GGRRAANNDD LLIIFFEEV5 Issue No. 8 | FEBRUARY 2026WWEE AARREE GGRRAANNDD HHAARRBBOORR
It’s time to celebrate. Celebrate our five-year anniversary, our amazing success, and moreimportantly, our future. Monday, February 2nd, is our annual meeting. It will be anopportunity to look at our year in review, which includes our most successful year as a memberowned club. It is also an opportunity for our Board of Governors to share what they have beenworking on with our standing committees and management team, and to share what weanticipate our future amenity package will look like. Our vision since inception has been to be a“Premier Golf Club with the best amenities in Central Florida.” This plan will accomplish ourvision.I call it the magic carpet ride, but you will soon see that it is much more than that. Ourcommittee programs have worked closely with data that allows us to evaluate opportunities thatwill enhance the membership experience, as well as secure the financial future of the club, whileaddressing membership needs in a way that makes everyone comfortable with our progress.You should have received the schedule for our informational meetings; our goal is to help youbecome an educated consumer (member). We will continue to be transparent as we look foryour support in our master plan.The five-year anniversary celebration has been delayed due to weather and is now scheduled forMonday, February 16. I hope you will join us; it will be an amazing night. This will beimmediately following our final webinar about our master plan, focusing on the financialimplications of the plan. This should make you very happy because our ask is minimal forongoing capital contributions to help fund our future.VBITOWhat can I say that you don’t already know? Over 250 member volunteers. The best field wehave ever had, including past US Open Champion Bianca Andreescu. It has been amazing.Michael Gibson, General ManagerGRAND LIFE
VBITO has become such an amazing event that recognizes championship tennis andchampionship teamwork by our team, our membership, volunteers, and our sponsors. I wouldlike to thank everyone for their commitment to making this one of the finest professional tennistournaments at this level in the country. Special thanks to our Tournament Director, MarcoOsorio, and his team for another job well done.This year, we made it even more special by honoring Hall of Fame tennis professional IvanLendl. Many members remember when Ivan lived and raised his family at Grand Harbor. Inthe early years here, he made a major impact on our tennis program. Ivan won eight majors,including the Australian Open twice, the French Open three times, and the US Open threetimes. He was the number-one ranked tennis professional in the world for 270 weeks. We aregrateful for his continued impact on all racquet sports at Grand Harbor and have dedicated thestadium court in his honor. Our stadium court will now be the Ivan Lendl Stadium Court atGrand Harbor.The fantastic growth and success of Grand Harbor can be attributed to the leadership of ourBoard of Governors and the standing committees that work diligently with our managementteam to make living grand a reality every day. It has never been better, and our commitment toenhancing the membership experience has never been stronger. Personally, I would like to thankoutgoing Board Members Joe Pojanowski and Roger Andrus for their unwavering efforts inhelping us grow and stabilize our club. Their commitment to our club has been amazing, andtheir support for our team has been greatly appreciated. Please take a moment to thank themfor a job well done.Please join us for all the amazing events we have planned for February—from ’60s Rock & Rollwith the Party Dogs, to nine and dines, the Super Bowl party, Valentine’s Day dinner, Darioushwine dinner, and much more that you don’t want to miss. By the way, you don’t have to playpickleball to enjoy the festivities of Neon Glow Night at the pickleball courts. This is a special,colorful exhibition for everyone and includes the food truck from 5:30–8:30 on Monday,February 9.Happy Days!
As we move into February, we’re grateful for the opportunity to reflect on a wonderfulfinal week of January spent enjoying the VBITO event. This was a special time toshowcase our Club while experiencing incredible energy and a strong sense ofcommunity. It was truly inspiring to see members, staff, and partners come together tomake the event such a success. The positive vibes and connection felt throughout theClub made it a memorable experience, and we hope you were able to take it all in andenjoy the week.Looking ahead, we have a few upcoming events this month focused on welcoming andorienting new members and renters:New Member MingleSpoonbillsFebruary 6 | 4:00 p.m.New Member Orientation LunchPete DyeFebruary 9 | 11:00 a.m.Renter’s BreakfastSpoonbillsFebruary 16 | 8:30 a.m.Invitations for these events will be sent directly from me, and an RSVP is required. Ifyou have any questions regarding these events, please contact [email protected] additional information.Jodi Vogt, Director of MembershipMEMBERSHIPA little pink for February ? Our spoonbills are afamiliar and cherished sight around the Club — anatural nod to Valentine’s Day and the inspirationbehind the name of Spoonbills Café, chosen by ourmembers to honor these beautiful birds and ourAudubon roots. Be sure to experience them up closeon one of our Grand Harbor bird walks, a must-dofor every member at least once. Upcoming walks:February 7 and 14.Photo by Bob Joy
“Denise and I relocated from 2020. With have several adu coast, it was important to us so our family could enjoy th encourage them to come m spent several summer After attending just a few e what set it apart. The memb the Beach Club and the m consistently delivered outsta wine dinners, and other event MEMBERSHIPNEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHTWELCOME TO THE GRAND HARBOR FAMILY!Roberta Benjamin and Richard GumpertVincent Biscoglio and Denise RussoHarry and Jane HaedtDamian and Janet MarounJill MayneJef rey and Susan ThompsonPeter Farlekas and Tara RedmondEdgar and Laura Rumble
EMPLOYEE OF THEMONTHEMPLOYEES OF THE MONTHHOLE IN ONEWe are proud to announce that our Employees of the Month are Ashlyn Meloy and SihleSbambano. Ashlyn and Sihle embody the highest level of service for our members, depictingthe level of empathy, care and ownership that sets Grand Harbor above the rest.Please join us in congratulating them for always going above and beyond!MAKING A NOMINATIONNominate a Team Member by emailing [email protected] or writing on anomination card at the Concierge Desk in the Main Clubhouse lobby.Each employee of the month will be announced in the upcoming editions of Grand Life. Ouremployee of the month will be wearing a special pin, so be sure to congratulate them for all oftheir hard work!
BEACH CLUB SPOONBILL'SHOURS OF OPERATION & DININGOpen Daily7:30 am - 3:30 pmFOOD & BEVERAGEA La Carte Lunch: Monday- Sunday 11:00 am - 3:00 pmBar Hours: Monday 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Tuesday - Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.Bar Menu: Mon - Sun 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.A La Carte Dinner - Tuesday - SundayReservations available 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.February 19 at 6:00 p.m.Main ClubhouseJackets required.Limited seating! Reserve now.Darioush Win AN UNFORGETTABLE EVENING OF BOLD FLAVORS AND BEAUTIFUL PAIRINGS.From passed hors d’oeuvres to a decadent multi-course dinner, guestswill enjoy an elevated Darioush wine experience perfectly curated tocomplement each dish, from Wagyu short rib to lamb loin and beyond.An exceptional night of wine, cuisine, and company.
FOOD & BEVERAGEHOURS OF OPERATION & DININGJOE LEE & HAPPY HOURA La Carte Lunch: Available Daily from 11:00 am -3:30 pmA La Carte Dinner: Available FridaysReservations 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Bar Service: Mon, Thurs, Sat 11:00 am -5:30 pmTues, Wed, Fri, Sun 11:00 am - 9:00 pmHappy Hour: Fridays from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.ITALIAN BISTRO NIGHTOffered Sunday, February 1 Reservations available fro4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.Food TruckNightFood TruckNightEnjoy our food truck delights, offeredMonday, February 2, 9 & 23.Available 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.No reservations. Walk-ins only.
VBITO was an exceptional week of world-class tennis, filled with exciting matches, outstandingathleticism, and memorable moments on and off the court. Throughout the week, GrandHarbor hosted a series of premier events that brought members and guests together to celebratethe sport, the players, and the vibrant social atmosphere that makes this tournament so special.It was a week that truly showcased the energy, hospitality, and community of Grand Harbor.A heartfelt thank you to our incredible volunteers, more than 250 strong, who supported theevent in every way, from ball persons and court maintenance to parking and logistics. Theirdedication and teamwork were essential to the success of the tournament and truly made theweek unforgettable.Thank you, sponsors. This event would not be possible without you!SPORTSMarco Osorio, Director of SportsVERO BEACH INTERNATIONAL TENNIS OPEN
SPORTSCONGRATS, VBITO CHAMPIONS!CONGRATULATIONS TO MARIBELLAAND ALLURA ZAMARRIPA,OUR DOUBLES CHAMPIONS.CONGRATULATIONS TOBIANCA ANDREESCU,OUR SINGLES CHAMPION.
Photo by Bob Joy
Photos by Bob Joy
Photos by Ian Thompson
Photos by John Pearse
SPECIAL COURT NAMING CEREMONYIN HONOR OF IVAN LENDLWe were proud to celebrate a very special moment in Grand Harbor’s history aswe honored Hall of Fame tennis professional Ivan Lendl with the official namingof our stadium court. A beautiful marble plaque, crafted by Laser Mafia,commemorates this meaningful dedication.Ivan’s achievements in the sport are extraordinary. He won eight Grand Slamtitles, including two Australian Opens, three French Opens, and three U.S. Opens.He also held the world’s number-one ranking for an incredible 270 weeks, placinghim among the greatest players in tennis history.In recognition of his legacy and continued connection to Grand Harbor, weformally dedicated our stadium court in his honor. The ceremony included aplaque presentation and remarks celebrating Ivan’s lasting impact on ourracquet sports community.We are honored to dedicate this space as the Ivan Lendl Stadium Court at GrandHarbor and grateful to all who joined us for this memorable occasion.
We are excited to invite you to an unforgettable evening filled with light, fun, energy, andvibrant experiences.For the first time at Grand Harbor, on February 9 starting at 6:00 p.m., four pickleball courtswill transform into a high-energy experience with music, fluorescent lights, and neon graphics.We’ll be playing to the rhythm of the music in a unique atmosphere—guaranteed to beincredibly fun!We invite all our members to be part of this fantastic night.Want to play pickleball?Enjoy different games, drills, and fun dynamics led by our professional coaches.Please reserve your spot through Play by Point or at the Sports Office.Just want to come and enjoy the night?Feel free to join us, have fun, and experience the magic of the evening.No cost to attendSurprise giftsLimited capacity:• 80 participants total• 40 per session• 10 players per courtSession times:• First session: 6:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.• Second session: 7:45 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.Reserve your spot on Play by Point.We look forward to seeing you there for a night to remember!If you want, I can also tighten this into a shorter, punchier version or adjust the tone to be moreplayful or more formal.SPORTSNEON PICKLEBALL NIGHT!
Photos by Bob Joy
PICKLEBALLGRAND OPENINGMembers gathered to celebrate thegrand opening and ribbon cutting ofGrand Harbor’s pickleball expansion,enjoying champagne and hors d’oeuvresas they unveiled a new stadium courtand the addition of four total pickleballcourts. This exciting new space is set tobecome a hub for social and athleticactivity within the Club.
To register for any demo day, please go to Foretees, then lessons tab. From the drop-down box,choose the company and the date they will be here, then select the time.XXIO Demo DaysThursday, February 12 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pmFriday, March 13 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pmTitleist Demo DaysSaturday, February 20 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pmMonday, March 16 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.Friday, April 10 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pmCallaway Demo DaysFriday, February 13 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pmFriday, February 20 - 22: Callaway Putter &Wedge Fitting WeekendSaturday, March 14 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pmMonday thru Sunday 7:30 AM to 5:00 PMGOLFTroy Pare, Director of GolfGOLF SHOP HOURS OF OPERATIONDEMO DAY SCHEDULE
February 2 : Annual MeetingndFebruary 4 : Short Game Boot Camp 9:00am – 4:00pm thFebruary 5 : Ladies Intro Clinic 9:30am – 11:45am Day 1thFebruary 5 : Rules of Golf Seminar 2:30pmthFebruary 7 : The Match Part 2 Troy vs. Ben 2:00pmthFebruary 9 : Town Hall and FlipBook Presentation thFebruary 9 : Men’s Clinic 9:00am – 12:00pmthFebruary 12 : XXIO Demo Day 10:00am – 2:00pmthFebruary 12 : Ladies Intro Clinic 9:30am – 11:45am Day 2thFebruary 13 : Callaway Demo Day 10:00am – 2:00pm thFebruary 16 : Sports Clinic 9:00am – 12:00pmthFebruary 17 : PING Demo Day 10:00am – 2:00pmthFebruary 20 : Titleist Demo Day 10:00am – 2:00pmthFebruary 20-22 : Callaway Putter and Wedge Fitting WeekendndFebruary 24 : TaylorMade Demo Day 10:00am – 2:00pmthFebruary 28 : Outreach Outing 1:00pm ShotgunthGOLFIMPORTANT GOLF DATES
Match Play Tournaments held at the Club start this month and here are a couple of remindersthat are important when you are playing a Match:Winning the Match: A match is won when a side is up by more holes than remaining to beplayed (e.g., 3&2).Concessions: A stroke, hole, or entire match can be conceded at any time, and this is final. Aconceded putt must be accepted.Order of Play: The ball farthest from the hole plays first. Playing out of turn carries nopenalty, but the opponent may immediately require the stroke to be replayed.Scoring: Score is kept by holes won/lost (e.g., \"1-up\" or \"halved\"), not total strokes. Makesure that you post your score even when you play a match.Wrong Ball/Rules Breach: Playing a wrong ball results in loss of hole. The general penaltyfor breaking most rules is loss of hole, not 2 strokes.Halved Hole: If both players complete a hole in the same number of strokes, the hole is\"halved\".No Obligation to Hole Out: If your opponent concedes your next stroke, you do not need tofinish.Disagreements: If a dispute occurs, you must notify your opponent before teeing off on thenext hole.Matches often use 100% of the difference in course handicaps to determine strokes and youshould still try to post your score, even when you are playing a Match.Most of the Match Play scorecards are available for pickup in the Golf Shop prior to yourmatch. Please make sure that you still maintain an appropriate Pace of Play while competing inyour match and best of luck out there on the course!GOLFRULES OF GOLF EXPLAINED
GOLF STAFF HIGHLIGHTJACK MCENENY, ASSISTANT GOLF PROFESSIONALJack McEneny is an Associate PGA Professional and is back at Grand Harbor for his secondseason as an Assistant Golf Professional following a summer at Baltusrol. Born in Cheshire,England, Jack came to the United States to “play golf” and found a passion for working in thebusiness. Jack has spent seasons at the Polo Club (Boca Raton), Old Oaks Country Club(Purchase NY), Grand Harbor, Baltusrol (NJ), and is now back again this season as anAssistant Professional. You will find Jack in the Golf Shop, giving lessons, working in the bagroom, and on Tuesday’s, helping Ben manage the 18-hole ladies golf association.Jack iscurrently applying for a green card and looking forward to some upcoming nuptials in thesummer of 2027.Please congratulate Jack as he progresses through this important time in hiscareer and life at the Club.
Congratulations to GeraldBaum on his first ace—Hole#16 on the River Course, 150yards with a 7 wood.Well done!HOLE-IN-ONEHOLE-IN-ONE!We at Grand Harbor recognize and appreciate the specialteam we are so fortunate to have supporting us everyday.We would like to recognize a family member of our Directorof Golf. Troy’s wife, Kim Pare, received the Indian RiverCounty Employee of the Year honor last week at the Starsof the Year Gala for her work at the DodgertownElementary School.A very special honor to a wonderful member of ourextended family here at Grand Harbor. Thank you Kim foryour dedication and the amazing effort, time andcompassion you put into supporting the children of ourcommunity.CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE INOUR GRAND HARBOR FAMILY
The coldest temperatures since 2010 are upon us. Heavy frost drastically stunts the growth ofbermudagrass hence, slowing down its ability to recover. Traffic on frosty grounds can damagethe grass. That is why it is critical, during the colder months, we do everything we can not tocause more stress to the playing surfaces. Ball mark repair, proper divot filling, not driving overthe “beaten path” and ensuring when on the cart path all four tires are on the concrete will go along way to ensuring our golf courses hold up during the busiest time of the year.COURSE UPDATESCOURSE UPDATESJosh Breda, Director of Agronomy
Open daily from 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Please wipe down the equipment after using it!FITNESS CENTER HOURS & CLASSESFITNESS
Florida serves as a vital habitat for Monarch butterflies, renowned for their striking orange andblack wings. Each autumn, Monarchs migrate thousands of miles from the northern UnitedStates and Canada to central Mexico, with Florida providing essential resources for theirjourney. Florida’s diverse environments—including coastal dunes, wetlands, pine flatwoods,and gardens—provide abundant nectar from native wildflowers such as milkweed, lantana, andgoldenrod, which are essential for supporting Monarch butterflies.Monarchs are important pollinators and contribute to Florida’s biodiversity. Their distinctivecoloration signals toxicity acquired from milkweed, the exclusive host plant for their larvae.Florida’s climate enables a year-round breeding population, unlike northern regions whereMonarchs are strictly migratory. Monarchs lay eggs on approximately 20 native milkweedspecies, which are crucial for healthy larval development.HABITS, BREEDING, AND MIGRATIONSubmitted by: J. Thomas; Contributions from GHA photographers.www.grandharboraudubon.orgMONARCH BUTTERFLIESIN FLORIDALife cycle of Monarch Butterfly Monarch caterpillar feeding on Close-up of Monarch eggs laid GHA Native Garden’s milkw Monarchs. While tropical mil suitable and may disrupt mi preferred for conservation. cre supporting habitat protection inThe Monarch migration is a unique phenomenon. No individual butterfly completes the entireround trip; instead, successive generations continue the journey, guided by instinct, solar cues,and Earth’s magnetic field. A special gene that enhances muscle efficiency gives Monarchbutterflies a remarkable ability for long-distance migration. In spring, Florida serves as both akey breeding habitat and a starting point for Monarchs traveling northward.
The Eagle Society is a Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital philanthropic foundation that has been raisingmoney for over 20 years focused on financing capital campaigns to improve our hospital’s facilities andcapabilities needed to guard our health. The hospital's world class facilities combined with the latest medicalscience applications and technology is located in our backyard to treat us, our families, our friends andneighbors, the community at large and the indigent.The mission of the Grand Harbor Outreach Program is to address the unmet needs of groups and individualsin the area of health, education and human services in Indian River County. The Grand Harbor CommunityOutreach Program is an all-volunteer organization operating as a 501 (C) (3) non-profit charity founded in2001. Outreach raises funds which are distributed to over 30 local charities. Nearly 400 donors and volunteerssupport the activities of GHCOP. Visit www.ghcop.org.PHILANTHROPY CORNERAnswer to Cancer was started over 15 years ago by a group of Grand Harbor residents. They have grown tobe one of the largest donors to the Scully-Welsh Cancer Center at the Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospitalwith over $1,000,000 in donations to date. Each year, the Answer to Cancer committee chooses state-of-theart programs or products to sponsor for the patients being treated at Scully – Welsh. Visitwww.answertocancer.info for more information.Grand Harbor Audubon's mission is to educate and motivate residents to embrace an active commitment toour natural environment including native plants, waterways and wildlife, especially birds and butterflies.They are committed more than ever to our continuing mission and invite you to visit their Nature Garden orjoin Audubon at their informative programs and field trips.Since 2006, Grand Harbor residents have provided thousands of volunteer hours working together withIndian River Habitat for Humanity in the new construction of affordable housing, home repairs to help thosein need, and supporting the merchandising efforts of Habitat's ReStore, a home furnishings thrift store,located at 4568 N US 1, Vero Beach.GRAND HARBOR VOLUNTEERSThe website, ghvolunteers.com, lets you quickly find the types of volunteering or mentoring opportunitiesyou could enjoy. You can help those on the waiting lists receive the help they need now and help theseorganizations’ staffs become more productive. Almost all of the organizations in need of volunteers willaccommodate your schedule, even if it is for only one hour occasionally.
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