Monsoons Really Hit Us Hard THE MONSOONS HAVE NOT BEEN KIND to our
golf course for the past two years. Since the
newly reconstructed and replanted greens on
the back of the Mountain
course were washed out
by heavy rains on July 28,
Wally Dowe and his staff
have been working hard to
keep the remaining holes
in playable shape and to
adjust the overseeding
schedule to allow adequate
growth on the newly re-
seeded greens before returning them to play.
The major result of our need for adjustment
is that we will be reduced to 18 open holes on
September 10, when we will close the back of
the Canyon for overseeding. That will leave
the front nines of both courses open for play.
When the back of the Mountain comes back
on line on September 15, the front of the Can-
yon will close, still leaving us with 18 open
holes until October 22.
During the overseeding, there will be a few
dates with limited availability due to long-
standing prior schedules, such as the March
of Dimes tournament on September 14.
Calendars outlining when each of the courses
is open or closed are posted in the locker
rooms and available in the golf shop and in
the newsletter. Members who encounter any
inconvenience due to limited availability will
be assisted by the golf staff in scheduling tee
times at a neighboring course.
Our experience with the monsoons over the
last two years has forced us to reconsider how
to approach the greens reconstruction on the
Canyon Course next year. We�ve decided it is
not in the club�s best interest to try to out-
guess the weather, so all Canyon greens will
be reconstructed and reseeded beginning June
9 next year.
Returning to the present, we have decided
that the greens on the Canyon course are in
poor enough condition to justify overseeding
them this fall, along with the fairways. Wally
has provided a detailed explanation of the
problems with the Canyon greens in an e-mail
update to the membership and in his monthly
report on page 8 of the Vistas. Wally and his
staff have done a great job this year and last
year in rescuing us from these unanticipated
challenges.
Meanwhile, our major capital improvement
projects scheduled for the summer have been
completed. These include resurfacing of ten-
nis courts 10 and 11, construction of the new
short game practice area near the green on
Mountain 10, landscaping at the pool entranc-
es and upgrades to the pool locker rooms. The
new short game practice area is quite impres-
sive and Wally estimates that it will open in
early November when the planted vegetation
has grown in.
Our featured staff member this month is
Susie Meyers, one of our �unsung heroes.�
Susie is one of those Ventana ! xtures who has
been here year in and year out for as long as
most of us can remember. She has a devoted
following among the members, whose needs
she serves quite well.
We are pleased that this Vistas pro! le will
give an opportunity to those members who
do not know about Susie an opportunity to
become familiar with her and her teaching
philosophy.
George White
CEO, General Manager
September 2007 6200 N. Clubhouse Lane, Tucson, AZ 85750
George White
Club
Numbers:
Main Number
577-1400
Golf Shop
577-4061
Tennis Shop
577-4009
Room
Reservations
577-4056
Catalina
Room
577-4075
Group Sales
577-4088
Catering
577-4011
Day Spa
577-4080
Gate House
577-2421
Membership
577-4012
Club Member Drive to Debut on TVMEMBERS OUT AND ABOUT at the club
this past Tuesday may have encoun-
tered KOLD�s advertising production
crew ! lming segments for the club�s
fall membership media campaign,
which will kick off later this month
with Channel 13�s �A Report.�
The program is a one-hour special
report on the University of Arizona
football team, which includes inter-
views with the coaching staff and
pro! les on the Wildcat players.
Video produced at the club this
week will be used during the program
to promote social, tennis and golf
memberships at Ventana. The produc-
tion received extraordinary support
from sports coaches at the university,
including Mike Candrea, head wom-
en�s softball coach; former baseball
coach Jerry Kindall, who is a club
member; Dave Rubio, head women�s
volleyball coach, and Nancy Evans,
assistant women�s softball coach.
The four coaches participated in
six hours of ! lming at various sites
around the club including the north
putting green, the tennis courts and
the swimming pool.
In addition to two 30-second com-
mercials during the program, spon-
sorship includes mentions in opening,
middle and closing segments, inclu-
sion in 35 promotional announce-
ments and web placement on KOLD.
com with a link to the club website.
COACHES KINDALL AND CANDREA, LEFT, ARRIVE FOR FILMING
KOLD PRODUCTION CREW FILMS SEGMENT ON NORTH PUTTING GREEN
COACH EVANS, W ITH RACQUET, AND COACH RUBIO, AT RIGHT, FILM MEMBERSHIP
COMMERCIAL SEGMENT W ITH KOLD CREW ON TENNIS COURT 1
THE END OF A LONG DAY
Vistas
Photos byTerry Carden
and Martha Lochert
WELCOME
TO OU R N EW
MEMB ER S
GOLF
Daniel & Deanna Horton
6754 N. Hole In The Wall Way
Tucson, AZ 85750
248-593-4901
Alan & Elaine Smith
6491 N. Placita de Tia Ro
Tucson, AZ 85750
577-5487
TENNIS
Sergio & Norma Cuellar
(Daniela & Ivanna)
6655 N. Canyon Crest Drive
Unit 24104
Tucson, AZ 85750
529-5535
Lester & Nancy Strong
(David)
6360 N. Valley View Road
Tucson, AZ 85718
SOCIAL
Raj & Supriya Bakshi
(Rohan & Ruhie)
7526 E. Camino Amistoso
Tucson, AZ 85750
615-9506
Emily Danies
5521 N. Paseo Ventoso
Tucson, AZ 85750
529-0003
Member Support Holds UpDespite Heat of Summer
Chef Luzader
SEPTEMBER IS ARRIVING after a busy
and very hot August. Our events
in August were well attended and
everyone seems to be enjoying
getting together.
During the month
of September, we
will be making
some subtle
changes to menus
and implementing
some seasonal
! avors as we
begin to enter the late summer and
fall season.
The Ventana Bar and Grill
continues to be very busy. Our
daily specials and popular favorites
are keeping everyone coming
back for more. We are receiving
wonderful feedback on our daily
" sh specials, prickly pear chicken
sandwich with pepper jack cheese,
and the cashew chicken salad.
Most importantly, let us know if
you have a special request. We will
always do our best to ful" ll any
special order you may have. Again,
thank you for dining with us and
we look forward to serving you.
Chef John
Ventana Vistas is published monthly by the Ventana
Canyon Alliance, LLC, for members of the Ventana
Canyon Golf & Racquet Club. Articles are contributed
by club members and staff.
George White, Chief Executive Of� cer
Christine Baker-Perry, editor
Tracey Fossatti, copy editor
Our M ission
We are a well-managed, customer-focused, ! nancially
sound and pro! table business delivering a high-quality
club experience to our members, guests and
employees, while adding value to the
Ventana Canyon Community.
Our Board of M anagers
David Carney, chairman
Taylor Payson, vice chairman
Andy Samet, secretary
James O. Johnston, treasurer
M embers:
Bruce Bellows, Marylyn Can! eld,
Don Carrig, Ken Granat, Jim Jennings, Don Rhodes and
Peg Rosenquist.
Arlene Corey
Member Mixer
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.$18.00 ++ per person
Please RSVP with Melinda at 577-4000.
Checkout the Kid�s Korner; we are now offering child-
care services for this event.
From your Personal Concierge
What�s HappeningTHERE IS AN EXCITING ARRAY of fascinating events sched-
uled around town during the month of September. Here
are my personal rec ommendations:
Cultural Events:September 23 marks the ! rst day of
Autumn. For different cultural expe-
riences, two fun events top my list in
September. The Tucson Greek Fes-
tival is held at St. Demetrios Ortho-
dox Church from September 20-23.
My second pick is the Oktoberfest
German Festival at Hi Corbett Field
from September 27-30. Both feature
great home made food, music, dancing, and imports.
At the University of Arizona:Visit the University of Arizona for three events happen-
ing this month. The UA Center for Creative Photogra-
phy features the modern photography of Ralph Gibson,
known for contrasts, graphic precision and sugges-
tive mystery. UA Presents will host percussion legend
Mickey Hart, of the Grateful Dead, as he reunites with
other musicians for a celebration of their Grammy
award-winning recording, �Planet Drum.� Global Drum
Project will play at Centennial Hall on September 20.
UA School of Theatre Arts Repertory Theatre presents
Neil Simon�s �Broadway Bound� at Tornabene Theatre
through September 9.
At Tucson Convention Center:Pima Association of Government invites residents
to participate, when it hosts the Tucson region�s ! rst
Alternative Energy EXPO and Forum. New Alterna-
tive energy technologies will be displayed at the Tucson
Convention Center on September 14-15.
Writing and poetryDusenberry-River Library (River and Craycroft) jump-
starts your writing skills on the morning of September
26. �W rite Away� is an informal writing group where
you can participate in the energy of writing with a
group. On the evening of September 5, poetry will be
featured in a gathering of local poets where you can
read your poems or listen to others.
Stop by my desk any time for more ideas and sugges-
tions. Hope your Fall is full of happy experiences"
Member Mixer
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.$18.00 ++ per person
Please RSVP with Melinda at 577-4000.
Checkout the Kid�s Korner; we are now offering child-
care services for this event.
Susie Meyers Unheralded But Is a Real Asset to Ventana
Susie with �Woody� Woodford, one of her most enthusiastic fans.
SUSIE MEYERS IS ARGUABLY one of Ven-
tana�s most uncelebrated assets. She may
be unheralded, but not unappreciated,
particularly by the scores of members
who have worked with Susie over the
years to improve their gol! ng experi-
ence. And she is hardly unrecognized
after 13 years at Ventana, where she can
be seen regularly at the golf instruction
center adjacent to the driving range.
What may be unrecognized is that Su-
sie�s instruction techniques have evolved
over the years. �When I came here,� she
recalls, �I stressed the technical aspects
of the swing and ball " ight.� But she
recognized that many golfers found that
approach frustrating.
�If you take the technical approach,�
she learned from experience, �you inun-
date the student with details. That�s why
many people play poorly after a lesson.
They keep trying to remember the details
and it gets in the way of the game.�
Convinced that there had to be a better
way, Susie began to research the pro-
cess of learning, �how the brain works,�
as she explains it. More precisely, she
worked to understand �the role of the
brain in effective learning.� Now, instead
of concentrating on what the golfer is
doing wrong, she stresses what is right
about his or her swing and game. And,
instead of adopting the instructor-as-
expert approach, she involves the client
in the learning process.
�If you play the role of the expert,�
she explains, �the client may conclude at
the end of the lesson that you are really
smart,� but have no clear idea how all
that expertise relates to his or her situa-
tion. Her approach: �I try to disappear.
The most important part of the lesson is
the pupil.�
To achieve effective client participa-
tion in the learning process, Susie uses
what may be called a modi! ed Socratic
method. The technique was described in
the Dialogues of Plato and ascribed to
Socrates, so it has been around awhile.
It involves a series of questions and,
depending on the answers, new questions
are posed, or an unclear concept is ex-
plained. Research shows this approach
brings out what the client already knows
but didn�t realize.
The logical starting point with any golf
shot, she explains, is what the golfer
wants to happen. Do you want to hit the
ball high or low? What club will you se-
lect? How will that club let you achieve
what you want? �I emphasize how the
club works. Once we are in agreement
on that, most people can ! gure out how
to make the club do what it�s supposed
to do.�
�Ideally,� she says, �the golfer takes
his or her game from the level of the con-
scious to the subconscious. Motor skills
are in" uenced by the subconscious, so
the more you are conscious of what you
are trying to do, the harder it is to do it.�
While this approach may seem counter
intuitive to many golfers, it is gaining
traction. Susie is in the vanguard of a
growing group of instructors who see
it as a valuable alternative to technical
instruction for those who are frustrated
by their games. She knows of ! ve rec-
ognized instructors in the nation who are
using the technique, including Michael
Hebron, a friend and mentor, who is the
Number 1 instructor in New York State
and rated 19th over-all in the nation.
This fall, Susie has been asked to
lecture in the Professional Golf Man-
agement educational programs at Ferris
State University in Big Rapids, MI, and
at Methodist University in Fayetteville,
NC. The curriculum for these academic
programs, which are designed for stu-
dents interested in careers as golf profes-
sionals, is endorsed by the Professional
Golf Association.
Other top teaching professionals Susie
has worked with include the famed Hank
Haney, known best as Tiger Woods�
coach, and Jim McLean, who is rated the
Number 4 golf instructor in the world.
She also credits exposure to Jack Conrad,
a local pro, for helping her develop her
instructional philosophy.
Susie became a teaching profes-
sional after playing professionally for
six years�three years on the LPGA
tour, which she joined after three years
of preparation on the mini tour. During
her career she played in four women�s
U.S. Open championships. This followed
four years at the University of Arizona,
where she was rated an All American
golfer. She ful! lled the requirements
and became a class A PGA professional
in 1994, the year she came to Ventana.
In 2001, Susie was named one of the top
50 teachers of golf by Golf for Women
magazine.
Susie may be unheralded at Ventana,
but there is no doubt she is an asset.
R A C Q U E T T A L K
We are excited the weather is
beginning to change and many of
our members are coming back out
to the courts. September will be a
great month with many tennis ac-
tivities on the calendar. As always,
there�s something for everyone!
Before our leagues get under
way we would like to offer the
ladies an opportunity to get those
racquets out, dust them off, and get
back into the swing of things. The
Ladies Boot Camp is back and will
run from Monday, September 10
through Friday, September 14. We
will start each morning at 9:00 and
run until 11:00 a.m. This year, ten-
nis professional Kristen Steinbock
will run the program with the help of
Eric and Scott. We look forward to
seeing as many of our members as
possible. Sign ups are in the pro
shop.
Our member doubles leagues
will begin on Tuesday, September
18, at 9:00 p.m. for the ladies and
Wednesday, September 19 at 7:00
p.m. for the men. These leagues
are a great opportunity to come out
and play tennis and socialize with
other members of the club. Each
week, scores are recorded and
players will play according to their
prior week�s performance. At the
end of the six-week league ses-
sion, a winner will be crowned and
we will begin again the following
week throughout the season. Don�t
miss this great opportunity to play
with other members!
On Friday, September 14, at 6:30
p.m., we will be hosting an inter-
club match against Tucson Country
Club. We�ve invited their members
to come and play against ours for
this great social event. This will
be our " rst Interclub match of the
season and we are excited about
continuing these kinds of events
throughout the year. We encour-
age everyone to come out and
support this event as we host the
players at Tucson Country Club.
Our " rst themed tennis tourna-
ment will be on Saturday, Septem-
ber 22, at 10:30 a.m. We will be
celebrating the " rst day of fall by
encouraging all players to wear
their fall colors for this round robin,
social event. Lunch will be includ-
ed in this two or three hour event.
Again, this will be an exciting time
to come out to the tennis courts
and support the activities that
promote a social atmosphere at the
club. Sign-ups
are in the pro
shop.
Once a year,
Peter Burwash
International
holds an annual
meeting for all its
professionals at
one of the beauti-
ful destinations that PBI manages.
This year, Eric and I will be attend-
ing this meeting in Naples, FL,
September 23 through 29. The
annual meeting provides a wonder-
ful opportunity for professionals
to share ideas, learn about tennis
programs worldwide, have continu-
ing education, as well as pick up on
new on court programs and drills.
Our associate professional, Kristen,
will be here at Ventana Canyon
teaching all classes and programs.
See you on the courts!!!
Scott Anders
Director of Tennis
SEPTEMBER TENNIS CALENDAR IS REALLY EXCITING
Adult Programs
Monday 6:00-7:30 p.m. Family Night
(Jr Drill, Play and Adult Mixer)
Tuesday 9:00-10:30 a.m. Men�s Clinic
7:00-9:00 p.m. Men�s Singles
Friday 9:00-10:30 a.m. Drill Session
Saturday 8:00-10:00 a.m. Men�s Drop-in Doubles
Sunday 8:00-10:00 a.m. 4.0+ Competitive Drop-in
Junior Programs
Tiny Tots (ages 4-6)
Tue, Thu 4:00-4:30 p.m.
Hot Shots (ages 7-9)
Tue, Thu 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Aces (ages 10-13) beginner
Mon, Wed 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Champs (ages 10-13) advanced
Mon, Wed 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Elite (ages 13+)
Tue, Thu 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Excellence (high school)
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Scott Anders
Tennis Tipby Eric Gessner
Elbow Problems?
Whether you wear an elbow
brace for tennis elbow, prevention
or just to give you
an excuse when
you lose, it�s no
laughing matter.
Tennis elbow is
too much stress on
the tendons in the
forearm and upper
arm that connect
the muscles to the bones in the
elbow. The condition is known
as the tendons become in! amed,
which causes pain on the outside
of the elbow, lateral epicondylitis.
This makes it painful to squeeze
the racket or lift with your palm face
down.
The recovery can be long and
tedious, but well worth the effort
just to do what you love pain-free.
1. Stretch your forearm muscles.
Hold your arm out straight and
press down on the back of your
hand (palm down) and hold for 30
seconds. Do the same stretch with
palm up, pulling your " ngers back
towards you.
2. Strengthen the muscles. Put a
piece of newspaper ! at on the ! oor
in front of you. Place your hand
on one corner of the newspaper
and use your " ngers to wad up
the paper until it is completely
crumpled.
3. TECHNIQUE. It�s rarely your
serve; sometime your forehand and
most often your backhand is how
the percentages play out, but until
a professional has a chance to see
your strokes, you may be doing
more damage.
Eric Gessner
Ventana Canyon
Futures Junior Program(by Kristen Steinbock)
The junior program is in full swing
and Session I was a success### We
are excited that our " rst session
sign-ups were more this year than
last year and there have been more
inquiries as
we continue.
Mark your
calendar for
Session II,
which begins
on Monday,
September
24. You can
sign up now
for a spot,
but keep in mind that these spaces
are limited. During Session II, if
you bring a friend, you and your
friend�s name will be put in a hat for
a chance to win a Wilson racquet
at the end of the session. So the
more friends you bring, the more
chances you have to win#
See you on the courts###
Kristen Steinbock
Member LeaguesSix week sessions
Ladies
Tuesday, September 18
9:00-11:00am $20 per person
Mens
Wednesday, September 19
7:00-9:00pm $20 per person
Upcoming Tennis Events
Ladies Boot CampMonday, September 10 � Friday, September 14
9:00-11:00 a.m.$30.00/person/day
$125.00/ person for the week
Interclub with Tucson Country ClubFriday, September 14
6:30 p.m.$20.00 per person, includes food & drink
Fall Tennis MixerSaturday, September 2210:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
$25 per personIncludes lunch at 12:30 p.m.
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Please HelpDue to the dry conditions and
extreme � re danger, there is no smoking on the golf courses.
In an effort to protect our club, due to the extreme dry conditions, we are implementing a no smoking rule on the golf courses. For everyone�s safety and for the preservation of our two golf courses, smoking is prohibited.
WE WILL ALL BE MUCH happier when
summer and its monsoon season are
over. We had two large rainfalls this
summer. On July 28, we had almost 3
inches of rain, followed by 1.7 inches
on August 7. Unfortunately, we had
sprigged/planted the greens on the back
of the Mountain on July 27 and all the
sprigs were washed away.
The back nine Mountain greens were
replanted/resprigged on August 8.
Due to the rain damage, almost two
weeks of grow-in time were lost. This
has severely impacted our window
for growing in the new sprigs, so the
overseeding schedule has been slightly
changed to allow a few extra days for
the new greens to mature.
The back nine of the Mountain
course is scheduled to open on Sat-
urday, September 15. Please keep in
mind these greens will only be 38 days
old from the day they were planted.
They will continue to improve through
the month of September. The Moun-
tain course will close for overseeding
on Thursday, October 4. All 36 holes
will be open for play on Monday, Oc-
tober 22.
The next hot topic is the condition
of the Canyon greens and why. I will
try to be brief and stay away from the
technical jargon. It was not and is not
our intent to just let the Canyon greens
go due to the upcoming greens reno-
vation next year. Due to their age, it
becomes more dif! cult each passing
summer to keep the Bentgrass on the
Canyon greens alive.
The following list will hopefully shed
some light on why the Canyon greens
are in such poor condition:
Age� The greens simply do not �
drain well and are prone to staying
wet during
July and
August,
which
makes
them sus-
ceptible to
disease.
Prolonged �
period of
humid-
ity � our
weather
pattern
typically brings some breaks in the
humidity during July and August,
which was not the case this year.
Canyon greens are susceptible to �
a disease known as Pythium Root
Rot. The greens have been regu-
larly treated for this disease in July
and August. However, after we
received heavy rain on July 27 and
August 7, the Pythium Root Rot
came back due to the water-logged
soil. The greens were treated again
on August 13 and 18.
The Canyon course was never �
closed this summer for any ex-
tended period of time due to the
Mountain greens renovation. The
courses are typically closed on a
regular rotation during the summer
months to give the greens a rest
and perform important maintenance
practices. This was not possible
this summer.
What is the plan to ensure the Canyon
greens will be playable for the upcom-
ing season?
-We will continue along for the �
next three weeks until overseeding.
-The Canyon greens will be over-�
seeded while the course is closed
for overseeding.
-It is our goal that anyone who �
plays the Canyon course in No-
vember will most likely not know
the poor condition the greens were
in this past summer.
If you have any questions or concerns
please contact Wally Dowe � Director
of Golf Course Maintenance 577-4013
or ventanacanyon1@ qwest.net.
Monsoons Wash Out New Greens
Wally Dowe
Ventana Canyon Book Club
Summer is almost over and we are
gearing up for a great season ! lled
with interesting books and great con-
versation.
Watch for upcoming information in the
October issue of the Ventana Vistas.
Member's Tee Time Update
Due to the closure of the Canyon course for overseeding, play maybe restricted on Wednesday, September 12, Friday,
September 14, Monday, September 17, and Thursday, September 20 due to a scheduled shotgun events. We have
reserved several spaces for member play in these shotguns (please see calendar below). Thank you for your patience
during the overseeding project.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
MTN Back 9
Closed Greens
Renovation
Canyon-Open
Play 1
2
MTN Back 9
Closed Greens
Renovation
Canyon-Open
Play
3
MTN Back 9
Closed Greens
Renovation
Canyon-Open
Play
LABOR DAY
4
MTN Back 9
Closed Greens
Renovation
Canyon-Open
Play
5
MTN Back 9
Closed Greens
Renovation
Canyon-Open
Play
6
MTN Back 9
Closed Greens
Renovation
Canyon-Open
Play
7
MTN Back 9
Closed Greens
Renovation
Canyon-Open
Play
8
MTN Back 9
Closed Greens
Renovation
Canyon-Open
Play
9
MTN Back 9
Closed -9/15
Greens
Renovation
Canyon-Open
Play
10
CYN Back
9 Closed
Overseeding
Front MTN/
CYN
Open Play
18 holes only -
10/22
11
CYN Back
9 Closed
Overseeding
Front MTN/
CYN
Open Play
12
CYN Back
9 Closed
Overseeding
Front MTN/
CYN
8:00 a.m. S/G
(Limited)
1:00 p.m. S/G
Open
13
CYN Back
9 Closed
Overseeding
Front MTN/
CYN
Open Play
14
CYN Back
9 Closed
Overseeding
Front MTN/
CYN
8:00 a.m. S/G
Closed
1:00 p.m. S/G
Open
15
CYN Closed
overseeding
MTN Front/
Back
Open Play
16
CYN Closed
Overseeding
MTN - 8:00
a.m. S/G
Open
1:00 p.m. S/G
Closed
17
CYN Closed
Overseeding
MTN - 8:00
a.m. S/G Open
1:00 p.m. S/G
Closed
18
CYN Closed
Overseeding
MTN -
Open Play
19
CYN Closed
Overseeding
MTN - 8:00
a.m. S/G Open
1:00 p.m. S/G
Closed
20
CYN Closed
Overseeding
MTN - 8:00
a.m. S/G Open
1:00 p.m. S/G
Closed
21
CYN Closed
Overseeding
MTN -
Open Play
22
CYN Closed
Overseeding
MTN -
Open Play
23
CYN Closed
Overseeding
MTN -
Open Play
24
CYN Closed
Overseeding
MTN -
Open Play
25
CYN Closed
Overseeding
MTN -
Open Play
26
CYN Closed
Overseeding
MTN -
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W.G.A. by Sharon Kerr NINERS NEWS
by Jackie Bartick
Hi everyone! I hope that you�re enjoying the last days
of summer, wherever you are. Only two more months
and we�ll be having our opening day - October 25.
Time sure " ies, doesn�t it?
A reminder from Cheryl Neal, chairman of the
Kachina: There will be no Kachina in September
due to cancellation. The # rst one will be November
12 at 49ers followed by one on December 3 at El
Conquistador. Please mark your calendars if you�re
interested in playing in these events.
To get information for the WGA via e-blast, you must
do the following:
1. Go to the member website and sign in
2. Go to my club page
3. Click on user-pro# le
4. If adding or changing email addresses or wanting all
notices from the WGA, then # ll out the information
and hit Update option groups.
We know that some ladies are not getting their e-mail
blasts so this should cure the problem.
Board members, please mark October at 10 - 9:00 a.m.
on your calendars for the # rst WGA board meeting.
A little bit of wisdom from Ken Venturi: �Golf is a
game of # nding what works, losing it and # nding it
again.� Isn�t that the truth!
2 0 0 7 - 2 0 0 8 S c h e d u l e
October 22 Opening Day - Free Play
29 Assigned T.T. - Gross Minus Putts
*Bob Pease putting contest quali# er
November 5 Free Play
12 8:30 shotgun - luncheon/ABCD
Scramble
19 Assigned T.T. - State Medallion (I)
26 Assigned T.T. - Odds & Evens
*Odd Holes - 1 B.B. Even Holes=2BB
December 3 Assigned T.T. - State Medallion (II)
10 8:30 shotgun - luncheon/AABB
Scramble
17 Assignd T.T. - State Medallion (III)
24 Free Play
31 Free Play
January 7 8:30 shotgun - luncheon/Step-A-Side
Scramble
14 Assigned T.T. - 3�s, 2�s, 1�s
*3 best on Par 3�s, 2 on Par 4�s, 1 on
Par 5�s
21 Free Play
28 Assigned T.T. - Cactus Classic (1)
February 4 8:30 shotgun - luncheon/2x2 Scramble
*Mulligans replace handicap strokes
(25%)
11 1:00 shotgun - Valentine�s Event
18 Assigned T.T. - Cactus Classic (II)
25 Free Play
March 3 8:30 shotgun - luncheon/No Alibi
Scramble *Mulligans replace handicap
strokes (25%)
10 Assigned T.T. - Cactus Classic (III)
17 Assigned T.T. - Member/Guest
24 Free Play
31 Assigned T.T. - Four Person Scramble
April 7 9:00 shotgun - Niner�s Invitational
14 8:30 shotgun - luncheon/ABCD
Scramble - Awards
21 Assigned T.T. - Nine Hole �Throw
Out� *Team throws out 9 worst net
scores
28 Free Play - Final Play Day
2007-2008
President Dick Pease Vice President John Bishop Treasurer Steve Morling Secretary Frank Cipriano Tournament Tim Dittmann Handicap/Rules Al Oakland Membership Monty Woolson Hole-in-One Monty Woolson Senior Interclub Jack White Pima Cup Mike Graydon
Happy Hourat Ventana Canyon
Join your fellow members
September 21 , 2007
Seating on Patio, Sabino & Ventana Bar.
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Complimentary Snac k s
D raugh t Beer and D rink Spec ials
R eserv ations are not req uired and seating is based
upon av ailability.
Check the Kid�s Page - we are now offering
childcare services for this event.
Viva ItaliaWednesdays from 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Enjoy Italian style dining.Adults $23.95 ++
Children under 10 pay their age,plus tax and gratuity.
Please make your reservation by calling the Dining Room Hostess at 577-4075.
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.)
Make reservations at the Catalina Room at 577-4075.
Cancellation Policy for Club Events
There 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.
2007 Season O penerSaturd ay, O c tober 27th
5:00-7:00 p.m.
R SVP with M elind a at 577-4 000.
Ventana Fish Fry is Back!
For the month of September join us for
the � sh fry in lieu of Rib Night.
Starting September 7 in the Catalina
Dining Room
3 pieces of Battered Fish with French
Fries, Coleslaw, Tartar Sauce and Malt
Vinegar for $13.95++
Please call the dining room hostess to
make your reservations. 577-4075.
Prep time: about 60 to 120 minutes
Ingredients:2 c. plain yogurt � 1/2 c. canned crushed pineapple (packed in its � own juice instead of packed in syrup) 1 can frozen pineapple or orange-pineapple juice � concentrate, thawed
Utensils:medium-sized bowl � mixing spoon � small paper cups � plastic wrap � wooden popsicle sticks (available at craft stores) � measuring cups �
Directions:Drain the can of crushed pineapple so all the 1. juice runs out. Put all the ingredients in a medium-sized bowl 2. and mix them together. Spoon the mixture into the paper cups. Fill them 3. almost to the top. Stretch a small piece of plastic wrap across the 4. top of each cup. Using the popsicle stick, poke a hole in the 5. plastic wrap. Stand the stick straight up in the center of the cup. Put the cups in the freezer until the mixture is 6. frozen solid. Remove the plastic wrap and peel away the paper 7. cup. You'll have pineapple pops to eat and share!
Serves: 6Serving size: 1 pop169 calories
Prep time: about 60 to 120 minutes
SUBMITTED BY WAYNE KIELSMEIER
SUBMITTED BY FRANK YOUNG
Gardens
and Their
Critters
SUBMITTED BY BRUCE BELLOWS
SUBMITTED BY DR. IRENE COYLE
SUBMITTED BY TERRY CARDEN
Ventana Canyon Swim Lessons
$ 25 for 1/2 hour lesson or $ 100 for ! ve lessons.
If you are interested in lessons, please call the pool of! ce at
577-1400 extension 336.
Prep time: about 60 to 120 minutes
Ingredients:2 c. plain yogurt � 1/2 c. canned crushed pineapple (packed in its � own juice instead of packed in syrup) 1 can frozen pineapple or orange-pineapple juice � concentrate, thawed
Utensils:medium-sized bowl � mixing spoon � small paper cups � plastic wrap � wooden popsicle sticks (available at craft stores) � measuring cups �
Directions:D rain the can of crushed pineapple so all the 1. juice runs out. Put all the ingredients in a medium-sized bowl 2. and mix them together. Spoon the mixture into the paper cups. Fill them 3. almost to the top. Stretch a small piece of plastic wrap across the 4. top of each cup. U sing the popsicle stick, poke a hole in the 5. plastic wrap. Stand the stick straight up in the center of the cup. Put the cups in the freezer until the mixture is 6. frozen solid. Remove the plastic wrap and peel away the paper 7. cup. You'll have pineapple pops to eat and share"
Serves: 6Serving size: 1 pop169 calories
Prep time: about 60 to 120 minutes
M ember M ixerfor K ids
T uesday, September 11, 20075:30-7:00 p.m.$ 8.00 per child
M andatory RSVPs Required. Please make your reservation with M elinda at 577-4000.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
PoolAerobics10:15-11:15a.m.
PoolAerobics10:15-11:15a.m.
PoolAerobics10:15-11:15a.m.
StrengthTraining10-11 a.m.
StrengthTraining10-11 a.m.
Fitness For Real Life
Fitness Schedule for September 2007
Strength Training:All levels welcome. Class emphasizes muscle toning and
strength using light weights, resistance bands, and balls.
Pool Aerobics:Fun in the sun while burning calories! Try pool aerobics as
an alternative for lower impact, easier on the joints workout!
Classes are subject to change. Please call Margery at extension 326 for weekly updated schedules.
Personal TrainingNeed a change in your exercise routine or need to begin a new exercise program? Call Margery at extension 326 for a jump start!
Fitness Health Tip by Margery Rubin
Question: Which activity is better for your brain,
sitting down with a crossword puzzle or going for a
walk?
Answer: Lace up your sneakers! Although it�s a
pretty close call, you will see bene" ts from walk-
ing now, and studies suggest that over the long
term, regular cardio exercise seems to reduce the
amount of memory-protecting brain tissue that you
lose with age. But don�t give up on those cross-
word puzzles; experts also believe the key to pre-
serving brainpower is to stimulate memory cells in
the hippocampus and other memory centers of the
brain by continually seeking out activities that are
challenging, but not overwhelming.
Question: Am I hurting my feet wearing ! ip ! ops
all day?
Answer: Wearing # ip # ops in moderation is OK,
not for running or a day full of errands. �Your feet
are the foundation for everything, so shoe support
is important,� says podiatrist Lisa M. Schoene.
�Unfortunately, most # ip # ops offer no support.�
Prolonged periods of # ip # ops use may cause
tendonitis, metarsalagia (in# amation of the ball
of the foot joints) and ankle sprains. Even your
posture and lower back can suffer. Look for more
supportive alternatives such as brands like Merrell
or Mephisto.
Pool Newsby Lisa Walls
Summer may be over, but it is
still great weather to enjoy a day
at the pool.
As some of you may have no-
ticed, the pool has been especially
warm this past month. This was
due to the hot weather we had
in Tucson, not because the pool
was being heated. Once the night
time temperatures drop, the pool
temperatures will also drop. We
appreciate your patience.
Our locker rooms are nearly
" nished at the pool. The new
lockers are in and they look great.
We also haved new tile around the
locker rooms.
W inter swim team is once
again in the water. Swimmers
14 and over train from 3:30-5:30
p.m. Monday through Friday,
and the younger swimmers from
5:00-6:30 p.m., Monday through
Friday. Please call the pool for
swimmers eight and under prac-
tice hours.
We still offer swim lessons at
the pool. We teach both adults
and children. Due to the sched-
ules of our instructors, most of
our lessons will be either in the
mornings with Lisa or on week-
ends with our other instructors.
Please call the pool to make ar-
rangements.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
30
-Men & Women
Competitive 4.0
Drop-in 8-10 am
1
-Men�s Doubles
Drop-in 8-10 am
-Prime Rib Night
5:30-9 pm
2
-Men & Women
Competitive 4.0
Drop-in 8-10 am
3
-Beginner Jr. Tennis
4-5 pm
-Advance Jr. Tennis
4-5 pm
-High School Tennis
5:30-7 pm
-Family Night 6-7:30
pm
4
-Men�s Clinic 9-10:30
am
-Knitters Knook
11 am
-Tiny Tots Tennis
4-4:30 pm
-Hot Shots Tennis 4:30-
5:30 pm
-Elite Jr. Tennis 5:30-
6:30 pm
-High School Jr. Tennis
5:30-7 p.m.
-Men�s Singles
7-9 pm
5
-Ladies Mixer & Clinic
8-9:30 a.m.
-Beginner Jr. Tennis
4-5 pm
-Advance Jr. Tennis
4-5 pm
-Viva Italia 5:30-9 pm
-High School Tennis
5:30-7 pm
-Drop-in Drills 6:30-
8:30 am
6
-Tiny Tots Tennis
4-4:30 pm
-Hot Shots Tennis
4:30-5:30 pm
-Elite Jr. Tennis 5:30-
6:30 pm
-High School Tennis
5:30-7 pm
7
-Mixed Doubles
League 8-10 am
-Fish Fry 5:30-9
pm
8
-Men�s Doubles
Drop-in 8-10 am
-Prime Rib Night
5:30-9 pm
9
-Men & Women
Competitive 4.0
Drop-in 8-10 am
10
-Beginner Jr. Tennis
4-5 pm
-Advance Jr. Tennis
4-5 pm
-High School Tennis
5:30-7 pm
-Family Night 6-7:30
pm
-Ladies Boot Camp
9-11 am
11
-Men�s Clinic 9-10:30
am
-Knitters Knook
11 am
-Tiny Tots Tennis
4-4:30 pm
-Hot Shots Tennis 4:30-
5:30 pm
-Elite Jr. Tennis 5:30-
6:30 pm
-High School Jr. Tennis
5:30-7 p.m.
-Men�s Singles
7-9 pm
-Ladies Boot Camp
9-11 am
-Member Mixer 5:30-7
pm
12
-Ladies Mixer & Clinic
8-9:30 a.m.
-Beginner Jr. Tennis
4-5 pm
-Advance Jr. Tennis
4-5 pm
-Viva Italia 5:30-9 pm
-High School Tennis
5:30-7 pm
-Drop-in Drills 6:30-
8:30 am
-Ladies Boot Camp
9-11 am
13
-Tiny Tots Tennis
4-4:30 pm
-Hot Shots Tennis
4:30-5:30 pm
-Elite Jr. Tennis 5:30-
6:30 pm
-High School Tennis
5:30-7 pm
-Ladies Boot Camp
9-11 am
14
-Mixed Doubles
League 8-10 am
-Fish Fry 5:30-9
pm-Ladies Boot Camp
9-11 am
-Tennis Interclub with
TCC 6:30 pm
15
-Men�s Doubles
Drop-in 8-10 am
-Prime Rib Night
5:30-9 pm
16
-Men & Women
Competitive 4.0
Drop-in 8-10 am
17
-Beginner Jr. Tennis
4-5 pm
-Advance Jr. Tennis
4-5 pm
-High School Tennis
5:30-7 pm
-Family Night 6-7:30
pm
18
-Men�s Clinic 9-10:30
am
-Knitters Knook
11 am
-Tiny Tots Tennis
4-4:30 pm
-Hot Shots Tennis 4:30-
5:30 pm
-Elite Jr. Tennis 5:30-
6:30 pm
-Men�s Singles
7-9 pm
-Ladies Tennis League
9-11 am
19
-Ladies Mixer & Clinic
8-9:30 a.m.
-Beginner Jr. Tennis
4-5 pm
-Advance Jr. Tennis
4-5 pm
-Viva Italia 5:30-9 pm
-High School Tennis
5:30-7 pm
-Drop-in Drills 6:30-
8:30 am
-Men�s Tennis League
7-9 pm
20
-Tiny Tots Tennis
4-4:30 pm
-Hot Shots Tennis
4:30-5:30 pm
-Elite Jr. Tennis 5:30-
6:30 pm
-High School Tennis
5:30-7 pm
21
-Mixed Doubles
League 8-10 am
-Fish Fry 5:30-9
pm
-Happy Hour 5-7 pm
22
-Men�s Doubles
Drop-in 8-10 am
-Prime Rib Night
5:30-9 pm
-Tennis Mixer 6 pm
23
-Men & Women
Competitive 4.0
Drop-in 8-10 am
24
-Family Night 6-7:30
pm
25
-Men�s Clinic 9-10:30
am
-Knitters Knook
11 am
-Men�s Singles
7-9 pm
-Ladies Tennis League
9-11 am
26
-Ladies Mixer & Clinic
8-9:30 a.m.
-Viva Italia 5:30-9 pm
-Drop-in Drills 6:30-
8:30 am
-Men�s Tennis League
7-9 pm
27
-Tiny Tots Tennis
4-4:30 pm
-Hot Shots Tennis
4:30-5:30 pm
-Elite Jr. Tennis 5:30-
6:30 pm
28
-Mixed Doubles
League 8-10 am
-Fish Fry 5:30-9
pm
29
-Men�s Doubles
Drop-in 8-10 am
-Prime Rib Night
5:30-9 pm
September 2007
Monday Night Football Specials
Join us for a buff et themed to the regions of the contesting teams for $15.00++ all you can eat in the Ventana Bar and Sabino Room starting September 10.
Baltimore at Cincinnati Game Time 4:00 p.m.Please watch for weekly updates with Chef's Specialty Menu
Reservations will not be taken. Seating is based on availability.