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JULY, AUGUST, SEPTEMBER 2013 NEWSLETTER Inside This Issue… Upcoming Events....Pg 2 Pool and Slide Information....Pg 3 Women’s Golf....Pg 7-9 Introducing Emerald Greens....Back Cover THE HEATHROW CONNECTION

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JULY, AUGUST, SEPTEMBER 2013 NEWSLETTER

Inside This Issue…

Upcoming Events....Pg 2

Pool and Slide Information....Pg 3

Women’s Golf....Pg 7-9

Introducing Emerald Greens....Back Cover

T H E H E A T H R O WC O N N E C T I O N

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From the General manaGer

Dear Members,I hope that this letter finds you well and enjoying your summer. In my last newsletter article, I discussed the Strategic Priorities by which we would operate this year. Over the past several months, we have focused our efforts on undertaking initiatives and making decisions that keep us on the path laid out by these priorities, and we feel that the club has improved as a result. I would like to use this newsletter article to provide some specific updates of recent accomplishments that we have realized as a result of focusing on our Strategic Priorities.

A Note from Nate........

One of our Strategic Priorities is to Champion a Culture of Excellence, by exceeding the expectations of our members on a daily basis: • We have made it a top priority to communicate often and effectively with the membership, and to encourage and receive feedback, suggestions, and constructive criticism. We have worked hard to craft a management climate that promotes and “open-door” policy between club members and the management staff. Over the past several months, we have received a wealth of feedback and ideas from the membership, many of which have already been implemented to make the club stronger. • We have executed several training techniques and systems to help train our team members to learn and use member names. We think that there has been significant improvement in this area, but it is a perpetual effort and we will continue to get better and better.

Another of our Strategic Priorities is to maintain Operational Excellence in the service, facilities, and experiences that we provide to our members. There are several examples of recent accomplishments in this area, so I will pick a few to share with you in this short article: • This past spring, we invested in certifying every Food and Beverage employee in ServSafe food handling safety and sanitation practices. • In May, we begun the process of certifying our staff in CPR, and have already certified seven team members, with more to be added very soon. • Beginning July 1, Heathrow Country Club will become a Smoke-Free Workplace for all club employees. Employees of the club will no longer be allowed to smoke on club property. We believe that this will result in more productivity and a cleaner work environment. • We have continued our efforts to improve the Racquet Club. Thus far, we have replaced windows and doors, added new gutters, repaired concrete, and painted the entire exterior of the building. There are many more improvements that we hope to implement very soon! • We know that a major challenge for our club is parking capacity. We are expanding the parking area at our Golf Course Maintenance facil- ity and will have many of our club employees park at that location in order to free up parking spaces in the main Clubhouse parking lot. We have invested in valet services on our busier days. The golf carts that used to be staged along the curb have been relocated to the back of the clubhouse in order to add parking spaces along the curb. Additionally, we are collecting bids on a project to add additional overflow parking to help keep cars from parking on Bridgewater Drive on busier days.

A third Strategic Priority is to establish and maintain Financial Excellence and operate a healthy club through responsible stewardship of resources and by maintaining a strong financial position in the market: • We have repositioned club membership by requiring initiation fees to be paid on all new member enrollments. This was not always done under past ownership, but we feel it is important in maintaining a prestigious and healthy club. • We have recently added significant value to the Full Golf membership through access to the newest member of the Concert Golf family of clubs, Emerald Greens Country Club in Carrollwood (Tampa) Florida. Full Golf members of Heathrow Country Club can play golf at Emerald Greens by only paying for a cart fee! We feel that this adds tremendous value to our Full Golf membership. • In February, we introduced the Golf Merchandise Buying Club. Members who join the club are able to purchase all golf merchandise for 10% over cost! Several of our members have taken advantage of this opportunity.

Last, but certainly not least, we follow the Strategic Priority of promoting a Reputation of Excellence within the community for being both an out-standing private membership club as well as a great place to work: • We have implemented and maintain a strong focus on hiring the best people in the market, and working hard to keep the over-achievers on our team. We strongly believe that, in order to be the best club, you must have the best people. We have implemented improved training practices and set higher expectations for our employees. • We continue our dedication to the community by supporting several important causes. In May, we hosted the annual Spring Fling tennis event, and we contributed donations to Families in Transition for Hamilton Elementary and The Seminole County Foundation for Families in Transition. We also look forward to upcoming events with Special Olympics and the Florida Hospital Cancer Board.

Overall, I am very proud of the progress that we have made towards being the best club in our market, and I am extremely excited about the future achievements that we will make, as we continue our ongoing and tireless effort to become a little better every single day. Thank you for your contin-ued support of the club. Please know that it is very much appreciated and valued. I look forward to seeing you around the club. Until then, be well.

Very truly yours,Nate KalbGeneral Manager

Nate KalbGeneral Manager

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events at heathrow

MORE INFORMATION ON ALL EVENTS CAN BE FOUND ON THE CLUB CALENDAR AT WWW.HEATHROWCC.COM

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aquatics & Fitness news & events

Summer Lifeguard HoursMonday through Thursday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and 10:00 am to 7:00 pm Friday,

Saturday, & Sunday until August 18thWeekends only beginning Saturday, August 24th through Labor Day

**All other pool hours are “swim at your own risk”**

Pool RemindersMembers: please sign in and register your guest. Guest fee is $5.00

Children under 9 years of age must be supervised by an adultALL food and beverages must be purchased from the Racquet Club-Coolers from home are NOT allowed.

Pets are NOT allowed • Glass containers are NOT allowed in pool area

From the Director.....Ross BohlkenDirector of Aquatics & Fitness

Exercise Room Hours*Monday through Friday 6:00 am to 9:00 pm

Saturday and Sunday 6:00 am to 6:00 pm

Swimming Pool Hours*Monday through Friday 6:00 am to 9:00 pm

Saturday and Sunday 6:00 am to 7:00 pm

Group Exercise Schedule Aqua Zumba: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 8:00 am to 9:00 amZumba and Yoga classes will resume Monday September 9thClass fee: Members $5.00, Non-Members $7.00. Member monthly rate is $30.00 to attend all classes.(YOU DO NOT NEED TO PRE-REGISTER TO ATTEND THESE CLASSES).

Private Swim LessonsRegistration and information on our private swim lessons is available at the Tennis Pro Shop. Private lessons will continue through August 16th.

Circuit Training for WomenThis supervised circuit training exercise program includes strength training exercises, cardiovascular training, stretching, and abdominal/core exercises. Classes are held Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 9:00 to 10:00 am and Monday/Thursday 1:00 to 2:00 pm.

Adult Swim PracticeImprove your strokes as you increase your endurance. Ross is offering an organized adult swim practice on Tuesday & Friday mornings from 6:30 am to 7:30 am. Stroke instruction plus interval training workouts will help you improve your stroke technique while you’re conditioning! Workout fee: Daily: $5.00/Monthly: $30.00.

**FOR MORE INFORMATION ON LESSONS AND CLASSES, PLEASE CALL ROSS AT 407.562.0211**

Water Slide Rules One person at a time on the slide

Feet-first, seated position only when going down the slideSplash pool must be clear before the next person goes down the slide

NO jumping, running, or disruptive behavior will be allowedNO food or drinks allowed on or in near vicinity of the slide

*Weight limit is 150 pounds*

Water Slide Hours*Monday thru Sunday 11:00 am to 6:00 pm (weather permitting)

* Through Labor Day

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tennis news & events

UPCOMING EVENTS

Summer Camp 2013Central Florida’s most popular tennis camp is back! The camp is for ages 5-16 and is packed with tennis, soccer, field hockey, swimming, coordination games, and the famous Thursday afternoon water fight. Also included for all campers is a camp T-shirt, camp photo, lunch provided each day, and trophies. The camp runs through August 2nd. Half-day sessions are available. Call the Pro Shop to sign up. Also, be sure to check into our Jr. Team and Advanced programs!

Ladies Camps Ladies Camp is scheduled for July 16th-18th and August 20th-22nd from 9:15-12:15. The camp focuses on

stroke production, strategy, and one great workout! Sign up quickly-space is limited!

Winter Ball Winner Alex Bradford was the big winner for the Monday Night League, winning both “most games won” and

“highest percentage of games won.” Congratulations, Alex!

Bloody Mary MixerThe Bloody Mary Mixer was a big hit! 40 Players came out on a Sunday for a morning of Tennis and Bloody Mary’s. Winners of The Olive division were Sandy and George Jackson. The Winners of The Tabasco group

were Theresa and Michael Ferrarini.

Spring Fling 2013Spring Fling 2013 was a big success, raising over $4,000 for Seminole County Families in Transition for Hamilton Elementary. Thank you to the Spring Fling Committee: Andrea Daniels, Monique Randall,

Amy Spence, Kristen Tannler, and Jennifer Hawkes.

Stringing Your racket should be strung at least every six months, or as many times as you play a week,

per year. Meaning, if you played 3 times a week, your racket should be strung 3 times per year. The club has an excellent stringer and we have a great selection of Wilson strings. Bring your racket in for a tune up!

Pre-League Sale*August 19-23*

Discounts on all apparel, tennis shoes, and sunglasses!

From the Director of Tennis.....Barry Myers

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Includes Continental Breakfast, a fun filled Mixed Doubles Mixer, and the annual HCC Pool Party & BBQ.

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club news

MEMBER SPOTLIGHTMEET THE TUDOR FAMILY

Having heard so many great things about Heathrow Country Club from friends, Mark and JoAnn Tudor decided to look into be-coming members. Upon receiving a warm reception from the Director of Membership Marie Juma and touring the facilities, they agreed that Heathrow would be a good fit for their family. They moved from Baldwin Park and really wanted a place that offered all the things that a family enjoys - golf, hanging out by the pool, and family events and dinners. Since becoming members in September of 2012, they have uti-lized many aspects of the club. They attend the Friday night seafood buffets and have taken their girls (Ava, 5 and Ella, 3) to the Hallow-een costume dinner, spring carnival, and the St. Patrick’s Day party (which their daughters loved)! Recently, they have enjoyed the pool

Summer is Here! Hello everyone! Summer is here, and we are prepared on every level, from the new menus, summer grill nights, Friday night buffet, all of the wonderful events planned for every member of the family, and of course, the Water Slide. By the way, if you see me enjoying the slide at lunch time (or anytime), just smile and wave. I believe you are never too old to have a little fun! Membership Referrals: Don’t forget about the referral program! If you have any questions concerning the referral incentive, just give me a call or stop by my office and we can chat. Bring your friends, your family members, and co-workers to enjoy the club! Also, great Corporate Memberships are available, but we are only accepting ten corporations by the end of August. Now, I will send a quick shout-out to Full and Platinum Golf Members: you now have another club that is only a couple hours from the front door: Emerald Greens in Tampa. Please give me a call in the membership office if you would like information, or if you would like to upgrade. This is a great opportunity to enjoy Platinum or Full Golf membership at four locations. As always, I am here to assist each of you, and I think you are truly wonder-ful people and I enjoy working with everyone here at the club!Kindest Regards,Marie Baita-Juma

MARIE BAITA-JUMA, DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP

with their daughters; the swimming lessons offered by the club were also a plus. The Tudors also enjoy having access to Barefoots for poolside dining. A major highlight for Mark, a financial advisor at Raymond James, is the golf experience. The service is top rate, the course is always in pristine condition, and it has allowed Mark to enhance his client relationships. He also greatly benefited from the lessons he took with Chris Holmes. He has ALSO enjoyed meeting other golf members and has developed great new friendships. Most importantly, the Tudors find that being members of Heathrow Country Club allows them to grow closer as a family and helps them create more positive, family memories.

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club news

CURLIN’S CATERING CORNERBehind the Scenes: What happens behind the Emerald Curtain! If you have ever planned a party – small or large- I am sure you can relate to my story. When planning any catering event, whether it’s in your house or at the Club, there are so many little things to remember. I know when I met my husband, I told him that I planned parties for a living. He chuckled and said, “how hard can that be? I did that in college and it’s was a breeze.” I of course chuckled back and asked, “Oh, did you just order a keg and some wings? There is a little more to it than that!” Here are a few tips: 1. Pick your date and location. This will start the motion in planning and this will be the FIRST question that all your family and guests will ask. 2. Try to find a venue or caterer – like your wonderful Club – that does all inclu sive packages. This is great because all you have to do is enjoy the planning from beginning to end. 3. Pick a theme for the event. There are SO many different themes and ideas that make for great parties. It is so simple that all you have to do is GOOGLE any type of theme and great ideas come from EVERYWHERE – so simple! If there are things that have already been done, why recreate the wheel? 4. Try not to put things on yourself like floral arrangements, baking, renting tables and chairs, cleaning, etc. – that’s why there are professionals out there. Whether you use the Club for your catering and staffing event or not – we are here for you if you ever need anything. I have been in the industry for over 25 years and have a lot contacts in all fields to assist in the planning process. We have a great catering team here at the Club, and if you have not met my assistant Rebecca Lang, she is a true professional and we are blessed to have her. Stop by and say hello. 5. If you are planning an event at your house, we would be happy to come by and make any suggestions to make the event a success. As you know, we have so many different locations here at the Club for events from 4 to 400. 6. When was the last time you really took a full tour of all the spaces around here? The Club did so many renovations last year. The Grill Room downstairs is a perfect location for a nighttime party. Overlooking our fabulous putting green, driving range, and outdoor space, it lends itself to a really great private event location. 7. Finally – just sit back and enjoy – because hey, it’s your party!If you are thinking of hosting a party – at your home or at the Club – here is all you need to do: 1. Call 407-562-0172 or come in and talk with us in person! 2. THAT’S IT! They say the test of a good party is whether or not the host/hostess had a good time.Plan a party today! The Heathrow Catering Team will be there every step of the way. Remember, “It’s a Lifestyle to Celebrate, Where Traditions Continue for Over 25 Years!”

TONI CURLIN, DIRECTOR OF CATERING

Serves 6-8 people Best when prepared the night before servingIngredients:5 lbs of red bliss potatoes, boiled and diced3 boiled eggs, chopped2 stalks of fresh celery, chopped½ red pepper, chopped1 bunch of scallions, chopped½ red onion, chopped (optional)1 cup of Vidalia onion dressing, or enough to coat potatoes1 cup of Duke’s mayonnaise, or enough to blend Salt and pepper as neededAdd all cold chopped items together, and season as neededHeathrow Country Club’s

Potato Salad

“A Recipe fromour Kitchen”

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womens GolF news & events

The Heathrow Niners finished up a wonderful season on May 16th with a fabulous “End Of Season Party” in the ballroom! We want to say a special thank you to Barbara DiMarco, Cindy Webb, and Kayse Wilhelm for all of their hard work in making this event spectacular. The food and decorations were fantastic! Everyone had a great time, and the pictures sure show it! We want to announce a couple of changes. Margarita Koblasz has stepped down as the Heathrow Niners’ President and Barbara DiMarco will be assuming this title. Mary Walther has been appointed Vice President. The board for season 2013-2014 will be:

President – Barbara DiMarcoVice President – Mary Walther

Treasurer/Secretary – Julia SnyderPublic Relations Officer – Angie Futrell

We want to thank Margarita Koblasz for all of her hard work last season and for taking our Heathrow Niners to the next level. She will be much missed, but we hope to see her back one day!

The Niners will open up the 2013-2014 season with our annual Back To The Tee Lunch on September 5th. Our first day of play will be September 12th with a shotgun start at 9:30 am.

If you are interested in becoming a Heathrow Niner, please contact:Angie Futrell at [email protected], or email our group on Facebook at

[email protected]

The Heathrow Niners

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womens GolF news & events

Our Member-Guest was held in late March with the overall champions being Debby Vangrov and her guest Joy Clark. Runners up were Jeanne Henderson and guest Maggie Ferguson. Everyone enjoyed our two-day event, which included great prizes, fun, food, and a lot of laughs. Heartfelt thanks go out to everyone at the club who helped make this our premier event of the season.

Congratulations to our President’s Cup winners this year! Meigan Putnam was our low gross winner with a total score of 240. Runner up gross winner was Karen O’Donnell with a total of 269. The low net winner was Laura Cook with a score of 210, and a tie for runner up was Ginger Faulkner and Bev Logan with scores of 215.

Our closing day scramble “It’s a Wrap” was a great success. Karen O’Donnell was our most improved player this year. She started the season with a 14.4 handicap index and ended with a 9.8! Good work, Karen! Many thanks also go to Diana Ludwig and Donna Edwards for chairing this event.The HWGA Board wishes all of you a great summer and we look forward to seeing you for the 2013-2014 season opener on September 12th!Bev Logan, President

Heathrow Women’s Golf Association

HWGA Closing Day Scramble May 16, 2013

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womens GolF news & events

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GolF news & events

As this newsletter reaches you, we are well into the summer months here at Heathrow. Thanks to all of our members for a very active and successful Spring in the golf department. We saw great turn out for our Ladies Member-Guest, and a sold-out Men’s Member-Guest. We held our first Memo-rial Tournament on May 27th. The activities were kicked off with the playing of taps, followed by a fly-over by the Seminole County Sheriff’s Alert One Aircraft. 104 golfers enjoyed a great event. Congratulations to our Tournament Champions; Mike Maroschak and Mark Gibbons!

We successfully hosted the 2013 Women’s U.S. Open Sectional Qualifying Tournament, and the 2013 Men’s Florida State Amateur Qualifying Tournament. Congratulations to our Heathrow members who qualified for the State Amateur Championship: Eddie Parnell (68), Timmy Hanzelko (71), and Tyler Calderone (72).

From the Director of Golf.....Tim Burns

Along with several other local clubs, Heathrow Country Club has entered into an excellent new junior golf program called ‘The PGA Junior League.” This exciting program allows children aged 13 and younger to compete in a fun, competitive two-person scramble format, with each match being played over 9 holes. Many of our players/members have developed through our popular junior instructional program and include: Scotty, Matt, and Mark Exum, Zoe and Tess Ziemba, Gabriel Parke, Jared Shear, and Myers Clarke. The squad put up a fantastic perfor-mance in their first match away at Debary and narrowly lost by 4 ½ points to 7 ½ points. Way to go, team! We are all very proud of you!

Summer time is officially here! We’re starting to get afternoon showers and our rain deficit should soon turn to surplus. We hardly ever use the irrigation system during the rainy season. Chances are, if you see water running, we’re watering in some fertilizer or experiencing a com-puter glitch. We only irrigate when necessary and practice good water conservation on a daily basis. The turf grass is happy and growing rapidly. One of our goals throughout the summer is to get the rough mowed out twice a week. Here at Heathrow, we have 164 acres of golf course. The average golf course is about 100 acres! Maintenance becomes more challenging in the sum-mer months due to an increase in thunderstorms and the ideal growing conditions. Fortunately, we have an outstanding fleet of equipment and a hard working staff. We will continue to double-cut and roll the greens at least three times per week. We also use growth regulators on a weekly basis. Some of our cultural practices on the greens are the use of the groomers, verticuters, and brushes. These practices help thin out the lateral leaf growth and aid in increasing green speed. Our Tif-Eagle ultra dwarf greens love an occasional light dusting of topdressing. This is beneficial to the plant and aids in a good smooth surface as well. Well, don’t forget the sun block and stay hydrated. See you out on the course! - John

Look for the following events coming up: Our annual Red, White, & Blue Tournament will be held on July 4th. Contact the golf shop for details.Our final Junior Golf Camp of the summer will be held the week of July 8-12. Contact Chris Holmes to register your child.Our first annual Heathrow Invitational is scheduled for July 15th. We have invited teams from clubs throughout the state to com-pete. We will be selecting members from Heathrow to represent the club in this event.Our next seasonal aerification is scheduled for August 13th – 14th.Our Ladies get back into the swing of things, as their league play resumes on September 12th.

We look forward to having a great summer here at the club! If there is anything that we can do to enhance your member experience, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. I look forward to seeing you around the club.

Golf Instruction.....Chris Holmes

From the Superintendent.....John Kopack

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club news and updates

It has been one year this August that the new Board of Governors has been in place at Heathrow Country Club. During the last twelve months, much has been discussed in our monthly meetings, and we feel much has been accom-plished in and around our Club! The role of the Board of Governors is to represent all members of the Club and their concerns, make suggestions for improvement, enhance communication and advise Club Management relative to upcoming initiatives, expenditures and enhancements to the overall member experience at Heathrow. Ultimately, the Club General Manager, Nate Kalb, and his team are accountable for getting things done and ensuring Heathrow remains one of the premier clubs in our area. From the Board’s perspective, we feel the relationship with the club’s management team has never been stronger and the communication between us is healthy, constructive, collaborative, and beneficial to all parties concerned. As well, the Board believes significant progress has been made in the last year to all aspects of our Club – from the Tennis & Fitness Center to the Golf Course & Main Clubhouse!

As we reflect on the last year at Heathrow the improvement highlights include: • Upgrades to the condition of the Golf Course (bunkers, greens, range) and Tennis Courts (resurface, lighting, etc.) • Building and Landscape enhancements at the Main Clubhouse, Racquet Club, Fitness Center and Barefoots • A more thorough and transparent communication approach, including weekly updates from Golf Operations and more informative newsletter articles • Completion of the Grill Room at the main clubhouse • Implementation of Focus Groups and Committees to drive improvement with our food menus & social activities • Upgrades to the Golf Instruction area to include additional training aids, hitting mats and all weather canopy • Improved breadth and “quality” of events for all members and their families • Renewed focus on staff development and communication with the addition of service standards, training manu- als and specific action plans designed to align with improving member experiences at the Club While the improvements listed above represent significant progress at the Club, both the Heathrow Board and the Management Team understand there is always more that can be done and the drive for excellence in all categories must be continuously pursued. We are also aware that areas of opportunity remain across multiple categories at the Club. After all, Heathrow Country Club is a business and as such must set priorities for capital and operating expenditures - as a Board we believe the right priorities have been established and met. As we discuss the next twelve months we will continue to work collaboratively, soliciting feedback from all members and make every effort to thoroughly communicate a new set of priorities with clarity around what is being done and why. Know that each of you have direct access to your Board and certainly feel free to offer perspectives, insights, sugges-tions, and comments related to what you believe is working well, and where we have opportunities to improve the Club. We will gladly voice your concerns at our meetings and follow up with you as required based on Board discussions. To all of you and your families, enjoy a wonderful summer, travel safe on your vacations wherever they make take you, and we all look forward to seeing you around the Club!

Sincerely, Meigan PutnamPresident, Heathrow Board of Governors

Heathrow Board of Governors: Meigan Putnam, Board President Donna Bradford, Tennis Kathy Brown, Social Ed Gilbert, Member at Large Chad Ibbotson, Member at Large Terry Kelchner, Men’s Senior Golf Barbara DiMarco, Niners Bev Logan, HWGA Women’s Golf Joel Carmany, Member at Large Kim Stepp, Member at Large Ron Morehead, Men’s Golf Assoc.

From the Board of Governors.....

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stay connected

FRIDAY NIGHT SEAFOOD BUFFETServed in the Main Dining Room & Terrace

Our Grandiose Dinner Buffet features offerings such as Carved Prime Rib, Chicken, Seafood, & plenty of other Hot Entrees in addition to a delectable

selection of Salads, Appetizers, Cold Seafood, & Soup!

Full Buffet- Adults: $32.95++ • Children 6-12: $14.00++ (Children Under 5 are compliments of the Club)

KID’S CLUBEnjoy an evening in our fine restaurant or lounge while your children are taken care of in the Kid’s Club down-

stairs! They may order a meal off of our Kid’s Menu charged to your member account.

This service is complimentary! Be sure to take advantage of it! Reminder: Parent/Guardian must remain on Prem-ises during the entire time the child is in the Kid’s Club.

SUNDAY CHAMPAGNE BRUNCHEvery LAST Sunday of the month

from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Featuring a classic Sunday Brunch Buffet with a carving station, omelet station, fresh seafood,

assorted salads, and complimentary champagne, mimosas, coffee, and tea.

Adults: $24.95++, Children 6-12: $12.95++Children under 5 are compliments of the Club

INTRODUCING THE BAREFOOTS COCKTAIL MENU:

PARENTS, IT’S YOUR CHANCE TO COOL OFF!Happy Hour every Friday from 5:00 to 8:00!

LITERARY SOCIETY Meets the first Wednesday of the month (unless noted otherwise) in the Terrace at 11:00 am.

This summer’s books are:July: “A Light Between Oceans” by M. L. Stedman

*No meeting in August*September: “The Tender Bar” by J. R. Moehringer

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Nate KalbGeneral [email protected](407) 557-8003Tim BurnsDirector of [email protected](407) 562-0203Marie JumaDirector of [email protected](407) 562-0178Kayse WilhelmMarketing & Events [email protected](407) 842-1452Kathy LaGrangeDirector of Accounting & Human [email protected](407) 562-0171

Tanya RessetarAccounting & Communications [email protected](407) 562-0183Richard EyerDirector of Food & [email protected](407) 562-0174Tim DixonExecutive [email protected](407) 562-0185Toni CurlinDirector of [email protected](407) 562-0172Rebecca LangCatering [email protected]

John KopackGolf Course [email protected](407) 333-1488Barry MyersDirector of [email protected](407) 562-0212Ross BohlkenDirector of Aquatics & [email protected](407) 562-0211

MAIN PHONE NUMBERS:

COUNTRY CLUB RECEPTION: 407-333-1450GOLF PRO SHOP: 407-333-1469TENNIS PRO SHOP: 407-333-1475

www.heathrowcc.com1200 Bridgewater Drive

Heathrow, FL 32746

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PAIDMID-FLA, FL

PERMIT NO. 0076

Located in the popular Carrollwood Village in North Tampa, Emerald Greens is considered the choice for members looking for a full service first-class club experi-ence. The Club offers the ultimate in golf, tennis, dining, social activities, and overnight accommodations. Mem-bers and their guests enjoy a uniquely distinctive club experience with first-class service. High quality amenities, superior service and friendly atmosphere create an experience that earns new friends and fans every day. Our 27 holes of championship golf, designed by legend-ary course architect Dan Maples, are endeared by golfers of all skill levels. Our eight Hydro tennis courts are popu-lar among all players. The Oasis Recreational & Aquatics Center is an ideal escape where you and your family can enjoy a state of the art fitness center, junior Olympic-size swimming pool, kids’ splash pad, playground, and bar and grill. Dining is an important and enjoyable aspect of the Emerald Greens experience. Our culinary team uses their extensive background and passion for food to create delicious and unique menus.

Introducing Emerald Greens