overall
3rd Annual Club Fit Games
Schem; Men’s Scaled Division 1st Mike Dragnich, 2nd Charlie Brey, 3rd Brad Vandenberg, 4th John Keane, 5th Patrick Keane; Women’s Scaled Division 1st Lauren Henn, 2nd Anna Keane, 3rd Alison Cohen, 4th Melissa Schem, 5th Lane Porter, Masters Division 1st Chip Porter, 2nd Pat Shouvlin; Kids Division 1st Kathryn Marquardt, 2nd Geneva Marquardt, 3rd Connor Keane. The finals were extremely exciting. The Final WOD included a run, deadlifts, Kettlebell Swings and a paddle around the lagoon. The Final Overall Results of the Top 8 Participants were Nikki Zimmermann 7:12 (mins/secs), Brian Schiller 7:31, Anna Patterson 8:01, Eric Zimmermann 8:50, Will Morton 9:34, Lauren Henn 9:36, Jessica Schem 11:20 and Charlie Brey 11:43. Congratulations to all of the participants and special thanks to all of the spectators and to the Key Largo CrossFit for their help with the event. Please watch for details on our next event scheduled for April 20, 2016.
by Joan Scholz Member Fitness Trainer
The Club Fit Games held on Sunday, December 27, 2015 were a great success. There were twenty-four participants who competed in the event on a beautiful warm breezy Sunday morning with many spectators on hand to cheer on the contestants. This was the third year that the event was held with the help of CrossFit Key Largo. The WOD (Workout of the Day) was a 6 minute AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible in a six minute period) with variations within the Men’s, Women’s and Kids’ divisions. The Standings at the end of the WOD were Men’s Rx Division: 1st Brian Schiller, 2nd Eric Zimmermann, 3rd William Morton, 4th JJ Henn, 5th Andrew Shouvlin; Women’s Rx Division 1st Anna Patterson , 2nd Nikki Zimmermann, 3rd Jill Cotter, 4th Jessica
HEALTHY LIVING
Beth is Back! Beth Bielat is back which means so is LifeBreath. The first session is Monday, January 4 from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. and then again on Saturday, Jan. 17 also from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Beth is also starting the Healthy Living and Weight Loss program with a complimentary introductory session on Tuesday, January 5 at 4:00 at The Member Fitness Center. We will talk about healthy eating habits, exercise, and a holistic approach to healthy, wellness and happiness. The program will then run for eight weeks, meeting each Tuesday at 4:00. The eight weeks includes a personalized eating and exercise program, personal training, and beneficial tools to keep you young and healthy. Contact the Fitness Center at 305-367-5820 to sign up.
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Reindeer Run Results
13 – 19
Campbell Shepherdson 20 – 29
Lane Porter 30 – 39
Hillary Moffett
5K WHEELS
40 – 49
8 & Under
Jeanne Martin
Oscar McHugh
50 – 59
9 – 12
Tricia Holbrook (Overall Female Winner)
Stephen Kaufman 13 – 19
Olivia Pluhar
MALE 5K RUNNERS
40 – 49
Jay Pluhar
8 & Under
Landon Cummings
50 – 59
It was the largest turn out yet for Monday’s 5k Reindeer Run.
Bobbie Watson
30 – 39
20 – 29
Lauren Patel
Andrew Cornwell
40 – 49
40 – 49
Karen Terry
Robert Gross
50 – 59
50 – 59
Catherine Crossgrove
John Marks
60 – 69
60 – 69
Laura Hendricks
James Bonner
MALE 5K WALKER
FEMALE 5K RUNNERS
9 – 12
8 & Under
Harrison Hoover
Piper Ross
13 – 19
9 – 12
Mitchell Crisp
Meredith Sims
60 – 69
Sandy Marks FEMALE 5K WALKERS
8 & Under
Amilia Wimmer 9 – 12
Kate Fischer 13 – 19
Hannah Crisp 20 – 29
Ali Levenson
9 – 12
Tristan Moss 13 – 19
Cooper Bellinsar 20 – 29
Jake Tuckerman (Overall Winner) 30 – 39
Jeff Mast 40 – 49
Joseph Murphy 50 – 59
Brian White 60 – 69
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Bonefish Bonnies: All-LadiesWelcome Luncheon!
Wednesday, Jan. 6 by Sarah A. Cart
chairman of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and now chairman of the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida. Mr. Barreto has been lauded for his strong leadership in protecting bonefish, tarpon, and snook; upholding the state’s gill net ban; and his determination to expand educational opportunities regarding all outdoor pursuits. The event is open to all women interesting in fishing; see reservation and membership details below. Educational Adventures Await
Former FWC Chairman to Speak
The Bonefish Bonnies will formally open the New Year on Jan. 6 with an All-Ladies-Welcome luncheon at Key Largo Anglers Club; the day’s speaker will be Rodney Barreto, former
The Bonnies are planning a busy season ahead full of educational programs, travel adventures and three local tournaments, including Off-Shore Feb. 3; No Rules March 30; and Flats April 13. The calendar of events can be accessed via the organization’s
of fishing, no matter the level (beginner to expert), technique (spin or fly), or location (flats or off-shore). Events are held most often on Wednesdays and are priced separately on a payas-you-go basis. The Jan. 6 luncheon begins at 11 a.m.; the price is $25 per person, payable ahead of time by mail (Bonefish Bonnies; 24 Dockside Lane, PMB 1; Key Largo, FL 33037) or at the door. RSVPs are a MUST; please contact Jessica Olefson ASAP ([email protected] or 954-803-2736), and no later than 9 a.m. Jan. 4. For additional information regarding the organization, membership dues, and/or a membership application, contact Nancy Zakon (305367-3925) or Admin@ BonefishBonnies.com.
website, www.BonefishBonnies. com. Fishing days (with guides providing all the gear, lessons as needed, and extra drinking water) and introductory fishing classes and talks (perfect ways to learn fishing fundamentals) are occasionally arranged by and for the Bonnies; additional information will be available later this month. About the Bonnies
Always ready to welcome new members, Bonefish Bonnies is made up of women anglers of Ocean Reef and Key Largo Anglers Clubs whose purpose is to gather together other women interested in fun, friendship and fishing (or learning about fishing); provide knowledge about all aspects of the sport in the comfort of a congenial atmosphere; and share the joy
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Orvis Fly Fishing Schools Return! by Sarah Hoog Orvis Manager Charter Boat Roundup
We began the week fully booked and with so many trips operating we have seen some really great catches! The Reef boats have been very successful with mutton and yellowtail snappers as well as porgies on the patches. Hog fish have been scarce but the ones we have seen are very large and not picky at all. Offshore the schoolie dolphin are being caught in the dirty water around 200 ft and there were some king fish and blackfin tuna around as well. Sailfish it seems are hiding
in the deeper water with only a handful seen or caught each day. They’re just waiting for a good cold front to move through our area before they show themselves, and as I am writing this I’m hoping we start to see a drop in temperature, humidity & wind soon!. The flats fishing has been tough of late, the wind just won’t let up! But, we’ve had some nice days and the bonefish agree with them. Big schools have been seen on the flats and most anglers are getting at least a few shots at them. Our guides still have some openings available; give us a call to book your trip today! Fishing & Shooting Instruction
We’re happy to report that Truel Myers, head casting instructor for the Orvis Fly Fishing Schools, will be spending the bulk of the season with us, staying through much of April. With Truel’s return also comes the 2016 start of our Fly
Fishing School, one of my favorite offerings from Orvis. The two day school is perfect for beginner anglers or for those who need a refresher course and includes knot tying, the Orvis progressive method of casting including double haul instruction, a video analysis, fly selection, how to safely release your catch and lots of one on one time with the instructors. Available school dates are posted on www. Orvis.com. Truel also offers private casting instruction by the hour at our casting grounds by the Dog Park and shooting instruction at the Rod & Gun Club Gun Range on Card Sound Road. You can reach him directly at 802-236-6105 to book your fishing or shooting lesson. 2016 Tournaments
Make sure you have marked your calendars for these two fantastic Tournaments in 2016. First, the
Paradise Bank Billfish Blast happens March 4th & 5th benefitting the Twin Palms Center for the Disabled. Truly one of the best fishing events here at the Club, I look forward to it every year. With one day of fishing, wonderful evening events and prizes that no other tournament can touch you really don’t want to miss out on this one! Entry forms are available at twinpalmscenter.com. Sailfish Classic has had a bit of a calendar move, occurring April 7-9, but don’t wait to register! This is another tournament that you should definitely plan to compete in. It brings the top Captains and teams from the Reef and surrounding areas together in a mini-Reef Cup like setting, and the competition is pretty tight. Contact Member Events for registration. From all of us at Orvis Ocean Reef I’d like to wish you a safe and happy New Year!
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Logan Missett showing off the Jack he caught with Capt. Nick Varnberg on the flats.
Josh Weiner and friends had a great day of fishing on Friday, Dec. 18. The offshore bite is still strong with plenty of live bait around. There is a mixed bag out right now with plenty of dolphin, black fins, bonita and kings plus a few sailfish! Courtesy of Erich Overhardt.
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WELCOME TO OUR WINTER WATERLAND.
Fishing, golf, tennis, swimming and canoeing, these are just a few of the amenities that add to the Unique Way of Life for all Members of Ocean Reef Club. Whether you are a current Equity owner transitioning from one home to another or a Social Member looking for your first property at Ocean Reef, we encourage you to join your fellow Members and discover just how different—and better—your buying and selling experience can be with Ocean Reef Club Real Estate Company. Our guiding philosophy has always been Member satisfaction. Call us today for a private tour of the Unique Way of Life that is Ocean Reef Club. Our agents have a long and successful history of selling within the community as well as a broader base of real estate sales and experience outside the club. Together they create a powerful team that can find new buyers and support current Members in their real estate goals. It is easy for you, and good for the Club.
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A Unique Way of Life
January 8, 2016
Ghost Of Christmas Past Everything that could go right did go right. No accident but a triumph of planning by Joan Birsh
If our Ocean Reef President Mike Leemhuis like Scrooge in “The Christmas Carol,” is visited any time soon by the Ghost of Christmas Past, he will certainly awake with a smile on his face. During the period from December 23, 2015 to January l, 2016 there was a record number of social members, guests, visitors, as well as Equity families enjoying an unprecedented number of meals, beach activities, rounds of golf, a 5k Fun Run, Street Fairs and a dynamite Festival on the Green. What have I missed? Tennis, Bingo, Fishing, Snorkeling, Movies, a Magician, HD Opera, Musicians, Fireworks and a bunch of Santa’s elves, who tucked in OR kiddies eager for a visit from Santa (who, incidentally made many appearances during the holiday period). Below: a brief look at how thoughtful planning resulted in a wonderful holiday season. The Culinary Challenge
Last January most of us had not quite mastered writing 2015 on our checks, when the Ocean Reef department heads and their key staff gathered for the first of many meetings to plan the next year end holiday season. The key challenge was culinary. In 2014 between Christmas and New Year’s the Club had served approximately 50,000 meals to hungry merrymakers. Still there were complaints about the difficulty in finding casual dining, family dining or in a few cases any dining at all. This was history that was not going to repeat itself. Solutions were sought and found.
The Hangover Open grew by 20 percent! Pictured from left Jim Handlon, Ken Kennerly, Charlie Kennerly, Casey Grieves, Michael Maxwell, Jr, Joe Wilson, Jack Thompson, Scott Geoghegan, and JB Thompson.
Abby and Heidi Hoyt in front of the ORC Food Truck, one of the many new holiday dining options.
Nearly 500 played Bingo, including Tucker and Caroline Brown.
The Glidden family at Palm Court on New Year’s Eve.
Reservations – The Club was sensitive to the understandable request for priority reservations by Equity members, many of whom live here for much of the year. As a result reservations were open to Equity Members Only for 45 days in October and November. The Communications Dept. did a good job of spreading the word via multiple e-mail reminders and a tasteful “Taste” brochure (with advanced mailing to all Equity members), that outlined holiday dining options.
waiting in line at the popular Raw Bar….Quesadilla Station continued to be an all day hit on the beach….The colorful Food Truck, a new innovation, parked at Buccaneer Island during the day and at Fishing Village in the evening. On New Year’s Eve it was outside the Burgee Bar (a sure cure for the late night munchies).
New dining venues and extended hours for old ones
• Breakfast/lunch – At the Reef Lounge Grab n’ Go breakfast sandwiches were made to order…. Burgee Bar was open for lunch, offering an nice alternative to
• Dinner – Back by popular demand the themed Starlight Dinners on Marlin Beach. This year there were 6. My family and I attended 3 - Low Country Boil, Africa, Western. Yum!.... Palm Court family BBQ – New family priced family food.… Ocean Room Seafood Buffet. Holiday | 8
TOWN HALL FRIDAY, JAN. 22 AT 2 P.M.
Hear directly from ORC and ORCA on important community topics. Please note this meeting will be held at 2:00 p.m. If you are unable to attend, you are encouraged to watch it live at oceanreef.com or listen to the meeting via conference line. Dial 888-808- 6929 and use access code 9094801.
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Proposed for Membership The following individuals are being considered for membership in Ocean Reef Club. Any communication concerning these nominations should be directed to the Director of Membership Services, Islande Dillon, at 305-367-5921 or [email protected]. DEC. 24, 2015 – JAN. 7, 2016
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Konner Webb (age 17) shares a stunning perspective from the Yachtsman Inn Did you see something interesting or unique in your travels about The Reef? On land, in the water or in the air? We invite you to share your discoveries within our environment, email [email protected] or visit us on Facebook!
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Bill Wyer, Chairman Terry Baxter, Joan Birsh, Susan Bohan, Mary Brady, Marcia Martell, Jim Leenhouts, Gertrude Mann, Jody Steele
Julie & Cowan Rodgers, III are Social members purchasing 08 Anchor Drive, Unit B from the seller and the equity from the Club. Mr. & Mrs. Rodgers are residents of Knoxville, Tennessee. They are members of Cherokee Country Club, Snowmass Club and DeBordieu Club. Their sponsors are Michael R. Miles and Donna & Paul Archibald.
DEC. 31, 2015 – JAN. 14, 2016
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Rosalind & Toby Myerson are Social members purchasing 175 South Harbor Drive and the equity from the sellers. Mr. & Mrs. Myerson are residents of New York, New York. They are members of The Quoque Club, Laurel Links Country Club and La Cumbre Country Club. Their sponsors are Jaymel Connor and Susan & Paul Hirschbiel. Margo & Thomas Tyghem are Social members purchasing 07 Golf Village Drive, Unit A from the seller and the equity from the Club. Mr. & Mrs. Tyghem are residents of Boca Raton, Florida. They are members of Boca Raton Resort & Club. Their sponsors are Kenneth McNeese and John McKeon.
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Published each Friday November – April, monthly May - Oct ◆◆ The editorial content of this newspaper is prepared and edited by the Ocean Reef Press Staff. The sale of advertising and printing of this newspaper is performed by Ocean Reef Club. Ocean Reef Club does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any facts or opinions published herein. Ocean Reef Club is not responsible for any content errors contained in any advertising materials published herein.
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CO M MITTEE NOT ES
Do you know your Advisory Council Member?
Angelfish Cay Condos
Members of the Advisory Council at Ocean Reef Club play a vital role in the success of the entire community. Members of the Council influence everyday life at the Club and communicate to others the importance of continual improvement and progress within each distinct neighborhood and Club facility. Council members link residents and members with useful information, including safety improvements, golf course maintenance, landscape concerns, quality of service providers, new communication tools to introduce new members and residents and so much more. There are three seasonal meetings held in which The Board of Directors of the Ocean Reef Club and Ocean Reef Community Association, the Club’s President and the ORCA President attend. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, January 21, 2016. For your convenience, the following is a listing of our current Advisory Council should you like to contact your designated Council member in advance of the meeting. You are encouraged to share feedback on the season and submit questions to be asked at the Council meeting.
Caloosa Road/Dilly Tree
Harbour Green
John Novak Laurie Stein
Wilson Langworthy Richard Ryon
Angelfish Cay Area
Harbour House
Kathy Markel Mel & Mary Zwirn
ORCA Welcomes New CFO
Linda Roaseau Pam Ferger
Bayberry/Cinnamon Bark
Hardwood Hammock
Sal Vernace Chris Reeder
Clare Meenan Key Largo Anglers Club
Art Ruffing Charles Post
Cissy Thompson Denise Anderton Deborah Hartmann
Landings
Cannon Point / Sunset Cay
Frank Patterson
Card Sound Road / Sailfish / South Road Area
Lee Nelsen Anne Lovett
Marvin Blumenfeld Morgan Whiteley Marina Village I & II
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Dori Reiter Olva Refvik
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George Howland Harold Wells Laurence Guido Katherine Eagle Snapper Point
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15 Years Serving the Ocean Reef Community
Liz Marquardt ORCA is excited to announce the hiring of Liz Marquardt as its new Chief Financial Officer. For more than 20 years, Liz has held senior level accounting and finance positions with a wide variety of companies. A few notable positions Liz has held throughout her career are CFO of Volvo Treasury North America, Senior Director at Alvarez & Marsal, CFO of Ferrell Law, and Director of Finance for the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. Liz also owns and operates a part time boutique consulting firm specializing in financial and operational restructuring projects, business efficiency and controls improvements, interim executive management, and forensic accounting. Liz is an attorney licensed in the state of Florida, and a Certified Public Accountant licensed in the state of Connecticut. She will oversee all aspects of accounting and finance to include ORCA’s Accounting Department staff members. Liz lives in Key Largo and Miami with her husband Bill and their two rescue dogs Cooper and Looney.
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REEF SERVICE DIRECTORY
The Brubeck Brothers Quartet
In the event an extension is indicated, please dial the Club Operator at 305-367-2611 and request the extension. Academy at Ocean Reef Ileana Diaz: 305-367-2409, [email protected]
Orvis Charter Desk arah Hoog White: 367-2227, S [email protected]
Accounts Payable & Receivable Member Billing: 305-367-5925 or 1-800-213-6552, [email protected] Suzanne Baker: 305-367-5851, [email protected]
Fitness Luis Bracamonte: 367-5820, [email protected]
Art League Sherri Harris: 305-367-2359 [email protected] Airport Manager: 305-367-3690, [email protected] Bellstand 305-367-2611, ext. 2290, [email protected] Enterprise Car Rental: 305-367-2611, ext. 2295 Boat Rentals Reef Rental: 305-710-7968 Tireless Cruises: 215-499-8288 Cart Sales, Repair and Rental Cart Sales: 305-367-6591 [email protected] Cart Repairs: ext. 7658, [email protected] Cart Rental: ext. 2370, [email protected] Catering 305-367-5895 [email protected] Communications Ocean Reef Press Editorial: 305-367-5882, [email protected] Ocean Reef Press Advertising: 367-4911, [email protected]
Golf Tee Times, Pro Shop & Practice Range Pro Shop: 305-367-5912 Lodging Front Desk: ext. 2280, [email protected] Reservations: ext. 5923 or 1-877-282-9911, [email protected] Medical Center Keith Young: 305-367-2600 Member Conference Sales Jeff Homad: 305-367-5956, [email protected] Membership Islande Dillon: 305-367-5896, [email protected] Rebecca Clark: 305-367-5991, [email protected] Ocean Reef Club Real Estate Company Paul Bobik: 305-367-6600, [email protected] Ocean Reef Rod & Gun Club Card Sound Sporting Clays 305-367-2727 [email protected]
Concierge Ellie Parker: 305-367-2611, ext. 7385, [email protected]
Recreation Mic O’Keeffe: 305-367-6501, [email protected] Caitlin Bennett: 305-367-2611, ext. 2139, [email protected]
Croquet Jim Morton: 305-367-6583, [email protected]
Reef Club Kids 305-367-5830, cell phone 305-522-0438
Cultural Center Lisa Dykes: 305-367-7339, [email protected]
The Spa April Smith: 305-367-6506, [email protected]
Dining Reservations & Schedules Reservations: 305-367-5931, [email protected]
Service Station Israel Salgado: 305-367-4982, [email protected]
Diving, Snorkeling, Water Tours Cristal Clear Charters: 305-367-3051, [email protected]
Shops Port O’ Call Wine & Spirits: 305-367-5999, [email protected] The Gift Shop: ext. 7139, [email protected] The Signature Shop: ext. 2011, [email protected]
Dock Office & Marina 305-367-2611, ext. 7740, [email protected] Events Information Catie Swartz: 305-367-5874, [email protected] rayvik Animal Care Center/ ORCAT G Susan Hershey: 305-367-4701 Ocean Reef Community Foundation Yuri Mikolay: 305-367-4707, [email protected]
Tennis Jim Morton: 305-367-6583, [email protected] Vacation Rentals Allen Schweinberg: 305-367-6617 or 1-800-741-7333, [email protected]
Special Complimentary Performance brought to you by Stanley Hubbard Sunday, January 24 | 8 p.m. Concert Only Reservations Required Tickets - 305-367-6300 or [email protected] The Brubeck Brothers Quartet is an exciting jazz group featuring two members of one of America’s most accomplished musical families, Dan Brubeck (drums,) and Chris Brubeck (bass & trombone.) Guitarist Mike DeMicco, and pianist Chuck Lamb complete this dynamic quartet. They have performed at concert series, colleges, and jazz festivals across North America and Europe including the Newport, Detroit, Ravinia,
Las Vegas, Sedona, Spokane & Monterey Jazz Festivals. The BBQ was chosen to kick off the New Year with an hour long, coast-tocoast live broadcast on “Toast of the Nation” on National Public Radio. Their new Koch release, Classified, has already earned this rave review from All About Jazz: “Once again the BBQ attains that rarefied level where music is both relaxed and expressive, and their joy in its creation is contagious. There’s really nothing out there that comes close to their unique brand of inventiveness.” The group’s creativity, technique and improvisation can be heard in their uncompromising music, which reflects their dedication to melody, rhythm, culture and the spontaneous spirit of jazz.
Brad Ross: Illustionist
Who says there is no such thing as magic! Brad Ross showed kids and those who wish they were still kids that magic is in the eye of the beholder. Audiences witnessed feats such as mind reading, levitation, escaping from a locked box, and of course – disappearing shoes! This show was sponsored by Russell Post Sotheby’s International Realty.
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New Film Program at the Cultural Center Starts Next Week Tuesdays from 9:30 – 11:30 A.M. $150 includes all four seminars
Alfred Hitchcock once defined the difference between “suspense” and “surprise” in films: suppose there is a bomb hidden underneath a table where two people are having a coffee. Nothing happens, until all of a sudden, BOOM! the bomb goes off, and the public is surprised. Now, in a suspenseful situation, the bomb is under the table, and the audience knows it, probably because they saw the anarchist place it there. The audience is aware that the bomb will go off at one o’clock, and there is a clock in the background of the scene showing quarter to one. Now the innocuous conversation over coffee becomes fascinating because the audience is participating in the scene — they want to warn the characters about the danger. In the first case, he gives the audience 15 seconds of surprise, but in the second, they have 15 minutes of suspense. His conclusion was that the audience must be informed — and the art is in the telling.
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Saturday, January 9 | 8:00PM $250 Donor | $265 Non-Donor Produced By: Fran & Wayne Carlisle, Wendy & Mike Esposito, Teresa & Michael Haskett, Barbara & Ed Hajim, Angelina & Anthony Izzo, Sally & Bill Martin, Nina & Frank Patterson, Fran & Tom Snyder. Emmy and Tony Award winning actor/singer, Kristin Chenoweth’s career effortlessly spans film, television, voiceover and stage. Accompanied by a 12-piece orchestra, the multi-faceted star will perform Broadway tunes, pop standards and selections from her 2014 album “Coming Home”. Chenoweth was recently seen in the Disney Channel’s live-action original movie “Descendants”, where she played the classic Sleeping Beauty villain Maleficent. “Descendants” became the #5 cable TV movie in history with 12.2 million viewers in its premiere and released a hit soundtrack, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart and peaked at #1 on the iTunes album chart.
Jane Lynch: See Jane Sing The Cultural Center’s Film Society has been a popular success — the Food and Film have delighted and educated, and the dinners, coordinated by chef Philippe and his talented staff, have been nothing short of amazing. But there hasn’t been time, between the movie and the meal, for the kind of discussion that cinema mavens want — so the Campus has added a new, once a month on Tuesday mornings session that will focus on the essentials of film making, and will entail study of classic films and film techniques. A small group of 20-25 people will meet and dissect the techniques employed in classic films like Hitchcock’s Notorious, or Polanski’s Chinatown. Preparation for the class will involve viewing the films at home, and reading short articles on framing, editing or scriptwriting — then the fun begins... Taught by the faculty of the University of Miami School of Communication, these morning-long seminars will allow
Friday, January 15 | 8:00PM $175 Donor | $190 Non-Donor Produced By: Lorraine & Richard Grasso, Heather & Greg Hogarth, Marcia & Tom Martell
Fresh from her iconic portrayal of Sue Sylvester on “Glee” and her Broadway debut as Miss Hannigan in “Annie,” Jane Lynch will bring her comic skills and musical prowess to the theater stage. Prepare for a side-splitting evening of musical comedy, with more than a dash of wit as Jane explores her love of the beauty and absurdity of the American standard and show tune.
Chamber Music Festival Soiree – SOLD OUT Tuesday, January 19 | 6:00PM
time to view film clips, discuss how and why a director choses what to show and it’s effect on the audience. For those who want to see behind the scenes, here is your chance! The four seminars will be held January 12, February 16, March 15 and April 5th. Registration is limited – call or email the Cultural Center at 305-367-6300 or [email protected] to sign up. Sponsored by: Northern Trust
Correction: The Campus at the Cultural Center History Series will meet on Thursday afternoons at 3 p.m. beginning January 14 and conclude February 25.
Family/Youth Concert Wednesday, January 20 | 11:00AM Complimentary – Cultural Center Theater Soiree – SOLD OUT Thursday, January 21 | 6:00PM Soiree – SOLD OUT Friday, January 22 | 6:00PM
Grand Finale Concert
Saturday, January 23 | 8:00PM Complimentary concert – Cultural Center Theater Pre-performance cocktails & dinner beginning at 6:00PM $46++ Additional musical highlights include works by Gershwin, Beethoven, and Schumann together with a performance of the Mendelssohn Viola Quintet. Back by popular demand, Le Train Bleu with conductor Ransom Wilson returns to Ocean Reef for the Grand Finale with special performances of the Mozart Sinfonia concertante for violin, viola and orchestra and the beloved George Gershwin Concerto in F for solo piano and orchestra.
For information visit www.oceanreefculturalcenter.com or call 305-367-6300
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37 Angelfish Cay Drive 19,410 sq. ft. Homesite Waterfront • $2,350,000 (786) Patti Furneaux • 305.321.3156 [email protected]
18 South Island Drive • Anglers Club 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths 33’ Dockage • $2,500,000 (922) Mary Lee • 917.603.3252 [email protected]
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Harbour House 15 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths 40’ Dockage • $1,895,000 (227) Jack Curlett • 305.522.0745 [email protected]
414 South Harbor Drive 5 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths Lake Front • $3,250,000 (826) Mary Lee • 917.603.3252 [email protected]
28 Baker Road 4 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths 185’ Water Front • $4,250,000 (418) Bill Dickinson • 305.304.8311 Jeanie Castellanos • 305.394.0132
7 South Harbor Drive 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths Wooded • $795,000 (906) Bill Dickinson • 305.304.8311 [email protected]
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6 South Harbor Drive 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths Hammock Course • $899,900 (1009) Patti Furneaux • 305.321.3156 [email protected]
10 North Pelican Drive 3 Bedrooms, 4 Baths 70’ Dockage • $3,800,000 (973) Mary Lee • 917.603.3252 Jeanie Castellanos • 305.394.0132
96 East Lake Road 6 Bedrooms, 6 Full plus, 1 Half Baths Casually elegant, custom lakefront home within Anglers Club offering 5,589 square feet of living area. This home features six bedrooms, six full and one half bathrooms. Wonderful gourmet kitchen includes walk-in pantry/wine cellar and Wolf appliances. Granite counter tops adorn
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the center island and the eat-in breakfast bar. Fabulous home for entertaining. Expansive outdoor kitchen and fireplace with new infinity pool and spa overlook lake and comes complete with remote control roll down shutters. All bedrooms feature convenient and private ensuite baths. Custom wood finishes and floor-toceiling built-ins along with Brazilian cherry and natural stone flooring can be found throughout home. A private elevator allows for quick
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600 Coral Lane 5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths Wooded • $3,900,000 (882) Mary Lee • 917.603.3252 Andy Hofmann • 813.951.0025
31 Cardinal Lane 5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths 68‘ Dockage • $5,700,000 (596) Mary Lee • 917.603.3252 [email protected]
Pumpkin Cay 2B 2 Bedrooms, 3 Baths 30’ Dockage • $1,175,000 (1004) Andy Hofmann • 813.951.0025 Eric Woodward • 305.394.4461
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Whether you are a current Equity Member transitioning from one home to another or a Social Member looking for your first Ocean Reef property, we are here to assist. Call us today to schedule a time to tour your next home. 305.367.6600 • Business Center • Fishing Village • Dockside
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trapeze” at Festival on the Green ….Kayaking and Paddle Boarding at Buccaneer Island.
During the holidays there were 7 of them….Reef Hut was open for dinner and family style take out….19th Hole served dinner every night. Fun And Games
As always the Ocean Reef Christmas schedule of activities for every age group was chocked full. Impossible to list them all, but here are a few especially memorable. At the Town Hall kids (and some grown-ups) fought it out in the dark in Laser Battles ….In Fishing Village a Playground of Inflatables, like the jumping bounce house….Tennis and golf clinics and tournaments, including the popular Hangover Open on Jan. 1 with 30 more players than last year (does that mean more hangovers?) ….Shore side party for the Caroling Boat, complete with peppermint martinis….Extra Zumba and Yoga Classes at the Fitness Center…. For the courageous the “fly ‘n try
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Parking
Short of asking everybody to walk to all major events, there was really no simple solution to parking problems. That does not mean that the powers that be at Ocean Reef gave up on this issue. The remedies weren’t perfect but they helped. Added on the Marina Tennis Courts were 122 cart spaces to help the crowds heading for Buccaneer Island….Complimentary Rickshaws for transporting members from the Inn to Fishing Village….Bell Stand Transportation is always available (and encouraged if you have had a long night at the Burgee Bar). On New Year’s Eve the OR Bell Stand drivers were dressed to the nines to assist with parking for the galas and Buccaneer Island. Service
The Holiday Season is definitely not a holiday for everyone who works at Ocean Reef. Regular staff and associates put in longer
hours and took on additional duties. To accommodate all the added services, more seasonal staff was brought in than ever before. (HR reports that as a result of so many new offerings, many seasonal positions have become yearround)….Public Safety brought in several highly trained volunteer firefighters from Miami and assigned a majority of their own officers special duty on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve…. More bartenders were added to all events as well as another ticket vendor for the Street Fair. The upshot: on Jan.2 there was general agreement that the considerate, dedicated and tireless Ocean Reef staff had a lot to do with making Christmas merry and New Year’s happy for OR holiday members and visitors. So please – Don’t forget to say “Thank You”. Be Part Of The Process
In a very short time the planning for next year’s Christmas season at Ocean Reef will begin and you can be part of the process by responding to an Online Member Survey which addresses
everything from service and food presentation to the content of the Ocean Reef Press and includes questions on the Cultural Center, Med. Center, retail shops, etc. Social members and guests are invited to take the survey after they have utilized the Club. Equity members receive bi-yearly e-mails urging them to take the survey. All members are encouraged to go on the website whenever they have a compliment, complaint or suggestion. I assure you that close attention is paid to the feedback from these Surveys. Member Satisfaction is at the top of the Club’s list of priorities and the management really cares about what you think. So tell them. Let’s help make 2016 Ocean Reef’s best year ever! How to access the Member Survey
• Go to the Club’s website oceanreef.com • On the Members Only page there is a square that says “Member’s Survey” • You can also find Members Survey under “Quick Links” on the Members Only page
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The F. B. WELLS “ERA”
Dedication of The New Auxiliary Rescue Vessel Mon., Jan. 18, 4PM
by Jim Leenhouts
Ocean Reef waters, an outstanding archipelago of natural marine wonder and danger, has a new friend, The F.B. WELLS, a vessel ideally suited to conditions required for local marine safety, search and rescue, patrol and environmental protection. The new, 29 foot vessel, under the command of Ocean Reef Flotilla 13-04 of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary (USCGA) is the result of many generous local contributions, annual support
from the Ocean Reef Community Foundation and major support from long-time Ocean Reefer, Ellen Wells, in honor of her late husband, Frederick Wells. Ellen will dedicate the new vessel. USCGA members will now initiate an important new chapter at Ocean Reef. The new chapter shall be known as the F.B. WELLS Era. If you think, “ The F.B. WELLS Era” is stretching things a bit, consider: Bounded on three sides with a shoreline of 10 miles, an equal length of inhabited and virgin mangrove canals, all located within a “local”, environmentally sensitive boating area, Ocean Reef, without other significant habitation for 18 miles in any direction, is a unique, isolated boating community of only 3500 individuals that allows immediate, unfettered access to over 500 active boat owners for fishing, sailing and cruising in an area covering approximately 400 sq. miles. Isolated Ocean Reef is located approximately half-way between the U.S. Coast Guard Stations in
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Miami and Islamorada – an assistance and patrol vacuum of 35 miles -approximately two hours in the “very best of conditions” by Coast Guard vessel and forty-five minutes if rescue could be carried out by helicopter. The Ocean Reef water domain is highly complex with numerous keys, shoals, reefs, shallow water and narrow waterways complicated by the Gulf Stream and swift, reversing tidal currents. Pilotage is difficult at night without local, personal knowledge. Moderate vessel traffic passing Ocean Reef to and from Miami and Key West provides additional caution during the day as is true through the major, crossover cut, Angelfish Creek, between Florida Bay (Card Sound) and Atlantic Ocean (Hawk Channel). The objectives of the Ocean Reef Flotilla are marine safety, marine environment preservation and public enjoyment of marine activities while providing an opportunity for Ocean Reef residents of all levels of boating experience to join the Flotilla as new members to rapidly learn
boating skills and contribute to local marine safety and environment protection. With 70 members, and if dedicated hours are considered, the largest philanthropic organization at Ocean Reef might well be Flotilla 13-04 of the USCGA. The philanthropy of Flotilla 13-04 is, after paying dues to support their organization, all members freely donate many hours in a variety of boating safety programs such as emergency rescue, personal training, educating the public, free vessel safety examinations and maintaining their support vessel expenses aided by the Ocean Reef Community Foundation. Beyond quickly serving Ocean Reef, the Keys, the local environment, the United ‘States Coast Guard and the vital task of training Flotilla members, The F B WELLS will become the icon, the masthead, the standard bearer of the Flotilla – a vital, unifying symbol of the Flotilla’s sense of purpose. The Ocean Reef Community is invited to attend the dedication and view the F.B. WELLS.
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N EW S FROM THE MED IC A L C ENT ER
The Medical Lecture Series January 12th with Dr. Neil Bressler, Johns Hopkins Hospital
Neil Bressler, M.D. Chief, Retina Division of Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Hospital presents a lecture on “A Revolution in Treatments Eliminating Blindness from Retinal Diseases: Breakthroughs in Diabetic Retinopathy and Macular Degeneration.” This discussion will highlight how new treatments, predominantly injections of anti-growth factor medicines into the middle cavity of the eye, have provided the opportunity to eliminate blindness from the previously most common causes of blindness in the United States and throughout most of the world, namely, diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration. Dr. Bressler will be reviewing how these treatments came about,
Dr. Neil Bressler
their impact, and what remains for the near future. Neil M. Bressler, M.D., graduated from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1982 and completed an ophthalmology residency at Harvard Medical School’s Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in 1986. He joined the Wilmer Eye Institute (Department of Ophthalmology) faculty at Johns Hopkins in 1988, where he currently is Chief of the
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Retina Division which includes 19 full-time clinical faculties in retina. Dr. Bressler holds an endowed chair as the James P. Gills Professor of Ophthalmology. He has authored over 330 peer-reviewed publications and recently served as Chair of the NIH-sponsored Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research Network. Dr. Bressler currently chairs the National Eye Institute’s Data and Safety Monitoring Committee for intramural clinical trials. He was elected as President of the Macula Society, one of three major retina societies in the United States, from 2013 through 2014. He also has been Chair of the FDA Ophthalmic Devices Panel and has been Editor-in-Chief of JAMA Ophthalmology and on The JAMA Network Editorial Board of JAMA since 2013. Outside of medicine, as the Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Interlochen Center for the Arts, he also shares responsibility for an entity which engages and inspires people worldwide through excellence in educational, artistic and cultural programs in the arts. Please join us on January 12th at the Cultural Center Theatre, 5:00 p.m. Following the lecture will be a cocktail reception to meet Dr. Bressler. This lecture is underwritten through the generous sponsorship of Mrs. Alice Johnston. Visit us on the web at www.mcor. org.
Parkinson’s Support Group The support group will meet today Friday, Jan. 8, 2016 at 3 p.m. at The Medical Center Second Floor Conference Room Parkinson’s patients, caregivers and spouses are welcome. If you plan on attending or need further information Please telephone Jenny Rigby at 305-367-6707 www.mcor.org
For an appointment, please visit www.mcor.org or call 367-6702. Audiology Elizabeth Herrera Jan. 21, Feb. 4, 18, Mar. 3, 17 Dermatology Alysa Herman Feb. 4, 18, Mar. 3 Arthur Colsky Jan. 13, 27, Feb. 3, 17 Debra Price Jan. 8, 22, Feb. 5, 19 Varee Poochareon Jan. 13, 18, 27, Feb. 1, 10, 24 Endocrinology Robert Aden Jan. 8, Feb. 5, Mar. 4 Gastro Health Jan. 22, Feb. 12 Gynecology Jason James Feb. 4, Mar. 5 Randy Fink Jan. 21, Feb. 18 Neurology Brad Herskowitz Feb. 1, Mar. 7 Neuropsychiatry Katherine Genther Feb. 1, Mar. 7 Opthalmology Zachary Segal Jan. 19, Feb. 16, Mar. 15 Optometrist Gerald Furnari Jan. 15, 29, Feb. 12, Mar. 4, 25 Orthopedic Hand Specialist Roberto Miki Jan. 11, Feb. 15, Mar. 14 Orthopedic Spine Medicine John Nordt Jan. 12, Feb. 9, Mar. 8, Apr. 12 Orthopedic Sports Medicine Michael Swartzon Jan. 22, Feb. 12, Mar. 25, Apr. 8 James Voglino Jan. 8, Feb. 5 Podiatry Stephen Levine Jan. 15, Feb. 5, Mar. 11 John Torregrosa Jan. 11, Feb. 8, Mar. 14, Apr. 11, May 9 Pulmonary & Sleep Disorder Raul Valor Jan. 15, Feb. 12, Mar. 11 Psychology Joseph Mora Jan. 18, Feb. 1, 15, 29 Urology Darren Bruck Jan. 15, Feb. 19
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37 CARDINAL LANE Enjoy beautiful sunrises from this meticulously maintained property offering great privacy and ocean views. This modern architectural masterpiece features four bedroom suites with terraces, a loft with wet bar, swimming pool and Jacuzzi, air conditioned storage room, and elevator. Complete with 185 ft. water frontage with 70 ft. of protected canal dockage. $4,750,000 (OR685) - Listed with Helena Morton
12 OSPREY LANE Strategically located canal front home on a large lot with 155 ft. of water frontage. Featuring a living room with coral rock fireplace and soaring ceilings, kitchen with breakfast area, and three bedroom suites plus a powder room. Complete with two-car garage, and outdoor entertainment area with pool and spa and sunset views. $4,450,000 (OR636) - Listed with John Larsen
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32 ANGELFISH CAY DRIVE One level waterfront home offering three bedrooms, four baths, plus a den, living room with stone fireplace, and modern kitchen. Great outdoor living includes pool patio with covered area with state-of-theart retractable screening, expansive views of the waterway and ocean, and 200 ft. of seawall for large vessels with immediate ocean access. $5,300,000 (OR840) - Listed with Karyn Thiele
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24 DISPATCH CREEK COURT Magnificent, oneof-a-kind family compound offering five bedrooms, seven and one-half baths with unprecedented privacy and 280 ft. of water frontage. Panoramic views, exceptional layout, master sitting room, study with a full bath that can be a 6th bedroom and fully-equipped kitchen. Large outdoor lanai overlooking an infinity edge pool and private beach. $7,600,000 (OR486) - Listed with Helena Morton
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16 SUNSET CAY ROAD Sprawling 7,800 sq. ft. waterfront home features over 300 ft. of water frontage on a 48,400 sq. ft. lot with six bedrooms and eight and one-half baths, and separate guest house or caretaker’s quarters. The open floor plan offers an extra large living room, dining room, and family room overlooking the spacious outdoor pool patio and water beyond. $9,500,000 (OR568) - Listed with Russell Post
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34 CARDINAL LANE Spectacular manor home offering beautiful views of Angelfish Cay and Card Sound Bay. Magnificent courtyard pool with covered space for outdoor living and family gatherings. Boasting eight bedrooms, seven and one-half baths, media room, office, chef’s top-of-the-line kitchen, and family room with built-in bar. Complete with protected 70’ of dockage. $10,000,000 (OR1020) - Listed with Helena Morton
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22 SUNSET CAY ROAD One level waterfront home with 153 ft. of canal frontage with easy bay access. Offering three bedrooms, three baths, living room, dining room, separate den/office, kitchen with center island and breakfast room, and family room with fireplace and wet bar.The screened pool patio offers covered and uncovered entertainment areas overlooking the canal. $3,500,000 (OR1028) - Listed with Karyn Thiele PENDING with Jay Rourke
430 SOUTH HARBOR DRIVE Custom lakefront home offering over 5,500 sq. ft. of living situated on an oversized lakefront lot. Two-story great room allows for an abundance of natural light and opens to the pool patio and lake. Five bedrooms, six and one-half baths, gourmet kitchen with breakfast bar, spacious master suite with his and her baths and closets, and lush landscaping for the ultimate privacy. $3,150,000 (OR926) - Listed with Russell Post
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437 SOUTH HARBOR DRIVE Situated at the end of the cul-de-sac, this custom home is located in a very private setting with multiple down fairway and lake views. Featuring four bedrooms and four baths in an open floor plan with stone floors, multiple seating areas both inside and out, wet bar, pool and spa, and built-in BBQ. This home is the perfect family retreat. $2,750,000 (OR792) - Barbara Sibley and Chuck Laffoon
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HARBOUR HOUSE 21 Spectacular bay views from the open floor plan with two bedrooms and three baths on the fourth floor and an additional one bedroom, one bath studio on the second floor.Travertine floors, and granite counter tops and quality cabinetry in the open kitchen. Complete with covered parking, large storage/cart room, and assigned 40 ft. floating dock. $1,795,000 (OR811) - Listed with Jay Rourke
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12 NORTH BRIDGE LANE Newly renovated home features three bedrooms, three and one-half baths plus den. Open floor plan offers relaxed atmosphere and custom furnishings, window treatments, and appointments. High ceilings, tall glass sliders, gourmet kitchen, and beautifully resurfaced pool and patio. Two car, two cart garage, plus landscape lighting. $1,950,000 (OR1035) - Cassy Everhart & Morgan Smith
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HARBOUR GREEN 14 Beautifully renovated condominium featuring expansive golf and lake views. Featuring updated kitchen and baths with custom cabinetry, granite countertops and tile throughout. Spacious one-level, open floor plan with privacy and western exposure allowing for spectacular sunsets. Complete with 50 ft. of dockage and twocar plus multiple cart garage. $1,990,000 (OR600) - Listed with Russell Post, PENDING with Cassy Everhart & Morgan Smith
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9 SOUTH MARINA DRIVE Charming Key Largo Angler’s Club cottage offering 48 ft. of dockage, three bedrooms, three baths, all impact glass, vaulted ceilings in living and master bedroom, fireplace, wide plank wood floors, and an elevator from garage to first floor. Enclosed spacious porch perfect for enjoying sunny days. Large car and cart storage beneath the house. $2,795,000 (OR1031) - Cassy Everhart & Morgan Smith
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12 SOUTH BRIDGE LANE Ideal family home boasting a 40 ft. dock at the end of the canal just minutes from the open ocean. Ideal for an active family featuring five bedrooms, four and one-half baths, separate office, updated kitchen and bathrooms, and spacious new patio area with large heated pool and spa, gas fire pit and ample outdoor living area. $2,950,000 (OR1030) - Listed with Mary Brady
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460 CORAL LANE Luxuriously appointed Palms Condominium! This beautiful 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath is offered completely furnished. Large pool with waterfall spa, spacious covered terrace, two master bedrooms, air-conditioned two-car garage, and security system. Enjoy maintenance free living in this single-family residence with vaulted ceilings throughout. $1,575,000 (OR952) Denise & Rick Haney
PUMPKIN CAY 13B Light and bright updated two bedroom, two bath canal front condominium offering tile and wood floors, open kitchen with white bead board cabinetry and granite counters, and tastefully furnished with a cottage décor. Complete with impact windows, 33 ft. of dockage and golf cart room makes this the perfect getaway. $1,400,000 (OR929) Listed & PENDING with Barbara Sibley & Chuck Laffoon
CAY HARBOR 2A Charming first floor Cay Harbor unit. Nicely updated with superb bathrooms and kitchen. Beautiful wood floors throughout with tile in the bathrooms. Patio overlooks canal with ample dockage. Exteriors have been updated with new roofs, paved walkways, new golf cart room doors and railings. Great rental unit. $1,190,000 (OR988) Russell Post & Andre van Rensburg
FAIRWAY LAKES 44B Lovely two bedroom, two bath condominium located in the core of the Ocean Reef community with gorgeous views of the Dolphin Golf Course. Additional features include wood flooring throughout, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar, screen enclosed terrace, impact glass and offered fully furnished. $850,000 (OR1027) Denise & Rick Haney
Russell Post Sotheby’s is a Proud Donor within the community OCEAN REEF ART LEAGUE
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EXCEPTIONAL PROPERTIES
Lost & Found “Dot.calm” by Jane Silverman
16 South Marina at Anglers Secluded Canal Front Sanctuary 3/3/48’ dock Listed for $3,900,000
10 Country Club Golf Course Estate 4/6/Office Listed for $2,890,000
39 Thatch Palm Way Private Golf Estate, 5/5.5 Listed for $2,250,000
Pumpkin Cay Garden Home 72 Private Pool Patio 3/3.5/40’ dock Listed for $3,250,000
Pumpkin Cay 21A Gorgeous Renovation 4/4/33’ dockage Listed for $2,495,000
Fairway Lakes 12B Wide Views, Elevator, 2/2 Listed for $615,000
POWER OF TWO, WORKING FOR YOU!
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Russell Post, Licensed Real Estate Broker
Sometimes I feel like I am losing it. Not my mind (though my kids may beg to differ…) but my keys (at the bottom of my handbag), sunglasses (in a coat pocket), and reading glasses (usually on top of my head), you name it! Don’t even get me started on where I parked in the airport garage. To be fair, 10 years ago I was diagnosed with Late Stage Lyme disease and have dealt with memory issues ever since. Names, faces, appointments are all a blur -- unless I write it down, it doesn’t happen. It’s amazing how a bug the size of a poppy seed can wreak havoc on a person’s life. (Thanks to Sandy Rule for convincing me to out myself and my wretched memory; learn more: www.lymedisease.org). If you are losing your marbles, then I have just the thing to find them: TrackR Bravo (www.theTrackR.co) is a quarter-sized, water resistant, beeping device that sticks (laptop, iPad), is inserted (luggage, wallet, handbag) or attaches (keys, briefcases!) to locate your valuables. The device works with a TrackR app you download on your phone and Bluetooth technology. If your item is within a 100ft range, the device emits a loud tune to announce its location; vice versa, press the button on the TrackR Bravo to make your phone ring (even if on silent), leading you to where its hiding. Over the 100ft range, the app uses Crowd Sourcing GPS (doesn’t that sound complicated??) signaling other TrackR users; unbeknownst to them, their devices feedback a secret signal to you with an alert to the location of your missing item (anywhere in the world). People also like The Tile app (www.thetileapp. com) which is very similar but slightly larger. Both very 007!
Car Radar
The Beparked–Where Did I Park My Car app (www.littlebeeapp.com) is simple and easy to use. Open the app and it automatically marks your car’s location. When you are ready to return to your car, the app will guide you back. It works in the dreaded ‘now-wheredid-I-park multi-level garages or on-the-street parking. Easy peasy! Honey, Where’s my Phone?
Haven’t we all forgotten our phone in a taxi at one time or another? For me, it was in Athens during the 2007 Riots (I may have been distracted by the burning cars and protestors). I returned to the taxi stand the next day at the same time and lo and behold the taxi was there along with my phone. Wow. Nowadays, we have technology at our fingertips for when fate fails us: For iPhones (or your iPods and iPads), go to your iCloud account and use Find My iPhone (or download the app); for Windows phones go to your Microsoft account; and for Android phones go to your Google account (you can even go to Google and ask “Where is my phone” from your laptop or desktop). All three can trigger your phone to play a sound, show on a map, or erase the phone contents. Be sure and set these up on your phone before it falls between the seats of your car! Phone Home
The Life360 app (www.life360. com) is great not only for tracking the location of a phone, but also the person carrying it! Just invite your family members or friends to accept your Life360 invitation, and you will be able to map their location at the touch of a button. It’s perfect for visiting grandchildren or for wondering when someone will arrive at their destination. Love it! There are three things we cry about in life: things that are lost, things that are found, and things that are magnificent. – Douglas Coupland
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ForgetMeNots Meeting Celebration of Life A Celebration of Life will be held for Ed Johnson on Saturday, Jan. 9 at 2:30 p.m. at the Ocean Reef Chapel. The ceremony will be officiated by Rev. Bob Henley.
Chapel News Friday January 8
Jewish Sabbath Service 6:00 p.m. Annex Saturday
Catholic Mass 4:30 p.m. Chapel
Women’s Bible Study 8:00 a.m. Annex AA Meeting 7:30 p.m. Annex Wednesday
Sunday
Dr. Jack Connell, Executive V.P. Roberts Wesleyan College Rochester, New York 9:00 a.m. Chapel Reflections Informal Community Worship 10:15 a.m. Chapel Catholic Mass 12 p.m. Chapel
Monday
Intercessory Prayer, Friendship & Coffee 8:00 a.m. Annex Mid-Week Communion Service 9:00 a.m. Chapel Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Annex Thursday
Men’s Fellowship 8:00 a.m. Tennis & Games Center
The monthly meeting of the Ocean Reef ForgetMeNots, a caregiver support group, will take place on Tues., Jan. 12, at 11:30 a.m., in the Medical Center meeting room on the second floor. The Visiting Nurse Association of the Florida Keys will make a presentation about their expanding services. Keith Young, executive director of the
Grief Recovery Group Jane Henley will be leading an initial gathering of those interested in a Grief Recovery Group. The meeting will be on Thurs., Jan. 14, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel Annex. Jane is the wife of our Chaplain In Residence, Bob Henley, and is a licensed Marriage and
Ocean Reef Medical Center will also give an update on current activity at the center. Staff members have been invited to share in the lunch that will follow the meeting. As a special treat, Paula Davidson will bring Lucca, the assistance dog, to meet the guests. Please call Michelle Venema at 367-3825 or Cynthia Weglarz at 708-476-6350 for more information or to reserve a place at the meeting and luncheon. Your RSVP is very important.
Family Therapist with over twenty-five years in private practice. The group is intended for those who have experienced a recent loss – the death of a loved one, a divorce – any loss that has resulted in an experience of grief in your life. This initial meeting will be to explore the needs of those who attend, and to establish a workable schedule of meeting dates. There is no cost for participation in the group.
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS & CELEBRATION SATURDAY, JANUARY 16 11:00 AM • CHAPEL LAWN All pets are invited to take a walk down the “green” carpet and receive a blessing of health and happiness with a celebration to follow.
CELEBRATION ACTIVITIES TO INCLUDE:
KEYS KARTS LLC. KEYS KARTS SPECIAL Club Car chassis with custom body, front and rear seats, extended roof over rear seat, custom cushions, new Trojan batteries, carbon fiber dash cover, heavy duty windshield, horn signal, headlights, brake lights & tail lights, 12” wheels & tires, 5 panel mirror, LED running lights, charger.
Why pay new cart prices when you can buy these refurbished carts at discounted prices Optional equipment: High Speed motor, seatbelts, under chassis lighting, blue tooth stereo system, on-board charger, golf bag holders. Too much cart? Call us for our specials
305-394-4222 www.keyskarts.com 97.3 Overseas Hwy., Key Largo in the median just South of Shell World mm 97.5
Caricaturists with you & your pet Nature Center will be present with pet friendly games & activties Complimentary hot dogs, pretzels & refreshments Beer & Wine available for purchase Donation station for pets in need – Accepting food, blankets & animal care products Live Entertainment
Holidays at the Reef
Holidays at the Reef
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Bring an Antique and a Sandwich Questers Celebrate 25 Years by Nancy McPherson
What is in a name? How about a group called “Delving Damsels” or “Sugar Tramps”? These are the names of two Questers groups in Colorado. What is a Questers group, you ask? There are 673 chapters of Quester groups in the U. S. and Canada and almost eleven thousand members.
From left to right: Pringle Boyd and Maria Powell
Philadelphia, 1943
It all started with Jessie Elizabeth Burdens who picked up a little blue syrup pitcher in an antiques shop. Jessie Elizabeth (Bess) Burdens was working for the Red Cross in Philadelphia in 1943, the darkest days of World War II. After showing this pitcher to her co-workers and discussing it, others stopped by and more questions were asked with still more discussion following. This started a whole stream of small antiques being brought to work by her co-workers, so on April 6, 1944, she invited fourteen people to come to her home to learn more about antiques. They were to “bring an antique and a sandwich”. This was too many people for most homes, so Mrs. Burdens encouraged all those wanting to join to form their own study groups. Before long, there were five more groups. Going National
In March 1950, Mrs. Burdens organized these six groups into a national organization as a non-profit corporation. Mrs. Burdens was the first National Quester President, serving from 1950-56. In 1991, Canada’s inclusion of two provinces made Questers International. If you were living in California, you might join two Quester groups there: “Wine and Roses” or “Valley of the Vines”.
From left to right: Sue Mullane, Rita Wilkin, Norma Benisch, Sheila Barton, Jessie Kiley Mitchell and Barbara Haigh.
A Quester Is...
When Mrs. Burdens was asked “What is a Quester?” she gave this answer – “A Quester is a socially well-adjusted intelligent person who has curiosity, enthusiasm, imagination and a good memory. For the powers of the mind are memory and imagination, for without memory we have no past, without imagination, no future.” She also said, “A Quester spends times constructively, does research and collects knowledge of antiques. Sooner or later the bug bites and they have acquired a hobby and are a collector.” This study club was established to further the study and collection of antiques and to encourage the preservation and restoration of historic landmarks. The Quester group awards monies to preservation and restoration projects
throughout the U.S. and Canada and has awarded scholarships to the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation at Columbia University in New York and a Fellowship has been established in the Arts Conservation Program at Winterthur/University of Delaware. The unofficial motto of the Questers is “a pleasure to search and a joy to find”. Questers may be intelligent as Bess stated; they also have a good sense of humor. If you lived in Iowa, you could be in the group called “Artifacts and Old Lace” or in Colorado and be in “Chat-Worth”. If I lived in North Carolina, it would be a toss-up between “Curious Camellias” and “Sandhill Relics”. Ocean Reef Questers
The Ocean Reef Questers are actually three separate groups.
Reef Seekers was founded by Maria Powell. Mrs. Powell was a Quester in Ocean City, New Jersey, who thought there should be a Quester group at Ocean Reef. Her golf foursome became the officers of the group. They included Sheila Barton, Ann Walmsley and Sue Mullane. A small notice was put in TORN (the original Ocean Reef News). The first meeting was held in January 1991 at Ann Walmsley’s home. Sixteen women came and paid $5 dues. By-laws, attendance, dues, etc. were discussed. Also meetings were to be held in Members’ houses and that lunch was to be “brown bagged” with beverages provided by the hostess. By March 1991 there were 18 paid members. They would meet once a month November through April. Of the original 18 Reef Seekers, there are still seven at Ocean Reef: Sue Mullane, Ann Walmsley, Roma Aronoff, Jessie Mitchell, Dorothy Wurzelbacher, Shirley Wyman, and Norma Benisch. It was such a successful concept that two more Quester groups were created. Choose and Cherish was founded in 1997 with Abby LaReno as its first President. Keys Searchers was founded in 2003 with Joanne Vogel as its first President. The Reef Seekers group is having its 25th anniversary this year. The Questers have meetings with programs that are of interest to the group. There are local trips to museums and historic areas; there are some trips that involve more extensive travel such as Winterthur, Savannah, New York City, and San Miguel, Mexico. Each Quester group is limited to a certain number of members (around 24). Sometimes there will be a program that is so interesting with an expert brought to Ocean Reef that the three groups will have a large program for all three groups at the Cultural Center. Another unofficial motto regarding Questers is “We’re not strangers to waste management. We are the original recyclers.”
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MO V I E TI M E !
“Spotlight” (R) Fri., Jan. 8 4:30 & 7:30pm Sun., Jan. 10 7:30pm Wed., Jan. 13 7:30pm
Cast: Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams Runtime: 2 hr. 8 min. Premise: The true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its core. “Testament of Youth” (PG13) Tues., Jan. 12 4:30pm Wed., Jan. 13 7:30pm
Cast: Alicia Vikander, Kit Harington, Taron Egerton Runtime: 2 hr. 9 min. Premise: A British woman recalls a story of young love, the futility of war, and how to make sense of the darkest times during WWI. THE MET LIVE IN HD: OTELLO
Fri. Jan. 8 12:55pm Runtime: 3 hr. 27 min. $25 at the door
LIVE PERFORMANCE: KRISTIN CHENOWETH
Sat. Jan. 9, 8:00pm
FILM SOCIETY: WHO IS KILLING THE GREAT CHEFS OF EUROPE?
Mon. Jan. 11, 4:30pm $50 membership includes 6 films FILM SEMINAR SERIES: THE ELEMENTS OF CINEMA
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“Testament of Youth” (PG13) 4:30 p.m., Cultural Center
Reformer Pilates Level 2 9 a.m., Member Fitness Center
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“Spotlight” (R) 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center
Golf Fitness Class 7:30 a.m., Member Fitness Center
Cardio Tennis Clinic 9 a.m., Tennis & Games Center
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Brooks Brothers/Allen Edmonds Trunk Show 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Attractions
Golf Clinic with Natalie 9 a.m., Driving Range
Ladies’ Day Round Robin 9 a.m., Tennis & Games Center
F R I D AY
The MET Live in HD: Otello 1 p.m., Cultural Center Croquet Club Open Play 2 p.m., Croquet Lawn Jumbo Jenga 3:30 p.m., Buccaneer Island “Spotlight” (R) 4:30 p.m., Cultural Center Jewish Sabbath Service 6 p.m., Chapel Annex “Spotlight” (R) 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center
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Grand Breakfast Buffet 7 – 11 a.m., The Ocean Room
Total Body Aqua Workout 11:15 a.m., Buccaneer Island LifeBreath Class 2 p.m., Member Fitness Center Wings & Yuengs Night 4 – 6 p.m., Burgee Bar
Happy Hour Yoga Class 4 p.m., Member Fitness Center Super Macho Nachos Night 4 – 6 p.m., Burgee Bar “Testament of Youth” (PG13) 4:30 p.m., Cultural Center Member Appreciation Dinner 6 p.m., The Clubhouse
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9-Hole Ladies Weekly Event 8 a.m., Hammock Course
Brooks Brothers/Allen Edmonds Trunk Show 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Attractions
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Lay Down Tag 10 a.m., Buccaneer Island
Life, Yoga and Happiness Weekend with Rina Jakubowicz 10 a.m., Member Fitness Center Junior Tennis Clinic 11 a.m., Tennis & Games Center Grand Seafood Buffet 6 p.m., The Ocean Room Live Performance: Kristin Chenoweth 8 p.m., Cultural Center
S U N D AY
Community Worship Service 9 a.m., Chapel Hatha Yoga Class 10 a.m., Member Fitness Center Four Corners in the Pool 11 a.m., Buccaneer Island
Wed. Jan. 13, 9:30am Complimentary
NFL Sunday 12 p.m., Burgee Bar
HISTORY SERIES: WWII IN EUROPE LECTURE
New Player Invitation to Croquet Refreshments 2 p.m., Croquet Lawn
Thurs. Jan. 15, 3:00am
Mixed Doubles Round Robin 10:30 p.m., Tennis & Games Center
Kickball 3:30 p.m., Buccaneer Island
Men’s Card Night 6:30 p.m., Tennis & Games Center
MEDICAL CENTER LECTURE
HISTORY SERIES: “DAS BOOT” (R)
Lisette L Sport & Icon Trunk Show 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Attractions
Lisette L Sport & Icon Trunk Show 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Attractions
Guided Eco-Kayak Tour 10 p.m., Meet at Pool Desk
Grand Breakfast Buffet 7 a.m. – 12 p.m., The Ocean Room
Wed. Jan. 13, 9:30am Complimentary
Cooking School: “Creative American 9:30 a.m., Cooking School
Adult Karate Class 10 a.m., Member Fitness Center
Cycle Class 9 a.m., Member Fitness Center
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Paddleboard Yoga Class 9 p.m., Buccaneer Island
Campus at the Cultural Center: “Das Boot” (R) 9:30 a.m., Cultural Center
Film Society: “Who is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe?” 4:30 p.m., Cultural Center
Tues. Jan. 12, 9:30am $150 for 4 seminars Tues. Jan. 12, 5:00pm Complimentary
Men’s Interclub 9 a.m., Dolphin Course
W E D N E S D AY
Cardio Tennis Clinic 9 a.m., Tennis & Games Center Film Seminar Series: “The Elements of Cinema: The Fundamentals” 9:30 a.m., Cultural Center Pickleball Clinic 10 a.m., Tennis & Games Center Lisette L Sport & Icon Trunk Show 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Attractions ForgetMeNots Meeting 11:30 a.m., Medical Center Croquet Club Open Play 2 p.m., Croquet Lawn Healthy Living Program 4 p.m., Member Fitness Center Chef’s Choice Sliders & Beer Night 4 – 6 p.m., Burgee Bar Medical Center Lecture (Complimentary) 5 p.m., Cultural Center Vine to Table Dinner: American Scene 6:30 p.m., The Clubhouse “Testament of Youth” (PG13) 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center
Gentle Morning Tai Chi Stretch Class 7:30 a.m., Member Fitness Center
Stroke of the Week Clinic 10 a.m., Tennis & Games Center History Series: WWII in Europe Lecture 3 p.m., Cultural Center 5 Legged Race 3:30 p.m., Buccaneer Island Advanced Cardio with Pros 4 p.m., Tennis & Games Center Pilates Touch Series with Carlos Diaz: Neck & Shoulders 4 p.m., Member Fitness Center Raw Bar Lobster Bake 5 – 9 p.m., Raw Bar Karaoke & DJ Music 9 p.m., Burgee Bar For additional fitness, tennis, golf, recreation and food & beverage events, scan the QR Code below with your smart phone to download our app.
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TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK LIFEBREATH
D IN IN G AT O C EA N R EEF
For reservations, call (305) 367-5931 • Mon. Jan. 11 – Sun. Jan. 17, 2016
Monday, Jan. 11 2 p.m. in the Member Fitness Center Improve your health, learn to let go of stress, and understand how important it is to “live in the moment”. Details: 305-367-5820 COOKING SCHOOL: CREATIVE AMERICAN
Monday, Jan. 11 9:30 a.m. in the Cooking School Learn from ORC chefs how to create imaginative and delicious cuisine perfect for beachfront settings. Details & Reservations: 305-367-5953 AFTERNOON TEA
BREAKFAST
The Ocean Room (collared shirts required for men) Mon. to Sat. 7 – 11 a.m. Sun. 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. The Point (Members only) Coffee & Danishes Sat. & Sun. 8 – 10 a.m.
Fitness Café Mon. to Fri. 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Reef Treats Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. 19th Hole Brunch Sun. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Private Dining Mon. to Thurs. 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Fri. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Reef Lounge Grab ‘n Go Breakfast Thurs. to Sun. 7 – 11 a.m.
LUNCH
Reef Hut Mon. 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tues. to Sat. 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 14 3 p.m. in Reef Lounge You’re cordially invited to a spot of Afternoon Tea, pastries, finger sandwiches and excellent company. Details: 305-367-5931 PORT O’CALL WINE TASTING
Thursday, Jan. 14 5 – 7 p.m. on Port O’Call Patio
Sample delicious wines from California: Golden State of Mind, ask questions from seasoned experts and buy your favorite bottles on the spot. Details: 305-367-5999
Palm Court Daily 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Fitness Café Mon. to Fri. 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Beach Grill Mon. to Sun. 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Raw Bar Daily 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
19th Hole Mon. to Sat. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Brunch Sun. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Lite Bites Sun. 3 – 5 p.m. Private Dining Mon. to Thurs. 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Fri. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 12 a.m. Burgee Bar Thurs. to Sun. 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
COOKING SCHOOL: BACK OF THE HOUSE TOUR
Friday, Jan. 15 6 p.m. on Marlin Beach
Allow Chefs Philippe Reynaud and Damian Gilchrist guide you through 7 of Ocean Reef’s dazzling kitchens, finishing in the garden. Details & Reservations: 305-367-5953
SPO T ON SHOPPING
DINNER
Private Dining Mon. to Thurs. 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Fri. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 12 a.m. Gianni Ristorante (reservations required) Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 5:30 – 9 p.m. Sat. & Sun 5:30 – 10 p.m. Member Appreciation Dinner. Mon.
Islander (collared shirts, shorts of walking length and jeans permitted) Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 6 – 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 6 – 10 p.m. Members’ Night Thurs. The Clubhouse (Members Only-Jackets Required) Tues. to Sat. 6 – 9 p.m. Member Appreciation Dinner Wed.
Joan the Shopper
19th Hole Mon. & Wed. to Sun. 5 – 9 p.m.
Reef Hut Fri. & Sat. 5 – 8 p.m.
GOLF PRO SHOP….My idea of a great golf score is the glorious print shirt I recently bought at the Pro Shop ($92 Ickuls). Fine for a 9 Hole outing but equally appropriate at Gianni’s….The Pro Shop also has “go everywhere” skorts (look just like skirts). My favorites: a b&w number with a flared bottom and the tan one adorned with miniature Eiffel Towers (Catherine Wingate $140)…. That wonderful Lisette L line has skorts, as well as pants (every length from Bermudas to ankle). Our own Golf Concierge Jordan McIntosh is shown here in Lisette’s new
Raw Bar Daily 4 – 9 p.m. Thurs. Lobster Bake
The Ocean Room Grand Seafood Buffet Saturday 6 – 9 p.m.
Burgee Bar Mon. to Thurs. 4 – 10 p.m. Fri. to Sun. 4 – 11 p.m.
Founders *in The Ocean Room Tues. to Fri. 6 – 9 p.m.
COCKTAILS/SWEETS
Burgee Bar Mon. to Wed. 4 p.m. – 12 a.m. Thurs. & Sun. 11:30 a.m. – 12 a.m. Fri. & Sat. 11:30 a.m. – 1 a.m.
patterned pants ($145). There are pockets (added just for golfers) and tummy control but no buttons or zippers. Jordan’s shirt with the OR logo is from Bette & Court ($80). NOTE: On Jan. 11 thru 13 Lisette L Sport will be part of a trunk show in ATTRACTIONS, the new Fishing Village venue. – joan birsh
The Point (Members only) Hors d’oeuvres & Cocktails Fri. to Sun. 5 – 8 p.m. Reef Treats Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
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Celebration of Talent “Art League Canvas” by Gertrude Mann Fran Carlisle
Claudia Lauch, Devin Stoddard, Finn Enright
Please note that today’s Orchid Club trip to R.F. Orchids has been rescheduled. The new date is Friday, January 22. The first Show of 2016 is a showcase for three fabulous artists-Fran Carlisle, Rupert Rodriguez, and Anne Anderson. The gallery glowed with paintings and photographs, and each wall attracted admiring guests during the opening reception. Fran Carlisle’s vivid photographs of animals and nature scenes were taken this past March when she traveled to Kenya with a small group from the Nature Conservancy based in Steamboat Springs, CO. The pictures were on exhibit in Cincinnati, and they will return there for the lobby of the Children’s Museum. Also on display are beaded necklaces made by native people for their small craft industries. Rupert Rodriguez says that he painted many years ago and then stopped to gain wider life experience. He picked up his brushes two and a half years ago and has found a wellspring of inspiration.
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Working with acrylics, he applies paint until he produces a canvas that is a swirl of color and energy. He may start with a sketch of a person, but that disappears as he creates a work based on feelings. Anne Anderson works in oils and her paintings of simple objects in repose give the viewer a glimpse of inanimate objects that seem to come alive. Her classic works provide a striking contrast to the abstracts and photographs. Anne’s work is precise. She captures every nuance of shape and light in her subjects whether they be apples, peppers, bowls, or flowers. This Show will be on view until January 15, and many of the works are for sale. If interested in Kenya photographs, contact Fran Carlisle. “Getting to Know You “ Show Director Mary Lou Krause
My job on the board is Director of Shows, but I don’t think of my responsibilities as a “job”. This position has given me the opportunity to meet great people and fabulous artists. It has enhanced my appreciation of many forms
of art. I’ve been on The Reef since 1994 and joined the Art League shortly after – as a volunteer ever since. I’ve been on the Board for six years. My responsibilities include finding three artists for each of five Shows, and combining several artists in different mediums. I need to make sure that each artist has an assigned space and on the Monday before the Show the artist must be available to set up their work. On opening day, I inspect and fine tune the gallery. I make certain that Art League members have priority for gallery space. Any other exhibit space may be offered to artists off the Reef, the Keys, Miami, and outside areas. Throughout the year I am on the lookout for future exhibitors, and by the end of the season I have arranged the following season with Sherri Harris. I also write about the upcoming Shows for the newsletter.
creativity and networking, with no experience necessary. All closet artists will find liquid courage for picking up a paintbrush. You’ll have fun learning the basics to create beautiful watercolor paintings while offering opportunity to network and to socialize. The instructor, Hillary Parker, encourages her groups to explore their creative side. Call the Art League to sign up. Plenty of wine and appetizers. What are you waiting for? Wednesday, January 20, 5-7 p.m. Marijke’s Playground
The weather outside was gorgeous. Still, an eager bunch of kids and parents gathered indoors for a holiday session of Paint on Pottery. Marijke knows what her young artists crave, and she brought bisque objects that appealed to all. Just Ahead
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Wednesday, January 20, 4:30 p.m. Book Club Dr. Bob Henley will lead the discussion of Road to Character by David Brooks
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Member News
Life, Yoga and Happiness with Rina Jakubovicz Join celebrity Yoga teacher Rina Jakubowicz this Saturday for a series of workshops and classes. Here is the schedule: FRI. JAN. 8:
Happy Hour Yoga 4 p.m. $30 member/ $35 guest SAT. JAN 9:
Yoga Class 8 a.m. Regular Class Price 90 minute Seminar: Life, Yoga and Happiness Discussion 11:30 a.m. Complimentary The smile says it all, Larry Guido welcomes granddaughter Camilla Seymour Barbara Pascal. Share Your News All members are encouraged to share their family milestones with their fellow members. News of member engagements and weddings, births, and similar family and Club-related happenings are welcome for publication. Please e-mail your news and photos to [email protected] for consideration. Photos are best if sent as jpeg attachments and if from an iPhone, be sure to select “Actual Size” when submitting.
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Luis Bracamonte by Gertrude Mann
From his active boyhood in Trujillo, Peru to being the spirited Manager of Member Fitness Center, Luis Bracamonte’s journey has been one of adventure and discovery. Every experience along the way strengthened his resolve to help others find health and happiness through the many benefits of exercise and fitness. His doting family in Peru encouraged his interest in sports. “My mother signed me up for swimming lessons when I was four years old. I didn’t like
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national champion in multiple events. From the ages of 12 to 21, he competed with the Peruvian international team and won recognition as a star swimmer. He came to the United States as a foreign exchange student and sent letters to colleges and universities to apply for swim scholarships, Out of many offers, he chose the University of Illinois in Chicago and swam on the team for four years. He began fitness coaching while in school and discovered his talent for working with individuals. Ocean Reef member Mike Berman was his client at the Trump Tower fitness center, and he and Luis became friends. Mike says, “I was impressed with how kind and sincere he is. He cares about his clients, and really motivates!”
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Luis loved Chicago, and if the winter were two months shorter he’d probably still be there, but he moved to Miami for warmth and proximity to family in Peru. One day, Mike called and told him about a fitness trainer position on the Reef at the Health and Tennis Club. He came here in 2010 and immediately felt a connection to members. When Heath & Tennis closed, the Club offered him the position of Assistant Manager at the Ocean Reef Member Fitness Center. He moved up to general manager and is enthusiastic about his job. “All I’ve ever done in coaching makes me realize that managing calls for the same skills. I lead a great staff of 22 trainers and front desk associates. Together, we want
our fitness center to be the best anywhere and as a team we will accomplish our goal.” Luis listens carefully to the suggestions of staff and members, always filtering ideas, trying new programs, eliminating what doesn’t work, improving what does. He is responsible for scheduling and special events, while contracting for specialists whose presentations add zest to the program. His retail manager stocks the trendiest workout outfits and arranges the trunk shows that are sure to appeal to members. Luis works to motivate his team every day. He sends engaging emails with compliments for their efforts, and challenges them to be the most positive people they can be, always receptive to the needs
of members. “Ocean Reef Members are a special group of people,” Luis says. “They are successful, diverse, with the most incredible personalities. I will do all I can to create a terrific facility.” He credits much of his success to his mentor Beth Bielat from whom he learned all aspects of the job, and he is happy to have her on staff. “So much of who I am today comes from people I’ve met and learned from along the way, and I have always been inspired by my mother. She is a dedicated breast cancer volunteer in Peru and helps people find treatment when they become ill. She saves lives. She always told me that whatever I do, my mission is to help others and to lead with intelligence and love.”
5 Reasons to Incorporate Foam Rolling by Alina Sedano Member Fitness Center Staff 1. Foam Rolling helps relieve muscle tightness and trigger points. 2. A foam roller can be used as an exercise tool to improve balance, posture, and strengthen extremities. 3. Using a foam roller can provide similar benefits of a deep tissue massage, and help sore muscles recuperate faster. 4. Working out on a foam roller will challenge your core, stability, and strength: Providing you with immediate feedback on your body’s strengths & weaknesses. 5. A foam roller is a fun, safe, effective tool that can help you achieve your fitness goals.
Join me Fri., Jan. 15, at 11 a.m. for my next workshop: How to Use the Foam Roller to Strengthen Your Core. To register please contact the Member Fitness Center at 305-367-5820. Read more news from the Member Fitness Center on page 33.
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SPORTS AROUND THE REEF
G OL F
AwardWinning, Year after Year
Coaching “Golf Tip” by Brian Varsey, Head Teaching Professional
“From the Gold Tees” by Scott Kirkwood, Director of Golf
If you were on The Reef for Christmas and New Year’s, then you know that the Club was filled to the brim with Members and their guests enjoying the wonderful weather of the Keys with a twist of the holidays. The Ocean Reef Golf Staff rang in 2016 with soaring numbers of golf rounds, as Members took to the golf courses for Holiday Tournaments, friendly competitions, or just the leisurely 9 holes in the afternoon. To be expected, our sales floor was packed with Christmas shoppers, all thrilled at the wide selection of items and clothing that the Golf Shop offered them! It’s no surprise that year over year – by simply aiming to achieve the goal of servicing our membership to the best of our ability – that we are nationally recognized for our exceptional customer service, selection, and representation of Golf Fashion & Equipment. From 2010 to the current calendar year of 2016, the Ocean Reef Golf Shop has been on the AGM Platinum Award List in the Private Club section, which recognizes premier golf shops across the country. In addition to these national recognitions, the South Florida PGA has also awarded Ocean Reef Club on the chapter and section level as the No. 1 Merchandiser of the Year. We
Award winning Golf Pro Shop staff.
can only thank our membership for continuing to patronize the shop and bring about such great success that allows us to continue to expand our offerings and services as a staff. We look forward to a great 2016 for the membership and their guests, and strive to continue to offer the best services and merchandise each year. Triple Golf Classic
Ladies and Gentlemen, coming up in a few short months is our ever-favorite Member-Member Tournament, the Triple Golf Classic! Make sure to mark your calendars for registry on Saturday, Jan. 30! You can either go online to ForeTees under the Event Sign-Up Page on signup day or call the Golf Shop at 305-367-5912. The schedule for sign-up is as follows: Saturday January 30th
7:30 a.m. – (Patron/Patron) (Patron/Charter Annual Pass) (Charter Annual Pass / Charter Annual Pass) 8:30 a.m. – (Patron/ Charter) (Charter Annual Pass/Charter) (Charter/Charter) 12:00 p.m. – Equity, Legacy or Social who is playing with another Member
Sunday January 31st
7:30 a.m. – Any Member playing with a guest If you have questions about your membership type, about annual passes, or how your signup will work with your playing partner, speak to our Golf Concierge Jordan McIntosh for further explanation. Did you know?
In the Florida Keys, bugs like mosquitoes and No-See-Ums just come with the territory, and the golfer is a favorite target of these pesky golf course residents. Bug spray, therefore, is a must! Many golfers though, are unaware of the detrimental effects that bug sprays have on the courses themselves. Lots of the chemicals used in the bug spray to prevent bites are harmful to the greens and fairways when the golfer applies the spray on these areas of the courses. One way to prevent these damages to our pristine golf courses is to apply these sprays either in the Golf Shop parking lot, or on the cart paths. By doing so, you avoid affecting key play areas and promote healthy course conditions.
Long term improvement in golf usually requires consistent practice with feedback and improving all facets of your game. This winter I will be offering a Coaching Program designed for the player who wants to improve their overall game, learn how to practice efficiently and enjoys a team atmosphere. The program will run for six weeks, from January 10 through February 20, and be limited to the first six members to sign up. Each week you will get one individual lesson which will cover your swing fundamentals, short game technique and putting. Each week there will also be an hour coaching session at a set time. During this session the group will go through practice drills and games, go over course management, and touch on golf fitness and nutrition. Also, each student will take a short game test the first week to quantify your skills and see what needs the most attention. Not only will you improve your swing technique, you will also learn how to practice and improve your overall game. Contact me in the Academy of Golf to sign up or to answer any questions you may have.
G O L F F ITN E SS Golf Fitness Classes begin Wed., Jan. 13 at 7:30 a.m. in the Member Fitness Center, taught by Head Teaching Professional Brian Varsey.
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Feeling Clubby at Tennis & Games Center
Fred Wells Pro-Am Up Next
“Tennis Shorts” by Jim Morton, Director of Tennis
Wow! What a great holiday season we had at the Tennis & Games Center. With a facility that is second to none, and weather that was spectacular for tennis (sunny, mid 80’s with a nice breeze daily) the courts were at capacity for almost two full weeks! And tennis wasn’t the only game keeping the courts busy. Pickleball created quite a bit of action on the hard courts as many
Junior Tennis Round Robin followed through with a pizza party afterwards!
players came out to play this new quick paced game that is part tennis, part ping pong and is scored like volleyball (only the service team scores points). The action didn’t stop on the courts as our new Tennis Pro Shop had shoppers purchasing items from Head, Maui Jim sunglasses, to toes, Asics shoes! There was also a steady stream
of Members taking advantage of our warm-up room, getting in quick workouts on our new cardio equipment. Together, this confirmed what we needed in tennis – a real sense of a true “Club” in which Members and their guests could gather and hang out in a comfortable active environment! Now that is a Happy New Year!
On Sunday, January 17 we will be holding our Fred Wells ProAm. The Pro-Am will feature Club Members paired up with Ocean Reef Pros or local Pros in a round-robin tournament. The tournament starts off with an auctioning off of the teams to the highest bidder. All Members are welcome to come over and place a “bid” on their favorite Pro or Member. Look for who will be playing in the next issue of the Ocean Reef Press. Court Lighting
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T E NN I S
Player’s of the Week
and building model airplanes. Reese: Running cross country and playing basketball.
Reese & Will Benford
What is your favorite tennis stroke?
Will: My forehand down-theline while on the run! Reese: My awesome backhand volley! What is your favorite tennis memory?
Will: Playing tennis with my old coach when I was younger. Reese: The Ocean Reef Junior Round Robin & Pizza Party!
What is your favorite hobby besides tennis?
Tennis Results LADIES’ DAY WEDNESDAY 12/30/15
1st Place
Nancy Wood 2nd Place
Betsy Stento MEN’S DAY FRIDAY 1/1/15
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Angel Veliz Men’s 2nd Place
Bob Zoba, Mike Foster MIXED DOUBLES SATURDAY 1/2/15
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Men’s 1st Place
Will: Miami Dolphins Reese: Northwestern University
Men’s 2nd Place
Will: Playing football, baseball
Victor Benoit, Sean Durkin Michael Wilson
Ladies’ 1st Place
Jenn Durkin Ladies 2nd Place
Lizabeth Jones MIXED DOUBLES MONDAY 1/4/2015
Men’s 1st Place
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Carl Dillman Ladies’ 1st Place
Jan Schmidt Ladies’ 2nd Place
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Ladies’ 1st Place
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Joan Ruffing, Helen Stein
Fred Wells Tournament Sunday, Jan. 17, 11 a.m. at the Tennis & Games Center
The Pro-Am was started by the late Fred Wells as a way to honor the Tennis Professionals on The Reef while providing the top playing members an opportunity to showcase their tennis talents as well. This tradition continues as Ellen Wells, Fred’s wife, lends her support to this awesome event. For more details and to register for the event, please call 305-367-6583.
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CROQUET
Holiday Tennis Results
Christmas Kids Croquet Shootout
MOTHER-DAUGHTER ROUND ROBIN:
by Jim Morton Director of Tennis
Draw #1
Finalists: Avis & Sophia Kibel Champions: Michelle & Jackie Urbinati Draw #2
Finalists: Susan & Daphne Kibel Champions: Maria & Taylor Benoit FATHER-SON ROUND ROBIN
Draw #1
Winner: Claude & Claude Kershner Finalist: Joe & Joe Urbinati
Father-Son Tournament Winners: Claude & Claude Kershner
oit, Penny Wallace, Hannah Kaufman, Reese Benford, Daphne Kibel
Draw #2
Girls 2nd Place
Winner: Mac & Greg Connor Finalist: Robert & Daphne Kibel
Katherine Vanoff Boys 1st Place
Junior Round Robin Girls 1st Place
Boys 2nd Place
Ethan Willner Ryan Benoit
Sophia Marzano, Taylor Ben-
On Tuesday, December 29th, Ocean Reef hosted its annual Kids Croquet Christmas shootout. Sam Dahmer, the Assistant Pro at the Tennis and Games Center had 14 participants for this great Ocean Reef Club tradition. After a quick introduction on how to hold the mallet and how to keep score, the kids were ready to play! Here’s what they had to do: Each player would stand in the corner of the field and shoot to the designated targets. Whoever got through the targets with the fewest hits was the winner. After some amazing shots, we were left with
McKenzie Stoddard and Lila Lauch.
two players who were tied for first, Kate Fischer and Stephen Kaufman. Everyone likes a little competition so we decided to break the tie by having these two players play one more round. With an amazing first shot that put her within inches of the target, Kate closed out the competition and secured her place as the 2015 Kids Croquet Shootout Champion!
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C RO Q U E T
The Dramatic Jump Shot by Ron Sekura
In the next several days some exciting things are going to be happening on the croquet lawns. On Sun., Jan. 10 at 2 p.m. we have light refreshments and invite all who are interested in playing to come and join in for an introduction to Golf Croquet. On January 8, at 9:00 a.m. Art Ruffing starts a training program in Six Wicket. Then on January 15, we have the annual competition between Ocean Reef Croquet Club (ORCC) and Anglers Club croquet players. This is a whole day event that is played on the lawns at both venues. Onlookers are invited to come and watch the play. ORCC v. Anglers Club
In the past, the competition has
been dominated by the Anglers Club players. But this year ORCC players are determined to move the pendulum for victory closer to the ORCC side. One reason the Anglers Club has dominated is because of their proficiency at making the Jump Shot. This is the most dramatic shot in croquet for player and observer alike. The striker hits the ball at the crucial angle and like magic the ball leaps into the air passing over the opponent’s ball and through the wicket. Unfortunately many of us from the ORCC are not fully proficient ant the Jump Shot. While the jump shot can be approached in many ways here are some hints from the NZCC as provided by the USCA on how to properly hit a Jump Shot: “To jump a ball, you need only hit your ball above center with a normal unforced swing. To achieve this, 1) place your hands about half-way down the mallet shaft, 2) move your ankles so they almost
straddle the ball, and 3) hit in a diagonal direction through the ball and into the ground. Hitting at that eccentric angle will push the ball into the ground and the energy imparted into the ball will cause it to rebound off the ground and into the air. The further your hands are down the shaft and the closer your ankles are to the ball, the higher the arc of the jump. Lean forward and put your weight on the balls of your foot. This will help you hit at an angle. Aim is also important. Jumping does no good when the ball doesn’t go where you want it to go, like through the hoop! So you must also stalk the shot and take your practice swings over the ball to make sure you have the right aim. Also, because of the way you will be standing at impact, you won’t be able to watch where the ball goes. That makes the aim even more important!” This sounds easy; it might be worthwhile watching someone
hit the jump shot. If you are lucky you may catch some of the ORCC players on the Croquet Lawns practicing their Jump shots. Croquet Club Open Play Jan 12, 17, 22, 24 2:00 p.m. Introduction to Six Wicket Fri., Jan 8, 17, 24, 9:00 a.m. New Players invitation to Croquet with Light Refreshments Sun., Jan 10 2:00 p.m. Croquet Lawns at Ocean Reef Ocean Reef/Anglers Club Competition Fri., Jan 15 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to Finish Croquet Lawns at Ocean Reef and the Angler’s Club Under the Lights Pot Luck Tues., Jan 19 5:30 p.m. Croquet Lawns at Ocean Reef
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January Happenings by Gregg VanDyke, Director of Card & Games
Happy New Year to all! Canasta Lessons will be held on Tues. Jan. 12 and Thurs. Jan. 14. Claudia Langworthy and Mary Zwirn have volunteered to instruct. The session starts at 1 p.m. If you can not attend, I have copies of the rules at my office in the game room. Mah Jongg lessons for beginners will be on Tues. Jan 19 and Thurs. Jan. 21. Claudia and Mary will also instruct that from 1 to 3 p.m. We have electric Mah Jongg tables for your pleasure. You can also do it manually if you prefer. We have a great text book as well as Mah Jongg cards. I also have
handout sheets for your instruction. Backgammon is also in the mix. Lessons will start on Fri., Jan. 22 at 9:30 a.m. I will be teaching this course. Backgammon dates back to the Ancient Egyptians. It is a game that you can learn the basics and be ready to start after one lesson. Chess is also available and we even have Chess Clocks for your enjoyment. Call the Card & Game Room at 305-367-6609 to find opponents and set up a match. Cribbage and Dominos are also here for your use. Duplicate Bridge has 3 games each week at 1 p.m. Lectures are on Tuesday and Thursday. Come to class and your bridge will improve. You will absolutely take good habits away with you. I want to take a second to congratulate Monica Phillips and Paula Pendergast for their 68% game in the STaC tournament last month. They came in 2nd out of 200 pairs! That is a great accomplishment for our Club and we hope to see more this year. I look forward to seeing you at the table.
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4th Place
Frances & Joseph Murphy
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Jean Hunt & Judie Berry
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George Aronoff & Virginia Coutts
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Christine & Rod Patton 5th Place
Carolyn Fovel & Amy Salisbury 6th Place
Fred Bacher & George Aronoff 7th Place
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No-Play A no-play is not a zero – rather, your percentage for the rest of the session is applied to that board (the same as when you have a sitout and others don't) – if you have a no-play, and you add up your board scores, you will notice that your total score is higher than the sum of your board scores. Keep the game on time: make your opening lead face down (if it’s
pointed out that it wasn't your lead, just put it back in your hand) – and do it before entering the contract in the Bridgemate or writing it on your private score – same goes for tabling the dummy. You should always shuffle your cards before returning them to the board, but please be sure to shuffle if the board was passed out – it is illegal for a player to draw any inference if he takes his cards out of the board and finds them sorted, but not everyone knows that.
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The Journey is the Goal
the masterpiece. Take the first step, then another, gather momentum, keep going and travel further. Embark in your personal fitness journey and fill your life with youthful energy, strength, stamina, beauty and health.
“Fitness Focus” by Luis Bracamonte, Member Fitness Center Manager
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A new year has begun and gyms are busier than ever. Armed with holiday indulgence remorse and plenty of new found motivation many will start a new path. Unfortunately, most will soon fall prey to old habits and quit. Motivation is ephemeral and intermittent and goals set with the best intentions could be found suddenly less important than immediate comfort. The good news is that those who persevere, drive and push towards the fulfillment of the goal soon find something more special: the joy of the journey. The journey is the adventure, the daily mystery and the canvas awaiting
Pilates Touch Series Workshop: The Neck and Shoulders Pilates Instructor and Licensed Massage Therapist, Carlos Diaz will explain a variety of factors that can cause pain and dysfunction in the neck and head. He will show how to identify and correct common poor postures patterns which overtime lead to wear and tear of the complex neck and shoulder structures. He will also demonstrate stretching, strengthening and corrective Pilates exercise techniques specific to each person’s needs. Join Carlos this Thurs., Jan. 14 at 4 p.m. at the Member Fitness Center to learn how ergonomic and Pilates principles can improve someone’s quality of life by using your body wisely.
by Beth Bielat
LifeBreath January 16, Saturday, 2:00
Breath....Life.....Health and Wellness Our breathing is directly related to our health, energy level, feelings, and quality of life. By learning the LifeBreath technique, we can significantly enhance and even change our health. LifeBreath is a high level self-help breathing exercise that we can use to manage stress, increase athletic performance, feel at peace (yet energized) and significantly increase oxygen to the brain, organs, and blood stream – leaving us physically, emotionally and mentally charged. Come experi-
ence and bring home this amazing breathwork. Introduction to Chakras and Healing Light Energy January 23, Saturday, 2:00
Wheels of Light - that’s the interpretation of the word “chakra”. Found in many ancient civilizations, the practice of understanding these energy centers within the body can help us navigate through life in a healthier, happier, and more balanced way. Once understood, easy to learn exercises are used to balance the body’s chakras and entire energy system to help keep us well. Balance Workshop Sat. Jan. 30, 2 p.m.
Fear of falling? Losing your balance? Feeling less agile and coordinated? Is losing the ability to balance and navigate through your day affecting your life? Join me and learn simple exercises that, almost immediately, increase balance, agility, coordination, and dexterity, and decrease your chances of a life-changing fall.
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For Vacation Rental inquiries, call Lodging Reservations at 1-800-741-7333 We would love to add your home to our vacation rental portfolio. Please contact Director of Vacation Rentals, Allan Schweinberg, at 305-367-6617 or [email protected].
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Fast Cats, The America’s Cup, and Beyond On Thursday, January 14th from 5-7pm at The Cultural Center, the ORC, ORYC and the CSSC will be hosting an eye-opening symposium on the past, present and future of the fastest growing segment of the entire boating industry. From the epic journeys of the Polynesians, to the 45mph+ foiling America’s Cup cats, to the new age of high-performance, hybrid-propulsion power-sailing catamarans. Featuring: Pete Melvin, President of Morrelli & Melvin – M&M were co-designers of state-of-the-art foiling, ETNZ 45+ knot America’s Cup 72’
formance, hybrid-propulsion power-sailing catamarans. Wine and cheese and informal Q&A will follow symposium. Wear your life jackets and EPIRBs. Helmets optional. PETE MELVIN
Designer / Engineer / Partner
Pete Melvin
catamarans – and co-draftsman of the current America’s Cup design and building standards. Todd Berman, winner of the J105 North American Championship in 1998 and 1999, active North U instructor with North Sails, avid sports-fisherman (yes, you can love both fishing and sailing!), and pioneer in the development of high-per-
Pete Melvin has been creating innovative vehicles since his youth. Not discouraged when the boat he built as a 6-year old did not float, he rebounded and built a fast motorized skateboard by the time he was 10.. He recently designed and built an innovative electric motorcycle that goes 50 miles on a single charge at up to 60 mph. His motorcycle is a test bed for lithium battery and electric propulsion systems that are increasingly finding their way onto M&M’s commercial, military, and pleasure boat designs.
Pete is a graduate of Boston University with a degree in Aerospace Engineering. He designed aircraft at McDonnell Douglas for five years before forming Morrelli & Melvin in 1992. Pete has been a champion sailboat racer since his youth and has won over 25 National Championships in a wide variety of dinghies, keelboats, and multihulls of all sizes. He has won three World Championships, including the 1997 and 2005 A Class Catamaran World Championships. He was the US Tornado skipper at the Olympics in 1988. Pete set some speed records as a crew aboard the Morrelli & Melvin designed PlayStation. He has been a crewmember on five WSSRC sanctioned World Records. Small or large, catamaran or trimaran, Pete is at home making them break targets and records.
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C AR D SO U N D SA IL IN G C L U B
Warm Winter Welcome by Lesley Kirschner Eckhardt
With the turn of the new year, the sun rises on this cool winter morning as the fog mists across the wetlands and dew blankets the golf courses like a glistening layer of snow. This is our quintessential Florida Winter. As temperatures dip down in the northern states, we are blessed with the beauty of the tropics, and though seasonally warm, there was a moment of winter beauty unmatched by any other before the winter games begin. And games we love, at Card Sound Sailing Club. Just after Christmas we held our Wreath Cup Challenge for all those Reindeer that needed to frolic in the sun after holiday festivities, and with eight boats on the line, it was a real sleigh ride. A wonderful time for members to share this special gem of a sailing club with visiting family in a fun,
Chris and Steve Streit (708) in a clear lead ahead of Dynamic Duo, Al Mast and Henry Stout (700).
non-series race with eggnog to close out the day in celebration of our winners, with Skip and Dawn Shumway beating out Chris and Steve Streit in a tie for third (Thank you Shirley Shumway – Race Committee), Jim Wilson and daughter, taking a second, and Carter Gowrie, son of the late Honorary Member, Spencer Gowrie, with his two sons, leading the herd in first. But that wasn’t the end of the games. Our monthly Canal race Tuesday was quite a challenge. Dropping from first to last, only to fight your way back into
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contention. And it was quite a family affair with 4 of the 5 boats occupied by a Kirschner, or legacy of, so it was only fair that Windsor and Erin Coffin came in first, with Ed and Sandy Kirschner coming in second, followed by Lesley Kirschner Eckhardt and Dawn Shumway in 3rd. And since we like games so much, we played on, bringing us to that beautiful winter morning for the first race of the Conners series. With our members having said their farewells to holiday guests or returned from holiday travels, it was back to our regular
series. The north wind was light, the sun bright, and it was a perfect day of calm. The Coffins gave it their best in the last race to beat out the dynamic duo of Al Mast and Henry Stout, and the Gowrie clan certainly was in contention but took a 4th overall just behind Sally and Bill Martin, and Chris and Steve Streit were able to squeeze a first from the Mast/Stout duo as well, but in spite of their upsets, the dynamic duo remained victorious. This beautiful winter day was brought to a close with our newest members, Tom McKenzie and Thayer Adams hosting our Nooners with a delightful spread of homemade Mexican fare that was truly delectable. This just goes to show that Card Sound Sailing Club is more than the sum of its members. It is the spirit of friendship and community and a love for sailing that brings us together. It is the hands that serve, from Commodore to Harbor Master, and Race Committee to Nooners Ladies, that make us all feel so warm and welcome.
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AROUND THE REEF
by Terry Baxter
So, the children and grandchildren have gone home. You have baked and home-cooked enough to remind them that Grandmother’s food is best. Time to relax and let someone else do the shopping, chopping, slicing and dicing. Fortunately there are resources at Ocean Reef that are still unfamiliar to many, and your brave correspondent is just the kind of overeater willing to try them out for you. First, consider how many take-out options our Club offers. When I want to pamper Fair Patricia, I treat her at home to her favorite dish from Gianni (candles and sparkling wine pile up the extra points). You probably don’t think about takeout beyond pizza (available from the Reef Hut, Burgee Bar, Gianni, and Private Dining), but all Ocean Reef restaurants invite you to order most items on their menu as take-out dinners – a fine opportunity for a special surprise. (For Gianni and the Islander, order before 6:30 p.m. to avoid complicating dinner service). A world of great food is at your fingertips, with no grocery shopping, no prep, and no cleanup.
Blessing of the Animals Sat., Jan. 16 11:00 a.m. Chapel Lawn Fred Wells Pro-Am Sun., Jan. 17 Details on page 23
Finn Falk, age 8, released his first sailfish last Sunday on the family boat Fleetwood with his father Christian and his grandfather Vic.
2016 Reef Cup: Get in on the Action
31st Annual Tournament Jan.19-23 This year marks the 31st annual Reef Cup, and it’s been a remarkable 30 years of tradition, competition, camaraderie and memories. It all began on January 8, 1986, when twenty-five sportfishing battlewagons with homeports from Texas to South Carolina roared into Ocean Reef Club to square off for three days of serious sailfishing and nightly celebration. Regardless of the weather—or the circum-
stances—the tournament has been held every year since then. Even in 1993, just five months after Hurricane Andrew took its toll on the Ocean Reef community and our local boat population—the Reef Cup went on. Throughout the many years, there have been countless records set and broken, new traditions begun, and lifelong friendships made. And, of course the parties. From Hoe Downs to Pirates of the Caribbean to “Under the Sea” themed events, there is much always much to celebrate. Will the seas and the skies cooperate, and will the 2009 record of 507 sailfish caught and released finally be broken? Every angler will have his or her fingers crossed in the hopes that good fishing will prevail on the three days their team chooses to fish.
Town Hall Meeting Fri., Jan. 22 2:00 p.m. in Town Hall See center spread for details.
As thrilling as it is for participating teams, the Reef Cup is just as exciting for spectators and friends, who can enjoy the event’s accompanying festivities, and have fun in the spirit of tradition that has made this one of the most anticipated events of the year. Whether this is your first Reef Cup or your thirty-first, we encourage you to be a part of this annual event—and you can engage in all the revelry on dry land! Reel In Some Fun
Competition begins Wednesday morning, Jan. 20 with the first lines going out at 8:30am. Meet at The Point every evening at 4:00 p.m. to peek at the flying flags (signifying the number of sails caught Reef Cup | 3
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The Club has multiplied the choices from morning to night. In addition to the complimentary morning coffee, the Reef Lounge has added a “Grab ‘n Go” breakfast bar – pastries, fruit, bagels, and design-yourown breakfast sandwiches (fast Dining | 3
Guest speaker on Jewish-Christian Relations to come to Ocean Reef Chapel, read more on page 2
Jim Leenhouts explores Walking Safely, or is it Safely Walking? Page 18
Sarah Cart has details on All Charities Weekend, page 5
Two big Ocean Reef tennis traditions happen this month, Jim Morton shares the details on page 22
Read about Ladies Night Out at the Med Center on page 10
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This photo was taken 1/2/2016 when the children & grandchildren of P . Reed ll & Joanne Wills went snorkeling with Cristal Clear Charters. Swimmer is Stacey Wills. Did you see something interesting or unique in your travels about The Reef? On land, in the water or in the air? We invite you to share your discoveries within our environment, email [email protected] or visit us on Facebook!
David Nekrutman, Executive Director of the Center for Jewish-Christian Understanding and Cooperation in Efrat Israel, is coming to the United States and Chaplain Bob Henley is delighted. Bob says, “I took a group to Israel in October and we heard David speak. We were profoundly impressed with him as a speaker, and the work of the CJCUC and his experience are fascinating. I invited him to our Ocean Reef community should he come to the United States. My wish came true! He is traveling here for several engagements, and will speak at the 10 a.m. Chapel service on Sun., Jan. 24.” Mr. Nekrutman will speak about Creating a New Chapter in Jewish-Christian Relations. In a recent conversation with this reporter, he told something about himself. “Growing up in the yeshiva world, it would be hard to imagine that I would be leading the first Ortho-
dox Jewish institution to religiously dialogue with the Christian world. More surprisingly, I am the first Jew to be accepted at Oral Roberts University. I am taking a Masters in Christian Theology. My thesis will focus on the Jewish perspective of the Holy Spirit. For the last 15 years, I have personally witnessed each day the miracle of Christians willing to come side by side with the Jewish people and the State of Israel. We are living in an era truly unprecedented in faith history. It is an honor to serve in this sacred calling in building bridges between Judaism and Christianity to repair a broken world together. I look forward to visiting Ocean Reef in bringing a message of how Jewish-Christian Relations can be practically actualized without compromising theological doctrine.” CJCUC was founded in 2008 as an educational institution at which Christians who tour Israel can study the Hebrew Bible with Orthodox rabbis and learn about the Hebraic roots of Christianity. CJCUC partners with major Christian interfaith organizations such as Christians United for Israel and the International Christian Embassy in Jerusalem.
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and released that day) as the boats return for the day. Since teams also taking a lay day one of the four competition days, you might also run into some of the competitors enjoying a cocktail while getting a peek at their rivals’ successes!
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and delicious). Reef Treats has an even wider selection of baked-on-the-premises muffins, rolls, and pastries, and breakfast sandwich selections. And don’t overlook the Fitness Café. Lunch
Again, a wide variety of lunch choices abound, but for food on the go, you will probably head to the Beach Grill, Wynn’s, or the Reef Hut. (The wildly popular Food Truck will still make cameo appearances.) All offer hot and cold sandwiches. Wynn’s has a variety of prepared dishes for lunch
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or dinner. But it wasn’t until I made the pilgrimage to the Reef Hut that I discovered its dinner take-out bonanza —a rotating menu every day: “Tijuana Tuesdays” (nachos, steak tacos, beef or cheese enchiladas, and Mexican sides), “Western Smokehouse Wednesday” (smoked pork sliders, brisket, chicken, and pork ribs, with country sides), “Throw it on the Grill Thursday” (grilled flank steak, tenderloin, and mahi mahi), “Flat Bread Fridays” (flat bread pizza, deep dish pizzas,
chicken parmesan and other Italian favorites), and “Saturday Southern Comfort” (fried chicken, chicken pot pie, meat loaf & gravy, with sides of biscuits, mac & cheese, slaw and fried okra). Wow. Where have I been all these years? And I happen to know there are even more dinner choices just a phone call away. Next week I will graduate to home delivery and the bevy of other take out delights. I doubt that I’ll get faint from my starvation diet.
Since 2011, fans, friends and family have watched real-time updates on CatchStat,com, and it has become an official part of the traditions of the Reef Cup! Stakes are high – the winner of this event is qualified for the ORC Sailfish Champions of the year and a chance to compete in the IGFA Offshore World Championship. This live reporting of catches, releases and record-setting accomplishments has been wildly popular both on land and aboard the boats. Keep up with all of the action at http://rcup16. catchstat.com For more information on the Reef Cup, contact the Member Events Office at 305-367-5874.
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Cultural Center Live Performances
Tonight Jan.15 at 8 p.m. at the Cultural Center, See Jane Sing!! After six seasons of playing tyrannical cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester, for which she won a best supporting actress Emmy, Jane Lynch is embarking on her first major project, See Jane Sing, her nationally touring musical-comedy variety show. Jane Lynch along with friend Kate Flannery, and friend and crooner Tim Davis will be on our stage for an hour of fast, fun music and a bunch of hilarious patter in between songs. Jane and friends will be accompanied by a quintet. Reservations are required for this event, 305-367-6300 or [email protected]. This year will mark our 10 year anniversary of the Chamber Music Festival. Jan. 19-23, artistic director, Anne-Marie McDermott, with invited world-renowned musicians will present five concerts. The Grand Finale will once again be complimentary and held at the Cultural Center on Sat., Jan. 23 at 8 p.m. A pre-performance dinner is also available for this event.
Then wrapping up this incredible month of entertainment are The Tenors, Saturday, January 30th @8:00 PM. This super group will perform songs from their newest album ‘Under One Sky’. Reservations are required for this event, 305-367-6300 or Culturalcenter@ oceanreef.com. Campus at the Cultural Center
Jan. 21 & 28 from 3 – 4:30 p.m. the History Series will once again feature Dr. Hermann Beck, of the University of Miami History Department. Dr. Beck will present his second and third lectures in his seven part series on World War II in Europe. In conjunction with the lectures we are pleased to announce Lynne Olson, author of Citizens of London (2011) and Those Angry Days: Roosevelt, Lindbergh, and America’s Fight Over World War II, 1939-1941 (2013) will be here to speak to the ORC community on Jan. 26 at 5 p.m. This event is complimentary and open to all Members. The next morning, Jan. 27 at 9:30 a.m., we will have our second film. Complimentary and open to all Members, we will show Patton. A stirring portrait of an American original, the polarizing and uncompromising,
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Jan. 16 at 12:55 p.m. we will have a live broadcast of Les Pêcheurs de Perles, an opera of lust and longing set in the Far East. Soprano Diana Damrau stars as Leïla, the beautiful Hindu priestess pursued by rival pearl divers competing for her hand. Tickets can be purchased at the door, Run Time: 2:54. Our exciting new addition to
the opera world this month is a Dinner at the Opera event on Jan. 25 at 5:30 p.m. We will feature the Met’s effervescent production of Rossini’s classic comedy, The Barber of Seville. This opera contains some of the most recognizable melodies in all of opera. Complimenting this incredible opera will be a specially prepared meal that will be served during intermission. $60.00++ includes both dinner and the opera. Reservations are required for this event, 305-367-6300. Other Happenings
The Brubeck Brothers Quartet will be preforming on our stage Sun., Jan. 24 at 8 p.m. This special complimentary performance is hosted by ORC member Stanley Hubbard. The Brubeck Brothers Quartet is an exciting jazz group featuring two members of one of America’s most accomplished musical families, Dan Brubeck (drums,) and Chris Brubeck (bass & trombone.) Guitarist Mike DeMicco, and pianist Chuck Lamb complete this dynamic quartet. The performance is complimentary but reservations for the show only are required, 305-367-6300 or [email protected].
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All Charities by Sarah A. Cart
Mark your calendars now for All Charities Weekend 2016 in the NEW Carysfort Hall:
Opening Night Wine Tasting and Silent Auction Showcase 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19; ◆◆ Silent Auction Showcase 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, with complimentary “Burgers, Beers and Bidding” from noon to 2 p.m. courtesy of the Ocean Reef Chamber and Balearic Beverage; and ◆◆ Giving Hearts Ball and Live and Silent Auctions 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20. ◆◆
The 2016 ACW approaches and the time has arrived to arrange with friends to make plans, have fun and do good. “Start building your bidding consortiums,” advises Mike Jones, ACW co-chair. “Not only are these collaborative items wonderful for community building, this is how
Opportunities for having fun while benefitting All Charities: A group of Ocean Reef friends worked together to bid on a grand Tuscan adventure over last season’s All Charities Weekend and have wonderful memories as a result; seen here at the ancient Estrucan town of Civita di Bagnoregio are Cathy and John Pluhar, Patty and George Lucas, Mary and Larry Biddinger, Karen and Don Waite, and Gretchen and Jay Riley.
all of us can help AND have a good time.” There are amazing “off campus” opportunities being offered: Six can cruise the Mediterranean with Oceania Cruises in October, enjoying ports in Spain, France, Monaco and Italy from three private staterooms. Visit ancient monuments, lost empires and legendary artworks. Airfare – and much more – is included. Member Betsey Skudder recently enjoyed an Oceania tour and appreciated the delicious food, great people and courteous staff. If four of you love red wine, consider the Pinot Noir and Private
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Jet package. Fly to Sonoma with donors Suzanne and Ted Groesbeck, spend three nights in Relais & Chateaux accommodations, and enjoy intimate meals at winery owners’ own dining tables, secret barrel tastings reserved for family and close friends, private insider tours, and fantastic dinners at famous local restaurants. Or 8 of you can spend June 1 to 8, 2016, at Napa’s Silverado Resort and Spa, enjoy a complimentary round of golf and spa treatment, and have fellow member Bart O’Brien as your “wine concierge”. Experience a private tasting of the O’Brien Estate portfolio and dinner
at Bart’s vineyard-surrounded home plus an exclusive driver to deliver you to multiple additional tours and tastings as well as adventures of your choice. Then there’s New Orleans for four …. Pick your dates, travel by private jet, and settle into two suites in the historic Roosevelt Hotel. Experience the best of the Crescent City from a behind-the-scenes VIP tour of the National World War II Museum to a world-class dinner at Emeril’s New Orleans with locals Edwina and Sam Friedman as your personal guides, and perhaps attend a Saints game or the New Orleans Jazz Festival … there’s always something special going on in the Big Easy. Or for the ultimate luxury experience, 12 of you can spend three nights in six staterooms aboard your own private superyacht, the 274-foot Savannah cruising the Mediterranean in the summer or the Caribbean in the winter. Savannah is ranked one of the top ten yachts in the world and typically rents for €1,000,000 per week. For more details about All Charities, please contact the office at 305-367-5996 or AllCharities@ oceanreef.com.
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Chapel News Ocean Reef Chaplain Rev. Dr. Robert Henley 305-240-5445 305-367-4202 Website - www.orcchapel.org Saturday
Catholic Mass 4:30 p.m., Chapel Sunday
Dr. Jack Connell, Executive V.P. Roberts Wesleyan College Rochester, New York 9:00 a.m., Chapel Reflections Informal Community Worship 10:15 a.m., Chapel Catholic Mass 12 p.m., Chapel
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Intercessory Prayer, Friendship & Coffee 8:00 a.m., Annex
“Spa Notes” by April Smith, Spa Manager
Mid-Week Communion Service 9:00 a.m., Chapel Bible Study 10:00 a.m., Annex Thursday
Men’s Fellowship 8:00 a.m., Tennis & Games Center First Friday of the Month
We have recently brought in a new French body treatment line called Phytomer. Phytomer is one of the few companies in the world to master marine biotechnology and produce new and natural ingredients using high tech and environmentally
friendly methods, true pioneers in marine-based products. Want to get the most out of your bath at home? Use products for self care that actually firm and target specific areas? This is a great line to try, and with over 40 years in the business they really know what they are doing! New treatments in the spa include either a 25-minute silky reshaping body scrub or velvety moisturizing scrub (member price $65+); an 80-minute firming and toning body scrub/ wrap combination ($165+). We also will be offering an add on of their self heating treatment at a reduced price of $25. This targets specific areas to detox and relieves tight congestive tissues. Make your appointment by calling 305-367-6506.
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For an appointment, please visit www.mcor.org or call 367-6702. Audiology Elizabeth Herrera Jan. 21, Feb. 4, 18, Mar. 3, 17
Optometrist Gerald Furnari Jan. 15, 29, Feb. 12, Mar. 4, 25
Dermatology Alysa Herman Feb. 4, 18, Mar. 3 Arthur Colsky Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 17 Debra Price Jan. 22, Feb. 5, 19, Mar. 4 Varee Poochareon Jan. 18, 27, Feb. 1, 10, 24
Orthopedic Hand Specialist Roberto Miki Feb. 15, Mar. 14
Endocrinology Robert Aden Feb. 5, Mar. 4 Gastro Health Jan. 22, Feb. 12 Gynecology Jason James Feb. 4, Mar. 3 Randy Fink Jan. 21, Feb. 18 Neurology Brad Herskowitz Feb. 1, Mar. 7 Neuropsychiatry Katherine Genther Feb. 1, Mar. 7 Opthalmology Zachary Segal Jan. 19, Feb. 16, Mar. 15
Orthopedic Spine Medicine John Nordt Feb. 9, Mar. 8, Apr. 12 Orthopedic Sports Medicine Michael Swartzon Jan. 22, Feb. 12, Mar. 25, Apr. 8 James Voglino Feb. 5 Podiatry Stephen Levine Jan. 15, Feb. 5, Mar. 11 John Torregrosa Feb. 8, Mar. 14, Apr. 11, May 9 Pulmonary & Sleep Disorder Raul Valor Jan. 15, Feb. 12, Mar. 11 Psychology Joseph Mora Jan. 18, Feb. 1, 15, 29 Urology Darren Bruck Jan. 15, Feb. 19
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Last Minute- Itis “Art League Canvas” by Gertrude Mann
If you’re a procrastinator or enjoy making last minute decisions, be advised that there are a few places open for the trip to Sarasota on Feb. 2,3, 4th. The Art League bus will take you to the West Coast of Florida to visit the Ringling Museum, the Ringling Circus Museum, the Sarasota waterfront, Edison and Ford homes, and Edison’s workshop and museums in Fort Myers. Meals, hotel, excursion, and transportation are included in the fee. Our boutique hotel is located in a charming art district. Relax and have fun with your Art League buddies. Call 305-3672359. Mixed Metal Clay-A New Technique
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the art of working with base metal clay to create color patterns in jewelry. April says, “By combining bronze, copper, and steel, we will create unique pendants, each one-of-a-kind to express the creativity of the individual artist. In the firing and finishing process we will see magic. This workshop is for all levels. It is impossible to “mess up.” Mistakes are fixable by firing over and sand polishing. Your finished personalized pendant will be the envy of your friends!” April is a student of Hadar Jacobson’s technique. Once she learned it, floodgates of creativity opened. If you crave something new, this workshop is for you! Friday and Saturday, January 29 & 30, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
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print we will learn carving the block, selecting paper, and use of implements. Don’t be discouraged if you are not a woodworker, it is not a complicated process. You will create an object of self design in color that you can display or mount. This workshop will be led by William Evaul, a working artist and print maker in Provincetown. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, January 26,27,28.
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Ruth Lang continues to attract students with free expression art. For her last workshop, a full studio floor canvas had been spread to allow artists to wield brushes with flourish and not have to worry about (oops) blobs on the floor. Next workshop is scheduled for February 20. BOOK CLUB January 20 4:30 p.m. Road to Character Rev. Bob Henley- facilitator
This is a hands on exploration of the techniques involved in producing white line color woodcuts. From the original drawing through to the finished
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Out and About Top Left: Philip Iloo at the Garden Group’s January Meeting. He demonstrated the wonderful things you can do with orchids. Photo shared by Cathy Jansen. Top Right: Marilyn and Gary List (left) hosted Nicole Rolet owner of Chene Bleu winery for an All Charities spectacular wine tasting. Bottom Left: Jody Steele and Chef Philippe Reynaud light the “bombe” after the Film Society’s showing of “Who is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe?” Photo shared by Vicki Goldstein. Bottom Right: 9-Holers get catty for their Kitties & Birdies event. Results are on page 22. Pictured here are Linda Adams, Denise Ecuyer, Marcy Aultman, Elaine Bolash & Michelle Musto.
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N EW S FROM THE MED IC A L C ENT ER
It’s Ladies Night Out at the Medical Center January 27, 2016
Join this informal and interactive discussion with Jaime Sepulveda-Toro, M.D., board-certified specialist in gynecology, urology and obstetrics. Many of you ladies know there are just a few gynecologists that are also urologists. Dr. Sepulveda-Toro’s specialty is urogynecology so you won’t want to miss attending his discussion on “Pelvic Health”.
Ladies Night Out-Presenter: Jaime Sepulveda-Toro, M.D.
Dr. Sepulveda-Toro is a pioneer in treating pelvic health problems and performs laparoscopic and robotic surgery. He has opened the area’s first center for pelvic medicine and has trained more
than a 1,000 physicians on pelvic floor surgery. He conducts clinical research on pelvic health and urinary incontinence and has presented at national and international conferences. Dr. Sepulveda-Toro has also served as an assistant professor in clinical obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Miami. A couple myths concerning pelvic issues: Myth: Incontinence is the same for everyone. Fact: Incontinence affects everyone differently; the problems can range from stress -incontinence (bladder pressure from sneezing and coughing) to urge- incontinence also known as overactive bladder, which can cause urine loss
with a strong and sudden urge to urinate. Myth: Incontinence is a normal part of aging. Fact: Urinary incontinence is a common problem and that risk increases with age but it is not an inevitable part of getting older. Women of any age can be affected. The good news is that much can be done to alleviate symptoms or eliminate the problem. Pelvic health has many aspectsplease join us on January 27th to learn, share and hear more about women’s pelvic health. Complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Please R.S.V.P to 305-367-6777. We hope to see you there! Visit us at www.mcor.org.
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Parkinson’s Support Group
Boutique D’Reef is coming! Complimentary housing is needed for the vendors. Donation of housing use may be tax deductible. Dates needed: Monday, February 29 through Thursday, March 3. If you have an available property please contact: Jennifer Rigby at the Ocean Reef Medical Center Foundation 305-367-6707 or [email protected]
Parkinson’s patients, caregivers and spouses welcome. If you plan on attending or require information please telephone Jenny Rigby at 305-367-6707.
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Offering excellence in robotics South Miami Hospital offers one of the most extraordinary robotic surgery programs in the nation and has been designated a Center of Excellence in Robotics, Bariatrics and Minimally Invasive Gynecology Surgery. The benefits of robotic surgery include less postoperative pain, reduced blood loss, lower risk of infections, shorter hospital stays, faster recovery and quicker return to normal activities. Surgeons at South Miami Hospital are highly trained and Board-certified in gynecological, general, bariatric, cosmetic/reconstructive, orthopedic, thoracic, urological, neurological, ENT, cardiac, ophthalmological, vascular and podiatric procedures. South Miami Hospital has 14 new state-of-the art operating rooms equipped with the latest equipment and technology to support advanced surgical procedures, including thousands of robotic -assisted surgeries performed each year. Overcoming fibroid complications Fibroids are noncancerous growths in the wall of the uterus. Approximately 75 percent of women have fibroids, making them the most common pelvic tumors in women. While many women with uterine fibroids have no symptoms, 20-25 percent of women experience symptoms, including anemia, bloated abdomen, constipation, pain or pressure in the hips, pelvis or legs, frequent urination or retaining urine in the bladder. At South Miami Hospital’s Fibroid Center, an expert multispecialty team of gynecologists, robotic surgeons and interventional radiologists work closely with each woman to create an individualized treatment plan tailored to her needs.
“Historically, for a woman to cover all of her options, she had to go to two or three doctors,” said interventional radiologist Adam Geronemus, M.D. “Ours is a team approach. After looking at all the patient’s information, we collaborate. We’re able to provide all her options.” Options include traditional and minimally invasive treatments, includinglaparoscopic or robotic myomectomy to remove fibroids or the uterus. The Center’s coordinator will schedule the necessary tests and evaluations with the appropriate specialists in one location, during one comprehensive visit. To schedule an evaluation, including diagnostic tests, call 786-662-8602 or email [email protected]. Addressing pelvic health problems South Miami Hospital’s Pelvic Health & Continence Testing offers women a comprehensive approach to diagnosing and treating pelvic health problems. One in five adults over age 40 are affected by overactive bladder or recurrent symptoms of urgency and frequency. The most common pelvic floor disorders are urinary incontinence, overactive bladder and pelvic organ prolapse. A pelvic floor disorder occurs when the muscles or connective tissues of the pelvic area weaken or are injured. South Miami Hospital’s comprehensive program includes a urodynamic test, performed by a nurse with advanced practice skills, in which measurements are taken to evaluate the bladder’s function and efficiency, and preventive to postsurgical pelvic floor therapy by a certified pelvic rehab physical therapist. Therapy includes manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, bladder training, lifestyle changes, electrical stimulation and biofeedback to help retrain the pelvic floor. “Physicians affiliated with the Center for Robotic Surgery offer a revolutionary approach to minimally invasive surgery,” said Denise Woods, vice president of Women’s Services. “Patients have regained control and express their ongoing appreciation for the positive lifestyle changes that the Pelvic Health department has given them.” To schedule an appointment, call 786-662-8781 or visit BaptistHealth.net/PelvicHealth.
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By the Book “Dot.calm” by Jane Silverman
Two weeks into Twenty-Sixteen and I am already falling behind on my New Year’s Resolutions (luckily, January 17 is Ditch New Year’s Resolutions Day -- yes, really). At the top of my list: reading more books. I have always been an avid book-reader, but this summer I was introduced to two highly addictive game apps: 2048 and Spider Solitaire (reader beware!). While my puzzle logic has developed exponentially with each game – I can’t say the same about my brain power. So, with this in mind (and January 17!), I thought I would share with you some new ideas to enrich your minds the old-fashioned way: with a good read (and a warning to keep away from the abovementioned games!).
What to Read?
Every time I open my Kindle or iBooks app I struggle with what I should read next. I sometimes go straight to Amazon Books www. amazon.com/books just to look at their many easy-to-read lists such as the Top 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime. A Billion(aire) Ideas
I so enjoy the GatesNotes website www.gatesnotes.com and its weekly newsletter from Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates. He writes his own blog (he clearly has too much time on his hands) and very personal reviews of the 50+ books he reads each year. It’s filled with stories about the people he meets and book recommendations from his friends like Warren Buffet. He also interacts with his readers in the comments section. All the News That’s Fit to Print
Everyone knows the New York Times Book Review, but did you know they have a dedicated weekly newsletter? Sign up at www.nytimes.com/newsletters/ books-review to get previews and reviews, news and features. Love it!
Tomes at Home
When I was young, I would climb up and along the shelves of my parent’s library walls to choose a book. Freezing winters with mountainous snow banks along the country lanes and long lazy summers (and no hand held devices) lent themselves to literary explorations. Oh, and only 8 channels on the TV! A big day out was to visit the local library with its earthy smells of old wood and new paper. The Overdrive app www.overdrive. com brings your local library to you; simply log-in with your library card to borrow e-books and audiobooks from your hometown library. You can even request them directly from your librarian. Nowadays, my local library is the Kelly Hartman Library at the Cultural Center. Do you have your library card yet (free for all members and associates)? Stop-in from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Mon. – Fri. to get one. The library loves donations of books, DVDs and CDs. They also have a take one/leave one free Paperback Exchange). Call Michelle Meyer at 367-7332 to find out how you (and a friend) can join the volunteer rotation. I love libraries… don’t you?
Wordsmiths
Whichbook www.openingthebook.com/whichbook is a nifty website that helps you choose which book to read through a series of questions and sliders you push to indicate your mood at that moment. Each suggestion features a short excerpt from the book, and a list of other books that are parallel in tone and style. It was fun to explore! You know where to find best-sellers but how about hidden gems off-the-beaten-track? Look here. Sign Me Up!
The Scribd app www.scribd.com is the ‘Netflix of books.’ For one low monthly subscription fee you have instant access to more than a million titles including e-books, sheet music (including movie soundtracks, albums, and song compilations) and even landmark court fillings or scholarly papers from around the world. Time magazine named Scribd one of the ‘10 Start-Ups that Will Change Your Life’. A great idea! Groucho Marx: “Outside of a dog, a book is man’s best friend. Inside of a dog it’s too dark to read.”
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Proposed for Membership DEC. 24, 2015 – JAN. 7, 2016
Equity Membership
Julie & Cowan Rodgers, III are Social members purchasing 08 Anchor Drive, Unit B from the seller and the equity from the Club. Mr. & Mrs. Rodgers are residents of Knoxville, Tennessee. They are members of Cherokee Country Club, Snowmass Club and DeBordieu Club. Their sponsors are Michael R. Miles and Donna & Paul Archibald. DEC. 31, 2015 – JAN. 14, 2016
Equity Membership
Rosalind & Toby Myerson are Social members purchasing 175 South Harbor Drive and the equity from the sellers. Mr. & Mrs. Myerson are residents of New York, New York. They are members of The Quoque Club, Laurel Links Country Club and La Cumbre Country Club. Their sponsors are Jaymel Connor and Susan & Paul Hirschbiel. Margo & Thomas Tyghem are Social members purchasing 07 Golf Village Drive, Unit A from the seller and the equity from the Club. Mr. & Mrs. Tyghem are residents of Boca Raton, Florida. They are members of Boca Raton Resort & Club. Their sponsors are Kenneth McNeese and John McKeon. JAN. 7 – JAN. 21, 2016
Equity Membership
Susan & Rudy Schupp are Social members purchasing 38 Anchor
Drive, Unit A from the seller and the equity from the Club. Mr. & Mrs. Schupp are residents of North Palm Beach, Florida. They are members of Jupiter Hills Club, Catamount Ranch & Club and Palm Beach Yacht Club. Their sponsors are Diane & Keith Hill and Laura & Anton Schutz. Courtney Chalmers & Charles Vail, Jr. are Legacy members purchasing 41 Anchor Drive, Unit B and the equity from the seller. Ms. Chalmers & Mr. Vail are residents of Virginia Beach, Virginia. They are members of Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club and Virginia Beach Tennis & Country Club. Their sponsors are Eleanor & Robert M. Stanton and Teresa Holmes on behalf of the Membership Committee. Waitlist Social Membership
Social Membership is currently waitlisted. Posted applicants, once approved, will be added to the waitlist. Stuart & Joanne Dickson are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Dickson are residents of Charlotte, North Carolina. They are members of Quail Hollow Club. Their sponsors are Albert Monk and Adelaide Skoglund. Guy McGaughey & Theresa Henderson are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. McGaughey & Mrs. Henderson are residents of Wellington, Florida. They are members of The Wanderers Club. Their sponsors are Bruce Miller and Peter Liashek, Jr. on behalf of the Membership Committee.
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Jane Lynch: See Jane Sing Friday, January 15 | 8:00PM $175 Donor | $190 Non-Donor
Fresh from her iconic portrayal of Sue Sylvester on “Glee” and her Broadway debut as Miss Hannigan in “Annie,” Jane Lynch will bring her comic skills and musical prowess to the theater stage. Prepare for a side-splitting evening of musical comedy, with more than a dash of wit as Jane explores her love of the beauty and absurdity of the American standard and show tune.
Chamber Music Festival Soiree – SOLD OUT Tuesday, January 19 | 6:00PM
Family/Youth Concert Wednesday, January 20 | 11:00AM Complimentary – Cultural Center Theater Soiree – SOLD OUT Thursday, January 21 | 6:00PM Soiree – SOLD OUT Friday, January 22 | 6:00PM
Grand Finale Concert
Saturday, January 23 | 8:00PM Complimentary concert – Cultural Center Theater Pre-performance cocktails & dinner beginning at 6:00PM $46++ Additional musical highlights include works by Gershwin, Beethoven, and Schumann together with a performance of the Mendelssohn Viola Quintet. Back by popular demand, Le Train Bleu with conductor Ransom Wilson returns to Ocean Reef for the Grand Finale with special performances of the Mozart Sinfonia concertante for violin, viola and orchestra and the beloved George Gershwin Concerto in F for solo piano and orchestra.
The Tenors – Under One Sky Saturday, January 30 | 8:00PM $175 Donors | $190 Non-Donors
The Tenors have been thrilling audiences around the world with their powerful voices and memorable melodies. Blending classical music and contemporary pop, the vocal super group have achieved international success, showcasing their undeniable charm and diverse vocal styles. The music of Clifton Murray, Victor Micallef, Remigio Pereira and Fraser Walters, is rich and soulful, with powerful anthems, classic covers as well as songs written and co-written by the Tenors. The Tenors will perform songs from their latest album entitled Under One Sky, including beautiful renditions of “Lean On Me,” “Nella Fantasia” and the Queen classic “Who Want to Live Forever.”
For information visit www.oceanreefculturalcenter.com or call 305-367-6300
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Kristin Chenoweth Whether you have seen Kristin Chenoweth in movies or on TV nothing can compare to seeing her, and hearing her, live and in person! She proved that she is a true powerhouse with an unbelievable voice, amazing stage presence, fantastic sense of humor, and great interaction with the audience. As a special treat Kristin invited children from enFAMILIA, Inc. to join her on state for a song. EnFamilia is an organization that provides educational programs to help improve and preserve family life for a large population of migrant farm workers and low-income families living in deep South
Coast Guard Auxiliary to Dedicate New Vessel Monday, January 18, 4:00 p.m. Miami-Dade County. to join her on stage for a song. An absolutely amazing performance produced by Fran & Wayne Carlisle, Wendy & Mike Esposito, Teresa & Michael Haskett, Barbara & Ed Hajim, Angelina & Anthony Izzo, Sally & Bill Martin, Nina & Frank Patterson, Fran & Tom Snyder.
Save The Date
Fri., March 18, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Garden Group of Ocean Reef will be presenting the most fabulous house tour and marketplace ever! Please mark your calendars now. For More Information Contact: Terry Ferrarone at 305-367-3317.
by Jim Leenhouts
The F.B. Wells, a 29 foot vessel, under the command of Ocean Reef Flotilla 13-04 of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary (USCGA) is the result of many generous local contributions, annual support from the Ocean Reef Community Foundation and major support from longtime Ocean Reefer, Ellen Wells,
in honor of her late husband, Frederick Wells. Ellen will dedicate the new vessel on Monday, January 18 at 4:00 p.m. in the Fishing Village by the Port O’Call patio. The objectives of the Ocean Reef Flotilla are marine safety, marine environment preservation and public enjoyment of marine activities while providing an opportunity for Ocean Reef residents of all levels of boating experience to join the Flotilla as new members to rapidly learn boating skills and contribute to local marine safety and environment protection. Beyond quickly serving Ocean Reef, the Keys, the local environment, the United ‘States Coast Guard and the vital task of training Flotilla members, The F. B. WELLS will become the icon, the masthead, the standard bearer of the Flotilla – a vital, unifying symbol of the Flotilla’s sense of purpose. The Ocean Reef Community is invited to attend the dedication and view the F.B. WELLS.
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48 SUNRISE CAY DRIVE Spacious family home offering four bedrooms plus den/office with cathedral wood beam ceilings in the living room and a formal dining room overlooking the the canal and 68 ft. dockage. The light and bright gourmet kitchen features granite counters, double ovens, center island, breakfast bar and casual dining area for family gatherings. $4,400,000 (OR469) - Russell Post & Karyn Thiele
NEW LISTING
2 TORCHWOOD LANE The comfort and space of a home with the carefree maintenance of a condominium. This immaculate three bedroom,three bath home offers southeastern pool and patio exposure overlooking the hammock golf course. Features single-level split floor plan with vaulted ceiling with detailed moldings and cove lighting. Renovation done in 2011. $1,900,000 (OR1037) - Listed with Jay Rourke
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12 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD Overlooking the 15th Fairway of the Dolphin Course, this beautifully renovated home offers three bedrooms and two and one half baths. Large outdoor pool patio is complete with covered outdoor space, wet bar and flat screen TV. Situated on an oversized lot and a half with SE exposure and 150 ft. of golf course frontage for unparalleled views. $2,249,000 (OR1023) - Listed with Karyn Thiele
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5 HALFWAY ROAD Overlooking the 2nd fairway of the Dolphin Golf Course, this beautiful just completed Key West Style home is designed with family entertaining in mind. Offering four bedrooms and five and one half baths with den, great room, 2nd floor loft area and island kitchen. Relax by the pool in the gazebo overlooking the golf course. Now offered beautifully furnished. $3,495,000 (OR793) Susan Bryan, Barbara Sibley, Chuck Laffoon
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NEW LISTING
15 SUNRISE CAY DRIVE Boasting captivating views of the Atlantic and timeless interiors, this stately oceanfront compound embodies the very essence of luxury. Brazilian wood deck path leads to a seaside deck with seating, power, and water. Five bedrooms and five and one-half baths, extensive architectural details, and an optimum kitchen with state-of-theart appliances. $8,275,000 (OR581) - Cassy Everhart & Morgan Smith
GOLF COURSE
21 SOUTH BRIDGE LANE Majestic Mizner Style home boasting custom features throughout, four bedrooms, four full baths and two-half baths, and fabulous sunset views overlooking the canal. The main house connects to the master bedroom suite and guest suites via a bridge. Central courtyard features a swimming pool and spa and fabulous outdoor living. $8,800,000 (OR1008) - Listed with Russell Post
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HARBOUR HOUSE 12 Enjoy spacious living in this newly renovated penthouse offering three bedrooms and four baths overlooking Card Sound Golf Course and Marina. Large open floor plan, living room with skylights and vaulted ceiling, covered outdoor patio, beautiful master bathroom with extra large shower, built-in closets in master bedroom, and designer furnishings. $2,150,000 (OR1019) Listed with Helena Morton
550 CORAL LANE Beautiful four bedroom, four and one-half bath condominium with custom upgrades including built-in closets, granite counter tops in bathrooms and kitchen, generator, custom front doors, wet bar, new interior paint and new carpet. Enjoy privacy in a serene environment with great outdoor living space which captivates this extraordinary home. $1,570,000 (OR900) Listed with Marcy Aultman
ANGELFISH CAY 16B A private entrance leads to this completely updated two bedroom, two bath unit with bonus bunk room. Features include stone flooring in main living areas, rich bamboo in bedrooms and enlarged living space. Complete with all new appliances and offered fully furnished. Enjoy great views of the wide canal and 36 ft. of unassigned dockage. $890,000 (OR838) Listed with Jay Rourke
GOLF VILLAGE 15B Unlike any other Golf Village unit offering one bedroom, one bath. Completely renovated and true turnkey property. Hardwood flooring throughout, raised ceiling, crown molding, screened porch overlooking the 3rd Fairway of the Dolphin Golf Course. Built-in TV console in living area, Big Chill appliances along with a 50’s Retro designer decor. Windows/sliders are impact resistant. $350,000 (OR1039) Listed with KarynThiele and Christine Kittle
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MO V I E TI M E !
“Spotlight” (R) Fri., Jan. 8 4:30 & 7:30pm Sun., Jan. 10 7:30pm Wed., Jan. 13 7:30pm
Cast: Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams Runtime: 2 hr. 8 min. Premise: When the Boston Globe’s tenacious “Spotlight” team of reporters delves into allegations of abuse in the Catholic Church, their yearlong investigation uncovers a decades-long cover-up at the highest levels of Boston’s religious, legal, and government establishment, touching off a wave of revelations around the world. “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (PG13) Sat., Jan. 16 4:30 & 7:30pm Sun., Jan. 17 4:30 & 7:30pm Mon., Jan. 18 7:30pm Wed., Jan. 20 4:30 & 7:30pm Mon., Jan. 25 2:00pm Tues. Jan. 26 7:30pm Wed. Jan. 27 4:30pm
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Monthly Golf Pro Am 8 a.m., Dolphin Course Ocean Reef/Angler’s Club Croquet Competition 8:30 a.m., Croquet Lawns Men’s Day Round Robin 9 a.m., Tennis & Games Center Winston Leather Collection & Ecco Trunk Show 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Attractions Foam Rolling for Core Strength 11 a.m., Member Fitness Center Reef Rec Room Open 5 – 10 p.m., Reef Rec Room
Paddleboard Yoga Class 9 a.m., Buccaneer Island Winston Leather Collection & Ecco Trunk Show 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Attractions Yoga Basics 101 with Darlene Daniels 11 a.m., Member Fitness Center Blessing of the Animals 11 a.m., Chapel Lawn Aqua Dance Class 11:15 a.m., Buccaneer Island
LIVE PERFORMANCE: SEE JANE SING
Grand Seafood Buffet 6 – 9 p.m., The Ocean Room
Sat., Jan. 16 12:55pm $25 at the door
LifeBreath Class 2 p.m., Member Fitness Center Quickstart Tennis Clinic 2:30 p.m., Tennis & Games Center AimPoint Green Reading Class 3 – 5 p.m., Putting Green “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (PG13) 4:30 p.m., Cultural Center
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (PG13) 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center
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Grand Breakfast Buffet 7 a.m. – 12 p.m., The Ocean Room
Golf Fitness Class 7:30 a.m., Member Fitness Center Meditation Class 8 a.m., Member Fitness Center
Couples Golf & Dinner 1 p.m., Dolphin Course
Paddleboard Fitness Class 9 a.m., Buccaneer Island
5 Biggest Breakthroughs in AntiAging Medicine in 2016 2 p.m., Member Fitness Center
Adult Karate Class 10 a.m., Member Fitness Center
Croquet Club Open Play 2 p.m., Croquet Lawns
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Grand Breakfast Buffet 7 – 11 a.m., The Ocean Room
W E D N E S D AY
Zumba Toning Class 9 a.m., Member Fitness Center
Cocktails (Members Only) 5 – 8 p.m., The Point
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NFL Sunday 12 p.m., Burgee Bar
Live Performance: See Jane Sing 8 p.m., Cultural Center
The MET Live in HD: Les Pecheurs De Perles” 12:55 p.m., Cultural Center
THE MET LIVE IN HD: “LES PECHEURS DE PERLES”
Fred Wells Memorial Pro Am 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tennis & Games Center
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (PG13) 4:30 p.m., Cultural Center
Cast: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac Runtime: 2 hr. 15 min. Premise: 30 years after the defeat of Darth Vader and the Empire, Rey, a scavenger from the planet Jakku, finds a BB-8 droid that knows the whereabouts of the long lost Luke Skywalker. Rey, as well as a rogue stormtrooper and two smugglers, are thrown into the middle of a battle between the resistance and the daunting legions of the First Order.
Fri., Jan. 15 8:00pm $175 donor, $190 non-donor Tickets Still Available
Winston Leather Collection & Ecco Trunk Show 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Attractions
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (PG13) 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center
1 8 M O N D AY Women’s Bible Study 8 a.m., Chapel Annex LifeBreath Class 2 p.m., Member Fitness Center Cornhole 3:30 p.m., Buccaneer Island Wings & Yuengs Night 4 – 6 p.m., Burgee Bar Cooking School: “Oysters & Bubbles – Couples Class” 4:30 p.m., Cooking School Beach Zumba Party 5 p.m., Buccaneer Island “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (PG13) 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center
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San Soleil Trunk Show 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Attractions Chamber Music Festival – Family/ Youth Concert 11 a.m., Cultural Center Fitness for Your Face 1 – 3 p.m., The Spa Happy Hour Yoga Class 4 p.m., Member Fitness Center Super Macho Nachos Night 4 – 6 p.m., Burgee Bar “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (PG13) 4:30 & 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center
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LGA ORC/Card Sound Challenge Cup 8:30 a.m., Card Sound Golf Course San Soleil Trunk Show 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Attractions History Series: WWII in Europe Lecture 3 p.m., Cultural Center Advanced Cardio with Pros 4 p.m., Tennis & Games Center Pint & Slice Night 4 – 6 p.m., Burgee Bar Raw Bar Lobster Bake 5 – 9 p.m., Raw Bar
LGA ORC/Card Sound Challenge Cup 8:30 a.m., Dolphin Course
Chamber Music Festival – Soiree (SOLD OUT) 6 p.m., The Waite’s
Kid’s Tumbling & Hip Hop 3:30 p.m., Member Fitness Center
Members’ Night 7 p.m., Islander
Healthy Living Program 4 p.m., Member Fitness Center
Karaoke & DJ Music 9 p.m. – 12 a.m., Burgee Bar
Chef’s Choice Sliders & Beer Night 4 – 6 p.m., Burgee Bar Under the Light Potluck 5:30 p.m., Croquet Lawns
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TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
D IN IN G AT O C EA N R EEF
For reservations, call (305) 367-5931 • Mon. Jan. 18 – Sun. Jan. 24, 2016
Saturday, Jan. 16 11 a.m. on the Chapel Lawn
Pets are invited to walk down the “green” carpet and receive a blessing of health and happines with following celebration. Details: 305-367-6618 LIFEBREATH
Saturday, Jan. 16 2 p.m. in the Member Fitness Center Improve your health, learn to let go of stress, and understand how important it is to “live in the moment”. Details: 305-367-5820 FRED WELLS MEMORIAL PRO AM
Sunday, Jan. 17 11 a.m. at the Tennis & Games Center Come support The Reef’s Tennis Professionals paired with top playing Members in this thrilling competition. Details: 305-367-6583 REEF CUP INVITATIONAL SAILFISH TOURNAMENT
Jan. 19 – 23 4 p.m. daily at The Point
Join us for the 31st Annual Reef Cup and view the returning fleet at The Point at 4 p.m. daily. Cocktails will be available for purchase. You can also watch the real time action on http://rcup16. catchstat.com Details: 305-367-5874
BREAKFAST
The Ocean Room (collared shirts required for men) Mon. to Sat. 7 – 11 a.m. Sun. 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. The Point (Members only) Coffee & Danishes Sat. & Sun. 8 – 10 a.m. Private Dining Mon. to Thurs. 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Fri. to Sun. 7 a.m. – 12 a.m.
LUNCH
Palm Court Daily 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Fitness Café Mon. to Fri. 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Beach Grill Mon. & Thurs. to Sun. 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Raw Bar Daily 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Fitness Café Mon. to Fri. 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Reef Treats Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. 19th Hole Brunch Sun. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Reef Lounge Grab ‘n Go Breakfast Daily 7 – 11 a.m.
Reef Hut Mon. 11:00 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tues. to Sat. 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 19th Hole Mon. to Sat. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Brunch Sun. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Lite Bites Sun. 3 – 5 p.m. Private Dining Mon. to Thurs. 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Fri. to Sun. 7 a.m. – 12 a.m. Burgee Bar Sun. 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
TOWN HALL MEETING
Friday, Jan. 22 2 p.m. in Town Hall
Hear directly from ORC and ORCA on important community topics. If you are unable to attend, you are encouraged to watch it live at oceanreef.com or listen to the meeting via conference line. Dial 888808- 6929 and use access code 9094801.
SPO T ON SHOPPING
Joan the Shopper SIGNATURE SHOP… A couple of years ago my daughter, who has an equestrian store outside of Baltimore, gave me a San Soleil shirt for Christmas. I wore it for golf, tennis, lunch and sometimes dinner. I was hooked. So you can imagine how excited I was to discover that the Signature Shop in Fishing Village carries San Soleil shirts at the very fair price of $88. These shirts come in an array of beautiful designs. They are soft, light weight, offer UV/ UVF 50 sun protection and look like new after innumerable washings. I bought one for my grand daughter Isabel, who is
modeling it here… And more good news. San Soleil will be doing a trunk show at Attractions, the new venue in Fishing Village, which features revolving shows of some best-selling lines in our Ocean Reef Boutiques, Mark your calendar: San Soleil January 20 thru 24. – Joan Birsh
DINNER
Private Dining Mon. to Thurs. 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Fri. to Sun. 7 a.m. – 12 a.m. Gianni Ristorante (reservations required) Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 5:30 – 9 p.m. Sat. & Sun 5:30 – 10 p.m. Member Appreciation Dinner. Mon.
Islander (collared shirts, shorts of walking length and jeans permitted) Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 6 – 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 6 – 10 p.m. Members’ Night Thurs. The Clubhouse (Members Only-Jackets Required) Tues. to Sat. 6 – 9 p.m. Member Appreciation Dinner Wed.
19th Hole Mon. & Wed. to Sun. 5 – 9 p.m.
Reef Hut Tues. to Sat. 5 – 8 p.m.
Raw Bar Daily 4 – 9 p.m. Thurs. Lobster Bake
The Ocean Room Grand Seafood Buffet Saturday 6 – 9 p.m.
Burgee Bar Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 4 – 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 4 – 11 p.m.
Founders *in The Ocean Room Tues., Wed. & Fri. 6 – 9 p.m.
COCKTAILS/SWEETS
Burgee Bar Mon. to Thurs. 4 p.m. – 12 a.m. Sun. 11:30 a.m. – 12 a.m. Fri. & Sat. 11:30 a.m. – 1 a.m.
The Point (Members only) Hors d’oeuvres & Cocktails Fri. to Sun. 5 – 8 p.m. Reef Treats Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Beach Bar Daily 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Reef Lounge Tues. to Thurs. 5 – 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 5 p.m. – 12 a.m.
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Walking Safely Or Is It Safely Walking Or Is It Safe Walking? By Jim Leenhouts
Forget any shades of meaning and do all three. This article does not intend change the sometimes alarming habits and occasional safety lapses of any of the other users of Ocean Reef streets– namely the operators of skate-boards, golf carts, delivery carts, bicycles, scooters, mopeds, motor-bicycles, cars, trucks, busses, emergency vehicles, tractors, backhoes, vehicles with trailers and whether any of the above are occupying or actually moving in the “assumed safe” walking path. This is about you, the walker, what you can do to safeguard you and in the process, become a model of traffic awareness and decorum. Traffic volume and speed, particularly with new golf carts has increased; street complacency,
walkers included, is endemic and there are many congested areas where the sheer volume of street users and the inability to abort from the walking lane must surely upset the digestive systems of our dedicated Public Safety personnel. Your three walking assets are your speed is slow, you can dodge or stop for an oncoming problem quickly and can do this quickly when you employ your senses. Note the positive words, “is”, “can”, “stop”, “do” and “employ”. Your walking liabilities are: you are largely unprotected: you consider that painted line for more than it is; your senses can be insufficient for the conditions; you believe you are easily observed; you trust that others using the streets will not invade your lane of travel at least before you can employ one of your assets and you may judge, at the bottom of traffic-injury chain, you have “rights” and “regulations” that provide you with some degree of injury protection. Note the subjective attitudes, “believe”, “consider”, “trust”, “judge” and “rights”. Essentially, these are the same liabilities one must overcome to pass a Driver Education Class . Thus, without question, the overriding
rule for walkers using Ocean Reef streets is Defensive Walking. Rule Two: Walk against the traffic in your walking lane. Look at what is coming at you. Can that inattentive golf cart driver in your lane move out of your lane and will the driver potentially be blocked by the truck traveling next to it? Heighten your awareness when in areas where you cannot abort your lane. Rule Three: Walking two abreast is safer by discouraging golf carts and bicycles from passing too close to you to let cars passing them squeeze-by. Rule Four: Be very careful about traffic when your lane is blocked or narrowed by a parked car or truck. Chances to abort are reduced. Rule Five: Assure yourself that you are visible. Wear light-colored clothing. If walking at twilight or night, carry a flashlight, wear a reflective belt or, as a minimum, something white. Battery operated “clip-on red flashing lights” are very useful (Amazon - less than three dollars). If cars, which are bigger than you, require taillights to be seen, join the “People who Love being Seen”. Rule Six: Assure yourself the
driver sees you. Because you are walking against vehicle traffic, be beware that drivers entering a street from a driveway or side street in front of you typically look left (away from you) for their final opening before moving - often starting quickly and turning right toward you. Since you will pass in front of such a driver but are not always visible, you are in danger. Otherwise, do not cross in front of the vehicle and, if jogging or in a hurry, duck carefully behind it. There is a particularly nasty problem at the four-way stop where golf carts often stay in the walking lane and, without looking right, barely stop before turning right. Rule Seven: Cross streets, even at marked “safety crossing” zones with highly increased awareness and concern for visibility. Rule Eight: Chatting on a cell phone while you walk may not be as dangerous as chatting while driving but you are distracted and not as aware of your environment. You are less likely to recognize traffic danger or tripping hazards. Be a model walker. Walk safe and watch for our next article in this comprehensive series, “Skateboarding Safely.”
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SPORTS AROUND THE REEF
GO LF
Golf’s Monthly Events
Golf Fitness “Golf Tip” by Brian Varsey, Head Teaching Professional
“From the Gold Tees” by Scott Kirkwood, Director of Golf
Kitties & Birdies came out for the 9-Holers tournament last Thursday.
Golf Shop at 305-367-5912 or by visiting ForeTees. Next Month’s Dates: Sunday Couples – Sun., Feb. 14 (Valentine’s Day) Monthly Pro-Am – Fri., Feb. 19 Triple Golf Classic
Sally Newman (left) & Bonnie Mashburn (right). LGA Member-Member Champions
Each month the Golf Staff host events for the membership, and all golfers are encouraged to participate! Our monthly Pro-Am tournaments are a great way to get to know the Professional Staff at Ocean Reef Club. Call with a Pro in mind, or call just to participate and we will place you on a team! With morning and afternoon tee times available, teams compete with their Professionals for bragging rights and Golf Shop earnings. It’s never too late to sign up, so call to see if there are any times available for you! Sun., Jan. 17 is our Sunday Couples Golf & Dinner shotgun outing. With both an 18-hole and a 9-hole division, find a buddy, spouse or friend and come out for an afternoon of friendly competition, followed by cocktails & dinner in the clubhouse. With so many members back on the Reef, this is sure to be a fun event this month! To sign up with for either events or our Holiday Tournaments, call the
Ladies and Gentlemen, coming up in a few short months is our ever-favorite Member-Member Tournament, the Triple Golf Classic! This year we will feature a “Beach” theme. Make sure to mark your calendars for registry on Saturday, January 30th! You can either go online to ForeTees under the Event Sign-Up Page on sign-up day or call the Golf Shop at 305-3675912. The schedule for sign-up is as follows: SATURDAY JANUARY 30TH
7:30am - (Patron/Patron) (Patron/ Charter Annual Pass) (Charter Annual Pass / Charter Annual Pass) 8:30am - (Patron/ Charter) (Charter Annual Pass/Charter) (Charter/ Charter) 12:00pm - Any Member—Equity, Legacy or Social—who is playing with another Member SUNDAY JANUARY 31ST
7:30am – Any Member playing with a guest If you have questions about your membership type, about annual passes, or how your sign-up will work with your playing partner, speak to our Golf Concierge Jordan McIntosh for further explanation.
MGA Old Buddy
Gentlemen of the MGA, don’t forget that sign ups have begun for our favorite tournament each year, the Old Buddy. Played the first week of February on Monday the 1st, Wednesday the 3rd, and Friday the 5th, this two-man team tournament is a MUST on the golf event calendar. Please only sign up if you are able to play all three days of the tournament. Sign up is available under the Events Tab on ForeTees. You may also contact the Golf Shop for sign-up as well at 305-367-5912. LGA Member-Member Recap
The ORC Professional Staff want to thank all of the Ladies who participated in this year’s Member-Member Tournament. Despite the foreboding weather, we had an excellent turnout. Congratulations to all of our Flight Winners: Bonnie Mashburn & Sally Newman (Annika Sorenstam Flight), Hillary Smith & Heather Post (Michelle Wie Flight), Nancy McPherson & Janet Wilson (Karrie Webb Flight), and Elizabeth Conklin & Mary Lou Krause (Laura Davies Flight). The team of Hillary Smith & Heather Post produced the most points overall in the Tournament. Of the four flight winners, the teams proceeded into an alternate shot shootout after Friday’s 9-hole match, and the team of Bonnie Mashburn and Sally Newman emerged victorious! Great playing Ladies and well done.
The hip joint is supposed to be mobile which means that it is supposed to move in all six degrees of freedom. If something happens to limit this freedom, like trauma or poor repetitive technique, then something else will move to compensate for the lack of freedom. Typically, something directly above or below the inhibited mobile joint will move in a manner it is not designed, which may cause discomfort, or injury. In the case of the hip, the knee or lower lumbar area will often move in a direction they aren’t designed. Golf often gets blamed for injuries, when in fact it is the mobile joint, like the hip, that becomes weak or inflexible and any physical activity can cause injury. Good fitness routines can help alleviate this problem and lead to more enjoyable golf for a longer period of time. On Wednesday mornings from 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. I will be conducting Golf Fitness classes throughout the season in the Member Fitness Center. In these classes you will learn different levels of exercises to strengthen your core, increase mobility, stability, balance and overall endurance to allow you to enjoy golfing and normal every day activities. You will learn the cause and effect of how to get your body to perform at a higher level, both on the golf course and in everyday life. Call the Fitness Center at 305-367-5820 to signup and join in the fun.
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Golf Scoreboard
3rd Place
MGA ABCD MONDAY, JAN. 4 GROSS
Closest to the Hole:
1st Place
#14 – Denise Ecuyer
Charlie Zahringer, Cody Dearing, Bobby Sayre, Joe Marchese NET
1st Place
Sandra Fish, Bebe Hofmann, Hope Fortis #11 – Katie Curlett Longest Drive:
LGA MEMBER-MEMBER 2016 RESULTS
Miroslav Fajt, Leonard Turowski, Stan Henry, William Enk
Congratulations to the 2016 LGA Member-Member champions Sally Newman & Bonnie Mashburn
Larry Finley, Hank Henrich, Michael Miles, Fred Flippin
Flight Winners Annika Sorenstam
2nd Place 3rd Place
Bill Tweardy, James Morrissey, Robert Morosky, Joseph Flanagan 3rd Place
Brad Williams, Roddy Rodgers, Larry Askew, Donald Conklin Closest to the Hole
#5 – Larry Brady #11– Bill Wonfor 9-HOLERS THURSDAY, JAN. 7
1st Place
Janet Schmidt, Teresa Ferrarone, Jessica Olefson, Katie Curlett 2nd Place
Gail Freed, Denise Ecuyer, Colette Frey, Carol Cameron
Bonnie Mashburn & Sally Newman Michelle Wie
Hillary Smith & Heather Post Karrie Webb
Nancy McPherson & Janet Wilson Laura Davies
Nancy Fazio & Joy Wood MEN’S INTERCLUB STANDINGS AS OF JAN. 11, 2016
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TENNIS
A Few of My Favorite Things “Tennis Shorts” by Jim Morton, Director of Tennis
The next few weeks at the Tennis & Games Center are my favorite of the season! Starting this Sunday with the Fred Wells Memorial Pro- Am and followed by the 43rd Annual Member-Guest Tennis Tournament! Sunday’s Pro-Am will feature all of the Ocean Reef Club Tennis Professionals and several Pros from around South Florida partnered with some of the best men players here at the Club. The tournament, which is named after former Tennis Chairman Fred Wells, continues to be supported by his wife Ellen, begins with the announcement of the pairings of the players and pros. Play will
begin around 11:30 a.m. on Sun., Jan. 17 with the teams divided into two flights of 6 teams. The top two teams from each flight then play in a semi-final one set match around 3 p.m. with the final taking place closely after the completion of the semi-finals. Along with me, playing in the tournament again this year is last year’s Champion Willie Cakans, Head Pro at the Racquet Club, last year’s semi-finalist and crowd favorite Lindsey Vermillion, Ocean Reef Head Pro Justin Romero, Ocean Reef Club Assistant Pros, Sam Dahmer and Alex Henderson, former Duke standout Ed Shanaphy, Jon Call, the Director of Tennis at Quail Creek CC in Naples, past Assistant ORC Pro Erik Turnquist now at the Hideaway Beach Club in Marco Island, Josh Sturgis Assistant Pro at Ibis CC in West Palm and Williams Island Pro Ricardo Martin who partnered with top ten player Milos Raonic in a tournament in Italy several years ago! Make it a point to come out and support all of these fine pros and their Member partners.
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T E NN I S
Tennis Results
MIXED DOUBLES M ONDAY 1/11/16
MEN’S DAY FRIDAY 1/8/16
Men’s 1st Place
1st Place
Frank Paige
Steve Mendillo
Men’s 2nd Place
2nd Place
Carl Dillman
George Blaha
Ladies’ 1st Place
MIXED DOUBLES SATURDAY 1/9/16
Ladies’ 2nd Place
Men’s 1st Place
Jake Jarvis Men’s 2nd Place
Amy, Constance, and Tony Olmert What is your favorite shot?
Tony: Cross court backhand, to create an angle and to push my opponent off court Amy: Cross court forehand because I hit it well Constance: Down the line approach shot because it sets up put away shots at the net
Margaret Gow Gordana Schneider, Lisa Richards, Kathy White
Bill Walker
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Ladies’ 1st Place
1st Place
Diana Tweedy
Joan Ruffing, Joan O’Leary
Ladies 2nd Place
Ladies’ 2nd Place
Janet Norris
Players of the Week
Other than tennis, what else do you enjoy doing at Ocean Reef Club?
Tony: Golf Amy: Visiting ORCAT Constance: Playing lacrosse on the beach
Jan Broton, Sherri Ball
Member-Guest Coming Up
After a long day on the courts, what is your go to drink to unwind?
If you haven’t heard, the Member-Guest Tennis Tournament is quickly approaching. Register by going on www.oceanreef.com under “Recreation”, then “Tennis” and fill in the forms. If you don’t have a partner but would like to play, please let us know. We have several guests coming that will need Members for partners. The tournament begins Fri., Jan. 29 and ends Sun., Jan. 31 with the finals of the Ladies & Men’s Finals followed by an Awards Ceremony with strawberries and champagne.
Tony: Multiple ice cold beers with an Advil chaser Amy: Skinny Margarita Constance: Arnold Palmer
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Benefits of Dancing “Fitness Focus” by Luis Bracamonte, Member Fitness Center Manager
Dancing is a fun and efficient way to get in shape. Here are a few of the great benefits offered by dancing: 1. Weight loss and heart health: aerobic exercise burns calories, shreds fat and strengthens the heart. The American Heart Association recommends at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise aerobic activity at least 5 days per week or 25 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity at least 3 days a week. Join a couple of Zumba classes a week and you are well on your way to meeting these requirements! 2. Improves balance and coordination: dancing improves footwork and requires fast movement and good posture. Frequent dancing enhances our ability to control our bodies and creates better overall stability. 3. Improves flexibility: great flexibility
isn’t exclusive to ballet dancers. Any person dancing regularly will become more flexible by the activities’ natural requirement to relax the body in order to produce fluid movement with greater range of motion. 4. Increases energy levels and stamina: with so much to do in life, we must do what we can to keep our energy levels up. A fun dance workout is often the best recipe and one we should all try. Dance often and fuel your tank with positive energy and stamina!
Beach Zumba Party!
Join us on Buccaneer Island on Mon., Jan. 18 at 5 p.m. for a complimentary Zumba Party event at the beach. Wine and healthy snacks will be provided and we will have a fire show to end the event!
Anti-Aging Medicine Breakthroughs by Dr. Ana Casas
Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine is the fastest growing medical specialty. Medical Breakthroughs are happening daily and will change your life and the lives of your loved ones for the better but only if you know about them. Join me on Sun., Jan. 17, 2016 at 2 p.m. at the Member Fitness Center as I will be presenting and discussing the following new breakthroughs:
Breakthrough #1: A simple blood test that can Detect Cancer at the size of the head of a pin ( 2 million cells) and can tell you where the cancer is coming from with 99.9% accuracy. Breakthrough #2: A simple, natural oral Cancer Targeted Treatment with 94% cure rate for early cancer. Breakthrough #3:How to Optimize the 20 Weight Loss Hormones for Long Lasting Weight Loss. Breakthrough #4: How to Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease without surgery. Breakthrough #5: How Adult Stem Cells are being used to Cure Disease.
Yoga Basics 101
To get the most out any activity we must first understand and master the basics. On Sat., Jan. 16 at 11 a.m., ORC Yoga Instructor Darlene Daniels will explain and demonstrate key principles to make the practice of yoga more enjoyable and effective. To register for the event please contact us at 305-367-5820.
Fit Tip by Natacha Meroni Member Fitness Center Staff
Guided Meditation is great tool to help reduce the stresses of daily life. It can help achieve inner peace by reducing anxiety, worries, and ten-
sions; and bring a sense of harmony and emotional well-being. Every meditation is different with a wide variety of themes and focal points, but each will include yoga postures, breathing techniques, mantra, and a guided visualization. I will be teaching a weekly Meditation class every Wednesday at 8 a.m. at the Member Fitness Center.
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Six Wicket and Golf Croquet “Croquet News” by Ron Sekura
ORCC Wannabe Six Wicket Players.
Wow! What a week for croquet. Last Tuesday it poured in the morning and early afternoon. But then the rain subsided, come 2 p.m., play time, some of the hardier souls in ORCC came out to play and it was spectacular. The lovely, forgiving croquet lawns at Ocean Reef had shed the rain and the players present had a chance play. The air was cool and refreshing and the players regaled in the pleasant conditions. In the first round of play Ron and Carol gave the Ruffings some competition, but, oh well, they prevailed. Then came Friday. Art Ruffing put together a wonderful syllabus on the rules for Six Wicket Croquet and gathered a bunch of wan-
nabe Six Wicket players at 9 a.m. Tuesday morning. Art and Joan did the presentation explaining the rules, the strokes and some of the strategy. While Golf Croquet, which most play at Ocean Reef, is a wonderful sport, Six Wicket is of a different dimension. Art makes the comparison to the difference between Checkers and Chess. Some of us are planning on playing Six Wicket on Friday mornings at 10 a.m. It is going to be a steep but fun learning curve. Many of the players came back on Friday afternoon to play Golf Croquet. It was a fun afternoon with a group of Legacy Members joining in the play. Again Joan
and Art came to the rescue and introduced them to Golf Croquet. Reports were that the Legacies quickly picked up the game and everyone playing seemed to be having a fun time. Croquet is great, the ability to play croquet and have a good time playing is independent of age and gender. What it takes is some good aiming and the ability to plot a good strategy in your game. The week ended on Sunday with an invitation for new players. All enjoyed some wine, cheese and soft beverages and the company of some new players. Martina Hamilton, Bernice Kleysen and John & Gina Barbarino joined in the fun. Although the day was a bit hectic with players preparing for the Ocean Reef – Anglers Club competition, we did manage to teach the basics. We look forward to seeing the new players during the season. And most exciting is today (Fri., Jan. 15). The Ocean Reef Croquet Club and the Anglers Croquet Club engage in their annual competition. Play involves six teams from each club and is played on the lawns of both clubs. Play is all day
with a break for lunch. Depending on play the awards ceremony should be near 4 p.m. on the Ocean Reef lawns. Good luck to the Ocean Reef Team. CROQUET SCHEDULE
Croquet Club Open Play
Jan. 17, 22, 24, 26 & 29 2 p.m., Croquet Lawns Six Wicket Croquet
Jan. 22 & 29 10 a.m., Croquet Lawns Ocean Reef/Anglers Club Competition
Fri., Jan. 15 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. to Finish, Croquet Lawns at Ocean Reef and the Angler’s Club Ocean Reef/Anglers Club Competition Awards
Fri., Jan. 15 4 p.m., Croquet Lawns Under the Lights Pot Luck
Tues., Jan. 19 5:30 p.m., Croquet Lawns
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F I SH I N G
Sailfish Flags are Flying “Reel Life” by Sarah Hoog, Orvis Store Manager
As the busyness of the holiday period wound down I heard that many of you were able to get out on the water and get some fishing in. The weather wasn’t completely cooperative, which has been the trend the past three years, but for those of you who stuck with it, I commend you. You can’t catch fish from your couch and the only way to really improve your abilities is to get out there regardless of the weather. We’ve seen some good numbers of Sailfish hanging around
on the edge of the Reef, and while it’s not the numbers I’d like to be seeing in mid-January I’m happy to see some flags flying and fish jumping! Blackfin Tuna and Dolphin have been around in 140-200 feet of water and they are plentiful. I was out last week and released my first 2 sailfish for 2016 in addition to catching a nice 20lb Dolphin and some Blackfin. Needless to say dinner was pretty good that night, nothing like eating fresh Tuna sashimi that had been swimming 4 hours earlier! Don’t forget, Reef Cup starts January 19, make sure to keep up with the releases at www.rcup16. catchstat.com, and here’s hoping the Sailfish turn on soon. The Reef fishing continues to be good, Hogfish, Yellowtail, Porgies, Barracuda, all are hungry and ready to keep your kids & grandkids busy for half a day. On the flats the Bonefish have been a bit difficult but when you hook one, be ready, the
fight you’ll experience from one of our Biscayne Bay bones is pretty spectacular on spin or fly. Snook have also been around in good numbers, Capt. James Koch & Capt. Nick Varnberg both had a good week targeting Snook in the surrounding mangrove creeks. In the store we have revamped our fly offerings and I’ve been ordering more patterns from Umpqua and Raineys to get ahead of our seasonal fly sales. We are well stocked with the awesome H2 fly rods and we’ve got a great selection of the 1-piece H2 rods for you to try from 8wt. to 12wt. The new Hydros SL fly reel hits stores this month, it’s pretty sweet, you should drop in and check it out. And, Truel Myers is here to do private casting and shooting lessons, so there’s no reason to not get some practice in before the weather turns gorgeous and you end up on the water!
Fishing News by Erich Overhardt
Fishing conditions have been solid to good! Mahi has slowed down, however expect to get more bites from Black Fin Tuna and Sailfish – just in time as we prepare for the Reef Cup Invitational Sailfish Tournament beginning on Tues., Jan. 19. Scores from the Reef Cup will be updated live at www.rcup16.catchstat. com. Keep up to date during this exciting tournament and don’t forget to see the fleet return at 4 p.m. daily at The Point, Jan. 19 – 23.
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R OD & G U N CL UB N E WS
Marathon Fly Out (or Drive Out!)
Holiday Family Day at the Range Over the holidays, the shooting range reached full capacity during the Rod & Gun Club Family Day.
The Flying Club invites you to join in the Marathon Luncheon Flyout happening on Saturday, Jan. 23. Transportation to and from the airport, to “Lazy Days South” and to “The Turtle Hospital” will be provided courtesy of the Ocean Reef Flying Club. The luncheon will be held at “Lazy Days South” from 11:30am - 1pm. After lunch we will be visiting The Turtle Hospital of Marathon. They have been committed to the rehabilitation, research, and release of sea turtles in marathon since 1986. If you don’t want to participate in the flyout but would like to carpool to the luncheon and The Turtle Hospital tour, or just have general questions, please contact Nancy Eaves, by phone 305-367-3600 or email nancy@ swensonrealty.com.
Travis and Dillion Robertson at the shooting range during the Rod & Gun Club Holiday Family Day.
Bill Wilson helps on the 5 stand station. Photo courtesy of Erich Overhardt.
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C AR D & G A M E S C O R N E R
Card & Games Room Going Strong by Gregg VanDyke, Director of Card & Game
Bridge Tip
Competitive Auctions When the bid to your right is strong, a jump by you is weak. East: 1NT (15-17) South (you) 3 Diamonds. 1NT is strong so 3 Diamonds is weak.
Regular season is going well at the bridge games. Attendance is increasing as players are coming back. Mah Jongg lessons will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, January 19 and on Thursday, January 21. Thanks to Mary Zwirn and Claudia Langworthy for all of their help. Backgammon class will start Friday, January 22. Please come out and learn to play these games. Once you learn them, they are yours for a lifetime. See you at the Table When the bid to your right is weak, a jump by you is strong. East: 3 Hearts South (you) 4 Spades. 3 Hearts is weak so 4 Spades is Strong. North: 1 Diamond East: Double South (you) 2 Hearts. Double is strong so 2 Hearts is weak.
Weekly Bridge Results MON., JAN. 4, 2016
Section A North-South
1. Hettie Hall – Lynda Gilbert 2. Frances Murphy – Joseph Murphy 3. Rosemary Jones – Cynthia Mitchell 4. Graham Thomas – Joanne Thomas 5. Evelyn Turner – Carla Wood 6. Didi Streit – Ruth Casey
Section A East-West
1. Paula Pendergast – Monica Phillips 2. Joanne Wills – Mary Zwirn 3. Ed Kavanaugh – David Jones 4. Connie Taylor – John Taylor 5. Suzanne Grandis – Joan Flippin 6. Mariann Florio – Gordana Schneider WED., JAN. 6, 2016
6. Cynthia Mitchell – Myrle Vallo 7. Denny Morgan – Rosemary Jones 8. Nancy Grote – Betsy Caldwell
Section A East-West
1. Evelyn Turner – Greg Anderson 2. Kathy Bahl – Elizabeth Coleman 3. Adelaide Schultze – Pamela Harding 4. Judie Berry – Jean Hunt 5. Hollis Petersen – Ann Petersen 6. Margo Miller – Richard Miller 7. Kathie Markel – Steve Markel 8. Charlene McClure – Candace Sutfin FRI., JAN. 8, 2016
Section A North-South
1. Cynthia Mitchell – Myrle Vallo 2. George Williams – Dorothy Williams 3. Pat Dracos – Graham Thomas 4. Kay Meinhardt – Jean Hunt 5. Ann Lampman – Sue Mullane
Section A East-West
Section A North-South
1. Kay Meinhardt – Lynda Gilbert 2. Pat Henry – Judy McArdle 3. Connie Taylor – Jacquie Whitten 4. Suzy Shields – Peter Shields 5. George Williams – Dorothy Williams
1. Barbara Besse – JoAnn McGee 2. Anne Fletcher – Marlene Csendes 3. Joanne Wills – Mary Zwirn 4. Kathy Bahl – Elizabeth Coleman 5. Ed Kavanaugh – David Jones
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A Unique Way of Life
January 22, 2016
Reef Cup at Midway Point With winter temperatures (Key Largo’s version) finally rolling in this week, all who go off-shore as well as those who welcome anglers back in were hopeful this would be an exciting Reef Cup. Day One saw 62 total releases, a strong start to Reef Cup 2016. Lights Out’s Eddy Arazoza released the first sail at 8:35 a.m. and he took Top Angler for the day with 200 points. Randy Weichbrodt, also fishing on Lights Out had two releases and gave Lights Out the top spot on the Day One scoreboard with five total releases. Low Key, Cue the Blue, Cajun Dancer, Business and Freebie followed with three releases a piece. Day Two started with Lights Out first on the board again. Bill Haugland released his second of the tournament at 8:34 a.m. At lines out on Thursday, the total sailfish released numbered 111 with Lights Out remaining in first place with 8 releases. Be sure to log into http://rcup16. catchstat.com to keep up with the real time action and head out to The Point on Friday and Saturday at 4:00 p.m. to cheer the anglers back home.
AROUND THE REEF
Town Hall Meeting TODAY Friday, Jan. 22 2 p.m. in Town Hall
Dick Garbisch
The Amazing 100-Year-Old Man by Joan Birsh
Take a look at the accompanying photograph of Dick Garbisch (I swear I took it just last week). Does that man look like someone who is spending his 50th season in Ocean Reef and celebrating his 100th birthday? (“I tell him he could pass for 80,“ his wife Audie whispered in my ear.) No, I thought, Dick Garbisch is ageless. I asked him what his secret is. His answer – Health and Happiness. Genes and Luck. That’s the formula. What follows are some details of Dick Garbisch’s first l00 years. Impressive STATISTICS…. Comments in italics by the Birthday Boy
BORN: 1916 in Austin, MN, pp 27,000. (I was an only child. That’s important because only children learn how to get what they want.) ….His father had a Baby Chick Hatchery. (My dad was a pioneer in the industry. He was the first to ship chicks by rail all over the country.)
Photo courtesy of Allen Colantuono, BAM-BOO.
EDUCATION: Austin High School, (where I formed a not very good dance band)….Carleton College, Northfield MN (I majored in
geology because of the great professor Larry Gould, who had accompanied Admiral Byrd on his first expedition to Antarctica. I competed on the swimming team. Kept me from ever starting to smoke. Part of the reason I’ve lived so long.) Both Dick and Audie swim every day in their Ocean Reef pool. MARRIED for 76 years – 60 years to his college sweetheart, who died in 1998 and 16 years to Audie Higgins, who is a lot younger and sometimes questions whether she can keep up with him. CHILDREN 4 – three daughters, who are concert musicians and a son, who is a cameraman for TV documentaries GRANDCHILDREN 9 - most of them graduated from Carleton College (The ones that didn’t get into Carleton went to Princeton.) GREAT GRANDCHILDREN 19 – ages 1 to 14 years old (Four generations. This summer they are all coming to another of my birthday parties. It will take place at our family compound on a lake in northern MN. There will be 49 of us…just family.) 100-Year Old Man | 2
Hear directly from ORC and ORCA on important community topics. If you are unable to attend, you are encouraged to watch it live at oceanreef.com or listen to the meeting via conference line. Dial 888-808- 6929 and use access code 9094801. Chamber Music Festival On Sat., Jan. 23 at 8 p.m. the Ocean Reef Chamber Music Festival will present a free concert at the Cultural Center. At 6 p.m. there will be a pre-concert dinner ($46). For dinner reservations: call the Cultural Center at 305-3676300 or email: culturalcenter@ oceanreef.com INSIDE THIS ISSUE Meet our New Vice President of Operations Page 4 Learn how Members initiate change by using Member Surveys Page 5 Don’t miss event! The Met Opera Dinner: The Barber of Seville. Learn more about this opera from Joan Birsh on Page 7 Terry Baxter and fellow Members take a look through Ocean Reef kitchens Page 16
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100-Year Old Man Continued from | 1
by Joan Birsh
MEDICAL HISTORY – When Dick was 82, he had both knees replaced so that he could play tennis until the age of 94. Father, Sailor, Banker
Dick was a married man, father with two children and working for his Dad at the hatchery when WW2 broke out. He enlisted in the Navy, served as an officer in the Pacific and was ultimately attached to the 4th Marine Division, the first division to enter Nagasaki after the B-29 named Bockscar dropped the atomic bomb that devastated that city. (I was an officer and had a jeep, so I drove all over. No one mentioned the danger of radioactivity.) When his tour of duty ended, Dick returned from Japan to
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Austin. He worked with his father at the hatchery, which was ultimately sold to a big corporation. Because he had started a bank and the family had farms and other real estate, there was still a lot to keep him busy. But not so busy that he couldn’t grant himself early retirement. That was 50 years ago. And then in 1964 he discovered Ocean Reef. Ocean Reef: Fountain of Youth
(You know how Ponce de Leon went searching for the fountain of youth. I believe I found it and it was Ocean Reef.) Fifty years ago Dick Garbisch came to OR, first as a visitor, soon after as a homeowner. In 1968 he built the house on Perky Road that he still occupies, a lovely rambling ranch style home, designed by a student of Frank Lloyd Wright. It didn’t take Dick any time at all before he was involved in running the Reef. He was one of the homeowners on ORIA (Ocean Reef Improvement Assoc.), a precursor to ORCA. (There were just 2 or 3 owners and the developers. It was a fun time and we saw Ocean
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Reef grow and evolve.) One project especially dear to Dick’s heart was the private O.R. Racquet Club, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary next week. Dick, an avid tennis player, was the Founder. (At that time the only courts were those at the Marina. We called them Bobby’s Courts because Bobby Ecuyer was the pro. There was always a wait to get on so I figured if 65 players each put up $4000 we could build 13 courts and a club house. And that’s what we did.) Note: the courts are still in use and the club house was totally rebuilt two years ago. Dick won a lot of tournaments, but the one he remembers best was the “Over 90”. Of course, Dick and a fellow nonagenarian (yes, it’s a word) Dave Dort were the only qualifiers. Then unexpectedly the signup sheet indicated they were opposing Nastase and McEnroe. (They never showed up, so we declared ourselves the winners.) Now that he is a Centenarian Dick continues his involvement with Ocean Reef. He currently represents his neighborhood on the Ocean Reef Advisory Council.
Dick And Audie
Although Audie, tried to make me promise not to write about her (It is Dick’s story), I believe it is hers as well. Dick and Audie met at the Mayo Clinic’s Nursing Care Unit in Rochester MN. Audie was at the bedside of her gravely ill husband, a Mayo physician. Dick was watching over his wife of many years, who had suffered a stroke. After long anguishing hours of snatched conversations in the nursing care waiting room, Dick and Audie became friends. Then when their spouses died within 6 months of each other, the two survivors found some comfort in sharing their grief. A year later friendship grew into love and the two married in the Ocean Reef Chapel in 2000. (A great happiness coming from a great sadness.) Audie claims that it was Dick’s humor that sold her. (He keeps us both laughing.) My guess is that love and laughter have been essential elements of Dick Garbisch’s first 100 years. (You have to be happy to live a long life.)
Happy Birthday Racquet Club 40 Years of Sport, Recreation & Enjoyment
Founded in 1976 by Dick Garbisch (featured on front page) 12 superbly maintained free-standing Har-tru Courts New Clubhouse including bar, dining and lounge space State-of-the-art banquet facility Sunday cocktail parties and end of the month parties Annual Pro Exhibition open to community USPTA Certified Tennis Pro and fully equipped Pro Shop Round Robins, Ladies’ and Men’s Day Bocce court with Club and Tournament play Pickleball If you are interested in learning more about membership to the Racquet Club or for a private tour, contact Club Manager, Cheryl Conklin at 305-367-3808. Advertisement sponsored by the Friends of Tennis.
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Meet John Lyberger
Tomorrow Is Your Last Chance!
Vice President of Club Operations It is with pleasure we announce the addition of Mr. John Lyberger, as our new Vice President of Club Operations. With Senior Vice President Jack Duncan’s April retirement, a fall search began to find a Vice President of Operations to assume some of Duncan’s responsibilities. John has spent the past 27 years in service to the Members of The Congressional Club in roles including PGA Head Golf Professional and most recently, the Director of Golf and Athletics. “When I heard about the position, I knew I couldn’t pass the opportunity to work for Ocean Reef Club. I’m thrilled about what the job entails and eager to begin in February.” President Michael Leemhuis has worked with John in the past. “In my experience, John excelled at working with department heads to ensure smooth functioning of the Club’s day to day operations. He’s a great fit and has so much to offer Ocean Reef Club.” John’s impact on Congressional Country Club’s merchandising partnerships and retail offerings has also been exceptional. He has received numerous awards for his
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John Lyberger
retail and merchandising operations, including 2008 National PGA Merchandiser of the Year, and was instrumental in Congressional earning their Number One Platinum Club status in 2013. John holds both CMAA (Club Managers Association of America) and PGA Memberships and was an instructor for CMAA, BMI Golf, Tournament Operations and Fiscal Management from 2010 - 2014. He attended Ferris State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Professional Golf Management and Marketing. The Vice President of Club Operations at Ocean Reef Club will provide oversight for Golf Operations, Agronomy, Retail, Safety and Security and Recreation. John will formally begin his role Feb. 15, 2016 when, he and his wife, Darcy, relocate to the area. John will serve as a member of the Steering Committee.
Get in the Huddle Looking forward to seeing you at the Keys Children’s Foundation Luncheon on Friday, January 29th at the Town Hall! Two raffles for you to “tackle” will open at 10:45 a.m. One raffle will be 20 Dolphin footballs personally autographed by our guest speaker, Jason Taylor. The second raffle will consist of eight “cheer” baskets filled with libations and snacks for your Super Bowl party. Join the “scrimmage” early to purchase your tickets followed by a fabulous luncheon at 11:30 a.m. For tickets, contact Jody Steele at JodyLSteele@gmail. com or Linda Falk at [email protected].
Tomorrow (Jan. 23) at 8 p.m. the Ocean Reef Chamber Music Festival will wind up a magical five days of performances with a free concert at the Cultural Center. And the good news is you can still make a reservation for a delicious pre-concert dinner. Trust me the Force in Star Wars is nothing compared to the Musical Force of attending a live concert of world class musicians. This is something many of us have learned over the 10 years that Ocean Reef
has presented the Chamber Music Festival. So for those of you who haven’t been able to attend any of the three Soirees, held in private homes or the complimentary Youth Concert at the Cultural Center, tomorrow is your last chance. Put it on your calendar – Jan. 23 Grand Finale Concert at the Cultural Center. The concert is free and it is at 8 p.m. But, if you possibly can, come for the pre-concert dinner at 6 p.m. There is something so civilized about having a delicious meal before a delightful concert. Reservations: call the Cultural Center at 305-367-6300 or email: [email protected]
An Evening of History!
Lynne Olson Author Talk January 26 at 5:00 p.m. Join us at the Cultural Center for an evening with renowned journalist Lynne Olson. Lynne Olson’s books about Britain and America before and during World War II have earned international praise and awards. Her writing focuses not only on personalities such as Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt, but also on ordinary Americans and Britons, to show how these two countries joined forces to defeat Hitler and help save Western civilization. Her lectures brim with absorbing anecdotes and compelling detail. Her fascination with history inspires her writing about World War II, and the political figures and ordinary citizens who worked together to preserve democracy. Her lecture “The Varying Arts of Leadership: Roosevelt and Churchill” reviews a time when Western civilization desperately needed extraordinary leaders, Winston Churchill and Franklin Roosevelt rose to the challenge. However, their styles of leadership before and during World War II were strikingly different.
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A master politician, FDR rarely made a decision without consulting public opinion, while Churchill, a battler all his life, acted first and expected the public to follow. A lover of history, Churchill immersed himself in the past; Roosevelt, by contrast, was a man of the future. Both approaches were clearly successful, but which had the greatest impact on history and the world? Following the lecture will be a book signing opportunity with the author. Books will be available for purchase at the event, $20.00 cash or check only. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear her speak, this lecture is complimentary and open to the Ocean Reef community. The History Series: World War II in Europe is produced by: Claudine & Fred Bacher, Dedie & Bill Nutt, Barbara & Emery Olcott, Christine & Rodman Patton, and Members who wish to remain anonymous.
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MEMBER SURVEYS
by Richard Weinstein, Vice President of Membership
When Equity Members bought the Club in 1993 one overriding goal was clearly expressed in the Club’s Mission Statement: Maximize satisfaction, desirability, value and distinction of Membership in Ocean Reef Club by providing unsurpassed value, excellence and quality in all services and facilities. With that objective clearly set, Club Management needed a way to evaluate your experiences, collect your thoughts and address any concerns. To do that a variety of Member satisfaction surveys were used over the years. For the last three years we have focused on one survey system that provides Members with a full range of options for evaluating their experience at the Club, while providing the Club with instant feedback and a way to measure and track progress for every Club offering. This program is called Market Metrix and is managed by a company called Clarabridge. Clarabridge is an independent company utilized by a variety of hospitality organizations. The survey service allows us to review how YOU feel about the Club and our associated organizations and gives us the ability to improve and adapt to meet your expectations. We can only control the outcome of the surveys by addressing the desires of the Membership. How It Works
Members and Guests are sent an email invitation with a link inviting them to take the survey. That link stays active until the respondent clicks through to the last page. That means you can start your survey on one
day and finish it on another. If the link is not opened within two weeks, a reminder email is sent with another copy of that survey link. Equity Members are surveyed starting in January and an equal number of Members are sent an invitation every week so every Equity Member will have received an invitation to take the survey by the end of June. This year we will be including both the primary Equity Member email address as well as the secondary address on your Member account. It is important to know that when you take the survey, you are not anonymous. Your name, scoring and comments will be available only to senior management who are listening to what you have to say. Reaching out to Members that have concerns also can help in understanding how to improve the overall experience for that outlet. Results are tabulated based on a five point scale. Very Satisfied is worth 100 points in the scoring scale with Somewhat Satisfied dropping rapidly to a value of 75, neutral at 50 with the remaining two at 25 and 1. Our goal for Ocean Reef Club is to achieve scores for all outlets above 90% using this scoring system. All scores are tabulated by Clarabridge and delivered in a variety of online reports. Club Management does not control the score tabulations. And you can see that a very high percentage of the highest score possible are required to achieve our objective. Last year for all of 2015 the Club scored a total of 92.5 for all Members and Guests and 90 for our Equity Members’ scores alone. This year we are tasked with improving both of these scores and to do so we need your participation. What Has Changed Based on the Survey
When there is an issue to
address, it becomes immediately clear in the survey scores and responses. Gianni is a good example of a new outlet that received very specific Member feedback early last season and was promptly addressed to the delight of many Members. This change as well, was reflected in the significantly improved survey scores for Gianni. Some other solutions might involve specific training, procedural changes and adjustments to hours of operation to name just a few. Your Voice Matters
We can only improve your experience if we have your feedback. There are multiple sections in the survey for your comments. Different than the recent Census, this survey is all about your experience at the Club. Want to provide your
input right now? You don’t have to wait for your survey invitation to give your feedback. Anytime and as many times as you like you can go to the Members only Homepage on the Club’s website and click the link to take the survey. Had a good experience and want to recognize an associate? You can go to this survey site and only rate one outlet with your comment. The survey allows you to choose exactly what you want to rate. It can take you less than a minute or as long as you like to rate every outlet at Ocean Reef Club…and more. Written surveys are still available in every check stuffer in all of our dining outlets as well. Your note about an outstanding associate will be immediately received and recognition from Management will follow.
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Ocean Reef Yacht Club Blessing of the Fleet
Directly from the Bavarian Alps: Sally & Brooke Weisleder, Karen and Frank McKee, Pat & Terry Baxter, Suzanne & Chuck Chuhinko.
So happy they were singing. Ginger Ringdahl, John Noble, Lee Nelsen, Sally Peterson, Greg Emmert, Marilyn List, Commodore Gary List, Barbara Parker, Jim Leenhouts, and Helen Emmert.
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and mutual interests overcame the bad weather. The boats didn’t parade, but the party went on. Commodore Gary List’s theme for the year, “It’s a Small World,” produced colorful outfits from around the
The annual blessing of the fleet is one of the most popular Yacht Club events – a colorful parade of yachts on Card Sound, blue skies and fair winds, clever skits
and silly costumes, cannon salutes and blessings, and the lovely brunch at the Anglers Club. Alas, blue skies and fair wind failed to materialize, but just as for Vintage Weekend, the pleasures of good companions
world (and even outer space at the “Star Wars” table). The Anglers staff offered a warm welcome, and Jim Leenhouts’ cheeky blessing boosted the reveler’s spirits. Even those of us in silly costumes enjoyed ourselves.
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SUPER BOWL 50 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2016 Ta i lgate at the Cultural Center 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Live music, ORC Food Truck, Hot Dog Cart, Pretzels, corn hole, games, football skills challenges, prizes and more!
This was taken earlier this month by Harold Brewer at the new retention pond on the south end of the Airport runway. Harold tells us: “The pond has become a favorite hang out for several species of birds including these 5 Red-breasted Mergansers, two White Ibis and a juvenile Little Blue Heron (white bird in the center). I have also seen a juvenile Wood Stork, Snowy Egrets, Palm Warblers, flycatchers, and other species around the pond. Nice to have some additional habitat for the birds.” Did you see something interesting or unique in your travels about The Reef? On land, in the water or in the air? We invite you to share your discoveries within our environment, email [email protected] or visit us on Facebook!
Super Bowl 50 Live in HD Doors open at 5:00 p.m. for Pre-Game Viewing 6:30 p.m. – Kick-off $24++ Per Person. Price includes tailgate activities and food. Super Bowl Buffet from 6:30 through Halftime in the Dining Room. Reservations required. Contact the Cultural Center at [email protected] or 305-367-6300
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Opera Alert!
Dinner At The Opera by Joan Birsh
Don’t miss the Met HD The Barber of Seville on Monday January 25. There are times when I feel like a nasty nutritionist telling you what is good for you. But please don’t think of opera as broccoli, think of it as Chocolate Cream Pie. Each one of these Met HD operas is like a delicious banquet that serves up world class singers (who can also act), set designs and costumes (that are beyond the best of Broadway) and glorious music (beyond anything). And, of course, at Ocean Reef we are more than privileged to enjoy all this magnificence in our own beautiful Cultural Center. What more could you ask for? How about Dinner at the Opera?
Opera goers at the Metropolitan Opera’s theatre in New
York often enjoy dinner at the starred Grand Tier Restaurant, sometimes interspersing courses between acts. This struck Sally Davidson and her opera committee as an idea that the Cultural Center might adapt. And on Monday January 25 at the Met HD Encore performance of The Barber of Seville the first and second acts of this delightful comic buff opera will be pleasantly interrupted by Arugula Salad, Polenta Crusted Red Snapper Putanesco and a Dessert of Assorted Biscotti and Pine Nut Cookies. If you haven’t already signed up for Dinner at the Opera, get to it. Come alone or as a couple and make new friends or form a table with your bridge, book club, tennis or golf buddies. $60++per person. Money back if you don’t have fun. (Just kidding!) The Schedule
5:30 – 6 p.m. Complimentary Wine in the Courtyard 6 – 7:45 p.m. First Act of The Barber of Seville
Dinner and The Barber of Seville, don’t miss it this Monday.
Rossini’s rousing music and a good libretto based on a Beaumarchais play ◆◆ staging by the inventive Broadway director Bartlett Sher ◆◆ lots of action, including exploding carrots and a giant anvil that pulverizes a cartload of pumpkins ◆◆ a funny and fun-filled opera
7:45 – 8:45 p.m. Dinner in the Dining Room 8:45 – 9:48 p.m. Second Act of The Barber of Seville
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You know you’ll like the food, but what about the opera
Here’s just a few things The Barber of Seville has going for it
Have I convinced you? Hope to see you at the Cultural Center on the 25th.
two of the Met’s greatest stars – Isabel Leonard and Christopher Maltman
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N EW S FROM THE MED IC A L C ENT ER
Ultrasound Wasn’t Just for People Ultrasound was first used for clinical purposes in 1956 in Glasgow, Scotland. Obstetrician Ian Donald and engineer Tom Brown led a team of researchers in developing the first prototype system based on an instrument used to detect industrial flaws in ships. Ian Donald had served with distinction as a medical officer with the RAF during the Second World War and had an interest in echo-sounding technology. Point-of-care ultrasound has become widely performed in emergency rooms, physicians’ offices and obstetric practices. Machines continue to evolve with higher resolutions, allowing physicians to see much clearer definition. “Everyone is used to ultrasound pictures being fuzzy,” said Tomo Hasega-
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wa, Director, Ultrasound Business Unit, Toshiba America Medical Systems. “With enhancement in computer technology doing realtime processing, we’re starting to get images that are so clear, people don’t even realize it’s ultrasound.” In keeping with the commitment of “ best patient practices” the Medical Center recently upgraded their ultrasound equipment to keep pace with improved technology.
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The Medical Center offers a range of diagnostics that saves patients from driving to Miami. Along with ultrasound there is a CT Scanner, Digital X-ray, Bone Densitometry, a new retinal camera, applanation Tonometry and audiology testing equipment. The Medical Center is one of the first nationwide to install low –dose radiation software and achieve
certification from ACR (American College of Radiation). The addition of an onsite MRI machine is planned soon to complete the equipment necessary to meet the needs of the patients and eliminate the need to leave The Reef for diagnostics. Is there another community anywhere offering such robust diagnostic capabilities? Diagnostics a golf cart ride away with quick access is an unheard of combination in today’s medical world. It’s flu season- have you had your flu shot? Are you due for other vaccinations or perhaps you just aren’t sure? Schedule an appointment with your primary care physician at the Medical Center to review your vaccinations and see if you’re up to date. Pneumonia and shingles vaccines are additional inoculations that some individuals may benefit from. Visit us on the web at www. mcor.org
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Israeli Guest Speaker in Chapel by Gertrude Mann
David Nekrutman, Executive Director of the Center for Jewish-Christian Understanding and Cooperation in Efrat, Israel will be the guest speaker at the 10:00 a.m. Chapel service this Sunday, January 24. Mr. Nekrutman will speak about Creating a New Chapter in Jewish-Christian Relations. In a recent conversation with this reporter, he said, “For the last fifteen years, I have personally witnessed each day the miracle
Chapel News Ocean Reef Chaplain Rev. Dr. Robert Henley 305-240-5445 305-367-4202 Saturday
Catholic Mass 4:30 p.m. Chapel Sunday
Rev. Dr. Robert Henley 9:00 a.m. Chapel Reflections 10:15 a.m. Chapel Catholic Mass 12 p.m. Chapel Monday
Women’s Bible Study 8:00 a.m. Annex
of Christians willing to come side by side with the Jewish people and the State of Israel. We are living in an era truly unprecedented in faith history. It is an honor to serve in this sacred calling in building bridges between Judaism and Christianity to repair a broken world together. I look forward to visiting Ocean Reef in bringing a message of how Jewish-Christian Relations can be practically actualized without compromising theological doctrine.” Prior to his work with CJCUC, Mr. Nekrutman served as the Director of Christian Affairs for the Consulate General of Israel in New York. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and a Masters in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania. His Masters of Arts program is focused on Biblical literature with a concentration in Judeo- Christian Studies.
AA Meeting 7:30 p.m. Annex Wednesday
Intercessory Prayer, Friendship & Coffee 8:00 a.m. Annex Communion Service Rev. Thomas Graf 9:00 a.m. Chapel
Chamber Music Festival
Soiree | Friday, January 22 | 6:00PM $175 Ticket includes Soiree, Cocktails and Dinner
Grand Finale Concert
Saturday, January 23 | 8:00PM Complimentary concert – Cultural Center Theater Pre-performance cocktails beginning at 6:00PM Reservations required for dinner | 305-367-6300 | $46++ Additional musical highlights include works by Gershwin, Beethoven, and Schumann together with a performance of the Mendelssohn Viola Quintet. Back by popular demand, Le Train Bleu with conductor Ransom Wilson returns to Ocean Reef for the Grand Finale with special performances of the Mozart Sinfonia concertante for violin, viola and orchestra and the beloved George Gershwin Concerto in F for solo piano and orchestra.
The Tenors – Under One Sky Saturday, January 30 | 8:00PM $175 Donors | $190 Non-Donors
The Tenors have been thrilling audiences around the world with their powerful voices and memorable melodies. Blending classical music and contemporary pop, the vocal super group have achieved international success, showcasing their undeniable charm and diverse vocal styles. The music of Clifton Murray, Victor Micallef, Remigio Pereira and Fraser Walters, is rich and soulful, with powerful anthems, classic covers as well as songs written and co-written by the Tenors. The Tenors will perform songs from their latest album entitled Under One Sky, including beautiful renditions of “Lean On Me,” “Nella Fantasia” and the Queen classic “Who Want to Live Forever.”
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Saturday, February 6 | 8:00PM $125 Donors | $140 Non-Donors
Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Annex Thursday
Men’s Fellowship 8:00 a.m. Tennis & Games Center First Friday of the Month
Jewish Sabbath Service 6:00 p.m. Annex
The Capitol Steps have been a Washington, D.C. institution for over thirty years, providing a unique blend of musical and political comedy to our Nation’s Capitol and more. Each show consists of tasteful lampooning guaranteed to leave both sides of the political spectrum laughing. The troupe started in 1981, when John McCain was only 63 years old! Since then, they have appeared on “The Today Show,” “Nightline,” “CBS Evening News” and for many years in specials for National Public Radio. Their show is constantly changing, strenuously bi-partisan, and includes songs about everything in the news.
For information visit www.oceanreefculturalcenter.com or call 305-367-6300
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All Charities Offers Wet, Wild, Wonderful Water Opportunities by Sarah A. Cart
Cheeca Lodge; or a couple pampered days on Martha’s Vineyard for golf, fishing and a lobster bake; or three nights at Romora Bay in the Bahamas, ashore at the resort or on your docked boat. Thinking “practical”? For your home here on The Reef, consider a super quiet pool/spa electric heat pump from Reef Tropical, or pool service from Islamorada Pool Company. Willing to jump (or wade) in?
All Charities can put you on, in, or by the water anywhere from local sea or shore to settings across the States and the globe; best of all, there’s something to fit almost any budget, every bit of it fun and for a great cause. (BTW: The following is NOT an all-inclusive list.) Interested in waterside options?
Two of you can enjoy a romantic two nights at Islamorada’s
How about a two-hour course in the basics of scuba for four, or a deluxe evening for 20 ladies at the Spa at Ocean Reef (the wet lounge, champagne and nibbles, and spa treatments for all….)? Fishing opportunities abound, from beginner to expert: Orvis fly-fishing lessons; half-day charters with local captains (flats, reef or off-shore, including nighttime tarpon); or travel to Andros’ Flamingo Cay Lodge or a private cabin in Jackson Hole or Limay River Lodge in Patagonia for fly-fishing adventures.
Or is your preference to be topside?
Take a Shark Trip, or enjoy an evening cruise out of Palm Beach aboard the Lilly Pulitzer Barton & Gray Hinckley picnic boat. Or be pragmatic, with twin-engine outboard service from Marine Max or six hours of Coast Guard instruction to boost your captaining confidence. Dreaming big and itching to head off campus? Remember the Mediterranean cruise for six with Oceania Cruises this October; or the ultimate luxury experience for 12: Three nights/six staterooms/the Mediterranean in the summer or the Caribbean in the winter, aboard one of the world’s top ten yachts, the 274foot Savannah. ACW purpose, catalog and details:
All Charities helps ensure the viability of not-for-profit institutions important to our Ocean Reef community (Medical Center, Cultural Center, Art League, Academy, ORCAT and Conservation Association) and
provides much needed funds to dozens of worthy charities serving Homestead, Florida City and the Upper Keys. You can read about everything being offered when the ACW Auction Catalog is distributed via the Feb. 12 edition of the Ocean Reef Press; the catalog will also be available on line. ACW 2016 will be held in the NEW Carysfort Hall:
Free opening night Community Wine Tasting and Silent Auction Showcase 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19; ◆◆ Free Silent Auction Showcase 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, with complimentary “Burgers, Beers and Bidding” from noon to 2 p.m. courtesy of the Ocean Reef Chamber and Balearic Beverage; and ◆◆ Giving Hearts Ball and Live and Silent Auctions 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20. ◆◆
Questions?
Contact the All Charities office at 305-367-5996 or [email protected].
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10% discount on all club food, beverage and retail outlets Front desk services open 24/7 for convenient check-in Full engineering and daily housekeeping services included When reserving through your Club, all club outlets and services are notified should you have any special needs All billing direct to your member account
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For Vacation Rental inquiries, call Lodging Reservations at 1-800-741-7333 We would love to add your home to our vacation rental portfolio. Please contact Director of Vacation Rentals, Allan Schweinberg, at 305-367-6617 or [email protected].
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Upcoming Events
VISITI NG S P E C I A L IS T S
To request an appointment, please visit www.mcor.org or call 367-6702. Audiology Randy Fink Elizabeth Herrera Feb. 18, Mar. 17, Apr. 21 Feb. 4, 18, Mar. 3, 17 Neurology Dermatology Brad Herskowitz Alysa Herman Feb. 1, Mar. 7 Feb. 4, 18, Mar. 3 Neuropsychiatry Arthur Colsky Katherine Genther Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 17 Feb. 1, Mar. 7 Debra Price Jan. 22, Feb. 5, 19, Mar. 4 Varee Poochareon Jan. 27, Feb. 1, 10, 24 Endocrinology Robert Aden Feb. 5, Mar. 4, Apr. 1 Gastro Health Jan. 22, Feb. 12 Gynecology Jason James Feb. 4, Mar. 3
Opthalmology Zachary Segal Feb. 16, March. 15
Orthopedic Sports Medicine Michael Swartzon Jan. 22, Feb. 12, Mar. 25, Apr. 8 James Voglino Feb. 5, Mar. 11, Apr. 8, May 13 Podiatry Stephen Levine Feb. 5, Mar. 11 John Torregrosa Feb. 8, Mar. 14, Apr. 11, May 9
Optometrist Gerald Furnari Jan. 29, Feb. 12, Mar. 4, 25
Pulmonary & Sleep Disorder Raul Valor Feb. 12, Mar. 11
Orthopedic Hand Specialist Roberto Miki Feb. 15, Mar. 14
Psychology Joseph Mora Feb. 1, 15, 29
Orthopedic Spine Specialist John Nordt Feb. 9, Mar. 8, Apr. 12
Urology Darren Bruck Feb. 19, Mar. 18, Apr. 15
Jan. 22 - 31
Town Hall Meeting
Fri., Jan. 22 2 p.m., Town Hall Member-Professional Golf Tournament
Jan. 24 & 25
Cooking School: Eclectic American with Brad Kilgore
Mon., Jan. 25 9:30 p.m., Cooking School Vine to Table Dinner
Tues., Jan. 26 6:30 p.m., The Clubhouse Port O’Call Spirits Tasting
Thurs., Jan. 28 5 – 7 p.m., Port O’Call Patio Keys Children’s Foundation Luncheon
Fri., Jan. 29 11:30 a.m., Town Hall
Parkinson’s Support Group Meets on Fri., Feb. 5, 2016 at 3 p.m. at The Medical Center Second Floor Conference Room. Parkinson’s patients, caregivers and spouses are welcome. If you plan on attending or need further information please telephone Jenny Rigby at 305-367-6707. www.mcor.org
Member-Guest Tennis Tournament
Jan. 29 – 31
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Proposed for Membership JAN. 7 – JAN. 21, 2016
Equity Membership
Susan & Rudy Schupp are Social members purchasing 38 Anchor Drive, Unit A from the seller and the equity from the Club. Mr. & Mrs. Schupp are residents of North Palm Beach, Florida. They are members of Jupiter Hills Club, Catamount Ranch & Club and Palm Beach Yacht Club. Their sponsors are Diane & Keith Hill and Laura & Anton Schutz. Courtney Chalmers & Charles Vail, Jr. are Legacy members purchasing 41 Anchor Drive, Unit B and the equity from the seller. Ms. Chalmers & Mr. Vail are residents of Virginia Beach, Virginia. They are members of Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club and Virginia Beach Tennis & Country Club. Their
sponsors are Eleanor & Robert M. Stanton and Teresa Holmes on behalf of the Membership Committee. Waitlist Social Membership
Social Membership is currently waitlisted. Posted applicants, once approved, will be added to the waitlist. Stuart & Joanne Dickson are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Dickson are residents of Charlotte, North Carolina. They are members of Quail Hollow Club. Their sponsors are Albert Monk and Adelaide Skoglund. Guy McGaughey & Theresa Henderson are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. McGaughey & Mrs. Henderson are residents of Wellington, Florida. They are members of The Wanderers Club. Their sponsors are Bruce Miller and Peter Liashek, Jr. on behalf of the Membership Committee.
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Michele & Paul Haldeman are Social members purchasing 22 Sunset Cay Road and the equity from the seller. Mr. & Mrs. Haldeman are residents of Center Valley, Pennsylvania. They are members of Saucon Valley Country Club, Lehigh Country Club and Country Club of the Rockies. Their sponsors are Tula & George Paxos and Jill & Michael Sullivan. Amanda & James Michael Wilson are Social members purchasing 39 Harbour House and the equity from the seller. Mr. & Mrs. Wilson are residents of Winter Park, Florida. They are members of Interlachen Country Club and Winter Park Racquet Club. Their sponsors are Arthur Berry, Jr. and Michael Gregorich. Senior Legacy Membership
Doug Williams is applying for Senior Legacy Membership. Mr. Williams is a resident of Bozeman, Montana. He is a member of Riverside Country Club. His sponsors are George S. Williams and Sheila O’Brien. Waitlist Social Membership
Social Membership is currently waitlisted. Posted applicants, once approved, will be added to the waitlist. Nancy & James Mitchell are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell are residents of Newton, Massachusetts. They are members of Boca Raton Resort & Club, The Yacht & Racquet Club of Boca Raton and Green Pond Yacht Club. Their sponsors are Bernie Moreno, Kenneth M. Goldberg and Marta Moreno. Jennifer & Don Torey are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Torey are residents of Rowayton, Connecticut. They are members of The Country Club of Darien, The Westmoor Club and The Club at Admiral’s Cove. Their sponsors are Gerald Karr, M.
Briggs Forelli and Lee Westervelt on behalf of the Membership Committee. Marius Silvasan is applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. Silvasan is a resident of Hallandale Beach, Florida. His sponsors are Fernand Talpe and Peter Liashek, Jr. on behalf of the Membership Committee. Dana & Chris Almond are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Almond are residents of Pompano Beach, Florida. They are members of Hillsboro Club. Their sponsors are Nancy Leenhouts and Peter Liashek, Jr. on behalf of the Membership Committee. Meghan & Darryl Pardi are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Pardi are residents of New York, New York. They are members of New York Yacht Club. Their sponsors are Marvin Blumenfeld and Marna & Chuck Davis. Carolyn & Eric Yonke are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Yonke are residents of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of St. Clair Country Club and Yellowstone Club. Their sponsors are Eleanor & Michael Delligatti and Twilley & Michael Delligatti Waitlist Local Membership
Local Membership is currently waitlisted. Posted applicants, once approved, will be added to the waitlist. Vivian de las Cuevas-Diaz & Ricardo Diaz are applying for Local Membership waitlist. Mr. Diaz & Mrs. de las Cuevas-Diaz are residents of Coral Gables, Florida. They are members of Riviera Country Club. Their sponsors are Manuel B. Torres, Fernando S. Aran and Teresa Fernandez on behalf of the Membership Committee.
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Back of the House Tour by Terry Baxter
How to brighten another rainy day? We joined the “Back of the House Cooking Class,” a tour of The Reef’s kitchens led by Chef Philippe and Chef Damian. In the pouring rain, we hopscotched around The Reef to the back hallways and inner sanctums of our favorite restaurants, collecting insights and taste treats along the way. We hobnobbed with our favorite chefs – Sean and Eric in the Islander, Matthias in the Ocean Room, Betania in Gianni, Dominic in the Clubhouse – while resisting the urge to pose for selfies. We learned from Chef Philippe that; “Cooking is the fun for our chefs, but the responsibilities are well beyond cooking – menus, food safety, stocking, staff management, and designing the kitchens for maximum efficiency.” It was surprising how some of the small kitchens turned out such a volume of delightful food. “The first time we ever hit 700 covers (meals delivered) was from the Beach Grill kitchen, “ Philippe explained. “More recently, we
had 650 covers from the Food Truck at the Festival On The Green.” And the tiny Burgee Bar kitchen regularly satisfies standing-room-only crowds. And we are now in on the secrets. We saw the “impinger” pizza oven for the Burgee Bar, the wood-fired pizza oven in Gianni, and the 1400-degree Montague steak broiler in the Clubhouse. We learned culinary statistics – “We have 154 cooks at Ocean Reef. We retain ninety of them year round to communicate a culture of care and respect,” Chef Philippe said. “Our food team works tirelessly with local food suppliers. Teena’s Pride dedicates ten acres exclusively to Ocean Reef produce.” As if the tours and demos were not enough, extravagant taste treats were served at each stop. Mimosas and monkey bread, a Sushi assortment, three or four pizzas hot from the oven, steak bites, shrimp & grits (from “Philippe’s Baby,” the food truck), mini lobster rolls, croque monsieurs, and an enormous, sweet, chocolate-covered strawberry with a take-home box of macaroons. I even tried the green “health tonic” (juiced cucumber, celery, green apples, and kale) that Fair Patricia adores…I preferred the mimosas. We waddled home with wet clothes and happy smiles. It was a wonderful way to pass a rainy day. All of us came away with a new respect for the passion and effort that goes into our Ocean Reef lifestyle.
The Artists from the Bakery pose with some parting gifts for the tour-takers.
Chef Philippe speaks from his “Office” – the serving window of the Food Truck.
The Mimosas in the Ocean Room kitchen sure beat the green health juice.
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California Conversations by Terry Baxter
The Thursday afternoon Port O’ Call wine and spirit tastings have become such a welcome tradition that Members feel at loose ends when they miss one. The “Port O’ Call Patio” has actually become a descriptive destination. Friends and family gather for conversation and camaraderie. This week’s “Wines of California” was a perfect example – the skies were dark, the clouds were spitting, the crowd was undampened. Around twenty complimentary examples of reds and whites from our most-bountiful wine state offered plenty to talk about. There were zinfandels, cabernets, meritages, sauvignon blancs, chards, pinots, and fume
The conversation was even better than the wine tasting for Gail Freed, Judy Hankerson, Susan Reichardt, and Denise Ecuyer.
blancs – something for everybody. Ferrari-Carano (how can you resist a wine with “Ferrari” in the name?) is one of the stars of Sonoma County, always dependable and fairly priced. They poured a Fume Blanc, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir that were each a conversation starter. Another interesting
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story was the grandchildren of Joseph Phelps (famous wine pioneer) and the family behind Sutter Home (the Trincheros) got together to start their own small winery in Napa Valley. They presented the most expensive wine of the tasting, a $60 Trinchero Meritage, which was purple, chewy, and full of fruit. AND, they also had the least
Lisa Rudolph enjoys one of the benefits of the Fishing Village location -- a friendly Ocean Reef cat. The social member only manages long-weekend to ten-day visits because her husband “is still a workaholic.”
expensive, $18 Complicated Chardonnay, a sweet, inviting, sit-on-the-back-deck white. Discovering a new producer is just one of the pleasures of a community gathering at the Port O’ Call patio.
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If Life Gives You Limes... “From the Pantry” by Carole Kotkin, Cooking School Manager
If life gives you limes, don’t make limeade, make a Key lime pie. Just as Memphis is known for barbecue and New Orleans is celebrated for gumbo, the Florida Keys is internationally famous for Key lime pie. Ocean Reef has adopted it as its signature dessert, serving it throughout the Club. As Chef/Owner of Alter in Miami’s Wynwood district, Brad Kilgore creates inspired American foods that highlight local ingredients that add to Miami’s vibrant culinary landscape. Enjoy Kilgore’s flavors in his Eclectic American cooking class on Monday, February 25. Despite key lime
pie’s immediate name recognition, there’s certainly no shortage of theories surrounding its origin or its ingredients. No one can pinpoint when lime pie first showed up in the Keys, but it appears to have been around for more than 100 years. Given that Key limes were cultivated in the Florida Keys as early as 1835 and that canned milk was much more readily available there than fresh until the 1930s, it makes sense that enterprising cooks began combining the two. (Some sources suggest that they were inspired by a “Lemon Magic” pie recipe featured on cans of Eagle Brand Condensed Milk.) But you might also thank Florida sponge fisherman for likely originating the concoction of key lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, and egg yolks, which could be “cooked” (by a thickening chemical reaction of the ingredients) at sea. Key lime pie can be made with a graham cracker or pastry crust, and topped with meringue, whipped cream, or nothing at all. The one thing
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it can’t be is green: The lime, its juice, and the filling they make are naturally pale yellow, and anything else smacks of colorization. The filling doesn’t need to be cooked in order to thicken; the acid in the lime juice accomplishes that by causing the proteins in the egg yolks and milk to bond. However, baking the pie briefly gives it a slightly firmer texture, and eliminates any concerns about eating raw eggs.To make it at home: CAROLE’S KEY LIME PIE MAKES 8 SERVINGS
For crust
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For filling
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For topping
3/4 cup chilled heavy cream
Make crust:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Stir together graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter in a bowl with a fork until combined well, then press mixture evenly onto bottom and up side of a 9-inch (4-cup) glass pie plate. Bake crust in middle of oven 10 minutes and cool in pie plate on a rack. Leave oven on. Make filling and bake pie:
Whisk together condensed milk and yolks in a bowl until combined well. Add juice and whisk until combined well (mixture will thicken slightly). Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into mixture. Pour filling into crust and bake in middle of oven 15 minutes. Cool pie completely on rack (filling will set as it cools), then chill, covered, at least 8 hours. Make topping:
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Rediscovering the Library by Susan Bohan
With all the daily activities available at the Reef, it is sometimes difficult to find a quiet moment or place. For the many users of the Library, we are acutely aware of this wonderful space in the Cultural Center. Available to everyone whether member or guest, its treasures are vast and possibly unknown to many who drive by it daily. “It is a restful place to be whether you like books or not,” according to Georgia Storm who after 20 years has handed over the reins of voluntarily running the Library to Michelle Meyer, the newest member of the Cultural Center staff. The book collection is divided into Fiction by author or Non-Fiction by Dewey Decimal. A large majority are from the New York Times Bestseller
List as well as the authors and topics most favored by Reef readers. Some of the most recent acquisitions include: “The Girl in the Spiderweb” by David Lagercrantz “Make Me” by Lee Child “The Murder House” by James Patterson The Martian” by Andy Weir “X” by Sue Grafton “See Me” by Nicholas Sparks “The Survivor” by Vince Flynn and Kyle Mills “Foreign Affairs” by Stuart Woods “Pretty Girls” by Karin Slaughter “Winter Stroll” by Elin Hilderbrand “Playing With Fire” by Tess Gerrittson “Devoted in Death” by J.D. Robb “Fear the Dark” by Kay Hooper “Rogue Lawyer” by John Grisham “Depraved Heart” by Patricia Cornwall “Friction” by Sandra Brown “Killing Reagan” by Bill O’Reilly “Career of Evil” by Robert Galbraith “The Crossing” by Michael Connelly “Saturn Run” by John Sanford “Corrupted” by Lisa Scottoline “Hemingway in Love: His Own Story by A.E. Hotchner “The Last of the President’s Men” by Bob Woodward
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And if a book you are interested in is already checked out, you can ask the volunteer at the desk to have you called when it is returned. Also, if there is a book of particular interest not in the collection, you may request it be placed on the next list of acquisitions. Many of the most widely read books are also available in LARGE PRINT. The most popular being those about “murder and mayhem,” according to Georgia. For anyone who loves to read but is experiencing a decrease in vision, the collection is a godsend. Nora Roberts, Nelson DeMille and Nicholas Sparks are only a few of the authors included. And for anyone who finds reading of any kind particularly difficult or going on a long driving excursion, there is an extensive selection of “Books on Tape”. From Harry Potter to countless novels by John Grisham, James Patterson or Scott Turow. You do not have to miss your favorites. Even with the advent of Netflix, Amazon and the like, sometimes borrowing a DVD for a rainy day or when the grandkids are “bored” is in order. From classics “Gone with the Wind”, “Raging Bull” or “The Wizard of Oz” to “Finding Nemo” and “The Polar Express”, there are shelves full of choices. And if movies are not what the kids want, the Children’s Corner is full of an array of books from Storybooks to Easy Readers to Young Adult sections
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which can bring peace as well as perhaps keep them off their electronic devices! According to Michelle, over 5,000 books were checked out last year. But that number does not even include the Paperback Collection. These are constantly circulating and even ok to keep. You are welcome to remove as many as you wish for travelling or just having available for guests who may have forgotten theirs on the plane. Also on display right now is a part of the collection on the topic of World War II. It enables those taking the History Series to further their knowledge even more or help prepare for the next lecture. The Kelly Hartman Library was begun with a generous gift from John and Kelly Hartman to reinforce their love of books and knowing how important a part a Library is to the community. To add to their generous gift, the Library accepts other donations as well as “gently used” hardcover and paperback books. If there are already a few in circulation, the copy is either available for sale for $3.00 or donated to libraries in Key Largo and Plantation. If you would like more information about the Library or wish to become a Volunteer, contact Michelle Meyer at mmeyer@oceanreef. com
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No Fuss Meals At Home (Part Two) by Terry Baxter
After lasts week’s food bonanza, I thought my appetite would be under control for a while. Surprise, I’m ready for more. Let’s wrap up takeout dinner options first. Wynn’s offers a wide variety: lime, fried, baked, or Cajun chicken; turkey dinner, Prime Rib dinner, poached salmon, and spaghetti & meatballs, along with sides and salad bar. For family dining or parties, the Reef Hut specializes in company-sized takeout pans with 12 or 48-hour notice. They offer three varieties of stuffed cannelloni with a half pan to serve eight, or a full pan to serve twelve. Pastas feature vegetarian or meat versions to feed 12 or 24, including two spaghettis, ravioli, and four types of lasagna. The Mexican Specialties serve 12 or 24, offering a pan of tacos;
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chicken, steak, or shrimp fajitas; or a chicken enchilada casserole. The Backyard cookout menu includes a whole rotisserie chicken, Southern fried chicken by the bucket, pulled pork, smoked pork, pork ribs, and smoked brisket. There is an assortment of sides, breads, and desserts. Now I am starving again. And oh, did you forget your party supplies? The Reef Hut has cups, plates, bowls and silverware by the dozen.
Private Dining
Now for the ultimate luxury – America comfort food, freshly prepared, and stylishly delivered to you home, boat, or airplane in thirty minutes. Private Dining operates from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. weekdays and to midnight Friday & Saturday. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus pizza, desserts, cocktails, or cheese assortments. Twenty-two of the selections are flagged as “Fit & Sound” (Under 450 calories.
Under 20% fat & 225 mg sodium. Low sugar. 5% or less lean animal protein, and 100% whole grain). For dinner, Private Dining offers soup, salad, seafood, chicken, pasta, and beef. If your have the urge for Chinese, there is a half-page of choices from egg drop soup, to fried rice, to Kung Pao Mandarin Chicken. AND, if ordered “Family Style,” you get four servings for the price of three. There are also four popular versions of Sushi. Other “Family Style” bargains are spaghetti & meatballs, fettuccine and shrimp Alfredo, mac & cheese (available with lobster sautéed in butter)(!). The fish box delivers the same fresh fish selections as the Islander, with the full choice of preparations. Dessert features Ocean Reef’s new Signature Key Lime Pie and Mile High Carrot Cake. Your staff is proud to have one of the most extensive and varied home delivery services anywhere. Chef Matthias says, “Ocean Reef is our town. We want the residents to be well served by our team.” Now, where is my cell phone?
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MO V I E TI M E !
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (PG13) Mon., Jan. 25 2:00pm Tues. Jan. 26 7:30pm Wed. Jan. 27 4:30pm Runtime: 2 hr. 15 min. Premise: Rey finds a BB-8 droid that knows the whereabouts of Luke Skywalker. “Creed” (PG13) Fri., Jan. 22 4:30 & 7:30pm Wed., Jan. 27 7:30pm Thurs, Jan. 28 7:30pm
Runtime: 2hr 12min Premise: Former Heavyweight Champion Rocky Balboa serves as a trainer to Adonis Johnson. “99 Homes” (R) Fri., Jan. 29 4:30 & 7:30pm Sun., Jan. 31 7:30pm Wed., Feb. 3 7:30pm
Runtime: 1hr 52min Premise: A recently unemployed single father struggles to get back his foreclosed home. “In The Heart of the Sea” (PG13) Sun., Jan. 31 4:30pm Mon., Feb. 1 7:30pm Wed., Feb. 3 4:30pm Runtime: 2hr 2min Premise: Recounting of a whaling ship’s sinking, an event that inspired Moby-Dick. Met Opera Dinner: “The Barber of Seville” Mon. Jan. 25 • 5:30pm Great Decisions Series: Middle East Tues. Jan. 26 • 2pm WWII in Europe Author Talks: Lynne Olson Tues. Jan. 26 • 5pm History Series Movies: “Patton” Wed. Jan. 27 • 9:30am History Series: WWII in Europe Thurs. Jan. 28 • 3pm
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Guided Eco-Kayak Tour 10 a.m., Meet at Pool Desk
Healthy Living Program 4 p.m., Member Fitness Center
Mat Pilates Class 8 a.m., Member Fitness Center
Beach Flags in the Pool 11 a.m., Buccaneer Island
Chef’s Choice Sliders & Beer Night 4 – 6 p.m., Burgee Bar
Cardio Tennis Clinic 9 a.m., Tennis & Games Center
Member-Professional Golf Tournament 1 p.m., Dolphin Course
Vine to Table Dinner 6:30 p.m., The Clubhouse
Backgammon Lessons 9:30 a.m., Tennis & Games Center
Guided Full Moon Kayak Tour 5:30 p.m., Meet at Pool Desk
Six Wicket Croquet 10 a.m., Croquet Lawns
Live Performance – The Brubeck Brothers Quartet 8 p.m., Cultural Center
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (PG13) 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center
F R I D AY
San Soleil Trunk Show 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Attractions Town Hall Meeting 2 p.m., Town Hall Beach Towel Volleyball 3:30 p.m., Buccaneer Island Reef Cup Invitational Fleet Return 4 p.m., The Point “Creed” (R) 4:30 & 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center Chamber Music Festival – Soiree (SOLD OUT) 6 p.m., The Carlisle’s
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S AT U R D AY
Grand Breakfast Buffet 7 – 11 a.m., The Ocean Room
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W E D N E S D AY
2 5 M O N D AY
Golf Fitness Class 7:30 a.m., Member Fitness Center
HIIT Class 8 a.m., Member Fitness Center
Intercessory Prayer, Friendship & Coffee 8 a.m., Chapel Annex
Member-Professional Golf Tournament 8:30 a.m., Card Sound Golf Course Paddleboard Yoga Class 9 a.m., Buccaneer Island Cooking School: “Eclectic American with Brad Kilgore” 9:30 a.m., Cooking School
Paddleboard Fitness Class 9 a.m., Buccaneer Island Tees by Tina Trunk Show 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Attractions Happy Hour Yoga Class 4 p.m., Member Fitness Center
Beginners Only Bridge Lessons 9:30 a.m., Tennis & Games Center
Super Macho Nachos Night 4 – 6 p.m., Burgee Bar
Silver Fit Class 10 a.m., Member Fitness Center
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (PG13) 4:30 p.m., Cultural Center
Try Scuba 10 & 11 a.m., Buccaneer Island
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (PG13) 2 p.m., Cultural Center
Guided Eco-Kayak Tour 10 a.m., Meet at Pool Desk
LifeBreath Class 2 p.m., Member Fitness Center
“Creed” (R) 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center
Vinyasa Yoga Class 10 a.m., Member Fitness Center
Happiness is a Way of Life 4 p.m., Member Fitness Center
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San Soleil Trunk Show 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Attractions
Wings & Yuengs Night 4 – 6 p.m., Burgee Bar
Tees by Tina Trunk Show 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Attractions
Junior Tennis Clinic 11 a.m., Tennis & Games Center
Met Opera Dinner: “The Barber of Seville” 5:30 p.m., Cultural Center
History Series: WWII in Europe Lecture 3 p.m., Cultural Center
Member Appreciation Dinner 6 – 9 p.m., Gianni Ristorante
Pint & Slice Night 4 – 6 p.m., Burgee Bar
Men’s Card Night 6:30 p.m., Tennis & Games Center
Raw Bar Lobster Bake 5 – 9 p.m., Raw Bar
2 6 T U E S D AY
Members’ Night 6 – 9 p.m., Islander
Cycle Class 6 a.m., Member Fitness Center
“Creed” (R) 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center
Core Class 6:30 a.m., Member Fitness Center
Karaoke & DJ Music 9 p.m. – 12 a.m., Burgee Bar
Introduction to Chakras & Healing Life Energy 2 p.m., Member Fitness Center Reef Cup Invitational Fleet Return 4 p.m., The Point Grand Seafood Buffet 6 – 9 p.m., The Ocean Room Chamber Music Festival – Grand Finale Concert 8 p.m., Cultural Center
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S U N D AY
Grand Breakfast Buffet 7 a.m. – 12 p.m., The Ocean Room Parachute Games 10 a.m., Buccaneer Island San Soleil Trunk Show 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Attractions
Ballet Barre Fusion Class 8 a.m., Member Fitness Center Pickleball Clinic 10 a.m., Tennis & Games Center
Member Appreciation Dinner 6 – 9 p.m., The Clubhouse
T H U R S D AY
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Prison Break in the Pool 11 a.m., Buccaneer Island Kid’s Tumbling & Hip Hop Class 3:30 p.m., Member Fitness Center
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TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK TOWN HALL MEETING
D IN IN G AT O C EA N R EEF
For reservations, call (305) 367-5931 • Mon. Jan. 25 – Sun. Jan. 31, 2016
Friday, Jan. 22 2 p.m. in Town Hall
Hear directly from ORC and ORCA on important community topics. If you are unable to attend, you are encouraged to watch it live at oceanreef.com or listen to the meeting via conference line. Dial 888808- 6929 and use access code 9094801. MEMBER-PROFESSIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
Jan. 24 & 25
Ocean Reef Club Members invite golf professionals from other clubs to come and join them in a 2-day competition. Details & Registration: 305-367-5912
BREAKFAST
The Ocean Room (collared shirts required for men) Mon. to Sat. 7 – 11 a.m. Sun. 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. The Point (Members only) Coffee & Danishes Sat. & Sun. 8 – 10 a.m. Private Dining Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Fitness Café Mon. to Fri. 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Reef Treats Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. 19th Hole Brunch Sun. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Reef Lounge Grab ‘n Go Breakfast Daily 7 – 11 a.m.
COOKING SCHOOL: ECLECTIC AMERICAN WITH BRAD KILGORE
Monday, Jan. 15 9:30 a.m. in the Cooking School
Learn to create a meal with indigenous Floridan ingredients that are organic, local and delicious. Details: 305-367-5953 PORT O’CALL TASTING
Thursday, Jan. 28 5 p.m. on Port O’Call Patio Join us on Port O’Call Patio to taste “The Water of Life: Scotch”. Ask questions from the experts and buy your favorite bottles on the spot. Details & Registration: 305-367-5999 MEMBER-GUEST TENNIS TOURNAMENT
Jan. 29 – 31 Tennis & Games Center
43rd Annual Member-Guest Tennis Tournament features a Cocktail party at the Tennis & Games Center on Friday night and three days of Mixed Doubles. Details & Registration: 305-367-6583
SPO T ON SHOPPING
Joan the Shopper ORVIS….Hooking a Sailfish in the REEF CUP (l/20 to 1/23) is all in a day’s work for Sarah Hoog White. Sarah is the manager of the Orvis store in Fishing Village. She is an avid angler and thus perfect for a company dedicated to “reel life”. Sarah is pictured here in her favorite sage waxed cotton jacket with tartan lining and sleeves ($379). It is from Barbour, a UK company that has been around since Victoria was queen. Sarah claims her jacket has seen many fishing and hunting excursions but it has never been washed. “The instructions
LUNCH
Palm Court Daily 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Fitness Café Mon. to Fri. 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Beach Grill Thurs. to Sun. 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Raw Bar Daily 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
DINNER
Private Dining Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 12 a.m. Gianni Ristorante (reservations required) Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 5:30 – 9 p.m. Sat. & Sun 5:30 – 10 p.m. Member Appreciation Dinner. Mon.
19th Hole Mon. to Sat. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Brunch Sun. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Lite Bites Sun. 3 – 5 p.m. Private Dining Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Islander (collared shirts, shorts of walking length and jeans permitted) Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 6 – 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 6 – 10 p.m. Members’ Night Thurs. The Clubhouse (Members Only-Jackets Required) Tues. to Sat. 6 – 9 p.m. Member Appreciation Dinner Wed.
19th Hole Mon. & Wed. to Sun. 5 – 9 p.m.
Reef Hut Tues. to Sat. 5 – 8 p.m.
Raw Bar Daily 4 – 9 p.m. Thurs. Lobster Bake
The Ocean Room Grand Seafood Buffet Saturday 6 – 9 p.m.
Burgee Bar Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 4 – 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 4 – 11 p.m.
Founders *in The Ocean Room Tues. to Fri. 6 – 9 p.m.
COCKTAILS/SWEETS
say to hose it off, hang it up and in a year of two send it back to be rewaxed.” In cool weather Sarah zips in the matching tartan vest ($129). Note: You don’t have to be a sportswoman to wear the Barbour jacket. It is all the rage with college kids. – Joan Birsh
Reef Hut Mon. 11:00 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tues. to Sat. 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
The Point (Members only) Hors d’oeuvres & Cocktails Fri. to Sun. 5 – 8 p.m. Reef Treats Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Burgee Bar Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 4 p.m. – 12 a.m. Fri. & Sat. 4 p.m. – 1 a.m. Beach Bar Daily 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Reef Lounge Tues. to Thurs. 5 – 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 5 p.m. – 12 a.m.
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Appy Pets & More
Tuffie’s medical history at your fingertips. Need I say more? Vetty Good Idea!
Next scenario: you are anchored out on your yacht in the Chesapeake Bay when Fifi has a fit. What to do? Go to your Vet On Demand app www.vetondemand.com where the doctor is always in! Within minutes you will be video-conferenced with a live Board Certified veterinarian for a real-time face to snout consult.
“Dot.calm” by Jane Silverman
I have pet envy. Ocean Reef’s annual Blessing of the Animals event was a huge hit with hundreds of lovable dogs (and one cat!) in all shapes and sizes. I so want a dog. Our boating schedule is not conducive for four legged companions; so I have fish. Or, I should say, I had fish. Many fish. Shamu, Blaze, Goldie, Tuna (fish). The kids stopped naming them after the last batch (of many) died. We now have beautiful colored plastic fish that bob in an aquarium. Low maintenance. No more funerals at sea. Poor Son #1 has resorted to walking other people’s dogs. The funny thing is, we are pet-people. Mike had ten Harlequin Great Danes he raised and showed. Did I mention he had them all at once...? Growing up, I had a formidable cat that lived to age 20; she ruled over our Collie mutt and beautiful Russian Wolfhound. She moved with me to college in Boston, then on to New York, San Francisco and London. What a petsetter! So with our home’s pet-expertise duly noted, I thought I would share some handy pet apps and websites I hope to have the need to use one day soon!
Lisa Desmond and Daisy at the Blessing of the Animals trying out a new app.
Uncanny Canines:
Dognition www.dognition.com is for anyone who has looked into their dog’s eyes and wondered, “What are you thinking?” Some dogs communicate well, while others have better memories. Is your dog a Socialite? Einstein? Protodog? This Duke University program of 20 fun and easy games to play with your dog was designed by scientists, trainers and behavioral specialists to give you insight into your dog’s unique mind. Login your results and receive a 10-15 page in-depth profile report showing you how your dog thinks. All results are anonymously compiled into Duke’s research to find out, for example, whether some breeds have better memories or ability to reason. Cool! Urgent Care
It’s Late. You are travelling. Your beloved Tuffie is sick. You open your Pet First Aid by American Red Cross app and review the early warning sign checkers and watch the health alert videos. It directs you to the closest animal hospital. You race to it and have
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Stacy Schmetterer loves the Dog Park Finder app for her Cavalier King Charles Spaniels to find dog parks and off leash areas wherever she travels. Tim Thomes and his Scottish Terrier (and “fur child”) is a fan of the Bring Fido app -- perfect for pets on the go with worldwide listings of pet-friendly hotels, restaurants, parks & beaches, and more. From Meow to Bow-Wow
Ocean Reef’s Grayvik Animal Care Center www.grayvikcenter. com provides vet and pet grooming services to the furriest members of our community while fostering 100 cats and kittens waiting for forever homes. Did you know, they also offer microchipping and travel certificates, among other vital services? Their ORCAT Trap-Neuter-Release program feeds and cares for hundreds of feral cats on the Reef. The annual Catwalk Fashion Show (presented by Saks Fifth Avenue Dadeland) on Friday, February 12 will have some of Ocean Reef’s chicest dogs wearing fur coats and strutting their stuff to benefit ORCAT. For tickets: cat-
[email protected] or 367-3067. Be sure and stop by Leggiadro in the Fishing Village to buy your next dog toy – 100% will benefit the charity. Our Dog Park!
The Ocean Reef Dog Park www. orcareef.com/dog-park-home is a treasure trove of all things Dog. Be sure and visit the site to check up on Dog Park Rules & Etiquette, and more. What to Wear?
Does your dog need a new wardrobe for 2016? Doesn’t everyone? Wagdrobe www.wagdrobe. com is an online styling service which curates a box of clothes and accessories just for your pet. They really are too cute! My favorite was the Ivy League with a button down shirt, cardigan and tie. Collar Me Maybe
The www.collardoos.com website from Columbus, Ohio offers a beautiful, fun and trendy array of velcro bowties and flowers for your pet’s collar ( designs include Osgrrr de la Renta, Jimmy Chew, Ruff Lauren). Check out their collections for birthdays, weddings, seasonal fun, and more. Love this! For your Best Friend
www.friendshipcollar.com is the award-winning site for collars and leashes for your dog or cat and a matching bracelet just for you, because best friends should match! They are available in a variety of fashion-forward patterns and colors and sizes and are beautifully made. Mahatma Gandhi: the greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated.
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B L E S SING O F THE A NIMA LS – JA NUA RY 1 6 , 2 0 1 6
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It’s OK to Judge
All in the Family Memoir Writing
Our stories define us. Give yourself the pleasure of opening up and letting yours bubble up from the wells of memory so you can write about them. Once your words are on paper, they become a legacy for children and grandchildren. In this workshop we’ll write about relatives, quirky or challenging, and recall family stories passed down through the years. Perhaps your stories relate to your life, your immediate family. Come and share them with a like- minded group and experience the satisfaction and joy of writing. Tuesday and Wednesday, February 9, 10, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Facilitator Gertrude Mann
by Gertrude Mann Art Show Review
Susan Bohan reports: “New Works – You Be The Judge” is the title of the latest exhibit at the Art League which opened Tuesday night, January 19 and will run through January 29th. Do not miss it! Created solely by Ocean Reef Members, it is a broad collection of 12 different mediums, each judged by other members. Ribbons hang proudly on each winner. Some of the pieces are by professional artists like Jane Bishop, Linda Levy and Julie Skoda, showing why they earned their excellent credentials. Others are by artists like Patsy Ernst and Karen DiMaura who are tackling a new medium to stretch their creativity. And others are beautiful examples of hidden talent which is being uncovered here at The Reef. All the works show considerable time and effort, but, as in all art, some seem to speak to the onlooker. In the Sculpture category, the” Don Quixote” by Bonnie Knickerbocker, aptly conveys the exhaustive search for his impossible dream. Skeletal and drawn, the piece has both movement and charisma. Vicki Combs’ crane has equal majesty in its lifelike stillness. The “Still Life #3, Tulips” by Suzanne Grandis is one of the largest works on display but it is not just the size that draws you in. “The arch of the tulips’ design takes your eye cascading to the bottom then the single tulip completes the horizontal scale for you,” according to Sandy Taylor, a designer herself who claimed it as her favorite work of the night. The Tiffany-style lamp by Polly
Jerry and Kay Fischer
Swindel had everyone’s attention. Its’ intricate play of bright and jewel tones with dragonfly design is justifiably center stage. Whether an artist yourself or just a fan or friend, come by the Art League and be proud of your fellow members. While you are there, perhaps sign up for a course yourself to test your hidden skills. Very New! Very Fascinating!
Lindley Hannani, a nationally recognized colorist, will show us how to add impact to our polymer clay creations and gain increased color confidence. Complete details in All About Art. This workshop will be one of the most important time commitments you’ll make this season. Friday and Saturday, February 19, 20 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Decoupage Workshop
Come learn from award winning artist, Jenn Sherr , Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Feb. 4,5,6. Sherr recently traveled to Paris and Italy to study the art of papermaking. This workshop will introduce the history of decoupage and teach
how to create decorative compositions. You’ll also learn the techniques of faux painting. You will redo a home décor item of your choice from a list of suggestions you will receive before the class. If you are interested in design, this workshop is for you. Polymer with Pam
A mixed media exploration using paint, polymer, a ceramic birdhouse, and a candle stick holder. You’ll have fun making a bird house on a pedestal using unusual patterns of polymer on the stick and polymer decorations on the bird house. This will be a signature piece you can create with pride. Mondays, Feb. 8, 22 ,29. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Shell Mirrors with Trisha Brown
This popular workshop will be offered on Monday and Tuesday, Feb.8, 9 from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Students will decide on a size and shape of mirror before class, and a large assortment of shells will be offered the day of our first meeting. A shell mirror will add character to any room.
Orchid Club Guest Speaker
Exciting news! Orchid Club Chair Debbie Hartmann has invited Catharine Mannion, Ph.D, Professor and Extension Specialist of the University of Florida Tropical Research and Education Center to come to our Feb. 12 meeting. Mark your calendars. Details and guest bio to follow. “Getting to Know You” Board Secretary Donna Archibald
“Once my husband and I decided to spend the winter here at Ocean Reef, I have enjoyed my involvement at the Art League. I never miss the Nantucket Basket and Sailors Valentine classes led by the Brown family. I cherish all the baskets and valentines I created and display them proudly at our home in Cape Cod. I have met very talented individuals at the Art League. It’s a perfect haven to let your creative side develop. When we have visitors from up North, I always bring them to the Art League for a tour. They always compliment the diversity in the Gift Shop and the fabulous exhibits.”
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2016 New Works Show
Honorable Mention Melinda Moos, Wear with All Honorable Mention Patsy Ernst, Breezes Honorable Mention Sherry Martin, Innocent Blood
WATERCOLOR
1st – Jane Bishop, Daisies 2nd – Linda Levy, Tangled 3rd – John Pluhar, Sea Scapes Honorable Mention Mary Biddinger, Trout, Little Sturgeon River Honorable Mention Betty Topercer, Lines Out OIL / ACRYLICS M
1st – Gail Noyes, Seyon Leaving 2nd - Suzanne Grandis, Still Life #3 Tulips 3rd – Linda Salisbury, 5 o’clock Shadows Honorable Mention Molly Baker, Carmel Honorable Mention Ann Fain, Nikki & Happy SCULPTURE
1st – Bonnie Knickerbocher, Don Quixote 2nd – Vicki Combs, Rudie 3rd – Liz Gordy, Godfrey PHOTOGRAPHY
1st – Linda Carithers, ORC Channel
MIXED MEDIA
1st – Nancy Rohan, Barracuda 2nd – Del Henrich, Love Nest DRAWING / CHARCOAL / PASTELS The ribbon winners in the annual “ You be the Judge “ show at the Art League.
2nd – Fran Carlisle, Shades of Gold – Autumn 3rd – Cheryl Conklin, Fairy Tale House Honorable Mention Flip McCririck, Dolphin Fury Honorable Mention Eleanor Williamson, Artichouts de Provence
MOSAICS
1st – Polly Swindell, Dragonfly BEADING / JEWELRY
1st – Karen DiMaura, Turquoise 2nd – Joanne Thomas, Dragonflies 3rd – Mary Biddinger, Glass Pendant
NEEDLEWORK
1st – Judy Paige, Good Ole US of A 2nd – Marcia Ryon, Pocket Book 3rd – Sally Weisleder, Lauren
ABSTRACT
1st – Linda Kaplan, Brush Strokes 2nd – Mary Zwirn, Romeo & Juliette 3rd – Jan Miller, Fantasy
1st – Jim Rogers, Humphrey Bogart 2nd – Julie Skoda, Sunset at the Point Hand Built Clay 1st – Bonnie Krebs, Celadon Vase II PAINTED POTTERY
1st – Mary Brady, Dolphin Dance 2nd – Debbie Newcomer, Light House 3rd – Darlyne Dinanno, Love & Peace Honorable Mention Karen Waite, Seashore Platter
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O U T AND ABOUT
Last week the Quester’s Chapter of Choose and Cherish took a People to People tour of Havana, Cuba. Tom and Jerrie Cooper organized this marvelous, eye-opening tour of a city where time has stood still.
Julien Nesher’s celebrated his 5th birthday on January 8, 2016 at the Ocean Reef Firehouse with parents David and Meghan Nesher, grandparents, Robert and Jill Nesher, and cousins Wilson Nesher, Emmy Nesher, Trip Elliott and Kristen Nesher.
Tri-Delta sisters gathered at the Burgee Bar on January 6. Clockwise from center, Sandy Rule, Marcy Aultman, Jane Ferger-White, Jane Battles, Jane Johnston, Patty Strunk, Jean Reed, Molly Carroll, Marci Ingram and Karen Polhaus.
The crowd that came to The Cultural Center Friday night to See Jane Sing! got a cabaret show full of offbeat tunes mixed with upbeat fun. An absolutely amazing performance produced by Lorraine & Dick Grasso, Heather & Greg Hogarth, Marcia & Tom Martell.
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AROUND THE REEF
CR OQ U E T N E W S
Mother Nature Gets Tough “Croquet News” by Ron Sekura
Last Friday’s ORAC croquet match proved that the players from both clubs are hardy souls. Although the lawns at both clubs remained playable throughout the day, the players remained drenched. Play started at 9 a.m. in the rain with the forecast saying it would get a little bit better before it got worse. And that proved to be the case. At end of the day, at the awards ceremony which was moved to Anglers Club, Mother Nature flexed her muscle blowing the plastic enclosure, knocking over chairs and chasing everyone inside. With morning play the advantage went to the Ocean Reef team. With the 36 game format, Ocean Reef lead by a score of 10 to 8. However with afternoon play the advantage drastically shifted. The day ended with Anglers Club retaining the trophy for another year with a final score of 22 to 14. While there may have been other spectacular plays during the day one of the finer moments belonged
to Anglers’ Tom Cooper. With an Ocean Reef ball threatening an easy wicket. Jerrie tells Tom, her partner, “Do a jump shot.” Tom three quarters of the court away, faces backwards, executes a jump shot over a blocking ball to knock the Ocean Reef ball out of scoring position. Wow! This is like making a hole in one from 200 yards. And, that is pretty much how the play went for the Ocean Reef players that afternoon on the Anglers Club lawns. At Ocean Reef, starting this Tuesday, January 26 the Crocodile Cup competition begins. Play takes place for 7 consecutive Tuesdays with a final play day on March Sunday, March 13. Participants are rated as individuals to determine which player scores the highest average of winning wickets over the season. Players must participate in a minimum of 14 games to qualify, but the Crocodile Scramble on March 13 gives players with multiple commitments a chance to qualify. We will keep you posted as the competition progresses.
Anglers Team (L to R): Sara Heft, Charlotte Curry, Marjorie & Ken White, Joan & Art Ruffing, Jerrie & Tom Cooper. Not shown Joyce & Joe Neely, Joan & Bob Jones.
Register for the Crocodile Cup
The Crocodile Cup starts Tuesday January 26. There are eight days of play. Players do not have to play every play day. However, they must play a total of 14 games to qualify. Registration will be permitted even with the competition in progress. The final day for registration is Feb. 16.
Ocean Reef Team (L to R): Ali Iz, Eva Martin, Alan Thomson, Ingrid Braun, Ron Sekura, Betsy Caldwell, Jim Berkel, Marusa Judy. Not shown Marjorie & Bob McClements, Adelaide Schultz, and Ed Jared.
PI CK L E BA L L L E A G U E
The Fall Thursday morning Pickleball League.
The first winners: left to right, Tom Davidson Sr. 2nd place, Dermot Coughlan 1st place, and Rick Brand 3rd place.
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January ProAm Results
lovers’ Holiday? Join us at for the Sunday Couples Golf & Dinner, with a Valentine’s Day theme! With both an 18-hole and a 9-hole division, bring your spouse, significant other, or even just a buddy and come out for an afternoon of friendly competition, followed by cocktails & dinner in the clubhouse. With so many members back on the Reef, this is sure to be a fun event this month! To sign up, call the Golf Shop at 305-367-5912 or by visiting ForeTees.
“From the Gold Tees” by Scott Kirkwood, Director of Golf
Fri., Jan. 15 proved to be one of the rainiest days on The Reef we’ve had so far this year, and somehow still, our Pros & their brave Amateurs took on the Dolphin Course despite the less-than-favorable playing conditions, with wind speeds upward of 20 MPH and heavy rains that lasted from morning until evening. The team of Sean McArdle, Stan Henry and Professional Kelly Violette emerged from the monsoon victorious, with a score of 129. We hope the weather for next month’s tournament will be a bit more forgiving, as we host another round of the monthly Pro-Am on Fri., Feb. 19. There is
Triple Golf Classic Last year it was Brad Williams (right) receiving the interclub trophy, this year Stuart Newman (left) is the one taking home the hardware for Card Sound!
a sign-up sheet in the Golf Shop if you would like to see the times for the Pros that are open for play. You may also call 305-367-5912 to sign-up. Monthly Couples Event – Valentine’s Day Edition
Gentlemen, this is your early Valentine’s Day alert! Are you not sure what to do with your sweetie on Sun., Feb. 14 to celebrate this
Ladies and Gentlemen, coming up in a few weeks is our ever-popular Member-Member Tournament, the Triple Golf Classic! Make sure to mark your calendars for registry on Sat., Jan. 30! You can either go online to ForeTees under the Event Sign-Up Page on sign-up day or call t305-367-5912. The schedule for sign-up is as follows: Saturday January 30
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7:30am – Any Member playing with a guest If you have questions about your membership type, about annual passes, or how your sign-up will work with your playing partner, speak to our Golf Concierge Jordan McIntosh for further explanation. MGA Old Buddy
Gentlemen of the MGA, don’t forget that sign ups have begun for our favorite tournament each year, the Old Buddy. Played Mon., Feb. 1, Wed., Feb. 3, and Fri., Feb. 5, this two-man team tournament is a MUST on the golf event calendar. Please only sign up if you are able to play all three days of the tournament. Sign up is available under the Events Tab on ForeTees. You may also contact the Golf Shop for sign-up at 305-367-5912.
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G OL F
Weight Shift “Golf Tip” by Brian Varsey, Head Teaching Professional
For a short shot you should have your weight more on your front foot to start. This will allow the bottom of your swing arc to be after the ball so you can achieve solid contact. Without the length of a full swing you won’t have the time to shift your weight forward. In a fuller swing there is more time and your center of mass will move more over the back foot, then you have more time to shift the
center of pressure to your front foot before starting the down swing. This allows the low point of the swing to be after the ball and is probably the single biggest thing that separates golfers that hit the ball far from those who don’t. Some people don’t shift well because of bad habits and some because of physical limitations, most from a combination of the two. There are several drills to help you learn this and also several fitness related exercises that will allow your body to be able to perform. The Golf Fitness class at the Member Fitness Center on Wednesdays from 7:30-8:30 will teach you some simple moves so your body is in shape to perform. Make sure to shift the weight on your feet better and hit the ball farther.
Golf Scoreboard 9 HOLERS JAN. 14, 2016 STROKE PLAY NET SCORES
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Fred Wells Memorial Tournament “Tennis Shorts” by Jim Morton, Director of Tennis
With wind and heavy rain on The Reef this past Sunday morning, the Fred Wells Pro-Am Tournament pitting local tennis professionals with Members looked doubtful. However, just as quickly as the storm came in, the skies cleared and the ORC Court Maintenance Crew rehung windscreens, dried and groomed the courts allowing the tournament to play on schedule! And what a tournament we had! With 12 teams divided into two flights, each team had to place first or second for the chance at getting their name on the Fred Wells Trophy. The blue flight team included Michael Rich & Ed
Jim Morton with Ellen Wells
Ellen Wells with all 24 participants at the Fred Wells Memorial Tennis Tournament.
Shanaphy, Kevin Cassidy & Jon Call, Ben Wilner & Nathan Debut, Fabrizio Alcobe Fierro & Erik Turnquist, Ricardo Gutierrez & Alex Henderson and Kevin Fish & Jim Morton. The red flight teams included John Breaux & Lindsey Vermillion, Wayne Rosen & Josh Sturgis, Mark Wallace & Ricardo Martin, Dick Wallace & Willie Cakans, Rafa Arribas & Sam Dahmer and Bill Sport & Justin Romero. The flights were very competitive as the players displayed great tennis throughout the 5 rounds of play. The blue flight teams that made it to the semi- finals were Ricardo Gutierrez & Alex Henderson in first place with Fabrizio
Alcobe Fierro & Erik Turnquist in second. Playing them in the Semi-Finals from the red flight were Mark Wallace & Ricardo Martin who finished first with Wayne Rosen & Josh Sturgis in second. With a great crowd on hand to watch, Wallace & Martin defeated Alcobe-Fierro & Turnquist while Gutierrez & Henderson wore down Rosen & Sturgis. The final was a fantastic match with great play from both teams. However with the match at a critical point in the set, 5-6 thirty all, Ricardo Gutierrez came up with the shot of the day when he summoned the courage to rifle a forehand down the line past Ricardo Martin to give Alex Henderson the opportunity to
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clinch the game on the next point. Rising to the challenge, Alex did just that winning the Pro- Am! Member-Guest Tennis
If you haven’t yet done so, now is the time get your entry in for the 43rd Annual Member-Guest Tennis Tournament. We start with Mixed Doubles on Fri., Jan. 29 at 2:30 p.m., followed by a Cocktail Party at the Tennis & Games Center at 6 p.m. Saturday, Ladies’ and Men’s Doubles start at 8:30 a.m. with a luncheon to follow and Mixed Doubles finals at 2:30 p.m. On Sunday the finals of the Ladies’ and Men’s Doubles starts at 8:30 a.m. If you would like to play, please call 305-522-1519.
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Finishing with Class by Alex Henderson Assistant Tennis Professional
Tennis Player of the Week Lisa Richards
Say you're on a boat and drinking champagne and you ask yourself 'how can I make this even more classy?' I think we can all agree that you would tell yourself 'pinkies up!' Use this same line of thinking when finishing your ground strokes. This may be a different range of motion than you're used to, but with a little guidance from our world class staff here at Ocean Reef, you can bring your ground strokes into the modern age with more power and topspin!
Fred Wells 2016 Champions Alex Henderson and Ricardo Gutierrez demonstrate how to finish your swing with “class”. Pinkies up!
Tennis Results
MIXED DOUBLES SATURDAY 1/16/16
MIXED DOUBLES MONDAY 1/18/16
C LEVEL FRIENDLY MONDAY 1/18/16
Men’s 1st Place
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Men’s 1st Place
Ladies’ 1st Place
LADIES’ DAY WEDNESDAY 1/13/16
Men’s 2nd Place
Men’s 2nd Place
Ladies’ 2nd Place
1st Place
Jan Schmidt, Jan Broton 2nd Place
Anne Hull, Fran Kono
What is your favorite tennis shot, why?
Two handed forehand because it surprises a lot of people. Who is your favorite tennis player, why?
Roger Federer because he is steady, graceful and a well-mannered professional.
Richard Kreotz
Ladies’ 1st Place
Donna Stinnett
Ladies 2nd Place
Kathy Kreotz
What is your favorite Ocean Reef Tennis Memory?
Taking lessons with the great pros at Ocean Reef Club.
Morgan Nields, Frank Paige Graham Thomas Ladies’ 1st Place
Helen Stein Jan Broton
Eve Rosen
Ladies’ 2nd Place
Jan Schmidt
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Lots To Do at Card & Games by Gregg VanDyke, Director of Card & Game
We had a great week at the Card & Games Room. Canasta classes were held on both Tuesday and Thursday. A total of 60 chairs were filled with players over the two sessions. They had a ball. You missed something special if you didn’t come. Claudia Langworthy and friends Mary Zwirn, Joanne Thomas, Joanne Wills, Maureen Zazove, Jean Davey, all donated their time to work with the players. We will continue to grow our game with friendliness and word of mouth. We are building a list of players so we can e-mail updates and gather
friends together easier. Make sure to sign up at the Games Room. Men’s Poker Night will be this Monday at 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Play on a beautiful professional table with friends. Contact 305-367-6609 or gvandyke@ oceanreef.com for info. No reservations are necessary. Friday at 9:30 a.m., I will be teaching backgammon lessons along with some tips for the better players. Again, this is your chance to learn a game you can use for a lifetime. I have had many inquiries about this so come out and be part of the Ocean Reef Backgammon Club. Contact 305-367-6609 or [email protected]. No reservations necessary. Finally, Duplicate Bridge was busy as we had close to 40 tables this week. These games are Junior Fund Games which benefit ACBL Juniors and provide extra points. Lots of things to do here , so partake and see you at the table.
Mon., Jan. 11 Section A North-South
1. Dorothy Kemp - Rosemary Jones 2. Graham Thomas - Joanne Thomas 3. Paula Pendergast - Monica Phillips 4. Kay Meinhardt - Lynda Gilbert
Mon., Jan. 11 Section A East-West
1. Mary Zwirn - Joanne Wills 2. Charlene McClure - Candace Sutfin 3. Terry Newell - Jim Thompson 4. Betsy Caldwell - Mefran Campbell
Wed., Jan. 13 Section A North-South
1. Dorothy Williams - George Williams 2. Paula Pendergast - Monica Phillips 3. Rosemary Jones - David Jones 4. Graham Thomas - Mary Benson
Tips For Playing With Partner 1. Never forget you are playing with a partner. It pays to consider what things may look like from partner’s point of view, particularly when you are privy to information that partner isn’t. 2. You cannot defend properly unless
Wed., Jan. 13 Section A East-West
1. Virginia Coutts - Linda Westervelt 2. Fred Bacher - Jim Thompson 3. John Taylor - Joe Manos 4. Adelaide Schultze - Pamela Harding
Fri., Jan. 15 Section A North-South
1. Graham Thomas - Joanne Thomas 2. Hettie Hall - Deborah Nutt 3. Sue Mullane - Hugh Harness 4. Jim Thompson - Cissy Thompson
Fri., Jan. 15, 2016 Section A East-West
1. Judie Berry - Jean Hunt 2. Paula Pendergast - Monica Phillips 3. Kathie Markel - Joan Flippin 4. Candace Sutfin - Charlene McClure
you remember the bidding. 3. You cannot defend properly unless you know what system the opponents are playing. 4. You cannot defend properly unless you watch the cards, particularly the little fellows. 5. You cannot defend properly unless you count. 6. You cannot expect your partner to defend properly if you make faces or show other signs of disapproval.
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Fishing Report
F IT N E S S
When Moderation Isn’t Enough “Fitness Focus” by Luis Bracamonte, Member Fitness Center Manager Rod & Gun Club’s new gin pole was put to good use by Lori Gardner & Capt. Josh on TT Eccentric weighing in a 380 pounds swordfish. Pretty work by all!
by Erich Overhardt
Fishing has been decent and the days between the fronts – beautiful! There’s plenty of fish in the sea, including Black Fin Tuna, Wahoo, and a smattering of Sailfish. The bottom bite has been good to great. If you’re looking for a way to entertain yourself, set a goal of trying to catch Mutton and Amberjack.
A sensible way to live is to look for moderation and balance. Frequent overindulgence in food and drink often lead to unhealthy habits and future regrets. Moderation in this case is the smart approach to a long and happy life. When it comes to fitness the same principle does not apply. Time and life’s stressors will take a toll on the body and the mind. Exercise then holds the key to counteract the negative
45 reps and still going! Judy Brand must have had her spinach this morning!
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Learn About Acupuncture & Acu-Pressure by David Coppola, Holistic Doctor, DC, Author
It is widely known throughout the world that acupuncture works! On this coming Monday January 25th at 4:00pm in the Member Fitness Center, learn how and why this 2,500-year-old practice of acupuncture (by strategically inserting tiny, thin needles into your body) can facilitate your healing process. Also, find out how to use acupressure (by applying manual pressure to acupuncture points without needles) for your own self-care at home. I will discuss specific points on your body that will help manage physical pains in the shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, and feet, along with systemic imbalances including: headache, digestive disorders and chronic inflammation.
The History
For thousands of years doctors and researchers have been exploring methods and means to help people overcome health challenges. The practice of acupuncture emerged from China, the other side of the world. I have been to China many times to study at a hospital in Anhui Province. I have first-hand experience, and I can share with you, it is the modality of choice by the majority of inhabitants. Archeological evidence shows that the first known acupuncture needles in northern China were made of stone. Those practitioners in coastal areas used fish bone and animal bone. Currently, stainless steel filiform needles are used around the world. For those who prefer not to use needles, don’t fret, you can apply acupressure by asserting manual pressure to the acupuncture points for 10 – 15 seconds at a time. I will teach you how to do this. Diagnosis and Point Selection
When treating people with acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, the whole body must be considered, as well as the patient’s particular manifestation of “disease.” When someone becomes sick, a doctor in China palpates the body and pulses, observes the tongue, and determines which acupuncture points will bring
positive changes in bodily function. In Chinese medicine, a doctor looks at the tongue because it is the only muscle in the body that does not have skin over it. So it gives the diagnostician an idea of what is going on inside the body. Points Relate to Internal Organs
A comprehensive history and exam leads to a diagnosis. Acupuncture point selection is then determined by the apparent need to create a better synergy in the internal organ systems and a better flow of qi (pronounced “chee”, meaning “energy”). A general rule is: when qi flows, blood flows. And when blood flows, healing is accentuated. In other words, acupuncture stimulates an energy flow that enhances harmony within the body, thereby assisting in the restoration of balance and homeostasis. The fact is, when we are in balance physically, bio-chemically and emotionally, we heal. Our human bodies are designed to be self-healing. That’s the way we are made! The channels of energy, or what are called “meridians”, are named after specific organs. So, applying pressure (acupressure) or inserting needles (acupuncture) to several points along these channels is how one gets qi to flow. Remember, when qi flows, blood flows, and consequently healing occurs.
Effective, Complimentary Medicine
I have found the practice of acupuncture to be extremely helpful to my patients. It assists in the restoration of health, especially when it is combined with modern Western medicine, massage, and chiropractic. From my own practice, patients who have agreed to add acupuncture to their treatment plans have been able to overcome conditions such as: joint pain, headache, high blood pressure, and digestive disorders more efficiently. It is invaluable to know that acupuncture can also be effective in overcoming addiction, anxiety, insomnia, and depression. About the Author
Dr. David Coppola has practiced holistic medicine for 22 years. In his treatment protocols he combines the appropriate modalities to overcome your health concerns. These modalities may include: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Massage Therapy and Emotional Healing. Dr. Coppola will be giving a complimentary presentation on “Acupuncture & Acupressure” at the Member Fitness Center on Monday January 25th at 4:00pm. He sees patients every Monday at the Member Fitness Center. For an appointment, please call (305) 4511819. For more information, visit: www.drdavidcoppola.com
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Left / David Friedman (son of Linda Jaikins) Casey Menten (daughter of Peter & Deborah Menten) beat 30 adults in her first Sailfish tournament in Key Largo. Casey declined the additional Top Junior Award so another young angler could have it. Junior Anglers, beware! Photo courtesy of Erich Overhardt.
Middle / Linda Jaikins “Largest Dolphin Anglers Club Guest Dolphin” 4 ft. Long and 17.5 lbs. This Amberjack was caught last week on board the Decompress, captained by G W Depauw, weighed in at over 50 pounds. Pictured here with Tom Davidson Jr., and Carmen Sferrazza.
Right / Susan Engle - tagged and released a Dolphin with Captain Augie Moss on “Here Fishy.”
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You scan the water, eyes moving, seeking, looking left and right. Your focus shifts; just below the water, the surface the bottom always searching to answer what is different? Is there a ripple, a wake, a tail, a fin, the pick up, a jump and a shout of Fish on, a window of opportunity that is only moments wide. That is sailfishing, that is Reef Cup. It is not easy but if it was anyone could do it. It takes special knowledge. While the catch and release techniques can range across the globe it is local knowledge that locates the fish in the Club’s backyard. Real Estate sales at Ocean Reef require a similar approach; Awareness of the market place, what is changing, where is the opportunity, how we can enhance the value of property in the Club. Like fishing, that also takes a broad range of skills that can be acquired in a variety of ways. Fortunately for the Ocean Reef Club Real Estate Company they have agents with a long and successful history selling within the community, balanced with agents that have a broader base of Real Estate sales and experience outside the club. Together they create a powerful team that can find new buyers and support current members in their Real Estate goals. It is easy for you, Call and see how we can put our team’s strength to work on your behalf. Visit OceanReefClubRealEstate.com to view all Ocean Reef properties available for sale. 305.367.6600 • Business Center • Fishing Village • Dockside N E W H O M E S • V I L L A S • C O N D O M I N I U M S • M A R I N A D O C K S • V I L L A & H O M E R E N TA L S *Pricing and availability subject to change
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Vol. 3, No. 13
A Unique Way of Life
January 29, 2016
Town Hall 2016 by Holly Houser Ocean Reef Press Staff
Members braved the rain to make it to the first Town Hall Meeting of 2016, which was kicked off with a heartfelt acknowledgement and standing ovation for Dick Garbisch’s 100th birthday by Bob Schmetterer, Chairman of Board of Directors. Following Garbisch’s recognition, Vice Chairman Teresa Holmes introduced a group she felt also deserved acknowledgement. “Today we’d like to recognize some of the behind-the-scenes, unsung heroes: our associates,” she said. “They pull extra shifts, they cross over to help other departments, they problem-solve on the fly, they just plain make it work. “ More than 20 associates representing Golf Course Maintenance, IT, Housekeeping and more, filed into the front of Town Hall and, led by Ginger Knapp, sang the National Anthem. Just as they do with the rest of their work, this too was done with pride, and a smile. Vintage Weekend
Beginning a recap of the season to date, Schmetterer said Vintage Weekend was an “unusual one” and almost impossible to describe to people who weren’t there. As a surprise, Ron Elenbaas came up to the podium in rain boots and a yellow raincoat, emphasizing how unusual this weekend was. “This was our 21st Vintage Weekend and the first time it got rained out,” Elenbaas said. “But we had a blast.” Elenbaas received many comments from guests about how wonderful the Members were, as well as the associates, and how they’ve never been to another place that performs as well as Ocean Reef. “Even though associates had to make major adjustments, the Club made it absolutely seamless.” Elenbaas said” everyone should feel good about the Club management.” Town Hall | 2
Early morning, Day One of Reef Cup. Photo courtesy of Bam-Boo.
Reef Cup 2016 Sees 145 Releases Lights Out Wins Second Reef Cup
Reef Cup 2016 opened with uncertainty, the unseasonable weather in the weeks leading up to the tournament mirrored that of the past few seasons, none of which ended favorably for the anglers. This year’s total release count of 145 was the highest since 2012 when teams released a total of 191. 2016 was however a far cry from 2011 when Lights Out won their first Reef Cup and the tournament release count total was 431. Lights Out’s Bill Haugland told the Press that in no way did the low numbers take away from the challenge, and the fun that Reef Cup delivers year after year. Haugland gives full credit
to Capt. Chester Sims, “With the conditions the way they were we were lucky to have one of the best Captains in Chester who was able to find enough fish for us to catch and release and ultimately win. Mate Raul Gonzales coached us through it while Chester manned the tuna tower every minute we were out. If he doesn’t find the fish, we can’t catch them.” On Day One, Eddy Arazoza released the first fish of the day at 8:35 a.m. Arazoza took the top Angler spot followed by fellow Lights Out angler Randy Weichbrodt. 36 boats were able to put points on the board but Lights Out led with 500 total. Trust Fun put in a solid effort on Day Two, releasing four sailfish. Bam-Boo and Lights Out stayed right in their wake with three releases and the second and third place spots for the day. Of all the boats to give Lights Out a run for the money on their lay day, it was Black Out on Day Three that released six, giving them the tournament high in a Reef Cup | 5
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Meet the 2016 Ocean Reef Club Nominating Committee on Page 4 The highest ranking female in military history will be giving a presentation at the Cultural Center. Learn more on Page 8 Read about the successful project the Villa Cay community completed on Page 16 Jody Steele introduces us to the voices of Ocean Reef on Page 23 Take a first look at Reef Cup photos on Page 29
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Town Hall Continued from | 1 “Not having to worry about what the Club was doing was great. They didn’t spend the weekend apologizing, they decided to just have fun with it.” The Holidays
With more than 10,000 people at The Reef during the holidays, over 75% were Equity and Legacy Members, their families and their guests. Schmetterer summed up the success of the holiday period with a quote from an article in the Ocean Reef Press written by Joan Birsh (Joan the Shopper). “’Everything that could go right did go right. No accident but a triumph of planning.’ I have to say that’s exactly what the Club was able to accomplish.” What stood out the most during the holidays? Schmetterer said the secret ingredient to a successful holiday period “wasn’t the events, it wasn’t the food, it wasn’t the restaurants. The secret ingredient was the associates. That is what makes this place special.” While the secret ingredient might not be the food, Mike Leemhuis, Ocean Reef Club President,
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will be the first to tell you that it’s definitely in the recipe. He believes: “The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. The way to a Member’s heart is through our talented associates and our amazing dining facilities.” With 73,635 meals served from Dec. 23, 2015 to Jan. 2, 2016, a growth of 4,000 covers from last year, and 11 additional Member dining opportunities, Leemhuis said he hopes it was much easier for the Membership to enjoy the Club’s restaurants this holiday period. With planning for the next holiday season already done, the emphasis will continue to be on more places to eat, improved parking, and maybe even real snow at the Street Fair! Connecting with the Membership
How do we know we’re being heard? This is one question Schmetterer said he is asked frequently by Members. To answer he said, ”A very recent, and most remarkable way, is through the 2015 Ocean Reef Club Census, representing nearly all of the Membership. We learned a lot through the Census and this is very much in our thinking, in our planning.” Schmetterer suggests getting to know who represents your neigh-
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borhood in the Advisory Council, attending Town Hall Meetings, special presentations and annual meetings, and taking the Market Metrix Survey. “It’s very important to give your opinions about the Club and about virtually every element of what the Club is about,” Schmetterer said. He even went as far as to give out his email (bob@schmetterer. com), but joked that is only if you can’t find him at the Burgee Bar or the Dog Park first. The Ocean Reef Club app is another way to know what’s going on in the community. This easyto-use technology can help you find almost everything you need to know. “The app calendar shows every activity at Ocean Reef Club, giving you a way to navigate around the impossible number of things that we could do in one day,” Schmetterer said. It also includes restaurant menus, a Member Directory and chat function and of course, the Member favorite feature, “Track the Food Truck.” Looking into the Future
The future of this year already looks bright. To ensure this continues 10 to 15 years from now,
Schmetterer explained the Master Planning Project for the coming years. On the agenda: possible updates for aging buildings like The Ocean Room, Reef Lounge and The Point, all more than 50 years old. With Members using the Club now more than ever, Schmetterer closed the meeting predicting that 2016 will hold a continued strong desire for Membership, fewer Social Members, more Equity and Legacy Members, and a continued emphasis on Equity Members first. The Town Hall Meeting ended with Ocean Reef’s signature food item: Key Lime Pie, served by the ORC Food Truck. How to See and Hear This Town Hall for Yourself
Like the Dec.15 Census presentation, this Town Hall meeting was broadcast live on the Ocean Reef Club Website and A remarkable 308 members watched. If you did not attend or watch… you still can by going to the Member’s Only side of oceanreef.com under Quick Links and click Town Hall Presentation. You will find a high quality video of the entire meeting as well as the December Census Presentation.
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ORCA Notes by Terry Baxter, ORCA Director of Communications
The second Advisory Council of the season convened at Town Hall last week. Fifty-five Equity members representing their Ocean Reef communities shared comments and concerns with the Chairman, President, and Club Board, and the ORCA Chairman, President, and ORCA Board. ORCA Chairman Ken Dewey called it, “A healthy and candid exchange of information where we can identify specific things to follow up on.” Bob Schmetterer reported on the holiday rush, where “ten thousand members and families” swelled our ranks over the Christmas-to-New Years period, three-quarters of them families
of Equity and Legacy members. There was general agreement that accommodating the crowds was much more gracefully managed this year. Other favorable comments applauded the new card room, TORN, Public Safety over the holidays, the Reef Hut dinner service, and the new marina docks. Record rainfall brought complaints about flooding and water pooling, iguanas, parking, and construction traffic and speeding. ORCA President David Ritz reported the South Harbor neighborhood updates. The 77 vacant lots in the area have been a point of contention with construction equipment and building supplies stored haphazardly on some of them. All of the lots have been inspected; violations and fines imposed, and most have come into compliance. “Although this is a multi-year project, officers are out there checking daily, “ Ritz said. In 2015, $225,000 was spent on landscaping, streetlights and landscape lighting. Another $225,000 has been
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budgeted for 2016. The goal is to bring South Harbor area to the same high standard as the rest of Ocean Reef, which Francis Duff called, “an Emerald City glowing brightly.” Board Meeting and Town Hall
The ORCA Board Meeting and its presentation at Town Hall essentially covered the same issues. Both the Club and ORCA have initiated coordinated master planning studies to prioritize infrastructure improvements, parking, landscaping, and land-use over a ten to a fifteen-year time horizon. Another joint concern is our broadband access, which is “short of our first-class target,” according to Ken Dewey and Bob Schmetterer. Schmetterer noted that we had lost some conference groups because our current system is insufficient. A new method to replace coax with fiber optics without the need to dig up our current infrastructure would radically reduce cost and community disruption.
Dewey showed a video demonstration of the process, which might lead to greatly improved broadband speed and reliability. David Ritz lamented, “Ken gets all the glamorous items like internet and master planning, while I get stuck with sludge thickeners and the sewer system…” In case it had skipped our notice, Ritz reminded us it is an election year. The March 15th primary information is on the ORCA website. “Many important Ocean Reef issues rely on our relationships with elected officials. ORPAC needs your support.” Vice Chairman Marshall Wishnack showed photos of ORCA’s new ambulance made possible by a Monroe County grant. He noted it was parked outside Town Hall for inspection. “Our average response time for Public Safety emergency calls is a record 2½ minutes. I hope no one needs medical care during this meeting, but if you did, at least it would improve our average response time.”
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The weather has been a bit wacky this month but it does make for many beautiful sunsets like this one taken by Jim Winton from his home on Anchor Drive. Did you see something interesting or unique in your travels about The Reef? On land, in the water or in the air? We invite you to share your discoveries within our environment, email [email protected] or visit us on Facebook!
Judge Ptomey is retiring.
Please join us and meet Sharon Hamilton who is running for his position. Sharon has over 10 years of quasi-judicial experience as a magistrate and is the only candidate who understands this important position and how it affects your community.
Bahamas Shoes Mission The Hartz Desire will be traveling to the out islands of the Bahamas again this year to deliver much needed tennis shoes and sandals to adults and children of those forgotten islands. Distribution is through local churches. All sizes and types of tennis shoes and sandals are needed. Please call 305-439-9991 for pick up or drop them off at the church annex in the box so designated. Your support is greatly appreciated.
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REEF SERVICE DIRECTORY In the event an extension is indicated, please dial the Club Operator at 305-367-2611 and request the extension. Academy at Ocean Reef Ileana Diaz: 305-367-2409, [email protected]
Orvis Charter Desk arah Hoog White: 367-2227, S [email protected]
Accounts Payable & Receivable Member Billing: 305-367-5925 or 1-800-213-6552, [email protected] Suzanne Baker: 305-367-5851, [email protected]
Fitness Luis Bracamonte: 367-5820, [email protected]
Art League Sherri Harris: 305-367-2359 [email protected] Airport Manager: 305-367-3690, [email protected] Bellstand 305-367-2611, ext. 2290, [email protected] Enterprise Car Rental: 305-367-2611, ext. 2295 Boat Rentals Reef Rental: 305-710-7968 Tireless Cruises: 215-499-8288 Cart Sales, Repair and Rental Cart Sales: 305-367-6591 [email protected] Cart Repairs: ext. 7658, [email protected] Cart Rental: ext. 2370, [email protected] Catering 305-367-5895 [email protected] Communications Ocean Reef Press Editorial: 305-367-5882, [email protected] Ocean Reef Press Advertising: 367-4911, [email protected]
Golf Tee Times, Pro Shop & Practice Range Pro Shop: 305-367-5912 Lodging Front Desk: ext. 2280, [email protected] Reservations: ext. 5923 or 1-877-282-9911, [email protected] Medical Center Keith Young: 305-367-2600 Member Conference Sales Jeff Homad: 305-367-5956, [email protected] Membership Islande Dillon: 305-367-5896, [email protected] Rebecca Clark: 305-367-5991, [email protected] Ocean Reef Club Real Estate Company Paul Bobik: 305-367-6600, [email protected] Ocean Reef Rod & Gun Club Card Sound Sporting Clays 305-367-2727 [email protected]
Concierge Ellie Parker: 305-367-2611, ext. 7385, [email protected]
Recreation Mic O’Keeffe: 305-367-6501, [email protected] Caitlin Bennett: 305-367-2611, ext. 2139, [email protected]
Croquet Jim Morton: 305-367-6583, [email protected]
Reef Club Kids 305-367-5830, cell phone 305-522-0438
Cultural Center Lisa Dykes: 305-367-7339, [email protected]
The Spa April Smith: 305-367-6506, [email protected]
Dining Reservations & Schedules Reservations: 305-367-5931, [email protected]
Service Station Israel Salgado: 305-367-4982, [email protected]
Diving, Snorkeling, Water Tours Cristal Clear Charters: 305-367-3051, [email protected]
Shops Port O’ Call Wine & Spirits: 305-367-5999, [email protected] The Gift Shop: ext. 7139, [email protected] The Signature Shop: ext. 2011, [email protected]
Dock Office & Marina 305-367-2611, ext. 7740, [email protected] Events Information Ancel Pratt: 305-367-5874, [email protected] rayvik Animal Care Center/ ORCAT G Susan Hershey: 305-367-4701 Ocean Reef Community Foundation Yuri Mikolay: 305-367-4707, [email protected]
Tennis Jim Morton: 305-367-6583, [email protected] Vacation Rentals Allen Schweinberg: 305-367-6617 or 1-800-741-7333, [email protected]
Introducing the 2016 ORC Nominating Committee The Ocean Reef Club Nominating Committee is an autonomous committee charged with selecting the annual slate of candidates for the Board of Directors. The goal of the Nominating Committee is to provide the best leadership possible. Working together, the committee members carefully consider a variety of factors in their selection process; including leadership, past participation in Ocean Reef committees, use of the club, financial acumen, known to various membership constituents and most importantly, whether they have the time, energy and a real commitment to serve on behalf of the membership. Members of the Ocean Reef Club Nominating Committee are Committee Chairman Don Waite (Immediate Past Chairman of the Board), Bob Schmetterer, Current Board Chairman, and Teresa Holmes, Vice Chairman, along with members at large Mike Berman, Jim Anderton and Deb Shapiro. Michael Berman
Michael and wife Angie joined Ocean Reef Club in 1993 as Social members and as Equity members six months later. Mike currently is the Vice President of the Ocean Reef Foundation, Co Chairman of All Charities, and serves on the Marketing Committee and Medical Center Expansion Committee. He
has previously served on the Membership Committee, Advisory Council, Medical Center Foundation, All Charities and is a Cornerstone Donor at the Medical Center and founder at the Cultural Center. James Anderton
Jim and wife, Denise, joined the Ocean Reef Club as Social members in 2012 and became Equity members later that year. They are members of the Ocean Reef Yacht Club and The Racquet Club at Ocean Reef where Jim serves on the Finance Committee. They are also Founders at the Cultural Center. Jim is a member of the Ocean Reef Presidents’ Organization and the Brown Baggers, and currently serves the Ocean Reef Club on its Audit Committee and Real Estate Advisory Board and serves ORCA on its Architectural Review Committee and Finance Committee. Deborah Shapiro
In 1980 Mrs. Shapiro co-founded Dockside Mart now located in the Fishing Village. She and husband Larry have been Ocean Reef members since 1981. Mrs. Shapiro served on the original Ocean Reef Club food committee. She was treasurer of the Art League where she and her husband were founding members of the Palette Society. In addition, she served as co-chairman of Art League building committee and oversaw its renovation. Currently, she continues to be involved with day-to-day running of Dockside Mart, and her interior design business. The nominees for the Ocean Reef Club Board of Directors will be announced in early March.
Parkinson’s Support Group Next meeting is on Fri., Feb. 5, 2016 at 3 p.m. at The Medical Center Second Floor Conference Room. Parkinson’s patients, caregivers and spouses are welcome. If you plan on attending or need further information please telephone Jenny Rigby at 305-367-6707. www.mcor.org
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Reef Cup Continued from | 1 single day but not enough to stay on top of the scoreboard. As anglers who’ve fished Reef Cup can attest, Reef Cup is anyone’s tournament until lines come out of the water on the final day of fishing. John Barford on Bottom Line kicked off Day Four with a release at 8:58 a.m. and Brad Vandenberg on Game On closed out the tournament with a release at 3:24 p.m. but despite the efforts, no one could catch Lights Out, and with one final release by Weichbrodt ended with 900 points. While not one for the record books (that honor still holds for the 2009 record release of 507), as Haugland said, “it’s still a great competition with lots of fun, laughs and camaraderie.” At close of the final day of fishing, Lights Out, with Capt. Chester Sims, Mate Raul Gonzales and anglers Bill Haugland, Carlos Smith, Eddy Arazoza and Randy Weichbrodt, would be crowned champions of Reef Cup 2016. Black Out, with Capt. Jose Montero, Mate Alfred Gomez and anglers Jill, Briland, James and Bryce Black would earn second
place honors with 7 sails, followed by Business in third, with six, captained by Dave Goddard, Mate Richard Southwick and anglers Michael Rich, Scott Parker and Barry Baxter. Randy Weichbrodt held his Day One title of Top Individual Angler with 5 releases. Jill Black of Black Out was named Top Lady Angler with 2 releases and Casey Menten on Pisces V was Top Junior Angler with 1 release. Winning teams and anglers were honored at a celebratory awards dinner in Town Hall on Saturday evening, which also included a multimedia presentation of the photo contest winners. See page 29 for photo winners and more. Sailfish Classic
Cast your lines in our final battle of the season that pits Ocean Reef anglers against the mighty sailfish. This three-day catch-and-release tournament has been moved to April 7-9, 2016. This is the final tournament qualifier for the ORC Sailfish Champions of the year and a chance to fish in the IGFA World Sailfish Championship in Mexico. To learn more about this special competition, call the Member Events Office at 305367-5874.
STUDY IN BLUE
The Tenors – Under One Sky Saturday, January 30 | 8:00PM $175 Donors | $190 Non-Donors
The Tenors have been thrilling audiences around the world with their powerful voices and memorable melodies. Blending classical music and contemporary pop, the vocal super group have achieved international success, showcasing their undeniable charm and diverse vocal styles. The music of Clifton Murray, Victor Micallef, Remigio Pereira and Fraser Walters, is rich and soulful, with powerful anthems, classic covers as well as songs written and co-written by the Tenors. The Tenors will perform songs from their latest album entitled Under One Sky, including beautiful renditions of “Lean On Me,” “Nella Fantasia” and the Queen classic “Who Want to Live Forever.”
The Capitol Steps
Saturday, February 6 | 8:00PM $125 Donors | $140 Non-Donors
The Capitol Steps have been a Washington, D.C. institution for over thirty years, providing a unique blend of musical and political comedy to our Nation’s Capitol and more. Each show consists of tasteful lampooning guaranteed to leave both sides of the political spectrum laughing. The troupe started in 1981, when John McCain was only 63 years old! Since then, they have appeared on “The Today Show,” “Nightline,” “CBS Evening News” and for many years in specials for National Public Radio. Their show is constantly changing, strenuously bi-partisan, and includes songs about everything in the news.
The Midtown Men
4 Stars from the Original Cast of Broadway’s Jersey Boys Saturday, February 13 | 8:00PM $150 Donor | $165 Non-Donor
“STUDY IN BLUE – KEY’S MANGROVES” 34” X 62” ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING QUISBEL LEZCANO BLANCO
NEW ART AND JEWELRY ARRIVING DAILY
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OCEAN REEF 41 FISHING VILLAGE DRIVE 305-367-8001 • DAILY 10 AM – 5 PM 6 Rooms of Original Art & Jewelry
As original cast members of Broadway’s Jersey Boys, they took the world by storm. From the development of Jersey Boys, through their historic three-season run on Broadway, The Midtown Men are together again, doing what they do best: Sixties Hits With A Modern Twist. Tony Award winner Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and Tony Award nominee J. Robert Spencer are taking their sensational sound on the road, bringing to life their favorite sixties hits from The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Motown, The Four Seasons and more.
For information visit www.oceanreefculturalcenter.com or call 305-367-6300
NEW LISTING
14 SUNRISE CAY DRIVE Fisherman’s Cove 16B 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths 31’ Dockage • $950,000 (1061) Jeanie Castellanos • 305.394.0132 [email protected]
New Listing
37 Angelfish Cay Drive 19,410 sq. ft. Homesite Waterfront • $2,350,000 (786) Patti Furneaux • 305.321.3156 [email protected]
18 South Island Drive • Anglers Club 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths 33’ Dockage • $2,500,000 (922) Mary Lee • 917.603.3252 [email protected]
Fairway Lakes 48B 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths Lake/Golf View • $775,000 (984) Mary Lee • 917.603.3252 [email protected]
Harbour House 15 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths 40’ Dockage • $1,895,000 (227) Jack Curlett • 305.522.0745 [email protected]
205 South Harbor Drive 4 Bedrooms, 5 Baths Lakefront • $2,400,000 (657) Patti Furneaux • 305.321.3156 Jeanie Castellanos • 305.394.0132
28 Baker Road 4 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths 185’ Water Front • $4,250,000 (418) Bill Dickinson • 305.304.8311 Jeanie Castellanos • 305.394.0132
96 East Lake Road 6 Bedrooms, 6.5 Baths Anglers Club • $5,900,000 (985) Mary Lee • 917.603.3252 [email protected]
6 South Harbor Drive 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths Hammock Course • $899,900 (1009) Patti Furneaux • 305.321.3156 [email protected]
10 North Pelican Drive 3 Bedrooms, 4 Baths 70’ Dockage • $3,800,000 (973) Mary Lee • 917.603.3252 Jeanie Castellanos • 305.394.0132
NEW LISTING
47 Sunrise Cay Drive 3 Bedrooms, 4 Baths Canal Front • $4,650,000 (1051) Bill Dickinson • 305.304.8311 [email protected]
14 Sunrise Cay Drive 6 Bedrooms, 5 Full plus, 2 Half Baths Magnificent custom home built by Fran Murphy and created with fine craftsmanship and exquisite fine furnishings with attention to detail throughout. A true family retreat, featuring six en suite bedrooms along with a bunk room allowing space for the entire family. The ground-floor living spaces are anchored by the family room, which serves as a gathering point for visiting family and entertaining friends. The room encompasses a television viewing and sitting area, plus a bar that also doubles as a kitchen. French doors lead from the family room to the pool area, which is designed both in harmony with the environment and with a sense of drama. An open colonnade, topped with soft arches, surrounds the pool, giving it the look of an old Roman aqueduct. The pool was designed for the enjoyment of both children and adults, with a walk-in area that extends 12 feet before the water is over your ankles. But it is as beautiful as it is functional. The tiles were custom-made in Wales with designs that depict the marine environment in which the home is situated. Featuring spectacular water views and more than 100 feet on the Atlantic Ocean, you may never want to leave home. Offered at $15,500,000 (1033) Presented by Mary Lee 917.603.3252 • [email protected]
600 Coral Lane 5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths Wooded • $3,495,000 (882) Mary Lee • 917.603.3252 Andy Hofmann • 813.951.0025
31 Cardinal Lane 5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths 68‘ Dockage • $5,700,000 (596) Mary Lee • 917.603.3252 [email protected]
Pumpkin Cay 2B 2 Bedrooms, 3 Baths 30’ Dockage • $1,175,000 (1004) Andy Hofmann • 813.951.0025 Eric Woodward • 305.394.4461
Marina Slip ES-30 70’ Floating Slip Near Marina Fitness • $775,000 (1032) Jeanie Castellanos • 305.394.0132 [email protected]
Marina Slip HS-17 80’ Floating Slip Wide Turn Basin • $950,000 (725) Jack Curlett • 305.522.0745 [email protected]
400 Coral Lane 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths 3-Levels • $1,575,000 (1013) Mary Lee • 917.603.3252 [email protected]
26 Halfway Road 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths Golf Course • $2,490,000 (992) Andy Hofmann • 813.951.0025 Eric Woodward • 305.394.4461
Whether you are a current Equity Member transitioning from one home to another or a Social Member looking for your first Ocean Reef property, we are here to assist. Call us today to schedule a time to tour your next home. 305.367.6600 • Business Center • Fishing Village • Dockside
N E W H O M E S • V I L L A S • C O N D O M I N I U M S • M A R I N A D O C K S • V I L L A & H O M E R E N TA L S Paul Bobik, Managing Broker Lic. Real Estate Broker, Ocean Reef Club Real Estate Company® is An Equal Opportunity Company, Equal Housing Opportunity. This material is based upon information that we consider reliable, but because it has been supplied by third parties, we cannot represent that it is accurate or complete, and it should not be relied upon as such. This offering is subject to errors, omissions, changes, including price, or withdrawal without notice. Offer not valid in some states.
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Committee Notes
Editorial Advisory Board A few weeks ago the Ocean Reef Press detailed the role of the ORC/ ORCA Advisory Council. This was the first in a series of “Committee Notes,” informational articles highlighting the role and importance of our various committees. This week we present the Editorial Advisory Board (EAB) which helps to guide the Ocean Reef Press. The eyes, the ears, the pens of Ocean Reef Club
The Editorial Advisory Board (EAB),is responsible for the editorial content of the Ocean Reef Press, The EAB is comprised of seven Equity Members, representatives from the Club and ORCA boards and three management team members. At the beginning of each season the EAB discusses possible new columns that might expand the scope of the Ocean Reef Press. At the weekly meetings (every Friday
morning during season at 8 a.m.), the current edition is reviewed and article ideas are presented. If the EAB members agree that the suggested features are pertinent and would be of interest to OR members and if they fit the guidelines adopted over the years, then they are then assigned to volunteer members. Also discussed on Friday mornings are any concerns, ideas or complaints heard in the community which may need articles to clarify or address the issues. (Typical season the EAB meets 27 times.) Behind the Scenes of ORP
Three seasons ago Club Management, with the guidance and support of the EAB, decided to move the newspaper production and advertising sales “in-house” as a function of the Club’s communications department. The primary objective of this change was to improve the quality of both the printing and the paper of the Ocean Reef Press. An in-house graphic designer was made responsible for the layout and production of the entire newspaper and many
The Killdeer – Our Resident Shore Bird
How Many Words?
Word count is a “two word” phrase that is an important part of the ORP vernacular. And, with the ease of taking and transmitting photos, “how many photos?” has become equally as popular. On a weekly basis decisions are made to either shorten or delay articles, include or omit photos. Articles with time-sensitivity take priority. Submissions such as Member News and Community Events are subject to the editor’s discretion. (Typical word count for a single issue is 18,000, number of photos, 55.) Meet the EAB
Equity Members of the EAB include Bill Wyer (Chairman), Marcia Martell (ORC Board), Terry Baxter (ORCA Board), Joan
Birsh, Susan Bohan, Mary Brady, Jim Leenhouts, Gertrude Mann, Jody Steele, management representatives include Mike Leemhuis, Club President, Richard Weinstein, Vice President of Membership and Molly Carroll, Executive Director of Communications. The volunteer members of the EAB not only contribute their time by attending meetings each week, they also represent the Ocean Reef Press out in the community listening to Members comments, story suggestions and attending community events. In addition to writing articles and features, EAB Members contribute ideas and insight, lending an authenticity and perspective to the Ocean Reef Press that truly makes it representative of the Ocean Reef Club community. (Thank you EAB volunteers!) Please feel free to contact any of the EAB members with information or a story idea you find of interest to your fellow Members. To submit photos, articles or ideas, please email [email protected]. Next, look for Committee Notes on the Club’s Social Committee.
Meet the Highest Ranking Female in Military History
by Harold Brewer
The Killdeer is a shore bird, a species of plover. Plovers are birds often closely associated with water and beaches. The Killdeer however prefers short grass fields, gravel and bare ground areas. The most common areas for Killdeer here at Ocean Reef are the golf courses as well as on and around our airport. I have seen groups as large as 15 Killdeer on the north end of the runway several times. Killdeer are short to medium distance migrants with some year around resident birds in several areas of the southern United States. The name Killdeer refers to the shrill sounds the birds often make when they are alarmed. In earlier times the hunters who harvested them for markets often called Killdeer Chattering Plovers or Noisy Plovers. Killdeer have proved to be very adaptable to human development. When approached slowly even when chicks are present they will
of the advertisements. A completed digital file is then emailed to a printer in Miami. The printer delivers the paper every Friday morning and handles the mailing on and off The Reef. (The digital file is available to Members on Thursday nights at oceanreef.com)
Monday, Feb. 1 Killdeer
stand and stare or even perform a distraction display rather than fly. Their adaptability to human habitats has also created problems for those who chose to nest alongside roadways where they are often killed by vehicles or by mowing. They are fond of nesting on flat roof buildings and the adults often encourage the chicks to jump from the roof before they can fly sometimes with an unpleasant result. Despite all of this the Killdeer population is relatively stable across most of North America. Killdeer here at The Reef are early nesters. Look for them and for their chicks in the next couple of months. Interesting birds and since they eat a lot of insects they make great neighbors.
by Bill Henneberry
The Ocean Reef Presidents Organization (our official chapter of YPO/WPO – the largest/ most prestigious organization of Presidents in the World) brings us General Ann Dunwoody – the first 4 Star General in US Military history – in a special complimentary presentation at the Cultural Center at 5 p.m. on Mon., Feb. 1. General Dunwoody is one of 227- US 4 Star Generals , of them 226 have been men. With names like Patton, Grant, Westmoreland, and even Washington and Eisenhower she is in the company of the great leaders in our history. The author of the award winning book “A Higher Standard”; the General will speak about what it
General Dunwoody
was like to be a woman leader in a man’s world. She will offer her unique insights into Leadership from a woman’s perspective. The General (now retired) will also spend the time to answer our questions on issues ranging from the requirements of modern day military leadership, to how she feels the military must be allowed to respond to today’s challenges. This will be an opportunity for our Members to gain a perspective on the needs of our country for future military leadership as well as the realities of the interface between the military and civilian authority. It is a complimentary presentation that should not be missed!
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PUMPKIN CAY 40B Unique wide open floor plan twice the size of most Pumpkin Cay Condominiums and offering the largest assigned dockage for a 40 ft. boat. Three bedrooms, three baths, great views and spectacular sunsets can be enjoyed from this unit. High-end finishes include stone flooring, custom Palen cabinetry with granite counter tops, vaulted ceilings, and crown molding. $3,100,000 (OR16) - Barbara Sibley & Chuck Laffoon
PUMPKIN CAY 21A Impeccably finished property completely renovated in 2008 offering four bedrooms, four baths, raised ceilings, open kitchen with center island and granite countertops, laundry, travertine floors, and impact windows. Great pool-side location, one-car garage, separate cart room and 33 ft. of dock space. Dock assignment determined by dock master. $2,495,000 (OR258) - Cassy Everhart & Morgan Smith
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PUMPKIN CAY 85B Simply aweinspiring ocean views from this Pumpkin Cay Condominium. Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac offering three bedrooms, three baths in an open floor plan with crown molding, ample storage, large pantry, and one-cart garage. Assigned dockage for up to 33 ft. vessel with quick access to the famous waters of the Florida Keys. $2,490,000 (OR909) Listed with Russell Post
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PUMPKIN CAY GARDEN HOME 72 Boater’s Paradise and the only Pumpkin Cay Garden Home currently on the market! Beautiful magazine quality home with long canal views and quick access to the ocean. Offers three bedrooms, three and one-half baths and a 40 ft. dock. Best canal front value! $3,250,000 (OR257) - Cassy Everhart & Morgan Smith
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EFFECTIVELY MARKETING & SELLING PUMPKIN CAY
PUMPKIN CAY 15B Two Bedroom Condominium List Price $1,750,000 (OR928) Listed & Sold with Barbara Sibley & Chuck Laffoon
PUMPKIN CAY 13B Two Bedroom Condominium List Price $1,400,000 (OR929) Listed & PENDING with Barbara Sibley & Chuck Laffoon
PUMPKIN CAY 32B Gorgeous two bedroom, three bath condominium boasting maximum raised ceiling heights, spectacular scrapped wood floors, granite counter tops, amazing water views, extra large cart room, private patio, and top-to-bottom quality finishes. Complete with 32 ft. unassigned boat dockage. Great potential for rental property. $1,375,000 (OR989) Listed with Jay Rourke & PENDING with Barbara Sibley and Chuck Laffoon
Ocean Reef Plaza • 31 Ocean Reef Drive, Suite A-101 • Office: 305.367.3131 Ocean Reef Business Center • 35 Ocean Reef Drive, Suite 120 • Key Largo, Florida 33037 • Office: 305.367.2027 Russell Post, Licensed Real Estate Broker
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N EW S FROM THE MED IC A L C ENT ER
Medical Lecture Series – February 9, 2016
Forging the Future of Cancer Care M.D. Anderson Cancer Center We’ve all been touched by cancer. All of us either know someone lost to cancer or fighting the disease. The Medical Lecture Series is honored to host University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centers’ presentation on “ Forging the Future of Cancer Care Through Innovation” with speakers Ronald A. DePinho, M.D., President, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Michael Curran, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Immunology, The University
Ronald A. DePinho
of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. DePinho is President of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. He is internationally renowned for his research program, which has focused on the molecular underpinnings of cancer, aging and degenerative disorders and the translation of such knowl-
VI SI TI NG SPECI ALI STS
edge into clinical advances. For his contributions to the study of cancer and aging he has received numerous honors and awards including the March of Dimes Basil O’Connor Scholar Award. For years, researchers have sought methods of fighting cancer that save lives and cause fewer toxic effects than traditional treatments. Only in the last decade has immunotherapy’s true promise come to be understood. At the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, James P. Allison, Ph.D. -named by the Houston Chronicle as “the scientist who just might cure cancer”- has demonstrated that the patient’s immune system may be the most powerful weapon of all. Dr. Curran is an assistant professor in immunology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. He was the first recipient of the prestigious American Cancer Society Levy Fellowship, which funded his postdoctoral studies in the lab of James P. Allison, Ph.D. Dr. Curran’s immunologic studies earned him the Society for the Immunotherapy of Cancer’s prestigious President Award. Dr. Curran has established an independent lab at MD Anderson where his group studies the origins of the suppressive tumor microenvironment and how these can be disrupted to facilitate immune-medicated tumor rejection. Cancer touches everyone’s life. Tuesday, February 9th, 5:00 p.m. at the Cultural Center Theatre you can hear about the newest advances and breakthroughs by two leading physicians and professors from a world -class cancer institute, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. After the lecture there will be a cocktail reception to meet Drs. DePinho and Curran. This lecture is underwritten through the generous sponsorship of Michel Williams. Visit us on the web at www. mcor.org Do you have a favorite medical topic you would like to hear about? Email admin@mcor. org with your suggestions.
To request an appointment, please visit www.mcor.org or call 367-6702. Audiology Elizabeth Herrera Feb. 4, 18, Mar. 3, 17 Dermatology Alysa Herman Feb. 4, 18, Mar. 3 Arthur Colsky Feb. 3, 17, Mar. 2, Apr. 6 Debra Price Feb. 5, 19, Mar. 4, 25 Varee Poochareon Feb. 1, 10, 24, 29, Mar. 9 Endocrinology Robert Aden Feb. 5, Mar. 4, Apr. 1 Gynecology Jason James Feb. 4, Mar. 3 Randy Fink Feb. 18, Mar. 17, Apr. 21 Neurology Brad Herskowitz Feb. 1, Mar. 7 Neuropsychiatry Katherine Genther Feb. 1, Mar. 7 Opthalmology Zachary Segal Feb. 16, Mar. 15 Optometrist Gerald Furnari Feb. 12, Mar. 4, 25 Orthopedic Hand Specialist Roberto Miki Feb. 15, Mar. 14 Orthopedic Spine Specialist John Nordt Feb. 9, Mar. 8, Apr. 12 Orthopedic Sports Medicine Michael Swartzon Feb. 12, Mar. 25, Apr. 8 James Voglino Feb. 5, Mar. 11, Apr. 8, May 13 Podiatry Stephen Levine Feb. 5, Mar. 11 John Torregrosa Feb. 8, Mar. 14, Apr. 11, May 9 Pulmonary & Sleep Disorder Raul Valor Feb. 12, Mar. 11 Psychology Joseph Mora Feb. 1, 15, 29 Urology Darren Bruck Feb. 19, Mar. 18, Apr. 15
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Chapel News Ocean Reef Chaplain Rev. Dr. Robert Henley 305-240-5445 305-367-4202
AA Meeting 7:30 p.m. Annex
New Innovative Foot Care Product
Wednesday Saturday
Intercessory Prayer, Friendship & Coffee 8:00 a.m. Annex
Catholic Mass 4:30 p.m. Chapel Sunday
Rev. David Rockness, Retired Pastor Mount Dora, Florida 9:00 a.m. Chapel Reflections 10:15 a.m. Chapel
Communion Service Rev. Thomas Graf 9:00 a.m. Chapel Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Annex Thursday
Men’s Fellowship 8:00 a.m. Tennis & Games Center
Catholic Mass 12 p.m. Chapel
Friday February 5
Monday
Women’s Bible Study 8:00 a.m. Annex
Jewish Sabbath Service 6:00 p.m. Annex
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AWARENESS EVENT COMING TO OCEAN REEF
“Spa Notes” by April Smith, Spa Manager
No matter what I did, I never could get my feet to be baby soft. And I have tried everything! But I recently found something so unique and different I wanted to share it with you! Baby Foot is an innovative foot care product that will make your feet as smooth and soft as a baby’s. The effective and gentle process removes the unwanted dead skin cells using 17 types of natural extracts that really takes off layer after layer of thick dry skin. We sell the kit at The Spa for
$28. You apply the pre-filled booties to your feet and wait for 1 hour with them on. Rinse your feet and you are ready to see the product in action… in just a couple of days! The total process takes up to 2 weeks, but after a few days you will see it working. Dead skin cells will start to peel between 3-7 days after the initial application. And I mean peeling off like a snake! For me, I was fortunate enough to do it in the months that I could wear shoes and socks, because it will really shock your friends! However, getting through the peeling process has left me with the softest feet I have ever had! I recommend adding on the treatment to a pedicure. That way the technician can re-polish your toes (as the enzymes really do a number on a great polish). All of our nail technicians are familiar with Baby Foot and would be happy to tell you about it, as well as our front desk team. Call for your appointment today at 305-367-6506.
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15 Years Serving the Ocean Reef Community Airport to Seaport & All Ports in Between
Wine & hors d’oeurvres following presentation *All faith communities at Ocean Reef are welcome*
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Dedication of the F.B. Wells by Terry Baxter
Last week The Ocean Reef United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla dedicated it’s new patrol boat with pomp and Champagne. Flotilla Commander Linda Klimowicz presided over the ceremony, which attracted Coast Guard Commanders from Stations Islamorada, and Key West, and a crowd of supporters. The boat, decked out in ceremonial flags, stood proudly on the Fishing Village waterfront behind the assembled dignitaries. The boat is christened the F.B. Wells in honor of the late Frederick Wells, a long-term Ocean Reef member, and an avid seafarer and transatlantic sailor. His widow, Ellen Wells, recounted stories of Fred’s maritime adventures, and smashed the commemorative bottle of Champagne over the bow with authority. The ceremony finished with
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past Ocean Reef Flotilla Commander, Even Johansen, receiving a citation for his service from Captain Janszen, Sector Commander, U. S. Coast Guard Sector Key West, Commander Eduardo Oropeza of USCG Station Islamorada and John Fleming. Fortunately, unscathed bottles of Champagne had been preserved for the reception which followed on the Port O’ Call patio. Ocean Reef boaters expressed their appreciation to Ellen Wells and the other donors who made the new addition possible. Congratulations to Ocean Reef’s Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 13-04.
Flotilla Commander Linda Klimowicz addresses the group.
Ellen Wells dedicates the FB Wells with Jim Leenhouts.
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MotherDaughter Duo
Nancy Harmon Jenkins & Sara Jenkins “From the Pantry” by Carole Kotkin, Cooking School Manager
Nancy Harmon Jenkins, is a nationally known food writer and an acknowledged expert on Mediterranean cuisines and olive oil, and her daughter, Sara Jenkins, is the highly accomplished chef and owner of Porsena and Porchetta restaurants in New York’s East Village. They have coauthored “The Four Seasons of Pasta,” drawing on their experiences on the family’s farm in Tuscany. Mother and daughter will be at the Cooking School on Monday, February 1 to teach a class called Pasta Panache.
Chefs Nancy Harmon Jenkins and Sara Jenkins
Nancy is a food writer and journalist, with numerous books and articles to her credit, including “Virgin Territory: An Exploration of the World of Olive Oil.” She is a former staff writer with The New York Times, and continues to contribute to the Times in addition to writing for The Washington Post, Saveur, Food & Wine, the Wall Street Journal and other publications. Jenkins has lived and worked throughout
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the countries of the Mediterranean, at various times making a home in Spain, France, Italy, Lebanon and Cyprus as well as in Hong Kong and England. She now divides her time between a Tuscan farmhouse, where she makes her own olive oil, and a home on the coast of Maine where she was born and raised. Restaurateur Sara Jenkins grew up primarily in Italy but didn’t develop her interest in cooking until she returned to her family’s home in Maine in the 1980s. I caught up with Nancy at her home in Maine to ask her a few questions before her Ocean Reef visit: Who taught you to cook? What is the most important thing you learned from them?
I learned to cook from many women but also, surprisingly, from a number of young men. All my early boyfriends were cooks--usually with one dish that they prepared to perfection, like a proper Northwest Indian curry or a really great Greek rice pilaff. But also from the women I cooked with all over the Mediterranean, from our beloved Italian neighbor who was almost a grandmother to my children, to cooks in Spain, Beirut, France, Cyprus, and other regions.
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What restaurants are you dying to go to in the next year and why?
My good friend Sam Hayward is opening a new seafood restaurant in Portland, Maine, and I can’t wait for it to open--promised for February. Also, I hope this year I will finally get to La Madia, Pietro Cuttaia’s acclaimed restaurant in the south Sicilian town of Licata--I’ve been trying to get there for years. What’s it like having a daughter who is a chef? Who cooks when you are together? Do you offer advice?
I would not dream of offering advice to my daughter. She is so much better than I am. She is a professional, I’m an amateur. She has the unique chef’s gift of being able to turn out a stunning meal with seemingly effortless ease and in record time. It takes me all day and at the end of the day I don’t want to sit down with guests--I want to have a stiff drink and go to bed with a good book.
If I am not in my kitchen, where would you find me?
In my library in the wintertime and in my garden in summer.
Patience. Without question. What’s a technique everyone should know?
My pantry is always stocked with?
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What’s the most important skill you need to be a great cook?
There are two I would put in that category--one is the use of a mortar and pestle instead of always turning to the food processor; the other is the use of kitchen scales--our baking especially would be so much easier if we weighed ingredients instead of weighing them. Most cooks have no idea of the difference between dry measures and liquid measures, for instance.
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FEBRUARY AT THE COOKING SCHOOL
Pasta Panache with Nancy Harmon Jenkins & Chef Sara Jenkins
Monday, Feb. 1 Destination Italy with Chef Jeff Michaud
Monday, Feb. 8 Mardi Gras Bites with Chef Damian Gilcrist
Friday, Feb. 12
Extra-virgin olive oil, good artisanal pasta, best quality canned tomatoes from Italy.
Urban Mediterranean with Chef David Blonsky
What is the best-bang-for-the-buck ingredient and how would you use it?
Latin Heat with Chef Jose Garces
You will be surprised if I say high-quality extra-virgin olive oil. Yes, it is expensive but it is so
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Bridging the Years – Then and Now by Gertrude Mann
Poker players hope for a “full house” and the possibility of a winning hand. Bridge and canasta players know that a full house at the popular Card and Game Room means that everyone is a winner. The fabulous new digs on the second floor of the Tennis Center are the Club’s gift to devotees of cards, mahjong, and backgammon with more game offerings to come –if requested. The comfortable and elegant facility is open seven days a week with Gregg Van Dyke, Bridge Director, on hand every week day to organize and implement a full schedule of lessons and games. Gregg’s true passion is bridge, and he has spent years, playing, teaching, and managing tournaments. He says, “Since our opening in November, more than one hundred members have purchased season passes allowing them to play in all games and take desired lessons. More than twenty-six members choose to pay as they go. We have a lot of happy people having fun, learning new things with friends!” Gregg hosts three games a week plus teaching beginner and advanced lessons. He is always available for questions. Bridge players appreciate the technology used in setting up games of duplicate, and Gregg is a master in orchestrating the play. From downloading the hands posted on the internet to setting the boards, printing the hands for study after they are played, and logging in results, he uses automatic aides. The result is efficiency. Bridge players appreciate the system. It streamlines games. On a given day of play, there could be 80 members playing duplicate, four in a party bridge game, eight playing canasta, twelve mahjong and three tables of backgammon. “Growth has been phenomenal,” says Gregg. “Our
Tables are full at the new Card & Games Room.
No time to pose for a photo, we’re playing Canasta!
space provides a great atmosphere, along with amenities of coffee, tea, and snacks. Mic O’Keeffe, Director of Sports & Recreation, joins members of the Card and Game committee at monthly meetings chaired by Ed Kavanaugh. We set an agenda that addresses issues that concern us. So many bridge and game lovers have stepped up to help us. My thanks go to the committee, volunteer instructors and many, many more.” Long before the Card Center became a reality, back in the ‘70’s and early ’80’s there were bridge players on the Reef, but a letter by Dot Williams brought them together for organized games on Thursday evenings. Dot and George had been bridge players since college, and they were eager to seek out others with the same interest. George says, “Bridge offers friendly competition. It’s a social activity that keeps the mind active.” Louisa Pease was one of the early leaders with her partner the late Nancy Mills, and it was Louisa who organized and managed the duplicate games. For many years Louisa could be counted on to arrange partnerships and
game details even though there was no set place. Players were always seeking and finding new
venues. Sue Mullane remembers playing at the old Harbor Club, old Art League, Reef Lounge, Sailfish Room, Card Sound, and Anglers Club. “We always played a nice game,” George remembers. “If any cranks came, we said don’t come back!” He recalls loyal players such as Ann Strafford, Sue Martin, Sheila Barton, Pete and Suzie Shields, Joanne and Graham Thomas, Judy Berry, Jean Hunt, and others with Betty Barr as director. Ocean Reef supported all activity. The early years and the efforts of determined bridge players laid the foundation for today’s thriving Tennis & Games Center where each player experiences the allure and magic of the game. Ocean Reef players emphasize the mental challenge. A quote by Omar Sharif echoes this benefit, “Many games provide fun, but bridge grips you. Your mind can rust, you know, but bridge keeps the rust from forming.”
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Villa Cay Does the Impossible by Richard Kent & Philip Korsant, Villa Cay
The Villa Cay community in Ocean Reef has just completed what many thought an impossible task. This was accomplished through unprecedented and inspiring community spirit. Three years ago the Florida Keys Electric Coop. (FKEC), the supplier of all the electrical power in Ocean Reef, determined that at least parts of the very old pole and wire system still serving the Villa Cay neighborhood, needed to be replaced. Unfortunately, while the old poles were located behind the homes, the new standard protocol for FKEC would have put the new poles and lines directly on the street, running down the two major streets of Andros and Carysfort as well as parts of Exuma and Exuma Terrace. These new poles, along with the existing ones in the interior park, would have been a disaster for the real estate values in Villa Cay. The best alternate that the community had was to bury all of the electrical lines and eliminate all the poles. The problem was, this would cost, what turned out to be, well over $600,000, and there was no Villa Cay community association that would have allowed an assessment of the properties directly affected; nor did ORCA or ORC have such legal power. Of course, ORCA or ORC could not use total Ocean Reef wide resources to pay for this
(Left to Right) Philip Korsant and Richard Kent.
kind of exclusive benefit for just one community. This would have been unprecedented as well as very unfair to the membership at large. Villa Cay was faced with what seemed an insurmountable problem. There were only 77 homes, lots or lot equivalents directly affected by this project in all of Villa Cay. Even if there were those who would be willing to contribute $10,000/property, that would require over an 80% participation rate from all of the neighbors. Those experienced in fundraising can understand the task that this presented. There was also the problem of unsightly poles in the interior park in Villa Cay that many neighbors wanted removed. Though not part of the original project, there was a strong desire to do it and complete the project, making Villa Cay power pole free and underground safe. Unfortunately, in order to add this to the main project and get the significant economy of scale this would afford, there was
not enough time to raise the funds needed ahead of time. Fortunately, because of the outstanding community spirit of Ted and Jessica Ziegler, Villa Cay was able to add this at the tail end of the project. The Zieglers volunteered to put up the necessary funds and therefore “front” the project and only get refunded if and when the necessary funds were raised. Well, the error that was made was in underestimating the extent of the community spirit that existed in Villa Cay. When the last of the voluntary contributions were in, 90% of the affected property owners had contributed $10,000/ property. There were even some homeowners on a section of Exuma that were not directly affected but chipped in $5000 each toward the effort. This means that on each of the five streets (the aforementioned plus Diana) in Villa Cay, only one, or at most two property owners chose not to pay their respective share. All other neighbors on every street did! Not only
were enough funds raised to refund the Zieglers entirely but also, each homeowner will be receiving a small refund. This was more than could ever have reasonably been hoped for and a true testament to the strong community spirit in Villa Cay. Many believe that Villa Cay is the prime location in all of Ocean Reef because of its proximity to Buccaneer Island, the Marina and being just across from the Fishing Village. There is probably more building going on in Villa Cay than any other neighborhood as it continues to be upgraded, with its properties in higher and higher demand. Had the lines not been buried, Villa Cay would have been inundated with unsightly poles, lines and transformers and significant landscape destruction would have occurred. All of this would have had an untold negative affect on not only the present and future property values, but on the long term character and stature of the entire community. It should be noted that David Ritz, Jeff Oeltjen and the ORCA staff as well as the ORC Board were very supportive and helpful in this project. ORCA did all of the management and administration for the project, which was invaluable for its completion. The electrical contractor was Scott Caputo Electric and they not only did an outstanding job, but were always prompt at dealing with any homeowners’ issues. Of course, the biggest story is the remarkable and inspiring community spirit shown by almost all the residents of Villa Cay.
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Wine (and More) Here, There and Everywhere by Sarah A. Cart
Whether you’re a wine aficionado or just like an occasional glass of whatever’s being poured, the Feb. 19 and 20 All Charities Weekend auctions have something to suit your taste. (Don’t like grapes? How about vodka, tequila, whiskey, single malts, rum or beer – even an offer to fill your liquor cabinet, or a VIP experience at the Jack Daniels distillery? And “Cheers!” is just one of the categories – others are “Art &
Antiques,” “Awesome Adventures,” “Family Affair,” “Gourmet Gatherings,” “Indulgences & Practicalities,” a bucket raffle and, new this season, “On-Line Sign-Ups.”) Bid from near or far on…
The wine lots going on the block fill the spectrum pricewise and are a feast for the palate, even by name: Art of the Grape; Italian Masterpiece; a Case for Classic French Whites; Bordeaux vs. Burgundy; Old Vines Equal Great Wines; and Rhone Rangers, to list but a few. Everything from Champagne to chardonnay, cabernets to pinot noirs to zins, and cases in between; verticals, bottles to open now, and bottles to save for another 15 or 20 years; even a 55-year-old bottle of Château Haut-Brion…. Perfection! If you don’t want to stay home, enjoy a few brews at the Flynns Famous Pizza Party for 20; or Cocktails, Croquet and Coq au Vin for 12 at Anglers.
Come taste the wine (or the beer)
Be a part of the force that chooses the Members’ Choice wines for next season – attend the $25* Community Wine Tasting & Silent Auction Showcase 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, in the new Carysfort Center. Return the next day as the Showcase continues from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with complimentary “Burgers, Beers and Bidding” from noon to 2 p.m. courtesy of the Ocean Reef Chamber and Balearic Beverage. Going Live
Wines will also be featured among many of the items auctioned at the Feb. 20 Giving Hearts Ball. For example, one couple will win the opportunity to pair a taste for Napa with the love of golf in November; 30 couples who bid successfully will attend Mary and John Lee’s Annual Cult Wine Dinner this spring; four fans of pinot noir will travel via private jet to Sonoma; and eight will taste victory at the Ultimate Napa
Experience. Let’s everyone raise a glass to ACW 2016 while raising funds for a great cause. ACW purpose, catalog and details
All Charities helps ensure the viability of not-for-profit institutions important to our Ocean Reef community (Medical Center, Cultural Center, Art League, Academy, ORCAT and Conservation Association) and provides much needed funds to dozens of worthy charities serving Homestead, Florida City and the Upper Keys. The auction catalog will arrive in your Feb. 12 edition of the Ocean Reef Press and will also be available on line. Questions?
Contact the All Charities office at 305-367-5996 or [email protected]. *CORRECTION: Last week’s ACW article inaccurately termed Friday’s wine tasting “Free”; in fact, it is free only for those holding tickets for Saturday’s Ball.
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Cultural Center Events
true love and passion. Then on Feb. 8 at 12:55 p.m. we will have an encore broadcast of Turandot. In this opera Nina Stemme takes on the title role of the proud princess of ancient China, whose riddles doom every suitor who seeks her hand, opposite Marco Berti as Calàf, the brave prince who sings “Nessun dorma” and wins her love. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the door.
Live Performances
Get ready to hear The Tenors like you’ve never heard them before. Sat., Jan. 30 at 8 p.m. the super group will perform songs from their new album, Under One Sky, the multiplatinum JUNO-Award winning band co-wrote eight tunes, showing facets of themselves they’ve longed to share with their millions of fans. Then just one week later, Sat., Feb. 6 at 8 p.m., The Capitol Steps will join us once again. An American political satire group, they have been performing since 1981, and have released over forty albums consisting primarily of song parodies. The show is constantly changing and strenuously bi-partisan. With an election year upon us, I can only imagine what this group will have in store for us! Reservations for all shows are required, 305-367-6300 or
Other Happenings
Musicians from the Chamber Music Festival celebrated their 10th year sharing spectacular music with us here at Ocean Reef. From left to right, Ida Kavafian, Steven Tenenbom, Anne-Marie McDermott, Daniel Phillips, Roberto Diaz, Peter Wiley and Tara Helen O’Connor. Special Thanks to our Friends of Music for bringing us this magnificent event.
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The Great Decisions Series will have its second and third meetings on Feb. 2 at 12 p.m. and Feb. 9 at 2 p.m., as always the topics being discussed are
A R E YO U R E A DY F O R S O M E F O OT B A L L ? A N D A L OT O F F U N !
SUPER BOWL 50 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2016 Ta i lgate at the Cultural Center 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Live music, ORC Food Truck, Hot Dog Cart, Pretzels, corn hole, games, football skills challenges, prizes and more!
Super Bowl 50 Live in HD Doors open at 5:00 p.m. for Pre-Game Viewing 6:30 p.m. – Kick-off $24++ Per Person. Price includes tailgate activities and food. Super Bowl Buffet from 6:30 through Halftime in the Dining Room. Reservations required. Contact the Cultural Center at [email protected] or 305-367-6300
some of the most critical global issues facing America and the rest of the world today. The discussion for the Feb. 2 session is “The Rise of ISIS”, the discussion for the Feb. 9 session is the “Future of Kurdistan”. Moving over to our History Series we will once again feature Dr. Hermann Beck, of the University of Miami History Department. Dr. Beck will present his fourth and fifth lectures in his seven part series on World War II in Europe. These lectures will be on Feb. 4 & 11 at 3 p.m. In conjunction with the lectures but open to all members, we will have our third complimentary film. Join us, Feb. 10 at 9:30 a.m. to watch The Longest Day. This film tells the story of the D-Day invasion of Normandy in WWII. There are dozens of characters, some seen only briefly, who together weave the story of five separate invasion points that made up the operation. The Met in HD
Feb. 1 at 12 p.m. we will have an Encore broadcast of Tannhauser, where history, myth, and invention come together to create a unique and powerful drama. Today’s leading Wagnerian tenor, Johan Botha, takes on the daunting title role of the young knight caught between
Feb. 5th at 1 p.m. join us for a NT Live Encore presentation of Liaisons Dangereuses. Directed by Josie Rourke (Coriolanus), the cast includes Elaine Cassidy (The Paradise), Janet McTeer (The White Queen) and Dominic West (The Wire). The story is based on, Choderlos de Laclos’ novel of sex, intrigue and betrayal. Former lovers, the Marquise de Merteuil and Vicomte de Valmont now compete in games of seduction and revenge. Merteuil incites Valmont to corrupt the innocent Cecile de Volanges before her wedding night but Valmont has targeted the peerlessly virtuous and beautiful Madame de Tourvel. While these merciless aristocrats toy with others’ hearts and reputations, their own may prove more fragile than they supposed. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the door. Super Bowl 50 Regardless of who you are rooting for there is no better place to watch the Super Bowl than the Cultural Center – Live and in HD! Our tailgate will start at 4:30 p.m. with live music, the ORC Food truck, a hot dog cart, pretzels, prizes, games and more. Theatre doors open at 5 p.m. for pre-game viewing with Kickoff scheduled for 6:30 p.m. A Super Bowl worthy buffet will be available in the Dining Room through the Halftime show. $24++ per person includes all tailgate activities, food and the game. Reservations required: call 305-367-6300 or [email protected].
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MO V I E TI M E !
“99 Homes” (R) Fri., Jan. 29 4:30 & 7:30pm Sun., Jan. 31 7:30pm Wed., Feb. 3 7:30pm
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Anatomie Trunk Show 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Member Fitness Center Cycle Class 8 a.m., Member Fitness Center
Runtime: 1hr 52min Premise: A recently unemployed single father struggles to get back his foreclosed home. “In The Heart of the Sea” (PG13) Sun., Jan. 31 4:30pm Mon., Feb. 1 7:30pm Wed., Feb. 3 4:30pm Runtime: 2hr 2min Premise: Recounting of a whaling ship’s sinking, an event that inspired Moby-Dick. “Concussion” (PG13) Fri., Feb. 5 4:30 & 7:30pm Mon., Feb. 8 7:30pm Wed., Feb. 10 4:30 & 7:30pm Runtime: 2hr 3min Premise: Dr. Bennet Omalu uncovers the truth about brain damage in football players who suffer repeated concussions. Live Performance: The Tenors-Under One Sky Tour Sat. Jan. 30 • 8pm Met Live in HD: “Tannhauser” Mon. Feb. 1 at 12pm $25 at the door Great Decisions Series: The Rise of ISIS Tues., Feb. 2 at 2pm $265 for 8 sessions History Series: WWII in Europe Thurs., Feb. 4 at 3pm National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses Fri., Feb. 5 at 1pm $25 at the door
Everglades Alligator Farm Tour 8:45 a.m., Depart from Nature Center Six Wicket Croquet 10 a.m., Croquet Lawns Tees by Tina Trunk Show 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Attractions Keys Children’s Foundation Annual Luncheon 11:30 a.m., Town Hall
Mah Jongg, Canasta, Bridge & Backgammon Open Play 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Tennis & Games Center
Chefs Choice Sliders & Beer Night 4 – 6 p.m., Burgee Bar
Nature Center Open 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Nature Center
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Soccer Shootout 3:30 p.m., Buccaneer Island
Golf Fitness Class 7:30 a.m., Member Fitness Center
“In The Heart of the Sea” (PG13) 4:30 p.m., Cultural Center
Cardio Tennis Clinic 8 a.m., Tennis & Games Center
Cocktails (Members Only) 5 – 8 p.m., The Point
Meditation Class 8 a.m., Member Fitness Center
“99 Homes” (R) 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center
Adult Karate Class 10 a.m., Member Fitness Center
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Happy Hour Yoga Class 4 p.m., Member Fitness Center
Golf Clinic with Dave 4 p.m., Driving Range
HIIT Class 8 a.m., Member Fitness Center
“99 Homes” (R) 4:30 & 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center
Cooking School: “Pasta Panache” 9:30 a.m., Cooking School
Member-Guest Cocktail Party 6 p.m., Tennis & Games Center
Silver Fit Class 10 a.m., Member Fitness Center
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Mixed Doubles Round Robin 10:30 a.m., Tennis & Games Center
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Vine to Table Dinner 6:30 p.m., The Clubhouse
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Super Macho Nachos Night 4 – 6 p.m., Burgee Bar “In The Heart of the Sea” (PG13) 4:30 p.m., Cultural Center Member Appreciation Dinner 6 – 9 p.m., The Clubhouse “99 Homes” (R) 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center
Grand Breakfast Buffet 7 – 11 a.m., The Ocean Room
Met Live in HD: “Tannhauser” 12 p.m., Cultural Center
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Member-Guest Men’s & Ladies Doubles 9 a.m., Tennis & Games Center
Duplicate Bridge Game 1 p.m., Tennis & Games Center
Men’s Fellowship 8 a.m., Tennis & Games Center
LifeBreath Class 2 p.m., Member Fitness Center
Beginners Only Bridge Game 9:30 a.m., Tennis & Games Center
Wings & Yuengs Night 4 – 6 p.m., Burgee Bar
Flow Yoga Class 10 a.m., Member Fitness Center
Member Appreciation Dinner 6 – 9 p.m., Gianni Ristorante
Bridge Lecture 2 p.m., Tennis & Games Center
Men’s Card Night 6:30 p.m., Tennis & Games Center
Guided Eco-Kayak Tour 2 p.m., Meet at Pool Desk
“In The Heart of the Sea” (PG13) 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center
History Series: WWII in Europe Lecture 3 p.m., Cultural Center
Tees by Tina Trunk Show 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Attractions Try Scuba 10 & 11 a.m., Buccaneer Island Member-Guest Mixed Doubles Finals 2 p.m., Tennis & Games Center Balance Workshop 2 p.m., Member Fitness Center Grand Seafood Buffet 6 – 9 p.m., The Ocean Room Live Performance: The Tenors “Under One Sky Tour” 8 p.m., Cultural Center
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0 2 T U E S D AY Gentle Morning Tai Chi Stretch Class 7:30 a.m., Member Fitness Center Ballet Barre Fusion Class 8 a.m., Member Fitness Center
Grand Breakfast Buffet 7 a.m. – 12 p.m., The Ocean Room
Cardio Tennis Clinic 9 a.m., Tennis & Games Center
Live Performance: The Capitol Steps Sat., Feb. 6 at 8pm $175 Donor. $190 Non-Donor. Pre-performance dinner $46++. Reservations: 305-367-6300
Member-Guest Men’s & Ladies Doubles Finals 9 a.m., Tennis & Games Center
Pickleball Clinic 10 a.m., Tennis & Games Center
Super Bowl Tailgate & Super Bowl 50 Live in HD Sun., Feb. 7 at 4:30pm $24++ includes tailgate & buffet from 6:30 through halftime. Reservations required.
Reef Club Kids Open 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Reef Club Kids
Great Decisions Series: The Rise of ISIS 2 p.m., Cultural Center
Guided Eco-Kayak Tour 10 a.m., Meet at Pool Desk
Healthy Living Program 4 p.m., Member Fitness Center
Introduction to Six Wicket 9 a.m., Croquet Lawns
Gentle Yoga Class 10 a.m., Member Fitness Center
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TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK MEMBER-GUEST TENNIS TOURNAMENT
Jan. 29 – 31 Tennis & Games Center
43rd Annual Member-Guest Tennis Tournament features a Cocktail party at the Tennis & Games Center on Friday night and three days of Doubles. Details & Registration: 305-367-6583 BALANCE WORKSHOP
Saturday, Jan. 30 2 p.m. in the Member Fitness Center Join Beth Bielat at the Member Fitness Center for a fun and informational workshop about balance. Details: 305-367-5820
D IN IN G AT O C EA N R EEF
For reservations, call (305) 367-5931 • Mon. Feb. 1 – Sun. Feb. 7, 2016
BREAKFAST
The Ocean Room (collared shirts required for men) Mon. to Sat. 7 – 11 a.m. Sun. 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. The Point (Members only) Coffee & Danishes Sat. & Sun. 8 – 10 a.m. Private Dining Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Fitness Café Mon. to Fri. 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Reef Treats Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. 19th Hole Brunch Sun. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Reef Lounge Grab ‘n Go Breakfast Daily 7 – 11 a.m.
MGA OLD BUDDY
February 1, 3 & 5 8:30am on Dolphin & Hammock Courses Pick your partner and come out for the Annual MGA Old Buddy Golf Tournament. Lunch will follow the final round on Friday. Details & Registration: 305-367-5912 COOKING SCHOOL: PASTA PANACHE
Monday, Feb. 1 9:30 a.m. at the Cooking School
Nationally known food writer Nancy Harmon Jenkins and daughter, Sara Jenkins, chef and owner of Porsena and Porchetta in New York City, will present a menu of delicious Mediterranean foods. Details & Reservations: 305-367-5953 RAW BAR LOBSTER BAKE
Thursday, Feb. 4 5 – 9 p.m. in the Raw Bar
Join us at the Raw Bar each Thursday throughout the season for fresh, succulent Maine Lobster and a complete selection of sides. Details & Reservations: 305-367-5818
SPO T ON SHOPPING
Joan the Shopper ATTRACTIONS…Today and tomorrow (1/30) Attractions, the new retail venue next to Lilly in Fishing Village, features a trunk show of Tees by Tina, a popular line at the Signature Shop. A few days ago Molly Carroll (editor of the Ocean Reef Press) and I enjoyed a sneak preview and buying spree of Tina’s “wears.” Molly is shown here in the cashmere ruana (think poncho) that she couldn’t resist ($110). I bought purple leggings ($44), a wild pair of Capris for Zumba and a striped tee ($46) in the stretchy Sorbtek fabric which gives credence to the company motto One Size Fits Most (really). Many dresses, tops,
LUNCH
Palm Court Daily 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Fitness Café Mon. to Fri. 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Beach Grill Thurs. to Sun. 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Raw Bar Daily 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
DINNER
Private Dining Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 12 a.m. Gianni Ristorante (reservations required) Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 5:30 – 9 p.m. Sat. & Sun 5:30 – 10 p.m. Member Appreciation Dinner. Mon.
19th Hole Mon. to Sat. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Brunch Sun. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Lite Bites Sun. 3 – 5 p.m. Private Dining Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Islander (collared shirts, shorts of walking length and jeans permitted) Mon. to Thurs. 6 – 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 6 – 10 p.m. Members’ Night Thurs. The Clubhouse (Members Only-Jackets Required) Tues. to Sat. 6 – 9 p.m. Member Appreciation Dinner Wed.
19th Hole Mon. & Wed. to Sun. 5 – 9 p.m.
Reef Hut Tues. to Sat. 5 – 8 p.m.
Raw Bar Daily 4 – 9 p.m. Thurs. Lobster Bake
The Ocean Room Grand Seafood Buffet Saturday 6 – 9 p.m.
Burgee Bar Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 4 – 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 4 – 11 p.m.
Founders *in The Ocean Room Tues., Wed. & Fri. 6 – 9 p.m.
COCKTAILS/SWEETS
skirts, pants (nearly all under $90) come in One Size. The catalogue pictures a size 4 model next to a size 14 wearing the same dress… Watch for other trunk shows coming soon to Attractions. Can’t wait for Lacoste (Feb. 12–14). – Joan Birsh
Reef Hut Mon. 11:00 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tues. to Sat. 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
The Point (Members only) Hors d’oeuvres & Cocktails Fri. to Sun. 5 – 8 p.m. Reef Treats Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Burgee Bar Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 4 p.m. – 12 a.m. Fri. & Sat. 4 p.m. – 1 a.m. Beach Bar Daily 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Reef Lounge Tues. to Thurs. 5 – 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 5 p.m. – 12 a.m.
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Proposed for Membership
erside Country Club. His sponsors are George S. Williams and Sheila O’Brien.
Fernand Talpe and Peter Liashek, Jr. on behalf of the Membership Committee.
Waitlist Social Membership
JAN. 14 – JAN. 28, 2016
Social Membership is waitlisted. Posted applicants, once approved, will be added to the waitlist.
Dana & Chris Almond are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Almond are residents of Pompano Beach, Florida. They are members of Hillsboro Club. Their sponsors are Nancy Leenhouts and Peter Liashek, Jr. on behalf of the Membership Committee.
Equity Membership
Michele & Paul Haldeman are Social members purchasing 22 Sunset Cay Road and the equity from the seller. Mr. & Mrs. Haldeman are residents of Center Valley, Pennsylvania. They are members of Saucon Valley Country Club, Lehigh Country Club and Country Club of the Rockies. Their sponsors are Tula & George Paxos and Jill & Michael Sullivan. Amanda & James Michael Wilson are Social members purchasing 39 Harbour House and the equity from the seller. Mr. & Mrs. Wilson are residents of Winter Park, Florida. They are members of Interlachen Country Club and Winter Park Racquet Club. Their sponsors are Arthur Berry, Jr. and Michael Gregorich. Senior Legacy Membership
Doug Williams is applying for Senior Legacy Membership. Mr. Williams is a resident of Bozeman, Montana. He is a member of Riv-
Nancy & James Mitchell are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell are residents of Newton, Massachusetts. They are members of Boca Raton Resort & Club, The Yacht & Racquet Club of Boca Raton and Green Pond Yacht Club. Their sponsors are Bernie Moreno, Kenneth M. Goldberg and Marta Moreno. Jennifer & Don Torey are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Torey are residents of Rowayton, CT. They are members of The Country Club of Darien, The Westmoor Club and The Club at Admiral’s Cove. Their sponsors are Gerald Karr, M. Briggs Forelli and Lee Westervelt on behalf of the Membership Committee. Marius Silvasan is applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. Silvasan is a resident of Hallandale Beach, Florida. His sponsors are
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Local Membership is waitlisted. Posted applicants, once approved, will be added to the waitlist. Vivian de las Cuevas-Diaz & Ricardo Diaz are applying for Local Membership waitlist. Mr. Diaz & Mrs. de las Cuevas-Diaz are residents of Coral Gables, Florida. They are members of Riviera Country Club. Their sponsors are Manuel B. Torres, Fernando S. Aran and Teresa Fernandez on behalf of the Membership Committee. JAN. 21 – FEB. 4, 2016
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Charlene & Joey Rivera are new members purchasing 29 Anchor drive, Unit A from the seller and the equity from the Club. Mr. & Mrs. Rivera are residents of Sellersburg, Indiana. Their sponsors are Teresa Holmes on behalf of the Membership Committee and Marcia Martell on behalf of the Membership Committee. Marlene & Rodney Wilson are new members purchasing 55 Anchor Drive, Unit B and the equity from the seller. Mr. & Mrs. Wilson are residents of Ladue, Maryland. Their sponsors are Courtney Parmenter and Kasey & Jacob Jackson. Waitlist Social Membership
Social Membership is waitlisted.
Posted applicants, once approved, will be added to the waitlist. Barbara & John Perrotto are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Dr. & Mrs. Perrotto are residents of Singer Island, Florida. Their sponsors are Thomas Baldwin, Andrew Olefson and Jessica & Fred Olefson. Ashley & Harold Groome are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Groome are residents of Richmond, Virginia. They are members of Hermitage Country Club. Their sponsors are David Cottrell, Steve Markel and Lee Westervelt on behalf of the Membership Committee. Joanne & Alfred Tobin are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Tobin are residents of Briarcliff Manor, New York. Their sponsors are Stephanie & Chris Ricciardi and Paul Astbury. Carlos Arruza, Jr. is applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. Arruza is a resident of Jupiter, Florida. His sponsors are Teresa & Angel Fernandez and Carlos & Vickie Arruza. Patricia Arruza is applying for Social Membership waitlist. Ms. Arruza is a resident of Jupiter, Florida. Her sponsors are Teresa & Angel Fernandez and Carlos & Vickie Arruza. Alejandro Arruza is applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. Arruza is a resident of Jupiter, Florida. His sponsors are Teresa & Angel Fernandez and Carlos & Vickie Arruza. Jaimee & Robert Dettmer are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Drs. Dettmer are residents of Stamford, Connecticut. They are members of Stamford Yacht Club. Their sponsors are Michael A. Berman and Claire & Anthony Pace. Waitlist Local Membership
Local Membership is waitlisted. Posted applicants, once approved, will be added to the waitlist. Lorna Acuna & Philip Gutman are applying for Local Membership waitlist. Mr. Gutman & Mrs. Acuna are residents of Miami Beach, Florida. They are members of Woodfield Country Club. Their sponsors are Michael Carricarte, John Grunow and Carol Williamson on behalf of the South Florida Advisory Group.
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The Voices of Ocean Reef by Jody Steele
“It is a pleasure to connect you….” How many times do you smile when you hear the beautiful voices of the Ocean Reef operators? Our PBX (Public Broadcasting Exchange) is staffed by six outstanding professionals that monitor four stations and nearly half a million phone calls a year. The manager extraordinaire, Shirley Olhaye, has been with us since 1992. She arrived right after Hurricane Andrew and was pretty surprised by the damage to South Florida. Thank goodness she stayed. Her motto is “to hear and feel our warmth over the phone” as a standard operating procedure. Operators identify themselves and thank
James Auguste, Jovauna Lindsay, Meleaka Crocker, Shirley Olhaye, Jackie Cameron and Jose Diaz
you for calling! In this age of computer voices and endless pushing of numbers to connect, where else can you get this kind and sincere attention? As Shirley encourages her staff to “put their personality in it” they all go through a lengthy training process. Operators are also trained to handle the sensitive calls of a member in need and 9ll calls that get special attention. Shirley collects important data on occupancy, business meetings, sets up
conference lines, and makes special arrangements for hurricane evacuations. Her department is a valuable part of our ‘unique way of life”. How has it changed? So there used to be a cardboard box for messages, operators were at long tables, and everything was handwritten. Now the equipment is wireless and all communication is computerized. There is even a generator for a power shortage. All operators have a cubicle and manage inside calls
and outside calls in three different daily shifts. The “script” changes only twice a year; once on January 1st to wish callers a “Happy New Year” and for the month of December, “Happy Holidays from Ocean Reef Club.” The personal touch is standard throughout the year. The capable staff covers seven days a week from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. when the Front Desk takes over. Shirley Olhaye, Manager, has been with us for 24 years, James Auguste, Senior Operator,15 years, Jose Diaz, PBX Supervisor, 10 years, Jackie Cameron, 5 years, Meleaka Crocker, 5 months, and Jovauna Lindsay, 3 weeks. During the summer, and especially August, the quietest month for calls, we have fewer operators on duty. It is reassuring to know that often the first connection someone has to Ocean Reef Club is this very positive welcome from our operators. So next time you hear these “voices of Ocean Reef”, give a smile right back and know you are in a very special community where the value of proper phone manners still prevail.
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Photographs and Memories
magic at your fingertips. You can have the best looking selfies around! Speaking of selfies, in the Stranger than Fiction department: Did you know that more people died in 2015 from taking selfies than from shark bites? It is crazy but true. (Mostly in Russia and India, posing with guns and moving trains or boats. Go figure!)
“Dot.calm” by Jane Silverman
Project: Projector
It is striking how olfactory memories can bring a rush of the past to the present: the wet lingering scent of a city street after a cool rain often reminds me of Paris; the fragrance of lilacs always brings me back to the flowers growing around my grandmother’s bedroom windows; and the oddly sweet pungent odor of film developer brings me back to the dark room (a.k.a. laundry room) we had in our home growing up. Didn’t everyone have trays of chemicals and huge photo enlargers stowed next to their drip dry clothes? Years of school photography classes, investments in zoom lenses and 35ml cameras, and flashes of summer jobs as a hotel photographer and more, suggest I
Before the Touch Retouch app...
Look how easy it was to remove the butterfly with the Touch Retouch app.
know how to take a snap – some of which have ended up on the pages of Rolling Stone, and other magazines. So where did “look this way and smile” come from? The truth is, it was not considered correct to show your teeth in photos during the early days of photography and the Victorian era (1837-1901). At that time, etiquette called for a small tightly closed mouth (photogra-
phers, in fact, said, “say pruuunes.”); perhaps it was due to the long exposure time for daguerreotype photos (or was it a reflection of the poor dental hygiene available at the time?). Going to a photo studio was no small expense, and no laughing matter for the prim and proper. Photography was embraced by the masses with Kodak’s pocket camera in 1895 and the Brownie in 1900 that turned it into an affordable hobby. Smiling in photos became acceptable with the dawn of silent films and Hollywood starlets. Saying, “say cheeeese” has spread to other countries (much the way Le Big Mac has….): in Japan, they say, “chiizu” (cheese); in Russia “seer” (cheese); in Argentina, “diga whiskey” (say whiskey); in France, it’s “ouistiti” (little monkey or marmoset); and in many countries, like Brazil, they say, “Olha o passarinho” -- look at the birdie. But I digress! The truth is, I love to take photos with my iPhone, so without further ado, here are some fun photo apps and gadgets:
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Not So Picture Perfect
For those almost but not quite perfect photos, the Touch Retouch (by Adva-Soft) app is the answer. Upload the photo, carefully trace with your finger to remove the unwanted objects and it is as if it was never there. It really is amazing. (Be sure and watch the tutorial). Photoshopping
The PS Express app is a free version of the well-known photo editing program Photo Shop; it is an image-editing tool kit with fun filters and frames putting photo
Luckies of London Small Portable 2.0 Cardboard Smartphone Projector is a vintage-inspired projector for your smartphone! You can project anything on your phone onto a wall. It’s great for showing your photos off or even watching a film. It’s made out of cardboard and works off the same principle as the old fashioned camera-obscuras. The Big Screen
The Celluon Pico Pro is a 6” x 3” half inch thick ultra-portable, laser projector that lets you share movies, sports events, business presentations, photos, and more on any wall. The crystal sharp, always-infocus high definition image can be up to 100” in size (over 8 feet!) and has dual wireless or simple HDMI plug-ins. This pocket-sized projector comes with a custom holding mount. It’s perfect for parties! One a Day
The Donate a Photo app by Johnson & Johnson (www. donateaphoto.com) will donate $1 to your choice of charity everyday. Really! Just upload a maximum of one photo a day from your camera roll, as often as you like. If a picture tells a 1000 words, imagine what a 1000 photos uploaded to their website can do! It’s really that simple to make a difference. Eye in the Cloud
There are plenty of iCloud photo storage solutions for safekeeping your memories from Dropbox (www.dropbox.com) to Flickr (www.flickr.com) and more. I personally love the ease of the free Amazon Photo app for my photos and videos – perfect in case you lose or damage your phone. It automatically uploads an unlimited number of images for you to share or save in the cloud and is free for Amazon Prime members. Life is like a camera: focus on what’s important, capture the good times, develop from the negatives, and if things don’t work out, take another shot. - Anon
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Art League Canvas
workshop that will teach you the exciting process of raku. Instructions on lighting and firing the kiln safely will be given along with all elements of post fire reduction. You’ll be introduced to making your own raku glaze recipes. You’ll mix and test new glazes created during the workshop including some specialty glazes. New glaze techniques will give work an exciting new look. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Feb. 16,17,18 9 a.m,-1 p.m.
“Art League Canvas” by Gertrude Mann
Anne Hull reports: We had a nice sunny, windy day for our Art League trip to the Islamorada Fine Arts Festival. Sixteen people spent the morning at the craft fair seeing everything from silk embroidery to woodworking to beautiful jewelry. There was also a judged art show including the Ocean Reef Plein Air group. Some of their works were in the show. A successful shopping trip was enjoyed by all. We went to lunch at Ottremare Ristorante in Amara Cay, a new resort. Chocolate pot de crème for dessert. Delicious!
All Male Review New Show
Feb. 2-19. Reception Feb. 2 5-7 p.m.
Richard Wambold, Bob Ethington
Just Ahead
Breadboards and Cheeseboards
Congenial woodworker Ned Ferrarone will help you learn to make solid wood trays in several patterns. You’ll use a number of woodworking machines to complete individual parts in a variety of woods. This hands on class will allow you to finish several projects. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Feb. 10, 11, 12 1-5 p.m.
Book Club Dr. Bob Henley, George and Barbara Howland
Instructor Bill Hamilton, George Lucas
Zentangle Doodling with Nancy Rohan
It’s all the rage! This art form is the forerunner to adult coloring books. Experience being an artist while enjoying a relaxing art project. You will create beautiful images from repetitive patterns. Some people call this meditative
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doodling. Call it what you will, we promise you fun. Come and learn the steps and patterns to start your own creations. Saturday, Feb. 13 10 a.m.-1:00 p.m. NEW Workshop Raku with Steven Forbes
Here’s a one day hands on
Orchid Club guest Catherine Mannion, Ph.D, Professor and Extension Specialist from the University of Florida Tropical Research and Education Center, will talk about “Insect Pests of Orchids and What to Do.” Mark the date: Feb. 12 3-4 p.m. at the Art Club. Debbie Hartmann has arranged for this special speaker. Decoupage and Faux Painting with Jenn Sherr Thursday, Friday, Saturday Feb. 4, 5, 6 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Advanced Woodworking with Gerhard Schwenke Thursday, Friday, Saturday Feb. 3, 4, 6 9 a.m.-4 p.m. All in the Family Memoir Writing Tuesday, Wednesday Feb. 9, 10 3:30-5:00 p.m. Book Club Our Souls at Night by Kent Haruf Wednesday, Feb. 17 4:30-5:30 p.m./ Gertrude Mann, facilitator
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SPORTS AROUND THE REEF
USCG Auxiliary Boating Course “Suddenly In Command”
by Peter Liashek, Operations Officer Ocean Reef Coast Guard Auxiliary 13-04
The Ocean Reef Coast Guard Auxiliary will present a new course, “Suddenly in Command” on Feb. 18, 2016 from 3 – 5 p.m. in the Tarpon Room. This course is intended to provide guidance for those boat occupants such as guests, friends, spouses, etc., who may find themselves “suddenly in
command” if the boat captain (operator) becomes injured, ill, falls overboard, or for what ever reason is no longer able to operate the boat. You are now in charge! Will you be able to take over and ensure the safety of everyone aboard without the captain? Topics include how to use the VHF or cell phone to call for help, how to determine your location in any body of water and give that information to rescuers, flare usage, life jackets, anchoring, emergency gear, and a discussion of pertinent cell phone apps. Following the formal presentation will be a “show and tell” of recommended safety equipment as well as a question and answer period. Preregistration is required and can be done via email to Peter Liashek, Flotilla Public Education Officer, at [email protected] .
Recent Catch
Wishing for Fishing & Better Weather “Reel Life” by Sarah Hoog, Orvis Store Manager
Another day, another blow, this wind just won’t quit! I’m sure I’m speaking for many of the teams that fished Reef Cup when I say there were two days that none of us should have been out there. We started out Day 3 on Sweet Release being chased by a waterspout, and even though the wind finally calmed down around 2:30 that afternoon the sailfish just were not cooperating. Foul weather and less than stellar fishing aside, we all had a great time at the evening events and at The Point on the few afternoons the weather allowed the revelers out there to cheer for the Teams! I just want to remind everyone of two more Tournaments coming up, the Paradise Bank Billfish Blast March 4th & 5th and the Sailfish Classic April 7th-9th. Both are extremely well run events with parties to rival Reef Cup and prizes that will make everyone happy. With the weather the past
week I’m limited on what I can share with you in regards to catches. Many of our trips were weathered and stayed at the dock but those that did venture out had to battle with wind to get to the few fishing spots we could access. The tournament boats had lots of Dolphin, kingfish and blackfin tuna and we caught a 40 lb Wahoo, one of three or four I heard of last week. I’m looking forward to the wind dropping off an allowing us to get out there and fish! Lessons & Schools
While you’re contained on land how about improving your fly casting or wing shooting skills? We have individual & group lessons available most days and our Orvis 2-Day fly fishing schools are in full swing. Are you a Bonefish Bonnie’s member? We’re offering a Fly Fishing Mini- School from 8am to noon on February 10th which will be very informative and lots of fun. Spaces are limited to Bonnie’s for this one and at the writing of this we have room for 2 ladies with more classes available based on interest. We will also offer a 2.5 hour Flats Primer course to get you ready to step on the bow and effectively cast to and fight a fish. Not a Bonefish Bonnie? That’s ok, we can tailor a lesson, primer or school to your needs, just give us a call to discuss your options.
Metal Knee Open
Reef Cup day three water spout.
This beautiful 40 lb Wahoo was caught on member Benson Ford’s Sweet Release during Reef Cup.
The Annual Metal Knee Open will be held March 18th at the Card Sound Golf Club. The tournament is open to men and women with two artificial knees and a USGA handicap. Please call the Card Sound Pro Shop at 305-367-2433 to sign up. Tee times will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the competition will be followed by lunch.
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ORCC Adapts to the Weather “Croquet News” by Ron Sekura
Weather has been dominating the lifestyle at Ocean Reef for the past several weeks, Members of the Ocean Reef Croquet Club (ORCC) suffered horrible conditions during the Ocean Reef /Anglers competition. Then with a mild repast for the Under the Lights event on Tues., Jan. 19, the foul weather returned with a vengeance plummeting Ocean Reef for the rest of the week. It rocked and harassed the participants in the Reef Cup fishing tournament. Seas in excess of six feet and roaring winds of 50 miles per hour and more miles per hour challenged even the
Cleansing of the Skies (L to R): Ron Sekura, Ingrid Braun, Lars DeJounge, Joan and Art Ruffing, Marusa Judy, Susan Reichardt, Jim and Sue Berkel.
hardiest fishermen. It caused cancellation of the sailing race between The New York Yacht Club and our own Ocean Reef Sailing Club. Even our hardcore croquet players surrendered to the conditions. Last Friday’s torrential rains kept our croquet players from competing on the lawns. Many of the members of ORCC sought comfort in the fine arts. Saturday’s Chamber Music Festival finale was inspira-
tional. Copeland’s Appalachian Spring resurrected the longing of some ORCC members to for gentle breezes, budding flora and clear skies. Gershwin’s Concerto in F was brilliantly performed by Anne-Marie McDermott. It awakened the vitality and strength that our members held. The ORCC weather committee decided to act. Last Sunday they gathered on the croquet lawns and worked to clear the
skies of the inclement weather. Pictured here are mallets being held over the head of Joan Ruffing whom served as the vehicle to funnel the inclement weather to the bowels of the Earth. And it worked; there were blue skies. We will have to wait and see how long the cleansing of the skies lasts. Tuesday turned out to be a beautiful day for the start of the Ocean Reef Croquet Club Crocodile Cup Competition (ORCCCCC). Thirteen players participated in the first day of the event and 21 games were played. Play was dominated by the Club’s women players. Marusa Judy took the lead with a score of 267 Diles. Ingrid Braun and Gordana Schneider tied at 200 and Sue Berkel came in fourth at 167. We all look forward to see how the ranking changes over the next seven weeks. Croquet players remember, this Sunday is Hot Dog Sunday. Served at about 4 p.m. under the Tiki Hut.
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F I T NE SS
Balance by Beth Bielat
Complimentary Workshop Sat., Jan. 30 2 p.m.
by Beth Bielat
Meet Ninja Berman! When the gloves are on, so are the moves!
Have you noticed that you don’t have the same agility, balance, and flexibility you had just a few years ago? – join the crowd. Many adults find themselves lacking in these departments. But there is hope. Implementing a simple regiment of daily exercise will help and it can be as easy as – well... practice. We, the human race, are
animals meant to move! The more sedentary we become, the more our body’s adjusts and the more “old” we seem and feel. The downfall of it all is: tight and weak muscles, soft bones, poor balance, likelihood of falling, increased chances of all the major diseases and a general sense of feeling lousy. Increasing daily exercise and consuming a healthy diet is
life-changing. Come join us at the Member Fitness Center to learn how you can improve your balance, decrease your chances of falling, and improve your overall sense of health and wellness.
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Is Stretching Important? “Fitness Focus” by Luis Bracamonte, Member Fitness Center Manager
Believe it or not, stretching has been one of the most controversial topics in the training of athletes in the past decade. The root was a research which showed that power decreased temporarily after stretching. Many coaches took this as a sign to avoid stretching. The same research however, showed that a brief dynamic warm up returns the athlete to previous levels of power without having lost the benefits of reduced stiffness. Another topic of professional discussion is the amount of stretching that is needed for optimal performance. The sensible answer is that it depends on the
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individual and the goal. Among the general population the bias should be towards more stretching, especially in men who tend to be less flexible than women. Proper balance between strength and flexibility provides us with an advantage in movement efficiency and injury risk reduction. Classes such as Yoga and Pilates excel in developing both flexibility and control; also a good bout of assisted stretching by a certified fitness professional can make a difference in maintaining our muscles strong and flexible after a workout. Stretching throughout the day is a good habit to develop, particularly for those who spend much time sitting
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A one hour introduction to YogaSculpt – the ultimate mind/ body strengthening experience, incorporating the use of weights with a classic Vinyasa Flow. This fitness-based style of yoga will teach you how to improve your strength and flexibility, while engaging your core and building muscle tone. Recommended for students who currently have a strong practice and Vinyasa Flow experience.
Recently it’s been too windy and cold for the beach – but that’s the kind of weather that’s perfect for the Range! Bring family, friends and guests to load up and have a blast. Everything is provided, all you need is your Ocean Reef Club Member number. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays are the Card Sound Range days for skeet, trap and 5 stand sporting. Hours of operation: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Truel Myers of Orvis is available for instruction by appointment.
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Register for Triple Golf Classic “From the Gold Tees” by Scott Kirkwood, Director of Golf
Registration weekend for the Triple Golf Classic is upon us! In just a few short weeks, Members take to all three golf courses for this Member-Member Tournament. Remember, you can either go online to ForeTees under the Event Sign-Up Page or call 305-367-5912. The schedule for sign-up is as follows: Saturday January 30
7:30 a.m. - (Patron/Patron) (Patron/Charter Annual Pass) (Charter Annual Pass / Charter Annual Pass) 8:30 a.m. - (Patron/ Charter) (Charter Annual Pass/Charter)
Bob Manzo (right) with pro Tommy Gibson (left).
Heather Post (right) with pro Seth Reeves (left)
(Charter/Charter)
Jonas, the Ocean Reef Club Golf Staff was preparing to host 48 Golf Pros from around the world as our Members welcome their professionals from other clubs for a two-day competition. Ocean Reef Club was well represented within the field, as five of our professionals joined in the tournament. In foursome play, George Aronoff and Former ORC teaching professional Brett Jones made an excellent pairing with the team of Bob Manzo and defending Bag Room Open Champion Tommy Gibson to take the lead in the Gross
12 p.m. - Any Member—Equity, Legacy or Social—who is playing with another Member Sunday January 31
7:30 a.m. – Any Member playing with a guest If you have questions, talk with our Golf Concierge Jordan McIntosh. 2016 Member-Professional Tournament Results
Though most of the East Coast was preparing for Winter Storm
Division after Day 1 of play on the Dolphin Course with a 61. Mother and son team Bo & Carol Andrews took on the breezy, cooler conditions alongside Heather Post and her pro Seth Reeves and finished 1st in our Net Division after Day 1 with a 58. The Overall Day 1 leader was the team made up of Bob Manzo and Tommy Gibson with a 64. The dinner-hour couldn’t have had better entertainment than the NFC/AFC Championship weekend, and as the Members & their professionals finished on the course, they all moved to The Ocean Room to enjoy food, fun, and football amongst great friends. As the breezy conditions of Day 1 gave way to sunny skies and warm temperatures on Day 2, golfers kept scores low and the competition close. Day 2’s foursome competition winners in the Net Division were David Adams and Ben Brown (Riviera CC) alongside Joe Murphy and David Reasoner (Ridgewood CC) with a 57, while Scott Heffner and Brian Gaffney (Quaker Ridge) paired with James Seale Triple Golf | 33
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Monthly Couples Event – Valentine’s Day Edition
and Robert Ferguson (Washington GC) to take Day 2 low Gross with a 63. 3-time Defending Tournament Champion Bob Manzo truly has a great playing partner in Tommy Gibson, as the team has now won the tournament for their second year in a row, giving Manzo his fourth consecutive title victory with an overall score of 130. Overall Net Champions Heather Post and Seth Reeves were victorious with an overall score of 129. Congrats to our winners and thank you to our Members and their pros!
Gentlemen, this is your early Valentine’s Day alert! Are you not sure what to do with your sweetie on Sun., Feb. 14? Join us at for the Sunday Couples Golf & Dinner, with a Valentine’s Day theme! With both an 18-hole and a 9-hole division, bring your spouse, significant other, or even just a buddy and come out for an afternoon of friendly competition, followed by cocktails & dinner in The Clubhouse. To sign up, call 305-367-5912 or by visiting ForeTees.
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Gentlemen of the MGA don’t forget that sign ups have begun for our favorite tournament each year, the Old Buddy. Played Feb. 1, 3 & 5, this two-man team tournament is a MUST on the golf event calendar. Please only sign up if you are able to play all three days of the tournament. Sign up is available under the Events Tab on ForeTees or call 305-367-5912.
Our monthly Pro-Am tournaments are a great way to get to know the Professional Staff at Ocean Reef Club. Call with a pro in mind, or call and we will place you on a team! With morning and afternoon tee times available, teams compete with their pros for bragging rights and Golf Shop earnings. It’s never too late to sign up!
Putter Fitting “Golf Tip” by Brian Varsey, Head Teaching Professional
A properly fit putter is as important as a properly fit driver. The length and lie angle, as well as, the loft influence many things about your putting stroke. Putter shapes and lengths influence your aim and your stroke. The grip is very important in that you want it to feel comfortable in your hands to improve your confi-
dence. Today there are so many options it can be confusing. We can all try a bunch of different putters and come up with something we like. Working with someone to narrow down the search and bring some science to it is even better. On Thurs., Feb. 4, we will have Ken Flanigan of Flanigan Bilt Putters here to do 45 minute putter fitting sessions. He uses a SAM Putt lab to analyze your stroke and recommend the type of putter that may work best for you. He also has all the tools to lengthen, shorten, and change grips and weight to your current putter when necessary. Call the Golf Shop to sign up for a session.
Golf Fitness Class On Wednesday mornings from 7:30 – 8:30 a.m., join in the Golf Fitness Class in the Member Fitness Center. In these classes you will learn different levels of exercises to strengthen your core, increase mobility, stability, balance and overall endurance to allow you to enjoy golfing and normal every day activities. Call the Member Fitness Center at 305-367-5820 to sign-up and join in the fun.
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Golf Scoreboard
4th Place
Laura Hendrick, Diane Petrosino, Joyce Guyton, Nancy McPherson Closest to the Hole Day 2
MGA QUOTA GAME INDIVIDUAL QUOTA
(Sleeve of balls each) #5 – Kim Schold 2’10” #16 – Angela Berman 4’
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Tony Rodriguez* 2nd Place
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Chuck Hartz
1st Place
3rd Place
Darla Finley
Bill Wonfor, Rod Patton, Jay Guarch
2nd Place
Linda Ziegler, Sandy Post
6th Place
Bill Tweardy, George Howland, Bruno Larocca, Robert Huestis 10th Place
Joe Marchese, Kendall Hendrick, Hank Henrich, Mark Zausmer
4th Place LGA Challenge Cup Winners Tricia Holbrook, Bardee Wyer, Susan Berry, and Sally Newman
Margaret Shouvlin
2nd Place
6th Place
Angela Berman, Kim Schold, Linda Roberts, Kathie Markel/ Eileen Mullray
Closest to the Hole
#2- Cal Philips 9’11’’ #17- Joe Marchese 6’1’’
3rd Place
Kazuko Johansen, Brenda Sport, Judy Williams, Donna Manos
LGA CHALLENGE CUP
4th Place
1st Place
Gerda Fletcher, Betsy Osborne, Diana Tweedy, Candy Crowley/ Lynda Gilbert
Sally Newman, Bardee Wyer, Susan Berry, Tricia Holbrook
5th Place
Maureen Zazove Carol Cameron, Susan Eisenberry, Florie Perellis, Gordana Schneider, Louise Spina Closest to the Hole #17
Jamie Thomas 12’ 10” Longest Drive #13
Tennis Results LADIES’ DAY
1st Place
Donna Stinnett, Susan Reichardt 2nd Place
Mindy Slovick, Nysa Herz MIXED DOUBLES
Men’s 1st Place
Dick Elliott
Men’s 2nd Place
Bill Walker
Ladies’ 1st Place
Jan Schmidt
Ladies 2nd Place
Jan Broton
MIXED DOUBLES
Men’s 1st Place
Morgan Nields Men’s 2nd Place
Dave Noyes
Ladies’ 1st Place
Nysa Herz
Ladies’ 2nd Place
Margaret Shouvlin
Jan Schmidt
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Pam Reeves
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Joan Ruffing, Marlene Csendes
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TENN I S
Member-Guest Starts Today Spectators Welcome! “Tennis Shorts” by Jim Morton, Director of Tennis
The 43rd annual Member Guest Tennis Tournament gets underway this afternoon starting at 2:30p.m. The event, started by Ocean Reef Member Dick Garbisch who is celebrating his 100th birthday this Sunday, has brought in many new Members to the Club over those years. This will be my 24th year running this treasured Ocean Reef tradition and I’m proud to report this year’s tournament again has a great turnout with over 90 players scheduled to participate. In reviewing this year’s entries we are on track to have one of the strongest fields of players
that we have ever had in the event. Friday’s play begins with Mixed Doubles Round Robins in all three flights. Following the tennis, we will have a themed “classic all whites attire” cocktail party at the Tennis and Games Center at 6:00p.m. catered by ORC Catering. Saturday’s play begins at 8:30a.m. with Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Doubles. Following the doubles we will have a luncheon for all players then will hold the finals of the Mixed Doubles at 2:30p.m. Spectators are encouraged to come out and root for your favorite players to support your tennis playing friends! On Sunday morning we will begin the finals of the Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Doubles in the “B & C” flights with the finals of both of the “A” flights to take place at approximately 10:30a.m. Upon the completion of the “A” finals we will celebrate the winners with an awards ceremony featuring a strawberries and champagne toast that will conclude this year’s event!
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Wednesday January 20, 2016 Section A East-West
1. David Jones - Ed Kavanaugh 2. Adelaide Schultze Pamela Harding 3. Fred Bacher Nancy McPherson 4. Sue Mullane Anne Walmsley 5. Graham Thomas Joanne Thomas Monday January 18, 2016 Section A East-West
1. Carla Wood - Evelyn Turner 2. Frances Murphy Joseph Murphy 3. Pat Friesz - Sug Clauder 4. Barbara Besse - Margie Smith 5. Deborah Nutt - Hettie Hall Friday January 22, 2016 Section A North-South
1. Joanne Wills - Mary Zwirn 2. Terry Newell - Hugh Harness 3. Paula Pendergast Monica Phillips 4. Carolyn Fovel - Suzy Shields 5. Ellen Burke - Maggie Parker Wednesday January 20, 2016 Section A North-South
1. George Williams Dorothy Williams 2. Rosemary Jones Denny Morgan
1. Paula Pendergast Monica Phillips 2. David Jones - Rosemary Jones 3. Jim Thompson Rosalie Svete 4. Lucy Davis - Ted Safrin Friday January 22, 2016 Section A East-West
1. Deborah Nutt - Hettie Hall 2. Frances Murphy Joseph Murphy 3. Terry Newell - Hugh Harness 4. Carolyn Fovel Paula Davidson
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Last week was another great week at the Card & Games. We had Mah Jongg lessons by Mary Zwirn and friends that were heavily attended. We had over 35 people each session. We are building a list of players so we can e-mail updates and gather friends together easier. Make sure to sign up at the Games Room. Men’s Poker Night will be this Monday at 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Play on a beautiful professional table with friends. Call Gregg at 305-367-6609 or email
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FUNERAL HOME Allen-Beyer Funeral Home .................................. 305-451-1444
HEALTH CARE Essence of the Phoenix Medical Spa ................. 305-367-3364 Medical Center at Ocean Reef............................ 305-367-2600 Plantation Key Health & Rehab. Center ............ 305-712-0280 Visiting Nurses & Hospice of FL Keys................ 305-852-7887
HOME MAINTENANCE, WINDOWS, DOORS & PAINTING
CREATIVE SERVICES Fayth Photography .............................................. 305-707-8882 Monster Sound Productions ................................ 305-467-4733 Que Belle Event Production & Marketing ......... 305-492-7962
ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS Hixon + Everson Electric Inc ........................... 305-367-5033 Protech E2 Inc .................................................... 305-453-0010 Reef Radio Electronics LLC ................................. 305-367-4800
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CSI Management Services.................................... 305-367-9160 Noel on the Reef ................................................ 305-978-6103 Onshore Services ................................................. 305-367-4110 Tropical Home Management ............................... 305-304-7904
J. McLaughlin ....................................................... 718-532-9017 Royal Furniture ................................................... 305-451-5700 Upholstery & Patio Furniture............................. 305-394-7735 Zero Dress Code .................................................. 305-664-0800
INTERIOR DESIGN
AAA Plastering & Drywall Inc ............................ 305-242-0777 Aluminum Specialist Inc...................................... 305-245-3789 Barron Development ........................................... 954-749-7295 Catalina Caststone Creations Inc ........................ 305-971-3935 D. Garrett Construction Inc ................................ 305-367-2907 Impressive Renovations ....................................... 305-304-7904 Islamorada Elevator ............................................ 305-852-1618 Island Builders, LLC............................................. 305-367-3888 Liriano Construction & Development, Inc .......... 305-439-9023 Noly Builders, Inc ................................................ 305-367-0034 On Point Construction, Inc ................................. 786-389-8671 Overholt Residential Construction Inc................ 305-367-1069 South Bay Developers Group.............................. 305-365-7676 Titan Construction & Development Inc.............. 305-367-0002 Upper Keys Marine Construction ........................ 305-853-2644
Edgewater Pools Inc ........................................... 305-367-9457 Reef Tropical Pools Inc ....................................... 305-367-2005 Shallow End Pools Inc ........................................ 305-367-0060
INSURANCE
Cultural Center at Ocean Reef ........................... 305-367-6300 ORCA .................................................................... 305-367-3067
CONTRACTORS
POOL SERVICES
REAL ESTATE
COMMUNITY
Williamson Automotive ....................................... 305-670-7100
Brothers Backflow Plumbing & Gas................... 305-267-3992 Seaway Plumbing Inc .......................................... 305-367-3225
All Keys Gas ........................................................ 305-745-1122 Archer Painting ................................................... 305-367-3762 JLM Painting & Waterproofing Inc ..................... 305-242-9529 Martin Shipley Painting ...................................... 305-498-9262 Poseidon’s Pressure Washing............................... 305-509-9003 Reef Window Treatments .................................... 305-527-3310 Stevenson’s Carpet & Furniture Cleaning........... 305-367-3211 Viking Kabinets Inc ............................................. 305-238-9025
BIA & Company ................................................... 786-456-1400 Celedinas Insurance Group ................................. 305-367-4610 Keen Battle Mead & Co...................................... 305-367-2777 Keys Insurance Services ...................................... 305-743-0494 Marsh Private Client Services ............................. 305-367-9353 T.R. Jones & Company (Brown & Brown) .......... 305-247-5121
AUTOMOTIVE
PLUMBING
EP Design Group ................................................ 305-444-2878 European Design & Trading Co, Inc................... 305-367-4455 Intradesign Interiors, Inc .................................... 305-206-3832 Island Interiors at Ocean Reef, Inc.................... 305-367-2450 J Wells Interior Design Inc ................................. 305-240-1799 Robert Wade & Associates .................................. 305-371-2832
LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Gardenscapes and Services ................................. 305-242-4444 Reef Tropical Landscape ..................................... 305-367-2005 ValleyCrest ............................................................ 305-258-8011 Waltz Lawn & Landscaping ................................ 305-245-1599
Ocean Reef Homes .............................................. 305-440-2167 Ocean Reef Real Estate & Vacation Rentals ...... 305-367-6617 Reef Rentals......................................................... 305-367-4280 Russell Post Sotheby’s International Realty ....... 305-367-2027 Swenson & Ecuyer Realty ................................... 305-367-3600 Waterfront Fine Homes ...................................... 305-367-0999
RETAIL
RESORTS Amara Cay Resort ............................................... 305-664-0073
ROOFING Rapid Roofing Inc ............................................... 305-245-2244
SALON & SPA Marie Scott Hair Design Studio.......................... 305-619-0475 Rejuvenations On The Reef Salon and Spa ....... 305-367-9961
SHIPPING & BUSINESS SERVICES JustAskRich.com ................................................... 630-642-6500 The UPS Store ..................................................... 305-396-7444
SPECIALTY SERVICES Delivery for the Keys .......................................... 305-942-8257 The Florida Keys Visitor Center .......................... 419-306-0687
MARINE
SURVEYORS
A.R. Marine Electronics........................................ 305-240-7081 Bahama Boat Works LLC .................................... 561-222-2095 Bellingham Marine .............................................. 904-380-5519 Capt. Walter Streeter ........................................... 305-509-3394 Chrissie’s Marine Service ..................................... 305-951-5384 MarineMax at Ocean Reef .................................. 305-367-3969 Tri County Yacht Service ..................................... 305-367-4343 Yachting Experts Inc ........................................... 786-228-8928
Longitudes Surveyors LLC ................................... 305-463-0912
NON-PROFIT Florida Keys Children’s Shelter Inc...... 305-852-4246 ext. 222 United Way of the Florida Keys......................... 305-735-1929
TECHNOLOGY Keys Imaging ....................................................... 305-853-1712 Tech Geniuses, Inc. .............................................. 305-407-3523
TITLE COMPANIES First International Title Inc ................................ 305-367-3301
TRAVEL Travel By Melanie – Cruise Planners ................ 305-998-8078
2014-2015 Ocean Reef Chamber of Commerce Member Directory 305-367-3646 www.oceanreefchamber.org
Something new is on the horizon.
Authentically unique in location and amenities, Ocean Reef is more than a club, it is family; a family that holds tradition, privacy and belonging at its core. Now coming to the heart of Ocean Reef is 121 Marina, a merge of modern luxury with the upscale traditions of Ocean Reef. Its 29 modern three- and four-bedroom luxury residences are located on the Club’s marina, offering deepwater slips and easy access to the ocean, and feature flow-through floor plans with striking terrace views and contemporary amenities. We are the EXCLUSIVE SALES and MARKETING COMPANY for 121 Marina. Contact us today at 305.367.6600 to join our list and receive updated information on this brand new opportunity. Visit OceanReefClubRealEstate.com to view all Ocean Reef properties available for sale. 305.367.6600 • [email protected] • Business Center • Fishing Village • Dockside
N E W H O M E S • V I L L A S • C O N D O M I N I U M S • M A R I N A D O C K S • V I L L A & H O M E R E N TA L S EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
Vol. 3, No. 14
A Unique Way of Life
February 5, 2016
AROUND THE REEF
Founder’s Family Dining at The Ocean Room Open Tues-Fri Enjoy the Southern Coastal flavors offered at your Club’s new dining venue.
Over 100 participants at the 43rd annual Member-Guest Tennis Tournament.
February Happenings February may be short on days – but at the Club, it’s sure not short on fun! This abbreviated month hosts some of our favorite events, including the Fat Tuesday Street Fair, Art Walk, Chili Cook Off, Surfin’ Safari Beach Party, and much more. If you’ve downloaded our mobile app, you probably don’t even have to continue reading. You already know it all! If not, follow along and find directions for downloading the app at the end. Super Bowl Sunday
One of the most anticipated sporting events of the year is happening this Sunday, Feb. 7. Whether you are rooting for the Broncos or the Panthers, you’re sure to have a great time at the Super Bowl Tailgate Party & Super Bowl 50 Live in HD at the Cultural Center. $24 gets you Tailgating and games, Halftime Buffet and great seats to watch the game on the big screen. Reservations are required, call the Cultural Center at 305-367-6300. Fat Tuesday Street Fair
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Calling all Kids! The Academy Fishing Tournament is coming up. Read more from Pippa McHugh on Page 5 Joan Birsh reports on the 40th Anniversary Party of the Racquet Club on Page 12 The spectators had as much fun as the players.
What a Weekend!
43rd Annual MemberGuest Tennis Tournament by Jim Morton, Director of Tennis
The 43rd annual Member Guest Tennis Tournament was the talk of The Reef this past weekend as nearly 100 players participated in the event. Not only did we have great participation, we had great play! It was estimated that around 150 spectators came out to watch the Ladies’ and Men’s “A” Finals on Sunday! Taking home the “A” Flight Ladies title was the defending Champions Tricia Holbrook and her guest Valerie Lightfoot who defeated first time players Hillary Smith and her guest Janet
Comenos 6-1, 6-3. Holbrook and Lightfoot played a clever game keeping the ball away from the dominant net playing Comenos, then coming to the net themselves to angle off volleys, controlling the match. The Men’s “A” Flight final was an amazing match of strong hitting and great shot making which kept the spectators thoroughly entertained! In the first set, Sean Lyons and his guest Bill Rockwood went toe to toe with Merik Fajt Tennis | 29
Jane Silverman helps you prepare for the Super Bowl on Page 14 Read all about the Alligator Farm tour from Mary Brady on Page 16 Special menu items will be available on Valentine’s Day. Read more on Page 21 Special guest speaker will speak to the Bonefish Bonnies. Read more from Sarah Cart on Page 29 Find Member-Guest Tenns Tournament results on Page 38
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Birds Eye of the Bullseyes
the Ocean Reef Mardi Gras celebration! The King & Queen of Card Sound Sailing Club will lead the walking procession and umbrella brigade to the annual Fat Tuesday Street Fair on Tues., Feb. 9. To sign up to be a part of the parade – or for more details – please call 305-367-5874. President’s Day Weekend
This weekend is truly has something for everyone!
Art aficionados, take a nice stroll through the Fishing Village to view a wide array of art, caricatures, food and more during the annual Art Walk on Sat., Feb. 13. ◆◆ Foodies, enjoy spicy Cajun treats beneath a blanket of stars during the Mardi Gras Starlight Dinner Buffet on Sat., Feb. 13. Purple, gold and green attire encouraged! ◆◆ Families, break out the swim gear and get in the action at the Surfin’ Safari Beach Party on Sun., Feb. 14. This event includes a wild ◆◆
While en route to Marathon for the Flying Club luncheon this past Saturday, Bob Schwartz had a bird’s eye view from his helicopter of the bullseyes of Card Sound Sailing Club. To read more about the Card Sound Sailing Club, go to page 40. Did you see something interesting or unique in your travels about The Reef? On land, in the water or in the air? We invite you to share your discoveries within our environment, email [email protected] or visit us on Facebook!
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animal show, games, arts & crafts, face painting, a bonfire, s’mores and more! ◆◆ And for the Valentines, here’s a unique twist on a classic holiday – ORC Culinary Chefs will be battling for the best tasting chili on The Reef at the annual Chili Cook Off. Head out to Buccaneer Island on Sun., Feb. 14 to taste test them all and vote for your favorite!
Downloading the App
To view these events – and other upcoming ones such as Cooking Schools, All Charities Weekend, Triple Golf Classic and more – make sure to download the Ocean Reef Club app on your mobile device! Simply go to the “App Store”, search “Ocean Reef Club”, download this complimentary feature, and then you’ll have The Reef at the touch of a finger! For assistance using the mobile app, go to the Member’s Quick Links on www.oceanreef. com and select “Mobile App Info Page”.
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Published each Friday November – April, monthly May - Oct ◆◆ The editorial content of this newspaper is prepared and edited by the Ocean Reef Press Staff. The sale of advertising and printing of this newspaper is performed by Ocean Reef Club. Ocean Reef Club does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any facts or opinions published herein. Ocean Reef Club is not responsible for any content errors contained in any advertising materials published herein. ◆◆
FEBRUARY 9, 2016
6 – 9 P.M. • FISHING VILLAGE JOIN THE CARD SOUND SAILING CLUB KING & QUEEN, ED AND SANDY KIRSCHNER AND THE JUNKANOO BAND FOR A FESTIVE PROCESSION TO THE FISHING VILLAGE FOR THE MARDI GRAS STREET FAIR. 5:30 P.M. MEET AT THE BUSINESS CENTER PARKING LOT
• CALLING ALL KREWES • Embellish your golf cart with green, purple and gold and follow the Walking Procession to the Fishing Village. THEME DRESS IS ENCOURAGED. COMPLIMENTARY MARDI GRAS MASKS & BEADS!
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Sponsoring Guests Q&A by Susan Bohan
Most of us were introduced to the Club as a guest. Whether invited by a family member, business organization or a friend, we arrived by invitation of a Member. The rules for guests have changed over the years as necessitated by the times and determined by your Board. The following are areas that may be misunderstood so we asked Islande Dillon, Director of Membership Services, for clarification: Q. Do I need to register a guest if they are staying in my home?
A. Yes. To extend charging privileges to your guest, whether the guest is staying in your home or on ORC property such as the Inn or Vacation Rental home. You fill out a “Member Sponsorship Authorization” form. Q. Are the privileges of Guest sponsorship the same for an Equity Member and Social Member?
A. No. A Social Member can
sponsor guests to stay at the Inn or Vacation Rentals. An Equity Member can sponsor guests to stay at their home or in the Inn or Vacation Rentals. As stated in the Clubs Rules and Regulations: No person, other than a house guest, or child of a Club member, as set forth herein in the sections entitled “Guest” and “Children”, shall be permitted to visit the Club more than two times in any five year period, with each visit to be limited to a maximum of 14 days, without becoming a member of the Club. This shall be known as the “two visit rule”.
Q. Are there exceptions to the length of time a guest can have charging privileges?
A. Yes. Equity Members may have their immediate family (described as spouse and children and grandchildren) issued membership cards at no charge. Those under 23 would have all charges billed directly to the Member. For those over 23, guest privileges may be extended up to 59 days in any year and billed to whomever parent designates. For family members of Social Members, those under 23 are the same as above. For those over 23, the “two visit rule” applies.
Q. Is there a charge for a Guest Card?
A. Yes. Guests of Equity Members are charged $5 per card and those of Social Members are charged $25. There is no charge for the guest card if the Equity member is responsible for the entire bill or the guest stays at the Inn or a Club managed Vacation Rental Property. Q. How can a guest be sponsored if they are not staying with a member or at a property operated by the Club?
A. While the property must have an Equity attached & the property owner must sign the Guest Sponsorship Form, the Equity Member has the option to indicate they do not know the Guest and the guest can complete a Sponsorship Request Form, which is vetted by the Membership Office. If the guest of a Social Member resides in a non-Club sponsored rental, the owner of the property must sponsor the guest, not the Social Member.
Q. Can a guest enjoy all the amenities of the Club?
A. No. The Point, the Clubhouse and Member Fitness are for exclusive use of Club members.
Q. May I let a guest use my membership card?
A. No. The membership card may only be used by the person to whom it was issued. Under no circumstances are cards transferable. Q. Who can sponsor an unaccompanied day guest to use the Club’s facilities?
A. Equity members may do so only with permission of the Chairman or President. Social members may not sponsor an unaccompanied day guest under any circumstances. Q. What is the status of the Social Member Wait List and may they have access to the Club while on it?
A. There are currently 203 approved applicants on the Social Member Wait List and the anticipated time to move off the list is 18 to 24 months. The Club has created a few “Wait List Weekends” during off peaks times so that applicants may use the Club facilities while waiting. If you have any questions not addressed above, Membership is always available to discuss any particular situation stop in or call them at 305-367-5921.
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The golf cart you want. The service you deserve. Your Club is proud to offer the best golf cart names in the industry, now available for purchase. GOLF CARTS FROM CLUB CAR & GARIA • 2-seater models with dual speed settings, for use on courses, roads or cart paths • 4-seater family models, for use on roads and cart paths • Customized carts – pay tribute to your alma mater or your favorite sports team
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Stop by Cart Repair today to check out our fleet or take a test drive.
Visit Cart Repair or call John Eledge at 305-367-6591 for details.
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REEF SERVICE DIRECTORY In the event an extension is indicated, please dial the Club Operator at 305-367-2611 and request the extension. Academy at Ocean Reef Ileana Diaz: 305-367-2409, [email protected]
Orvis Charter Desk arah Hoog White: 367-2227, S [email protected]
Accounts Payable & Receivable Member Billing: 305-367-5925 or 1-800-213-6552, [email protected] Suzanne Baker: 305-367-5851, [email protected]
Fitness Luis Bracamonte: 367-5820, [email protected]
Art League Sherri Harris: 305-367-2359 [email protected] Airport Manager: 305-367-3690, [email protected] Bellstand 305-367-2611, ext. 2290, [email protected] Enterprise Car Rental: 305-367-2611, ext. 2295 Boat Rentals Reef Rental: 305-710-7968 Tireless Cruises: 215-499-8288 Cart Sales, Repair and Rental Cart Sales: 305-367-6591 [email protected] Cart Repairs: ext. 7658, [email protected] Cart Rental: ext. 2370, [email protected] Catering 305-367-5895 [email protected] Communications Ocean Reef Press Editorial: 305-367-5882, [email protected] Ocean Reef Press Advertising: 367-4911, [email protected]
Golf Tee Times, Pro Shop & Practice Range Pro Shop: 305-367-5912 Lodging Front Desk: ext. 2280, [email protected] Reservations: ext. 5923 or 1-877-282-9911, [email protected] Medical Center Keith Young: 305-367-2600 Member Conference Sales Jeff Homad: 305-367-5956, [email protected] Membership Islande Dillon: 305-367-5896, [email protected] Rebecca Clark: 305-367-5991, [email protected] Ocean Reef Club Real Estate Company Paul Bobik: 305-367-6600, [email protected] Ocean Reef Rod & Gun Club Card Sound Sporting Clays 305-367-2727 [email protected]
Concierge Ellie Parker: 305-367-2611, ext. 7385, [email protected]
Recreation Mic O’Keeffe: 305-367-6501, [email protected] Caitlin Bennett: 305-367-2611, ext. 2139, [email protected]
Croquet Jim Morton: 305-367-6583, [email protected]
Reef Club Kids 305-367-5830, cell phone 305-522-0438
Cultural Center Lisa Dykes: 305-367-7339, [email protected]
The Spa April Smith: 305-367-6506, [email protected]
Dining Reservations & Schedules Reservations: 305-367-5931, [email protected]
Service Station Israel Salgado: 305-367-4982, [email protected]
Diving, Snorkeling, Water Tours Cristal Clear Charters: 305-367-3051, [email protected]
Shops Port O’ Call Wine & Spirits: 305-367-5999, [email protected] The Gift Shop: ext. 7139, [email protected] The Signature Shop: ext. 2011, [email protected]
Dock Office & Marina 305-367-2611, ext. 7740, [email protected] Events Information Ancel Pratt: 305-367-5874, [email protected] rayvik Animal Care Center/ ORCAT G Susan Hershey: 305-367-4701 Ocean Reef Community Foundation Yuri Mikolay: 305-367-4707, [email protected]
Thank you, Ocean Reef Members, for your support of All Charities!
Tennis Jim Morton: 305-367-6583, [email protected] Vacation Rentals Allen Schweinberg: 305-367-6617 or 1-800-741-7333, [email protected]
This season over 2,900 Club members joined together to support operating expenses for on-the-Reef nonprofits. The voluntary $195 contribution through dues statements raised $565,865 from Equity, Social and Legacy members. Pictured left to right are charity representatives receiving their share of your contributions: Keith Young (MCOR), Jack Curlett (Ocean Reef Conservation Association), Mike Berman, Alan Goldstein, Tom Davidson (All Charities Co-Chairs), Bill Nutt (ORCF), Graham Brown (The Academy), Barbara Ferri (Art League) and John Hunt (Cultural Center). Additional funds will be raised
via the Silent and Live Auctions to be held All Charities Weekend, Feb. 19 and 20. Events will be held in the new Carysfort Center and include the $25 Community Wine Tasting & Silent Auction Showcase 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19; and the continuation of the Showcase from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 20, with complimentary “Burgers, Beers and Bidding” from noon to 2 p.m. The Live Auction will be held at that Saturday evening’s Giving Hearts Ball. Your presence at any of all of the ACW 2016 events will be appreciated! To learn more, visit orfound.org/ allcharities or call 305-367-5996.
Record Rainfall DECEMBER Rainfall JANUARY Rainfall
2012 0 2012 .8
2013 1.4 2013 .5
2014 1.55 2014 2.9
2015 14.1 2015 1.3
2016 2016 4.65
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ACADEMY FISH ING T OUR NA MENT
Calling All Kids... And Kids at Heart!
The Tenors – Under One Sky Saturday, January 30 | 8:00PM $175 Donors | $190 Non-Donors
by Pippa McHugh Academy Cup Co-Chair
Psst... Kids... It’s time to start getting ready for one of the most exciting events of the year and it’s just for you! The third annual Academy Cup Kids Fishing Tournament is just over a month away. Tell your parents and your grandparents to mark their calendars with this date: Saturday March 19th at 8:30 am (a change from the published date of March 25). On that morning you can fish the beautiful waters off Ocean Reef and compete for trophies like biggest catch, best angler and the big daddy: the Academy Cup. When the fishing is all done the fun keeps going. You and your family can party like rock stars at Buccaneer Island. This year, the Academy Cup awards dinner will be bigger and better than ever. A bounce house, laser tag, DJ music, delicious BBQ, and the ORC Food Truck are just some of the highlights. Wait, you say you don’t have a boat? Don’t worry. The members of Ocean Reef are some of the most generous folks around. Many of them donate their boats and captains for the Academy Cup just so kids can fish. In fact, for grownups, it’s truly magical watching a child land his or her first catch - it reminds of us our first time reeling in a fish. That moment when, rod in hand the line goes taught, and it’s a battle between the young angler and that fighting fish. Few things
Kids, parents and boat captains come together for The Academy Cup.
The Tenors have been thrilling audiences around the world with their powerful voices and memorable melodies. Blending classical music and contemporary pop, the vocal super group have achieved international success, showcasing their undeniable charm and diverse vocal styles. The music of Clifton Murray, Victor Micallef, Remigio Pereira and Fraser Walters, is rich and soulful, with powerful anthems, classic covers as well as songs written and co-written by the Tenors. The Tenors will perform songs from their latest album entitled Under One Sky, including beautiful renditions of “Lean On Me,” “Nella Fantasia” and the Queen classic “Who Want to Live Forever.”
The Capitol Steps
Saturday, February 6 | 8:00PM $125 Donors | $140 Non-Donors
Jonathan Haskett with his catch.
beat the feeling when that fish is pulled up and into the boat. It is an awesome experience. Of course, if you are not a kid but an adult reading this you too can join in the fun. Sign up your child, grandchild or friend. Better yet, donate your boat to take kids out for the tournament. It is truly a terrific event. To register your boat or sign up a child fill out an entry form at the Ocean Reef Club Concierge or email the Academy Cup directly at academycupfishing@ gmail.com and we will contact you with entry form and details. See you on the water!
The Capitol Steps have been a Washington, D.C. institution for over thirty years, providing a unique blend of musical and political comedy to our Nation’s Capitol and more. Each show consists of tasteful lampooning guaranteed to leave both sides of the political spectrum laughing. The troupe started in 1981, when John McCain was only 63 years old! Since then, they have appeared on “The Today Show,” “Nightline,” “CBS Evening News” and for many years in specials for National Public Radio. Their show is constantly changing, strenuously bi-partisan, and includes songs about everything in the news.
The Midtown Men
4 Stars from the Original Cast of Broadway’s Jersey Boys Saturday, February 13 | 8:00PM $150 Donor | $165 Non-Donor
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For information visit www.oceanreefculturalcenter.com or call 305-367-6300
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Spring is Coming and so is the House Tour on March 18 by Cissy Thompson, Garden Group
While all of us are shivering from this arctic blast from the north there is the wonderful hint of spring in the air. The houses on the tour are being quietly polished and perfected. The Marketplace’s old and new Vendors are being vetted and organized. The box lunches are being happily sampled. And, the gardens and flowers are being groomed. All will be blooming on March 18th. The houses this year were all very carefully selected. Each house is on the water yet each house is completely different from the next. Bayside, Lagoon Side, Canal Side, Ocean Front
Side, you decide which one you love the most. The first house is one with water on both sides. If this is not spectacular enough, then, just stand in the middle of the house, look at both views and breathe, just breathe. The air is fresh and clean. This house is designed for your mind, body and soul with a cupola that allows the natural light and air to flow throughout the whole house. The second house calls you again to the water. Take a voyage as the house was originally sited to appear as though you were on a ship with water on three sides. This house pulls at your creative side as it is a renovation of one built in 1984. See the perfect merging of “old world charm” and new “tropical elegance”. There are beautiful elegant touches with fine furnishings and lovely linens throughout. Yes, you can do this too. The third house has a special ocean view. It has a night time
“we can make your dream home come true!”
ocean view. It looks out to the ocean which is dark at night but also has a romantic view of the sparkling lights of “The Point”. How incredible to be able to watch the fireworks, gaze at the sparkle of tiki torches and lights, and occasionally hear the beautiful sound of the steel drums. During the day enjoy a daily show of manatees and pelicans. You are not in the Bahamas, oh no, you are at Ocean Reef. The feel of the fourth house beckons you beyond our shores. It was conceived by the owners from their life in other worlds. You will be taken around the world from Bali, to Africa, and into the deep, deep oceans in between. Acknowledge the Gods of India as you enter, dive into the sea and drink in the beautiful aquatic world of the ocean, transverse the Serengeti, and then imagine soaking in the incredible teak tub, washing away the dust of your travels, and then maybe, just maybe, you will hear the roaring of
the lions or the bellowing and grunting of the hippos. The fifth house is really a townhouse. Sleek and sexy with an undertone of the Keys. It is a power house packed into small house yet it is the complete package. It was renovated with custom wood work and unique design elements. You will be tempted to throw on your Jimmy Choos with the six inch heels and eat nothing but carrots for a week. But, that is a big no no! The floors are too gorgeous, so, no heels. However you know nothing is sexier than bare feet with a gorgeous pedicure. Totally Chic.
Chapel News
AA Meeting 7:30 p.m. Annex
Ocean Reef Chaplain Rev. Dr. Robert Henley 305-240-5445 305-367-4202
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Tickets go on sale the first week in February. If you have not been previously “tapped” for a ticket by a Garden Group member, then call Terry Ferrarone at 305-367-3317. Tickets are $50 for March 18th, House Tour is 11-4, The Market Place is 10-4:30.
Intercessory Prayer, Friendship & Coffee 8:00 a.m. Annex
Catholic Mass 4:30 p.m. Chapel
Ocean Reef Office 3 Barracuda Lane 305-367-0002
So Mark it Down - March 18.
Ash Wednesday Catholic Serivce 10:30 a.m. Chapel
Reflections 10:15 a.m. Chapel
Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Annex
Catholic Mass 12 p.m. Chapel
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Monday
Women’s Bible Study 8:00 a.m. Annex
Men’s Fellowship 8:00 a.m. Tennis & Games Center Friday February 5
Jewish Sabbath Service 6:00 p.m. Annex
28 Cardinal Lane 4 Bedrooms, 3 full plus 2 half Baths 40’ Dockage • $3,300,000 (1005) Bill Dickinson • 305.304.8311 [email protected] NEW LISTING
17 Country Club Road 18,750 sq. ft. Homesite Central Location • $654,900 (755) Patti Furneaux • 305.321.3156 [email protected]
Pumpkin Cay 52B 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths 40’ Dockage • $2,700,000 (803) Mary Lee • 917.603.3252 [email protected]
414 South Harbor Drive 5 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths Lake Front • $3,250,000 (826) Mary Lee • 917.603.3252 [email protected]
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Fisherman’s Cove 16B 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths 31’ Dockage • $950,000 (1061) Jeanie Castellanos • 305.394.0132 [email protected]
Marina Slips ES-16 & 17 T-Head of E-Dock 150’ Dockage • $4,200,000 (607) Jeanie Castellanos • 305.394.0132 [email protected]
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47 Sunrise Cay Drive 3 Bedrooms, 4 Baths Canal Front • $4,650,000 (1051) Bill Dickinson • 305.304.8311 [email protected]
36 Cinnamon Bark Lane 6 Bedrooms, 6.5 Baths Golf Course • $2,699,000 (751) Paul Bobik • 407.697.9800 [email protected]
Marina Slip HS-03 65’ Floating Slip Near Town Hall • $850,000 (966) Mary Lee • 917.603.3252 [email protected]
4 Bayberry Lane 18,910 sq. ft. Homesite Lakefront • $589,000 (669) Andy Hofmann • 813.951.0025 [email protected]
Whether you are a current Equity Member transitioning from one home to another or a Social Member looking for your first Ocean Reef property, we are here to assist. Call us today to schedule a time to tour your next home. 305.367.6600 • Fishing Village • 1 Dockside Lane • OceanReefClubRealEstate.com
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O H CANAL FRONT
14 HARBOR ISLAND DRIVE Best value on the canal. Spectacular 4,075 sq. ft waterfront home with 256 ft. of water frontage boasting five bedroom suites, six bathrooms, and two first floor master suites, one with his and her bathrooms. Beautifully appointed with adjoining lot features a pool and infinity spa, 60 ft. dock and flats boat lift, and beautiful water views. $4,275,000 (OR728) - Russell Post & Marcy Aultman
24 TAMARIND LANE Gorgeous three bedroom, four bath home with den located on a cul-de-sac with beautiful lake front views in the Hammock Golf Course area.This open floor plan home features soaring ceilings, generator, impact windows, outside kitchen, surround sound throughout home and patios for entertaining. Panoramic sunsets abound within this stunning home. $3,099,000 (OR1052) - Listed with Marcy Aultman
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430 SOUTH HARBOR DRIVE Custom lakefront home offering over 5,500 sq. ft. of living situated on an oversized lakefront lot. Two-story great room allows for an abundance of natural light and opens to the pool patio and lake. Five bedrooms, six and one-half baths, gourmet kitchen with breakfast bar, spacious master suite with his and her baths and closets, and lush landscaping for the ultimate privacy. $3,150,000 (OR926) - Listed with Russell Post
CANAL FRONT
21 HARBOR ISLAND DRIVE Enjoy long, sweeping canal views from this secluded, whimsical waterfront retreat. Contemporary furnishings offered in this four bedroom, four and one-half bath home. Complete with 35 ft. of dockage plus jet ski Dock/Hurricane Rated Storage Pad. Light, bright and ready to go! $3,200,000 (OR951) - Listed with Susan Bryan
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24 DISPATCH CREEK COURT Magnificent, oneof-a-kind family compound offering five bedrooms, seven and one-half baths with unprecedented privacy and 280 ft. of water frontage. Panoramic views, exceptional layout, master sitting room, study with a full bath that can be a 6th bedroom and fully-equipped kitchen. Large outdoor lanai overlooking an infinity edge pool and private beach. $7,600,000 (OR486) - Listed with Helena Morton
LAKE FRONT
21 SOUTH BRIDGE LANE Majestic Mizner Style home boasting custom features throughout, four bedrooms, four full baths and two-half baths, and fabulous sunset views overlooking the canal. The main house connects to the master bedroom suite and guest suites via a bridge. Central courtyard features a swimming pool and spa and fabulous outdoor living. $8,800,000 (OR1008) - Listed with Russell Post
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12 SOUTH BRIDGE LANE Ideal family home boasting a 40 ft. dock at the end of the canal just minutes from the open ocean. Ideal for an active family featuring five bedrooms, four and one-half baths, separate office, updated kitchen and bathrooms, and spacious new patio area with large heated pool and spa, gas fire pit and ample outdoor living area. $2,950,000 (OR1030) Listed with Mary Brady
10 HARBOR ISLAND DRIVE Outstanding large open waterfront property with 192 ft. of water frontage offering three bedrooms and three baths. Renovations include all impact glass, new metal roof, new sliding doors, new pool screen enclosure and updated kitchen cabinets. Complete with 30 ft. of dockage with power and water. Fabulous rental income producing property. $2,950,000 (OR983) Cassy Everhart & Morgan Smith
24 BAKER ROAD Canal front home offering three bedroom, three baths. Renovated kitchen features Viking appliances, white sand Quartz countertops on the island and bar and marble countertops on remaining kitchen counters. Marble floors throughout main living area and entrance stairs. Great patio space overlooking the water and a second patio overlooking the pool. $2,750,000 (OR1043) Listed with Helena Morton
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HARBOUR GREEN 45 Enjoy low maintenance lifestyle with this spacious condominium home at Ocean Reef offering four bedrooms, three baths, fully furnished and in move-in condition. Offering an open floor plan with outdoor seating around the pool and covered patio area for endless entertaining. This Harbour Green property is complete with 50 ft. of dockage! $1,950,000 (OR1053) - Listed with Marcy Aultman
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22 TAMARIND LANE Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac, this enchanting lake-view home features three bedrooms, three baths, a gourmet kitchen with custom hand-painted tile backsplash, vaulted ceilings, French doors, wet bar in pool patio area, two-car garage, and an elevator from the garage to the kitchen. Steps from your back door lead to your own private sandy beach. $1,975,000 (OR1054) - Listed with Barbara Sibley & Chuck Laffoon
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437 SOUTH HARBOR DRIVE Situated at the end of the cul-de-sac, this custom home is located in a very private setting with multiple down fairway and lake views. Featuring four bedrooms and four baths in an open floor plan with stone floors, multiple seating areas both inside and out, wet bar, pool and spa, and built-in BBQ. This home is the perfect family retreat. $2,750,000 (OR792) - Barbara Sibley and Chuck Laffoon
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2 TORCHWOOD LANE The comfort and space of a home with the carefree maintenance of a condominium. This three bedroom, three bath home offers southeastern pool and patio exposure overlooking the hammock golf course. Boasting a single-level split floor plan with vaulted ceilings, detailed moldings and cove lighting. Renovation done in 2011. $1,900,000 (OR1037) - Listed with Jay Rourke
12 NORTH BRIDGE LANE Newly renovated home features three bedrooms, three and one-half baths plus den. Open floor plan offers relaxed atmosphere and custom furnishings, window treatments, and appointments. High ceilings, tall glass sliders, gourmet kitchen, and beautifully resurfaced pool and patio. Two car, two cart garage, plus landscape lighting. $1,850,000 (OR1035) - Cassy Everhart & Morgan Smith
460 CORAL LANE Luxuriously appointed Palms Condominium! This beautiful 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath is offered completely furnished. Large pool with waterfall spa, spacious covered terrace, two master bedrooms, air-conditioned twocar garage, and security system. Enjoy maintenance free living in this single-family residence with vaulted ceilings throughout. $1,575,000 (OR952) - Denise & Rick Haney
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175 South Harbor Drive (OR471)
550 CORAL LANE
285 SOUTH HARBOR DRIVE
Beautiful four bedroom, four and one-half bath condominium with custom upgrades including built-in closets, granite counter tops in bathrooms and kitchen, generator, custom front doors, wet bar, new interior paint and new carpet. Enjoy privacy in a serene environment with great outdoor living space which captivates this extraordinary home. $1,570,000 (OR900) - Listed with Marcy Aultman
$3,200,000 - Listed with Jay Rourke PENDING
Harbour Green 25 (OR484)
$2,559,000 - Listed with Karyn Thiele PENDING with Russell Post
11 Caloosa Road (OR1002)
$2,490,000 - Listed with Cassy Everhart & Morgan Smith CONTINGENT with Helena Morton
Wonderful three bedroom, two bath home on the 12th hole of the Hammock Golf Course featuring a desirable open floor plan with all the main living areas opening to the spacious screen enclosed pool lanai. Private and tranquil, this well-maintained home is situated on an over half acre lot in a great neighborhood. $1,295,000 (OR207) - Listed with Helena Morton
39 Thatch Palm Way (OR995)
$2,250,000 - Listed & CONTINGENT with Cassy Everhart & Morgan Smith
23 Dilly Tree Park (OR381)
$990,000 - Listed with Barbara Sibley & Chuck Laffoon PENDING with Denise & Rick Haney
29 & 30 Baker Road (OR604/605)
$200,000/$150,000 - Listed with Helena Morton PENDING
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N EW S FROM THE MED IC A L C ENT ER
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Men’s Night Out – Feb. 17
Sergio Gonzalez-Arias, M.D., Medical Director Baptist Health Neuroscience Center
“Baptist Health Neuroscience: Pairing Technology with Top Quality Care.” Please join us at 5:00 p.m. on February 17, 2016 at the Medical Center for a presentation by Sergio Gonzalez-Arias, M.D. Dr. Gonzalez-Arias will discuss how Baptist Health Neuroscience Center has invested in cutting-edge technology combined with a team of highly skilled medical professionals focused on providing the most advanced techniques and treatments to their patients. Learn about the latest medical technology in minimally invasive surgeries and stereotactic radiosurgery. Stereotactic radiosurgery
Dr. Sergio Gonzalez-Arias
is a form of radiation therapy that focuses high-power energy on a small area of the body. Despite its name, radiosurgery is a treatment, not a surgical procedure. Sergio Gonzalez-Arias, M.D., Ph.D., FAANS, F.A.C.S., is Founding Chief of the Department of Neurosciences and Neurological Surgery at Baptist Hospital of Miami and Medical Director of Baptist Health Neuroscience Center. He has served as Chief of the Department of Surgery, Past President of the Medical Staff, and Chair of the Quality Committee at Baptist Hospital.
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He is also the Founding Professor and Chair of Neurosurgery at Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, in Miami, Florida and is Chief of the Department of Neuroscience and subsection of Neurosurgery for Baptist Health Medical Group, an organization of more than 180 physicians in multiple specialties closely aligned with Baptist Health South Florida. Dr. Gonzalez-Arias received his M.D. and Ph.D. degrees at The University of Zaragoza in Zaragoza, Spain. He completed his surgical internship at Rush-Presbyterian St. Luke’s Hospital in Chicago and completed his neurosurgical residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital-University of Miami. He is board certified by The American Board of Neurological Surgeons and a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons. He has lectured nationally and internationally on minimally invasive spine surgery and stereotactic radiosurgery. He is currently involved in multi-center clinical research in minimally invasive spine surgery. He joined the Baptist Hospital Medical Staff in 1986, and has devoted his entire career practicing neurosurgery at Baptist Hospital and creating the vision for a patient-centered multidisciplinary Neuroscience Center as it exists today. Please join us from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Medical Center lobby to hear this interesting and informative discussion. Complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Please R.S.V.P to 367-6777 Visit us at www.mcor.org
Housing Help Needed! Boutique D’Reef is coming! Complimentary housing is needed for the vendors. Donation of housing use may be tax deductible. Dates needed: Monday, February 29 through Thursday, March 3 If you have an available property please contact: Jennifer Rigby at the Ocean Reef Medical Center Foundation 305-367-6707 or [email protected].
To request an appointment, please visit www.mcor.org or call 367-6702. Audiology Elizabeth Herrera Feb. 18, Mar. 3, 17 Dermatology Alysa Herman Feb. 18, Mar. 3 Arthur Colsky Feb. 17, Mar. 2, Apr. 6 Debra Price Feb. 5, 19, Mar. 4, 25 Varee Poochareon Feb. 10, 24, 29, Mar. 9 Endocrinology Robert Aden Feb. 5, Mar. 4, Apr. 1 Gastro Health Feb 12, March 11, April 15 Gynecology Jason James Mar. 3, Apr. 7 Randy Fink Feb. 18, Mar. 17, Apr. 21 Neurology Brad Herskowitz Mar. 7, Apr. 4 Neuropsychiatry Katherine Genther Mar. 7 Opthalmology Zachary Segal Feb. 16, Mar. 15 Optometrist Gerald Furnari Feb. 12, Mar. 4, 25 Orthopedic Hand Specialist Roberto Miki Feb. 15, Mar. 14 Orthopedic Spine Specialist John Nordt Feb. 9, Mar. 8, Apr. 12 Orthopedic Sports Medicine Michael Swartzon Feb. 12, Mar. 25, Apr. 22 James Voglino Feb. 5, Mar. 11, Apr. 8, May 13 Podiatry Stephen Levine Feb. 5, Mar. 11 John Torregrosa Feb. 15, Mar. 14, Apr. 11, May 9 Pulmonary & Sleep Disorder Raul Valor Feb. 12, Mar. 11 Psychology Joseph Mora Feb. 15, 29, Mar. 14 Urology Darren Bruck Feb. 19, Mar. 18, Apr. 15
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Growing Pains… And Pleasures Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of The Racquet Club
by Joan Birsh Celebrating years of Racquet Club fun.
On Sunday night (Jan. 31) The Racquet Club marked a 40th anniversary with a fantastic gala, complete with dance band, wonderful food and, of course, a birthday cake. The Racquet Club was founded by Dick Garbisch and this was his tribute to a club which for the last four decades has been of monumental importance in his long life. I say long because Dick is 100 years old this year. Up until five years ago he played tennis several times a week at The Racquet Club and though at 95 he hung up his racquet, he continues to be an active, involved and beloved member, A Little History
The Racquet Club, located in a totally rebuilt (two years ago) building on Anchor Drive, is one of the oldest and most successful of Ocean Reef’s “Clubs Within the Club.” The membership, which is held at 150, is composed mostly of tennis players, though some, like Dick Garbisch have retired from tennis and relegate themselves to Pickle Ball, Bocce, Golf, Bridge, Sunday Night Cocktail parties and the frequent Catered Dinners. Like Ocean Reef itself, The Racquet Club started small. In a 2007 interview Bob Harris, a sorely missed original member who died last year, shared the following recollections of the early days of the club with Graham Thomas. “Before The Racquet Club was born in 1973, a group of us played every Sunday afternoon on ‘Bobby’s (Ecuyer, the ORC pro) Courts otherwise known as the Marina Courts. Afterwards we gathered at a player’s house for one potato chip and one drink. Period. (Editor’s. note: I suspect this is apocryphal .) Though the tennis was compet-
itive and fun, there was a problem – a reservation was needed to play on those courts and there was a time limit.” Enter Dick Garbisch. whom Bob Harris described as – “energetic, aggressive, organized.” Garbisch, the first president, and his committee of five (Alan Goldstein, Bob Braun, George Goodyear, John Allen, Sis Kelm) envisioned and subsequently built a tennis club that would have limited members, lots of courts, and no reservations or time restrictions. “The spirit was not to be aloof or private,” claimed Harris, “but to be practical.” The building and operation of the club was definitely a cooperative endeavor. Sheila O’Brien, one of the original members still active in the Club, described it this way. – “We did everything possible to save money. We laid the landfill, which came from the construction of the airport. We laid the tile. We hung up the windscreens. All the parties were put on by the members – the cooking, the decorations, the clean-up. The Sunday cocktail parties were peanuts and popcorn. We did it all ourselves because we recognized that $4000 from just 65 of us wasn’t much money to build 11 courts and a clubhouse.” The economies paid off. On Easter Sunday 1976, when the first tennis game was played on the new courts, the members dues were $300 a year. Growing Pains
Over the years the original asphalt courts bubbled up and were replaced first by neoprene cushion squares and finally in 80’s by the state of the art Har Tru courts. Pros came and went. The club house was air conditioned and redecorated. And then there was Cheryl Conklin! Though managing a tennis club at Ocean Reef isn’t exactly rocket science, a big part of Cheryl’s resume included her years at NASA as a Trend Analyst, researching
With 100 candles on the cake, firefighters were on deck and on the dance floor with Sandy Lynn and Linda Noble.
Dick and Audie Garbisch sparkle. Photos by Carol Ellis.
every aspect of any problem that showed up in the Shuttle. This, of course, required strong computer skills, something sorely needed by a manager of the Racquet Club, where the accounting system involved Xeroxing every check and putting the copies in a pile. Cheryl fixed that and much more. In the 19 years she has served as manager, Cheryl has become not just indispensible but loved and appreciated by all the members. And Pleasures
In 2013 the Racquet Club membership approved a $20,000 assessment to demolish the old clubhouse and build the beautiful new Racquet Club at the same location. Stephen Techet, Pres.; Don Schneider, Treas.; John Noble, Past Pres.; Bill Wyer, Past
Pres.; Linda Noble, Member were charged with overseeing the construction, the decorating and the finances of this project. In the spring of 2014 the new clubhouse opened on time and on budget making the full complement of members (150) very happy tennis players. Since then play at The Racquet Club has tripled. And the current president Trevor Ferger reports that courts that used to empty at noon are now often full until dark. The popular pro Willie Cakans has had more lessons, clinics and tournaments than ever before. And, if the 40th Anniversary party is any example, the social events are bigger and better than ever. It is unusual in tennis to win the game with the score of Love, but The Racquet Club at Ocean Reef has done just that. Ask the members.
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Football Fever
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2016
SUPER BOWL 50 DENVER BRONCOS VS
CAROLINA PANTHERS
Ta i lgate at the Cultural Center 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Live music, ORC Food Truck, hot dog cart, pretzels, corn hole, games, football skills challenges, prizes and more!
Super Bowl 50 Live in HD Doors open at 5:00 p.m. for Pre-Game Viewing 6:30 p.m. – Kick-off $24++ Per Person.
Price includes tailgate activities and food. Super Bowl Buffet from 6:30 through Halftime in the Dining Room. Reservations required. Contact the Cultural Center at [email protected] or 305-367-6300
“Dot.calm” by Jane Silverman
When Mike first woo’d me in London, football season hadn’t yet started. He decided my TV was too small and I clearly needed an NFL cable package (along with all the apps he downloaded on his iPad). His passion for the sport runs deep, especially since his father played professionally in the 1930’s for the Brooklyn Dodgers . Fast-Forward Five Years
Some people consider watching a game a team sport to be viewed in noisy groups at home or at the Burgee Bar. Others, who shall remain nameless (but I think you know who I mean!) approach it with the solemnity of a religious ritual: lights dimmed, doors closed, hushed tones, silence reigns. If the Giants are playing, dinner can wait (and wait and wait). “After all,” as sportscaster Howard Cosell asks, “is football a game or a religion?” Tailgators
The place to be on Feb. 7 (other than Santa Clara, California) – is the Cultural Center’s Annual Super Bowl party. The action starts with a 4:30pm pre-game tailgate party with the ORC Food Truck, games, football challenges, prizes and complimentary pompoms! Kick-off is at 6:30pm on their 50ft+ HDTV screen delivered in 7.1 Dolby digital surround sound and a second screen in the dining area so you don’t miss a punt. For reservations, call 367-6300 or [email protected]. Pre-Game Fun
Super Ads, the Super Bowl Commercials App puts four decades of the best commercials in one place… who can forget the Betty White Snickers ad (2010) or the Bird vs Jordan ad for McDonalds (1993)? This is spot-on fun. The most watched and shared Super Bowl ad of all time? 2011’s Volkswagen’s, “The Force,” with a little boy dressed as Darth Vader, has been shared 5.3 million times. Visit www.superbowlcommercials2016.org for more fun. Look for the Death Wish Coffee ad of Vikings rowing a ship – the tiny NY company (with serious-
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ly strong coffee) won the Intuit QuickBooks’ small business contest over 15,000 companies for a free Super Bowl ad worth $5million. You can get a sneak peek at www. deathwishcoffee.com. Wow! I APProve
The Official Super Bowl App: Road to 50 and the Super Bowl Stadium App to access gameday info and watch instant replays. www.sfbaysuperbowl.com puts you in the thick of things. Impress Your Friends
Fun facts from www.nfl.com:
White is the winningest color– (2918), In fact, 10 of the last 11 Super Bowl winners were wearing white uniforms; ◆◆ The first Super Bowl was actually called the NFL/AFL World Championship Game. There was never a Super Bowl I – the first was Super Bowl II (so beware anyone selling Super Bowl I memorabilia online); ◆◆ There are only four teams that have never made it to the Super Bowl: Detroit Lions, Cleveland Browns, Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars; ◆◆ The sterling silver Vince Lombardi trophy costs $50,000 and is made by Tiffany & Co over four months and 72 man-hours ◆◆
12th Annual Puppy & Kitten Bowl 2016
The world famous and insanely (or is it inanely?) cute 2016 Puppy Bowl XII on the Animal Planet channel (February 7, 3pm-5pm) is the four-legged version of the Super Bowl. Go to www.animalplanet.com to see the lineup of over 80 puppies for #TeamRuff and #TeamFluff . The puppies come from 44 shelters in 25 states and are all available for adoption. With its chicken cheerleaders, MVP Most Valuable Puppy award, Puppy Bowl Pre-Game Show and Kitty Half-time Show, you should “paws whatever you’re doing” to watch. “The reason women don’t play football is because 11 of them would never wear the same outfit in public.” Phyllis Diller
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Bahamas Shoes Mission The Hartz Desire will be traveling to the out islands of the Bahamas again this year to deliver much needed tennis shoes and sandals to adults and children of those forgotten islands. Distribution is through local churches. All sizes and types of tennis shoes and sandals are needed. Please call Chuck Hartz at 305-439-9991 for pick up or drop them off at the church annex in the box so designated. Your support is greatly appreciated.
FABULOUS PROPERTIES
ForgetMeNots Double Treat
Pumpkin Cay Garden Home 72 3/3.5 plus 40 Foot Dock Private Pool, Best Canal Value Listed for $3,250,000
by Cynthia Weglarz
Members of the Ocean Reef ForgetMeNots, a caregiver support group, are in for a double treat at their next meeting on Tues., Feb. 9, 12 p.m. in the Medical Center meeting room on the second floor. Joan Scholz, physical trainer, at the Members Fitness Center will speak to Members about the importance of nutrition and fitness in their demanding lives. Joan spoke to Members last year about exercise but there is much to be learned about nutrition and its effect on our health and happiness as caregivers. In addition, Paula Davidson will introduce Luca, the therapy dog. Luca and the Davidsons belong to Therapy Dogs of Vermont, an all volunteer organization of well-mannered, sweet tempered, people-loving dogs and their handlers. Therapy dogs offer love, affection, and patience—bringing immense joy and comfort to the many people they serve. We look
10 Country Club 4/6 plus Office Golf Course Estate, Built 1999 Listed for $2,690,000
Paula Davidson and Luca
forward to learning more about this canine caregiver. The ForgetMeNots was founded by John Altieri and Joe Bertram close to ten years ago. The two men were caring for their wives who were experiencing serious health problems. They reached out to other members who were facing the same challenges. They created monthly meetings for caregivers which were educational and supportive. These continue to this day during the season. Please call co-chairs Michelle Venema at 305-367-3825 or Cynthia Weglarz at 305-3679483 to reserve a place at the meeting and luncheon on Feb. 9.
Pumpkin Cay 21A 4/4 plus 33 Foot Dock Beautiful Renovation, Turn Key Listed for $2,495,000
95 East Lake 2/2, Anglers Club Lake Front, Impact Glass Listed for $1,995,000
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Educational Excursion by Mary Brady
There were green alligators and long neck geese, humpy back camel and some monkeys, panthers, wolves a big black bear named Josh, zebras and tigers too and a cuddly little lemur with no teeth! That was just part of the great adventure planned for us by Jeanette Rivera, ORC Naturalist and tour guide extraordinaire. With Mother Nature a bit finicky this past week, what to do with little ones and big ones visiting? Our Recreation Department headed by Mic O’Keeffe has you covered. One quick call and Jeanette had an excursion planned for us. And We’re Off
Leaving the Nature Center at 9 a.m., we loaded up in a comfy Ocean Reef van with Jeanette at the wheel. Driving out Card Sound Road, she pointed out the difference between white, black and red mangroves. We spotted a Roseate Spoonbill, Great White Heron and a lazy alligator on the roadside trying to absorb the heat from the road as the sun was no where to be found. In no time, we reached our destination the Everglades Outpost Wildlife Rescue in Florida City. My guests and their little girl Emerson (age 9) were delighted to cuddle with Kenya the Lemur monkey that Jeanette took out of his cage and diapered for pictures and a snuggle. Jeanette has volunteered for many years at the Sanctuary and has certain VIP privileges at the facility. We were enthralled with the story of this tiny creature that was doomed to a terrible life without teeth, but rescued by this Sanctuary and has lived with his friend the rabbit for over 20 years. A mean “Cruella Devil”
Quinton with a tortoise.
Photo bomb: Chewy the camel.
diva acquired him as a baby and proceeded to have his teeth removed so he would not bite. Naturally, he could not chew his food and was unable to eat. His nourishment had to come from pulverizing his food. “Cruella” soon tired of mashing up his food and brought him back to the deadly vet to euthanize him because she was “tired of him.” A compassionate tech refused to put him down and brought him to the Everglades Outpost Rescue where he has lived with his rabbit friend for years. Other monkeys would kill him because he has no teeth to defend himself.
pack of wolves, feed tigers and touch giant tortoises that were very warm to the touch. The Snake House had several varieties of venomous and non-venomous snakes. Jeanette patiently explained each species and a little history on each one. Quinton told us of his frightening encounter with a python several years ago, and showed us the puncture wounds that will forever be etched on his forearm. This was just a smattering of the wonderful adventure we had.
Go Godzilla
On to see Godzilla the mammoth alligator with a bad attitude. Quinton the handler pulled him out of the cold water and proceeded to educate us on the gator. Quinton had part of the top of his index finger chomped by a gator and has no fingerprint as a result. Jumping on the gator’s back, Quinton demonstrated how the animal can sink his eyes into his skull and the tremendous power of their jaws. A small gator had his mouth taped and Emmy was able to hold him. A little trivia: True or False: If chased by a gator zig-zag back and forth as you run away? Answer: FALSE . You should hightail it in a straight line because gators can only see from side to side and not in front of them. As they can reach 25 mph, be sure you don’t look back! Under the supervision of Jeanette and Quinton, we were able to go behind the gates and pet a
Word of the Day: Dromedary
Did I mention feeding carrots to Chewy the dromedary (one hump) camel? What a thrill! As most camels have blue eyes, Chewy was abandoned by his original owner because he has brown eyes. He was beat up by the other male camels, and he sustained some serious injuries. He was placed at the Sanctuary with the understanding that it would be a temporary home, but the owner Bob Freer believes Chewy will spend the remainder of his life at the Sanctuary. After several hours of hands-on interaction with the animals, we took a photo with the owner Bob Freer. Bob has trained the Gator Boys (of the popular TV series) and several other brave young people who tackle gators. Bob has saved hundreds of unwanted and abused animals. The volunteers that work at the Outpost really love the animals. Bob’s philosophy is simply this, “We believe in the dignity of every animal.” The Sanctuary educates the public about the Everglades and its creatures. Bob believes,
Mary Brady with the Golubic family. (omit the bottom right photo)
“All animals deserve our respect and love. Every injured animal should have a place to get well.” The animals are rehabilitated and set free back into the wild. However, many cannot make that transition and the Rescue serves as their home. Bob to Robert
Reluctantly, our visit came to an end and we departed for home. On the way, Jeanette stopped by the popular fruit stand Robert Is Here where we were greeted by the owner Robert himself. We all enjoyed one of his famous milk shakes and bought some fruit and goodies. Driving back Jeanette answered a barrage of questions about the animals of the Everglades. Talk about an educational experience for all of us! We were back on the Reef by 2pm and experienced a trip that we will hold close in our memories for years to come. I encourage you to schedule your own adventure with Jeanette. Call 305-367-2611 ext. 2473.
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Membership Committee.
JAN. 21 – FEB. 4, 2016
The following individuals are being considered for membership in Ocean Reef Club. Any communication concerning these nominations should be directed to the Director of Membership Services, Islande Dillon, at 305367-5921 or idillon@oceanreef. com. Equity Membership
Charlene & Joey Rivera are new members purchasing 29 Anchor drive, Unit A from the seller and the equity from the Club. Mr. & Mrs. Rivera are residents of Sellersburg, Indiana. Their sponsors are Teresa Holmes on behalf of the Membership Committee and Marcia Martell on behalf of the
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Marlene & Rodney Wilson are new members purchasing 55 Anchor Drive, Unit B and the equity from the seller. Mr. & Mrs. Wilson are residents of Ladue, Missouri. Their sponsors are Courtney Parmenter and Kasey & Jacob Jackson. Waitlist Social Membership
Social Membership is currently waitlisted. Posted applicants, once approved, will be added to the waitlist. Barbara & John Perrotto are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Dr. & Mrs. Perrotto are residents of Singer Island, Florida. Their sponsors are Thomas Baldwin, Andrew Olefson and Jessica & Fred Olefson. Ashley & Harold Groome are applying for Social Membership
waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Groome are residents of Richmond, Virginia. They are members of Hermitage Country Club. Their sponsors are David Cottrell, Steve Markel and Lee Westervelt on behalf of the Membership Committee.
Florida. Her sponsors are Teresa & Angel Fernandez and Carlos & Vickie Arruza. Alejandro Arruza is applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. Arruza is a resident of Jupiter, Florida. His sponsors are Teresa & Angel Fernandez and Carlos & Vickie Arruza.
Joanne & Alfred Tobin are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Tobin are residents of Briarcliff Manor, New York. Their sponsors are Stephanie & Chris Ricciardi and Paul Astbury.
Jaimee & Robert Dettmer are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Drs. Dettmer are residents of Stamford, Connecticut. They are members of Stamford Yacht Club. Their sponsors are Michael A. Berman and Claire & Anthony Pace.
Carlos Arruza, Jr. is applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. Arruza is a resident of Jupiter, Florida. His sponsors are Teresa & Angel Fernandez and Carlos & Vickie Arruza.
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Local Membership is currently waitlisted. Posted applicants, once approved, will be added to the waitlist.
Patricia Arruza is applying for Social Membership waitlist. Ms. Arruza is a resident of Jupiter,
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Continued from 18 Lorna Acuna & Philip Gutman are applying for Local Membership waitlist. Mr. Gutman & Mrs. Acuna are residents of Miami Beach, Florida. They are members of Woodfield Country Club. Their sponsors are Michael Carricarte, John Grunow and Carol Williamson on behalf of the South Florida Advisory Group. JAN. 28 – FEB. 11, 2016
Equity Membership
Wendy & Robert Brainard are Legacy members acquiring 12 Landings, Unit B and the equity from her father’s estate, Earl Glazier, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Brainard are residents of New Canaan, Connecticut. Their sponsors are Robert Costello and D. Michael Murphy.
Waitlist Social Membership
Social Membership is currently waitlisted. Posted applicants, once approved, will be added to the waitlist. Cody & Jeffrey Kaye are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Kaye are residents of New York, New York. They are members of Sag Harbor Cove Yacht Club. Their sponsors are Herman Goldsmith and Ira Levenshon. Laurie & Robert Bridges are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Bridges are residents of Marietta, Georgia. They are members of Atlanta Country Club. Their sponsors are Jane Battles and Sharon & David Wester. Kay & David Dempsey are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Dempsey
are residents of Atlanta, Georgia. Their sponsors are Brian M. Blackshaw and Peter Liashek, Jr. on behalf of the Membership Committee. Jill & Michael Fotiades are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Fotiades are residents of Needham, Massachusetts. Their sponsors are Jeannie V. Clarke and AC Morgan, III. Julie & Seth Goldstrom are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Goldstrom are residents of Glenville, North Carolina. They are members of Ansley Golf Club, Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club and Pikewood National Golf Club. Their sponsors are Dolly (Dorothy) Jospey and Lori & David Moffett. Susan & Chris Kuebler are applying for Social Membership
waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Kuebler are residents of Jupiter, Florida. They are members of Jonathan’s Landing Golf Club and Anglers Club. Their sponsors are Stephen Spenlinhauer, Deb & Richard Link and Kenelm W. Denison. Ellen & William Gerard are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Dr. & Mrs. Gerard are residents of Spring Lake, New Jersey. They are members of Spring Lake Bath & Tennis Club. Their sponsors are Cynthia & Robert Manzo and Patricia C. O’Connor. Karen Crow is applying for Social Membership waitlist. Ms. Crow is a resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico. She is a member of Tahoe Donner and Quail Run. Her sponsors are Carol Williamson and Ruth W. Mims.
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Get Creative with Extra Virgin Olive Oil “From the Pantry” by Carole Kotkin, Cooking School Manager
How often do you look at that bottle of wonderful extra virgin olive oil in your kitchen and wish you had more uses for it, other than as a salad dressing or a dip for bread? Philadelphia chef Jeff Michaud says poaching fish in olive oil is a genius technique, “The oil keeps the fish moist but doesn’t make it taste watery as poaching sometimes does.” Michaud will be teaching a Destination Italy cooking class on February 8 at the Cooking School. Accompanying him will be his Italian mother-inlaw Pina, who has some special
recipes in store for us. When marinating chicken, beef, or fish extra virgin olive oil is the key ingredient. When baking, substituting olive oil for butter eliminates the saturated fat and also infuses a distinct texture that can elevate the average chocolate cake into a delectable and healthier delight. The next time you serve baked potatoes, top them with extra virgin olive oil or use olive oil instead of butter in mashed potatoes. Food drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil infused with herbs and other flavoring elements such as lemon, garlic and chili pepper takes on a new dimension. Good quality infused oils are available in local supermarkets or on line. This recipe is adapted from Eating Italy by Jeff Michaud OIL-POACHED BLACK BASS WITH FRESH PEAS AND BABY TOMATOES MAKES 4 SERVINGS
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3 cups grapeseed oil or canola oil 11⁄2 cups extra-virgin olive oil ◆◆ 10 to 15 sprigs fresh thyme ◆◆ 3 bay leaves ◆◆ Peas and Tomatoes: ◆◆ 11⁄2 pounds English peas, shelled ◆◆ 2 cups baby grape tomatoes ◆◆ 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided ◆◆ 4 to 6 spring onions, trimmed and julienned ◆◆ Salt and freshly ground black pepper ◆◆ 1⁄4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice ◆◆ 2 teaspoons torn fresh tarragon ◆◆ 2 teaspoons torn fresh chervil ◆◆ Maldon sea salt for garnish ◆◆ ◆◆
For the bass and poaching oil: Rinse the bass, and pour the oils into a deep sauté pan big enough to hold all of the fish. Roll the thyme and bay in cheesecloth and wrap and tie with kitchen string. Add the sachet to the poaching oil and bring the mixture to 220°F over medium heat. Add the bass; the oil temperature will drop. Adjust the heat so that the oil temperature stays at 190°F . Poach the bass at 190°F until just a little moist and translucent in the center, about 130°F internal temperature, 7 minutes or so. Carefully transfer the fish to paper towels to drain. For the peas and tomatoes: Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil and fill a large bowl with ice water. Add the peas and blanch for 11⁄2 minutes. Transfer to the ice water to stop the cooking. When cool, use your fingers to slip the peas from their skins. You should have about 11⁄2 cups (218 g) shelled peas. Drop the tomatoes into the boiling water and blanch for 10 seconds. Transfer to the ice water to stop the cooking. When cool, slip the tomatoes from their skins. Set aside. Heat 1⁄4 cup of the oil in a medium sauté pan over medium heat. Add the onions, and cook until soft but not browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the skinned tomatoes and warm through, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. In another pan, heat the remaining 3⁄4 cup of oil and the lemon juice over medium heat. Add the peas and herbs and warm through, 1 to 2 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper. Spread the onions in the center of each plate. Place the fish on top and the tomatoes around the fish. Spoon the peas over the top and garnish with sea salt and black pepper. It’s nothing like deep-frying and a whole different thing than poaching in water. Why do it? The fish cooks quickly, with less of a chance of drying out and the flavor of the fish stays pure and mild without turning fishy or becoming bland. The flavor of fish poached in olive oil is not oily, although you should use olive oil that you like the flavor of. You should also choose fish with firm flesh like halibut, cod, salmon or tuna (shrimp can also be poached). Poaching in oil work best with small pieces of fish, both because the fish will cook quickly and because it allows you to use less oil. The thicker the pieces of fish are and the bigger the pot is, the more oil you’re going to need. Try to keep each piece of fish around 3 ounces, or even less by cutting the fish into small cubes. Place the fish in a small pot or skillet and cover with olive oil. You can also add sprigs of herbs or cloves of garlic. Although they don’t add a whole lot of flavor to the fish, they do make the oil taste great. Turn the heat to medium-low and no higher. During the entire cooking process, the oil should be warm but not burning hot. You should be able to dip your finger in the oil and it won’t burn. A 3-ounce piece of fish will cook in about 5-8 minutes, maybe a little bit longer, depending on how thick it is. When it’s done, the flesh should be moist, supple and pretty much melt in your mouth. The oil won’t have a fishy flavor. It can be strained and re-used for cooking or better yet, use it immediately to dress a salad or drizzle onto vegetables that you serve with the fish. Read more: http://www. marksdailyapple.com/ fish-poached-in-olive-oil/#ixzz3vRoTSrSV
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FO O D & BEVERAGE
Valentine’s Day on The Reef
Our Selections This Year Include
by Chris Patterson, Executive Director of Food & Beverage
Across the world, February 14th is celebrated in honor of St. Valentine, bringing gifts of candy and flowers to loved ones. From bunches of red roses to decadent chocolates, these gifts are given as expressions of love and adoration. This year at Ocean Reef, we have many traditional ways to celebrate the day with your loved one, and two new events guaranteed to make the special day even more memorable!
Chef Sean Bernal’s menu at the Islander will offer a selection of items to share, in addition to our regular menu. Highlights include the Sushi Bar Tapas for Two or Belgian Endive & Apple Salad appetizers, Surf & Turf for 2, and a shareable Chocolate Fondue to complete the meal. The Golf Clubhouse features a wonderful three-course menu that’s also available a la carte. Chef Dominic and his team will offer a luxurious array of delicacies, including a Traditional Caviar Service with imported Russian Oscietra caviar; Hudson Valley Foie Gras or Butter Poached Maine Lobster; Pan Roasted Sea Bass or PRIME 8 Oz Filet Mignon for the main course. And, Executive Pastry Chef Jamon Harper has designed the “Chocolate Decadence”, with chocolate torte and other embellishments. This year, the Ocean Room
continues our now yearly traditions! Early in the day, we’re hosting a Champagne Brunch, complete with a live jazz trio from 8AM – 12PM. Our Culinary Team takes the Sunday Brunch to a whole new level, with the addition of several hot and cold items to make it really special. At dinner, the Chefs have a wonderful Seafood Buffet-style meal planned, with plenty of oysters, chocolate and other “foods of love” for you and your sweetheart to enjoy. And don’t forget Reef Treats! This Valentine’s Day, Reef Treats has gifts aplenty, with festive balloons and chocolates to shower your sweetheart with love. Visit Lani Smith and her team to discuss special orders, or just stop by to peruse the selection. For more information or bookings for these events or others, please contact Dining Reservations at 305-367-5931.
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This is Daisy, a member of the Desmond Family who is our first customer for “Chilly Paws”, our newest creation at Reef Treats! House-made at the Ocean Reef Pastry Kitchen for “man’s best friend”, Chilly Paws is all natural, made with a base of peanut butter and yogurt, and a rotating blend of fruit to keep your pup happy, healthy and coming back for more. Available daily.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MO V I E TI M E !
“Concussion” (PG13) Fri., Feb. 5 4:30 & 7:30pm Mon., Feb. 8 7:30pm Wed., Feb. 10 4:30 & 7:30pm Runtime: 2hr 3min Premise: Dr. Bennet Omalu uncovers the truth about brain damage in football players who suffer repeated concussions. “Daddy’s Home” (PG13) Fri., Feb. 12 4:30 & 7:30pm Sun., Feb. 14 7:30pm Wed., Feb. 17 7:30pm Runtime: 1hr 36min Premise: Brad Whitaker, tries to get his stepchildren to love him. But his plans turn upside down when the biological father returns. “Joy” (PG13) Sun., Feb. 14 4:30pm Tues., Feb. 16 7:30pm Wed., Feb. 17 4:30pm
Runtime: 2hr 4min Premise: Joy, the title character, rose to become founder and matriarch of a powerful family business dynasty. National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses Fri., Feb. 5 at 1pm Live Performance: The Capitol Steps Sat., Feb. 6 at 8pm $175 Donor. $190 Non-Donor. Reservations: 305-367-6300 Super Bowl Tailgate & Super Bowl 50 Live in HD Sun., Feb. 7 at 4:30pm $24++ includes tailgate & buffet from 6:30 through halftime. Reservations required. Met Encore in HD: “Turandot” Mon. Feb. 8 at 12:55pm Runtime: 3 hr. 35 min. Great Decisions Series: The Future of Kurdistan Tues., Feb. 9 • 2pm $265 for 8 sessions. History Series: “The Longest Day” (G) Wed., Feb. 10 at 9:30am Complimentary. History Series: WWII in Europe Thurs., Feb. 11 at 3pm
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MGA Old Buddy 8:30 a.m., Dolphin Course Cardio Tennis Clinic 9 a.m., Tennis & Games Center Backgammon Lessons 9:30 a.m., Tennis & Games Center Fairway & Greene & Zero Restriction Trunk Show 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Attractions
Cardio Tennis Clinic 9 a.m., Tennis & Games Center
Vine to Table Dinner 6:30 p.m., The Clubhouse
Fairway & Greene & Zero Restriction Trunk Show 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Attractions
Museum of the Bible Presentation 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center
Guided Kayak Tour 10 a.m., Meet at Pool Desk Flag Football on the Beach 3:30 p.m., Buccaneer Island Super Bowl Tailgate 4:30 p.m., Cultural Center
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Golf Fitness Class 7:30 a.m., Member Fitness Center Meditation Class 8 a.m., Member Fitness Center History Series: “The Longest Day” (G) 9:30 a.m., Cultural Center
Intro to Yoga Sculpt 11 a.m., Member Fitness Center
Super Bowl 50 Live in HD 5 p.m., Cultural Center
Cardio Dance Class 11:15 a.m., Member Fitness Center
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National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses 1 p.m., Cultural Center
Paddleboard Yoga Class 9 a.m., Buccaneer Island
Lisette, Gmac & Icon Trunk Show 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Attractions
Golf Clinic with Natalie 9 a.m., Driving Range
Super Macho Nachos Night 4 – 6 p.m., Burgee Bar
Jewish Sabbath Service 6 p.m., Chapel
Cooking School: Destination Italy with Jeff Michaud 9:30 a.m., Cooking School
“Concussion” (PG13) 4:30 p.m., Cultural Center
“Concussion” (PG13) 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center
Beginners Only Bridge Lesson 9:30 a.m., Tennis & Games Center
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“Concussion” (PG13) 4:30 p.m., Cultural Center
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Grand Breakfast Buffet 7 – 11 a.m., The Ocean Room
LGA Member-Member Tournament 1 p.m. Shotgun, Hammock Course
Paddleboard Yoga Class 9 a.m., Buccaneer Island
Wings & Yuengs Night 4 – 6 p.m., Burgee Bar
Giants, Wizards & Elves 10 a.m., Buccaneer Island
Member Appreciation Dinner 6 – 9 p.m., Gianni Ristorante
Vinyasa Yoga Class 10 a.m., Member Fitness Center
“Concussion” (PG13) 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center
Fairway & Greene & Zero Restriction Trunk Show 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Attractions Junior Tennis Clinic 11 a.m., Tennis & Games Center
0 9 T U E S D AY LGA Member-Member Tournament 8:30 a.m. Shotgun, Dolphin Course
Aqua Dance Class 11:15 p.m., Buccaneer Island
Great Decisions Series: The Future of Kurdistan 2 p.m., Cultural Center
Cause & Factors that Contribute to Back Pain 2 p.m., Member Fitness Center
Mardi Gras Beauty Queen 3:30 p.m., Buccaneer Island
Creature Feature 3:30 p.m., Nature Center Grand Seafood Buffet 6 – 9 p.m., The Ocean Room Live Performance: The Capitol Steps 8 p.m., Cultural Center
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Grand Breakfast Buffet 7 a.m. – 12 p.m., The Ocean Room Community Worship Service 9 a.m., Chapel
Healthy Living Program 4 p.m., Member Fitness Center Chefs Choice Sliders & Beer Night 4 – 6 p.m., Burgee Bar Medical Center Lecture (Complimentary) 5 p.m., Cultural Center Krewe Cart Parade 5:30 p.m., Business Center Parking Lot Fat Tuesday Street Fair 6 – 9 p.m., Fishing Village
Adult Karate Class 10 a.m., Member Fitness Center
Member Appreciation Dinner 6 – 9 p.m., The Clubhouse Live Music 7 – 11 p.m., Reef Lounge “Concussion” (PG13) 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center
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Lisette, Gmac & Icon Trunk Show 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Attractions History Series: “WWII in Europe Lecture” 3 p.m., Cultural Center Pint & Slice Night 4 – 6 p.m., Burgee Bar Port O’Call Wine Tasting 5 – 7 p.m., Port O’Call Patio Raw Bar Lobster Bake 5 – 9 p.m., Raw Bar An Evening of Bridge 5:30 p.m., Tennis & Games Center Members’ Night 6 – 9 p.m., Islander Karaoke Night 9 p.m. – 12 a.m., Burgee Bar
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Sunday, Feb. 7 4:30 p.m. at the Cultural Center
Watch as the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos face off at the Super Bowl 50. Doors open at 5pm. Kick-off at 6:30pm. Buffet from 6:30pm to halftime. $24++pp. Details & Reservations: 305-367-6300 COOKING SCHOOL: DESTINATION ITALY WITH JEFF MICHAUD
Monday, Feb. 8 9:30 a.m. in the Cooking School
Chef Jeff Michaud will teach you how to cook delicious Italian cuisine. Details & Reservations: 305-367-5953 FAT TUESDAY STREET FAIR
FEBRUARY 9, 2016 6 – 9 P.M. • FISHING VILLAGE
MEET AT THE BUSINESS CENTER PARKING LOT AT 5:30 P.M. NEXT YEAR’S CAJUN KING & QUEEN TO BE CROWNED AT 6:15 IN THE FISHING VILLAGE
• UMBRELLA BRIGADE • Get in the Mardi Gras spirit and decorate your umbrella to be included in the Umbrella Brigade. The Umbrella Brigade will join the Walking Procession from the Business Center to the Fishing Village.
• CALLING ALL KREWES • Embellish your golf cart with colors of New Orleans – green, purple and gold and follow the Walking Procession to the Fishing Village. Meet at the Business Center Parking Lot at 5:30 p.m. Pre-register by calling Member Events at 367-6618.
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Tuesday, Feb. 9 6 – 9 p.m. in the Fishing Village Enjoy Cajun cooking, New Orleans-style cocktails along with live music and fun activities. Details: 305-367-6618 PORT O’CALL TASTING
Thursday, Feb. 11 5 p.m. on Port O’Call Patio Join us for wines from the Iberian Peninsula: Spain and Portugal. Ask questions from seasoned experts and buy your favorite bottles on the spot. Details: 305-367-5999
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19th Hole Brunch Sun. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Reef Lounge Grab ‘n Go Breakfast Daily 7 – 11 a.m.
LUNCH
19th Hole Mon. to Sat. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Brunch Sun. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Lite Bites Sun. 3 – 5 p.m.
Fitness Café Mon. to Fri. 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Beach Grill Thurs. to Sun. 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Raw Bar Daily 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Burgee Bar Sat. & Sun. 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Reef Hut Mon. 11:00 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tues. to Sat. 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
DINNER
Private Dining Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 12 a.m. 19th Hole Mon. & Wed. to Sun. 5 – 9 p.m.
Burgee Bar Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 4 – 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 4 – 11 p.m. Islander (collared shirts, shorts of walking length and jeans permitted) Mon. to Thurs. 6 – 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 6 – 10 p.m. Members’ Night Thurs.
COCKTAILS/SWEETS
($495); cashmere blazers ($999); Irish linen jackets in soft pastels ($695)…. Ready for the Super Bowl? Shown here a VV shirt ($145) and red cashmere sweater ($325). The football is also for sale ($155), but you must promise not to deflate it. – Joan Birsh
Reef Treats Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Private Dining Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Raw Bar Daily 4 – 9 p.m. Thurs. Lobster Bake
SPO T ON SHOPPING
VINEYARD VINES MEN’S SHOP… Did you know that almost everything sold at this classy men’s emporium (shirts, jackets, sweaters, pants, boxer shorts, socks, etc.) is available only in this Ocean Reef store. And that’s because Shep Murray, one of Vineyard Vine’s owners, is an OR member and loves the community…. With few exceptions (e.g. the beautiful handmade Austen Heller shoes from Portugal, $195 and the colorful Italian suede belts, $125) everything in the store is a Vineyard Vines product, often marked with the famous whale logo….Especially special are the jackets – traditional blazers
The Point (Members only) Coffee & Danishes Sat. & Sun. 8 – 10 a.m.
Fitness Café Mon. to Fri. 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Point (Members only) Hors d’oeuvres & Cocktails Fri. to Sun. 5 – 8 p.m. Reef Treats Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Private Dining Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 12 a.m. Quesadilla Station *on Buccaneer Island Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. ORC Food Truck *on Buccaneer Island Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Palm Court Daily 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. The Clubhouse (Members Only-Jackets Required) Tues. to Sun. 6 – 9 p.m. Member Appreciation Dinner Wed. Reef Hut Tues. to Sat. 5 – 8 p.m. The Ocean Room Grand Seafood Buffet Sat. & Sun. 6 – 9 p.m. Founders *in The Ocean Room Tues. – Fri. 6 – 9 p.m. ORC Food Truck *in Fishing Village Fri. & Sat. 5:30 – 9 p.m. Gianni Ristorante (reservations required) Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 5:30 – 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat 5:30 – 10 p.m. Member Appreciation Dinner. Mon.
Burgee Bar Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 4 p.m. – 12 a.m. Fri. & Sat. 4 p.m. – 1 a.m. Beach Bar Daily 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Reef Lounge Tues. to Thurs. 5 – 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 5 p.m. – 12 a.m.
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Art League Canvas
Major Event
Ardmore South African Art will be the subject of a lecture at the Cultural Center on Monday, February 22 at 4 p.m. The Art League is enthusiastic about supporting this program. Ardmore is South Africa’s largest ceramic arts studio, creating original and unique works of art that have fascinated people all over the world. There is an Ardmore masterpiece in the White House and in museums around the world. One of the largest collections is in South Florida at the Wiener Museum of Decorative Arts. Leopards leaping from a jungle vase and Zulus riding giraffes on safari are among the highlights of the exhibition. The artists are renowned for their use of color and their modeling of African flora and fauna. You will marvel at their distinctive modeling of leopards, giraffes, hyenas and monkeys that burst from flamingos, flowers, and foliage to form vases, bowls, tureens, and trays. The artists have focused on figurative sculpture, also. There will be a reception and opening exhibit of Ardmore Art at the Art League immediately following the lecture. On the following two days, Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 23, 24, one of Ardmore’s leading artists, Wiseman Ndlovu. He will be in our Studio 2 to throw, model and paint ceramics. This is a complimentary demonstration for our members. Mark your calendars! More about the artist in next week’s column.
“Art League Canvas” by Gertrude Mann
Susan Bohan Reports: The newest show at the Art League is titled, “All Male Review.” No, not that kind of review! It is a collection displaying the works by many of our male neighbors whose talents are wide ranging. The centerpiece of the show is a big red rocking horse, lovingly created by Ned Ferrone. He is donating his masterpiece to the All Charities Weekend Silent Auction. Beware grandparents and great grandparents, Item #1016 was the topic of many last night who are already preparing their bid. Ned also displays many other woodworking projects that can be created in his various classes which have a few slots available for the novice to established woodworker. When asked where he learned his skills, Ned explained that he learned basic woodworking from his father but it was his arrival to the workrooms here that stretched his abilities. “The tools here added to what I could create. They were so sharp and could do things my basic ones never enabled me to do.” Mike Foster’s various pieces show a broad range of interests from his photographs on canvas to Nantucket baskets and a lovely carved wooden hull. He shows talent can appear through many mediums. Terry Baxter also displayed photographs on canvas. Some taken on his boat are almost abstract in nature. “Fair Patricia’s Garden” seems more like a work usings oil with the deep greens and soft pastels. The Trout Nets by Larry Biddenger are carved from beautiful woods ranging from maple to walnut to cherry as well as exotics. Very unusual as shown
Instructor Rodney Jackson, Lynn Hewett
Phyllis and Mike Foster
Basics to Metal Clay Jim Rogers with painting of car in cuba car
together here and garnered much interest. Other woodworking projects by George Lucas, Steve Markel and Gary Sayia, are wonderful examples of the talent our members possess. Jim Rogers, John Pluhar and Steven Techet each paint their subjects in different mediums but each produces an artistic array we would covet to display in our home. John uses watercolors to depict scenes from Canada and
Italy while Jim’s oil paintings show the rich deep hues found in places as diverse as Colorado and Havana. Steve uses oils with strong colors as well for his works on Harbor Town and Normandy. The show will continue at the Art League until Feb.19. Again, stop by to marvel at the creativity that abounds at the Reef. And for those of you who like to tinker with wood in your garage, sign up for a class to explore your more creative side.
This one day workshop with Bernadette Denoux will teach the basic process of working with specially engineered clay that becomes precious metal during firing with a torch or kiln. You’ll learn all steps to help you finish a pendant that you’ll wear home that day. This is a basic course, a pre-requisite to all other metal clay classes, Saturday, Feb. 13 9 a.m.-3p.m. “Getting to Know You” Board Member Mary Biddinger Art League | 25
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Ned Ferrarone with rocking horse. Photos by Nancy Rohan.
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The Art League is one of the things that attracted me to Ocean Reef in the first place. I enjoy creating things with my hands, and I had done a little watercolor painting. The Art League provided a way to try new techniques and expand on what I knew. I do not think there is another community
Terry and Patricia Baxter with photograph of Pats Garden
that offers such a wide variety of classes, workshops, trips, and lectures, all a golf cart ride away. Being the Workshop Chairman as part of my Board responsibility allows me to work, along with Sherri Harris, to bring an array of artists and techniques to the Ocean Reef community. Each workshop is an adventure for those participating. What fun to see the talent of our fellow members as they try something new. Mary Biddinger
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Special Preview of New Bible Museum by Gertrude Mann
Ocean Reef members are invited to the Cultural Center on Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. to hear plans for an innovative Bible Museum, set to open in Washington, DC in 2017. The museum, slated for construction at a prime location, is the long held dream of business man and philanthropist, Steve Green. As founder, he is providing seed money to begin work on the eight floor, 430,000 square foot building that will house a modern museum with interactive theaters and hand held items. Green says, “I think it will be extremely engaging. We want to help tell a story that will be exciting for everyone who comes.” The core
of the exhibit includes 40,000 biblical artifacts from Green’s personal collection, including rare biblical texts and artifacts such as cuneiform tablets dating to the time of Abraham, Torah scrolls, rare printed Bibles, and prizes such as several Dead Sea scrolls, a portion of the Gutenberg Bible, the largest portion of scripture in Palestinian Aramaic, and the “Aitken Bible” purported to be the first Bible ever printed in the United States. David Trobisch, director of the museum’s collections, says, “We will offer scholarly perspectives on the impact of the Bible in history and advise on new story lines for exhibits. I have a team of 30 scholars and curators working with me. We plan to have rotating exhibits and always something new to bring to the public.” A recent agreement between the Bible Museum and the Israel Antiquities Authority has fascinating possibilities. A selection of
ExcitingPREVIEW
artifacts excavated in Israel will be loaned for long-term display in a top floor gallery at the new museum. David Fisch, executive director of the New York based Friends of the Israel Antiquities Authority says, “We share one mission, and that’s telling the story based on the archeological material. We’re very scientifically based, research based.” While the Israeli group has a long term agreement with the Metropolitan Museum of Art to display about 30 objects, the Bible Museum will have access to hundreds of objects from Israel’s two million artifacts. The awareness event on Feb. 9 is essentially that-to tell Ocean Reef members about the unique undertaking. There will be no fund raising. Sponsors for the event are Jacquie and Michael Cardone, Kathie Lee Gifford, and Martha and Carl Lindner. Wine and hors d’oeurvres will follow the presentation. All faith communities are encouraged to come.
Author Talks
The Cultural Center, in conjunction with the History Series: World War II in Europe, was pleased to host its first of two complimentary ‘Author Talks’. Pictured on the right is renowned author Lynne Olson signing a copy of her book with ORC member Sheila O’Brien, survivor of the Battle of Britain. The History Series: World War II in Europe is Produced by: Claudine & Fred Bacher, Dedie & Bill Nutt, Barbara & Emery Olcott, Christine & Rodman Patton, Margie & Mike Smith and Members who wish to remain anonymous.
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O U T AND ABOUT Top Right: The Miami Alumnae Chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta celebrated Founders Day in Key Largo at the Ocean Reef Club, where wintering Ocean Reef Club Thetas joined them. ORC members in attendance were Sally Martin, Paula Davidson, Morgan Smith, Grace Sauers, Ruth Casey, Kay Fischer, Barbara Murphy, Joan Techet, and Connie Taylor. Bottom Left: Another successful luncheon for Keys Children’s Foundation with guest speaker Jason Taylor. Judy Brand scored in the raffle winning an autographed ball from her fellow Pittsburger. Bottom Middle: Pablo Perez, while diving to perform underwater maintenance on a yacht, rescued the exhausted Skittles shown here looking good as new. No one knows how she travelled from Card Sound Road to the canal behind Harbor Green, but the quick thinking Perez is a credit to all those who help the Members here at the Reef. Bottom Right: New York Yacht Club enjoyed their first rendezvous at Ocean Reef Club last weekend. Pictured left to right Commodore George Hinman, Commodore Bob James, Commodore Chuck Townsend, Commodore Phil Lotz, ORC Chairman and NYYC member Bob Schmetterer, and Tim Dolman NYYC Communications Committee Chairman.
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SPORTS AROUND THE REEF
F I SH I N G
Bonefish Bonnies Welcome the Community to Hear Flip Pallot Flip Pallot will speak at Anglers Club on Feb. 17.
by Sarah A. Cart
television personality, will speak from 11 to noon, after which the community is free to adjourn as the Bonnies continue with their meeting and luncheon.
Bonefish Bonnies are pleased to invite the community to hear fishing legend Flip Pallot at 11 a.m. Feb. 17, at Key Largo Anglers Club. Seating is limited and reservations from the community will be taken on a first-come-first-in basis by email to Mona Brewer ([email protected]). The talk is free to the community. Mr. Pallot, fisherman, guide and
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Saturday afternoon with defending Champions Debbie Cantor and her partner Egan Adams playing Karin Finlay and her partner Patrick Emmet. The match was a classic mixed doubles matchup with the men hitting booming shots and the ladies deftly returning with angles and lobs and demonstrating great hands. In the first set the two teams traded games until Cantor and Adams ahead 3-2 broke, held, and broke again to take the first set 6-2. Finlay and Emmet took a quick lead in the second set jumping out to a 2-0 lead only to see Cantor and Adams come back to tie it at 2-2 all. They then held their serve going up 3-2, however Cantor and Adams then reeled off 3 straight games to win their second M/G Championship! To see all of the results of the Member Guest Finals, check the sports scorecard section of the paper.
“Tennis Shorts” by Jim Morton, Director of Tennis
and his guest Egan Adams as the two teams alternated holding then breaking serve. The two teams ended up at 6 all in the set and then in the tiebreaker Fajt and Adams squeaked it out 7-5 to clinch the set. They then went on a roll winning 5 consecutive games before Rockwood held to extend the match one more game. However, Fajt served the game out clinching the win for his first championship! The “A” Mixed Final was held on
All Bonnie members and their lady guests need to make reservations NO LATER than Feb. 11; contact Jessica Olefson at [email protected] or 954-803-2736. The fee for lunch is $25 per woman, payable at the door; attendance from the waitlist for the presentation only will be free. Always ready to welcome into its
membership any woman interested in fishing, Bonefish Bonnies is made up of women anglers of Ocean Reef and Key Largo Anglers Clubs. The organization’s purpose is to gather together women interested in fun, friendship and fishing (or learning about fishing); provide knowledge about all aspects of the sport in the comfort of a congenial atmosphere; and share the joy of fishing, no matter the level (beginner to expert), technique (spin or fly), or location (flats or off-shore). Events are held most often on Wednesdays and are priced separately on a pay-as-you-go basis. Mardi Gras and Other Plans Afoot
The Bonnies will also be entering a float in next Tuesday’s Mardi Gras parade (shhhhhh!). A decorating session (think: glue guns, scissors and staplers) will take place at 1:30 p.m. this Sunday, Feb. 7; contact Bonnie Rippingille Schoedinger ([email protected] or 305323-1234) for the secret location details. Additionally, any interested Bonnie is encouraged to show up at the Business Center parking lot
between 5 and 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, to be in the parade; all other Bonnies are encouraged to be in the Fishing Village for the fun as the parade arrives. Still on the calendar for this season are educational programs, travel adventures and two local tournaments, No Rules March 30 and Flats April 13. The calendar of events can be accessed via the organization’s website, www.BonefishBonnies.com. Fishing clinics, casting for intermediate anglers, and fishing with guides are all available for the beginner and more experienced angler. An introductory casting class led by Mona Brewer will be held at Anglers Feb. 26. For additional information regarding the organization, membership dues, and/or a membership application, contact Nancy Zakon at 305-367-3925 or Admin@ BonefishBonnies.com. Please remember, RSVPs by Feb. 11 for the Feb. 17 event are a MUST. Lady guests are welcome to pay Bonnie dues and become members at the luncheon.
Lillian and Jaime Navarro at the Vintage White Cocktail Party.
If you haven’t yet heard,
Pickleball is quite the rage on the hard courts at the Tennis and Games Center. On March 5 & 6 we will be running our first Pickleball Ladies’ & Men’s Doubles Club Championship.
Grab your favorite partner and sign to have a chance of becoming the first Pickleball Champion at Ocean Reef! To sign up, call or text Tennis Concierge Lindsey Vermillion at 305-522-1519 or contact Justin Romero at the Tennis Center.
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RO D & G U N C L UB N E WS
“Interesting” Fishing by Erich Overhardt
Captain Jerry Pohl, 1st Mate Richard Peeples, Patrick Brown, Jeff Amorello, Chris White, Carl Lindner IV and Vanessa Faulk. Serephim, competing in the Sailfish 4000, was 3/3 on the first day and 8/8 on the second day fishing off of Fowley Light. This tournament has four legs. Congratulations Serephim and good luck with the rest of the tournament!
Cold fronts, rain in our dry season and brutal winds at times are creating “interesting” fishing around the Keys. Sailfishing has been having a few good days, while Blackfin Tuna, Dolphin and Wahoo continue to grace us. Bottom bite has been very productive with Mutton Snapper leading the way. This is the time of year these tasty palette pleasers are plentiful. Tight lines.
Join us at the Range Recently it’s been too windy and cold for the beach – but that’s the kind of weather that’s perfect for the Range! Bring family, friends and guests to load up and have a blast. Everything is provided, all you need is your Ocean Reef Club Member number. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays are the Card Sound Range days for skeet, trap and 5 stand sporting. Hours of operation: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Truel Myers of Orvis is available for instruction by appointment. Couples Invited
Valentine’s Day is for all those who love to shoot! Join us Sat., Feb. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch and sporting clays. Contact Mike Murphy at [email protected]
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Equal Opportunity Sport “Croquet News” by Ron Sekura
Winslow Homer, American, 1836-1910, Croquet Scene, oil on canvas, 1866, 15 7/8 x 26 l/l6 in, Friends of American Art Collection, 1942.35, Photograph © 1997, The Art Institute of Chicago. All rights reserved.
We are now in the second week of the Crocodile Cup and our women croquet players continue to maintain a dominant position. We can perhaps attribute this to the fact that croquet is one of the few sporting activities where women can compete with men on a totally equal basis. In most sports the male physique gives advantage. In sports such as tennis, golf, soccer, basketball, and many more, separate male and female leagues have been established. In horse racing there have been several jockeys who are equally competitive with men. Yes, women can equal men as fishermen. And yes women who are at the top of their sports can “beat the
pants off” most male competitors. But croquet is unique in that women and men can compete one-onone on an equal keel without the need for a handicap. Croquet as played today offers men and women equal opportunity. But the role of women in croquet goes back to the early days of the introduction of the sport into the United States in the mid 19th Century. As reported by Jon Sterngass in the Journal of Sport History: “The majority of croquet players were female; ‘they are its disciples,’ declared the (New England) Gal-
axy, ‘and from them it claims great homage.’ Official explanations for the affinity of women for croquet emphasized the facts that the game required delicate skill rather than strength, flattered bodily appearance, and was played in places suitable for courtship. The New Orleans Picayune commented, ‘There are few prettier sights than a number of young ladies and gentlemen upon some level greensward pursuing a painted croquet ball, and entering fully into the spirit of the game.’ Women players dominated the plethora of croquet images
produced from 1860 to 1900…..” Winslow Homer painted a series of five croquet paintings in which the prevailing gender was female. (For the croquet aficionado take a look at the wicket in the attached photo. The wickets were so wide in contrast to what we contend with today.) We continue in the tradition. On Sunday our players gathered to enjoy the sport and social joys of croquet. The first annual last “Sunday of January” event was held. This year it was Hot Dog Sunday that starred chili dogs.. What will next year bring? Ribs with Kraut? Beef Brisket? Chicken Marengo? We will see! Back to the sport side of croquet. Tuesday was the second day of the Crocodile Cup. The leaders for the days competition were Ron Sekura, Eva Martin and Debbie Iz a with 300, 250 and 150 Diles respectively. For the overall Crocodile Cup competition the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd so far belong to Eva Martin, Marusa Judy and Gordana Schneider with 251, 182, and 162 Crocs.. But it is still early in the competition. It will be another week or two before players begin qualifying by playing 14 or more games.
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Takeout Double
BRI D G E
Card & Games Corner by Gregg VanDyke, Director of Card & Game
The last week in January went pretty smoothly. The bridge Games were full and busy. Many players came in for Canasta & Mah Jongg. Men’s Poker Night will be this Monday at 6:30 – 9 p.m. We had 12 people on Monday
evening. You get to play on a beautiful professional table with friends. Call Gregg at 305367-6609 or email gvandyke@ oceanreef.com for further info. No reservations are necessary, come as you are. Backgammon is progressing also. Come in on Friday mornings and learn to play. Save the date – Thurs., Feb. 11, for a great social evening. Cocktail hour will start at 5:30 p.m. prompt to be followed by a buffet at 6:15 p.m. followed by Bridge at 7:00 p.m. Call Gregg at 305-367-6609 or email [email protected] for further info. Cost will be $40.00 and include your 1st Drink. See you at the table.
The takeout double is a double that asks partner to bid one of the unbid suits. The double usually shows 11+ points and 3+ cards in each unbid suit. Some basic examples:
An Evening of Bridge
♠A532 ♥KQJ5 ♦AT973 ♣7
West North East South Pass Pass Double 1♣ Takeout double, asking partner to bid diamonds, hearts or spades – whichever suit he has the greatest length and strength in.
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West North East South Pass Double 1♣ 1♥ Takeout double, asking partner to bid diamonds or spades.
♠A532 ♥KJT5 ♦6 ♣KQT3
West North East South Pass 1NT Double 1♦ Not for penalty; asks partner to bid clubs, hearts or spades.
Join fellow Members for cocktails and dinner followed by a friendly game of Bridge. The fun begins 5:30 p.m. on Thurs., Feb. 11 at the Tennis & Games Center.
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Weekly Bridge Results January 25, 2016 Section A North- South 1. Dorothy Williams - George Williams 2 . Graham Thomas - Joanne Thomas 3. Kay Meinhardt - Lynda Gilbert 4. Joan Flippin - Marlene Csendes 5. Paula Pendergast - Monica Phillips Section A East-West 1. Judie Berry - Jean Hunt 2. Mary Zwirn - Joanne Wills 3. Rosalie Svete - Margaret Winchester 4. Hettie Hall - Deborah Nutt 5. Barbara Besse - Margie Smith January 27, 2016 Section A North-South 1. Rosemary Jones - Dorothy Kemp
2. Margaret Winchester - Bonnie Sorensen 3. Adelaide Schultze - Pamela Harding 4. George Williams - Dorothy Williams 5. Jim Thompson - Fred Bacher Section A East-West 1. Ed Kavanaugh - Martha Kavanaugh 2. Mary Zwirn - Joanne Wills 3. Monica Phillips - Paula Pendergast 4. Esther Silbey - Claire Meenan 5. Hollis Petersen - Ann Petersen January 29, 2016 Section A 1. Bonnie Sorensen - Norman Sorensen 2. Paula Pendergast - Monica Phillips 3. Ann Lampman - Sue Mullane 4. Deborah Nutt - Hettie Hall
U.S. Customs Boater Registration The registration for the U.S. Customs Local Boater Option (LBO) will take place on Thursday, March 3. Agents will be at the Public Safety building from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm to assist with the registration process. There will be a number of options to choose: 1. New enrollments
Enrollment is a lot simpler utilizing the online automated SVRS system. Please go on CBP.gov, click on the Travel tab at the top, then Pleasure Boats tab on the left, and finally Small Vessel Reporting System (SVRS) on the right. That will take you to the Small Vessel information pages and enrollment. Please enroll and not select an appointment date. Just show up on the day for verification of infor-
mation and travel documents (i.e. passport). It is required to have the travel documents, everybody that enrolled, in order to be processed. If you are unable to appear on that day, you can go in to the system and request an appointment. 2. Transfer from the old system to the new one (SVRS)
If you are current LBO participants that did not enroll online, meaning the old way, you will have to go through the above procedures, if you want to take advantage of the online benefits. 3. Update accounts
Agents will also be able to update your information if anything has changed. For example, travel documents have expired and obtained new ones, name changes, etc. For every update or change, they will need to verify the document with the updated information. Please call Ocean Reef Public Safety at 367-7340 or U.S. Customs at 800-432-1216 for more information.
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2016 PGA Merchandise Show “From the Gold Tees” by Scott Kirkwood, Director of Golf
It’s no secret that the Golf Shop has become a must-visit for Members & guests looking for Ocean Reef Club branded merchandise. The Golf Shop is always looking for new and exciting ways of presenting the latest golf fashion & equipment. Each year, the PGA Merchandise Show is hosted the last week of January by the PGA of America. This “holy mecca” for PGA Professionals and Merchandisers truly encompasses every facet of the golf business. Representing Ocean Reef Club this year, Sports Retail Manager
Tracey Stearns, Head Professional Barry Partelow, and myself spent three days at the show in hopes of procuring the next wave of merchandise. Meeting after meeting, we met with golf equipment vendors to take a look at the new products coming out, like the reemergence of Ben Hogan Golf Clubs and new fashion lines like Catherine Wingate for ladies and B. Draddy for men. We can’t wait to show you some of the new things that were discovered at the PGA Show this year. The wants and needs of our Members are always at the forefront of our mids. Fairway & Greene Trunk Show
Coming to Attractions in the Fishing Village this weekend, Feb. 5 – 7, is Fairway & Greene. It’s time to start filling your closet with the colors of spring, and we can’t think of a more appropriate clothier to take on this task! From light greens & blues for men to rose pinks & yellows for ladies, this will be the perfect pop of color to add to your golf attire. In addition,
sister-company Zero Restriction will be represented, with lines of pullovers, jackets, and weather outerwear. Monthly Couples Event – Valentine’s Day Edition
Gentlemen, this is your early Valentine’s Day alert! Join us at for the Sunday Couples Golf & Dinner, with a Valentine’s Day theme. With both an 18-hole and a 9-hole division, bring your spouse, significant other, or even just a buddy and come out for an afternoon of friendly competition, followed by cocktails & dinner in The Clubhouse. To sign up, call the Golf Shop at 305-367-5912 or by visiting ForeTees. Monthly Pro-Am
Our monthly Pro-Am tournaments are a great way to get to know the Professional Staff at Ocean Reef Club. Call with a Pro in mind, or call just to participate and we will place you on a team. Teams compete with their pros for bragging rights and Golf Shop
earnings. This month’s event takes place on Fri., Feb. 19. Triple Golf Classic
We are so thrilled by the amazing response on the first day of registration for the Triple Golf Classic. For those Members who still wish to participate, make sure you sign up soon, as we are nearly at a capacity. Once the fields are full, we will begin a wait-list for tournament participants. 40th Bag Room Open Qualifiers
Our beloved Bag Room Open is in its 40th year of play this year. The staff have been practicing hard on the golf courses, with the desire to take home the 40th Bag Room Open trophy. Qualifying rounds are being played now to determine the seeding. Once the brackets are determined at the end of February, we will release the schedule to the membership. March 11 & 12 host the 1st rounds the tournament. We can’t wait to see you on the Dolphin course for this event!
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You may like the way a Hinckley looks, but you’re going to love the way it runs, the ease of handling, and the way we help every Hinckley owner get the most out of the ownership experience. Learn more. Contact Sales Director Eric Champlin at 561.307.3394 or [email protected]. www.HinckleyYachts.com Talaria 34 Runabout. New from Hinckley.
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Golf Scoreboard
Course Management
MGA INDIVIDUAL STROKE PLAY MONDAY, JAN. 25 GROSS
1st Place
Stephen Woodsum NET
1st Place
Stan Henry
“Golf Tip” by Brian Varsey, Head Teaching Professional
2nd Place
Robert Morosky 3rd Place
Bob Hummel
Congratulations to Bob Wells on his Hole-in-One on Wed., Jan. 27 on hole #5 on the Dolphin Course.
4th Place
Lee Westervelt, Mark Zausmer 6th Place
2nd Place
Jimmy Watson, Michael Miles, Tony Rodriguez, Eric Schold, Bob Costello
Heather Post
When you hit a drive that is not in the fairway the next shot is very important. Instead of hitting a difficult shot that might get you on or near the green it is usually better to hit the shot that gets you back into play. If you can’t hit a shot safely 6 or 7 times out of ten
then you really should consider another shot. For instance, if you are 200 yards from the green in a difficult lie in the trees. Instead of trying to hit a wood onto the green that you most likely will hit into another difficult position, hit a shot that goes 100 yards and you are left with 100 yards from the fairway to the green. Your chances of hitting two easy shots correctly are much greater than pulling off a difficult shot and then being in a position to have to hit another difficult recovery. Save pars and bogeys by hitting two easy shots when you are out of position instead of trying the difficult recovery and making a double bogey or higher. Come by the Academy of Golf for more instruction on how to lower your scores.
3rd Place
Debra Wycoff
Closest to the Hole
4th Place
#2- Paul Archibald 10’7’’ #16- Larry Roaseau 9’0’’
Karen Pohlhaus 5th Place
Jodi Betz, Suzy Rice
LGA CLUB CHALLENGE RESULTS TUESDAY, JAN. 26 3 CLUB CHALLENGE RESULTS
Closest to the Hole
#5 – Dedie Nutt 3’1” #11 – Gail Moss 4’4”
1st Place
Angela Berman
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F I T NE SS
Low Back, Shoulder and Neck Pain Lecture with Frank Musumeci in Miami and is also a guest lecturer at the Nova Southeastern Sports Medicine Fellowship Program at Larkin Hospital.
“Fitness Focus” by Luis Bracamonte, Member Fitness Center Manager
Join us this Saturday February 6th at 2pm for a complimentary lecture by Frank Musumeci. In this lecture, Frank will discuss the different structural changes that accompany the aging process and the reasons that people have low back, shoulder and neck pain. This lecture will focus on common shoulder pain, bursitis, tendonitis, rotator cuff impingement and other conditions. Frank will also show attendants how to prevent and manage
UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS
Anatomie Trunk Show
Fri., Feb.12 – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. TWEAK
Beth Bielat guides Amanda Prachnick through LifeBreath techniques. Learn more about LifeBreath in April during our four-day weekend. More details to follow!
these ailments. To register for the lecture please contact us at 305-367-5820 Frank Musumeci was a sports medicine and outpatient orthopedic physical therapist for 28
years, 3 years in the NFL, 25 years in outpatient orthopedic private practice. He has been a biomechanical lecturer for the Pritikin Longevity Center for the last 12 years, multiple condominiums association spas
Making small lifestyle changes that make a HUGE impact on your health, well-being and longevity Sat., Feb. 13 – 2 p.m. 6 Week Balance Workshop
Due to popular demand, we will incorporate a 30 minute balance class every Thursday at 4pm starting on February 18th for 6 weeks. To register please contact us at 305-367-5820
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F I T NE SS
TENNIS TIP
Tweak by Beth Bielat
Making small lifestyle changes that make a HUGE impact on your health, well-being and longevity Saturday, February 13 2:00 - 3:00 Member Fitness Center Presented by Beth Bielat
Let’s have a heart-to-heart talk... let’s include many of the lifestyle choices that we can make in order to become healthier, happier and live longer. And let’s make it all encompassing to include things like: Healthy Eating Exercise Practices Meditation and Breathwork Gratitude and Life -Purpose The Many Poisons in our World Laughter, Family and Friends Moderation, Balance and Attitude Health Screening Spirituality ..and putting it all together to create a life-plan
Join me and share a lifetime of practice, learning, and new research about life, health and happiness.
Ground Rules for a Strong Partnership by Alex Henderson, Assistant Tennis Professional
We don't always have to agree to get along. It's how we disagree that really shapes our partnerships the most. When differences of opinion arise, does your partner confront your choices - or your character? In the heat of the moment, it's
not unusual for a partner to get frustrated with their teammate's shot selection, execution, or both. What matters is how they communicate that frustration, verbally and nonverbally. In the interest of staying in the present moment, a doubles partner should make their teammate feel accepted, or even better, encouraged - no matter how poorly they are playing. If your current partner is less supportive than you'd like, find a quiet moment (preferably off-court) to talk about how you could work together better. And next time you get to pick a partner, it might pay to be proactive. Spend some time watching your prospective partner playing doubles to see how they behave under pressure.
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Tennis Player of the Week
Member-Guest Final Results
Kathy White
What is your favorite shot?
Forehand because I like to get it back deep. Who is your favorite tennis player?
Heidi Roncarelli because she is so gracious and encourages you to get better!
What is your favorite ORC memory?
The first night my husband-tobe Bill came to Ocean Reef. He brought Asti and Champagne glasses and we danced on the beach listening to music from a party.
LADIES’ A
Weekly Tennis Results
Tricia Holbrook & Valerie Lightfoot 2nd Place
Hilary Smith & Janet Comenos
Ladies’ Day Wednesday 1/27/16 1st Place
Fran Kono
Eleanor Williamson & Ann Downing 2nd Place
Eve Rosen & Kristin Bergoff
Patti Sims & Olga Grant
Dave Noyes
1st Place
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Wind, Rain, Go Away! by Lesley Kirschner Eckhardt
…Come again, just not on Saturdays (or Fat Tuesday)! With rain and wind holding our boats captive in Baker Harbor, unseasonal weather capsizing many outdoor activities, and our northern friends having been buried in snow, cabin fever was beginning to take hold. But grateful for the break in the clouds when the splendor of our tropical paradise gave rise to our sails as we were able to commence on the water once again for the first race of the Magic-Dort series. Twelve boats commenced at the start as the waves rolled and the sails pulled tight against the
Sails pull tight in the windy conditions.
moderate winds. Choppy waters and fluctuating winds made for a variable day for most, with many boats having moments of glory as well as moments of
infamy. But number one and two of the fleet held strong and consistent. With Al Mast holding on to the season lead over Gary Sayia who was able to dig himself out of the snow and join us in his first race of the season. But whether you are in the middle of the fleet, or hanging in the back, it is our brief moments of glory that keep us coming out, besides, who can resist a Saturday morning sail? Well, our very own Commodore, Dan Harding, certainly couldn’t resist, as he joined in the races single-handed, without a crew. Now that’s love! And good news for all who may be interested in sailing, we have grown our fleet of boats over the past few years and we have boats looking for sailors and I am sure that there are sailors who are looking for a great little sailboat with the timeless
Herreshoff history and character that the Bullseye has to offer. And joining this one-design fleet on the water makes for another fabulous activity to partake of in this tropical paradise at Ocean Reef. And our fun doesn’t end on the water. Sat., Feb. 6, we host our monthly Hot-dog Day following our morning races. This is a great time to come by the club and meet our members and learn more about our club. And if you are out for the Fat Tuesday Parade on Tues., Feb. 9, you will be able to catch up with Ed and Sandy Kirschner, this years King and Queen of the parade, and the head of our membership committee. So, if you are interested in sailing with Card Sound Sailing Club, feel free to contact them at 305-332-8052, or at [email protected].
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M EMB ER-TO -ME M BE R O F F E RI NG S The rental properties listed on this page may not be enrolled in the Ocean Reef Club Vacation Rental Program. Ocean Reef Club can not guaranty the quality or condition of these properties.
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AIR CONDITIONING & APPLIANCES Aire by Design, Inc.............................................. 305-247-8684 Debon Aire Mechanical ....................................... 305-826-2240 Going Aire & Going Marine................................ 305-367-2974 Houston Air.......................................................... 305-852-2960 RG Mechanical Services Corp.............................. 305-852-4555
AIRCRAFT CHARTER Chapman Freeborn Airchartering, Inc ................ 954-999-7221 Wheels Up ........................................................... 305-619-3000
AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION Reef Runaround LLC ........................................... 305-498-3515
ARCHITECTS Robert Wade & Associates .................................. 305-371-2832
ATTORNEYS Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart, PA........................... 305-367-2324
FINANCIAL
PEST CONTROL
Community Bank of Florida ............................... 305-522-1363 Gibraltar Private Bank ....................................... 305-367-6405 Merrill Lynch........................................................ 786-239-7507 Northern Trust..................................................... 305-789-1344
Heavenly Touch Lawn & Ornamental Care ........ 305-242-4472 Shield Pest Control.............................................. 305-247-1771
FUNERAL HOME Allen-Beyer Funeral Home .................................. 305-451-1444
HEALTH CARE Essence of the Phoenix Medical Spa ................. 305-367-3364 Medical Center at Ocean Reef............................ 305-367-2600 Plantation Key Health & Rehab. Center ............ 305-712-0280 Visiting Nurses & Hospice of FL Keys................ 305-852-7887
HOME MAINTENANCE, WINDOWS, DOORS & PAINTING
CREATIVE SERVICES Fayth Photography .............................................. 305-707-8882 Monster Sound Productions ................................ 305-467-4733 Que Belle Event Production & Marketing ......... 305-492-7962
ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS Hixon + Everson Electric Inc ........................... 305-367-5033 Protech E2 Inc .................................................... 305-453-0010 Reef Radio Electronics LLC ................................. 305-367-4800
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CSI Management Services.................................... 305-367-9160 Noel on the Reef ................................................ 305-978-6103 Onshore Services ................................................. 305-367-4110 Tropical Home Management ............................... 305-304-7904
J. McLaughlin ....................................................... 718-532-9017 Royal Furniture ................................................... 305-451-5700 Upholstery & Patio Furniture............................. 305-394-7735 Zero Dress Code .................................................. 305-664-0800
INTERIOR DESIGN
AAA Plastering & Drywall Inc ............................ 305-242-0777 Aluminum Specialist Inc...................................... 305-245-3789 Barron Development ........................................... 954-749-7295 Catalina Caststone Creations Inc ........................ 305-971-3935 D. Garrett Construction Inc ................................ 305-367-2907 Impressive Renovations ....................................... 305-304-7904 Islamorada Elevator ............................................ 305-852-1618 Island Builders, LLC............................................. 305-367-3888 Liriano Construction & Development, Inc .......... 305-439-9023 Noly Builders, Inc ................................................ 305-367-0034 On Point Construction, Inc ................................. 786-389-8671 Overholt Residential Construction Inc................ 305-367-1069 South Bay Developers Group.............................. 305-365-7676 Titan Construction & Development Inc.............. 305-367-0002 Upper Keys Marine Construction ........................ 305-853-2644
Edgewater Pools Inc ........................................... 305-367-9457 Reef Tropical Pools Inc ....................................... 305-367-2005 Shallow End Pools Inc ........................................ 305-367-0060
INSURANCE
Cultural Center at Ocean Reef ........................... 305-367-6300 ORCA .................................................................... 305-367-3067
CONTRACTORS
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REAL ESTATE
COMMUNITY
Williamson Automotive ....................................... 305-670-7100
Brothers Backflow Plumbing & Gas................... 305-267-3992 Seaway Plumbing Inc .......................................... 305-367-3225
All Keys Gas ........................................................ 305-745-1122 Archer Painting ................................................... 305-367-3762 JLM Painting & Waterproofing Inc ..................... 305-242-9529 Martin Shipley Painting ...................................... 305-498-9262 Poseidon’s Pressure Washing............................... 305-509-9003 Reef Window Treatments .................................... 305-527-3310 Stevenson’s Carpet & Furniture Cleaning........... 305-367-3211 Viking Kabinets Inc ............................................. 305-238-9025
BIA & Company ................................................... 786-456-1400 Celedinas Insurance Group ................................. 305-367-4610 Keen Battle Mead & Co...................................... 305-367-2777 Keys Insurance Services ...................................... 305-743-0494 Marsh Private Client Services ............................. 305-367-9353 T.R. Jones & Company (Brown & Brown) .......... 305-247-5121
AUTOMOTIVE
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EP Design Group ................................................ 305-444-2878 European Design & Trading Co, Inc................... 305-367-4455 Intradesign Interiors, Inc .................................... 305-206-3832 Island Interiors at Ocean Reef, Inc.................... 305-367-2450 J Wells Interior Design Inc ................................. 305-240-1799 Robert Wade & Associates .................................. 305-371-2832
LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Gardenscapes and Services ................................. 305-242-4444 Reef Tropical Landscape ..................................... 305-367-2005 ValleyCrest ............................................................ 305-258-8011 Waltz Lawn & Landscaping ................................ 305-245-1599
Ocean Reef Homes .............................................. 305-440-2167 Ocean Reef Real Estate & Vacation Rentals ...... 305-367-6617 Reef Rentals......................................................... 305-367-4280 Russell Post Sotheby’s International Realty ....... 305-367-2027 Swenson & Ecuyer Realty ................................... 305-367-3600 Waterfront Fine Homes ...................................... 305-367-0999
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RESORTS Amara Cay Resort ............................................... 305-664-0073
ROOFING Rapid Roofing Inc ............................................... 305-245-2244
SALON & SPA Marie Scott Hair Design Studio.......................... 305-619-0475 Rejuvenations On The Reef Salon and Spa ....... 305-367-9961
SHIPPING & BUSINESS SERVICES JustAskRich.com ................................................... 630-642-6500 The UPS Store ..................................................... 305-396-7444
SPECIALTY SERVICES Delivery for the Keys .......................................... 305-942-8257 The Florida Keys Visitor Center .......................... 419-306-0687
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TRAVEL Travel By Melanie – Cruise Planners ................ 305-998-8078
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Something new is on the horizon.
Authentically unique in location and amenities, Ocean Reef is more than a club, it is family; a family that holds tradition, privacy and belonging at its core. Now coming to the heart of Ocean Reef is 121 Marina, a merge of modern luxury with the upscale traditions of Ocean Reef. Its 29 modern three- and four-bedroom luxury residences are located on the Club’s marina, offering deepwater slips and easy access to the ocean, and feature flow-through floor plans with striking terrace views and contemporary amenities. We are the EXCLUSIVE SALES and MARKETING COMPANY for 121 Marina. Contact us today at 305.367.6600 to join our list and receive updated information on this brand new opportunity. Visit OceanReefClubRealEstate.com to view all Ocean Reef properties available for sale. 305.367.6600 • [email protected] • Fishing Village • Dockside
N E W H O M E S • V I L L A S • C O N D O M I N I U M S • M A R I N A D O C K S • V I L L A & H O M E R E N TA L S EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
Vol. 3, No. 15
A Unique Way of Life
February 12, 2016
The Ocean Fat Tuesday Celebration Reef Club Real Estate Company Looks Ahead ORCREC announces future plans
After just two years, the Ocean Reef Real Estate Company is thriving. 2015 was one of the best years in history for the real estate market at Ocean Reef. All brokers enjoyed strong sales as the market showed a dramatic increase both in demand by existing and new members, as well as a rise in prices and real estate values. And it was a great year for the Ocean Reef Club Real Estate Company. After just two years, the company accounted for 30% of total real estate sales transactions on The Reef, moved to profitability a full year ahead of original plan, expanded its professional staff and initiated the most innovative national real estate marketing programs on behalf of the Ocean Reef Club, to the benefit of the entire membership. Now, that the “start-up” phase is complete, it is time to look forward and begin the next successful chapter. Here are some of the first steps: Bill Dickinson named new President of ORCREC.
Bill Dickinson, one of the most respected and experienced real estate professionals on The Reef, and longtime Equity member, was named President Real Estate | 3
The judge’s choice award goes to the lady anglers of the Bonefish Bonnies and their Fishing Fantasy decorated Golf Cart.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Get first dibs on All Charities, page 5. Boutique D’Reef is back for the 26th year. Learn more on page 12. The schedule for Summer Camps is out! Find out what is available on page 23. Brian Read, Tom Davidson and Kym Read from Team Canada take home the award for People’s Choice.
President’s Day Weekend Plus Valentine’s Day Happenings!
Two fun-packed holidays, one weekend and endless opportunities to have fun with all of your loved ones. This weekend, Feb. 12 – 14, your Club has a full schedule for Valentine’s Day and President’s Day.
The award for most festive cart goes to the Flying Club. Represented here by Katie Curlett, Lenny Sikora and Shelly Johnson. Photo by Katie Uhl.
Ever wonder what the Social Committee does? Read all about it on page 28. See more Fat Tuesday photos on page 29.
Friday, February 12
Visit the oldest Alligator Farm in South Florida during the Everglades Alligator Farm Tour. Enjoy snake and wildlife shows, take an airboat ride, plus more. Reservations are recommended, 305-367-6516. Speaking of alligators, the Lacoste Trunk Show features the best fashion for the tennis courts, golf courses and everyday leisure. Come see for yourself all weekend long at February | 3
Gertrude Mann shares what the Art League has been up to on pages 30 & 31. See photos from the Super Bowl Tailgate Party on pages 33 & 34.
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AROUND THE REEF
Founder’s Family Dining Tuesday is Members’ Night. Open this Sun. – Fri. this week! Read all about it on page 22. Burgee Lunch Returns Open Fri.-Sat.-Sun. Beginning Friday, Feb. 12 Food Truck is Open This Weekend! On the beach for lunch, in the Fishing Village for dinner. Download the app for all the details. Tap Takeover Founders Brewing takes over the taps at the Burgee Bar on Thurs., Feb. 18.
February Continued from | 1 Attractions, 10 a.m. through 4 p.m. It’s the stylish event of the year. ORCAT Catwalk Fashion Show includes a luncheon with the Boutique available to all Members and guests. For tickets, email [email protected]. Ocean Reef’s own Chef Damian Gilchrist shows you how to make traditional appetizers straight from Louisiana at Cooking School: Couples Mardi Gras Bites. For reservations, please call 305-367-5931. Family Trivia Night is fun for everyone! Enjoy a night of competitive fun in the Tennis & Games Center. Advanced tickets, $20++, tickets the day of $30++. For reservations, please call 305-367-6618. Saturday, February 13
Take a stroll through the Fishing Village to enjoy the annual
Art Walk. This one-day event features local artists, basket weaving, painting demonstrations, kids pottery painting, live music, caricatures, delicious food and more! Make small changes that will have a huge impact on your health, well-being and longevity. Beth Bielat hosts Tweak at the Member Fitness Center. For additional details, please call 305-367-5280. Dine on spicy, Cajun food on the beach underneath a blanket of stars. Starlight Dinner Buffet: Mardi Gras is perfect for mingling with neighbors, friends and family. No kid brothers, sisters or parents allowed – Teens Only! After Hours at the Rec has high-def gaming, billiards, foosball and a full candy bar on both Saturday and Sunday. For details, please call 305-3672611 ext. 2003. Sunday, February 14
Come watch the Nature Center
birds strut their stuff down the runway at the Bird Parade. Members are welcome to bring their own friendly birds to be a part of the show! While you’re there, vote on the new name of our Cockatoo. This Valentine’s Day, take your loved one on a different kind of date. ORC Culinary Chefs battle for the best tasting chili on The Reef at the Chili Cook-Off & Buffet Dinner. Enjoy samples, vote on your favorite dish, and find out who will go home champion! For reservations, please call 305367-5931. The Surfin’ Safari Beach Party has a live wildlife show, face painters, art & crafts, bonfire plus much s’more! Wildlife shows at 6:30 and 8 p.m. For details, please call 305-3676618. For a full schedule of activities, pick up a copy of This Week at The Reef or download the Ocean Reef Club mobile app.
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Real Estate Continued from | 1 of the Ocean Reef Club Real Estate Company on Wednesday, February 10, 2016. Bill has been deeply involved with Ocean Reef since 1975 first in resort and real estate development, and then as broker/owner of Prudential Keyside Properties for 23 years, until joining Mary Lee Presents. (Read more about Bill Dickinson to the right.) He and Mary Lee then became a part of the Ocean Reef Club Real Estate Company because they believed in the concept of this new kind of real estate offering —one that is member-owned and member-governed. Bill succeeds Paul Bobik, who is leaving Ocean Reef for personal reasons after two remarkable start-up years. “We are proud of what has been accomplished to date and look forward to Bill’s leadership in this next era of the Ocean Reef Club Real Estate Company, said John Costas, Chairman of the Ocean Reef Club Real Estate Company Board of Directors.” Don Waite to be next Chairman of the ORCREC Board of Directors.
This April, Don Waite will become Chairman of the Ocean Reef Real Estate Company Board of Directors. Don will succeed John Costas, who led the ORCREC board during its
first two years, and whose term on the Ocean Reef Club Board of Directors is ending. John will continue to serve on the ORCREC board. ORCREC will be exclusive broker for 121 Marina.
ORCREC recently announced that the company is the exclusive sales and marketing broker for 121 Marina, the first new residential condominium development project within Ocean Reef in nearly 20 years. This ultra-luxurious property will bring 29 residences for members and their families to enjoy for years to come. “From day one, the goals of the Ocean Reef Real Estate Company were clear: to increase the value of Ocean Reef properties and deliver on the promise of member satisfaction,” said John Costas. “In these first two years, we have laid an outstanding foundation for providing our membership with a first class, high value added real estate experience. We are very excited about the future of Real Estate at Ocean Reef Club.” Ocean Reef Real Estate Company has consolidated its growing staff into two offices in the Fishing Village and on Dockside Lane. For more information about Ocean Reef Club Real Estate Company, call the office at 305-367-6600 or visit oceanreefclubrealestate.com.
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About Bill Dickinson For Bill Dickinson, becoming president of Ocean Reef Club Real Estate Company means coming full circle. Bill began his real estate career with Ocean Reef Club in 1974, selling residential properties in the early days of its development. The Illinois native had earned his management degree from Cornell University Hotel School, and worked with RockResorts before joining Ocean Reef Club and transitioning into real estate sales. In the four decades since then, Bill has lived and worked at Ocean Reef—establishing a reputation as one of The Reef’s most respected real estate professionals, able to offer unique insight as a Broker and longtime Equity Member. He opened Prudential Keyside Properties with an office at Ocean Reef Club in 1989, which soon grew to six offices throughout the Florida Keys and became one of Prudential’s 50 largest franchises. In 2012, he joined forces with Mary Lee Presents,
Becky and Bill Dickinson
and two years later, when the newly formed Ocean Reef Club Real Estate Company opened its doors, Bill became a Broker Associate with the new company. Bill and his wife Becky raised three sons at Ocean Reef Club, and he’s actively involved in all The Reef has to offer. He is a Trustee of Baptist Health South Florida, and is currently Vice Chairman of the Board. With his long history and deep knowledge of Ocean Reef Club, Bill Dickinson is ideally suited to lead Ocean Reef Club Real Estate Company into its next stage of growth.
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OR “See” “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof”
“Bird’s Eye View”
in Marina Village sent in by Bob Schmetterer.
in the Fishing Village by Patti Baker.
Did you see something interesting or unique in your travels about The Reef? On land, in the water or in the air? We invite you to share your discoveries within our environment, email [email protected] or visit us on Facebook!
NOW SHOWING IN THE FISHING VILLAGE
Transforming Carysfort Hall by Richard Weinstein Vice President of Membership
As you leisurely drive down Ocean Reef Drive toward that morning cup of coffee in the Reef Lounge you just can’t miss the rather large building to your right, the new Carysfort Hall. In the final stages of construction the facility is rapidly transforming before our eyes, it is as exciting to watch as it is to think about what it will look like on the inside and most important how it will be used. Several Members have asked a very simple but important question, “Why did we tear down the older buildings and replace them with this new facility?” While it might seem that the old building, formally known as Heron Hall and the attached Carysfort Restaurant and Harper’s Bar were fine the way they were, they had either reached or were rapidly approaching their end of useful lifespan. They were already at the point where the cost to maintain the structures outweighed the value they provided. There was a second important change that had taken place just around the corner. The Marina
Inn ownership was consolidated to one owner and then sold to a developer that we see today as the new 121 Marina Condominium Project. This meant that the Club’s existing meeting space and cooking school were also in need of replacement space. With the popularity of the Cooking School such that it often required moving to a larger space than the existing room provided and the need to replace the Permit, Tarpon and Sailfish Meeting rooms this new project; The Carysfort Hall was the perfect solution. The Carysfort Hall will have a ballroom exactly the same size as the old Heron Hall and very similar sized rooms for the space we are losing in the Marina Inn. The new Cooking School at Carysfort Kitchen will accommodate more members as this continues to grow in popularity. Just as we have seen the tremendous growth in the use of the Member’s only Fitness Center, The Spa and the Card and Games room, as each expanded to accommodate the demand, we will again see this same enthusiasm for this state of the art Cooking School. So tomorrow morning as you pass by, tip your hat to the new facility named in remembrance of Carysfort Restaurant and the famed lighthouse off our shore.
February 12 – 15 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. For over 80 years, Lacoste has been a leader in sports-inspired trends. Come shop from a wide variety of apparel suitable for the tennis courts, golf course or everyday leisure at The Reef.
Coming Next: Plant & pottery extravaganza
February 16 – 23
Construction at Carysfort Hall, taken February 2.
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ALL CHARITIES
THE Catalog (Enclosed!) and NEW First Dibs (Online) by Sarah A. Cart
Silent Auction bidding is available 24/7 beginning at 9 a.m. today.
This season’s All Charities Weekend (Feb. 19 and 20) can be another record breaker with your help. Simply take a seat at your computer or pick up your smart phone or tablet and go online to www.bidORC.org. Within minutes, you’ll find that bidding is as easily accessible as your favorite app. First Dibs!
New this season, reserving your spot at any of several unique social gatherings will be possible ONLY by going online to claim “First Dibs!” See pages 10 and 11 of the enclosed ACW catalog to read about these wonderful first come, first serve opportunities. You’ll find bird watching, celebrity golf, wonderful wine dinners and other experiences. Space in each is limited, so don’t delay: “Buy it now!” A notable listing in “First Dibs” is the Ocean Reef Challenge, aka “The Greatest Golf Cart Scavenger Hunt EVER.” This strategy-driven, brain-teasing adventure to which even the newest people to the Reef can contribute plenty will take place the afternoon of April 1, followed immediately that evening by a party and feast with fellow participants. Sign up with your own team of four, or let the All Charities office match you with others. Just be sure to do it soon, you don’t want to miss out
on this fun-filled event! Start the bidding:
Once you’ve put in your First Dibs!, spend some quality time with the catalog. An amazing array of donated items and experiences will pique your interest. Savor the list of wines … dream about a weekend in Paris … plan where you’d like to put your new backgammon table or the lovely tilt top. Read the catalog thoroughly; study it; call your friends and chart strategies. Then bid early and often (note that some items may have been updated since the catalog went to print; be sure to re-read the actual lot listing on line or in person). Place your opening bid on an item and set your maximum; whenever a competing bid outdoes yours, the system will respond on your behalf up to your established limit. You can view your “Auction must-haves” during the $25 Community Wine Tasting & Silent Auction Showcase 4 to 7 p.m. next Friday, Feb. 19, in the new Carysfort Hall. Return between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. the next day as the Showcase continues, and enjoy complimentary “Burgers, Beers and Bidding” courtesy of the Ocean Reef Chamber and Balearic Beverage from noon to 2 p.m. With your help, this season’s All Charities Weekend will go over the top! All Charities’ purpose:
All Charities helps ensure the viability of not-for-profit institutions important to Ocean Reef (Medical Center, Cultural Center, Art League, Academy, ORCAT and Conservation Association) and provides much needed funds to dozens of worthy charities serving Homestead, Florida City and the Upper Keys. Questions?
Contact the All Charities office at 305-367-5996 or [email protected].
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4 Stars from the Original Cast of Broadway’s Jersey Boys Saturday, February 13 | 8:00PM $150 Donor | $165 Non-Donor
As original cast members of Broadway’s Jersey Boys, they took the world by storm. From the development of Jersey Boys, through their historic three-season run on Broadway, The Midtown Men are together again, doing what they do best: Sixties Hits With A Modern Twist. Tony Award winner Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and Tony Award nominee J. Robert Spencer are taking their sensational sound on the road, bringing to life their favorite sixties hits from The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Motown, The Four Seasons and more.
The Philadelphia Orchestra Friday, February 26 | 8:00PM $200 Donor | $215 Non-Donor
The Philadelphia Orchestra is one of the preeminent orchestras in the world, renowned for its distinctive sound, desired for its keen ability to capture the hearts and imaginations of audiences, and admired for a legacy of innovation in music-making. The orchestra is inspiring the future and transforming its rich tradition of achievement, sustaining the highest level of artistic quality, but also challenging— and exceeding—that level, by creating powerful musical experiences for audiences at home and around the world.
Michael Feinstein’s All or Nothing At All: Origins of a Legend in New York Thursday, March 3 | 8:00PM $275 Donor | $290 Non-Donor
Michael Feinstein, joined by vocalists Ann Hampton Callaway, Lynn Roberts, and Nick Ziobro, captures the essence of Sinatra’s early years with songs from his first solo recordings like “Night and Day” focusing on the genesis of Sinatra’s lesser-known musical relationship with the prolific songwriter Cole Porter. Feinstein’s appreciation for Sinatra runs deep, as shown in his own critically acclaimed work in his honor. His album “The Sinatra Project” earned him a 2009 Grammy® nomination and his television special, “The Sinatra Legacy”, received a 2012 Emmy nomination.
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14 SUNRISE CAY DRIVE Fisherman’s Cove 16B 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths 31’ Dockage • $950,000 (1061) Jeanie Castellanos • 305.394.0132 [email protected]
7 South Harbor Drive 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths Wooded • $795,000 (906) William Dickinson • 305.304.8311 [email protected]
18 South Island Drive • Anglers Club 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths 33’ Dockage • $2,500,000 (922) Mary Lee • 917.603.3252 [email protected]
Fairway Lakes 48B 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths Lake/Golf View • $750,000 (984) Mary Lee • 917.603.3252 [email protected]
Harbour House 15 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths 40’ Dockage • $1,895,000 (227) Jack Curlett • 305.522.0745 [email protected]
OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 2-5 PM
47 Sunrise Cay Drive 3 Bedrooms, 4 Baths Canal Front • $4,650,000 (1051) William Dickinson • 305.304.8311 [email protected]
205 South Harbor Drive 4 Bedrooms, 5 Baths Lakefront • $2,400,000 (657) Patti Furneaux • 305.321.3156 Jeanie Castellanos • 305.394.0132
28 Baker Road 4 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths 185’ Water Front • $4,250,000 (418) William Dickinson • 305.304.8311 Jeanie Castellanos • 305.394.0132
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96 East Lake Road 6 Bedrooms, 6.5 Baths Anglers Club • $5,900,000 (985) Mary Lee • 917.603.3252 [email protected]
36 Cinnamon Bark Lane 6 Bedrooms, 6.5 Baths Golf Course • $2,699,000 (751) William Dickinson • 305.304.8311 [email protected]
10 North Pelican Drive 3 Bedrooms, 4 Baths 70’ Dockage • $3,800,000 (973) Mary Lee • 917.603.3252 Jeanie Castellanos • 305.394.0132
14 Sunrise Cay Drive 6 Bedrooms, 5 Full plus, 2 Half Baths Magnificent custom home built by Fran Murphy and created with fine craftsmanship and exquisite fine furnishings with attention to detail throughout. A true family retreat, featuring six en suite bedrooms along with a bunk room allowing space for the entire family. The ground-floor living spaces are anchored by the family room, which serves as a gathering point for visiting family and entertaining friends. The room encompasses a television viewing and sitting area, plus a bar that also doubles as a kitchen. French doors lead from the family room to the pool area, which is designed both in harmony with the environment and with a sense of drama. An open colonnade, topped with soft arches, surrounds the pool, giving it the look of an old Roman aqueduct. The pool was designed for the enjoyment of both children and adults, with a walk-in area that extends 12 feet before the water is over your ankles. But it is as beautiful as it is functional. The tiles were custom-made in Wales with designs that depict the marine environment in which the home is situated. Featuring spectacular water views and more than 100 feet on the Atlantic Ocean, you may never want to leave home. Offered at $15,500,000 (1033) Presented by Mary Lee 917.603.3252 • [email protected]
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Royalty at the Ocean Reef Marina
na, on the pilings along the entrance channel or flying overhead. Beautiful birds and great travelers helping us to better understand migration and reproduction patterns. LOOKING FOR MORE BIRDS?
The Nature Center is featuring these two new events this weekend:
by Harold Brewer
Sun., Feb. 14 Bird Parade
The Royal Tern is both a visitor and year-round resident of coastal South Florida. Here at The Reef we will see Royal, Caspian and occasionally a few Least Terns. In this area the Royals are our most likely visiting terns. During the time of Audubon the Royal Tern and the Caspian Tern were thought to be one species. Almost the same size, when in flight the subtle differences in bill color and head feathers often make the two species difficult to distinguish.
Royal Tern at the Marina, note the band on right leg.
Least Terns are much smaller and most likely to be here in the late spring and summer. Royal Terns feed primarily in shallow coastal water, plunge diving or swooping low to catch fish, squid and other small marine life. Very noisy when foraging they sometimes head inland or well offshore in search of food. Sport fishing crews consider them to be thieves as they often snatch trolled baits in their quest for an easy meal.
The band on the right leg of the one in the picture indicates it was probably banded by researchers somewhere on the mid-Atlantic coast. This is a project that has been on going for some time. Last fall while on a fishing trip to Belize I was surprised to find two banded Royal Terns standing next to each other on a dock in the Bay of Honduras. Here at The Reef look for Royal Terns around the Mari-
Come to the Nature Center’s Bird Parade at 3:30 p.m. on Buccaneer Island. Come join the Nature Center birds as the strut their stuff down the runway. Bring your feathered and human friends to be a part of the parade. Complimentary. Mon., Feb. 15 Backyard Bird Count
The Great Back Yard Bird Count (GBBC) will be held at the Nature Center at 10:30 a.m. It is one of the great citizen science programs facilitated by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Fun for the whole family.
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(Not so) Hidden Talents by Terry Baxter, Director of ORCA Communication
David Ritz with his photo in ORCA.
Two of the important sensibilities David Ritz brings to his position as President of ORCA, are his commitment to the environment, and his appreciation for the beauty of nature. The environmental
aspect is demonstrated every day in David’s extensive work with local, state, and federal governments to protect Ocean Reef’s water quality, bio diversity, and the health of our native corals. Probably less well appreciated is David’s artistic judgment, which has helped change the face of Ocean Reef over two decades. David has been a life-long photographer. His father was an avid amateur photographer who gave David an Argus 35 mm camera to use on a family vacation to Europe. “I snapped endless churches and landscapes, and learned from Dad how to set the exposure. When my Dad showed my slides at the Rotary Club meeting, I was hooked.” After David married a travel writer, his photographs illustrated a dozen travel books and Conde Nast Magazines. He also tried painting and mosaics but suffered from “a distinct lack of drawing talent.” Then he discovered digital art, using his photographs as a base. “Now I could color within the lines,” David says with a laugh. Starting with birds, flowers, fish, or beautiful people, David paints with a digital paint brush on Photoshop until he achieves the effect he wants. “Every one takes time to make it art,” he
Artwork by David Ritz
Artwork by David Ritz
says. His body of work includes wildlife images from Belize and South America, but he most enjoys the nearby bird sanctuary or the Florida raptor center. We enjoyed David’s stylized heron on last years ORCA Directory. Other images can be viewed at Naturestyled.com. Fortunately for us, David’s creative instincts are also lavished on Ocean Reef’s landscaping where “natures paints with a broad pallet.” Landscape Architect, Raymond Jungles, was hired in 1993 to refine the “Ocean Reef look.” David calls
Raymond’s plan “a work of art. For twenty years, I have mimicked his style. We have planted 8,000 trees since then.” Now Raymond is involved again in our master plan for the landscaping enhancements of the future. David also unleashes his artistic urges on neglected areas like the former cart path to the Fishing Village, envisioning an art venue where Reefers “discover” art rather than presenting it as a centerpiece. He hopes we will enjoy a rotating collection of sculptures over the coming seasons.
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N EW S FROM THE MED IC A L C ENT ER
The Scoop on Zika Virus In the past few weeks there has been frequent media coverage about the Zika Virus. The following information should be helpful in understanding this mosquito born illness. What is the Zika Virus? “Zika is a disease caused by Zika virus that is spread to people primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito. The most common symptoms of Zika are fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis (red eyes). The illness is usually mild with symptoms lasting for several days to a week. People usually don’t get sick enough to go to the hospital, and they very rarely die of Zika.” (Source www.cdc.gov) What are the symptoms of Zika?
“About 1 in 5 people infected with Zika will get sick. For
people who get sick, the illness is usually mild. For this reason, many people might not realize they have been infected. The most common symptoms of Zika virus disease are fever, rash, joint pain, or conjunctivitis (red eyes). Symptoms typically begin 2 to 7 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito.” (Source www. cdc.gov) How is Zika transmitted?
“Zika is primarily transmitted through the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes, the same mosquitoes that spread Chikungunya and dengue. These mosquitoes are aggressive daytime biters and they can also bite at night. Mosquitoes become infected when they bite a person already infected with the virus. Infected mosquitoes can then spread the virus to other people through bites. It can also be transmitted from a pregnant mother to her baby during pregnancy or around the time of birth. The CDC is
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studying how some mothers can pass the virus to their babies.” (Source www.cdc.gov) Has Zika reached Florida?
As of February 3rd there has been a total of nine reported cases of Zika illness in the Florida counties of Miami-Dade, Lee, Hillsborough and Santa Rosa. Health officials believe all of the cases are from people who contracted the disease while traveling to affected countries. The most affected countries are: South and Central America, Africa, Southeast Asia and parts of the Caribbean. If you intend on traveling outside of the U.S. check the CDC website for a list of countries affected by the Zika virus. Pregnant women or women trying to become pregnant should be especially vigilant in avoiding mosquito bites. The Zika virus is linked to brain deformities in babies and is causing alarm worldwide. There is concern that the Zika virus could be transmitted sexually and further research is being conducted. Zika virus testing is only available through the appropriate County Health Departments. If you have traveled to affected countries and exhibit any of the above symptoms contact your health provider for further screening measures. Visit us on the web at www. mcor.org.
Housing Help Needed! Boutique D’Reef is coming! Complimentary housing is needed for the vendors. Donation of housing use may be tax deductible. Dates needed: Monday, February 29 through Thursday, March 3 If you have an available property please contact: Jennifer Rigby at the Ocean Reef Medical Center Foundation 305-3676707 or [email protected].
To request an appointment, please visit www.mcor.org or call 367-6702. Audiology Elizabeth Herrera Feb. 18, Mar. 3, 17 Dermatology Alysa Herman Feb. 18, Mar. 3 Arthur Colsky Feb. 17, Mar. 2, Apr. 6 Debra Price Feb. 19, Mar. 4, 25 Varee Poochareon Feb. 24, 29, Mar. 9 Endocrinology Robert Aden Mar. 4, Apr. 1 Gastro Health Feb 12, March 11, April 15 Gynecology Jason James Mar. 3, Apr. 7 Randy Fink Feb. 18, Mar. 17, Apr. 21 Neurology Brad Herskowitz Mar. 7, Apr. 4 Neuropsychiatry Katherine Genther Mar. 7 Opthalmology Zachary Segal Feb. 16, Mar. 15 Optometrist Gerald Furnari Feb. 12, Mar. 4, 25 Orthopedic Hand Specialist Roberto Miki Feb. 15, Mar. 14 Orthopedic Spine Specialist John Nordt Mar. 8, Apr. 12 Orthopedic Sports Medicine Michael Swartzon Feb. 12, Mar. 25, Apr. 22 James Voglino Mar. 11, Apr. 15, May 13 Podiatry Stephen Levine Mar. 11, Apr. 8 John Torregrosa Feb. 15, Mar. 14, Apr. 11, May 9 Pulmonary & Sleep Disorder Raul Valor Feb. 12, Mar. 11 Psychology Joseph Mora Feb. 15, 29, Mar. 14 Urology Darren Bruck Feb. 19, Mar. 18, Apr. 15
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B O U T IQUE D’RE EF
26Th Year For Boutique D’Reef The Boutique D’Reef, which benefits the Ocean Reef Medical Center Foundation, will be held on March 1-3, Tuesday through Thursday, at the Town Hall, open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. This year, it will feature six completely new vendors, as well as 27 returning favorites. Among the returning vendors will be The Clara Williams Company, with her unique jewelry we all love; Haberdashery of New England, with their fine traditional styles; Charleston Shoe Company, with those ter-
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Kappa Kappa Gamma sisters are invited to a Pot Luck luncheon on Wednesday, February 24, 11:30 a.m. at the home of Gretchen Riley, 26 Dilly Tree. For details and to r.s.v.p., contact Jessie Mitchell at 305-367-2090.
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Chapel News Ocean Reef Chaplain Rev. Dr. Robert Henley 305-240-5445 305-367-4202 Saturday
Catholic Mass 4:30 p.m. Chapel Sunday
Rev. Dr. Joseph Boysel, Rector Holy Trinity Anglican Church Hudson, Ohio 9:00 a.m. Chapel Reflections 10:15 a.m. Chapel Catholic Mass 12 p.m. Chapel
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Women’s Bible Study 8:00 a.m. Annex AA Meeting 7:30 p.m. Annex Wednesday
Mid-Week Communion Service 9:00 a.m. Chapel Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Annex Thursday
Men’s Fellowship 8:00 a.m. Tennis & Games Center Friday February of the Month
Jewish Sabbath Service 6:00 p.m. Annex
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Israeli Jurist to Speak by Gertrude Mann
Calev Myers, a human rights activist and prominent attorney, will preach and speak at the Chapel’s Feb. 21 Sunday morning services. Myers is a Messianic Israeli and will lead the 9:00 a.m. service. At 10:15, his talk will be about Palestinian issues as viewed through a human rights lens. Myers says, “We see what’s really happening. The true abusers of Palestinian human rights are not primarily soldiers at checkpoints, the Israeli government or Jewish settlers in the disputed territories. It’s the Palestinian Authority itself and the nations surrounding Israel.” Myers immigrated to Israel from the United States in 1992 and joined the Israel Bar Association as a licensed lawyer.
In 2004, he founded the Jerusalem Institute of Justice as a non-profit organization that takes on cases of religious persecution and advances freedom of conscience and civil justice. His law practice focuses on the fields of corporate and intellectual property law, charity law and civil rights law, and he is known throughout Israel as an advocate for human rights. He has been published in the Justice Magazine of the International Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists, and serves as a Member of its Board of Governors, as well as one of their representatives before the UN in Geneva and New York. He frequently contributes op-eds to the Times of Israel website and appears on Israeli television programs in English and Hebrew as a current events analyst from a human rights perspective. All members of the community are invited to attend.
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We Mourn the Loss
Irwin “Bud” Miller Irwin Bernard Miller, aged 88 b. 1927 (forever known as Bud) peacefully passed amongst his family on January 29, 2016 in Miami due to complications from COPD. He was born in Newark, N.J. the youngest son of Herman and Rose Miller. A serial jokester he never revealed his generous, kind and loving side. Quietly and privately he took care of friends, family and employees in need. After graduating Weequahic High School he joined the army as WWII was ending and the Korean war beginning. Taking his brother’s advice he did not re-up and was honorably discharged. Using the GI Bill he attended NYU and received a degree in Mechanical Engineering. After working for his brother for
several years he went out on his own. Then he joined with two good and complimentary-minded men to form Miller Proctor Nickolas, a company that sold and serviced industrial and commercial heating products. Business associates described him as an innovator and having a strong business acumen, which helped MPN thrive and prosper. He was proud of what he had helped create and was sad to retire. Colleagues and employees were saddened to see him go. His company was family. Bud’s real-time family fulfilled his life. In 1964 he married Patricia Breckir and they moved from NYC to Huntington, LI where they began raising a family. After 10 years they moved to Mt. Kisco NY where they lived for 28 years. He was a proud father and worked hard at being a good one, being generous, loving, a disciplinarian when necessary, and equally bragging when deserved.
Upon raising their children, Bud and Pat retired to Ocean Reef, FL and Rockport, MA. Among friends he was one on the most loyal and honorable you could have. After fifty one years of marriage and many days with his loved ones and friends, fishing, playing tennis, exercising, tinkering, singing, riding his scooter, reading voraciously, napping in his chair, sending jokes via email, and vividly expressing his opinions he is survived by his wife, Pat, their three children Jane, (Bart), James, Luke (Jen), his five grandchildren, Olivia, Lily, Owen, Zaneta and Clementine, his nephews Michael and Richard and his “girly” Sugar the dog. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to People For The American Way, The ASPCA, Doctors Without Borders or any humanitarian cause of your choice. A celebration of Bud’s life will happen in late March. Date to be announced.
We Mourn the Loss
Jacqueline Carroll Jacqueline Lanciaux Carroll, 80, of Niantic, CT passed away Friday, February 5, 2016 at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London, CT after a short, graceful battle with cancer. She married Richard A. Carroll on February 22, 1958, Richard passed away on December 15, 2012. Jackie is survived by her three children, Sherrie Weiss and her husband David of Niantic, CT., Lee Carroll and his wife Elaine of Leominster, MA. and Kim Temple and her husband Jeff of Steamboat Springs, CO. She will also be missed by her six grandchildren; Talia and Evan Carroll, Kyle and Abbey Weiss and Parker and Brandon Temple. At the wish of Jackie there will not be a service at this time. Donations in her memory may be made to the ORCAT.
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on my musical decades I smile when I think about chatting with Frank Sinatra backstage at Carnegie Hall; or doing PR at Farm Aid I with Dylan, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, BB King and others; press conferences with David Bowie, Yoko Ono, Cyndi Lauper, Lou Reed; working with David Letterman Band members and Moby. Last month, I went to an Urban Outfitters store and was stunned to see a display of retro turntables, albums, and even CASSETTE PLAYERS and cassettes on sale. What’s that all about? I know what goes around comes around but cassettes? Nevertheless, I feel redeemed for schlepping my record albums (unlistened to since 1983) from Boston to NY to San Francisco to London and now Ocean Reef. I do believe it’s time to buy a turntable – because, hey… maybe I am still cool? Music’s Biggest Night®
One of my favorite music industry perks was attending the Grammy Awards (this year February 15). One year, I sat right behind the incredibly larger-than-life and charming James Brown who kept asking to borrow my pen to sign autographs – (“Baby can I borrow your pen agaaaain??” “You bet Mr. Brown,” I said). Be sure and download The Grammy App to see the complete list of nominees and winners for 80+ Awards categories (one of which is the Dance Music category I helped launch in 1998). While the App does not feature the live broadcast, it does have live-behind-thescenes footage of the Red Carpet, an audience cam, and more, on Music’s Biggest Night® (a night so big they even trademarked it). Music in Your Pocket
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Spotify, has a gazillion (did you know this word is actually in the dictionary?) well actually 30 million+ songs and playlists and a very nifty feature called Spotify Running which matches the tempo of the music you are listening to with the steps you are taking. Whether walking or running, the music reacts to you and matches your every step. The RockMyRun App (the self-proclaimed Best Running Music in the World) is the gold standard for running and workout music – it has 1000’s of motivational workout music mixes that sync in real time with your body and encourage you to perform better. Search their ready-made stations or by genre (I choose 60’s but they even have classical) and as you run it matches your music to your movement and pace (and works with running apps like Nike+, MapMyFitness and others). Now that’s cool! Sports and music are the same thing…. When done wrong, they are really frustrating; when done right, they can change your day. George Stroumboulopoulos. Download the ORC App
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IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES. . . Pumpkin Key is a 26 acre private island 10 minutes by helicopter to Miami and 3 minutes by boat to a waterfront home with dockage at Ocean Reef. There is no Ocean Reef amenity that is not within 15 minutes of one’s Pumpkin Key island home. Self sufficient with water and electric in place from shore to 12 large bay front lots. Currently the island features a main home, two caretaker’s cottages, dock master’s apartment, tennis courts, private beach, and a 20-slip marina able to accommodate a mega yacht. The island serves as an ideal family compound or could be bought by several families and developed into a “club within a club” of the Ocean Reef community. Offering the permitted ability to build 12 homes, each on bay front lots of one and one-half acres with water, electric, and telephone extended from shore. With the development of a private club, family and friends can achieve another level of privacy and exclusivity. Additionally, common areas could be developed near the pristine beach and marina on Pumpkin Key for dining and socializing together. Enjoy panoramic views of Card Sound Bay with the most spectacular sunsets all year long. This domestic Caribbean island offers safety, security and privacy in a location with close proximity to Miami and Ocean Reef. Arrive by boat from Ocean Reef or by helicopter from Miami and depart whenever you want -- or not at all. $95,000,000 (OR681) - Listed with Russell Post
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15 SUNSET CAY ROAD Spacious 24,335 sq. ft. lot surrounded by fruit trees with 145 ft. on the water. This all-onone-level family home offers 2,587 sq. ft. of living space with an open floor plan and four bedrooms all with en suite baths. Large kitchen features granite counters with custom wood cabinetry and views to the spacious pool patio and water beyond. $4,300,000 (OR1082) - Listed with Susan Bryan
22 S. ISLAND DRIVE Enjoy spectacular views down the canal and out to Card Sound Bay in this Keys-style cottage in the Key Largo Angler’s Club. Offering two bedrooms, two baths, stone floors, vaulted ceilings, and enclosed front porch for home office. Dockage accommodates up to a 42 ft. boat. Spacious underneath parking for cars/golf carts and a large storage room. $2,100,000 (OR1001) - Russell Post, Barbara Sibley & Chuck Laffoon
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95 EAST LAKE ROAD Fantastic renovation of a two bedroom, two bath Key Largo Anglers Club cottage.Wood flooring and a loft add to the ambiance of the vaulted great room. Located on the lake with long nature views. All the ease of impact glass and fully furnished. The spacious porches are perfect for easy entertaining. Large garage and turnkey! $1,995,000 (OR1077) - Cassy Everhart & Morgan Smith
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60 WEST LAKE ROAD Spectacular bay views from this beautifully remodeled 2,000 sq. ft. free standing cottage in Key Largo Anglers Club. Featuring two bedrooms, two baths and plenty of undercover parking for cars and carts. Many added upgrades plus elevator access, privacy and convenience. Free standing cottage in a condominium form of ownership. $2,450,000 (OR1079) - Cassy Everhart & Morgan Smith
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PUMPKIN CAY 79B Spectacular panoramic ocean front view from this three bedroom, three bath condominium. Offering an updated kitchen and baths, elevator and screenedin large terrace overlooking the Atlantic. $2,500,000 (OR1081) - Listed with Mary Brady
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32 EAST SNAPPER POINT DRIVE Ideally located with southeasterly pool and deck exposure and 153’ of canal frontage and lagoon. Featuring three bedrooms, three baths plus den, and large covered patio area perfect for entertaining. Architectural plans are available to add two more wings to the home providing an additional two bedrooms, two baths, office and formal entry. $5,290,000 (OR899) - Listed with James Morrison
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34 CARDINAL LANE Spectacular manor home offering beautiful views of Angelfish Cay and Card Sound Bay. Magnificent courtyard pool with covered space for outdoor living and family gatherings. Boasting eight bedrooms, seven and one-half baths, media room, office, chef’s top-of-the-line kitchen, and family room with built-in bar. Complete with protected 70’ of dockage. $10,000,000 (OR1020) - Listed with Helena Morton
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Very private waterfront end unit with three bedroom suites and dedicated floating dock for a 31 ft. boat offering easy bay or ocean access. Completely updated bathrooms, kitchen, flooring, and impact windows and doors. Complete with one car garage, one cart room plus covered parking, and a community pool. $1,695,000 (OR998) John Larsen & Karyn Thiele
First floor Angelfish Cay condominium, nicely appointed offering two bedrooms and two baths. Renovated kitchen with beautiful cabinetry and counter tops. Conveniently located near to the Tennis Center and easy walk out access to your 36 ft. of dockage and one cart storage room. Fully furnished and in move-in condition. Will make a great rental property. $835,000 (OR1083) Cassy Everhart & Morgan Smith
FAIRWAY LAKES 9B Beautiful view over the lake to the 10th fairway of the Dolphin Golf Course from this two bedroom Fairway Lakes condominium. Features include newer metal roof, impact glass windows, pavers, updated cart room doors and nicely landscaped. This is a charming retreat, centrally located to all Club amenities and the desired Southeast exposure. $615,000 (OR1056) Listed with Karyn Thiele
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OPEN HOUSE 24 TAMARIND LANE Gorgeous three bedroom, four bath home with den located on a cul-de-sac with beautiful lake front views in the Hammock Golf Course area.This open floor plan home features soaring ceilings, generator, impact windows, outside kitchen, surround sound throughout home and patios for entertaining. Panoramic sunsets abound within this stunning home. $3,099,000 (OR1052) - Listed with Marcy Aultman
12 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD Overlooking the 15th Fairway of the Dolphin Course, this beautifully renovated home offers three bedrooms and two and one half baths. Large outdoor pool patio is complete with covered outdoor space, wet bar and flat screen TV. Situated on an oversized lot and a half with SE exposure and 150 ft. of golf course frontage for unparalleled views. $2,249,000 (OR1023) - Listed with Karyn Thiele
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10 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD Luxury and privacy are yours in this family home on an extra large lot with expansive golf course views. Offering 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, separate executive office, cathedral ceilings, formal dining room, open kitchen, orchid house, large garage, and covered outdoor entertaining space and pool in a picture perfect setting. $2,690,000 (OR599) - Cassy Everhart & Morgan Smith
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12 SOUTH BRIDGE LANE Ideal family home boasting a 40 ft. dock at the end of the canal just minutes from the open ocean. Ideal for an active family featuring five bedrooms, four and one-half baths, separate office, updated kitchen and bathrooms, and spacious new patio area with large heated pool and spa, gas fire pit and ample outdoor living area. $2,950,000 (OR1030) - Listed with Mary Brady
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OPEN HOUSE 13 OSPREY LANE Prestigious Sunrise Cay waterfront home offering six bedrooms, five and one-half baths, plus office ideal for entertaining as each bedroom suite features a sitting area and patio overlooking the pool, spa, and waterway. The spacious lower level provides room for 2 cars, 3+ golf carts and an abundance of storage. Enjoy spectacular sunrises and sunsets. $5,250,000 (OR543) - Listed with John Larsen
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45 CARD SOUND ROAD As you walk into this meticulously maintained home the mesmerizing views captivate you. Each room within this four bedroom home was carefully designed to take advantage of the views of Card Sound Bay. The location offers the utmost privacy at the end of the culde-sac in one of the most desired bay front locations at Ocean Reef. $8,200,000 (OR710) - Russell Post & Helena Morton
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12 NORTH BRIDGE LANE Newly renovated home features three bedrooms, three and one-half baths plus den. Open floor plan offers relaxed atmosphere and custom furnishings, window treatments, and appointments. High ceilings, tall glass sliders, gourmet kitchen, and beautifully resurfaced pool and patio. Two car, two cart garage, plus landscape lighting. $1,850,000 (OR1035) - Cassy Everhart & Morgan Smith
CAY HARBOR 2A Charming first floor Cay Harbor unit. Nicely updated with superb bathrooms and kitchen. Beautiful wood floors throughout with tile in the bathrooms. Patio overlooks canal with ample dockage. Exteriors have been updated with new roofs, paved walkways, new golf cart room doors and railings. Great rental unit. $1,190,000 (OR988) - Russell Post & Andre van Rensburg
FAIRWAY LAKES 44B Lovely two bedroom, two bath condominium located in the core of the Ocean Reef community with gorgeous views of the Dolphin Golf Course. Additional features include wood flooring throughout, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar, screen enclosed terrace, impact glass and offered fully furnished. $850,000 (OR1027) - Denise & Rick Haney
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A Day at the Opera by Joan Birsh
On Monday afternoon (Feb. 8) my husband Arthur and I settled into our favorite 4th row seats for another Met HD opera at the Cultural Center. It was Turandot with the lush music by Puccini sung by Metropolitan Opera headliners. The production was designed years ago by Franco Zeffirelli and though I usually hesitate to use an adjective as strong as “magnificent”, in this case it is totally accurate. Turandot uses a full comple-
Two avid opera fans - Logan and Sander Linstrom.
ment of the Met’s splendid chorus, so that onstage there was an impressive crowd that far outnumbered the audience at the Cultural Center. I keep hoping more Ocean Reef members will soon realize how easily they can attend these amazing
performances that people all over the world are standing in line to see. In the audience for Turandot there were two young tow-headed boys – Logan Linstrom age 10 and his brother Sander age 5. These children
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ary 16th @9:30AM film enthusiasts will regroup for our second Film Seminar Series. Participants learn not only how to film scene, but then to change it through various editing techniques. Dr. Hermann Beck, of the University of Miami History Department, will return to present his last two lectures in the History Series. February 18th will focus on ‘The Defeat of Hitler’s Germany’, followed by ‘The War Leaders: Hitler, Stalin, Churchill, and Roosevelt’ on February 25th. In conjunction with the lectures but open to all members, we will have our last complimentary film. Join us, February 17th at 9:30 AM to watch The Best Years of Our Lives. The story concentrates on the social re-adjustment of three World War II servicemen, each from a different station of society. Each of the veterans faces a crisis upon his arrival, and each crisis is a microcosm of the experiences of many American warriors who found an alien world awaiting them when they came marching home. Then on February 23rd @ 5:00PM we are excited to have Rick Atkinson, Pulitzer Prize winning author of The Liberation Trilogy. This lecture is complimentary and open to the entire Ocean Reef Community.
The spoonerisms at the Capitol Steps’ performance Saturday night inspired me to try a few: We all love the Ocean Cleef Rub. The bleather is walmy, the hags are all flung, and the freople are piendly. We have long streadership in Schmob Betterrer, Horeasa Tolmes, and Like Meemhuis, and at ORCA, Den Kewey, Ravid Ditz, and Warshall Mishnack are blue true. We swish and fim, tay plennis, have a gound of rolf, then spelax at the ra. How wucky we lar! If some of you suspect this is like one of my wine and spirit reports where perhaps I have tested too much, I can assure you I am NOT under the affluence of incohol, like other thinkle peep I am.
Saturday, February 13th @ 8:00 PM The Midtown Men will be together again! These four original cast members of Broadway’s Jersey Boys will be on stage at the Cultural Center doing what they do best, celebrating their favorite hits from the 60’s. Then on Friday, February 26th @ 8:00 PM we will host one of the preeminent orchestras in the world. Renowned as one of the world’s greatest musical ensembles, The Philadelphia Orchestra will create a musical experience as only they can do. Reservations for all shows are required, 305-367-6300 or [email protected]. Campus at the Cultural Center
February 15th @4:30PM will be our third Food & Film! The Search for General Tso travels the globe to unravel a captivating culinary mystery. Who was General Tso and how did his chicken become emblematic of an entire national cuisine? As always dinner will follow with another menu created by our outstanding chefs. Febru-
needed no persuasion to attend the opera. Both are musically and intellectually gifted. They are studying the piano, sing in choirs in their home town of Greenwich and love Shakespeare, as well as opera. (Logan’s favorite opera is Mozart’s The Magic Flute.) Alex and Martha Lindstrom, the boys parents, are Social Members, who come to Ocean Reef for several months each year. Their children are home schooled, so being away presents no problem. Logan, who is seriously studying piano with a professional coach, manages to practice wherever a piano is available at the Reef. As we were leaving the Cultural Center at the end of the opera, the strains of Beethoven’s Ode to Joy were heard coming from the grand piano in the lobby. I’ll bet you can guess who was playing.
The Great Decisions Series will have its fourth and fifth meetings on February 16th and 23rd @ 2:00 PM. As always the topics being discussed are some of the most critical global issues facing America and the rest of the world today. February 16th the discussion will center on Migration and the 23rd focuses on The Koreas. Contact the Cultural Center at [email protected] for pricing information. Other Happenings
February 25th at 7:00 PM join us for a NT Live presentation of As You Like It. Shakespeare’s glorious comedy of love and change comes to the National Theatre for the first time in over 30 years, with Rosalie Craig (London Road, Macbeth at MIF) as Rosalind. With her father the Duke banished and in exile, Rosalind and her cousin Celia leave their lives in the court behind them and journey into the Forest of Arden. There, released from convention, Rosalind experiences the liberating rush of transformation. Disguising herself as a boy, she embraces a different way of living and falls spectacularly in love. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the door.
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Urban Mediterranean “From the Pantry” by Carole Kotkin, Cooking School Manager
The foods of the Mediterranean – fresh, sensual, and vividly delicious come alive in the hands of Chef David Blonsky. Blonsky first made a name for himself cooking contemporary French/American food at TRU Restaurant in Chicago, working under Chef Rick Tramanto (one of our Ocean Reef Club guest chefs). Chef Blonsky came to South Florida to man the kitchen at Apeiro Kitchen and Bar in Delray Beach and in MidTown Miami. He trained at the Culinary Institute of America and took an internship at Chicago’s Spago restaurant. His next step was B.A. in Hotel and Restaurant Management from Florida International University. During that
time, he worked with the premier catering and production company, Barton G Catering. There, he honed his production skills in catering large events for clients such as Madonna, Patrick Riley, NFL, PGA and the City of Miami just to name a few. He returned to Chicago to work at Quartino Restaurant, and later as corporate chef at DineAmic Group (behind spots like Siena Tavern and Bull & Bear), a position he held for six years. While Blonsky may hail from one of the country’s most influential food-forward cities, he’s positive that Florida isn’t far behind the culinary curve. We asked Chef Blonksy some questions prior to his class on February 15 at the Cooking School: What inspired you to cook professionally?
I was inspired to start cooking at an early age, probably around 11 or 12, when I watched Jacques Pepin and Emeril on TV after school. I was intrigued with how much fun they were having and that they got to eat all this delicious food. This motivated me to help my mom and my Grandmother cook during the holidays.
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They couldn’t get me away from the kitchen. What is the best dish for a neophyte home cook to try?
I think the best dish for a beginner to start with would be braising something. Short ribs or beef stew; since it doesn’t take a lot of skill and all they have to do is simply follow the basic steps. The vegetables do not have to be cut perfectly, the meat just has to be seasoned and seared, then add your liquid and aromatics and away you go! What’s the most important skill you need to be a great cook?
Understanding your ingredients and only using seasonal product when available.
What’s a technique everyone should know?
One technique everyone should know is how to properly chop an onion. Once you can get this skill down, the rest will be a cakewalk. What is your secret-weapon ingredient?
My secret-weapon, go-to ingre-
dient is to either add vinegar or citrus to a recipe instead of salt. These ingredients add flavor and a kick of acidity to the dish. What is your current food obsession?
My current food obsession is fresh fish. Since moving to South Florida and having all this wonderful seafood around, I just want to go fishing everyday and be able to catch what I will eat. What food trends do you see emerging?
I see tartines, the wonderful open-faced sandwiches made on slices of grilled or toasted breads, as a new trend. It’s a fun way to build a meal on a vehicle that has flavor, texture and holds things together. Do you have a favorite cook book?
Yes! My favorite cookbook of all times is Tom Douglas’s Seattle Kitchen. What are your talents or hobbies besides cooking?
I am and will always enjoy golfing and playing hockey.
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Founder’s Restaurant… Put Some South in Your Mouth!
coming back for more. Casually-themed, Founder’s invites Members to join us without reservations needed, though reservations are accepted through Dining Reservations for parties of 6 or more. Founder’s will be open this weekend with extended days as well to accommodate Members looking for a unique alternative, open Sunday, 2/14 and Monday, 2/15. The Founder’s concept has been driven by Ocean Reef’s own Executive Chef, Damian Gilchrist. Born and raised in Louisiana, and trained in some of New Orleans’ best restaurants from a young age, Chef Damian has this cuisine in his bones. Featuring a menu highlighted by earthy greens, hearty red beans and the freshest seafood and game, this is a mixture of the food that Chef Damian grew up with, interspersed with a selection of traditional cuisine from the Southern diaspora. Most nights, you’ll find Chef
by Chris Patterson, Executive Director of Food & Beverage
New Members Night Tuesday
Have your heard the buzz around the Reef lately? Ocean Reef’s newest outlet, Founder’s Restaurant, is now open for dinner in the Ocean Room! Serving Tuesday through Friday nights, 6 pm to 9 pm, Founder’s has a fantastic “Southern Coastal” theme that has Members
Damian in the kitchen, though you’ll likely find him in the dining room as well, greeting guests and visiting with members at their tables. In addition to the great menu put together by Chef Damian, Founder’s Chef Corey Wynhoff has some delicious down home favorites that he has put together from his deep experience with Southern cuisine. Chef Corey has drawn rave reviews for his Chicken Fried Steak and creamy spinach, and has been looking forward to showcasing home-style Chicken and Dumplings. Dessert specials will be coming up as well, including Southern Banana Pudding and Big Easy Bread Pudding. This coming Tuesday, and every Tuesday through the season, Founder’s will be offering great Members Night specials, as we have traditionally offered in other restaurants around the Reef on other nights. In addition to Mondays at Gianni,
Wednesdays at the Clubhouse, and Thursday at the Islander, Founder’s will offer three-course menus with a glass of house wine or cocktail, for the special price of $35 ++ per person. Members night menus for the current week will be available weekly through the Monday “E-Bites” mailer, so you can get an advance preview of the great menus we’ll be offering. And don’t forget, in addition to the great food at Founder’s, we have a cocktail list of Southern Libations not offered anywhere else on the Reef! Highlights include the refreshing Low Country Cobbler, with gin, peach brandy and fresh raspberries, or the Charleston Crush, with citrus flavors balancing the Grey Goose and Grand Marnier. We look forward to seeing you in Founder’s soon, and showcasing both Southern hospitality and great food, here at The Reef.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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“Daddy’s Home” (PG13) Fri., Feb. 12 4:30 & 7:30pm Sun., Feb. 14 7:30pm Wed., Feb. 17 7:30pm Runtime: 1hr 36min Premise: Brad Whitaker, tries to get his stepchildren to love him. But his plans turn upside down when the biological father returns. “Joy” (PG13) Sun., Feb. 14 4:30pm Tues., Feb. 16 7:30pm Wed., Feb. 17 4:30pm
Runtime: 2hr 4min Premise: Joy, the title character, rose to become founder and matriarch of a powerful family business dynasty. “The Revenant” (R) Fri., Feb. 19 4:30 & 7:30pm Sun., Feb. 21 7:30pm
Runtime: 2 hr. 36 min. Premise: A frontiersman fights for survival after being mauled by a bear and left for dead. “The Big Short” (R) Sun., Feb. 21 4:30pm
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Anatomie Trunk Show 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Member Fitness Center Everglades Alligator Farm Tour 8:45 a.m., Depart from Nature Center Lacoste Trunk Show 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Attractions Foam Rolling for Balance & Stability 11 a.m., Member Fitness Center ORCAT Catwalk Fashion Show 12 p.m., Town Hall Cooking School: Mardi Gras Bites Couples Class 4 p.m., Cooking School “Daddy’s Home” (PG13) 4:30 p.m., Cultural Center Family Trivia Night 7 – 9 p.m., Tennis & Games Center “Daddy’s Home” (PG13) 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center Teens Only! After Hours 10 p.m., Reef Rec Room
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Film Society: “The Search for General Tso” Mon., Feb. 15 4:30pm Film Seminar Series: “The Elements of Cinema” Tues., Feb. 16 9:30am Great Decisions Series: Migration Tues., Feb. 16 • 2pm History Series: “The Best Years of Our Lives” Wed., Feb. 17 9:30am History Series: WWII in Europe Thurs., Feb. 18 3pm
Meditation Class 8 a.m., Member Fitness Center
Bird Parade 3:30 p.m., Buccaneer Island
Mid-Week Communion Service 9 a.m., Chapel
Surfin’ Safari Beach Party 6 p.m., Buccaneer Island
MGA Senior Club Championship 9 a.m. Shotgun, Dolphin Course
Chili Cook Off 6 p.m., Marlin Beach
History Series: “The Best Years of Our Lives” 9:30 a.m., Cultural Center
“Daddy’s Home” (PG13) 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center
1 5 M O N D AY Women’s Bible Study 8 a.m., Chapel Annex MGA Senior Club Championship 9 a.m. Shotgun, Hammock Course Cooking School: Urban Mediterranean 9:30 a.m., Cooking School Lacoste Trunk Show 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Attractions Backyard Bird Lecture 10:30 a.m., Nature Center Wings & Yuengs Night 4 – 6 p.m., Burgee Bar
Lacoste Trunk Show 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Attractions
Film Society: “The Search for General Tso” 4:30 p.m., Cultural Center
Art Walk 11 a.m., Fishing Village
Member Appreciation Dinner 6 – 9 p.m., Gianni Ristorante
Fossil Dig 2 p.m., Amberjack Lawn
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Tweak with Beth Bielat 2 p.m., Member Fitness Center
Ballet Barre Fusion Class 8 a.m., Member Fitness Center
Real Estate Open House Tour 2 – 5 p.m., The Reef
Film Seminar: “The Elements of Cinema” 9:30 a.m., Cultural Center
Catholic Mass 4:30 p.m., Chapel Runtime: 2 hr. 10 min. Premise: Four denizens predict the credit and housing bubble collapse of the mid-2000s.
Couples’ Golf & Dinner 1 p.m., Dolphin Course
Grand Seafood Buffet 6 – 9 p.m., The Ocean Room Starlight Dinner Buffet: Mardi Gras 6 – 9 p.m., Marlin Beach Live Performance: The Midtown Men 8 p.m., Cultural Center
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r.F. Orchids Plant & Pottery Extravaganza 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Attractions Great Decisions Series: Migration 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Attractions Healthy Living Program 4 p.m., Member Fitness Center Chef’s Choice Sliders & Beer Night 4 – 6 p.m., Burgee Bar
Champagne Jazz Brunch 7 a.m. – 1 p.m., The Ocean Room
Vine to Table Dinner 6:30 p.m., The Clubhouse
Lacoste Trunk Show 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Attractions
“Joy” (PG13) 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center
Reflections Service 10:15 a.m., Chapel
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Catholic Mass 12 p.m., Chapel
Golf Fitness Class 7:30 a.m., Member Fitness Center
Adult Karate Class 10 a.m., Member Fitness Center r.F. Orchids Plant & Pottery Extravaganza 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Attractions Happy Hour Yoga Class 4 p.m., Member Fitness Center Super Macho Nachos Night 4 – 6 p.m., Burgee Bar “Joy” (PG13) 4:30 p.m., Cultural Center Member Appreciation Dinner 6 – 9 p.m., The Clubhouse “Daddy’s Home” (PG13) 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center
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Men’s Fellowship 8 a.m., Tennis & Games Center Day of Reef Restoration 9 a.m., Cristal Clear Charters Nike Demo 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Driving Range G.M. Collins Event 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., The Spa r.F. Orchids Plant & Pottery Extravaganza 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Attractions Afternoon Tea 3 p.m., Reef Lounge History Series: WWII in Europe 3 p.m., Cultural Center Suddenly in Command Boating Safety Course 3 – 5 p.m., Tarpon Room Pint & Slice Night 4 – 6 p.m., Burgee Bar Port O’Call Wine Tasting 5 – 7 p.m., Port O’Call Patio For additional fitness, tennis, golf, recreation and food & beverage events, scan the QR Code below with your smart phone to download our app.
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Saturday, Feb. 13 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Fishing Village Come celebrate and support creativity, culture and community with fellow Members. Be sure not to miss the wide array of art, incredible food, live performances and more. Details: 305-367-6618 REAL ESTATE OPEN HOUSE TOUR
Saturday, Feb. 13 2 p.m. on The Reef
Pick up a map of open houses at any real estate office. CHILI COOK OFF
Sunday, Feb. 14 6 p.m. on Marlin Beach
The Ocean Room (collared shirts required for men) Mon. to Sat. 7 – 11 a.m. Sun. 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. The Point (Members only) Coffee & Danishes Sat. & Sun. 8 – 10 a.m. Private Dining Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Fitness Café Tues. to Fri. 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Mon., Sat. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Reef Treats Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. 19th Hole Brunch Sun. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Reef Lounge Grab ‘n Go Breakfast Daily 7 – 11 a.m.
Join in as the ORC Culinary Chefs battle for the best tasting chili on The Reef. Come enjoy the competition, live music and delicious buffet. Ages 12 and older: $32++; Ages 5 – 11: $16++; Ages 4 and under: Complimentary. Details & Reservations: 305-367-5931
LUNCH
SURFIN’ SARFARI BEACH PARTY
Raw Bar Daily 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Private Dining Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Surf on in to get up close and personal with wild animals. Enjoy a bounce house, face painting, arts & crafts, photo opportunities, and smores between shows. 6:30 and 8pm show times. Complimentary. Details: 305-367-6618
Reef Hut Mon. 11:00 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tues. to Sat. 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Quesadilla Station *on Buccaneer Island Mon., Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Burgee Bar Fri. to Sun. 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m,
Palm Court Daily 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 14 6 p.m. on Buccaneer Island
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Monday, Feb. 15 9:30 a.m. in the Cooking School The foods of the Mediterranean– fresh, sensual, and vividly delicious come alive in the hands of Chef Blonsky. $95 Details & Reservations: 305-367-5953
Fitness Café Tues. to Fri. 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Mon., Sat. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Beach Grill Daily 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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Private Dining Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 12 a.m. 19th Hole Mon. & Wed. to Sun. 5 – 9 p.m.
Burgee Bar Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 4 – 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 4 – 11 p.m. Islander (collared shirts, shorts of walking length and jeans permitted) Mon. to Thurs. 6 – 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 6 – 10 p.m. Members’ Night Thurs.
COCKTAILS/SWEETS
flower arrangement, especially if it comes in a striking r.f custom ceramic container. (The Seahorse one pictured is filled with roses and succulents.) NOTE: Attractions, the new venue, next to Lilly, will feature r.f. Orchids – Plant & Pottery Extravaganza (Feb.16 to 23). – Joan Birsh
19th Hole Mon. to Sat. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Brunch Sun. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Lite Bites Sun. 3 – 5 p.m.
DINNER
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r.f. Orchids & Flowers… I know we often carelessly toss around the phrase “world class”. But for r.f. Orchids it is truly a fitting description. This flower shop in Fishing Village (managed by Vice-Pres. Michael Coronado) is the only retail outlet for r.f.’s renowned 50-year-old nursery in Homestead. Robert Fuchs (Pres.) is the orchid expert with over 1000 prize-winners as proof. And it is Bob and Mike we have to thank for the beautiful flower arrangements that grace many OR buildings and private homes…. r.f. is a great place to buy a gift (or gift card) for special occasions like Valentine’s Day. On Sunday I would be thrilled to receive an orchid or
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The Point (Members only) Hors d’oeuvres & Cocktails Fri. to Sun. 5 – 8 p.m. Reef Treats Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
The Clubhouse (Members Only-Jackets Required) Tues. to Sun. 6 – 9 p.m. Member Appreciation Dinner Wed. Reef Hut Tues. to Sat. 5 – 8 p.m. The Ocean Room Grand Seafood Buffet Sat. 6 – 9 p.m. Founder’s *in The Ocean Room Mon. – Fri. 6 – 9 p.m. Gianni Ristorante (reservations required) Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 5:30 – 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat 5:30 – 10 p.m. Member Appreciation Dinner. Mon.
Burgee Bar Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 4 p.m. – 12 a.m. Fri. & Sat. 4 p.m. – 1 a.m. Beach Bar Daily 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Reef Lounge Tues. to Thurs. 5 – 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 5 p.m. – 12 a.m.
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Proposed for Membership FEB. 4 – FEB. 18, 2016
Equity Membership
Mary & Andrew Dolben are Social members purchasing 405 Carysfort Road and the equity. Mr. & Mrs. Dolben are residents of Reading, Massachusetts. Their sponsors are Christina & Philip Wills, III and Joanne & Reed Wills. Jill & Jerry Lamar are Legacy members purchasing 32 Marlin Lane, Unit B and the equity. Mr. & Mrs. Lamar are residents of Boca Raton, Florida. Their sponsors are Susan & Peter Brockway and Mary & William Ott. Mary & Thomas Logan are Social members purchasing 72 Anchor Drive, Unit A and the equity. Mr. & Mrs. Logan are residents of Chestertown, Maryland. Their sponsors are Joseph Cowan and Fred Flippin. Waitlist Social Membership
Social Membership is waitlisted. Posted applicants, once approved, will be added to the waitlist.
“My Lady” 92’ 1998 Hatteras Ultimate Cruising Vessel
Kelly & Rich Lee are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Lee are residents of Raleigh, North Carolina. They are members of TPC at Wakefield Plantation and Secession Golf Club. Their sponsors are Juanita & Joseph Carrabba, Jim Segrave and Leda & Bruce Brubaker.
New Moroccan Oil Products at The Spa “Spa Notes” by April Smith, Spa Manager
Joy & Michael Dudas are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Dudas are residents of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Their sponsors are Donald Burton and JoAnne & Roman Szymansky. Kelly & William Buckingham are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Buckingham are residents of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. They are members of Timuquana Country Club, Sawgrass Country Club and The Gate Governors Club. Their sponsors are Sheila & Buddy Menn and John C. Williams. Kimberly & Matt Whelchel are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Whelchel are residents of Delray Beach, Florida. Their sponsors are Kelly & Elliott Throne, Allison Lane & Jonathan Claussen and Arline & John McNally.
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a point to swing by and check them out. The new body products include a candle and shower gel in the original scent, and a complete body line in the scent of Rose and Orange. But also just exciting is the new Sun Care Line – SPF’s in 15, 30 and 50 and a delicious after sun milk that smells divine! We also have the new Dry Shampoo for dark tones, and light tones; Beach Wave Mousse, Texture Clay, Dry Texture Spray and Thickening Lotion. Come by The Spa today and pick up a free beach bag with purchase of the Original Oil Treatment, and check out the other new kits in stock!
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Feed My Starving Children On Saturday, February 27th at the Academy at Ocean Reef, our community will be making a difference, through Feed My Starving Children Mobile Pack. The goal will be to produce 100,000 meals for children in Haiti. We invite you to join us in producing these meals. We need at least 125 volunteers per shift and to r aise $.22 for each meal for this Mobile Pack. Volunteers (adults and children over 8 yrs old**) will measure and scoop ingredients, seal bags, and prepare boxes for shipping. (In a fashionable hair net!) Invite your friends and family. To volunteer: for one of the 4 shifts below, email admin@ waterfrontorc.com or call Christina Watson at 410-599-1550.
C OM M I T T E E NOT E S
Social Committee by Holly Houser Ocean Reef Staff Writer
The Elliott and Haskett families, and hair nets at last year’s event.!
Shift 1: 8:00am - 10:00am Shift 2: 10:30am 12:30pm** Shift 3: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Shift 4: 3:30pm – 5:30pm ** Parents who volunteer for this shift are eligible for FREE Reef Club Kids (9:00am - 1:00pm). Reef Club Kids serves kids from 4-10 years old.) To Donate: checks should be made payable to FMSC, memo line: MobilePack #Ocean Reef 2016.
See You At The 2016 Miami International Boat Show!
The Social Committee, comprised of six Equity Members and three Club representatives, is instrumental in implementing a number of events throughout the year. During the season, , the committee meets on the first Tuesday of every month to discuss past and upcoming events, and what can be enhanced in the future. Annually, the Social Committee recommends to the Board dates they think most suitable for these major social events. Once agreed upon, they work with Club associates to reserve dates, establish budgets and develop a plan of action for execution. Committee members use the experiences they’ve had at other clubs and celebrations to evaluate existing Ocean Reef events or to develop new activities that entertain Members, their families and their guests, while at the same time coincide with the Club’s mission. Social Committee members play an integral role in the details and execution of many of the outstanding events you attend on a weekly basis. Some of these include Food & Wine Festival, Blessing of the Animals, Art Walk and Chili Cook Off. (The latter two happen to be this very weekend!) The Member Events department works diligently alongside the Committee to ensure the activities they put on are of interest to Members. In order to do that, it’s extremely important to have Members as a part of the Social Committee. They act as a
representation of the total Membership, giving their first-hand opinions, perspective and expectations. Member feedback is imperative for the Club to continue improving and refreshing events from one year to the next. Four years ago, the Social Committee enhanced the Fat Tuesday Street Fair, an event that was already a Member favorite, to engage the Ocean Reef community even more. With the desire to increase Member involvement and recognize the Clubs Within the Club, the Social Committee implemented the Mardi Gras Procession to the Fishing Village and crowned the first Cajun King and Queen! The event turned from an ever entertaining Street Fair, to an elaborate and exciting evening full of costumes and celebrations with friends and family. The Social Committee members that make this all possible include Equity Members Marcia Martell (ORC Board), Cindy Brammer, Nina Patterson, Angie Berman, Tom Davidson, Jr., and Daisy Gonzalez, and Club representatives Islande Dillon, Director of Membership Services, Ancel Pratt, Manager of Member Events, and Kyle Landers, Member Events Coordinator. Without the contributions of dedicated Committee members, the Ocean Reef events everyone loves would not reach the exceptional level they do now. The Social Committee not only makes sure the events correspond with what The Reef and its Members are all about, but they are committed to creating events that are family-centric and fun for all generations. Look for Committee Notes again next week.
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O U T A N D ABO UT – FAT T UES D AY
Sandy Wolfe, part of the Bonefish Bonnies, on her way to the Fat Tuesday Street Fair.
Kathy White and Bill Wonfor supporting the Ocean Reef Tennis & Games Center at the Fat Tuesday Cart Parade.
Sandy and Henry Kirschner, last year’s Mardi Gras King and Queen, representing the Sailing Club. Photos by Katie Uhl.
Bonnie Rippingille-Schoedinger, of the Bonefish Bonnies, and Steven Schoedinger crowned the 2016 Mardi Gras King and Queen.
Nancy Sevo enjoying some of the tasty delights put out by the ORC Bake Shop.
The Troiano Family, along with baby Luna, enjoying shrimp and grits from the ORC Food Truck.
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ART L EAG U E CANVA S
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“Art League Canvas” by Gertrude Mann
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Orchid Club at 11:00 a.m. Special Guest Speaker Dr. Caroline Mannion Impressions of Sarasota Trip
Lucy Gilbert reports: Leaving bright and early, 25 of us bused across the Everglades looking at lazy alligators as we headed for Fort Meyers for the first overnight trip for Art League members. Our first stop was lunch at Pinchers, then on to our tour of the Thomas Edison Museum which had been his laboratory in its day. We crossed McGregor Blvd.’s beautiful Royal Palm tree lined street to the two big estate homes of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford who were great friends. Thomas and his second wife, Mina, bought 13 acres on the Caloosahatchie River in the late 1800’s. We were given a private tour of their two homes. After a very full day we boarded the bus and traveled to our hotel in Sarasota. The following day was spent touring the winter property of the Ringling brothers. We toured the Circus Museum with its fantastic miniature exhibit of circus life. We had lunch on the beautiful grounds after which we toured the private home of John and Mabel Ringling called Ca D’zan, The day ended with the visit to a spectacular art museum boasting many famous artists. For our farewell evening we were treated to a wonderful dinner at Michael’s Wine Cellar where we dined on fabulous food and
This fun filled workshop has been a hit! Ruth Lang returns on Saturday, Feb. 20 to pull together all the pieces that make an abstract painting. The all -day session is from 10 a.m. -3 p.m. NEW! Making a Photo Book on your PC or Mac with Cheryl Conklin
Heather Dwight, Drawing
Learn how to transform the hundreds of pictures sitting on your hard drive to become more than jpegs in a folder. Learn to design a photo book. After taking the Intro to Photo Book Workshop, you’ll have the confidence to design a beautiful book. This three hour workshop is perfect for beginners or for seasoned photo book makers looking for new insights and inspiration. Thursday, March 3, 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Needlepoint with Joan Barrett
These are open stitch classes meaning you bring whatever canvas you’re working on and Joan will help you with stitches, threads, and show you some different fun techniques if you choose. Both morning and afternoon classes will cater to stitchers of all levels from beginners who may need to learn basics to more advanced stitchers who want to add different interest to their pieces.
Vicki Combs, Sculpture
Pam Schumer, Instructor April O’Connor, Jacquie Whitten, Nancy Fazio Bonnie Krebs Basic Metal Clay
Book Club Feb. 17, 4:30 p.m.
Our Souls at Night by Kent Haruf Ardmore South African Art Monday, Feb.22 4 p.m. at the Cultural Center Reception at the Art League 5-7 p.m. immediately following CC presentation South African Approach to Pottery with Wiseman Ndlovu Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 23, 24 at the Art League All day demonstrations.
Debbie Newcomer, Del Henrich Polymer Valentine Brooch
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Art League Canvas Top Left: Betsy Osborne represents ORC at Ringling Musuem. Top Right: Questers and Art League clowning around in Sarasota. Bottom Left: Liz Gordy, sculpture Bottom Right: Instructor Gregory Johnson Patricia Kent Sculpture
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SPORTS AROUND THE REEF
Super Bowl 50 Tailgate Party
Bill and Mary-Terese Enk at the Super Bowl 50 Tailgate.
Lexi DiNanno getting pumped for the big game. More photos on the next page!
B ON EF I S H BO N N IE S
Bonefish Bonnies Tournament News (and more) by Sarah A. Cart
Despite rough seas Feb. 3, nine boats and 32 Bonefish Bonnie anglers were not deterred from participating in the organization’s second annual Offshore Tournament. Kudos to co-chairs Patty Strunk and Mary Babcock for all their hard work. Taking top team honors were Sara Heft, Jan Miller, Patti Simms and Bobbie Watson aboard “Reeling in the Keys” with Capt. John Wolf and Mate Eddie Yannetty; in second place, Shirley Shumway, Alicia Spenlinhauer, Mimi Whitbeck and Cathy Voss aboard “Just Ducky” with Capt. Richard Hoog and Mate Matt Shumway; and third place, Denise Anderton, Geri Manning, Jane Silverman and Bonnie Schoedinger
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Bonefish Bonnie 2016 Offshore Tournament winners: Patti Simms, Bobbie Watson, Jan Miller and Sara Heft spent their award-winning day aboard “Reeling in the Keys” (aptly named, considering the day’s seas) with Captain John Wolf.
aboard “War Bird” with Capt. Dana Banks. Patti Simms was top angler, followed by Alicia Spenlinhauer; Capt. John Wolf was recognized as top boat captain. Other awards included “Sportsmanship, Smallest Boat and Longest Time on the Water” to Mary Bloom, Linda Foster and Diane Hill aboard “Sea Monkey” with Capt. Max Murphy and Mate Jim Vincunas; and “Girls that Follow the Rules and Chum as Instructed” to Heather Post, Mindy Slovick and Donna Stinnett aboard “Fishin’ Magician” with Capt.
February 28 is the deadline to enter the Bonnies’ March 30 annual No Rules Tournament (no cancellations can be honored after Feb. 28). This season’s theme will be “Rods Up – Rules Out”; the Captains’ Meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. March 29 in the Cultural Center Courtyard; and award festivities (6:30 p.m. cocktails and 7:30 dinner) will be in Carysfort Hall March 30. For additional details contact either co-chair Toni Vreeland (305-367-3355; Toni.Vreeland@ gmail.com ) or Sally Kroll (305367-8021; SLKroll@optonline. net). Spin-casting basics
A Bonnie spin-casting clinic will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 26 at Key Largo Anglers Club. Led by Mona Brewer, it will touch on equipment details and include actual casting, two students per instructor. Mona promises to cover “The basics so you can do everything from fishing off your dock to taking your grandchildren fishing!” Anyone planning to participate
please email [email protected] so there can be enough materials and instructors on hand. How to become a Bonnie:
Bonefish Bonnies are members of Ocean Reef and/or Anglers who are interested in fun, friendship and fishing (or learning about fishing). The group provides knowledge about all aspects of the sport in the comfort of a congenial atmosphere; and shares the joy of fishing, no matter the level (beginner to expert), technique (spin or fly), or location (flats or off-shore). Events (priced separately on a pay-as-you-go basis) are held most often on Wednesdays and are listed on the organization’s website, www.BonefishBonnies. com; included are educational programs and travel adventures. The final local tournament on this season’s calendar will be Flats on April 13. For additional information regarding the organization, membership dues, and/or a membership application, contact Nancy Zakon (305367-3925) or Admin@ BonefishBonnies.com.
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O U T AN D ABO UT – S UPER B OWL 50
Kathy White showing off her ping pong skills. Photos by Katie Uhl.
Chuck and Joanne Piluso.
Stratton Slovick rooting for the Denver Broncos.
Tom’s Tailgate Team, Jon and Liz Clark, Tom and Amanda Greene, and Amy and Michael Richardson, celebrating Tom Greene’s 50th Birthday.
Hungry and happy and tailgaters waiting in line for the ORC Food Truck.
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65’ PACIFIC MARINER 2005 MOTORYACHT “JUBILEE” Easy to Inspect In Ocean Reef “JUBILEE” is offered for sale by her knowledgeable owner who has maintained this yacht in absolute turnkey condition throughout! She features a fantastic 3 stateroom/ 3 head & crew layout, low Engine hours, 2 Gens, Stabilizers, Water maker etc. Highly upgraded in 2015. Contact Central Agent: John Varga 954-258-1717 [email protected]
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USCG Auxiliary Boating Course “Suddenly In Command”
by Peter Liashek, Operations Officer Ocean Reef Coast Guard Auxiliary 13-04
The Ocean Reef Coast Guard Auxiliary will present a new course, “Suddenly in Command” on Feb. 18, 2016 from 3 – 5 p.m. in the Tarpon Room. This course is intended to provide guidance for those boat occupants such as guests, friends, spouses, etc., who
may find themselves “suddenly in command” if the boat captain (operator) becomes injured, ill, falls overboard, or for what ever reason is no longer able to operate the boat. You are now in charge! Will you be able to take over and ensure the safety of everyone aboard without the captain? Topics include how to use the VHF or cell phone to call for help, how to determine your location in any body of water and give that information to rescuers, flare usage, life jackets, anchoring, emergency gear, and a discussion of pertinent cell phone apps. Following the formal presentation will be a “show and tell” of recommended safety equipment as well as a question and answer period. Preregistration is required and can be done via email to Peter Liashek, Flotilla Public Education Officer, at [email protected] .
Friday, Feb. 5 on the Range. From left to right: Gus Hillenbrand, Alan Goldstein, Tom Davidson, Bill Nutt, Bruce Mcguire, Leonard Wood, Ken Karl, Mike Leemhuis, Nelson Sims
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Winds of Change by Lesley Kirschner Eckhardt
A strange winter season it has been here at Ocean Reef. From record winter rainfalls and yo-yo temperatures, this winter season has really turned us on our heads. So we certainly shouldn’t expect anything different when it comes to Card Sound Sailing Club this season, with the Magic-Dort series becoming truly “magical” with some of us reaching record milestones in our sailing careers. In the first race of the the series last week, Frank Schneider and Bob Murray had an astounding 3rd in the final race, and Bonnie Schoedinger was absolutely beside herself, elated to have the opportunity to sail with Gary Sayia at the head of the fleet, crossing the finish line with two 2nd’s and a 1st. Those victories are so sweet! Well this week was no different. Not only did Nick Csendes have his best day ever, finishing 4-6-4,
he was ahead of the fleet by leaps and bounds approaching the final gate rounding of the final race, only for shifting winds to take the wind out of his sails, dropping his spinnaker and slipping him back into a humbling 4th, yet a remarkable 5th for the day. Oh, how sweet that that victory could have been! And competition was steep among our top sailors with quite a few upsets. Beginning like a typical day, Gary Sayia and Nancy Lampman fought for 1st in Race 1 against Al Mast and Henry Stout who finished 2nd, while holding off Windsor and Erin Coffin
who finished 3rd. But the winds of change were in the air for Race 2 when the Coffins took a victorious 1st, George Lucas and Steve Pfieffer took 2nd, followed by Jerry Klimowitz and Bruce Jeffreys in 3rd. With new names ranking high on the leader board, there would certainly be a battle in the final race. While Nick Csendes set the pace for the final race with momentous speed to the upwind mark, Sayia/Lampman and Mast/Stout would not be overtaken again, and with another change of the winds, they finished the third race 1st and 2nd respectively with Lucas/Pfieffer
finishing 3rd, just ahead of Csendes. Well, one good turn deserves another, George. You got us! So with these winds of change came quite an upset. Though Sayia/ Lampman were able to hold 1st for the day, the Coffins finally reigned victorious in a tie-breaker, finishing 2nd for the day ahead of Mast/Stout who finished 3rd. And these winds of change cleared cloudy skies and welcomed a beautiful winter day in Florida as Didi Streit and her leading ladies, Patty Lucas, Sandy Wolfe, Lee Nelsen and her son Dan, Barbara Parker, and Suzanne Stout, hosted a phenomenal Nooners Hotdog Day. It was a lively afternoon of fellowship with friendly smiles to greet us as we shared our victories and woes on the water and had the opportunity to visit with new and potential members who are ready to get in on the action out on the water, bringing winds of change to Card Sound Sailing Club. Please contact Ed Kirschner at 305-332-8052 or sandykirschner@ me.com for information regarding membership.
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“Wicketed” Weather “Croquet News” by Ron Sekura
I don’t know if you feel the same as I, but this season has been moving along like wildfire. Here we are in the middle of February (Oops! Valentines day is Sunday and I don’t have a present) and May 1, when some of us start to head out from the Reef, is only 10 or so weeks away. Lots of things have happened with the Ocean Reef Croquet Club activities and there is still lots to come. We survived the “wicketed “weather of January (that’s a pun), and we are up and running again after our competition with Anglers. We had
SUPER BOWL?? (L to R) Ash Eldredge, Carol & Ron Sekura, Marusa Judy.
a couple of wonderful events including New Members Invitationals, Under the Lights events and a Hot dog Sunday. A small group, spear headed by Art and Joan Ruffing, have started to play Six Wicket Croquet. Even with the chilly weather last Friday the Ruffings, Alan Thomson and Ron Sekura came out to play. We encourage anyone who is interested to join in. We gather between 9:30 and 10A on Fridays and stop play before noon. And the Crocodile Cup keeps moving along. So far there
are 16 participants, but more are welcome. The last day to register for the competition is Tuesday, February 16. With four more play days and the Crocodile Scramble on Sunday March 13, where players should be able to play five or more games, there is lots of room to reach the 14 game qualification. So any bench sitters should register on Tuesday while enjoying some of the fun at our next “Under the Lights” potluck. Even with the competition of the Super Bowl a bunch of us gathered to play last Sunday. Some of the early comers left early to deal with social obligations but a hardcore of players kept playing until just before 5 p.m. (Thanks to Gert Mann for taking the photo.) But there is more to come. The Croquet Doubles Tournament is scheduled for February 26. Please contact Alan Thomson or Ron Sekura to register. And then we have the Crocodile Cup Awards on March 15. This past Tuesday brought 11
players out for the Crocodile Cup competition. And the spirit of competition is growing; players are focusing on the importance of scoring every wicket. The day’s star was Art Ruffing with a roaring score of 300 Diles. In four games he and his partners beat the opposition by 3, 4, 2, and 3 wickets. Second and third on the day’s play were Bob McClements with 200 and Marjorie McClements with 133 Diles. The bigger picture for the Crocodile Cup resides in the Croc scores. These reflect the position of the players over the course of the competition. It takes 14 games to qualify, and here are the standings after last Tuesday’s play: Eva Martin with 251 Crocs and 2 games; Art Ruffing has a score of 202 Crocs with 7 games under his belt; and Sue Berkel is in third with 152 Crocs and 6 games. In the next week or so players will qualify but the Crocodile Scramble on March 13 will give those outliers a chance to prevail.
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Card & Games Corner by Gregg VanDyke, Director of Card & Game
Things are really growing at the Card & Games Room. Last Wednesday we had over 100 players in various games throughout the rooms. This is your facility for your enjoyment and I like watching everyone make use of it.
Men’s Poker night continues to grow. Monday Night saw 2 tables in action. Come over and play, no reservations are required. The Mah Jongg tournament was moved to Saturday, Feb. 27. The Canasta tournament was moved to Saturday, Mar. 19. We continue to have great turnouts for the duplicate bridge games. Players are winning lots of points. People are coming to class when they can and are coming away with valuable tips to make their partnerships better. Backgammon has started on Friday mornings. Come in and quickly learn a great new game. See you at the table.
Mah Jongg Complimentary Mah Jongg Presentations by accomplished Mah Jongg author and presented, Gregg Swain. The Art of the Game will be held on Thursday, March 3 at 2 p.m. On Friday, March 4 at 10 a.m. it will be The History and Culture of Mah Jongg.
Bridge Results MONDAY FEBRUARY 1, 2016
Section A North-South
1. Frances Murphy - Joseph Murphy 2. Anne Marie Riethmiller - Bob Riethmiller 3. Dorothy Williams - George Williams 4. Graham Thomas - Joanne Thomas 5. Lynda Gilbert - Kay Meinhardt Section A East-West
1. Judie Berry - Jean Hunt 2. Kathy Bahl - Elizabeth Coleman 3. Jim Thompson - Barrie Sue Zicherman 4. Fred Bacher - Carolyn Fovel 5. Kathie Markel - Christine Patton WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 3, 2016
Section A North-South
1. Ann Lampman - Joan Watson
2. Graham Thomas - Mary Benson 3. Kathie Markel - Christine Patton 4. Deborah Nutt - Hettie Hall 5. Dorothy Kemp - Barrie Sue Zicherman Section A East-West
1. Frances Murphy - Joseph Murphy 2. Judie Berry - Jean Hunt 3. Ed Kavanaugh - Martha Kavanaugh 4. Corinne Onnen - Suzanne Grandis 5. Linda Westervelt - Virginia Coutts FRIDAY FEBRUARY 5, 2016
Section A
1. Hettie Hall - Deborah Nutt 2. George Williams - Dorothy Williams 3. Frances Murphy - Joseph Murphy 4. Corinne Onnen - Suzanne Grandis 5. Carolyn Fovel - Pat Henry
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Lead-Directing Doubles Lead-directing doubles can be a big help to partner, but they can also backfire. Be sure you have the “right” suit quality and that you’re asking for the “right” lead. Here are some common situations where you might consider making a double to suggest an opening lead. LHO Partner RHO You 1H Pass 2C* DBL *Stayman LHO Partner RHO 1S Pass 3S 4C* Pass 4D* *Artificial Control Cuebids for Slam
You Pass DBL
LHO Partner RHO 1H Pass 4D* *Splinter Raise - Singleton or Void
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2016 OLD BUDDY FINAL RESULTS TEAM GROSS
1st Place
Scott Heffner and Michael Watson 2nd Place
Bruce Berry and Michael Sullivan 3rd Place
Bill Wonfor and Roy Sutton 4th Place
The lower the level of the artificial bid, the stronger the suit you need to double.
A double of a Stayman 2C or a transfer bid (Auction 1) should promise 5+ cards and at least three of the top five honors – a suit such as ♣KQ1086 . ◆◆ A double of a Blackwood response or high-level cuebid (Auction 2) doesn’t require a long or strong suit. It shows the ace or king and a reason to believe that suit is the best opening lead. ◆◆
Golf Scoreboard
Sean McArdle and Jay Guarch 4th Place
5th Place
Michael Betz, Larry Roaseau 6th Place
Michael Miles, William Reeves 6th Place
Pat Shouvlin, Elliott Kellman 8th Place
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Suzanne Grandis, Jodi Betz, Brenda Harter, Barbara DeSousa 3rd Place
Sally Newman, Candy Crowley, Denny Morgan, Sandy 5th Place Kirschner Scott Burke and David Johnson Bill Tweardy and Larry Finley TEAM NET
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Bob Costello, Leo Lech 2nd Place
Charles Post, Stephen Woodsum 3rd Place
Doug Totura, Harold Wells 3rd Place
John Carpenter, Barry Campbell
4th Place
Lynne Thomson, Judy Williams, Cherie Henn, Jacquie Whitten 4th Place
Kathie Markel, Adele Acheson, Adelaide Schultze, Queenie Eagle Closest to the Hole
#9 – Jane Daggett 11” #16 – Cynthia Lee 14’ 5”
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LGA MemberGuest Recap
dinner at the Raquet Club on Monday Night and finished off the event with a great Awards Luncheon in The Ocean Room. Monthly Couples Event – Valentine’s Day Edition
“From the Gold Tees” by Scott Kirkwood, Director of Golf
The LGA Member-Guest began on Monday morning in cool & windy conditions. The Ladies enjoyed a leisurely morning of special shopping in the Golf Shop and then made their way to the Dolphin Putting Green which was decked Mardi-Gras themed for the putting challenge! Marty Gurry & Paige Tighe came out the victors and headed to the course with confidence in their putting game! After two days of great golf the team of Angie Berman, Mimi Borkan, Kim Schold and Nancy Diemoz took the title of Overall Champions with a two-day Net total of 249! The ladies enjoyed
Gentlemen, this is your Valentine’s Day alert! Are you not sure what to do with your sweetie on Sunday, Feb.14? Join us at for the Sunday Couples Golf & Dinner! With both an 18-hole and a 9-hole division, bring your spouse, significant other, or even just a buddy for an afternoon of friendly competition, followed by cocktails & dinner in The Clubhouse. To sign up, call 305367-5912 or visit ForeTees. Monthly Pro-Am
Our monthly Pro-Am tournaments are a great way to get to know the Professional Staff at Ocean Reef Club. Call with a pro in mind, or call just to participate and we will place you on a team. With morning and afternoon tee times available, teams compete with their professionals for bragging rights and Golf Shop
earnings. This month’s event will take place on Friday, Feb. 19 February Demo Days
February at Ocean Reef is the month to try out all of the new clubs and lines from our favorite golf equipment brands. Thursday, Feb.18, Nike will join us on the driving range and, then a few short days later on Sunday, Feb. 21, Taylormade will set up their display on the range for all of our members & their guests. Make sure to stop by on both days to check out the latest & greatest from two of our favorite club manufacturers. If you are unable to make it to either Demo Day, for your use, we have both Nike & Taylormade fitting carts in our full-scale Academy of Golf to be tested at your convenience! Titleist Loyalty Program
If you haven’t heard, we are currently running our second year of the Titleist Loyalty Golf Ball Program featuring the #1 ball in Golf, the Titleist ProV1 & ProV1x! There are two different
time periods this year that this offer is being made, the first being now through Feb. 15. The next will be from Mar. 17 – Apr. 17. This offer features 4 dozen ProV1 or ProV1X golf balls for the price of 3 dozen, in addition to any applicable member discounts. Stock up on your golf balls for the season with your own personal imprint, as well as custom numbers. 40th Bag Room Open Qualifiers
As many of you know, our beloved Bag Room Open is in its 40th year of play this year. Our Ocean Reef Golf Staff is gearing up to make this one of the best competitions yet. The staff have been practicing hard on the golf courses, surely sparking the desire to take home the 40th Bag Room Open trophy. Qualifying rounds are being played now to determine the seeding. Once the brackets are determined at the end of this month, we will release the schedule to the membership. March 11 & 12 host the 1st rounds of this year’s tournament.
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GOLF TIP
Learning “Golf Tip” by Brian Varsey, Head Teaching Professional
At the Old Buddy luncheon, the late George Fenner was honored with the Bobby Jones Award. George Fenner loved the MGA, and was a perfect example of what the Bobby Jones award is all about: “The MGA member who has most shown the spirit of the game, the MGA traditions and group fellowship.”
Sometimes the best way to learn is to try and fail. Most of us want to play well to have fun and impress our friends, so we get emotionally attached to our results. Often, when we hit a bad shot we are so concerned with what others may think, or simply to get the next shot over with, that we don’t reflect
on what just happened. This does not allow us to learn and improve. In order to get better it is important to know what to do and important to know what you’ve done when things didn’t work. There isn’t one thing for everyone or only one shot for every situation. Often what is a bad shot in one scenario is exactly the shot you need in another. By reflecting on less than perfect shots you can learn, and what you take with you will be even better and last longer. Come to the Academy of Golf to increase your self-awareness and gain long term improvement.
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Looking Ahead “Tennis Shorts” by Jim Morton, Director of Tennis
With the very successful 43rd annual Member Guest Tennis Tournament in our rear view mirror, it’s time to look forward to the next exciting events at the Tennis and Games Center. We will begin with the Member-Member Club Championships which will be held next weekend Feb. 20 and 21. Get your favorite partner to sign up for either the ladies’ or gentleman’s doubles. We will have 3 flights in each of those divisions, with the “A” flight winners getting their names engraved on the “Wall of Fame” plaques in the Tennis and Games Center for all to admire! Contact Tennis Concierge Lindsey Vermillion at 305-522-1519 to sign up. Also, if you do not have a partner but would still like to play, let us know and we will find you a partner. Help us make this our best Member-Member tournament ever! Monkey Match Feb. 29
As most of you know this year is a leap year with February having 29 days. To make the 29th special, we are going to host our renewed friendly rivalry with the Racquet Club that morning. The event, known as the Monkey Match will feature Ladies’ Doubles, Gentleman’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles
Practicing with Purpose by Alex Henderson, Assistant Tennis Professional
Next time you step on court, choose a single intention to focus on while you’re playing. One of my favorite intentions is to find
with each match counted in this annual rivalry. After the tennis, there is a fabulous luncheon which will be hosted by the Tennis and Games Center. To sign up contact Lindsey Vermillion or one of our Pro Staff. Ladies’ Team Challenge
Last but not least, on March 4, 5, and 6, we will hold the second annual Ladies’ Team Challenge Cup. This event is designed for Ocean Reef ladies who play on a northern team or have a group of tennis playing friends that would like to come down to Ocean Reef to play in competitive matches against other teams. Teams consist of at least one Ocean Reef player and 3 guests which form two doubles teams. Each team plays the other teams to come up with a team champion. Last year Courtney Stallings’ team from Raleigh won the inaugural event. Play begins on Friday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. Following the tennis, there is a cocktail party so that all of the players can meet and get to know each other. On Saturday play begins at 8:30 a.m. with the morning matches finishing around noon. Following the morning play we will have a luncheon for the players. After lunch the players will return to the courts for more matches. Sunday morning we will have the final matches followed by an awards ceremony all of which will be finished around noon. Cost of the event is $125/player. Please contact either Lindsey or me to sign up your team for this fabulous event!
the balance between effort and ease. This balance begins with the breath. Becoming aware of it when you're playing can greatly improve your comfort level on court. Try keeping your inhalation time equal to your exhalation time to create a calming sensation. If you're looking for more energy, come see me at the Tennis and Games Center for other breathing patterns to suit your purpose. Remember, the better you feel on court, the more confident you are and the more confident you are, the better you play!
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Weekly Tennis Results LADIES’ DAY WEDNESDAY 2/3/16
1st Place
Fran Kono 2nd Place
Jan Schmidt MEN’S DAY FRIDAY 2/5/16
1st Place
Al Walker 2nd Place
Ed Roncarelli MIXED DOUBLES SATURDAY 2/6/16
Men’s 1st Place
Al Walker
Men’s 2nd Place
Carl Dillman, Bill Walker Ladies’ 1st Place
Fran Kono, Jan Schmidt Ladies 2nd Place
Heather Post MIXED DOUBLES MONDAY 2/8/16
Men’s 1st Place
Carl Dillman Men’s 2nd Place
John Ferrante Ladies’ 1st Place
Jan Schmidt Ladies’ 2nd Place
Kathy White C LEVEL FRIENDLY MONDAY 2/8/16
Ladies’ 1st Place
Joan O’Leary, Joan Ruffing, Jan Broton
Player of the Week Fran Kono
What is your favorite tennis memory?
Watching my two boys playing junior tennis at Ocean Reef. When and how did you start tennis?
I picked up tennis in my 20’s in New York. Who is your favorite professional tennis player?
Chris Evert, because she played with so much style and tenacity! Do you prefer singles or doubles and why?
I play both, but singles is fun because you get more exercise and it’s just you and the ball.
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Upgrade your Workout “Fitness Focus” by Luis Bracamonte, Member Fitness Center Manager
In a world where information is abundant and accessible the key to staying current is the amount of time one is willing to spend on a subject; which is why specialists are becoming the norm in every professional field. When it comes to improving strength, balance, flexibility, stamina and overall performance, working out with a Fitness Specialist represents a substantial upgrade for people not willing to spend countless hours researching workout trends and exercise techniques.
Try out the Balance Workshop, every Thursday at 4 p.m. starting Feb. 18.
The Member Fitness Center isn’t simply a large state of the art gym but also the hub where several dedicated and passionate fitness professionals work, live and breathe fitness. It is never too late to start and it is never too late to upgrade. Invest your time and efforts in the gym wisely and join the ever growing number of members enjoying the benefits of working with a Fitness Specialist. Train hard, smart and remain focus and
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Diagnostic Services include: CT Scan Digital X-ray Bone Densitometry Colonoscopy/Endoscopy Electrocardiograms Digital Ultrasound
34 Visiting physicians offering 20 specialties at the Medical Center on a rotating basis. Please see the Ocean Reef Press for a listing of physician specialties and schedules or visit us on the web. www.mcor.org
CELEBRATING 21 YEARS of managing, building and preserving client wealth
Wealth Management Personal & Business Banking Specialized Lending
www.gibraltarprivate.com 35 Ocean Reef Drive, Suite 100 Key Largo, FL 33037 305.367.3040
AIR CONDITIONING & APPLIANCES Aire by Design, Inc.............................................. 305-247-8684 Debon Aire Mechanical ....................................... 305-826-2240 Going Aire & Going Marine................................ 305-367-2974 Houston Air.......................................................... 305-852-2960 RG Mechanical Services Corp.............................. 305-852-4555
AIRCRAFT CHARTER Chapman Freeborn Airchartering, Inc ................ 954-999-7221 Wheels Up ........................................................... 305-619-3000
AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION Reef Runaround LLC ........................................... 305-498-3515
ARCHITECTS Robert Wade & Associates .................................. 305-371-2832
ATTORNEYS Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart, PA........................... 305-367-2324
FINANCIAL
PEST CONTROL
Community Bank of Florida ............................... 305-522-1363 Gibraltar Private Bank ....................................... 305-367-6405 Merrill Lynch........................................................ 786-239-7507 Northern Trust..................................................... 305-789-1344
Heavenly Touch Lawn & Ornamental Care ........ 305-242-4472 Shield Pest Control.............................................. 305-247-1771
FUNERAL HOME Allen-Beyer Funeral Home .................................. 305-451-1444
HEALTH CARE Essence of the Phoenix Medical Spa ................. 305-367-3364 Medical Center at Ocean Reef............................ 305-367-2600 Plantation Key Health & Rehab. Center ............ 305-712-0280 Visiting Nurses & Hospice of FL Keys................ 305-852-7887
HOME MAINTENANCE, WINDOWS, DOORS & PAINTING
CREATIVE SERVICES Fayth Photography .............................................. 305-707-8882 Monster Sound Productions ................................ 305-467-4733 Que Belle Event Production & Marketing ......... 305-492-7962
ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS Hixon + Everson Electric Inc ........................... 305-367-5033 Protech E2 Inc .................................................... 305-453-0010 Reef Radio Electronics LLC ................................. 305-367-4800
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CSI Management Services.................................... 305-367-9160 Noel on the Reef ................................................ 305-978-6103 Onshore Services ................................................. 305-367-4110 Tropical Home Management ............................... 305-304-7904
J. McLaughlin ....................................................... 718-532-9017 Royal Furniture ................................................... 305-451-5700 Upholstery & Patio Furniture............................. 305-394-7735 Zero Dress Code .................................................. 305-664-0800
INTERIOR DESIGN
AAA Plastering & Drywall Inc ............................ 305-242-0777 Aluminum Specialist Inc...................................... 305-245-3789 Barron Development ........................................... 954-749-7295 Catalina Caststone Creations Inc ........................ 305-971-3935 D. Garrett Construction Inc ................................ 305-367-2907 Impressive Renovations ....................................... 305-304-7904 Islamorada Elevator ............................................ 305-852-1618 Island Builders, LLC............................................. 305-367-3888 Liriano Construction & Development, Inc .......... 305-439-9023 Noly Builders, Inc ................................................ 305-367-0034 On Point Construction, Inc ................................. 786-389-8671 Overholt Residential Construction Inc................ 305-367-1069 South Bay Developers Group.............................. 305-365-7676 Titan Construction & Development Inc.............. 305-367-0002 Upper Keys Marine Construction ........................ 305-853-2644
Edgewater Pools Inc ........................................... 305-367-9457 Reef Tropical Pools Inc ....................................... 305-367-2005 Shallow End Pools Inc ........................................ 305-367-0060
INSURANCE
Cultural Center at Ocean Reef ........................... 305-367-6300 ORCA .................................................................... 305-367-3067
CONTRACTORS
POOL SERVICES
REAL ESTATE
COMMUNITY
Williamson Automotive ....................................... 305-670-7100
Brothers Backflow Plumbing & Gas................... 305-267-3992 Seaway Plumbing Inc .......................................... 305-367-3225
All Keys Gas ........................................................ 305-745-1122 Archer Painting ................................................... 305-367-3762 JLM Painting & Waterproofing Inc ..................... 305-242-9529 Martin Shipley Painting ...................................... 305-498-9262 Poseidon’s Pressure Washing............................... 305-509-9003 Reef Window Treatments .................................... 305-527-3310 Stevenson’s Carpet & Furniture Cleaning........... 305-367-3211 Viking Kabinets Inc ............................................. 305-238-9025
BIA & Company ................................................... 786-456-1400 Celedinas Insurance Group ................................. 305-367-4610 Keen Battle Mead & Co...................................... 305-367-2777 Keys Insurance Services ...................................... 305-743-0494 Marsh Private Client Services ............................. 305-367-9353 T.R. Jones & Company (Brown & Brown) .......... 305-247-5121
AUTOMOTIVE
PLUMBING
EP Design Group ................................................ 305-444-2878 European Design & Trading Co, Inc................... 305-367-4455 Intradesign Interiors, Inc .................................... 305-206-3832 Island Interiors at Ocean Reef, Inc.................... 305-367-2450 J Wells Interior Design Inc ................................. 305-240-1799 Robert Wade & Associates .................................. 305-371-2832
LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Gardenscapes and Services ................................. 305-242-4444 Reef Tropical Landscape ..................................... 305-367-2005 ValleyCrest ............................................................ 305-258-8011 Waltz Lawn & Landscaping ................................ 305-245-1599
Ocean Reef Homes .............................................. 305-440-2167 Ocean Reef Real Estate & Vacation Rentals ...... 305-367-6617 Reef Rentals......................................................... 305-367-4280 Russell Post Sotheby’s International Realty ....... 305-367-2027 Swenson & Ecuyer Realty ................................... 305-367-3600 Waterfront Fine Homes ...................................... 305-367-0999
RETAIL
RESORTS Amara Cay Resort ............................................... 305-664-0073
ROOFING Rapid Roofing Inc ............................................... 305-245-2244
SALON & SPA Marie Scott Hair Design Studio.......................... 305-619-0475 Rejuvenations On The Reef Salon and Spa ....... 305-367-9961
SHIPPING & BUSINESS SERVICES JustAskRich.com ................................................... 630-642-6500 The UPS Store ..................................................... 305-396-7444
SPECIALTY SERVICES Delivery for the Keys .......................................... 305-942-8257 The Florida Keys Visitor Center .......................... 419-306-0687
MARINE
SURVEYORS
A.R. Marine Electronics........................................ 305-240-7081 Bahama Boat Works LLC .................................... 561-222-2095 Bellingham Marine .............................................. 904-380-5519 Capt. Walter Streeter ........................................... 305-509-3394 Chrissie’s Marine Service ..................................... 305-951-5384 MarineMax at Ocean Reef .................................. 305-367-3969 Tri County Yacht Service ..................................... 305-367-4343 Yachting Experts Inc ........................................... 786-228-8928
Longitudes Surveyors LLC ................................... 305-463-0912
NON-PROFIT Florida Keys Children’s Shelter Inc...... 305-852-4246 ext. 222 United Way of the Florida Keys......................... 305-735-1929
TECHNOLOGY Keys Imaging ....................................................... 305-853-1712 Tech Geniuses, Inc. .............................................. 305-407-3523
TITLE COMPANIES First International Title Inc ................................ 305-367-3301
TRAVEL Travel By Melanie – Cruise Planners ................ 305-998-8078
2014-2015 Ocean Reef Chamber of Commerce Member Directory 305-367-3646 www.oceanreefchamber.org
OPEN HOUSE TOUR Saturday, February 13th • 2:00 – 5:00pm 47 Sunrise Cay Drive (1051) 3 BD, 4 BA • $4,650,000 600 Coral Lane (882) 5 BD, 5.5 BA • $3,495,000 36 Cinnamon Bark Lane (751) 6 BD, 6.5 BA • $2,699,000 26 Halfway Road (992) 3 BD, 3 BA • $2,490,000 400 Coral Lane (1013) 4 BD, 4.5 BA • $1,575,000 Fisherman’s Cove 16B (1061) 2 BD, 2 BA • $950,000
Harbour Green 39 (1017) 3 BD, 3.5 BA • $2,275,000 Landings 11B (1015) 3 BD, 3 BA • $1,750,000
Pick up an Open House map at any of our real estate offices or these locations: Fitness Center/Spa • Golf Clubhouse • Airport • Medical Center • Bell Stand • Front Office Concierge • Reef Lounge • Membership Office • Reef Treats • Dock Office
OceanReefClubRealEstate.com • OceanReefHomes.com S w e n s o n R e a l t y. c o m • Wa t e r Fro n t O R C . c o m
Equal Housing Opportunity. This material is based upon information that we consider reliable, but because it has been supplied by third parties, we cannot represent that it is accurate or complete, and it should not be relied upon as such. This offering is subject to errors, omissions, changes, including price, or withdrawal without notice.
55 Tarpon Lane (1060) 3 BD, 3.5 BA • $3,600,000 3 Diana Road (1050) 3 BD, 2 BA • $1,595,000 Pumpkin Cay 30B (1029) 2 BD, 2 BA • $1,150,000 Fairway Lakes 18A (1034) 2 BD, 2 BA • $825,000
Vol. 3, No. 16
A Unique Way of Life
February 19, 2016
Fashion and Art on President’s Weekend
Ophelia Medaglia-Grindle at her first ORCAT Catwalk luncheon and fashion show with her Grandy, Catherine Medaglia.
The Food Truck is a work of art. Artist at work captured on Saturday at ArtWalk.
It’s Here: Time to Do Good While Having Fun!
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Meet Bill Dickinson, new President of the Ocean Reef Club Real Estate Company page 3 Art League presents Africa’s famed Ardmore Ceramic Art page 5
by Sarah A. Cart
All Charities Weekend 2016 has arrived! Come celebrate under the Big Top on the tennis courts next to Town Hall (please note the location change due to construction realities) between 4 and 7 p.m. today for the weekend’s official opening. For just $25 (or included in the ACW ticket you’ve already purchased), taste and vote for the wines to be featured in Ocean Reef’s dining establishments for the next 12 months while enjoying the first eyes-on occasion to investigate closely the Silent Auction Showcase of hundreds of treasures, conveniences, luxuries and experiences. Time To …
Browse the multitude of tables and displays. ◆◆ Find the items about which you’ve been curious as you’ve pored over the ACW catalog and clicked through the www.bidORC.org ◆◆
Pretty in Pink: Ella Hagerty, Maya DiMisa, Blaire DiMisa.
NO, it’s NOT a cruise ship — it’s a MEGAYACHT, and it could be YOURS for FOUR days: The world’s flagship hybrid yacht, the 274-foot Savannah, with its six stunning state rooms and staff of 22-plus, can be yours in the Mediterranean or the Caribbean for four amazing days, and three unforgettable nights. All you have to do is make the winning bid at tomorrow night’s Giving Hearts Ball or by calling All Charities at 305-367-5963.
website this past week. Marvel over the details that make those items even more irresistible than you’d imagined. ◆◆ Check in with the friends who are partnering with you for various adventures; finalize your game plans. ◆◆ Bid on whatever trips your fancy. ◆◆ Taste all the wines you already know you love, and then try a few others. ◆◆ Choose your favorite whites or reds, or both (you can vote multiple times). ◆◆ Revisit the items you bid on. Bid again, if need be. ◆◆ Sip more wine, chat with friends and neighbors, make new acquaintances. ◆◆
Saturday between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., return, this time for free, and do all of the above (even some wine tasting, thanks to Mt. Veeder Magic Vineyards) again. Also, you can enjoy complimentary “Burgers, Beers and Bidding” from 12 to 2 p.m. courtesy of the Ocean Reef Chamber and Balearic Beverage. ◆◆ Leave some time between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday to visit the free display of NetJets aircraft at the Ocean Reef Airport. ◆◆ Saturday night is the Live Auction black tie Giving Hearts Ball; cocktails begin at 6. ◆◆
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Our golf courses truly make your Club unique. Learn more about the greens on page 9 Find out which Ocean Reef Club associates were honored for excellence on page 25 See photos from President’s Weekend on page 24 The Member Fitness Center has a full week of challenges, classes and fun planned. Page 36
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ORCA Directory Omission
OR “See”
ORCA regrets that the following information was erroneously omitted from the 2016 ORCA Telephone Directory:
Smith, Carson & Mary Anne
39 Lakeside Ln, Unit B (H) 307-761-0315 (C ) 302-535-5987 [email protected] 4231 Moraine St. (H) 307-761-0315 Laramie, WY 82070
Save the Date! Kappa Kappa Gamma
Kappa Kappa Gamma sisters are invited to a Pot Luck luncheon on Wednesday, February 24, 11:30 a.m. at the home of Gretchen Riley, 26 Dilly Tree. For details and to r.s.v.p., contact Jessie Mitchell at 305-367-2090.
While this group didn’t get an invite to last week’s CatWalk, Martina Hamilton thought this group outside the Inn were quite wonderful. She noted while each owned by a different member, they were each very well-behaved and patient. Did you see something interesting or unique in your travels about The Reef? On land, in the water or in the air? We invite you to share your discoveries within our environment, email [email protected] or visit us on Facebook!
Feed My Starving Children On Saturday, February 27 at the Academy at Ocean Reef, you can make a difference, through Feed My Starving Children Mobile Pack. Volunteers (over 8 yrs. old) are needed to measure and scoop ingredients, seal bags, and prepare boxes for shipping. There are four, two hour shifts beginning at 8:00 a.m.To volunteer email admin@ waterfrontorc.com or call Christina Watson at 410-599-1550.
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Published each Friday November – April, monthly May - Oct ◆◆ The editorial content of this newspaper is prepared and edited by the Ocean Reef Press Staff. The sale of advertising and printing of this newspaper is performed by Ocean Reef Club. Ocean Reef Club does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any facts or opinions published herein. Ocean Reef Club is not responsible for any content errors contained in any advertising materials published herein. ◆◆
R.F. ORCHIDS–PLANT & POTTERY EXTRAVAGANZA Tuesday, Feb. 16 – Tuesday, Feb. 23 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Enjoy expanded offerings from r.f. Orchids brought in just for this event including their award-winning hybrid orchids, beautiful pottery and floral arrangements perfect for every occasion!
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Meet Ocean Reef Club Real Estate Company’s New President: Bill Dickinson Consummate real estate professional lived and worked at Ocean Reef since 1974
You’d be hard pressed to find another real estate professional at Ocean Reef Club with the longevity as both a Member and broker than Bill Dickinson. He’s lived and worked at Ocean Reef since 1974, when the Club was still in its early days. Back then, club memberships were $200 and Ocean Reef Club had a brand new nine-hole golf course. Dickinson arrived at Ocean Reef to work on the resort development side, having earned his management degree from Cornell University Hotel School and spending three years with RockResorts. But Ocean Reef Club’s owner at the time, Harper Sibley, Jr. had other plans for Dickinson. “He told me to walk over the real estate office, where the brokerin-charge was waiting for me,” said Dickinson. “And that was the beginning of my career in real estate—working for Ocean Reef.” And while Dickinson’s career would flourish, Ocean Reef remained “my heart and my home.” Bill and wife Becky are second generation Ocean Reefers; Becky’s parents’ purchased their home in 1968. Becky’s father, Henry (mother Rozanne passed away in 1986) still lives at Ocean Reef and is able to enjoy the now fourth generation of the Dickinson family, great grandchildren Jack and Georgia. Bill and Becky have three sons, Robert and twins Bradley and Bennett. When the twins were
Becky and Bill Dickinson.
Three generations of the Dickinson family, 1982.
The Dickinson’s in the Inn Lobby for Christmas
Four generations enjoying the Raw Bar.
born in 1982, the Dickinsons were the only full-time resident members with children at The Reef. With three young sons and a degree from Cornell in education, it wasn’t long before Becky established the first Sunday School at Ocean Reef, teaching in the newly constructed Chapel Annex. In addition to their service at the Chapel, the Dickinson’s have been fully engaged in the community from the founding of the Flying Club (both were licensed pilots) to the Keys Children’s Foundation, Cultural Center, Academy at Ocean Reef, and Medical Center. Outside the gates, Dickinson is a Trustee of Baptist Health South and Vice Chairman of the Board. Opening the first office in 1989, Dickinson built one of the most successful Prudential franchises in the company—expand-
ing to six offices throughout the Keys—while always maintaining his original office at Ocean Reef Club. In 2012, he joined forces with Mary Lee Presents, and when the Ocean Reef Club Real Estate Company opened two years later, he and Mary Lee made the move to the new member-owned and member-governed company. Dickinson was one of only four Member/Brokers on The Reef for many years; here at pivotal moments in the history of Ocean Reef—at the Club’s beginning, during its buy-out by the members, and when Ocean Reef Club Real Estate Company first opened its doors. This ability to both look back at the past and take a long view forward gives Bill a far-reaching perspective of the entire community. “It’s a tremendous opportunity for me to come full circle,” said
Dickinson. “My wife Becky and I have enjoyed raising three sons while living here. It has been a wonderful home that we care deeply about and want to ensure it is even better in the future for other like-minded families to enjoy.” “I strongly believe in the Board’s vision for the next phase of Ocean Reef Real Estate Company—to make sure that we have the best agents, the best knowledge and the best tools,” Dickinson added. Bill Dickinson is bullish on the future of real estate at the Reef. “There’s no place like Ocean Reef Club anywhere else, and the power of the brand is incredible,” said Dickinson. “I expect the demand for properties and the community to grown exponentially. I’m looking forward to the opportunities and challenges ahead.”
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The Philadelphia Orchestra Friday, February 26 | 8:00PM $200 Donor | $215 Non-Donor
The Philadelphia Orchestra is one of the preeminent orchestras in the world, renowned for its distinctive sound, desired for its keen ability to capture the hearts and imaginations of audiences, and admired for a legacy of innovation in music-making. The orchestra is inspiring the future and transforming its rich tradition of achievement, sustaining the highest level of artistic quality, but also challenging— and exceeding—that level, by creating powerful musical experiences for audiences at home and around the world.
Michael Feinstein’s All or Nothing At All: Origins of a Legend in New York Thursday, March 3 | 8:00PM $275 Donor | $290 Non-Donor
Michael Feinstein, joined by vocalists Ann Hampton Callaway, Lynn Roberts, and Nick Ziobro, captures the essence of Sinatra’s early years with songs from his first solo recordings like “Night and Day” focusing on the genesis of Sinatra’s lesser-known musical relationship with the prolific songwriter Cole Porter. Feinstein’s appreciation for Sinatra runs deep, as shown in his own critically acclaimed work in his honor. His album “The Sinatra Project” earned him a 2009 Grammy® nomination and his television special, “The Sinatra Legacy”, received a 2012 Emmy nomination.
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Rascal Flatts
Saturday, March 12 | 8:00PM $300 Donor | $315 Non-Donor
Let Sir Nick Faldo Be Your Host May 29 — June 2, 2016: Get ready to pack your golf clubs! With your winning bid at this weekend’s All Charities Silent Auction (or online at www.bidorc.org), your amateur foursome plus your golf professional (Scott Kirkwood is available!) and spouses will be part of the annual Sam Snead Festival at The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va., playing in the 36-hole Pro-Am tournament and enjoying a four-night stay at this elegant and legendary five-star resort.
All Charities Continued from | 1 Keep track of your bids throughout the weekend on the auction website. The Silent Auction will remain open throughout Saturday dinner and close at the end of the Live Auction. The highest bidders at that time will be the winners (you do not need to be present to win). Winning bidders can be identified by checking “My Bids” on the bidding site. Item pick up will be between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. this Sunday at the Big Top. Invoices will be generated and mailed to the winning bidders. An Amazing Process
“We are so excited about all the fabulous items and opportunities available, and grateful to all the people and organizations that donated them,” says Co-Chair Sarina Kinney. “From the winning bidders to the charities and individuals who benefit from the monies raised,” adds Co-Chair Mike Jones, “the
weekend is full of opportunities to do good while having fun. The generosity of everyone at Ocean Reef is amazing.” ACW Purpose
All Charities helps ensure the viability of not-for-profit institutions important to our Ocean Reef community (Medical Center, Cultural Center, Art League, Academy, ORCAT and Conservation Association) and provides much needed funds to dozens of worthy charities serving Homestead, Florida City and the Upper Keys. Contact the All Charities office at 305-3675996 or AllCharities@oceanreef. com with any questions. Please Note Change of Venue
The Silent Auction Showcase including Friday’s Wine Tasting and Saturday’s Burgers, Beers & Bidding will be held under the Big Top Tent next to Town Hall.
REEF RUNAROUND, LLC
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Art League Presents South Africa’s Famed Ardmore Ceramic Art Special Presentation and Workshops Also Scheduled by Barbara Ferri, Art League President
Leopards leaping from a luxuriant jungle vase and Zulus riding towering giraffes on safari – these are just some of the highlights from the exhibition of Ardmore ceramic art being organized by Pascoe & Company of Miami at the Art League from Feb. 22 – 27, 2016. South African Success Story
Ardmore Ceramics is an extraordinary South African success story. From humble beginnings on a farm in KwaZulu-Natal, it has grown since 1985 into a vibrant studio employing around 50 sculptors and painters. Ardmore is the brainchild of artist Fée Halsted, who has created artists from the rural community. She has trained local people to throw, model or paint ceramics, and encouraged them to evolve their own personal style. The Ardmore artists have become renowned for their exuberant use of color and their distinctive modeling of African flora and fauna. Leopards, zebras, giraffes, hyenas and monkeys burst with life from flamboyant flowers and foliage to form quirky vases, bowls, tureens and trays. The artists have also focused on different styles of figurative sculpture
Ardmore South African Ceramics
including African travelers riding on exotic animals and story-telling figures inspired by Zulu culture. Some of the sculptural imagery is drawn from the deep affliction of the AIDS pandemic, which has affected the lives of the Ardmore community. The sale of these unique pieces of ceramic art uplifts and supports the Ardmore community and their families. Ardmore is now South Africa’s largest ceramic art studio, creating entirely original and unique works of art, which fascinate and enchant collectors all over the world. An heir to the Coca Cola fortune has collected over 700 pieces. Queen Elizabeth II was presented with Ardmore during President Zuma’s state visit to England and there is also an Ardmore masterpiece in the White House. Museums from New York to Zurich have acquired examples of Ardmore
ceramic art and one of the world’s largest collections is in South Florida at the Wiener Museum of Decorative Arts (WMODA). Hear the Full Story at Cultural Center
To launch the Pascoe & Company exhibition, Louise Irvine, an expert on ceramic art and the Director of WMODA, will tell the Ardmore story and celebrate its uplifting, amusing and whimsical art at 4pm on February 22nd at the Cultural Center. One of Ardmore’s leading artists, Wiseman Ndlovu, will be traveling from South Africa for this exhibition and will demonstrate his superb painting and modeling skills on the opening night. Wiseman will also lead pottery workshops on Feb. 23 and 24 at the Art League.
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Russell Post Sotheby’s International Realty and our agents have tremendous pride and commitment to our Ocean Reef community. We believe as an Ocean Reef business, that it is important to support many of the charitable organizations that are integral to our community. Our agents at Russell Post Sotheby’s International Realty have committed their time and treasures as board members and volunteers in the following organizations: Ocean Reef Foundation (All Charities)
Coast Guard Auxiliary
The Academy (Founder at Highest Level)
Florida Keys Children’s Shelter
The Medical Center (Top 20 Donors)
Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys
The Cultural Center (Founder)
Ocean Reef Chamber of Commerce
ORCAT (Top Dog)
Ocean Reef Cooking School
The Art League (Palette Society)
Ocean Reef Flying Club
Baptist Hospital (Founder)
Rod and Gun Club
Ocean Reef Chapel
Take Stock in Children
Bonefish Bonnies
United Way of the Florida Keys
Card Sound Sailing Club
We are proud to be the only service provider among the “Angel Donors” in the Ocean Reef Community. We thank you for your continued support and will continue to enjoy participating in and giving back to this special place.
Ocean Reef Plaza • 31 Ocean Reef Drive, Suite A-101 • Office: 305.367.3131 Ocean Reef Business Center • 35 Ocean Reef Drive, Suite 120 Key Largo, Florida 33037 • Office: 305.367.2027 Russell Post, Licensed Real Estate Broker
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OCEAN FRONT 15 SUNRISE CAY DRIVE Boasting captivating views of the Atlantic and timeless interiors, this stately oceanfront compound embodies the very essence of luxury. Brazilian wood deck path leads to a seaside deck with seating, power, and water. Five bedrooms and five and one-half baths, extensive architectural details, and an optimum kitchen with state-of-theart appliances. $8,275,000 (OR581) - Cassy Everhart & Morgan Smith
13 OSPREY LANE Prestigious Sunrise Cay waterfront home offering six bedrooms, five and one-half baths, plus office ideal for entertaining as each bedroom suite features a sitting area and patio overlooking the pool, spa, and waterway. The spacious lower level provides room for 2 cars, 3+ golf carts and an abundance of storage. Enjoy spectacular sunrises and sunsets. $5,250,000 (OR543) - Listed with John Larsen
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9 OSPREY LANE Meticulously maintained 5,100 sq. ft. waterfront home designed to take in canal and ocean views from every room. Casually elegant offering a large master suite, three spacious guest suites, and a private office just steps from the pool. Enjoy 200 ft. of water frontage with small dock and a 50 ft. dock space at the Sunrise Cay marina. $5,290,000 (OR208) - Listed with Russell Post
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36 CARDINAL LANE Immaculate estate offering over 6,300 sq. ft. in a prime waterfront location with an impressive great room featuring cathedral ceilings, fireplace and floorto-ceiling windows with amazing ocean views. Featuring four bedroom suites, family room, den, office, elevator, pool, and over 250 ft. of water frontage with 48 ft. of protected dockage. $6,390,000 (OR658) - Listed with Russell Post
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40-42 CARDINAL LANE Situated on two lots with an adjacent buildable lot, this 10,000 sq. ft. home features ocean views and protected canal dockage. Offering six bedrooms and seven baths, impressive guest quarters that can be closed off when not in use, and over 3,000 sq. ft. of recreational space which includes an undulating pool, large game area and a putting green. $8,900,000 (OR782) - Listed with Russell Post
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34 CARDINAL LANE Spectacular manor home offering beautiful views of Angelfish Cay and Card Sound Bay. Magnificent courtyard pool with covered space for outdoor living and family gatherings. Boasting eight bedrooms, seven and one-half baths, media room, office, chef’s top-of-the-line kitchen, and family room with built-in bar. Complete with protected 70’ of dockage. $10,000,000 (OR1020) - Listed with Helena Morton
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37 CARDINAL LANE Enjoy beautiful sunrises from this meticulously maintained property offering great privacy and ocean views. This modern architectural masterpiece features four bedroom suites with terraces, a loft with wet bar, swimming pool and Jacuzzi, air conditioned storage room, and elevator. Complete with 185 ft. water frontage with 70 ft. of protected canal dockage. $4,750,000 (OR685) - Listed with Helena Morton
12 OSPREY LANE Strategically located canal front home on a large lot with 155 ft. of water frontage. Featuring a living room with coral rock fireplace and soaring ceilings, kitchen with breakfast area, and three bedroom suites plus a powder room. Complete with two-car garage, and outdoor entertainment area with pool and spa and sunset views. $4,450,000 (OR636) - Listed with John Larsen
48 SUNRISE CAY DRIVE Spacious family home offering four bedrooms plus den/office with cathedral wood beam ceilings in the living room and a formal dining room overlooking the the canal and 68 ft. dockage. The light and bright gourmet kitchen features granite counters, double ovens, center island, breakfast bar and casual dining area for family gatherings. $4,400,000 (OR469) - Russell Post & Karyn Thiele
Ocean Reef Plaza • 31 Ocean Reef Drive, Suite A-101 • Office: 305.367.3131 Ocean Reef Business Center • 35 Ocean Reef Drive, Suite 120 • Key Largo, Florida 33037 • Office: 305.367.2027 Russell Post, Licensed Real Estate Broker
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N EW S FROM THE MED IC A L C ENT ER
Can You Hear Me Now?
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“conducted” properly through the ear canal, eardrum or middle ear.
Total Listening Care at the Medical Center Dr. Elizabeth Herrera M.S., CCC-A is a board certified clinical audiologist specializing in diagnostic hearing evaluations for adult and pediatric populations. In the span of her career she has worked with all of the hearing aid manufacturers and has become very well versed in programming and adjusting hearing aids to the individual patient’s needs. Did you know she is the visiting audiologist at The Medical Center and that the Medical Center has an audiological testing booth? Hearing loss is classified as sensorineural, conductive or a combination of both. Sensori-
If you, or a loved one, have any of these symptoms present it may be time to be tested: ◆◆ You think people mumble. You frequently ask people to repeat themselves. ◆◆ You have never had a hearing test. ◆◆ Others complain that you turn up the television volume too loud. ◆◆ You currently own a hearing aid and would like to explore newer technology. ◆◆ You have ringing in your ears. ◆◆ You are dizzy or have balance problems. ◆◆ Your child has frequent colds, pulls at their ears or doesn’t respond to sounds. ◆◆ Your child’s speech is unclear or minimal. ◆◆
Dr. Elizabeth Herrera, Audiologist
neural type of hearing loss is the most common type of hearing loss. Roughly 90% to 95% of all hearing loss is sensorineural and can be assisted with a hearing aid. People afflicted with this type of hearing loss often have their television too loud or frequently ask others to repeat themselves. This type of hearing loss may also affect the ability to understand speech, especially within noisy environments. The conductive type of hearing loss occurs when sounds are not transmitted or
Hearing is a precious asset and hearing loss is one of the most common conditions for adults as they age. Appointments with audiologist Elizabeth Herrera may be scheduled by calling the Medical Center. Visit us on the web at www. mcor.org for the visiting specialists calendar. Mark Your Calendars
Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 5 p.m. for the Medical Center Lecture Series, at the Cultural Center Theatre. Miami Cancer Institute at Baptist Health South Florida presents “Why Proton-Photon Therapy in the Treatment of Cancer”.
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Fun-Raiser Announcement If you have not received your Medical Center Foundation 34th Annual “Fun-Raiser” application and would like to participate in the events please contact Jenny Rigby at 305-367-6707 or at [email protected].
To request an appointment, please visit www.mcor.org or call 367-6702. Audiology Elizabeth Herrera Mar. 3, 17 Dermatology Alysa Herman Mar. 3, 17, Apr. 7, 21 Arthur Colsky Mar. 2, 16, 23, 30, Apr. 6, 27, May 11 Debra Price Feb. 19, Mar. 4, 25, Apr. 8, 22, May 6 Varee Poochareon Feb. 24, 29, Mar. 9, 14, 23, 28 Endocrinology Robert Aden Mar. 4, Apr. 1 Gastro Health March 11, April 15 Gynecology Jason James Mar. 3, Apr. 7 Randy Fink Mar. 17, Apr. 21 Neurology Brad Herskowitz Mar. 7, Apr. 4 Neuropsychiatry Katherine Genther Mar. 7 Opthalmology Zachary Segal Mar. 15 Optometrist Gerald Furnari Mar. 4, 25 Orthopedic Hand Specialist Roberto Miki Mar. 14 Orthopedic Spine Specialist John Nordt Mar. 8, Apr. 12 Orthopedic Sports Medicine Michael Swartzon Mar. 25, Apr. 22 James Voglino Mar. 11, Apr. 15, May 13 Podiatry Stephen Levine Mar. 11, Apr. 8 John Torregrosa Mar. 14, Apr. 11, May 9 Pulmonary & Sleep Disorder Raul Valor Mar. 11, Apr. 8, May 6 Psychology Joseph Mora Feb. 29, Mar. 14 Urology Darren Bruck Feb. 19, Mar. 18, Apr. 15
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The Value of the Club’s Courses by Richard Weinstein, Vice President of Membership
It is unquestionable that Scotland is the “Home of Golf”. But this isn’t a story about golf, though it is very much a story about the golf course. St. Andrews is quite well known as the place where the game originated but what is not as well noted is the fact that the most famous golf course in the world is closed on Sundays. With as many players as there are that would love to enjoy a round on this storied course, the tradition is, and always has been, to close the course to all play on Sunday. On this “day of rest” the greens keepers and workers tend to the course with the care deserving of an icon but while it is closed
to golfers, Sunday is the day the entire course is open to everyone else. On any given Sunday (in between the frequent rain showers of course) you can find residents of the city walking, jogging, walking their dog or having a picnic on the Royal and Ancient course. Traditions run strong at the Ocean Reef Club as well. With two golf courses that are a joy to look at for their sheer beauty and precisely manicured landscapes, our tradition is one of accessibility. With a shortened winter season golfers seek to frequent the course as often as possible before leaving it to much more than a Sunday off; instead, a full summer of restoration and revitalization is required to, as our agronomist, Juan Gutierrez notes “grow grass on a rock”. In fact so much work goes into maintaining the golf courses at Ocean Reef it’s almost a crime when an errant golf cart is driven across a green or tee box. In this case we are not refer-
ring to the golfers; they know their ball will roll true on the green because of how much care goes into creating that surface and they strive to protect it at all times. A non-golfer may not understand the damage a single drive in a golf cart, across a green, can cause. And if done maliciously, as we have seen in the form of “donuts” on the green or destroying the lip on a sand trap by driving over it; well then it is in fact a crime, one against all fellow members as it harms the play as well as the view that all Members enjoy. That is why we want to make sure there is absolutely no cart traffic on the golf courses for non golfers. We want to make sure our guests, our children and their friends understand the importance of this Club rule. If you do see such inappropriate behavior please note the cart number and let your Membership department know. A cell phone picture is always welcome to help in confirming the driver.
We don’t envision summer picnics on the Dolphin course but we do want to continue the Ocean Reef traditions that maximize the enjoyment of the courses and the value they provide to all Members. In our recent 2015 Census 93% of the Membership identified the Golf courses as valuable to the Community and their Real Estate investment. As it turns out, this is the story, not of one famous course but of two courses that are tied to the Club its traditions and the value of the Membership itself. Please continue to help preserve and protect these traditions by letting your guests and children know the importance of staying off the courses in carts. If you do see a wayward cart on the course after hours please report it immediately to ORCA or the Club. Ocean Reef may not be known as the “home of golf” but it is our home and the golf courses are an irreplaceable part of this Unique Way of Life.
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Chapel News
Israeli Jurist to Speak by Gertrude Mann
Calev Myers, a human rights activist and prominent attorney, will preach and speak at the Chapel’s Feb. 21 Sunday morning services. Myers is a Messianic Israeli and will lead the 9:00 a.m. service. At 10:15, his talk will be about Palestinian issues as viewed through a human rights lens. Myers immigrated to Israel from the United States in 1992 and joined the Israel Bar Association as a licensed lawyer. In 2004, he founded the Jerusalem Institute of Justice as a non-profit organization that takes on cases of religious persecution and advances freedom of conscience and civil justice. His law practice focuses on the fields of corporate and intellectual property law, charity law and civil rights law, and he is known throughout Israel as an advocate for human rights. All members of the community are invited to attend.
Ocean Reef Chaplain Rev. Dr. Robert Henley 305-240-5445 305-367-4202 www.orcchapel.org Saturday
Catholic Mass Archbishop Thomas Wenski 4:30 p.m. Chapel Sunday
Calev Myers, Founder Jerusalem Institute of Justice Jerusalem, Israel Miami Choir will sing 9:00 a.m. Chapel
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Boutique D’Reef March 1 – 3
Yacht Club Celebrates Valentine’s Day
The Boutique D’Reef, which benefits the Ocean Reef Medical Center Foundation, will be held on March 1-3, Tuesday through Thursday, at the Town Hall, open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year, it will feature six completely new vendors, as well as 27 returning favorites. Among the returning vendors will be The Clara Williams Company, with her unique jewelry we all love; Haberdashery of New England, with their fine traditional styles; Charleston Shoe Company, with those terrific shoes we all scrambled to buy last year; great jackets from Nina McLemore and Gramercy Atelier; Lisa Taylor Designs with her antique pieces we all recognize; Catch All, bringing divine linens and sleepwear and many others.
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The professional Tango demonstration got the blood rushing for the Sunday night Valentines Ball of the Ocean Reef Yacht Club.
Commodore Gary List has given the Ocean Reef Yacht Club a distinctive international flair this season, starting with a fabulous week in London last September.
Red dresses (or red hair) prevailed for Valentines Day. Getting ready for the Tango are Yacht Club Members Bob and Marcy Aultman, Carol & Kevin Chase, and Brenda and Tom Harter. By Terry Baxter.
lively tango demonstration. The glow of romance clearly prevailed as the Yacht Clubbers danced late into the evening. Next up, the Orient, as the Yacht Club celebrates the New Year with a Chinese Lantern Ceremony.
The “It’s a Small World” theme continued this week for the Valentine’s Ball at Town Hall – Argentina came to Ocean Reef, brilliant red and white gowns, a sumptuous Argentinian menu, red roses on the tables, and a
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An Evening of History!
Rick Atkinson Pulitzer-Prize Winning Author & Military Historian The Guns at Last Light: The War in Europe, 1944-1945, covering the last year of the European war, from Normandy to Berlin, was published in May 2013, and was a #1 New York Times bestseller. Rick Atkinson tells the story of the titanic battle for Western Europe, in this magnificent conclusion to his acclaimed Liberation Trilogy. Join us at the Cultural Center on Tuesday, February 23 at 5:00 p.m. to hear Rick Atkinson discuss the role and strategy of the U.S. military in the war, particularly in the final liberation of Europe, and how the United States grew from a puny combat force with fewer than 200,000 soldiers to a stupendous military and economic powerhouse of more than 16 million in uniform. You
Pulitzer-Prize Winning Author, Rick Atkinson.
don’t want to miss this opportunity to hear him speak. This lecture is complimentary and open to the Ocean Reef community. Following the lecture will be a book signing opportunity with the author. Books will be available for purchase at the event, $20.00 cash or check only. The History Series: World War II in Europe is produced by: Claudine & Fred Bacher, Mike & Margie Smith, Dedie & Bill Nutt, Barbara & Emery Olcott, Christine & Rodman Patton, and Members who wish to remain anonymous.
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The Tenors gave a spectacular performance at the Cultural Center, bringing the audience to their feet several times throughout the show! With a song list the spanned many different genres they proved to be energetic, funny and without question very entertaining! This spectacular performance was produced by Stephanie & Randy Fink, Vicki Krowe Carr & Allen Krowe, Cynthia Mitchell and Jane Ferger White.
The Capitol Steps certainly kept the audience at the Cultural Center laughing! The comedy troupe specializes in political satire and made it clear that no current politician, topic or situation is off limits. This night of comedy was sponsored by Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust.
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SENSATIONAL PROPERTIES
OUT A ND A B OUT
Past Commodore Jim Leenhouts knows how to enjoy the annual Ocean Reef Yacht Club “Lobster Fest.” This year’s event brought a capacity crowd to Sundowners for lobster, steak, oysters, clams and all the fixings.
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Members Bob Broton, Vicki Goldstein, Fran Carlisle, Sally Savage attended a Landscape Workshop being taught by National Geographic Photographer Raul Touzon at Fran Carlisle’s house.
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The registration for the U.S. Customs Local Boater Option (LBO) will take place on Thursday, March 3rd. Agents will be at the Public Safety building from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm to assist with the registration process. There will be a number of options to choose: 1. New enrollments Enrollment is a lot simpler utilizing the online automated SVRS system. Please go on CBP.gov, click on the Travel tab at the top, then Pleasure Boats tab on the left, and finally Small Vessel Reporting System (SVRS) on the right. That will take you to the Small Vessel information pages and enrollment. Please enroll and not select an appointment date. Just show up on the day for verification of information and travel documents
(i.e. passport). It is required to have the travel documents, everybody that enrolled, in order to be processed. If you are unable to appear on that day, you can go in to the system and request an appointment. 2. Transfer from the old system to the new one (SVRS) If you are current LBO participants that did not enroll online, meaning the old way, you will have to go through the above procedures, if you want to take advantage of the online benefits. 3. Update accounts Agents will also be able to update your information if anything has changed. For example, travel documents have expired and obtained new ones, name changes, etc. For every update or change, they will need to verify the document with the updated information.
Please call Ocean Reef Public Safety at 367-7340 or U.S. Customs at 800-432-1216 for more information.
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This Works!
bia). No more waiting for the bank to open – this is available 24/7 and costs only $25 per document. Only proviso: not available for certifying court documents, or birth, death or marriage certificates.
“Dot.calm” by Jane Silverman
Having a virtual office means I can get my work done parked in my car, at anchor, while waiting at the dentist or even flying. All I need is a little Wi-Fi and my (now-wheredid-I-put-them?) reading glasses. Here are some of my must-have, how-did-I-ever-live-without-them favorite apps I keep in my “My Office” folder on my smartphone’s homepage (my-my-my!): Firstly
I use the incredibly helpful Wi-FiMapper App which lists over 500 million free wifi spots worldwide. It maps or lists nearby Wi-Fi locations and the reliability of the connection. How did we ever live without Wi-Fi? I love this app. Picture Perfect
I use the CamScanner App all
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the time – it turns your smartphone camera into a scanner so you can scan photos, receipts, invoices, insurance forms – whatever – and email them (or print or save to your Cloud) as PDF’s direct from your phone. This App means my insurance claims now take minutes instead of hours to send. Sign Here Please
The SignEasy App (or DocuSign which many people also like) lets you digitally sign or initial a document (lease contracts, invoices, contracts, etc.) from anywhere in the world -- no pen or paper 15 Years Serving the Ocean Reef Community
required. You import a document into the app and use your finger or a stylus to write your signature then email. More than one person needs to sign? Not a problem! Duly Noted
Now this is cool: the Notarize App lets you notarize a document online anytime and anyplace via live video conferencing with a commissioned agent. In lieu of a physical stamp, an electronic seal and digital certificate will be attached to the document along with a video recording of the transaction (legal in every US state and the District of Colum-
This week’s column I am writing with the help of Dragon Dictation -- a voice recognition application that recognizes and transcribes your words at lightning speed. It is much more nuanced than verbal commands with Apple’s Siri, Microsoft’s Cortana or “OK Google” and five times faster than typing on the keyboard. Wow. How-To!
Confused on how to use an App in one of my columns (and you don’t have a 12 year old tech guru like I do)? Then go-to YouTube for their tutorials. You can find how-to videos on all of the Apps mentioned here, as well as on new ways to wrap a scarf or tie a fishing knot, learn a musical instrument or how to safely catch Lionfish. Anything and everything! “The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.” – Vince Lombardi
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Upcoming Workshops “Art League Canvas” by Gertrude Mann
Translucent Light and Shadow in Watercolor
Jaime Cordero is a nationally recognized watercolor artist. She is best known for her use of pouring and spraying techniques to achieve the illusion of brilliant light and lush rich shadows. Jaime’s teaching approach will cover every step of her signature process. Each participant will go home with one completed painting and many new ideas. March 8,9,10 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Wild about Wildlife: Bird Photography and More
Photographer Phil Witt will give a series of nature photography
workshops, with emphasis on bird photography. He will begin with a lecture covering basics-everything from choice of equipment to proper camera settings to composition. He will lead a guided photo walk on the grounds of Ocean Reef to coach the participants in applying these principles. Finally, the series will end to critique and edit the work. Thursday, March 31 5-7 p.m. and Friday, April 1 19 a.m.-noon Jaime Cordero and Phil Witt are renowned in their fields. Sign up early!
Woodworking Suzanne McManmon
Sailor’s Valentine Miriam Lewis
Wine and Watercolors with Hillary Parker
A convivial combination of art class and social event. NEW DATE Wednesday, March 9 5 -7 p.m. South African Approach to Pottery
Open Demonstrations on Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 23, 24 9a.m.- 4 p.m. Wiseman Ndlovu will throw, model and paint ceramics. Intro to Making a Photo Book on your PC or Mac with Cheryl Conklin
Thursday, Feb. 25 3-6 p.m.
Zentangles Sydney Winton, Kensie Winton, Abby Hubbard – grandchildren of Musette and Jim Winton.
THE ACADEMY CUP KIDS FISHING TOURNAMENT SATURDAY, MARCH 19
FISHING... PRIZES... AND A HUGE PARTY FOR KIDS & ADULTS COMPETITION TAKES PLACE ON THE WATERS AROUND OCEAN REEF. Lines in 8 a.m. Lines Out 11:30 a.m. Open to children ages 4-14. Don’t have a boat? The tournament committee will work to find a spot. CARNIVAL PARTY & AWARDS Carnival Games, Bounce House, Laser Tag, Beachside Movie, DJ, Arts & Crafts, Food Truck and more! Bring your family & friends, non-anglers are welcome. 6:00 p.m. on Buccaneer Island. $65 Angler Entry, includes party. $40 Non-angler, party Email [email protected] or stop by The Academy at Ocean Reef or Ocean Reef Club Concierge www.oracademy.org
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Pigeons & Doves -Peace, Happiness and Goodwill by Harold Brewer
As our Ocean Reef Community celebrates All Charities Weekend it provides an opportunity to feature a few of our local wild doves and pigeons, our own feathered ambassadors of goodwill. From the earliest days of recorded history several of the 300 worldwide species of the family Columbidae that includes both wild and tame species have been regarded as symbols of peace, happiness and goodwill. In contrast they
have also been used in times of conflict to carry messages over dangerous territory or difficult terrain. A white dove carrying an olive branch was extensively used in both Britain and America as a specific symbol of peace during the 18th century. When I was much younger Ferlin Husky recorded a hit record titled “On The Wings of a Dove”. A flying love note if I remember correctly. The Ocean Reef property has several species of these beautiful birds. The ubiquitous Mourning Dove is a breeding resident in every part of the mainland US, much of Lower Canada and northern Mexico. Often hunted and prized by many for it food value it is easily found here at the Reef. Dark in color look for them on the ground or flying swiftly overhead. We have recently, by historical standards, acquired another even more common species, the Eurasian Collared Dove. These are most often seen perched
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White-crowned Pigeons are around now, looking for fruit in the mangroves and hammocks while they are preparing for nesting season. Occasionally we might see Common Ground Doves, much smaller, dark and almost always on the ground. A few Whitewinged Doves and perhaps an occasional Rock Pigeon might show up from time to time. When you see these lovely birds or hear them with their pleasant cooing think of how fortunate we all are to have to ability to live in such a wonderful place.
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Proposed for Membership FEB. 15 – FEB. 29, 2016
Equity Membership
Julia & Joshua Spalten are Legacy members purchasing 21 Fisherman’s Cove, Unit A and the equity from the seller. Mr. & Mrs. Spalten are residents of Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Their sponsors are Robert Costello, Dan Muckler and Robert Garces.
Patricia & Robert Shaheen are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Shaheen are residents of Boca Raton, Florida. They are members of SoHo Beach House. Their sponsors are Lisa & David Desmond and Ronda Ellis. May & Peter Petracco, III are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Petracco are residents of Brielle, New Jersey. They are members of Lavallette Yacht Club. Their sponsors are Marianne & Peter Petracco and Frances & Ed Duff.
Leslie & John Phillips are new members purchasing 30 Villa Court and the equity from the Club. Mr. & Mrs. Phillips are residents of Wilmington, Delaware. They are members of Rehoboth Beach Country Club and Wilmington Country Club. Their sponsors are B. Wilson Redfearn and Richard G. Elliott.
Rebecca & Benjamin Cottrell are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Cottrell are residents of Norfolk, Virginia. They are members of Norfolk Yacht and Country Club and Farmington Country Club. Their sponsors are David C. Pace, Jill & Hiter Harris and Wayne Wilbanks.
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Paula & James McGarvey are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. McGarvey are residents of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. They are members of Ponte Vedra Inn & Club. Their sponsors are Patsy & John Shields and Judy & Gary Ball.
Carol & Jeffrey Engel are applying for Senior Legacy Membership. Mr. & Mrs. Engel are residents of New York, New York. They are members of Fresh Meadow Country Club. Their sponsors are Libby Shapiro and Carol Roaman. Waitlist Social Membership
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MO V I E TI M E !
“The Revenant” (R) Fri., Feb. 19 4:30 & 7:30pm Sun., Feb. 21 7:30pm
Runtime: 2 hr. 36 min. Premise: A frontiersman fights for survival after being mauled by a bear and left for dead. “The Big Short” (R) Sun., Feb. 21 4:30pm
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“The Big Short” (R) 4:30 p.m., Cultural Center
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“The Revenant” (R) 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center
Everglades Alligator Farm Tour 8:45 a.m., Depart from Nature Center
Family Night! Dodgeball Tournament 8 p.m., Marina Tennis Courts
Plank Challenge 6 a.m. – 7 p.m., Member Fitness Center
F R I D AY
Anja Designs Trunk Show 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., The Spa r.F. Orchid Plant & Pottery Extravaganza 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Attractions Cardio Dance Class 11:15 a.m., Member Fitness Center All Charities Weekend: Wine Tasting & Auction Showcase 4 – 7 p.m., Big Top Tent “The Revenant” (R) 4:30 p.m., Cultural Center
Runtime: 2 hr. 10 min. Premise: Four denizens predict the credit and housing bubble collapse of the mid-2000s. “Brooklyn” (PG13) Sat., Feb. 27 4:30 & 7:30pm Sun., Feb. 28 7:30pm Wed., Mar. 2 7:30pm Runtime: 1 hr. 51 min. Premise: Irish immigrant lands in 1950s Brooklyn, where she quickly falls into a romance. “Carol” (R) Sun., Feb. 28 4:30pm Mon., Feb. 29 7:30pm Wed., Mar. 2 4:30pm
“The Revenant” (R) 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center Teens Only! Beach Bonfire 8 p.m., Buccaneer Island
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Grand Breakfast Buffet 7 – 11 a.m., The Ocean Room Paddleboard Yoga Class 9 a.m., Buccaneer Island r.F. Orchid Plant & Pottery Extravaganza 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Attractions All Charities Weekend: Burgers, Beers & Bidding 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Big Top Tent
Art League Lecture: Ardmore South African Art Mon., Feb. 22 • 4pm Great Decisions Series: The Koreas Tues., Feb. 23 • 2pm History Series Author Talk: Rick Atkinson Tues., Feb. 23 • 5pm History Series: WWII in Europe Thurs., Feb. 25 • 3pm National Theatre Live: “As You Like It” Thurs., Feb. 25 • 7pm $25 at the door.
Women’s Bible Study 8 a.m., Chapel Annex Cooking School: “Latin Heat” 9:30 a.m., Cooking School r.F. Orchid Plant & Pottery Extravaganza 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Attractions Mixed Doubles Round Robin 10:30 a.m., Tennis & Games Center Cornhole 3:30 p.m., Buccaneer Island Art League Lecture: Ardmore South African Art 4 p.m., Cultural Center
Golf Fitness Class 7:30 a.m., Member Fitness Center Mid-Week Communion Service 9 a.m., Chapel Adult Karate Class 10 a.m., Member Fitness Center Bioidentical Hormones for Men & Women 4 p.m., Member Fitness Center Happy Hour Yoga Class 4 p.m., Member Fitness Center Super Macho Nachos Night 4 – 6 p.m., Burgee Bar “The Big Short” (R) 4:30 p.m., Cultural Center Member Appreciation Dinner 6 – 9 p.m., The Clubhouse
Wings & Yuengs Night 4 – 6 p.m., Burgee Bar
“The Revenant” (R) 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center
Member Appreciation Dinner 6 – 9 p.m., Gianni Ristorante
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Full Moon Paddleboard 7 p.m., Buccaneer Island
Men’s Fellowship 8 a.m., Tennis & Games Center
“The Big Short” (R) 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center
Triple Golf Classic 8:30 a.m., Hammock & Dolphin Courses
2 3 T U E S D AY Cycle Class 8 a.m., Member Fitness Center
T H U R S D AY
Bugatchi, David Cline & Pure Amici Trunk Show 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Attractions
Chocolate Slip ‘n Slide 3:30 p.m., Buccaneer Island
LGA Weekly Event 8 a.m., Dolphin Course
History Series: WWII in Europe Lecture 3 p.m., Cultural Center
Catholic Mass 4:30 p.m., Chapel
r.F. Orchid Plant & Pottery Extravaganza 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Attractions
Balance Workshop 4 p.m., Member Fitness Center
Grand Seafood Buffet 6 – 9 p.m., The Ocean Room Runtime: 1 hr. 58 min. Premise: A photographer develops an intimate relationship with an older woman.
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W E D N E S D AY
Teens Only! Ping Pong Tournament 8 p.m., Reef Rec Room
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Grand Breakfast Buffet 7 a.m. – 12 p.m., The Ocean Room Taylormade Demo Day 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Driving Range r.F. Orchid Plant & Pottery Extravaganza 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Attractions Reflections Service 10:15 a.m., Chapel Catholic Mass 12 p.m., Chapel How to Achieve Long Lasting Weight Loss 2 p.m., Member Fitness Center
Handstand Contest 10 a.m., Buccaneer Island Pickleball Round Robin 10:30 a.m., Tennis & Games Center Great Decisions Series: The Koreas 2 p.m., Cultural Center Healthy Living Program 4 p.m., Member Fitness Center Chef’s Choice Sliders & Beer Night 4 – 6 p.m., Burgee Bar History Series Author Talk: Rick Atkinson 5 p.m., Cultural Center Founder’s Members’ Night 6 – 9 p.m., Founder’s Vine to Table Dinner 6:30 p.m., The Clubhouse
Pint & Slice Night 4 – 6 p.m., Burgee Bar Dancing with the Zumba Stars 5 p.m., Member Fitness Center Port O’Call Spirits Tasting 5 – 7 p.m., Port O’Call Patio Raw Bar Lobster Bake 5 – 9 p.m., Raw Bar National Theatre Live: “As You Like It” 7 p.m., Cultural Center
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Bid on over 200 items being auctioned for All Charities Weekend, benefiting nonprofits on and off the Reef. $25 donation requested at the door; ticket covers tasting events on Friday & Saturday. Details: 305-367-5996 LADIES’ AND MEN’S DOUBLES CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
Feb. 20 & 21 Tennis & Games Center
Winners of the tournament get their name permanently engraved on the ORC tennis “Wall of Fame”. Details: 305-367-6583 R.F. ORCHID PLANT & POTTERY EXTRAVAGNA
Feb. 22 & 23 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Attractions
Check out the award-winning hybrid orchids named after Ocean Reef Members! Details: 305-367-5970 TRIPLE GOLF CLASSIC
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This 4-day golf tournament is played on all three courses on The Reef. Registration required. Details: 305-367-5912
BREAKFAST
The Ocean Room (collared shirts required for men) Mon. to Sat. 7 – 11 a.m. Sun. 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. The Point (Members only) Coffee & Danishes Sat. & Sun. 8 – 10 a.m. Private Dining Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Fitness Café Mon. to Fri. 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Reef Treats Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. 19th Hole Brunch Sun. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Reef Lounge Grab ‘n Go Breakfast Daily 7 – 11 a.m.
LUNCH
Fitness Café Mon. to Fri. 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Beach Grill Daily 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Raw Bar Daily 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Reef Hut Mon. 11:00 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tues. to Sat. 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Burgee Bar Fri. to Sun. 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
19th Hole Mon. to Sat. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Brunch Sun. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Lite Bites Sun. 3 – 5 p.m. Private Dining Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 12 a.m. Palm Court Daily 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. ORC Food Truck *Dolphin Course Scoreboard Daily 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
PORT O’CALL SPIRITS TASTING
Thursday, Feb. 25 5 p.m. on Port O’Call Patio
Join us on the Port O’Call Patio for delicious vodka and gin. Sample delicious wines, ask questions of seasoned experts & buy your favorite bottles on the spot. Details: 305-367-5999
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Joan the Shopper VIVI G. SHOES… Just when I got used to klunky, the fashion in shoes changed to pointy toes, high heels, fancy flats and sling backed wedges. No question, 2016 shoes are more feminine and sexier. And after a visit to VIVI G. the excellent shoe store on the Marina side of Fishing Village, I’m a convert. Pictured here are three of my favorites. The beautiful coral sling-back pump ($378) and the little blue flat with scalloped edges ($225) are both VIVI G. (made in Milan) originals. The colorful and glittery wedge is from Stuart Weitzman ($398). Also high on my list is a VIVI G. black pump and a pair of those
super comfortable FitFlop sandals, many in lovely go-anywhere styles ($130 – $140)…VIVI G. has an interesting assortment of bags. Best buy are the reversible totes. I love the printed beige one that reverses to a solid metallic brown. Inside each tote is an ample purse with an attachable strap. Two for the ($95) price of one. – Joan Birsh
DINNER
Private Dining Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 12 a.m.
The Clubhouse (Members Only-Jackets Required) Tues. to Sat. 6 – 9 p.m. Member Appreciation Dinner Wed.
19th Hole Mon. & Wed. to Sun. 5 – 9 p.m.
Reef Hut Tues. to Sat. 5 – 8 p.m.
Raw Bar Daily 4 – 9 p.m. Thurs. Lobster Bake
The Ocean Room Grand Seafood Buffet Sat. 6 – 9 p.m.
Burgee Bar Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 4 – 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 4 – 11 p.m.
Founder’s *in The Ocean Room Mon. to Fri. 6 – 9 p.m.
Islander (collared shirts, shorts of walking length and jeans permitted) Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 6 – 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 6 – 10 p.m. Members’ Night Thurs.
Gianni Ristorante (reservations required) Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 5:30 – 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat 5:30 – 10 p.m. Member Appreciation Dinner. Mon.
COCKTAILS/SWEETS
The Point (Members only) Hors d’oeuvres & Cocktails Fri. to Sun. 5 – 8 p.m. Reef Treats Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Burgee Bar Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 4 p.m. – 12 a.m. Fri. & Sat. 4 p.m. – 1 a.m. Beach Bar Daily 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Reef Lounge Tues. to Thurs. 5 – 11 p.m. Fri. to Sun. 5 p.m. – 12 a.m.
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Iberian Charms by Terry Baxter
At first, we were a small group of icicles -- winter coats on an unseasonably brisk tasting day. Then, some sort of vineyard telegraph called to the faithful. Mysteriously, they understood that a larger crowd, enthusiasm, and the ministrations of the grape would warm us all. And, of course, it worked perfectly. The friendly atmosphere of the Port O’ Call Patio, and a bumper offering of wines from Portugal and Spain made us forget the cold weather. Once more our generous suppliers outdid themselves. Fully FIFTY bottles of reds, whites, sparkling, and fortified wines were on display. And bargain-seekers had come to the right place – the average price was well under $20. An exception was the $48 Marques de Grinon Cabernet Sauvignon from Castilla La Mancha – though pricey, it was
a fair value from the Man of La Mancha. I also enjoyed the Campo Viejo Gran Reserva, one-hundred percent Tampranillo, the main red grape in Spain’s most highly regarded regions. The Reserva was deep ruby and similar in character to Sangiovese (of Chianti fame). The rep told me it is “cellar-worthy,” but when in doubt, “drink it.” My friends Randy and Fiona Woods, had been schooled by their dock mate, Geoff Bloom who regularly opines, “No one, but NO ONE should ever pay more than $12 for a bottle of wine.” The Woods were on a mission to see if that would work for them. After his first mouth-puckering glass, I asked Randy for his reaction. He paused to consider and finally said, “Challenging.” Just when I thought he should apply for the diplomatic corps, he leaned closer and said, “Actually this is more like a headache in a bottle.” But smiling, Randy and Fiona continued their search as a team, sniffing, tasting, and comparing impressions, and by the end of the tasting they had score sheets marked with stars. Interpreting the smiles, it appeared a good number of tasters enjoyed the same experience.
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Cooking with Chorizo “From the Pantry” by Carole Kotkin, Cooking School Manager
The first time I ate spicy, red chorizo sausage was at a Cuban’s friend’s house many years ago. His paella was remarkable because of the many thrilling and flavorful ingredients that were new to me. I loved the small crisp slices of chorizo nestled among the shrimp, chicken and rice. I couldn’t wait to duplicate this dish myself, but when I shopped for ingredients I was faced with so many choices of chorizo, I didn’t know what to buy. Dried or fresh? Spanish or Mexican? My introduction to chorizo via paella made me think incorrectly that this spicy sausage was Spanish. Not necessarily. In fact, it is a sausage found in many cuisines: Spain, Portugal, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and throughout South
America. Philadelphia Chef Jose Garces will demystify ingredients like chorizo in his Latin Heat cooking class on February 22 at the Cooking School. You might be familiar with the dry cured chorizo we know from paella and other rice dishes but it can also be fresh. What all chorizos have in common is that they’re seasoned with garlic, chiles or smoked paprika – seasonings that not only add flavor but also a red tint. Most are made with pork but some are made with venison or beef (kosher chorizo is made with beef) and you can even find vegan chorizo. Although there are many international varieties, most chorizo can usually be placed into one of two categories, Spanish or Mexican. In Spain, the sausage is often cured and smoked and can be sliced and eaten without cooking, while in Mexico chorizo is usually a fresh sausage that must be cooked before eating. Fresh Mexican chorizo is highly seasoned with garlic, chili powder and ancho chilies. It comes in either red or green versions depending on what type of chilies the cook uses. Also made from pork, dried Spanish chorizo is milder in flavor than its Mexican cousin, and comes in both sweet
and spicy varieties. Spanish chorizo typically features smoked paprika that gives it a red color and smoky flavor. Chorizo is packed with so much flavor (from spices like cumin and paprika) that just a little bit of it can lift a dish from ordinary to exceptional. Mexican or fresh chorizo is sold in fat links using hog casings and should be cooked within 4 or 5 days of purchase, although it can be frozen for up to two months. It can be cooked either in its casing or removed from the casing and cooked like ground meat. It’s good grilled but can also stand in for ground meat in tacos, burritos, chili, burgers, or even egg dishes. ◆◆ Dry cured chorizo sausage, often referred to as Spanish chorizo, is usually sold either smoked or un-smoked in hard long or short thin links and sold unrefrigerated. It can be kept in its package at room temperature until you’re ready to use it. You can enjoy thin slices right out of the package with crusty bread and mustard as you would Italian cured sausages like salami and pepperoni. If you want to crisp it up (as in Paella) fry it only for a brief time since it’s fully cured. It adds background flavor to soups, stews, or rice dishes. Ground Spanish chorizos give Frita Cubana (Cuban hamburger) its unique taste. ◆◆
Clams and Chorizo Adapted from Jose Garces Serves 6 to 8
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 8 ounces Spanish-style dried chorizo, sliced into thin rounds ◆◆ 1 small Spanish onion, diced ◆◆ Pinch of red pepper flakes ◆◆ 1 clove garlic, minced ◆◆ 24 small clams, cleaned ◆◆ 1/4 cup bottled clam juice ◆◆ 1/2 cup dry white wine ◆◆ 1 tablespoon unsalted butter ◆◆ 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley ◆◆ Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper ◆◆ Crusty bread, for serving ◆◆ ◆◆
Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan (preferably one that can also be used for serving) over high heat. When it begins to smoke, add the chorizo and cook until just beginning to color, 2 minutes. Add the onion and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the onion is translucent, 2 minutes. Add the garlic, clams, clam juice and wine. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until the clams are open and warmed through, 5 to 7 minutes. (Discard any clams that do not open.) Remove from the heat and stir in the butter and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with bread.
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The Awards of Excellence On Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, Ocean Reef Club Associates joined together to celebrate the 4th Quarter Awards of Excellence, celebrating Associates who make lasting impressions on our Members, guests and each other. The award categories include “Team of the Quarter”, “Manager of the Quarter” and three “Associates of the Quarter. The 4th Quarter event also recognizes yearly winners in each category, making it an extra-special occasion. The theme was the Oscars, because as Vice President of Food & Beverage Giovanni Melis said, “every associate at The Reef is a star”. The three Associates of the 4th Quarter are Kyle Landers (Member Events), Paul Jones (Golf Course Maintenance),
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and Brian Meier (Banquets & Catering). These associates were nominated for their outstanding member service and dedication to The Club. Taking home Manager of the Quarter was Caitlin Bennett, Recreation Events Manager. Jessica Angulo, Housekeeping Manager, said, “not only does she devote herself to her role for our Members and guests, she also makes a difference by what she gives back to the ORC associates”. Abram Jimenez, Receiv-
ables Manager, added, “Caitlin is always very friendly and a joy to work with.” We are pleased to announce that Communications was voted as Team of the Quarter and went on to also win Team of the Year. The Golf Operations Department nominated them, stating “the lovely ladies of the Communications Team are always willing to help. They produce high-end work with quick turnaround times and we are grateful for their continued support.”
For Teams, Managers and Associates who have won a quarterly award, they then become eligible to win an annual award. The categories also include Team of the Year, Manager of the Year, and Associates of the Year. As mentioned above, Associates recognized Communications as Team of the Year (ask to see their trophy the next time you stop by the office!). JoAnn Forte (Engineering Manager) was recognized as Manager of the Year and our three Associates of the Year include Teri Butterfield (Food & Beverage), Jeanette Rivera (Recreation Naturalist), and Paul Jones (Golf Course Maintenance). Congratulations to all of the nominees and the winners for being recognized for their extra effort and dedication during the 4rd Quarter and throughout the year.
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430 S. HARBOR DR. CLS #1089 5 Bd/6.5 Ba $2,995,000 5,578 SF, 2 Car & 1 Cart Garage, Elevator, Lake Views, Entertaining Oasis with Large Pool Deck & Spa, Marble Floors & Attention to all Details!
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55 TARPON LANE CLS #1060 3 Bd/3 Ba $3,600,000 Located in Oceanside Cays Neighborhood Perfect for Boaters, 75’ Deep Water Dockage and Easy Ocean Access
PUMPKIN CAY 28B CLS #974 2 Bd/2 Ba $1.225,000 Beautifully Renovated, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding, 32’ Boat Dockage Ocean Access & Cart Garage Storage
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FAIRWAY LAKES 18A CLS #1034 2Bd/2Ba $795,000 Meticulously Maintained Extended Living Room Fully Furnished & Cart Storage LAKEFRONT!
165 S. HARBOR DRIVE CLS #982 3 Bd/3.5 Ba $2,050,000 Located on Tranquilty Lake, Beautiful Finishes Great Family Home, Huge Side Yard 2 Car & 2 Cart Garage
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3 Bd/3 Ba $1,949,000 Completely Renovated, Pool, Elevator, Private Tennis Court, 31’ Floating Dock CLS #1040 D TE AC R NT CO
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PUMPKIN CAY 30B CLS#1029 2 Bd/2 Ba $1,150,000 Spacious Patio Overlooking Long Canal View Beautifully appointed interior. Priced to Sell! 32’ Dockage & Cart Storage
HARBOR HOUSE 45 CLS #1049 3 Bd/4 Ba $1,695,000 Extended Patio For Additional Indoor Space 4th Floor View of Ocean & Angelfish Creek 40’ Assigned Dock & Under Cover Parking
402 CARYSFORT RD. CLS #1048 2 Bd/2 Ba $1,050,000 Ready to Make Your Own! Villa Home in the Heart of The Reef, Close to Beach, Fishing Village, and Every Club Amenity!
CAY HARBOR 4B CLS#1046 2 Bd/2 Ba $1,295,000 Stunning Ground Level with Long Canal View Newly Renovated with Quartz Counter Tops Dockage to 40’ & Cart Storage
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PUMPKIN CAY 75A CLS #981 2 Bd/2 Ba $1,550,000 Assigned 33’ Dock Wide Canal Views & Easy Ocean Access Ocean View Pool plus Cart Storage
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25 DISPATCH CREEK CT. CLS #224 3 Bd/2 Ba $2,095,000 Plus 2 Car & 1 Cart Garage, 75’ Dock, New Roof & many Upgrades Rental Income $75,000 +/D CE DU E R
3 DIANA RD CLS #1050 3 Bd/2 Ba $1,595,000 One of the Hottest Locations on The Reef Close to beach, Fishing Village, & Wynn’s
FAIRWAY LAKES 3A CLS #1047 2 Bd/2 Ba $599,000 Lake View & Dolphin Course Hole #10 View Ground Floor for Easy Access Plus Cart Room for Added Storage
Docks For Sale FS-7 70’ $449,000 CLS #645 | FS-22 70’ $690,000 CLS #823 | 569 HAZEL STREET PRIVATE HOME 12 MILES FROM OCEAN REEF INSIDE MANATEE BAY 3/3 $2,400,000
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SPORTS AROUND THE REEF
G OL F
Libby MacAulay and Joan Birsh teamed up with the assistance of Sesame Street Advisors for the 9 Holers “Partners in Crime” theme. Photos by Terry Baxter.
Nine Holers Member Guest Golf Tournament. See the Golf Scoreboard on page 33.
C AR D SO U N D SA IL IN G C L U B N E WS
The Race Is On by Lesley Kirschner Eckhardt
Well, things are finally starting to heat up around here. The sun is shining, the temperatures are rising, and the competition is growing as sailors are coming out in droves to put their seafaring skills to the test. With fifteen boats on the course, it could be anyone’s race. And trying to follow the highs and lows of this Magic-Dort series is as enigmatic as the political polls of this election cycle. Gary Sayia and Nancy Lampman hold their standing as the front-runners of this series. With Al Mast bowing out this week of the series, Henry Stout partnered with Suzanne McMammon to hold their ground, only to get tangled in a
The Starting Line (Photo submitted by Bonnie Rippingille Schoedinger)
three way tie breaker, finishing 9th behind Windsor and Erin Coffin at 8th, and Ed and Sandy Kirschner at 7th. And rising to the upper ranks were Evan Johansen and James Morrison in 5th, and Sim Wooten and his son, Frank, in 4th.
Frank Schneider and Bob Murray have been honing their skills this season, taking 3rd for the day, and Chris Streit with son, Steve, have quite the propensity as the dynamic duo when the set sail together, finishing 2nd.
Well, with an early spring, things should only continue to get hotter. As we complete our series races and host our Annual Pumpkin Key Race, we will be fired up to finish out the season with a bang as we host the Bullseye Nationals Regatta Apr. 7 – 10. But before things get too hot, Card Sound Sailing Club will have a Sail-in Luncheon at Alabama Jacks this Tues., Feb. 23, setting sail 10 a.m. to journey across Card Sound to that historic landmark that is the gateway to the beautiful waters of Card Sound and the Ocean Reef Club. Come and join us as this promises to be a beautiful day of sailing and fellowship. If you would like to come along, contact Ed Kirschner, Membership Chairman, at 305332-8052, or sandykirschner@ me.com.
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Card & Games Corner by Gregg VanDyke, Director of Card & Game
Last week we held a STaC tournament at the Card & Games Room in conjunction with several other clubs throughout South Florida in Unit 128. Our Wednesday game had 15 tables. Our group did well. The Unit total was 138.5 Tables. Monica Phillips and Paula Pendergast were 4th overall. Great job! Other top finishers were: Tie 8/9 – Liz Colman and Kathie Ball 27 – Kathie Markel and
Pamela Harding Men’s Poker Night is going well on Monday evenings. Game starts at 6:30 p.m. and ends near 9:30 p.m. Come out and join! No reservations necessary. Contact Fred Flippin or myself for further information. Thursday Evening was our first social night of Bridge. We had 24 people for dinner and cocktails and 20 for bridge. The buffet was wonderful and we had a great desert bar featuring Key Lime Pie and other goodies. We played 15 Boards at a leisurely pace and finished at 9:15 p.m. For all of you that missed this great party, we are going to try to schedule another one in March if we can find a date that works. Stay tuned for more details. The Mah Jongg tournament will be Sat., Feb. 27. The Canasta Tournament will be Sat, Mar. 19. Sign up at Card & Games Room.
Bridge Results Monday February 8, 2016 Section A North-South
1. Graham Thomas - Joanne Thomas 2. George Williams - Dorothy Williams 3. Bruce Maguire - Bert Benovitz 4. Ellen Wells - Gordana Schneider 5. Lynda Gilbert - Kay Meinhardt Section A East-West
1. Jim Thompson - Fred Bacher 2. Paula Pendergast - Monica Phillips 3. Rod Patton - Ed Kavanaugh 4. Jean Hunt - Judie Berry Wednesday February 10, 2016
1. Kathie Markel - Pamela Harding 2. Dorothy Williams - George Williams 3. Graham Thomas - Joanne Thomas 4. Pat Henry - Judelle McArdle 5. Ellen Burke - Nancy Grote 6. Lynda Gilbert - Kay Meinhardt 7. Garret Sayia - Suzanne Sayia 8. Mimi Whitbeck - Margo Miller
Section A East-West
1. Monica Phillips - Paula Pendergast 2. Elizabeth Coleman - Kathy Bahl 3. Margaret Winchester - Bonnie Sorensen 4. Evelyn Turner - Jane Stokes 5. Ann Petersen - Hollis Petersen 6. Suzanne Grandis - Corinne Onnen 7. Jean Hunt - Judie Berry February 11, 2016 Section A North-South
1. Graham Thomas - Joanne Thomas 2. Pat Henry - Stan Henry Section A East-West
1. Cynthia Mitchell - Linda Ziegler 2. Mildred Larsen - Pat Durkin Friday February 12, 2016 Section A
1. Monica Phillips - Paula Pendergast 2. Kay Meinhardt - Joanne Wills 3. Jean Hunt - Judie Berry 4. Dorothy Kemp - Rosemary Jones 5. Joe Manos - Hettie Hall
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They buyers have been looking all season and are in the mood to act. This is so, because they have concluded that they have done enough looking and studying and want to use the summer to make the inevitable changes in their new home and be ready to enjoy their home without interruption come fall. The sellers are realizing, that unless they do something different than they have done so far, that their home will remain
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on the market until the upcoming season and they will be out there carrying costs for a minimum of probably, another nine to twelve months. The obvious thing that they could do, is to reduce the asking price, after all, there is a price that will attract a buyer. People however, are very reluctant to admit that their asking price was too high. What therefore will certainly happen is, that they will consider any offers more carefully and let their agent know that they are now motivated to sell. Remember, there are three types of people in the world; Wishers, Thinkers and Do'ers. There are more of the former and few of the latter, but now is the time, to be a Do'er and get it done! Find your dream home and buy it at the best possible price. Oh yes, do not forget to smell the flowers of spring.
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Help Suit Game Try Bids
West ♠5 ♥AK732 ♦KQJ ♣Q976
North ♠AJ8 ♥654 ♦A652 ♣853
East 1♥ 3♣ Pass
2♥ 3♥
West ♠5 ♥AK732 ♦KQJ ♣Q976
North ♠J98 ♥654 ♦8652 ♣AK3
East
South
1♥ 3♣ Pass
2♥ 4♥
West ♠KQJ43 ♥J62 ♦AK54 ♣6 West ♠KQJ43 ♥J62 ♦AK54 ♣6
North ♠A765 ♥8 ♦9876 ♣Q875 North ♠A765 ♥875 ♦98 ♣Q875
East
South
More Examples by Gregg VanDyke, Bridge Director
West ♠KQ43 ♥Q62
North ♠AJ765 ♥875
East
South
1♣
1♠
♦4 ♦KJ8 ♣AJ643 ♣Q5
2♠ 3♠
3♥
West ♠KQ43 ♥2
East
South
North ♠AJ765 ♥875
♦Q74 ♦KJ8 ♣AJ643 ♣Q5
1♣ 2♠ 4♠
2♠ 3♠
Help Suit Game Try can also be used in responder’s seat. East rebids 3♥ in this auction to ask for help in hearts. West with 2 ½ losers in the heart suit signs off with 3♠. After trump is established, a new suit below the 3-level is a Help Suit Game Try bid. West with 1 loser (a singleton) in the heart suit goes to game.
Ken Reda Director of Sales
South
1♠ 3♥ Pass East
2♠ 4♠
West rebids 3♣ (Help Suit Game Try in Clubs). East with 3 losers in the club suit goes back to the trump suit at the 3-level. West rebids 3♣ (Help Suit Game Try in Clubs). East with 1 loser in the club suit goes to game.
West rebids 3♥ (Help Suit Game Try in Hearts). East with a singleton in the heart suit goes to game.
South
1♠ 3♥
2♠ 3♠
West rebids 3♥ (Help Suit Game Try in Hearts). East with 3 losers in the heart suit signs off at the 3-level.
Craig Stephens Sales Consultant
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“Croquet News” by Ron Sekura
A GREAT SUCCESS!
From The Board of ORCAT And All of the Cats and Dogs at Ocean Reef
It was a busy weekend at Ocean Reef being Presidents’ Day weekend with Valentine’s Day falling on THE CATS MEOW Sunday. Still our croquet players Ashley Hooks & David Rowe managed to enjoy competitive play on the croquet lawns. They THE BIG DOGS also joined in the festive spirit by Debbie & Ken Dewey introducing a little red against the staid white attire. Well most did THE TOP DOGS this with style some “balloon heads” Fran & Wayne Carlisle appeared on the scene in a more Russel Post – Sotheby’s International Reality overt display of the Valentine’s Stamps Family Charitiable Foundation Day spirit. Anyway we all had fun. Some brought candies for all THE RUNWAY CATS to enjoy, but Ingrid Braun stole the Luisa & Lowell Bryan show with a yummy tray of chocolate-coated strawberries. From all THE TOP CATS of us who were there THANKS! Lynda & Brad Blaylock, Connie & Tom Flanagan A question was asked of the web, Mary & John Lee, Marliyn & Gary List what kind of ties are there between Lovett-Woodsum Foundation Valentine’s Day and Croquet? The Ocean Reef Community Association (ORCA) result from this search was not Suellen & Nicholas Paleologos overwhelming. In 1878 Abraham Saks Fifth Avenue Dadeland S. Valentine patented a croquet Liv Ullmann & Donald Saunders, Georgia & John Storm, apparatus (for those interested The Van Ness Family, The Weiler Family it is patent 6, 1877 143 48). But that’s not Valentine’s Day. Several Croquet Clubs across the country THE BIG CATS have tournaments on Valentine’s Gay Cummings, Gail Moss, Pamela Reeves Day. Perhaps the most interesting is an article in the 1893 edition THE COOL CATS of “The Boys Own Paper.” This moc.feernaecoFor @kMarilyn ltickets awtac tor cBroeman, amore tnoc ninformation oitaVicki mrofn&i eAlan contact rom rGoldstein o [email protected] tekcit roF was an English publication telling Gracie “The Mini Goldendoodle” stories aimed at young men in an Lisa Venus & John Grunow , Mary Ellen Hunt attempt to get them to read. The Reef Tropical Pool and Lawn article is “Unseen Depths: or, The Rosa & Demi Schmetterer Secret of Adam’s Peak, a Story Cynthia and Jacob Weglarz of Plantation Life in Ceylon” by For moctickets .feernaor ecmore o@klainformation wtac tcatnocontact c [email protected] rofni erom ro stekcit roF David Ker. One episode is about THE HIP CATS
several sports-focused young men in a strange land trying to enjoy the spirit of Valentine’s Day. One has already written a ditty about cricket but his associates charge, “Come along, Mr. Knight! You’re the very man we want to help us with our Valentines,” persists. The result for croquet: Sweet maid, whose eyes, bright glancing round, Make gay the dullest weather, Oh, may we o’er Life’s sunny ground Go through the ring together! I vow tlet good or ill betide Till time’s short game is over, While thou, mine own, art by my side, I ne’er can be a rover! But when the final post of men We reach, by love befriended, Oh, by self-same stroke may then Thy course and mine be ended!
While the rules by which the game was played in 1893 have not been researched it is likely the ring is the layout of the wickets or the wicket itself, the rover is a ball free of restraints, and the post is the game ender for several variations of croquet. To the poetry of the Crocodile Cup! This is the fourth week of play and registration is closed. We have a total of 18 players seeking to be the top Crocodile. The results from this week’s competition were Fred Evans leading with 300 Diles and Jim Berkel, Marjorie McClements and Ron Sekura tying for second with 200. The march to Crocodile Cup winner, as measured in Crocs, has Eva Martin leading with 182 followed by Art Ruffing at 163, and Marusa Judy at 154. More competition to come, on Friday, February 26 the Ocean Reef Croquet Club has its doubles tournament.
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Valentine’s Day (L to R): Joan Ruffing, Carol Roaman, Marusa Judy, Fred Evans, Jim Berkel, Lars DeJounge, Ingrid Braun, Ron and Carol Sekura, Marjorie and Bob McClements, and Sue Berkel.
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Demo Day Success Story “From the Gold Tees” by Scott Kirkwood, Director of Golf
Recently at our Callaway Demo Day, Dr. Scott Burke purchased a brand new set of Callaway Irons. During his first round with the unused clubs, he pulled out his 7 iron on Number 6 of the Hammock Course, and the result was a Hole-In-One! Congratulations to Dr. Burke on his ace! What a great success for both Dr. Burke and our club-fitting professionals, who set him up with the right equipment to go maximize his game. Demo Days
We hope that you have enjoyed the visits so far in February from Nike & Callaway. Sunday, February 21, Taylormade will set up their display on the range. If you
are unable to make it to either Demo Day, we have both Nike & Taylormade fitting carts in our fullscale Academy of Golf to be tested at your convenience. Then on Friday, March 4, we will host the inaugural Wine & Wedges Night on the Driving Range featuring the most-popular wedge maker in the game, Vokey. Thursday March 24, we will host our Ultimate Demo Day, with lots of brands represented. For more information on the demo days, call the Golf Shop. Perhaps your next Hole-In-One is just a demo day away! Customize your Covers
The Golf Shop has partnered with Winston Leather Goods to bring an exclusive customization offer to our membership. If your bag is in need of a facelift but doesn’t need to be replaced, new Winston Leather Headcovers are a great way to spruce up your look. With about 25 different colors to choose from of their fine leather products, you can customize your headcovers to match your golf bag, school colors, or club colors. You can also have your name embroidered on the headcovers for that extra personalized touch. Never worry about
a lost headcover not being found now that your name is on the front!
TRIPLE GOLF CLASSIC SCHEDULE WED., FEB. 24
Registration 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., The Clubhouse ◆◆ Putting Competition 2 – 4 p.m., Dolphin Putting Green ◆◆ Practice Rounds Tee Times, Dolphin & Hammock Courses ◆◆ Welcoming Party 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Palm Court ◆◆
Titleist Loyalty Program
We will be participating in our second year of the Titleist Loyalty Golf Ball Program featuring the #1 ball in Golf, the Titleist ProV1 & ProV1x! This offer will be available from March 17 – April 17 and features 4 dozen ProV1 or ProV1X golf balls for the price of 3 dozen. Stock up on your golf balls for the season with your own personal imprint, as well as custom numbers. These make great personal buys or wonderful gifts!
THURS., FEB. 25
First Day 8:30 a.m. shotgun, Hammock Course 8:45 a.m. shotgun, Dolphin Course ◆◆ Lunch 12:30 p.m., Dolphin Sand by The Clubhouse ◆◆
FRI., FEB. 26
40th Bag Room Open Qualifiers
Our beloved Bag Room Open is in its 40th year. Our Golf Staff is gearing up to make this one of the best competitions yet. The staff has been practicing hard on the courses. Qualifying rounds are being played now to determine the seeding. Once the brackets are determined at the end of this month, we will release the schedule to the membership. March 11 & 12 is the 1st round of this year’s tournament. We can’t wait to see you on Dolphin course for this event!
Second Day 8 a.m. & 1 p.m. shotgun, Card Sound Course ◆◆ Lunch 11:30 a.m., Dolphin Sand by The Clubhouse ◆◆
SAT., FEB. 27
Third Day 8:30 a.m. shotgun, Hammock Course 8:45 a.m. shotgun, Dolphin Course ◆◆ Lunch 12:30 p.m., Dolphin Sand by The Clubhouse ◆◆ Awards Dinner 6:30 p.m. Cocktails, 7:30 p.m. Dinner, Town Hall ◆◆
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Power Golf “Golf Tip” by Brian Varsey, Head Teaching Professional
Power is often a misused and misunderstood word in golf. The club head traveling with speed, making solid contact with the ball will create power. To create speed the sequence of movement and use of the ground is the most important thing. Shifting your weight or pushing into the ground on your front foot, before your
arms swing down, is the correct sequence. Most people grip the club with too much hand pressure and apply too much force to the club to allow their legs to move properly. This keeps you from swinging the club as fast as you can. This also means you will use more effort than necessary and gain less from it. Hold the club as loose as you can and let your weight shift to your front foot sooner than you ever imagined. Once you coordinate this sequence then you can focus on solid contact and hit shots farther, with less effort, than ever before. Come by the Academy of Golf to improve your sequence and have more fun.
Golf Scoreboard
BOURBON STREET
MGA RED, WHITE, BLUE RESULTS TEAM GROSS
CANAL STREET
Joyce Guyton, Musette Winton, Janet Wilson, & Francesca Dawson
1st Place
Doug Totura, Spike Gurney, Doug Pilkinton, Bill Wonfor
FRENCHMAN STREET
Jane Daggett, Norma-Jean Loughran, Karen Pohlhaus, Paige Tighe
TEAM NET
1st Place
CLOSEST TO THE HOLE
Fred Fazio, Frank Schneider, John Kazmer, Larry Brady
Hammock
2nd Place
Larry Finley, Robert Morosky, Gary Ball, Joe Messina 3rd Place *
Stan Henry, Miroslav Fajt, Nicolas Puro, Ian Lindsey
#5 – Chapman Bailey 7’3” #9 – Lynn Nellen 14’11” #11 – Nancy Diemoz 3’1” #16 – Lynn Nellen 4’
Raymond Smith, Elliott Kellman, Ralph Musicant, Nick Platner *- Scorecard playoff Closest to the Hole
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#5- Fred Sherman 2’ 8’’ #16- Jay Guarch 11’ 5’’
1st Place
Gordana Schneider, Dorothy Stalnaker, Dale Schuble, Lois Delligatti
LGA INVITATIONAL
Overall Champions
2nd Place
Angela Berman, Mimi Borkan, Kim Schold, & Nancy Diemoz
Cathy Jansen, Regina Warnock, Kathy White, Kim Schold
Overall Gross Winners
Beginning on Monday, Feb. 22 the Food Truck will be parked by the golf scoreboard serving lunch daily from 11:30 – 3:30. Menu will feature grilled cheese, hot dogs, custom burgers and fries.
#2 - Nancy Diemoz 2’10” #4 - Claire Castellano 7’1” #6 - Mimi Borkan 4’10” #12 - Dudley Mason 11’9” #17 - Carol Klein 8’5” Dolphin
4th Place*
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3rd Place
Lee Ann Palomo, Karen Scott, JoAnn Titley. & Claire Castellano
Sherry Martin, Donna Manos, Catie Curlett, Kaz Johansen Mag Bay 33
Dominator Ilumen 26M
“Home James” 2000 100’ Broward
Joan Flippin, Niki Bennett, Suzanne Grandis, & Peggy Talman
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Who’s Next?
Recent Catch Top Right: This is a flying fish caught aboard the Fishin Magician at the Bonefish Bonnie’s tourney. It ate a ballyhoo and was over 3 pounds and 20 inches long. Captain was John Barnes and Members were Mindy Slovick, Heather Post and Donna Stinnett.
“Tennis Shorts” by Jim Morton, Director of Tennis
Rod & Gun Club
Who’s next? That’s the question that will be answered this weekend when we run our annual Doubles Club Championships. If you look at the Tennis “Wall of Fame” plaque that is displayed in the Tennis and Games Center you will see all of the “A” Flight Champions listed in the Ladies’ and Gentleman’s Tournament for the past 15 years. The finals to this year’s event will take place on Sunday beginning at 9 a.m. with the preliminary round robins taking place on Saturday morning. Come on out and watch your fellow Members play to get their names engraved in the history of your Club! This past weekend the Tennis and Games Center’s Pro Shop was hitting on all cylinders. Not only did we have a great weekend in the shop with Valentine’s Day,
Below: Bob Broton, Toni Vreeland, Rich, Linda Jaikins, Bill Wilson, Mike Murphy at the Card Sound Shooting Range
shop Supervisor Kristin was out on Buccaneer Island selling Maui Jim sunglasses while we hosted Lacoste Tennis at Attractions in the Fishing Village. With the help of Yeseenia and Elvia we were able to have one of our most exciting retail weekends. We hope everyone is “loving” their new tennis gear! This season I have received many compliments on the Professionalism of my staff. Lead by Head Pro Justin Romero, our team of Assistant Pro’s Sam Dahmer and Alex Henderson and Tennis Concierge Lindsey Vermillion all have done a great job, not only teaching but running and organizing events from round robins and tournaments to croquet and pickleball. This past month Lindsey Vermillion was even recognized in the USPTA FLORIDA magazine “Baselines” in their “Pro” File article. I couldn’t have surrounded myself with a more dedicated and professional staff! If you haven’t yet come out to the Tennis and Games Center make it a point to dust off your racquet and make an appointment with one of these fine young Professionals to take advantage of all they have to offer!
VACATION RENTALS These exceptional benefits are offered only by your Club: • • • • •
10% discount on all club food, beverage and retail outlets Front desk services open 24/7 for convenient check-in Full engineering and daily housekeeping services included When reserving through your Club, all club outlets and services are notified should you have any special needs All billing direct to your member account
Sunrise Villa 101 Andros
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For Vacation Rental inquiries, call Lodging Reservations at 1-800-741-7333 We would love to add your home to our vacation rental portfolio. Please contact Director of Vacation Rentals, Allan Schweinberg, at 305-367-6617 or [email protected].
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Players of the Week Tracy & Scott Pester
What is your favorite shot to hit?
Tracy: Volley because I love coming into the net. Scott: My inside-out forehand!
LADIES’ DAY 2/10/16
1st Place
Who is your favorite professional tennis player?
Louise Owens
Tracy: Roger Federer because he is a great leader, he is always classy and has the best sportsmanship. Scott: Roger Federer because he plays effortlessly on the court. What’s your favorite tennis memory?
When did you start tennis?
Tracy: When I was 5 years old with my friends in New Jersey. Scott: I started playing tennis on my high school team in Kelowna B.C.
Weekly Tennis Results
Tracy: When my Father and I won a Mixed Doubles tournament in Wellington, Florida. Scott: When I was able to watch Pete Sampras and Ivan Lendl (my two favorite players at the time) play each other in the finals of a tournament in Sydney, Australia.
2nd Place
Jan Schmidt, Fiona Woods MEN’S DAY 2/12/16
1st Place
Jack Goodman 2nd Place
Carl Dillman
Directing the Ball by Alex Henderson, Assistant Tennis Professional
Imagine you’ve hit a nice short-angled forehand that pulls your opponent – Bob – off the court. Bob barely gets the ball over the net and it bounces in the middle of the court, just in front of the service line. You recognize this weak defensive shot and move to hit your forehand in the opposite
MIXED DOUBLES 2/13/16
Men’s 1st Place
Jim Wilson
Men’s 2nd Place
Mark Meenan
Ladies’ 1st Place
Ann Hull
Ladies 2nd Place
Sara Corckran
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1st Place
Joan O’Leary 2nd Place
Joan Ruffing, Helen Stein, Sherri Ball, Dottie Betz, Pam Reeves corner. To your horror, the ball is heading toward the middle of the court and Bob is back in position to lift a perfect lob over your head. If only you could have hit the ball down the line! A lot of players change their swing dramatically, especially in the follow through. Next time you want to hit down the line, swing the same way you did for the short-angled forehand. The only difference is timing. Start your swing a little later and receive the ball more beside you than in front. Let us know how this works for you at [email protected].
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A Week Full of Action and Information “Fitness Focus” by Luis Bracamonte, Member Fitness Center Manager
achieve long lasting weight loss using strategies, tools and the latest breakthroughs to naturally turn on your own weight loss hormones. Dr. Ana Casas was selected as one the Leading Physicians of the World by the International Association of Internists (IAI) in 2009. She uses the most advanced methods in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine to help men and women feel 10-20 years younger. Full Moon Paddleboard
Member Fitness is a hot spot this week! On top of our regular schedule of group classes and personal trainings, we have two lectures from visiting specialists, a fitness challenge, a full moon paddle board event, a special weekly balance class and a dance show. Take a look at special event schedule: “How to Achieve Long Lasting Weight Loss” with Dr. Ana Casas
Sunday, Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. The ability to achieve long lasting weight loss gets harder as we get older. Learn how to
Monday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. Enjoy the moonlight in this guided evening paddle board tour with professional paddle boarder, ORC Yoga Instructor and Guinness World Record Holder Seychelle. Spaces are limited so contact us to sign up! ALL DAY: PLANK CHALLENGE!
Wednesday, Feb. 24 Test your fitness with our Plank Challenge. The plank is an exercise which can safely develop core stability and strength. Do you know how long you can hold a plank? Our staff will be ready
with stop watches to measure each participant’s effort. ”Bioidentical Hormones for Men and Women: Energy, Sex, Drive & Longevity” with Dr. Randy Fink
Wednesday, Feb 24 at 4 p.m. Who amongst us does not wish we had more energy and sex drive, better moods and concentration, and strength? Bio-identical hormone therapy can give you all of this and more, while being fiercely protective on heart health, preventative against breast cancer and Alzheimer’s, and promoting of fat loss and muscle gain. Join Dr. Fink as he dispels the myths about hormone therapy for men and women. Learn about the safety of natural hormone therapy, how to have your hormone levels tested, and the benefits of individual dosing of testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, and thyroid. Dr. Randy Fink, Visiting Specialist at the Ocean Reef Medical Center (and your neighbor on The Reef!) will present the first of his three Wellness Lectures, and hopes you can attend! Stay tuned also for “Update in Facial Aesthetics: Botox, Fillers, and Goodbye
Double Chin!” on March 9, and the famous “Let’s Talk SEX. Adults Only” on March 24. Balance Class with Beth Bielat
Thursday, Feb. 25 at 4 p.m. Beth Bielat will be teaching a special six week balance class in every Thursday afternoon. The first class took place on Thursday, Feb. 18. Each class is 30 minutes and is packed with key cues, exercises and techniques to make balance training more effective. “Dancing with the Zumba Stars”
Thursday, Feb. 25 at 5 p.m. Zumba is one of the most popular classes at the Member Fitness Center. This event is a celebration of dance as art and fitness. We’ll have a mix of professionals and students performing several choreographies for one hour. Join the party as a participant or a spectator. All are invited! Fitness is an essential part of a healthy and happy life. The Member Fitness Center has something for everybody and we love the fact that both attendance and member satisfaction has continued to grow this season.
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MEMB ER-TO -ME M BE R O F F E RI NG S The rental properties listed on this page may not be enrolled in the Ocean Reef Club Vacation Rental Program. Ocean Reef Club can not guaranty the quality or condition of these properties.
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AIR CONDITIONING & APPLIANCES Aire by Design, Inc.............................................. 305-247-8684 Debon Aire Mechanical ....................................... 305-826-2240 Going Aire & Going Marine................................ 305-367-2974 Houston Air.......................................................... 305-852-2960 RG Mechanical Services Corp.............................. 305-852-4555
AIRCRAFT CHARTER Chapman Freeborn Airchartering, Inc ................ 954-999-7221 Wheels Up ........................................................... 305-619-3000
AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION Reef Runaround LLC ........................................... 305-498-3515
ARCHITECTS Robert Wade & Associates .................................. 305-371-2832
ATTORNEYS Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart, PA........................... 305-367-2324
FINANCIAL
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Community Bank of Florida ............................... 305-522-1363 Gibraltar Private Bank ....................................... 305-367-6405 Merrill Lynch........................................................ 786-239-7507 Northern Trust..................................................... 305-789-1344
Heavenly Touch Lawn & Ornamental Care ........ 305-242-4472 Shield Pest Control.............................................. 305-247-1771
FUNERAL HOME Allen-Beyer Funeral Home .................................. 305-451-1444
HEALTH CARE Essence of the Phoenix Medical Spa ................. 305-367-3364 Medical Center at Ocean Reef............................ 305-367-2600 Plantation Key Health & Rehab. Center ............ 305-712-0280 Visiting Nurses & Hospice of FL Keys................ 305-852-7887
HOME MAINTENANCE, WINDOWS, DOORS & PAINTING
CREATIVE SERVICES Fayth Photography .............................................. 305-707-8882 Monster Sound Productions ................................ 305-467-4733 Que Belle Event Production & Marketing ......... 305-492-7962
ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS Hixon + Everson Electric Inc ........................... 305-367-5033 Protech E2 Inc .................................................... 305-453-0010 Reef Radio Electronics LLC ................................. 305-367-4800
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CSI Management Services.................................... 305-367-9160 Noel on the Reef ................................................ 305-978-6103 Onshore Services ................................................. 305-367-4110 Tropical Home Management ............................... 305-304-7904
J. McLaughlin ....................................................... 718-532-9017 Royal Furniture ................................................... 305-451-5700 Upholstery & Patio Furniture............................. 305-394-7735 Zero Dress Code .................................................. 305-664-0800
INTERIOR DESIGN
AAA Plastering & Drywall Inc ............................ 305-242-0777 Aluminum Specialist Inc...................................... 305-245-3789 Barron Development ........................................... 954-749-7295 Catalina Caststone Creations Inc ........................ 305-971-3935 D. Garrett Construction Inc ................................ 305-367-2907 Impressive Renovations ....................................... 305-304-7904 Islamorada Elevator ............................................ 305-852-1618 Island Builders, LLC............................................. 305-367-3888 Liriano Construction & Development, Inc .......... 305-439-9023 Noly Builders, Inc ................................................ 305-367-0034 On Point Construction, Inc ................................. 786-389-8671 Overholt Residential Construction Inc................ 305-367-1069 South Bay Developers Group.............................. 305-365-7676 Titan Construction & Development Inc.............. 305-367-0002 Upper Keys Marine Construction ........................ 305-853-2644
Edgewater Pools Inc ........................................... 305-367-9457 Reef Tropical Pools Inc ....................................... 305-367-2005 Shallow End Pools Inc ........................................ 305-367-0060
INSURANCE
Cultural Center at Ocean Reef ........................... 305-367-6300 ORCA .................................................................... 305-367-3067
CONTRACTORS
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REAL ESTATE
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Williamson Automotive ....................................... 305-670-7100
Brothers Backflow Plumbing & Gas................... 305-267-3992 Seaway Plumbing Inc .......................................... 305-367-3225
All Keys Gas ........................................................ 305-745-1122 Archer Painting ................................................... 305-367-3762 JLM Painting & Waterproofing Inc ..................... 305-242-9529 Martin Shipley Painting ...................................... 305-498-9262 Poseidon’s Pressure Washing............................... 305-509-9003 Reef Window Treatments .................................... 305-527-3310 Stevenson’s Carpet & Furniture Cleaning........... 305-367-3211 Viking Kabinets Inc ............................................. 305-238-9025
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EP Design Group ................................................ 305-444-2878 European Design & Trading Co, Inc................... 305-367-4455 Intradesign Interiors, Inc .................................... 305-206-3832 Island Interiors at Ocean Reef, Inc.................... 305-367-2450 J Wells Interior Design Inc ................................. 305-240-1799 Robert Wade & Associates .................................. 305-371-2832
LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Gardenscapes and Services ................................. 305-242-4444 Reef Tropical Landscape ..................................... 305-367-2005 ValleyCrest ............................................................ 305-258-8011 Waltz Lawn & Landscaping ................................ 305-245-1599
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RESORTS Amara Cay Resort ............................................... 305-664-0073
ROOFING Rapid Roofing Inc ............................................... 305-245-2244
SALON & SPA Marie Scott Hair Design Studio.......................... 305-619-0475 Rejuvenations On The Reef Salon and Spa ....... 305-367-9961
SHIPPING & BUSINESS SERVICES JustAskRich.com ................................................... 630-642-6500 The UPS Store ..................................................... 305-396-7444
SPECIALTY SERVICES Delivery for the Keys .......................................... 305-942-8257 The Florida Keys Visitor Center .......................... 419-306-0687
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A.R. Marine Electronics........................................ 305-240-7081 Bahama Boat Works LLC .................................... 561-222-2095 Bellingham Marine .............................................. 904-380-5519 Capt. Walter Streeter ........................................... 305-509-3394 Chrissie’s Marine Service ..................................... 305-951-5384 MarineMax at Ocean Reef .................................. 305-367-3969 Tri County Yacht Service ..................................... 305-367-4343 Yachting Experts Inc ........................................... 786-228-8928
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NON-PROFIT Florida Keys Children’s Shelter Inc...... 305-852-4246 ext. 222 United Way of the Florida Keys......................... 305-735-1929
TECHNOLOGY Keys Imaging ....................................................... 305-853-1712 Tech Geniuses, Inc. .............................................. 305-407-3523
TITLE COMPANIES First International Title Inc ................................ 305-367-3301
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BUILDING A TRADITION
A promise, a commitment, a reassuring declaration. This is what the Value Proposition for the Ocean Reef Club offers. A Promise that the unique value of the Club will be delivered through an array of amenities available at a lower annual cost of ownership with the highest return of any comparable club. This Promise includes all the intangible experiences and traditions that make a club special and separate Ocean Reef from others. The All Charities Auction taking place this weekend is one example of the many traditions here at Ocean Reef. It brings members together in support of the many not for profit entities on The Reef as well as many charitable organizations in our surrounding communities. The Ocean Reef Club Real Estate Company is proud to continue its tradition as a preferred partner in this important philanthropic effort. Join us in building on this tradition by connecting with your member- owned and membergoverned Real Estate Company. You will not be disappointed…after all, we promise.
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AROUND THE REEF
Food Truck for Lunch Open daily from 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Dolphin Scoreboard Maryland Crab Fest Sat., March 5 on Buccaneer Island. For reservations: 305367-5931
Main entrance to Carysfort Hall.
Carysfort Hall
Beautiful New MultiPurpose Center to Open This Week Members have watched as Carysfort Hall has been transformed from a construction site to a beautiful building with stately terraces and landscaping, and now the evolution is complete! The new multi-purpose center, which will offer bright, modern space for member events and sponsored group functions and a newly expanded Cooking School, is scheduled to open its doors next week. Built on the site of the former Heron Hall, Carysfort Hall was designed to meet our members’ current and future needs. The first consideration in the decision to build Carysfort Hall was that Heron Hall had reached the point where the cost to maintain the structures outweighed the value they provided. Of equal importance was the sale of The Marina Inn to a developer to create the new 121 Marina condominium project; this meant the
loss of the Permit, Tarpon and Sailfish Meeting rooms. And, as our Cooking School has grown in popularity, there was a need for a larger space to accommodate the 50+ students that regularly fill our classes. Carysfort Hall was the perfect solution. Designed to blend into the landscape and architecture, Carysfort Hall’s ballroom is exactly the same size as the old Heron Hall and very similar sized rooms for the space we are losing in the Marina Inn. What is larger is The Cooking School at Carysfort Kitchen, which together with the adjacent
Tarpon Room, spans over 3,000 square feet, and can accommodate cooking demonstrations along with private parties, birthdays and tasting events for up to 100 members. From weddings to family celebrations to social gatherings, Carysfort Hall will be the venue of choice for member events and functions. Look for the Open House announcement and your opportunity to tour the new building. In the meantime, as you pass by, tip your hat to the new facility named in remembrance of the Carysfort Grill and famed lighthouse off our shore.
Save the Date Former Director of the FBI, Robert S. Mueller, III, will speak at Ocean Reef Club at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, March 28. All members are invited to attend this very special event in Town Hall. More details to follow. INSIDE THIS ISSUE ORCA announces Board Nominees Page 3 Donate your boat for the day for The Academy Cup Fishing Tournament Page 4 See a few photos from All Charities Auction Weekend Page 24 Look who won the Doubles Club Championship at the Tennis & Games Center Page 27 Check out the results from the 2016 Senior Club Championships Page 31 The Golf Course Maintenance Team has an abundance of good news this month Page 32
The Sailfish Room opens to large patios with sweeping views of the Marina.
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Boutique D’Reef Guarantees Great Shopping Fun Valet Parking Available
Be careful when opening your mailbox write Tim and Stacey Wills who spotted this on their morning walk on Channel Cay. Did you see something interesting or unique in your travels about The Reef? On land, in the water or in the air? We invite you to share your discoveries within our environment, email [email protected] or visit us on Facebook!
Next week, the best shopping of the year will be at Ocean Reef! Vendors from all over the United States will come here for a three-day shopping spree! Town Hall will be full of terrific women’s clothing and accessories of all types! There will also be men’s clothing and accessories, needlepoint, stationery, and fabulous linens. Jewelry is always popular at the Boutique. Your favorites will be returning, but new this year is Designs by Georgina, Pasadena, CA, with beautiful pearls, combined with semi and precious stones, that will be a
tempting new addition! Acklen Dunning Designs will also offer unique costume jewelry and Nuri Bags, of her own design. Other new vendors are: Caryna Nina with colorful resortwear that’s easy for travel; The Grove, Winter Park, with chic women’s apparel; Jennifer Tyler Knitwear, with beautiful cashmere in original designs; Emy Mack, whose gorgeous Italian-made shoes are so comfortable; and Asiatica, Westwood, Kansas, presenting one-of-a-kind clothing designs. Boutique D’Reef is the perfect way to entertain your guests, or to buy the perfect birthday or anniversary gift! This will be the 26th year that Boutique D’Reef has been held to benefit the Ocean Reef Medical Center Foundation. Don’t miss the fun: Tuesday through Thursday, March 1-3, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm in the Town Hall!
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Spring Adventure Camp MARCH 14 – 18 • 9 AM – 4 PM
Ready to take your Spring Break up a notch? Join the Recreation Team for five days of adventures in the Keys! There’s also a Thursday night Awards Bonfire, families welcome. • EVERGLADES ALLIGATOR TRIP & EVERGLADES OUTPOST • • THEATER OF THE SEA AND SWIMMING WITH STING RAYS • • SNORKELING , MINI GOLF AND CHOCOLATE FACTORY • • MONKEY JUNGLE • • PARASAILING AND SHELL WORLD •
Equity $430++ • Member $440++ • Guest $460++ To sign up, contact our Concierge at 305-367-6516
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ORCA Notes
variety of European based media companies. Nanette Elenbaas
by Terry Baxter, Director of ORCA Communication
The ORCA Board’s monthly meeting was February 18. Philip Korsant, who missed the Town Hall, was presented a memento for his successful leadership of the Villa Cay utility makeover. He invited everyone to drive down Exuma and Andros. “Now we have a nice, clean look,” he said. The usual architectural and membership applications were approved, and ORCA financials and insurance coverage reviewed. President David Ritz reported that the Master Planning meetings were underway with the goal to present at the ORCA Planning Session in April. Water Works
Don McClure is heading a task force to combine irrigation and water operations to improve operating efficiency and reduce costs. Ocean Reef Club Chairman Bob Schmetterer said, “Don serves on everything. After more than fifteen years of discussion, we are finally nearing action to relieve the aging wells that preserve our landscape and golf courses.” In the meantime, David Ritz continues to explore opportunities to pipe in low cost excess water from Key Largo. Safety
Safety is always a key topic. ORCA Chairman Ken Dew-
Gary List
Nanette Elenbaas
ey noted that most of the calls he receives relate to safety and security, many involving golf cart operation. David Ritz advised all members to “Act like a grandfather.” If you see someone operating unsafely (an unrestrained child in the lap, or too many riders hanging off a cart) flag them down and suggest they consider safety first. You are not being a busybody; you are being a responsible member of a caring community.
covered the club and the marina while on a cruise to Key West and shortly thereafter became social members. Since then they have owned slips in the marina and a few years ago purchased their home on Sunset Cay Rd. Gary has been active community member, including being the president of H dock when the floating docks were installed and advisory board representative for two different neighborhoods. He currently is the Commodore of ORYC. Gary’s business career included CEO and Chairman roles in a
ORCA Board Nominees
The ORCA Nominating Committee consists of the ORCA Chairman (Ken Dewey), the Vice Chairman (Marshall Wishnack), the immediate past Chairman (Don McClure), and a memberat-large (Dorothy Stalnaker). Marshall said, “We looked for candidates who are well respected in the community, have demonstrated their leadership capability, and have a long-term commitment to Ocean Reef.” This year’s nominees are: Gary List
Gary has been an ORC member since 2002. He and Marilyn dis-
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Nanette and her husband Ron Elenbaas have been members of the Ocean Reef Club for 16 years. They split their time between Gull Lake Michigan and Ocean Reef. Ron was a widower when his 2 children were 3 ½ and 8 years old, which Nanette helped raise, and now they have 3 grandsons. Nanette graduated with an Applied Science Degree in Dental Hygiene. She practiced for 16 years and specialized in cosmetic augmentation. She received her black belt in Karate at the age of 60. Nanette was a volunteer for the American Red Cross in Kalamazoo, Michigan screening patients for their prescription needs. Nanette served on the ORCAT Board for 5 years and co-chaired the CATWALK Luncheon for 3 years. She has served on The Keys Children’s Foundation Board as director, secretary, vice president and president for a total of 7 years. She currently serves on the Ocean Reef Community Foundation’s Grant Committee.
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REEF SERVICE DIRECTORY In the event an extension is indicated, please dial the Club Operator at 305-367-2611 and request the extension. Academy at Ocean Reef Ileana Diaz: 305-367-2409, [email protected]
Orvis Charter Desk arah Hoog White: 367-2227, S [email protected]
Accounts Payable & Receivable Member Billing: 305-367-5925 or 1-800-213-6552, [email protected] Suzanne Baker: 305-367-5851, [email protected]
Fitness Luis Bracamonte: 367-5820, [email protected]
Art League Sherri Harris: 305-367-2359 [email protected] Airport Manager: 305-367-3690, [email protected] Bellstand 305-367-2611, ext. 2290, [email protected] Enterprise Car Rental: 305-367-2611, ext. 2295 Boat Rentals Reef Rental: 305-710-7968 Tireless Cruises: 215-499-8288 Cart Sales, Repair and Rental Cart Sales: 305-367-6591 [email protected] Cart Repairs: ext. 7658, [email protected] Cart Rental: ext. 2370, [email protected] Catering 305-367-5895 [email protected] Communications Ocean Reef Press Editorial: 305-367-5882, [email protected] Ocean Reef Press Advertising: 367-4911, [email protected]
Golf Tee Times, Pro Shop & Practice Range Pro Shop: 305-367-5912 Lodging Front Desk: ext. 2280, [email protected] Reservations: ext. 5923 or 1-877-282-9911, [email protected] Medical Center Keith Young: 305-367-2600 Member Conference Sales Richard Weinstein: 305-367-5814, [email protected] Membership Islande Dillon: 305-367-5896, [email protected] Rebecca Clark: 305-367-5991, [email protected] Ocean Reef Club Real Estate Company Bill Dickinson: 305-367-6600, [email protected] Ocean Reef Rod & Gun Club Card Sound Sporting Clays 305-367-2727 [email protected]
Concierge Ellie Parker: 305-367-2611, ext. 7385, [email protected]
Recreation Mic O’Keeffe: 305-367-6501, [email protected] Caitlin Bennett: 305-367-2611, ext. 2139, [email protected]
Croquet Jim Morton: 305-367-6583, [email protected]
Reef Club Kids 305-367-5830, cell phone 305-522-0438
Cultural Center Lisa Dykes: 305-367-7339, [email protected]
The Spa April Smith: 305-367-6506, [email protected]
Dining Reservations & Schedules Reservations: 305-367-5931, [email protected]
Service Station Israel Salgado: 305-367-4982, [email protected]
Diving, Snorkeling, Water Tours Cristal Clear Charters: 305-367-3051, [email protected]
Shops Port O’ Call Wine & Spirits: 305-367-5999, [email protected] The Gift Shop: ext. 7139, [email protected] The Signature Shop: ext. 2011, [email protected]
Dock Office & Marina 305-367-2611, ext. 7740, [email protected] Events Information Ancel Pratt: 305-367-5874, [email protected] rayvik Animal Care Center/ ORCAT G Susan Hershey: 305-367-4701 Ocean Reef Community Foundation Yuri Mikolay: 305-367-4707, [email protected]
Tennis Jim Morton: 305-367-6583, [email protected] Vacation Rentals Allen Schweinberg: 305-367-6617 or 1-800-741-7333, [email protected]
The Academy Cup Fishing Tournament Share Your Love of Fishing by Pippa McHugh Academy Cup Co-Chair
Have you ever seen the delight in a child’s eye when they reel in a fish? What about when a child catches a fish for the very first time? No? Well here’s your opportunity to make that happen. Donate your boat to this year’s Academy Cup Kids Fishing Tournament on Saturday, March 19. You will give some lucky Ocean Reef youngsters, some of whom never have fished before, the chance to fish with their peers and have a great outdoor experience. Here’s what Mike Berman said after donating his boat for the Academy Cup: “I cannot remember having more fun in a fishing tournament. I had more fun than the Reef Cup! The opportunity to see the excitement of a 6 year old pull in a little yellowtail far surpassed watching a seasoned angler catch a sailfish.” Now in its third year, the tournament gets children ages 4-14 out on boats fishing the waters around Ocean Reef. And what better place to learn to fish than here, one of the top saltwater fishing destinations in the world! This may explain why Equity and Social members keep more than 3,000 boats here for some portion of the year, according to the recent club census. If just a handful of these boat owners
Bobby Ruffing aboard Mike Berman’s “Big Rebait” shows off his yellowtail. His team won the “Tons of Fun” trophy for catching the largest edible fish.
sign up for the Academy Cup, we will get a whole new generation hooked on fishing at Ocean Reef. Donating your boat is simple: email: academycupfishing@ gmail.com or pick up a boat donation form at the Club Concierge or the Academy (right next to Member Fitness). Keep in mind that each boat requires a captain, which could be you yourself or a captain you provide. The Academy Cup welcomes all types of boats from a flats skiff to a mighty sport-fish. You and your anglers can fish the flats, reef or deep-sea with trophies awarded in categories like Top Anglers and Top Boat. When the fishing is over, the party begins with a blowout awards dinner at Buccaneer from 6pm-9pm. You’ll receive two complimentary tickets for your boat donation. The Academy Cup’s success relies on the kindness and participation of Ocean Reef members. With your help, we can make this year’s tournament better than ever!
Feed My Starving Children Volunteers Still Needed Saturday
Volunteers (over 8 yrs. old) are needed for the afternoon shifts to measure and scoop ingredients, seal bags, and prepare boxes for shipping at The Academy this Saturday, February 27. The goal is to produce 100,000 meals for children in Haiti. Refreshments will be served. If you’d like to be part of this fantastic feel-good event, just show up at the Academy at 1pm or email admin@waterfrontorc. com or call Christina Watson at 410-599-1550.
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Cultural Center Events Live Performances
Tonight, Friday, February 26th @ 8:00 PM we will host one of the preeminent orchestras in the world. Renowned as one of the world’s greatest musical ensembles, The Philadelphia Orchestra will create a musical experience as only they can do. Then if you can believe it, we are already into March! Thursday, March 3rd @ 8:00 PM we will have Michael Feinstein perform a show dedicated to the life and legacy of Frank Sinatra. Joined by vocalists Ann Hampton Callaway, Lynn Roberts, and Nick Ziobro, they capture the essence of Sinatra’s early years. Reservations for all shows are required, 305-367-6300 or [email protected]. Campus at the Cultural Center
The Great Decisions Series will have its sixth and seventh meetings on March 1st and March 8th @ 2:00 PM. As always the topics being discussed are some of the most critical global issues facing America and the rest of the world today. March 1st the discussion will focus on the United Nations as it celebrates its 70th birthday. March 8th will center on Climate Change and efforts that are needed to stymie this growing crisis. Contact the Cultural Center at Culturalcenter@oceanreef. com for pricing information.
The Met
February 27th at 12:55 PM join us for a Met Encore presentation of Lulu. Lulu is the drama of a young woman who sexually and emotionally dominates a wide range of willing victims, both male and female. Herself a victim of society, she seems to embody all the frightening aspects of the human condition, a combination of primal instinct and distinctly modern amorality. Then on March 5th we will broadcast a live performance of Manon Lescaut at 12:55 PM. Soprano Kristine Opolais and tenor Roberto Alagna join forces in Puccini’s obsessive love story. Opolais sings the title role of the country girl who transforms herself into a Parisian temptress, while Alagna is the dashing student who desperately woos her. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the door. National Theatre Live
Matthew Dunster’s award-winning production of his deeply funny new play Hangmen, will have an encore showing on March 7th at 2:00 PM. Hangmen, tells the story of Harry, who in his small pub in the northern English town of Oldham is something of a local celebrity. But what’s the second-best hangman in England to do on the day they’ve abolished hanging? Amongst the cub reporters and pub regulars dying to hear Harry’s reaction to the news, his old assistant Syd and the peculiar Mooney lurk with very different motives for their visit. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the door.
The Philadelphia Orchestra Friday, February 26 | 8:00PM $200 Donor | $215 Non-Donor
The Philadelphia Orchestra is one of the preeminent orchestras in the world, renowned for its distinctive sound, desired for its keen ability to capture the hearts and imaginations of audiences, and admired for a legacy of innovation in music-making. The orchestra is inspiring the future and transforming its rich tradition of achievement, sustaining the highest level of artistic quality, but also challenging— and exceeding—that level, by creating powerful musical experiences for audiences at home and around the world.
Michael Feinstein’s All or Nothing At All: Origins of a Legend in New York Thursday, March 3 | 8:00PM $275 Donor | $290 Non-Donor
Michael Feinstein, joined by vocalists Ann Hampton Callaway, Lynn Roberts, and Nick Ziobro, captures the essence of Sinatra’s early years with songs from his first solo recordings like “Night and Day” focusing on the genesis of Sinatra’s lesser-known musical relationship with the prolific songwriter Cole Porter. Feinstein’s appreciation for Sinatra runs deep, as shown in his own critically acclaimed work in his honor. His album “The Sinatra Project” earned him a 2009 Grammy® nomination and his television special, “The Sinatra Legacy”, received a 2012 Emmy nomination.
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Saturday, March 12 | 8:00PM $300 Donor | $315 Non-Donor
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Chapel News Ocean Reef Chaplain Rev. Dr. Robert Henley 305-240-5445 305-367-4202
Monday
Saturday
AA Meeting 7:30 p.m. Annex
Catholic Mass 4:30 p.m. Chapel
Women’s Bible Study 8:00 a.m. Annex
Wednesday Sunday
Rev. David Epstein, Sr. Pastor Calvary Baptist Church 9:00 a.m. Chapel Reflections 10:15 a.m. Chapel Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Annex
Mid-Week Communion Service 9:00 a.m. Chapel Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Annex Thursday
Men’s Fellowship 8:00 a.m. Tennis & Games Center First Friday of the Month
Catholic Mass 12 p.m. Chapel
Jewish Sabbath Service 6:00 p.m. Annex
Helping You Spend More Time Making Memories
We Mourn the Loss
Theodore Fauber Theodore H. Fauber, November 8, 1937 – February 15, 2016. Theodore
Fauber was a builder. Not from architectural drawings but with his love, his drive and his dedication. Ted as his friends knew him, built with his wife Margaret, a very successful company. But he also built lifelong friends, a loving family, and a lasting legacy. A native of Ashland, Ohio and a graduate of Ashland University, he demonstrated his love and appreciation for his community countless times. He and Margaret raised their girls, Marne and Erin, in Medina, Ohio. Through both the company and community, Ted touched thousands of lives. Ted could always be counted on no matter what the cause. Ted’s legacy will no doubt be his
love for his family and community. He was a passionate person. He was equally passionate cheering on his girls at horse shows and tennis matches, building the family business and on making the final putt on the 18th green. Golf was a lifelong love. In Golf and in Life, Ted had no handicap. This morning in Heaven, we know Ted has a tee time. We know he will play the back tees. It will be his first round with his father, Temple (Ted) Fauber, in many years. While there is no wagering in heaven, it has always been foolish to bet against him. That is the man Ted Fauber was, a great man. He is survived by his beautiful wife Margaret, his daughters Marne and Erin, Grandchildren Alex and Nixie and two Sisters Bonnie and Carole. He is preceded in death by his parents Temple and Eleanor Fauber, In-Laws Ken and Lyda Rossborough and Brother In-Law Jim Rossborough. A Celebration of Life will be held at 4 pm on Friday, February 19th at The Key Largo Anglers Club, Key Largo, Florida. In Lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to The Medina County Home, 6144 Wedgewood Road, Medina, Ohio 44256
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On Wednesday, March 16 and Thursday, March 17, we will be collecting clothes and small useable household items. Please be sure they are in working order. Shoes, sheets, blankets and pillows are also welcomed. Please place items in bags or boxes. We cannot accept loose items. This year our items will be going to Saint John’s Episcopal Church in Homestead, Women’s Domestic Abuse Center in Key Largo, Habitat for Humanity in Key Largo and Monroe Association Remarkable Citizens. Thank you for your generosity. If you have any questions, please contact Natasha Price at 305367-5078.
The Parkinson’s Support Group Meets on Friday, March 11, 2016 at 3:00 P.M at The Medical Center Second Floor Conference Room. Parkinson’s patients, caregivers and spouses are welcome. If you plan on attending or need further information please telephone Jenny Rigby at 305-367-6707. www.mcor.org
14 Sunrise Cay Drive 6 Bedrooms, 5 full plus, 2 half Baths 101’ Oceanfront • $15,500,000 (1033) Mary Lee • 917.603.3252 [email protected]
37 Angelfish Cay Drive 19,410 sq. ft. Homesite Waterfront • $2,350,000 (786) Patti Furneaux • 305.321.3156 [email protected]
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35 Cinnamon Bark Lane 6 Bedrooms, 6.5 Baths Golf Course • $2,734,257 (914) Bill Dickinson • 305.304.8311 [email protected]
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Marina Slip HS-17 80’ Floating Slip Wide Turn Basin • $950,000 (725) Jack Curlett • 305.522.0745 [email protected]
Marina Slip ES-30 70’ Floating Slip Near Marina Fitness • $775,000 (1032) Jeanie Castellanos • 305.394.0132 [email protected]
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Pumpkin Cay 2B 2 Bedrooms, 3 Baths 30’ Dockage • $1,175,000 (1004) Andy Hofmann • 813.951.0025 Eric Woodward • 305.394.4461
Whether you are a current Equity Member transitioning from one home to another or a Social Member looking for your first Ocean Reef property, we are here to assist. Call us today to schedule a time to tour your next home. 305.367.6600 • Fishing Village • 1 Dockside Lane • OceanReefClubRealEstate.com
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N EW S FROM THE MED IC A L C ENT ER
Sportsman’s Donor Club Challenge
Blood Drive Mar.9 & 10, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Give the gift of blood – your one -pint donation can save up to four lives! Event Founder, Cyndee Swenson, RPh, and Honorary Chairperson’s Tom Davidson Jr., and Jess Santemma, along with the Medical Center, and ONEBLOOD challenge YOU to Donate. Here’s how it works; there are 16 identified organizations and clubs within Ocean Reef Club and Key Largo Anglers Club communities. Each blood donor will be able to attach their gift of blood to one of those organizations. The organization with the most donated blood will be the winner of this year’s Club Challenge. The winning organization or club will have their name recognized on the “Sportsman’s
The 2016 Sportsman Donor Challenge Pin.
Donor Club Challenge” plaque that will be proudly displayed at the Medical Center. Each blood donor will receive the beautiful new fifth edition Sportsman’s Donor Collectible pin. Tom Davidson, Jr. states, “ As many of you know, I was in a terrible boating accident losing 6 units of blood. I wouldn’t be here today if there wasn’t a ready supply of blood available. I am very thankful to have been the recipient of others’ generosity. I encourage everyone to take a few minutes out of your day to give the gift of life so that many other lives can be saved. I will be giving blood again this year as I have every year since my accident. Jess Santemma offers the following testimony: “ If you have ever given blood before you may have helped save my life. Thank you for your generous donation to
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the community and those in need, like me. At the age of 18, I came down with pneumonia that spiraled into life-threatening sepsis due to an undiagnosed auto- immune deficiency. The quick actions of Dr. Carlos Smith at the Medical Center, our public safety and Baptist Hospital in Miami saved my lifealong with 4 units of blood. Donors were instrumental in helping me to live a full life today. Please take the opportunity to help those in need of blood by donating some of yours to our OneBlood drive. You never know when you will appreciate paying it forward! “ Last years “Club Challenge” winner was The Medical Center at Ocean Reef. Who will be the winner this year? If you want to help but cannot attend on March 9 & 10, 2016, then you may donate blood at the following locations: March 5, 2016 at Kmart 101499 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. March 19, 2016 at Mariners Hospital 91500 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Additionally, you can donate at the Homestead Donation Center (call 305-508-9394 for hours and appointments) or anywhere in the U.S. between 3/9/2016 and 3/16/2016. Post donation, please email [email protected] and include your name, donation location and date of donation. Select from one of the 16 clubs to credit your donation. This too qualifies you to earn your pin, or you can even recruit a volunteer to donate blood for you- and you will both earn your Sportsman Donor pin. So come on out and help your favorite organization become the winner of this year’s “Sportsman’s Donor Club Challenge” and help someone in need of precious life-saving blood. More than 4.5 million patients need blood transfusions each year in the U.S and Canada. Every two seconds someone needs blood and 41,000 blood donations are needed every day! For further information or to schedule an appointment to donate blood please contact Nancy Brundage, Community Relations Coordinator, OneBlood, 305-797-7028 or [email protected]. Visit us on the web at www. mcor.org
To request an appointment, please visit www.mcor.org or call 367-6702. Audiology Elizabeth Herrera Mar. 3, 17, 31, Apr. 14, 28 Dermatology Alysa Herman Mar. 3, 17, Apr. 7, 21 Arthur Colsky Mar. 2, 16, 23, 30, Apr. 6, 27, May 11 Debra Price Mar. 18, 25, Apr. 8, 22, May 6 Varee Poochareon Feb. 29, Mar. 9, 14, 23, 28 Endocrinology Robert Aden Mar. 4, Apr. 1 Gastro Health Mar. 11, Apr. 15 Gynecology Jason James Mar. 3, Apr. 7 Randy Fink Mar. 17, Apr. 21 Neurology Brad Herskowitz Mar. 7, Apr. 4 Neuropsychiatry Katherine Genther Mar. 7 Opthalmology Zachary Segal Mar. 15, Apr. 19 Optometrist Gerald Furnari Mar. 4, 25 Orthopedic Hand Specialist Roberto Miki Mar. 14 Orthopedic Spine Specialist John Nordt Mar. 8, Apr. 12 Orthopedic Sports Medicine Michael Swartzon Mar. 25, Apr. 22 James Voglino Mar. 11, Apr. 15, May 13 Podiatry Stephen Levine Mar. 11, Apr. 8 John Torregrosa Mar. 14, Apr. 11, May 9, June 13 Pulmonary & Sleep Disorder Raul Valor Mar. 11, Apr. 8, May 6 Psychology Joseph Mora Feb. 29, Mar. 14 Urology Darren Bruck Mar. 18, Apr. 15
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World Golf Championship–Cadillac Championship, Miami Marathon and Half Marathon. However, weekend warriors (golf, anyone?) also benefit from the expertise of Board-certified, fellowship-trained orth ope d ic physicians who are recognized locally, nationally and internationally. Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute combines its resources of experienced physicians and leading-edge treatments and technology to provide advanced orthopedic, pediatric orthopedic and sports medicine care. Even though the Institute was established at Doctors Hospital, our expert physicians also treat patients at other Baptist Health entities including Baptist, Baptist Children’s, South Miami and West Kendall Baptist hospitals. In November, Michael Swartzon, M.D., a member of Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute, joined the Medical Center at Ocean Reef as a visiting specialist. A double Board certification in family medicine and sports medicine gives Dr. Swartzon a unique perspective. Trained in the treatment and prevention of both medical illness and orthopedic injury, he provides nonsurgical treatments for acute and overuse musculoskeletal probl e m s. H e g u ide s pa ti e n ts to ph ysi c a l a nd occupational therapy as needed, and expedites referrals to an orthopedic surgeon if necessary. From casual walkers to Olympic competitors, everyone deserves the high-quality care the physicians at Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute offers. Our multidisciplinary team treats a comprehensive range of conditions from common fractures and ligament tears to complex orthopedic injuries and chronic conditions. Our highly skilled physicians remain on the cutting edge of orthopedic research and have developed
“We’re lucky to live in South Florida, where we are able to lead sporting lives while pursuing a host of activities year-round,” said Nelson Lazo, chief executive officer of Doctors Hospital and Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute. “Whether walking or kayaking, gardening or tennis, life here is an active one. Every person on our team is passionately driven to help you keep yours that way as well. We are experts at getting you back to doing the things you love.”
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Changing the Future of Cancer Care
Miami Cancer Institute of Baptist Health South Florida Baptist Health South Florida is changing the future of cancer care with Miami Cancer Institute. When it opens in the fall of 2016, the spectacular new 395,000-square-foot facility will offer comprehensive clinical cancer services, state-of-the-art technology and cancer clinical trials supported by translational research. It also will encompass the Breast Center at Miami Cancer Institute and pediatric cancer services, and will connect directly with Baptist Hospital’s new inpatient floor designed especially for cancer patients. First in South Florida
Miami Cancer Institute will be the first center in South Florida – and one of fewer than two dozen in the United States – to offer proton therapy, a sophisticated form of radiation that targets cancer cells with pinpoint precision while sparing healthy tissue. For the first time, adult
and pediatric patients in South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean will have convenient access to proton therapy, beginning in 2017. Patients also will benefit from the Cancer Institute’s worldclass leadership. Recently, Baptist Health President and CEO Brian E. Keeley announced that Michael J. Zinner, M.D., clinical director of the Dana Farber/ Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center in Boston, Moseley Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School and surgeonin-chief at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, joined Baptist Health South Florida as the founding chief executive officer and executive medical director of Miami Cancer Institute. “A world-renowned cancer expert, Dr. Zinner is bringing his wealth of experience to Baptist Health – and the South Florida community – as we prepare to launch one of the most significant undertakings in our history,” said Keeley. “As a Miami native, Dr. Zinner’s move represents a return to his South Florida roots, where he can continue to make an impact on advances in cancer care.” Sloan-Kettering Alliance
The Cancer Institute has recently announced plans to join the Memorial Sloan Ketter-
ing Cancer Alliance, a unique partnership that aims to bring the most current knowledge and advanced cancer care into the community setting. The facility’s 90,000 square-foot research building will accommodate principal investigators, researchers and staff who conduct innovative clinical trials supported by translational research. Jeff Boyd, Ph.D., former senior vice president for molecular medicine and executive director of the Cancer Genome Institute at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, has been named director of translational research and genomic medicine for Miami Cancer Institute. His focus will be to build, maintain and support a national and international presence in the field of genomic medicine, molecular genetics and genomics of women’s cancers. Strengthening Keys Presence
Part of the vision for Miami Cancer Institute is to strengthen its presence at Mariners Hospital in the Keys. Construction to expand Mariners Hospital’s Oncology Services Department from three rooms to six was recently completed. The rooms will be used by Keys patients in need of chemotherapy treatments and can eliminate travel time to and from Miami. “Not
only have we expanded our oncology department, but we have strengthened our affiliation with Miami Cancer Institute and have been officially designated as its southernmost branch,” said Rick Freeburg, chief executive officer of Mariners Hospital. As a result, patients treated at Mariners Hospital will be under the care of the Cancer Institute’s medical oncologists credentialed to practice at Mariners. The relationship also gives Keys cancer patients access to the latest and highest standards of cancer care and an expanded array of innovative clinical trials. “Miami Cancer Institute will be recognized as a worldclass destination for providing evidence-based, individualized care for our patients,” said Brian E. Keeley, president and chief executive office of Baptist Health South Florida. “The new, state-of-the-art facility will be unmatched in our region in terms of clinical excellence and advanced cancer care, and we continue to recruit nationally renowned experts to lead the Institute well into the future.” For more information, or to schedule a behind-the-scenes tour, contact Jamie Thomas, Assistant Vice President, Baptist Health Foundation, at 786-4675421.
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Cinema on Your Cell
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Ocean Reefers love their movies! For families, the seasonal drive-in and dive in movies are great fun (nothing like watching a film from the comfort of a heated pool -- though the popcorn does tend to get soggy…). How lucky are we to have our very own film emporium/ Cultural Center in our backyard, with 30+ top films a year? Visit www.oceanreefculturalcenter.com to see the schedule (or call the Film Hotline 3676306). Home Cinema
My Mike and I have decidedly different tastes in movies. I like
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documentaries and chick flicks while he skews towards shoot ‘em up adventures. So more and more, I find myself lying in bed, iPhone in hand and ear buds, well, in ear, to watch my films (though going from the big screen to a very very little screen does have its draw backs). How Classic
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Direct TV and HBO Go are my go-to Apps for free films, but as an Amazon Prime devotee, the Amazon Video App not only
It’s Oscar time again on February 28 – and that means www.oscar. go.com for a list of nominees, news and videos for all the nominated films and performances. Since I rarely go to the movies, it’s a great pre-Oscars site to study so I can pretend I know who’s who. The gold-plated Oscar statuette is over a foot tall, weighing 8 ½ lbs; everyone’s favorite little guy is actually an Art Deco knight holding a crusader’s sword (did you know that??) and stands on a reel of film with five spokes (representing the original 5 branches of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences: Actors, Writers, Directors, Producers, and Technicians). Looks like my studying paid-off! “Everything I learned I learned from the movies.” – Audrey Hepburn
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Continuing The Tradition by Harold Brewer
Very young Osprey chick.
For years the Osprey nest adjacent to Dolphin green #7 has provided many of us with close up views of Ospreys living in the heart of our community. Ospreys are found across much of North America. While many are migratory it is likely that the pair on #7 are year round residents of our area. It is common for Ospreys to become very tolerant of human activity when they are nesting. No doubt this has contributed to the continuing success of the species.
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on the Dolphin course are the same pair. In the picture, taken last Friday in less than optimal lighting conditions is their most recent contribution to the continuation of our tradition of multi-generation Ocean Reef Club family members. Peter Frezza, Research Manager for the Everglades Region of Florida Audubon, estimates that this youngster is about 4 weeks old. Peter also pointed out that young Ospreys are very cryptic when they are in the nest explaining why this little guy has been so difficult to spot and photograph. In fact when I attempted to circle around the pond to try to have better light it immediately hopped down out of sight. There might even be a sibling hiding in there. Time will tell. Keep an eye out over the next few weeks and you might see the first flight of this little guy. That would be very special.
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It’s (Almost) a Contest – Bordeaux vs. Napa by Terry Baxter
Two of the most famous wine regions in the world, Bordeaux and Napa Valley, were presented head-to-head at the Port O’ Call Thursday afternoon. For wine enthusiasts, this pairing recalls the landmark 1976 showdown when blind tasters in France awarded the top prizes to Napa vintners (Stag’s Leap for red, Chateau Montelena for white) over celebrated French Chateaus. What became known as “The Judgment of Paris” stunned the wine world and put Napa Valley on the map. Too
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and the women, the Blanc. Steve Clark volunteered, “Men drink reds, everyone knows that.” Overhearing, Tom Martell admitted that when he started drinking wine, he liked whites. But he soon noticed there were far more neglected bottles of red, so he switched to enjoy the benefits of quantity. “Now I like red best.” Great. Now he’s diminishing our quantity. Not that there was any shortage of reds or whites, or French or American samples. The La Serre was indeed memorable, but in a different price category from most of it’s rivals ($111 a bottle, breaking Geof Bloom’s rule). I liked the modestly priced Franciscan Cabs. The rep said I should start the evening with the $25 Cabernet, let Tom Martell indulge himself, then pour the $65 Franciscan Magnificat. Sounds like a strategy.
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And The Winners Are…
richness. It is medium to full-bodied with a refreshing burst of minerality and well-integrated oak characteristics that offer a round, lengthy finish. Mer Soleil is owned by the Wagner Family of wine which also produces Caymus, Belle Glos, Meiomi and Conundrum which are sold in various outlets across Ocean Reef Club.
by Sean Carroll, Beverage & Wine Operations Manager
With another “All Charities” Weekend in the books we thought you would be interested in the two “Members’ Choice” wine winners. Bottle of White
For the whites it is Mer Soleil Reserve Chardonnay from the Santa Lucia Highlands appellation of Monterey County, California. This wine is named for the two forces that strongly influence this wine, the sea (mer) and the sun (soleil). With Monterey Bay being so nearby the climate is highly influenced by the Pacific Ocean and the sun
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never seems to stop shining on the vineyard which makes this wine rich, balanced and complex. With a Golden-hued in color, the wine opens with opulent aromas of peach, apple, Meyer lemon and baking spices. The palate is an inviting medley of peach and pear, layered with tropical notes of pineapple and banana. The vibrant acidity is well balanced by warm butterscotch and subtle coconut notes that seamlessly meld together to create a luscious, mouth-filling
For the reds, the winner is Rutherford Hill Merlot from the Napa Valley appellation of California. Founded in 1972 the Rutherford Hill winery is a pioneer in the development of California Merlot. This winery is family owned, sustainably farmed and cave aged and embraces their legendary commitment to quality over quantity. In 1972, while the rest of the world was just beginning to take notice of Napa Valley, the founders of Rutherford Hill recognized a unique opportunity; they believed that the climate and soil of the valley were well suited to Merlot and were among the first to pioneer
what has become Napa’s premier varietal. Rutherford Hill Merlot is an elegantly refined blend of classic Bordeaux varietals that create a beautiful bouquet of rich aromas and prolonged flavors. Lavish cherry fruit flavors are backed by a rich, balanced structure for an intensely complex Merlot. At Rutherford Hill winery, only French oak barrels are used to age each harvest. These barrels rest naturally in our caves which provide a unique environment that enhances the wine-aging process. Silky, full-flavored, firm, and built for today’s enjoyment, the wine finishes with smooth tannins and intricate layers of flavor on the palate. Rutherford Hill Merlot is owned by the Terlato Family who also produce exceptional wines like Chimney Rock and Sanford. Look to see these two new exciting wines on wine lists property wide in the near future. We hope you enjoy them! Cheers! “Wine makes every meal an occasion, every table more elegant, every day more civilized.”
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All Charities, By the Numbers While the “BIG” number is still being calculated, there are a few other significant numbers that All Charities Co-Chairman Michael Berman highlighted this past Saturday evening: In was in 2008 that Tom Davidson and Alan Goldstein chaired the first Foundation Wine Auction. It was one of 27 charitable events…which averaged more than one a week for our 6 month season. It was then that Tom and Alan formed Combined Charity partners or All Charities: one event that funds the Community Foundation, Medical Center, Cultural Center, Art League, The Academy and Ocean Reef Conservation Association. This past year, with increased support from Ocean Reef Club and the Board of Directors, an unprecedented 2900 Member families have shown their support for All Charities though the voluntary check off. In the last 8 years, we have been able to distribute $4.4 million through the Ocean Reef Community Foundation that has touched, improved and in some cases, saved lives in our surrounding communities. We now make more grants outside the gates in one year than were made in the first ten years of the community grants program combined. Last year thanks to the support
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All Charities trio: Tom Davidson, Mike Berman and Alan Goldstein.
Stephanie Karl takes two! Photos by Katie Uhl.
of the Membership and Partners, the Ocean Reef Community Foundation issued 47 grants totaling almost $800,000 which provided food, shelter, education, nutrition, transportation, mentoring, scholarships, safe havens, lifesaving equipment and dignity. There is no number that can quantify that impact. Over the next few weeks, the record-breaking accomplishments of 2016 will be published in the Ocean Reef Press, stay tuned for a few final numbers.
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At least they received small wages! Serving on a committee is one of our great traditions at Ocean Reef Club and perhaps one of the most important. We are member-owned and member-driven which allows us to create, enjoy and evolve our Unique Way of Life. ADVISORY COUNCIL
EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD
MARKETING COMMITTEE
Advisory Council represents the various neighborhoods of Ocean Reef and brings issues, policies, concerns, accomplishments and recommendations to the table, as voiced to them by their peers. They also are brought up-to-date on the Club’s affairs and financial picture. Selection is based on area of residence. Meetings per season: 3
Editorial Advisory Board provides staff with input on member interest, news and content as they relate to the Ocean Reef Press. An interest in writing is encouraged. Meets every Friday in season
The primary role of the Marketing committee is to define the marketing and marketing communications “vision” for the Ocean Reef Club and to review and to insure its application across all marketing objectives, strategies and creative platforms targeted towards prospective members. Meetings per season: 3
AIRPORT COMMITTEE Airport Committee reports on the use of the ORC Airport, programs to enhance the member experience and the condition of the related equipment and facilities. Meetings per season: 3
CARD & GAMES COMMITTEE The Card & Games Committee consults and advises on matters concerning Club operations involving bridge, mah jongg, canasta, and other game activities. Meetings per season: 4
CROQUET COMMITTEE Croquet Committee advises the Board on matters concerning croquet activity at Ocean Reef Club. Meetings per season: 4
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE Environmental Committee advises the Board on environmental issues related to Ocean Reef Club and ORCA. Meetings per season: 3
FINANCE COMMITTEE Finance Committee assists management in preparing a five-year operating pro-forma and is responsible for maintaining capital budgeting process, establishing monitoring/control and reporting criteria to the Ocean Reef Club Board. Meetings per season: 4
HOUSE & GROUNDS COMMITTEE The House and Grounds Committee shall advise the Board on matters of style and taste concerning decorations, landscaping and alterations, and new project designs. Meetings per season: 4
MARINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Membership Committee will review and recommend action to the Board with respect to Club membership and member conduct. Meetings per season: 4
SOCIAL COMMITTEE Social Committee advises and consults with Ocean Reef Member Events on existing and potential new events where no other committee is in place. Meetings per season: 4
TENNIS COMMITTEE Tennis Committee shall advise on matters of rules for Members and guests related to the operations of the Tennis Center. Meetings per season: 4
Marine Advisory advises Board on matters concerning marine activities, operational rules for Members and guests and environmental issues at Ocean Reef and surrounding areas. Meetings per season: 2
Many will answer. Few will be chosen. All will be thanked. Questionnaires are available online at oceanreef.com under Committee Listings. You may contact Luann Lowen at 305-367-5817 or [email protected] for a questionnaire. Questionnaires must be submitted by April 1.
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Students in Raku with Steve Forbes and Painting with Kim English valued the instruction of excellent teachers. The Raku artists learned about new glazes developed by Forbes that can produce a completely unique look on a piece of pottery. Painting with English brought the artists outdoors for one of the sessions. Artists focused on models both indoors and out and were urged to work fast and loose, concentrating on relationships instead of details.
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Ardmore Ceramic Art Studio Show by Susan Bohan
Run, don’t walk to the Art League where you can still see the extraordinary Ardmore Ceramic Art Studio display. Closing at 1 p.m. on Fri., Feb. 26, this collection of leaping antelope, mischievous monkeys, humorous hippo, graceful giraffes and other majestic animals, is the result of the dream of a remarkable woman, Fee Halstead. Created in 1985 in the Midlands of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, the works can be found in Museums from Zurich to New York and many are even for sale here. They are a fusion of European inspiration like Royal Doulton and Staffordshire mixed with the indigenous wildlife of Africa as well as the Zulu culture itself. Louise Irvine, Director of the Wiener Museum of Decorative Arts in South Florida, opened the evening at the Cultural Center on Mon., Feb. 22 by introducing to the enthusiastic gathering the genesis of the Ardmore concept. Besides creating these unique combinations of color, fauna and flora, she explained that these works uplift an entire community and its families. Over 100 men and women have been mentored and trained through the program. Members were then treated to the fabulous display of the Ardmore Studio shown so dramatically at the Art League. Against the beautiful backdrop of wildlife photography by Fran Carlisle, each piece drew you into the intricacy and painstaking artistry of the subject. One of its finest painters, Wiseman Ndlovu, came from South Africa just for the exhibit and explained the process for each of his pieces. “After the shape is thrown from clay by its creator, it
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Chairman’s CirCle angie and mike Berman Carole and Kevin Chase sally and Tom Davidson Vicki and alan Goldstein suzanne and Ted Groesbeck nancy and ron harrington Diane and Keith hill Diane and mike Jones stephanie and Ken Karl Cynthia and Patrick lee mary and John lee Bill rowley Betty and Tom schievelbein lori sommer Connie and John Taylor Carla and leonard Wood
Cash Donors $10,000+
Adele and Mike Acheson Linda and Tim Daugherty HHB Partners Pattie and Ed Kramer Marjorie and Robert McClements Ann and Karl Weiler
305-367-5996 [email protected] orfound.org
Mike Jones and Sarina Kinney, Co-chairs Michael Berman Cindy Brammer Judy Brand Mona Brewer Harold Brewer Luisa Bryan Siri Campbell-Fossel Vicki Krowe Carr Sarah Cart Jack Curlett Tom Davidson David Desmond
Deborah Dewey Barbara Ferri Christina Fisher Alan Goldstein Vicki Goldstein Diane Hill Teresa Holmes Marie Jacobs Ken Karl* Nick Lanni Patrick Lee Cynthia Lee
John Lee Dale Leemhuis Mike Leemhuis Cindy Manzo Steve Markel Pippa McHugh Catherine Medaglia Bill Nutt Barbara Olcott Ruth Perfido Heather Post Russell Post
Stacy Schmetterer Jane Silverman Adelaide Skoglund* Mindy Slovick Roy Sutton Gayle Tallardy Julie Waite Tonya Wallace Kathy Weiland
* 2017 CoChair
100 CommuniTy TrusTees Donations of $15,000 or more
Roma and George Aronoff Kathy and Dan Babcock Marilyn and Bob Beamish Marjorie and Bill Berkley Angie and Mike Berman Jane and Paul Bishop Marlene and John Boll Debbie and Larry Brady Cindy and Tim Brammer Judy and Rick Brand Mona and Harold Brewer Luisa and Lowell Bryan Jacqueline and Michael Cardone Fran and Wayne Carlisle Sarah and Ben Cart Carolyn and Bill Chaney Carole and Kevin Chase Maggie and Steve Clark Carla and Gerald Connor* Barbara and John Costas Margaret and Ron Cresswell* Janice and Andy Crowley Candy and Kevin Crowley Sally and Tom Davidson Marna and Chuck Davis Lisa and David Desmond Deborah and Kenneth Dewey* Nanette and Ron Elenbaas Joyce and Dick Farmer Barbara and Paul Ferri Theresa Ferracuti and Carlo Fidani Christina and Russ Fisher Barbara and Bob Gintel Eileen and Robert Glidden
Vicki and Alan Goldstein Suzanne and Ted Groesbeck Barbara and Ed Hajim Jan and Floyd Hall Pamela and Dan Harding Nancy and Ron Harrington Brenda and Tom Harter Diane and Keith Hill Nancy and Gus Hillenbrand Shawn and Blake Hogan Teresa and Jay Holmes Mary Ellen and Harry Hunt Teresa and Michael Hutchins* Adelaide Schultze and Ed Jared Judith and Jerry Jared Ronda Stryker and Bill Johnston Linda and Charles Johnston Diane and Mike Jones Amy and George Joseph Stephanie and Ken Karl Sarina Kinney Catherine and Philip Korsant Allen Krowe Nanci and Nick Lanni Mary Ann and Ray Larkin Mary and John Lee Cynthia and Patrick Lee Nancy and Nelson Leenhouts Leslie and James Liautaud Frances and Craig Lindner Marilyn and Gary List Jan and Jim Loomis Cindy and Bob Manzo Kathie and Steve Markel
Marcia and Tom Martell Patti and Don McGrath Jacqueline and Jeffrey Morby Dedie and Bill Nutt Barbara and Emery Olcott Maggie and Steve Parker Anne Marie and Murray Peretz Monica Phillips Russ Post Pam and Pat Roberts Liv Ullmann and Don Saunders* Jeannie Schiavone Betty and Tom Schievelbein Stacy and Bob Schmetterer Laura and Anton Schutz Susan and W. Norman Scott Adelaide Skoglund Cristina and Eric Soulavy Jill and Mike Sullivan Barbara and Roy Sutton Gayle and Carl Tallardy Connie and John Taylor Karen and Don Waite Julie and Mike Waite Tonya and Mark Wallace Kathy and John Weiland Emilie and Craig Wierda Stevie and Marshall Wishnack Carla and Leonard Wood Anne Lovett and Stephen Woodsum Spike Yoh Bonnie and Harold Zeigler *100% charitable contribution
Cash Donors Patron $1,000+
$5,000+ Donna and Paul Archibald Linnea and Jim Anderson Vicki Krowe Carr Suzanne and John Chuhinko Tina and Ernie Euler Suzanne Grandis Ann and Peter Liashek Tanya and Chris Roberts Jill and Pack St. Clair Julie and Randy Skoda Ellen Skove Paula and Robert Smalley Candace Sutfin Kate and Nick Vanoff Patricia and Richard Wambold
Denise and James Anderton Carol and Andy Andrews Marcy and Bob Aultman Ruth and Bob Baal Eilah and Ben Beavers Nikki and Rich Beyer Betty and William Bourke Carroll Brooks Lin and Stephen Brown Ashley and Anthony Capozzoli Liz and Bill Coleman Vicki and Bill Combs Karen and Greg Crouse Marlene and Nicholas Csendes Katie and Jack Curlett Charlotte Curry Marna and Chuck Davis Karen and Paul DiMaura Sara Heft and Tom Duff Heather and John Dwight Patty and Bob Ethington Mary and Scott Farmer
The Academy at Ocean Reef Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts AldenAlli Alter Restaurant Amara Cay Resort Arista Winery Atlantic Project Solutions Bacigalupi Vineyards Baptist Health Foundation Tracey and Michael Battista Angie and Mike Berman Big Hole Lodge Arthur and Joan Birsh Blackbird Vineyards Mary and Geoff Bloom Blu Bamboo Marlene and John Boll Bradford Renaissance Portraits Cindy and Tim Brammer Bristol Bay Linda and Dave Brown Caliber Collection Card Sound Yachts Carysfort Transportation Linda Carithers Catawba Island Club Chalkboard Carolyn and William Chaney Chateau D’Esclans Cheeca Lodge Chef Michael’s Clara Williams Company Club Car, Inc. Captain Glenn Clyatt Cork & Fork Epicurean Travel Margaret and Ronald Cresswell Cristal Clear Charters Katie and Jack Curlett Dannel’s Jewelry Chef Paula DaSilva David Arthur Vineyards
Sally and Tom Davidson Deep Water Cay Delivery for the Keys Delta Air Lines Kathleen Denis Fine Art Lisa and David Desmond Karen and Paul DiMaura Tom Duff and Sara Heft Eagle Brands Nanette and Ron Elenbaas Fairchild Tropical Gardens Mary and Scott Farmer Tere and Angel Fernandez Ned Ferrarone Fish House Flamingo Cay Lodge Florida Grand Opera Florida Keys Fly Fishing School Jackie and Tim Flynn Siri Campbell-Fossel Gail Freed Edwina and Sam Friedman Frontiers Travel David Frost Going-Aire Victoria and Alan Goldstein Good Hope Equestrian Training Center Captain Greg Graham The Greenbrier Suzanne and Ted Groesbeck Joan Gross Lisa Venus and John Grunow Barbara and Edmund Hajim Laura and Kendall Hendrick Nancy and Gus Hillenbrand Captain Richard Hoog Hotel Les Mars Indianapolis Motor Speedway Islamorada Pool Service J. McLaughlin Jack Daniel’s Distillery
Pam and S. Trevor Ferger Teresa and Ed Ferrarone Diana Frazier Sandra and Victor Fuller Lucy and Mickey Gilbert Vicki Puckett and Barry Goldsmith Lisa Venus and John Grunow Chris and Brett Handler Denise and Rick Haney Diana Hogarth Cherie and Keith Hughes Peggy and Gary Johns Shirley and Si Johnson Susan and Brian Keeley Dottie and Tom Kemp Bob Kenison and Ruth Stoky Pattie and Ed Kramer Mary Lou and Paul Krause Bill Legg Dale and Michael Leemhuis DeeDee and Terry Lisenby Alex Lovett-Woodsum
Patty and George Lucas Angela and Doug Martin Elizabeth and John Marquardt Betty Mason Catherine and Tony Medaglia Margo and Rich Miller Cynthia Mitchell Denny Morgan Fran and Joe Murphy Gail Noyes Patti O’Connor Barbara and Bart O’Brien Linda and Ken Owens Jean and Richard Palmer Helene Peddle Ruth and Leonard Perfido Kathy and John Pluhar Greg Poole Heather and Chuck Post Paula and John Reinhold Dori and Rollin Reiter Kathryn and Daniel Rominski
Evelyn and Wayne Rosen Bonnie and Steven Schoedinger Schuble Family Foundation Jennalie and Joel Shepherd Shirley Shumway Esther and Robert Silbey Janie and Nelson Sims Carolyn Lockhart and Lee Stallard John M. Timken Jr. Joyce and Steve Torcise Evelyn and John Turner Amy and Brad Vandenberg Mary Wellendorff Teri and Michael Wilkie Madeleine and Brad Williams Laura and Mark Zausmer Jodi and Scott Zifferer
Kathie and Steve Markel Marker 88 Suzanne and Tom McManmon Amy and Michael McNamara Catherine and Tony Medaglia Shawn Mobley Captain Augie Moss Mount Veeder Magic Vineyards National UDT Navy SEAL Museum Joyce and Joe Neely NetJets Northern Trust Notre Vin Wines Barbara and Barton O’Brien O’Brien Estate Winery Ocean Reef Art League Ocean Reef Chamber of Commerce Ocean Reef Club Ocean Reef Cultural Center Ocean Reef Medical Center Ocean Reef Volunteer Fire Department Oceania Cruises ORCAT The Orvis Company Christine and Rodman Patton Pica Zuro Lodge Heather and Chuck Post Russell Post Sue and Nick Price Reef Gallery Reef Radio & Electronics Reef Tropical Pools R.F. Orchids Rio Piedra Plantation Karma Roberts Pam and Pat Roberts Rupert Rodriguez Jim Rogers Romora Bay Club Bill Rowley
Rusch Landscape & Associates Sandpiper Clothiers Stacy and Robert Schmetterer Laura and Anton Schutz Sherwin Family Vineyards Silver Oak Cellars Julie Ann Sipos StelMar Gardens, Inc. Mindy and Steve Slovick Patty Strunk Ronda Stryker and William Johnston Sundowners Restaurant Barbara and Roy Sutton Cynthia and Peter Swenson Gayle and Carl Tallardy Connie and John Taylor Three Sticks Winery Tommasi Estate Tommy Bahama Ultimate Wine Tours Valette Captain Nick Varnberg Vineyard Vines Michael and Julie Waite Mark and Tonya Wallace Kathy and John Weiland J. Wells Interior Design, Inc. Wheels Up Kerry Whitaker Michelle and Paul Wiebel Williams Selyem Winery Stevie and Marshall Wishnack Wynn’s at Ocean Reef Captain David Wyss Yellowstone Club Zero Dress Code Mary and Melvin Zwirn
in-KinD Donors Marie Jacobs Kazuko and Even P. Johansen Diane and Mike Jones Amy and George Joseph Stephanie and Ken Karl Kelly and Martin Katz Susan and Brian Keeley Kennedy Space Center Olivia and Vince Kent Patti and Richard Kent Kessler Fitness Key Largo Anglers Club Key Largo Chocolates and Ice Cream Chef Brad Kilgore Kosta Browne Winery Captain James Koch La Dormida La Prairie Emeril and Alden Lagasse Lancaster Estate Nancy and Nick Lanni Captain Floyd Leach LeCompte Travel Mary and John Lee Patrick and Cynthia Lee Dale and Michael Leemhuis Bill Legg Leggiadro Linda Levy Lexus of Kendall Lexus of West Kendall Lilly Pulitzer Limay River Lodge Livewater Properties Anne Lovett and Stephen Woodsum Maclone Studio of Photography Magnolia Blossom Winery Miami Marlins Mangrove Cay Club Cindy and Robert Manzo Marine Max Ocean Reef
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MO V I E TI M E !
“Brooklyn” (PG13) Sat., Feb. 27 4:30 & 7:30pm Sun., Feb. 28 7:30pm Wed., Mar. 2 7:30pm Runtime: 1 hr. 51 min. Premise: Irish immigrant lands in 1950s Brooklyn, where she quickly falls into a romance. “Carol” (R) Sun., Feb. 28 4:30pm Mon., Feb. 29 7:30pm Wed., Mar. 2 4:30pm
Runtime: 1 hr. 58 min. Premise: A photographer develops an intimate relationship with an older woman. “Trumbo” (R) Fri., Mar. 4 4:30 & 7:30pm Sun., Mar. 6 7:30pm Wed., Mar. 9 4:30pm
Runtime: 2 hr. 4 min. Premise: In 1947, Dalton Trumbo was Hollywood’s top screenwriter, until he and other artists were jailed and blacklisted for their political beliefs. “Room” (R) Sun., Mar. 6 4:30pm Mon., Mar. 7 7:30pm Wed., Mar. 9 4:30pm
Runtime: 1 hr. 58 min. Premise: After five-year-old Jack and his mother escape from the enclosed surroundings that Jack has known his entire life, he makes a thrilling discovery. Great Decisions Series: The United Nations Tues., Mar. 1 • 2pm Live Performance: Michael Feinstein Thurs., Mar. 3 • 8pm $275 Donor, $290 Non-Donor Reservations Required 305-367-6300
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Catholic Mass 12 p.m., Chapel
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Triple Golf Classic 8 a.m. shotgun, Card Sound Course
“Carol” (R) 4:30 p.m., Cultural Center
Golf Fitness Class 7:30 a.m., Member Fitness Center
Everglades Alligator Farm Tour 8:45 a.m., Depart from Nature Center
“Brooklyn” (PG13) 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center
Cardio Tennis Clinic 8 a.m., Tennis & Games Center
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Mid-Week Communion Service 9 a.m., Chapel
Hatha Yoga Class 7 a.m., Member Fitness Center
Adult Karate Class 10 a.m., Member Fitness Center
Women’s Bible Study 8 a.m., Chapel Annex
Mah Jongg, Canasta & Backgammon Open Play 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Tennis & Games Center
F R I D AY
Bugatchi, David Cline & Pure Amici Trunk Show 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Attractions Cardio Dance Class 11:15 a.m., Member Fitness Center Duplicate Bridge Game 1 p.m., Tennis & Games Center Triple Golf Classic 1 p.m. shotgun, Card Sound Course Live Performance: The Philadelphia Orchestra 8 p.m., Cultural Center
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Monkey Match 9 a.m., Tennis & Games Center Paddleboard Yoga Class 9 a.m., Buccaneer Island Zumba Class 9 a.m., Member Fitness Center Beginners Only Bridge Lessons 9:30 a.m., Tennis & Games Center
Grand Breakfast Buffet 7 – 11 a.m., The Ocean Room
Silver Fit Class 10 a.m., Member Fitness Center
Feed My Starving Children 8 a.m., The Academy
Mah Jongg, Canasta & Backgammon Open Play 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Tennis & Games Center
Triple Golf Classic 8:30 a.m. shotgun, Hammock Course Triple Golf Classic 8:45 a.m. shotgun, Dolphin Course Bugatchi, David Cline & Pure Amici Trunk Show 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Attractions The ABC’s of Yoga 11 a.m., Member Fitness Center
W E D N E S D AY
Super Macho Nachos Night 4 – 6 p.m., Burgee Bar “Carol” (R) 4:30 p.m., Cultural Center Member Appreciation Dinner 6 – 9 p.m., The Clubhouse “Brooklyn” (PG13) 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center
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T H U R S D AY
Cycle Class 6 a.m., Member Fitness Center
Wings & Yuengs Night 4 – 6 p.m., Burgee Bar
Core Class 6:30 a.m., Member Fitness Center
Member Appreciation Dinner 6 – 9 p.m., Gianni Ristorante
Men’s Fellowship 8 a.m., Tennis & Games Center
Men’s Card Night 6:30 p.m., Tennis & Games Center
Cooking School: “Tuscan Cooking Workshop” 9:30 a.m., Cooking School
“Carol” (R) 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center
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Mah Jongg, Canasta & Backgammon Open Play 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Tennis & Games Center
Gentle Morning Tai Chi Stretch Class 7:30 a.m., Member Fitness Center
Balance Workshop 4 p.m., Member Fitness Center
Ballet Barre Fusion Class 8 a.m., Member Fitness Center
Pint & Slice Night 4 – 6 p.m., Burgee Bar
Yoga Sculpt Class 9 a.m., Member Fitness Center
Port O’Call Wine Tasting 5 – 7 p.m., Port O’Call Patio
Balloon Pop 10 a.m., Buccaneer Island
Raw Bar Lobster Bake 5 – 9 p.m., Raw Bar
Pickleball Clinic 10 a.m., Tennis & Games Center
Grand Breakfast Buffet 7 a.m. – 12 p.m., The Ocean Room
Members’ Night 6 – 9 p.m., Islander
Pickleball Round Robin 10:30 a.m., Tennis & Games Center
Cardio Tennis Clinic 9 a.m., Tennis & Games Center
Live Performance: Michael Feinstein 8 p.m., Cultural Center
Ping Pong Scramble 11 a.m., Buccaneer Island
Guided Eco-Kayak Tour 10 a.m., Meet at Pool Desk
Great Decisions Series: The United Nations 2 p.m., Cultural Center
Self Defense 2 p.m., Member Fitness Center “Brooklyn” (PG13) 4:30 p.m., Cultural Center Catholic Mass 4:30 p.m., Chapel Grand Seafood Buffet 6 – 9 p.m., The Ocean Room “Brooklyn” (PG13) 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center
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Reflections Service 10:15 a.m., Chapel Sunday School 10:15 a.m., Chapel Annex Junior Tennis Clinic 11 a.m., Tennis & Games Center
Healthy Living Program 4 p.m., Member Fitness Center
For additional fitness, tennis, golf, recreation and food & beverage events, scan the QR Code below with your smart phone to download our app.
Chef’s Choice Sliders & Beer Night 4 – 6 p.m., Burgee Bar Founder’s Members’ Night 6 – 9 p.m., Founder’s
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TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK TRIPLE GOLF CLASSIC
D IN IN G AT O C EA N R EEF
For reservations, call (305) 367-5931 • Mon. Feb. 29 – Sun. Mar. 6, 2016
Feb. 24 – 27
This 4-day golf tournament is played on all three courses on The Reef. Registration required. Details: 305-367-5912 TENNIS MONKEY MATCH
Monday, Feb. 29 9 a.m. at the Tennis & Games Center Come play or watch as Ocean Reef Tennis Center takes on the Racquet Club in this exciting head to head matchup for bragging rights for the year. Details: 305-367-6583
BREAKFAST
The Ocean Room (collared shirts required for men) Mon. to Sat. 7 – 11 a.m. Sun. 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. The Point (Members only) Coffee & Danishes Sat. & Sun. 8 – 10 a.m. Private Dining Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Fitness Café Mon. to Fri. 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Reef Treats Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. 19th Hole Brunch Sun. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Reef Lounge Grab ‘n Go Breakfast Sat. & Sun. 7 – 11 a.m.
COOKING SCHOOLS: TUSCAN WORKSHOP WITH SANDRA LOTTI
Mar. 3 & 4 9:30 a.m. in the new Cooking School
Join this hands-on class with Chef Sandra Lotti as she teaches you the techniques of authentic Tuscan cuisine. Workshops held in the new Cooking School located in Carysfort Hall. Sold out. Details: 305-367-5953 PORT O’CALL WINE TASTING
Thursday, Mar. 3 5 p.m. on Port O’Call Patio
Join us on the Port O’Call Patio for wine from Land of the Vine: Italy. Ask questions of seasoned experts & buy your favorite bottles on the spot. Details: 305-367-5999 GOLF WINE & WEDGES DEMO NIGHT
Friday, Mar. 4 4 p.m. on the Driving Range
Sip some wine and test out the latest and greatest in Vokey Wedges. Details: 305-367-5912
SPO T ON SHOPPING
Joan the Shopper TENNIS CENTER… At the recent Club Double Championships, all the Ladies Doubles players definitely won “best dressed.” No surprise, since they bought their outfits at the Tennis Center’s Pro Shop, which boasts an impressive selection of courtly togs. Heidi Roncarelli and Nikki Beyer (the B Flight Doubles winners) are shown in their matching long sleeved aqua shirts ($74) and white skirts ($70) from sofibella. Lisa Smith and her partner Mary Benson favored stylish black and white tennis tank dresses (Inphorm $68)… Even if tennis is not your game, the Pro Shop carries many
“life style” items for yoga, fitness, etc. Debbie Dewey is a big fan of the Jofit line of loose stretch pants with pockets ($102). Also if you wear a petite size, consider a striking v-necked dress from Venus Williams. She might wear it for tennis, you could wear it for cocktails. – Joan Birsh
LUNCH
Fitness Café Mon. to Fri. 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Beach Grill Daily 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Raw Bar Daily 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Reef Hut Mon. 11:00 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tues. to Sat. 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Burgee Bar Fri. to Sun. 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
DINNER
19th Hole Mon. to Sat. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Brunch Sun. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Lite Bites Sun. 3 – 5 p.m. Private Dining Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 12 a.m. Palm Court Daily 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. ORC Food Truck *Dolphin Course Scoreboard Daily 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Private Dining Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 12 a.m.
The Clubhouse (Members Only-Jackets Required) Tues. to Sat. 6 – 9 p.m. Member Appreciation Dinner Wed.
19th Hole Mon. & Wed. to Sun. 5 – 9 p.m.
Reef Hut Tues. to Sat. 5 – 8 p.m.
Raw Bar Daily 4 – 9 p.m. Thurs. Lobster Bake
The Ocean Room Grand Seafood Buffet Sat. 6 – 9 p.m.
Burgee Bar Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 4 – 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 4 – 11 p.m.
Founder’s *in The Ocean Room Tues. to Fri. 6 – 9 p.m.
Islander (collared shirts, shorts of walking length and jeans permitted) Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 6 – 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 6 – 10 p.m. Members’ Night Thurs.
Gianni Ristorante (reservations required) Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 5:30 – 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat 5:30 – 10 p.m. Member Appreciation Dinner. Mon.
COCKTAILS/SWEETS
The Point (Members only) Hors d’oeuvres & Cocktails Fri. to Sun. 5 – 8 p.m. Reef Treats Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Burgee Bar Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 4 p.m. – 12 a.m. Fri. & Sat. 4 p.m. – 1 a.m. Beach Bar Daily 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Reef Lounge Tues. to Thurs. 5 – 11 p.m. Fri. to Sun. 5 p.m. – 12 a.m.
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Proposed for Membership FEB. 15 – FEB. 29, 2016
Equity Membership
Julia & Joshua Spalten are Legacy members purchasing 21 Fisherman’s Cove, Unit A and the equity from the seller. Mr. & Mrs. Spalten are residents of Jacksonville Beach, FL. Their sponsors are Robert Costello, Dan Muckler and Robert Garces. Leslie & John Phillips are new members purchasing 30 Villa Court and the equity from the Club. Mr. & Mrs. Phillips are residents of Wilmington, DE. They are members of Rehoboth Beach Country Club and Wilmington Country Club. Their sponsors are B. Wilson Redfearn and Richard G. Elliott. Senior Legacy Membership
Carol & Jeffrey Engel are applying for Senior Legacy Membership. Mr. & Mrs. Engel are residents of New York, NY. They are members of Fresh Meadow Country Club. Their sponsors
are Libby Shapiro and Carol Roaman. Waitlist Social Membership
Social Membership is waitlisted. Posted applicants, once approved, will be added to the waitlist. Patricia & Robert Shaheen are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Shaheen are residents of Boca Raton, FL. They are members of SoHo Beach House. Their sponsors are Lisa & David Desmond and Ronda Ellis. May & Peter Petracco, III are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Petracco are residents of Brielle, NJ. They are members of Lavallette Yacht Club. Their sponsors are Marianne & Peter Petracco and Frances & Ed Duff . Rebecca & Benjamin Cottrell are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Cottrell are residents of Norfolk, VA. They are members of Norfolk Yacht and Country Club and Farmington Country Club. Their sponsors are David C. Pace, Jill & Hiter Harris and Wayne Wilbanks.
Paula & James McGarvey are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. McGarvey are residents of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. They are members of Ponte Vedra Inn & Club. Their sponsors are Patsy & John Shields and Judy & Gary Ball.
Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Morris are residents of Oradell, NJ. They are members of Hackensack Golf Club and India House. Their sponsors are Patty & Michael Heaney and Charles Cassel on behalf of the Membership Committee.
Julia & Daniel Cronin are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Cronin are residents of Shaker Heights, OH. They are members of Shaker Heights Country Club, Hangar Recreation Association and The Greenbrier Sporting Club. Their sponsors are Judy & Jerry Jared and George Aronoff.
Anke & Andrew Berlin are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Berlin are residents of Charleston, SC. Their sponsors are Bob Schmetterer and Alan Goldstein.
Stacey & Robert Graiziger are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Graiziger are residents Eden Prairie, MN. Their sponsors are Jennifer & Stan E. Hubbard and Karen & Stanley S. Hubbard. Ann & Thomas Gottwald are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Gottwald are residents of Richmond, VA. They are members of The Country Club of Virginia, The Commonwealth Club and Farmington Country Club. Their sponsors are Bruce C. Gottwald and Steve Markel. Michele & John Welch are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Welch are residents of McLean, VA. They are members of River Bend Club, Berkeley Hall Club and The Army and Navy Club. Their sponsors are Betty & Tom Schievelbein and Teresa Holmes on behalf of the Membership Committee.
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Ann & John Feldman are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Feldman are residents of Barrington, IL. They are members of Midtown Athletic Club. Their sponsors are Patty & Tom Davidson and Denise Haney. FEB. 18 – MAR. 3, 2016
Equity Membership
Lori & Philip Gianatasio are waitlisted Social members purchasing 14 Harbor Island Drive and the equity from the seller. Mr. & Mrs. Gianatasio are residents of Marblehead, MA. Their sponsors are Mindy Slovick on behalf of the Membership Committee and Teresa Holmes on behalf of the Membership Committee. Waitlist Social Membership
Social Membership is waitlisted. Posted applicants, once approved, will be added to the waitlist Randall Atkins is applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. Atkins is a resident of Sheridan, WY. He is a member of Brook Club, Harbor Club and Lexington Country Club. His sponsors are Richard M. Whiting and Darryl Parmenter.
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Who’s Training Who? Dog Park Event
Join professional Canine Specialist Dennis Urrutia on Mon., Mar. 7 for a complimentary training demonstration and evaluation of your pet. Dennis will be at the Large Dog Park from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. and be sure your “trainer” comes with you.
Director, Ed Talavera of the U. of Miami; Sound girl, Bobbie Watson; Script girl, Vicki Goldstein; Actor, Mike Smith; Actress, Loretta MacKay; Walk-on (not shown), Marlene Whiteley. Photo by C. Patton
Lights! Camera! Action! by Jody Steele
The second session of the Film Seminar Series at the Campus at the Cultural Center recently met for an interactive class in cinematography and film direction. Participants learned how
intense and time consuming it is to create a 30 second frame for a film. Developing an understanding of editing techniques, lighting, and camera angles were all part of the energetic lesson. Although they are not all heading to Hollywood yet, we did discover some very talented members that could be getting offers!
Kappa Alpha Theta Calling all Kappa Alpha Thetas. Come meet up with your Ocean Reef sisters on Monday, March 28 from 5 – 7 p.m at the Reef Lounge. RSVP to Connie Taylor, 305-367-2677.
Request Guest Cards in Advance Whether your house guests are here for the day or days, we can guarantee their Guest Card is ready upon arrival, to all who submit the form at least 48 hours in advance of their arrival date. The form is available in the Membership office, Inn Lobby and on oceanreef.com in the Members only section of the website. We look forward to welcoming you and your guests soon.
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SPORTS AROUND THE REEF
T E NN I S
Wall of Champions 2016 “Tennis Shorts” by Jim Morton, Director of Tennis
This past weekend a record number of participants took to the courts to play in the Ocean Reef Club Championship in Ladies’ and Men’s Doubles. In total 56 players competed to take home the title of Club Champion in one of the six flights, necessitating that we use every available court at both the Tennis & Games Center and the Marina Courts. This year’s “A” flight champions, whose names will be permanently engraved on the “Wall of Champions” in the Tennis & Games Center, are Tricia Holbrook & Kate Vanoff for the ladies and Wayne Rosen & Bob Ecuyer for the men.
Men’s Night under the newly-installed lights.
Holbrook and Vanoff overcame a nervous start to win the first set 6-3 then finished strong winning the second set with powerful groundstrokes and timely angled volleys by the score of 6-2 against the steady team of Heather Post & Thayer Adams. The men’s match was cut short when Steve Woodsum injured his hamstring muscle on the first point of the fifth game of the first set causing Woodsum and his partner Mike Jones to forfeit the match at 2 games all. In the “B” flights, for the ladies the B-1 flight title was taken by Heidi Roncarelli & Nikki
Beyer as they outlasted Patti Simms & Michelle Reeder in the closest match of the day 7-6 (5) 6-4. In the B-2 flight Nancy Wood & Jan Schmidt played a masterful match defeating the team of Stephanie Fink & Bobbie Leben 6-1, 6-1. The Men’s “B” flight was an exciting and well played match with the team of Victor Benoit & Rick Capps winning the first set 6-3, then getting down 1-4 only to come back and win the second set in a tie breaker defeating Bill Wonfor & Buck Schottland7-6 (5) in the second set. Graham Thomas & Bill Walker were the only team to lose the first
set 5-7, then come back to win the second set 6-2 and then win the tiebreaker in the third set 10-6 defeating the team of Drew Betz & David Noyes. The next special tennis event to take place at the Tennis & Games Center is the annual Monkey Match on February 29. This event was resurrected last year to encourage friendly competition between the Racquet Club and the ORC’s Tennis & Games Center. If you would like to participate in this year’s event contact Lindsey by texting or by calling 305-5221519.
Hockey Tennis
and prod but don't instruct quite yet. As long as they are rolling the ball back to you, fun will be had and they will be learning invaluable skills. If the interest level is growing after 5 minutes, suggest that they finish strokes with the racket in their “imaginary” backpack. Then give them a visual by doing it yourself. If they are holding the racket correctly, many of them will create the right space, strike the ball at their side and finish like a pro. Once they hit the ball straight, spread the cones apart and have them hit into the open spaces. Be sure to let them make plenty of goals so you can show your enthusiasm by yelling “gooooaaaallllll!” I've had a lot of success doing this with children as young as two years old.
Weekly Tennis Results
MIXED DOUBLES
by Alex Henderson, Assistant Tennis Professional
This is by far my favorite way to teach little ones forehands and backhands. You will need a lightweight ball, preferably 6-8 inches in diameter, a 21-23 inch racket for them, a racket for you, and 4 cones to make goals. Set up the goals on a flat surface fairly close to each other so the child can gain confidence in their directional control. At first, they may poke
LADIES’ DAY WEDNESDAY 2/17/16
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Sally Peterson 2nd Place
Nancy Wood, Vicky Gilbert, Jan Broton MEN’S DAY FRIDAY 2/19/16
1st Place
John Ferrante 2nd Place
John Coppedge
MONDAY 2/22/16
Men’s 1st Place
Antony Bindon-Howell Men’s 2nd Place
John Ferrante Ladies’ 1st Place
Suzie Bindon-Howell, Jan Broton Ladies’ 2nd Place
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Ladies’ 1st Place
Joan O’Leary Ladies’ 2nd Place
Jan Broton, Sherri Ball, Pam Reeves
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T ENN I S
F IT N E S S
Player of the Week
Craving Fitness
Tricia Holbrook
When and where did you start playing tennis?
I started playing when I was 11 years old at Holiday Park in Ft. Lauderdale. What is your favorite Ocean Reef activity besides tennis?
I love the food Ocean Reef has to offer! I also love to golf.
“Fitness Focus” by Luis Bracamonte, Member Fitness Center Manager
Fitness training leads to us looking, feeling and moving better. It improves our posture, balance our ability to play sports and our confidence to do more with our bodies. After getting into a regular routine for only a few short weeks, our stamina increases and we slowly begin to crave the feeling we get after each workout. This is especially true when the workouts are performed at high intensities (always relative to current individual fitness). We now know that a sedentary lifestyle is the greatest threat to our health and long
Exercise for Mind, Heart and Soul
Where did you go to college?
Proud to say the University of Alabama…ROLL TIDE!
by Beth Bielat
What is your favorite tennis memory?
I have two. First, is winning the Ocean Reef Member Guest Tennis tournament with my great friend Valerie Lightfoot (from Birmingham). It is so much fun to play in a match with an official umpire and a crowd cheering you on! Second, is winning the Mixed Doubles Club Championships at Birmingham Country Club. My partner played for Alabama, a wonderful player, and I played the best tennis I’ve ever played in my life!
Philosopher’s Notes
Join us – starting Monday March 7 at 5 p.m. for a five week, complimentary series called Philosophers Notes. Philosophers Notes are healthy, energizing snacks of information/education for the mind, heart and soul. The Notes serve as a sampler plate of the very best reads out there. These Notes perform a service, distilling and concentrating a whole
term happiness. Craving fitness leads to us spending more time moving and exercising which is the remedy to this pernicious lifestyle threat. Living at the Ocean Reef Club provides Members with all the tools and opportunities to enjoy active days. At the Member Fitness Center we currently offer over fifty weekly group classes, special events and workshops. We also have a very strong team of fitness specialists with a variety of backgrounds and experience for those looking for a more personalized experience. Our bodies and our minds are much more important than our houses, cars, boats or planes and they require daily attention. Become a fitness enthusiast and a Member Fitness regular and you will soon be joining the hundreds of Members who already have an insatiable craving for fitness!
lot of huge ideas into bite size, eminently digestible morsels. Laura Zausmer, one of our Members, is a yoga/philosophy enthusiast, and will be assisting in the gatherings. We will watch a short 20 minute video on the Note and spend ten minutes afterwards to discuss the topics. Brian Johnson, the author of the Philosopher’s Notes, is a lover of wisdom and a passionate student of life, who’s committed to inspiring and empowering millions of people to live their greatest lives as he studies, embodies and shares the universal truths of optimal living. Subjects To Be Presented Brain Power - Improve Your Mind as You Age by Michael Gelb & Kelly Howell ◆◆ The Untethered Soul - The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael Singer ◆◆ Peace is Every Step - The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life by ◆◆
Common Sense Self Defense with Beth Bielat Saturday, February 27, 2 – 3 p.m.
Join Beth Bielat on Sat., Feb. 27 to begin learning how to defend yourself against the most common attacks and intrusions. With our world becoming more and more volatile and unsafe, it seems practical to understand a little about self-defense and warding off attackers. There are simple, easy to learn defense moves that most anyone can learn. And there are habits and awareness that can also be learned and implemented to avoid most confrontations. With many years of experience, Beth can tell you that students have used their teachings and not only survived through some pretty crazy situations, but flourished and come out unscathed. Wear comfortable clothing and bring your family and friends!
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Please join us for one or all. This will be a very interesting, fun, and lively group gathering. Feel free to call with any questions at 305-367-5820. Create a Beautiful Dream Board Mar. 5, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Explore the power of “intention” (what we focus on in life) and the secret to making your dreams come true. In this artsand-crafts style workshop, we will first meditate, then draw upon our goals and dreams and create a beautiful picture (through words, magazine pictures, and art). These pictures and words help to manifest our dreams into reality. It’s fun! It’s beautiful! And it works!
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Fates of February
Murray, Nick Csendes and Lesley Eckhardt, and James Morrison and Even Johansen sneaking into the top of the fleet, if for just for a moment in the series, they were held in 5th overall. And George Lucas and Jack Lampman came out fighting, taking a 3rd in the final day, but just weren’t able to overtake Windsor and Erin Coffin who, even after finishing their final race last week in a humbling 14th, and taking a 5th for the day this week, were able to stay in contention, taking 3rd overall for the series. Congratulations to all!
by Lesley Kirschner Eckhardt
With fabulous friends and fair winds, February has featured a full fleet of fantastic sailing at Card Sound Sailing club. From Canal Races to the Magic-Dort series, sailors have converged on the waters in a race to the finish. Whether on open waters, or the confines of the canals, there is always a challenge to overcome. Oh, those Canal races. Love them or hate them, they have an addictive quality that draws you in, if you are a glutton for punishment. For competition, or pleasure, or both, our monthly canal races challenge every bit of patience in one’s soul. Though requiring a bit of sailing knowledge and basic rules and etiquette, it is a crash course in sailing and skill, fighting against loopy winds, no winds, swirling currents, momentum, and riding tacks along expensive yachts lining the course. It is ups and downs condensed in moment by moment puffs and lulls, teaching the import-
Fleet photo at the Feb. 20 Bullseye races.
ant lessons of life, getting through the tough times when you have no controls (no wind) and maximizing the opportunities you have when a puff comes your way. Sure, there are times when you feel like you are going backwards, and even the best of us sometimes do. And sometimes we go in circles, whether for the whims of the luffing sails or the penalty of giving a competitor a nudge. But in the end reigns those who you have better luck than their competitors in riding out the challenges with Ed and Sandy Kirschner finishing 1st, Gary Sayia and Nancy Lampman 2nd, and Rosalie Arkell and Lesley Eckhardt finishing 3rd. Magic-Dort Series Results
And the final scores are in for theMagic-Dort Series. With
uncooperative weather of the first two series of the season resulting in cancellations, this was the first complete series of the season with the greatest competition and fleet participation. With so many boats on the water, it was a challenge for most to hold a steady position in the fleet across all races, except of course for Gary Sayia and Nancy Lampman who finished the series 2-1-1-1, with an overall 1st for the series. And even with a couple of off days, Al Mast and Henry Stout were able take a healthy 2nd for the series. But the real excitement lay in the battle for 3rd. With Chris Streit with son, Steve, having a great week last week, it just wasn’t enough to bump Chris and Suzanne McMammon into the top positions, with Frank Schneider and Bob
Final Races Upon Us
And just when the season is finally in full swing, the end is encroaching upon us. We enter into our final Mill-Metcaf series and the final Canal race, as well as our Annual Pumpkin Key race, in a single race of winner takes all, and luncheon to follow. But we are most anxious to round out our season hosting the Bullseye Nationals here At Ocean Reef. So as we say farewell to February, there is more fun to be had. Contact Ed Kirschner at 305-332-8052 if you are interested in crewing or joining in the fun!
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F I S HI N G
GOLF
March Golf Happenings “From the Gold Tees” by Scott Kirkwood, Director of Golf
The Davies brothers Jake (8) and Teddy (4) from Chicago catch their first Mahi on Mr. Nice!
Fishing Report by Erich Overhardt
Offshore fishing has been slow, very little current to spark up the bottom bite. Mahi’s are around on the east or south winds as the Gulf Stream becomes shallower. Look for any current or temperature edges and, of course, weed lines to pick off these tasty fish. Let’s hope March is strong as it has been the past couple of Spings. Of course, April – probably my favorite fishing month because everything is biting – is getting closer. White and blue marlin show up in 200 – 700 feet as well as permit spawning occuring offshore on wrecks or around structures.
Two more months remain in our winter season here at Ocean Reef Club, and March is packed full of Golf Events to keep you entertained and your game improving! March Schedule Snapshot
Wine & Wedges Night – Mar. 4 ◆◆ Play for the Cure Tournament – Mar. 8 ◆◆ Bag Room Open 1st Round – Mar. 11 & 12 ◆◆ Men’s Club Championship (Gross) – Mar. 12 & 13 ◆◆ MGA Club Championship (Net) – Mar. 14, 17 & 18 ◆◆ Medical Center Tournament – Mar 16. ◆◆ Bag Room Open 2nd Round – Mar. 18 & 19 ◆◆ Sunday Couples Golf & Dinner – Mar. 20 ◆◆ LGA Club Championship – Mar. 22 & 23 ◆◆ Ultimate Demo Day – Mar. 24 ◆◆ Footjoy Shoes Trunk Show – Mar. 25 ◆◆ Bag Room Open Quarterfinals – Mar. 25 & 26 ◆◆
Excitement for our Professional Staff
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It is with great pleasure and pride to announce that our Assistant Golf Professional Josh Upson has accepted the Head Golf Professional position at Medinah Country Club in Chicago. Josh is in the middle of his 3rd season here at the Club and has worked his way up our ladder from starting in the outside operations to now being one of our top assistants in our golf operation. We are very excited for Josh to take the next step of his career at such a prestigious club. Summer Golf Options at ORC
It’s not too early in the year to start thinking about summer golf at Ocean Reef Club! During the summer months at Ocean Reef Club (May-October), the
Golf Shop offers the all-inclusive Summer Golf Option, available to the following membership types: Charter, Legacy, & Social. This option gives you unlimited rounds for one low fee and is available for singles, husband & wife, and families! To find out more about the Summer Golf Option, please contact Jordan McIntosh, Golf Concierge, at the Golf Shop by calling 305-367-5912. Husband & Wife Summer Option
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$700 + Tax Young Adult Summer Option
$400 + Tax Dependent Child Summer Option
$120 + Tax We hope everyone will take advantage of this amazing offer and that it will encourage all golfers to get out on the course this summer! 2016 Senior Club Championship
The second and final round of the 2016 Senior Club Championship brought some great weather and better scores. The day finally felt like a normal Key Largo winter day, with bright sunshine and warm winds. The Gross division was over early thanks to the great play of now back-to-back champion Bruce Berry! Heading into the day he held a 2-shot advantage over the field and quickly expanded on it. Berry started his round with birdies on his first two holes of the day and never looked back. The final round even par 71 was a well-played final round to cap another championship. The Net division was a photo finish! The final round 65 by Scott Burke was almost enough to get him into a playoff but fell just one shot short of the 2016 Net Senior Club Champion Michael Betz! Betz made a clutch 3 for 2 on his last hole to seal the deal for a one shot victory. The Super Senior division also had a great finish with Jimmy Watson firing a final round 73 for a two shot victory over Hank Henrich who made up a few shots today but wasn’t enough to catch Jimmy Watson.
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GO LF
Golf Scoreboard Metal Knee Open The Annual Metal Knee Open will be held March 18th at the Card Sound Golf Club. The tournament is open to men and women with two artificial knees and a USGA handicap. Please call the Card Sound Pro Shop at 305-367-2433 to sign up. Tee times will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the competition will be followed by lunch.
LGA TWO BETTER BALLS OF FOUR
1st Place
Didi Streit, Shirley Shumway, Lynne Thomson, Cissy Thompson 2nd Place
Cherie Henn, MaryAnn Larkin, Linda Roaseau, Brenda Sport 3rd Place
Kaz Johansen, Donna Manos, Adele Acheson, Debbie Hartmann 4th Place
SENIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS OVERALL CHAMPIONS
Gross: Bruce Berry Net: Mike Betz Net Super Senior: Jimmy Watson 55-64 FLIGHT GROSS
75+ FLIGHT GROSS
1st Place
Gary Ball 2nd Place
John Carpenter NET
1st Place
Hank Henrich Scott Burke 2nd Place 2nd Place Marvin Mathis Brad Williams 1st Place
NET
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9 HOLERS THURSDAY, FEB. 18
Jerry Henn 1st Place 2nd Place Margaret Shouvlin Michael Miles 2nd Place Denise Ecuyer
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65-74 FLIGHT 3rd Place GROSS Michelle
1st Place
4th Place
Jodi Betz, Brenda Harter, Marsha Egan, Suzanne Grandis
2nd Place
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Closest to the Hole
2nd Place
Longest Drive
Musto
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Bill Tweardy Sandy Post
Closest to the Hole
Dan Mullray Maureen Zazove, Gordana NET Schneider Chuck Hartz Denise Ecuyer Bill Sport Cathy Jansen
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Golf Course Maintenance Associates Prosper “Culture of Care” by Juan Gutierrez, Director of Agronomy
I’d like to communicate with a great deal of pride, and also sadness that our Dolphin Golf Course Superintendent, Eric Bennett, will be leaving us in four weeks to take over the Head Superintendent position at Venice Country Club in Venice, Florida. Venice’s search committee offered him the position immediately after playing the Dolphin Course as they were very impressed with the conditions. Eric started with us over 6 years ago as an assistant success-
Chris Corbin (new 1st Assistant Dolphin Course), Jake Tenopir (new Superintendent Dolphin Course), Chris Johnson (Equipment Manager), Juan Gutierrez (Driector of Agronomy), Eric Bennett (former Superintendant Dolphin Course), James Hawkins (new Superintendent Hammock Course), and Bailey Sehnert (new 1st Assistant Hammock Course)..
fully moving through ranks. Fortunately, we have established an intense training program for our assistants and interns and therefore can continue the positive momentum as we promote four of our own. First, Jake Tenopir will take over the position of Dolphin Golf Course Superintendent. Jake has been the Hammock Course superintendent for the last 2 years and started with us as an intern over
5 years ago. Jake has shown great knowledge, along with strong organizational and leadership skills during his tenure. Jake previously worked for The Cliffs in Marietta, South Carolina. Second, James Hawkins will be promoted to Hammock Golf Course Superintendent. He started working with us over 2 years ago first as assistant on the Hammock and then the Dolphin. Jim previously worked for
former Club associate Nathan Gingrich at the Estero Country Club in Fort Myers, Florida. Third, Hammock’s 1st Assistant Superintendent, Chris Corbin, who came to us from Eastward HO Golf Club in Chatham, Massachusetts, will be promoted to Dolphin’s 1st assistant superintendent. Lastly, Patrick “Bailey” Sehnert. will be promoted to Hammock’s first assistant superintendent under Jim’s leadership.. He started with us as an intern 18 months ago and has shown strong management skills. In other great news, former Dolphin Golf Course Superintendent, PJ Salter, who left us 2 years ago has recently taken over the Director of Agronomy position at Riviera Country Club in Coral Gables, Florida. We have a very strong management team who will continue to provide great playing conditions for our members and their guests. Please congratulate Eric, Jake, Jim, Chris and Bailey on their new promotions when you see them around the Club.
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CA RD & G AM E S C O R N E R
Growth at Card & Games Room by Gregg VanDyke, Director of Card & Game
Sat., Feb. 27 is our Mah Jongg Tournament. It starts at 10 a.m. and you should come at 9:30 – 9:45 a.m. to register and get settled. There is no entry fee but we will serve a lunch at a nominal charge. We are going to break it into two groups: regulars and beginners so everyone has a great chance. If you haven’t signed up yet, we will take entries up until tournament time. Here is your chance to win bragging rights so give it a whirl. The Canasta players are grow-
ing and some days we have 7 – 9 tables. The growth has been wonderful. It is great to look out and see Members having a great time with each other. Men’s poker night is rolling along, we are getting two tables of eight. Starts at 6:30 p.m. on Monday nights and ends about 9:15 p.m. The Gin Players are getting as many as 12 players a couple days a week. Backgammon is starting slowly but I think it will take off. Bridge is getting heavier with 16 – 17 tables of players. Also the beginners are having fun and learning the great game twice a week! Our growth is good. Did you know we had over 100 members using the Card & Games Room on some Mondays and Wednesdays? It speaks to the quality of life that our members are used to enjoying here at Ocean Reef and draws us together in a friendly environment. See you at the table.
Weekly Bridge Results MONDAY FEBRUARY 15, 2016
Section A North-South
1. Graham Thomas Joanne Thomas 2. Nancy McPherson - Fred Bacher 3. Frances Murphy Joseph Murphy 4. Ron Besse - Rod Patton 5. Garret Sayia - Suzanne Sayia Section A East-West
1. Jean Hunt - Judie Berry 2. Kathy Bahl - Elizabeth Coleman 3. Gordana Schneider - Ellen Wells 4. Mary Zwirn - Joanne Wills 5. Connie Taylor - John Taylor WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 17, 2016
Section A North-South
1. Deborah Nutt - Hettie Hall 2. Lynda Gilbert - Kay Meinhardt 3. Denny Morgan Rosemary Jones 4. Graham Thomas - Mary Benson 5. Ron Besse - Rod Patton
6. Kathie Markel - Pamela Harding 7. Ann Lampman - Joan Watson Section A East-West
1. Joanne Wills - Hugh Harness 2. Kathy Bahl - Elizabeth Coleman 3. Monica Phillips Paula Pendergast 4. Barbara Besse Martha Kavanaugh 5. Clare Meenan - Esther Silbey 6. Judelle McArdle - Shirley Wyman 7. Evelyn Turner - Carla Wood FRIDAY FEBRUARY 19, 2016
Section A North-South
1. Paula Pendergast Monica Phillips 2. Graham Thomas Joanne Thomas 3. Mary Ann Dickson Evelyn Turner Section A East-West
1. Frances Murphy Joseph Murphy 2. Elizabeth Coleman - Kathy Bahl 3. Ann Petersen - Hollis Petersen
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B RI D G E T I P
Bidding Judgment
Minor Suit Contracts
Priorities
When deciding on the final contract, your priorities are: 1. 8-card or longer major fit. 2. Notrump if both hands are balanced or nearly balanced. 3. Playing in a minor.
Sometimes Notrump is not a desired contract when you have a hand that could be disastrous. If you have a 9-card minor fit, lack of honors in the sides and singletons or voids, then you might want to think about playing in a minor suit.
FIGURE 1
West ♠QJ972 ♥KQJ3 ♦42 ♣K3
East ♠AK3 ♥A765 ♦QJ98 ♣32
West North East South Pass Pass 1♠ 2♦ Pass 2♥ 4♥ With 2 potential losers in both minors, a spade contract will not give you the ability to get rid of a club loser. However in hearts, you can use your good spades in the West hand to get rid of the clubs in the East hand.
East ♠A9876 ♥3 ♦54 ♣K9876
West 1♥ 2♣ 3NT 5♣
See Figure 2.
Choosing the Better Fit
If you have a fit with both majors (or both minors) play in the fit that is more evenly divided in both hands. Long suits can be used to discard losers. See Figure 1. Exception: When a suit is extremely strong (6+ cards with KQJ or better) or extremely long (7+), then that suit should be trump.
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Other Pointers
If partner bids your short suit, it reduces the value of your hand. ◆◆ If the opponents bids your long suit, it also reduces the value of your hand. ◆◆ High cards in your partner’s suit increases the value of your hand ◆◆ High cards (except the Ace) in your opponent’s suit decreases the value of your hand. ◆◆ Intermediate cards (tens, nines and eights) add extra value in notrump contracts. ◆◆
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FIGURE 2
West ♠5 ♥AJ765 ♦K92 ♣AQJ3
North East South Pass Pass 1♠ Pass Pass 3♣ Pass Pass 4♣ East with a 9-card fit in clubs and no honors in the side suits, should bid 4♣. This should not be Gerber since a clubs were bid earlier in the auction.
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Ah, the Fountain of Youth “Croquet News” by Ron Sekura
Nostalgia, where do we start? Maybe from an historical perspective. In 1493 Ponce de Leon set sail from Spain to eventually become Governor of Puerto Rico. Try to imagine your self aboard. In a small sail boat with no communications, no Loran (Oop’s! that’s extinct), and no GPS, weathering ferocious storms as you cross the Atlantic. In 1513 it was from Puerto Rico where de Leon initiated his search for the Fountain of Youth He did land in Florida, exactly where is disputed. Did he find the Fountain of Youth? Well…. let’s give it some thought.
A beautiful day for croquet (L to R): Carol Sekura, Fred Evans, Eva Martin, Joan Ruffing, Marusa Judy, Jim Berkel, Art Ruffing, Sue Berkel, Carol Roaman, Debbie Iz, Betsy Caldwell, Marjorie and Bob McClements, and Ingrid Braun.
More nostalgia. Remember Jack Benny? Remember Rochester? In today’s world of political correctness some shades of grey may surface No, not those “Shades of Grey, “ we are talking about hair color. Maybe the little bit of grey prompted Jack Benny to introduce the concept of the 39 as the magic age. When you reach 39 you are in a holding pattern. Two of our croquet club members, in the past several days, reached the magic age of 39. Members of the Ocean Reef Croquet Club joined in a resound-
ing chorus to wish Ingrid Braun and Jim Berkel a happy 39th. But back to the Fountain of Youth, did Ponce de Leon find it? Maybe at the Ocean Reef Croquet Club. By proclamation, no member is more than 39 years old. And, players born in 2009, 1999, 1939, and even earlier play on an equal par. Gender, strength, age are not determiners in croquet. The ability to plot strategy coupled with your mechanical skill can make you a proficient player. Ocean Reef Croquet Club welcomes all to learn
and hone their croquet skills. So maybe Ponce de Leon did succeed. We have proof of it on our own croquet lawns. Croquet competition continues. Today, February 26 is the double’s competition. Seven teams meet on the croquet lawns in a battle to determine the best team at Ocean Reef. Play starts at 12 Noon and should continue to 5:30. Come and watch our players compete. We have just finished the fifth week of play in the Crocodile Cup, and there are only 3 play dates remaining. So far 7 players have completed the 14 qualifying games. The winners of Tuesday’s competition were Betsy Caldwell, Gordana Schneider, and Alan Thomson with 350, 333, and 267 Diles respectively. The season leaders are Betsy Caldwell, Art Ruffing, Eva Martin and with 351, 176, and 165 Crocs. Of those mentioned only Ruffing and Schneider have qualified by playing 14 or more games. The standings are sure to shift as the others pursue qualification. Look forward to next week’s Ocean Reef press to find out about the double’s results and Crocodile Cup progress.
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Master of Ceremonies, Paul Bishop, shares his view from the podium last Saturday night at the All Charities Giving Hearts Ball.
All Charities Chairs Go Out On Top, Under the Big Top! It’s another record! Total dollars raised by the All Charities community giving program at Ocean Reef exceeded $4.6 million this season, up 13.4% from the 2015 season. This includes contributions to 2016 All Charities Auction Weekend and voluntary $195.00 donations to the All Charities Fund. Reaching this milestone, All Charities Co-Chairs and Found-
Ocean Reef Club To Partner With Coral Restoration Foundation For Complete Restoration Of Carysfort Reef
Innovative Partnership Will Save Precious Underwater Habitat For Our Future Generations Ocean Reef Club is forming a
ers Tom Davidson and Alan Goldstein have announced their immediate transition to Chairmen Emeritus. Oversight of All Charities will remain with Co-Chair Mike Berman who has been joined by new All Charities Co-Chair Mike Jones. The 2016 All Charities Auction Weekend will go down in history since the venue for the wine tasting and auction showcase – widely-attended by the Ocean Reef community – did not have its finishing touches ready in time. But the show must go on . . . for the one combined annual fundraiser to support nonprofits on and off the Reef . . . and it did, in a 5,000 square foot tent located next to Town Hall
The silent auction held in the Tent broke all records, raising nearly $700,000 from social and equity members alike. 2016 Co-Chair Sarina Kinney announced that this was up over 66% from last year’s silent auction that raised $417,321. “The huge increase was due in part to the largest and most diverse selection of wine ever (which raised over $72,000 alone) and a new component of online sign-up parties,” said newly-appointed All Charities Chair and 2016 Co-Chair Mike Jones. The amount raised ensures that important operating expenses are paid for Ocean Reef’s nonprofit institutions. This year’s estimated distributions will be $1,039,364 to
the Medical Center, $840,710 to the Cultural Center, $521,259 to the Academy, $326,119 to the Art League, $282,459 to the Ocean Reef Conservation Association, and $64,521 to ORCAT. The Ocean Reef Community Foundation’s share is $879,279, which helps fund grants distributed to nonprofit programs in Monroe and MiamiDade counties. Contact allcharities@oceanreef. com or 305-367-5963 to learn more about volunteering on the 2017 All Charities committee led by co-chairs Ken Karl and Adelaide Skoglund. Committee meetings start in the fall to plan next year’s All Charities Weekend, to be held in the new Carysfort Hall on February 10-11, 2017.
groundbreaking partnership with Coral Restoration Foundation (CRF), the nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to creating offshore nurseries and restoration programs for threatened coral species. Through this partnership, CRF will undertake the first-ever complete restoration of a coral reef anywhere in the world—Carysfort Reef, which lies just five miles from our shore. Ocean Reef Club’s relationship with Coral Restoration Foundation began in 2013 through an innovative program in which Ocean Reef Club Members could “adopt a coral” and watch it grow for a year in one of Coral Restoration Foundation’s nurseries. “We
know from our most recent Census that the natural beauty and wonderful waters that surround us, and all that they allow, are the primary reasons our Members choose Ocean Reef Club,” said Bob Schmetterer, Chairman of the Club’s Board of Directors. “Preserving and enhancing our
natural resources for ourselves, and for future generations, is of paramount importance to us all and why the Board unanimously approved the creation of this partnership. The possibility of becoming the first in the world to bring a coral reef back to what it Coral Restoration | 2
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Déjà vu? No, this is not the same OR See photo from last week but indeed another Channel Cay guest. Patti Baker made sure to have this removed from her mailbox by Public Safety before the USPS carrier arrived. Did you see something interesting or unique in your travels about The Reef? On land, in the water or in the air? We invite you to share your discoveries within our environment, email [email protected] or visit us on Facebook!
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was 40 years ago is a challenge to embrace, and after all, “reef” is our middle name.” “We did learn during the adopt-a coral program that propagation and replanting techniques work, and that they are scalable,” explained Schmetterer. “That knowledge is why we decided to do something remarkable, something that has never been done before.” The commitment to restore Carysfort Reef to what it looked like forty years ago will be supported by a variety of resources including the Club, individual Members, ORCA, the Ocean Reef Conservation Association, the Ocean Reef Community Foundation and the Club’s business partners. Carysfort Reef, like many reefs in the Florida Keys, has seen its population of staghorn and elkhorn coral decline by more than
90 percent since the 1970s due to various environmental stressors. Staghorn and elkhorn coral can grow and reproduce through fragmentation: if a branch falls off the reef and conditions are favorable, it can reattach to the rock and grow a new colony. With this knowledge, visionary conservationist Ken Nedimyer, founder and president of CRF, pioneered the method of growing corals in offshore underwater nurseries until they are large enough to be outplanted on the reef. For his groundbreaking conservation efforts, he was honored as a CNN hero, received the Wyland ICON award and named the Disney Worldwide Conservation Hero. “The rebuilding of Carysfort Reef is our most significant project to date,” said Scott Winters, CEO of CRF. “If we’re successful, this would be the first time anywhere in the world that a coral reef was completely restored to its natural state.”
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O C E A N REEF CLUB B OA R D OF D IR EC T OR S - NOM I NE E S
Final Slate of ORC Board Candidates The Ocean Reef Club Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the nomination of Harold J. Brewer, Barbara E. Hajim, Steven A. Markel and Teresa A. Holmes for election to the Club’s Board of Directors. The candidates will be presented for election at the Club’s Annual Meeting to be held on Thursday, April 14, 2016 in Town Hall. Mrs. Hajim and Mr. Markel have been nominated to serve three-year terms on the Ocean Reef Board of Directors, succeeding John P. Costas and Donald McClure. Mr. Brewer has been nominated to serve a one-year term on the Ocean Reef Club Board of Directors, filling the vacancy created by the retirement from the Board of Donald C. Waite, III. In addition, ORC Director, Teresa A. Holmes, has been nominated for re-election for an additional three-year term. The Nominating Committee carefully considered several factors prior to selecting the nominees, including leadership, use of the club, financial acumen, known to various membership constituents and most importantly, whether they have the time, energy and a real commitment to serve on behalf of the membership. Additional information about each nominee appears below. HAROLD BREWER
Harold Brewer has been a member of Ocean Reef Club since 2000. Brewer, a Georgia native, graduate of the University of Georgia and USAF veteran, moved from Georgia to
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Florida in the late 70’s following a successful early career in community banking. Since moving to Florida he has been a founder and owner of several companies that provided services specializing in community bank software products and technology utilization. Mr. Brewer and his wife Mona have a long history of involvement in charitable and conservative organizations. Currently serving as the President of Bonefish and Tarpon Trust, he is also a long time member of the Florida Highway Patrol Advisory Council. He has served as chairs of both All Charities Weekend and the Medical Center Fund Raiser. Passionate about fishing, birding and nature and spending time outdoors the Brewers divide their time between their homes at Ocean Reef and Maine.
San Francisco State University and last worked as head of development at The Brunswick School. In addition to Ocean Reef activities, she has served on the board of trustees of the Brunswick School and The Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Connecticut. She was also a Vice President of the board and chairman of the development committee at The Nantucket Historical Association during the period where they rebuilt the museum. She divides her time between Ocean Reef, New York and Nantucket. Of her accomplishments, she is most proud of her three children and eight grandchildren!
Steve first visited Ocean Reef in the late 1980’s and became an equity member in 2003. At Ocean Reef Steve is a member of Card Sound Golf Club; the Ocean Reef Yacht Club; the Anglers Club; the Airport Committee and serves as President of the Ocean Reef Community Foundation. He has been married to his wife Kathie for almost 45 years and they have 2 children and 4 grandchildren. Teresa Holmes has served on the Club’s Board of Directors for the past three years and is currently Vice Chairman and Chairman of the Membership Committee. Past service includes Chairing the Social Committee and Co-Chairing All Charities Weekend 2013. She also served as a member of the House and Grounds Committee. Formerly, Mrs. Holmes was a part-owner of several restaurants, owned and operated a cooking school and retail table top store business, Sazon, and sold residential real estate in the Tucson, Arizona area. Please mail in your proxy statement to LuAnn Lowen, Ocean Reef Club, 35 Ocean Reef Drive, Suite 200, Key Largo, FL 33037. You may also turn it in at Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 14, 2016 in the Town Hall.
BARBARA HAJIM
Barbara Hajim and her husband, Ed, first came to Ocean Reef in 1979 with their three children, G.B., Brad and Corey. They are members of the Angler’s Club and Card Sound. Over the years, Barbara has served on the House and Grounds Committee, the Retail Committee and the Ocean Reef Club Nominating Committee. She has her Master’s degree in counseling and guidance from
STEVE MARKEL
Steve Markel was born and raised in Richmond, VA, graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and spent the past 41 years with Markel Corporation, a NYSE holding company for insurance, reinsurance and investments. He is currently Vice Chairman and a Director. He has been active in many non-profit activities and is currently co-chair of the VCU Institute for Contemporary Art Campaign as well as a member of the Board of Trustees for the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.
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Golf Tee Times, Pro Shop & Practice Range Pro Shop: 305-367-5912
Art League Sherri Harris: 305-367-2359 [email protected]
Lodging Front Desk: ext. 2280, [email protected] Reservations: ext. 5923 or 1-877-282-9911, [email protected]
Airport Manager: 305-367-3690, [email protected]
Medical Center Keith Young: 305-367-2600
Bellstand 305-367-2611, ext. 2290, [email protected] Enterprise Car Rental: 305-367-2611, ext. 2295 Boat Rentals Reef Rental: 305-710-7968 Tireless Cruises: 215-499-8288 Cart Sales, Repair and Rental Cart Sales: 305-367-6591 [email protected] Cart Repairs: ext. 7658, [email protected] Cart Rental: ext. 2370, [email protected] Catering 305-367-5895 [email protected] Charter Desk Traci White: 367-2227, [email protected] Communications Ocean Reef Press Editorial: 305-367-5882, [email protected] Ocean Reef Press Advertising: 367-4911, [email protected]
Member Conference Sales Richard Weinstein: 305-367-5814, [email protected] Membership Islande Dillon: 305-367-5896, [email protected] Rebecca Clark: 305-367-5991, [email protected] Ocean Reef Club Real Estate Company Bill Dickinson: 305-367-6600, [email protected] Ocean Reef Community Foundation Yuri Mikolay: 305-367-4707, [email protected] Ocean Reef Rod & Gun Club Card Sound Sporting Clays 305-367-2727 [email protected] Recreation Mic O’Keeffe: 305-367-6501, [email protected] Caitlin Bennett: 305-367-2611, ext. 2139, [email protected]
Concierge Ellie Parker: 305-367-2611, ext. 7385, [email protected]
Reef Club Kids 305-367-5830, cell phone 305-522-0438
Croquet Jim Morton: 305-367-6583, [email protected]
The Spa April Smith: 305-367-6506, [email protected]
Cultural Center Lisa Dykes: 305-367-7339, [email protected]
Service Station Israel Salgado: 305-367-2611 ext. 2181 [email protected]
Dining Reservations & Schedules Reservations: 305-367-5931, [email protected]
Shops Port O’ Call Wine & Spirits: 305-367-5999, [email protected] The Gift Shop: ext. 7139, [email protected] The Signature Shop: ext. 2011, [email protected]
Diving, Snorkeling, Water Tours Cristal Clear Charters: 305-367-3051, [email protected] Dock Office & Marina 305-367-2611, ext. 7740, [email protected] Events Information Ancel Pratt: 305-367-5874, [email protected] rayvik Animal Care Center/ ORCAT G Susan Hershey: 305-367-4701
Tennis Jim Morton: 305-367-6583, [email protected] Vacation Rentals Allen Schweinberg: 305-367-6617 or 1-800-741-7333, [email protected]
CULTURE OF CARE
Hammock Course Renovation Project
This photo of the Dolphin Course in 2013 shows what the Hammock Course will look like when the regressing begins at the end of the month.
HAMMOCK COURSE Mar. 29 – 31 Apr. 12 – 14 May 10 – 12 May 23 – Sept. 11 Aug. 15 – 19 Sept. 12 – Oct. 23
CLOSURE DATES DOLPHIN COURSE Apr. 18 – May 22 July 5 – 8 July 11 – 15 Aug. 8 – 12
by Juan Gutierrez, Director of Agronomy
Many courses in South Florida are converting their approaches, fairways, tees and roughs to Celebration Bermudagrass, and this summer Celebration Bermudagrass is coming to the Hammock Course. This particular strain of Bermudagrass has a darker emerald green color and aggressive lateral growth which speeds up the recovery process from divots. Celebration Bermudagrass also has a higher shade tolerance which will help provide better playing conditions on the Hammock Course. Currently there is Celebration Bermudagrass on the Driving Range tee, Card Sound and Dolphin Course approaches, fairways and tees, which have performed very well even under heavy shaded areas, excess cart traffic and cooler temperatures. The bunkers on the Hammock Course have exceeded their life expectancy and in efforts to maximize the clubs investment will also be renovated during the Celebration re-grassing process. We are pleased to announce that for the bunker renovation project we will be working with Nick
Price Design to create a much more enjoyable test of golf for all our Members. In order to eradicate the existing grass on the Hammock Course three different herbicide applications will be completed a few weeks apart which will require us to close the course to prevent tracking of the herbicides onto the greens. The Dolphin Course will also close ahead of the final Hammock Course closure so that we can perform most of the needed cultural practices. Above is the schedule for the upcoming Hammock and Dolphin Courses closures. As early as seven days after the 1st herbicide treatment, the Hammock Course will have a different look, much like a desert-style golf course. This picture of the Dolphin Course after its first herbicide treatment during the 2013 re-grassing project illustrates how the Hammock will look with the exception of the rough which will also be sprayed: The Golf Course Maintenance Department would like to apologize in advance to all members and guests for the temporary inconvenience while we continue to improve the playability of the courses.
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ForgetMeNots Next Meeting The Ocean Reef ForgetMeNots will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 8th, at 12:00 noon in the second floor meeting room of the Medical Center. All caregivers are invited to this support group meeting, which provides information and encouragement to caregivers on the Reef. This month’s special guest will be Michael Leemhuis, President of the Ocean Reef Club. Members look forward to hearing updates on the club’s progress, especially in areas
that are important to members. Please RSVP to Michelle Venema at 367-3825 or Cynthia Weglarz at 367-9483 to reserve your place at the meeting and luncheon. The winter season is flying by and we now can announce our final meeting will be held Wednesday, April 6th, 3:00 PM at the Racquet Club. This year we are celebrating a “Downton Abbey Tea” so in the spirit of things English, hats and vintage clothing from the 1920’s are very welcome. Pianist, Annie Lebeaux will return with her delightful music. So plan on coming to this end of the season party, sponsored by donations from members.
Chapel Drive
Clothing and Small Household Items Welcome On Wednesday, March 16 and Thursday, March 17, we will be collecting clothes and small useable household items. Please be sure they are in working order. Shoes, sheets, blankets and pillows are also welcomed. Please place items in bags or boxes. We cannot accept loose items. If you have any questions, please contact Natasha Price at 305-3675078.
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Rascal Flatts
Saturday, March 12 | 8:00PM $300 Donor | $315 Non-Donor
Since 1999, this trio has helped change the face of popular music. Their trademark sound--Gary LeVox’s powerfully emotive lead vocals coupled with the soaring harmonies of Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney, set amid world-class arrangements and production, have made the band the standard bearers for cutting-edge country. Drawing on Nashville’s best tunesmiths and their own enviable songwriting skills, they have released, in songs like “These Days,” “Bless The Broken Road,” “What Hurts The Most” and “Take Me There”. Along the way, they have placed 11 #1 singles and 20 Top Tens, seen every one of their studio albums go multi-platinum, and have become the most awarded vocal group in country music history with total sales at 20 million.
KC and the Sunshine Band Sunday, March 20 | 8:00PM $150 Donor | $165 Non-Donor
Chapel News Ocean Reef Chaplain Rev. Dr. Robert Henley 305-240-5445 Saturday
Catholic Mass 4:30 p.m. Chapel Sunday
Rev. Dr. Jim Birchfield, Sr. Pastor, First Presbyterian Church Houston 9:00 a.m. Chapel Reflections 10:15 a.m. Chapel Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Annex Catholic Mass 12 p.m. Chapel
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Women’s Bible Study 8:00 a.m. Annex AA Meeting 7:30 p.m. Annex Wednesday
Mid-Week Communion Service 9:00 a.m. Chapel Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Annex Thursday
Men’s Fellowship 8:00 a.m. Tennis & Games Center
KC and the Sunshine Band are as widely popular today as they were when they first danced into the music scene 40 years ago. Harry Wayne Casey – KC for short – developed a unique fusion of R&B and funk, with a hint of a Latin percussion groove, giving us an impressive string of hits like “Get Down Tonight”, “That’s The Way (I Like It)” and “Shake Your Booty”. With sales of over 100 million records, nine Grammy nominations, three Grammy Awards and an American Music Award, KC and the Sunshine Band was one of the most progressive bands of the 70’s and is credited with changing the sound of modern pop music!
Aga-Boom (Family Show) Saturday, March 26 | 7:00PM $50 Donor Adult | $60 Non-Donor Adult $30 Donor Child | $35 Non-Donor Child Outrageous zaniness and a blizzard of unrestrained laughter that never ends! The three former stars of Cirque du Soleil’s “Alegria” and “O” juggle, stilt-walk and pratfall their way through paper pandemonium. Aga-Boom is rooted in a unique style of theatrical clowning that combines the unbridled silliness of slapstick and the humor of physical comedy with theatrical expressionism, poetry and the European avant-garde. Sponsored By: Russell Post Sotheby’s International Realty
Friday, March 4
Jewish Sabbath Service 6:00 p.m. Annex
For information visit www.oceanreefculturalcenter.com or call 305-367-6300
96 EAST LAKE ROAD 47 Sunrise Cay Drive 3 Bedrooms, 4 Baths Canal Front • $4,650,000 (1051) William Dickinson • 305.304.8311 [email protected]
Anglers Club
14 Sunrise Cay Drive 6 Bedrooms, 5 full plus, 2 half Baths 101’ Oceanfront • $15,500,000 (1033) Mary Lee • 917.603.3252 [email protected]
18 South Island Drive • Anglers Club 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths 33’ Dockage • $2,500,000 (922) Mary Lee • 917.603.3252 [email protected] NEW LISTING
9 Country Club Road 5 Bedrooms, 6.5 Baths Pool/Spa • $3,300,000 (1092) Hope Fortis • 786.351.0792 [email protected]
Harbour House 15 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths 40’ Dockage • $1,775,000 (227) Jack Curlett • 305.522.0745 [email protected]
205 South Harbor Drive 4 Bedrooms, 5 Baths Lakefront • $2,400,000 (657) Patti Furneaux • 305.321.3156 Jeanie Castellanos • 305.394.0132
28 Baker Road 4 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths 185’ Water Front • $4,250,000 (418) William Dickinson • 305.304.8311 Jeanie Castellanos • 305.394.0132
Fairway Lakes 48B 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths Lake/Golf View • $750,000 (984) Mary Lee • 917.603.3252 [email protected]
28 Cardinal Lane 4 Bedrooms, 3 full plus 2 half Baths 40’ Dockage • $3,300,000 (1005) Bill Dickinson • 305.304.8311 [email protected]
4 Bayberry Lane 18,910 sq. ft. Homesite Lakefront • $589,000 (669) Andy Hofmann • 813.951.0025 [email protected]
10 North Pelican Drive 3 Bedrooms, 4 Baths 70’ Dockage • $3,400,000 (973) Mary Lee • 917.603.3252 Jeanie Castellanos • 305.394.0132
96 East Lake Road 6 Bedrooms, 6 Full plus, 1 Half Baths Casually elegant, custom lakefront home within Anglers Club offering 5,589 square feet of living area. This home features six bedrooms, six full and one half bathrooms. Wonderful gourmet kitchen includes walk-in pantry/wine cellar and Wolf appliances. Granite counter tops adorn
Marina Slip ES-32 80’ Floating Dock 27.5’ Beam • $2,500,000 (968) Jack Curlett • 305.522.0745 [email protected]
the center island and the eat-in breakfast bar. Fabulous home for entertaining. Expansive outdoor kitchen and fireplace with new infinity pool and spa overlook lake and comes complete with remote control roll down shutters. All bedrooms feature convenient and private ensuite baths. Custom wood finishes and floor-toceiling built-ins along with Brazilian cherry and natural stone flooring can be found throughout home. A private elevator allows for quick
414 South Harbor Drive 5 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths Lake Front • $3,250,000 (826) Mary Lee • 917.603.3252 [email protected]
convenient access to any room.
Offered at $5,900,000 (985) Presented by Mary Lee 917.603.3252 • [email protected]
Pumpkin Cay 52B 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths 40’ Dockage • $2,700,000 (803) Mary Lee • 917.603.3252 [email protected]
31 Cardinal Lane 5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths 68‘ Dockage • $5,700,000 (596) Mary Lee • 917.603.3252 [email protected]
17 Country Club Road 18,750 sq. ft. Homesite Central Location • $654,900 (755) Patti Furneaux • 305.321.3156 [email protected]
400 Coral Lane 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths 3-Levels • $1,575,000 (1013) Mary Lee • 917.603.3252 [email protected]
Marina Slip DS-07 90’ Exterior Slip Floating Dock • $795,000 (975) Jeanie Castellanos • 305.394.0132 [email protected]
Whether you are a current Equity Member transitioning from one home to another or a Social Member looking for your first Ocean Reef property, we are here to assist. Call us today to schedule a time to tour your next home. 305.367.6600 • Fishing Village • Dockside • OceanReefClubRealEstate.com
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N EW S FROM THE MED IC A L C ENT ER
VI SI TI NG SPECI ALI STS
Medical Center Lecture Series
To request an appointment, please visit www.mcor.org or call 3 67-6702. Audiology Elizabeth Herrera Mar. 17, 31, Apr. 14, 28
March 8, 5 p.m. at the Cultural Center
Cancer has become an overwhelmingly prevalent disease affecting everyone in some way- either personally, through loved ones, or on a more global scale, by the rising cost of health care. There are many ways to fight back and treatments improve every day through the diligence and dedication of research. Radiation treatment has been taken one step further with the use of Proton-Photon Therapy. These distinguished speakers from Baptist Health South Florida will present the latest information and the science behind Proton-Photon Therapy in the treatment of cancer: Leonard Kalman, M.D, Deputy Director and Chief Medical Director of the Miami Cancer Institute at Baptist Health South Florida. Dr. Kalman has been a practicing
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medical oncologist since the early 1990’s. He has led strategic planning, quality, payment reform and growth initiatives for the physician group Advanced Medical Specialties (AMS), which is now a part of the Baptist Health owned physician practices. Miguel Villalona-Calero, M.D., is a native of the Dominican Republic and serves as the Deputy Director and Chief Scientific Officer of Miami Cancer Institute at Baptist Health South Florida. Dr. Villalona-Calero is internationally recognized for his work in lung cancer, particularly in the area of designing new and more effective cancer drugs. Jeff Boyd, Ph.D., is the Director of Translational Research and
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Genomic Medicine and Professor and Chair of Human and Molecular Genetics at Florida International University and Deputy Director and Scientific Officer of Miami Cancer Institute at Baptist Health South Florida. Dr. Boyd is a mentor and principal investigator of 4 current ovarian studies and is well published in his field. He is active in supporting a national and international presence in the field of genomic medicine, molecular genetics and genomics of women’s cancers. Michael Zinner, M.D., is the Founding CEO and Executive Medical Director of Miami Cancer Institute at Baptist Health South Florida. Under his leadership the Institute will deliver leading-edge cancer treatment via state-of-the-art technology, including South Florida’s only Proton Therapy Center. From 2008-2010 Dr. Zinner was chairman of the Board of Governors of the American College of Surgeons, which has over 80,000 members. He is currently Vice-Chairman of the Board of Regents of the College and Chairman of the Health Policy and Advocacy Committee for the American College of Surgeons. A Miami native, Dr. Zinner received his M.D. degree from the University of Florida and completed his surgical residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Joining the above presenters will be Mr. John Kerstiens, C.P.A, M.B.A., and former CFO for Indiana University Health Proton Therapy Center. Mr. Kerstiens joined Baptist Health South Florida, last year, to serve as Director of Proton-Photon Radiation Oncology Operations. Please join us at 5:00 p.m., March 8, 2016, in the Cultural Center Theatre for this informative and interesting lecture. Immediately following the lecture will be a cocktail reception where you will have an opportunity to meet the physicians. Visit us on the web at www.mcor. org
Dermatology Alysa Herman Mar. 17, Apr. 7, 21 Arthur Colsky Mar. 16, 23, 30, Apr. 6, 27, May 11 Debra Price Mar. 18, 25, Apr. 8, 22, May 6 Varee Poochareon Mar. 9, 14, 23, 28, Apr. 6 Endocrinology Robert Aden Mar. 4, Apr. 1. May 6 Gastro Health Mar. 11, Apr. 15 Gynecology Jason James Apr. 7, May 5 Randy Fink Mar. 17, Apr. 21 Neurology Brad Herskowitz Mar. 7, Apr. 4 Neuropsychiatry Katherine Genther Mar. 7, Apr. 4, May 2 Opthalmology Zachary Segal Mar. 15, Apr. 19 Optometrist Gerald Furnari Mar. 4, 25 Orthopedic Hand Specialist Roberto Miki Mar. 14 Orthopedic Spine Specialist John Nordt Mar. 8, Apr. 12 Orthopedic Sports Medicine Michael Swartzon Mar. 25, Apr. 22 James Voglino Mar. 11, Apr. 15, May 13 Podiatry Stephen Levine Mar. 11, Apr. 8 John Torregrosa Mar. 14, Apr. 11, May 9, Jun. 13 Pulmonary & Sleep Disorder Raul Valor Mar. 11, Apr. 8, May 6 Psychology Joseph Mora Mar. 14, 28, Apr. 11, 25, May 16 Urology Darren Bruck Mar. 18, Apr. 15
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Spring Happenings Children & Tween Edition
the Key Largo Chocolate Factory, Everglades Outpost, Theater of the Sea, Monkey Jungle, and more! Plus fun adventures such as parasailing and snorkeling. Spaces are limited, to reserve a spot call 305-367-6518.
Island for family and friends. To submit a video, email orp@ oceanreef.com. (Adults, it’s OK for you to compete in the Reef Video Contest too. We won’t tell!) Coloring Book
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Here Are Some Good Ideas, Grandparents & Parents… by Katie Salvato, Ocean Reef Press Staff
This spring, the Club has created three new activities just for children and tweens! So ditch your parents and grandparents and join us for the Spring Adventure Camp, a Reef Video Contest, and the Coloring Book. (Anyone who fills up the entire Coloring Book can collect a prize from Reef Treats. Read more below!)
No surprise that Skyler Schmetterer would be the first to earn her ice cream by completing the Coloring Book Scavenger Hunt. (Grandmother Stacy Schmetterer, along with Pat Baxter and Linda Levy created the popular activity book!)
Spring Adventure Camp
Can’t wait for summer camps? We couldn’t either! Ages 8 – 14 are invited to join the Recreation Team March 14 – 18 for a full week of spring break excitement. This camp includes trips to
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Ocean Reef Club has joined Instagram (@oceanreefclub) and we want to feature videos that YOU make during your spring break. Here are a few ideas to get you started on your feature film: show off your putting skills at the mini golf course, get an awesome action shot on Buccaneer Island, take underwater videos during your swim, and show us what you love most about the Reef Rec Room. Use your creativity, the sky is the limit! Every entry receives a Reef Treats Coupon, and the winner with the most “likes” on our Instagram account receives a Bonfire Party on Buccaneer
What makes the Ocean Reef Club Coloring Book unique is that it is interactive. All pages highlight places and animals that can only be found on The Reef. Visit the Gift Shop to get your Coloring Book. If the entire book is colored in and labeled with the correct locations, you can collect a reward from Reef Treats (hint: it’s cold, creamy and delicious). The Club has a full calendar of events specifically designed for children, tweens and teens. Download the ORC mobile app or pick up upcoming issues of This Week at The Reef. (Don’t worry, adults. We have a full calendar of events with you in mind too!)
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Garden Group House Tour Has History by Cissy Thompson, Garden Group
The first House Tours given by the Garden Group were in 1967 and 1969. The club was only a few years old and the ladies were already concerned about environmental issues in the keys. The cost was $5. Six houses were on the tour: 9 Channel Cay, 10 Channel Cay, 24 Perky Road, 9 Card Sound, 26 Sunset Cay, and 2 Spray Road. What is particularly interesting was that the house on 26 Sunset Cay was described as having “views of both the waterway and Card Sound”. I believe maybe two of the houses on this tour still stand.
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After 1969 there was not another House Tour until 1983. There are no records from the 70’s but who remembers anything about the 70’s anyway! The good thing was that it started again and continued every other year except for an interruption by Hurricane Andrew. Over the years almost 80 houses have been featured on the house tours, some more than once such as 17 Bay Ridge in ‘96 and ‘12, 16 Sunset in ‘91 and ‘98, and 15 West Snapper in ‘85 and ‘89. For some, you need old maps to locate as the road names have changed. Hurricane Andrew did quite a tear down job for others such as two-time Tour home 9 Card Sound Road, once before the hurricane in ‘69 and then after the hurricane with a new house in ‘98. So why have a House Tour?
With the proceeds of the ticket sales, the Garden Group has
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been able to donate funds to many organizations that preserve and protect our world in South Florida. In 1989 the Garden Group’s funds were very instrumental in saving the Crane Point Hammock Project in Marathon, Florida. This was a 63-acre tract of land that was purchased by the Florida Land & Sea Trust and saved from becoming a resort site. The Garden Group donated $8,000 to construct a Museum of Natural History on the site. Crane Point holds over 100 species of native trees and has many historical artifacts over 1,000 years old. Good Works
The Garden Group has also heavily supported the following groups: Fairchild Tropical Gardens, Florida Keys Wild Bird Center, Friends of the Everglades, Kampong of the National Tropical Botanical
Garden, Ocean Reef Community Foundation, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, The Sensory Garden at Dolphin Plus in Key Largo, Montgomery Botanical Gardens, Island Dolphin Care, Migratory Bird Oasis at Ocean Reef, Coral Reef Restoration Foundation, and Key Largo School Horticulture Projects. They have also purchased sculptures for The Reef such as the crocodile by the lily pond. The next time you visit Vizcaya, or Fairchild Gardens, or Crane Point Hammock, think of how your support of the House Tour contributed to these wonderful sites. Tickets are still on sale but they are going fast. They can be bought at The Sandpiper Clothier. The House Tour is March 18 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and the Market Place at the Cultural Center will be open from 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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45 CARD SOUND ROAD As you walk into this meticulously maintained home the mesmerizing views captivate you. Each room within this four bedroom home was carefully designed to take advantage of the views of Card Sound Bay. The location offers the utmost privacy at the end of the culde-sac in one of the most desired bay front locations at Ocean Reef. $8,200,000 (OR710) - Russell Post & Helena Morton
32 EAST SNAPPER POINT DRIVE Ideally located with southeasterly pool and deck exposure and 153’ of canal frontage and lagoon. Featuring three bedrooms, three baths plus den, and large covered patio area perfect for entertaining. Architectural plans are available to add two more wings to the home providing an additional two bedrooms, two baths, office and formal entry. $5,290,000 (OR899) - Listed with James Morrison
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32 ANGELFISH CAY DRIVE One level waterfront home offering three bedrooms, four baths, plus a den, living room with stone fireplace, and modern kitchen. Great outdoor living includes pool patio with covered area with state-of-theart retractable screening, expansive views of the waterway and ocean, and 200 ft. of seawall for large vessels with immediate ocean access. $5,300,000 (OR840) - Listed with Karyn Thiele
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36 CARDINAL LANE Immaculate estate offering over 6,300 sq. ft. in a prime waterfront location with an impressive great room featuring cathedral ceilings, fireplace and floorto-ceiling windows with amazing ocean views. Featuring four bedroom suites, family room, den, office, elevator, pool, and over 250 ft. of water frontage with 48 ft. of protected dockage. $6,390,000 (OR658) - Listed with Russell Post
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34 CARDINAL LANE Spectacular manor home offering beautiful views of Angelfish Cay and Card Sound Bay. Magnificent courtyard pool with covered space for outdoor living and family gatherings. Boasting eight bedrooms, seven and one-half baths, media room, office, chef’s top-of-the-line kitchen, and family room with built-in bar. Complete with protected 70’ of dockage. $10,000,000 (OR1020) - Listed with Helena Morton
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15 SUNSET CAY ROAD Spacious 24,335 sq. ft. lot surrounded by fruit trees with 145 ft. on the water. This all-onone-level family home offers 2,587 sq. ft. of living space with an open floor plan and four bedrooms all with en suite baths. Large kitchen features granite counters with custom wood cabinetry and views to the spacious pool patio and water beyond. $4,300,000 (OR1082) Listed with Susan Bryan
PUMPKIN CAY 40B Unique wide open floor plan twice the size of most Pumpkin Cay Condominiums and offering the largest assigned dockage for a 40 ft. boat. Three bedrooms, three baths, great views and spectacular sunsets can be enjoyed from this unit. High-end finishes include stone flooring, custom Palen cabinetry with granite counter tops, vaulted ceilings, and crown molding. $3,100,000 (OR16) Barbara Sibley & Chuck Laffoon
24 BAKER ROAD Canal front home offering three bedroom, three baths. Renovated kitchen features Viking appliances, white sand Quartz countertops on the island and bar and marble countertops on remaining kitchen counters. Marble floors throughout main living area and entrance stairs. Great patio space overlooking the water and a second patio overlooking the pool. $2,750,000 (OR1043) Listed with Helena Morton
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22 S. ISLAND DRIVE Enjoy spectacular views down the canal and out to Card Sound Bay in this Keys-style cottage in the Key Largo Angler’s Club. Offering two bedrooms, two baths, stone floors, vaulted ceilings, and enclosed front porch for home office. Dockage accommodates up to a 42 ft. boat. Spacious underneath parking for cars/golf carts and a large storage room. $2,100,000 (OR1001) Russell Post, Barbara Sibley & Chuck Laffoon
8 GOLF TERRACE This four bedroom, three bath family home offers a newly renovated kitchen, new flooring, and a split floor plan for privacy. Ideally situated on an oversized lot with great outdoor covered living space overlooking the pool. Plans available to add his and her master bathrooms, as well as, a fourth bathroom en-suite. Offered fully furnished. $1,675,000 (OR907A) - Cassy Everhart & Morgan Smith
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Very private waterfront end unit with three bedroom suites and dedicated floating dock for a 31 ft. boat offering easy bay or ocean access. Completely updated bathrooms, kitchen, flooring, and impact windows and doors. Complete with one car garage, one cart room plus covered parking, and a community pool. $1,650,000 (OR998) John Larsen & Karyn Thiele
Totally renovated canal front condominium featuring two bedrooms, two baths, travertine marble floors, and gourmet kitchen with wood cabinetry, granite counters, breakfast bar and stainless steel appliances. Master bedroom suite includes his and her walk-in closets, double sinks, and jetted tub/shower combo. Dockage for boats up to 32 ft. $1,375,000 (OR1090) Denise & Rick Haney
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39 SOUTH BRIDGE LANE A fabulous home for family and friends. Large outdoor dining and patio entertaining area. Expansive views of the golf course and lake. Spacious pool deck. Offers three bedrooms, three baths, an open living floorplan perfect for accommodating a large family or party guests. Tropical landscaping and foliage. Bright and naturally lit living room. Tropical living at its best. $1,675,000 (OR1087) - Listed with James Morrison
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THE MOORINGS 43B Top floor three bedroom, three bath condo with large screened porch and dedicated floating dock for a 31’ boat and easy Bay or Ocean access. There is a golf cart storage room, covered parking, a community pool and tennis court plus elevator access. Nicely furnished with tile floors in the living area and carpeting in the bedrooms, open view of the cove with a southeasterly exposure on the patio. $1,875,000 (OR961) - Listed with John Larsen
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PUMPKIN CAY 77A Ground floor four bedroom, three bath oceanfront condominium with a great beach cottage feel. Magnificent direct ocean view, new kitchen, crown moldings / high baseboards, and porcelain tile flooring. Assigned boat dockage of 33 feet. Conveniently located to large oceanfront pool and sundeck for entertaining or quietly relaxing. Everything you have been looking for with great rental potential if you so desire and priced well to sell. $2,350,000 (OR1091) - Listed with Jay Rourke
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PUMPKIN CAY 79B Spectacular panoramic ocean front view from this three bedroom, three bath condominium. Offering an updated kitchen and baths, elevator and screenedin large terrace overlooking the Atlantic. $2,500,000 (OR1081) - Listed with Mary Brady
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CAY HARBOR 2A Charming first floor Cay Harbor unit. Nicely updated with superb bathrooms and kitchen. Beautiful wood floors throughout with tile in the bathrooms. Patio overlooks canal with ample dockage. Exteriors have been updated with new roofs, paved walkways, new golf cart room doors and railings. Great rental unit. $1,190,000 (OR988) Russell Post & Andre van Rensburg
ANGELFISH CAY 29B Lovely upper floor end unit with complete interior renovation featuring two bedrooms, two baths, 36 ft. of convenient dockage and extended living area with waterway views and southeastern exposure. Nicely furnished with travertine marble floors, crown molding, and stainless steel appliances. Excellent rental property and owner financing. $849,000 (OR768) Denise & Rick Haney
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Gin and Vodka Tasting by Terry Baxter
What a pleasure to have spirits back on the Port O’ Call Patio. Although a tasting of vodka, which is a “neutral spirit with no discernible taste or color,” offers the same challenges as a Seinfeld episode (you remember, the sitcom about nothing). So producers try to distinguish their brand by such labels as “hand-made” (whatever that means), or “double distilled,” or “charcoal filtered.” Then there is gin, with the eternal “shaken or stirred” debate, and the question of whether vermouth should be added or the glass just waved in the direction of Italy. So with vodka and gin, a spirited discussion is always in order,
so-to-speak. And no better place than our complementary tastings with fellow Reefers. Martini’s have ruled the cocktail menus for more than a century, classically gin, but now more often vodka. The Gin fans seemed to like Hendrick’s, but I was running with a vodka crowd, so I listened over their shoulders. The Absolute Elyx rep told her story with great enthusiasm – it is made from “soft winter wheat,” and undergoes a “unique copper catalyzation process that contributes to the celebrated rich silky mouth feel and exceptionally smooth finish.” Hard not to be beguiled. The Ketel One table was also popular (each purchase included a copper mug. Perhaps more copper catalyzation?) AND they were mixing Dutch Mules (Ketel One Oranje, lime juice, Ginger Beer, and strawberries). The longer we eavesdropped, the tastier the Mules were. Another table had chocolate martinis that were crowd-pleasers. I must have missed the discussion of vermouth.
Anne Esposito signs her order form. “I’m getting Master’s Gin for ME, and Keel Vodka for my husband.” Right behind her, Roger and Sally Parker also liked the Keel Vodka, calling it “so smooth you can drink it all day.”
Jim Kaplan tries his second Dutch Mule, pronouncing the first one “very refreshing.”
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A foremost consideration for most, is the state of the economy and current market conditions. An experienced real estate agent is your best bet for accurately gauging your existing market trends while also helping to make informed predictions. It is imperative to determine what type of market is currently active. In a ‘Buyer’s Market’ there is greater inventory of property available then there are people ready to purchase, so sellers are at a disadvantage. In a ‘Seller’s Market’, there are more buyers than there are properties available (low inventory). And yes, it is possible to have both a buyer’s market and seller’s market but in different price market segments and not just being a general “market” condition.
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Low interest rates, both currently and years past, have kept real estate encouraging and sustainable from past years of havoc. Continued and expected low interest rates present excellent terms for new and seasoned buyers alike; giving those ‘ready’ to sell, an ideal time frame to cash-in. Seasonality is a term real estate agents use to identify the time of year when the market is expected to be the most active. Traditionally, our market here at Ocean Reef, people tend to move and “buy” in late spring. If you are ready to sell, it is best to organize your calendar with this in mind and give me call. For more details and information, visit my website at www.JohnLarsenORC.com or contact me by email at: [email protected].
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Salmon is One of Life’s Great Delicacies “From the Pantry” by Carole Kotkin, Cooking School Manager
Salmon are, perhaps the most exciting of the world’s fish. They are fish of grace and beauty with buttery and succulent flesh. It’s no wonder that salmon has long enjoyed regard among gastronomes as one of life’s great delicacies. Even those who claim to dislike fish in general often appreciate salmon. Salmon plays a natural role in entertaining, thanks to its versatility, quick preparation time, and attractive appearance. Salmon can be eaten raw as crudo, sashimi or sushi (buy the freshest you can find), and marinated with sugar and dill
to make gravlax. Chef Christian Rassinoux will prepare salmon Carpaccio (its name derived from the Italian Renaissance painter, Vittore Carpaccio because of its colorful appearance) in his Essence of France class at Carysfort Kitchen on March 7. This no-cook starter is easy, impressive and a deliciously fresh way to start a meal. Of course, salmon can be poached, pan-fried, grilled, baked or braised. The widespread farming of salmon means there is a wide variety in the quality and flavor of the meat. Wild salmon is considered superior. Though farmed salmon is available all year round, wild salmon is only available from March until September. Atlantic salmon is generally farmed. These salmon are grown in pens near ocean shores. Wild salmon are typically Pacific coast varieties such as coho (silver), sockeye (red), Chinook (king), pink, and chum. When you purchase salmon check that the flesh is firm and smells like the ocean. Organic salmon should be pale pink in color. Farmed salm-
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on should be quite a bright pink but not too dark as this indicates it has had color added. Organic salmon, by its nature, is always farmed. The country-of-origin label should tell you where the fish is from and if it is farmed or wild. Or buy the fish from a reputable fish market that can provide this information. Refrigerate in an airtight container and use within 24 hours. Salmon can be frozen for up three months, but must be defrosted thoroughly before use. Common forms of salmon include fillets (probably the most readily available), steaks, and whole fish. The key to perfectly baked salmon is knowing how long to cook salmon. Aim for 4 to 6 minutes per half-inch of thickness. Since most fillets are about one inch thick in the thickest part, start checking around 8 minutes. When the fish starts to flake easily with a fork and the flesh looks opaque, it’s time for dinner!
Salsa Verde 2 garlic cloves 1 poblano chile, stemmed, seeded and chopped ◆◆ ½ bunch cilantro, leaves only, chopped ◆◆ ½ bunch Italian parsley, leaves only, chopped ◆◆ 6 scallions, white and light green parts only, chopped ◆◆ 3 Roma tomatoes, cored, seeded and chopped ◆◆ 1/3 cup water ◆◆ 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ◆◆ 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar ◆◆ 2 teaspoons dried oregano ◆◆ 1 teaspoon coarse salt ◆◆ lemon wedges, for serving ◆◆ ◆◆
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Season the fish all over with salt and pepper and place in an oiled baking dish. Combine all ingredients for the salsa in a blender and puree. Pour the salsa over the fish and bake 8 to 12 minutes, until the thickest part of the fish is cooked through. Serve hot with lemon wedges and the salsa spooned on top.
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6 (4 ounce) salmon fillets coarse salt and freshly ground
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Extraordinary Rome Field Trip “Art League Canvas” by Gertrude Mann
The Art League is sponsoring a fourth trip to Italy in our exclusive and excellent manner. We will enter the Vatican and Sistine Chapel before doors open to the public. The focus will be on Rome and surrounding area. Our group will be assured of complete access to great sites without the usual high number of tourists. We will enter the Vatican and Sistine Chapel before the doors open to the public and visit the Coliseum and the underground chambers along with the opulence of the Palazzo Colonna on private tours. We will enjoy the meals we dream about in historic palaces
Elaine Bolash, Abstract Art
and dine in wonderful spots. On a day visiting the Imperial Villa of Emperor Hadrian, we will also visit the UNESCO World Heritage Gardens inn Tivoli. We’ll see the Pantheon and Trevi Fountain and spend time shopping and discovering the markets and artisan shops of Campo De’Fiori. You’ll meet goldsmiths, hat makers, tailors, mosaicists, intarsia craftsmen, shoemakers, ceramists, marble workers and more. Accommodations will be 5 Star in Central Rome! Spaces are limited so please call the Art League or Bill Henneberry, trip facilitator, at
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Fran Carlisle’s gorgeous photography will be exhibited at the Cultural Center from March 7-11 with an opening reception on March 7 from 5-7 p.m. Fran, an Art League member, travels the world in pursuit of awesome photos. The Cultural Center lobby is open daily and evenings before and after movies. Be sure to stop by! “Getting to Know You” Sally Weisleder Membership Chair
“The Art League has always been very special to me. My parents came to Ocean Reef in 1959. Years later, when the Art League was formed, my father enthusiastically joined. He did woodworking, stained glass, and clay. Brooke and I dedicated the kiln room in our new Art League building in memory of my parents. I still have some of the things my father made many years ago. I got started with the Art League shortly after we bought here in 1996. I especially enjoy doing “crafty” things.
Sally Weisleder
I enjoy the Nantucket basket classes and have made thirty baskets in and out of class. The jewelry and polymer clay classes are fun, too. I love working with shells and have made several shell mirrors frames’ M favorite is the Sailor’s Valentine. Work is tedious but rewarding. You complete a beautiful piece of art with an interesting history behind it. And the classes are fun.” Speaking of Fun
Ruth Lang’s Abstract Art workshops have been a big hooray for participants. Studio space is full and the artists are dedicated to their canvases. Do we hear requests for weekly abstract classes next season?
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The Associates Art Show by Susan Bohan
Bartender by night, photographer by day, or Spa professional by day, jewelry designer at night – the Associates Art Show organized by Janis Coburn of Human Resources is a wonderful example of the wide ranging talents possessed by those who work with us on the Reef. The Judges had a difficult task as you will see when you enter the exhibit now through March 11:
First Place – “King of the Jungle”, ink illustration by Jillienne Moreno, Food & Beverage ◆◆ Second Place – “Fun at Naples Pier”, photo on aluminum by Adrian Sanchez, Banquets ◆◆ Third Place – “African Bag”, cotton design with handles by Sylvia Habben, Spa ◆◆
Honorable Mention
“The Queen”, paper mache by Terri Stracener, a Caretaker ◆◆ “Out of Darkness, Into the Light”, ◆◆
Janis Coburn, show organizer, HR
Sunsets galore from photographers Adrian Suarez, Danny Castillo and Horace Montague.
photo by Jordan McIntosh, Golf “In His Eyes”, oil by Reginald Henry, a Caretaker ◆◆ “Rainbows in the City”, spray paint on board by Justin Smiley, Food and Beverage ◆◆ “Independence”, wooden spiral sculpture by Jon Potts, a Caretaker ◆◆ “Journey”, acrylic by Rupert Rodriguez, Catering ◆◆ “At The Lake”, watercolor by Sue Peace, Spa
Banquets; Aaron O’Donnell, Food & Beverage; Richard Weinstein, VP Membership. Those attending were truly surprised and humbled by the array of talent they enjoyed. Maryann Florio commented that the display showed “mind boggling talent. One item was nicer than the next and very diverse.” Quite a few artworks shown will be for sale and a few members mentioned they already have a few special photographs by one of the exhibitors. Come by and enjoy these special piec-
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Other exhibitors include Lola Waldrip, Payroll; Desiree McFarland, Spa; Horae Montague, Banquets; Danny Carillo,
es and congratulate the participants as you see them around the Reef. Ardmore Ceramic Art Show
The Organizers of the Ardmore Ceramic Art Show held at the Art League last week would like to thank all the M embers who came to the exhibit and especially those who purchased over 70 unique works of art. This will not only support the 50 artists currently working at Ardmore but their families and community as well.
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Wounded Warriors Fund by Holly Houser, Ocean Reef Press Staff
In fall 2015, the Ocean Reef Community Foundation’s Wounded Warriors Fund assisted in providing several severely wounded United States veterans with wheelchairs they otherwise would not have been able to receive. With the cost of wheelchairs ranging from $3,000 to $8,000, many wounded veterans are in need but can’t afford to buy them on their own. Thanks in part to the donation by the Ocean Reef Wounded Warriors Fund, service members were provided with wheelchairs based on their needs, from regular wheelchairs to those used for racing, basketball, tennis, and other activities, helping them participate once again in the physical activities they love. With the mission “to provide support for the men and women of the Armed Forces and their
families with an emphasis on those who have been injured in the line of duty,” Al Mast and Leonard Wood established the Ocean Reef Wounded Warriors Fund in 2007. The Fund allows the Ocean Reef Community an accessible and direct way to help soldiers surviving severe war injuries and facing considerable difficulties returning to civilian life. In the past, Member contributions to the Fund have helped provide handicap accessible vans, as well as new barrier-free homes to numerous veterans. Not to be confused with the national Wounded Warriors Project, all proceeds donated to the ORC Wounded Warriors Fund go 100% to help injured veterans. In some cases, Ocean Reef Wounded Warriors teams up with other worthy charities such as the Semper Fi Fund. Created in 2004 by a group of Marine Corps spouses, the Semper Fi Fund then puts 100%of the funding directly to supporting service members. To give back to those who have risked their lives for our freedoms, please call (305) 3674707 or visit orfound.org.
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Art Through the Lens Fran Carlisle and Charles Wildbank share their artistic vision in this joint exhibition. Presenting a juxtaposition of photography and painting, masquerading as one another. Witness photography resembling paintings and paintings resembling photographs! Photographer Fran Carlisle is a lifelong creative artist who began a second career in fine art photography following a 20 year career in interior design. After attending photography class offerings at the Ocean Reef Art League, Carlisle joined the photography club her passion for the camera began. Carlisle is inspired by nature, and influenced strongly by National Geographic photographer and mentor, Raul Touzon as well as the work of legendary
Fran Carlisle’s Autumn Gold
photographers Clyde Butcher and Ansel Adams. Classically trained, Charles Wildbank is a graduate of Pratt Institute and Columbia University, plus a fellow of Yale University with majors in both photography and painting. While at Yale, Wildbank studied with Ansel Adams, one of Carlisle’s influences. Wildbank’s process begins with modern photography and tedious digital manipulation. Once an image is created, incredibly, he begins all over again, effectively recreating the image with traditional
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paint methods not unlike that of the Old Masters. “Art Through The Lens” opens at the Cultural Center with a complimentary reception with the artists on Mon. Mar. 7 from 5 – 7 p.m. It remains on view Tuesday -Thursday March
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Feed My Starving Children Results by Susan Bohan
Northern Haiti will be the recipient of 90,690 meals assembled at the Academy for the 4th annual Feed My Starving Children on Saturday,
February 29. The numerous assembly lines, made up of Member, associate and Academy student volunteers, mixed a scientifically created meal of vitamins, dehydrated vegetables, soy and rice for under $.25 per meal. “Malnourished toddler and infant recipients will now have a chance to develop their brains to have a fulfilled life,” according to Bobbie Watson, Chairperson of the event. If you would like to know more about this charity or make a donation, information is available at FMSC.org.
The Parkinson’s Support Group Meets on Friday, March 11, 2016 at 3 p.m. at The Medical Center Second Floor Conference Room. Parkinson’s patients, caregivers and spouses are welcome. If you plan on attending or need further information please telephone Jenny Rigby at 305-367-6707 www.mcor.org
Request Guest Cards in Advance Whether your house guests are here for the day or days, we can guarantee their Guest Card is ready upon arrival, to all who submit the form at least 48 hours in advance of their arrival date. The form is available in the Membership office, Inn Lobby and on oceanreef.com in the Members only section of the website. We look forward to welcoming you and your guests soon. Volunteers packed more than 90,000 meals for children in Haiti, in its fourth year, this is an Ocean Reef record.
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You may like the way a Hinckley looks, but you’re going to love the way it runs, the ease of handling, and the way we help every Hinckley owner get the most out of the ownership experience. Learn more. Contact Sales Director Eric Champlin at 561.307.3394 or [email protected]. www.HinckleyYachts.com Talaria 43. New from Hinckley.
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Proposed for Membership FEB. 25 – MAR. 10, 2016
Equity Membership
Carter & David Rountree are Social members purchasing 09 Lakeside Lane, Unit B and the equity from the seller. Mr. & Mrs. Rountree are residents of Andover, Massachusetts. Their sponsors are Simeon Wooten III and Hillary & Philip Smith. Waitlist Social Membership
Social Membership is currently waitlisted. Posted applicants, once approved, will be added to the waitlist. Christina Narhi & Michael Nies are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. Nies & Mrs. Narhi are residents of Atlanta, Georgia. They are members of Biscayne Bay Yacht Club. Their sponsors are Dawn & Brian Sepe and David McWilliams. Caroline & Warren Claytor are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Claytor are residents of Malvern, Pennsylvania. They are members of The Merion Cricket Club, Gulph Mills Golf Club and Radnor Hunt. Their sponsors are Ann Arader and Robert D. Patterson. Elaine & John Martin are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Drs. Martin are residents of Garrett Park, Maryland. Their sponsors are Peter Liashek Jr. and Angela & Peter Sheehan. Michael Zinner is applying for Social Membership waitlist. Dr.
Zinner is a resident of Boston, Massachusetts. He is a member of The Kittansett Club. His sponsors are Gretchen S. Fish and Janice & Andy Crowley Jess & Ross Hudson are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Hudson are residents of Deer Park, Illinois. They are members of Biltmore Country Club. Their sponsors are Craig Hudson and Arthur Hudson. Colleen & James Donaghy are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Donaghy are residents of Old Tappan, New Jersey. They are members of Rockland Country Club and Columbia University Club of New York. Their sponsors are Bruce Mosler and Tricia & Matthew Johnson. Renee & Keith Alexander are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Alexander are residents of Larchmont, New York. They are members of Larchmont Yacht Club. Their sponsors are Robert Riethmiller and Jacquie & Michael Cardone. Pamela & Kevin Workman are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Workman are residents of Lewisburg, West Virginia. They are members of The Greenbrier Sporting Club and The Greenbrier. Their sponsors are Jerry H. Jared and Tom Davidson. Mary & Pat McCormick are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. McCormick are residents of Kensington, Maryland. They are members of Columbia Country Club. Their sponsors are Carol Perry and Mary McCormick.
Kappa Alpha Theta Calling all Kappa Alpha Thetas. Come meet up with your Ocean Reef sisters on Monday, March 28 from 5-7 p.m at the Reef Lounge. RSVP to Connie Taylor, 305-367-2677.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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“Trumbo” (R) Fri., Mar. 4 4:30 & 7:30pm Sun., Mar. 6 7:30pm Wed., Mar. 9 7:30pm
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Everglades Alligator Farm Tour 8:45 a.m., Depart from Nature Center Men’s Day Round Robin 9 a.m., Tennis & Games Center
Runtime: 2 hr. 4 min. Premise: In 1947, Dalton Trumbo was Hollywood’s top screenwriter, until he and other artists were jailed and blacklisted for their political beliefs. “Room” (R) Sun., Mar. 6 4:30pm Mon., Mar. 7 7:30pm Wed., Mar. 9 4:30pm
Runtime: 1 hr. 58 min. Premise: After five-year-old Jack and his mother escape from the enclosed surroundings that he’s known his entire life, he makes a thrilling discovery. “45 Years” (R) Fri., Mar. 11 4:30 & 7:30pm Sun., Mar. 13 7:30pm Wed., Mar. 16 7:30pm
Cooking School: “Tuscan Cooking Workshop” 9:30 a.m., Cooking School in Carysfort Kitchen Silver Fit Class 10 a.m., Member Fitness Center “Trumbo” (R) 4:30 p.m., Cultural Center Jewish Sabbath Service 6 p.m., Chapel Annex “Trumbo” (R) 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center
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Grand Breakfast Buffet 7 – 11 a.m., The Ocean Room Pickleball Men’s & Ladies’ Doubles Club Championship 8:30 a.m., Tennis & Games Center Foam Roll & Stretch Class 9:30 a.m., Member Fitness Center Met Live in HD: “Manon Lescaut” 12:55 p.m., Cultural Center Dream Board Workshop 2 p.m., Member Fitness Center Ladies’ Team Challenge Cup 3 – 5 p.m., Tennis & Games Center
Runtime: 1 hr. 35 min. Premise: A married couple preparing to celebrate their wedding anniversary receive shattering news that changes the course of their lives. “Hail Caesar!” (PG13) Sun., Mar. 13 4:30pm Tues., Mar. 15 7:30pm Wed., Mar. 16 4:30pm Runtime: 1 hr. 46 min. Premise: A Hollywood fixer in the 1950s works to keep the studio’s stars in line. NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: HANGMEN
Catholic Mass 4:30 p.m., Chapel Maryland Crab Fest 6 – 9 p.m., Buccaneer Island Grand Seafood Buffet 6 – 9 p.m., The Ocean Room
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Golf Fitness Class 7:30 a.m., Member Fitness Center
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Women’s Bible Study 8 a.m., Chapel Annex
Mid-Week Communion Service 9 a.m., Chapel
Paddleboard Yoga Class 9 a.m., Buccaneer Island
RCK Wacky Wednesday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Reef Club Kids
Cooking School: “Essence of France” 9:30 a.m., Cooking School at Carysfort Kitchen
Bible Study 10 a.m., Chapel Annex
Duplicate Bridge Game 1 p.m., Tennis & Games Center
Update on Facial Aesthetics 4 p.m., Member Fitness Center
LifeBreath Class 2 p.m., Member Fitness Center
Super Macho Nachos Night 4 – 6 p.m., Burgee Bar
National Theatre Live: “Hangmen” 2 p.m., Cultural Center
“Room” (R) 4:30 p.m., Cultural Center
Wings & Yuengs Night 4 – 6 p.m., Burgee Bar
Member Appreciation Dinner 6 – 9 p.m., The Clubhouse
Philosopher’s Notes 5 p.m., Member Fitness Center
“Trumbo” (R) 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center
“Art Through the Lens” Opening Reception 5 – 7 p.m., Cultural Center
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Member Appreciation Dinner 6 – 9 p.m., Gianni Ristorante “Room” (R) 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center
0 8 T U E S D AY Tai Chi Stretch Class 7:30 a.m., Member Fitness Center Play for the Cure Tournament 8:30 a.m. shotgun, Dolphin Course Bridge Q&A Session 9:30 a.m., Tennis & Games Center Flower Dive in the Pool 11 a.m., Buccaneer Island
Golf Clinic with Dave 10 a.m., Driving Range
T H U R S D AY
Tai Chi Stretch Class 7:30 a.m., Member Fitness Center Men’s Fellowship 8 a.m., Tennis & Games Center Beginners Only Bridge Game 9:30 a.m., Tennis & Games Center Beginners Only Bridge Lecture and Play 9:30 a.m., Tennis & Games Center AimPoint Express Green Reading Clinic 3 – 5 p.m., Driving Range Balance Workshop 4 p.m., Member Fitness Center Pint & Slice Night 4 – 6 p.m., Burgee Bar
Grand Breakfast Buffet 7 a.m. – 12 p.m., The Ocean Room
Great Decisions Series: Climate Change 2 p.m., Cultural Center
Traditional Community Worship Service 9 a.m., Chapel
Inflatable Excitement in the Lagoon 2 – 4 p.m., Buccaneer Island
Raw Bar Lobster Bake 5 – 9 p.m., Raw Bar
Pickleball Men’s & Ladies’ Doubles Club Championship 9 a.m., Tennis & Games Center
Healthy Living Program 4 p.m., Member Fitness Center
Members’ Night 6 – 9 p.m., Islander
Beginners Sailing Clinic 9:30 a.m., Buccaneer Island Reflections Worship Service 10:15 a.m., Chapel
Mon., Mar. 7 • 2pm $25 at the door.
Sunday School 10:15 a.m., Chapel Annex
GREAT DECISIONS SERIES: CLIMATE CHANGE
Catholic Mass 12 p.m., Chapel
Tues., Mar. 8 • 2pm
“Room” (R) 4:30 p.m., Cultural Center
Ladies’ Team Challenge Cup 3 – 5 p.m., Tennis & Games Center
Port O’Call Wine Tasting 5 – 7 p.m., Port O’Call Patio
Chef’s Choice Sliders & Beer Night 4 – 6 p.m., Burgee Bar Medical Center Lecture 5 p.m., Cultural Center Moonlight Cycle Class 5:30 p.m., Member Fitness Center Founder’s Members’ Night 6 – 9 p.m., Founder’s
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Vine to Table Dinner 6:30 p.m., The Clubhouse iPhone
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TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK
D IN IN G AT O C EA N R EEF
For reservations, call (305) 367-5931 • Mon. Mar. 7 – Sun. Mar. 13, 2016
MARYLAND CRAB FEST
Saturday, March 5 Buccaneer Island
It’s an authentic Maryland Crab Fest on the beach complete with Maryland Crab soup, crispy clam baskets and a deluxe s’more station! Adults $45++. Children 5-12 $15++. Reservations: 305-367-5931
BREAKFAST
PICKLEBALL LADES’ & MEN’S DOUBLES CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
The Point (Members only) Coffee & Danishes Sat. & Sun. 8 – 10 a.m.
It’s the fastest growing sport on The Reef. Come watch Ocean Reef pairs compete in the first ever Pickleball Championship. Details: 305-367-6583
Private Dining Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Mar. 5 & 6 Tennis & Games Center
COOKING SCHOOL: “ESSENCE OF FRANCE”
Fitness Café Mon. to Fri. 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Join Chef Christian Rassinoux and see why attention to fresh, local ingredients is one of the keys to an effortless French meal. Details: 305-367-5953
Beach Grill Daily 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday, Mar. 10 5 p.m. on Port O’Call Patio
Join us for The Classics: Wines of France. Ask questions of seasoned experts & buy your favorite bottles on the spot. Details: 305-367-5999 RAW BAR LOBSTER BAKE
Raw Bar Daily 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Reef Hut Mon. 11:00 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tues. to Sat. 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Burgee Bar Fri. to Sun. 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
DINNER
Thursday, Mar. 10 5 – 9 p.m. in the Raw Bar
Enjoy fresh, succulent Maine Lobster with a complete selection of sides. Details: 305-367-5818
SPO T ON SHOPPING
Joan the Shopper
Dockside. From P J Harlow check out the beautiful satin knee-length nightgown ($89.96) and from COTN the Pima Paws long pajama pant with whimsical drawings of dogs ($142.95) Perfect with a COTN ¾ length white tee…. So good night and sleep tight– and you know the rest.
– joan birsh
Reef Treats Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. 19th Hole Brunch Sun. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Reef Lounge Grab ‘n Go Breakfast Daily 7 – 11 a.m.
LUNCH
Monday, Mar. 7 9:30 a.m. in the Cooking School in Carysfort Kitchen
PORT O’CALL WINE TASTING
DOCKSIDE MART…This is the oldest store in Fishing Village and Deb Shapiro, one of the two founders is still in charge. Deb’s good eye and superb taste are reflected in the eclectic merchandise sold at Dockside Mart. Here an Ocean Reef shopper can find everything from a $3 birthday card to a $l000 cashmere sweater. Dockside has a fantastic selection of nightwear. For a number of years I’ve been a fan of the Bamboo Dreams Night Shirts from Yala ($69.95). Shown here in pink but Dockside has them in several colors and so do I. Two other wonderful lines of nightwear and lounge wear can now be found at
The Ocean Room (collared shirts required for men) Mon. to Sat. 7 – 11 a.m. Sun. 7 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Fitness Café Mon. to Fri. 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
19th Hole Mon. to Sat. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Brunch Sun. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Lite Bites Sun. 3 – 5 p.m. Private Dining Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 12 a.m. Palm Court Daily 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. ORC Food Truck *Old Medical Center Daily 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Private Dining Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 12 a.m.
The Clubhouse (Members Only-Jackets Required) Tues. to Sat. 6 – 9 p.m. Member Appreciation Dinner Wed.
19th Hole Mon. & Wed. to Sun. 5 – 9 p.m.
Reef Hut Tues. to Sat. 5 – 8 p.m.
Raw Bar Daily 4 – 9 p.m. Thurs. Lobster Bake
The Ocean Room Grand Seafood Buffet Sat. 6 – 9 p.m.
Burgee Bar Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 4 – 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 4 – 11 p.m.
Founder’s *in The Ocean Room Tues. to Fri. 6 – 9 p.m.
Islander (collared shirts, shorts of walking length and jeans permitted) Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 6 – 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 6 – 10 p.m. Members’ Night Thurs.
Gianni Ristorante (reservations required) Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 5:30 – 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat 5:30 – 10 p.m. Member Appreciation Dinner. Mon.
COCKTAILS/SWEETS
The Point (Members only) Hors d’oeuvres & Cocktails Fri. to Sun. 5 – 8 p.m. Reef Treats Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Burgee Bar Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 4 p.m. – 12 a.m. Fri. & Sat. 4 p.m. – 1 a.m. Beach Bar Daily 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Reef Lounge Tues. to Thurs. 5 – 11 p.m. Fri. to Sun. 5 p.m. – 12 a.m.
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O U T AN D ABO UT
What a show! These ‘Jersey Boys’ showed the audience at the Cultural Center that they can do so much more than sing. Their harmony was magical and the dance moves were spectacular. There is no doubt that these men know how to celebrate the best of Rock and Roll. This performance was produced by Lisa & Kevin Cassidy, Eileen & Bob Glidden, Lorraine & Dick Grasso, Martha & Larry Johnston, Ann & Bill Van Ness, Regina Vieweg and sponsored by Reef Rentals.
Carla Wood and George Lucas with the WWII military historian, Rick Atkinson.
Herman Goldsmith giving driving lessons to granddaughter Haley Roth at the Ocean Reef Museum.
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K EYS CH I L DR E N F O U N D AT IO N
Ocean Reef Yacht Club
Helping Children The Keys Children’s Foundation Board thanks the Ocean Reef community for its support of our annual luncheon. Your attendance and donations provide financial support for programs that offer education, health care, and recreation to disadvantaged children and their families living in the Florida Upper Keys. We give our heartfelt thanks to all participants for making this event such a success.
The Chinese New Year was welcomed with a Chinese Lantern Ceremony at the Ocean Reef Yacht Club party. A lavish Chinese buffet on Palm Court was followed by a dance under the stars.
Jody Steele, Linda Falk (Luncheon Chairs), guest speaker Jason Taylor, and Phyllis Foster, Keys Children’s Foundation President.
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Vicki Turowski and Craig Martin initiate the buffet. Photos by Terry Baxter.
DAYS TO AUCTION
SELLING WITHOUT RESERVE OCEAN REEF | 280 FEET OF WATER FRONTAGE Previously $7.6M. Aggressive Opening Bid Incentives. 24 Dispatch Creek Court
212.202.2940 | WATCH EXCLUSIVE FILM AT CONCIERGEAUCTIONS.COM This property is listed for sale by Russell Post (BK3286380) and Helena Morton (BK526200) of Russell Post Sotheby’s International Realty - 35 Ocean Reef Drive, Suite 120, Key Largo, Florida 33037, 305.367.2027. Concierge Auctions LLC is a marketing service provider for auctions and is a licensed Florida Real Estate Corporation (CQ1032600) and Auction Business (AB2760) – 777 S Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33401, (888) 966-4759. Auctioneer Frank Trunzo (AU2328). Concierge Auctions LLC, its agents and affiliates, broker partners, auctioneer, and sellers do not warrant or guaranty the accuracy or completeness of any information and shall have no liability for errors or omissions or inaccuracies under any circumstances in this or any other property listings or advertising, promotional or publicity statements and materials. This is not meant as a solicitation for listings. Brokers are fully protected and encouraged to participate. See Auction Terms & Conditions for full details. ©2008 Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. All Rights Reserved. Sotheby’s International Realty and the Sotheby’s International Realty logo are registered (or unregistered) service marks used with permission. Each Sotheby’s International Realty office is independently owned and operated. Neither Sotheby’s, Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC nor any of their affiliated companies is providing any product or service in connection with this auction event.
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Where is the Love? by Keith Hill, NRT Board Member and ORC Resident
Ocean Reef residents are invited to meet Mike Harrison, CEO of the Northern Rangeland Trust (NRT), at the Racquet Club at 6 p.m. April 7; the event is free. NRT was recently recognized as the top conservation organization in the world by Prince Charles and has set up over 30 conservancies in Kenya over the past 20 years. The rhinoceros is one of the most pre-historic looking creatures on earth and also one of the most rapidly vanishing due to the seemingly unquenchable thirst in Southeast Asia for its trademark horn. The market for this medically inert substance has skyrocketed since a Vietnamese government minister proclaimed it cured his wife’s cancer. Ironically, the No. 1 use for the horn is no longer as an aphrodisiac (the traditional use in China), but as a hangover cure in
Learn more about efforts to save the Rhinoceros from extinction.
Vietnam. The rhino still has many friends, however, who are working hard to save them from extinction. The methods range from full-out war with the poachers, using sophisticated surveillance and weaponry, to potentially flooding the market with synthetic horn and initiating programs to curb the rising demand. The most effective method by far seems to be involving local communities in protecting their longtime neighbors so that
local Africans benefit from sustaining the wildlife around them, primarily in the form of revenue from safari tourism. The theory of the conservancies is actually quite remarkable in that the wildlife is actually the end product of helping the locals to solve their more pressing needs of security, health, water, education and grassland management. Only when the communities see these financial benefits and a sustainable future with tourist and enterprise
revenues associated with preserving and reintroducing animals will the wary pastoralists see value in these animals. Most herdsman think only of lions and leopards coming to kill their livestock. The NRT have achieved remarkable success in areas of tribal diversity where animals that were once thought to be forever lost to certain regions now thrive in harmony with the local population. The rhino is one of the main focus areas of the NRT, and a booming population of both white and black rhino is flourishing once again in central Kenya. Several Ocean Reef residents got to see the Sera Conservancy in Samburu County first-hand last June on an All Charities-sponsored safari; there, 20 black rhinos have been introduced in the world’s first community-based rhino program in Africa. The Conservancy model is now spreading throughout the continent and it is hoped that all endangered animals will benefit. If you would like additional information about the NRT, please contact me at [email protected].
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Carysfort has added a new Mercedes Sprinter Van to its fleet for that large party to the airport or a night out on the town. Let Carysfort Transportation take you there and back! Contact Terry or Tiffany Kitts • Phone: 305-367-3388 • Toll Free: 866-410-3388 • Fax: 305-367-3848 Email: [email protected] • Conveniently Located at Plaza Bldg. PLANE LATE? NOT TO WORRY ... WE’RE TRACKING YOUR FLIGHT!
FOR SALE: 2006 HORIZON 76 MY. Complete Exterior Awlgrip Paint and Bottom Job Just Completed. Reason for Sale-Owner has ordered a new larger Horizon for delivery in 2017.
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A best value example of this very popular design. Professionally maintained and housed in a covered slip, she is fully optioned with Common Rail 10V 2000, 1500 HP MTU diesels, low engine hours, twin generators, hydraulic bow & stern thrusters, and popular styling. With her very workable, (and versatile), 4 stateroom plus crew floorplan, the popular country kitchen, spacious salon and aft deck and open fly bridge, the DO IT NOW has been a pleasure to own and enjoy. The owners are so pleased with the design, the performance, and the service Horizon gives its owners, that they have ordered the same layout in the new larger Horizon 98.
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3 DIANA RD CLS #1050 3 Bedroom/2 Bath $1,595,000 One of the Hottest Locations on The Reef Close to beach, Fishing Village, & Wynn’s
FAIRWAY LAKES 3A CLS #1047 2 Bedroom/2 Bath $599,000 Lake View & Dolphin Course Hole #10 View Ground Floor for Easy Access Plus Cart Room for Added Storage
Docks For Sale FS-7 70’ $449,000 CLS #645 | FS-22 70’ $690,000 CLS #823 | 569 HAZEL STREET PRIVATE HOME 12 MILES FROM OCEAN REEF INSIDE MANATEE BAY 3/3 $2,400,000
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AROUND THE REEF
G OL F
2016 Triple Golf Classic Results MEN’S OVERALL RESULTS
1st Place
Dick Elliott John Pluhar 2nd Place
Patrick Lee Dermot Coughlan 3rd Place
Bill Sport Mark Nuccilli 3rd Place
George Post Paul Archibald LADIES’ OVERALL RESULTS
1st Place
Sally Newman Nancy McPherson 2nd Place
Bonnie Mashburn Suzy Rice 3rd Place
Joyce Guyton Lynda Gilbert
FLIGHT WINNERS MEN’S FLIGHTS
Maho Beach
Timothy Brammer Brad Vandenberg South Beach
Bill Sport Mark Nuccilli Lanikai Beach
George Post Paul Archibald Maldives Beach
George Paxos Nick Platner Sidari Beach
Patrick Lee Dermot Coughlan El Nido Beach
Ladies’ Flight Winners, see Golf Scoreboard to the left
Andy Valenti & Don Badamo* LADIES FLIGHTS
Matira Point Beach
Bonnie Mashburn Suzy Rice* Mile Beach
Joyce Guyton Lynda Gilbert Pink Sands Beach
Karen Pohlhaus MaryAnn Larkin
*Overall Champions are not eligible for Flight Winner awards Men’s Flight Winners, see Golf Scoreboard to the left.
Ladies’ Overall Winners, Sally Newman and Nancy McPherson
Men’s Overall Winners, Dick Elliott and John Pluhar
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23rd Annual Triple Golf Classic “From the Gold Tees” by Scott Kirkwood, Director of Golf
This past weekend at Ocean Reef Club, we hosted the 23rd Annual Triple Golf Classic Tournament on all three golf courses: Dolphin, Hammock & Card Sound. With an ever-appropriate beach theme, the Members enjoyed days of sun and fun in the perfect Key Largo weather. The golf courses were in prime condition for the tournament, proving to be challenging for three days of tournament play. The team of John Pluhar & Dick Elliott walked away the Overall Men’s victors, who played very well over three days, and shot 60-61-67. No stranger to the Triple Golf Classic,
Card Sound with a 13 on Hole Number 9. The Golf Staff are grateful to the tournament patrons, who come out each year and make this event one we cherish. We hope that you all enjoyed the weekend as much as we did, and look forward to next year’s tournament already. Men’s Spring Invitational Gary Ball (right) chipping on Card Sound Golf Course during the Triple Golf Classic. John Caspersen (left, age 93) golfed an 83 on the first round on Dolphin Course. Photo by Jordan McIntosh.
Nancy McPherson, a now three-time Ladies Champion of the tournament, paired up with LGA Chairman Sally Newman, to take this year’s Ladies overall winners. This weekend proved to be nothing less than exciting, with so many great success stories coming from the courses. On Day 1, Larry Biddinger recorded an ace on Dolphin Number 9. John Caspersen, at 93 years of age, recorded an 83 on our very own Dolphin Course. One team even recorded a 64 on
Didn’t get enough golf during the Triple Classic? The 3rd Annual Men’s Spring Invitational tournament is only a few short weeks away! Gentlemen, mark your calendars now and call the Golf Shop to sign up. This weekend tournament will be held on our beloved Dolphin Course, with practice rounds taking place on Friday, April 8, and play dates Saturday & Sunday, April 9 – 10. A weekend filled with golf and all the trimmings of men’s only golf tournament, right here on the Reef. Hope to see you there! Ultimate Demo Day
Come join us at the Driving Range on Thursday, March 24, from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. for Ultimate Demo Day. This is a great
opportunity to try all the new lines from the major club manufacturers, with Golf Professionals standing by who can help you find the right equipment catered to your particular needs. TaylorMade, Callaway, Ping, Cobra, Nike and Titleist will all be represented. Footjoy will be present for a personalized shoe fitting during Demo Day, to get you fitted from head to toe. We hope to see you all there, whether you need new equipment, or just want to test out the newest lines from old favorites. Titleist Loyalty Program
If you haven’t heard, we will be participating in our second year of the Titleist Loyalty Golf Ball Program featuring the #1 ball in Golf, the Titleist ProV1 & ProV1x! This offer will be available from March 17 – April 17 and features 4 dozen ProV1 or ProV1X golf balls for the price of 3 dozen, in addition to any applicable member discounts! Stock up on your golf balls for the season with your own personal imprint, as well as custom numbers. These make great personal buys or wonderful gift ideas!
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Putting Fundamentals “Golf Tip” by Brian Varsey, Head Teaching Professional
The four fundamentals to improved putting are Aim, Stroke, Speed and Green Reading. Working on each area one at a time is a great way to improve. Using alignment aids on the ground such as a chalk line, mirror or string will help with your aim. Focusing on correct posture and motion will improve your stroke. Performing speed drills such as putting to the edge of the green, a
“My Lady” 92’ 1998 Hatteras Ultimate Cruising Vessel
ladder drill and putting to a specific distance past the hole will improve your touch and feel for speed. Improving these three fundamentals will allow your green reading skills to improve as the ball will start where you want and roll more consistently to the hole. On March 10th and 23rd I will be holding AimPoint Express green reading clinics from 3:00-5:00. This is the only scientific way to read greens using your feet and legs instead of your eyes which can fool you. This method of green reading is growing popularity on the major golf tours, including being used by the number 1 and 3 ranked females in the world, and the winner of this week’s Honda Classic on the PGA Tour. Call the golf shop or use ForeTees to sign up for the clinic and improve your putting fundamentals.
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Golf Scoreboard MGA 4-MAN SHAMBLE MONDAY, FEB. 22 TEAM GROSS
2nd Place
Lynne Demmerly 3rd Place
1st Place
Bardee Wyer
Michael Betz, John Spina, George Post, Michael Miles
4th Place
Gerda Fletcher
TEAM NET
5th Place
1st Place
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Next Bonefish Bonnies Luncheon/ Program This Wednesday by Sarah A. Cart
The next Bonefish Bonnies monthly luncheon will begin at 11 a.m. March 9 at Key Largo Anglers Club with a presentation by research scientist Danielle Morley. She will speak on “Why Fish are Awesome and What We are Doing with the Information.” Bonnie Program Chair Mona Brewer explains it as “Fish biology 101 – basics and not so basics. Can all fish
swim backwards? Why do different fish have different life cycles? And more – it’ll be great!” Ms. Morley has been studying coral reef ecosystems for over a decade and moved to the Keys seven years ago to take a position with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. She currently focuses on reef fish movements and reproduction. RSVPs Needed
The luncheon is $25 per Bonnie, payable ahead of time by mail (Bonefish Bonnies; 24 Dockside Lane, PMB 1; Key Largo, FL 33037) or at the door. RSVPs are a MUST; please contact Jessica Olefson ASAP ([email protected] or 954-803-2736), and no later than 9 a.m. March 7. Always ready to welcome into its membership any woman interested in fishing, Bonefish Bonnies is made up of women anglers of Ocean Reef and Key
Largo Anglers Clubs. The organization’s purpose is to gather together women interested in fun, friendship and fishing (or learning about fishing); provide knowledge about all aspects of the sport in the comfort of a congenial atmosphere; and share the joy of fishing, no matter the level (beginner to expert), technique (spin or fly), or location (flats or off-shore). Events are held most often on Wednesdays and are priced separately on a pay-as-you-go basis. Tournaments and a trip still to come:
Remaining on the calendar for this season are the Bonnies’ No Rules Tournament March 30 (registration already closed) and the Flats Tournament April 13, as well as a summer freshwater trip (see below); any Bonnie hoping to take part in the Flats competition is encouraged to reserve a guide now; questions can be addressed to the event
chairs, Laura Zausmer ([email protected]) and Madeleine Williams (maddybrad@aol. com). Any Bonnies interested in taking part in a June 13 to 16 freshwater escapade fly fishing the Beaverhead and Big Hole rivers in Dillon, Montana (an hour’s drive from the Butte airport), are asked to contact Joyce Neely ([email protected]) and cc Mindy Slovick ([email protected]) for cost information and the full itinerary. The adventure will include an opening evening barbecue, two days’ guided fishing, and lots of fun. Accommodations will be at the local Best Western. The trip is open to Bonnies only, so if you’re interested, become a member now! For additional information regarding the organization, membership dues, and/or a membership application, contact Nancy Zakon (305367-3925) or Admin@ BonefishBonnies.com.
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Best Croquet Lawns in the Country “Croquet News” by Ron Sekura
Doubles Winners: First Place, Ingrid Braun and Alan Thomson (Center), Second Place, Joan and Art Ruffing (Left), and Third Place Susan and Jim Berkel (Right).
The Ocean Reef Croquet Club Annual Doubles Tournament was held last Friday. Seven teams gathered on an absolutely lovely day to pit their skills against their competitors. A total of 21 games were played with each team playing each of the other six. The play lasted from 12 to 5 p.m. It was a long day but some of our Members contributed nourishment to help the players battle through the afternoon. Special thanks to Debbie Iz for providing fruit, cookies, and other good stuff which all enjoyed. It is interesting how a competition seems to improve the quality
of play by all participants. In the competition every shot counts on the march to victory. And that is what happened last Friday. Strikers concentrated on every wicket and stop-shot making sure the strategy of the shot was the best and that the execution resulted in the desired outcome. The winner of the doubles event was a new team made up of Ingrid Braun and Alan Thomson. They took the blue away from last year’s first place winners, Joan & Art Ruffing. But the Ruffings still fared well taking second with Susan & Jim Berkel coming in third. Full
size croquet ball trophies were awarded and admired by the other teams who went home empty handed but with good memories of the competition. Most competitors then headed to the Burgee Bar (AKA recovery room) to revitalize after the strenuous day of play. Stories were passed around the table of past play at Ocean Reef and the days when Six Wicket play ruled, not the quicker and more social game of Golf Croquet which is played by most of our Members. Art Ruffing has been around the croquet world for a bunch of years and provides
an interesting observation. The Croquet Lawns at Ocean Reef are among the best in the country. While Angler’s lawns with the Card Sound view may be prettier than our view of the Ocean Reef Airport, it can be argued the conditions at Ocean Reef provide for better play. And, our Croquet Lawns far exceed the quality of those at the National Croquet Center up in West Palm Beach. So Ocean Reefers have another reason to be happy, we have super Croquet Lawns. With this years doubles tournament history, on Tuesday players gathered for continuation of the Crocodile Cup. Only two more play days remain, next Tuesday and then the Crocodile Scramble on Sun., March 13, where all players will struggle along the road to victory. The results for Tuesday’s play had Art Ruffing, Betsy Caldwell and Jim Berkel topping the list with 250, 180, and 150 Diles. In the struggle to win the Crocodile Cup, which has eight days of competition, the leaders are Betsy Caldwell, Art Ruffing and Alan Thomson with 231, 194, and 153 Crocs.
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Monkey See, Tennis & Games Team Do! “Tennis Shorts” by Jim Morton, Director of Tennis
This year’s “Monkey Match” in which the Tennis & Games Center hosted the Racquet Club for tennis bragging rights on The Reef took place this past Monday. A record number of players participated in the event as 68 players playing on 17 courts battled to win the “Good Monkey” trophy. There were many close matches with four decided by tiebreakers. However, the Tennis & Games Center came out victorious winning 12 of the 17 matches to claim the prize! Winning teams for the Tennis & Games Center were: Charlie Simms & Steve Herz, Pete Swenson & Bill Sport, Kevin Fish
& Bill Wonfor, John Coppedge & Oswaldo Betancourt, Greg Hogarth & Tom Minehart, Frank Paige & David Noyes, Lisa Smith & Bebe Hofmann, Nancy Wood & Amanda Wilson, Heidi Roncarelli & Patti Simms, Sandy Fish & Suzie Gleason, Vicky Gilbert & Kathy White, Pat Holbrook & Scott Pester. Ladies’ Team Challenge Today!
On Friday, we will be hosting our 2nd Annual Ladies’ Tennis Team Challenge at the Tennis & Games Center. This year’s event will feature 6 ladies teams consisting of 4 players each. The competition begins Friday afternoon with team matches scheduled to start at 2:30 p.m. A cocktail party will be held in the Tennis & Games Center from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. to help the ladies get acquainted. Saturday morning play will resume at 9:00 a.m. followed by a luncheon. Play resumes Saturday at 1:30 p.m. and continues until play reaches the finals. The finals will be held on Sunday morning with an awards ceremony scheduled at 11:30 p.m. If you get a chance, stop by and see this very high level of play!
Enjoying the Monkey Match luncheon. Bottom row left to right: Nancy Wood, Patti Simms, Kathy White. Top row left to right: Charlie Simms and Bill Wonfor.
Rally Club for Juniors
The Tennis & Games Center Professional Staff is introducing a new club activity for juniors called the Rally Club. A scoreboard has been made and posted in the Pro Shop consisting of 10 separate levels of “rally clubs” in which they try to achieve. From the baseline, players have to start a rally with a friend, parent or pro and hit a designated number of consecutive shots over the net to
attain that particular goal. Once they achieve a goal they report the results to a member of the Pro Staff who will then give them a star on the board. The board starts with a 10 ball rally and ends with a 100 ball club. Any player who achieves the 100 ball club will be treated to a pizza party and ice cream with the Pros! To get their name on the board players need to come to the Tennis Shop to sign up. All kids who can rally are welcome to sign up!
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Playing Aggressively by Alex Henderson, Assistant Tennis Professional
Here’s a simple, yet fundamental strategy for any game that involves hitting a ball over a net (Pickleball players too)! Make your opponent hit up on the ball so that you can hit
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down. It's much easier to be aggressive when hitting down. When the ball is low, your opponent has to get it up and over the net AND bring it back down into the court. If the low ball is played too aggressively, it will travel too far. (This is why topspin is so important in tennis.) It reminds me of one of my favorite quotes from Justin Romero, our Head Professional: “If it's high, let it fly; if it's low, hit it slow.” Note: This strategy is easier to execute closer to the net with volleys and overheads than behind the baseline with ground strokes.
Players of the Week
What is your favorite shot?
Who is your favorite tennis player?
Susan: My backhand down-theline, because it feels so good when I make it! Carter: I like to keep it simple with my forehand cross-court.
Susan: Chris Evert because she always had such a positive attitude. Carter: Roger Federer because he handles himself so well, he is such a class act.
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Plank Challenge Recap “Fitness Focus” by Luis Bracamonte, Member Fitness Center Manager
On Wed. Feb. 24 MFC became the stage to our first fitness challenge of 2016. Over fifty members accepted the plank challenge and over twenty five earned a free smoothie by planking over three minutes. The challenge went on all day and the atmosphere was oftentimes electric due to every person in the gym cheering plankers to hold on and last longer. The winner in the male category was Bob Schwartz who held a plank for an astounding 10:10. Mary Sullivan was the top female with an impressive 8:09. Mary had produce the best time early in the morning and made her
way back to the gym when she learned that Elle Berg had gone one second past her first attempt of 7 minutes. In fitness we love personal challenges and competition, so this day was truly exciting and special. If you missed the Plank Challenge, we have another opportunity coming in a few weeks. Fitness enthusiasts, begin preparing and mark your calendars for our Push Up Challenge on Thurs., Mar. 24!
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This special class will take place outdoors in the parking lot of the Member Fitness Center. You will be surrounded by fire, enveloped by mellifluous music beats and veiled by the moonlight of the new moon. Spring is coming and we are ready to celebrate it with style!
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Seraphim Surging in Quest for Crest
Carl Lindner IV and his team on 80’ Merritt, Seraphim, have been crushing the sailfish in the Quest for Crest series. They took 4th
place in the Sailfish Challenge last weekend with 12 fish. Let’s give a round of applause to Capt Jerry Pohl, 1st Mate Richard Pee-
ples, Mates: Patrick Brown, Raul Gonzales, Jeff Amorillo, Doug Amorillo; Anglers: Carl Lindner IV and Vanessa Falk. Here’s an overview of their season thus far: Operation Sailfish - 3 fish Sailfish 400 - 11 fish, First Place Overall, Carl Lindner IV First Place Male Angler, Vanessa Falk Second Place Female Angler Sailfish Challenge - 12 Fish, 4th Place Overall, Carl Lindner IV Second Place Male Angler, Vanessa Falk Fourth Place Female Angler Quest for the Crest Series Currently in 4th Place with 58 points. The last leg is the Final Sail in Key West on April 12 – 17.
Rod & Gun Club Small Boat Fishing Tournament
Small Boat Fishing Tournament has been rescheduled to Thursday, March 24 due to wind forecast. Captains meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 23 at 5:30 p.m. in the Burgee Bar. Small Boat Fishing Tournament is one of our best fishing events! You may pick up your entry form at Marine Max or just show up to the captains meeting.
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Fishing Report by Erich Overhardt
Spring is upon us, my favorite time of year! Off shore the current remains inconsistent, but lots of Members have been getting out on the water on these calm days before the eastern blow picks up. Bait is plentiful. Sardines and cigar minnows are incredible baits for all types of fishing. Dropping a live sardine or minnow to the bottom and watch the rod bend. Sailfish, dolphin and black fins are being caught routinely. The bottom bite of hogs, yellowtail, muttons and mangroves that is turned on. Great thing about this is on can fish in 10 feet of water to 200 feet of water for these tasty fish. Get out there and enjoy fellow fisher people – tight lines.
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Opponents Are Friends You Haven’t Met Yet
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George and Dorothy Williams were honored at their last Ocean Reef Club bridge game. Pictured with Ed Kavanaugh, Card & Games Committee Chairman (right), Mic O’Keeffe and Gregg Van Dyke.
Left to right, Claudia Langworthy, Mah Jongg Tournament Organizer, with Open Winners Helen Stein (third place), Judy Weber (first place), Pam Reeves (second place) and Beginner Winner Marlene Whiteley (first place).
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We will have a Canasta Tournament on Sat., Mar. 19 here in the Card & Games Room. A $100 gift certificate will go to each Member of the winning pair. There will be a random draw for partners. There is no entry fee, just a nominal charge for lunch. See Gregg Van Dyke for more details or call 305-3676609. Bridge had two Championship Rated games this week. Wednesday we had 16 tables. We are planning one more Evening of Bridge for the end of March. Stay tuned for details. Men’s poker will meet Monday evening at 6:30 p.m. Come in and play. Six days in February we had over 100 people use the Card & Games Room. It is great to be in a nice environment with your friends and neighbors. Remember, opponents are just friends you haven’t met yet. See you at the table.
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Bridge Results MONDAY FEBRUARY 22, 2016
Section A North-South
1. Lynda Gilbert - Kay Meinhardt 2. Deborah Nutt - Hettie Hall 3. Graham Thomas - Joanne Thomas 4. Dorothy Williams - George Williams 5. Adelaide Schultze - Pamela Harding Section A East-West
1. Marlene Csendes - Judelle McArdle 2. Frances Murphy - Joseph Murphy 3. Mefran Campbell - Betsy Caldwell 4. George Aronoff - Julie Schuele 5. Judie Berry - Jean Hunt WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Section A North-South
1. Kathie Markel - Pamela Harding 2. Mary Ann Dickson - Betsy Caldwell
3. Deborah Nutt - Hettie Hall 4. Nancy Grote - Ellen Burke 5. Lynda Gilbert - Kay Meinhardt Section A East-West
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Play It Out Bridge Tip
by Gregg Van Dyke, Director of Bridge
When a claim is questioned, there is no "playing it out"; the claim ended play. If you do not agree with a claim (having given the claimer a reasonable chance to state his line of play or defense), call the director, who will adjudicate the matter. And if your claim is questioned, don't let anyone get away with telling you how to play – something at least one local veteran believes the law allows the non-claiming side to do (and the law did indeed allow that — until it was changed in 1949.) Don't argue with your opponent(s); just call the director. Call Me Back
When the director asks you to call him back at the end of the hand if you feel you were dam-
aged by what you called him about in the first place, there is a good reason for his doing that: he may be having to adjust the score if the non-offending side was damaged, but no one can be sure of that until there is an actual result. After the hand, if you think you were damaged, call the director back so he can resolve the matter; if you don't do this, you are saying, in effect, that you were not damaged as things went. That's fine, but the matter is then over. Questions, Questions
When the director comes to your table in a disputed situation, listen to his questions and answer them — the director is trying to establish the facts while everyone is there and the matter is fresh. If you choose not to cooperate in this, do not expect the director to be sympathetic to new “facts” offered later when the opponents are not there.
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MEMB ER-TO -ME M BE R O F F E RI NG S The rental properties listed on this page may not be enrolled in the Ocean Reef Club Vacation Rental Program. Ocean Reef Club can not guaranty the quality or condition of these properties.
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Fishing, golf, tennis, swimming and canoeing, these are just a few of the amenities that add to the Unique Way of Life for all Members of Ocean Reef Club. Whether you are a current Equity owner transitioning from one home to another or a Social Member looking for your first property at Ocean Reef, we encourage you to join your fellow Members and discover just how different—and better—your buying and selling experience can be with Ocean Reef Club Real Estate Company. Our guiding philosophy has always been Member satisfaction. Call us today for a private tour of the Unique Way of Life that is Ocean Reef Club. Our agents have a long and successful history of selling within the community as well as a broader base of real estate sales and experience outside the club. Together they create a powerful team that can find new buyers and support current Members in their real estate goals. It is easy for you, and good for the Club.
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Cooking School regulars couldn’t wait to attend class at Carysfort Kitchen.
March 11, 2016
Stuart Stewart with John Zick, whose wife Mary was thrilled when Sis called and told her about her idea of a Cooking School at Ocean Reef.
Photos by Katie Uhl.
Toni Vreeland (left) was a close friend of Sis Kelm and the entire family. Pictured with Sis’s daughter, Stuart Stewart.
A Unique Way of Life
Following the luncheon, the Carysfort Kitchen turned into a cooking and party venue for the sought after All Charities’ Auction dinner featuring Emeril Lagasse. All Charities Co-Chair Mike Berman shows his appreciation, with wife Angie.
Adelaide Skoglund and Vicki Goldstein, early adopters of Sis’s school.
“The Power of Food” at Ocean Reef
es. Mary Zick, Vicki Goldstein, and Adelaide Skoglund were in the first class. However, there was no space to hold it. Evidently, Sis, who was always up for a challenge, convinced Harper Sibley, Club owner and Russ Post, Club president to rent space at the kitchen in Carysfort. Amazingly, now it is the perfect name for our new Cooking School. The rest is history and success for all of our Ocean Reef chefs. Honored guest, the Reverend Caroline Stuart Stewart, one of Sis’s daughters, added her personal memories of a woman that always cared about the “greater good” for the benefit of others. She recalled the loving relationship that her mother had with Bec, the family chef, for 62 years. Some of the recipes they created together were on the luncheon menu and were truly
by Jody Steele
The Cooking School at Carysfort Kitchen is officially open! This outstanding facility is “state of the art” in the beautiful, new Carysfort building. The dedication luncheon held on Monday, February 29th, 2016 honored Caroline “Sis” Kelm, the founder extraordinaire of Ocean Reef’s Cooking School 25 years ago. Bob Schmetterer, Chairman of the Ocean Reef Club Board of Directors looked back at the history of the Cooking School and the
years of careful planning that went in to creating a new space. He projected the “good times” ahead for members and families, the traditions that will be created, and the joy of a new place to recognize great food. Appreciation to Carole Kotkin, consultant and then Manager of the Cooking School since 1993 was recognized and applauded for bringing “world class chefs” and cookbook authors to Ocean Reef over the years. Teresa Holmes, Vice Chairman of Ocean Reef Club, explained that we had “come a long way” with our Cooking School record of bringing “who is who” in food to Ocean Reef noting the “best was yet to come!” She shared the story of “Sis” Kelm, who in 1990 invited Jacque Pepin to come to Ocean Reef to do a week of cooking class-
delicious. A beautiful, family story. President, Mike Leemhuis gave special thanks to Paul Astbury who initiated the call for a new cooking school many years ago. He also thanked Giovanni, VP of Food and Beverage, Chef Philippe, Chef Damian, and many other managers and staff that worked countless hours to plan and achieve this momentous accomplishment. As Sis Kelm practiced, the sharing of good food is for “happy times” and members of Ocean Reef will be celebrating the Cooking School at Carysfort Kitchen now and for years to come.
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OR “See” February sunset from Torchwood Lane by Sandy Post. Did you see something interesting or unique in your travels about The Reef? On land, in the water or in the air? We invite you to share your discoveries within our environment, email [email protected] or visit us on Facebook!
Robert S. Mueller, III, Director or FBI from 2001 – 2003.
Former FBI Director to Speak at Ocean Reef On Monday, March 28 at 3:300 p.m., Robert S. Mueller, III, Director of the FBI from 2001-2013, will speak to the community at the Cultural Center (please note venue has changed). Mueller was nominated by President George W. Bush and became the sixth Director of the FBI on September 4, 2001, just one week before the attacks of September 11, 2001. He retired twelve years later as the longest serving Director since J. Edgar Hoover. Following the presentation, a question and answer session will be held.
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Golf Cart Registration Reminder Do you know why it’s important to make sure you register your golf cart? Not only is it a requirement of all Members at The Reef, but it’s helpful for Public Safety to pinpoint the whereabouts of a misplaced golf cart. While many Members have unique and easily identifiable golf carts, a higher percentage have ones with very similar descriptions. Imagine you can’t find yours so you call Public Safety to help look for your beige, four-person golf cart. Without a registration, it’s going to be very difficult to differentiate your missing cart from others. If your golf cart is registered, it speeds up the time it would take to find it, giving Public Safety the opportunity to
focus on other important things. Lastly, registration identifies the cart speed helping Members and homeowners figure out what lane they should drive in. Carts that don’t exceed 17 mph are issued a blue decal and should only drive in the golf cart lane. Carts that go over that are considered fast, issued a red decal and should drive on the main road. The registration process is quick and painless. Just fill out the short form at the Public Safety building that will ask your name and basic information about your golf cart like type and number of seats. After you receive your decal, put it on your cart and you’re good to go! While on the topic, please remember that in order to ensure the safety of everyone at The Reef, texting and talking on the phone while driving is prohibited. For more information on golf cart rules and registration, call Public Safety at 305-367-4357(HELP).
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Making a Difference— the Ocean Reef Community Foundation by Gertrude Mann
Although this designation usually recognizes an individual who serves above and beyond, our focus changes to look at the profound way the Ocean Reef Community Foundation touches lives in the wider world outside of our gate. It’s been almost ten years since the original idea of an All Charities event emerged-
Janie Sims, Ocean Reef Community Foundation Grants Committee Co-Chair.
-one that would offer desirables to our enthusiastic community in an atmosphere of celebration and fun. The money accrued would be distributed to partners within Ocean Reef and to worthy causes in the Upper Keys, Homestead and Florida City, where many of our associates reside. Janie Sims, the current co-chair of the Ocean Reef Community Foundation Grants committee (with Stevie Wishnack) and member of the
Executive Board, is enthusiastic about the grant process. She says, “It is transparent every step of the way. Yuri Mikolay, executive director of the Foundation, receives proposals in early fall. By December, she provides us with a spread sheet of proposals to consider. All have been submitted following required guidelines. In 2015 we had 70 proposals. Our committee studies each one carefully and gives it an A, B, or C designation. Of
course, we cannot .count on how much money we’ll be working with until after the All Charities Auction in February, but we have a protocol to follow. Last season we had close to $800,000 to give away; and we’re anticipating a larger sum this year. “We meet with representatives of the Keys Children’s Foundation to make sure we are not duplicating efforts. Charity tours take us to visit many of the facilities asking for help so we have a clear picture of needs. Recommendations of the Grants committee are presented to the Foundation Board for approval, and In April, all grant applicants will be notified if they have been granted their award. If not, we have conversations about how they can do better next time.” This is just an overview of a process that takes months of analysis and discussion. Janie says,” I am thrilled to work with wonderful members whose charge
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Alzheimer’s New Discoveries On Tuesday March 15 at 5 p.m. in the Cultural Center Dr. Paul Allen Cox will make a presentation on recent discoveries for Alzheimer’s, ALS and Parkinson’s therapies. Dr. Cox’s current ethnobotanical research follows a distinguished career as a medical researcher. He received his Ph.D. from Harvard in Biology followed by numerous awards along with Time magazine in 1997 naming him one of 11 “Heroes of Medicine”. For eleven years he served as Director of the National Tropical Botanical Gardens in Hawaii and Florida. He founded Seacology, an environmental organization which has preserved 98,000 acres of rain forest and 1.7 million acres
of coral reefs. He is currently director of the Institute for Ethnomedicine. Dr. Cox spoke at The Reef two years ago about his hypothesis that there are environmental links to the neurodegenerative diseases of Alzheimer’s, ALS, and Parkinson’s. He had studied two communities in the Pacific, one where 25% of population had died from these three diseases and one where no one had ever died from them. His research is fascinating to hear about. This past January his recent discoveries were published in the prestigious Proceedings of the Royal Society B. The discovery has implications for all of us living in South Florida with potential preventative actions. Please join Tom Davidson, Dick Farmer and Russ Fisher as they host Dr. Cox in providing information helpful to all of us.
Chapel News Ocean Reef Chaplain Rev. Dr. Robert Henley 305-240-5445 Saturday
Catholic Mass 4:30 p.m. Chapel
Monday
Women’s Bible Study 8:00 a.m. Annex AA Meeting 7:30 p.m. Annex Wednesday
Sunday
Dr. Laura Robinson Harbert, Dean Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, Californian 9:00 a.m. Chapel
Intercessory Prayer, Friendship & Coffee 8:00 a.m. Annex Mid-Week Communion Service 9:00 a.m. Chapel
Reflections 10:15 a.m. Chapel
Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Annex
Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Annex
Thursday
Men’s Fellowship 8:00 a.m. Tennis & Games Center
Catholic Mass 12 p.m. Chapel
First Friday of the Month
Jewish Sabbath Service 6:00 p.m. Annex
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C O M MITTEE N O TES
Holding Court
Tennis, Croquet, Card & Game Committees by Holly Houser, Ocean Reef Press Staff
As the season nears its end, it’s time for Members to raise their hands and volunteer to serve on a committee in the upcoming season. Allowing you to give input and show your skills, being part of a committee is a great way to become more involved with something you love. The following three committees are just a few with opportunities available for next season. Tennis Committee
The Tennis Committee, chaired by Heidi Roncarelli, had a big job this past year in the renovation of the Tennis and Games Center. The Committee’s input resulted in the development of a world class facility. The group’s responsibilities include more than contributing
to the facility. Members of the Committee also help with aspects of some tournaments, including the Tennis Member-Guest Tournament, which they reinvigorated increasing the number of participants to 100, and the Fred Wells Memorial Pro Am, which they helped to promote and execute. The Committee also advises on the programming operations, advising on best practices and providing Member feedback. Card & Games Committee
The Card & Games Committee, chaired by Ed Kavanaugh, has also had a lot to do with getting the Tennis and Games Center up and running. Coming into existence last season, the Committee has done a lot in this short period of time to increase participation through special events, expanded offerings, classes and guest speakers. The Committee helps develop and implement the broad ranging schedules, and they make sure that games of interest to Members like mah jongg, canasta, poker
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and backgammon are represented. Working closely with Bridge Director Gregg Van Dyke, the Committee has also been very valuable in helping to guide gaming protocol for the weekly duplicate bridge games. Croquet Committee
Ron Sekura is in his first year as chair of the Croquet Committee; a committee that works to create an inviting mood around the croquet lawns and is committed to growing the game. The Committee members are also instrumental in spearheading croquet events like the monthly “Under the Lights” pot lucks, the Croquet Club Championships and the season-long competition, the Crocodile Cup. Member representation is extremely important to the success of the Club and to upholding Ocean Reef’s unique way of life. Anyone interested in getting involved should see page 19 for more details on all committee openings for next season.
Primary Voting at The Academy If your precinct is The Academy at Ocean Reef, polls open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. on election day, Tuesday, March 15. You must have a photo I.D. with signature which includes: Florida driver’s license; Florida identification card issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles; United States passport; debit or credit card; military identification; student identification; retirement center identification; neighborhood association identification; and public assistance identification.
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14 SUNRISE CAY DRIVE 96 East Lake Road 6 Bedrooms, 6.5 Baths Anglers Club • $5,900,000 (985) Mary Lee • 917.603.3252 [email protected] OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 2-5 PM
28 Baker Road 4 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths 185’ Water Front • $4,250,000 (418) William Dickinson • 305.304.8311 Jeanie Castellanos • 305.394.0132 OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 2-5 PM
18 South Island Drive • Anglers Club 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths 33’ Dockage • $2,450,000 (922) Mary Lee • 917.603.3252 [email protected] OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 2-5 PM
10 North Pelican Drive 3 Bedrooms, 4 Baths 70’ Dockage • $3,400,000 (973) Mary Lee • 917.603.3252 Jeanie Castellanos • 305.394.0132
9 Country Club Road 5 Bedrooms, 6.5 Baths Pool/Spa • $3,300,000 (1092) Hope Fortis • 786.351.0792 [email protected]
37 Angelfish Cay Drive 19,410 sq. ft. Homesite Waterfront • $2,350,000 (786) Patti Furneaux • 305.321.3156 [email protected]
6 South Harbor Drive 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths Hammock Course • $899,900 (1009) Patti Furneaux • 305.321.3156 [email protected]
Marina Slip HS-15 80’ Floating Dock Wide Turn Basin • $1,300,000 (809) Patti Furneaux • 305.321.3156 [email protected]
Fairway Lakes 48B 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths Lake/Golf View • $750,000 (984) Mary Lee • 917.603.3252 [email protected]
36 Cinnamon Bark Lane 6 Bedrooms, 6.5 Baths Golf Course • $2,699,000 (751) William Dickinson • 305.304.8311 [email protected]
Marina Slip HS-03 65’ Floating Slip Near Town Hall • $850,000 (966) Mary Lee • 917.603.3252 [email protected]
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6 Bedrooms, 5 Full plus, 2 Half Baths Magnificent custom home built by Fran Murphy and created with fine craftsmanship and exquisite fine furnishings with attention to detail throughout. A true family retreat, featuring six en suite bedrooms along with a bunk room allowing space for the entire family. The ground-floor living spaces are anchored by the family room, which serves as a gathering point for visiting family and entertaining friends. The room encompasses a television viewing and sitting area, plus a bar that also doubles as a kitchen. French doors lead from the family room to the pool area, which is designed both in harmony with the environment and with a sense of drama. An open colonnade, topped with soft arches, surrounds the pool, giving it the look of an old Roman aqueduct. The pool was designed for the enjoyment of both children and adults, with a walk-in area that extends 12 feet before the water is over your ankles. But it is as beautiful as it is functional. The tiles were custom-made in Wales with designs that depict the marine environment in which the home is situated. Featuring spectacular water views and more than 100 feet on the Atlantic Ocean, you may never want to leave home.
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600 Coral Lane 6 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths Wooded • $3,495,000 (882) Mary Lee • 917.603.3252 Andy Hofmann • 813.951.0025
121 Marina #208 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths Waterfront • $4,653,750 (1070) William Dickinson • 305.304.8311 [email protected]
414 South Harbor Drive 5 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths Lake Front • $3,250,000 (826) Mary Lee • 917.603.3252 [email protected]
31 Cardinal Lane 5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths 68‘ Dockage • $5,500,000 (596) Mary Lee • 917.603.3252 [email protected]
Marina Slips ES-16 & 17 T-Head of E-Dock 150’ Dockage • $4,200,000 (607) Jeanie Castellanos • 305.394.0132 [email protected] OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 2-5 PM
Pumpkin Cay 2B 2 Bedrooms, 3 Baths 30’ Dockage • $1,175,000 (1004) Andy Hofmann • 813.951.0025 Eric Woodward • 305.394.4461
26 Halfway Road 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths Golf Course • $2,490,000 (992) Andy Hofmann • 813.951.0025 Eric Woodward • 305.394.4461
Whether you are a current Equity Member transitioning from one home to another or a Social Member looking for your first Ocean Reef property, we are here to assist. Call us today to schedule a time to tour your next home. 305.367.6600 • Fishing Village • Dockside • OceanReefClubRealEstate.com
N E W H O M E S • V I L L A S • C O N D O M I N I U M S • M A R I N A D O C K S • V I L L A & H O M E R E N TA L S William H. Dickinson, Managing Broker Lic. Real Estate Broker, Ocean Reef Club Real Estate Company® is An Equal Opportunity Company, Equal Housing Opportunity. This material is based upon information that we consider reliable, but because it has been supplied by third parties, we cannot represent that it is accurate or complete, and it should not be relied upon as such. This offering is subject to errors, omissions, changes, including price, or withdrawal without notice. Offer not valid in some states.
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Ocean Reef Citizenship Test by Joan Birsh
Are you a Good Citizen of our Ocean Reef Club and Community? Take this test and find out. Keep in mind Good Citizens refrain from peeking at the answers. –JB ––––
Dress Code Clarification
(a) My 18 year old daughter had a birthday party in our home and beer and wine were served to her and a few friends. What’s wrong with that? (b) My son’s fraternity brother stayed with us for Spring Break. He borrowed my golf cart and accidently drove on to the green on the 1st hole of the Hammock. Am I my son’s brother’s keeper? (c) I rented my home to an irresponsible person, whose wild parties resulted in his eviction by Public Safety. Am I involved? A: Like it or not, in all of these cases you are at fault. (a) Anyone serving underage drinkers, even in their own home, is breaking the law (b) At Ocean Reef you are responsible for your guests behavior. Destruction of a Golf Course green is a serious violation and it is you who must pay for the repair, plus a fee for damaging the playing experience and beauty of the course for all Members. These costs can be thousands of dollars. (c) You are personally responsible for everything your renters do while they are in the OR community. ––––
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It’s Not My Fault
Q: In which of the following scenarios are you responsible?
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Talking Trash
Cell Phone Hang-ups
Q: When are cell phones dangerous, distracting or disrespectful? (a) driving a golf cart (b) playing golf on the Hammock or Dolphin (c) dining in OR restaurants A: All of the above. Public Safety believes that (a) talking on a cell while driving a cart can (and has) led to accidents. Note: new members and guests are often unaware of Ocean Reef’s cell phone rules. If you see someone on a cell while driving a cart or in a restaurant or on the golf course, as a Good Citizen you might gently enlighten them.
Q: If you find soda cans, paper napkins, cigar butts, etc. on the golf course, Buccaneer Island or the grounds of Ocean Reef you should… (a) pick up the offending trash and deposit it in the nearest container (b) find the guilty litter bug and shame him into a clean-up. (c) assume it is a job for an Ocean Reef associate A: (a) is the best course of action. Attempting to find the litterer is a waste of time and our OR associates would welcome your help…. However, if you come across a dog owner, who feels his dog’s business is not his, then as a Good Citizen you should certainly set him straight. ––––
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Q: Where can men wear sleeveless shirts? (a) Jogging, walking or biking on OR property (b) Fitness Center (c) ORCAT building A: Only at the Fitness Center (b) are sleeveless shirts acceptable (provided they cover the shoulder and are neatly hemmed). Tank tops on men are outlawed everywhere else in the club, including the pool area. However, a special dispensation at ORCAT might be in order for the shirt pictured here.
a Golf Cart Driver’s License, though at 10 they can apply for a learner’s permit.
Night Watch
Squatters Rights Safety in (golf cart) Numbers
Q: Which is the correct number? (a) In most carts the number of people is limited to 4 (b) A baby doesn’t count as 5 when sitting on driver’s lap (c) 10 is the age when a young person can be licensed to drive a cart. A: (a) four is the correct number of people in most carts. However, larger carts can take more than 4 passengers as long as each of them has a seat. Generally these carts go 20 mph and travel on the streets not the paths. (b) For a baby to ride in a golf cart on the driver’s lap or anyone else’s is extremely dangerous and a violation of Ocean Reef rules. A small child is required to be in a car seat. (c) No, not 10 but 12 is the magic age when a boy or girl can take the test for
Q: How does a Good Citizen secure a chair at Buccaneer Island? (a) Go early, get a chair, take possession by spreading out a towel. Leave and you can return hours later to claim “your” chair. (b) Put a towel or personal item on a group of chairs on the chance you will be joined by friends. (c) Lounge in a chair until noon then go to lunch at Palm Court. But before leaving, you remove your towel from your chair and deposit it in the bin. A: I guess it is pretty obvious that (c) is the only fair way to behave.
Q: Which are Do’s and which are Don’ts in the darkest hours? (a) driving on the golf course at night (b) hassling the bartender to serve an underage grandchild or an inebriated patron (could be you) (c) having a flashlight or wearing florescent clothing if you are walking or biking after dark. A: (a) and (b) are Don’ts. Driving on the golf course at night (a) is prohibited, no exceptions. Hassling the bartender (b) into breaking the law could mean his losing his job and the Club losing its liquor License. (c) is a Do. –––– Last Word
If your score is less than perfect, don’t give up. Study the answers and in no time you’ll qualify for full Ocean Reef Good Citizenship. If your score is abysmal, then remember that though Ocean Reef doesn’t have a wall, it does have a Front Gate.
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Can’t Miss Event Saturday, April 2
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Navy SEALs Up Close and Personal
A very special afternoon of excitement on Buccaneer Island will provide an insider glimpse of the Navy SEAL heritage and special operations. Ocean Reef Club has joined together with the National UDT Navy SEAL Museum and Memorial and are pleased to provide all members and guests a terrific opportunity to interact and learn “Up Close and Personal” from elite Navy SEALs. SEALs will arrive by parachute, demonstrate a mock hostage rescue with SEAL dogs and special equipment. There will be SEAL artifacts, equipment and weapons within the Museum display tent. Meet Medal of Honor recipient Jack Jacobs and hear from Museum Executive Director Rick Kaiser SEAL (ret.) and Vice Admiral Bob Harward SEAL (ret.). There will be an
opportunity to have your photo taken with the SEALs. Navy SEALs Up Close and Personal will be as memorable as it is inspiring. This complimentary event is possible thanks to the coordination by Museum Executive Director Rick Kaiser, Vice Admiral Bob Harward, and Directors and Club Members John Lee and Don McClure. More details to follow on the afternoon’s full schedule of interactive activities. For more information on the Museum, visit www.navySEALmuseum.org
Rascal Flatts
Saturday, March 12 | 8:00PM $300 Donor | $315 Non-Donor
Since 1999, this trio has helped change the face of popular music. Their trademark sound--Gary LeVox’s powerfully emotive lead vocals coupled with the soaring harmonies of Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney, set amid world-class arrangements and production, have made the band the standard bearers for cutting-edge country. Drawing on Nashville’s best tunesmiths and their own enviable songwriting skills, they have released, in songs like “These Days,” “Bless The Broken Road,” “What Hurts The Most” and “Take Me There”. Along the way, they have placed 11 #1 singles and 20 Top Tens, seen every one of their studio albums go multi-platinum, and have become the most awarded vocal group in country music history with total sales at 20 million.
KC and the Sunshine Band Sunday, March 20 | 8:00PM $150 Donor | $165 Non-Donor
KC and the Sunshine Band are as widely popular today as they were when they first danced into the music scene 40 years ago. Harry Wayne Casey – KC for short – developed a unique fusion of R&B and funk, with a hint of a Latin percussion groove, giving us an impressive string of hits like “Get Down Tonight”, “That’s The Way (I Like It)” and “Shake Your Booty”. With sales of over 100 million records, nine Grammy nominations, three Grammy Awards and an American Music Award, KC and the Sunshine Band was one of the most progressive bands of the 70’s and is credited with changing the sound of modern pop music!
Aga-Boom (Family Show) Saturday, March 26 | 7:00PM $50 Donor Adult | $60 Non-Donor Adult $30 Donor Child | $35 Non-Donor Child
Last Chance to Fish with The Academy The Third Annual Academy Cup is Saturday, March 19. Geared to kids ages 4-14, it is a fun half day out on the water with an Awards Party that evening complete with Laser Tag, DJ, Carnival Games, Bounce House and more. $65 Angler fee includes the party. Lines in at 8 a.m. and out at 11:30 a.m. Email [email protected] or stop by The Academy at Ocean Reef or Ocean Reef Club Concierge
Outrageous zaniness and a blizzard of unrestrained laughter that never ends! The three former stars of Cirque du Soleil’s “Alegria” and “O” juggle, stilt-walk and pratfall their way through paper pandemonium. Aga-Boom is rooted in a unique style of theatrical clowning that combines the unbridled silliness of slapstick and the humor of physical comedy with theatrical expressionism, poetry and the European avant-garde. Sponsored By: Russell Post Sotheby’s International Realty
For information visit www.oceanreefculturalcenter.com or call 305-367-6300
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N EW S FROM THE MED IC A L C ENT ER
Ladies and Men’s Night Out at The Medical Center
Mar. 23, 2016, 5 – 7 p.m. Hopefully you have had the opportunity to attend the recent January Ladies’ Night Out or February Men’s Night Out -and here is one more chance to attend for both the men and ladies. This is a topic that affects all of us and continues to be a national problem. Baptist Health South Florida presents: “U.S. Healthcare: What Works? What Doesn’t? What’s Next” with speaker: Ralph Lawson, FHFMA, CPA. Ralph Lawson is the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Baptist Health
Ralph Lawson, Executive Vice President and CFO of Baptist Health South Florida.
South Florida. Prior to joining Baptist Health Mr. Lawson spent 17 years with Deloitte, the last eight years of which were as a partner responsible for the Florida healthcare practice. Mr. Lawson earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Colorado and a Master’s Degree of Business Administration from The Whar-
CONGRESSMAN CURBELO FUNDRAISER Friday, March 18 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. 5 Cannon Point Congressman Curbelo has been very receptive to Ocean Reef issues and we hope to keep him in office. The Congressman is working on a number of environmental issues that directly affect our area. Please plan to attend and bring a check for $250 made out to: CARLOS CURBELO FOR CONGRESS
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ton School of Finance, University of Pennsylvania. Mr. Lawson also serves as Chairman of the Board of Catholic Health Services, which employees over 3,000 people. Catholic Health Services is the largest post-acute continuum of care in the United States, caring for over 6,000 people of all faiths on a daily basis through eight different service lines in healthcare and social services. He is also past National Chair of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA). HFMA is one of the most recognized sources for unbiased information regarding reform and improvements of the United States healthcare system. As a frequent speaker at industry and civic meetings throughout the country Mr. Lawson has been featured on the cover of Modern Healthcare magazine. You won’t want to miss this informative talk on a subject that affects all Americans. Complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Please R.S.V.P your attendance to 305-367-6777. Visit us on the web at www.mcor.org.
The Parkinson’s Support Group The next meeting is Friday, March 11, 2016 at 3 p.m. at The Medical Center Second Floor Conference Room. Parkinson’s patients, caregivers and spouses are welcome. Guest Speaker: Rachel Dolhun, MD Vice President and head of Medical Communications at The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. If you plan on attending or need further information please telephone Jenny Rigby at 305367-6707 www.mcor.org
To request an appointment, please visit www.mcor.org or call 367-6702. Audiology Elizabeth Herrera Mar. 17, 31, Apr. 14, 28 Dermatology Alysa Herman Mar. 17, Apr. 7, 21 Arthur Colsky Mar. 16, 23, 30, Apr. 6, 27, May 11 Debra Price Mar. 18, 25, Apr. 8, 22, May 6 Varee Poochareon Mar. 14, 23, 28, Apr. 6 Endocrinology Robert Aden Apr. 1. May 6 Gastro Health Mar. 11, Apr. 15 Gynecology Jason James Apr. 7. May 5 Randy Fink Mar. 17, Apr. 21 Neurology Brad Herskowitz Apr. 4, May 2 Neuropsychiatry Katherine Genther Apr. 4, May 2 Opthalmology Zachary Segal Mar. 15, Apr. 19 Optometrist Gerald Furnari Mar. 25, Apr. 8 Orthopedic Hand Specialist Roberto Miki Mar. 14 Orthopedic Spine Specialist John Nordt Mar. 15, Apr. 12 Orthopedic Sports Medicine Michael Swartzon Mar. 25, Apr. 22 James Voglino Mar. 11, Apr. 15, May 13 Podiatry Stephen Levine Mar. 11, Apr. 8 John Torregrosa Mar. 14, Apr. 11, May 9, Jun. 13 Pulmonary & Sleep Disorder Raul Valor Mar. 11, Apr. 8, May 6 Psychology Joseph Mora Mar. 14, 28, Apr. 11, 25, May 16 Urology Darren Bruck Mar. 18, Apr. 15
Ladies’ & Men’s Night Out at the Medical Center Join us to learn more about U.S. Healthcare: What Works? What Doesn’t ? What’s Next?
Featuring guest speaker
Ralph Lawson
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Wednesday, March 23, 5 p.m. Medical Center
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PUMPKIN CAY 21A Impeccably finished property completely renovated in 2008 offering four bedrooms, four baths, raised ceilings, open kitchen with center island and granite countertops, laundry, travertine floors, and impact windows. Great pool-side location, one-car garage, separate cart room and 33 ft. of dock space. Dock assignment determined by dock master. $2,495,000 (OR258) - Cassy Everhart & Morgan Smith
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32 ANGELFISH CAY DRIVE One level waterfront home offering three bedrooms, four baths, plus a den, living room with stone fireplace, and modern kitchen. Great outdoor living includes pool patio with covered area with state-of-the-art retractable screening, expansive views of the waterway and ocean, and 200 ft. of seawall for large vessels with immediate ocean access. $4,995,000 (OR840) - Listed with Karyn Thiele
2 TORCHWOOD LANE The comfort and space of a home with the carefree maintenance of a condominium.This three bedroom, three bath home offers southeastern pool and patio exposure overlooking the hammock golf course. Boasting a single-level split floor plan with vaulted ceilings, detailed moldings and cove lighting. Renovation done in 2011. $1,795,000 (OR1037) - Listed with Jay Rourke
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PUMPKIN CAY 77A Ground floor four bedroom three bath Oceanfront with a great beach cottage feel. New kitchen and appliances. Porcelain tile floors. Magnificent direct ocean views. Assigned boat dockage of 33 feet. Crown moldings and high baseboards. Priced well to sell... $2,350,000 (OR1091) - Listed with Jay Rourke
39 SOUTH BRIDGE LANE A fabulous home for family and friends. Large outdoor dining and patio entertaining area. Expansive views of the golf course and lake. Spacious pool deck. Offers three bedrooms, three baths, and an open living floorplan perfect for accommodating a large family or party guests. Tropical landscaping and foliage. Bright and naturally lit living room. Tropical living at its best. $1,675,000 (OR1087) - Listed with James Morrison
460 CORAL LANE Luxuriously appointed Palms Condominium! This beautiful four bedroom, four and one-half bath is offered completely furnished. Large pool with waterfall spa, spacious covered terrace, two master bedrooms, air-conditioned two-car garage, and security system. Enjoy maintenance free living in this single-family residence with vaulted ceilings throughout. $1,575,000 (OR952) - Denise & Rick Haney
Ocean Reef Plaza • 31 Ocean Reef Drive, Suite A-101 • Office: 305.367.3131 Ocean Reef Business Center • 35 Ocean Reef Drive, Suite 120 • Key Largo, Florida 33037 • Office: 305.367.2027 Russell Post, Licensed Real Estate Broker
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21 SOUTH BRIDGE LANE Majestic Mizner Style home boasting custom features throughout, four bedrooms, four full baths and two-half baths, and fabulous sunset views overlooking the canal. The main house connects to the master bedroom suite and guest suites via a bridge. Central courtyard features a swimming pool and spa and fabulous outdoor living. $8,800,000 (OR1008) - Listed with Russell Post
15 NORTH BRIDGE LANE Privacy abounds in this one-of-a-kind canal front home situated on a cul de sac featuring three bedrooms, three and one-half baths, great room with high ceilings, open kitchen, and wide water views. Private beach on 216 ft. of canal frontage with dockage for a 54 ft. boat. Pool cottage offers two bedrooms with balconies and water views. $4,200,000 (OR1096) - Cassy Everhart & Morgan Smith
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PUMPKIN CAY 14B Casual elegance describes this one-of-a kind two bedroom, three fullbath canalfront Pumpkin Cay condominium. Features include vaulted ceilings, expanded master bedroom, both bedrooms overlooking the water, brand new stone flooring throughout, impact windows, and 32 ft. of dockage. Upgrades include soundproof walls, all new plumbing and electrical wiring, and an oversized golf cart storage. High quality finishes and furnishings complete this very special offering. $1,350,000 (OR1101) Cassy Everhart & Morgan Smith
Nestled on a quiet cul de sac is this pristine and turnkey home featuring three bedrooms three and one-half baths, two-car garage, swimming pool and lovely outdoor patio area overlooking the 18th green of the Hammock Course. Maintained as a condominium on the outside, this home offers carefree living with privacy in a beautiful tropical setting. $1,395,000 (OR1100) Listed with Mary Brady
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NEW LISTING 24 CINNAMON BARK LANE Abundant privacy, greenery and light embrace this Keys style home located on the Hammock Golf Course. A wonderfully spacious home offering three bedrooms and three baths. Great open floor plan with kitchen overlooking the dining room and living room. The spacious pool patio complete with summer kitchen allows for wonderful outdoor living. Featuring vaulted ceilings, stone and wood floors. Wherever you choose to spend time within the property, every space welcomes you home. Truly tropical hideaway. $1,650,000 (OR1099) - Listed with Helena Morton
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LAKE FRONT 22 TAMARIND LANE Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac, this enchanting lake-view home features an open floor plan, three bedrooms, three baths, a gourmet kitchen with custom hand-painted tile backsplash, vaulted ceilings, French doors, wet bar in pool patio area, two-car garage, and an elevator from the garage to the kitchen. Steps from your back door lead to your own private sandy beach. $1,975,000 (OR1054) Listed with Barbara Sibley & Chuck Laffoon
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24 TAMARIND LANE Gorgeous three bedroom, four bath home with den located on a cul-de-sac with beautiful lake front views in the Hammock Golf Course area.This open floor plan home features soaring ceilings, generator, impact windows, outside kitchen, surround sound throughout home and patios for entertaining. Panoramic sunsets abound within this stunning home. $3,099,000 (OR1052) - Listed with Marcy Aultman
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5 HALFWAY ROAD Overlooking the 2nd fairway of the Dolphin Golf Course, this beautiful just completed Key West Style home is designed with family entertaining in mind. Offering four bedrooms and five and one half baths with den, great room, 2nd floor loft area and island kitchen. Relax by the pool in the gazebo overlooking the golf course. Now offered beautifully furnished. $3,295,000 (OR793) Susan Bryan, Barbara Sibley, Chuck Laffoon
ANGELFISH CAY 65B Second floor three bedroom, three bath condominium updated with a separate laundry room, extended living room, tile in the living areas and carpeted bedrooms. Common dockage for a 36 ft. boat and convenient location to the new community infinity pool with a large entertainment area that includes an ice maker, grills and flat screen TV. $1,307,000 (OR642) Listed with John Larsen
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Celebration of Life
We Mourn the Loss
Bud Miller
The family of Bud Miller invite you to a Celebration of his life on Sat., Mar. 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Racquet Club. Please come with your favorite moments to share—a story, a joke, (even one that is not too ribald) an opinion, any remarks —something you think of that brings a smile or a laugh as we remember him. Bud loved a laugh, a smart remark so don’t be sad. This is a participatory event so do your part as we toast our exceptional husband, father and friend. No jackets & ties, Bud would not have allowed it.
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Clothing and Small Household Items Welcome On Wednesday, March 16 and Thursday, March 17, we will be collecting clothes and small useable household items. Please be sure they are in working order. Shoes, sheets, blankets and pillows are also welcomed. Please place items in bags or boxes. We cannot accept loose items. If you have any questions, please contact Natasha Price at 305367-5078.
Karen A. Fennessey, of 2 Hardwood Hammocks Drive, passed away on Saturday, February 27th. Born and raised in Cleveland, OH, Karen moved to Ocean Reef in 1998 with her husband, John. Karen will be remembered by many for her generosity, consideration for others and her sharp wit. She had a wonderful sense of humor. Reef residents
who did not know her personally may remember her as the “Helen Mirren look-alike” or as “the woman with the barking dachshund on the golf cart”. Karen enjoyed painting in watercolor and acrylics, and was a member of the Art League. She was a persistent golfer and a member of the 9-Holers. Boating was one of her great loves. Her husband, John Fennessey, passed away at the end of 2011. She is survived by her brother, Roger Toth, of Willoughby, OH; step-son, Scott J. Fennessey, and step-daughter, Lisa H. Fennessey, both of Charlottesville, VA. Karen was an enthusiastic supporter of the Grayvik Animal Center which has taken excellent care of her miniature dachshunds, Georgie and Oskar. The family encourages donations to the Grayvik Animal Center on her behalf.
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We Mourn the Loss William Raithel
William S. Raithel passed away peacefully on February 8, 2016 in Florida with his wife of 62 years, Nancy, by his side. Bill was born October 15, 1931 in Rochester, NY to Helen Stein Raithel and A. Elmer Raithel. He attended school in Rochester and graduated from the University of Miami (FL). Nancy and Bill met at the University and returned to Bill’s hometown of Rochester, NY where they raised their family. Bill took over the family tool and die business, Wm. P. Stein Co., Inc., in 1957 which he operated until 1984. Bill then transitioned the business into a real estate management firm to administer his commercial real estate holdings. Bill and Nancy moved to Ocean Reef Club where they have been members since 1980. Bill and his family won the first Reef Cup, and Bill was instrumental in finding the classic and antique automobiles for the first Vintage Weekend. Bill and Nancy split their time between
Ocean Reef Club and Boothbay, ME where they lived for the past twelve years. Bill’s passions were his family, classic and antique cars, boats, fishing and golf. He was fond of telling stories about his experiences with his collectible autos, his business, and his travels with the many friends he had in The Classic Car Club and The Rolls Royce Owners’ Club, to name a few. One of his most treasured accolades was an invitation and showing at the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance for his 1932 Marmon Sixteen Convertible Sedan which he lovingly restored in his spare time over a 12-year period. Bill’s spirit will be cherished by his friends and family, wife Nancy Johnson Raithel, children Carol Ward Raithel, Helen R. White and son-in-law, Edwin B. White III (Skip), William S. Raithel, Jr. and daughter-in-law, Zuzana Ton. Should you wish, a remembrance donation may be made to the Boothbay Memorial Library, Four Oak Street, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538, or the Boothbay Region Land Trust, P. O. Box 183, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538.
We Mourn the Loss
Bartholomew Ragucci, M.D. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Bart attended Case Western Reserve University, then transferred to Ohio State University where he received his medical degree with honors in 1957. After seven years as a general practitioner he returned to Ohio State and specialized in dermatology. Dr. Ragucci served with distinction as President of the Cleveland Dermatology Society. Bart’s experience as President of the Department of Dermatology at Ohio State Medical Association became the original structure for the Ohio Dermatology Association. As a founding member of the O.D.A.,
he was one of the pioneers in the field of dermatology in Ohio. Bart met his wife Jeanette here at Ocean Reef, having been introduced by a dear Ohio friend, Frankie LeGro. Frankie and Jeanette were avid croquet players, and one day Frankie asked Jeanette if she would like to meet a friend who had recently lost his wife. Bart soon became an enthusiastic and accomplished croquet player. That was the beginning of a five-year courtship. They married in 2001, and in 2004 Ocean Reef became their primary home. Bart and Jeanette spent many hours traveling and sharing memorable times together. Bart is survived by his loving wife, Jeanette, son Salvatore (Sam), daughter-in-law Barbara, grandchildren, Amanda and Alex, of Glendora CA, and stepson, Frank Incorvaia of Philadelphia, PA. and a daughter, the late Catherine Ragucci. Service will be held at the Ocean Reef Chapel at 12 noon on Saturday, March 19, 2016. In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to Medical Center of Ocean Reef, 50 Barracuda Lane., Key Largo FL, 33037.
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We Mourn the Loss
Harry Voss Harry F. Voss, 78 died in Key Largo, FL on Sunday, February 28, 2016 after beating cancer for over a decade. Born June 26, 1937 in New York City. Harry was a long time resident of Rochester, N.Y. After growing up in Catskill, NY, Harry earned a BBA in Industrial Management from Clarkson College of Technology. After college he joined the Marine Corps and as a rifle company commander achieved the rank
of Captain. In 1965, Harry moved to Rochester and began his career at Diamond Packaging, buying controlling interest in 1973. He contributed his wisdom and knowledge to various trade, educational and community organizations. He was a dedicated member at the Masonic Order, Seneca Lodge No. 797 since 1968, and honored as a 32nd Degree Mason. An active member of the Rochester Yacht Club for over 40 years he competitively sailed all over the world. He was also a member of The Country Club of Rochester. Harry’s positive energy and zest for life was infectious. He welcomed people with a big hug and a warm smile. He lived life to the fullest always lighting up a room with his charm and sense of humor. Opa was loving, caring and extremely proud of his grandchildren and spent many hours with them on
Canandaigua Lake. Predeceased by his parents, Harry F. Voss and Sophie (Herman) Bruggemann. Survived by his wife, Cathy Voss; children Karla (Dan) Fichter, Lisa (Mark) Palvina, Eric (Michele) Voss, Kirsten Werner and the mother of his children, Gretchen Voss; grandchildren Kimberly Gerrie, Kurt Voss, Kathryn Voss, Alyssa Gerrie, Lauren Gerrie, Camden Palvino, Kyle Palvino, Steven Werner, Chase Werner, Colt Fichter, and Austin Werner. A celebration of this life was held in Rochester. There will be a memorial service held at Ocean Reef in April. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to: Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Dr. Dana Rathkopf Research Fund at giving.mskcc. org, The Rochester Community Boating Foundation at rochestercommunityboating.org, or The Medical Center at Ocean Reef at mcor.org.
Yacht Reception at Palm Beach Boat Show Join your fellow Ocean Reef Members for a sunset toast and cocktail reception with Hinckley owners at the Palm Beach Boat Show on Thursday, March 17 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. The reception will be held at the Hinckley Dock located on Ramp 9; Slips 924-926. If you would like to attend, kindly RSVP to Brooke Story in the Membership Office at 305367-5887 or bstory@oceanreef. com by Wednesday, March 16.
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Love of the Vine “From the Pantry” by Carole Kotkin, Cooking School Manager
Food and wine form as natural a marriage in the kitchen as they do at the table. According to Chef John McReynolds, culinary director at Stone Edge Farm in Sonoma, “In the kitchen, this fermented juice becomes a cooking medium that imparts rich and complex flavors to braised meats, a savory character to rice or lentils, and acidity and body to sauces.” McReynolds will be teaching a Vine Inspiration cooking class in Carysfort Kitchen on March 14. Even before ingredients are cooked, wine may be used as a flavoring agent in a marinade. Wine makes an aromatic poaching or braising vehicle for everything from fish and shellfish to meat, poultry and game. A sauce for sautés or roasts can be quickly made by using a splash of wine to dissolve the brown bits left in the
pan. When substituted for vinegar, white wine makes a pleasing vinaigrette dressing, excellent with chicken salad or plain salad greens. For desserts, combinations of wine and fresh or dried fruit provide many variations of flavor. Wine also enhances sorbets, ices or granitas and egg custards such as zabaglione. It’s a common error to think that cooking wine need not be good: if it’s not, reduction will only concentrate its undistinguished flavor. I wouldn’t sacrifice a bottle of vintage Bordeaux to the stew pot, but I would select a decent, drinkable wine of the same varietal that you will be drinking with dinner—say a Cabernet Sauvignon in the $12 to $18 range. Many people still believe in the rigid rules of mating wine and food—that red wine goes with beef and white wine with chicken and fish. But just as red wine is now frequently served with fish, many chefs are preparing red wine sauces with salmon, tuna and other fish, as well as with veal, chicken and eggs. Forget everything you’ve ever heard about wine and food pairing. There’s only one rule to matching wine and food: the best wine to pair with your meal is whatever you like.
Wine Braised Short Ribs
Adapted from Stone Edge Farms by John McReynolds
6 beef short-rib pieces with bone, each 3 in. long (4 lbs. total) ◆◆ 2 teaspoons kosher salt ◆◆ 1 teaspoon pepper ◆◆ 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ◆◆ 3 large onions, chopped ◆◆ 3 medium carrots, peeled and chopped ◆◆ 2 celery stalks, chopped ◆◆ 3 garlic cloves ◆◆ 3 tablespoons canned tomato paste ◆◆ 3 cups hearty red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, or Sangiovese ◆◆ 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken or beef broth, preferably homemade ◆◆ 10 thyme sprigs ◆◆ 3 bay leaves ◆◆ Watercress sprigs ◆◆
1. Preheat oven to 325°. Rub short ribs all over with salt and pepper. Heat a 6- to 8-qt. dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add oil and brown short ribs in 2 batches on all sides, turning as needed, 10 minutes per batch. Transfer short ribs to a large plate and set aside. 2. Reduce heat to medium and add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. Stir often, until vegetables are soft and lightly browned, about 25 minutes. Add tomato paste, wine, broth, thyme, and bay leaves
and stir to release any brown bits. Bring to boil and cook 5 minutes to concentrate flavors. Return short ribs to pot and cover. 3. Braise in oven until ribs are nearly tender when pierced with a fork, 1.5 to 2 hours. Uncover and cook until a fork slides right into meat, 30 minutes more. With a slotted spoon, transfer ribs to a 9x13-in. baking dish. Set ribs aside. 4. Strain juices from pot into a bowl, pressing vegetables to release liquid. Discard vegetables and return juices to pot. 5. Increase oven to 400° and set rack in upper third. Bring juices to a boil over high heat, tip pot, and skim fat with a shallow spoon. Boil until sauce is reduced to about 2 cups, 20 to 25 minutes. 6. Ladle 1 cup sauce over ribs. Roast ribs, spooning sauce over them several times, until heated through and glazed, 15 to 25 minutes. Set meat on plates, spoon on sauce, and top with watercress. Make ahead: Through step 4, up to 1 day, chilled, with meat added to juices in pot. In step 5, lift fat from cold juices; then transfer meat to baking dish and reduce juices (no need to skim fat).
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Three Cheers For The Red, White, and Green by Terry Baxter
March 3rd kicked off four consecutive weeks of Thursday night tastings at the Port O’ Call, and true to the adage, March came in like a lion. Wine shop manager Micah Winecoff was in a jaunty mood. He had just enjoyed the best sales month in Port O’ Call history, and tonight, his suppliers were competing to find space on the patio to display more that fifty bottles of Italian wine. “They all wanted to be here. We have ten of the twenty Italian wine regions represented,” Micah enthused. “There’s a wine for
Jim and Lynne Kloek, guests of Ken and Linda Mortenson, approached the tasting as a couple – assessing each wine, comparing notes, and reviewing the order sheet together. Teamwork!
everyone tonight.” The reps were again generous with their offerings, which included Pinot Grigio, Vermentino, Prosecco, Moscato d’Asti, Brunello, Chianti Classico, Barolo, Super Tuscans, Amorone, and Barbaresco among the varietals I recognized. The tasters were buzzing. I overheard one woman calling on her cell phone, “Mom, come on over, it’s classic.” I have always favored the Super Tuscans where the vintners are free to experiment with the blends, and
Chef Lotti estimates what she would look like if she consumed all the food and drink she really wanted to.
the Le Serre Nuove del Ornellaia from Bolgheri was certainly a memorable example. Another sturdy red was Banfi’s Brunello di Montalcino – intense ruby red, but on the palate, full, soft and velvety. The Amarone also intrigued me, where a portion of the Corvina grapes are dried until shriveled like raisins, concentrating the sugar. The result is a touch of sweetness on the tongue, a satisfying “jammy” fruit, but still a dry finish. A friend waved from the other side of the patio.
“Have you tried this table?” Frank Schnieder called Bruno Giacosa “one of Italy’s best wine makers.” Frank’s favorite was Dolcetto d’Alba. “Very light, smooth, it will go with anything.” And so the conversation swirled as the tasting wore on. With so many choices, I asked Fair Patricia how she decided what to try. “I go for the most expensive ones,” she replied. “I figure they’re the best.” Oh Dear. I’m afraid that’s the same method she uses when buying clothes.
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At least they received small wages! Serving on a committee is one of our great traditions at Ocean Reef Club and perhaps one of the most important. We are member-owned and member-driven which allows us to create, enjoy and evolve our Unique Way of Life. ADVISORY COUNCIL
EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD
MARKETING COMMITTEE
Advisory Council represents the various neighborhoods of Ocean Reef and brings issues, policies, concerns, accomplishments and recommendations to the table, as voiced to them by their peers. They also are brought up-to-date on the Club’s affairs and financial picture. Selection is based on area of residence. Meetings per season: 3
Editorial Advisory Board provides staff with input on member interest, news and content as they relate to the Ocean Reef Press. An interest in writing is encouraged. Meets every Friday in season
The primary role of the Marketing committee is to define the marketing and marketing communications “vision” for the Ocean Reef Club and to review and to insure its application across all marketing objectives, strategies and creative platforms targeted towards prospective members. Meetings per season: 3
AIRPORT COMMITTEE Airport Committee reports on the use of the ORC Airport, programs to enhance the member experience and the condition of the related equipment and facilities. Meetings per season: 3
CARD & GAMES COMMITTEE The Card & Games Committee consults and advises on matters concerning Club operations involving bridge, mah jongg, canasta, and other game activities. Meetings per season: 4
CROQUET COMMITTEE Croquet Committee advises the Board on matters concerning croquet activity at Ocean Reef Club. Meetings per season: 4
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE Environmental Committee advises the Board on environmental issues related to Ocean Reef Club and ORCA. Meetings per season: 3
FINANCE COMMITTEE Finance Committee assists management in preparing a five-year operating pro-forma and is responsible for maintaining capital budgeting process, establishing monitoring/control and reporting criteria to the Ocean Reef Club Board. Meetings per season: 4
HOUSE & GROUNDS COMMITTEE The House and Grounds Committee shall advise the Board on matters of style and taste concerning decorations, landscaping and alterations, and new project designs. Meetings per season: 4
MARINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Membership Committee will review and recommend action to the Board with respect to Club membership and member conduct. Meetings per season: 4
SOCIAL COMMITTEE Social Committee advises and consults with Ocean Reef Member Events on existing and potential new events where no other committee is in place. Meetings per season: 4
TENNIS COMMITTEE Tennis Committee shall advise on matters of rules for Members and guests related to the operations of the Tennis Center. Meetings per season: 4
Marine Advisory advises Board on matters concerning marine activities, operational rules for Members and guests and environmental issues at Ocean Reef and surrounding areas. Meetings per season: 2
Many will answer. Few will be chosen. All will be thanked.
Please contact Luann Lowen at 305-367-5817 or [email protected] for a questionnaire. Questionnaires must be submitted by April 1.
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A R T LEAG U E CANVA S
Tarnish Begone! by Gertrude Mann Art League Canvas
Here’s a bit of knowledge Canvas picked up while poking around a Basic Metal Clay workshop. What causes tarnish in silver (get the polish) is the copper component. Basic metal uses clay that has silver dust as a binder. When a formed bit of clay is put in the kiln for five minutes, the binder burns off and the silver adheres to the clay. This is the process Linda Richman demonstrated to participants as they learned how to embellish with design a basic bead to string on a necklace or how to make a ring or pair of earrings. The down side of this jewelry is the fragility of the metal but with ordinary care, students can create interesting pieces to add to a jewelry stash. There’s so much to learn at the Art League! Nantucket Baskets
Starting today, March 11, and extending through Sunday, March 20, the Art League succumbs to Nantucket Basket madness. All indoor space fills with members who signed up last year to reserve a place. This popular activity has devoted fans whose homes display a bounty of baskets. There are always beginners who rely on and receive more “hands on” instruction. The Nantucket Basket people have structured locations so that all levels can seek help when needed. The next Show, opening March 14 with a 5-7 p.m. reception, will be Nantucket Baskets for sale and a Maritime Art Exhibit.
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fabulous wood working studio. All tools await participants, and Ned offers patient instruction. His next workshop will be to make half hull models. He has the plans for a number of historic models or you can make a model of your own sailboat if you get permission from the instructor. Monday-Friday, March 28-April 1, 1-5 p.m. Book Club
The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion will be our last selection this season. It is a romantic comedy about a brilliant professor of genetics who is socially inept. When he decides to use scientific methods to find a wife, humor abounds. Wednesday, March 16, 4:30 p.m.
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Oil Pastels with Jack Brumbaugh. He will highlight the possibilities using this medium, and then will demonstrate his own techniques. He begins with surface preparation and then plays with a medium new for most students. Participants will move on to complete drawings. The session ends with learning how to varnish and preserve drawings. Monday-Wednesday, April 4,5,6. Keep in Mind
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View 5 spectacular homes, reflecting the varied tastes and originality of their owners, be enchanted by creative renovations and delightful interiors featuring art collections, antiques, and much more. Take a break to browse The Marketplace at the Cultural Center featuring multiple vendors. Box lunches available for purchase. Tickets are available at The Sandpiper Clothier.
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“45 Years” (R) Fri., Mar. 11 4:30 & 7:30pm Sun., Mar. 13 7:30pm Wed., Mar. 16 7:30pm
Runtime: 1 hr. 35 min. Premise: A married couple preparing to celebrate their wedding anniversary receive shattering news that changes the course of their lives. “Hail Caesar!” (PG13) Sun., Mar. 13 4:30pm Tues., Mar. 15 7:30pm Wed., Mar. 16 4:30pm Runtime: 1 hr. 46 min. Premise: A Hollywood fixer in the 1950s works to keep the studio’s stars in line. “The Danish Girl” (R) Fri., Mar. 18 4:30 & 7:30pm Sat., Mar. 19 7:30pm Wed., Mar. 23 7:30pm Runtime: 1 hr. 59 min. Premise: Lili & Gerda’s marriage & work evolve as they navigate Lili’s groundbreaking journey as a transgender pioneer. “The Finest Hours” (PG13) Sat., Mar. 19 4:30pm Mon., Mar. 21 7:30pm Wed., Mar. 23 4:30pm Runtime: 1 hr. 57 min. Premise: The Coast Guard makes a daring rescue attempt off the coast of Cape Cod after a pair of oil tankers are destroyed during a blizzard in 1952. Film Society: “Tortilla Soup” Mon., Mar. 14 • 4:30pm $50 to join Film Society. Film Seminar–Show, Don’t Tell: Screenwriting Basics Tues., Mar. 15 • 9:30am Great Decisions Series: Cuba & the U.S. Tues., Mar. 15 • 2pm
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Men’s Club Championship 8 a.m., Dolphin Course
Vine to Table Dinner 6:30 p.m., The Clubhouse
Traditional Community Worship Service 9 a.m., Chapel
“Hail Caesar!” (PG13) 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center
Beginner’s Sailing Clinic 9:30 a.m., Buccaneer Island
Teens Only! Movie Night 8 p.m., Reef Rec Room
Jams World Trunk Show 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Attractions
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Reflections Worship Service 10:15 a.m., Chapel
Golf Fitness Class 7:30 a.m., Member Fitness Center
Bag Room Open Round 1 12:30 p.m., Dolphin Course
Sunday School 10:15 a.m., Chapel Annex
Strength Fusion Class 8 a.m., Member Fitness Center
Duplicate Bridge Game 1 p.m., Tennis & Games Center
Catholic Mass 12 p.m., Chapel
Mid-Week Communion Service 9 a.m., Chapel
Limbo Contest 3:30 p.m., Buccaneer Island
Cornhole Tournament 3:30 p.m., Buccaneer Island
Turn Your Pool into a Gym 10:30 a.m., Buccaneer Island
“45 Years” (R) 4:30 p.m., Cultural Center
“Hail Caesar!” (PG13) 4:30 p.m., Cultural Center
Skin Fitness Class 1 – 3 p.m., The Spa
“45 Years” (R) 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center
Family Games Night 7 p.m., Reef Rec Room
Super Macho Nachos Night 4 – 6 p.m., Burgee Bar
Teens Only! After Hours 10 p.m. – 12 a.m., Reef Rec Room
“45 Years” (R) 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center
“Hail Caesar!” (PG13) 4:30 p.m., Cultural Center
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Member Appreciation Dinner 6 – 9 p.m., The Clubhouse
Grand Breakfast Buffet 7 – 11 a.m., The Ocean Room
MGA Club Championship 8 a.m., Dolphin Course
“45 Years” (R) 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center
Men’s Club Championship 8 a.m., Dolphin Course
Cooking School: “Vine Inspiration” 9:30 a.m., Cooking School at Carysfort Kitchen
Teen & Adult! Three on Three Basketball Tournament 8 p.m., Business Center Courts
Beginners Only Bridge Lessons 9:30 a.m., Tennis & Games Center
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Chicken Waddle in the Pool 11:30 a.m., Buccaneer Island
Men’s Fellowship 8 a.m., Tennis & Games Center
Guided Eco-Kayak Tour 2 p.m., Meet at Pool Desk
Find the Leprechaun Walking Scavenger Hunt 3:30 p.m., Meet at Pool Desk
F R I D AY
Everglades Alligator Farm Tour 8:45 a.m., Depart from Nature Center Jams World Trunk Show 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Attractions Mah Jongg, Canasta & Backgammon Open Play 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Tennis & Games Center
S AT U R D AY
Remote Control Model Airplane Show 9 a.m., Ocean Reef Airport Cooking School: “Farmer’s Market” 10 a.m., Cooking School in Carysfort Kitchen Jams World Trunk Show 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Attractions Bag Room Open Round 1 1 p.m., Dolphin Course Real Estate Open House Tour 2 – 5 p.m., The Reef Family Cardboard Boat Regatta 3:30 p.m., Buccaneer Island 5 Proven Steps to Rebuild from Chronic Disease 4 p.m., Member Fitness Center Catholic Mass 4:30 p.m., Chapel Grand Seafood Buffet 6 – 9 p.m., The Ocean Room
Film Society: “Tortilla Soup” 4:30 p.m., Cultural Center Philosopher’s Notes 5 p.m., Member Fitness Center Member Appreciation Dinner 6 – 9 p.m., Gianni Ristorante Wings & Yuengs Night 4 – 6 p.m., Burgee Bar
1 5 T U E S D AY Film Seminar – Show, Don’t Tell: Screen Writing Basics 9:30 a.m., Cultural Center
RCK Super Saturday 6 – 10 p.m., Reef Club Kids
Great Decisions Series: Cuba & the U.S. 2 p.m., Cultural Center
Live Performance: Rascal Flatts 8 p.m., Cultural Center
Inflatable Excitement 2 – 4 p.m., Buccaneer Island
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Grand Breakfast Buffet 7 a.m. – 12 p.m., The Ocean Room
Chef’s Choice Sliders & Beer Night 4 – 6 p.m., Burgee Bar
W E D N E S D AY
T H U R S D AY
Pint & Slice Night 4 – 6 p.m., Burgee Bar Port O’Call Spirits Tasting 5 – 7 p.m., Port O’Call Patio Raw Bar Lobster Bake 5 – 9 p.m., Raw Bar Rod & Gun St. Patrick’s Day Event 5:30 p.m., Cultural Center Pot of Gold Beach Party 6 p.m., Buccaneer Island Members’ Night 6 – 9 p.m., Islander Teens Only! After Hours 10 p.m., Reef Rec Room For additional fitness, tennis, golf, recreation and food & beverage events, scan the QR Code below with your smart phone to download our app.
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TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK REMOTE CONTROL MODEL AIRPLANE SHOW
Saturday, March 12 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Ocean Reef Club Airport The Osprey Radio Control Airplane Club of Homestead will showcase a wide range of remote control model planes and helicopters. Complimentary. Details: 305-367-9690 REAL ESTATE OPEN HOUSE TOUR
Saturday, March 12 2 – 5 p.m. on The Reef
Pick up a map of open houses at any real estate office.
D IN IN G AT O C EA N R EEF
For reservations, call (305) 367-5931 • Mon. Mar. 14 – Sun. Mar. 20, 2016
BREAKFAST
The Ocean Room (collared shirts required for men) Mon. to Sat. 7 – 11 a.m. Sun. 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. The Point (Members only) Coffee & Danishes Sat. & Sun. 8 – 10 a.m. Private Dining Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Fitness Café Mon. to Fri. 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Reef Treats Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. 19th Hole Brunch Sun. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Reef Lounge Grab ‘n Go Breakfast Daily 7 – 11 a.m.
COOKING SCHOOL: “VINE INSPIRATION”
Monday, March 14 9:30 a.m. in the Cooking School in Carysfort Kitchen In this class Members are welcomed into the magical world of the special terroir of Sonoma with Chef John McReynolds. Details & Reservations: 305-367-5953 PORT O’CALL SPIRITS TASTING
Thursday, March 17 5 p.m. on Port O’Call Patio
Join us on the Port O’Call Patio for Tribute to Hemingway: Rum. Ask questions of seasoned experts and buy your favorite bottles on the spot. Details: 305-367-5999
LUNCH
Fitness Café Mon. to Fri. 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Beach Grill Daily 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Raw Bar Daily 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Reef Hut Mon. 11:00 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tues. to Sat. 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Burgee Bar Fri. to Sun. 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
19th Hole Mon. to Sat. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Brunch Sun. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Lite Bites Sun. 3 – 5 p.m. Private Dining Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 12 a.m. Palm Court Daily 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. ORC Food Truck *Old Medical Center Daily 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
POT OF GOLD BEACH PARTY
Thursday, March 17 6 p.m. on Buccaneer Island
Buccaneer Island is about to go “green”! Come enjoy a complimentary magic show at 6:30 or 8 p.m., fun inflatables, and more. Details: 305-367-6618
SPO T ON SHOPPING
Joan the Shopper ATTRACTIONS… This new venue next to Lilly in Fishing Village is not a traditional retail store. Instead it features changing trunk shows of some of the best-selling lines in our Ocean Reef Boutiques. Currently at Attractions – Jams, a colorful collection of rayon dresses, tops, pants. The line was originally conceived in 1964 in a surf shop in Hawaii, when the owner cut off a pair of pajamas at the knee and sold the bright baggy result as the first pair of Jams. In the 80’s these funky colorful shorts became a “must-have” craze and in the 90’s the line expanded from Surf to Resort (e.g. the
dress shown, $100). Jams will be at Attractions through Sunday (3/13)…. Sharing billing is Pure Amici, showcasing attractive linen dresses. Many pastels, as well as black and earth colors….Coming soon (3/14) San Soleil with great shirts– good for golf or tennis and then dinner. – Joan Birsh
DINNER
Private Dining Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 12 a.m.
The Clubhouse (Members Only-Jackets Required) Tues. to Sat. 6 – 9 p.m. Member Appreciation Dinner Wed.
19th Hole Mon. & Wed. to Sun. 5 – 9 p.m.
Reef Hut Tues. to Sat. 5 – 8 p.m.
Raw Bar Daily 4 – 9 p.m. Thurs. Lobster Bake
The Ocean Room Grand Seafood Buffet Sat. 6 – 9 p.m.
Burgee Bar Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 4 – 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 4 – 11 p.m.
Founder’s *in The Ocean Room Tues. to Fri. 6 – 9 p.m.
Islander (collared shirts, shorts of walking length and jeans permitted) Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 6 – 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 6 – 10 p.m. Members’ Night Thurs.
Gianni Ristorante (reservations required) Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 5:30 – 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat 5:30 – 10 p.m. Member Appreciation Dinner. Mon.
COCKTAILS/SWEETS
The Point (Members only) Hors d’oeuvres & Cocktails Fri. to Sun. 5 – 8 p.m. Reef Treats Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Burgee Bar Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 4 p.m. – 12 a.m. Fri. & Sat. 4 p.m. – 1 a.m. Beach Bar Tues. to Sun. 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Reef Lounge Tues. to Thurs. 5 – 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 5 p.m. – 12 a.m.
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Notes from Your Library
S PA NOT E S
Fitness… for your FACE??
by Susan Bohan
Everyone has a favorite genre in books but sometime gets stuck on what to read next. These are the 10 most popular books checked out in the last few weeks. Maybe one will peak your interest:
“Foreign Affairs” by Stuart Woods “Scandalous Behavior” by Stuart Woods ◆◆ “The Crossing” by Michael Connelly ◆◆ ‘Five Days in London” by John Lucas ◆◆ “Winter Stroll” by Elin Hilderbrand ◆◆ “All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr ◆◆ “Cold Cold Heart” by Tami Hoag ◆◆ “The Japanese Lover” by Isabel Allende ◆◆ “The Melody Lingers On” by Mary Higgins Clark ◆◆ “The Nightingale” by Kristin Hannah
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Many fellow Members are also in the various stages of reading the 5 books of “The Clifton Chronicles” by Jeffrey Archer and eagerly
Library volunteer Carol Hudson with two of the most popular reads at the Library.
awaiting the 6th installment due any day now. And if you ever wondered why your children or grandchildren love the Harry Potter series, Georgia Storm suggests you take the opportunity to read them yourself and you will know how J.K Rowling transfixed young readers for so many years. And as many who work in the Library would agree, there is always David Baldacci!
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Proposed for Membership MARCH 3 – MARCH 17, 2016
Equity Membership
Kim & Gilbert Moyle, III are Social members purchasing O.R Dock D-8 from the seller and the equity from the Club. Mr. & Mrs. Moyle are residents of Rapid City, South Dakota. They are members of Arrowhead Country Club. Their sponsors are Karen & Paul DiMaura and Marcia Martell on behalf of the Membership Committee. Marilyn & John McConnell are Social members purchasing 60 West Lake Road and the equity from the seller. Mr. & Mrs. McConnell are residents of Vero Beach, Florida. They are members of Kansas City Country Club, Riomar Country Club and John’s Island Club. Their sponsors are Nanci & Nicola Lanni and Joy & Thomas Murdough, Jr.
Country Club and Old Baldy Club. Their sponsors are Clark Wolfsberger and John O’Hara.
will be purchasing an equity from the Club for 11 South Marina Drive. Mr. Dewey is a resident of Key Largo, Florida. His sponsors are Kenelm W. Denison and Christine Todd Whitman.
ship waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Leslie are residents of Delray Beach, Florida. They are members of Addison Reserve Country Club and Boca Raton Resort & Club. Their sponsors are Elise & Ronald Udelson and Karen Terry.
Waitlist Social Membership
Elizabeth & Edward Tanski are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Tanski are residents of Ocean City, New Jersey. Their sponsors are Barbara & Bill Evoy and Charles Cassel on behalf of the Membership Committee.
Social Membership is currently waitlisted. Posted applicants, once approved, will be added to the waitlist. Ann Franzese is applying for Social Membership waitlist. Ms. Franzese is a resident of Lake Forest, Illinois. She is a member of Lake Forest Club. Her sponsors are Susan Lindholm and Darryl W. Copeland Jr. Laura & Kevin Fitzpatrick are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Fitzpatrick are residents of Mission Hills, Kansas. They are members of Carriage Club. Their sponsors are Alison & Scott Ward and Linda & John O’Hara.
Andrea & Christopher Stavola are Legacy members purchasing 4B Cay Harbor from the seller and the equity from the Club. Mr. & Mrs. Stavola are residents of Rumson, New Jersey. Their sponsors are Lois & Harold Stinson, Brad Williams and William H. Stavola.
Laura & Michael Savage are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Savage are residents of Rydal, Pennsylvania. They are members of Huntington Valley Country Club. Their sponsors are Robert Riethmiller and Mary Ann & Ray Larkin Jr.
Christopher Dewey is a returning Equity member who
Lauren & Gregg Leslie are applying for Social Member-
Nicole & Bryan Grosman are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Grosman are residents of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Their sponsors are Melissa & Jorge Villamizar and Jessica & Fredric Olefson. Pauline & John Cella are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Cella are residents of St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of St. Louis
Marci & Stephen MacGuffie are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. MacGuffie are residents of Brooklyn, New York. Their sponsors are Michael Schulson and William H. Dickinson. Kathleen & John McCormick are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. McCormick are residents of Kensington, Maryland. They are members of Columbia Country Club. Their sponsors are Jackie Gardiner, Billy Peel and Mary McCormick. Summer Membership
Liliana & Robert Nuno are applying for Summer Membership. Mr. & Mrs. Nuno are residents of Miami, Florida. Their sponsors are George V. Blaha and Jose R. Puig.
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B I RD I N G
Beauty in Two Colors by Harold Brewer
The Little Blue Heron is unique among the heron family in that it occurs in two completely different color morphs, white as a juvenile and slate blue as an adult. Other herons are known to have color morphs that are not related to their age. Solid white for the first year of their lives, the sub-adult Little Blues are often overlooked or misidentified as other species of white herons. One key feature of both juveniles and adults is the sharply pointed pale blue
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cover of branches this species is less understood than many of the other members of the heron family. Here at The Reef we have several Little Blues each season. Look for them low in the mangroves, foraging slowly for fish along the banks of the golf course ponds and occasionally walking along the tops of hedges in search of insects.
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Foundation Continued from | 1 is to make a difference in the lives of others. In addition, the Foundation thinks creatively and initiates new projects.” For example: Because of the recession in 2008, hunger programs became a big issue. The ORCF examined all aspects of donating surplus food and presented a plan to the Club that verified no liability issues exist when regulations are followed. Ocean Reef then agreed to send food to the Burton Food Pantry in the Upper Keys and to the Chapman Partnership for the Homeless in Homestead. The Foundation has paid for safety training and equipment such as coolers and cooling blankets for safe transport, and the Ocean Reef Club provides employees and supplies to package the surplus food. Extra food is frozen and taken to the commissary on Monday to be picked up on Tuesday. To date, over 70,000 pounds of food have been donated. Executive Chef Phillippe Reynaud reports that Wynn’s Market is participating in the effort, also. For example: The Foundation asks questions and pursues answers. Why are food lines serving the same people year after year and still growing? Where are the programs that could help break the cycle of dependence? The programs do
not exist. The Foundation asked Branches, a non-profit serving children, youth, adults and families in Florida City, to come up with a program to help those who consistently rely on food assistance. Branches, working with its Center for Financial Stability planned a pilot program to help people address the issues that plague them. Food line regulars could freely choose to come for ten weeks of sessions offering in depth help. Sessions would include getting to know participants and winning trust, helping with money management, language and employment problems, and offering educational opportunities for children accompanying parents. The first graduation was an emotional experience for participants who had acquired new skills and for their children who watched with pride. Numerous participants found jobs. The sessions will continue to be offered in three languages and monitored for results. For example: The Grants Committee noted that large numbers of children in Key Largo School are from families that require subsidized food and must rely on help from food pantries. Although lunches are available during the week through federal funding, there is no assurance that children will have enough to eat over the weekend. The Back Pack program provides young students from pre-school to third
grade with supplemental food to be placed in their backpacks on Friday. ORCF is responsible for the program that brings food to preschool children in the Upper Keys, where there is no federal assistance at the preschool level. The Foundation worked with the Early Learning Coalition’s standards for poverty to determine which children to subsidize. Feeding South Florida prepares packets of food at their warehouse, brings them down to distribution centers, and Early Childhood coordinates delivery. Through combined efforts, approximately 150 preschool children now receive food. Private donors help the Key Largo School Back Pack initiative, also. For example: Because of the serious and productive work of the Foundation’s director, Yuri Mikolay, an overview of needs for an array of non-profits can be identified. This gives the Foundation a wide perspective for creative partnerships and exchange of ideas.
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Cultural Center News From A Midsummer Night’s Dream to Beethovan the Philadelphia Orchestra showed us what a truly talented group they are. With Conductor Stéphane Denève the Orchestra treated the audience at the Cultural Center to a night filled with beautiful music and laughter. This spectacular show was brought to us by: Cynthia and Scott Schumacker, Ellen Skove and Catherine & Joseph Flanagan.
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Saturday, March 12th @ 8:00 PM we will have Rascal Flatts on our stage, with over 22 million albums sold and 28 million digital downloads they are clearly one of the hottest country vocal group of the past decade. Sunday, March 20th @ 8:00 PM we will join KC and the Sunshine Band on a trip that begins back in the 70’s where they first launched their brand of infectious, feel good happy music. Reservations for all shows are required, 305-367-6300 or Culturalcenter@ oceanreef.com. Campus at the Cultural Center
The Great Decisions Series will have its final meeting on March 15 at 2 p.m. Our final topic for the series will be Cuba & the U.S. Can the relationship between American and Cuban leaders be brought into the 21st century? Contact the Cultural Center at culturalcenter@ oceanreef.com for pricing informa-
tion. March 14 st 4:30 p.m. will be our fourth Food & Film! Members will view Tortilla Soup, the story of Retired chef Martin Naranjo who shares a home with his three daughters. Martin lives to cook family style dinners for his loved ones. Although the women humor their father’s old-fashioned ways, each of them is searching for fulfillment outside the family circle. When things take a turn for the romantic, they all discover that the recipe for happiness may call for some unexpected ingredients. As always an optional dinner will follow with another menu created by our outstanding chefs. Tuesday, March 15 at 9:30 a.m., we will have our third Film Seminar Series. This seminar will concentrate on visual storytelling, narrative structure, and character development. Participants will review and understand the rule of “show, don’t tell, the story” in a way that reveals dramatic conflict through action, motion, and pictures. The art of effective exposition and writing great dialogue will be explored.
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SPORTS AROUND THE REEF
Men’s Pickleball Champions Pat Shields and Tom Davidson, Jr.
Men’s Pickleball runner-ups Mike Jones and Bob Hoyt.
Women’s Pickleball Champions Cherie Henn and Stephanie Huvaere.
Tennis Extravaganza
Darien, Ct lead by Alison Kohlmeyer defeated the Ocean Reef team led by Tricia Holbrook. In the finals, Kohlmeyer’s team split the two matches with Enright’s team forcing a tiebreaker to decide the champions. In the tiebreaker Enright and her partner jumped out to a quick 5-0 love lead then held on to win the match and the Championship 10-7. Congratulations to all of our new champions!
“Tennis Shorts” by Jim Morton, Director of Tennis
Wow! What a weekend we had at the Tennis and Games Center. It started on Friday afternoon with the beginning rounds of the Ladies Team Challenge matches. This is the 2nd year of the event and with the assistance of Tennis Concierge, Lindsey Vermillion, we doubled the participation. While the ladies were battling on the tennis courts, the hard courts were abuzz with a Member-sponsored Mixed Doubles Pickleball Round Robin orchestrated and run by Head Pro Justin Romero. In addition, and after the weekly Croquet Mixer finished that afternoon, Assistant Pro Sam Dahmer ran a Member-sponsored Croquet Tournament for 20 players. And that was just the beginning of the most active weekend at the Center! Pickleballing!
Saturday morning kicked off early with the first ever Ocean Reef Men’s Pickleball Club Champion-
Women’s Pickleball runner-ups Jodi Betz and MaryAnn Larkin.
Pickleball Championship winners and runner-ups pictured with Head Tennis Pro Justin Romero.
ship at 8:00 a.m. followed by the Women’s Pickleball Club Championship at 9:00. The players played each team in a round robin format with the top four teams going to the semifinals on Sunday. While the pickleballers were battling it out, the six ladies’ teams returned to the tennis courts to begin an ambitious day of tennis. All of these activities took place while we held our regular events including the Cardio Tennis Clinic, Junior Clinic, QuickStart Clinic and finished up with the Mixed Doubles Round Robin. Sunday morning started with the semifinals of both Pickleball and Tennis at 9:00 a.m. It was really amazing to see all of the spectators who came out to watch, especially for Pickleball. In the Men’s Pickleball semifinals Mike Jones & Bob
Hoyt moved forward when Barry Goldsmith’s partner Mike Sullivan had to drop out after spraining his ankle. In the other semi, Tom Davidson Jr. & Pat Shields defeated Scott Franblau & Chuck Hartz to set up a great final, won by Davidson Jr. & Shields. The Ladies’ semifinal also had some bad luck when Mandy Kennedy turned up ill in the morning causing her and her partner, Carolyn Wlotko to have to default to MaryAnn Larkin & Jodi Betz. In the other semi Cheri Henn & Stephanie Huvaere defeated Barbara Olcott & Bardee Wyer then went on to win the championship over Larkin & Betz. In the Ladies› Team semifinals the team from Atlanta led by B.J. Enright defeated the team led by Pam Bass from New Caanan, Connecticut and the team from
Friends of Tennis Pro Exhibition March 19 and 20
Friends of Tennis will hold its 9th Annual Professional Tennis Exhibition at the Racquet Club on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, March 19/20. It will feature matches between top-50 ranked female and male players coming to Key Biscayne for the Miami Open. As always, the event is open to all spectators and free of charge. Play will start at 2:00 PM. The committed Men’s players are Vasek Pospisil of Canada and Roberto Bautista-Agut of Spain. Vasek Pospisil (25) is the #2 ranked singles and doubles player in Canada and a core member of its powerful Davis Cup team. Roberto Bautista-Agut (27) has won 4 titles and is the 18th ranked player on the ATP tour. He has reached the 4th round at the Australian Open (twice), the US Open (twice), and Wimbledon.
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Weekly Tennis Results
Ladies’ 1st Place
LADIES’ DAY WEDNESDAY 3/2/16
MIXED DOUBLES MONDAY 3/7/16
1st Place
Nonie Gadsden 2nd Place
Amanda Wilson MEN’S DAY FRIDAY 3/4/16
1st Place
George Blaha/Dave Noyes 2nd Place
Frank Paige/Carl Dillman MIXED DOUBLES SATURDAY 3/5/16
Men’s 1st Place
Oswaldo Betancourt Men’s 2nd Place
Frank Paige
Fiona Woods, Laurie Stein Ladies 2nd Place
Pam Mehlman
Men’s 1st Place
Antony Bindon-Howell, Graham Thomas, Drew Betz Men’s 2nd Place
Chase Weisleder
The High Short Ball by Alex Henderson, Assistant Tennis Professional
Ladies’ 1st Place
Susie Bindon-Howell Ladies’ 2nd Place
Jan Schmidt, Gordana Schneider, Shannon Weisleder C LEVEL FRIENDLY WEDNESDAY 3/7/16
Ladies’ 1st Place
Joan O’Leary, Ozzie Cowan, Marlene Csendes, Jan Broton, Sherri Ball
Last week I talked about a strategy of forcing your opponent to hit up on the ball so that you can hit down. Today, your opponent is Bob. Use your imagination to visualize hitting a low volley just behind the service line to Bob. The ball travels a foot over the net and lands right at Bob’s feet which are standing just inside the baseline. (Nice deep volley!) Bob doesn't have time to create space for a topspin passing shot so he improvises a defensive lob and scoops the ball up into
the air. The ball travels 10 feet over the net and starts dropping down as you begin to move forward to the ball in front of the service line. Bob was pushed back by your deep volley and is now waiting in angst behind the baseline. You hit a solid overhead that lands in the middle of the court. Bob deflects the ball back up into the air, over your head and back down on the baseline for a lob winner. You are understandably furious as you watch Bob smile from across the net! The question you should ask yourself is this: What are 10 other winning options I can use the next time I get the same high short ball? Use your imagination and creativity to answer this question by detailing 10 specific shot selections. Once you have them, get out on the courts and have fun experimenting! Next week, I’ll share my 10 answers with you.
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Croc-a-Dile “Croquet News” by Ron Sekura
As the days are getting longer and the weather is getting warmer we come to the realization that seven weeks have passed since the start of this season’s Crocodile Cup on January 26. With regular play completed after seven consecutive Tuesdays, we come to this Sunday for the Crocodile Scramble. This is the final play day for the competition. Strikers will gather on the croquet lawns for a grueling five hours of competition (It’s really not that onerous.) to employ their technical skills and cunning in
Ingrid Braun attempting a wicket. Onlookers (L to R): Joan Ruffing, Carol Sekura, and Sue Berkel.
the battle to rank as one of the Ocean Reef Club’s top players. A brief review of the competition rules: Playing partners and opponents are picked at random by a draw of cards. A game is won when a team is the first to score 4 wickets out of a total of 7. The difference between the winning team’s score and the loser is recorded. For play on a given day, and over the course
of the season these scores averaged and then multiplied by 100. The play day score is reported as a Dile and the season score is reported as a Croc. A small adjustment is made to the Croc based on the number of games played. To qualify in the competition a player must play at least 14 games. By randomizing partners and opponents we hope to give equal opportunity to all. But as it has been known to happen, sometimes luck or bad luck comes to play. Remember the poor golfer on the Dolphin Course whose drive wound up at the airport in the leading edge of a business jet’s wing? (Yes this really happened.) The results from this past Tuesday have as game day winners Joan Ruffing, Marusa Judy and Fred Evans with 180, 150 and 133 Diles. The Crocodile Cup season leaders are Art Ruffing, Betsy Caldwell and
Alan Thomson with 176, 171 and 153 Crocs. This makes for some interesting play on Sunday. Caldwell and Thomson have yet to reach the 14 game qualification. Will some of the other strikers move into the winner’s spotlight because of a player’s failure to qualify? And what role will the fickle hand of luck play? If Ruffing decides to sit on his laurels and not play could some other player have the luck to draw strong partners and weak opponents and then surge ahead into first place? It remains to be seen what strategies the players will use and how the path they select will affect the outcome. For those who don’t want to wait for next week’s Ocean Reef Press to learn the results, you can come to the Crocodile Cup awards ceremony which will be held at the Croquet Lawn Tiki Hut starting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15.
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Flying Club News Our recent Ocean Reef Flying Club (ORFC) event was a great success. On Saturday, March 5, Piper brought in a Meridian M500 and a Piper Seneca to the Ocean Reef Airport. The pilots at The Reef took advantage of test flights with chief pilot Bart Jones. Jeff Krell also demonstrated several new technologies in Piper’s lineup, which included the latest generation of the G1000 all glass cockpit and the GFC700 autopilot feature. We will be planning a fly-out to Vero Beach to check out Piper’s facility in the near future – please stay tuned for updates as this event is not to be missed! We had a nice turnout this weekend and breakfast was
Flying Club members at the Piper event at The Airport.
served to all of the aviation enthusiasts. A friendly reminder, the Ocean Reef Flying Club’s next event is a western theme – there will be dinner and dancing at The Racquet Club on March 14, 2016. We look forward to many more events in the future and we appreciate your continued support!
For additional information, please feel free to reach out to Dario Orlando, President of the Ocean Reef Flying Club via email at [email protected] or phone at 954-328-4623. Remote Control Model Airplane Show Saturday, March 12
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Remote Control Model Airplane Show. The Osprey RC Club of Homestead and Key Largo will organize skilled pilots from the Homestead, Florida City, Key Largo, and Miami Area who build and fly remote control model planes and helicopters. A showcase event held at the Ocean Reef Airport. The event features a large variety of static displays, flight demonstrations and aerobatics. In addition, some lucky spectators will have an opportunity to train on the simulator and actually fly one of the models with a skilled instructor pilot. This complimentary event is presented for your enjoyment by the Ocean Reef Flying Club. Please note: The Airport will be closed to normal traffic from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
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2016 Bag Room Open Cart Traffic Rules “Culture of Care” by Juan Gutierrez, Director of Agronomy
It is hard to keep track of time with the fantastic weather conditions we have been experiencing. We are already in March and one of Ocean Reef’s great traditions, the Bag Room Open is underway. I can see how it is hard to keep our cart rules in mind when following the exciting matches but our hope is that you can help us protect the conditions of the course by kindly adhering to these rules: 1. Follow all the Culture of Care guidelines; including: signs, ropes and cart traffic rules 2. All cart traffic must be conHAMMOCK COURSE Closed Mar. 29 – 31 Closed Apr. 12 – 14 Closed May 10 – 12 Closed May 23 – Sept. 11
Golf Fitness “Golf Tip” by Brian Varsey, Head Teaching Professional
Golf gets blamed a lot for injuries to our back and knees. Usually golf is the physical activity we do with the most physical exertion and any limitations we have cause the injury. Proper glute activation
tained to the cart paths, waste areas, and rough areas. Fairway traffic should be limited to crossing of fairways for viewing purposes and travel to the next hole. Although we are encouraging the golf carts to stay away from the grass areas, we would still like to create the gallery atmosphere with members close to the players when they are hitting approach shots to the greens. We encourage all to exit carts and walk on to the fairway 3. No cart traffic will be allowed on any turf on Par 3’s. Please keep carts on the cart paths and walk to viewing area. 4. All cart traffic must remain at least 30 yards from any green complex unless parked on the cart paths. 5. Observe all wear areas on the golf courses and scatter your cart traffic accordingly. Thank you in advance for your participation and understanding. We look forward to a great event. DOLPHIN COURSE Closed Apr. 18 – May 22 Closed July 5 – 8 Closed July 11 – 15 Closed Aug. 8 – 12 Closed Aug. 15 – 19 Closed Sept. 12 – Oct. 23
and hip mobility is important for our legs to work without limitation. There are some simple exercises we can do to maintain glute activation and keep our body functioning correctly. While you maintain all your muscles firing correctly and retaining your flexibility you can practice and play without risking injury. Wednesday mornings from 7:30-8:30, the Golf Fitness class in the Member Fitness Center will teach you how to perform these simple exercises so you can keep your body functioning correctly, and enjoy golf and other daily activities.
Golf Scoreboard MGA 2-MAN STABLEFORD MONDAY, FEBRUARY 29 GROSS
2nd Place
MaryAnn Larkin, Hillary Smith 4th Place
Suzanne Grandis 5th Place
1st Place
Betsy Osborne, Patty Gillies
Scott Heffner & Michael Watson
7th Place
Gerda Fletcher, Eileen Mullray
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8th Place
1st Place
Lynne Demmerly, Kazuko Johansen, Linda Roberts, Didi Streit, Nancy McPherson, Bardee Wyer
Lee Westervelt & George Post 2nd Place
Michael Materna & Jay Guarch 3rd Place
GROSS
Jimmy Watson & Peter Murdough
CLOSEST TO THE HOLE
4th Place
James Fletcher & Raymond Smith 5th Place
Doug Totura & Michael Acheson CLOSEST TO THE HOLE
#5- Bob Tweedy 14’ 6’’ #16- Lee Westervelt 3’ LGA RINGER TOURNAMENT TUESDAY, MARCH 1
1st Place
Diane Petrosino
Bardee Wyer
#5 – Bonnie Mashburn 2’3” #11 – Sandy Kirschner 1’10” 9-HOLERS KENTUCKY DERBY THURSDAY, MARCH 3
1st Place
Gordana Schneider, Julia Gere, Eva Martin 2nd Place
Colette Frey, Margaret Shouvlin, Karen Kamfjord Closest to the Hole #5
Jessica Olefson Longest Drive #8
Darla Finley
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40th Annual Bag Room Open
contributors for making this such a splendid event.
Day. This is a great opportunity to try all the new lines from the major club manufacturers, with Golf Professionals standing by who can help you find the right equipment catered to your particular needs. TaylorMade, Callaway, Ping, Cobra, Nike and Titleist will all be represented. Footjoy will be present for a personalized shoe fitting during Demo Day, to get you fitted from head to toe. We hope to see you all there, whether you need new equipment, or just want to test out the newest lines from old favorites.
Men’s Spring Invitational
Titleist Loyalty Program
“From the Gold Tees” by Scott Kirkwood, Director of Golf 9 Holers played in a Kentucky Derby themed tournament on Thurs., Mar. 3.
Fri., Mar. 11 marks the commencement of the 40th Annual Bag Room Open. Each year, the professional staff from both Ocean Reef Club & Card Sound Golf Club participate in a month-long match play event on Dolphin Course. Members caddy for the golf staff or can follow the groups around the course to cheer them on and watch the matches! For the contributors, there is a weekly drawing for prizes, and results are listed on the main Dolphin scoreboard each Friday.
1:00 p.m. – Lauren Strong vs. Josh Upson ◆◆ Mike Leone vs. Jordan McIntosh ◆◆
1:10 p.m. – Jared Davies vs. Evan Jones ◆◆ Eric Smith vs. Jason Miller ◆◆
Saturday, March 12 • Dolphin Course
1:00 p.m. – Tim Drzewinski vs. Luke Williams ◆◆ Ben Olsen vs. Tracey Stearns ◆◆
We can’t wait to see you on Dolphin Course this weekend. If you aren’t able to make it this weekend, there will be matches played each Friday & Saturday at 1 p.m. through the finals on Apr. 2 until the winner is named. A big thank you to the
ROUND 1 PLAY SCHEDULE
Friday, March 11 • Dolphin Course
12:30 p.m. – Kelly Violette vs. Kyle Johnston ◆◆ Barry Partelow vs. Jean Jullot ◆◆
Didn’t get enough golf during the Triple Classic? The 3rd Annual Men’s Spring Invitational tournament is only a few weeks away. Mark your calendars now and call the Golf Shop to sign up. This weekend tournament will be held on Dolphin Course, with practice rounds taking place on Fri., Apr. 8, and play dates Saturday & Sunday, Apr. 9 – 10. Ultimate Demo Day
Come join us at the Driving Range on Thursday, March 24, from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. for Ultimate Demo
If you haven’t heard, we will be participating in our second year of the Titleist Loyalty Golf Ball Program featuring the #1 ball in Golf, the Titleist ProV1 & ProV1x! This offer will be available from March 17th-April 17th and features 4 dozen ProV1 or ProV1X golf balls for the price of 3 dozen, in addition to any applicable member discounts! Stock up on your golf balls for the season with your own personal imprint, as well as custom numbers. These make great personal buys or wonderful gift ideas!
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A Turn of the Key by Sarah Eckhardt & Lesley Kirschner Eckhardt
Mending old hulls, new sails flying free, Getting ready to sail around Pumpkin Key. Rounding the island from starboard and port, Either wanting to win or enjoying the sport. But winners wouldn’t we all like to be? Be wary of how you turn the Key. This year marks the 20 Annual Pumpkin Key Race here at Card Sound Sailing Club. This is a Card Sound favorite, in a single winnertakes-all race, drawing out our Card Sound Sailing Club family for spectacular fun and fellowship with race committee, mark boats, spectators, and sailors meeting on the water for the ultimate battle of rounding the island twice. And so th
Gary Sayia and Nancy Lampman. Photo by Bob Broton.
it began with 16 boats on the line, and when battles had been fought, I heard a tale or two as I asked a few to recall their memorable moments in their turn of the Key. Rosalie Arkell, a new sailor to Card Sound, could not resist peaking at the beautiful island as her mind wondered into the clear shallow waters along the shores, but she was able to break free from the trance of its beauty and heed warnings of being too close to the
island for fear of running aground. Windsor Coffin thought, too, of making a tight turn of the Key, only to have briefly succumbed to ocean floor, running aground, but freeing himself quickly and coming out relatively unscathed. But it was Gary Sayia who, choosing to round the island to port the second time, mastered the turn of the Key, with his my crew, Nancy Lampman, unlocking the mystery of the Pumpkin Key Race and fin-
ishing first for a third consecutive year, followed by George Lucas and Jack Lampman in second place, and Chris Streit and son Steve Streit in third place. As part of this years ceremonies, Commodore Dan Harding thanked George Lucas for creating and installing a plaque to commemorate the late George Fenner. George Fenner was a truly amazing member and sailor of the Card Sound Sailing Club, and an incredible mentor and friend to many people over the years. And on this 20th anniversary of the Pumpkin Key race, it is only fitting to pay tribute to George Fenner, who held the most Pumpkin Key titles with a total of six wins including the very first race ever held in 1996. Are you interested in joining in the fun festivities? Do you like to spend time on the water? Please contact Ed Kirschner at 305332-8052 or sandykirschner@ me.com for information regarding membership and opportunities for sailing, spectating, and socializing.
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Lululemon at Member Fitness Center by Tracey Stearns, Golf & Sports Retail Manager
If you have visited the Golf Shop, Tennis Shop, or Fitness Center this year, you might have seen me running about with merchandise in-hand, building displays, and putting apparel collections out. My name is Tracey Stearns, and I am your Golf & Sports Retail Manager. My passion is bringing the best in sportswear to the members at Ocean Reef Club. It is with this in mind, that I’m so excited to announce an exclusive offer that we have secured for you at The Reef. Lululemon, a high-end clothier in the yoga and fitness world, has chosen to partner with Ocean
Recent Catch Linda Jaikins caught a 4 pound Yellowtail with Captain Augie Moss on “Here Fishy”
Reef Club to bring their exclusive fitness fashion line to our membership. Selected pieces from their collection will be offered first-hand right here in our Member Fitness Center on a regular basis! This is an offering that you won’t find at many other clubs in the country. This relationship began with the success of the Trunk Shows hosted at Attractions in the Fishing Village, which we will continue to host. The next date Lululemon will be at Attractionsis March 28 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. So if you’re out and about and want to try some of the best technical fabrics in the business, you don’t have to wait for the Trunk Show, stop by the Member Fitness Center and see just what the Lululemon craze is all about!
Family Shooting Day at The Range Family Day is a fun shooting event at the Card Sound Range on March 26 at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be challenging shotgun games such as 5 Stand Sporting, Skeet, and Twister PDQ. Instruction is available for beginners and shooters of all skill levels. Airguns will be provided for kids, and Long Range Sniper Shots will be provided for the adults. Loaner guns and ammo are available, gourmet hot dogs and soft drinks will be served. For more information please call Bob Aultman at 305-522-0627 or Michael Murphy at 305-367-9983.
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Psychological Benefits of Aquatic Therapy by Genie Matherne, Member Fitness Center Staff
The water offers a unique outlet for exercise and therapy with the potential to reduce anxiety and depression, while increasing confidence, comfort and support. We are all aware of the multifaceted benefits of aquatic exercise offering many different forms of relief and fitness techniques to improve physical health. However, there is a hidden benefit that aquatic exercise provides - it can ease one’s anxiety, depression, and improve the general wellbeing of one’s mind. Confidence and Safety
For those that are hesitant or even fearful to exercise on land
due to balance issues and the potential (perceived or real) for falls, the aquatic environment can be especially beneficial. The aquatic environment can increase movement confidence due to the low risk of falling and fall related injury. The benefits of confidence and safety extend out to other populations affected by balance concerns. Not only does immersion immediately improve a patient’s mood but hydrotherapy can also offer long lasting effects. Some studies have shown that the emotional and psychological effects attributed to hydrotherapy remain well past the actual session. So what is it about the water that allows it to help such a wide array of ages and abilities? Many researchers attribute the psychological benefits to the water’s temperature and pressure. The ability to manage pain is associated with the individual’s psychological wellbeing. When a person is immersed in water, the feelings of comfort and safety (psychological) help reduce the pain. This is reason enough for someone who needs positive mental stimulation to try immersion. The aquatic
environment is and always will be welcoming to a wide variety of conditions, diseases, and populations. Turn Your Pool into a Gym
On Wednesday, March 16, I will be giving a complimentary workshop “Turn Your Pool into a Gym” at Buccaneer Island at 10:30am. Meeting place will be by the Tiki Hut. Participants are invited to join the water exercise class following the workshop. For more information contact us at 305-367-5820 SPECIAL EVENTS COMING UP
Balance Class with Beth Bielat
Thursdays, 4:00 -4:30 It’s time to get in balance! Learn simple balance, core, agility and flexibility exercises to reduce fall risk and improve fitness. Foam Rolling Series: How to Use the Foam Roller to Reduce Tension with Alina Sedano
Friday, March 18th at 11am Learn how to use the foam roller to reduce the excess tension that often lead to chronic pain, injury and dysfunction.
LifeBreath
Saturday, March 19 at 2pm Experience the magic of a LifeBreath session. It’s extraordinary, simple and often life-changing. Philosopher’s Notes
Monday, March 14 5:00 -6:00 The Untethered Soul. Our second in a series of five video lectures, The Untethered Soul, is a life-changing book that you love to hear about. NEW GROUP CLASSES
Yoga Sculpt with Amanda Prachnick
Tuesdays, 9am Build strength and flexibility with this fitness based yoga class. Using weights, you will learn how to enhance your yoga practice while strengthening your core, toning your muscles and managing stress. Foam Roll & Stretch with Kimberly Steele
Saturdays, 9:30am (30 minutes) This class focuses in reducing stiffness, alleviating chronic pain and improving litheness through the effective application and combination of foam rolling and stretching techniques. Recover well so you can train better.
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Bridge Results MONDAY FEBRUARY 29, 2016
Section A North-South
1. Jean Hunt - Judie Berry 2. Rosemary Jones - Dorothy Kemp 3. Monica Phillips - Paula Pendergast 4. Graham Thomas - Joanne Thomas 5. Shirley Wyman - Pat Henry 6. Bruce Maguire - Bert Benovitz Section A East-West
1. Myrle Vallo - Cynthia Mitchell 2. Mary Zwirn - Joanne Wills 3. Robert Hummel - Hugh Harness 4. Frances Murphy - Joseph Murphy 5. Connie Taylor - John Taylor 6. Ed Kavanaugh - David Jones WEDNESDAY MARCH 2, 2016
Section A North-South
1. Barbara Besse - Michael Smith 2. Nancy Grote - Betsy Caldwell 3. Graham Thomas - Mary Benson 4. Kay Meinhardt - Lynda Gilbert 5. Mary Ann Dickson - Deborah
Nutt 6. Lucille Carothers - Hugh Harness Section A East-West
1. Paula Pendergast - Monica Phillips 2. Joan Flippin - Christine Patton 3. Martha Mileham - Patty Misrach 4. Carolyn Fovel - Paula Davidson 5. Ann Petersen - Hollis Petersen 6. Tom Kemp - Myrle Vallo FRIDAY MARCH 4, 2016
Section A North-South
1. Fred Bacher - Nancy McPherson 2. Deborah Nutt - Mary Ann Dickson 3. Cynthia Mitchell - Myrle Vallo 4. Graham Thomas - Joanne Thomas 5. Joe Manos - Brian Hunt Section A East-West
1. Monica Phillips - Paula Pendergast 2. Lucille Carothers - Hugh Harness 3. Carolyn Fovel - Paula Davidson 4. Marlene Csendes - Judelle McArdle
Card & Games Room Happenings
Bride Tip by Gregg VanDyke, Director of Card & Game
We had a busy week in the Card & Games Room. Everyone having fun with friends in a great environment. Canasta and Mah Jongg were rolling along. Bridge tables were busy. Thanks to Claudia Langworthy for the Canasta lessons on Tuesday and Thursday. Don’t forget to enter the canasta tournament on Sat., Mar. 19. You could win a $100.00 Gift Card. I think we could hit 40 entries. On another note, I need your help. When you are done, please push the chairs in. Also deposit all trash in the containers to keep our space looking sharp. The Mah Jongg tiles go back in their cases and rubber bands get put around the cards. Let me know if they are worn, I am happy to replace them. Men’s Monday night poker had 13 players and a good time. No reservations are required. The Gin players come in the afternoon and are a great, friendly group that know what they are doing. See you at the Table
Don’t fall into a common declarer problem which is ruffing losers in the dummy prematurely. When Dummy has both a long suit with entries plus a short suit, begin by attacking the long suit. North (Dummy) S)K87654 H)K54 D)T C)Q92 South (You) S)2 H)QT7 D)A86 C)AKT843 Your contract is 5C and the opening lead is the 3D to the King and Ace. Begin by leading the 2S. Let the play develop. See you at the table.
Sunrise Villa 101 Andros
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Ocean Reef Club Vacation Rentals offers the largest selection of rentals on The Reef. From villas to residences there is simply no better way to enjoy your stay at The Reef than in the privacy of one of our rental properties. When booking through us, you will also enjoy some of these advantages only offered through Ocean Reef Vacation Rentals.
• 10% discount on all club food, beverage and retail outlets • When reserving through your Club, all club outlets and • Front desk services open 24/7 for convenient check-in services are notified should you have any special needs • Full engineering and daily housekeeping services included • All billing direct to your member account View available properties online at oceanreef.com or call Lodging Reservations at 1-800-741-7333 • To add your home to our vacation rental portfolio, please contact our Director of Vacation Rentals, Allan Schweinberg at 305-367-6617 or [email protected]
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MEMB ER-TO -ME M BE R O F F E RI NG S The rental properties listed on this page may not be enrolled in the Ocean Reef Club Vacation Rental Program. Ocean Reef Club can not guaranty the quality or condition of these properties.
27 South Harbor Drive
Renovated waterfront home with 60ft dock 27 S. Harbor Drive 4 BR/ 3 BA Heated Pool 3 night minimum, weekly, monthly or seasonal rental. [email protected]
207 Andros / Villa Cay Ocean Views Steps to Buccaneer Island Just Renovated 3 Bd/3 Ba Home Wireless WiFi 2 48” and 2 40” Led Flat Screen Tv’s 3 Patios, BBQ, Hammock, Outdoor Shower. Pet Friendly [email protected] 954-593-0973 www.207andros.com
Villa Colony Rental
Great lower level unit in Fairway Lakes. Reserve for the summer & for next winter. Monthly discounts. For pictures, rates & available dates, email [email protected]
3 Bedroom Home 2 Bedroom Angelfish Cay 1 Bedroom Golf Village Docks 60 Ft. Call John for pricing and availability [email protected] 305-367-4280
310 Carysfort Steps to Buccaneer Island 2 Master Bedroom, 2 Master Bath 1200 sq. ft. partially enclosed Deck with 16’ x 16’ Pool. The Pool may be heated to 102° or Chilled to 80°. 5 Flat screen TV’s, Wireless WiFi 3 night minimum / weekly/monthly 540-974-0366 [email protected]
4 EXUMA Brand new “Key West” styled home with 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths. Home features gazebo with fireplace & pool/hot tub overlooking park. Enjoy this truly remarkable home Just steps from the beach & Inn. www.4exuma.com [email protected]
2 Bedroom Condo
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Climate control car storage by Tamiami airport. Owned by Ocean Reef member. Very secure… 832-444-0277
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AIR CONDITIONING & APPLIANCES Aire by Design, Inc.............................................. 305-247-8684 Debon Aire Mechanical ....................................... 305-826-2240 Going Aire & Going Marine................................ 305-367-2974 Houston Air.......................................................... 305-852-2960 RG Mechanical Services Corp.............................. 305-852-4555
AIRCRAFT CHARTER Chapman Freeborn Airchartering, Inc ................ 954-999-7221 Wheels Up ........................................................... 305-619-3000
AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION
FINANCIAL
PEST CONTROL
Community Bank of Florida ............................... 305-522-1363 Gibraltar Private Bank ....................................... 305-367-6405 Merrill Lynch........................................................ 786-239-7507 Northern Trust..................................................... 305-789-1344
Heavenly Touch Lawn & Ornamental Care ........ 305-242-4472 Shield Pest Control.............................................. 305-247-1771
FUNERAL HOME Allen-Beyer Funeral Home .................................. 305-451-1444
HEALTH CARE Essence of the Phoenix Medical Spa ................. 305-367-3364 Medical Center at Ocean Reef............................ 305-367-2600 Plantation Key Health & Rehab. Center ............ 305-712-0280 Visiting Nurses & Hospice of FL Keys................ 305-852-7887
HOME MAINTENANCE, WINDOWS, DOORS & PAINTING
ATTORNEYS
All Keys Gas ........................................................ 305-745-1122 Archer Painting ................................................... 305-367-3762 JLM Painting & Waterproofing Inc ..................... 305-242-9529 Martin Shipley Painting ...................................... 305-498-9262 Poseidon’s Pressure Washing............................... 305-509-9003 Reef Window Treatments .................................... 305-527-3310 Stevenson’s Carpet & Furniture Cleaning........... 305-367-3211 Viking Kabinets Inc ............................................. 305-238-9025
Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart, PA........................... 305-367-2324
INSURANCE
AUTOMOTIVE
BIA & Company ................................................... 786-456-1400 Celedinas Insurance Group ................................. 305-367-4610 Keen Battle Mead & Co...................................... 305-367-2777 Keys Insurance Services ...................................... 305-743-0494 Marsh Private Client Services ............................. 305-367-9353 T.R. Jones & Company (Brown & Brown) .......... 305-247-5121
Reef Runaround LLC ........................................... 305-498-3515
ARCHITECTS Robert Wade & Associates .................................. 305-371-2832
Williamson Automotive ....................................... 305-670-7100
COMMUNITY Cultural Center at Ocean Reef ........................... 305-367-6300 ORCA .................................................................... 305-367-3067
CONTRACTORS AAA Plastering & Drywall Inc ............................ 305-242-0777 Aluminum Specialist Inc...................................... 305-245-3789 Barron Development ........................................... 954-749-7295 Catalina Caststone Creations Inc ........................ 305-971-3935 D. Garrett Construction Inc ................................ 305-367-2907 Elite Marble & Tile Inc ....................................... 786-473-2315 Impressive Renovations ....................................... 305-304-7904 Islamorada Elevator ............................................ 305-852-1618 Island Builders, LLC............................................. 305-367-3888 Liriano Construction & Development, Inc .......... 305-439-9023 Noly Builders, Inc ................................................ 305-367-0034 On Point Construction, Inc ................................. 786-389-8671 Overholt Residential Construction Inc................ 305-367-1069 South Bay Developers Group.............................. 305-365-7676 Titan Construction & Development Inc.............. 305-367-0002 Upper Keys Marine Construction ........................ 305-853-2644
CREATIVE SERVICES Fayth Photography .............................................. 305-707-8882 Monster Sound Productions ................................ 305-467-4733 Que Belle Event Production & Marketing ......... 305-492-7962
ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS 3NA, LLC .............................................................. 786-512-8676 Hixon + Everson Electric Inc ........................... 305-367-5033 Protech E2 Inc .................................................... 305-453-0010 Reef Radio Electronics LLC ................................. 305-367-4800
PLUMBING Brothers Backflow Plumbing & Gas................... 305-267-3992 Seaway Plumbing Inc .......................................... 305-367-3225
POOL SERVICES
Edgewater Pools Inc ........................................... 305-367-9457 Reef Tropical Pools Inc ....................................... 305-367-2005 Shallow End Pools Inc ........................................ 305-367-0060
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CSI Management Services.................................... 305-367-9160 Noel on the Reef ................................................ 305-978-6103 Onshore Services ................................................. 305-367-4110 Tropical Home Management ............................... 305-304-7904
REAL ESTATE Ocean Reef Homes .............................................. 305-440-2167 Ocean Reef Real Estate & Vacation Rentals ...... 305-367-6617 Reef Rentals......................................................... 305-367-4280 Russell Post Sotheby’s International Realty ....... 305-367-2027 Swenson & Ecuyer Realty ................................... 305-367-3600 Waterfront Fine Homes ...................................... 305-367-0999
RETAIL All Keys Cycles..................................................... 786-255-3130 J. McLaughlin ....................................................... 718-532-9017 Royal Furniture ................................................... 305-451-5700 Upholstery & Patio Furniture............................. 305-394-7735 Zero Dress Code .................................................. 305-664-0800
RESORTS Amara Cay Resort ............................................... 305-664-0073
INTERIOR DESIGN
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EP Design Group ................................................ 305-444-2878 European Design & Trading Co, Inc................... 305-367-4455 Intradesign Interiors, Inc .................................... 305-206-3832 Island Interiors at Ocean Reef, Inc.................... 305-367-2450 J Wells Interior Design Inc ................................. 305-240-1799 Robert Wade & Associates .................................. 305-371-2832
Rapid Roofing Inc ............................................... 305-245-2244
LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Gardenscapes and Services ................................. 305-242-4444 Reef Tropical Landscape ..................................... 305-367-2005 ValleyCrest ............................................................ 305-258-8011 Waltz Lawn & Landscaping ................................ 305-245-1599
MARINE A.R. Marine Electronics........................................ 305-240-7081 Bahama Boat Works LLC .................................... 561-222-2095 Bellingham Marine .............................................. 904-380-5519 Capt. Walter Streeter ........................................... 305-509-3394 Chrissie’s Marine Service ..................................... 305-951-5384 MarineMax at Ocean Reef .................................. 305-367-3969 Tri County Yacht Service ..................................... 305-367-4343 Yachting Experts Inc ........................................... 786-228-8928
SALON & SPA Marie Scott Hair Design Studio.......................... 305-619-0475 Rejuvenations On The Reef Salon and Spa ....... 305-367-9961
SHIPPING & BUSINESS SERVICES JustAskRich.com ................................................... 630-642-6500 The UPS Store ..................................................... 305-396-7444
SPECIALTY SERVICES Delivery for the Keys .......................................... 305-942-8257 The Florida Keys Visitor Center .......................... 419-306-0687
SURVEYORS Longitudes Surveyors LLC ................................... 305-463-0912
TECHNOLOGY Keys Imaging ....................................................... 305-853-1712 Tech Geniuses, Inc. .............................................. 305-407-3523
TITLE COMPANIES
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Florida Keys Children’s Shelter Inc...... 305-852-4246 ext. 222 United Way of the Florida Keys......................... 305-735-1929
TRAVEL Travel By Melanie – Cruise Planners ................ 305-998-8078
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OPEN HOUSE TOUR Saturday, March 12th • 2:00 – 5:00pm
28 Baker Road (418) 4 BD, 5.5 BA • $4,250,000 9 Country Club Road (1092) 5 BD, 6.5 BA • $3,300,000 414 South Harbor Drive (826) 5 BD, 4.5 BA • $3,250,000 18 South Island Drive Anglers Club
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2 BD, 2 BA • $2,450,000 26 Halfway Road (992) 3 BD, 3 BA • $2,490,000
Harbour Green 39 (1017) 3 BD, 3.5 BA • $2,275,000 21 Tamarind Lane (705) 4 BD, 3.5 BA • $2,275,000 Angelfish Cay 30A (1036) 3 BD, 2 BA • $1,199,000 2 Mahogany Lane (376) 3 BD, 2 BA • $895,000
18 Exuma Terrace (1088) 6 BD, 6 BA • $4,250,000
Pick up an Open House map at any of our real estate offices or these locations: Fitness Center/Spa • Golf Clubhouse • Airport • Medical Center • Bell Stand • Front Office Concierge • Reef Lounge • Membership Office • Reef Treats • Dock Office
OceanReefClubRealEstate.com • OceanReefHomes.com S w e n s o n R e a l t y. c o m • Wa t e r Fro n t O R C . c o m
55 Tarpon Lane (1060) 3 BD, 3.5 BA • $3,600,000 430 South Harbor Drive (1089) 5 BD, 6.5 BA • $2,995,000 165 South Harbor Drive (982) 3 BD, 3.5 BA • $2,050,000
Equal Housing Opportunity. This material is based upon information that we consider reliable, but because it has been supplied by third parties, we cannot represent that it is accurate or complete, and it should not be relied upon as such. This offering is subject to errors, omissions, changes, including price, or withdrawal without notice.
Harbour House 45 (1049) 3 BD, 4 BA • $1,695,000
Vol. 3, No. 20
A Unique Way of Life
March 18, 2016
By Land, Air and Sea
This Wild Dilly Tree just may be a National Champion, read Cissy Thompson’s pursuit on page 25.
“Discover One, Discover All” Summer Camps 2016 by Jody Steele
Oh to be a kid again – especially at Ocean Reef Club! For ten weeks this summer, campers will have a choice of 22 different camps. All ages, beginning with four year olds through age seventeen are welcome along with a repeat of the popular Mom’s Only! Tennis Camp. The choices abound and the difficult part is what can you leave out? Looking ahead to planning a summer experience for your
This Great Blue Heron was photographed by Harold Brewer on Pumpkin Creek and is the subject of this week’s column on page 19.
children and grandchildren? There is really an Ocean Reef Camp for everyone. NEW camps include Reefit with yoga, Zumba, diet, and workout techniques for ages 12-15, Act 1, Scene 1 and Act 2, Scene 2 for musical theatre workshops, Adventure Kids for those 7-12 that want to experience some very special fun, and the new Reef Gals for girls 7-12 to enjoy the uniqueness of the Keys. Returning camps include the Great Outdoors for the boys, three different tennis camps, two golf camps, and a multitude of camps that focus on water activities such as sailing, fly fishing, Florida nature, marine labs, and sea diving. The very popular Reef Discovery and
This week’s OR See photo was taken by Meg Vreeland, granddaughter of George and Patty Lucas.
Xtreme Reef Discovery camps both offer adventures for those children that have done it all. Other incredible camps are the delicious Chef for a Week, the highly regarded Tween Camp and always Club Kids. Making friendships, creating Ocean Reef memories, and having a fun-filled summer are all part of the reason our campers return year after year. Parents and grandparents have the opportunity to enjoy adult Club activities while knowing that their youngsters are having the time of their lives. Early registration for Equity and Legacy families runs through April 15. Call Camp Concierge at 305-367-6516 or email [email protected]. for more information.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Learn more about Safe Boating Day from Mary Brady on Page 3 Joan the Shopper reveals what a few of the Power Women of Ocean Reef wear on Pages 8 & 9 Find out where the ORC Food Truck has been from Terry Baxter on Page 16 Read about all the dining options available over Easter Weekend on Page 22
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Electronics (E-Waste) Recycling and Shredding
Robert S. Mueller, III, Director or FBI from 2001 – 2003.
Former FBI Director to Speak On Monday, March 28 at 3:300 p.m., Robert S. Mueller, III, Director of the FBI from 2001-2013, will speak to the community at the Cultural Center (please note venue has changed). Mueller was nominated by President George W. Bush and became the sixth Director of the FBI on September 4, 2001, just one week before the attacks of September 11, 2001. He retired twelve years later as the longest serving Director since J. Edgar Hoover. Following the presentation, a question and answer session will be held.
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Advertising Friday at 5 p.m. Editorial Monday before issue at Noon OCEAN REEF PRESS EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD
Bill Wyer, Chairman Terry Baxter, Joan Birsh, Susan Bohan, Mary Brady, Marcia Martell, Jim Leenhouts, Gertrude Mann, Jody Steele
SPECIAL CONSULTANT TO THE OCEAN REEF PRESS
On Tuesday, March 29th Ocean Reef Club’s Solid Waste team will help Members dispose of “E-Waste,” and new this year, a“Shredit” truck will be on site. The event takes place in the Old Medical Center Parking Lot, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
E-mail Updates To receive the Friday e-mail containing links to The Ocean Reef Press and This Week at The Reef via e-mail, send your e-mail address to [email protected]. INFORMATION
Published each Friday November – April, monthly May - Oct ◆◆ The editorial content of this newspaper is prepared and edited by the Ocean Reef Press Staff. The sale of advertising and printing of this newspaper is performed by Ocean Reef Club. Ocean Reef Club does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any facts or opinions published herein. Ocean Reef Club is not responsible for any content errors contained in any advertising materials published herein. ◆◆
Shredding
One banker’s box per Member, additional boxes just $5 each. Sorry, this is a Member’s only service, this is not for Reef businesses. And, try out the Food Truck while you are there, it’s open from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
What Can I Bring?
Monitors, Computers, Televisions, Telephones/Cell and Land, FAX machines, Printers, Copiers, DVD/
Spring Break Reminders by Sonny Vasquez, Director of Safety and Security
Arthur Birsh GENERAL INFORMATION
VCR Players, Radios, Speakers, Discs, Cassettes and, other electronics. Used clothing and furniture are also welcome.
Many at Ocean Reef know my face. For most, it is because I have been working at the Club for more than forty-five years. For an unfortunate few it is because I have been called to assist with an unpleasant Member situation or I caught them misbehaving. At this time of year, one of the most common face to face meetings I have with Members is because of underage drinking. Weekends are spent collecting fake I.D.’s (our bars are equipped with scanners so ID’s will be confiscated immediately) and then during the week I contact the families and the Membership department to get the minors set up with the Club’s mandatory online course and assign the appropriate fines.
Most families’ are very receptive to the Club’s disciplinary actions on this matter. Additionally, I patrol popular hang outs to ensure there is no mischief and/or underage drinking going on. There are also instances where Members that are of age attempt to purchase alcohol for minors. Not only is this illegal it creates a potential liability for you and the Club, including the possibility of the Club losing its liquor license. This brings me to another important point that I often find is overlooked; as a Member, you are completely responsible for the actions of your children, grandchildren, and your guests. Your grandchildren’s guests are also your guests. Not only can financial penalties be incurred or community service for the offenders, there can also be serious implications for your membership status. It can be suspended, or even revoked for the bad behavior by your family and guests. So I just remind you to enjoy this beautiful Club, stay safe and keep an eye on your house guests. Let’s get to know each other for the right reasons.
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Safe Boating Day Thursday, March 24, 2016 by Mary Brady
The Coast Guard Auxiliary is proud to present Safe Boating Day on Thurs., Mar. 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Buccaneer Island. Activities are plentiful and complimentary for children of all ages. The focus of this day is to provide an educational experience for young and old in safety on our waters. Participants may board the actual 45 foot US Coast Guard vessel from Station Islamorada and the new US Coast Guard Auxiliary patrol vessel. Questions are welcome and actual Coast Guard crews will demonstrate an actual rescue on the water. The importance of wearing and
Coast Guard officers provide important safety information to kids in a fun, interactive day.
properly fitting your life jacket is essential to safe boating. This jacket includes two legged and four legged boaters. Pet Safety and CPR are crucial to learn in case of emergency. Meet “Tucker” the Dog, who will demonstrate life jackets for animals and CPR for animals. Learn the proper use of cleat lines and tie knots as well as signal flare display. There will be a demo from Luis from the Member Fitness Center about life jackets and a rescue swim. You will learn to always use the lanyard (“kill switch”) when operating any outboard motor. Learn the proper use of a marine
VHF radio including how to call for assistance on Channel 16 in case of an emergency. A special addition to this year’s event will be Coastie an attraction for children. Coastie is a robot safety boat that encourages dialogues between mascot and children and adults to teach water and boating safety in a natural and relaxed setting. He stresses the importance of life jackets and is at eye level for children to get their full attention. He uses slogans like, “Don’t just pack it! Wear your life jacket!” and other catchy phrases that are easily remembered. We will have a few U. S. Coast
Guard Auxiliary members trained to operate Coastie as he helps “Saving Lives through Education” and proving it is a reality! Booths and displays from the Turtle Hospital in Marathon, Coral Reef Restoration, and the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary will provide valuable information about diving safety, water rescues, coral preservation and restoration, damage caused by the invasive lionfish, how to protect our beautiful marine environment and marine life and a wonderful opportunity to meet little “Turbo” the rescued young loggerhead turtle. The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary booth will schedule appointments for complimentary vessel examinations, and numerous tips on safe boating and environmental protection resources for everyone. There will be crafts for children to make and take home, face painting, making nautical cookies and a Nautical Scavenger Hunt. These are just some of the many adventures that are in store for you. Come out and experience a fabulous educational bonanza. You are guaranteed to learn something that may save your life or help someone else in a crucial situation.
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15 Years Serving the Ocean Reef Community Airport to Seaport & All Ports in Between
Featuring All New Vehicles
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Carysfort has added a new Mercedes Sprinter Van to its fleet for that large party to the airport or a night out on the town. Let Carysfort Transportation take you there and back! Contact Terry or Tiffany Kitts • Phone: 305-367-3388 • Toll Free: 866-410-3388 • Fax: 305-367-3848 Email: [email protected] • Conveniently Located at Plaza Bldg. PLANE LATE? NOT TO WORRY ... WE’RE TRACKING YOUR FLIGHT!
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REEF SERVICE DIRECTORY In the event an extension is indicated, please dial the Club Operator at 305-367-2611 and request the extension. Academy at Ocean Reef Ileana Diaz: 305-367-2409, [email protected]
Fitness Luis Bracamonte: 367-5820, [email protected]
Accounts Payable & Receivable Member Billing: 305-367-5925 or 1-800-213-6552, [email protected] Suzanne Baker: 305-367-5851, [email protected]
Golf Tee Times, Pro Shop & Practice Range Pro Shop: 305-367-5912
Art League Sherri Harris: 305-367-2359 [email protected]
Lodging Front Desk: ext. 2280, [email protected] Reservations: ext. 5923 or 1-877-282-9911, [email protected]
Airport Manager: 305-367-3690, [email protected]
Medical Center Keith Young: 305-367-2600
Bellstand 305-367-2611, ext. 2290, [email protected] Enterprise Car Rental: 305-367-2611, ext. 2295 Boat Rentals Reef Rental: 305-710-7968 Tireless Cruises: 215-499-8288 Cart Sales, Repair and Rental Cart Sales: 305-367-6591 [email protected] Cart Repairs: ext. 7658, [email protected] Cart Rental: ext. 2370, [email protected] Catering 305-367-5895 [email protected] Charter Desk Traci White: 367-2227, [email protected] Communications Ocean Reef Press Editorial: 305-367-5882, [email protected] Ocean Reef Press Advertising: 367-4911, [email protected]
Member Conference Sales Richard Weinstein: 305-367-5814, [email protected] Membership Islande Dillon: 305-367-5896, [email protected] Rebecca Clark: 305-367-5991, [email protected] Ocean Reef Club Real Estate Company Bill Dickinson: 305-367-6600, [email protected] Ocean Reef Community Foundation Yuri Mikolay: 305-367-4707, [email protected] Ocean Reef Rod & Gun Club Card Sound Sporting Clays 305-367-2727 [email protected]
Reef Club Kids 305-367-5830, cell phone 305-522-0438
Croquet Jim Morton: 305-367-6583, [email protected]
The Spa April Smith: 305-367-6506, [email protected]
Cultural Center Lisa Dykes: 305-367-7339, [email protected]
Service Station Israel Salgado: 305-367-2611 ext. 2181 [email protected]
Dining Reservations & Schedules Reservations: 305-367-5931, [email protected]
Shops Port O’ Call Wine & Spirits: 305-367-5999, [email protected] The Gift Shop: ext. 7139, [email protected] The Signature Shop: ext. 2011, [email protected]
Dock Office & Marina 305-367-2611, ext. 7740, [email protected] Events Information Ancel Pratt: 305-367-5874, [email protected] rayvik Animal Care Center/ ORCAT G Susan Hershey: 305-367-4701
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Live Performances! KC and the Sunshine Band Sunday, March 20 | 8:00PM $150 Donor | $165 Non-Donor
Michael Feinstein, along with Ann Hampton Callaway, Nick Ziobro and Lynn Roberts delighted the Cultural Center audience with their personable styles and amazing talent. Michael Feinstein performed Sinatra standards, that not only evoked memories of Frank, but made the songs alive and new again. Pictured above Michael Feinstein and Lynn Roberts performing a duet for the crowd. This magnificent performance was produced by: Luisa & Lowell Bryan, Margaret & Ronnie Cresswell, Joyce & Dick Farmer, Barbara & Ed Hajim, Nancy & Ron Harrington, Jane & Billy Johnston, Vicki Krowe Carr & Allen Krowe, Nanci & Nick Lanni, Francis & Craig Lindner, Cindy & Robert Manzo, Pat & Alan Spitzer, Suzanne & Stuart Steele.
KC and the Sunshine Band are as widely popular today as they were when they first danced into the music scene 40 years ago. Harry Wayne Casey – KC for short – developed a unique fusion of R&B and funk, with a hint of a Latin percussion groove, giving us an impressive string of hits like “Get Down Tonight”, “That’s The Way (I Like It)” and “Shake Your Booty”. With sales of over 100 million records, nine Grammy nominations, three Grammy Awards and an American Music Award, KC and the Sunshine Band was one of the most progressive bands of the 70’s and is credited with changing the sound of modern pop music!
Aga-Boom (Family Show) Saturday, March 26 | 7:00PM $50 Donor Adult | $60 Non-Donor Adult $30 Donor Child | $35 Non-Donor Child
Rascal Flatts played their hearts out Saturday night to a high energy crowd at the Cultural Center. Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney clearly have a whole lot of personality, cracking jokes, chatting it up on stage, and mixing music with comedy like no other group does. Certainly a group that knows how to have a good time! Those of us who were ‘Here’ for the performance were treated to quite a show. The incredible evening was produced by; Linda D. Altman, Mona & Harold Brewer, Joyce & Phillip Brondes, Bob Hummel, Stephanie & Ken Karl, Denny Morgan, Pam & Bill Reeves, Adelaide Skoglund, Gayle & Mike Yoh.
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14 SUNRISE CAY DRIVE 96 East Lake Road 6 Bedrooms, 6.5 Baths Anglers Club • $5,900,000 (985) Mary Lee • 917.603.3252 [email protected] SALE PENDING
28 Cardinal Lane 4 Bedrooms, 3 full plus 2 half Baths 40’ Dockage • $3,300,000 (1005) Bill Dickinson • 305.304.8311 [email protected]
47 Sunrise Cay Drive 3 Bedrooms, 4 Baths Canal Front • $4,650,000 (1051) William Dickinson • 305.304.8311 [email protected] NEW LISTING
10 North Pelican Drive 3 Bedrooms, 4 Baths 70’ Dockage • $3,400,000 (973) Mary Lee • 917.603.3252 Jeanie Castellanos • 305.394.0132
10 Harbour Green 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths 50’ Dockage • $2,975,000 (1112) Andy Hofmann • 813.951.0025 Eric Woodward • 305.394.4461
Harbour House 15 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths 40’ Dockage • $1,775,000 (227) Jack Curlett • 305.522.0745 [email protected]
205 South Harbor Drive 4 Bedrooms, 5 Baths Lakefront • $2,400,000 (657) Patti Furneaux • 305.321.3156 Jeanie Castellanos • 305.394.0132
Marina Slip ES-30 70’ Floating Slip Near Marina Fitness • $775,000 (1032) Jeanie Castellanos • 305.394.0132 [email protected]
7 South Harbor Drive 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths Wooded • $795,000 (906) William Dickinson • 305.304.8311 [email protected]
9 Country Club Road 5 Bedrooms, 6.5 Baths Pool/Spa • $3,300,000 (1092) Hope Fortis • 786.351.0792 [email protected]
17 Country Club Road 18,750 sq. ft. Homesite Central Location • $654,900 (755) Patti Furneaux • 305.321.3156 [email protected]
14 Sunrise Cay Drive 6 Bedrooms, 5 Full plus, 2 Half Baths Magnificent custom home built by Fran Murphy and created with fine craftsmanship and exquisite fine furnishings with attention to detail throughout. A true family retreat, featuring six en suite bedrooms along with a bunk room allowing space for the entire family. The ground-floor living spaces are anchored by the family room, which serves as a gathering point for visiting family and entertaining friends. The room encompasses a television viewing and sitting area, plus a bar that also doubles as a kitchen. French doors lead from the family room to the pool area, which is designed both in harmony with the environment and with a sense of drama. An open colonnade, topped with soft arches, surrounds the pool, giving it the look of an old Roman aqueduct. The pool was designed for the enjoyment of both children and adults, with a walk-in area that extends 12 feet before the water is over your ankles. But it is as beautiful as it is functional. The tiles were custom-made in Wales with designs that depict the marine environment in which the home is situated. Featuring spectacular water views and more than 100 feet on the Atlantic Ocean, you may never want to leave home.
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414 South Harbor Drive 5 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths Lake Front • $3,250,000 (826) Mary Lee • 917.603.3252 [email protected]
31 Cardinal Lane 5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths 68‘ Dockage • $5,500,000 (596) Mary Lee • 917.603.3252 [email protected] NEW LISTING
3 Harbour Green 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths 50’ Dockage • $2,250,000 (1110) Andy Hofmann • 813.951.0025 Eric Woodward • 305.394.4461
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121 Marina #208 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths Waterfront • $4,653,750 (1070) William Dickinson • 305.304.8311 [email protected]
Marina Slip HS-17 80’ Floating Slip Wide Turn Basin • $950,000 (725) Jack Curlett • 305.522.0745 [email protected]
400 Coral Lane 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths 3-Levels • $1,575,000 (1013) Mary Lee • 917.603.3252 [email protected]
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J O A N THE SHOPPER
Power Women / Power Shoppers by Joan Birsh
In this Joan the Shopper roundup, I have asked a number of Ocean Reef Members (Power Women) to tell about and model merchandise they discovered this season in one of OR’s fine retail venues.. Who are these Power Women? To answer that question I’ve included short bios highlighting the special talents and qualities of leadership these exceptional women brought to Ocean Reef and the ways in which their abilities have benefited our club and community. MARTHA KAVANAUGH… When the Kavanaugh’s son Bret (now a Federal judge) was 8, both Martha and Ed went to law school. After graduation Martha served for 5 years as a Maryland
BARBARA OLCOTT… Barbara ‘s first business ventures were 3 stores “like Crate and Barrel” in her home state of MI. When she found taking
NANCY ZAKON… In 1993 Nancy left her job with a consulting firm to “go fishing.” As an Orvis Freshwater Advisor, she taught in their first women’s fly fishing schools and designed clothing for female anglers. Nancy is currently the Director pictures more fun than selling, she became a photographer. In 1976 Barbara and husband Emory moved to Hartford, CT, where Barbara raised 5 children and was active on the boards of several performing arts companies. At Ocean Reef she continues to head the Cultural Center’s Program Com. and has recently become Cultural Center Chairman…. Barbara poses in Vineyard Vines Skinny Jeans ($98); Gingham shirt ($98); Lipstick vest.
Photos by Katie Uhl.
CONNIE TAYLOR… Beginning in 1968 Connie, the mother of 5 (including unanticipated triplets) was a volunteer foster mom to infants awaiting adop-
Assist. State’s Attorney and then as a Circuit Court Judge…. At Ocean Reef: Member ORC Board, where she rewrote the Club’s bylaws. Martha subsequently joined the ORCA board and in 2011 became ORCA’s first woman chairman….Martha is wearing sling back coral shoes, an exclusive VIVI G. Shoes design ($375). Also from VIVI G. –leather bag (Lancaster $275); silk scarf (Paula Such $265.)
Connie believes her whole family benefited from sharing their home with these babies. At Ocean Reef: John and Connnie have been generous supporters of OR. Connie served on the Keys Children Foundation Board and sung with the Ginger Snapps… She models a Dockside Reversible Raincoat ($288).
tion. Over the years she fostered 15 newborns, most of them for 2 to 6 weeks, a few for several months. Although that added up to a lot of 2 a.m feedings,
of American Museum of Fly Fishing in Manchester, VT. At Ocean Reef Nancy served on the ORC Board and as President of Keys Children’s Foundation. She is currently President of the Bonefish Bonnies, an OR organization she founded in 1999… Nancy is pictured in a Riverbend Jacket ($149); a sage Casting Shirt ($79); Guide Capri pants ($79). All from Orvis. TERESA HOLMES… For 7 years Teresa lived in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, where she started a cooking school and retail table top business. In 2005 on a visit to Ocean Reef, Teresa met and subsequently married Jay Holmes. In no time Teresa became active in the OR community. At Ocean Reef: Social Com./All Charities Weekend/House and Grounds Com./ Club’s Board of Directors
(3years)/currently Vice Chairman in line to be ORC’s first Woman Chair. Teresa is perfect in a Lilly Pulitzer dress ($168), sweater ($138) and scarf ($88). Borrow a Lilly bike (available at the Inn). STACY SCHMETTERER… After college Stacy worked in TV production in Boston and for an ad agency in NYC. When her husband Bob (current Chair of the OR Club) started his own agency, Stacy took a sabbatical to restore their 1780 Dutch home on the Hudson and to volunteer (along with her 2 black labs) in an animal therapy program for mentally challenged children. When Bob became Chairman of a global ad agency, the Schmetterers traveled the world for over 250 days a year.
At Ocean Reef: ORCAT Board/ Dog Park, Co-Chair/Museum (renovation)… Stacy wears for Pickleball a tank ($60); jacket ($98); Skort ($94)– Eleven by Venus. Ocean Reef Tennis Pro Shop. CHRIS FISHER… Chris was born in Berkeley and attended UC Berkeley, where she met her husband Russ. After a few
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years of living in various places, including FL, the Fisher’s settled on Lake Forest IL. It was here that Chris raised her two children and became an active volunteer in the community. Her special interest was the Lake Forest Hospital, where she served on the Hospital Board. At Ocean Reef: Chris is the Chairman of the Medical Cen-
Reef : Medical Center Board/ MCOR Founders Award….Joyce models stretch Capri pants ($350); pique vest top ($650); bolero sweater ($295). Leggiadro JEAN DAVEY… Jean, a Canadian, had a career in finance that spanned almost 50
school and long term illness, who were part of a Fed. program she ran. At Ocean Reef Phyllis became a mentor to a young woman in the Take Stock in Children Program. Six years later her mentee was off to college. A long time member of the Keys Children’s Foundation, Phyllis is currently the President… Her KikiSol shirt ($42) is from the Gift Shop. So is her OR coffee mug ($6). BARDEE WYER… In her home state of Del. Bardee ran a Rental Car Franchise, which left her no time for tennis. But when
ter…. Chris wears a San Soleil shirt ($88); Monterey Club jacket ($78); Palmer hat ($42) . She carries the red tote with the Ocean Reef logo ($26). Signature Shop. JOYCE FARMER… When her husband Dick was the ORC’s third chairman (1995
years. She was one of the first female licensed stockbrokers in North America. By the time she retired in 2004, she was VP and Director of Scotia McLeod, one of Canada’s largest financial organizations. At Ocean Reef: Treas. of Keys Children’s Foundation; sponsor of the OR Chamber Music Festival. (In 2014 Jean commissioned a new work by Chris Rogerson, which had a world premiere at Ocean Reef.)… From Tommy Bahama Jean’s Remy Retro maxi dress ($188); coin bib necklace ($88); Surf Board($1200). PHYLLIS FOSTER… For Phyllis “It’s all about the kids.” Not just the three that are hers and Mike’s, but the third graders she
–97), Joyce was known at as the “Third Lady.” That was just one of her “Best Supporting Roles.” Early in their marriage, it was she, who encouraged Dick to follow his dream of expanding his small inherited business. That dream resulted in the Fortune 500 uniform company Cintas. In Cincinnati Joyce is involved with her 3 children, 10 grandchildren and 2 great grands and with the Farmer Foundation. At Ocean
taught, the pregnant teens she tutored, the children returning to high school from jail, reform
At Ocean Reef: The Medical Center – Chair.; currently Medical Center Foundation Chair/ Boutique D’Reef/ Garden Club. From J. McLaughlin Adelaide models Worth Ave. aqua pants ($198) ; Avalon shirt ($165). DEBBIE DEWEY… Debbie is a trail blazer. She was in the third class of women at Princeton; a world ranked middle distance swimmer; Police Commissioner in their small Calif. village and for
Bardee and Bill came to The Reef, Bardee took lessons from Jim Morton and was soon winning ORC tournaments. Recently she took up golf with the same intensity and the same satisfying results. At Ocean Reef: Social Com. Chair/ All Charities Silent Auction/Art League Easter Show/ Member Guest Tennis Tournament. She is presently Golf Handicap Chair… Bardee is shown in a zip shirt/jacket (Peter Millar $122); Lycra pants (Lisette Sport $160)Ocean Reef Golf Pro Shop ADELAIDE SKOGLUND… Adelaide has always been involved in Harness Racing. She and her late husband John Skoglund (dec. 2001) were owners and breeders of winning trotters. In 1998 Adelaide became a trustee of the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame. In addition to his other business interests John was an owner of the Minnesota Vikings, so between football games and horse races, those were busy years for Adelaide….
39 years a partner with her husband Ken in Randall and Dewey, a company where she pioneered the use of website marketing and data collection in the energy industry. At Ocean Reef: TORN (editor); ORCAT; Coral Reef Restoration (diver). Ready for Yoga in a Fitness Center TLF “Pinko” tank ($48) and TLF Reverie Leggings ($82). From the Spa, Debbie favors any and all of the Moroccan Oil products. Note: The women featured here represent only a segment of a large group of Ocean Reef residents, who have impressive backgrounds, excellent taste, a personal style and who relish the Joy of Shopping. –JB
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N EW S FROM THE MED IC A L C ENT ER
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Audiology Elizabeth Herrera Mar. 31, Apr. 14, 28
We’re Changing and Growing!
The Medical Center’s goal of providing the best medical care possible to the Ocean Reef Community is reaching a new level of commitment. The current building is 9 years old and handles over 21,000 patient visits per year. That’s almost a 3 -fold increase since opening its doors in 2006. Since 2006 we’ve doubled our nursing team, added a nurse practitioner and another full time physician, expanded the Private Medicine Program, added one more physical therapist, doubled our front desk staff and have over 30 visiting specialists. Also, the Medical Center has the most active lab in Monroe County. As a result, we need space. The primary construction stages have begun and when complete
Dermatology Alysa Herman Apr. 7, 21 Arthur Colsky Mar. 23, 30, Apr. 6, 27, May 11 Debra Price Mar. 18, 25, Apr. 8, 22, May 6 Varee Poochareon Mar. 23, 28, Apr. 6 Preliminary Construction Begins at the Medical Center.
there will be 8,100 square feet of new construction and 4,200 square feet of renovated space. There will be: Additional exam rooms. Dedicated suites to accommodate increased dermatology, audiology, mental health and ophthalmology services. ◆◆ New equipment and additional floor space in physical therapy. ◆◆ A restructured and more efficient nursing station. ◆◆ ◆◆
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There was a time in the history of Ocean Reef where residents were concerned about their health care due to the relatively isolated location. Fast forward decades later and thanks to the forward thinking strategy of dedicated volunteers and staff of the Medical Center, this is no longer a concern. In addition, at the close of 2016 you will see one of the most diagnostically complete facilities in Monroe County.
You Can Help Us Grow
Many of our Founders are continuing their loyal support by extending their pledges to help fund the $6,500,000 expansion and related costs. In this regard we need your help. If each of our Founding members moves up one donor category it would comfortably meet the project needs. If you are not a Founder and would like to be a part of insuring world-class healthcare for the Ocean Reef community, please contact either Keith Young or Jenny Rigby at the Medical Center to learn more. Please consider investing in your health and the care of your loved ones for now and for the future. A big THANK YOU to everyone who participated in this years’ 34th Annual “Fun-Raiser.” It was a great event and your donations are very much appreciated. Visit us on the web at www.mcor. org
Endocrinology Robert Aden Apr. 1. May 6 Gastro Health Apr. 8 Gynecology Jason James Apr. 7, May 5 Randy Fink Apr. 21, May 19 Neurology Brad Herskowitz Apr. 4, May 2 Neuropsychiatry Katherine Genther Apr. 4, May 2 Opthalmology Zachary Segal Apr. 19, May 17 Optometrist Gerald Furnari Mar. 25, Apr. 8 Orthopedic Hand Specialist Roberto Miki Apr. 18, May 16 Orthopedic Spine Specialist John Nordt Apr. 12, May 10 Orthopedic Sports Medicine Michael Swartzon Mar. 25, Apr. 22 James Voglino Apr. 15, May 13 Podiatry Stephen Levine Apr. 8 John Torregrosa Apr. 11, May 9, Jun. 13 Pulmonary & Sleep Disorder Raul Valor Apr. 8, May 6 Psychology Joseph Mora Mar. 28, Apr. 11, 25, May 16 Urology Darren Bruck Mar. 18, Apr. 15
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45 CARD SOUND ROAD As you walk into this meticulously maintained home the mesmerizing views captivate you. Each room within this four bedroom home was carefully designed to take advantage of the views of Card Sound Bay. The location offers the utmost privacy at the end of the culde-sac in one of the most desired bay front locations at Ocean Reef. $8,200,000 (OR710) - Russell Post & Helena Morton
13 OSPREY LANE Prestigious Sunrise Cay waterfront home offering six bedrooms, five and one-half baths, plus office ideal for entertaining as each bedroom suite features a sitting area and patio overlooking the pool, spa, and waterway. The spacious lower level provides room for 2 cars, 3+ golf carts and an abundance of storage. Enjoy spectacular sunrises and sunsets. $5,250,000 (OR543) - Listed with John Larsen
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36 CARDINAL LANE Immaculate estate offering over 6,300 sq. ft. in a prime waterfront location with an impressive great room featuring cathedral ceilings, fireplace and floorto-ceiling windows with amazing ocean views. Featuring four bedroom suites, family room, den, office, elevator, pool, and over 250 ft. of water frontage with 48 ft. of protected dockage. $5,950,000 (OR658) - Listed with Russell Post
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2 WEST SNAPPER POINT DRIVE Endless bay views from this unique and highly desirable bay front home. Offering rare 80 ft. of protected dockage in the canal across the street. High ceilings and accordion doors fold away opening the interior to the courtyard pool patio and the bay beyond for island living. Situated on a half acre with mature landscaping and magnificent bay views. $7,995,000 (OR1111) - Listed with Jay Rourke
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15 SUNRISE CAY DRIVE Boasting captivating views of the Atlantic and timeless interiors, this stately oceanfront compound embodies the very essence of luxury. Brazilian wood deck path leads to a seaside deck with seating, power, and water. Five bedrooms and five and one-half baths, extensive architectural details, and an optimum kitchen with state-of-theart appliances. $8,275,000 (OR581) - Cassy Everhart & Morgan Smith
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48 SUNRISE CAY DRIVE Spacious family home offering four bedrooms plus den/office with cathedral wood beam ceilings in the living room and a formal dining room overlooking the the canal and 68 ft. dockage. The light and bright gourmet kitchen features granite counters, double ovens, center island, breakfast bar and casual dining area for family gatherings. $4,400,000 (OR469) - Listed with Russell Post
15 SUNSET CAY ROAD Spacious 24,335 sq. ft. lot surrounded by fruit trees with 145 ft. on the water. This all-onone-level family home offers 2,587 sq. ft. of living space with an open floor plan and four bedrooms all with en suite baths. Large kitchen features granite counters with custom wood cabinetry and views to the spacious pool patio and water beyond. $4,300,000 (OR1082) - Listed with Susan Bryan
PUMPKIN CAY GARDEN HOME 72 Boater’s Paradise and the only Pumpkin Cay Garden Home currently on the market! Beautiful magazine quality home with long canal views and quick access to the ocean. Offers three bedrooms, three and one-half baths and a 40 ft. dock. Best canal front value! $3,250,000 (OR257) - Cassy Everhart & Morgan Smith
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10 HARBOR ISLAND DRIVE Outstanding large open waterfront property with 192 ft. of water frontage offering three bedrooms and three baths. Renovations include all impact glass, new metal roof, new sliding doors, new pool screen enclosure and updated kitchen cabinets. Complete with 30 ft. of dockage with power and water. Fabulous rental income producing property. $2,950,000 (OR983) - Cassy Everhart & Morgan Smith
THE MOORINGS 43B Top floor three bedroom, three bath condo with large screened porch and dedicated floating dock for a 31’ boat and easy Bay or Ocean access. There is a golf cart storage room, covered parking, a community pool and tennis court plus elevator access. Nicely furnished with tile floors in the living area and carpeting in the bedrooms, open view of the cove with a southeasterly exposure on the patio. $1,875,000 (OR961) - Listed with John Larsen
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PUMPKIN CAY 85B Simply awe-inspiring ocean views from this Pumpkin Cay Condominium. Situated on a quiet culde-sac offering three bedrooms, three baths in an open floor plan with crown molding, ample storage, large pantry, and onecart garage. Assigned dockage for up to 33 ft. vessel with quick access to the famous waters of the Florida Keys. $2,490,000 (OR909) - Listed with Russell Post
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PUMPKIN CAY 79B Enjoy spectacular panoramic ocean views from this three bedroom, three bath condominium. Offering a spacious layout, updated kitchen and baths, laundry room, elevator, and screened-in large terrace overlooking the Atlantic. Conveniently located within a few feet of the pool. Complete with assigned dockage for easy ocean access. $2,500,000 (OR1081) - Listed with Mary Brady
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21 HARBOR ISLAND DRIVE Enjoy long, sweeping canal views from this secluded, whimsical waterfront retreat. Contemporary furnishings offered in this four bedroom, four and one-half bath home. Complete with 35 ft. of dockage plus jet ski Dock/Hurricane Rated Storage Pad. Light, bright and ready to go! $2,995,000 (OR951) - Listed with Susan Bryan
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1 KNOLL LANE Opportunity awaits you in this prime canal front property offering wide basin views looking out towards Card Sound. Build your dream home on this spacious site offering 20,825 Sq. Ft. overlooking the canal. Enjoy the most stunning sunsets in the Florida Keys from your back yard in one of the most prestigious neighborhoods in Ocean Reef. $3,200,000 (OR875) - Barbara Sibley & Chuck Laffoon
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FISHERMAN’S COVE LANDINGS 1B Very private waterfront end unit with three bedroom suites and dedicated floating dock for a 31 ft. boat offering easy bay or ocean access. Completely updated bathrooms, kitchen, flooring, and impact windows and doors. Complete with one car garage, one cart room plus covered parking, and a community pool. $1,650,000 (OR998) - John Larsen & Karyn Thiele
PUMPKIN CAY 28A Totally renovated canal front condominium featuring two bedrooms, two baths, travertine marble floors, and gourmet kitchen with wood cabinetry, granite counters, breakfast bar and stainless steel appliances. Master bedroom suite includes his and her walk-in closets, double sinks, and jetted tub/shower combo. Dockage for boats up to 32 ft. $1,375,000 (OR1090) - Denise & Rick Haney
CAY HARBOR 2A Beautifully appointed first floor Cay Harbor condominium meticulously updated kitchen and bathrooms. Wood flooring throughout and custom tile in the bathrooms enhance carefree Keys lifestyle. Al fresco dining on the patio overlooks a sweeping lawn and Cay Harbor canal. Dockage with easy access to Atlantic Ocean available for vessels up to 40 ft. $1,190,000 (OR988) - Russell Post & Andre van Rensburg
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Chapel News Ocean Reef Chaplain Rev. Dr. Robert Henley 305-240-5445 305-367-4202 www.orcchapel.org Saturday
Catholic Mass 4 p.m. Chapel Sunday
Palm Sunday Rev. Dr. Robert Henley 9:00 a.m. Chapel Reflections 10:15 a.m. Chapel Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Annex Catholic Mass Palm Sunday 12 p.m. Chapel
Monday
Women’s Bible Study 8:00 a.m. Annex AA Meeting 7:30 p.m. Annex Wednesday
Intercessory Prayer, Friendship & Coffee 8:00 a.m. Annex Mid-Week Communion Service 9:00 a.m. Chapel Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Annex Thursday
Men’s Fellowship 8:00 a.m. Tennis & Games Center First Friday of the Month
Jewish Sabbath Service 6:00 p.m. Annex
Celebration of Life Bud Miller
The family of Bud Miller invite you to a Celebration of his life on Sat., Mar. 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Racquet Club. Please come with your favorite moments to share – a story, a joke, (even one that is not too ribald) an opinion, any remarks – something you think of that brings a smile or a laugh as we remember him. Bud loved a laugh, a smart remark so don’t be sad. This is a participatory event so do your part as we toast our exceptional husband, father and friend. No jackets & ties , Bud would not have allowed it.
“Water, Water Everywhere, but WHY?”
Did you ever wonder why it Rains, or doesn’t and why some places flood and others are in drought? Come to the Cultural Center at 5pm on Tuesday March 22nd for a Complimentary Presentation regarding the most important element in our daily lives! Tuesday is coincidentally “World Water Day” and the perfect day to find out the answers to these questions and more about Rain and
the water supply of the world! The Ocean Reef President’s Organization (ORPO) brings acclaimed Journalist and author Cynthia Barnett to speak on her award-winning book Rain: A Natural and Cultural History. Earlier this month, Rain won the gold medal for best general nonfiction in the Florida Book Awards. Ms. Barnett’s lecture is an engaging natural and cultural tour of rain, from how it helped shape civilization, religion, and art, to the rain obsessions of our “Founding Forecaster,” Thomas Jefferson. The talk combines science and history, and humorous anecdotes. Her talk will be followed by a question-and-answer period and book signing.”
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Crisis in Florida Bay by Dan Burkhardt
My wife and I are two of the lucky ones who get to call Florida home for a few months every year. We love Missouri but this time of year there is no place we would rather be than at our home in the Keys. We had a recent opportunity to go across Florida Bay with a Florida Keys fishing guide. We weren’t on a fishing trip this day but a trip to Cape Sable to show visitors what we think is some of the most beautiful scenery in America. On the trip we saw manatees, egrets, dolphins, white pelicans and gulls of all sorts floating on the calm waters of the Bay. We also saw something that will not be seen by most of the millions of visitors to the Keys
Fifteen miles out in the Bay the decay is evident.
this season because it is - for now - 15 miles out in the Bay. We saw a Florida Bay that is in deep trouble from the death of its seagrass caused by a lack of fresh water and is very ugly. The water is brown, covered by clumps of dead seagrass. Like a piece of rotting fruit with an appealing exterior the Bay is now rotten at its core. If this problem were occurring in
the back yards of the resorts, restaurants and bars in the Keys it might be front page news. But since it is a 30 minute boat ride from the Overseas Highway it is unseen by visitors - for now. Other than concerned fishing guides and conservation groups very few are aware of what is happening. Unlike the well-publicized disaster that has been created by the discharge of water from Lake Okeechobee the problems of the Bay are “out of sight, out of mind” - for now. People in many parts of Florida are currently experiencing disappointment, loss of business, declines in property values and simple sadness from seeing their communities become an environmental disaster. Florida Bay’s degradation has the same potential for devastating the Keys. The only hope for a short and long term solution is for all of us to communicate strongly to elected
officials that we are not crying wolf, making a mountain out of a molehill or advocating some kind of environmental extremism. If elected officials could see what is happening possibly they could work to ensure that this rotting from the core does not continue and in the process destroy the waters of the entire Bay. Florida Bay is decaying and dying as you read this. Everyone who lives in, visits or does business in the Keys has a dog in this fight. Dan Burkhardt is an ORC member, conservationist and editor of Florida Bay Forever, a book celebrating the Everglades Foundation and Florida Bay. Note: On Tuesday, April 19 in the Cultural Center, the Everglades Foundation will present updates on Everglades restoration efforts, the current status of Florida Bay and an enjoyable visual journey through the lens of Mac Stone along with his personal love of America’s Everglades.
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Activity is trending up, price is too, and all at a healthy rate. Some analysts say the slow growth of home value appreciation rates is most notable in the high-end (luxury) homes, while primary homes have gathered most of the momentum and dramatic pricing (re)-gain. Primary housing levels are consistent with pre-recession pricing and sales momentum. Ocean Reef pricing is showing the same correlations as to national trends. Most wealthy Americans remain very optimistic that their homes will continue to gain momentum while at a sustainable rate. This was the finding of a survey conducted by The PNC Financial Services
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Group, Inc. Sixty-five percent of those surveyed said they expect to see above normal annual increase of values over the next five years, While thirty-one percent anticipates an increase of over 10%. No one knows for sure what is in store for the future, especially given an election year, but one thing is for sure; we pride ourselves for having an outstanding club with extraordinary properties. In the same survey, about twenty-two percent report that real estate is their principle source of wealth. For more information and details of how I can help you with your real estate portfolio, please call or email me at: [email protected] P.S. Thanks to all and the many many friends who have given me their best wishes and prayers during my recent surgery.
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Where is the Food Truck? by Terry Baxter
Perhaps you remember those childhood days when the Ice Cream Truck came through your neighborhood with chimes and jingles (ours had an endless loop of “Pop Goes The Weasel”). We waited all afternoon to hear it approach; our grandparents were always a soft touch. Finding the Ocean Reef Food Truck, even with GPS tracking, has been somewhat more elusive. Now it can be revealed. The Food Truck will be on-station every day from eleven-thirty ‘til two-thirty in the parking lot of the old medical center (across the street from the Plaza Building). The first arrival exclaimed, “This is the perfect place to be, next to the four way stop – you don’t have
to think about where it is.” Chef Philippe described the menu as “classic all-American ‘food truck.’ It’s fresh, made to order, with fast and friendly concierge service.” “You can stop on your way home,” he added. And customers were doing just that. Takeout alternated with members meeting for lunch at the shaded tables. Barbara Parker and Lee Nelson visited over hot dogs and parmesan fries while anticipating the imminent arrival of Parker’s three young grandchildren. “Last moments before chaos,” said Nelson. Steve Brown said the hot dogs were “the best on the Reef, and the cheapest.” Bill Borten loved the grilled cheese with pork belly. “It sounds funny, but tastes great,” he said. “I’ve been coming to the Reef for thirty-three years and it just keeps getting better.” A takeout customer paused to tell me, “Yesterday I got the lobster roll. It was delicious and enough for two people. So, I am doing it again.” Chef Philippe confirmed the lobster roll (brand new last week) contains a whole fresh Maine lobster. The menu will vary over the Spring Break season, but I suspect the hot dogs, cheeseburgers, and lobster rolls will remain standards.
Bob Schwartz enjoys the “curb service” at the Food Truck. He orders takeout once or twice a week.
Steve Brown, Martin McGraw, and Bill Borten linger over Yuenglings after a Food Truck lunch.
And, you can enjoy it all without an endless loop of “Pop Goes The Weasel.” Our Own Private Beach Party
Another “heard it at the Dog Park” success story – Deb Shapiro heard that the Food Truck was available for private parties, so Deb and Larry Shapiro joined Tom and Fran Bell in hosting the first Food Truck Beach Party for their Wednesday Afternoon Golf Group. “Shirts required. Shoe optional,” said the invitation. Working with catering, the wives devised the menu. “The Food Truck chef was wonderful,” said Shapiro. “He was very flexible and offered many suggestions.” The result was
impressive: four passed appetizers (deviled eggs, chicken satay, bite-sized Cuban sandwiches, and shrimp & grits), followed by three entrees (blackened cod, barbecued brisket, and lobster rolls). They chose the Marlin Beach for their party site and added a fire pit as a gathering spot. Plan B for rain? “Just drive the Food Truck to one of our houses,” said Larry. “It would have to be Tom’s. I would never let this crowd in my house.” After dinner, everyone went to the fire pit for s’mores and songs. “The fire pit was a surprise. It was a focal point before and after dinner. Everyone had a great time and it was not very expensive,” concluded Shapiro. “We all stayed up until after nine o’clock…a first.”
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Food & Wine Festival
N EW S FRO M THE MED IC A L C ENTER
Reef Hut Open for Dinner
April 15 – 17, 2016
by Chris Patterson, Executive Director of Food & Beverage Reef Hut team featuring the wide array of options on the menu.
As Spring Break is in full swing and with Easter approaching, we wanted to invite everyone back to the Reef Hut, not only for lunch but for our fantastic dinner specials as well! We know you love the Hut’s famous pizza, our juicy burgers and overstuffed sandwiches. And as always, we’ll continue to feature daily pizza specials and the famous “Contractor’s Special” value meal, which comes complete with sides and a drink at a very affordable price. Value is the name of our game. But, have you tried our dinner?
Tuesday through Saturday nights, Reef Hut features a nightly lineup of themed meals that have had our members coming back for more. These include: Tuesday: Tijuana Tuesdays – Authentic tacos, overstuffed burritos and enchiladas Wednesday: Western Smokehouse – House-smoked ribs, pork, chicken and more Thursday: Throw it on the Grill – Churrasco, flame-kissed meats and grilled veggies Friday: Rustic Italian – Chicago-style deep dish pizza, chicken
parm and daily pasta specials Saturday: Southern Comfort – homemade biscuits, chicken pot pie and scratch fried chicken As most of our members know, the Reef Hut has also featured a “Casual Catering” menu, with great options for when you want someone else to do the cooking while entertaining at home. For parties of two to 52, with as little as 24 to 48 hours’ notice, the Reef Hut can help make your events spectacular. And don’t forget Reef Hut if you’re looking for last minute ideas or informal entertaining!
The 3rd Annual Food & Wine Festival is less than a month away and, takes place in the grand new Carysfort Hall! This new Member-favorite weekend kicks off with a Welcome Lunch & Reception on Town Hall Lawn followed by an evening of tastings with wine and spirits pairings hosted by ORC and our VIP Guest Chefs. Saturday morning wake up to a Bloody Mary Bar, followed by Interactive Demonstrations & Tastings with our Chefs, Grape Stomping, all culminating in the Glitz, Glamour and Gatsby Grand Dinner. It’s sure to be the most delicious event of the season! To reserve your weekend event passes, please call Member Events at 305-367-6526 or visit www.oceanreef.com.
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When Life Gives You Lemons… Preserve Them “From the Pantry” by Carole Kotkin, Cooking School Manager
Preserved lemons, a staple of Moroccan cooking, are made using the entire lemon--skin and all-- cured in their own juices, along with salt and sometimes sugar. Like most preserves, the recipe varies from cook to cook, so you might find them brined with the addition of garlic, shallot, bay leaves, coriander seeds, chili flakes or cinnamon sticks. Chef Aaron Brooks uses preserved lemons in his dish of Australian lamb leg slow cooked with olives and preserved lemons that he will teach
in Cutting-Edge Australian at Carysfort Kitchen on March 21.The pickling is easy to do, although it takes at least three weeks before the lemons are ready to use. Preserved lemons are often the secret ingredient that makes an otherwise ordinary dish sparkle. Just a small amount stirred into a quick sauté or added to a roasting chicken adds a brightness and depth of flavor. I also love them with any type of seafood. Enhance a sautéed salmon filet by finely chopping the preserved rind and stir it into the sauté pan with a little butter and chopped cilantro. Preserved lemons may taste a bit tart, but the skin and the pith impart an intensely lemony flavor compared to using just juice and zest. To use them, remove the fleshy part and seeds and slice or dice the skin and pith as you wish. Making traditional preserved lemons at home is easy and well worth the work if you plan ahead. I use roughly eight small lemons for one quart-
sized jar, with about a cup of kosher salt. I may add a stick or two of cinnamon, a bay leaf or some whole peppercorns (or all three, or none at all) depending on my mood. It’s important to scrub the lemons very clean before quartering them almost all the way, leaving the quarters still attached at one end. Simply rub the insides with salt (about 2 tablespoons salt per lemon), and pack them into your (also very clean) jar, pushing them down into the bottom. Add enough additional fresh lemon juice to cover the lemons completely, cover the jar, and leave it out on the counter for about a week, turning it upside down every so often. Refrigerate the jarred lemons and let it sit for another month or so, with an occasional turn and shake. They’ll keep perfectly, refrigerated, for at least a year. Here’s how to use them
Grain Salads: There’s something about tender bits of
preserved lemon in a bite of farro salad or barley pilaf that elevates the dish to something special. Any time you’d normally add some lemon zest or a squeeze of juice, you can swap in some preserved lemon. Salad Dressings and Sauces: Chopped pieces of preserved lemon make a fantastic addition to a salad. You can also experiment with blending preserved lemons into pesto or into a sauce for grilled fish or meats. Salsas and Dips: Chop them up and add them to your normal recipes. Guacamole, hummus, spicy salsas or Italian salsa verde. Pasta Dishes: A really simple pasta dish with good olive oil, some garlic, and slices of preserved lemons is a beautiful thing. Top it with seared chicken breast or fish for a full meal. Tagines and Other Stews: Chicken tagine with preserved lemons is the most well-known dish for these lemons, but I love preserved lemon in chickpea stews and anything with lamb.
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Great Blue Heron by Harold Brewer
Florida is home to a dozen species of the worldwide heron family. Florida heron species represent a fifth of the some sixty species of herons and egrets found in almost every non-artic region of the world. Many species have intriguing names such as Boat-billed, Tiger, Nankeen, Zizgag and Fasciated. While extensive travel would be necessary to locate some of these species it is likely that most of you who are reading this can easily recognize a Great Blue Heron.
Great White Heron, Angelfish Creek. Photos by Harold Brewer.
Distinctive in size, stately and elegant in appearance, the Great Blue Heron is the largest heron known to breed in North America. The Great Blue Heron with its various subspecies can be found across most of our continent as well as throughout the Bahamas, Caribbean, Central America and portions of South America including the Galapagos Islands. Around Ocean Reef we have
Great Blue Heron intermediate morph or Wurdemann’s Heron Snake Bight, Flamingo Everglades National Park
three distinct types or morphs of the Great Blue. The most common is the dark or blue morph. We also have the white morph often called the Great White Heron. While the blue is readily identifiable the Great White, from a distance, is easily confused with the Great Egret, also a large white member of the heron family. Occasionally we see the intermediate morph or Wardemann’s Heron,
a combination of the blue and the white. These large herons are beautiful and interesting birds. With a bit of study anyone can learn to recognize them as well as how to differentiate them from the several other species of herons and egrets in the area. Look for them in the mangroves and on the seawalls, almost always on the water’s edge or wading chest deep foraging for a meal.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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“The Danish Girl” (R) Fri., Mar. 18 4:30 & 7:30pm Sat., Mar. 19 7:30pm Wed., Mar. 23 7:30pm Runtime: 1 hr. 59 min. Premise: Lili’s groundbreaking journey as a transgender pioneer. “The Finest Hours” (PG13) Sat., Mar. 19 4:30pm Mon., Mar. 21 7:30pm Wed., Mar. 23 4:30pm Runtime: 1 hr. 57 min. Premise: The Coast Guard makes a daring rescue attempt after oil tankers are destroyed during a blizzard in 1952. “Eddie the Eagle” (PG13) Fri., Mar. 25 4:30pm Sun., Mar. 27 4:30pm Mon., Mar. 28 7:30pm Wed., Mar. 30 7:30pm Runtime: 1 hr. 46 min. Premise: Cut from the Olympic ski team, British athlete Michael Edwards travels to Germany to test his skills at ski jumping. “Risen” (PG13) Fri., Mar. 25 7:30pm Sun., Mar. 27 7:30pm Mon., Mar. 28 7:30pm Wed., Mar. 30 4:30pm Runtime: 1 hr. 47 min. Premise: Army veteran Clavius arrives at a crossroad when he’s tasked to investigate the mystery of what happened to Jesus following the Crucifixion. ORPO Lecture: Cynthia Barnett (Complimentary) Tues., Mar. 22 5 p.m. Live Performance: AGA-Boom Sat., Mar. 26 7 p.m. Tickets: 305-367-6300
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MGA Club Championship 8 a.m., Dolphin Course Spring Adventure Camp 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Reef Rec Room Johnnie-O Trunk Show 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Attractions Garden Group House Tour 10:30 a.m., The Marketplace Foam Rolling Series 11 a.m., Member Fitness Center Bag Room Open Round 2 1 p.m., Dolphin Course
Family Night! Dodgeball 7 p.m., Marina Tennis Courts Live Performance: KC & the Sunshine Band 8 p.m., Cultural Center
“The Finest Hours” (PG13) 4:30 p.m., Cultural Center
Industry Trunk Show 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Member Fitness Center
Beach Zumba 5 p.m., Buccaneer Island
Cooking School: “Cutting-Edge Australian” 9:30 a.m., Cooking School in Carysfort Kitchen
Family Beach Olympics 3:30 p.m., Buccaneer Island “The Danish Girl” (R) 4:30 p.m., Cultural Center
Wings & Yuengs Night 4 – 6 p.m., Burgee Bar
“The Danish Girl” (R) 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center
Philosopher’s Notes 5 p.m., Member Fitness Center
Teens Only! Beach Bonfire 8 p.m., Buccaneer Island
Member Appreciation Dinner 6 – 9 p.m., Gianni Ristorante
Teens Only! After Hours 10 p.m., Reef Rec Room
“The Finest Hours” (PG13) 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center
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The Academy Cup Kids Fishing Tournament 8:30 a.m., On the Water Johnnie-O Trunk Show 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Attractions Bag Room Open Round 2 1 p.m., Dolphin Course Friends of Tennis 2 – 4:30 p.m., Racquet Club “The Finest Hours” (PG13) 4:30 p.m., Cultural Center Catholic Mass 4:30 p.m., Chapel Grand Seafood Buffet 6 – 9 p.m., The Ocean Room RCK Super Saturday 6 – 10 p.m., Reef Club Kids “The Danish Girl” (R) 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center Teens Only! After Hours 10 p.m., Reef Rec Room
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Pancake Breakfast 9 a.m., Town Hall Lawn Spring Break Fitness Challenge 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Buccaneer Island Traditional Community Worship Service 9 a.m., Chapel
Super Macho Nachos Night 4 – 6 p.m., Burgee Bar
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Fairway & Greene & Zero Restrictions Trunk Show 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Attractions
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AimPoint Express Green Reading Clinic 3 – 5 p.m., Putting Green
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Member Appreciation Dinner 6 – 9 p.m., The Clubhouse “The Danish Girl” (R) 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center Teen & Adult! Beach Dodgeball 8 p.m., Buccaneer Island
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FJ Shoe Fitting Day By Appointment, Driving Range Push Up Challenge 6 a.m. – 7 p.m., Member Fitness Center Men’s Fellowship 8 a.m., Tennis & Games Center Safe Boating Day 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Buccaneer Island
LGA Club Championship 8 a.m., Hammock Course
Fairway & Greene & Zero Restrictions Trunk Show 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Attractions
Industry Trunk Show 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Member Fitness Center
Hobie Cat Lessons 10:30 a.m., Buccaneer Island
Fairway & Greene & Zero Restrictions Trunk Show 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Attractions Pilates Touch Series: The Hip & Knee 4 p.m., Member Fitness Center Chef’s Choice Sliders & Beer Night 4 – 6 p.m., Burgee Bar ORPO Lecture: Cynthia Barnett 5 p.m., Cultural Center Founder’s Members’ Night 6 – 9 p.m., Founder’s Vine to Table Dinner 6:30 p.m., The Clubhouse Teens Only! Movie Night 8 p.m., Reef Rec Room
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Golf Fitness Class 7:30 a.m., Member Fitness Center LGA Club Championship 8 a.m., Hammock Course Mid-Week Communion Service 9 a.m., Chapel
Couples Golf & Dinner 1 p.m., Dolphin Course
Fairway & Greene & Zero Restrictions Trunk Show 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Attractions
Friends of Tennis 2 – 4:30 p.m., Racquet Club
Princess & Me Tea 3 p.m., Town Hall
Meet the Baby Chicks 10:30 a.m., Nature Center Ultimate Golf Demo Day 11 a.m., Driving Range Pet Boating Safety & Doggie Demos 12 p.m., Buccaneer Island Swim Rescue with Luis & Life Vest Demonstration 1:30 p.m., Buccaneer Island Pint & Slice Night 4 – 6 p.m., Burgee Bar Port O’Call Wine Tasting 5 – 7 p.m., Port O’Call Patio Candy Land Street Fair 6 – 9 p.m., Fishing Village Members’ Night 6 – 9 p.m., Islander Maundy Thursday 7 p.m., Chapel For additional fitness, tennis, golf, recreation and food & beverage events, scan the QR Code below with your smart phone to download our app.
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TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK LUCK OF THE IRISH IN THE FISHING VILLAGE
Saturday, March 19 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Fishing Village
Enjoy live Irish music, complimentary green beer and snacks, raffles, giveaways and more. This event is sure to be fun for the whole family! Details: 305-367-6618 PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Sunday, March 20 9 a.m. on Town Hall Lawn No better way to start the day than with friends, family and fluffy flapjacks served hot off the griddle. Details & Reservations: 305-367-5931 SPRING BREAK FITNESS CHALLENGE
Sunday, March 20 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Buccaneer Island
Test your fitness in this family friendly competition organized by Crossfit Key Largo. Details & Reservations: 305-367-5820
D IN IN G AT O C EA N R EEF
For reservations, call (305) 367-5931 • Mon. Mar. 21 – Sun. Mar. 27, 2016
BREAKFAST
The Ocean Room (collared shirts required for men) Mon. to Sat. 7 – 11 a.m. Sun. 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. The Point (Members only) Coffee & Danishes Sat. & Sun. 8 – 10 a.m.
Fitness Café Mon. to Fri. 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Reef Treats Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. 19th Hole Brunch Sun. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Private Dining Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Reef Lounge Grab ‘n Go Breakfast Daily 7 – 11 a.m.
LUNCH
19th Hole Mon. to Sat. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Brunch Sun. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Lite Bites Sun. 3 – 5 p.m.
Fitness Café Mon. to Fri. 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Beach Grill Daily 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Private Dining Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Raw Bar Daily 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Palm Court Daily 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Reef Hut Mon. 11:00 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tues. to Sat. 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
ORC Food Truck *Old Medical Center Daily 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Burgee Bar Fri. to Sun. 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Quesadilla Station Wed. to Sun. 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Friday, March 25 6 – 9 p.m. on Marlin Beach
DINNER
Everyone’s a winner at this event, which includes delicious seafood and an exciting game of bingo at 7 p.m. Details & Reservations: 305-367-5931
Private Dining Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 12 a.m.
The Clubhouse (Members Only-Jackets Required) Tues. to Sat. 6 – 9 p.m. Member Appreciation Dinner Wed.
CANDY LAND STREET FAIR
Thursday, March 24 6 – 9 p.m. in the Fishing Village Delicious fare, live music, face painting, inflatables, arts & crafts and more! Details: 305-367-6618 SEAFOOD EXTRAVAGANZA & BINGO
19th Hole Mon. & Wed. to Sun. 5 – 9 p.m.
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Raw Bar Daily 4 – 9 p.m. Thurs. Lobster Bake
Joan the Shopper REEF GALLERY… Bruce Elliott, who owns this upscale art/jewelry gallery has made it his business to attract talented artists to come and paint at Ocean Reef. Stephen Wood, who hails from Boston, is a frequent visitor. Wood paints in oils on linen and has captured scenes of Buccaneer Island, the Golf Course and the Point (shown here). ….On the walls at the Gallery are other not-tobe-missed paintings that range from the abstract to the highly realistic oils, like those of Quisbel Lezcano Blanco. Prices range from $1800 to $35,000... Put this on your calendar. On
Burgee Bar Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 4 – 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 4 – 11 p.m. Islander (collared shirts, shorts of walking length and jeans permitted) Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 6 – 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 6 – 10 p.m. Members’ Night Thurs.
March 25th at 7:00 p.m. Reef Gallery is presenting a show of the work of Anne Neilson, who is known for her ethereal Angel Series paintings. Anne is a friend of Kathie Lee Gifford, who is contributing her Giff Wine for the occasion… As for the jewelry. Reef Gallery has rooms of it from costume pieces to the real McCoy. – Joan Birsh
COCKTAILS/SWEETS
The Point (Members only) Hors d’oeuvres & Cocktails Fri. to Sun. 5 – 8 p.m. Reef Treats Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Reef Hut Tues. to Sat. 5 – 8 p.m. The Ocean Room Grand Seafood Buffet Sat. 6 – 9 p.m. Founder’s *in The Ocean Room Mon. to Fri. 6 – 9 p.m. Gianni Ristorante (reservations required) Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 5:30 – 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat 5:30 – 10 p.m. Member Appreciation Dinner. Mon. ORC Food Truck *Old Medical Center Fri. & Sat. 2:30 – 9 p.m.
Burgee Bar Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 4 p.m. – 12 a.m. Fri. & Sat. 4 p.m. – 1 a.m. Beach Bar Tues. to Sun. 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Reef Lounge Tues. to Thurs. 5 – 11 p.m. Fri. to Sun. 5 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Spring Dining Options
Additional dining opportunities available:
Candy Land Street Fair Thursday, March 24 6 – 9 pm • Fishing Village
Seafood Extravaganza & Bingo
Friday, March 25 6 – 9 pm (Bingo at 7 pm) • Marlin Beach
Grand Seafood Buffet Saturday, March 26 6 – 9 pm • The Ocean Room
Starlight Dinner Buffet: Mexican Fiesta
Quesadilla Station
March 23 – 27 11:30 am – 3:30 pm • Buccaneer Island
Saturday, March 26 6 – 9 pm • Marlin Beach
Food Truck
Daily at the Old Medical Center 11:30 am – 2:30 pm Open Friday, March 25 & Saturday, March 26 ‘til 9 pm
Easter Bunny Breakfast Sunday, March 27 7:15 – 9 am • Palm Court
Easter Dinner Buffet
Sunday. March 27 3:30 – 8 pm • The Ocean Room
Easter Happenings WEDNESDAY MARCH 23
FRIDAY, MARCH 25
Princess & Me Tea Party
Bunny Birthday Party & Petting Zoo
3 – 5 pm • Town Hall
THURSDAY MARCH 24 Safe Boating Day
10 am – 3 pm • Buccaneer Island
Port O’Call Wine Tasting 5 – 7 pm • Port O’Call Patio
Candy Land Street Fair 6 – 9 pm • Fishing Village
Easter Cart Parade
Line-Up Begins: 12 pm • Departs: 1 pm Business Center Parking Lot
Real Estate Open House Tour
2 pm • Amberjack Lawn
2 – 5 pm
SATURDAY MARCH 26
SUNDAY MARCH 27
Bunny Hop 5K/ 10K Fun Run, Walk & Wheel
Easter Basket Deliveries 6 – 10 am
Race Starts: 8 am Registration: 7:30 am Business Center Parking Lot Pre-registration available: March 25 • 11 am – 3 pm • Pool Desk
Sunrise Service
7 am • Buccaneer Island
Easter Egg Hunt
10:30 am Sharp! • Buccaneer Island
For details and reservations on all dining events, please call 305-367-5931.
and also in front of Burgee Bar offering a continuous loop. Available nightly through Easter from 5:30 – 11 pm.
Golf Cart Parking is available at the Marina Tennis facility. From here it’s an easy walk to Buccaneer Island. The Tennis & Games Center Rear Parking Lot on the airport side is available when visiting Tennis & Games at any time of day. 24-hour complimentary Valet Service is available at the Inn Lobby, Reef Lounge and Founder’s Restaurant. Also makes for a quick walk to Buccaneer Island and Carysfort Hall/ Cooking School. The Clubhouse also offers Valet Service Tuesday- Saturday evening. SPARE A SPACE: when parking a cart in a full sized car spot, please remember to allow room for a second cart to park beside you.
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Proposed for Membership MARCH 10 – MARCH 24, 2016
Equity Membership
Susan & Scott Lustgarten are Social members purchasing O.R. Dock F-18 & 19 and the equity from the seller. Mr. & Mrs. Lustgarten are residents of Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. They are members of Squires Golf Club and Green Valley Country Club. Their sponsors are Susan & Herman Goldsmith and Gary List. Annie & Chris Garlich are Social members purchasing 43 Spadefish Lane from the seller and the equity from the club. Mr. & Mrs. Garlich are residents of Saint Louis, Missouri. They are members of Missouri Athletic Club and Bachelor Gulch Club. Their sponsors are Kevin Cassidy and Alison & Scott Ward. Waitlist Social Membership
Social Membership is currently waitlisted. Posted applicants, once
approved, will be added to the waitlist. Randa & Alexander Kronfeld are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Kronfeld are residents of Tulsa, Oklahoma. They are members of Tulsa Country Club. Their sponsors are Fran & Tom Bell and Andrea & Lee Hunter. Cyndi & Kenneth Long are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Long are residents of Irmo, South Carolina. They are members of Columbia Country Club. Their sponsors are Robert Germain and Lee Westervelt on behalf of the Membership Committee. Denise & Daniel Hanley are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Hanley are residents of Palm Beach, Florida. They are members of Bath & Tennis Club and Sailfish Club of Florida. Their sponsors are Teresa & Angel Fernandez and Robert S. Parker. Marybeth & Fred Roche are
applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Roche are residents of Lauderdale by the Sea, Florida. Their sponsors are Ken Reda and Lee Westervelt on behalf of the Membership Committee. Debbie Layman & Thomas Loventhal are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. Loventhal & Ms. Layman are residents of Franklin, Tennessee. They are members of The Golf Club of Tennessee. Their sponsors are John C. Reed and Peter Liashek, Jr. on behalf of the Membership Committee. Haley & Adam Walker are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Walker are residents of Weston, Florida. They are members of Weston Hills Country Club. Their sponsors are Mara & Mel Gober and Sergio Akselrad. Kathryn & Scott Sundberg are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Sundberg are residents of Wallingford, Connecticut. Their sponsors are Lee
Westervelt on behalf of the Membership Committee and Michelle Sanchez on behalf of the Membership Committee. Paige & Wingate Hopkins are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Hopkins are residents of Surrey, England. They are members of Kingswood Golf & Country Club and Kingston Riverside Club. Their sponsors are Timothy Dagit and Susan & Brandon Bankowski. Theresa & Michael Shields are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Shields are residents of Whitestone, New York. They are members of North Hempstead Country Club. Their sponsors are Michael B. Berman and Mindy Slovick on behalf of the Membership Committee. Judith & Rodney Rogers are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Rogers are residents of Weston, Florida. Their sponsors are Jorge Benitez and Javier Polit.
REVISED SCHEDULE FOR CONGRESSMAN CURBELO FUNDRAISER
FREE CLAIM INSPECTION
Friday, March 18 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. 5 Cannon Point
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Congressman Curbelo has been very receptive to Ocean Reef issues and we hope to keep him in office. Please plan to attend and bring a check for $250 made out to: CARLOS CURBELO FOR CONGRESS
Thank you for your support. Your ORPAC committee
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Nantucket Basket & Maritime Art Show “Art League Canvas” by Gertrude Mann
Review by Susan Bohan:
Once again the Brown family has given us a rare view into the world of Nantucket basket designs. Ending on Sunday, March 20, if you hurry you can see the show’s newest addition of a Dog Bed designed exclusively by Linda Brown. Besides the Nantucket Red stuffed liner, it boasts hand carved Cherrywood feet, truly fabulous for The Reef’s pampered pooch. David Brown promises that, “anything can be made to order. If an item is already sold, we promise to replicate it.” That goes for the magnificent Nantucket Cradle as well. What new grandparent can resist the beauty and future heirloom quality of this piece? Besides the other beautiful purses, totes, lamps and utility baskets, there is a very special collectible antique basket made by Jose Reyes. “He is responsible for making the Nantucket purse what it is today. He was the first artisan to create a top and his highly sought after pieces range in value up to $10,000,” commented David Brown. This 15th year of sharing in Nantucket basket artistry has become a favorite of our members. Those of us taking the classes can only dream of making anything as
special as what we saw Monday night. Having started with only 18 students in one class, they now have 4 classes averaging over 70 students each year. Lori Cilley, a member in the middle of creating her first Nantucket basket signed up for the classes because she had “seen friends’ and fell in love with them. I wanted to try one of my own.” She marveled at the intricate details Trish and Linda Brown incorporate into their pieces. Just in the first five minutes of the show members had purchased a 6” Creel purse and an 18” oval tray. Both were avid collectors. With a backdrop of maritime artwork from Nantucket’s John Sylvia Antiques, the wooden ship’s figurehead, unique oils, Sailor’s Valentines and rare textiles beautifully highlight the collection. The Browns also brought along basket themed ceramics, glassware and trinkets from various artisans in Cape Cod. Do not miss the Easter Show March 25 – April 1 where many of the member’s baskets created with the help of the Browns will be on display. She’s Coming!
Maggie McClellan will teach a Painting Workshop on Friday and Saturday, Apriil 15, 16, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. All of you who studied with Maggie will be delighted to reconnect and learn new techniques, Maggie has a productive life on the West Coast of Florida, but we hope she’s left a bit of her heart and expertise in our main studio. She’ll be waiting to greet you. Sign up now. Her objective will be to enhance each artist’s understanding of the ideas and goals that underline the implementation of their unique styles. This will be accomplished through hands on painting, dis-
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Art League Volunteer luncheon, left to right:Fay Witz, Gertrude Mann, Linda Levy, Ann Spoor, Ann Fain, Mary Ellen Serino, Jan Miller
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cussion of approaches and needed skills/techniques that will remove road blocks and move artists in a positive direction. This approach will be based on Maggie’s book, What’s It All About? Artists will bring individual projects to work on and a series of paintings for critique. Miami Gardens Field Trip
Barbara DeSousa reports: Our tour began at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, which is owned by the city of Miami Beach. There was a Flea Market as well as many unusual succulent plants for purchase. On the tour we visited six gardens and particularly enjoyed “Domaine de la Pais et l’amour.” The garden was beautiful with many manicured sections, a beautiful fountain, and a gorgeous view of downtown Miami. We were fortunate that the owner of the property at our last stop was available to give us a personal guided tour of her home as well as of the garden. The home was built in 1929 and is a classic Miami Beach style. The owner was quite a “firecracker”, and the experience was enjoyed by all. Spray and Play
Workshop instructor Jaimie Cordero introduced a new way of working with watercolors. She demonstrated pouring and
Larry Biddenger at work on his basket.
spraying techniques to achieve the illusion of translucent light and rich shadows in a watercolor painting. Veteran artists in the workshop either loved the new technique or were bot receptive to the method. Kudos to all participants who know that new ideas are important for artistic growth. Easter Show Entries
Receiving entries on Monday, March 25 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Tuesday, March 22 from 9 a.m.noon. The opening reception for the Easter Show and Celebration will be Friday, March 25, 5-7 p.m. The Show closes on April 1.
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Champion Wild Dilly Tree Recognized at Ocean Reef Club by Cissy Thompson
I moved onto Dilly Tree Park in 2005 and have always wondered if there was a Dilly Tree. In the culde-sac, barely visible through the brush, was a gnarly, rambling tree on the right side. However it really did not match the description of a Dilly Tree on the internet. Then the fall of 2015, I heard a lecture by Roger Hammer about our native trees in which he mentioned the Wild Dilly Tree. After the lecture I asked him about it and mentioned our possible tree. Eureeka! Not only did he know the tree, he said that we might have a National Champion! A National Champion Tree is the largest of its species in its natural habitat. So back I went to the internet and discovered the
Representatives from Florida Department of Agriculture measure Ocean Reef’s National Champion Wild Dilly Tree.
Wild Dilly Tree (different from the Dilly Tree), Manilkara Jaimiqui, and found one listed as a National Champion down in Key West. I thought ours might be bigger. I mentioned it in an Advisory Board Meeting. The response from Bob Schmetterer and David Ritz of ORCA was wonderful. They sent a crew over to our cul-de-sac and spent several hours freeing the tree from the undergrowth and did a preliminary measurement of its height and width. I then
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tracked down Mark Torok, who is the Senior Forester of the Florida Department of Agriculture. He had been the one who registered the current champion in 2008 and has measured and verified more than 220 Florida Champions. Mark Torok and his assistant met with me on February 19. They were very excited by our tree. There is a complicated way that the tree is measured which includes the Tree Circumference, Height, and Crown Spread which are converted
into a point system. The current Champion in Key West has a total of 68 points. Our tree has a total of 104 points! We had a terrific lunch at the 19th Hole while he completed his paperwork. As a side note, Mark’s assistant was so impressed with his lunch that he took a picture of it and sent it back to the fellows at the station! There were many congratulations and much excitement. Now we wait. Mark is submitting the necessary documentation to the National Register of Big Trees and will notify us when this comes through. This will take several months. In the meantime, Valley Crest is making up a proper label for the tree and has done a more thorough job cleaning out the cup-de-sac. It all looks terrific. Come and see it! You can see where it was probably knocked down in a major hurricane, possibly Andrew, it survived, and continued to grow. It is easily identifiable by it small brown fruit clusters, its rough grey bark, and its “crazy, wild” trunk and root system! And, thank you, thank you Ocean Reef Club and ORCA for being so supportive our native trees!
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SPORTS AROUND THE REEF
T E NN I S
Medical Center “Fun Raiser” Tennis Tournament
Create-YourOwn-TennisAdventure by Alex Henderson, Assistant Tennis Professional
“Tennis Shorts” by Jim Morton, Director of Tennis
This year’s Medical Center “Fun”Raiser Tennis Tournament continued this season’s streak of record participation in our tennis special events as 36 players signed up to play tennis and another 20 choose to play in our newly added Pickleball Tournament. The event is part of the two day fund raising event for Ocean Reef’s Medical Center. This year’s Chairmen, Heather & Chuck Post, stuck with a winning game plan as they had Cyndee & Pete Swenson recruiting players to the event, then adding a twist with their fun trivia questions. This year’s winners, whose names will be added to the plaques hanging on the wall of the Medical Center for all to admire, are Thayer Adams and George Joseph in the “A” flight, and Sandy Fish and Dick Elliott in the “B” flight. Pickleball was also run as a Mixed Doubles Round Robin with Jodi Betz and Tom Davidson Jr. coming in 1st place. Congrats to all the winners and participants! Pro Exhibition
This year’s Friends of Tennis is scheduled to be played once again at the Racquet Club this Saturday & Sunday, March 19
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& 20. This awesome special event features Professional players from both the ATP and WTA Tours. Play will begin at 2 p.m. and will go until about 4:30 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. Featured players this year in the Men’s Singles are Roberto Bautista-Agut of Spain currently #17 on the tour and #43 Vasek Pospisil of Canada. These players are amazingly talented and will provide a great contrast of styles as Pospisil is an attacking player with great volleys while Bautista- Agut is a classic big hitting baseliner. Playing in the women’s event is the 2015 French Open singles finalist and Australian Open and French Open doubles champion, Lucie Safarova of the Czech Republic. Safarova is currently #13 in the WTA for the current year. Her opponent will be #27 Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, winner of 8 singles titles and 4 doubles titles in her career on the Tour. All tennis enthusiasts are encouraged to come out and enjoy this incredible event which is brought to you free of charge by the Ocean Reef’s Friends of Tennis.
Roberto Bautista-Agut
Over the last few weeks we’ve made a create-your-own-adventure on the tennis courts. Let’s re-visit our situation with Bob & look at it in 3 dimensions. In our scenario you were given a high mid-court ball that you unsure what to do with…. you hit an overhead that lands mid-court, it pops up, & Bob hits a lob back over for a winner. There has to be a better way! Since Bob is in the back of the court, use the space in the front of the court by softly hitting a drop volley. You'll have plenty of time to choose your forehand or backhand volley and decide which basic 3 directions to choose. Give the ball 2 to 3 feet of net clearance and impart backspin on the ball so it bounces twice before Bob can get to it. Even if he does, he’ll be in an all out sprint and hitting up on the ball which will open up lots of space for you to hit into. That's 6 different shot selections to start. Next week, we will go over 6 more!
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Lucie Safarova
Join us Saturday & Sunday, March 19 & 20 at the Racquet Club to watch professional tennis players in action! Play begins at 2 p.m. both days.
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Weekly Tennis Results
Bill Walker/Robby Elias Ladies’ 1st Place
Jan Schmidt Ladies 2nd Place
Mary Benson
LADIES’ DAY WEDNESDAY 3/9/16
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Jan Schmidt
Theater, I am in “The Lion King” in my school play coming up soon!
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Men’s 2nd Place
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MEN’S DAY FRIDAY 3/11/16
What is your favorite thing about tennis?
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It is a lifetime sport that can be played just for fun or competitively.
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Seizing the Crocodile Cup “Croquet News” by Ron Sekura
Seven weeks go by so quickly but the start of the Crocodile Cup competition on January 26, seems so far in the past. Strikers have competed for seven consecutive Tuesdays and then had a final play day, the Crocodile Scramble, this past Sunday. The winners of the competition were announced at Tuesday’s Under the Lights gathering. In first place was Art Ruffing with a score of 187 Crocs, close behind in second place was Alan Thomson with 183 Crocs, and then in third place Betsy Caldwell with a score of 159. Sunday’s competition was intense and all told the strikers played a total of more than 30 individual games. While Art Ruffing entered
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Crocodile Cup Winners: First Place: Art Ruffing (C); Second Place: Alan Thomson (R); Third Place: Betsy Caldwell (L).
the day as the competition leader and qualified, having played the minimum for 14 games, he bravely put his position on the line playing five games for a game day score of 220 Diles. Had Art sat on his laurels, and not competed in the Crocodile Scramble, it is likely that he would have been edged-out of his first place position by Alan Thomson. For Alan and Betsy it was a different story. Although among the leading scorers, they came to the Crocodile Scramble short of the 14
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qualifying games. Betsy managed to qualify and hold her own but she succumbed to Alan’s surge. Alan just managed to qualify by playing 6 games in the Crocodile Scramble. His excellent play that day with a score of 217 Diles brought him into a strong second place behind Art. On Tuesday the awards were made and everybody celebrated by mixing croquet play with some libation and good things to eat. Everyone present was treated to an excellent demonstration showing the proper technique to be used in stalking and executing a croquet
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shot. Using Ron Sekura’s technique as the platinum standard Ingrid Braun and Joan Ruffing choreographed a performance of proper technique where the mallet is placed on the turf behind the ball and the striker repeatedly moves back and forth to align the mallet in exact position; then the technique of concentration and relaxation where the striker is encouraged to shake his/her hands to give focus so as to execute the proper smooth and fluid stroke. The demonstration was brilliant and is sure to go down in the historical (or is that hysterical) annals of croquet.
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40th Annual Bag Room Open
Ocean Reef Club & Card Sound Golf Club participate in a monthlong match play event. Members caddy for the golf staff and those who are not caddies follow the groups in their golf carts to cheer them on and watch the matches. For the contributors, there is a weekly drawing for prizes and results are listed on the main Dolphin scoreboard each Friday.
“From the Gold Tees” by Scott Kirkwood, Director of Golf
Thank you to all the Members and contributors who came out to support the groups who played the first round of the Bag Room Open tournament this past weekend. Fri., March 18 will begin the 2nd Round of play, where defending champion Tommy Gibson and the other Pros who got a first-round bye, now take their turn in this year’s tournament. We hope to see an even bigger crowd than last weekend’s turn-out to cheer on the participants this weekend. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the tournament, it is certainly one to attend! Each year, the professional staff from both
Round 2 Play Schedule Friday, March 18, Dolphin Course
1:00pm – Tommy Gibson vs. Evan Jones Garrett Rodgers vs. Barry Partelow 1:10pm – Brian Varsey vs. Josh Upson Carson Brown vs. Mike Leone Saturday, March 19 Dolphin Course
1:00pm – Bob Lies vs. Eric Smith Natalie Cruse vs. Luke Williams 1:10pm – Dave Vihlen vs. Kelly Violette Scott Kirkwood vs. Ben Olson
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We can’t wait to see you all on Dolphin Course this weekend. If you aren’t able to make it this weekend, there will be matches played each Friday and Saturday at 1 p.m. through Sat., Apr. 2 when the winner is named! A big thank you to the contributors for making this such a splendid event! Men’s Spring Invitational
Didn’t get enough golf during the Triple Classic? The 3rd Annual Men’s Spring Invitational tournament is only a few short weeks away. Mark your calendars now and call the Golf Shop to sign up. This weekend tournament will be held on Dolphin Course, with practice rounds taking place on Fri., Apr. 8, and play dates Sat. and Sun., Apr. 9 & 10. Hope to see you there! Ultimate Demo Day
Come join us at the Driving Range on Thurs., Mar. 24, from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. for Ultimate Demo Day. This is a great opportunity to try all the new lines from the major club manufacturers, with Golf Professionals standing by who can
help you find the right equipment catered to your particular needs. TaylorMade, Callaway, Ping, Cobra, Nike and Titleist will all be represented. Footjoy will be present for a personalized shoe fitting during Demo Day, to get you fitted from head to toe. We hope to see you all there, whether you need new equipment, or just want to test out the newest lines from old favorites. Titleist Loyalty Program
If you haven’t heard, we will be participating in our second year of the Titleist Loyalty Golf Ball Program featuring the #1 ball in Golf, the Titleist ProV1 & ProV1x. This offer will be available from March 17th-April 17th and features 4 dozen ProV1 or ProV1X golf balls for the price of 3 dozen, in addition to any applicable Member discounts. Stock up on your golf balls for the season with your own personal imprint, as well as custom numbers. These make great personal buys or wonderful gift ideas.
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Ginger Rettig gets a hole-in-one on #11, her last hole of the day!
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Hammock Course Renovation Project
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Technique “Golf Tip” by Brian Varsey, Head Teaching Professional
For some reason golf has turned into a sport that most people think you are supposed to do ‘this’ and ‘that’ with your golf swing to be correct. And though there are things which may work better for some people, and things that work better for others, the true idea of the game is to get the ball in the hole in the fewest strokes as possible. Swing technique can be important, and for sure the ball always goes someplace because of what the golf club is
doing. If a teacher tells you that you have to do ‘this’ or ‘that’ to hit a good or powerful shot, they may not know what they are talking about. Try practice or playing without thinking of anything other than hitting the ball to your target. Of course you have to pick a target first. Rather than thinking of every body part try simplifying the game down to ball to target. Come by the Academy of Golf to learn how the club might travel to do this better. Wednesday March 23rd I will be conducting an AimPoint Express green reading clinic. Adam Scott won two weeks in a row on the PGA Tour using AimPoint Express. Sign up in the Golf Shop or on ForeTees under my name.
This photo of the Dolphin Course in 2013 shows what the Hammock Course will look like when the regrassing begins at the end of March.
HAMMOCK COURSE Closed Mar. 29 – 31 Closed Apr. 12 – 14 Closed May 10 – 12 Closed May 23 – Sept. 11
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• 10% discount on all club food, beverage and retail outlets • When reserving through your Club, all club outlets and • Front desk services open 24/7 for convenient check-in services are notified should you have any special needs • Full engineering and daily housekeeping services included • All billing direct to your member account View available properties online at oceanreef.com or call Lodging Reservations at 1-800-741-7333 • To add your home to our vacation rental portfolio, please contact our Director of Vacation Rentals, Allan Schweinberg at 305-367-6617 or [email protected]
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It’s Sign Up Time! Bonefish Bonnies’ Flats Tournament 2016 by Sarah A. Cart
Sign-ups are being accepted now for the Bonefish Bonnies’ 2016 Flats Tournament to be held April 13; the entry deadline is March 30. Both fly fishing and spin fishing are acceptable. Each boat may have up to two anglers. The entry fee is $145
per angler; each team (or single) is responsible for arranging for its own boat/captain; and event co-chairs Madeleine Williams and Laura Zausmer will host a Captains Meeting for all competing anglers, their partners, and guides (with drinks, nibbles, rules review and welcome packets) at 6 p.m., Tuesday, April 12, at the Zausmer home (14 South Bridge Lane). Cocktails, dinner, and an awards presentation will take place at the Key Largo Anglers Club at 6:30 p.m. April 13 for an additional charge of $80 per person (spouses and captains welcome). Both tournament entry and dinner checks should be made payable to “Bonefish Bonnies” and sent to Nina Patterson, 24 Dockside Lane, PMB 411; Key Largo, FL 33037, in advance. For additional information or questions contact either
co-chair (Laura Zausmer at [email protected]; or Madeleine Williams at maddybrad@ aol.com). Always ready to welcome into its membership any woman interested in fishing, Bonefish Bonnies is made up of women anglers of Ocean Reef and Key Largo Anglers Clubs. The organization’s purpose is to gather together women for fun, friendship and fishing (or learning about fishing); provide knowledge about all aspects of the sport in the comfort of a congenial atmosphere; and share the joy of fishing, no matter the level (beginner to expert), technique (spin or fly), or location (flats or off-shore). Tournaments and a Trip to Come
In addition to the April 13 tournament, other events still on the calendar for this season are the Bonnies’ No Rules Tournament
March 30 (registration already closed); the final monthly luncheon April 6 (complete with games and prizes); and a June 13 to 16 freshwater escapade fly fishing the Beaverhead and Big Hole rivers in Dillon, Montana. Any Bonnies interested in the Montana adventure are asked to contact Joyce Neely (jrneely@ me.com) and cc Mindy Slovick ([email protected]) for cost information and the full itinerary, which includes an opening evening barbecue, two days’ guided fishing, and lots of fun. Accommodations will be at the local Best Western. Please note the trip is open to current Bonnies only. For additional information regarding the organization, membership dues, and/or a membership application, contact Nancy Zakon (305367-3925) or Admin@ BonefishBonnies.com.
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CA RD SO U N D MO D E L YA C H T C L U B NEW S
Card Sound Model Yacht Club
Fishing Report by Erich Overhardt
Fishing has sparked up a bit! The past couple of weeks we’ve had a solid bottom bite for all species and plenty of Black Fin and Sailfish around. Last week cajun dancer had the wonderful experience of a
Every Sunday from 10 to 12 for every bit of 35 winters some folks gather around Buccaneer Island Lagoon for a very subtle, tasteful event with very little fuss or bother. A few beautiful, large, graceful model hulls derived from a tank test model of Charlie Morgan’s 1960s America Cup effort compete for bragging rights and a cup, and the competition can sometimes get pretty hot, to the point where spectators start to get involved. Spectators can walk around the pond. We sail five triangle/windward leeward courses that lasts about ten minutes each. The international one design class is called the
catching a Blue Fin Tuna, which are rare for the Florida Keys. The fish popped up and ate a rigger bait. Needless to say, this beast of a fish didn’t stay on the hook for long, as it broke off and paddled away. What a treat of an experience! Everything is around and biting thanks to the Spring time. Tight lines.
ROD & GUN CLUB Card Sound Model Yachts race Sunday mornings at the Lagoon.
EAST COAST 12 (EC12.org) and is sanctioned to sail all over the US and the world including Australia and Europe. A new boat can be as much as $4000. They weigh a hefty 25lbs, standing almost seven feet tall, and they are gorgeous to see sailing. Come on out and join the fun. Call 305-394-4566 for details. Fair winds
Family Shooting Day at The Range Family Day is a fun shooting event at the Card Sound Range on March 26 at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be challenging shotgun games such as 5 Stand Sporting, Skeet, and Twister PDQ.
Instruction is available for beginners and shooters of all skill levels. Airguns will be provided for kids, and Long Range Sniper Shots will be provided for the adults. Loaner guns and ammo are available, gourmet hot dogs and soft drinks will be served. For more information please call Bob Aultman at 305-5220627 or Michael Murphy at 305-367-9983.
FOR SALE: 2006 HORIZON 76 MY. Complete Exterior Awlgrip Paint and Bottom Job Just Completed. Reason for Sale-Owner has ordered a new larger Horizon for delivery in 2017.
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A best value example of this very popular design. Professionally maintained and housed in a covered slip, she is fully optioned with Common Rail 10V 2000, 1500 HP MTU diesels, low engine hours, twin generators, hydraulic bow & stern thrusters, and popular styling. With her very workable, (and versatile), 4 stateroom plus crew floorplan, the popular country kitchen, spacious salon and aft deck and open fly bridge, the DO IT NOW has been a pleasure to own and enjoy. The owners are so pleased with the design, the performance, and the service Horizon gives its owners, that they have ordered the same layout in the new larger Horizon 98.
DO IT NOW may be seen at the Palm Beach Boat Show on March 17-20, 2016. For inquiries, call BJ ELLARD, 972-342-6841, [email protected].
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Spring Break Fitness “Fitness Focus” by Luis Bracamonte, Member Fitness Center Manager
Since fitness never takes a break, we have prepared a full calendar for you this week. Take a look at our upcoming events: Foam Rolling Series: How to Release Stress using the Foam Roller with Alina Sedano
Friday, March 18 at 11 a.m. Excess muscle tension can lead to chronic pain and stiffness. Learn foam rolling techniques to keep you supple and pain free. Life Breath with Beth Bielat
Saturday, March 19 at 2 p.m. A Member Fitness Signature class, experience the magic and
power of this simple and often life-changing session. ORC Spring Break Challenge by CrossFit Key Largo
Sunday, March 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Marlin Beach Bring to the whole family to cheer and compete. Our friends at CrossFit Key Largo will be organizing their fourth event at Ocean Reef Club. The competition consists of performing workouts for time and repetitions. Exercises are centered on bodyweight training and weightlifting. Private Consultations by Dr. Coppola, Holistic Doctor
Monday, March 21st from 8am to 5pm. Industry Trunk Show
Monday &Tuesday, March 21 & 22 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Industry is a fashion forward, functional active wear with an edge. Stop by this trunk and shop for fashion, comfort and performance.
Philosopher’s Notes
Monday, March 21 at 5 p.m. Next up on this new and popular discussion series: “Striking Thoughts” Bruce Lee’s Wisdom for Daily Living Pilates Touch Series: The Hip and the Knee with Carlos Diaz
Tuesday, March 22 at 4 p.m. Join ORC Pilates Instructor and Licensed Massage Therapist Carlos Diaz as he demonstrates techniques to relieve pain and improve movement quality on the hip and knee. Beach Zumba with Beth Rinder and Raidel
Wednesday, March 23 at 5 p.m. Inebriated with joy and excitement we invite all Zumba fans to join us for our last beach party of the season. Past events have ended in tumultuous applause and the desire more dancing. Healthy snacks and wine will be served. Push Up Challenge
Thursday, March 24 All Day The Push Up is one of the most effective exercises to improve upper
body tone and strength. Following the success of the Plank Challenge we invite you once again to test your fitness by showing us how many push-ups you can do. Prizes and bragging rights at stake! Anatomie Trunk Show
Friday & Saturday March 25 & 26 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Anatomie’s collection uses ultra-lightweight French and Italian fabrics that will not shrink or fade. They also offer the latest in UV protection, moisture and anti-bacterial technology. Fitness Fashion Styling with Andiela St. Victor
Friday, March 25 at 4 p.m. Join Fitness Supervisor and Ai Miami International University of Art and Design, Andiela St. Victor for a workshop which will show you how to pick the right gym wear to enhance your workouts and look fashionable on the gym floor! For sign up or request more information for any event please contact us at 305-367-5820.
NAVY SEALS - UP CLOSE & PERSONAL Come out to Buccaneer Island for a spectacular display, breathtaking demonstrations and the opportunity to hear firsthand from Navy SEALs.
SATURDAY, APRIL 2 | 12 NOON – 5 P.M. BUCCANEER ISLAND - COMPLIMENTARY
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Examine SEAL artifacts, equipment and weapons within the Museum display tent.
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Navy SEAL inspired obstacle course for kids.
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Have photos taken with Navy SEALs and SEAL Canines.
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Weekly Bridge Results Monday March 7, 2016 Section A North-South
1. Ed Kavanaugh - Rosemary Jones 2. Graham Thomas - Joanne Thomas 3. Deborah Nutt - Kay Meinhardt 4. Suzy Shields - Shirley Shipley 5. Gordana Schneider - Ellen Wells Section A East-West
1. Monica Phillips - Paula Pendergast 2. Jean Hunt - Judie Berry 3. Marlene Csendes - Judelle McArdle 4. Pat Henry - Shirley Wyman 5. Joan Flippin - Mary Zwirn
3. Kathie Markel - Pamela Harding 4. Deborah Nutt - Kay Meinhardt 5. Peter Shields - Suzy Shields 6. Bruce Maguire - Bert Benovitz 7. George Aronoff - Sue Mullane
1. Rosemary Jones - Denny Morgan 2. Fred Bacher - Jim Thompson
by Gregg VanDyke, Director of Card & Game
Section A East-West
1. Margaret Winchester - Bonnie Sorensen 2. Rod Patton - Joan Flippin 3. Cynthia Mitchell - Myrle Vallo 4. Monica Phillips - Paula Pendergast 5. Virginia Coutts - Linda Westervelt Friday March 11, 2016 Section A North-South
1. Dorothy Kemp - Pat Henry 2. Deborah Nutt - Kay Meinhardt 3. Joe Manos - Brian Hunt Section A East-West
Wednesday March 9, 2016 Section A North-South
Card & Games Corner
1. Joan Flippin - Graham Thomas 2. Genevieve Jeffreys - Jane Shepard 3. Paula Pendergast - Monica Phillips
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March 7 was the ACBL- wide Seniors event with 715 pairs competing. Ed Kavanaugh and Rosemary Jones came in FIRST.
Bridge Tip A 4-4 Trump fit usually plays at least one trick better than a 5-3 Trump fit. S H D C
West AQJ4 AQT54 A2 A2
East K876 KJ9 532 543
Congratulations! This is a nice milestone for our Club. The Canasta Tournament will be Sat., Mar. 19 at 10 a.m. You can sign up by calling 305-367-6609. There is a random draw for partners. First place winners will get a gift certificate and have their names engraved on a plaque which will hang in the Card & Games Room. If you don’t enter, you can’t win! Men’s Poker night will continue this Monday evening. Come in and join the festivities. Backgammon lessons are still available Friday mornings. See you at the table.
In the contract of 6 Spades, all you need is a 3-2 Trump split. You can discard two of Dummy’s Diamonds (or Clubs) on your hearts and eventually ruff a Diamond. You will lose one club trick. In a contract of 6 Hearts, you can stand on your head, but you will still lose one Club and one Diamond.
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MEMB ER-TO -ME M BE R O F F E RI NG S The rental properties listed on this page may not be enrolled in the Ocean Reef Club Vacation Rental Program. Ocean Reef Club can not guaranty the quality or condition of these properties.
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3 Bedroom Home 2 Bedroom Angelfish Cay 1 Bedroom Golf Village Docks 60 Ft. Call John for pricing and availability [email protected] 305-367-4280
310 Carysfort Steps to Buccaneer Island 2 Master Bedroom, 2 Master Bath 1200 sq. ft. partially enclosed Deck with 16’ x 16’ Pool. The Pool may be heated to 102° or Chilled to 80°. 5 Flat screen TV’s, Wireless WiFi 3 night minimum / weekly/monthly 540-974-0366 [email protected]
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PLUMBING
Community Bank of Florida ............................... 305-522-1363 Gibraltar Private Bank ....................................... 305-367-6405 Merrill Lynch........................................................ 786-239-7507 Northern Trust..................................................... 305-789-1344
Brothers Backflow Plumbing & Gas................... 305-267-3992 Seaway Plumbing Inc .......................................... 305-367-3225
FUNERAL HOME Allen-Beyer Funeral Home .................................. 305-451-1444
Edgewater Pools Inc ........................................... 305-367-9457 Reef Tropical Pools Inc ....................................... 305-367-2005 Shallow End Pools Inc ........................................ 305-367-0060
HEALTH CARE
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Essence of the Phoenix Medical Spa ................. 305-367-3364 Medical Center at Ocean Reef............................ 305-367-2600 Plantation Key Health & Rehab. Center ............ 305-712-0280 Visiting Nurses & Hospice of FL Keys................ 305-852-7887
CSI Management Services.................................... 305-367-9160 Noel on the Reef ................................................ 305-978-6103 Onshore Services ................................................. 305-367-4110 Tropical Home Management ............................... 305-304-7904
HOME MAINTENANCE, WINDOWS, DOORS & PAINTING
REAL ESTATE Ocean Reef Homes .............................................. 305-440-2167 Ocean Reef Club Real Estate & Vacation Rentals ... 305-367-6600 Reef Rentals......................................................... 305-367-4280 Russell Post Sotheby’s International Realty ....... 305-367-2027 Swenson & Ecuyer Realty ................................... 305-367-3600 Waterfront Fine Homes ...................................... 305-367-0999
Robert Wade & Associates .................................. 305-371-2832
All Keys Gas ........................................................ 305-745-1122 Archer Painting ................................................... 305-367-3762 JLM Painting & Waterproofing Inc ..................... 305-242-9529 Martin Shipley Painting ...................................... 305-498-9262 Poseidon’s Pressure Washing............................... 305-509-9003 Reef Window Treatments .................................... 305-527-3310 Stevenson’s Carpet & Furniture Cleaning........... 305-367-3211 Viking Kabinets Inc ............................................. 305-238-9025
ATTORNEYS
INSURANCE
Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart, PA........................... 305-367-2324 Williamson Automotive ....................................... 305-670-7100
BIA & Company ................................................... 786-456-1400 Celedinas Insurance Group ................................. 305-367-4610 Keen Battle Mead & Co...................................... 305-367-2777 Keys Insurance Services ...................................... 305-743-0494 Marsh Private Client Services ............................. 305-367-9353 T.R. Jones & Company (Brown & Brown) .......... 305-247-5121
All Keys Cycles..................................................... 786-255-3130 J. McLaughlin ....................................................... 718-532-9017 Royal Furniture ................................................... 305-451-5700 Upholstery & Patio Furniture............................. 305-394-7735 Zero Dress Code .................................................. 305-664-0800
COMMUNITY
INTERIOR DESIGN
Cultural Center at Ocean Reef ........................... 305-367-6300 ORCA .................................................................... 305-367-3067
EP Design Group ................................................ 305-444-2878 European Design & Trading Co, Inc................... 305-367-4455 Intradesign Interiors, Inc .................................... 305-206-3832 Island Interiors at Ocean Reef, Inc.................... 305-367-2450 J Wells Interior Design Inc ................................. 305-240-1799 Robert Wade & Associates .................................. 305-371-2832
AIR CONDITIONING & APPLIANCES Aire by Design, Inc.............................................. 305-247-8684 Debon Aire Mechanical ....................................... 305-826-2240 Going Aire & Going Marine................................ 305-367-2974 Houston Air.......................................................... 305-852-2960 RG Mechanical Services Corp.............................. 305-852-4555
AIRCRAFT CHARTER Chapman Freeborn Airchartering, Inc ................ 954-999-7221 PlaneClear ..............................................................877-FLY-1101 Wheels Up ........................................................... 305-619-3000
AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION Reef Runaround LLC ........................................... 305-498-3515
ARCHITECTS
AUTOMOTIVE
CONTRACTORS AAA Plastering & Drywall Inc ............................ 305-242-0777 Aluminum Specialist Inc...................................... 305-245-3789 Barron Development ........................................... 954-749-7295 Catalina Caststone Creations Inc ........................ 305-971-3935 D. Garrett Construction Inc ................................ 305-367-2907 Elite Marble & Tile Inc ....................................... 786-473-2315 Impressive Renovations ....................................... 305-304-7904 Islamorada Elevator ............................................ 305-852-1618 Island Builders, LLC............................................. 305-367-3888 Liriano Construction & Development, Inc .......... 305-439-9023 Noly Builders, Inc ................................................ 305-367-0034 On Point Construction, Inc ................................. 786-389-8671 Overholt Residential Construction Inc................ 305-367-1069 South Bay Developers Group.............................. 305-365-7676 Titan Construction & Development Inc.............. 305-367-0002 Upper Keys Marine Construction ........................ 305-853-2644
CREATIVE SERVICES Fayth Photography .............................................. 305-707-8882 Monster Sound Productions ................................ 305-467-4733 Que Belle Event Production & Marketing ......... 305-492-7962
LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Gardenscapes and Services ................................. 305-242-4444 Reef Tropical Landscape ..................................... 305-367-2005 ValleyCrest ............................................................ 305-258-8011 Waltz Lawn & Landscaping ................................ 305-245-1599
MARINE A.R. Marine Electronics........................................ 305-240-7081 Bahama Boat Works LLC .................................... 561-222-2095 Bellingham Marine .............................................. 904-380-5519 Capt. Walter Streeter ........................................... 305-509-3394 Chrissie’s Marine Service ..................................... 305-951-5384 MarineMax at Ocean Reef .................................. 305-367-3969 Tri County Yacht Service ..................................... 305-367-4343 Yachting Experts Inc ........................................... 786-228-8928
POOL SERVICES
RETAIL
RESORTS Amara Cay Resort ............................................... 305-664-0073
ROOFING Rapid Roofing Inc ............................................... 305-245-2244
SALON & SPA Marie Scott Hair Design Studio.......................... 305-619-0475 Rejuvenations On The Reef Salon and Spa ....... 305-367-9961
SHIPPING & BUSINESS SERVICES JustAskRich.com ................................................... 630-642-6500 The UPS Store ..................................................... 305-396-7444
SPECIALTY SERVICES Delivery for the Keys .......................................... 305-942-8257 The Florida Keys Visitor Center .......................... 419-306-0687
SURVEYORS Longitudes Surveyors LLC ................................... 305-463-0912
TECHNOLOGY
NON-PROFIT
Keys Imaging ....................................................... 305-853-1712 Tech Geniuses, Inc. .............................................. 305-407-3523
ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS
Florida Keys Children’s Shelter Inc...... 305-852-4246 ext. 222 United Way of the Florida Keys......................... 305-735-1929
TITLE COMPANIES
3NA, LLC .............................................................. 786-512-8676 Hixon + Everson Electric Inc ........................... 305-367-5033 Protech E2 Inc .................................................... 305-453-0010 Reef Radio Electronics LLC ................................. 305-367-4800
PEST CONTROL Heavenly Touch Lawn & Ornamental Care ........ 305-242-4472 Shield Pest Control.............................................. 305-247-1771
First International Title Inc ................................ 305-367-3301
TRAVEL Travel By Melanie – Cruise Planners ................ 305-998-8078
2014-2015 Ocean Reef Chamber of Commerce Member Directory 305-367-3646 www.oceanreefchamber.org
Model Residence Grand Opening Friday, March 25 Sneak Preview During Street Fair Thursday, March 24
Something new is on the horizon.
Authentically unique in location and amenities, Ocean Reef is more than a club, it is family; a family that holds tradition, privacy and belonging at its core. Now coming to the heart of Ocean Reef is 121 Marina, a merge of modern luxury with the upscale traditions of Ocean Reef. Its 29 modern three- and four-bedroom luxury residences are located on the Club’s marina, offering deepwater slips and easy access to the ocean, and feature flow-through floor plans with striking terrace views and contemporary amenities. We are the EXCLUSIVE SALES and MARKETING COMPANY for 121 Marina. Contact us today at 305.367.6600 to join our list and receive updated information on this brand new opportunity. Visit OceanReefClubRealEstate.com to view all Ocean Reef properties available for sale. 305.367.6600 • [email protected] • Fishing Village • Dockside
N E W H O M E S • V I L L A S • C O N D O M I N I U M S • M A R I N A D O C K S • V I L L A & H O M E R E N TA L S EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
Vol. 3, No. 21
A Unique Way of Life
March 25, 2016
Princess & Me Tea Party
AROUND THE REEF
Welcome to Carysfort Hall Member Opening Party Sun., April 10 5:30 p.m. Save the date for this complimentary Members only gathering. Eat, drink and see all that Carysfort Hall has to offer.
Kelsey Hurey. Photos by Katie Uhl.
73 little princesses and their dates were in attendance at the Princess & Me Tea Party!
Pot Of Gold Beach Party
Annual Meeting Thurs., April 14 Mark your calendar for the Annual Meeting of Equity members being held in Town Hall. INSIDE THIS ISSUE Terry Baxter covers the 3rd Advisory Council of the season Page 7 Check out the winners from The Academy Fishing Cup Page 23 Dagny Johnson Botanical State Park undergoes a renovation Page 27
Good things come in 3’s, especially when it’s St. Patrick’s Day.
Tessa and Taya May.
Easter on The Reef
fast, Easter Basket Deliveries and more! Try to catch the busy bunny and try out several of our Easter inspired activities.
by Katie Salvato, Ocean Reef Press Staff
Friday, March 25
register the day of (Saturday, March 26) beginning at 7:30 a.m. in the Business Center Parking Lot. Don’t forget – race time is at 8 a.m. sharp on Saturday! It’s some-bunny special’s birthday! Join us on Amberjack Lawn at 2 p.m. for the Bunny Birthday Party & Petting Zoo. Congratulate Lolito, Horus and
It’s the hoppiest time of the year – the Easter Bunny is visiting this weekend and will make appearances at the Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Bunny Break-
Save time and Preregister for the Bunny Hop 5k/10k Fun Run. Visit us at the Pool Desk from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to sign up and grab your race number. Members and guests may also
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Golf Scoreboard and Medical Center “Fun-Rasier” Golf Tournament Results Page 33 Read what the Bonefish Bonnies are up to on Page 38
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Can’t Miss Event Saturday, April 2 Navy SEALs Up Close and Personal
A very special afternoon of excitement on Buccaneer Island will provide an insider glimpse of the Navy SEAL heritage and special operations. Ocean Reef Club has joined together with the Navy SEAL Museum and Memorial and are pleased to provide all members and guests a terrific opportunity to interact and learn “Up Close and Personal” from elite Navy SEALs. SEALs will arrive by parachute, demonstrate a mock invasion and hostage rescue with SEAL dogs and special equipment. There will be SEAL artifacts, equipment and weapons within the Museum display
tent. There will be an opportunity to have your photo taken with the SEALs. Beginning at noon, the displays and obstacle course will be open and then at 2:00 p.m. the heavy action will begin. (So golfers, you can follow the Bag Room Open beginning at 1:00 p.m., take a detour out to the beach at 2:00 p.m. and catch the Pros on the back 9 afterward!) Navy SEALs Up Close and Personal will be as memorable as it is inspiring. This complimentary event is possible thanks to the coordination by Museum Executive Director Rick Kaiser, Vice Admiral Bob Harward, and Directors and Club Members John Lee and Don McClure.
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Arthur Birsh GENERAL INFORMATION
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Published each Friday November – April, monthly May - Oct ◆◆ The editorial content of this newspaper is prepared and edited by the Ocean Reef Press Staff. The sale of advertising and printing of this newspaper is performed by Ocean Reef Club. Ocean Reef Club does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any facts or opinions published herein. Ocean Reef Club is not responsible for any content errors contained in any advertising materials published herein. ◆◆
Happy Easter from dog park BFF’s Tucker Brady (left) and Vicki Baker (right). Did you see something interesting or unique in your travels about The Reef? On land, in the water or in the air? We invite you to share your discoveries within our environment, email [email protected] or visit us on Facebook!
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On Tuesday, March 29th Ocean Reef Club’s Solid Waste team will help Members dispose of “E-Waste,” and new this year, a“Shredit” truck will also be on site. The event takes place in the Old Medical Center Parking Lot, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m and is limited to Member’s only, unfortunately we cannot accommodate business waste at this time.
What Can I Bring?
Monitors, Computers, Televisions, Telephones/Cell and Land, FAX machines, Printers, Copiers, DVD/ VCR Players, Radios, Speakers, Discs, Cassettes and, other electronics. Used clothing and furniture are also welcome. And, try out the Food Truck while you are there, it’s open from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Speaking at the Cultural Center Monday, March 28 at 3:30 p.m.
Come to the Cultural Center for a presentation by Former FBI Director Robert S. Mueller, III, as he talks about his experience in the FBI and the challenges and solutions that face our nation. A question and answer session will be held following the complimentary presentation. Nominated by President George W. Bush, Robert S. Mueller, III, became the sixth FBI Director in 2001, just one week before the attacks of September 11. He served until 2013, making him the longest serving Director since J. Edgar
Hoover. Mueller had a number of accomplishments prior to holding this position. Following graduation from Princeton University and NYU, Mueller joined the US Marine Corps, serving for three years as an officer. His time in the military earned him the Bronze Star, two Navy Commendation Medals, the Purple Heart, and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. Mueller went on to lead a successful career as an attorney before joining the FBI.
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REEF SERVICE DIRECTORY In the event an extension is indicated, please dial the Club Operator at 305-367-2611 and request the extension. Academy at Ocean Reef Ileana Diaz: 305-367-2409, [email protected]
Fitness Luis Bracamonte: 367-5820, [email protected]
Accounts Payable & Receivable Member Billing: 305-367-5925 or 1-800-213-6552, [email protected] Suzanne Baker: 305-367-5851, [email protected]
Golf Tee Times, Pro Shop & Practice Range Pro Shop: 305-367-5912
Art League Sherri Harris: 305-367-2359 [email protected]
Lodging Front Desk: ext. 2280, [email protected] Reservations: ext. 5923 or 1-877-282-9911, [email protected]
Airport Manager: 305-367-3690, [email protected]
Medical Center Keith Young: 305-367-2600
Bellstand 305-367-2611, ext. 2290, [email protected] Enterprise Car Rental: 305-367-2611, ext. 2295 Boat Rentals Reef Rental: 305-710-7968 Tireless Cruises: 215-499-8288 Cart Sales, Repair and Rental Cart Sales: 305-367-6591 [email protected] Cart Repairs: ext. 7658, [email protected] Cart Rental: ext. 2370, [email protected] Catering 305-367-5895 [email protected] Charter Desk Traci White: 367-2227, [email protected] Communications Ocean Reef Press Editorial: 305-367-5882, [email protected] Ocean Reef Press Advertising: 367-4911, [email protected]
Member Conference Sales Richard Weinstein: 305-367-5814, [email protected] Membership Islande Dillon: 305-367-5896, [email protected] Rebecca Clark: 305-367-5991, [email protected]
Ocean Reef Rod & Gun Club Card Sound Sporting Clays 305-367-5100 [email protected] Recreation Mic O’Keeffe: 305-367-6501, [email protected] Caitlin Bennett: 305-367-2611, ext. 2139, [email protected]
Croquet Jim Morton: 305-367-6583, [email protected]
The Spa April Smith: 305-367-6506, [email protected]
Cultural Center Lisa Dykes: 305-367-7339, [email protected]
Service Station Israel Salgado: 305-367-2611 ext. 2181 [email protected]
Dining Reservations & Schedules Reservations: 305-367-5931, [email protected]
Shops Port O’ Call Wine & Spirits: 305-367-5999, [email protected] The Gift Shop: ext. 7139, [email protected] The Signature Shop: ext. 2011, [email protected]
Events Information Ancel Pratt: 305-367-5874, [email protected] rayvik Animal Care Center/ ORCAT G Susan Hershey: 305-367-4701
Skyler Schmetterer found all the spots in the ORC Coloring Book and earned her very own ice cream at Reef Treats.
for children, tweens and teens. Download the ORC mobile app or pick up This Week at The Reef. (Don’t worry, adults. We have a full calendar of events with you in mind too!)
Ocean Reef Community Foundation Yuri Mikolay: 305-367-4707, [email protected]
Reef Club Kids 305-367-5830, cell phone 305-522-0438
Dock Office & Marina 305-367-2611, ext. 7740, [email protected]
Did you know your Club has it’s very own Coloring Book? What makes the Ocean Reef Club Coloring Book unique is that it is interactive. All pages highlight places and animals that can only be found on The Reef. So hop in your cart and let the little one lead the way. And best of all… there is a reward waiting at the end, (hint: it’s cold, creamy and delicious)! Visit the Gift Shop to get your Coloring Book. Once the entire book is colored and labeled with the correct locations, you can collect a reward from Reef Treats. The Club has a full calendar of events specifically designed
Ocean Reef Club Real Estate Company Bill Dickinson: 305-367-6600, [email protected]
Concierge Ellie Parker: 305-367-2611, ext. 7385, [email protected]
Diving, Snorkeling, Water Tours Cristal Clear Charters: 305-367-3051, [email protected]
ORC Coloring Book Surprise!
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Tennis Jim Morton: 305-367-6583, [email protected] Vacation Rentals Allen Schweinberg: 305-367-6617 or 1-800-741-7333, [email protected]
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Cultural Center Events Live Performances
Saturday, March 26th at 7:00 PM The Cultural Center will present Aga-Boom! These former Cirque du Soleil stars combine silliness and humor leaving the audience erupting with laughter. Then on Saturday April 2nd at 8:00 PM Bill O’Reilly will join us for a question and answer session that deals with some of the most provocative issues facing our nation today. Campus at the Cultural Center
Our final two Food & Film evenings are fast approaching. April 4th at 4:30PM, Food & Film members will view The Lunchbox, The film, set in Mumbai, revolves around a mistaken delivery by the Dabbawalas (lunchbox service) of Mumbai, which leads to a relationship between Saajan, a lonely widower close to retirement, and Ila, an unhappy housewife. April 18th at 4:30PM will be our last movie, Haute Cuisine. Hortense Laborie is a celebrated chef living in the Perigord region. To her great surprise, the President of the Republic appoints her as his personal cook. She accepts reluctantly but once she has accepted her nomination, Hortense works her heart and soul to produce both a stylish and authentic cuisine. For a while, she manages to impose herself thanks to her sturdy character and despite the jealousies she arouses among the other chefs, but the corridors of power are littered with traps….. As always an optional dinner will follow with another menu created by our outstanding chefs.
Tuesday, April 5th at 9:30AM, we will have our final Film Seminar Series. This seminar is focused on Seeing in Sequence: Editing Principles of Space and Time. Here we will highlight the arrangement of film shots and sequences and how these images flow together. Other Happenings
Thursday at 12:55PM we will have an encore presentation of Anthony Minghella’s breathtaking production Madama Butterfly. It is the story of a young Japanese geisha who clings to the belief that her arrangement with a visiting American naval officer is a loving and permanent marriage. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the door.
Aga-Boom (Family Show) Saturday, March 26 | 7:00PM $50 Donor Adult | $60 Non-Donor Adult $30 Donor Child | $35 Non-Donor Child Outrageous zaniness and a blizzard of unrestrained laughter that never ends! The three former stars of Cirque du Soleil’s “Alegria” and “O” juggle, stilt-walk and pratfall their way through paper pandemonium. Aga-Boom is rooted in a unique style of theatrical clowning that combines the unbridled silliness of slapstick and the humor of physical comedy with theatrical expressionism, poetry and the European avant-garde. Sponsored By: Russell Post Sotheby’s International Realty
Are you in the mood for “A Little Night Music”?
by Sherley Newell
The Ocean Reef Community Players are at it again! Under the musical direction of Annie Lebeaux, of Anglers Club fame, we have a wonderful program of duets, ensembles and even a solo planned for you.
Our happy cast of 24 of Ocean Reef’s top singers will entertain you with songs ranging from Pop, Broadway, and Jazz (with a few surprises thrown in too).
Pre-performance cocktails will be available for purchase at 5:30 and then its curtains up at 6:00 PM. Tickets for the performance are $25 Donor|$25 Non – Donor. A post-performance buffet will follow the performance for $29++. Reservations are required, 305-367-6300 or [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you April 3!
Bill O’Reilly
Saturday, April 2 | 8:00PM $300 Donor | $315 Non-Donor A journalist for more than 30 years, Bill O’Reilly has now risen to the top of his profession. Monday through Friday on the Fox News Channel, “The O’Reilly Factor” causes the powerful in America to duck for cover as the rigidly enforced “No Spin Zone” deals with the nation’s most important issues in a straightforward and provocative manner. Blending news analysis with investigative reporting, “The Factor” has gained international prominence as well – it is now seen in more than 30 countries.
A Little Night Music
by the Ocean Reef Community Players Sunday, April 3 | 6:00PM $25 Donor | $25 Non-Donor
Come and listen to your talented Ocean Reef singers who will entertain you with jazz, pop, and Broadway songs. Under the musical direction of Annie Lebeaux, from the Anglers Club, we shall surprise you with something old, new, and maybe even a folly or two.
The Ocean Reef Community Players rehearsing for their April 3 performance.
For information visit www.oceanreefculturalcenter.com or call 305-367-6300
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Tues., March 15, 2016 As reported in TORN:
We have confirmed our lineup of spectacular Guest Chefs, six in total, who will join our illustrious Ocean Reef Culinary team in designing a weekend to savor! Enjoy Friday Night’s Food & Wine Experience where Chefs will pair their dishes with wines and spirits. Saturday will feature Chef and Mixologist Demos. Followed by Saturday evening’s Glitz, Glamour and Gatsby Grand Dinner where each Chef will prepare an elegant course. Weekend passes include all events, $325++ per person. Accommodations packages are available from $699++ per night and include 2 nights’ accommodations, 2 festival passes and 1 road cart. ++ All package related fees For the full schedule, Chef bios and registration visit oceanreef.com or call Member Events at 305-367-6526.
3rd
Cart Safety Recap
Be careful with sudden left turns when carrying passengers. ◆◆ Never put a child on the driver’s lap. ◆◆ No texting while driving. ◆◆ Avoid exceeding the passenger capacity of your cart. ◆◆ Be cautious with passengers on the back bench when accelerating. ◆◆ Drive your cart safely based upon your cart speed. ◆◆ Contact Public Safety (367-2222) at any time to arrange transportation for you and your vehicle if necessary to avoid driving while impaired. ◆◆ Must be 12 years of age to drive without an adult and licensed by Public Safety or possess a valid driver’s license. ◆◆
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Since the last census five years ago, Members reported an additional 1,000 cars and nearly 400 golf carts on The Reef. To make the experience of getting around The Reef more enjoyable for all, during the Christmas holiday the Club added 120 new golf cart parking spaces, to encourage our Members to travel by cart. The lined golf cart parking spaces are on two of the tennis courts at the Marina Tennis Center, with an easy path that cuts through the newly created parking to Buccaneer Island. Your Club encourages you to “Come by Cart” whenever possible—there’s more parking available, and it’s
better for the environment. In addition to coming by cart, you will find parking assistance from your Club’s Bell Stand team. There is a shuttle running a loop at the Fishing Village to help alleviate congestion down by the restuarants. Members can park in the Wynn’s parking lot and catch a ride down to the Raw Bar, Burgee Bar and Gianni from 5:30 – 11:00 p.m. Additionally, valet parking is another convenience provided by your Club’s transportation department and is available for all dining at the Ocean Room, Founder’s at the Ocean Room and Reef Lounge. We also remind you to “Cart Safely.” Here are a few friendly reminders of the rules of the road from Sonny Vasquez, Directory of Club Security and Safety:
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ORCA Notes by Terry Baxter, Director of ORCA Communications
The third-of-the-season Ocean Reef Advisory Council met on St. Patrick’s Day – fifty-five community representatives from all regions of Ocean Reef brought their questions and comments to the Board of the Club and ORCA (don’t know your representative? Check the ORC web site). These candid meetings are meant as a two-way communication. Bob Schmetterer said, “Members being heard is what the Advisory Council is all about.” There were issues great and small, from the size of buns on sliders, to the understandable concerns about parking and construction traffic. ORCA Chairman Ken Dewey updated the members on the fiber-to-home project (more below). ORCA President David Ritz addressed a long list of questions, which had been submitted in
advance, revealing that most of the concerns had been resolved immediately. “Don’t wait for the meeting,” Ritz advised. “If a problem can be fixed right away, we will fix it.” Club President Mike Leemhuis made notes and promises, “We will look for locations to place bicycle racks – good idea.” More long-range solutions will be part of the Master Plan to be drafted next month, where Schmetterer noted, “Parking will be a major topic.” Russ Post spoke for many when he said, “I commend the Boards for their focus on the member experience.” ORCA Board Meeting
ORCA has begun the year well. Finances are solid, a clean audit report completed, and lighting and landscaping improvements are being delivered (fourteen South Harbor lights by the end of April). Two topics dominated this month’s board discussion. First, our internet upgrade. Ken Dewey stressed his three goals for the project: 1. Improve our internet speed, reliability, and ability to take advantage of future advances. 2. Create the most cost-effective service for
ORC members and guests, and 3. Retain property owners’ choice for television and phone service. This summer, aging and unreliable coaxial cables will be replaced with fiber optic, and connections will be completed from the street to each property. Current service will remain operable until the fall home installation and switch-over. The goal is to achieve internet speeds of 150 mbs download with 20 mbs upload for a cost to homeowners at or below current Comcast of AT&T service. Next, David Ritz discussed our concerns with Turkey Point. “Our issues are all about water,” David said. We get our drinking water from the Biscayne Aquifer. Our concern is salt-water intrusion. The threat is the salt-water plume that emanates from the Turkey Point cooling canals. While it may be more than a decade before this impacts Ocean Reef, David has worked tirelessly to call for remediation. Some newspapers have also raised alarms about tritium from Turkey Point. Tritium migrates into the cooling canals, but even at the highest levels inside the canals, the concentration still meets drinking
water standards. Out in Biscayne Bay, where the canal water is diluted, the concentration is lower than the toughest standards in the country (California). David has tracked this for years, and says there is a silver lining. “The tritium allows us to track the Turkey Point discharge. Monitoring is creating more information.” We have long worked with the Everglades Foundation, and recently the federal EPA has taken notice. “That makes it a propitious time to mobilize our representatives,” David says. Mike Leemhuis reported that since January first, the added dining venues like Founders, Reef Hut and the Food Truck have served 9,600 meals, with less crowding and more choice across all outlets. Valet parking is being tested in several places like the Fishing Village to help with traffic flow and parking, and census scores are up from last year in nearly all categories. Bob Schmetterer concluded by saying, “Demand for membership has never been stronger. Our Social Member waitlist is filled with ‘Members in waiting’ (already approved), and real estate sales and Equity Membership are on track for another banner year.”
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Chapel News Ocean Reef Chaplain Rev. Dr. Robert Henley 305-240-5445 305-367-4202 www.orcchapel.org Good Friday
Catholic Mass 3 p.m. Chapel
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunrise Service 7 a.m. Buccaneer Island Easter Communion Service 10 a.m. Chapel Catholic Easter Mass 12 p.m. Town Hall
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Chapel Clothing Drive by Natasha Price, Chairman, Chapel Clothing Drive
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and Monroe Association for Remarkable Citizens in Tavernier. We shared the goods and will make many people in the communities happy. Many people volunteered to accept goods and to load cars and I am grateful to them. Our drivers were invaluable in delivering to the various locations. The next Clothing Drive will be Wed. & Thurs., Dec. 7 & 8, 2016. Please think about the Drive and mark your calendars. Thank you to everyone who participated and I look forward to your assistance in December.
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The Ocean Reef Community is to be congratulated on the success of the Chapel Clothing Drive this past week. It was the largest Clothing Drive in the history of Ocean Reef. Fourteen loads of goods were taken to Saint John’s Episcopal Church in Homestead, Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Homestead, Habitat in Key Largo,
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Easter Sunrise
Memorial Service for Harry Voss
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There will be a Memorial Service for Harry Voss on Thursday, April 14th at 11:00 a.m. at the Ocean Reef Chapel.
Memorial Service for Jackie Carroll A Memorial Service will be held for Jackie Carroll at the Ocean Reef Chapel at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, April 4th. Reception to follow in the Sailfish Room at Carysfort Hall.
Easter weekend at Ocean Reef is a celebration of spending time with families, being together with good friends, enjoying sumptuous food, and expressing our faith. One of our many great traditions here is the Easter Sunrise Service on Buccaneer Island. The service will begin at 7:00 AM, featuring the Miami Brass, and the combined choirs from the Chapel at Ocean Reef and the University of Miami Chapel Choir. For those who are not early risers, there will be an identical Easter Service in the Chapel at 10:00 AM, including Holy Communion. We are delighted to welcome Tracy Hanson this year, who will share her witness to faith in each service. Tracy is a retired
LPGA Tour Professional who played for sixteen years around the world. She was a member of the NCAA Championship Team while at San Jose State University. Tracy will be telling of her experience of Christ’s redemptive work in her life and the hope she has found. Our joyful gathering that morning will be quite the contrast with the Easter event that gave rise to our faith and hope – the resurrection of Jesus from the grave. On that first Easter, the mood was somber was a small group of women made their way to Jesus’ tomb, to complete the burial preparations that had to be rushed on Good Friday, as it was the beginning of the Jewish Sabbath. In some ways, their dramatic discovery of the empty tomb on Easter was equally as confusing as the horrific events of Good Friday – at first. But then, the astounding news of His resurrection went viral and changed
everything. It was more than a claim from a selective, secretive few – it was a reality witnessed repeatedly by individuals and groups alike. The movie, Risen, showing in the Cultural Center here at Ocean Reef, presents the transforming encounter a skeptical Roman soldier has with those who bear witness to this resurrection. This miraculous event that we celebrate at Easter is the heart of what is called the Gospel – the good news. It is the declaration of what the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob has done through the one who called himself the Messiah of Israel and Savior of the world, Jesus. He has robbed death of its power, offers the promise of forgiveness, the assurance of life everlasting, and the hope of reconciliation with God and with one another, to us and to our world. We hope you will join us.
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Celebrating our Chapel at Ocean Reef by Gertrude Mann
Spring returns and with it a renewal of spirit and appreciation for the sanctity of life. We count our blessings here on the Reef. We have so much to be grateful for, and the Chapel at Ocean Reef and its Annex rank high on the list. Within these familiar and comforting spaces, our community of several faiths seeks and finds ways to follow respective traditions, experience fellowship, and realize personal goals. The Chapel, primarily a sacred space for worship, is also a house of study, a place for meetings and Sunday school, a quiet retreat for reflection, a platform for guest
speakers and the happy center for community gatherings. Reverend Dr. Robert (Bob) Henley has his small office in the entrance hall, and the welcome mat is always out for conversation and counseling with any member or guest. Of interest to our Catholic, Episcopal, Jewish and Protestants communities of faith, the schedule for holiday observances is as follows: Good Friday Easter Service (Catholic) - March 25th, 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Easter Sunrise Service (Protestant) - March 27th, 7:00 a.m. on
Buccaneer Island with Rev. Bob Henley speaking, music by Miami’s Top Brass and the combined choirs of the University of Miami and the Ocean Reef Chapel Choirs. Easter Service (Protestant) - March 27th, 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel. The normal 9:00 a.m. traditional service will be held ONE HOUR LATER at 10:00 a.m. on Easter Sunday. Led by Rev. Bob Henley, this service will include communion and all of the music featured at the Sunrise Service. There will be no Reflections service or Sunday school on Easter Sunday. Easter Mass (Catholic) - March
27th, 12:00 noon in Town Hall. Rev. Stephen Hilley will lead the worship service. Passover Seder (Jewish) - April 22nd, 5:45 p.m. at the new Carysfort Kitchen. Please call Judy Schmidt for details at 367-2565. Access to the Chapel’s bounty of activities has just become easier with the launch of a new web site, orcchapel.org. The site brings many congregations in one unique community up to date about Chapel news. Click on orcchapel. org, and you will find features that include a Chapel calendar listing complete weekly programs and special events for all faiths; Activity Details for benefiting the entire Ocean Reef community; Use of Chapel and Chapel Annex specifics; Audio sermons for listening and download; Resources, books and audios with links to help you with your spiritual journey; and more. Let the new web site be a guide to finding your place and special interest within the Chapel community. Psalm 133: “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity.”
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2 TORCHWOOD LANE The comfort and space of a home with the carefree maintenance of a condominium. This three bedroom, three bath home offers southeastern pool and patio exposure overlooking the hammock golf course. Boasting a single-level split floor plan with vaulted ceilings, detailed moldings and cove lighting. Renovation done in 2011. $1,795,000 (OR1037) - Listed with Jay Rourke
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95 EAST LAKE ROAD Fantastic renovation of a two bedroom, two bath Key Largo Anglers Club cottage. Wood flooring and a loft add to the ambiance of the vaulted great room. Located on the lake with long nature views. All the ease of impact glass and fully furnished. The spacious porches are perfect for easy entertaining. Large garage and turnkey! $1,995,000 (OR1077) - Cassy Everhart & Morgan Smith
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12 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD Overlooking the 15th Fairway of the Dolphin Course, this beautifully renovated home offers three bedrooms and two and one half baths. Large outdoor pool patio is complete with covered outdoor space, wet bar and flat screen TV. Situated on an oversized lot and a half with SE exposure and 150 ft. of golf course frontage for unparalleled views. $2,249,000 (OR1023) - Listed with Karyn Thiele
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12 OSPREY LANE Strategically located canal front home on a large lot with 155 ft. of water frontage. Featuring a living room with coral rock fireplace and soaring ceilings, kitchen with breakfast area, and three bedroom suites plus a powder room. Complete with two-car garage, and outdoor entertainment area with pool and spa and sunset views. $3,995,000 (OR636) - Listed with John Larsen
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24 CINNAMON BARK LANE Enjoy an abundance of privacy in this Keys style home located on the Hammock Course. Offering three bedrooms, three baths, vaulted ceilings, stone and wood floors, and open floor plan with kitchen overlooking the dining and living room. Spacious pool patio complete with summer kitchen allows for wonderful outdoor living. Truly tropical hideaway. $1,650,000 (OR1099) Listed with Helena Morton
FAIRWAY LAKES 44B Lovely two bedroom, two bath condominium located in the core of the Ocean Reef community with gorgeous views of the Dolphin Golf Course. Additional features include wood flooring throughout, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar, screen enclosed terrace, impact glass and offered fully furnished. $825,000 (OR1027) Denise & Rick Haney
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N E W S FRO M THE MED IC A L C ENTER
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Bravo for terrific community participation this year with a great turn out for all the games: tennis, 9 -hole golf, 18 -hole shamble format golf and new this year that sweet sport with a sour name- pickelball! Rumor has it that Pickelball was created by Washington state congressman Joel Pritchard and was named after his dog, “Pickles” who liked chasing down the game balls. This sport is part badminton, tennis and ping-pong all wrapped up in one -and lots of fun. The Sports Winners
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Wrapping up the two- day “Fun-Raiser” was a cocktail party, dinner and dancing to the sounds of “Soul Survivors” at Town Hall and the cash raffle drawing. The three lucky raffle winners are; Taz Anderson, Emery and Barbara Olcott and Barry High. Congratulations and many thanks to all of the people who gave of their time, talent and donations to make this event a great success. A warm thank you to this year’s “Fun-Raiser” chairs Heather and Chuck Post & Patty and Tom Davidson, Jr. along with Tennis chairs Cyndee and Pete Swenson and all of the many, many volunteers and staff of the Medical Center. Special thanks for their fifth year as Premier sponsor - Baptist Health South Florida, along with Preferred Partners Marsh/AIG, PlaneSense, NetJets, Northern Trust, Ocean Reef Club Real Estate, Oceania Cruises, Lexus of Kendall/West Kendall, Marina 121, Wheels Up and Legends Invitational. Mark your calendar for this season’s last Medical Lecture Series, 5:00 p.m. on April 5 at the Cultural Center Theatre, presented by: James Young, M.D. Chairman of Cleveland Clinic Endocrinology and Metabolism Institute. The title of the lecture is “ Care of the Heart: Blood Pressure, Aspirin, Lipids & Diet (Why All the Confusion?)” Visit us at www.mcor.org
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When Every Second Counts Stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States, yet more than 7 million Americans have survived a stroke through expeditious and excellent treatment. The Neuroscience Center utilizes an innovative telemedicine program called Telestroke, an early intervention that is helping to save lives across the nation. Telestroke provides patients arriving at Baptist Hospital, Homestead Hospital and West Kendall Baptist Hospital with early stroke symptoms quick access to consultation with the Center’s neurologists, helping to avoid delays in administering potentially life saving stroke therapies. Baptist Hospital, in partnership with the Neuroscience Center, is certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center by The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. It treats more stroke patients than any other facility in South Florida, and is the first hospital in South Florida, the second in the state and one of only a few nationwide to receive this esteemed distinction. Comprehensive Stroke Center status is the nation’s highest level of accreditation, earned only by those facilities that have the state-of-the-art infrastructure, staff and training necessary to treat patients with the most complex strokes and provide the highest level of care. Baptist’s Emergency Stroke Team launches into action when informed by Fire Rescue that a stroke patient is en route to the hospital. Driven by the knowledge that “time is brain,” an advanced practice nurse evaluates the patient upon arrival to quickly facilitate diagnosis and treatment.
Where Technology Is State-of-the-Art A $100 million expansion project now underway at the Neuroscience Center includes two new dedicated operating rooms, as well as the first intraoperative MRI for brain surgery in Miami. The MRI gives neurosurgeons detailed, real-time images as they treat complex brain tumors. The expansion also features new cutting-edge interventional procedure suites in Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, where interventional neuroradiologists, Italo Linfante, M.D., and Guilherme Dabus, M.D., treat vascular conditions of the brain, including aneurysms, and use the latest and most effective stroke reversal techniques.
Where Brain and Spine Experts Collaborate Baptist Center for Spine Care, part of the Neuroscience Center, provides comprehensive neck and back care. With the goal of restoring patients to optimum health and function, physicians work together to develop individualized treatment plans.
They consider nonsurgical and surgical treatments of pain and neurological symptoms. In cases when surgery is required, expedited surgical consultation often is available. Sergio Gonzalez-Arias, M.D., is medical director of the Neuroscience Center. He also is chairman of the Department of Neuroscience at the FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. Over the last 15 years, he has pioneered outpatient spine surgery techniques at the Center. Dr. Gonzalez-Arias leads a team of four Board-certified neurosurgeons: Jose L. Joy Arriaga, M.D., Justin Sporrer, M.D., Jobyna Whiting, M.D., and Vitaly Siomin, M.D. Sergio Gonzalez-Arias, M.D.
Dr. Siomin leads the Brain Tumor Program as medical director. Combining his expertise in brain- and skull-based tumors with advanced imaging technologies and oncology expertise allows the Center to offer patients sophisticated treatments. He also is fellowship-trained in pediatric neurosurgery. Additionally, Brad Herskowitz, M.D., a neurologist with the Center, is a visiting specialist at the Medical Center at Ocean Reef. “We owe our success to an acclaimed multidisciplinary team of physician specialists, highly trained nurses and an incomparable support staff,” said Bo Boulenger, Baptist Hospital CEO. Our mission will remain focused on serving our community by providing the best care the field of neuroscience can offer. “We look forward to a continued, long-standing partnership with Ocean Reef.”
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Down Home Country Cookin’ “From the Pantry” by Carole Kotkin, Cooking School Manager
In our recent hunger to discover the cuisines of Asia, Italy, and South America, we shouldn’t forget that the single most highly developed American tradition of all is real Southern cooking. Some folks call it soul food. Others call it comfort food. Still others call it down home country cookin’. But if you ask me, I call it just plain good! With local traditions and new food ideas, today’s best Southern chefs are cooking up an exciting new culinary idiom. Jamie Keating, chef/owner of Epic Restaurant in Colum-
bus, Georgia, will be teaching recipes that define Southern cooking, old and new, in a class entitled, Southern Hospitality, on March 28 in Carysfort Kitchen. The South’s ethnic diversity creates a melting pot of cuisines, intermingling to create a unique style of American cooking. Southern cooking’s charm lies in the use of regional ingredients—country ham, pecans, local shrimp, corn, and root vegetables such as onions and sweet potatoes—cooked in an uncomplicated manner. The fresh produce found at local markets make it the perfect time to try your hand at this homespun cuisine. Besides, it’s suddenly chic to eat winter greens. Grab some nutrient-packed dark leafy greens next time you’re in the produce section—they grow best in cooler weather, making them in season right now. In South Florida you might even find locally-grown ones in your supermarket or farmers’ market. You may have avoided
these nutritious greens in the past because of their bitter reputations, but when you pair them with judicious amounts of intensely flavorful ingredients—like smoked turkey, or ham hock for the meat eaters and chipotle peppers, nuts or butternut squash for the vegetarians it is easy to balance their bitterness. The best way to clean greens is to fill a clean sink with cold water, add the greens, and swish them around. The dirt will fall to the bottom of the sink. Lift the greens out, drain the sink, and repeat until the water is clear and the greens are free of dirt and grit. SPICY COLLARDS WITH SMOKED TURKEY This recipe is from cooking school guest Virginia Willis Serves 8
5 pounds assorted greens, such as collard, kale, mustard or turnip ◆◆ 2 medium Vidalia onions, chopped ◆◆ 1/4 cup olive oil ◆◆ 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced ◆◆
1 smoked turkey leg, about 1 1/2 pounds ◆◆ Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper ◆◆
Fill a clean sink with cold water. Tear greens into large pieces and place in water to soak. Lift greens out of the sink and transfer to a large bowl, allowing grit to fall to the bottom the sink, rinse sink. Repeat process at least three times or more as needed. Using a large pot over high heat, combine onions, oil, jalapeno and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, gradually stir in the greens, allowing each batch to wilt before adding more. Add the turkey leg and cover with greens, season with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cover. Cook, until greens are tender, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes, being careful not to over-cook. Remove the turkey leg, cool slightly and remove meat from leg. Dice meat and add to greens. Using a slotted spoon, transfer greens to a serving dish.
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by Terry Baxter
I simply love wine tastings. The artists who create wondrous surprises for us with varietal, viticulture, terroir, blending, and aging are endlessly fascinating. But my real appreciation is reserved for distilled spirits. Distillers take fermented grapes, apples, or plums (Brandy), or potatoes and grain (Vodka), or sour mash corn (Bourbon), or malted barley (Scotch), or even the un-lovely Agave (Tequila), and breathe new magic into the result. This is where the true alchemy occurs. So I was delighted to get back to spirit tasting this week with RUM. Rum is the distilled product of molasses or sugar cane, and is the signature mixer of the Caribbean Islands. Rum cocktails
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Even Johansen, Henry Stout, and Chris Streit (with Roy Sutton looking on) brave the enticement of the Zacapa dispenser.
We nodded as if that made all the difference. Each group left happy. The days are winding down,
but we still have Tequila (not made from virgin prickly cactus) on March 31.
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ART L EAG U E CANVA S
Easter Show And Celebration Opens Tonight by Gertrude Mann
The reception is from 5 – 7 p.m. Please come and admire the diversity and quality of the many exhibits that will be on display until April 1. Little Havana Trip
Lorne Price reports: On a lovely Friday night , thirty six people left Ocean Reef for Little Havana. Dr. Paul George met us and took us to The Ball and Chain. This is a world famous
lounge on Calle Ocho. Billie Holiday and Count Basie performed there. Only a year and a half ago the lounge reopened under the same name. Here we tasted our first tapas, The first was Queso Fruto which was cheese fried with a Cuban flavor. Next came Comgri Fritter followed by Mini Emparadas filled with chicken, meat, or spinach. We walked three blocks while Dr. George gave us a history lesson of the area. Calle Ocho (SW 8th) is the eastern end of the Tamiami Trail. We stopped at LeKoke which is a wine bar and was open only for us. Here our tapas were marinated olives followed by Pinchito Capresso. These were cherry tomatoes, mozzarella with fresh basil. Our final stop was at Cuba Ocho. We had an inner garden for our party and were served Mojitos. It is a famous drink made of rum, lime juice, club soda and mint leaves. We served ourselves from an
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A Rising Tide Floats All Boats by Jim Leenhouts
The loss of exceptional people from an organization can be a bittersweet experience. A good example occurred several weeks ago when Juan Gutierrez , Director of Ocean Reef Agronomy announced (ORP 2/26) that Dolphin Golf Course Superintendent Eric Bennett accepted a position as Head Superintendent of the Venice Country Club. Not being a golfer, a circumstance that would have proba-
bly made me more bitter than sweet, the article made three important impressions that need emphasis and a bit of powerful praise from an “outsider”. First Impression: The emphasis is on those who prospered - the full page article praising and promoting employees. The headline – “Golf Course Maintenance Associates Prosper” and the picture featuring four new promotions as a result of one loss is remarkable. Second Impression: Ocean Reef golf maintenance people prosper exceptionally elsewhere as well. In addition, Mr. Gutierrez, after the usual introductions of the promoted, goes out of his way in his article to mention a previous Dolphin Course Superintendent who left two years ago who was recently promoted again by Riviera Country Club to Director of Agronomy. Now, Mr. Gutierrez has at least three
golf club superintends and a Director of Agronomy to his credit. Third Impression: There is a competent team to take over. If I had any inclination to succeed in golf club maintenance or perhaps in any area of Agronomy Management, Ocean Reef Club Golf is where I ought to start. I would probably have to get in a line to interview. And so, as a last impression, I recalled the days a while back when, as a first-time manager with the fast-growing Dow Chemical Company, I would visit college campuses where I might be influential interviewing for my employer. I was in demand. My schedule was always fuller than my competition. This was not because I was a good interviewer, it was my employer’s reputation in training and promoting in a small town without other
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At least they received small wages! Serving on a committee is one of our great traditions at Ocean Reef Club and perhaps one of the most important. We are member-owned and member-driven which allows us to create, enjoy and evolve our Unique Way of Life. ADVISORY COUNCIL
EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD
MARKETING COMMITTEE
Advisory Council represents the various neighborhoods of Ocean Reef and brings issues, policies, concerns, accomplishments and recommendations to the table, as voiced to them by their peers. They also are brought up-to-date on the Club’s affairs and financial picture. Selection is based on area of residence. Meetings per season: 3
Editorial Advisory Board provides staff with input on member interest, news and content as they relate to the Ocean Reef Press. An interest in writing is encouraged. Meets every Friday in season
The primary role of the Marketing committee is to define the marketing and marketing communications “vision” for the Ocean Reef Club and to review and to insure its application across all marketing objectives, strategies and creative platforms targeted towards prospective members. Meetings per season: 3
AIRPORT COMMITTEE Airport Committee reports on the use of the ORC Airport, programs to enhance the member experience and the condition of the related equipment and facilities. Meetings per season: 3
CARD & GAMES COMMITTEE The Card & Games Committee consults and advises on matters concerning Club operations involving bridge, mah jongg, canasta, and other game activities. Meetings per season: 4
CROQUET COMMITTEE Croquet Committee advises the Board on matters concerning croquet activity at Ocean Reef Club. Meetings per season: 4
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE Environmental Committee advises the Board on environmental issues related to Ocean Reef Club and ORCA. Meetings per season: 3
FINANCE COMMITTEE Finance Committee assists management in preparing a five-year operating pro-forma and is responsible for maintaining capital budgeting process, establishing monitoring/control and reporting criteria to the Ocean Reef Club Board. Meetings per season: 4
HOUSE & GROUNDS COMMITTEE The House and Grounds Committee shall advise the Board on matters of style and taste concerning decorations, landscaping and alterations, and new project designs. Meetings per season: 4
MARINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Membership Committee will review and recommend action to the Board with respect to Club membership and member conduct. Meetings per season: 4
SOCIAL COMMITTEE Social Committee advises and consults with Ocean Reef Member Events on existing and potential new events where no other committee is in place. Meetings per season: 4
TENNIS COMMITTEE Tennis Committee shall advise on matters of rules for Members and guests related to the operations of the Tennis Center. Meetings per season: 4
Marine Advisory advises Board on matters concerning marine activities, operational rules for Members and guests and environmental issues at Ocean Reef and surrounding areas. Meetings per season: 2
Many will answer. Few will be chosen. All will be thanked.
Please contact Luann Lowen at 305-367-5817 or [email protected] for a questionnaire. Questionnaires must be submitted by April 1.
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For reservations in either The Ocean Room or Palm Court, please call 305-367-5931. Make sure to be on Buccaneer Island by 10:30 a.m. Sharp! for the annual Easter Egg Hunt – they go fast! Children will be divided into age groups to search for colorful eggs filled with surprises. Decorate an Easter Bag with the Recreation Team at 9 a.m. ($10 per bag) or bring your own from home. Feast on a traditional holiday meal at the Easter Dinner Buffet in The Ocean Room. Seatings are from 3 to 8:30 p.m. For reservations, please call 305367-5931.
Boo on another great year and enjoy Easter arts & crafts, face painting, popcorn and lemonade. Dine on fried fish and an assortment of sides at the Seafood Extravaganza & Bingo. Seating’s begin at 6 p.m. on Marlin Beach with an exciting game of bingo at 7 p.m. Reservations required, please call 305-3675931. Saturday, March 26
Run, walk or wheel – at the Bunny Hop 5k/10k Fun Run it doesn’t matter how you do it, as long as you get across the finish line! Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. in the Business Center Parking Lot with an 8 a.m. race start time. For details, please call 305-367-6516. Dress up your golf cart in its Sunday best for the Easter Cart Parade. Line up begins at 12 p.m. in the Business Center Parking Lot, departs at 1 p.m. and
Jayden Shackelford, Mason Shackelford, and TJ Wilson at the 2015 Easter Egg Hunt.
ends on Buccaneer Island. Prizes will be awarded to winning carts. Contest categories include Most Creative, Judges Choice, Legacy Member and more! Delight in the Starlight Dinner Buffet: Mexican Fiesta from 6 to 9 p.m. This mouthwatering meal is accompanied by live music and great company. For reservations, please call 305367-5931.
Sunday, March 27
It’s what we’ve all been waiting for – Easter Basket Deliveries! The Easter Bunny is personally delivering baskets to Reef kids from 6 to 10 a.m. Call 305-3676516 to make sure your home is on his list. Celebrate Easter morning at our traditional Sunrise Service on Buccaneer Island at 7 a.m. Afterwards, dine with the Bunny at the Easter Bunny Breakfast.
Legacy Members Reunion
Legacy Members had a blast during the Spring Legacy Reunion. Say goodbye to old friends – and new friends! – at the Legacy Farewell Cocktail Reception on Sunday, March 27 at 6:30 p.m. on the Yacht Club Terrace. For details, please call 367-6526.
In addition to our regular dining outlets, please enjoy:
Friday, March 25 6 – 9 pm (Bingo at 7 pm) • Marlin Beach
Grand Seafood Buffet Saturday, March 26 6 – 9 pm • The Ocean Room
Starlight Dinner Buffet: Mexican Fiesta Saturday, March 26 6 – 9 pm • Marlin Beach
Easter Bunny Breakfast Sunday, March 27 7:15 – 9 am • Palm Court
Easter Dinner Buffet
Sunday. March 27 3:30 – 8 pm • The Ocean Room
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Young Anglers Reel ‘Em In by Pippa McHugh Academy Cup Co-Chair
The Academy Cup Kids Fishing Tournament, held last Saturday, saw more than 50 young anglers fishing the waters off Ocean Reef. Kids ages 4-14 competed in the morning then joined their families for a huge awards party at Buccaneer that evening. Here are the top winners: 1st Place
“Anthracite” owned by Richard Ryon; Angler: grandson Anders Ryon 2nd Place
“Steele Magnolia” donated by Pat Roberts, captained by his son Madison; Anglers: Max Fink, Conrad McHugh, Oscar McHugh and Delaney Richardson Top Angle Junior
Anders Ryon; Top Angler Senior: James Hogarth on “Love & Luck”
Taking both the Winning Junior Angler and Top Boat trophies, the Ryon family.
The Fish’s Sandrita, took daughter Zoe along with other Academy students and friends, bringing home a boat load of fish!
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Conrad McHugh; Senior: James Donahoe on “Off Key” Most Snappers Junior
Anders Ryon; Senior: Jack Guarisco on “Trust Fun” Most Hogs Junior
Carolyn Johnson on “T/T Mollie K”; Senior: Preston Carroll on “Slice of Life” & Maddie Johnson on “T/T Mollie K”
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queline Guarisco, Brenton & Jenna Krumphes, Bobbi & Dan Leben, and Mindy & Steve Slovick. The event was possible thanks to the generosity of the following members who donated their boats: Mike Berman, Bob Garces, Kevin Cassidy, Michael & Teri Wilkie, John Grunow & Lisa Venus, Ken & Stephanie Karl, Pat Roberts, and Charles & Gayle Tallardy.
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“Eddie the Eagle” (PG13) Fri., Mar. 25 4:30pm Sun., Mar. 27 4:30pm Mon., Mar. 28 7:30pm Wed., Mar. 30 7:30pm Runtime: 1 hr. 46 min. Premise: Cut from the Olympic ski team, British athlete Michael Edwards travels to Germany to test his skills at ski jumping. “Risen” (PG13) Fri., Mar. 25 7:30pm Sun., Mar. 27 7:30pm Wed., Mar. 30 4:30pm
Runtime: 1 hr. 47 min. Premise: Army veteran Clavius arrives at a crossroad when he’s tasked to investigate the mystery of what happened to Jesus following the Crucifixion. “Race” (PG13) Fri., April 1 7:30pm Tues., April 5 7:30pm Wed., April 6 4:30 & 7:30pm
Runtime: 2 hr. 14 min. Premise: Jesse Owens’ quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Olympics, where he faces off against Adolf Hitler’s vision of Aryan supremacy.
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Sunrise Service 7 a.m., Buccaneer Island
Chef’s Choice Sliders & Beer Night 4 – 6 p.m., Burgee Bar
FJ Shoe Fitting Day By Appointment, Driving Range
Easter Communion Service 10 a.m., Chapel
Founder’s Members’ Night 6 – 9 p.m., Founder’s
Anatomie Trunk Show 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Member Fitness Center
L’Etoile Sport Trunk Show 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Attractions
Vine to Table Dinner 6:30 p.m., The Clubhouse
Easter Egg Hunt 10:30 a.m. Sharp!, Buccaneer Island
Teens Only! Movie Night 8 p.m., Reef Rec Room
Bunny Hop in the Pool 11 a.m., Buccaneer Island
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Eggcellent Cannonball Contest in the Pool 11:30 a.m., Buccaneer Island
Golf Fitness Class 7:30 a.m., Member Fitness Center
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Everglades Alligator Farm Tour 8:45 a.m., Depart from Nature Center French Atelier Hair Clips Trunk Show 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., The Spa L’Etoile Sport Trunk Show 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Attractions Bag Room Open 1 p.m., Dolphin Course
Human Chocolate Bunny Sundae Relay 3:30 p.m., Buccaneer Island
Bunny Birthday Party & Petting Zoo 2 p.m., Amberjack Lawn
Easter Dinner Buffet 3:30 – 8 p.m., The Ocean Room
Easter Egg Golf Cart Scavenger Hunt 3:30 p.m., Business Center Parking Lot
“Eddie the Eagle” (PG13) 4:30 p.m., Cultural Center
Fitness Fashion Styling 4 p.m., Member Fitness Center
Legacy Farewell Reception 6:30 p.m., Yacht Club Terrace
“Eddie the Eagle” (PG13) 4:30 p.m., Cultural Center
“Risen” (PG13) 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center
Seafood Extravaganza & Bingo 6 – 9 p.m., Marlin Beach
Family Night! Drive-In Movie: “The Good Dinosaur” 8 p.m., Business Center Parking Lot
“Risen” (PG13) 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center Teens Only! Beach Bonfire 8 p.m., Buccaneer Island Teens Only! After Hours 10 p.m., Reef Rec Room
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Bunny Hop 5K/10K Fun Run 8 a.m., Business Center Parking Lot Anatomie Trunk Show 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Member Fitness Center
Adult Karate Class 10 a.m., Member Fitness Center Beach Bingo 3:30 p.m., Buccaneer Island Detoxification Strategies & Science for Optimal Health & Performance 4 p.m., Member Fitness Center Super Macho Nachos Night 4 – 6 p.m., Burgee Bar “Risen” (PG13) 4:30 p.m., Cultural Center Member Appreciation Dinner 6 – 9 p.m., The Clubhouse “Eddie the Eagle” (PG13) 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center
Cooking School: “Southern Hospitality” 9:30 a.m., Cooking School in Carysfort Kitchen
Teen & Adult! Beach Soccer 8 p.m., Buccaneer Island
Lululemon Trunk Show 10 a.m – 5 p.m., Attractions Former FBI Director Lecture 3:30 p.m., Cultural Center Wings & Yuengs Night 4 – 6 p.m., Burgee Bar Philosopher’s Notes 5 p.m., Member Fitness Center
Easter Cart Parade 1 p.m., Business Center Parking Lot
Member Appreciation Dinner 6 – 9 p.m., Gianni Ristorante
Bag Room Open 1 p.m., Dolphin Course
Men’s Card Night 6:30 p.m., Tennis & Games Center
Real Estate Open House Tour 2 – 5 p.m., The Reef
“Eddie the Eagle” (PG13) 7:30 p.m., Cultural Center
Grand Seafood Buffet 6 – 9 p.m., The Ocean Room
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Live Performance: Bill O’Reilly Sat., April 2 • 8pm Tickets: 305-367-6300
Starlight Dinner Buffet: Mexican Fiesta 6 – 9 p.m., Marlin Beach
Yoga Sculpt Class 9 a.m., Member Fitness Center
Live Performance: AGA-Boom 7 p.m., Cultural Center
Elves, Giants, Wizards 10 a.m., Buccaneer Island
Live Performance: “A Little Night Music” by the Ocean Reef Community Players Sun., April 3 • 6pm Tickets: 305-367-6300
Teens Only! After Hours 10 p.m., Reef Rec Room
Pickleball Round Robin 10:30 a.m., Tennis & Games Center
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Kids’ Easter Egg Croquet Shootout 1:30 p.m., Croquet Lawn
Easter Basket Deliveries 6 – 10 a.m., The Reef
Inflatable Excitement in the Lagoon 2 – 4 p.m., Buccaneer Island
Former FBI Director Lecture Mon., Mar. 28 • 3:30pm Complimentary.
Ladies’ Day Round Robin 9 a.m., Tennis & Games Center
2 8 M O N D AY
L’Etoile Sport Trunk Show 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Attractions
Live Performance: AGA-Boom Sat., Mar. 26 7 p.m. Tickets: 305-367-6300
W E D N E S D AY
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Tai Chi Stretch Class 7:30 a.m., Member Fitness Center Golf Clinic with Brian 11 a.m., Driving Range Balance Workshop 4 p.m., Member Fitness Center Pint & Slice Night 4 – 6 p.m., Burgee Bar Raw Bar Lobster Bake 5 – 9 p.m., Raw Bar Port O’Call Spirits Tasting 5 – 7 p.m., Port O’Call Patio Members’ Night 6 – 9 p.m., Islander Teens Only! Billiards Tournament 8 p.m., Reef Rec Room
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TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK BUNNY HOP 5K & 10K FUN RUN, WALK & WHEEL
D IN IN G AT O C EA N R EEF
For reservations, call (305) 367-5931 • Mon. Mar. 28 – Sun. Apr. 3, 2016
Saturday, March 26 8 a.m. in the Business Center Parking Lot
BREAKFAST
Preregistration Mar. 25 11am-3pm at Buccaneer Island. Registration begins at 7:30am, race at 8am sharp. $20 per person. Details: 305-367-5962
The Ocean Room (collared shirts required for men) Mon. to Sat. 7 – 11 a.m. Sun. 7 a.m. – 12 p.m.
EASTER CART PARADE
Saturday, March 26 1 p.m. in the Business Center Parking Lot Prizes will be awarded to winning carts. Categories: Most Creative, Judges Choice, and Legacy Member. 12 p.m. line-up. Details: 305-367-6618
The Point (Members only) Coffee & Danishes Sat. & Sun. 8 – 10 a.m.
Fitness Café Mon. to Fri. 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Reef Treats Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. 19th Hole Brunch Sun. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Private Dining Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Reef Lounge Grab ‘n Go Breakfast Daily 7 – 11 a.m.
Sunday, March 27 7 a.m. on Buccaneer Island
LUNCH
Celebrate the holiday at our traditional Easter Service on the beach.
Fitness Café Mon. to Fri. 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
19th Hole Mon. to Sat. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Brunch Sun. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Lite Bites Sun. 3 – 5 p.m.
EASTER BUNNY BREAKFAST
Beach Grill Daily 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Private Dining Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Raw Bar Daily 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Palm Court Daily 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Reef Hut Mon. & Tues. 11:00 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wed. to Sat. 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
ORC Food Truck *Old Medical Center Mon. to Sat. 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. *Business Center Sun. 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
SUNRISE SERVICE
Sunday, March 27 7 – 9:15 a.m. on Palm Court
The Easter Bunny hops from table to table as families enjoy a delicious breakfast. Details & Reservations: 305-367-5931 EASTER EGG HUNT
Sunday, March 27 10:30 a.m. Sharp! on Buccaneer Island Children are divided into age groups to search for eggs. Be there at 10:30 a.m. sharp. The eggs go fast! Details: 305-367-6516 EASTER DINNER BUFFET
Sunday, Mar. 27 3:30 – 8 p.m. in The Ocean Room Celebrate the Easter holiday with a traditional buffet. Details & Reservations: 305-367-5931
SPO T ON SHOPPING
Joan the Shopper LILLY PULITZER… Recently my teenage grand daughter requested Lilly accessories for her 16th birthday. No problem. Our wonderful Lilly store in Fishing Village offered an amazing number of choices. Shown here: left to right – Jewelry Box ($48); Cosmetic Case ($48); Cover for iPhone 6 ($34); Key Chain ($18); Wallet sized wristlet ($48); Scented Candle ($32). Not just for kids either. A grown-up Ocean Reef member was buying the same colorful, well designed Lilly items for a 65-year-old friend… Lilly now has an Ocean Reef scarf with
Burgee Bar Fri. to Sun. 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
DINNER
Private Dining Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 12 a.m.
The Clubhouse (Members Only-Jackets Required) Tues. to Sat. 6 – 9 p.m. Member Appreciation Dinner Wed.
19th Hole Mon. & Wed. to Sun. 5 – 9 p.m.
Reef Hut Tues. to Sat. 5 – 8 p.m.
Raw Bar Daily 4 – 9 p.m. Thurs. Lobster Bake
The Ocean Room Grand Seafood Buffet Sat. 6 – 9 p.m.
Burgee Bar Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 4 – 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 4 – 11 p.m.
Founder’s *in The Ocean Room Mon. to Thurs. 6 – 9 p.m.
Islander (collared shirts, shorts of walking length and jeans permitted) Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 6 – 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 6 – 10 p.m. Members’ Night Thurs.
Gianni Ristorante (reservations required) Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 5:30 – 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat 5:30 – 10 p.m. Member Appreciation Dinner. Mon.
COCKTAILS/SWEETS
names like Fishing Village; Buccaneer Island etc. worked into a lovely pastel blue and pink design ($118)… Tomorrow (3/26) you are invited to celebrate Lilly’s second anniversary at OR. There will be bubbly, cup cakes, music and all those tempting Lilly styles. –Joan Birsh
The Point (Members only) Hors d’oeuvres & Cocktails Fri. to Sun. 5 – 8 p.m. Reef Treats Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Burgee Bar Mon. to Thurs. & Sun. 4 p.m. – 12 a.m. Fri. & Sat. 4 p.m. – 1 a.m. Beach Bar Tues. to Sun. 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Reef Lounge Tues. to Thurs. 5 – 11 p.m. Fri. to Sun. 5 p.m. – 12 a.m.
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FABULOUS PROPERTIES
Hey Tri Delts! It’s time for another gathering as the season winds down. Come Thursday, April 7 for our such fun “Happy Hour,” at 5:00 p.m. - ??? on the deck at Gianni. Call Jane Battles at 305-367-3068 or 610-420-4969.
Kappa Alpha Theta Calling all Kappa Alpha Thetas! Come meet up with your Ocean Reef sisters on Monday, March 28 from 5-7 p.m. at the Reef Lounge. RSVP to Connie Taylor, 305-367-2677.
Reef Video Contest
Connect with the Club @oceanreefclub 72 West Lake at Anglers 4/4.5 Lakefront House Custom Construction, Beautifully Finished Listed for $4,495,000
15 North Bridge Lane 7/6.5/plus 216’ Canal Frontage Island Living, Private Sandy Beach Listed for $4,200,000
10 Harbor Island Drive 3/3/plus 192 feet Wide Canal View, New Roof Listed for $2,950,000
Posted on March 23: “Members have been enjoying the Easter Cart Parade for as long as we can remember. Decorate your cart and carry on the tradition this Saturday. #WayBackWednesday”
Posted on March 18: “These are a few of our favorite things: ocean views, sunshine and Reef Treat Frappés. #FrappéFriday”
Ocean Reef Club is officially a part of the Instagram world and we’re excited to connect with you. Follow us @oceanreefclub and tag us in your photos from around The Reef – we might just feature them on our page. March Video Contest
95 East Lake at Anglers 2/2/Lake Front Well Appointed, Impact Glass Listed for $1,995,000
12 North Bridge 3/3.5/plus Den Gorgeous New Renovation Listed for $1,850,000
POWER OF TWO, WORKING FOR YOU!
For the month of March, we’re sharing videos made by Members. Whoever gets the most likes on our account will receive a private Bonfire on Buccaneer Island for a small group of friends and family! Here are the rules:
Keep your video to 15 seconds or under Email your submission to [email protected] ◆◆ Visit the Communications Office to claim your Reef Treats coupon (one per entry) ◆◆ ◆◆
Once we share your video, tag friends to get as many likes as possible!
PRESENTS NEW NORDIC TUG 44’ ARRIVING MARCH 22, 2016 Cassy Everhart & Morgan Smith [email protected] c. 305.522.2332 [email protected] c. 305.321.1143
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Dagny Johnson Botanical State Park Restoration by Robert Silk, Special for the Ocean Reef Press
A long sought-after restoration project will keep the main visitor area of Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park closed for the next three to four months. “The opportunity to be able to get this restoration done and to open more of Dagny Johnson for use is very exciting to us,” Assistant Park Manager Cass Meadows said. The Florida Division of Parks and Recreation closed Dagny’s main entrance, ½ mile from the U.S. 1 junction on County Road 905, on March 14. The park’s backcountry entrance, south of 905’s three-way stop sign at power pole 94, remains open to those who pick up a permit at the administrative office located in John Pennekamp Coral Reef
The tunnel is one of the aging features that will be removed. Photo by Dan Burkhardt.
Dagny Johnson Park on 905 Closed for renovations. Photo by Robert Silk
State Park. The $838,000 restoration project will involve the removal of asphalt as well as several structures that were mainly built in 1970s for a planned 2,800-home community that was to be called Port Bougainville. Opposition to that development galvanized the state to acquire what is now the main visitor portion of Dagny Johnson park in 1982. This spring’s restoration will encompass six acres. Among the decaying structures that will be removed are a two-story condominium, tennis courts, a bath house and a wooden lodge, Cass said.
Also set to go is the small tunnel near the main park walkway that is one of Dagny’s most noticeable features. However, other park landmarks, including the front archway, the butterfly circle and the eightfoot-high coral rock wall along the main walkway, will remain. While the main walkway itself will also be left as-is, the footprints of other old roadways, including some in areas that have previously been closed to the public, will be either removed or reduced in width. Once the work is complete, the park plans to open an addition half– to full-mile of trails to augment its existing two miles of main
entrance area pathways, Cass said. She acknowledged that the timing of the work, with its beginning during the busy month of March, is an inconvenience, but said the schedule was dependent upon when the money was made available. Dagny officials have been planning and waiting on the project for a decade. The restoration is mostly being financed through mitigation dollars that the Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District was required to set aside in exchange for clearing hardwood hammock to build its mile marker 100 plant in 2005.
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• 10% discount on all club food, beverage and retail outlets • When reserving through your Club, all club outlets and • Front desk services open 24/7 for convenient check-in services are notified should you have any special needs • Full engineering and daily housekeeping services included • All billing direct to your member account View available properties online at oceanreef.com or call Lodging Reservations at 1-800-741-7333 • To add your home to our vacation rental portfolio, please contact our Director of Vacation Rentals, Allan Schweinberg at 305-367-6617 or [email protected]
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Proposed for Membership MARCH 17 – MARCH 31, 2016
Equity Membership
Tanya & Jeffrey Siskind are Senior Legacy members acquiring 401 Carysfort Road and the equity from his father William Siskind. Mr. & Mrs. Siskind are residents of Wellington, Florida. They are members of The Beach Club and Mar-A-Largo Club. Their sponsors are Jerry Barding and Kenneth Shimm. Arlene & Paul Vanderbilt are Social members purchasing 70 Anchor Drive, Unit B and the equity from the seller. Mr. & Mrs. Vanderbilt are residents of Orland Park, Illinois. They are members of Olympia Fields Country Club and Crystal Tree Golf and Country Club. Their sponsors are Cynthia & Jack Weglarz and Beverly & Ron Lobdell. Shonda & Daniel Monks are new members purchasing O.R. Dock
F-11 and the equity from the seller. Mr. & Mrs. Monks are residents of Colorado Spring, Colorado. They are members of The Club at Flying Horse. Their sponsors are Tom Davidson on behalf of the Membership Committee and Dr. Peter Liashek on behalf of the Membership Committee. Ruth & George Harms are Social members purchasing 40 Marlin Lane, Unit B and the equity from the seller. Mr. & Mrs. Harms are residents of Brielle, New Jersey. They are members of Manasquan River Golf Club and Manasquan River Yacht Club. Their sponsors are Kathy & John Weiland and Patty & George Lucas. Waitlist Social Membership
Social Membership is currently waitlisted. Posted applicants, once approved, will be added to the waitlist. Sandee Kozel & Mark Rush are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. Rush & Ms. Kozel are residents of Gibsonia, Pennsylvania. They are members of Pittsburgh Field Club and Gozzer
Ranch Golf & Lake Club. Their sponsors are Jill & Jeff Pontius and Mindy Slovick on behalf of the Membership Committee. Donnamarie & Richard Pardi are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Pardi are residents of Jupiter, Florida. They are members of The Club at Admirals Cove. Their sponsors are Meghan & Darryl Pardi and Teresa Holmes on behalf of the Membership Committee. Karen Fresne is applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mrs. Fresne is a resident of Cumberland, Maine. Her sponsors are Brigitt Hilton and Gail & Bradley Noyes. Catharine & Gary Cox are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. & Mrs. Cox are residents of Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. They are members of The Merion Cricket Club and Radnor Hunt. Their sponsors are Ann Arader and Catherine & Douglas Davis. Uliana Bogash & James Lamb are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. Lamb & Ms.
JOIN OUR OPEN HOUSE MARCH 26, 2 – 5 PM FAIRWAY LAKES 18A PREMIUM FIRST FLOOR CONDO New Listing Price: $765,000 Excellent opportunity to own a ground floor condo conveniently located steps away from the Fairway Lakes pool and ready for immediate occupancy. Take in amazing sunsets and peaceful views of the Dolphin Golf Course right from your living room. This comfortable and well-maintained two bedroom, two bath condo has been completely updated and boasts an enclosed patio for added living space. Plus enjoy stainless steel appliances, kitchen island, modern bathrooms, new flooring, master walkin closet, impact windows, plantation shutters, indoor laundry and a full-sized owner’s closet.
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Bogash are residents of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. They are members of Tower Club - Fort Lauderdale and Coral Ridge Country Club. Their sponsors are Karen Campagna and Lee Westervelt on behalf of the Membership Committee. Susan Heidere & Michael Simko are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Mr. Simko & Mrs. Heidere are residents of Riverside, Connecticut. Their sponsors are Noelle & Kevin Grainger and Tiffany & James Benincasa. Misty & Kurt Jones are applying for Social Membership waitlist. Dr. & Mrs. Jones are residents of Longwood, Florida. They are members of The Legacy Club at Alaqua Lakes. Their sponsors are Laura Pallan & John Tippins and Lee Westervelt on behalf of the Membership Committee. Summer Membership
Jordana & Jason Davis are applying for Summer Membership. Mr. & Mrs. Davis are residents of Miami, Florida. Their sponsors are Linda & Larry Roasseau and Gabriel de Godoy.
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Convenient New Place to Store Almost Anything! • Golf Clubs • Golf Carts • Fishing Gear • Coolers • House Hold Goods • Anything Else Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 - 5:00
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Carysfort has added a new Mercedes Sprinter Van to its fleet for that large party to the airport or a night out on the town. Let Carysfort Transportation take you there and back! Contact Terry or Tiffany Kitts • Phone: 305-367-3388 • Toll Free: 866-410-3388 • Fax: 305-367-3848 Email: [email protected] • Conveniently Located at Plaza Bldg. PLANE LATE? NOT TO WORRY ... WE’RE TRACKING YOUR FLIGHT!
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O N A ND OFF THE R EEF
Welcome Break
Finding the Arapiama
Two kayakers on the home stretch of the Florida Circumnavigational Trail got a welcome break at Ocean Reef this week. Jake Parker and Nicho Rivera began their journey on January 5th in Pensacola. They paddled their way across the panhandle and down the west coast of Florida, then five days in the Everglades where they were “totally ravaged by bugs.” They feel lucky to have Jake’s uncle Chuck Chuhinko to give them a brief respite at Ocean Reef before they finish their 1,515-mile trek at Ft. Clinch State Park in Jacksonville next month. What will they get if they finish? “We get a T-shirt with our number on it,” Jake said. “We will be FCT survivors 20 and 21.” Their efforts have also raised money for the Surf Rider Foundation, which focuses on conservation and beach cleanup. By Terry Baxter.
Mike Love, along with his son Michael and his brother, Riley Love, were at it again in a remote area of Guyana on the hunt for the elusive Arapaima. Mike told us a little bit about his latest adventure: We were approximately 200 miles south of the capital of Guayana, Georgetown. We chartered a plane for the 1:45 minute flight into Apoteri, (you can also take an 18 hour van ride), where you land in a grass field in the community of 290 Amara Indians. There is no electricity or running water. From there, it was a 4 hour boat ride, up river, to the camp. Are we getting remote yet? On this trip, my brother and I only caught one arapaima each, my son caught three. We used bait casters Rapala glide
Mike Love
baits. They only allow artificial lures in this area, because bait is swallowed and is very harmful to the fish. That makes them extremely difficult to hook and land. The men of the village love to be fishing guides, as the only other jobs are in gold and diamond mines, which are considered very dangerous. So most just fish, hunt and grow crops. All hunting is with bow and arrow, and fishing is done in the same manner with different arrows or with hand lines.
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55 TARPON LANE CLS #1060 3 Bedroom/3 Bath $3,600,000 Located in Oceanside Cays Neighborhood Perfect for Boaters, 75’ Deep Water Dockage and Easy Ocean Access
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165 S. HARBOR DRIVE CLS #982 3 Bedroom/3.5 Bath $2,050,000 Located on Tranquilty Lake, Beautiful Finishes Great Family Home, Huge Side Yard 2 Car & 2 Cart Garage
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430 S. HARBOR DR. CLS #1089 5 Bedroom/6.5 Bath $2,995,000 5,578 SF, 2 Car & 1 Cart Garage, Elevator, Lake Views, Entertaining Oasis with Large Pool Deck & Spa, Marble Floors & Attention to all Details!
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FAIRWAY LAKES 18A CLS #1034 2 Bedroom/2 Bath $765,000 Meticulously Maintained Extended Living Room Fully Furnished & Cart Storage
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PUMPKIN CAY 30B CLS#1029 2 Bedroom/2 Bath $1,125,000 Spacious Patio Overlooking Long Canal View Beautifully appointed interior. Priced to Sell! 32’ Dockage & Cart Storage
PUMPKIN CAY 45A CLS#1095 4 Bedroom/3 Bath $2,050,000 Direct Ocean Views, Screened Porch, Cart Room, 29’ Dock, All On First Floor
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PUMPKIN CAY 75A CLS #981 2 Bedroom/2 Bath $1,550,000 Assigned 33’ Dock Wide Canal Views & Easy Ocean Access Ocean View Pool plus Cart Storage
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ANGELFISH CAY 37B CLS #1105 1 Bedroom/1 Bath $495,000 Angelfish Cay Condo on the Second Floor, Nice view of the canal with Dockage to 36’
ANGLERS CLUB: 95E. LAKE ROAD 2Bd/2Ba $1,995,000 CLS #1077 || DOCKS FOR SALE: FS-7 70’ $449,000 CLS#645 FS-22 70’ $690,000 AS-04 60’ $299,000
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We get results! Now is the time to sell • www.swensonrealty.com • Swenson & Ecuyer Realty • 305-367-3600 Represented by: Broker Owner Bob & Denise Ecuyer; Broker Associates Peter Swenson, Nancy Eaves, John Carpenter, Jean Murphy, Bob Evans, Chris Everhart; Sales Associates Ada Gies, Alan Thomson, Burgess Warren, Bill Voss, Steve Johnson, Michael Carrier, Linda Jaikins
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SPORTS AROUND THE REEF
2016 Medical Center Golf Tournament Results
Golf Scoreboard 2016 MGA CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH RESULTS
Flight 1
Bill Wonfor def. Michael Acheson ... 1UP Flight 2
Paul Archibald def. John Carpenter ... Flight 3
Chuck Hartz def. Bill Sport ... Flight 4
John Spina def. Fred Fazio ... 3&2 Green Tee Flight 1 Judy and Rick Brand with Barbara and Emery Olcott.
Marvin Mathis def. Jimmy Watson ... 4&3 Green Tee Flight 2
Albert Monk won the 9th annual double Metal Knee Open held at the Card Sound Golf Club on Friday, March 18 with a net score of 68. Albert is a three time Double Metal Knee Open Champion. You must have 2 metal knees to qualify for the event.
William Enk def. Joe Flanagan ... 19 HOLES LGA SOLHEIM CUP
Team Europe 15.5 points
Mary Jane Barnes, Paula Davidson, Bryant Barnes and Barry Davidson.
1st Place Dolphin
9 HOLE EVENT
Harold Wells, Bill Reeves, Mike Miles, Scott Heffner
Hammock 1st Place
2nd Place Dolphin
Eric Soulavy, Jose Pietri, Alejandro Rodriguez, Juan Wallis 1st Place Hammock
Larry Roseau, Mike Betz, Linda Roseau, Jodi Betz
Gail Freed, Diana Frazier, Gina Barbarino, Sandra Rule Closest to the Hole Women
Jacquie Cardone 13’3”
Sally Newman & Nancy McPherson 2 Martha Lindner & Maggie Parker 1.5 Joan Flippin & Hillary Smith 3 Mary Jane Barnes & Betsy Osborne 3 Sandra Taylor & Sally Kroll 0 Jodi Betz & Brenda Sport 2.5 Bonnie Mashburn 0 Marita Sladky & Elizabeth Conklin 1.5 Donna Archibald & Vicki Carr 0.5 Barbara DeSousa & Queenie Eagle Ruth Holl & Sandy Kirschner
CLOSEST TO THE HOLE AWARDS
Team USA 17.5
2nd Place Hammock
Card Sound Golf Club Hole # 2
Eric Woodward. Kevin Fish, Andy Hoffman, Victor Benoit
Men’s – Rick Brock- 3’9” Ladies – Sally Kroll- 11’ 8”
1st Place Card Sound
Dolphin Hole #5
Linda Roberts & Diane Petrosino 1 Bardee Wyer & Kim Schold 1.5 Toni Vreeland & Eileen Mullray 0 Dedie Nutt & Carla Wood 0 Angela Berman & Kazuko Johansen 3
Mike Smith, Margie Smith, Bob Hewett, Lynn Hewett 2nd Place Card Sound
Steve Kaplan, Linda Kaplan, Dave Hass, Scott Argersinger
Men’s – Scott Heffner- 1’11” Ladies – Barbara Besse- 5’ Hammock Course Hole #17
Men’s – Larry Brady- 6’2” Ladies – Sally Davidson- 2’11”
Lynne Demmerly made a hole in one on #9 Dolphin playing alongside Patricia Gillies and Tommy Gibson.
MaryAnn Larkin & Jacquie Cardone 0.5 Carla Connor & Diana Tweedy 3 Lynne Demmerly & Pattie Heutel 1.5 Cherie Henn & Patricia Gillies 2.5 Nancy Fazio & Joy Wood 2.5 Libby Macauley & Didi Streit 2 Closest to the Hole
#2 – Sally Newman #17 – Sally Newman
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Men’s Club Championship
and will now add the 2016 Ocean Reef Club Championship to his collection! Well played Michael, and thanks to everyone who came out to watch and support this great event.
“From the Gold Tees” by Scott Kirkwood, Director of Golf
The 2016 Club Championship is in the books. The second round started with two players tied atop the leader board with a pair of 76’s, Michael Watson and Gary Russell. The next closest was Charles Breuer, six shots back and defending-champion Scott Heffner, nine shots out. The day got off to a slow start for Michael Watson, as he hooked his first tee shot OB and finished the hole with a 7, while Gary Russell made a smooth 4 to take the early advantage. The first tee shot from Watson was just a minor bump in the road, as he was able to rebound from the terrible start, and take a six shot lead to the back nine. Scott Heffner made a run at the title firing the low score
Bag Room Open
Michael Watson wins the Men’s Club Championship for the first time. (His father, Jimmy Watson, won the 2016 Super Senior Club Championship.)
of the day at 77, finishing his round with back-to-back birdies. Even though he gave it everything he had, he was just too far back off the leader. Gary Russell also played a wonderful back nine, shooting 36 to lockup the runner-up spot. The weekend was Michael Watson’s though! He was able to keep the ball in play on the back nine and post a winning score, without having his A game. This has been a solid year for Watson, who early in the season also took home the Old Buddy Gross Championship,
With 8 intense matchups, Ocean Reef Club came out on top last weekend, eliminating all of the Card Sound staff in Round 2. Congratulations to this past weekend’s winners, and we hope you will all come out to watch the Quarterfinals next weekend, as the competition comes down to the wire! For those of you who aren’t familiar with the tournament, it is certainly one to attend! Each year, the professional staff from both Ocean Reef Club & Card Sound Golf Club participate in a monthlong match play on Dolphin Course. Members caddy for the golf staff and those who are not caddies follow the groups around the course in their golf carts to cheer! Quarterfinals Play Schedule
Friday, March 25 1:00pm Tommy Gibson vs. Garrett Rodgers
Josh Upson vs. Mike Leone Saturday, March 26 1:00pm Natalie Cruse vs. Eric Smith Dave Vihlen vs. Scott Kirkwood If you aren’t able to make it, there will be matches played each Friday & Saturday at 1 p.m. through the finals on April 2. Men’s Spring Invitational
The 3rd Annual Men’s Spring Invitational tournament is only a few short weeks away. Call the Golf Shop to sign up. This weekend tournament will be held on Dolphin Course, with practice rounds on Friday, April 8, and play dates Saturday & Sunday, April 9 – 10. Titleist Loyalty Program
We will be participating in our second year of the Titleist Loyalty Golf Ball Program featuring the #1 ball in Golf, the Titleist ProV1 & ProV1x! This offer will be available from March 17 – April 17 and features 4 dozen ProV1 or ProV1X golf balls for the price of 3 dozen. Stock up on your golf balls with your own personal imprint and numbers.
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G OL F T I P
What to Think? “Golf Tip” by Brian Varsey, Head Teaching Professional
Students are often under the impression that some new thought is going to transform their game as it will make them hit great shots. There really are two different kinds of thoughts, internal and external. An internal thought is something to do with your physical motion, like turn your shoulders, move your knee, etc. An external thought is to swing the club in a certain direction, or hit the ground in a particular spot, or hit the ball HAMMOCK COURSE Closed Mar. 29 – 31 Closed Apr. 12 – 14 Closed May 10 – 12 Closed May 23 – Sept. 11
into the hole. Good athletes play sports with ease as they are unencumbered with internal thoughts. They are always in athletic freedom trying to produce a external result. Golf, for some reason, has turned into a series of internal swing thoughts that can easily clutter the mind and inhibit you from performing athletically. Correct understanding of how the club moves to make the ball go where it goes is a good external picture. Sometimes a change in physical motion is required to accommodate this and sometimes just an understanding of where the club needs to be swung will help us perform. Make sure you know how the club needs to travel to make the ball go in the direction you want or you will be tied up with too many swing thoughts to be the good athlete that you are. DOLPHIN COURSE Closed Apr. 18 – May 22 Partially Closed July 5 – 8 Front 9 Closed Partially Closed July 11 – 15 Back 9 Closed Partially Closed Aug. 8 – 12 Front 9 Closed Partially Closed Aug. 15 – 19 Back 9 Closed Closed Sept. 12 – Oct. 23
TENN I S T I P
Finishing Shots by Alex Henderson, Assistant Tennis Professional
Last week, you had Bob on the run in our hypothetical tennis match. Now, let’s talk about 6 more shots you could use to thwart him. In this scenario, Bob lobs a ball your way and you return it at his feet with a deep forehand or backhand volley or an overhead. As Bob reaches to block
the shot, you’re already moving forward, closer to the net. This strategy puts additional pressure on Bob, who has a placement decision to make and only a split second to make it. Noting your looming presence at the net, Bob would like to pass you with a deep ball to your right or left. But Bob is not Roger Federer. Aware of that, and cognizant that his odds of hitting wide are high, he makes a “safer” decision. When his return shot arrives well within your reach, you know that your offensive strategy is about to pay dividends. Now it’s time to angle a finishing volley off the court, well out of his reach. Game, set, match. Well done!
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Friends of Tennis Exhibition Puts on a Show “Tennis Shorts” by Jim Morton, Director of Tennis
This year’s Friends of Tennis Exhibition displayed a talented group of both Professional and Junior players. The weekend event, which is complimentary to spectators, started off on Saturday afternoon with two promising female junior players, Jennifer Brady of UCLA and Marie Bouzkova (CZE) who won the U.S. Open Junior title in 2014. The two battled with long rallies demonstrating great movement including an occasional hard court slide which wowed the crowd. Bouzkova
was able to win the entertaining match 7-5. In the feature match on Saturday, the WTA #9 player Lucie Safarova, the reigning French Open Singles Champion took on WTA #27 Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova of Russia. Although coming off a 4-month layoff due to an injury, Safarova demonstrated her trademark big forehand exchanging powerful ground strokes with the athletic Pavlyuchenkova with both players trading games before Pavlyuchenkova broke at 4 all then held to clinched the match at 6-4. To finish the afternoon of tennis off, Pavlyuchenkova and Brady took on Safarova and Bouzkova in a fine display of doubles resulting in a 6-2 win for Pavlyuchenkova and Brady. Sunday’s Men’s Singles match had to be altered when Canadian Vasek Pospisil and his partner Jack Sock played their way into the Men’s Doubles final at Indian Wells which was not played until Saturday evening causing Friends of Tennis Tournament Director
John Schaeffer to go into his bag of tricks to come up with another great player at the last possible minute. With ATP #17 Roberto Bautista Agut already at The Reef, John was able to convince Alexsandr Dolgopolov to fill in for Pospisil. The flashy Dolgopolov came out hot, with some beautiful winners while taking a 2-0 lead in an 8 game Pro Set. However, Bautista Agut steadied his reliable backcourt game pulling even at 2-2 then staying even holding serve to 4 all. At that point Dolgopolov showed why he is one of the most feared players in shorter matches as he again went on a tear, using his powerful ground strokes and his amazing quickness to forge a 4-7 lead in the set. Bautista Agut then held to take the score to 5-7 but Dolgopolov proved to be too strong closing out the match 8-5. Once again the tennis fans at Ocean Reef were the real winners being able to see this incredibly high level of tennis without having to make more
than a golf cart ride to the matches! Big round of thanks to Friends of Tennis, The Racquet Club Staff and all of the sponsors who contribute to make this such a wonderful event at The Reef! A special thank you to Racquet Club Pro Willie Cakans who kindly donates his time to sit in the umpire’s chair and officiate all of these matches! With all of this great tennis at The Reef, I would like to remind all tennis playing members that the Ocean Reef Singles Club Championship Tournament is scheduled to take place April 9 & 10. The tournament will be run as a single elimination tournament in the main draw with a consolation draw for first round losers. Matches will be 2 sets with a super tiebreaker (1st to 10 points) to decide the match if players split sets. We need at least 8 players in each (women’s & men’s) draw to hold the tournament so don’t wait to sign up, text or call 305-522-1519.
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TENN I S
Player of the Week
Weekly Tennis Results
Dori Reiter
WEDNESDAY 3/16/16
1st Place
Sally Peterson
FRIDAY 3/18/16
1st Place
Oswaldo Betancourt 2nd Place
Who is your favorite professional tennis player?
What kind of player do you like playing against?
Tony Trabert, an American tennis player who won Wimbledon in 1954. I was at Wimbledon when Tony won the finals!
I love playing against the pro’s at Ocean Reef because they give me a consistent hard ball and play long rallies!
MIXED DOUBLES
Frank Paige Men’s 2nd Place
Graham Thomas
MEN’S DAY
My one-handed backhand.
Ladies 2nd Place
Men’s 1st Place
2nd Place
What is your favorite shot in tennis?
Judy Wilson
MONDAY 3/21/16
Lisa Austin
I started at Northwestern University in 1949. I had a fabulous left handed partner who taught me the game of tennis.
Ladies’ 1st Place
Debbie Dewey
LADIES’ DAY
When and where did you start playing tennis?
Jim Wilson
Graham Thomas MIXED DOUBLES SATURDAY 3/19/16
Men’s 1st Place
Hollister Bundy, Drew Betz Men’s 2nd Place
Ladies’ 1st Place
Thayer Adams Ladies’ 2nd Place
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1st Place
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Busy Times for Bonefish Bonnies
she laughingly advises, “Put on your thinking caps! There will be prizes!” The cost for the luncheon is $25 payable at the door. Reservations are a MUST; RSVP to Jessica Olefson ([email protected] or 954-803-2736) before 9 a.m. April 4. Flats Tournament Sign-Up Deadline
by Sarah A. Cart
The season has been flying by, but the Bonefish Bonnie calendar isn’t letting up; still to come are a couple trips, two tournaments, and the annual meeting/luncheon/program. In reverse order, that means … RSVP for Luncheon/Program:
On April 6, the organization will hold its final program of the 20152016 season beginning with an 11 a.m. luncheon/annual meeting at Anglers Club. The day’s program will explore the allure, and fun, of fishing; after hearing about three different souls and their fishing journeys, the Bonnies will engage
Tutored by his Bonefish Bonnie grandmother Barbara Olcott, Gage Olcott recently took to the family seawall with a fishing rod and a lot of determination. Reports are it was a “big fish”; this is how fish tales begin.
in a custom-designed round of Trivial Pursuit, Mona Brewer-style. “Each of us has a drum inside that beats a different rhythm, and that might explain why we fish,” notes Mona Brewer, program organizer; as for the day’s games,
Any Bonnie interested in competing in the April 13 Flats Tournament (Captains Meeting, April 12) needs to sign up by March 30. For tournament information or to register, contact either co-chair (Laura Zausmer at zausmers@aol. com; or Madeleine Williams at [email protected]). A reminder to those participating in the March 30 “Rods Up; Rules Out” No Rules Tournament: The Captains Meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. March 29 in the Cultural Center Courtyard; the March 30 Awards Cocktails/Dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. in Carysfort Center. A Class and Trips on the Horizon
A 2-hour workshop on fly-casting techniques is in the design process
and will be an ideal primer for those traveling on the Bonnie trip to the Bahamas April 21 to 25/26, or to Montana in June. If you would like to take part, or for additional information, contact Cissy Thompson (cissythompson2012@ gmail.com); for information about Bonnie travels, contact Joyce Neely ([email protected]). Always ready to welcome into its membership any woman interested in fishing, Bonefish Bonnies is made up of women anglers of Ocean Reef and Anglers Clubs. The organization’s purpose is to gather together women for fun, friendship and fishing (or learning about fishing); provide knowledge about all aspects of the sport in the comfort of a congenial atmosphere; and share the joy of fishing, no matter the level (beginner to expert), technique (spin or fly), or location (flats or off-shore). For information regarding the organization, membership dues, and/or a membership application, check the website, www. BonefishBonnies.com, or contact Nancy Zakon (305-367-3925) or Admin@ BonefishBonnies.com.
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C RO Q U E T N E W S
Wicket Things Happening on the Lawn “Croquet News” by Ron Sekura
Last Friday was a warm summer like day with occasional wisps of a cool breeze that was welcomed by all on the croquet lawns. A foursome was playing their first game of the day when two additional players appeared. We wanted them to join in the play for the next round. But what were the options? We could make another foursome and then have two play one on one. We could play two of one
“Protective Custody:” Ingrid Braun and Sheriff Deputy David Minor.
player against two. But part of the fun of croquet is the people interaction and the chance to chat and kibitz as play goes along. What to do? Let’s try a modification of the standard golf croquet game? All hands present were willing to give it a try. Usually teams are made with strikers playing blue and black balls challenging
a team playing red and yellow balls. Instead of the two team configuration, we decided to play with three teams of two. The teams were blue solid and blue stripe, red solid and red stripe, and black solid and stripe. Play would be in normal order with the stripes following after all the solids had been played; and play would continue until the victorious team scored four wickets. This made for very interesting competition. The individual teams would make and break alliances to prevent opponents from scoring as they struggled to find an avenue to score. The game was very defensive and it took nearly 90 minutes of play for the winning team to score the four wickets. All agreed it was a fun game even though it probably violated the rules of the U.S. Croquet Association. Then came Sunday; as we arrived we were surprised to
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see one of the Monroe County Deputy Sheriffs on the croquet lawns. What had happened? Was it our violation of U.S. Croquet Association rules? Had the Sheriff heard reports of “wicket” things happening on the lawns? Was he responding to reports of “shots” being made? Fearing for the safety of our players Deputy David Minor took Ingrid Braun and Debbie Iz into “protective custody.” Debbie and Ingrid spent a little time guiding Deputy Minor around the lawn showing him the “wicket” things were not wicked and explaining that the shots, although sometimes hostile when focused on an opponents ball, came in the flavors of jump and stop shots. We all had a good time with Deputy Minor’s visit and all appreciate the fine job that he and his associates do in keeping Ocean Reef safe.
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Family Shooting Day at The Range Family Day is a fun shooting event at the Card Sound Range on March 26 at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be challenging shotgun games such as 5 Stand Sporting, Skeet, and Twister PDQ. Instruction is available for beginners and shooters of all
skill levels. Airguns will be provided for kids, and Long Range Sniper Shots will be provided for the adults. Loaner guns and ammo are available, gourmet hot dogs and soft drinks will be served. Card Sound Range is located 6.5 miles north of the Toll Booth on the east side. For more information please call Bob Aultman at 305-5220627 or Michael Murphy at 305-367-9983.
Truel Myers, Orvis Instructor, teaching the Hannan siblings how to shoot on The Range.
Fred and Cary Dabney go with the Green Juice on St. Patrick’s Day at the Fitness Center.
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Detoxification Strategies for Optimal Health & Performance Lisa Dorfman, MS, RD, CSSD, LMHC, FAND-Ocean Reef Nutritionist Detox Unhealthy Habits with Nutritional Spring Cleaning
Happy Spring ORC Members! It’s time to come clean from winter indulgences and strip into your summer swimwear! One way to nutritionally strip is to DETOX. While detoxing is a popular diet trend typically emphasizing fasting or the consumption of juicy natural beverages, a scientifically intelligent detox is so much more. It may include exercise & lifestyle changes. For some, DETOX-
ING is a lifesaver, removing negative influencers that impact overall health. What Is Detoxification?
Detoxification is a process that decreases negative impact of xenobiotics (aka, toxins) on the body. There are more than 100,000 toxins which can stress your system. These fall into two major groups. The first are exotoxins, which include environmental toxins such as pollution and Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) from your home, office, food supply, water, cleaning chemicals, pesticides, and make-up products. The second group is endotoxins, which are toxins inside the body. These include toxins such as those from recreational drugs, medications, alcohol and processed foods. How does Detoxification work?
Contrary to popular belief, the
detoxification process requires energy. So a fasting detox is not the optimal approach and can actually be harmful and dangerous. Your goal is to effectively get rid of the harmful stuff in your body, and you need energy from food to accomplish this. Are you ready to detox? Here are 3 steps you can take: 1. Break a sweat. No doubt about it, diet can’t do it all. In addition to prepare your mind and schedule a dietary detox, you will need to do some exercise. If you exercise hard enough to sweat, even better! Sweating accelerates the detoxification process by clearing of toxins from your body. 2. Schedule a Dietary Detox Nutrition Consult with me to get your personalized safe & healthy program. You can expect to lose 5-15 pounds when following the DETOX at least 4-6 weeks, the amount depends on your previous diet, exercise, lifestyle habits & overall health. 3. Attend my presentation on Detoxification Strategies for Optimal Health & Performance on March 30 at 4 p.m. to learn more.
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Flying Club Heads West by Dario Orlando Ocean Reef Flying Club President
The latest Ocean Reef Flying Club (ORFC) event on Monday, March 14 was a huge success! We had over 70 people in attendance, many of which enjoyed dinner and dancing from 7pm - 10pm courtesy of the talented Cowboy Up 6-piece band. This Western-themed dinner was a great
Fishing Report
opportunity to get together before everyone heads home for the summer - it was nice to see so many people dressed for the occasion. Dinner was fantastic and drinks were flowing throughout the night. Our events are getting bigger each time, and we look forward to an eventfilled 2016! Be sure to subscribe to our email list for the latest ORFC updates. Be sure to subscribe to our email list for the latest ORFC updates, simply visit www.oceanreefflyingclub. com and click on ‘contact’.
by Erich Overhardt
Spring is upon us as seen on and off the water. If one pays attention to their surroundings, you will be amazed at what Mother Nature has bestowed upon us.
Being on the water never gets old to me – it is my “chapel” if you will. The bite offshore is spotty at best for pelegics. The sailfish bite was good early last week and as the weather turned spectacular, the fishing shut down. Perhaps it was a 4 degree jump in water temperature in a days’ time. If you were fortunate to get out last week, it was Bahamas-like on the water. The bottom bite stays good. Dolphin will be upon soon and tuna bit remains solid. Don’t be surprised if you raise a white or blue trolling 150 foot or deeper for the next couple months. There is or was plenty of
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Linda Jaikins caught a 4 pound Yellowtail with Captain Augie Moss on “Here Fishy”
lunker cigar minnows and sardines that attracted boats from Miami to Islamorada baiting up near bent stake quite a shot – glad we caught ours the day before! Porpoise are everywhere as well as turtles. Manatees are beginning to show back up also so let’s be mindful of these gentle giants as we are guests in their habitat. Tight lines.
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Survival of the Wet-est by Bob Broton
Freshening and veering winds to nearly 20 knots increased the Bullseye sailing action on Card Sound waters Saturday. The races were tightly run by the committee boat. Lorne Price wisely issued the command for mandatory life jackets when the wind speed threshold was triggered. Further wind increases resulted in the early termination of the Bullseye races and orders to patrol the retreat to harbor. Another good call as minutes later a “man overboard” alert was received by radio. During a maneuver, George Lucas had slid off the wet gunwale
Action shot from sailing day. Photos by Bob Broton.
of number 701 and into the sound. Instantly the Marlin piloted by Morgan Whiteley with Bob Broton as crew, raced to the scene near the entrance of Grayvik Channel. Both are experienced Coast Guard Aux-
iliarists. Arriving alongside we observed George, in his life jacket, clinging to the gunwale. Placing the boat where current worked in our favor, we killed the engine for safety and maneuvered George with
George Lucas took to the seas on Saturday, literally.
a boat hook to the stern ladder of the Marlin. An exhausted, soaked but grateful sailor was helped aboard. With no signs or reports of injury, we proceeded to hydrate the sailor. Another good day on, and in, the water.
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Bridge Tip by Gregg VanDyke, Director of Card & Game
2 Spades is. It has a name, it is called the “ SPIRAL 2NT”. Here is how it works: When responder has interest in either game or slam they bid 2NT asking opener to describe their 2 Spade Raise. Opener rebids as follows: 3 Clubs- 3 card Spade suit, minimum opener ◆◆ 3 Diamonds- 3 Card Spade suit, maximum opener ◆◆ 3 Hearts- 4 card Spade suit, minimum opener ◆◆ 3 Spades- 4 card Spade suit, maximum opener ◆◆
As an Opener, Have you ever had to raise responders Major with only a 3 Card Suit? Say you open the bidding 1 Club and hold this hand: S)KJ4 H)874 ◆◆ D)J53 ◆◆ C)AKQ3 ◆◆ ◆◆
I don’t like rebidding 1NT with this hand with nothing in the red suits, so I like 2 Spades. Responder has a tool available to ask what kind of a raise
Card & Games Corner Saturday, March 19 was the First Annual Ocean Reef Canasta Tournament. It was well attended and everybody had a great time. Joanne Thomas and Fran Bell were the winners getting Ocean Reef Club
So in the above hand I would bid 3 Diamonds to show a 3 card raise with a maximum opener. 14 High Card Points (HCP) would be a maximum since if I had 15 HCP I would be opening 1NT instead of 1 Club. It is a simple tool to use but like any other tool, It should be discussed with Partner first. See you at the table.
Gift Certificates and the title. Joanne Wills and Pam Reeves finished Second getting $50 Gift Certificates. Thanks to Claudia Langworthy for running things so smoothly. Men’s Card Night on Monday at 6:30 p.m. continues to roll along. Come in and join the fun. No reservations are necessary. The Duplicate Bridge Game
Weekly Bridge Results Monday March 14, 2016 Section A North-South
1. Mary Benson - Katherine Bailey 2. Pamela Harding - Adelaide Schultze 3. Graham Thomas - Joanne Thomas 4. Joan Flippin - David Jones 5. Rosemary Jones - Kay Meinhardt 6. Suzy Shields - Shirley Shipley Section A East-West
1. Hugh Harness - Judelle McArdle 2. Rod Patton - Ron Besse 3. George Aronoff - Alice Kernaghan 4. John Taylor - Connie Taylor 5. Beverly Platner - Pat Dracos Wednesday March 16, 2016 Section A North-South
on Monday, March 28 will start at 12:30 p.m. so Members can listen to the lecture by former-FBI Director Robert S. Mueller at 3:30 p.m. The other games will start at the regular 1 p.m. time. Beginning Bridge Classes are Mondays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Come in and learn how and have a good time in a relaxed atmosphere.
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1. Ed Kavanaugh - Cynthia Mitchell 2. Adelaide Schultze - Pamela Harding 3. Ann Lampman - Joan Watson 4. Mary Benson - Graham Thomas 5. George Aronoff - Sue Mullane Section A East-West
1. Paula Pendergast - Monica Phillips 2. Marlene Csendes - Judelle McArdle 3. Carol Roaman - Pat Baxter 4. Joanne Wills - Mary Zwirn 5. Ann Petersen - Hollis Petersen 6. Frances Murphy - Joseph Murphy Friday March 18, 2016
1. Jim Thompson - Fred Bacher 2. Rosemary Jones - Dorothy Kemp 3. Joanne Thomas - Graham Thomas 4. David Jones - Alice Kernaghan
Backgammon lessons are available on Friday mornings starting at 9:30 a.m. Thursday Night, April 7 will be our 2nd “Night Of Bridge” Cocktail Hour will start at 5:30 p.m., Fabulous Buffet Dinner and Dessert Bar at 6:15 p.m. with bridge to follow from 7 – 9:15 p.m. Mark your calendars and come out for this. See you at the table.
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MEMB ER-TO -ME M BE R O F F E RI NG S The rental properties listed on this page may not be enrolled in the Ocean Reef Club Vacation Rental Program. Ocean Reef Club can not guaranty the quality or condition of these properties.
27 South Harbor Drive
Renovated waterfront home with 60ft dock 27 S. Harbor Drive 4 BR/ 3 BA Heated Pool 3 night minimum, weekly, monthly or seasonal rental. [email protected]
Villa Colony Rental 4 EXUMA Brand new “Key West” styled home with 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths. Home features gazebo with fireplace & pool/hot tub overlooking park. Enjoy this truly remarkable home Just steps from the beach & Inn. www.4exuma.com [email protected]
2 Bedroom Condo
Great lower level unit in Fairway Lakes. Reserve for the summer & for next winter. Monthly discounts. For pictures, rates & available dates, email [email protected]
207 Andros / Villa Cay Ocean Views Steps to Buccaneer Island Just Renovated 3 Bd/3 Ba Home Wireless WiFi 2 48” and 2 40” Led Flat Screen Tv’s 3 Patios, BBQ, Hammock, Outdoor Shower. Pet Friendly [email protected] 954-593-0973 www.207andros.com
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Lovely canal front home available to rent 4 bed/4 bath, 150ft dock near Card Sound, heated saltwater pool, hot tub Photos and viewing available [email protected] 305-367-8570
Villa Cay / Carysfort Rd Steps to Buccaneer Island, Hotel and Tennis. Comfortable 3 BR/3 BA home on Park sleeps 7. Ensuite Master BR/ BA, Queen BR/BA & Triple Twin BR/BA. Flat screen TVs in all BR’s plus Bravia Smart 54” TV and DVD player in LR. Screened eat-in porch & lounge area plus outdoor patio with table & chairs, lounges & Weber gas BBQ all overlooking Park. Double cart shed. Available April through August. [email protected] (917) 658-7719
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3 Bedroom Home 2 Bedroom Angelfish Cay 1 Bedroom Golf Village Docks 60 Ft. Call John for pricing and availability [email protected] 305-367-4280
310 Carysfort Steps to Buccaneer Island 2 Master Bedroom, 2 Master Bath 1200 sq. ft. partially enclosed Deck with 16’ x 16’ Pool. The Pool may be heated to 102° or Chilled to 80°. 5 Flat screen TV’s, Wireless WiFi 3 night minimum / weekly/monthly 540-974-0366 [email protected]
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Climate control car storage by Tamiami airport. Owned by Ocean Reef member. Very secure… 832-444-0277
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Community Bank of Florida ............................... 305-522-1363 Gibraltar Private Bank ....................................... 305-367-6405 Merrill Lynch........................................................ 786-239-7507 Northern Trust..................................................... 305-789-1344
Brothers Backflow Plumbing & Gas................... 305-267-3992 Seaway Plumbing Inc .......................................... 305-367-3225
FUNERAL HOME Allen-Beyer Funeral Home .................................. 305-451-1444
Edgewater Pools Inc ........................................... 305-367-9457 Reef Tropical Pools Inc ....................................... 305-367-2005 Shallow End Pools Inc ........................................ 305-367-0060
HEALTH CARE
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Essence of the Phoenix Medical Spa ................. 305-367-3364 Medical Center at Ocean Reef............................ 305-367-2600 Plantation Key Health & Rehab. Center ............ 305-712-0280 Visiting Nurses & Hospice of FL Keys................ 305-852-7887
CSI Management Services.................................... 305-367-9160 Noel on the Reef ................................................ 305-978-6103 Onshore Services ................................................. 305-367-4110 Tropical Home Management ............................... 305-304-7904
HOME MAINTENANCE, WINDOWS, DOORS & PAINTING
REAL ESTATE Ocean Reef Homes .............................................. 305-440-2167 Ocean Reef Club Real Estate & Vacation Rentals ... 305-367-6600 Reef Rentals......................................................... 305-367-4280 Russell Post Sotheby’s International Realty ....... 305-367-2027 Swenson & Ecuyer Realty ................................... 305-367-3600 Waterfront Fine Homes ...................................... 305-367-0999
Robert Wade & Associates .................................. 305-371-2832
All Keys Gas ........................................................ 305-745-1122 Archer Painting ................................................... 305-367-3762 JLM Painting & Waterproofing Inc ..................... 305-242-9529 Martin Shipley Painting ...................................... 305-498-9262 Poseidon’s Pressure Washing............................... 305-509-9003 Reef Window Treatments .................................... 305-527-3310 Stevenson’s Carpet & Furniture Cleaning........... 305-367-3211 Viking Kabinets Inc ............................................. 305-238-9025
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Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart, PA........................... 305-367-2324 Williamson Automotive ....................................... 305-670-7100
BIA & Company ................................................... 786-456-1400 Celedinas Insurance Group ................................. 305-367-4610 Keen Battle Mead & Co...................................... 305-367-2777 Keys Insurance Services ...................................... 305-743-0494 Marsh Private Client Services ............................. 305-367-9353 T.R. Jones & Company (Brown & Brown) .......... 305-247-5121
All Keys Cycles..................................................... 786-255-3130 J. McLaughlin ....................................................... 718-532-9017 Royal Furniture ................................................... 305-451-5700 Upholstery & Patio Furniture............................. 305-394-7735 Zero Dress Code .................................................. 305-664-0800
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Cultural Center at Ocean Reef ........................... 305-367-6300 ORCA .................................................................... 305-367-3067
EP Design Group ................................................ 305-444-2878 European Design & Trading Co, Inc................... 305-367-4455 Intradesign Interiors, Inc .................................... 305-206-3832 Island Interiors at Ocean Reef, Inc.................... 305-367-2450 J Wells Interior Design Inc ................................. 305-240-1799 Robert Wade & Associates .................................. 305-371-2832
AIR CONDITIONING & APPLIANCES Aire by Design, Inc.............................................. 305-247-8684 Debon Aire Mechanical ....................................... 305-826-2240 Going Aire & Going Marine................................ 305-367-2974 Houston Air.......................................................... 305-852-2960 RG Mechanical Services Corp.............................. 305-852-4555
AIRCRAFT CHARTER Chapman Freeborn Airchartering, Inc ................ 954-999-7221 PlaneClear ..............................................................877-FLY-1101 Wheels Up ........................................................... 305-619-3000
AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION Reef Runaround LLC ........................................... 305-498-3515
ARCHITECTS
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CONTRACTORS AAA Plastering & Drywall Inc ............................ 305-242-0777 Aluminum Specialist Inc...................................... 305-245-3789 Barron Development ........................................... 954-749-7295 Catalina Caststone Creations Inc ........................ 305-971-3935 D. Garrett Construction Inc ................................ 305-367-2907 Elite Marble & Tile Inc ....................................... 786-473-2315 Impressive Renovations ....................................... 305-304-7904 Islamorada Elevator ............................................ 305-852-1618 Island Builders, LLC............................................. 305-367-3888 Liriano Construction & Development, Inc .......... 305-439-9023 Noly Builders, Inc ................................................ 305-367-0034 On Point Construction, Inc ................................. 786-389-8671 Overholt Residential Construction Inc................ 305-367-1069 South Bay Developers Group.............................. 305-365-7676 Titan Construction & Development Inc.............. 305-367-0002 Upper Keys Marine Construction ........................ 305-853-2644
CREATIVE SERVICES Fayth Photography .............................................. 305-707-8882 Monster Sound Productions ................................ 305-467-4733 Que Belle Event Production & Marketing ......... 305-492-7962
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RESORTS Amara Cay Resort ............................................... 305-664-0073
ROOFING Rapid Roofing Inc ............................................... 305-245-2244
SALON & SPA Marie Scott Hair Design Studio.......................... 305-619-0475 Rejuvenations On The Reef Salon and Spa ....... 305-367-9961
SHIPPING & BUSINESS SERVICES JustAskRich.com ................................................... 630-642-6500 The UPS Store ..................................................... 305-396-7444
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SURVEYORS Longitudes Surveyors LLC ................................... 305-463-0912
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3NA, LLC .............................................................. 786-512-8676 Hixon + Everson Electric Inc ........................... 305-367-5033 Protech E2 Inc .................................................... 305-453-0010 Reef Radio Electronics LLC ................................. 305-367-4800
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OPEN HOUSE TOUR Saturday, March 26th • 2:00 – 5:00pm 121 Marina Model Residence from upper $4 million
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47 Sunrise Cay Drive (1051) 3 BD, 4 BA • $4,650,000 26 Halfway Road (992) 3 BD, 3 BA • $2,490,000 10 Harbour Green (1112) 3 BD, 3 BA • $2,975,000
Pumpkin Cay 9A (932) 4 BD, 4 BA • $2,485,000 Harbour Green 39 (1017) 3 BD, 3.5 BA • $2,275,000
55 Tarpon Lane (1060) 3 BD, 3.5 BA • $3,600,000 430 South Harbor Drive (1089) 5 BD, 6.5 BA • $2,995,000
Pick up an Open House map at any of our real estate offices or these locations: Fitness Center/Spa • Golf Clubhouse • Airport • Medical Center • Bell Stand • Front Office Concierge • Reef Lounge • Membership Office • Reef Treats • Dock Office
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34 Card Sound Road (1116) 3 BD, 3 BA • $2,895,000 Pumpkin Cay 26B (1093) 2 BD, 2 BA • $1,350,000 Pumpkin Cay 30B (1029) 2 BD, 2 BA • $1,125,000 Fairway Lakes 18A (1034) 2 BD, 2 BA • $765,000