6200 N. Clubhouse Lane, Tucson, AZ 85750

March 2009

Activities Refl ect Strength of Club

Club Numbers:

Main Number577-1400

Golf Shop577-4061

Tennis Shop577-4009

RoomReservations

577-4056

Catalina Room577-4075

Group Sales577-4088

Catering577-4011

Day Spa577-4080

Gate House577-2421

Membership 577-4012

In speaking with club managers around the country, I fi nd there is broad agreement that a ro-bust activities program is a sure sign of a healthy club. And, when I review our Ventana calendar, I am reassured that we are providing a variety of programs of interest to virtually everyone.

We are pleased at the resounding success of our fi rst Wine Society event, which sold out. Mem-bers were still talking about the success of the fi rst event when Ryan Granruth announced plans for the society’s second program March 6, which he promises will be even more eventful. It seems that the society is destined to be a major factor in rounding out our activities calendar.

It was encouraging once again to see that our annual Art Show exceeded expectations, attract-ing an overfl ow crowd of both exhibitors and browsers. We can be proud that Ventana has such a large contingent of really talented artists of all types, and a membership that is appreciative of their work.

None of this happens by accident, of course. We work hard to develop a comprehensive activities program. Th e House Committee reviews sugges-tions and ideas for the calendar and coordinates scheduling to prevent confl icts with outside events known to interest broad segments of our members.

Our ultimate goal is to have a program of activ-ities consistent with what has come to be known as the Ventana Lifestyle, which stresses continu-ing education, personal growth and fi tness. We are proud of where we are, but are committed to continuing improvement.

Th e result, we hope, is a value-added experi-ence for our members, since a committed mem-bership is our most valuable asset. Committed members are also our best and most eff ective ambassadors to the Tucson community at large. Most new members seek us out on the recom-mendation of existing members who have recom-

mended the club to friends and acquaintances.We appreciate the referrals, since new members

represent the life-sustaining energy necessary to carry us forward into the future. As many of you know, we have developed an attractive set of in-centives for you to refer potential members. Th ey can be reviewed in the article on page 4. If you have any questions about this program or have a potential member you would like to refer, contact Christine in the membership offi ce. She will take it from there.

Finally, as you know, a major component of the Ventana Lifestyle is a devotion to outdoor activi-ties. In addition to golf, tennis, swimming and fi tness training, members and Ventana residents can be seen on a daily basis walking, jogging and otherwise moving about the community.

Unfortunately, walkers and joggers sometimes encounter dogs running off leash on the golf cart paths, golf course or streets of the community. Walkers and pets are allowed on the cart paths at their own risk before the golf schedule for the day begins or aft er it closes. But pets are required to be leashed at all times.

Th is is not only a club policy, but is a Pima County and Ventana Canyon Community As-sociation regulation. I know that those who let their dogs run are convinced that they know their animals well and that they do not constitute a danger to others. But the walker or jogger, who encounters an unfamiliar dog running free on a cart path or on the golf course, may be terrifi ed of the animal.

As a courtesy to your fellow members and neighbors, keep your pets leashed when exercis-ing them in the community or on the cart paths.

George WhiteCEO, General Manager

Ryan Granruth

Sulfi tes and WineIn the past few months, several

members have mentioned to me that they don’t drink red wine, or drink wine at all, because the sulfi tes gives them a headache. It seems that perception is common enough to warrant a dis-cussion about how it is not the sulfi tes that are causing the headaches when people drink wine.

Sulfi tes occur naturally in all wines because they are a compo-nent of the grapes used to make wine. So, it is impossible to have a wine that is completely sulfi te free. Most wine makers add sulfi tes as a preservative during the fermentation process. Th e closest you can get to a sulfi te-free wine is a certifi ed organic wine, which is made without the addition of sulfi tes to prevent the wine from spoiling.

Most people who complain of head-aches aft er drinking wine implicate red wine as the culprit. Th at is interesting because dry red wine contains among the lowest concentration of sulfi tes among all the potential wine choices one might make. Th at alone should tell us it is most oft en not the sulfi tes that are causing unpleasant reactions to wine.

In terms of sulfi te concentration, wines with the highest level of sulfi tes are the sweet dessert wines, followed by blush style and off dry whites, next are dry whites, and, fi nally, dry reds.

Please understand I am not suggest-ing that sulfi tes are never a problem. But in the United States, the Food and

Drug Administration has estimated that less than 1 percent of the popula-tion is allergic to sulfi tes. If you are among that 1 percent you could have

an allergic reaction to wine. If you know that you can eat fruits such as fi gs, prunes or apricots, you are not likely to be allergic, since they contain 10 times the amount of sulfi tes as a single glass of wine. If you have experienced a reaction aft er eating those items, the prudent course is to consult your doctor regarding a pos-

sible allergy.If it is not the sulfi tes that are both-

ering you, what causes headaches aft er drinking red wine? Would you believe no one really knows? One potential cause is histamine. Red wine has a much higher level of histamines than white wine and we all know that hista-mine plays a role in allergic reactions

So the simplest explanation of why wine causes headaches is that there is no simple answer. What is known is that it is not the sulfi tes. Wine aff ects everyone diff erently, and since I am by no means a medical professional my advice is that if you experience reac-tions to wine consult your doctor, who may be able to off er advice on steps you can take to keep wine on your list of pleasant experiences.

Cheers,Ryan Granruth

“In wine one beholds the heart of another” -Anonymous

Ventana’s Ventana’s Wine StoreWine Store

Th e Wine Store is a great ben-efi t off ered to all club members. If you haven’t had the chance to take advantage of the program in the past, we encourage you to do so now.

Please e-mail inquiries and or-ders to winestore@thelodgeatven-tanacanyon.com. Inquiries will be answered and orders fulfi lled as quickly as possible.

Wine store orders are re-stricted to a minimum of case lots, which may be six or twelve bottles, depending on the wine. Th ere is an exception for wines on our list, which may be pur-chased in six-bottle lots, presum-ing that the wine is available.

Wine SocietyTh e purpose of the Wine Society is to taste and learn about the world of wine in a very friendly and interactive atmosphere that is specifi cally designed for members of Ven-tana Canyon.

Friday, March 6 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Please make dinner reservations, as space is already fi lling up.

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CHEF JOHN

I can help you with all of your special event planning needs. I can help you with all of your special event planning needs. I can assist you in planning a holiday party, business re-I can assist you in planning a holiday party, business re-treat, dinner party, golf tournament, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, treat, dinner party, golf tournament, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, anniversary parties, even elaborate weddings and much anniversary parties, even elaborate weddings and much more. The possibilities are endless. Our pastry chef can pro-more. The possibilities are endless. Our pastry chef can pro-duce beautiful cakes for almost any occasion. If you would duce beautiful cakes for almost any occasion. If you would rather entertain at your home, let us cook the food and serve rather entertain at your home, let us cook the food and serve it for you. We can take the hassle out of entertaining, 577-it for you. We can take the hassle out of entertaining, 577-4011.4011.

Emily RandallEmily RandallDirector of CateringDirector of Catering

Catering for Your Every NeedCatering for Your Every Need

Spring is arriving and to mark the change in season, we have made quite a few interesting adjustments to our vari-ous menus in an eff ort to ensure that your dining experi-ences at the club are both satisfying and interesting.

For those of you who greet your day with breakfast at the club, we have introduced a panini sour dough breakfast sandwich, an excellent grab-and-eat item for those heading out to the golf course, the tennis courts or otherwise on the go.

Th e spring lunch menu includes the Ventana Lifestyles Plate, which off ers a choice of grilled marinated portabella mushrooms, chicken breast or a four-ounce Angus burger served with low-fat cottage cheese and fresh fruit.

In the Ventana Bar & Grill, we have added crab-and-artichoke dip, appetizer-size calzones, fried calamari with mixed greens and white peach

vinaigrette. Back by popular demand is the Rueben quesadilla. Th e spinach-and-shrimp wrap with basil vinaigrette is anticipated to be a winner as well.

Th e Catalina Room features roasted half chicken, petite New Zealand lamb loin and a vegetarian potato-and-spin-ach “pave' stack” served with tomato fennel sauce.

As always, the staff enjoys seeing all of you at our special events and theme nights. Typical for our high season, the event calendar is quite crowded. In March, we are looking forward to an-other blockbuster Wine Society event, our monthly member mixer on St. Pat-rick’s Day, March Madness at the Ven-tana Bar, Happy Hour on the 20th, the fi rst day of spring, followed by a dinner dance, Sunday brunch and Gourmet Night at the end of the month.

As you plan to join us for a memo-rable dining experience, keep in mind that if you have a special request we enjoy the opportunity to meet your needs. I want to thank those of you who have not hesitated to give us op-portunities to demonstrate our com-mitment to the quality of your club

dining experience. Again, thank you for coming in and using the club.

As I mentioned above, spring will arrive on Friday, the 20th. As we begin to warm up, we will plan our menu specials to refl ect the change in season.

Enjoy!—Chef John

Spring is Inspiration for New Items on Our Menu

SAVE THE DATEApril 7Wine Society

April 12Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt

April 24Happy Hour

April 28McKenzie-Mueller Wine Dinner

May 1“Happy Trails” Member Mixer

May 19Gourmet Night

Sunday BrunchMarch 1, March 8, March 22 and March 29

10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Adult $14.95, 6-12 years $7.95, 5 and under pay age

Assorted Pastries and MuffinsAssorted Sliced Fruit and Berries

Imported and Domestic Cheeses with Assorted Crackers and Sliced Baguettes

Assorted Toasted Bagels with Whipped Cream CheeseEggs Benedict

Crispy Bacon and SausageO’Brien Potatoes

Carving Station with Cherry Glazed HamEggs and Omelettes and Waffles made to order

Make your reservations with the dining room at 577-4075. 48-hour cancellation policy in effect.

Jerry Kindall“The History of Baseball”

Monday, March 16

Reception: 5:00 p.m.

Mr. Kindall will begin his pre-sentation at 5:30 p.m. Please call to make your reservations for the presentation with Kendall John-son at 577-4000 or kjohnson@thelodgeatventanacanyon.com

Happy Hourat Ventana Canyon

Join your fellow membersMarch 20, 20095:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Complimentary snacks

Drink specials

Reservations are not required and seating is

based on availability.

Entertainment provided by Armour Gomez

6:30 p.m. Cocktails7:00 p.m. Plated Dinner

Salad of Romaine Hearts and Iceberg Lettuce, Oven Dried Tomatoes, Pine Nuts, Brie, Tomato Vinaigrette

Entree Choice:8 oz Prime Rib with Whipped Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables

ORChicken Breast Stuffed with Apricots and Almonds, Rice Pilaf, Baby Vegetables

OR Herb Crusted Salmon with Potato Latke, Baby Vegetables

ORGrilled Vegetables with Potato Gnocchi

Dessert Table $32.00++ Per Person

St. Patrick’s Day Member Mixer

March 17 5:30-7:00 p.m.

21.95 per person

Please RSVP with Kendall at

577-4000

Dinner Dance March 21, 2009

Please RSVP with Kendall at 577-4000

Cancellation Policy for Club EventsThere are a lot of fun events planned this season and we want to ensure that everyone enjoys them. We understand that sometimes life drops surprises in your lap, so please be considerate. You need to cancel your reservation at least 48 hours before the scheduled event. Otherwise, you will be charged a $25.00 fee per person.

Gourmet NightGourmet NightMarch 31, 2009

6:30 p.m. ReceptionPassed Hors D'oeuvres

7:00 p.m. DinnerVermont Montrachet with Arugula

Watercress Salad with Herb Oil Vinaigrette

Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Braised Fennel and Lemon Butter

New Zealand Lamb Loin with Rosemary Demi, Stewed French Lentils and Spring Vegetables

Grand Marnier Trifle with Marinated Orange Supremes

$45.00++ Per Person$25.00 ++ Wine Flight Paired with Menu (Optional)

Please RSVP with Kendall at 577-4000.

Friday, March 20, 2009$10.00 per child (Dinner provided)

Children 3-10 years of age.5:30-7:30 p.m.

Bring the kids to the club while you enjoy Happy Hour, an evening playing tennis, or if you just want to come up to the Club and have dinner.

MANDATORY RSVP's required 48-Hours in advance. Please make your reservation with Kendall at 577-4000.

Nelda Clark led the discussion by the Book Club at its January 2009 meeting. The book discussed was MORNINGS ON HORSEBACK, by David McCullough, a fascinating social history of Theodore Roosevelt, our 26th President, and his father, mother, brother, and sisters, all re-markable individuals. The book tells of their life as a privileged, wealthy family in New York City after the Civil War. At age 42, Theodore Roosevelt became the youngest Presi-dent in history, “and possibly the best prepared,” David McCollough noted. In March, Diane Michaels will be re-viewing her selection THE HUMAN STAIN by Philip Roth.

Our last meeting was February 24, Mardi Gras, at 6:15 p.m. Barbara and Jack Kuczynski discussed their selection, THREE CUPS OF TEA by Greg Mortenson.

David Fletcher

Viva ItaliaWednesdays from 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Enjoy Italian style dining.Adults $25.95 ++

Children 6-12 $9.95 ++Children under 5 pay their age,

plus tax and gratuity.

All-You-Can-Eat Rib NightFridays from 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

$24.95 ++ per person6-12 $9.95 ++ per person

5 & under pay their age

KNITTERS’ KNOOKTHE KNITTERS’ KNOOK IS RE-

MINDING ANY interested knitters to join them! ALL levels (in-cluding those who would like to learn how to knit) are welcome! We meet every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until noon; please check The Rock for the exact location each week. -Barbara Provus

We have set up a Non-Life Master duplicate bridge game at Ventana Canyon on every Monday evening. We will begin play at 5:00 p.m. It would be good to arrive a little early as we will order dinner before we start play -- like we do currently with the supervised play on Th ursday morning.

Th e fee will be $5 to play (just like at Adobe). We will have a Director from Adobe who will answer any playing questions and make sure we rotate cor-rectly -- kind of like a “referee”. Th ere will be bidding boxes just like at Adobe, so we will be sure you know how to use them before we start. A very exciting plus to this arrangement is that you will receive ACBL Master’s Points when you win. Th e director will have the ability to key in our scores and tell us how we did before we leave Th e Lodge. If you are not an ACBL Member and wish to join, there will be applications.

Adobe will also supply us with a

handout at the end of play showing all the hands we played and what bids could win. It is a fabulous learn-ing tool for those of us who are fairly new to bridge -- when you can see all 4 hands, it is easier to see how you should have bid and played the hand.

Caron Weinstein is the hostess for this group. Please feel free to e-mail me or Caron (caronweinstein@comcast.net) to let us know if you want to play - eventually the director will take over this duty of reservations. You don’t need to sign up with a partner - Caron can “team” us up.

We are very excited about this op-portunity. I truly hope you can join us!!!

-Ruth Houkom

“ACBL” Bridge Every Monday

Prime Rib NightSaturdays from 5:30-9:00 p.m.

Includes: 8 oz. prime rib, choice of baked

potato, mashed potato or rice,

seasonal vegetable.

$15.95++ per person

(This is not a buffet, so sit back and let us serve you.)

Please make your reservation by calling the dining room at 577-4075.

Book Club

Member Incentive Program Member Incentive Program THE MEMBERSHIP PROMOTION PROGRAM continues for all categories of member-ship. If a Ventana member sponsors a new golf member, even if the mem-bership is purchased on the secondary market, the sponsoring member will receive a credit of $681.00, equal to one month’s dues, on his or her next member statement.

For every new tennis member re-cruited, the sponsoring member will receive a credit on their monthly statement of the amount equal to TWO MONTH’S dues. Social member sponsors receive credit for one month’s social dues. The member who refers the new member must sign the appli-cant’s Request for Membership Form

as a sponsor prior to submission to the membership offi ce. The incentive does not apply to short-term social or tennis member-ships. If you have any questions, please contact Christine Baker-Perry at 577-4012.

Member Choice Awards:Congratulations to the winner of the Member’s Choice Award

January: Stephannie MorrisNominated by: Mah Jongg Ladies:Julia Rose, Susan Payson, Linda Cormany, Wendy Malone, Diane Kester, Vivian Kaplan, Cynthia Edwards, Judy Riskind Always knowledgeable & has such a welcom-ing personality. Stephannie was able to take care of our large groups and she always has a smile! Wonderful service great attitude!! Always kind & gentle with our aging women. Thank you for the great service Stephannie!

CongratulationsCongratulations

Sandy Brittain shot a Hole-in-One

1/25/09 on #3 Mountain.

Member Photo BoardsTake advantage of the beauti-ful spring weather in Tucson to get your portrait professionally taken for the Member Board or family portraits. We are having two sitting dates:

Saturday, March 7 • Saturday, March 28•

It is a beautiful time to get an outside portrait; as always, dogs are welcome. Please plan on taking the photos outside, and I would recommend wearing solid and darker colors. Book your date and time today with Christine Baker-Perry at 577-4012.

Security Photos More ConvenientWe have been taking security

photos of members for nearly a year and a half. Th e purpose of these photos is to be able to identify you and your preferences when you use the club and its facilities.

Despite the lengthy time frame thus far in acquiring these photos, a ma-jority of members and their families remain to be photographed.

Accordingly, we are establishing a more convenient method of making this service available. Starting February 1, we will be taking security photos in the membership offi ce every Monday and Wednesday from 3 to 5 p.m. No appointment is required.

Th e largest group whose photos are

required are teenage children of mem-bers, who will not only be required to have security photos, but to have personal identifi cation whenever us-ing club facilities. In the absence of such identifi cation, we will be calling their parents to verify that they have permission to charge on their parents’ accounts.

We look on the security photo re-quirement as a service to the member-ship and hope that this will be a great opportunity to make the photos more convenient to take.

Christine Baker-PerryMembership Director

Looking to spruce up your equipment for the summer golf season? Look no further than Ventana Canyon’s 1st Golf Expo. Th ere have been demo days before, but none like this one! Six equipment vendors will be on site as well as other featured products for you to try and compare.

Th ere are a lot of exciting new products being intro-duced to the market this spring; here is a snapshot of what you can look forward to trying out.

TaylorMade’s new R9 series features new Flight Con-trol Technology that allows you to adjust the face and lie angles of the club. Th e driver also has Moveable Weight Technology that allows you to customize the driver to produce your desired ball fl ight. Th e R9 has already become the leading driver on tour.

Ping is commemorating its 50th anniversary with special edition Rapture V2 woods, G10 irons and putter models. Th e G10 irons have been a leading seller in the game improvement category.

Nike’s next generation square driver, the DYMO STR8-Fit features an adjustable hosel for better fi tting. A new line of irons named Victory Red (ala Tiger) is their best off ering yet in the iron category, both for better players and those looking for game improvement.

Cobra introduces its new S9-1 line of drivers and fairway woods. A new face technology and improved weighting stretches the .830 COR further across the face. Cobra has also upgraded its Baffl er hybrid with new weighting that increases the MOI and helps launch the ball more easily.

Cleveland updates it driver line with the Hibore Mon-ster XLS. A 16% larger face with a deeper and wider profi le create a higher MOI and for greater forgiveness and stability. Th e Hibore Xli hybrid iron set is revamped with a more seamless transition in look and feel from the higher irons to the shorter irons.

Other vendors that will be featured are Adidas, Foot-joy, Oakley, and Sun Mountain.

We will have a launch monitor on site for fi tting as well the professional staff to assist you with fi tting and answer any questions you may have. Th ere will be great specials, a putting contest, clinic and more. Th is is not just a typical demo day; this will be an event that you won’t want to miss.

Golf Expo Saturday, March 7th

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Ventana Vistas is published monthly by the VentanaCanyon Alliance, LLC, for members of the Ventana

Canyon Golf & Racquet Club. Articles are contributed by club members and staff.

Board of ManagersDavid Carney, chairman

Taylor Payson, vice chairmanAndy Samet, secretary

James O. Johnston, treasurerMembers:

Bruce Bellows, Marylyn Canfi eld,Don Carrig, Ken Granat, Jim Jennings, Don Rhodes and

Peg Rosenquist.

George White, Chief Executive Offi cergwhite@thelodgeatventanacanyon.com

Christine Baker-Perry, editor cbaker@thelodgeatventanacanyon.com

Tracey Fossatti, copy editortfossatti@thelodgeatventanacanyon.com

Our MissionWe will provide a premier club experience to all those who enter the gate. We are well trained professionals

committed to consistently delivering a memorable expe-rience through a service culture focused on anticipating

every detail.

Book Your Lodge Suite Today!We are always delighted to accommodate your friends

and family at Th e Lodge. We are happy to extend the same low rates to your guests that we off er members. Please Contact Lisa Benton, Executive Meeting Man-ager, at 577-1400, if you are interested in reserving a larger number of rooms. We thank you for thinking of Th e Lodge when planning your business meetings or retreats, weddings, family reunions, bat mitzvahs or bar mitzvahs.

We are in the process of upgrading the suites. Please feel free to contact us, if you have any questions regard-ing reservations or the upgrade features of our spacious and luxurious suites.

Ideal Weather Expected for High SeasonWith spring approaching it is

a great reminder of why the desert is such a great place to live. Th e weather during March and April are ideal for the ryegrass and the condition of the golf courses will be at their best. Th e desert fl ora will begin to bloom and the trees will again start to bud/bloom. With all the negative news going on in the world around us, it will be diffi -cult to complain about the upcoming weather. Be sure to get out, enjoy the sunshine and be active.

I would like to personally thank the few brave souls who came out for Dewar’s & Divots in February. It was a crisp chilly aft ernoon and the tempera-tures dropped quickly with each divot that was fi lled. A special thanks to the

following participants: Jim Balch, Jim Buchanan, Ken Granat along with Bob O’Brian and Brandon Smith.

Please join us for the next Dewar’s & Divots on Monday, March 9th at 3:45 p.m. We have a pretty good chance that the weather will be better this time.

Th e golf course staff will be busy during the months

of March and April preparing the golf courses for the upcoming ladies mem-ber/guest (Hole in the Wall) and the men’s member guest (Shoot out) tour-naments. We look forward to another

successful event this year.As of February 13th, we have had

30 frost delays this golf season. Th ank you again for your patience and under-standing during frost delays. We will continue to minimize the delays and maximize play.

Please remember to fi ll your divots, repair your ballmarks and swing hard in case you hit it. Don’t forget to putt the short ones.

If you have any questions or con-cerns please contact Wally Dowe (Di-rector of Golf Course Maintenance) at 577-4013 or ventanacanyon1@qwestof-fi ce.net

Wally DoweDirector of Golf Course Maintenance

Wally Dowe

9 & Dine Event9 & Dine EventFriday, April 10

4:00 p.m. ShotgunCanyon Course

Mystery Scramble

Event Fee: $10 per coupleDinner: $24 per person Reg-

istration Deadline: 4/7

Group Golf LessonsGroup Golf LessonsEnjoy golf in a social learning environment with other members. Groups will be limited to 10 members with two instructors. February will focus on Putting.

Rate: $60.00 per person

Women’s Group: Wednesday, March 4 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.Men’s Group: Wednesday, March 18 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Complimentary Golf ClinicComplimentary Golf Clinic“Short Game Wizard”

Friday, March 13 at 3:00 p.m. on the South Chipping Green

A great short game can cover up many errors. Learn the basic fundamentals of good chipping and how to escape with par from a variety of situ-ations. Closest to the Pin competition.

Dewar’s & DivotsDewar’s & DivotsMarch 9, 2009

Come join your fellow mem-bers for a cocktail, socialize with friends and spend an hour or so enjoying the great weath-er on the golf courses fi lling divots. Meet at the Ventana Bar & Grill at 3:45 p.m. We will go out on the courses at

4:00 p.m.

Niners have been extremely ac-tive with events and group play. Febru-ary 2nd was our Member/Guest Day with a great turnout and a huge success thanks to the work of the Committee chair, Katie Smith and her committee. 1st place went to Linda Duff er, Annie Hart, Alex Smith and Sue Johnston. 2nd was Aimee Poll, Yvonne Prisbie, Pat Pyron and Judi Skalvos. 3rd was Mary Ann Roos, Mary Love Clarke and Margaret Tyler. Straightest drive (member) was Suzi Payson and (guest) Brigitte Miller. Closest to the Pin (all players) was Judy Jolley.

Valentine’s Day brought our won-derful annual event, chaired by Ellen Nicoletti and Rhona Stern with win-ners being:

1st Place Pete & Betty Grimm Steve & Cathy Christensen2nd Place Larry & Karen Chellevold Taylor & Suzi Payson3rd Place Chris & Linda Cormany Tom & Sue Kempken4th Place Bob & Kathy Tipler John & Carol Koretz5th Place Jim & Karen Sislo Hal & Betty Dennis6th Place Monty & Sue Woolson Ernest & Carol Manuel

Closest to the Line Ladies: Nancy GranatClosest to the Line Men: Tom KempkenClosest to the Pin Ladies: Carmen McLaughlinClosest to the Pin Men: Steve Christensen

Many of our playing events have qualifi ed members for the Player of the Year.

Our current standings for 5 events out of 7 are: 1st with 535 points, Toni McWilliams; 2nd with 475 points, Chris D’Huy; 3rd with 350 points, Karen Chellevold; 4th with 300 points, Betty Grimm, and tied for 5th with 250 points, Marti Donovan and Rita Gra-ham.

March continues to bring more fun on Monday mornings with a shotgun on March 2nd, our “Ryder Cup “ on March 9th, and on March 16th Round III of the State Medallion. March 23rd will be a best ball/scramble and round-ing our March on the 30th, a Free Play day.

Th is leads us into April with our famous Invitational, themed this year “Th e Best of the West”, on April 6th. Please sign up to play, host a guest or volunteer to work on the event. In whatever role you choose, it will be a great time.

If you’re interested in exploring play at other neighboring clubs, an oft en overlooked opportunity are the Inter-club Invitationals. You can still sign up for playing at Vistoso, on March 19 for their “Spring Fiesta”; Skyline, On April 3rd, for the “Gold Rush Invita-tional”; Saddlebrooke Mountain View, April28th, and La Paloma for “Fiesta fun” on April 15th. If you have any questions please call Pat Wendel or Tornie McKay.

Last, but certainly not least, we bid adieu to our Niner’s pro, Zach Single-ton who is moving to Kansas City. While he has been wonderful, we now

have an equally wonderful pro to help us out in Aaron Aguilar. We continue to look forward to the fabulous support we get from our Ventana pros.

“DRIVE ME WILD”“DRIVE ME WILD” VALENTINE’S DAY EVENT VALENTINE’S DAY EVENT

Niners 2009 Schedule of EventsNiners 2009 Schedule of EventsMarch 2

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O - 9:00 a.m. Shotgun; Tosses for Pops; Luncheon ***Assigned Tee Times; Ryder Cup***Assigned Tee Times; State Medallion III; Mystery GameO - Assigned Tee Times; Scramble/Best Ball/Scramble Free Play

April 6132027

9:00 a.m. Shotgun; Invitational9:00 a.m. Shotgun; Four-Person Scramble; LuncheonFree PlayFree Play

VENTANA NINERS by Alex Smith

W.G.A. by Joanie Bishop

2009

Hole in the Wall Invitational

Desert Divas Go Green!

Join us for:Fun• Amazing Golf • Performing Divas • Wonderful Tee Prizes • Fabulous Money Prizes • Great Food • Warm Hospitality• Guests Available•

Contact Pat Citron at 299-7136 or citronpar@comcast.net.

Catalina CupCatalina CupVentana Canyon’s Catalina Cup team is enjoying tremendous success in the

2008-09 season. We are one of 13 club teams who compete against each other in match play during a season that runs from September through May each year. As of February 10, 2009, we have completed eight matches and have prevailed in each of them. With four matches remaining between February 23, 2009 and May 19, 2009, we have our sights set on fi nishing in fi rst place, and bringing the Cup to Ventana Canyon Golf & Racquet Club!

Th e Catalina Cup schedule is posted in the ladies locker room. To participate in Catalina Cup, you must be a member of the WGA and have an established index of 26.0 or less. For further information, or if you are interested in join-ing the team for next season, please contact the VCGRC Catalina Cup captain, Cathy Woods. You can reach her by email at cwoods@rusingandlopez.com, or by phone at 792-4800 or 760-8258.

Schedule of Events

March 16: Desert Hills

April 14: Oro Valley C.C.

May 4: Ventana Canyon

June 8: Th e Gallery

Th ere will be a sign up sheet in the ladies locker room, but the most effi cient way is to email me at JNeal309@ameritech.net or call me at 847-256-7868. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me.

-Cheryl Neal

KACHINA

March W.G.A. Schedule: (Sign up through Chelsea)

March 5 7:00 a.m. Tee Times, Mountain “Queen Bee Eclectic, Round 1”

March 12 8:00 a.m. Shogtun, Canyon ABCD Scramble Lunch/Meeting (Nominating Committee will be selected)

March 19 7:00 a.m. Tee Times, Mountain “Queen Bee Eclectic, Round 2”

March 24-27 Hole in the Wall Invitational

On behalf of the W.G.A., we would like to thank everyone who participated and/or donated to the Rally For The Cure event hosted on January 29, 2009.

With all your help, we were able to raise $9,000 for the cause. Christine Baker-Perry has created a photo album of this event. You can

view it on the member’s website, under “My Club”, then click “Photo Gal-lery”, then “Rally for the Cure 2009”. Enjoy!

Men’s Member-Guest

“Shootout”April 22 - 25, 2009

Cost: $495 per player

Field: Limited to the fi rst 60 teams, 10 fl ights, Green/Gold/Silver tees

Format: Round Robin match play

Handicaps: April 1st handicaps will be used, 80% Maximum 10 stroke diff erential

Schedule of Events:Wednesday, April 22nd Registration 7:00 - 1:00Practice Round (Canyon) 7:00 Tee TimesHorserace (Optional) 3:00 pmOpening Reception (Catalina) 6:00 - 9:00 pm Para Mutual Wagering

Th ursday, April 23rdBreakfast (Men’s Grill) 6:30 amFirst Match (Mountain) 8:00 ShotgunSecond Match (Mountain) 10:30 ShotgunLunch and Scoring Party (Men’s Grill) 1:00 pmEvening Open

Friday, April 24thBreakfast (Men’s Grill) 6:30 amTh ird Match (Canyon) 8:00 ShotgunFourth Match (Canyon) 10:30 ShotgunLunch and Scoring Party (Men’s Grill) 1:00 pmEvening Open

Saturday, April 25thBreakfast (Men’s Grill) 6:30 amFift h Match (Mountain) 8:00 ShotgunLunch (Men’s Grill) 10:30 amPosition Match (Mountain) 11:30 ShotgunScoring Party (Men’s Grill) 2:00 pmChampionship Shootout (Mountain) 2:30 pm Closing Reception and Awards Dinner 6:45 pm Western Attire Requested

To Register, Call the Golf Shop!

2009 M.G.A. TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

March 14 & 15 (Saturday & Sunday)Club Championship, medal play, Pro sets foursomes.

April 18Beat the Pro and Closing Luncheon, Pick your foursome

May 2One-Two-Th ree, pick your foursome

June 6Two-Man

Seniors Schedule of Events: 8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start

March 3 2 Ball Better Ball March 10 4 Ball 3-2-1 (3 3’s, 2 4’s, 1 5’s) March 17 4 Ball 2 Best Balls March 24 4 Ball 2 Best Balls March 31 Senior Championship April 7 4 Ball 2 Best Balls, Gold Silver April 14 2 Ball 1 Better Ball April 21 4 Ball Modifi ed Stableford April 28 4 Ball 2 Best Balls

Couples GolfEvent Fee: $20 per couple

Dinner: $21.95 ++ per person

Sunday, March 11:00 p.m. Shotgun, Mountain

Club Championship - 9 Best Holes of the man, 9 Best Holes of the

women, golf shop pairsRegistration Deadline: 2/26

Sunday, April 191:00 p.m. Shotgun, MountainGuest Day 1 Best Ball of the

Members, 1 Best Ball of the GuestRegistration Deadline: 4/16

Pima Cup ScheduleApril 15 Sun City 12:30 p.m. Shotgun

Sign-ups for this event can be made through the Pro Shop or by contacting Mike Graydon via email at mikeg239@yahoo.com; 577-6960.

Senior Interclub by Jack White

Skyline Country Club: Friday 3/13 1:00

La Paloma: Monday 4/13 12:30

Please email Jack White at jack-johnjr@comcast.net (tel: 529-2871) if you would like to par-ticipate in one of any of these fun events.

MGA NEWS Seniors Update

With well over half the season behind us and only a few weeks until the Se-niors Championship on March 31st, this is a reminder that qualifying golfers will need to have played in at least 6 Seniors events prior to the Championship to be eligible for it; please check with Don Anderson or Steve Morling if you have any questions about how many events you have played in.

Also, with the success of the Shamble format earlier in the season and the weather causing us to miss the eagerly-anticipated Mixed Tee event, we’re chang-ing the event schedule for the rest of the season a little. We’ll have another Shamble on April 7, which is the day of the end-of-season lunch. Also, we’ll play the mixed tee event on March 10; in this event we’ll play the par 4s from our regular tees, we’ll move back one tee box on the par 3s and forward one tee box on the par 5s. Th is will mean the Silver players will play the par 3s from the gold tees and the par 5s from the coppers; the Gold players will play the par 3s from the black tees and the par 5s from the silvers. Here is the remaining Seniors schedule:

From your Personal Concierge “May the lilt of Irish laughter lighten every load…”

Arlene Corey

Th ere are many events in March that may be of special in-terest to our families with children and grandchildren:

March 1:• “Family Arts Day” at Tucson Museum of ArtMarch 1-29:• “Bugging Out” at Tuc-son Botanical GardensMarch 1-31:• “Butterfl y Magic” at Tucson Botanical GardensMarch 1-April 2:• Baseball Spring Training March 7: • “Just for Kids Concert” by Tucson Symphony OrchestraMarch 7: • “Fiesta de Saguaro” at Saguaro National Park EastMarch 10: • “Lipizzaner Stallions” at TCCMarch 14:• “Lucky Charm” at Tucson Children’s Mu-seumMarch 14-15:• “Wa:k Powwow” at San Xavier MissionMarch 15:• “St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival” down-townMarch 24-25:• “Th omas & Friends, A Circus Comes to Town” at TCCMarch 28: • “Bugs Bunny on Broadway” by Tucson Sym-phony OrchestraMarch 28:• “Music in the Canyon” evening in Sabino Canyon

EVENTS AROUND TUCSON:March 1-8:• “Footloose” at Pima Community CollegeMarch 1-22: • “Fernando Gallego & His Workshop: Th e Altarpiece” Spanish art from late 15th century at UA Museum of ArtMarch 1-29• : “Designer Showhouse” for Tucson Museum of ArtMarch 1-31:• “Go West: One Road, Two Visions” exhibit at Tucson AirportMarch 1-31:• “Blow Your Own Bowl” at Sonoran Glass Art AcademyMarch 1-May 12:• “Reader’s Th eatre” at Beowulf Alley Th eatreMarch 1-May 23:• “100 Years of Headlines” at Arizona Historical SocietyMarch 1-July 3: • “Circles of Life: Hopi Basketry” at Ari-zona State MuseumMarch 1-February 2010:• “Set in Stone” at Arizona State MuseumMarch 2:• “Afro-Cuban All Stars” at UA PresentsMarch 2-6: • “World of Herbs” by Native Seeds/SEARCH

March 4-25: • “Arizona Gardens Past & Present” Ari-zona Historical SocietyMarch 5-8: • “Latin Flavor with the Romero’s Guitar Quartet” at TSOMarch 5-22:• “Our Dad is in Atlantis” at Borderlands Th eatreMarch 6-7: • “Sustainability & Energy Exp09” at TCCMarch 6-7:• “Antiques Appraisal Fair” at Arizona Historical SocietyMarch 7: • “Th e Klezmatics” at UA PresentsMarch 7: • “Fiesta Gala” by Tucson Symphony Or-chestraMarch 7-28: • “Somebody/Nobody” at Arizona Th e-atre CompanyMarch 8-15:• “16th Anniversary Tucson Winter Chamber Music” at TCCMarch 13-15: • “Ballet Tucson-12th Annual Dance & Dessert” at U of AMarch 13-15: • “Tucson Festival of Books” at U of A BookstoreMarch 14: • “Broadway to Hollywood with Marvin Hamlish & Joel Grey” at UA PresentsMarch 14-15:• “Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Festival” at Pima CollegeMarch 15: • “Walking Tour of Sam Hughes Neighbor-hood” midtownMarch 18:• “Etta James and Th e Roots Band” at UA PresentsMarch 20-22:• “Fourth Avenue Street Fair”March 20-22: • “Damn Yankees” at TCCMarch 21• : “Community Food Bank Hunger Walk” at Sam Lena ParkMarch 26: • “Opera A La Carte, HMS Pinnafore” at UA PresentsMarch 29: • “Joff rey Ballet” at UA PresentsEvery Friday at 3:00 pm, Seven Cups Tea has tea tast-• ings

HAPPENING OUT OF TOWN:March 14-15: Civil War re-enactment at Picacho • PeakMarch 21-22: Tubac Artwalk•

Please stop by my desk any time if you have questions about these or other events.

I’m always happy to help you make any needed arrange-ments.

Ventana Kid’s Korner

Ventana Kid’s Korner

The instructional staff at Ventana Canyon has implemented an aft er school golf program for junior golfers. We have a Tuesday class that runs from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. and another class from 3:40 to 5:00 p.m. Th e aft er school program is limited to 12 children each day to allow our instructional staff the opportunity to work more closely with each child to further develop their game. Th e program focuses on all aspects of their game including: putting, chipping, pitch-ing, full swing and etiquette.

Th e cost for the program is $25 for each day. If you would like more information about this program or have any ideas or requests please, call Aaron at the Golf Shop at (520) 577-4061.

Junior Golf Certifi cationIn accordance with the Ventana Canyon Golf & Racquet Club By-Laws, the golf staff will con-duct a Junior Golf Certifi cation Program for all Junior Members 18 years of age and younger. Th is program is free of charge and will cover topics such as Th e Spirit of the Game, Rules and Etiquette on the Course, Safety, Pace of Play and Maintaining the Golf Course. Juniors will be classifi ed as Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced based upon playing ability, experi-ence and knowledge of rules and etiquette. Th e golf staff will contact junior members to com-municate the schedule of certifi cation classes.

After School Jr. Golf Program

It is that time of year again. Spring is nearly here, which means the pool will start getting busy. Th e best times for laps are in the early morning hours be-fore 9 and between 10 and 3 each weekday. Swim team continues to use from 5 to 6 lanes between 330 and 630 each weekday. We try to keep lap lanes open, but as summer approaches, our team gets bigger, so there is less chance of moving the swimmers around.

Now that the weather is warming up, it might be time to touch up your swim strokes. Swim lessons are available upon request. We teach all ages and abilities. Please call ext 336 to make an appointment.

Sign-ups for summer swim team will be on April 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Patio pools will be at the pool to do suit fi ttings. For each child being regis-tered, you will need to supply a copy of his/her birth certifi cate. You will need to take your child for the suit fi tting to ensure you get the proper size.

Summer swim team will start at the end of April. Our championships will be on July 22 and July 23 this year. Please plan vacations around this date so all of our swimmers can participate in the championship meet. swimming tip of the month

Many people have trouble with kicking. Th e ankles should remain relaxed. Th e toes shouldn't be fl exed or pointed at any time during the kick. Water should fl ow easily off the ends of your feet. Flexing the feet pulls the feet underwater and prevents you from swimming easily. Pointing the feet oft en causes cramping in the legs and feet, and also prevents you from swimming easily!

-Lisa Walls

Pool News

Ventana Kid’s KornerJanuary –May 2009(No classes Spring Break, March 23-28)

Ages 5-8 Monday & Wednesday 3:30-5:00 pm Saturday “Play Day” 1:00-3:00 pm

Ages 9-12 Tuesday & Th ursday 4:00-5:30 pm Saturday “Play Day” 1:00-3:00 pm

Ages 13+ Monday & Wednesday 5:00-6:30 pm Saturday “Play Day” 1:00-3:00 pm

Cost: $10 per class if attending any one class or Play Day $15 per week to attend both classes and Play Day!!! (same week only)

Private Lesson Special for Juniors:

1 hour private $40 (must be active in weekly junior programs) Junior Tennis Tournaments

Ventana Junior Tournament #3 Saturday, March 21 1:00-3:00 pm Ages 5-18Parent/Child Tennis Tournament Saturday, April 25 1:00-3:00 pm Ages 5-18Ventana Junior Tournament #4 Saturday, May 30 1:00-3:00 pm Ages 5-18

Local USTA Tucson Tournaments

2009 Hilton El Conquistador Junior Spring Classic March 13-15, 2009 Ages 8-18Super Gootter “Hybrid” Super Set Series #1 March 28, 2009 Ages 12-18“Hybrid” Super Set Series #2 April 18, 2009 Ages 12-18Tucson Open Junior Championship May 23-25, 2009 Ages 10-18

Junior Tennis Program

Playing the net and getting lobbed seem to go hand and hand. For most people, it is sheer frustra-tion and the belief that they did not do enough with their volley.

Th e fi rst thing to consider is whether you’re getting to the lob or it is going over your head. If you’re able to hit an over-head on the lob and not ending the point or getting a weaker reply from your opponent, then this is a prob-lem of technique. Th e ball may be dropping low or you’re not comfort-

able with hitting to the open court under pressure.

If the lob is always making it over you’re head, then you probably have a problem with your decision on where your standing in relation-ship to the net aft er your volley. Th e other problem with your vol-ley could be that it is too deep and allowing your opponent the perfect shot to lob back to you, again, all decision making problems.

Eric GessnerPBI Head Tennis Professional

R A C Q U E T T A L K

Four Tennis Leagues Kick off in March

SCOTT ANDERS

ERIC GESSNER

With the arrival of March, we also kick off a number of leagues and cheer on our USTA leagues. For the 2009 Spring Adult season, the club will be hosting 4 league teams. Th ey are a wom-en’s 3.0 league, a women’s 3.5 team, a men’s 4.0 team, and a men’s 4.5 team.

Also, we are starting 3 very excit-ing leagues internally at the club. Th is will include a Ladies League on Monday mornings at 9:00 am, a Tuesday night Men’s League start-ing at 6:30 pm, and the return of the

very successful Saturday league at 3:00 p.m. All league activity begins the week of March 2.

One of the advantages of playing league is the competitive aspect of tennis. Competition encourages improvement and a higher satisfac-tion and enjoyment of the game. It also encourages a mix of players and is a great way to meet other players at the club.

Th e Ventana Canyon Junior Pro-gram continues to grow and it has been very rewarding to watch the students learn and improve. Al-though there will be no classes for the week of March 23-28 (because of Spring Break), we are excited to be running the program throughout the month of March.

With the league activity and the increase in court usage from our members, I want to remind every-one to reserve their courts in ad-vance and be sure to sign in your guests when you check in for your court. Th e facility becomes very busy during many mornings of the week and your help is greatly appre-ciated.

Th e season is going strong and we are very excited about the activity on the courts and the many exciting leagues and programs throughout the month of March.

We’ll see you on the courts.

Scott Anders, USPTAPBI Director of Tennis

Upcoming Event:

Member Guest Tennis Tournament

Saturday, April 4$150 per team

I• ncludes breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 4 Divisions of Play:• Men’s Competitive (Com-• bined Rating of 8.0+)Men’s Social• Ladies Competitive (Com-• bined Rating of 7.0+)Ladies Social•

Decisions over Technique #3

Monday Morning Tennis Drill

Monday, March 2 8:00-9:00 am $10 per personMonday, March 9 8:00-9:00 am $10 per personMonday, March 16 8:00-9:00 am $10 per personMonday, March 23 8:00-9:00 am $10 per personMonday, March 30 8:00-9:00 am $10 per person

Game Improvement Tennis Clinics

Friday, March 6 8:00-9:00 am $10 per person “Improving Groundstrokes”Friday, March 13 8:00-9:00 am $10 per person “Improving Volleys”Friday, March 20 8:00-9:00 am $10 per person “Improving Serves”Friday, March 27 8:00-9:00 am $10 per person “Improving Return of Serves”

Tennis Fitness Classes

Wednesday, March 4 8:00-8:45 am Free of Charge “How to Work Out on Ball Machine”Wednesday, March 11 8:00-8:45 am Free of Charge “How to Work Out on Hitting Wall”Wednesday, March 18 8:00-8:45 am Free of Charge “Fitness Improving Tennis Drills”Wednesday, March 25 8:00-8:45 am Free of Charge “Improving Footwork”

Club Doubles

Saturday, March 7 9:00-11:00 am Free of Charge Th eme: MixerSaturday, March 14 9:00-11:00 am Free of Charge Th eme: King/Queen of CourtSaturday, March 21 9:00-11:00 am Free of Charge Th eme: MixerSaturday, March 28 9:00-11:00 am Free of Charge Th eme: Mixer

Club Leagues

Ladies League Begins Monday, March 2 9:00-11:00 am $20 for entire 6 week sessionMen’s League Begins Tuesday, March 3 6:30-8:30 pm $20 for entire 6 week sessionAdult League Begins Saturday, March 7 3:00-5:00 pm $20 for entire 6 week session

Adult Tennis Programs

Adult Tennis Programs

Fitness For Real Life

SCHEDULE FOR MARCH 2009SCHEDULE FOR MARCH 2009 Strength Training:All levels welcome. Class emphasizes muscle toning and strength using light weights, resistance bands and balls.

‘Yoga Stretch’:Emphasis on fl exibility and range of motion, specifi cally hamstrings and lower back. Perfect for golfers and tennis players. A complete body stretch utilizing yoga techniques.

Pilates:Emphasis on balance while concentrating on core strength using bands, balls and roller pads.

Classes are subject to change. Please call Margery at extension 326 for weekly updated schedules.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Pilates9:30-10:30

a.m.

Strength Training

10-11 a.m.

Let’s Stretch3-4 p.m.

Strength Training

10-11 a.m.

Pilates9:30-10:30

a.m..

PERSONAL TRAINING: Can you believe spring time is upon us! Time for lighter clothing! Call Margery at x326 to work on those lumps and bumps that accumulated over the winter months!

Th ere Is An Art To Walking Correctly; Here’s HowIt is possible to correct decades of ingrained walking habits with just a little work. Even if you do not think your gait is incorrect, you may benefi t from the following tips.

Look ahead: Lift up from the top of your head. Don't tuck your chin or look at the ground; train your sights 10 to 20 feet ahead of you. If you need to check the ground to avoid obstacles, lower your eyes, not your head. An erect head will reduce the likelihood of neck and shoulder pain.

Stretch your spine: Your shoulders should be level and square, neither thrust back nor slumped forward. Tuck your buttocks underneath you. When you are in proper alignment, you should be able to draw a straight line from your ear to your shoulder, hip, knee and ankle from a side view. Maintaining correct posture while you walk will help you avoid hip and lower back pain.Bend your arms: Flex your elbows at a 90 degree angle and let your arms swing naturally at waist level. Your fi ngers should be curled, but not clenched in a fi st. If you have not been in this habit it may take some conscious eff ort to keep them in this position.

Swivel your hips: A slight pivot at the hip can add power to your stride.

Flex your feet: Come down on your heel, lift up on your toes.

Take measured steps: Too long a stride can throw you off balance. Take slightly shorter steps and more of them.

Share your load: Th ere is a lot to being said for carrying objects on one's head! Any load on on the back or shoulders is likely to aff ect posture by thrusting the trunk forward. A Backpack, which evenly distributes weight across the shoulders, is the best choice for carry-ing objects. If you do carry a handbag (shoulder bag), transfer from one side to the other every few minutes as you walk.

Bad habits are not the only reason our gaits go awry. A variety of health condi-tions can throw us off stride as well. So if you are having diffi culty walking, identifying and then treating an under-lying cause may help you walk better. Arthritis is perhaps the most common of these gait-altering conditions. Un-consciously, we adjust the way we walk to avoid putting too much pressure on a

creaky joint because otherwise it hurts. Th is is known as the antalgic, or pain avoidance gait. People with arthritic hips tend to develop an awkward lurch-ing gait that involves dipping the shoul-der when putting weight on the bad hip and lift ing the opposite shoulder. Th e arthritic knee tends to make people walk with the joint fl exed, instead of extending and straightening it when the heel hits the ground. A fl exed knee takes some of the force off the joint, but it also puts a stain on other parts of the leg and interferes with the foot-step; instead of going from heel to toe, it becomes toe only. Bad balance may also aff ect people's gaits. Good refl exes, healthy joints, strong muscles and the vestibular system in the ear, which gives us a sense of spacial positioning, all play a role in keeping us upright. Take away any of them, and we are not so steady on our feet. As we age, it makes good sense that our gaits get a little more cautious. We are adapting appropri-ately to the loss of strength, muscle, and balance that are a part of normal aging. However, people also get excessively cautious, so they walk less and less, and exacerbate the situation by becoming even weaker and less stable.

March 2009March 2009Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1-Sunday Brunch 10-1 p.m.-Couples Golf 12:30 p.m.

2 -Niners 9 a.m. shotgun-Jr. Tennis 3:30-6:30 p.m.-Drop-in Drills 8-9 a.m-ACBL Bridge 5 pm

3-Seniors Golf 8 a.m. shotgun-Knitter’s Knook 10-12 noon-Jr. Tennis 4-5:30 p.m.-Jr. Golf Program 2-3:30 p.m. & 3:40-5 p.m.

4-Tennis Fitness 8-8:45 a.m.-Jr. Golf Program 3:30 5 p.m.-Viva Italia 5:30-9 p.m

5-W.G.A. t-times-Jr. Tennis 4-5:30 p.m

6-Tennis Clinic 8-9 a.m.-Club Doubles 8-9 a.m.-Rib Night 5:30-9 p.m.-Wine Society 5:30-7 p.m.

7-Club Doubles 9-11 a.m.-Jr. Tennis 1-3 p.m.-Golf Expo 10-4 p.m.-Prime Rib Night5:30-9 p.m.

8-Sunday Brunch 10-1 p.m.

9-Niners t-times-Jr. Tennis 3:30-6:30 p.m.-Drop-in Drills 8-9 a.m.-Dewar’s & Divots3:45 p.m.-ACBL Bridge 5 pm

10-Seniors Golf 8 a.m. shotgun-Knitter’s Knook 10-12 noon-Jr. Tennis 4-5:30 p.m.-Jr. Golf Program 2-3:30 p.m. & 3:40-5 p.m.

11-Tennis Fitness 8-8:45 a.m.-Jr. Golf Program 3:30 5 p.m.-Viva Italia 5:30-9 p.m

12-W.G.A. 8 a.m. shotgun-Doubles Clinic 9-10:30 a.m.-Jr. Tennis 4-5:30 p.m

13-Tennis Clinic 8-9 a.m.-Club Doubles 8-9 a.m.-9 & Dine 3:00 p.m. shotgun-Rib Night 5:30-9 p.m.

14-M.G.A Club Cham-pionship-Club Doubles 9-11 a.m.-Jr. Tennis 1-3 p.m.-Prime Rib Night5:30-9 p.m.

15-M.G.A Club Championship

16-Niners t-times-Drop-in Drills 8-9 a.m-History of Baseball with Kindall 5:30 p.m.-ACBL Bridge 5 pm

17-Seniors Golf 8 a.m. shotgun-Knitter’s Knook 10-12 noon-Jr. Tennis 4-5:30 p.m-Jr. Golf Program 2-3:30 p.m. & 3:40-5 p.m.-Member Mixer 5:30-7 p.m.

18-Tennis Fitness 8-8:45 a.m.-Jr. Golf Program 3:30 5 p.m.-Viva Italia 5:30-9 p.m.

19-W.G.A. t-times-Jr. Tennis 4-5:30 p.m

20-Tennis Clinic 8-9 a.m-Club Doubles 8-9 a.m.-Rib Night 5:30-9 p.m.-Happy Hour 5-6:30 p.m.-Parent’s Night Out 5:30-7:30 p.m.

21-Club Doubles 9-11 a.m.-Jr. Tennis 1-3 p.m.-Prime Rib Night5:30-9 p.m.-Dinner Dance 7 p.m.

22-Sunday Brunch 10-1 p.m.

23-Niners t-times-Drop-in Drills 8-9 a.m-ACBL Bridge 5 pm

24-WGA Hole in the Wall Invitational-Seniors Golf 8 a.m. shotgun-Knitter’s Knook 10-12 noon-Jr. Tennis 4-5:30 p.m-Jr. Golf Program 2-3:30 p.m. & 3:40-5 p.m.

25-WGA Hole in the Wall Invitational-Tennis Fitness 8-8:45 a.m.-Jr. Golf Program 3:30 5 p.m.-Viva Italia 5:30-9 p.m.

26-WGA Hole in the Wall Invitational-Jr. Tennis 4-5:30 p.m.

27-WGA Hole in the Wall Invitational-Tennis Clinic 8-9 a.m.-Club Doubles 8-9 a.m.-Rib Night 5:30-9 p.m.

28-Club Doubles 9-11 a.m.-Jr. Tennis 1-3 p.m.-Prime Rib Night5:30-9 p.m.

29-Sunday Brunch 10-1 p.m.

30-Niners Free Play-Drop-in Drills 8-9 a.m-ACBL Bridge 5 pm

31-Seniors Golf 8 a.m. shotgun-Knitter’s Knook 10-12 noon-Jr. Tennis 4-5:30 p.m-Jr. Golf Program 2-3:30 p.m. & 3:40-5 p.m.-Gourmet Night 6:30 p.m.

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