Fitness Center Project Ready to GoJune 2008 6200 N. Clubhouse Lane, Tucson, AZ 85750

Club Numbers:

Main Number577-1400

Golf Shop577-4061

Tennis Shop577-4009

RoomReservations

577-4056

Catalina Room577-4075

Group Sales577-4088

Catering577-4011

Day Spa577-4080

Gate House577-2421

Membership 577-4012

We are finally moving to complete the upgrading and expansion of our fi tness facility. Th e county has approved our plans and we have met with contractors interested in submitting bids. Th e bids will be submitted and opened in mid-June.

Bids will be evaluated on the basis of cost and time projected for completion of the project.

Th e new facility will be a single large room with 600 square feet of additional space planned on the east end of the current workout area. Th e new space will accommodate additional fi tness training equipment, which is sorely needed. It will require relocation of the member entrance to the east side of the new facility.

During the project, we will make arrangements with Loews resort for our members to use their fi tness facility. Details regarding our project and alternative fi tness training arrangements for our members will be published as the project moves forward.

Th e primary coordinator of the project is Bruce Call, the architect of record, who drew the plans. He brings signifi cant experience in such projects and was involved in the construction of the new fi tness center at Skyline Country Club.

You may recall that respondents to our most recent member survey rated the need for the fi tness facility expansion as more important than any of the other proposed improvement projects. It has been in the works for some time and we are elated that work is about to start.

Our other big project of the summer is the reconstruction of greens on the Canyon course. As you know, we plan to do the entire project at once, rather than in a staggered manner, since

we encountered substantial additional expense last year with the Mountain course project due to damage from the Monsoon rains.

Th e Canyon course will close June 9 when the reconstruction project begins. Wally Dowe, our director of golf course maintenance, will be issuing regular updates both on our website and in the Vistas.

I am pleased that we have scheduled a series of exciting wine events throughout the summer, starting with the Riesling wine and food pairings June 23. Th is is the fi rst year that we have attempted to continue our wine events program through the summer and I know that many members are excited about that.

Upcoming wine events include a rose wine and food pairing planned in July, sauvignon blancs from around the world in August and sparkling wines in September. As details of the selected wines and pairing menus become available, they will be published.

In the dining room, Chef John will be off ering wine pairing suggestions with his Ventana Lifestyle menu items, the lighter, smaller portions he describes in his article on page 15.

For some members, these events and menu suggestions provide attractive opportunities to satisfy their annual food and beverage minimums. Even though a substantial majority of members have long since satisfi ed their $900 annual minimum spending obligations, quite a few are still working to do so. Th e deadline for satisfying that obligation is August 31, so those who still are working on the minimum have three full months to meet your obligation.

If you have any questions about which purchases qualify toward the minimum, that information is available in the membership offi ce.

George WhiteCEO, General Manager

GEORGE WHITE

Rewards and Recognition Program

Members Choice Award

We have a new way for members to recognize stellar service by staff members. If you experience outstanding service, we encour-age you to recommend that staff member for recognition.

There will be one winner each • month.Nominations are due by the • 20th day of the month.Fill out an appropriate bal-• lot. Ballots will be available online, at the concierge desk or in the membership offi ce.Nominations are to be re-• turned to the membership drop box or sent in with your monthly statement.These ballots will be presented • to the Executive Committee for review and voting during the last meeting of the month. The winner and nominator • will each receive a compli-mentary lunch.All approved nominees will • receive a token of apprecia-tion.

Employees/Managers/Supervisor

This reward is available to all associates not on the Executive Committee employed for at least 90 days and nominated by a mem-ber.

Q. What is your most memorable experience at the Club?A. Our 50th Anniversary Party at the Club in November of 1993.

Q. Your favorite hobby?A. Was golf but now it is bridge.

Q. What is your favorite Sports Team: A. University of Michigan Football team, although Barbara went to school at the University of Wisconsin. Also a huge fan of the Chicago Cubs.Q. Where did you grow-up?

A. Wilmette, Illinios.Q. What was your favorite vacation destination?

A. Th e Wigwam, in Litchfi eld Park, Arizona.Q. What is something you would like the membership to know about you?

A. Shoot the fi rst Hole-in-One on opening weekend of the Mountain Course, at Ventana Canyon on December 2, 1984.

MINI MEMBER PROFILE

Barbara Winter

Husband: Bob Winter

Children: Bob Jr., Susan Campisano, Sally Hines, Laura Spence.

Grandchildren: Ten; ages 29 to 1 years old.

Moved to Tucson: 1986

Joined Ventana: April 15, 1984

Member’s Choice Award WinnerCongratulations to the winner

of the Member’s Choice Award for the month of April. Joe Sierra, Men’s

Locker Room Supervisor,

was nominated by Philip Goisman and selected by the executive com-mittee. Here is the comment by the

member about Joe. “ Joe provides calm, friendly, organized, eff ective, and competent services to the men’s grill and locker area. He works well with the employees in his charge and manages their time so all services are covered, despite occasional hiccups.

He’s not above doing whatever it takes to get the job done. ”

Great Job Joe!! Keep up the Great work!

Joe Sierra

Other year-to-date nominees are:

Employee Nominated byFrancois Dessalles Beth SchultzAimee Peck Mike GraydonLisa Walls Dr. Irene M. CoyleLogan MacMurdo Richard CortesiChuck Wallace Th e BaardsonsDavid Medvetz Jim Shiner Jordan TaylorMargie Vaughan David GrayStephannie Morris Shirley MatlickEd Wilson Carol HoweDavid Avila Nelda Clark

Ventana Vistas is published monthly by the VentanaCanyon Alliance, LLC, for members of the Ventana

Canyon Golf & Racquet Club. Articles are contributed by club members and staff.

George White, Chief Executive Offi cergwhite@thelodgeatventanacanyon.com

Christine Baker-Perry, editor cbaker@thelodgeatventanacanyon.com

Tracey Fossatti, copy editortfossatti@thelodgeatventanacanyon.com

Our MissionWe are a well-managed, customer-focused,

fi nancially sound and profi table business delivering a high-quality club experience to our members, guests and

employees, while adding value to theVentana Canyon Community.

Our Board of ManagersDavid Carney, chairman

Taylor Payson, vice chairmanAndy Samet, secretary

James O. Johnston, treasurer

Members:Bruce Bellows, Marylyn Canfi eld,

Don Carrig, Ken Granat, Jim Jennings, Don Rhodes and Peg Rosenquist.

The club is making available a limited number of trial golf and junior golf memberships. Trial golf member-ships are available for $5,000 and must be converted to a full membership aft er one year. (Th ere is an option to fi nance the balance over the following four years.) Limitations and restrictions are applied to trial members and details are available from the membership offi ce.

Th e initiation fee for junior golf memberships is $5,000 with a limited amount available during this membership promotion. Th e age range for all junior memberships at the club applies to applicants between the ages of 21 and 45.

Our club is unique in that it allows members to seek out their own buyer and transfer their membership. For those members who have questions or would like information re-garding the process, please contact Christine Baker-Perry in the membership offi ce.

Trial Memberships Opened

Member Incentive Program THE MEMBERSHIP PROMOTION program continues for all categories of membership. If a Ventana member sponsors a new golf member, even if the membership is purchased on the secondary market, the sponsoring member will receive a credit of $636.50, equal to one month’s dues, on his or her next member statement. For every new tennis or social member recruited, the sponsoring member will receive a credit on his or her monthly statement of the amount equal to one month’s dues for the category of membership involved: $264.90 for tennis and $181.50 for social members. The member who refers the new member must sign the applicant’s Request for Membership Form as a sponsor prior to submission to the membership offi ce. The incentive does not apply to short-term social or tennis memberships. If you have any questions, please contact Christine Baker-Perry at 577-4012.

Never before in the history of Ventana Canyon have we been down to one course, and that brings added responsibilities for all members using the Mountain course during the next two and a half months. With only one course, your Greens Committee and the Grounds Crew is asking you take special care of the Mountain course

so that when we are back to all 36 holes, we will have left a small mark on Mountain and not a large one.

PLEASE, make sure to Leave no Mark Behind by fi lling all of your divots, locating and repairing your ball mark on the green and a few others and asking others to do the same if you see them not repairing balls marks or

divots. Th e Mountain course is all we will have for awhile and it is up to all of us to make sure it is cared for and treated properly so that all can enjoy it.

Th ank you,

Your Greens Committee

WE’RE DOWN TO ONE...One Course Th at Is

From your Personal Concierge

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Golf Dr. E.R. & Jennie Updegraff 5875 Paseo Otono Tucson, AZ 85750 299-3321

Tennis Robin & Estelle Clarke (Milan & Parker) P.O. Box 3831 Incline Village, NV 89450 310-428-3834

Marcus & Elizabeth Dill-Macky (Arabella) 7320 E. Thimble View Way Tucson, AZ 85750 529-7381

Social David & Marlyn Dawson (Nicholas) 6763 N. Quartzite Canyon Place Tucson, AZ 85718 299-0817

George Hanson & Petra Boehm (James, Max & Victor) 7 S. Crown Plaza Vail, AZ 85641 906-0925

A Happy Father’s Day to all of our dads and grandfathers at Ven-tana Canyon!

A tip for our members traveling this summer:

Many airlines are now charging $25 for any second bag that is checked in, regard-less of weight. Th is does not apply to a second bag taken as a carry on.

Th ere are many events in June that may be of special interest to our families with chil-dren and grandchildren:

June-September 1: Tucson Sidewinders Baseball at Tucson Electric ParkJune 7-August 30: Summer Saturday evenings at Arizona Sonora Desert Museum Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Sonoran Des- ert at night, open until 10:00 p.m. on SaturdaysJune 1: Guided 3 hour hike with llamas through Oracle State ParkJune 21: Mark the solstice, acknowledging the beginning of sum- mer, at a multi-cultural festival for families on the campus of the U of AJune 24: Dia de San Juan celebrates the season of the monsoon rains at a fi esta featuring a traditional procession, blessing, charros (cowboys), trick horseback riders, food and enter- tainment at west Congress and Santa Cruz River

Events around Tucson:· Primavera Cooks! Primavera Foundation, partnering with Tucson Originals, hosts a series of dinners prepared by apprentice chefs: June 2: Feast Tasteful Takeout June 11: Dakota Café June 25: Acacia · June 1: “West Side Story” matinee at Tucson Convention Center· June 15-29: “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof ” Tennessee Williams drama at Marroney Th eatre· June 19-29: “Sunday in the Park with George” Stephen Sondheim’s Pulitzer and Tony Award winning musical, the story of painter George Seurat, at Pima College west cam pus· June 20-29: Shakespeare Under the Stars will present the comedy “Th e Merry Wives of Windsor”. Th is adaptation is set in a trailer Park in Southern Arizona in the 1980’s. (bring blankets or lawn chairs for sitting at Reid Park)

Arlene Corey

Happening out of town:June 26: HA:SAN BAK Saguaro harvest celebrates the majestic saguaro cactus during fruit harvest time, with hands-on workshops, kid’s activi- ties and Tonono O’odham rain dancers, located at Colossal Cave Mountain Park

Please stop by my desk any time if you have questions about these or other events. I’m always happy to help you make any needed arrangements.

Happenings in Town in June

Th e Ventana Canyon golf staff will introduce a Family Golf Initiative where families with children eight years and older may participate each Sunday from 3:00—5:00 p.m. in a family golf event. Th e following schedule of activities will be conducted June 1, 2008 through August 10, 2008. (*Professional Instructor.) Cost is $100 per junior for the 10-week series. It is strongly recommended that parents or guardian take part in these events. Th ere is no charge for parent or guardian.

*June 1 Putting and Chipping Clinic/Golf Etiquette *June 8 Full Swing and Pitching Clinic/Basic Rules of Golf *June 15 Full Swing Review and Skills Challenge *June 22 On Course Experience/Golf Course Strategy June 29 Family Golf July 6 Holiday Break—No event scheduled July 13 Family Golf July 20 Family Golf July 27 Family Golf August 3 Family Golf—Friendly Competition August 10 Family Golf—Friendly Competition

Family Golf Initiative

Swim Team MeetsJune 3 Skyline Bel Aire at VentanaJune 5 El Dorado at Ventana CanyonJune 12 Ventana Canyon at Pusch RidgeJune 14 9-18 InvitationalJune 17 Ott YMCA at Ventana CanyonJune 24 Ventana Canyon at JCCJune 26 Eastern Hills at Ventana Canyon (Tentative)June 28 Muppet Meet we host at AmphiJuly 1 Sabino Vista Hills at Ventana CanyonJuly 2 TCC at Ventana Canyon July 7 Swim Team Banquet July 8 Championship PrelimsJuly 9 Championship Finals

Summer Swim Team InformationSchedule May 26-July 9, 2008 Summer HoursHigh school swimmers 6:00-8:00 am, Monday through Friday, Coach permission requiredHigh school aft ernoon practice 3:00-4:30 pm, MWF11-18 year olds 8:00-9:00 am, Monday through Friday7-10 year olds 9:00-10:00 am, Monday through Friday4-6 year olds 9:00-9:30 am, Monday through FridayMake-up workout 4:00-5:00 pm, MWF Coach permission required. Th is is a busy practice and swimmers get less attention than if they attend morning practice.

A lap lane is always open for lap swimmers. We are generally the most crowded during the 8-9 hour and the 4-5 hour, but we will leave a lane open for guests and members.

GROUP SWIM LESSONS

Start May 27. Sessions run for two weeks. Lessons will be available from 9:00-12:00 noon Monday through Friday. Private lessons available upon request. Please call 577-1400 extension 336 to schedule your lesson today!

ABSOLUTELY NO OUTSIDE FOOD IS ALLOWED IN THE POOL AREA.

THE SNACK BAR WILL OFFER REASONABLY PRICED FOOD ITEMS

FOR THE SWIMMERS.

(Ages 5+) $20/student/day Optional: Add 1 1/2 hour lunch and swimming for $10 per day.

Summer Camp dates: Tuesday, May 27 - Th ursday, August 7, 2008

Monday - Th ursday - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Come out and enjoy this great tennis camp full of fun prizes and great instruction. Each day, students will learn tech-niques to improve their playing skills and even play matches against other students. Th e tennis professionals will work with the students to improve footwork, racquet skills, scoring and introduce game strategy as the students improve! Don't miss this great opportunity to get your child involved in the sport that lasts a lifetime at the Ventana Canyon Racquet Club!!!

Each camper that attends a full week will receive a free T-shirt.

Sign up in the tennis pro shop or call Scott Anders, PBI Director of Tennis, for more information!!!

2008 Junior Golf CampVentana Canyon Golf and Racquet Club will host a series of Junior Golf Camps beginning June 2, 2008. Th e camps are sched-uled Monday through Th ursday from 9:00-11:30 a.m. Th e cost is $125 per student for the weekly four-day session. An addi-tional option includes lunch and swimming for an additional $10.00 per day.

Schedule: June 2—5 June 9—12 June 16-19 June 23-26 July 7-10 July 14-17 July 21-24 July 28-31Agenda: Monday 9:00-10:15 a.m. Putting Technique and Strategy 10:15-10:30 a.m. Break 10:30-11:30 a.m. Full Swing Fundamentals Tuesday 9:00-10:15 a.m. Chipping/Pitching 10:15-10:30 a.m. Break 10:30-11:30 a.m. Full Swing Follow-up Wednesday 9:00-10:15 a.m. Scoring Shots (40-80 yards) 10:15-10:30 a.m. Break 10:30-11:30 a.m. Power Game/Maximizing Distance Th ursday 9:00-10:15 a.m. Skills Challenge 10:15-10:30 a.m. Break 10:30-11:30 a.m. Skills Challenge

Ventana Kid’s KornerVentana Kid’s KornerJunior Tennis Ventana Tennis Professionals put

on a show at the local Tucson Day School.

Time to bring on the heat! As our spring season comes to a

close, we are quickly jumping right into our summer season. Our junior program will begin with our camps on May 27th and will run through August 7th. Tennis will start at 9:00 a.m.

and run until 12:00 noon with an optional one to one and a half hour lunch and swim aft erwards. We are receiving many sign-ups and encourage those of you who will be here for the summer to get involved this summer. We have adopted a new program through USPTA called quick start, which is a grass roots program for children and adults that are beginning tennis. If you were thinking about picking up the sport, we would encourage you to come out and try it.

We would like to thank everyone who attended the PBI Tennis Show on May 10! Th e event was a success and those of you who did attend were able to see fi rst hand the quick start program with the juniors. If you have not received any of the summer information, please stop by the tennis pro shop or give us a call at 577-4009. For those of you who will be away for the summer, have safe travels and we look forward to seeing all of you in the fall.

-Kristen Steinbock, USPTAPBI Associate Professional

Steinbock

R A C Q U E T T A L K

Ventana Canyon Racquet Club – A Top 50 Destination

Scott Anders

Tennis Tip: Return Positioning

ON MAY 1, tennisresortsonline.com released their 2008 rankings of the world’s top 75 tennis resorts and Top 25 ten-nis camps. This review is based solely on visitor’s experiences and it is with great excitement that the Lodge at Ventana Canyon Golf & Racquet Club has been listed in the Top 50. Because many tennis travelers use this website to choose their desti-nation for tennis vacations, we hope that many guests will chose our facility now that we have achieved such a high ranking.

Summer is upon us and with the heat, brings changes to summer sched-uling for programs as well as pro shop hours. Th e tennis pro shop will be

open daily 7:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. Th ere will be evening programs such as the Singles Mixer on Tuesday evenings, but all other night activities will be an-nounced by the club email update or by telephone.

We don’t want the summer to be a time where you take a vacation from tennis. So, if you are looking to contin-ue improving your game, come by the tennis pro shop where we can fi ll you in on all the opportunities to play as well as the summer policy regarding guests.

We also want to thank all those who came out and participated in our May 10 event, Tennis Across America. Th is program was developed by the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) as a nationwide eff ort to grow tennis at the grassroots or beginner levels. We had a great turnout and ap-preciate seeing all the smiles that every participant wore as they enjoyed the Tennis Show. We would like to send

a special thank you to Norma Cuel-lar who worked with the professionals during the tennis show operating our sound and music as well as traveling to Tucson Country Day School to help with the show there.

It will be an exciting time as our summer camp kicks off . We will still be accepting registrations throughout the summer. If you have family visiting or know of other students that would be interested in learning tennis, then send them our way. You can sign up for the classes by a week or even by the day. We would love to see as many people as possible enjoying the game of tennis over the summer.

We wish all of our snowbirds well as they leave for the cooler weather and welcome all of our “year round” mem-bers out to the courts all summer long!

Scott Anders, USPTAPBI Director of Tennis

TAA Tennis Show is the Tennis Across America event here. It is Tom Kintigh, Bob Anderson, Clyde Perlee, and Eric Gessner

Have you ever wondered why players stand near the singles

sideline and the baseline to return serve? Generally, this position places the returner halfway between a server’s two best serves: the one down the

center service line and the one out wide. Th at positioning makes sense at the highest levels of the game, but the truth is that few players can serve to all parts of the service box

with equal eff ectiveness. Most players have clear prefer-

ences for where they like to place their serves. Pay attention to your opponent’s serves and adjust your position accordingly. For example, few intermediate players can hit eff ective serves out wide. If you’re faced with such a player, stand a foot or two toward the middle of the court on the deuce side and in the doubles alley of the add side.

Eric GessnerPBI Head Tennis Professional

Eric Gessner

Steps Taken to Mitigate Pump Project Stress

Wally Dowe

Noah Gessler has been appointed as assistant golf course superintendent at Ventana, with responsibility for the Canyon course. He takes up his new duties as the golf course staff are preparing for renovation of all greens on the Canyon course beginning June 9.

While there will be no play on the Canyon during the renovating project, the turf must be maintained and improved, and there will be additional work for the Ventana crews in assisting the contractor during the renovation process.

Noah comes to Ventana from Tucson National, where he has worked for the past 20 months as a grounds foreman following his graduation from the University of Arizona, where he earned his degree in plant science with an emphasis on turfgrass management.

He returned to the university to complete his degree aft er serving

fi ve years as grounds manager at Canyon Ranch. Aft er that experience, he decided he wanted to combine his interests in golf and landscape management, which required advanced education.

A resident of Tucson since the mid-1990s, Noah is married and the father of a 20-month-old son—his “reason for moving and progressing.” His wife, Amanda, is a registered nurse at Northwest Medical Center, which is near their home on the northwest side.

While he is still getting familiar with the course, Noah explains that his duties are primarily coordination of the

maintenance program developed daily by Wally Dowe, director of golf course maintenance. “It is a matter of managing the time and personnel available to get the job done,” he says.

With the greens renovation about to begin, that’s a big job and should keep him busy all summer.

NOAH GESSLER

New Superintendent NamedFor Ventana’s Canyon Course

Hopefully everyone has been enjoying the extremely mild weather we have been experiencing. Th e nice warm temperatures of summer will

soon be ar-riving.

Just a re-minder that the Canyon greens reno-vation proj-ect begins on Monday, June 9. All 18 holes on the Canyon

course will be closed beginning June 9th and will remain closed through out the summer.

During the week of June 16 the pump station located at #5 Mountain tees will be replaced. Sunday, June 15 will be the last night the Mountain course and the front of the Canyon will be watered until Friday, June 20. In order to reduce the stress on the turfgrass, the Mountain course will be cartpath only from Monday, June 16 until Monday, June 23. Th e courses will become very dry as the week pro-gresses and the remaining Ryegrass will quickly stress out due to lack of suffi cient water. Th e back nine of the Canyon will not experience any issues as this set of holes is irrigated by a separate pump station located at #12 Canyon tees. Th ank you in advance for your understanding and coopera-tion while this project is completed.

As the warm summer tempera-tures arrive, the golf courses will continue to transition from our winter playing surface of Perennial Ryegrass to our summer playing surface of Bermudagrass. Th ere will be areas around the golf course where the Ryegrass will transition quickly and the Bermuda has not yet fi lled in these areas. We will continually apply extra irrigation and fertility to

encourage these areas to fi ll in. Please remember to fi ll your divots,

repair your ballmarks and avoid high traffi c areas throughout the golf courses while driving your golf cart. Enjoy your summer and remember to wear your sunscreen. Swing hard in case you hit it.

You may have seen yellow boxes throughout the golf courses; these areas have been sprayed with a herbicide to eliminate Poa annua. Th e Bermuda-grass will fi ll in these areas over the next couple of weeks.

As a reminder, if your home bor-ders the golf course, there is an ease-

ment between each home lot and the golf course. Th ere is to be NO work done in the easement area without ap-proval from ownership. It is always our intent to keep a native, natural buff er between the home lots and the golf courses. Th ese areas are NOT intended to be consistently maintained or mani-cured. Please contact myself for any easement-related issues.

If you have any questions or con-cerns, please contact Wally Dowe (Director of Golf Course Maintenance) at 577-4013 or ventanancanyon1@qwestoffi ce.net

Carol Howe Wins Club’s Th ird Annual Bob Pease Putting Championship Three years ago, a wise man, late in his years, came up with the idea of a member-wide putting competition to see who could truly get the ball in the hole. Th e fi rst two championships went to the men, Tom Dewitt and Mike Graydon. Th e third time was the charm though for the women as Carol Howe took home the 2008 championship. Th e fi nals were held on Saturday, April 26th under another fabu-lous Tucson aft ernoon. Qualifi ers from each of the Niners, WGA, MGA, and an open qualifying met at a very diffi cult putting course on the north green. Of the 20 con-testants, seven moved on to putt three holes on the Mountain course in a horserace style elimination. Th ere was some great putting, including a 60 foot putt made by Cora Bedley. However, Carol Howe emerged victorious over Pete Grimm on the fi nal hole by sinking a clutch 10 footer. Congratulations to our champion and to all of those who competed. We look forward to another compelling event next year.

Brandon Smith

Carol Howe

Congratulations!Congratulations!Bob Bedley shot a Hole-in-One

May 6, 2008 on #13 Canyon

W.G.A. by Joan Bishop

The Women's Golf Association wound up the season with a successful and always popular President's Cup . Cap-tains Ann Dobbie and Carol Howe did an outstanding job of putting their teams together and generating true team spirit. Th ey worked long and hard to include everyone who signed up as a regular or substitute. In the end, our con-gratulations go to Ann's red team for winning the cup!

We would like to thank 2007-2008 WGA President Sue Samet and her board for their hard work and dedication to making the season run so smoothly. Sue was ably as-sisted by Vice-President Sharon Kerr, Secretary Julia Rose, Treasurer Linda Balch, tournament chair Marian Handy, Handicap Chair Peg Rosenquist and Rules Chair Peggy Milford.

Th e new WGA board wishes you all a terrifi c summer. Th e WGA opening day will be November 6, 2008!

Good job Ventana Canyon golfers. Next Season’s matches will start in ei-ther September or October. Informa-tion on the 2008-2009 schedule and a request for preferences will be sent out in August.

1. Sun City 232.52. Gallery 231.53. Saddlebrooke 223.0 (Tie)4. Oro Valley 223.0 (Tie)5. Ventana 219.06. El Conquistadors 215.07. Mt. View 212.58. Heritage Highlands 197.09. La Paloma 167.5

Th ank you.

Mike GraydonVentana Pima Cup Coordinator

Final Pima Cup StandingsFor Th e 2007-08 Season

Niners by Alex Smith

May and the beginning of summer have thinned the ranks of Niners in town, but there are still some players who may be look-ing for a game. Zack Singleton and the Pro Shop staff are willing to let you know who is around and may be looking for a game. Give Zack a call and he’ll see what he can do for you.

As a reminder of who our offi cers are for this coming year: President – Carol KoretzVice President – Jackie BartickSecretary – Jan WhippleTreasurer – Beth SchultzAdvisor – Ruth Houkom

Another reminder is that if you are not planning on playing with the Niners next year, and we hope that it is not the case, you must let the Club know by September. Th e charge for joining the Niners appears on the billing for the end of September.

Hope the summer is going well for you and we’re all ready to get back together in the Fall!

Our Members at Ventana Can-yon Golf & Racquet Club receive an outstanding benefi t when purchas-ing golf equipment through the golf shop. Th e opportunity to try diff er-ent golf clubs and have a staff pro-fessional custom fi t you for clubs is only the beginning. Our golf profes-sionals will take personal interest in you and will only recommend what

is best for your game. In addition, the Member discount of 20% over cost is a better value than any dis-count store can off er. Take the time to visit the golf shop, the golf staff will answer all of your questions, discuss the latest in high tech equip-ment and schedule a time for your custom club fi tting session.

Th e Advantage of Membership When Purchasing Golf Equipment

Keeping the Pace of Play a Priority for Everyone We would like to congratulate all of our Members; the eff orts to improve the pace of play at Ventana Canyon Golf & Racquet Club are having a positive impact on enhanc-ing the golf experience for everyone. Member awareness, staff training and accountability, communica-tion and consistency in recording times have had a steady infl uence on improving the pace of play. We will continue to be vigilant in moni-toring the pace of play and develop new strategies to achieve our objec-tive, a maximum of four hour and fi ft een minute to play eighteen holes everyday. Please follow the advice and direction given by the Player Assistants; they are on the golf course to help all players enjoy their round. Keep in mind that courtesy and safety on the golf course are not to be sacrifi ced due to speed of play.

Th ank you

We want to congratulate Rob Wood as he has completed his PGA apprenticeship and is now a Class A Member of the PGA of America. Th e PGA apprenticeship is a 4 – 6 year work and educational commit-ment that only the most dedicated professionals complete. In addition Rob has recently accepted the posi-tion as Golf Operations Manger at Ventana Canyon Golf & Racquet Club. In his new position he is

responsible for managing Outside Services, Player Assistants and Starters, the Practice Facility and the Golf House. He will assist with the development of the Golf Acad-emy and coordinate the Junior Golf Programs. Th e golf staff is extremely proud of what Rob Wood has ac-complished and look forward to his leadership in his new position.

Wood Promoted As Golf Operations Manager

The Alliance Member Relations Committee wants to thank all the Club members who contributed so generously to the WEE clothing drive. It was a huge success - and we are confi dent that a lot of ladies will be appropriately “dressed for success” come next fall. We ap-preciate everyone’s effort in making this a successful operation.

Thank You For Your Generosity

Changes To Your ‘08 Member DirectoryClaudia & Terry JohnsonRes. 229-8502Email terryclaudia5@msn.com

Larry & Joan MacDonaldRes. 6421 N. Via Divina, Tucson, AZ 85750

Ted & Mimi Myers7141 E. Grey Fox Lane, Tucson, AZ 85750

Etsu Suzuki & Bob KirbyEmail e.suzuki@q.com

Matt & Wedy Vanasco(Alessandra & Christian)

Please notate these changes in your new

2008 Membership Directory.

M.G.A. by Tim Dittmann

The Pros set up some interesting foursomes for the May 10 MGA Unos, Dos, Tres Tournament, with one ball on the par threes, two on the fours and three on the fi ves. Th is was an ABCD event and a chance to meet and play with some new people, one of the goals of the MGA.

Our next event has been moved to June 7. Pick your partner for a two man best ball, sign up on Chelsea by Tuesday, June 3 and the Shop will set up foursomes.

Special Announcement: Th ere will be no MGA events in July and August due to the greens renovation on the Canyon Course.

Time is running out to sign up for the summer golf trip that our own Brandon Smith is leading to Idaho this July 26 – 30. He has booked 36 holes at Coeur d’ Alene Resort, and 18 holes each at Gozzer Ranch, Th e Club at Black Rock and Circling Raven. See Brandon for more details, or contact him at bsmith@thelodgeatventana-canyon.com.

UPCOMING EVENTS

June 7th – (Please note, this is a new date) Two Man Best Ball, Pick your partner, Golf Shop makes four-somes, sign up on Chelsea

July and August events are cancelled due to Canyon Course being closed for greens renovation.

UP TO THIS POINT, WE HAVE BEEN DISCUSSING making impact that is more solid, more square, and with the appropriate angle of attack. These skills could be grouped together and called “Fundamentals of Effi cient Ball Striking”. Golf shots that are solid, straight, and have the appropriate trajectory indicate the highest degree of effi cient en-ergy transfer from the golf club to the golf ball. When we have achieved this level of effi ciency, the one remaining piece of the puzzle is SPEED!

For most of us, the issue of speed comes down to “How can I create more of it?” The fact is that any player that creates higher club speed was, at some point, given permission to swing hard, or “grip it and rip it”. While most of us were taught to “swing easy”, or “slow down your back-swing”, or “keep your head still”, the longer hitter was told to hit it hard and work on control later. These players undoubtedly hit their share of poor shots in the beginning, but ultimately learned how to make effi cient contact, even at higher speeds.

We have recently added a Launch Monitor to our instruc-tional tools. This device measures club-head speed and ball speed, and can calculate not only how far the ball will carry, but also how effi ciently we are striking our shots. With this information, we can plan a practice schedule to work on ei-ther better, more effi cient impact, or in many cases, work on creating more speed. Come check out the Launch Monitor and see where you can improve.

Dave Simm Director of Instruction

Club-Head Speed

Dave Simm

First Place Team

John SutterLarry HeadPeter HerringtonBob Kirby

Wayne KielsmeierBob JohnstonBill NicolettiNed Kohn

Second Place Team

Al OaklandRobert BerensAlan McKeemanKwan Byon

Rick Rupp Dick Pease Larry Gellman Marty Waldbaum

Th ird Place Teams (tied)

No Smoking on the Golf CourseDue to the dry conditions and to protect the homes and property surrounding the golf courses, Ventana Canyon Golf & Racquet Club has imple-mented a policy of No Smoking on the golf cours-es. Th e golf staff will remind golfers and signage will be placed in golf carts so, please cooperate and refrain from smoking when on the golf cours-es.

Th ank you.

We received a big shipment of boxes today from the members at Ventana Canyon. I think there's about 15 boxes or so… everyone helped carry them out to the truck. Some of them are pushed under the table. My commander wanted me to thank you on his behalf. He was there when all the boxes came in and he asked me what I had in all the boxes and I explained that they weren't for me, they were for the FOBs. I want to let you know everyone says thanks.

SrA Krista N. McVicar Plans, Ops, & Training

Th e Day Spa off ers some comfort-ing ways to beat the heat this season. Firstly, always wear sunscreen with a minimum SPF 15 to protect your skin from the sun's damaging rays. We have several options for the face from B. Kamins Chemist. Th e Day Cream SPF 15 is lightweight, non-greasy and an-tioxidant coverage providing a healthy protective shield with continuous moisture release and essential nutrients suited for normal to dry skin. Th e Day Lotion SPF 15 is an oil-free, silky blend of deep moisturizers and anti-oxidant vitamins good for oily to combination skin. For deeply dry and dehydrated skin needs, try the Maple Treatment Day Cream SPF 15 with its super emolliant hydrating cream for face and neck. Th is nourishing formula is also helpful with soft ening scars and dry skin patches. Heal and protect lips too with Lip Balm SPF 20. Try one of our wonderful, hydrating facials to experi-ence what a combination of B. Kamins Chemist products can do for your skin's needs. You won't believe how soft and supple your skin can be!

With extreme sun exposure, our Aromatic Aloe Body Wrap 50-minute treatment combines Lavender, Aloe, Tea Tree and Eucalyptus to sooth sun burned or dry skin. We wrap you for 20 minutes and follow with Rosehip and Aloe rehydrating lotion to deeply nourish the skin. For a quick fi x on the go, try some of our SpaRitual Fragrant Mist with French Lavender to rejuve-nate body, hands and feet or refresh your environment and relieve mental and physical exhaustion. You can also try the fi rming SpaRitual Eloquent Toner with Australian Tea Tree essen-tial oil. Th is antioxidant toner sprays on to sooth, hydrate and balance dry skin while it fi rms body, hands and feet. Members always receive discounts on all products and services. Please call us at the Day Spa and ask us about more ways to keep cool 577-4044.

Th anks!!

Kym HarrisSpa Supervisor

Keep Cool this Summer at the Day Spa Ventana Canyon Book Club

Your Donations Making It To Th e Troops In Iraq, Th ank You!

Donations are still being taken by Jennifer in the Ladies Locker Room. A list of items needed for the troops is posted on the bulletin board outside the Locker Rooms.

Deborah Berkson led our discussion of her selection, 1776 by David Mc-Cullough. Th e story is about the gruel-ing battles fought in that year for our independence and freedom from British Rule. George Wash-ington, as leader of the patriot army, had to deal with weather, being, limited to no monies from the Continental Congress, inadequate weaponry, limited to outwit the power-ful British military leaders and their well trained and supplied army and navy! How did he do it? Th is book makes for a fascinating read and review of that period in our Nation’s history. Th ank you Deborah, for an exciting discussion and an equally exciting read.Book Club will reconvene in October.

Nelda Clark

Two Australian varietals made from grapes grown on the Mornington Peninsula southeast of Melbourne have been chosen as wines of the month for June at Ventana. Th ey are the 2005 Cooralook unoaked chardonnay and the 2004 Cooralook shiraz.

Th e shiraz, which received a 90-point rating from Wine Spectator magazine, will be available all month in all dining venues at $7.25 a glass and $29 a bottle. Th e chardonnay, which Wine Spectator accorded an 89-point rating, will be available for $6 a glass and $24 a bottle. Both are expected to compliment many choices on our summer menu.

Th e Cooralook selections are the fi rst Australian wines chosen in our wine of the month program. Both are

100 percent varietals. Th e chardonnay grapes were handpicked and bunch pressed into stainless steel fermenting tanks. Th e wine is described as having fl avors dominated by ripe melons, limes and lemon with some spice. Th e fi nish is clean.

Th e shiraz grapes were machine picked and crushed. Aft er vinifi vcation, the wine spent 16 months in French oak barrels. Th e wine is described as earthy and the fl avors as dominated by ripe dark berry fruit and spices.

Keep in mind that Australian wines of the same vintage year as American wines are six months older, since they are harvested in what is our spring but their fall. Conversely, our harvest is in their spring.

As we enter our summer season I personally wanted to thank each

and every one of you for supporting the club—in particular the food and beverage service—over the course of this past season. Th at support has been quite evident from the heavy turn-outs we have experienced for member events such as monthly mixers, theme dinners and other social events. It is also evident in member spending for food and beverage, which is up more than $35,000 for the fi rst four months of 2008 when compared to last year.

I am pleased to have had a chance to speak to many of you during the season about our eff orts, and your feedback has been most helpful. Th ose conversations help us adjust our food & beverage menus to refl ect what you’re looking for. Hopefully, each new menu gets us closer to that goal.

As we reported last month, our

summer menu will include changes you suggested as well as the addition of lighter, more aff ordable fare suitable for the hot months when it seems most

members prefer lighter, smaller portions. We will continue to feature traditional items, of course, for those who prefer them. We don’t want to ignore anyone’s preferences.

Our aim, of course, is that

whenever you are considering dining choices, the club will be at the top of your list as a place where you are assured plenty of selection, creativity and value each and every time you join us. So, thank you in advance for being here for us over the summer.

In June, we have a few events planned that you may want to add to your cal-

endar. Our Member Mixer is planned for Tuesday, June 10. Th ose of you who are here can join us again for another nice gathering. May was a lot of fun and I was pleased to see new faces and friends who had been away. It truly made for a special evening.

Father’s Day is Sunday, June 15. Please plan on enjoying our evening buff et, which will feature a salad selection, seafood station, and grilled salmon, carved prime rib, apple cobbler and Pastry Chef Dominique’s assorted dessert selections.

Th e June wine and food pairing reception will feature a spectacular sampling of Rieslings and an array of German food pairings. Th e vertical and horizontal pairings demonstrate how varying styles of Rieslings coordinate well with summer foods.

Member Support Rises Over Last Year

We hope to see you here oft en, enjoying your club and staying cool. Please let me know if we can do anything for you during your dining experience.

--Chef John

CHEF JOHN

Wines of the Month

Member MixerTuesday, June 10

5:30-7:30 p.m.

$19.50 ++ per person

Bar Service is Available

Please make your reserva-tions with Melinda no later

than June 8. 577-4000. 48 hour cancellation policy

in eff ect.

Emily Randall has been appointed director of catering to replace Marsha Stacy, who resigned to pursue an at-tractive opportunity in another indus-try. Marsha served a catering director for just over four years. Emily, who was named Ventana’s banquet manager last May, is moving to her new offi ce in the Sales and Marketing Department, headed by Janet Hare.

Emily brings a wealth of catering experience to her new position. Prior to coming to Ventana, she worked as events coordinator—a paral-lel position—at the Brookridge Golf and Country Club in Overland Park, Kansas. Following that, she worked for

eight years in a series of positions in the food and beverage industry near Sarasota, Florida, including a large catering organization, for which she coordinated events in the company’s facility as well as at outside locations.

Since her appointment last year, Em-ily has provided operational supervi-sion to the banquet service. In her new role, she will be responsible primarily for planning such events, interact-ing with members and guests who are sponsoring the event and coordinating menus and other event planning with Executive Chef John Luzader.

Another responsibility will be pro-motion of the many and varied mem-ber events that are coordinated by the catering offi ce.

Emily Randall Named Catering Director

EMILY RANDALL

Th e Wine Committee has approved a series of events meant to bring light fruity wines paired with appropriate food items to club members’ palates during the hot, summer months. Th e fi rst is the Riesling tasting and food pairing June 23, featuring four spectac-ular renditions of the German varietal from three separate regions—the Rhei-nhessen, Rheingau and Mosel.

If it has been some time since you have tried a German Riesling, don’t miss this event because you will be pleasantly surprised at the variety and complexity of these four varietals. Th ey are a perfect match for the weather and the food pairings chosen by Chef John Luzader.

Th e July wine event is equally compelling—a food pairing with an array of rose wines from around the world, including a classic Grenache rose d’Anjou from France. Th ere will be two selections from California, Jana, a

refreshing rose of pinot noir, and a Ru-therford Hill rose of merlot, both from Napa Valley.

Th e event will open with servings of a delightfully light sparking rose from Italy. Rounding out the selections will be an intriguing Spanish rose.

Planned for August will be a pair-ing with a selection of light sauvignon blancs, which are in the process of selection. Th e September program will feature pairings with a variety of spar-kling wines.

Keep an eye out for the dates and menu selections for these upcoming events.

Active Summer Wine Program Planned

Cancellation Policy for Club EventsThere are a lot of fun events planned this season and we want to ensure that everyone enjoys them. We understand that sometimes life drops surprises in your lap, so please be considerate. You need to cancel your reservation at least 48 hours before the scheduled event. Otherwise, you will be charged a $25.00 fee per person.

Reisling Wine Tasting and Food Pairing Reception

June 23, 20085:30pm-7:30pm

$45.00++ Per Person

Station 1-Th anisch 1648 2006 with Grilled Pork Loin with Natural Jus

and Granny Smith Apple Sauce

Station 2-Barth Charta 2004 with Grilled Bratwurst, Sauerkraut and

Spicy Mustard

Station 3-Blees Ferber Feinherb Piesporter Gartchen Spaetlese 2005

with Spicy Kielbasa

Station 4-Weingut Gutzler Aulese 2006

with German Potato Salad and Limberger Cheese

Contact Melinda Ferrall for reservations no

later than 6/21. 48 hour cancellation policy in eff ect. 577-4000 or

mferrall@thelodgeatventanacanyon.com

Father’s Day Buff etJune 15th

5:00-8:30pm$23.95++ per person

Assorted Breads and Butter

Seafood Station with Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Oysters, Cocktail Sauce, Lemon Wedges

Potato Salad

2 Types of Coleslaw

Seasonal Greens, Chopped Romaine, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucum-bers, Julienne Carrots, Herbed Croutons, Black Olives, Bacon

Crumbles, Parmesan Cheese, Anchovy Platter, Caesar Dressing and Assorted Dressings

Roasted New Red Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetable

Oven Roasted Prime Rib, Au Jus, Horseradish Sauce

Grilled Salmon with Lemon Butter

Apple Cobbler and Dessert Station

Make your reservations with the dining room at 577-4075. 48 hour cancellation policy in eff ect.

A Question From Terry Perl:WHY IS THERE NOT ALWAYS AVAILABLE A PLACE FOR PRIVATE MEMBER-ONLY DINING AT THE CLUB?

Th e Sabino Room has been judged the ideal location for member-only dining. It has been renovated extensively, with the installation of a full-service permanent bar and two fl at-panel televisions for the convenience of members. It has proved to be very popular as a member-only dining venue. It is also very popular with members as a site for private parties and other member events, including popular events scheduled in the dining room but requiring additional space, such as monthly mixers and seasonal member parties. When the Sabino Room is unavailable due to a member or guest event, there is simply no practical alternative location for exclusive member dining.

The Catalina Room Update

The Catalina Dining Room hours will change in June. Effective June 3, the Catalina Dining Room will be closed for dinner on Monday and Tuesday. Starting June 22 the dining room will closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday for dinner. Breakfast and lunch hours will remain the same throughout the summer.

Thank you.

Viva ItaliaWednesdays from 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Enjoy Italian style dining.Adults $23.95 ++

Children 6-12 $8.95 ++Children under 5 pay their age,

plus tax and gratuity.

All-You-Can-Eat Rib NightEvery Friday

5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

$21.95 ++ per person6-12 $8.95 ++ per person

5 & under pay their age

Saturday Prime Rib Night$14.95++ per person

Includes: 8 oz. prime rib,

choice of baked potato,

mashed potato or rice, seasonal

vegetable

(This is not a buffet, so sit back and let us serve you.)

Please make your reservation by calling the dining room hostess at 577-4075.

July 4, 2008Independence Day BBQ

July 15Member Mixer

August 12Member Mixer

September 9Member Mixer

September 30Oktoberfest

October 14Member Mixer

October 23Wine Event

October 24Happy Hour

November 1Season Opener

November 4Gourmet Night

November 15 Saturday Night Live

November 27Thanksgiving Buffet

December 4Wine Event

December 16Holiday Member Mixer

December 20Saturday Night Live

December 24Christmas Eve Plated Dinner

December 26Happy Hour

December 31New Year’s Eve Bash

January 6, 2009Wine Event

January 13Gourment Night

January 20Member Mixer

January 30Happy Hour

January 31Saturday Night Live

February 3Wine Event

February 10Member Mixer

February 14Valentine’s Day Dinner

February 30Happy Hour

February 24Gourmet Night

March 10Wine Event

March 17St. Patrick’s DayMember Mixer

March 27Happy Hour

April 10Happy Hour

April 14Happy Trails Member Mixer

April 25Saturday Night Live

April 30Wine Event

May 5Cinco De Mayo Member Mixer

SAVE THE DATE:

Fitness For Real LifeFitness Health Questions and Answers by Margery Rubin

Fitness Schedule for June 2008

Strength Training:All levels welcome. Class emphasizes muscle toning and strength using light weights, resistance bands and balls.

Pool Aerobics:Great way to burn calories without sweating! Have fun with this high energy aerobic workout!

Personal Training

Summer is quickly approaching, which means shorts and bathing suit weather! Call Margery at extension 326 to look forward to looking great in both!

Question: Aft er my morning walk/run, my legs feel tired and sore all day, any advice?

Answer: Th e cure for weary legs oft en starts with your stomach. If you begin your morning work-out without eating or drinking, you are setting yourself up for exhaustion and achiness. Your famished leg muscles have to work extra hard to propel you. Try to drink eight ounces of water and eat an easy-to-digest, carb-rich snack like a small banana about 20-minutes before you set out.

If your morning routine will not allow for that extra time, make sure to include fruit and salad the previous evening - both contain nutrients and water, which will fuel your muscles during your morning exercise. Post walk/run, stretch your calves, hamstrings and quads. Take small walks during the day (especially if your work is stationary) to keep the blood fl owing and your leg muscles moving. If you are experiencing cramps or muscle spasms as opposed to general soreness, you most likely are dehydrated. Sports medicine groups like the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) no longer recommend a specifi c number of ounces to drink because of the increase cases of hyponatremia (low blood sodium due to drinking too much water). In-stead, check the color of your urine. It should be lemonade colored. If it is darker, drink more fl uids throughout the day.

Question: Does muscle turn to fat if you stop working out?

Answer: No! Muscle and fat are diff erent tis-sues. It is not possible for one to transform into the other. When you exercise (especially if you strength train, muscle tissue gets bigger and fat tissue gets smaller. If you abandon your work-outs, the opposite will happen: your muscles

Classes are subject to change. Please call Margery at extension 326 for weekly updated schedules.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Pool Aerobics10:15 -

11:15 a.m.

Strength Traiining

10-11 a.m.

Pool Aerobics10:15 - 11:15

a.m.

Strength Traiining

10-11 a.m.

Pool Aerobics10:15 -

11:15 a.m.

shrink, and the space once occupied by toned, fi rm muscle can get fi lled in with fl ab! If you cut down on the total num-ber of calories ingested the scale may indicate you haven’t gained any weight, but your body will still go from fi rm to fl abby as the muscle tissue get smaller and fat creeps in to keep your body weight stable. Muscle can start to shrivel aft er just one month of inactivity, so keep yours solid with at least two days of strength training every week!

SUBMITTED BY MIKE NOVACK

SUBMITTED BY DENNIS BURGESS

Desert Flora and Fauna

SUBMITTED BY FRANK YOUNG

SUBMITTED BY TERRY CARDEN SUBMITTED BY ELAINE PADOVANI

June 2008Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1-Family Golf Ini-tiative 3-5 p.m.

2-Jr. Tennis Summer Camp-Jr. Golf Camp

3-Jr. Tennis Summer Camp-Jr. Golf Camp-Swim Meet

4-Jr. Tennis Summer Camp-Jr. Golf Camp-Viva Italia 5:30-9 p.m.

5-Jr. Tennis Summer Camp-Jr. Golf Camp-Swim Meet

6-Rib Night 5:30-9 p.m.

7-MGA Event -Club Doubles 9 a.m.-Prime Rib Night5:30-9 p.m.

8-Family Golf Ini-tiative 3-5 p.m.

9-Jr. Tennis Summer Camp-Jr. Golf Camp

10-Jr. Tennis Summer Camp-Jr. Golf Camp-Member Mixer 5:30-7 p.m.

11-Jr. Tennis Summer Camp-Jr. Golf Camp-Viva Italia 5:30-9 p.m.

12-Jr. Tennis Summer Camp-Jr. Golf Camp

13-Rib Night 5:30-9 p.m.

14-Club Doubles 9 a.m.-Prime Rib Night5:30-9 p.m.

15-Family Golf Ini-tiative 3-5 p.m.-Father’s Day Brunch 5-8:30 p.m.

16-Jr. Tennis Summer Camp-Jr. Golf Camp

17-Jr. Tennis Summer Camp-Jr. Golf Camp-Swim Meet

18-Jr. Tennis Summer Camp-Jr. Golf Camp-Viva Italia 5:30-9 p.m.

19-Jr. Tennis Summer Camp-Jr. Golf Camp.

20-Rib Night 5:30-9 p.m.

21-Club Doubles 9 a.m.-Prime Rib Night5:30-9 p.m.

22-Family Golf Ini-tiative 3-5 p.m.

23-Jr. Tennis Summer Camp-Jr. Golf Camp-Wine Tasting & Recep-tion 5:30-7:30 p.m.

24-Jr. Tennis Summer Camp-Jr. Golf Camp

25-Jr. Tennis Summer Camp-Jr. Golf Camp-Viva Italia 5:30-9 p.m.

26-Jr. Tennis Summer Camp-Jr. Golf Camp-Swim Meet

27-Rib Night 5:30-9 p.m.

28-Club Doubles 9 a.m.-Prime Rib Night5:30-9 p.m.

29-Family Golf Ini-tiative 3-5 p.m.

30-Jr. Tennis Summer Camp-Jr. Golf Camp

Eff ective May 12, 2008, the Ventana Canyon Com-munity Association (VCCA) Board has signed a contract with Howard Schmitter's new management company, HBS Management Solutions, LLC, to assume responsibility for managing the VCCA. His company will also assume responsibility for the gate house opera-tions. Th ese changes will be completely transparent to the community, since Howard has been our on-site manager for over a year, and all gate house staff will remain the same. Th e VCCA offi ce phone number remains 529-9199.

We expect this to be a tremendous plus for the com-munity, and will result in Howard's presence in the of-fi ce or on VCCA premises for 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday, instead of 20.

Th e new email address for the HBS Management

Solutions, LLC is as follows: hbsmanagementsolutions@q.comWe thank Platinum Management, Inc., our previous

management company, for its contributions during the last two years.

Ventana Canyon Community Association

Howard SchmitterHBS Management Solutions520-529-9199 Phone908-399-3292 Cell

A Message From The Ventana Canyon Community Association