Newsletter September 2015

September 2015

E xclus ive L uxury C ommuni ty wi th S ervi ce B eyond I maginat ion

Inside this Issue

3 POA 4 Landscaping 5 Security 6 Club 7 Business Development 8 Fitness & Spa 10 Tennis 11 Golf

Visit us at http://www.frenchmanscreek.com to see all the new site features! Frenchman’s Creek Beach and Country Club 13495 Tournament Drive Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410 Phone: (561) 622-8300 Frenchman’s Creek Beach Club 400 Celestial Way Juno Beach, Florida 33408 Phone: (561) 624-3400 Chess Club

12 Dining & Social 16 Social Activities

Find thegreatest chessmoveof all times. This is a situation from the final game of the 1998 Linares Chess Tournament. Black is tomove andAlexei Shirovmakes what is believed to be the greatest chess move of all times.This is definitely a high difficulty situation and by analyzing it you will gain great insides of end game strategies. Few things to consider: 1 always plan to promote to queen,2 two fronts are better than one front of attack, 3 pawns in chain are stronger than individual set ups,4 sacrifice smart . Try to find the best move for black. Last month’s solution: The best move for white would be Queen from D6 to H6. This is the only option where white checkmates black instantly. The rest of the options appear to take two-three moves. In Chess we aim to achieve check-mate situations, rather than just check.

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POA

KathyO’Brien - Director of Community Relations

POA Summer Pressure Cleaning Patio, Villa andTownhome Owners: As part of your POAservices, all driveways, entry areas and cart paths are scheduled tobe cleanedduring the month of September. The annual pressure cleaning is included in your POA home maintenance fee. Custom Homeowners: The same pressure cleaning services are available for custom homeowners. However, the pressure cleaning service is NOT included in the POA home mainetnance fees. Please contact Decorative Surfacing at (561) 745-8121 or the POA office at (561) 627-1467 for a quote. Additional Cleaning Services: Additional cleaning services can be performed during this time, i.e.: pool decks, patio furniture, gutters, etc. Please contact Decorative Surfacing at (561) 745-8121 or the POA office at (561) 627-1467 for scheduling. These services are an additional fee.

REturn for the Season

Please contact the POA office once you have finalized and scheduled your return home to Frenchman’s Creek. We will assist you in coordinating POA services before your arrival. Advise us of your arrival date with the change of address form included in this mailing. The information will be forwarded to landscaping, Brickman, Hotwire cable and home alarm, as well as security. We are looking forward to welcoming you home for another exciting season. To notify us of your arrival home you may also send us an email at info@frenchmanscreek.com , call the POA office at (561) 622-1467 or call Bernadette in Accounting at (561) 273-2622.

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LANDSCAPING

Brian Congdon - Branch Manager Brickman

The Brickman Group

At Frenchman’s Creek late summer is a busy time for the Brickman team. We are winding down the summer projects and gearing up for the season. Plans are being finalized for the end-of-summer mulching application which begins in September. The summer pruning is almost complete. We are encouraged by the fresh new growth that is now visible. The shrubs that are not performing to Frenchman’s Creek standards are being tallied and ordered for replacement. The goal is to be completely finished by early October.We hope that everyone is enjoying a great summer. We look forward to your return home this fall.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at (561) 626-7466.

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SECURITY

Mark Hall - Director of Security

SILOMED EMERGENCY MEDICAL INFORMATION SERVICE

SiloMed is a new service available for Frenchman’s Creek members. SiloMed is a secure data management service designed to deliver information to medical personnel during an emergency. Medical history information is an important tool that is necessary to diagnose and render safe and effective treatment. Access to your medical historymay save your life.Watch FCTelevision Channel 999 on yourTV to view more information on the security video. If you have additional questions on the SiloMed Program, please contact Frenchman’s Creek Security at (561) 622-7800. https://www.silomed.com/ Vendors and Service Providers 1. All vendors and service providers working in the community for the association or a resident for more than one day, must acquire a Frenchman’s Creek identification card. 2. Acriminal backgroundcheckanddriver’s licensecheckwill beconductedaspartof the identification card process. 3. Members, please inform your vendors and service providers of this process. Providers refusing to abide by this request will be denied access to the community. 4. Vendors and service providers who have been adjudicated guilty of a felony within the last five years, are currently under indictment for a felony or have been adjudicated guilty of a heinous crime at any time will be denied access to the community. 5. Vendors and service providerswho do not possess a valid / legal drivers licensewill not be permitted to drive on Frenchman’s Creek roadways. 6. Owners are responsible for the conduct of their contractors and invitees while they are on Frenchman’s Creek property.

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CLUB

Linda George - Director of Administration

Community MEetings

2015-2016 BoardMeetings

Thursday, October 15, 2015 Thursday, November 19, 2015 Thursday, December 17, 2015 Thursday, January 21, 2016 Thursday, February 18, 2016 Thursday, March 24, 2016

at 11:30 a.m. at 11:30 a.m. at 11:30 a.m. at 11:30 a.m. at 11:30 a.m. at 11:30 a.m.

Discussion with the President

Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 4:30 p.m.

Meet the Candidates Forum Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 2:30 p.m.

Annual Meeting Saturday, March 19, 2016

at 2:30 p.m.

Please contact Linda George at (561) 273-2615 for any questions about these meetings, or if you would like a meeting with the president.

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Pamela Rudd - Business Development

Meet the Realtor Program

Thank you for attending the recent “Meet the Realtor” cocktail reception. Your attendance made it a great success.

It is my pleasure to introduce the “Meet the Realtor” program. The program was designed with you in mind. It’s an opportunity for you, the member, to meet top professionals in the Real Estate industry. While you relax in your home you can view their individual presentations. When you are in the market to purchase a larger home or a smaller home these professionals are available to help. Careful consideration was given to your needs as a seller, buyer or Frenchman’s Creek ambassador. You deserve options, without all of the wasted time and sales pressure. If you have a friend, family member or business associate interested in learning more about Frenchman’s Creek you have a group of professionals to select from. I will produce a quarterly market analysis to keep you in the know. The Real Estate newsletter will include a section called “Meet the Realtor” where you can read about the Realtors that are participating in the program. A cocktail party will be hosted where you are able to meet them in person. Mark your calendar for the next “Meet the Realtor” cocktails and conversation event scheduled on Thursday, November 18 th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. The function is currently scheduled in your lounge and dining room.

To view the current Realtor presentations, sit down, relax and tune to FCTV channel 999. Enjoy the show!

A Broker “Open House” is tentatively scheduled for Sunday, October 4 th to showcase the current listings here at Frenchman’s Creek.

I encourage you to contact me with any questions, comments or concerns at (561) 784-6505.

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FITNESS & SPA CENTER

Tiffany DeSouza - Director of Fitness & Spa

Group Exercise Schedule Frenchman’s Creek Beach and Country Club , Tel: 561-622-3691

September

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

10:00 Spin Cycle Zone Matt

8:00 Spin Cycle Zone Janel

8:00 Spin Cycle Zone Jane

8:00 Spin Cycle Zone Elizabeth

7 8:00 Spin Cycle Zone Janel

Spin

Zone

8:00 Body Sculpt Irina

8:00 Body Sculpt Irina

9:00 Restorative Stretch Ashley

9:00 Restorative Stretch Cora

9 9:00 Restorative Stretch Cora

4:00 Yin-Yang Yoga Matt

4:00 Therapeutic Stretch Jeanine

4:00 Prana Yoga Nancy

Group F i tne s s

9:00 Aqua Fusion Matt

8:30 Aqua Fusion Chris

8:00 Aqua Fusion Matt

8:30 Aqua Fusion Chris

8:00 Aqua Fusion Matt

8:30 Aqua Fusion Chris

(9:15 Pool Checkin) 9:30 Aqua Spin **(Advance Sign Up) Chris

Aqua

Group Exercise Information: Class rates are as follows; daily per class member rate is $7, daily guest per class rate is $10 and the unlimited monthly member rate is $50 . (Monthly fee is not applicable to the Pilates Reformer Class). Pilates Reformer Class is $15 per person. The reformer class is limited to 5 people and registration opens Friday morning. All classes are suited for all fitness levels. **This class requires advance registration at the fitness center desk before the day of the class, It has limited participant space. All classes are 55 minutes.

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FITNESS & SPA CENTER

Spa Specials

Pr o du c t Sp e c i a l Receive 15% off any spa retail item the same day you receive any spa service Fa c i a l Sp e c i a l Signature Spa Facial 80 min $99 Na i l Sp e c i a l Receive a Footlogix Pedicure $30 Ma s s ag e Sp e c i a l Receive an Organic Massage 50 min $75 / 80 min $105 Pa c k ag e Sp e c i a l Spa De l i g h t 50 min Signature Facial Signature Manicure & Pedicure $120

Valid until 9/30/15

Schedule yourself to enjoy or book a spa appointment, please call the Fitness & Spa Center at (561) 622-3691.

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TENNIS

Tikky Srieud - Director of Tennis

P i c k l e ba l l Ro c ks . . . but you already knew that! Frenchman’s Creek is proud to present our newest and fastest growing sport in the country... …P I C K L E BA L L ! The Pickleball craze is sweeping the nation, it is a fun game for all ages. The game is played with a paddle on a court or in the yard, it is a cross between badminton, tennis and ping-pong. Pickleball was created with one thing in mind: FUN. It was designed to be easy to learn and play whether you are five, eighty-five or something in between. Last year we introduced the game and it was a big hit. We have converted two additional courts to anticipate the need of a growing demand for the game. Frenchman’s Creek is the only club in the area that has 6 pickleball courts. If you are interested in learning the game, we offer private or group lessons.

Summe r Te n n i s Pr o g r am Ladies and Men’s Tennis Clinic Every Tuesday 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Ladies and Men’s Summer Round Robin Every Thursday and Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Please contact the Tennis Pro Shop to sign up for games or to schedule your lesson at (561) 622-1623.

There are Pickleball Games Every Sunday 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

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GOLF

Robert Bruno - Director of Golf

Golf Operations Update

The Golf Professional Staff is excited to begin the 2015-2016 golf season. We look forward to the return of our Frenchman’s Creek members. We are eager to get the season off to a successful start. The Golf Professional Staff is lead by Frenchman’s Creek PGA Director of Golf, Robert Bruno, PGA Head Professional, Rich Luchini and our Assistant Professionals. Rocco Panzitta, Luis Leon, Jeff Sullivan, Chris Horn and Todd Kitchen have worked diligently throughout the summer to make this season one of the best that we ever have had. smoothly. The grass is maturing beautifully in the fairways and rough along with the tift-eagle green complexes. The new short game practice area has also matured and is ready for you to improve your short game skills. Practice your chipping, pitching, bunker play, as well as a variety of uneven lies. We are confident that the membership will be impressed with the north & south golf courses condition upon your return. We swing into a full tournament schedule starting in October. The north & south golf courses summer maintenance program has moved along

The Men’s and Ladies Opening Days will be held the first Tuesday and Wednesday in November. Over the next few months we will be receiving new models of golf clubs from all of the leading manufacturers. The list includesTitleist, Callaway, Taylor Made, Ping, Mizuno, Cobra, Cleveland and Adams Golf. TheGolf Shop also features the latest design in fashion from Chervo, Bogner, Jamie Sadock, Swing Control, Sport Haley, Peter Millar, Polo, Bugatchi, and many more. We have new lines arriving in regularly, so come in and browse your new selections. Kevin Walker, your cart mechanic reminds you to make sure your cart is running smoothly. Please stop by for your 10-Point service and a thorough cleaning and waxing of your cart.

Sunday, September 6 th Labor Day Golf & Brunch Event 8:30 a.m. Shotgun – 18 Holes 9:00 a.m. Shotgun – 9 Holes Brunch to follow Format: One Best Ball Shamble Make Your Own Foursome

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DINING & SOCIAL

Ashish Sethi - Director of Food & Beverage

September Dining Schedule 19TH HOLE Breakfast Monday - Sunday 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Lunch Monday - Saturday 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Brunch Sunday 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Dinner

Sunday -Wednesday 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

POOL SIDE CAFÉ Lunch

Monday - Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

BEACH CLUB Lunch Monday - Saturday 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Brunch Sunday 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Dinner Thursday -Saturday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Take Out Service Dinner Monday - Sunday

Place your order by 4:00 p.m. and we will deliver dinner to your door between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Call the Food & Beverage office for assistance with your order at (561) 273-2647.

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DINING & SOCIAL

September Dining Events

LAbor Day WEekend Saturday, September 5 th Lobster Fest at the Beach Club 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This fabulous dinner includes all the freshly caught and cracked out of the shell lobster you would like to eat. A real treat. Reservations: (561) 624-3400 Sunday, September 6 th Brunch at the 19th Hole and the Beach Club 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dinner at the 19th Hole 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Served a la carte Monday, September 7 th Traditional Labor Day BBQ in the 19th Hole 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. September Holiday Sunday, September 13 th Rosh Hashanah Dinner 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Main Dining Room Wednesday, September 23 rd Yom Kippur / Break the Fast 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Main Dining Room

There is a special Holiday Take Out Menu selection available for delivery or pick-up on Rosh Hashanah and Break the Fast. For additional information and to make your reservation, please contact the Food & Beverage office at (561) 273-2647.

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DINING & SOCIAL

Stephen Fisher - Beverage Manager

September Beverage Tastings

Opici Wine Tasting On Tuesday, September 8 th at 5:30 p.m. we will have an Opici Wine Tasting in the 19th Hole. Steve Sink, the Wine Director will be on hand to taste some special wines from France and South Africa with our members. Mark the date and don’t miss this wonderful event.

Did you realize Frenchman’s Creek resident Hubert Opici will be turning 100 years old next March? Hill Family Estate Wine Tasting

On Thursday, September 24 th at 6:00p.m. FatePassmore, theUSSalesManager for Hill Family Estate in Yountville, Napa Valley will be on hand to do a wine tasting at the Beach Club. Doug Hill planted his first vineyard in 1984. After three decades of farming the family decided to make their own wine. They sell 80% of the grapes that they grow.

How good are the grapes? These are their customers; Caymus, Duckhorn, Silver Oak, Cakebread, Quintessa, Far Niente, and David Ramey, just to name a few. So join us and see what the remaining 20% of their grapes taste like.

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DINING & SOCIAL

Cindy Tesseydou - Beach Club Manager

Beach Club Shuttle Service

Hopon theBeachClub shuttle and joinus for dinner. The shuttle service is available every night the Beach Club is open for dinner, currently Thursday to Saturday. Departures are at 6:30 p.m. and at 7:00 p.m. from the main club entrance valet.The Beach Club team will coordinate your return to the main club once you are ready. Contact the Beach Club at (561) 624-3400 for additional information.

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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Frenchman’s Creek Excursions

September 2015 Excursions Thursday, September 3 rd Norton Museum, Downtown West Palm Beach Art after Dark 4:30 p.m. Departure Frenchman’s Creek 5:30 p.m. Special ExhibitionTour

Going Places: Transportation Designs from the Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf Collection Curator’s conversation about Artists’ Get-Aways: On the Road with Monet, Picasso, O’Keeffe, and Others.

6:30 p.m.

7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m.

WineTasting followed by life music

Return to Frenchman’s Creek

Thursday, September 10 th Navy Seal Museum and More, Fort Pierce Pietro’s on the Ocean and Castronovo 9:00 a.m. Departure Frenchman’s Creek 10:00 a.m. Navy Seal Museum 1:00 p.m. Lunch at Pietro’s on the Ocean 4:00 p.m. Castronovo Chocolate Store, Stuart World award winning chocolate

Tuesday, September 22 nd Jupiter Lighthouse, Jupiter Jupiter Lighthouse MuseumTour 9:45 a.m. Departure Frenchman’s Creek 10:00 a.m. Arrival and MuseumTour 12:00 p.m. Return to Frenchman’s Creek Lunch in the 19th Hole

To reserve your seat for an excursion, please contact the Food & Beverage office at (561) 273-2647. If you have any suggestions on where an excursion should lead us, please call Bilian direct at (561) 846-9987.

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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Volunteer Match Program

Make a Difference

More Opportunities

Find Your Match

SUmmer update Volunteer Match Program

Welcome back to Frenchman’s Creek! We hope to see members participating in our unique Frenchman’s CreekVolunteer Match Program. Watch for the first newsletter in October.

In the meantime we have received requests for volunteers from MorseLife to help in the delivery of Rosh Hashanah meals on September 11 th . It’s very easy to do. If you are interested, call Linda Sevich at (561) 687-5791. Another request came in from the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County. If you would like to spend an hour reading to pre-school and kindergarden children and participate in the Literacy Coalition “Read for the Record”, call Connie Hake at (561) 767-5374. The book is “Not Norman: AGoldfish Story”. No training sessions are required. Finally, although there are many agencies that will come and pick up your no-longer needed clothes and household items, there is one that will not. It is the YWCA of Palm Beach County that supports women’s shelters. Volunteers are needed who are interested in organizing the collection and delivery of clothes, baby items and small household items to the mainYWCA office inWest Palm Beach. Mark your Calendar for our first Volunteer Showcase on Thursday, November 12 th from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Many agencies will be there to explain their volunteer opportunities. If you have any questions about the Volunteer Match Program or would like to pick up a brochure and Resident Interest Survey, stop by or call the POA office at (561) 627-1467.

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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Upcoming Events Preview

The US-Israel Relationship, from Truman to Obama DENNIS ROSS AND ETHAN BRONNER Sunday, October 18 th at 7:30 p.m.

If there’s one expert valued above all others for setting the record straight on Israel, it’s Dennis Ross. He’s been a direct participant in shaping US policy towards Israel and the Middle East for nearly 30 years. He talks with Ethan Bronner, senior editor for international news at Bloomberg, about his new book, Doomed to Succeed. Hear what he has to say about those - including Eisenhower, Nixon,BushandObama- thatdistancedtheUSfromIsrael, how it never yielded any benefits, and how future administrations might best shape US policy in the light of understanding the priorities of Arab leaders.

Orange is the new Black

HALLOWEEN PARTY Saturday, October 31 st Fun for all. DJ. Costumes optional. Prizes awarded for best costumes. Fun starts at 7:00 p.m. Main Dining Room

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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Upcoming Events Preview

(who have donated their time for this special fund raising event)

MARK YOUR CALENDAR SPACE IS LIMITED LADIES AND GENTLEMEN OF ALL SKILL LEVELS INVITED PLAY WILL BE IN THREESOMES, MAKE YOUR OWN OR WE WILL ARRANGE IT ENJOY A FUN-FILLED RELAXING AFTERNOON WITH FRIENDS

RSVP ASAP to Food & Beverage office 561-868-6370 QUESTIONS: Susan Jackowitz: susan.jackowitz@gmail.com Helene Shuter: HWainer@aol.com

Tax-Deductible Donation $150 per person Make checks payable to Scripps Research Institute Your check is your reservation

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