S FEBRUARY 2018

5101 S.E. Miles Grant Road Stuart, FL 34997 | 772-286-2220 | www.milesgrantcc.com

Saturday February 3rd

Featuring Big “T”

6:00 - Hors d’oeuvres | 7:00 - Dinner

$28.00

Dress Code: Wear Something from Your Favorite Decade

Social Member Event

Antipasto Platters on Front Round Table

BUFFET: Sausage and Peppers

Portobello/Spinach Vegetable Lasagna Traditional Lasagna

Marinara Sauce, Alfredo Sauce with Penne Pasta

Italian Bread

Vanilla Bean Gelato

February 15th

$25.95

5:30 Cocktails | 6:00 Dinner

Entertainment: Daryl McGill, Singer, Dancer and Entertainer

”The Best Entertainer in Martin County”

Social Member Event

Crostini with Goat Cheese and Cranberry Vegetable Crudité with Hummus

Martha’s Vineyard Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette

Chicken Francaise Medallions

Hasselback Potatoes

Broccoli and Cauliflower Medley

Angel Food Cake with Strawberries, Whipped Cream

and Chocolate Shavings

February 24th

$25.95

6:00 Cocktails | 6:30 Dinner | 7:00 Show

Tables: 10 people

Dress Code: Smart Casual

Social Member Event

Iceberg Salad Wedge With Bacon, Blue Cheese and Chopped Tomato

Buffet Dinner

Chicken Florentine

Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce

Wild Rice Medley

Asparagus with Sautéed Cherry Tomatoes

Vanilla Ice Cream with Salted Carmel Sauce

GENERAL MANAGER’S MESSAGE Dear Members, Super Bowl Sunday is here and we are ready for action, as the New England Patriots battle the Philadelphia Eagles on February 4

th. The game will be displayed on our four TV screens in the Tavern as well as a fifth TV in our Gar-

den Room. Chef Brian has a tailgate style menu, featuring, of course, hot dogs and wings as well as other goodies and beer specials, so be sure to reserve your spot early! February looks to be packed full of great events, including Down the Decades, Valentine’s Dinner, our Patriotic Brunch and, back by popular demand, Name That Tune. As if that’s not enough, our tavern has been the place to be for fun and music. I’d like to thank the many Club volunteers and committee members who have worked so hard in making Miles Grant a special place. From painting and construction projects to activities and Club events, our volunteers and committee members play a vital role in our success.

Please join me in congratulating our service staff members Brittany, Kandi, Ciara and Nacho for their gallant efforts last month, as they were first responders to an unresponsive party guest in the dining room. They responded immediately and continually with CPR and Defibrillation until help arrived. It was an act of true heroism on their part!

I continue to encourage all members to stop by my office, call or e-mail me if there is anything you would like to discuss. On behalf of Management and Staff of Miles Grant Country Club, I’d like to thank all of our members and guests for making this season such a success.

See you at the Club!

Pat Tully General Manager

ANNUAL MEETING

FEBRUARY 26, 2018 3:00 P.M.

WE NEED A QUORUM OF MORE THAN

50% OF MEMBERS

TO CONDUCT THE MEETING.

PLEASE SEND IN YOUR PROXY

IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND

MEET THE CANDIDATES

February 5, 2018, 3:00 PM

Come and meet the Candidates for our Miles Grant Country Club Board of Directors on February 5, 2018, at 3:00 PM. The Nominating Committee has identified five annual members for the three open positions on the MGCC board:

Arnold Gunderson Brenda Malone Peter Panaroni Tomas Silva Sylvia Tobin

The three candidates receiving the highest number of votes will be elected to three year terms. Your vote is extremely important for the future well-being of our club, so plan to attend to learn about these candidates. Their resumes are posted at the front en-trance of the club and will be included in your voting packet which will be mailed soon. Make sure the club office has your current mailing address.

Plan to attend. Be an informed voter. Your vote is important.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

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MEMBER ACTIVITIES

Social Larry Boyer Phase II

Helen Boyster and Samuel Dinsmore Phase II

Social/Family Golf

Eric and Karen Helleberg Country Club Apts.

SOCIAL EVENTS Meal Deal Dinners and Trivia Wednesdays Feb. 7th and Feb. 21st

Main Dining Room 5:00 p.m. Team Trivia 6:00 p.m. Build your team, maximum 8 people. Bring $2 ante

Meal Deal Dinners and Bingo Wednesdays Feb. 14th and Feb. 28th

Main Dining Room 5:00 p.m. Bingo - Activity Room 7:00 p.m.

Game Night Tuesday Feb. 6th - Feb. 13th - Feb. 20th - Feb. 27th

Activity Room 6:00 p.m.

Friday Buffet and Ala Carte Dinners Feb. 2nd - Feb. 9th - Feb. 16th - Feb. 23rd Main Dining Room 5:00 p.m.

Down the Decades Feb. 3rd Main Dining Room 6:00 p.m.

Super Bowl Party

Feb. 4th Tavern 6:00 p.m.

Health Fair

Feb. 12 Main Dining Room 9:00 a.m.

Birthday Social Feb. 13th Garden Room 2:00 p.m.

Valentine’s Day Dinner Feb. 15th Main Dining Room 5:30 p.m.

Patriotic Brunch Feb. 18th Main Dining Room 10:00 a.m.

Name That Tune Feb. 24th Main Dining Room 6:00 p.m.

ART CLASSES The art class that meets every Monday at 9 am in the Activities Room is looking for a few new members. This is an open class where you can paint or draw what you like and it's very relaxing and fun. Bring your art supplies and join us.

Picture by Bo Foisy

COVE READERS

MAH JONGG LESSONS

Interested in learning Mah Jongg?

There will be a class offered in February at the club.

If interested, please call Mary Moody at 772-834-4473

We will meet Feb 5 at 3:30 at clubhouse to discuss Truth and Beauty by Ann Patchett. This is a true story about a friendship of two women. This is a lovely book. Join us Sue Bull 220-2220

HEALTH FAIR

WHEN: February 12, 2018

WHERE: Miles Grant Clubhouse

TIME: 9:00-12:00

This is a club event open to all Miles Grant

neighbors. We will host 17 health services.

Come and bring a friend.

PARTICIPANTS IN THESE ACTIVITIES MUST BE SOCIAL MEMBERS OF THE CLUB

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GOLF CALENDAR

MGA9/18 Winter Scramble & Lunch Friday Feb. 2nd 8:30 a.m.

WGA18 Invite a Friend Thursday Feb. 8th

MGA Member/Guest Thursday Feb. 8th Practice - 12:30 p.m., Round 1 - 2:30 p.m. Friday Feb. 9th - Rounds 2 & 3 Saturday Feb.10th - Rounds 4 & 5

WGA9 Valentine’s Scramble Tuesday Feb. 13th

MGA9/18 Member/Member Wednesday Feb. 14th - Round 1 Friday Feb. 16th - Round 2 Valentine’s Day Scramble Saturday Feb. 17th 8:30 a.m.

WGA9 Member/Member Thursday Feb. 22nd 9:00 a.m.

WGA18 Club Championship Tuesday Feb. 27th - Round 1

MGA18 Club Championship Friday Feb. 23rd - Round 1 Wednesday Feb. 28th - Round 2 MGA9/18 Wednesdays & Fridays WGA9/18 Tuesdays & Thursdays

Activity Date & Time Location Contact

YEAR ROUND ACTIVITIES

Aerobics M-W-F 8:30 a.m. Activities Room East Ginny Cecil 210-2445

Art Mon. 9:00 a.m. Activities Room West Sandy Nickerson 508-941-1257

Bridge Tues. & Thurs. 1:00 p.m. Activities Room West

Duplicate Bridge Mon. 12:30 p.m. Wed. 9:00 a.m.

Activities Room West Marion Stahle 287-5407 Marilyn Rodgers 286-3327

FootGolf Tues, Thurs. & Sat. 3:00 p.m. Contact Pro-Shop

Ladies’ Gin Rummy Wed. 1:00 p.m. Activities Room West Grace Thomas 221-2196

Men’s Gin Rummy Tues. & Thurs. 9:30 a.m. Activities Room West

Mah Jongg Wed. & Fri. 1:00 p.m. Activities Room West Barbara Campbell 708-0572 Judy Lloyd 919-1272

Men’s Poker Tue. 1:00 p.m. Activities Room West

Needlecraft Fri. 9:30 a.m. Activities Room West

SEASONAL ACTIVITIES

9 Hole Mixed Beginner Golf Wed 9:00 a.m. Golf Course Contact Pro Shop

Bingo (Jan-Mar) 2nd/4th Wed 7:00 p.m. Activities Room West Peg Ansbro 220-0399

Bocce Sign-up on Bulletin Board Don Madison 210-2555

Cove Readers Book Club 1st Monday of month 3:30 p.m. Activities Room East Sue Bull 220-2220

Croquet Check Bulletin Board for Dates and Times Sign-up on Bulletin Board

Game Night Every Tues. Jan - Mar; 2nd/4th Wed. Apr - Dec

Activities Rooms

Line Dance Lessons Check Bulletin Board for Dates and Times Mary Moody 223-5568

Mixed Pickle Ball Tues. 2:00 p.m. Lessons Thurs. 3:00 p.m. Lessons Open to everyone

Courts next to Clubhouse at other times

Jim & Pat Duffy 219-3479

Recreational Tennis Tues, Thurs 9:00 a.m. Nov-Apr. Courts next to Clubhouse .

Tai Chi Basic - Tues. 10:00 a.m. Level 1 - Tues. 10:30 a.m.

Activities Room East Jean Lahey 546-5143

Yoga with Linda Thurs. 2:00 p.m. Activities Room East Linda Iseminger 772-260-1881

Yoga Mon. 9:30 a.m. - Rick Fiore Wed. Fri. 9:30 a.m. - Elaine

Activities Room East Rock Fiore 631-5480 Elaine Case

MEMBER ACTIVTIES

MEMBER NEWS

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PHILANTHROPY NEWS

GAME NIGHT MENU

February 6th - $9.00 Fresh Garden Salad Bar with Assorted Vegetables and Dressings Pasta with Meat Sauce February 13th - $9.00 Fresh Garden Salad Bar with Assorted Vegetables and Dressings Chicken Quesadillas with Sour Cream and Salsa

February 20th - $9.00 Fresh Garden Salad Bar with Assorted Vegetables and Dressings Hearty Vegetable Soup and Rolls

February 27th - $9.00 Fresh Garden Salad Bar with Assorted Vegetables and Dressings Assorted Fresh Baked Pizzas

SUPER BOWL PARTY

February 4th - $11.95

6:00 - Arrival 6:30 - Kickoff

Fresh Fruit Display

Cheese Display with Crackers

Chicken Wings - Buffalo, BBQ and Plain - Served with Celery, Carrots and Blue Cheese Dressing

Beer Boiled Hot Dogs Served with all the Trimmings

Assorted Fresh Baked Cookies

We would like to thank the following for their generous donation to the Mile Grant Philanthropic Fund.: In memory of Bill Hicks Larry & Carolynn Ries In memory of Dan Capper Betty & Rick Weed The Happy Bookers’ Club We also thank the Ladies of the Committee who worked so hard on the Christmas Luncheon and for the generous donation to the Philanthropic Fund. The Philanthropic Committee: Betty Weed Norma Rumbaugh Chris Wilson

PATRIOTIC BRUNCH

February 18th - $16.95

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Regular Sunday Brunch Menu with Additional Holiday Treats

French Toast Casserole

Strawberry Pancakes with Lemon Sauce and Nutella Sauce Scrapple

Vegetable Quiche with Red Peppers, Spinach and Cheese Cheesecake Slices with Blueberry and Cherry Toppings

COURT REPORTS

GOLF AND TENNIS

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PEG ANSBRO REPORTS: Our "Woods and Whites" tournament held on January 27th was a huge success. We had tennis players dressed all in white and playing with old fashioned wooden rackets. We also had croquet players dressed in white who were paired into teams. Our Tennis Association Board members and our Pro, Dave Coutts, worked hard on this event and we thank them and the many members who supported us by participating. Everyone agreed that Jim Packer's chart and organiza-tion skills added greatly to the success of the event. A BBQ followed in our dining room. Our best dressed awards went to Joan VanBramer and Dan Dooley. Our first place honors in tennis belong to Linda Cosden and Rick O'Donnell. And the mother-son team of Cynthia and Doug Systrom won the first place croquet honors! Congratulations to all! The presence of Jane and Curt Coutts and Richie Stevens added greatly to the event. And a big hand of applause to JaneAnne Smith for her efforts, dedication and devotion to making this such a fun and wonderful event! And many thanks to her Eddie for his constant support and devo-tion!

We invite all to come to see our renovated and beautiful new tennis facility. We have new planters, tables, chairs, benches, signs and even the bulletin board has been moved! We also installed a wonderful plaque to our anonymous donor. None of these changes could have been made without his/her monetary assistance. We are so grateful to this person. Please come and see the plaque dedicated to YOU!! Women's tennis is fantastic! Everyone is having fun and enjoying the company and contests with the other clubs.

PETER HAUTH REPORTS: We are almost through the first half of the season and Miles Grant Tennis B-2 league is doing well. We won our matches against Ocean Club, Stuart Yacht, Cascades and Harbour Ridge fairly easily and had a very tight match against Summerfield which we lost 5 - 6. Our final January match is against Mariner Sands and will be reported next month. With Monarch Country Club draw-ing from three neighboring clubs, they have a depth, which cannot be matched by any other club. At this time, we are in second place which makes us very happy. We won 70% of our games. We continue to have our weekly early morning tennis on Mon-days, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:30 am and even this month’s cold weather did not deter us from playing!

MIKE PISANO REPORTS: The Treasure Coast Senior Men's Tennis League season has gotten off to a great start. The competition has improved quite a lot since the league began four years ago. This year our team has continued to play at a high level, winning 70% of our sets played. Through the first three weeks, we are in a close race for first place with Buttonwood Tennis Club. Week one at home was an easy victory over Monarch B. Week two was a close loss to Monarch A. Today we played at North River Shores beating them 6 sets to 2. Next Monday we will be home against Mariner Sands.

Annual Golf Members Only with PGA Pro Bob Hunter

Women

Monday, February 5th - 9 am

Meet at Practice Net Complimentary Mimosas to follow

Men

Tuesday, February 6th - 9 am

Meet at Practice Net Complimentary Beer to follow

A variety of topics will be offered to test and hone your skills.

For Social and Annual Members:

Beginners Clinic - Cost $15 Every Wednesday - 9 am

Sign up in the Pro Shop or call 286-2220, #1

COMPLIMENTARY GOLF CLINIC

GOLF

NEWS FROM THE PRO SHOP by Susan McAllister

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February continues to be quite the active month at MGCC. Our WGA18 Invite a Friend takes place Feb. 8th and our MGA Member/Guest takes place on Feb. 8

th-10

th – always a great time! Don’t miss the Valentine’s Scramble Saturday, Feb.17

th at

8:30. Just a reminder that the 1st

Round for the MGA Member/Guest begins Thursday, Feb. 8th

at 2:30. Registration will be Noon-2 pm. The practice round starts at 12:30.

Thanks to everyone who participated in the Couples’ Club Championship. It was a lot of fun and we plan to continue the Round Robin Format again next year. The Couples Club Champions for 2018 were John & Joan Robbins. The MGA18 President’s Cup winner is Dave Robaton. Golf Shop Specials - MGCC is offering a Twilight Golf Special open to all players for $20 inclusive starting at 3 pm every day. Look for Saturday Specials throughout the season.

New Golfers - the golf course is quiet most days after 2:30 pm and it is an ideal time for the novice to get out and try the sport. Rental golf clubs are available. Beginner Clinic is held every Wednesday at 9 am. Sign-up in the Pro Shop. Club re-gripping and repairs are available to all.

Save the date: St. Patrick’s Scramble, Saturday, March 10th

8:30 Shotgun. All Members are invited.

The Member Appreciation Scramble & BBQ is Sat., March 17th and is open to all Annual and Social members.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Susan McAllister Director of Golf

FAIRWAY LADIES by Brenda Malone

Valentine’s Scramble and Luncheon Saturday February 17th - $12.95

Grilled Hamburgers with all the Trimmings

Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato and Onion Condiments

Fresh Fruit Coleslaw

Chips, Pickles

Assorted Fresh Baked Cookies

Well another month gone. Someone once told me that life was like a roll of toilet paper. The closer you get to the end, the faster it goes. I do believe that now. My tenure as your president is coming to a swift end and I clearly have mixed feelings. This month the only big thing on the calendar is the Valentine’s Scramble on February 13. We will have mulligans for $1 - one for each golfer. March is the Club Championship and the Closing Luncheon is in April. Please check the official calendar and mark these dates so you can be sure to attend. Congratulations to Jean Lee the 2018 President’s Cup Winner. Flight winners will be an-nounced next month Nice to have everyone back even if it is for such a brief time. Hit’em long and straight! And stay for lunch - that is when the real

fun begins.

Clubhouse Office Hours Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Golf Shop Monday - Sunday 7:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Bar Service Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesday and Friday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Happy Hour - Wednesday and Friday 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Lunch Service Hours Monday (Hot Dogs and Soup) Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday (Tavern Menu) 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Wednesday and Friday 11 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Breakfast Buffet 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sunday After Brunch Soup and Hot Dogs 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Dinner Service Hours Wednesday 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Friday 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Music In The Tavern Wednesday 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Golf Shop & Tee Times Opt 1 Administration/Membership Opt 2 Dining Reservations Opt 3 Executive Chef Opt 4 Samuel Miles Tavern Opt 5 Front Desk Ext 101 General Manager Ext 102 Accounting Ext 103 Billing Ext 104 Webmaster Ext 108 Golf Course Maintenance 772-708-9795

PLEASE DIAL 911 IN THE EVENT

OF A FIRE OR HEALTH EMERGENCY

OFFICERS: Carol Richards, President Cindy Burbine, First Vice-President Vito Iudice, Second Vice-President Jack Cecil, Treasurer Bill Kimball & John Simoni, Asst. Treasurers Sylvia Tobin, Secretary Kathy Barnes, Asst. Secretary

DIRECTORS: Bob Stonebridge

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CLUB INFORMATION

MAIN CLUB NUMBER 772.286.2220

Then Dial Extension:

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

FEBRUARY 2017-2018

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

2017-2018

FINANCE: Jack Cecil FOOD & BEVERAGE/SOCIAL: Cindy Burbine GOLF: Vito Iudice GOLF GREENS: Bill Kimball INSURANCE: Carol Richards MARKETING AND MEMBERSHIP: Kathy Barnes PERIMETER ROAD: Carol Richards PHILANTHROPIC: Betty Weed PROPERTY (HOUSE/POOL): Bob Stonebridge

TENNIS: Peter Hauth

NEWSLETTER EDITORIAL BOARD Janet Festa: Editor, Connie Kadlec Kathy Barnes, Board Rep, Pat Tully, GM

HOURS OF OPERATIONS

NEWSLETTER ARTICLE DEADLINE

All articles for the March 2018 newsletter are due no later than February 15th. This will allow the Editorial Board time to review and publish the newsletter in a timely manner.

Thank you for your cooperation.

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