T his summer is flying by — and it’s been great so far! Many of our members are returning for weekend getaways, and our year-rounders are keeping busy with all our Club has to offer — golf, swimming, tennis, live music, holiday parties, themed dinner nights, and more! We hope you are taking time out to enjoy the Club and all the fun activities we have planned. We also hope you’ve had a chance to try the delicious new Tiki Bar menu. If you have yet to experience it, please come by and see what all the hype is about! The NFL season is just around the corner and we are ready! With Football Frenzy on Sundays and Brews & Wings on Thursdays, the Tiki Bar will transform into a tropical sports bar. We are confident it will become your No. 1 place to watch your favorite teams play! As you go through this newsletter, you will read about the many successes reported within each department’s articles. Our membership has continued to grow at quite a brisk pace throughout the hot summer months. Our themed dining events are still a big draw, and the attendance at our travel and social events continues to break records. And, as always, our golf courses remain a huge attraction. Again, thank you for your support; this continues to be an exciting time to be a member at Citrus Hills Golf & Country Club! Club Life CLUB NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2016 Connections Citrus Hills Golf & Country Club
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This summer is fl ying by — and it’s been great so far! Many of our members are returning for weekend
getaways, and our year-rounders are keeping busy with all our Club has to offer — golf, swimming, tennis, live music, holiday parties, themed dinner nights, and more! We hope you are taking time out to enjoy the Club and all the fun activities we have planned.We also hope you’ve had a chance to
try the delicious new Tiki Bar menu. If you have yet to experience it, please come by and see what all the hype is about! The NFL season is just around the corner and we are ready! With Football Frenzy on Sundays and Brews & Wings on Thursdays, the Tiki Bar will transform into
a tropical sports bar. We are confi dent it will become your No. 1 place to watch your favorite teams play!As you go through this newsletter,
you will read about the many successes reported within each department’s articles. Our membership has continued to grow at quite a brisk pace throughout the hot summer months. Our themed dining events are still a big draw, and the attendance at our travel and social events continues to break records. And, as always, our golf courses remain a huge attraction.Again, thank you for your support; this
continues to be an exciting time to be a member at Citrus Hills Golf & Country Club!
Club LifeCLUB NEWSLETTER
AUGUST 2016
ConnectionsCitrus Hills Golf & Country Club
Citrus Hills’ Managers Directory
Front Gate • 249-3183Sales O� ce2400 N. Terra Vista Blvd.Citrus Hills, FL 34442VP Sales/Marketing: Tom [email protected] • 746-6121Developer: Stephen [email protected] • 746-6060Build on Your Homesite Program: Greg Souris • [email protected] • 513-3897General Manager: Anthony [email protected] • 746-1241Activity Center & Member Billing240 W. Fenway Dr.Citrus Hills, FL 34442Activities Director: Emily [email protected] • 746-7633 Club Financial Controller: Dave [email protected] • 746-5828� e Grille/Tiki BarBanquets & Catering505 E. Hartford St.Citrus Hills, FL 34442Restaurant Managers: [email protected] • 746-6855Director of Food/Beverage: Brad [email protected] • 746-6855Catering Sales Manager: Laura [email protected] • 746-6855Skyview Restaurant, Golf & Tennis2100 N. Terra Vista Blvd.Citrus Hills, FL 34442Restaurant Managers: [email protected] • 746-6727Skyview Golf Director: Peter [email protected] • 746-3664Director of Tennis: Bruce [email protected] • 249-1115BellaVita Spa & Fitness Center2125 W. Skyview Crossing Dr.Citrus Hills, FL 34442Fitness Director: Lee � ompson [email protected] • 746-1241Citrus Hills Oaks & Meadow Courses Citrus Hills Tennis509 E. Hartford St.Citrus Hills, FL 34442Head Golf Professional: Wayne [email protected] • 746-4425Director of Tennis: Bruce [email protected] • 746-6003Brentwood Golf Course1720 W. Nicole Dr.Lecanto, FL 34461Brentwood Golf: Richard [email protected] • 527-2600Administration O� ce2476 N. Essex Ave.Citrus Hills, FL 34442Director of Club Marketing: Lisa [email protected] • 746-6060
CLUB NEWSBy Anthony Lambert, General Manager
Members Enjoying � e Club!
Summertime is the perfect time to make
improvements to the Club. We have taken positive steps to improve the functionality and access to the Grille entrance and paved walkway, with the added bonus of enhancing the Club’s curb appeal. The entranceway has been greatly transformed to mirror the new entrances at PrimoVita and Citrus Hills Pro Shop, giving our Club another aesthetically pleasing and complimentary design. We also have been doing some exciting behind-the-scenes improvements and renovations to our Grille kitchen. One example is the installation of the latest industry-leading hood and exhaust system.
As we continue to accomplish our planned improvements, BellaVita’s indoor hot tub has received an exciting new makeover. We enclosed the area with beautiful glass blocks, offering additional privacy. The new look, as well as the new ventilation and exhaust system, make the hot tub and pool area an excellent place to relax and unwind. We would like to
thank you for your support and patience during the renovation; the outcome was well worth it. We always will continue to invest in our facility by working hard to maintain and improve the first-class country club you deserve.
We are especially pleased to welcome Monika Maciborek as the new Director of Restaurants for the Grille and Tiki Bar. Monika was most recently the
Food and Beverage Operations Manager for Bold Foods, a Bobby Flay establishment in Mohegan Sun, Conn. Originally from Poland, she moved to Connecticut with her family and began working in the restaurant industry, starting out as a waitress and moving up to operations manager. Her experience encompasses all facets of the restaurant and bar industry. We are very pleased to have Monika on our team, and with her experience, professionalism and enthusiasm in the food and beverage fi eld we are confi dent that she will enhance our culinary excellence and drive our food and beverage operations to an even higher level. Next time you are at the Grille or Tiki Bar, be sure to stop in and welcome Monika to the Club!
BUILD ON YOUR HOMESITEBy Greg Souris, Vice President Sales & Marketing
Early in the summer we sent a survey to 3,200 vacant homesite
owners in the Villages of Citrus Hills and Pine Ridge. The response was unbelievable! Thirty-six percent said “YES” to building within two years, and that was out of 740 responses. Think about that for moment. That is a couple hundred new homes that are going to start popping up all over the Villages of Citrus Hills!
This is the perfect time to build a home in Citrus Hills. Interest rates are at all-time lows, and the real estate market is on the rise all over the country, making it easier for buyers to sell their homes or refi nance for the purpose of building a second home here in the Villages of Citrus Hills. The advantage these homesite owners have when building with Live Citrus Hills and Citrus Hills Construction is the use of our award-winning amenities. No other
builder can offer you the benefi t of a Social Membership. Today having a Social Membership is more important than ever. Did you know that the
overwhelming majority of buyers looking to move to the Villages of Citrus Hills request a Social Membership? That means, if you plan to sell your home in the future, you really need to have a Social Membership for resale purposes!
As you all know by now, our models on Atlantic and Essex are viewable by appointment only. Our attention is focused on assisting our 3,200 vacant homesite owners with the preparation of building their new homes here in the Villages of Citrus Hills. Our Summer Fly/Drive Program is condensed to maximize the amount of time our buyers have while visiting their future home and community. It’s our job to give them a taste of what living here is all about — The Live Citrus Hills Experience!
Herb and Citrus Roasted ChickenTake advantage of Florida’s fresh citrus with this simple-to-make and brightly
colored, terrifi cally fl avorful dish. This recipe is perfect for citrus lovers. Why choose between orange chicken and lemon chicken when you could have both?!
COOKING WITH Chef Dwane
Preparation:Heat oven to 400 degrees. Whisk together the olive oil, honey, lemon and orange juice,
dried seasoning, paprika, red pepper fl akes, onion or garlic powder, salt and pepper. Place chicken into a baking dish and pour mixture on top, turning to coat all sides. At this point you can let it marinate for a little while, if you have the time, for even more fl avor infusion. Arrange the sliced citrus and onion all around and underneath the chicken. Place fresh thyme and rosemary throughout, along with a good drizzle of olive oil. Roast uncovered for about an hour or until juices run clear and chicken is fully cooked. Remove parts to a serving platter and garnish with additional chopped fresh herbs, if desired.
Ingredients: 3 to 4 lbs. bone-in Chicken parts; or thick-cut Chicken Breasts4 cloves Garlic, minced2 tablespoons Honey2 whole Lemons, one juiced and one sliced2 whole Oranges, one juiced and one sliced1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning, dried
June 2016 Trivia Challenge Winners: Cool Cats
Carol Cohen, Clydie Williams, Bill Cohen, Beverly
Hayes, Denise Lowe, and Lorraine Castell!
2nd Place: Pitch Folks; 3rd Place: Crocs
Bill and Bonnie Duggan, Mike and Jeannie Haight, Dee and Mike Troutman, and Loren
and Kathy Troyer
July 2016 Trivia Challenge Winners: In The Hunt
2nd Place: Wolf Pack; 3rd Place: Smart Tees
Join us for our nextTrivia Night on August 16th!
New Member SocialWednesday, August 17th
at Skyview Restaurant4 – 6pm
Includes complimentary appetizers, happy hour
pricing and guest speaker.
New Members and thoselooking to create
New Friendships,this event
IS FOR YOU!
$5 + tax
To RSVP, please call theActivity Center at 746-7633.
1 teaspoon Garlic or Onion powder½ teaspoon PaprikaA pinch of Red Pepper fl akes (optional)1 medium Red Onion, sliced¼ cup of Olive Oil,plus extra for drizzlingFresh Thyme and RosemarySalt and Pepperto taste
and, for the first time ever in history, a full-view, underwater escape! These world-class performers take their cue from the showmanship of the great illusionists of the past — such as Harry Houdini — and pair it with a new and updated
contemporary aesthetic. Their set and costume designs lend the genre a theatricality and artistry that has rarely been seen before.
Additionally, for those who are looking for a more “Old-Florida”-style getaway, check out our day trip to Micanopy on October 15th. The locals call it the town that time forgot!
Ancient oaks cloaked in Spanish moss canopy the town’s narrow streets and dirt lanes, providing shade and southern ambiance for visitors. Members have the option of antiquing at some of the local shops, dining at the Old Florida Café, which features a charming café menu and atmosphere, or taking a guided tour of the town and its rich history. You’ll simply be enchanted by this hidden Florida gem!
For more information about these and other exciting day trips this summer, please contact the Vacationers Club or Travel Authority of the Nature Coast at 352-628-0668.
What’s not to love about Florida? The state boasts stunning views
of the sea, bathtub-warm ocean temperatures, ice cold drinks, and an endless array of things to do. Whether you're looking to live it up in Miami, bask in the sun on Clearwater beach, get cultured in St. Petersburg, or hang out in Citrus County, this state definitely offers something for everyone within convenient distances!
To take advantage of these opportunities, the Citrus Hills Vacationers Club has teamed up with the staff at Travel Authority of the Nature Coast, and put together two Florida-based day trips this summer for our members. There’ll be plenty of things to see and do — even for those “seasoned” travelers who’ve done it all!
First, take a close look at our excursion to “The Illusionists — Live from Broadway” at The Straz Center for Performing Arts on Saturday, September 24th. This mind-blowing spectacular show features the jaw-dropping talents of seven of the most incredible illusionists on earth. Audiences will witness stunning acts of grand illusion, levitation, mind-reading, disappearance
EXCITING EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENTBy Emily Will, Activities Director
Thursday, August 11th•Hampton RoomWith Charlie De& Ken Brady(Lead Singer ofThe Casinos)
Doors & Cash Bar: 6pmLive Music & Dancing: 6:30 – 8:30pm
Call the Activity Center to make your reservation today! 746-7633
Present your ticket s tub for dinner at the
Grille or Skyview and receive 10% off!*
No refunds or exchanges. 24-hour holds for single seats and tables only. Ticket sales will cease 5 days prior to event date. 10% discount applies to Grille and Skyview restaurants on day of show only.
Dance Party$15 Members / $20 Guests(plus tax) (plus tax)
Dance Contests & Prizes
Members learning tobreathe fire at theJuly Magic Show!
Coming in SeptemberDoc Talk
September 1st
Crime Prevention Workshop
September 7th
Summer Bazaar & Ice Cream Social
September 10th
Bellamy Ridge Social
September 14th
Disco Party September 15th
Trivia Challenge September 20th
The Illusionists Day Trip
September 24th
Summer Splash Sunday
September 25th
Join us and cheer on the Rays!TB VS. BOSTON RED SOX
Monday, August 22nd | 7:10pm
Call the Activity Center to reserve your tickets today, as bus seating is limited! 746-7633
Includes:• Game day ticket• Roundtrip transportation• Group seating near bullpen• FREE Tampa Bay Rays hat!
$45 (+ tax)
per member
The Vacationers Club presents:
The Straz Center for the Performing ArtsSaturday, September 24th
Tickets: $124
Live from Broadway!
The Illusionists return to The Straz with incredible new magicand illusions! NY1 calls it “Awesome. A solid 10!”
Call the Travel Authority for tickets and information:
352-628-0668Departure from
Activity Center at 9:30amMatinee show begins at 2pm
Tickets include round-trip transportation on motor coach from Citrus Hills and a professional travel escort. Lunch on your own at the International Mall.
Tickets include: live music, disc jockey, drink specials, professional photographer with photo ops, and full buffet dinner. No refunds or exchanges. 24-hour holds for single seats and tables only. Alternate menu items available upon request at time of reservation to meet special dietary restrictions. Ticket sales will cease 5 days prior to event date.
Menu: Cuban Pulled Pork, Chicken and Peppers in Garlic Wine Sauce, Black Beans and White Rice, Yellow Rice, Cuban Bread, Tossed
Salad, Fried Cheesecake, Coffee and Tea
Tickets: $32 Members (plus tax)
$37 Guests (plus tax)
No Refunds or Exchanges
Drink Specials! Mojitos,
Margaritas, and Cuba
Libres!
Dancing & Live Music by:Espresion Latina and DJ Benny Cruz
7:30 – 10:30pm
Doors & Cash Bar: 5:30pmDinner Buffet: 6:30pm
Copacabana Night Thursday, August 25th
Hampton Room
We can’t beat the heat! But we can serve you up a bubbly
beverage, delicious dinner or cool cocktail! What a great way to stay cool this time of year! Whether you’re looking for a light meal, small bites or a three-course meal, Skyview has something for everyone. Chef Joe Bergman and our staff would like to invite you to try our new Summer Bis t ro Menu on Wednesday nights while we jam out to our featured guest of the week! August 3rd, Stan Prinston; August 10th and 31st, Charlie De; August 17th, Fred Campbell; and on the 24th, Jack Dempsey will be joining us. The Summer Bistro Menu features items such as lobster rolls, Maui tuna crunch, and short rib sliders, just to name a few! Also, our new summer dessert menu has great tasty new items like peaches and cream, panna cotta with fresh berries, and our member favorite, Skyview Impression! And watch your daily emails and Facebook for the new features we are cooking up every week!
Sizzling weather calls for sizzling steaks. We are hosting our Steak Night
on both August 2nd and 16th! Our Sunday Brunch is always a hit, and this month it features a prime rib carving station on August 21st. Join us every Saturday evening for our Prime Rib Feature, offering tender, juicy, queen-
or king-cut prime rib. Come watch the sunset with a front
row seat on our veranda overlooking the golf course, while you sip on your favorite $3 well drinks, $2 house wines or
$1 house drafts every Thursday and Friday from
4-6pm! Scallop season is in full swing here in Florida! Enjoy the season with us on Tuesday, August 9th, for our Bay Scallop and Shrimp Night. Everyone’s favorite, Mixed Grill Night, will be returning on August 23rd. Thursday, August 18th, we will be hosting a traditional New England Clambake with all the trimmings. To conclude the month of August we will be having a Pacifi c Rim Wine Tasting Mix and Mingle with Asian and West Coast cuisines on August 30th. We hope to see you this month for all of your favorite nights! Stay cool this summer and let Skyview do the cooking!
SENSATIONAL SKYVIEWBy Linda Demonica & Marcy Paddock, Restaurant Managers
All entrées include a House Salad, Fresh Vegetables, and Chef’s Choice Dessert.
Starters:New England Clam Chowderor Garden Salad
Entrée:Traditional New England Clambake with a Variety of Fresh Shellfish: Littleneck Clams and Steamers, Black Mussels, and Jumbo Shrimp from the Gulf of MexicoIncludes: Smoked Sausage, New Potatoes and Fresh Corn on the Cob
New England ClambakeThursday, August 18th | 5-8pm
746-6727
Dessert:Apple Cobbler À La Mode
$30 +tax &gratuity
StartersArugula Salad or Roasted Corn and Poblano Chowder
Lamb Chops • Pork Tenderloin • Grilled Filet • St. Louis RibsAll entrées include Creamy Mashed Potatoesor a Wild Rice Blend and Fresh Vegetables.
DessertChef’s Selection
Mixed Grill Night
$26 + tax & gratuity 746-6727
TUESDAY,AUGUST 23RD
5-8PM
T he steamy dog days of summer are upon us, so beat
the heat and join us for all of the "cool" events we have planned this month! We start the month out right with Cheeseburger in Paradise on August 4th in the Tiki Bar. Begin your Island experience with our build-your-own-burger station, sit back and sip on a house margarita or Tiki draft, and relax to the beachy sounds of Kokomo Chris, all for only $11 plus tax!
Unfortunately, we say goodbye to our Tiki Brunches on Sunday, August 7th. But we welcome back our favorite pastime with Football Frenzy beginning on Sunday, the 14th, and then every Sunday to follow! Come watch your favorite football teams while enjoying drink and beer specials, with a different tailgate menu every Sunday in the Tiki Bar. Continuing with football on Thursdays, we are introducing our Brews and Wings from 5-8:30pm, with special pricing on select buckets of beer, pitchers and a variety of wing styles.
Throughout the month, all of
your favorite nights in the Grille will continue, including Prime Rib Night every Wednesday, Surf and Turf every Saturday, and Mixed Grill and All-You-Can-Eat Catfish on alternating Fridays. Don’t forget our live entertainment in the
Tiki Bar every Monday night with your favorite bands: Jump Street Trio on the 1st, The Bob Hope Band on the 8th, Rock Steady on the 15th, The Band 4Play on the 22nd, and JoJo's Good Time Express on
the 29th! One of the best and most creative ways to enjoy a night out is Karaoke night with Donna Carrier on Tuesday the 2nd. Come show off your singing talent; you won’t want to miss this fun and entertaining evening.
We've added a few new feature nights this month for your dining enjoyment. Tuesday the 9th, join us for Stir-Fry Features, and on the 23rd, a Taste of Mexico, with some of your favorite Mexican food and drink specials. Round out your month by creating your very own pasta dish at Pasta Night on the 30th. We look forward to serving you!
GRILLE & TIKI TASTY TIDBITS
Karaoke NightAugust 2nd
Prime Rib Dinner for 2Every Wednesdayin August
All-You-Can-Eat CatfishAugust 5th & 19th
FAVORITES
746-6855
Grille Member
Surf & TurfEvery Saturdayin August
Tasty Tiki Time BrunchAugust 7th
Mixed GrillAugust 12th& 26th
Pasta NightAugust 30th
8/5 Lonny Sarao8/6 Sal and Gal8/12 Fred Campbell8/13 Allan O’Neal
8/19 Jack Dempsey8/20 Rudy Turner8/26 Joe Beddia8/27 Petrina
Tiki Bar: 5-8pm
Inside The Grille: 6:30-10:30pm
8/1 Jump Street Trio8/8 The Bob Hope Band8/15 Rock Steady8/22 The Band 4Play8/29 JoJo’s Good Time Express
This month’slive entertainment!
featuresStir-Fry
Tuesday, August 9th
5-8:30pmBeef and Broccoli $17 • Chicken and Cashew $16
Orange Shrimp $18
746-6855
Coming in SeptemberThirsty Thursday
Happy Hour w/Entrée PurchaseEvery Thursday in September
Mimosa Madness BrunchEvery Sunday in September
Labor Day BuffetMonday, September 5th
Wine Down WednesdayEvery Wednesday in September
Taco NightTuesday, September 13th
Rum Party in Tiki BarWednesday, September 28th
Mixed GrillFriday, August 12th and 26th
5-8:30pm
746-6855
$22.95
Includes your choice of soup or salad
Choose 2 of the following:4-oz. Filet (add $2 for double Filet)
Call for reservations; holdingtables will not be permitted.
Create your own Burger, plus French Fries and a House
Margarita for
Thursday, August 4thDinner 4-7pm│Entertainment 5-8pm
$11with
Kokomo Chris
746-6855 at the grilleT BARK
+ tax & gratuity
Drink Specialsat the
Special pricing with thepurchase of an entrée!
Offer valid 8/16/2016 only.
Grille
Tuesday, August 16th
746-6855
Labor Day BuffetAt the Grille and Tiki Bar
All your favoritesfor only $18.95! +tax &
gratuity
• a BBQ Chicken• a Smoked Brisket• a BBQ Pulled Pork• a Corn on the Cob• a Baked Beans• a Salad• a Fruit Salad• a Cole Slaw• a Corn Bread
Regular dinner menu not available.746-6588
Monday, September 5th
Food 4-7pm | Band 5-8pm
Live Music withBiLL castner!
Beef Enchilada
MexicoTaste of
Tuesday, August 23rd5-8:30pm
All three entrée items!
+ tax & gratuity
$17Red Snapper Veracruz
Chicken in Green Chile Sauce
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746-6855
TENNIS TALKBy Bruce Payne, Director of Tennis
I t is time for those interested in USTA Leagues to start making
plans for the fall. Adult and senior combo teams begin competition next month. Combo teams are made up of two players with ratings half a point apart, combining to form teams such as 7.5 and 8.5. Senior combo teams are made up of players who will be at least 50 years old by December 31, 2016. Adult combo leagues are made up of players who will be at least 18 years old by the end of the year.
The fi rst step in forming a team is to determine who might assume the helm as captain. Captains are solely responsible for determining how many players will be on each team, and who they will be. Captains also are responsible for preparing line-ups for team matches and recording scores upon completion of those matches. We have had a number of great captains over the years, and have every confi dence that this trend will continue.
If you are interested in being a USTA
Combo captain, please let me know as soon as possible. I will be happy to provide your team numbers as soon as they are generated. If you wish to play on a combo team, I will forward your request to the appropriate team captain. If, by chance, you are not chosen, please consider starting a second team at your level. We’re more
than happy to help you get started. We are looking forward to
another exciting season of USTA league tennis, and hope you can stop by the tennis center to support the Skyview teams whenever possible. No
other tennis center has such a fantastic view of
tennis as we do at Skyview Tennis.
Our summer maintenance campaign is right on track. Light poles and fence posts have been sanded and primed, and painters are ready to fi nish the job. New canopies have been ordered, and when they arrive, the frames on which they are mounted will be painted as well. Another water cooler has been replaced on courts fi ve and six, and work continues on court surfaces and lines. We’re all primed for another great season of tennis at Skyview. Let the games begin!
� ank you, New Neighbors, for letting Citrus Hills Construction build your home!
Barbara AmelunxenWoodbridge, VA
Alvina & Leonid Bragin
Cherry Hill, NJ
Robert & Theresa CostelloOrlando, FL
Philip & Sharon DavisSunnyvale, CA
Gordon & Merridee Evans
Succasunna, NJ
Keith & Barbara FeelemyerMontgomery Village, MD
Larry Swink & Andrea Hawk
Allentown, PA
Renee MoeGroton, MA
Robert & Mary Natwick
Centreville, MD
Kenneth & Renee ShawOrlando, FL
Free Beginner Tennis Clinic
Tuesday, August 9th - 11am
All Golf and Social Members invited!Come learn the basic skills
Bucket of Domestic Beers - 5 for $13Bucket of Import or Specialty
Beers - 5 for $17
746-6855
Our new home sales continue to track increasingly better than
our 2015 numbers, thanks, in a large part, to our team of professionals here at the Welcome Center. We continue to seek out top performers as well as move some of our current team members through our internal career path. Our goal is to be fully staffed, fully trained, and have a laser focus going into 2017. We recently hired Andrea Craig as a New Home Counselor and Kenny Wilder as a Call Center Marketer, and promoted Claire Derry to the position of Sales Assistant. We look forward to great success for both of these new additions to our team, as well as Claire in her new role.
The very popular Ideal Living Magazine recently voted Terra Vista as having the Top 19th Hole and the
SALES & MARKETING By Tom Daddario, Vice President Sales & Marketing
Top Spa out of 50 similarly conceived communities throughout the U.S.!
This type of recognition, while not surprising to those who live here, goes a long way in showcasing the amazing lifestyle we have!
It came down to the wire this month with both Susan Mastrangelo and Karis Geistfeld selling three homes each in their bid for
Top New Home Counselor for the month of June. Susan edged out Karis based on gross dollars sold by a mere $50K! Congratulations to Susan. Anyone who has had the pleasure of working with Susan knows that she has a wonderful personality and genuinely loves working with people and making dreams come true.
At the end of the second quarter we are four sales ahead of 2015. The 3rd quarter is looking to be very
Experts! Selling your home in Terra Vista or Brentwood? Then list with us.Terra Vista Realty Group lists and sells more homes in Terra Vista and Brentwood, than all other area Realtors® combined.
• Realtor Susan Mullen and Terra Vista Realty Group know our community, the neighborhoods and amenities better than any other local agents and have years of experience selling real estate exclusively in the Villages of Citrus Hills.
• As a division of the Villages of Citrus Hills, we benefit from the national marketing that generates thousands of leads and visitors each year.
2400 N. Terra Vista Blvd. | Citrus Hills, FL | 352-746-6121 | www.TerraVistaRealtyGroup.com
Terra Vista Realty Group is your one-stop resource when listing, selling or leasing your home. Call us for all your realty needs today!
We Are the Clear Choice• In 2015 we listed or sold over 80 percent of all
transactions in Terra Vista and Brentwood.
• Terra Vista Realty Group has successfully raised values in our communities year after year and increased sales volume in 2015 35% over 2014 total existing home sales.
See the
busy as well, with lots of visits already booked for July and August.
In closing, I want to remind residents that if you have family or friends visiting, please bring them by the Welcome Center. We promise to “roll out the red carpet” with a fi rst-class tour of the community, including our amazing amenities and a visit to a couple of our new models. If you’d like more information, just give us a call at 352-746-6121. Thanks for your time and enjoy the beauty that is Citrus County!
Welcome Center
As the summer heats up, so do the specials in our pro shop! In
an effort to make room in the pro shops for new merchandise, we will be running daily and monthly sales and specials. Please stop in often to see what great deals we are offering! As most of you have probably heard, our retail buyer, Jeff McDonald, has recently moved back to North Carolina and has accepted a position teaching golf. Wayne and I have taken over the purchasing for our respective pro shops. I am always on the lookout for new and creative items to carry, so if you have ideas you’d like to share, please stop in to see me.
This summer has been a hot one, which makes suffering from the heat on the golf course a likelihood. No one is immune to the effects of the heat and humidity. Even golf pros have succumbed to its effects. Both heat exposure and dehydration will diminish a golfer's ability to play their best. One of the most important things to do is to stay hydrated. So drink water throughout your game
SKYVIEW GOLFBy Herb Hurley, PGA Head Professional
and stay away from sodas, juice, caffeinated drinks and alcohol while out on the course. Alcohol actually dehydrates you. Heat exhaustion is serious business; be sure you take precautions to protect yourself. Wearing clothes that are not
suitable for playing conditions can also be a factor;
dress in light-colored, lightweight, moisture- wicking clothing, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. After you play, get out of the
sun and into a cool environment; stop by the
pro shop or restaurant to cool off.
In my year of working with Skyview, this has been the quietest month yet for holes-in-one, great shots, and great rounds. That being said, congratulations to Joan Ra who had a hole-in-one on June 25th on the 7th hole using her 9 Hybrid! As always, if you want to see your name in print, please let the pro shop know about your personal best round or an incredible shot that you hit, and I could be writing about you, too!
Skyview2016 Stars & Stripes Tournament
Winners: Mike Sabock, Sandy Sabock,Cathy Huotari, Brad Huotari
Citrus Hills Labor Day OpenSeptember 3rd
Skyview Ryder Cup Tournament
September 12th & 13th
Skyview Men’s Shoot-Out
September 29th
Coming inSeptember
Citrus Hills Firecracker Open July 2nd1st Place Ladies Fe Alino, Fran Geyer, Bernadette Sia, Nelia RodriguezFirst Place Mixed Diane Cachia, Joe Cachia, Ileen Zavoda, Gary ZavodaSecond Place Mixed-TIEKathy Saltsman, Lois Foley, Bob Wydick, Kelly HalseyBecky Oldfield, Tim Oldfield, Karen Willie, Howard Willie1st Place Men David Barber, Larry Jones, Dan Gilley, Don Buchta2nd Place Men Dick Morelli, John Balais, Chuck Hanner, Rod Pavilionis3rd Place Men Paul Brindle, Hans Zandee, Jeff Janssen
Holes-in-One Joan Ra - Skyview #7, 6/25/16Linda Holzworth - Meadows #9, 6/28/16 Mary Bodenheim - Meadows #3, 7/2/16Judy Sospenzi - Meadows #3, 7/4/16Jake Owen shot 84 - 6/14/16 Beating his age by 8
Fairway FeatsSkyview Stars & Stripes Tournament FLIGHT 11st Place Brad Houtari, Cathy Houtari, Mike Sabock, Sandy Sabock2nd Place-TIE Alan Berg, Jean Haight, Rick Randall, Georgia RandallMark Bodenheim, Mary Bodenheim, Jai Rhee, Cindy RheeFLIGHT 21st Place Michael Scholes, Ron David, Robert Mauro, Buzz Fredrickson2nd Place Roger Johnson, David Buechler, Don Bailey, Mike Velardo
$42 VIP Members$34 Social Members$25 Golf Members - No Cart$15 Golf Members - Cart(all prices + tax)
VIP Card Tournament!August 15th | 8:30am ShotgunOcala National Golf Club
Individual Point Quota Format
Entry Fee includes 18-hole green fee,cart fee, lunch, prizes and tax.
For information, call 352-629-7980.
Pro ShopCredit Reminder!
All Pro Shop credits won before July 31, 2016, must be used by August 31, 2016.
Eighty players participated in our Firecracker Open on July
2nd, and for the third time this year we had someone make a hole-in-one during the event. Congratulations go out to Mary Bodenheim for making that special shot on the 3rd hole of the Meadows, her first ace! A list of the winning teams can be found in the Fairway Feats section of this month’s Connections.
The Oaks renovation is going along as scheduled. For more specific information on the progress, bi-weekly updates are being produced and can be found in the Citrus Hills Pro Shop.
Please be advised that all pro shop credit won prior to August 1st must be used by August 31st. We have many products on sale as we are looking to make room for new inventory arriving in the fall. If you have not yet heard, our retail buyer, Jeff McDonald, has returned to his North Carolina roots and has accepted a teaching position at a golf academy. Going forward, I will be doing the purchasing for the pro shop here and handling any special orders. Please let me know if there are any different brands or products that you would like to see in our shop.
OAKS & MEADOWSBy Wayne Larsen, Head Professional
The Divine Nine is looking for new members. This wonderful group of ladies plays 9 holes of golf each Monday morning. Each year they hold a Rally for the Cure for Breast Cancer Awareness, and also take up collections of food for the various
charities in our county. If you are interested, please call Diane Cachia at 352-746-6848. Come be their guest for the first round. The only requirement is that you be a Golf or Social Gold Member of Citrus Hills Golf & Country Club.
Ninety-two-year-old Jake Owen shot an 84 recently. My plan was to put the accomplishment in the Fairway Feats, and not knowing exactly how old Jake was, I asked him how much he beat his age by that day? He seemed unimpressed with the 84, stating that he beats his age quite regularly. As Jake puts it, “There isn’t much I can do at 92, but shooting my age is one of them!”
Firecracker OpenJuly 2016
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Golf Clinicswith Golf Pro Wayne Larsen
AugustBEGINNER GOLF
8th, 9th & 10th | 11am
INTERMEDIATE GOLF16th, 23rd & 30th | 11am
SeptemberBEGINNER GOLF
5th, 6th & 7th | 11am
INTERMEDIATE GOLF13th, 20th & 27th | 11am
*Must purchase $20 Round of Golf.
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The intention of the practitioner is to release chronic tension and associated pain patterns. When the body is stressed, toxins build up in
the muscles and this build-up often leads to pain and infl ammation.
When the hypertonic muscles are released, the blood fl ow improves, allowing nutrients and oxygen to supply the muscles again.Deep tissue massage also
can be very benefi cial for tendon and ligament injuries. Using friction and joint-mobilization techniques, the therapist can help relieve injured tissue and improve mobility to the joint.
What if it hurts? You do not have to experience pain when enjoying the benefi ts of deep tissue techniques. No pain, no gain should not be your mantra. Moderate or slower pressures can be used to access deeper muscles without actually causing pain. Communication with the massage therapist is important to ensure that appropriate pressure is applied.
Should you have any questions, feel free to contact a massage therapist or the front desk at the spa. It is our pleasure to assist you in any way possible and make your BellaVita experience memorable.
We have many relaxing and pampering services at the spa,
and I would like to encourage you to come experience two, specifi cally, before the summer is over — our Signature Seaweed Wrap and a Deep Tissue Massage.
Seaweed wraps help tone and tighten your skin by ridding your body of toxins and excess inches due to water retention. Seaweed absorbs minerals, vitamins, and trace elements contained in ocean water through osmosis. Used as a wrap, seaweed absorbs toxins through your skin, aiding in cellular detoxifi cation.
The treatment begins with the dry-brushing technique to stimulate the lymphatic system. We then apply the seaweed to your body. Your body is gently cocooned and placed under a heating lamp which promotes fl uid elimination. The treatment is then fi nished with a light massage. This treatment is not appropriate for anyone with iodine or shellfi sh allergies or sensitive skin. It is ideal for those who desire cellular detoxifi cation and improvement of the skin’s overall appearance.
The Deep Tissue Massage focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue.
HEALTHY & FITBy Lee Thompson, Fitness Director
No other discounts apply. Valid August 2016 only.
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Complete care of the hands and feet. Enjoy both the classic manicure and the classic pedicure for two hours of
complete relaxation. $48
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Escape to paradise with a soothing and toning treatment. You’re covered in a fresh ginger and honey glaze, exfoliated from head to toe followed with a warm water rinse, then cleansed with Rum
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Escape to paradise with a soothing and toning treatment. You’re covered in a fresh ginger and honey glaze, exfoliated from head to toe followed with a warm water rinse, then cleansed with Rum
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$75 / 60 minutes
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Flaxx-C Firming FacialThis treatment has been created for skin showing signs of age:
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Classic Manicure and Pedicure Combo
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Revitalizing Seaweed WrapNutrient-rich klamath blue-green algae helps hydrate,detoxify and stimulate the skin’s metabolism, promotingfluid balance. $60 - 60 minutes
Your anti-aging go-to facial brightens skin with pineapple extract. Bubbling mask cleanses, cools, and balances your complexion! A great summer treat! Includes softening lip treatment.$60 - 60 minutes
Oxygenating Bubble Facial
Caribbean Rum Tonic
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$75 / 60 minutes
No other discounts apply. April 2013 only.
Flaxx-C Firming FacialThis treatment has been created for skin showing signs of age:
$60 / 60 minutes
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Caribbean Rum Tonic
Escape to paradise with a soothing and toning treatment. You’re covered in a fresh ginger and honey glaze, exfoliated from head to toe followed with a warm water rinse, then cleansed with Rum
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$75 / 60 minutes
No other discounts apply. April 2013 only.
Flaxx-C Firming FacialThis treatment has been created for skin showing signs of age:
$60 / 60 minutes
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Escape to paradise with a soothing and toning treatment. You’re covered in a fresh ginger and honey glaze, exfoliated from head to toe followed with a warm water rinse, then cleansed with Rum
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$75 / 60 minutes
No other discounts apply. April 2013 only.
Flaxx-C Firming FacialThis treatment has been created for skin showing signs of age:
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Escape to paradise with a soothing and toning treatment. You’re covered in a fresh ginger and honey glaze, exfoliated from head to toe followed with a warm water rinse, then cleansed with Rum
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mortgage brokers could explain the ins and outs of getting a mortgage. But, when it comes down to actually buying a house and arranging a mortgage, a large majority still turn to real live people to help with the transaction rather than taking the “do-it-yourself” path, especially for the “baby boomer” buyers who are looking for so much
more than just a “home.” Today’s buyers are searching for the lifestyle that we offer with our amazing amenities, excellent location and variety of home selections within our gated country club community. As your Realtor, we will provide the
expert, experienced, professional, and personal service that will give buyers the peace of mind that they are making the right decision for their future.
We invite you to visit our website, terravistarealtygroup.com, for the most up-to-date information on homes for sale and lease in Terra Vista and Brentwood. If you would like to market your home for sale or rent, please call our offi ce at 352-746-6121, or email me at [email protected].
Our summer months are moving past us quickly, and we enter into
August with good news of brisk resale activity in Brentwood and Terra Vista. Our communities have welcomed many new members who have purchased their homes through Terra Vista Realty Group. As your local community real estate company, we thank you for the referrals of your family and friends while they have been visiting you this summer. It truly is the biggest compliment that you trust us to assist your loved ones.
It has been said that the internet would change the real estate industry. It is true that, yes, most buyers now do their real estate searches online, and they use the internet to gather mortgage information and compare interest rates. It's not like the old days when only real estate agents had access to listings of homes for sale, and only banks and
THE RESALE EXPERTSBy Susan Mullen,Terra Vista Realty Group
Great drink, appetizer and food specials offered
EVERY SUNDAY!
FOOTBALL FRENZY
SPECIALS
Watch your favoriteteam(s) on one of the 10 TVs!
Seating is first come, first served, so break out your team jersey, grab your friends and head on down to the Tiki Bar!
746-6855
Or for a reprieve from the heat, head inside to check out wares from LOCAL VENDORS
. . . COME RAIN OR SHINE!
Saturday,September 10th
Activity Center 1- 5pm
Join your friends and neighbors for some yummy
treats, great tunes, and homemade crafts!Cool off poolside with some
sweet tunes by deejayAl Brady while enjoying someHOMEMADE ICE CREAM.
Lynn’s Ice Cream & The Greener Side Haven, Inc.
Sponsored by:
For more information,
please call the Activity Center746-7633
All attendees will receive a coupon for10% Off
at The Grille!
*10% coupon available for pickup at the Activity Center, day of event only. Coupon only redeemable at The Grille restaurant on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016. Not valid at Skyview restaurant, or with any other special/discount.
Call the Activity Center for more information 746-7633.
Watch your emails, the website and our social media sites for show
and entertainer details!
2016-2017 Show Series
Tickets On Sale Now!Individual Show Tickets
now on sale for:
Big Show
Special Performance
Comedy Cabaret
Doc Talk: Physician Insights A series of FREE informational
seminars devoted to your better health!
Topic, Minimally Invasive:
Myths vs. RealityThursday, September 1st
1pm • Activity Center
Guest Speaker: Dr. Toumbis
Dr. Toumbis is a board certified, fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in
cervical, thoracic and lumbar surgery. After completing his internship and residency in
orthopedics at the University of Florida Shands Hospital, he went on to pursue a
fellowship at Cleveland Clinic’s Florida Spine Institute. Dr. Toumbis was
co-designer of one of the first FDA approved PEEK anterior cervical
interbody cages, and is the principal designer for Alphatec Spine’s Next
Generation Pedicle Screw “Arsenal”.
Call the Activity Center to RSVP for this FREE event! 746-7633
Doc Talk seminar series sponsored by: Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center
10 Tips for Backyard Pool Safety1. Install a fence. Having a fence around your pool will prevent anyone from swimming in it that isn’t supposed to. Make sure the fence is at least 42 inches high and has a self-closing and latching gate. 2. Never leave a child unattended. It is important that one adult always is in charge of watching children. 3. Know how to perform CPR. Often bystanders are the fi rst to aid a drowning victim, so learning CPR can help save a life. 4. Don’t take chances with electricity and water. Don’t place an appliance or electrical equipment where it could fall or be pulled into the water. Never reach for an appliance that has fallen into water without fi rst unplugging it from the power source.5. Don’t dive in a pool that is not deep enough. The American Red Cross recommends a minimum of 9 feet of water depth for head-fi rst dives, including dives from pool decks.6. Don’t run on the pool deck. Running around the pool deck causes concern for slipping and falling into the pool.7. Ensure that ladders, steps and handrails are accessible. Make sure there are adequate safe-entry and safe-exit methods in both ends of your pool and hot tub.8. No glass around pool area. Broken glass is very hard to see on normal fl oors. If a glass breaks beside a pool and glass goes into the pool, it is nearly impossible to fi nd all the pieces.9. Don’t swim during lightning storms. Water is a conductor, which means you could be in danger if lightning strikes in your vicinity, not only if it hits the pool.10. Keep rescue equipment by the pool. Have items like a shepherd’s hook, safety ring, and rope in close proximity.
Pine Street Jam Parrot Head Party August 6, 5-10pm, 212 W. Main St., Inverness. A Margaritaville-themed street party with live entertainment, local restaurant/pub specials, a parrot-themed selfi e scavenger hunt, ugliest Hawaiian shirt contest, and more! Jimmy Buffet tribute band, the Caribbean Chillers, will perform. 726-2611, ext. 1306Valerie Theatre Classic Movie SeriesSundays, 3pm, Valerie Theatre, 207 Courthouse Square, Inverness. Enjoy classic movies in this rebuilt 1920s theatre. August 7, “Breakfast at Tiffany's”; August 14, “North By Northwest”; August 21, “Follow That Dream” (with scenes fi lmed in Inverness); and August 28, “Ferris Bueller's Day Off.” $6 at box offi ce. 341-7850Power of the PurseAugust 13, 2:30pm, College of Central Florida-Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Hwy., Lecanto. Ladies’ luncheon and handbag shopping fundraiser for United Way. Featuring live and silent auctions of designer and custom handbags. $30. 795-5483 or citrusunitedway.org27th Annual Harvest Moon Craft Show August 27, 10am-3pm, National Guard Armory, 8551 W. Venable St., Crystal River. Over 60 artists and crafters with unique, handmade items; food trucks. 527-3378 or citruscountycraftcouncil.org
Restaurant Hours of OperationThe Grille - (Food): 352-746-6855Breakfast: 7 days a week: 7:30am - 11:00amLunch: 7 days a week: 11am - 3pmDinnerSunday - Thursday: 3pm - 8pmFriday & Saturday: 3pm - 8:30pmThe Grille - (Bar)Sunday - Tuesday: 11am - 8:30pmWednesday & Thursday: 11am - 9pmFriday & Saturday: 11am - 10:30pm
The Tiki Bar - (Food): 352-746-68557 days a week: 11am - 3pm (Same menu as the Grille)Sunday - Thursday: 3pm - 8:30pm (Tiki Bar Menu)Friday & Saturday: 3pm - 9pm (Tiki Bar Menu)The Tiki Bar - Alcohol (Weather Permitting)Sunday - Thursday: 11am - 9:30pmFriday & Saturday: 11am - 10:30pm
Skyview Restaurant: 352-746-6727LunchMonday (Bar Service Only): 12pm - 5pmTuesday* - Friday: 11am - 3pmSaturday: 12pm - 3:30pmSunday: Lunch 12pm - 4:30pm (Bar open until 5:00pm)DinnerTuesday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 8pm*Tuesday’s Theme Dinner Menu Night
29Intermediate Golf
Clinic CH
Pasta Night GR
Pacifi c Rim Wine Tasting Mix &
Mingle SR
VIP TournamentON
Group Racquetball Lessons BV
Live Music: Rock SteadyTB
Group Racquetball Lessons BV
Live Music: JoJo’s Good Time Express
TB
Beginner Golf ClinicCH
Beginner TennisClinic ST
Stir-Fry Features GR
Bay Scallop & Shrimp Night SR
Beginner Golf ClinicCH
Group Racquetball Lessons BV
Live Music: The Bob Hope Band TB
Beginner Golf ClinicCH
Prime Rib Dinner for 2 GR
Cocktails & Classics SR
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