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March 2014
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It’s time for a change…
Don't forget to set your clocks FORWARD 1 hour at 2:00 am on Sunday, March 9, 2014
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE 2 It’s time for a change... 4-5 Food & Beverage 6 Bridge Seminar 7 Foreign Film Festival 8-9 Calendar 10 Activities 11 South Course Improvement 12 Golf 13 Improve Your Golf Game 14 Acupuncture 15 Spa Member Guest
16-17 Fitness 18-19 Tennis 20-21 Security 22
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Meet Your Neighbor Golf
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Frenchman’s Creek Beach & Country Club 13495 Tournament Drive
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 Club House: (561) 622-8300
Frenchman’s Creek Beach Club 400 Celestial Way Juno Beach, FL 33408 Beach Club: (561) 624-3400
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Food & Beverage
Food Choices at Frenchman's Creek:
food choices:
New
1.They are NEW ! 2. They are HEALTHY ! 3. They are AVAILABLE NOW !
Nu You Menu available to all upon request 19 th Hole, Poolside Café, Beach Club, Sports Bar, The Grille, Take Outs Monday-Friday • Lunch or Dinner • Selection changes daily • Portion Controlled Preparations
Fresh power juices & smoothies Available at the Poolside Café (at the Fitness Center) • Selection changes daily • Monday- Sun- day • 10 am – 4 pm • Automatically included with lunch menu or available separately
Dinner at Sports Bar daily Monday- Sunday • 5:30 pm– 8:30 pm
Sunday Lunch 19th Hole, Poolside Café • 11:30 am-2:30 pm Sunday Brunch Main Dining Room, Sports Bar, Beach Club • 11:30 am-2:30 pm
Bridge Seminar with JERRY MILLER
Come and Improve Your Bridge Skills
Tuesday, March 25th “ 2 over 1 System - 1 NT Forcing”
Learn the system used by most of today's better players. It allows more informative communication between partners about the shape and strength of their hands and is not difficult to understand. Even if you don’t use the system, it will give you a better understanding of the opponents bidding and how you can more effectively defend against it.
2:30 PM Main Clubhouse
Advance registration is a must! Food & Beverage Office 561-273-2647 No Charge
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This month’s features are from Italy, Israel, and Mexico.
Wednesdays March 12 March 19
The First film from Italy received 9 awards from the Italian equivalent of our Academy Awards. It dares to show that women over the age of 40 can be adventurous and reject the ordinary. The city of Venice is the costar of this charming film. The 2nd film takes us to Israel. There are 2 types of films, one to entertain, and the other to entertain but also provoke thought and argument. This is one of the second category. The daughter of a distinguished Rabbi asks her father to postpone her wedding so she may continue her studies, but her real goal lies elsewhere. This particular film won the Israeli award for drama in 2007. If anyone remembers the television show "Laugh IN", it had a lead called "NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT". And that’s what will be shown for the 3rd film. Taking place in Mexico, the movie starts in a familiar manner as what we see on TV, the audience will vote to replace a fading star of a popular soap opera. Hopefully you will leave with the admiration and satisfaction for the growing Mexican film industry. All titles will be announced the week prior to the film. Please mark your date books and join me in proudly showing 3 wonderful foreign films. I believe NO TISSUES NEEDED!
Thursday March 27
5:30 PM and 7:45 PM
Main Clubhouse
- Debbie Hornstein
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Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Notes
Palm Beach Dramaworks
30 Eissey Pops
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Jan. 31 - Mar. 2 Mar. 28 - Apr. 27
March 2014
Club Brunch BC Calypso Brunch
19th Hole Dinner Beach Club Dinner The Grille Dinner
19th Hole Dinner Beach Club Dinner
BBQ
2 Tennis Exhibition
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4 Ladies Field Day
5 Men’s Day
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8 Annual Meeting
Cigar Club 19th Hole Dinner The Grille Dinner Beach Club Starlight Dinner & Dancing 14 Eissey Pops Men’s Club Championship-Round 1 Traditional Dinner 19th Hole Dinner The Grille Dinner BC Skype Wine Dinner 21 Men’s Club Championship-Round 3
Club Brunch Beach Club Brunch
Sports Bar Karaoke 19th Hole Dinner The Grille Dinner Beach Club Dinner
“Trivia Dinner” 19th Hole Dinner Beach Club Dinner
Gourmet Wine Dinner 19th Hole Dinner The Grille Dinner 11 Palm Beach Pops Ladies Member Guest
19th Hole Dinner The Grille Dinner BC Stone Crab Night 12 Men’s Day Rosencrans Book Talk Bourbon Tasting Foreign Language Film
“Live on Saturday Night” 19th Hole Dinner Beach Club Dinner 15 Men’s Club Championship-Round 2
BBQ
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Scotch Dinner
Club Brunch Beach Club Brunch
“Performers Series” 19th Hole Dinner Beach Club Dinner 20 Board Meeting Ladies Club Championship-Round 2 Afternoon Tea
19th Hole Dinner The Grille Dinner Beach Club Dinner
19th Hole Dinner Beach Club Dinner
19th Hole Dinner The Grille Dinner
19th Hole Dinner The Grille Dinner
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17 St. Patrick’s Day
18 Ladies Field Day Ladies Club Championship-Round 1
19 Discussion with the President Men’s Day Ladies Interclub Bridge Foreign Language Film
22 Men’s & Ladies Club Championship-Final Ballroom Dance Class & Dinner 19th Hole Dinner The Grille Dinner Beach Club Dinner 29 Men’s Member Guest Round 2 Spa Member Guest 19th Hole Dinner The Grille Dinner Beach Club Dinner
Club Brunch Beach Club Brunch Polo Game & Brunch at Polo Club 23 Men’s Club Championship-Final Club Brunch Beach Club Brunch
Nine, Wine & Dine 19th Hole Dinner The Grille Dinner Beach Club Dinner 28 Men’s Member Guest Round 1 Spa Member Guest 19th Hole Dinner The Grille Dinner Beach Club Dinner
19th Hole Dinner The Grille Dinner BC Paella Night
19th Hole Dinner Beach Club Dinner
19th Hole Dinner The Grille Dinner 25 Ladies Field Day
19th Hole Dinner The Grille Dinner
24 Ladies Challenge Cup Gardens Interclub Bridge
26 Maltz Men's Day Spa Wellness Lecture Cigar Club 19th Hole Dinner The Grille Dinner Beach Club Dinner
27 Men’s Member Guest Practice Round Foreign Language Film
Vodka Tasting
19th Hole Dinner The Grille Dinner Beach Club Dinner
19th Hole Dinner “Beach Club Cabaret”
19th Hole Dinner The Grille Dinner
BBQ
BREAKFAST 19th Hole
DINNER 19th Hole
Daily
7:00 am -11:00 am
Monday-Saturday*
5:30 pm—8:30 pm
LUNCH 19th Hole
Beach Club
Monday, Wednesday– Saturday
6:00 pm—9:00 pm
Daily
11:30 am—2:30 pm
The Grille
Tuesday– Saturday
6:00 pm—9:00 pm
Beach Club
Daily
11:30 am—2:30 pm
Sports Bar
Daily*
5:30 pm—8:30 pm
Poolside Café
Daily
11:00 am—4:00 pm
*Special schedule applies during holidays.
Sports Bar
Daily
11:30 am—2:30 pm
Around theTown with Frenchman's Creek
To sign up and for more information regarding all activities, please call Bilian at (561) 846-9987.
ROSENCRANS BOOK TALKS Wednesday, March 12 9:00 am—Meet for Coffee 10:00 AM—Book Talks Begin at the Main Club NORWEGIAN BY NIGHT BY DEREK MILLER Stunning debut literary thriller, subtle, moving, with
BREEZY TUESDAYS AT THE BEACH CLUB B EACH F ISHING T UESDAY 8:30 AM Join us on Tuesdays from 8:30 am to 9:30 am to fish your own “Catch of the Day” at the Beach Club. We supply and set up all the fishing equipment for you. Chef Ernesto can prepare your catch for lunch or dinner. You may have it poached, grilled, blackened or broiled with a variety of side dishes. A Fishing Tournament will be held Friday, March 25 at 9 am. For more information and reservations, please call the Beach Club at 624-3400. B EACH P OWER W ALK T UESDAY 9:30 AM Please join us Tuesdays at the Beach Club from 9:30 am to 10:30 am for a power walk program: a 1 mile beach walk, cardio and yoga stretch. We have pedometers, weights, yoga mats. The only thing missing is you! Complimentary snacks and coffee will be provided. C HESS BY THE B EACH T UESDAY 11 AM Please join us for our Chess classes at the Beach Club with our very own staff member, Bilian Hadjev. Bilian is a passionate chess player and he will discuss the strategies of the game and the benefits of playing chess. Complimentary snacks and coffee with be provided. Classes will be held Tuesdays 11 am –12 pm.
POLO GAME & BRUNCH AT POLO CLUB Sundays, March 16 The International Polo Club at Wellington is one of the elite polo clubs in the USA. This year the US Open will be held at the Wellington club. The Polo event is the place to be and definitely dress to impress. We will leave Frenchman’s at 12:15 pm. Total price: $100 per person, includes brunch and transportation. We will enjoy the polo game right from the Mullet restaurant at the Polo Club. Game starts at around 3:00pm and it lasts approximately two hours. For those interested, we are also offering a $24 per person two hour open bar. Space is limited.
a truly original hero: a recently widowed quarrelsome 82 year-old New York Jew.
WINTER 2014 ART STUDIO SCHEDULE Oil & Acrylic Painting Tuesdays 2 pm - 5 pm All levels. Instructor: Rita Boutros Sessions: 4 weeks - Cost $200 March 4—March 25 April 1—April 22 April 29—May 20 Drop-ins are available at $55 For more information and registration form, please contact the Food & Beverage Office at 561-273-2648.
SHOPPING AT THE PALM BEACH OUTLETS Thursday, March 20
Spend a day shopping at the new outlet and value retail shopping destination in Palm Beach. There are close to 100 stores: including Guess, Swarovski, Puma and many more stores.
Departing from the Main Club at 12:30 pm and returning at 4 pm.
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Golf Course
South Golf Course Improvement What is going to be done to The South Course Improvement project is planned to begin in early April. The course will remain open while the existing grass is sprayed; construction will begin on Thursday, May 1st.
Three major improvements will enhance the enjoyment of the South Course. First, the entire course will be re-grassed using the best varieties of turf. Second, design adjustments will be made to improve playability. These include enlarging, moving or adding tees to provide more options for course set up, softening approximately 10% of the fairway surfaces, cart path repositioning on three holes, bunker modifications and a new #17 green. Last, the landscape on the course will be updated and feature a beautiful and continuous theme. There are also plans to renovate the short game practice area. A large U.S.G.A green featuring the same grass on the golf courses, three sand bunkers and multiple chipping areas with new turf will provide more practicing options. The contractor should be finished in early August and the grass will need three months to mature. The new and improved south course is scheduled to be open for play November 1st.
the course and when...
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Golf
UPCOMING CLINICS, EVENTS & TOURNAMENTS
MEET YOUR NEIGHOR GOLF & DINNER Sunday, March 9 MEN’S CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP 1st Round—Friday, March 14
3 DAY MEN’S MEMBER GUEST Thursday , March 27th Tee Times Available for a Complimentary Practice Round. 3:00 pm Short Game Skills Challenge -Sports Bar
Cocktails & Hors Devours Friday , March 28th
2nd Round—Saturday, March 15 3rd Round—Friday, March 21
7:45 am Men’s Breakfast in the Main Dining Room 8:45 am Round One Shotgun - 9 Hole Match #1 11:00 am Round Two Shotgun - 9 Hole Match #2 1:00 pm Men’s Luncheon in the Main Dining Room 2:30 pm Round Three Shotgun - 9 Hole Match #3 6:45 pm Men’s Stag Night - Sports Bar - Putting Championship Launch Monitor Skills Challenge 7:45 am Men’s Breakfast in the Main Dining Room 8:45 am Round Four Shotgun - 9 Hole Match #4 11:00 am Round Five Shotgun - 9 Hole Match #5 1:00 pm Men’s Luncheon in the Main Dining Room 2:30 pm Flight Winner Shootout 6:45 pm Dinner Dance Event & Awards Presentation *Attire: Country Club Casual Saturday , March 29th
Final—Saturday, March 22 Final—Sunday, March 23 LADIES CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
1st Round—Tuesday, March 18 2nd Round—Thursday, March 20 Final—Saturday, March 22 NINE, WINE & DINE Friday, March 21 LADIES CHALLENGE CUP MATCH Monday, March 24 LADIES’ GOLF DAYS Tuesdays at 8:30 am
MEN’S GOLF DAYS Wednesdays at 8:30 am
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Improve Your Golf Game
Golf Performance Program
Create more consistency, distance, and lower scores with effective golf fitness.
Our Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) trained golf performance staff will evaluate your physical ability, highlight swing characteristics affecting your golf swing, implement a proper training program and work together to keep you playing your best game. Our Team: Appointments are available with Robert Bednar TPI FP 2 , Elizabeth Holt TPI FP 2 and Christine Inwood TPI FP 2.
Cost: $75 (reg. price $90)
How to Begin: To schedule the training sessions please contact the Fitness Center at 561-622-3691.
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Appointments available Monday February 3rd
Body harmony through acupuncture Appointments available Monday March 3rd
For your convenience, Jupiter Medical Centers' Holistic Physician will be onsite at the Fitness & Spa Center to address
primary concerns of our residents: - Warm, swollen or tender joints - Joint stiffness, especially in the morning - Fatigue - Flu-like symptoms such as fever
- Muscle pain and weakness - Headaches and or Migraines - Neck, Hip, Back and Knee Pain - Sports oriented shoulder pain - Tennis elbow
Dr. Grey is a National Diplomate of Acupuncture with additional certification in Natural Homeopathic Injection Therapy offering immediate pain relief in most cases without side effects or medication interaction. Call and schedule your appointment today. Space is limited. 561.746.7300
ACUPUNCTURE
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Spa Member Guest
Friday, March 28 - Saturday, March 29
This luxurious event will give you and your guest a true Spa experi- ence on every relaxing level. The Spa Package 50 Minute Customized Massage 50 Minute Signature Facial Spa Luncheon Spa Gift Bag Friday Morning Aerobics Class Friday Morning Stretch Class Saturday Morning Group Exercise Class $155.00 per Person
Please Contact the Fitness & Spa at Frenchman’s Creek at 561-622-3691 to Make Your Reservations For You and Your Guest.
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Fitness & Spa
Monthly Nutrition Meeting Wednesday, March 12th at 4:00 pm ALL MEMBERS are welcome to join this FREE meeting to begin or continue their personal journey to mindful eating habits that get you feeling and looking your best!
Meeting Topics will Include: Healthy ways to lose weight
Learn to control cravings and hunger by balancing your blood sugar Understand healthy eating and proper nutrition Learn the myths and truths about nutrition wellness
Please call the Fitness & Spa center to reserve your attendance at Tel: 561-622-3691
TRUNK SHOW Enjoy an extraordinary March by shopping chic fashions at the Frenchman’s Creek Fitness & Spa Center. You will find beautiful clothing, accessories and handbags. Monday, March 3 8am—12:30pm Anatomie Clothing & Bonnie Williams Jewelry Monday, March 17 8am—12:30pm Bonnie Loft Handbag & Heidi Hess Knitwear
DOGA Join us for a tail-wagging experience of a Dog Day Morning of Yoga with Cora at Frenchman’s Creek Fitness & Spa Center. Saturday, March 15 9:00 am
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UPCOMING CLINICS & EVENTS
Tennis
TENNIS CLINICS Tuesdays 9:00 am – 10:30 am
LADIES’ CLINICS Fridays 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Can’t make it to your Saturday morning match? Sign up for this clinic for a great workout. Get technical advice from the pros on any shot you may need to work on, plus leave the class feeling energized and wanting to play more. All members are welcome. MEN’S ROUND ROBINS Thursdays 9:00 am – 10:30 am Grab your racquet and join us for our Round Robin. Sign up with the Tennis Pro Shop call at 622-1623.
Sign up for clinics and a great workout. Get technical advice from the pros on any shot you may need to work on, plus leave the class feeling energized and wanting to play more tennis. LADIES’ ROUND
ROBINS Saturdays 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Grab a partner and sign up at the Pro Shop. If you don't have a partner, our friendly tennis staff will do their best to find one for you to play with.
TENNIS EXHIBITION Sunday, March 2 4:00—6:00 pm
TENNIS LESSONS AVILABLE
Interested in sharpening those groundstrokes? How about learning how to hit a slice or hitting a more powerful serve? Enjoy your season on the courts challenging yourself to different parts of the game that you never knew existed. We have several talented teaching professionals that are excited to be working with all ages and styles of play. Hurry and book your next lesson today by calling our Pro Shop at 622-1623 while space is still available.
Join us for the best tennis event of the year. Tennis professionals from all over South Florida are going to demonstrate the most exciting game
of doubles and mixed doubles.
Security
Tips for When Your Email Account Is Hacked
Security was recently informed that some members within Frenchman’s Creek had experienced their Google Gmail account had been hacked. Someone was able to get the list of contacts from these member’s accounts and send out bogus emails to family, friends and business associates. Listed below you will find tips for what to do if you experience a similar situation. You think you've taken all the right steps to protect your email account. However, despite your best efforts, it's been hacked. Your friends are texting and calling you, wondering if you're really stuck in London without your passport and money. You're finding yourself locked out of your email account. Now what do you do? Here are seven steps to keep you and your email contacts safe after your email account has been hijacked or otherwise compromised.
1. Check your email provider's site for information. Most email providers like Yahoo, Google and Microsoft will have online instructions on what do to in case of an account takeover. Yahoo Mail has a links entitled "I can't access my account" on the front page; for Microsoft's Outlook.com, it's "Can't access your account?" Google has separate sets of instructions for "Compromised Gmail account" and "Someone is sending from my address" in the Security & Privacy section under Help. 2. Call your email provider to report the incident. "If [the website FAQ] doesn't work for you, call [the company] directly and ask to speak to their tech department to find out what you should do," said Adam Levin, former director of the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs and the founder of Credit.com and Identity Theft 911. You should also report the incident
have received emails from your hijacked account should run malware scans, Levin said. 4. Examine your personal email settings. Your email hijackers might have created forwarding policies from your email address to other addresses. Those other email addresses will receive everything you receive — including bank statements and personal messages. "Even if you get back in your email and s traighten everything out, unbeknownst to you, it is forwarding every email you are sending and receiving to the hacker," Levin said. Look at your email account's signature settings to be sure the hacker hasn't changed your automatic signature. "Check to make sure you signature block hasn't become 'Hello Kitty,'" Levin said. "They might have put some malicious links in there as well."
to your email provider's security team, Levin said. "Do this as you're in the process of getting your email account back," he said. "It can help them find a pattern they can use with law enforcement to help find the people who are doing it — although the problem is usually the people who are doing it are 17 countries removed." 3. Alert family, friends and acquaintances. "You should tell people that your email has been hacked and that they might be receiving emails from you asking for money or promoting certain products or services — but they weren't really from you," Levin said. "You also have to deliver the bad news," he added. "If, by some chance, they actually clicked on whatever the [hackers] sent, it is not inconceivable that there might have been malware attached to it." Both you and all the persons who
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5. Change your password and user ID. "If you are one of those people who believes in a universal password and user ID, it is time to revise your beliefs," Levin said. "Change your password and user ID on all the other sites where you've used your email password and user ID — and use different ones for each site," he said. "You have to change them up. Make them long and strong, and use alphanumeric passwords and user IDs." 6. Look in your email folders. "It's a wonderful, eye-opening experience" to look in your email folders, "because you're going to see things you forgot you had in there," Levin said. "And when you see them," he said, "you will delete them and delete anything that leads to another site — and then change the user ID and password associated with those other sites." 7. Get serious about monitoring your other accounts. If your email account has been hijacked, you may find that a little paranoia is a good thing, Levin said. "That means look at your credit reports, go to sites where you can get your credit scores for free, and where you can go back every 30 days or so, and make sure there is no change — especially a negative change — in your score," Levin said. "Look at your bank accounts, your credit card accounts, a couple minutes a day," he added. "If you're really worried, then you should enroll in more sophisticated credit- and fraud-monitoring programs. "You should also check with your insurance company, bank, credit union [and] employer to see if they have a program available that you may already be enrolled in, or [that] you can spend a few dollars and enroll in," Levin said. "You decide whether it's worth it or not."
Security Updates
by Mark Hall
EXIT LANE ARROWS We recently had directional arrows painted on the exit lanes of the community. Please make sure you obey these arrows and do not make left turns from the right lane. This has been an issue raised by numerous residents who witness other residents racing around them from the right lane, making a left turn. This driving action could lead to traffic accidents and should be avoided. LAMP POSTS A well-lit property is essential to its safety and security. This is why it is so important that all residents keep the lamps on throughout the night. If all residents were to turn their lampposts off at night, it would create an unsafe environment for pedestrians walking in the evening and could be conducive to criminal activity. TRAFFIC HAWK Please be reminded about our traffic safety initiative to reduce speeding within our community. The Traffic Hawk system operates day and night throughout the community.
By Linda Rosencrance; Source: Tom's Guide US
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At Your Service
TRANSPORTATION Around town? Book your private chauffeur to drive you and your guests to your desired destinations; in the comfort of your own vehicle. Traveling? Add ease to your travel to and from airports or sea ports by having our drivers do the driving in the comfort of your own vehicle. To arrange your transportation, please contact the POA office at (561) 627-1467 during office hours. For after hours or weekends, please call Bilian directly at (561) 846-9987. Once your transportation is scheduled, you will receive a confirmation call the day before to let you know who will be picking you up. Please give at least 24 hours notice when booking your transportation.
HOME SERVICE Water Heater Special
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS Staff Member or Department Direct Phone Number Clubhouse Reception 561-622-8300 Medical Emergency 561-627-7500 Achal Goswami 561-868-6372 Bernie Polselli 561-868-6375 POA Office 561-627-1467 Kathy O’Brien 561-273-2616 Hotwire 561-273-2618 Business Development 561-868-6383 Lynn Paige 561-868-6382 Accounting Office 561-273-2622 Engineering 561-775-6453 Fitness Center 561-622-3691 Food & Beverage Office 561-868-6370 Catering Office 561-273-2645 19th Hole 561-273-2654 Dining Reservations 561-273-2648 Beach Club 561-624-3400 Golf Shop 561-622-1620 Starter Shack 561-624-0001 Human Resources 561-868-6373 Mark Hall 561-622-7800 Tennis Shop 561-622-1623 Transportation 561-846-9987 Golf Course Maintenance 561-622-1188 Security 561-622-7800 Security Guest Arrival 561-775-6449 Extend the life of your water heater by simply flushing your water heater and removing the sediment from the tank. For your convenience Home Services now has a special rate on draining and flushing your water heater for the month of March, only $45. Please call and schedule your appointment at (561) 775-6453 and start saving now.
FLOWERS For your convenience we are providing you with the contact informations to order flowers for your love ones. FLORAL & EVENT DESIGN
Botanical Bliss (561) 358 9809
LIVE BROADCAST If you are not able to attend a clubhouse community meeting or event, watch it live on FCTV channel 999 . Annual Meeting—March 8th
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9 Holes Shotgun 3:00 PM Cocktails & Hors D’oeuvres 5:00 PM
Please Stop by the Golf Shop or call 561-622-1620 to sign up! Sign up as a twosome or a single. GOLF STAFF WILL MAKE TEAMS!
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