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Around THE Club Don’t forget, we are on Facebook – check us out at www.facebook.com/monarchgolfclub

5325 St. Andrews Arc Leesburg, FL 34748

352-314-9000 www.monarchgolfclub.com

Ann Carter - Editor

Craig Misch - Pro The dog days of summer are upon us… It’s a typical Florida Summer! We had a fantastic July here, the 4th of July red, white, and blue tournament was a really fun event, we had a very nice turnout, thank you all for coming out and playing…the winners were Jackie and Bruce Klein teamed up with Mike Kline and Brenda Watson…way to go!!! The next couples event will be during the Labor Day holiday coming up in September, I would love to see you all out there! Group lessons have started, I hope I have been able to help you with your game, and thank you all for participating, I really enjoy doing them!! I have started up a skins game every Tuesday, the first week we had 8 players and its starting to grow. Please sign up to play, everyone with an active GHIN handicap is welcome

Congratulations to our new Hole in One Member:

Ray Smith – Hole #11 – 7/25/17 We had two Eagles this month. Congratulations to Terry Neikirk and Mike Kline.

Terry Neikirk – Eagle – hole #18 7/8

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Mike Kline – Eagle – Hole #18 7/29

Results from Memorial Day Tournament:

1st Place Brenda Watson & Mike Kline, Jackie & Bruce Klein

2nd Place Roy & Barb Bradford & Reka & Rick Recktenwalt

3rd Place Bret Davis & Sherry Grimm & Carolyn Case & Tony Hicks

4th Place Keith & Esther Patterson & Beth & Seldon Skelly News from MWGA-Betty Gibson

Despite the heat we have had quite the group of diehards every Thursday. Winners for the July 6 game were: Karen Kozlowski, Evelyn Weasner, Sandra Cookson, Brenda Watson, Francie Traviolia, Coreen Corbin and Nancy Beighley

2017 HOLE IN ONE’s

Men: John Scappaticci - #11 – 1/9/17 Russ Van Ness - #4 - 1/18/17 Bill Ortbals - #13 – 3/6/17 Jack Scappaticci - #11 – 5/11/17 Tom Suzda - #13 – 5/14/17 NEW Ray Smith - #11 – 7/25/17 Ladies: Linda Carey - #4 – 1/3/17 Linda Shultz - #13 – 2/19/17 Betty Gibson - #4 – 5/9/17

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Flight winners for Joker Stableford Game were: Reka Reaktenwalt, Barbara Kowalski and Jackie Klein Flight Winners for Best Nine were: Reka Reaktenwalt, Mary Clemans and Marie Marvil Flight winners for Low Net were: Reka Reaktenwalt (Again? You are hot in more ways than the temperature!), Nancy Beighley and Nancy Oberts August games in order are a team scramble and then individual games of S&T, Criss- Cross, and Blind Nine. Looking ahead to September, the sign up for the Hospice tournament will begin August 7. Signup sheet is in the treasure box in the lobby. This year you sign up as a 4-man team. Starting on August 21 Raffle tickets and Memorial Butterflies will be sold at a variety If times in the lobby and at the rec center. In addition, the Ringer Tournament will be the 2 weeks following the Hospice Tournament. Hope to see you all out there for all these fun events.

BUTTERFLIES AND MEMORIES ARE FREE

The Monarch Women’s Golf Association (MWGA) Memorial Golf Tournament benefiting Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care Foundation is fast approaching. (Thursday, September 7, 2017 – 8:30 AM Shotgun)

This Memorial Tournament is open to all residents of Royal Highlands.

❖ The sign up for the tournament will start on Monday, August 7, 2017 in Monarch Pro Shop Lobby. The cost for the tournament is $40 for Monarch club members and $55 for non-members, which includes golf, cart, lunch and door prizes. Make checks payable to MWGA for the tournament. Place checks in the mailbox on the MWGA bulletin board.

❖ Format for the tournament is a scramble. Sign-up as a team. If you do not have a foursome, sign-up and we will pair you with other players.

❖ We will be selling commemorative “Butterflies” ($5.00 each) in memory of a loved one or a special occasion and raffle tickets ($3 for $5.00) for chances to win gift baskets.

❖ Hole sponsorships are still available for $100.

The following is the schedule for the sale of commemorative butterflies and raffle tickets:

❖ Pro Shop Lobby – August 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st, September 5th & 6th from 7:00AM – 8:00AM. Fridays August 25th and September 1st from 11:00AM to Noon. Tuesdays August 22nd, 29th and September 5th from Noon to 1:00 PM.

❖ Recreation Center Lobby – August 21st, 23rd, 25th, 30th, September 1st, 4th and 6th from 9:00 AM to Noon.

If you have any questions regarding the tournament, contact Barbara Colmer, Committee Chairperson at 352-728-1224 or at smokengolf@comcast.net. .

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JUDY KEATING When I taught school, those words would make me cringe. Now I see a Back To School ad and I just smile. Last year MWGA members and friends, gave generously to the Minneola Elementary School students. All supplies were greatly appreciated. There are many underprivileged children who are not able to start the school year with the supplies they need. With your help, I'd like to help these children again this year. (REMEMBER, Tax Free Days are from 8/4 to 8/6).

Collection will take place from August 3- August 17. There will be a tub near the doors of the pro Shop. Knowing that many of you will be shopping and seeing sales, I

thought you could start thinking about your contributions. Purchase

now . Purchase often .

Think of the kids!!!!

Diane Christie - Entertainment Playing Card Bingo in July had an overwhelming response with 17 tables - each game was well worth the win. The Queen for the evening was Marion Ewings and the King for the evening was John Brouwer.

Queen-Marion Ewings, King-John Brouwer Entertainment Schedule is as follows: **Italian Bingo on August 16th **Taco Bingo on September 13th **Dinner Dance with Craig Singleton on October 18th **Dinner Dance with Rob Nichols on November 15th. (Rob is a new performer to the club and highly recommended by members)

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August, 2017 Around the Club-Restaurant

Ann Carter – Communications Chair Important Information:

ITEMS OF INTEREST:

Beer is available in the Pro Shop also

• Bar will be open until 5:30 on Monday unless there is a special event or meal Pizza until 6:00 PM Saturday & Sunday

Note: Bar will be closing early on the following days to prepare for the following special events:

August 16th - ITALIAN Bingo

August 22nd – Taste of Italy Pasta

THE RESTAURANT IS OPEN FOR DINNER ON TUESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY EVENINGS.

The Crown & Shield is open on Saturday & Sunday for breakfast

Saturday Breakfast & Lunch from 7:30 am until 2:00 PM Sunday Breakfast & Lunch from 7:30 am until 2:00 pm

Bar Open until 6:00 pm on Saturday & Sunday

NOTE!!!!

CARRY OUT IS AVAILABLE ON THE DAYS THE RESTAURANT IS OPEN Call the Crown & Shield 314-3908 to place your order

Tuesday‘s Dinners– Served with your choice of a cup of soup, or dinner salad August 1 – Meat Lasagna with garlic bread $12.99 August 8-Liver & Onions with Bacon, Gravy, Mashed Potato & Green Beans $12.99 August 15- Breaded Chicken Marsala with Mashed Potato & Vegetable $13.99

Tuesday, Thursday & Friday the restaurant is open for dinner.

Dinner Menu will be offered Thursday’s are Happy Hour Thursday with a special dinner being offered

in addition to menu items. As Well As Friday Nights

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August 22- Taste of Italy $15.99 August 29-Roast Prime Rib/Queen Cut (8oz) $19.99 / King Cut (12oz) $22.99 With Baked Potato & Vegetable Thursday’s Dinners – Served with choice of a cup of soup or dinner salad August 3 – 5 oz. Flat Iron Steak with 5 Shrimp, starch & vegetable $19.99 August 10 – Beef Stroganoff over Pasta topped with Onion, mushroom and bacon gravy with Vegetable $12.99 August 17 – St Louis Style Ribs served with Cole slaw and French fries, ½ Rack $16.99 Full Rack $21.99 August 24 – Potato Crusted Pollock with Au Gratin Potato, Vegetable & Cajun Remoulade Sauce $14.99 August 31 – Baked Ham with Sweet Potato and Vegetable $13.99 Friday’s Dinners – Served with choice of cup of soup or dinner salad August 4 – Pan Seared Red Fish with Rice; Vegetable & Garlic Sauce $15.99 August 11 – Seafood Platter served with Fried Fish, Shrimp, Scallops, Cole Slaw, Hush Puppies & French Fries $18.99 August 18 –Seafood Alfredo with shrimp, lobster, scallops & mussels $16.99 August 25 – Fried Fish Platter with Hush Puppies, French Fries & Cole Slaw $14.99

PLEASE REMEMBER – RESERVATIONS REQUIRED in order for the staff to be ready for your arrival.

Preparation is the key to their success and only you can help.

REMEMBER For Special Events, there is a 24-Hour Cancellation Policy in effect

MEALS & PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Happy Hour Drink Hours:

Monday, All Day; Tuesday, 4 to 6; Wednesday, 12 to 2 & 4 to 6; Thursday, 4 to Close; Friday, 4 to 6, Saturday, 3 to 6:00

Our restaurant hours are as follows: (unless there is a special event) Monday 11 to 4–Hot Dogs and Snacks will be available. Bar will remain open until 5:30 PM Tuesday Lunch starting at 11 – 5:00 to 7:00 pm - Dinner Wednesday 11 to 2:00 Lunch –no dinners unless there is a special event-Bar ‘til 5:30 Thursday Lunch starting at 11 – Theme Dinner Specials Friday Lunch starting at 11 – Dinner including dinner features–bar open ‘til 7:00 PM Saturday Breakfast 7:30 to 12:00– Lunch 11:00 to 2 –Bar open until 6:00 Sunday- Bar & Restaurant 7:30 am to 2:00 pm – Bar Open from 11:00 to 6:00 PM PIZZA ‘TIL 6 PM – BAR ONLY Check the web-site for flyers and special meal announcements