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Plantation Lifestyle
June, July & August 2017 Great Golf - Great Tennis - Great Life

Beginning June 14 HALF PRICE UPCOMING
WINE NIGHT EVENTS

with the Saturday, June 3
purchase of
Tennis Round Robin 3:30-5:00P
an entree Grillin’& Chillin’ at Pool 5:00P
from the
dinner menu. with Daniel Fugazzotto

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Father’s Day Brunch Sunday, June 18

Sunday, June 18 Father’s Day Brunch
11a.m. - 2 p.m.
Thursday, June 22

Little Italy

Treat Dad to a special day with a great brunch and all day Wednesday, June 28
$3 Bloody Marys or Mimosas.
Interactive Dinner
Thanksgiving in July
Tuesday, July 4
Thursday, July 20
5:30 p.m. 4th of July
Event Menu Only Golf Event 8:30A
$23.95 Adults Tennis Mixer 8:30A
$12.95 Children under 13 Member Party 1-3P *EMO
Reservations 941-493-4223
Saturday, July 8

Tennis Round Robin 3:30-5:00P
Grillin’ & Chillin’ at Pool
with Capt. Dave

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Summer Hours in Effect Thursday, August 17

Monday June 5 - August 31 Little Italy

See back page for summer schedule. Save the Date!

Labor Day Member Party *EMO

Rum & Reggae

All Events Require Reservations.

500 Rockley Blvd | Venice, FL | 941-497-1494 | www.plantationgcc.com

CLUB DIRECTORY & HOURS OF OPERATION CL B N WS

Administration | 941-497-1494 TOM NOYES | GENERAL MANAGER
Accounting | 941-497-1494 As we turn the corner from the height of the busy season, we turn

Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. our attention toward planning, pruning, projecting, preparing and
Catering | 941-493-0501 pondering season. We thank our operating committee volunteers for
their fantastic input throughout the year, and now we are able to put
Tuesday-Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. those ideas into play. Each department has a list of projects we want to
Club Maintenance | 941-497-1494 complete before fall. Examples include:
Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Reservations | 941-493-4223

Tuesday-Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fitness & Wellness | 941-493-1485
Daily: 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. • replacement of two HVAC units in the clubhouse-serving the Manor and PDR,
Golf Pro Shop | 941-493-2000 • re-arranging equipment in the Fitness Center,
• replacing and painting fence brackets around the tennis courts,
Monday & Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. - Noon • repairing our worst cart paths and possibly replacing the mats on the driving range.
Wednesday - Sunday: 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
We are also looking into a more convenient way for you to make reservations for
Tennis Pro Shop | 941-493-0047 events, parties and tournaments, and for the staff to handle the information more
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. efficiently. For example, you will be able to easily make a reservation through the
website calendar.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - Noon On a personal/public note I am happy to tell you I was recently appointed by the
Sunday: Closed Sarasota County Commission to a three year term on the Bicycle/Pedestrian/Trail
Golf Course Maintenance | 941-493-9234 Advisory Committee. I ask you to raise your awareness here, in your community, or
vacation spots with more people out riding bikes, skating, scooting, boating, walk-
Monday-Friday: 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. ing, golf cart riding and generally recreating. PLEASE watch out for others as people
don’t always walk or ride in the safest place or manner, like choosing to ride without
STAFF General Manager/COO helmets. Take a moment to stop SHORT of a cross walk, look both ways before your
right turn. Occasionally someone will be coming from the right. Also, please give
Tom Noyes bike riders space when sharing the road.

[email protected] Have a happy, safe and memorable summer wherever you are. We have a TON
of great stuff planned for you this summer. If you are in town we hope to see you a
B.J. Camarota Chief Financial Officer bunch.

[email protected]

Dawn Pentesco Sales & Marketing Director

[email protected]

James Murdock Food & Beverage Director

[email protected]

Mike Domalske Head Golf Professional

[email protected] FROM THE BOARDROOM | Don Broman, President

David Siddons Tennis Director Summer is again in full swing at Plantation. We welcome our

[email protected] summer Members. Please take time to introduce yourself. Re-
member they are future members.
Anne Schriber Fitness Director
Plantation will be a busy place this summer. Be sure you
[email protected] check the weekly Eblast for upcoming activities. The Club’s sum-
mer hours are posted on the back page of this newsletter. Join us
Joe Culver Executive Chef for weekly lunch specials, as well as new summer events: Wine
Wednesdays, Rock around the dance floor on certain Fridays, and New Menu
[email protected] Release Party. Be sure to save the date for the Rum and Reggae Labor Day
Party.
Jessica Madsen Catering Director Don’t forget to SHARE our Facebook posts with your friends. It’s a great
way to introduce them to Plantation.
[email protected] The 14th green on Panther is in the process of being reworked and planted.

Denise V. Berg Members Communication

[email protected]

Jay Mullen Director of Grounds Maintenance

[email protected]

Linda Steele Executive Assistant/Personnel

[email protected] During the time it is closed we have been playing a par three…no par four…

Dana Adomovitz Member Services Coordinator

[email protected] no par three counted as a four…no…well you know what I mean. We will

Dee Cento Reservations look forward the grand reopening!!

[email protected] To all of our snowbirds, have a safe and healthy summer. The Board is
Georgia Carr Accounts Receivable working hard to make Plantation a stronger place in the future. We look for-
[email protected] ward to an exciting fall.

Have a wonderful summer at Plantation or where ever you are.

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DAWN PENTESCO | SALES & MARKETING DIRECTOR

Your Golf Bag Now Holds Hundreds of Clubs 2017-2018 Board of Directors
President
Did you know that being a Member of your private golf Don Broman Vice-President/Strategic Planning
club means you now have access to private clubs all across Tom Kubik Treasurer/Finance

the country? Pat Decker

YOUR NEW NETWORK OF CLUBS: Pat Fitzgerald Secretary/House
Some of golf ’s greatest destinations in Orlando, San Diego, Phoenix, and Jeff Farrington Director/Tennis-Pool-Fitness
Director/Marketing-Membership
Boca Raton have joined the Private Club Network (PCN). Over 200 pri- Sharon Heaton Director/Golf
vate country clubs are now members. This means you’re able to play golf Director/Social
at any of these clubs on a space available basis for a standard PCN mem- Pat Hurley Director/Marketing-Membership
ber fee of $25.00, $50.00, $75.00, $100.00, $125, $150, $175, $200, $225, William Trent
or $250 per player.
Linda Tucker
HERE’S HOW IT WORKS Past President
When your club joined the Private Club Network each member was au- John Schell

tomatically enrolled in the PCN. We encourage you to go online to
www.privateclubnetwork.com and login as a member by clicking the
MEMBER LOGIN button found on the front page. To create an account
click on the member registration link and follow the prompts. Once you
are logged in you will be able to view the portfolio of clubs and review All Board Meeting Minutes are
your new benefits and request a tee time. To begin enjoying the Private located at
Club Network benefits, visit us online at privateclubnetwork.com or call
us at 800.547.0838. Plantationgcc.com

MAKING A TEE TIME Reminder:
All Private Club Network tee times must be made through the Private When leaving Plantation for the
Club Network website or our customer service center. Members may not
contact the host club directly to request tee times. Members have the summer months, need to update your
ability to bring guests at club rates. Most clubs accept tee time requests address or email information?
2 – 7 days in advance. Please contact:

Please WELCOME our newest and upgraded Members! Administration at 941-497-1494
or email:

[email protected]

We look forward to seeing you and your family at the Club!

Golf Members Social Members Did you know Plantation has a mobile side of
its website? You can check out your Account,
Jerry & Julie Hanley James McNulty & Mary McNulty Luther Make a Tee or Court time, or see what is hap-
Gene & Diana Johnson John Riherd & Katherine Ellis pening. Did you know you can create a pin or
Ulla Marshall John & Susan Scappatura shortcut to it on your smart phone?
Patrick Slinn & Nicole Jobin Dr. Joel Sherlock

Tennis Members

Dave & Ellen Felix
David & Ann Hollen
John Kuhns & Lesli Andrews

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G LF Golf Pro Shop Hours Wednesday - Sunday: 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday & Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. - Noon
Hot off the tee!
MIKE DOMALSKE | PGA HEAD GOLF PRO

June Learning Center Schedule Golf Operations will have modified hours of 8 a.m.
Join Julie: – Noon for all Mondays and Tuesdays in June, July, and
6th - 10:00-11:00 a.m. Chip & Run for Dough August, beginning Monday, June 5.
16th - 10:00-11:00 a.m. Hybrid Hustle • The beverage cart will be located in front of the Golf
19th - 10:00-11:00 a.m. I Love Bunkers Pro Shop early Monday and Tuesday mornings.
30th - 10:00-11:00 a.m. Fairway to Heaven • Tee times will be available 8:00 – 9:38 a.m. No starting after 9:38
Join Joe: a.m.
3rd -10:00-11:00 a.m. How to Draw the Ball • The Range will close at 11:00 a.m. and will be picked clean.
10th -10:00-11:00 a.m. Dial It In • The Golf Shop will close as soon as the last cart comes off the
17th -10:00-11:00 a.m. Shave Shots with Short course.
• Walking will not be allowed on the course due to maintenance work
Game Shots and spraying of chemicals.
24th - 10:00-11:00 a.m. Drive it to Your Max • The range, putting greens and chipping greens at the Bobcat,
Panther and the Learning Center will be closed.
Potential Summer Reminders:
July and August schedules will be available on
the web.

• Please clean out your golf bags. Check for anything that has a
scent or a smell to it as rats are prevalent in the Cart Facility.
Summer Social Clinic & Wine Series • Nine and Dines will begin in June and take place twice a month

Special Wednesdays 4-6 p.m. through September 8. See Golf Shop for details and time.
$30 each session followed by • Walking reminder for the summer months: All play will start from
Happy Hour in the Sunset Lounge.
June 7 - Wedges & Wine either #1 or #10 and not out your back door. Whether you carry or
June 21 - Iron Swings & Sangria use a pull cart, walking charges will apply.
July 5 - Driver Swings & Sangria • With the hot weather it is always a good idea to drink plenty of
July 26 - Chip Shots & Chardonnay water and wear a hat!

Aug. 2 - Fairway Swings & Sangria
Aug. 16 - Putts & Pinots
Aug. 30 - Sand & Sangria Men’s PMGA Interclub will be held at Plantation June 9 on the
Sept. 6 - Summer Scramble & Sangria Bobcat Course! Go Team!

State Junior Team will be on both courses August 5 & 6. Tee time
Contact Julie, LPGA Director of Instruction only available in the afternoons. Range will be available after 9:30 a.m.

Event Reminders Nine & Dine at Plantation
Fridays - 5:00 p.m. Social Scramble
All PMGA, PWGA, & PWNHGA and Club- June 16 & 30
run events and details will be posted in the July 14 & 28
locker rooms, on the Club website and in the August 11 & 25
Golf Pro Shop. Please sign up in the Golf Pro September 8
Shop.

Tuesday - PWGA
Wednesday & Saturday - PMGA

Friday - PWNHGA

Plantation is the only DOES YOUR GOLF GAME NEED A TUNE-UP?
authorized dealer in the area for
Come see one of our Club professionals today to see what we can do for
you!

Call 941-493-2000 for rates.

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For the 30th year the LPGA Qualifying School will be held at Plantation PMGA Bob August
Golf and Country Club. Although a lot of Members have head-
ed north, we will continue to have weekly
The dates are Thursday, October 19 through Sunday, October 22, 2017. Wednesday and Saturday games. Please
If necessary, the rain date will be Monday, October 23. check with the Pro Shop the day before
you play for your tee time. We will post
Most of the jobs will be the same as last year. We are asking you volun- these scores once a month through Sep-
teer for a minimum of two days, but you are more than welcome to work tember. The PMGA 2017-2018 booklets
additional days. will be available in October.

A mandatory meeting will be held Tuesday, October 17 at 2:00 p.m. in The Inter-Club matches are underway.
the Manor by the LPGA officials explaining the various duties and answer We completed two rounds with six more
any questions. to go. All PMGA members are eligible
to compete in this exciting format with
We look forward to you joining us as a volunteer by participating in other teams from our area. The more
this very special event. Members that sign up, the stronger our
team is!
Please register online at www.plantationgcc.com
Login | Click on Golf | Click on LPGA volunteer As you travel this summer, we wish
You may also print the form from the website or pick up a copy in the you a safe journey and look forward to
Administrative Office and return them to us. your return this fall.

VOLUNTEER JOB DESCRIPTIONS PWGA Nancy Smith
Cart Driver Parking Lot Attendant/Shuttle Drivers
Hopefully our summer traveling
Player Shuttle Radio Operator and Recorder
Members have gotten to their destina-
Score Runner Spotter/Evacuation Driver tions safely. Those of us who stay at
Plantation are seeing very high tem-
Standby / Fill-Ins Starter and Assistant peratures and little rain.

Scoring Tent Volunteer Check-In Check the Summer Calendar for
course closures as aerification and ver-
Leader board posting ticutting of greens, tees, and fairways
take place. The rebuilding of the 14th
Feel free to call Marcia Major with questions. green is ahead of schedule. The green
is larger and the sloping more gradual.
[email protected] | 941-496-8509
Our Summer League Inter-Club
Congratulations to our team is in second place. There are
team in the I-75 match, three events left against ten other
once again we were the teams. The playing format is Stabl-
lucky winners. eford. Team Plantation is captained
by Kathy Romary and co-captained
Congratulations to Nancy Smith by Kathryn St. Clair. Team Plantation
who won the Hammar Event. players rotate in and out depending on
availability. Players are Sandra Aparo,
Marilyn Baran, Parmie Battin, Barba-
ra Bene, Vicki Black, Bonnie Fox, Sue
Howen, Donna Kubik, Judith Lawson,
Norma Noyes, Diane Paxman, Carol
Rahmoeller, and Nancy Smith. We
wish the team great success. Go, girls!

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DINING
Wines of Summer JAMES MURDOCK | FOOD & BEVERAGE DIRECTOR
Happy Summer 2017!
STAFF PICKS
• Our new summer hours start on June 1. We will be closed Mon-
This Summer we are doing something days in June, July, and August. On Saturdays and Sundays lunch
special by having our employees share will be served until 2 p.m. and Happy Hour until 4 p.m.
their favorite wines. • The new summer lunch menu was recently released. Please stop
Jeremy: in after golf, tennis or bridge and order something different. We
are also posting a weekly $9 lunch special which includes a draft beer, glass
Hopes End Red Blend of house wine, iced tea or soda.
• NEW Menu Release Party: The summer dinner menu begins Wednesday,
One thing few know June 7 with a release party! Make a reservation for dinner and be the first
about Jeremy is that to order off this new menu. There will be $2 draft beers, happy hour wine
even though he is all night and a fun raffle for those who join us.
new to learning • Splash into Saturdays with our Grillin’ & Chillin’ at the pool. Mark your
wines, he has a gifted calendar for July 8 – music with Capt. Dave. Grilled food is available with
palate which is quite all you can eat for $17.95. No reservations are needed. Extra shade pro-
eclectic. His pick is vided so you can relax by the pool from 5-9 p.m. If the turnout is great, we
the Hopes End Red may add more dates.
Blend from Southern • New and exciting specials: Wednesdays will be ½ price wine nights in the
Australia. Decadent with jammy Grill. To receive a special featured bottle of wine at ½ price, you must order
flavors of cherry and boysenberry an entrée from our dinner menu.
marmalade; this wine has distinct • Watch for the Rock into Summer Friday Music where the dance floor will
notes of vanilla and chocolate. be used, themed buffets of worldly cuisine, and a featured drink from the
bar. The Sunset Lounge will remain for first come; first served dining.
Anna: • Summer events include our popular Interactive, Seafood, Friday Buffets
and Little Italy nights. Check the website, weekly eblasts, summer calendar,
Giesen Riesling and this newsletter for more information.
• Save the date for the Summer Wine Sampler to be held on September 13.
She selected this This is our big wine tasting featuring wines from Southern Wine and Spirits
wine because of with specially prepared hors d’oeuvres from Chef. Members vote on the
its great balance of wines they would like to see on the wine list for the upcoming season.
sweet and Cheers and see you around the Club!
refreshing vibrant
aromas of lemon- Casual Tuesday Grillin’ & Chillin’
grass, lime, ginger, Dinners at the pool
honeysuckle and a
touch of lavender. Tuesday nights - 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 3
Giesen is located in the Marlborough Join us for our popular with Danial Fugazzotto &
region of New Zealand. In the north-
eastern tip of the South island there Casual Tuesday buffet dinner! July 8 with Capt. Dave
is mountainous terrain nestled with All buffets include a choice of salads, 5-9 p.m.
long straight valleys along the Wairau
River, which showcase fertile soil and main entrees, weather permitting
temperate weather. Enjoy with the hot vegetables and desserts. All you can eat for $17.95!
summer!
$15.95 pp
To make your reservation contact
Reservations at 941-493-4223 or
online at www.plantationgcc.com.

6 Plantation Golf & Country Club Make your Reservation by calling 941-493-4223

DINING HOURS Little Italy

Plantation Grill Thursday, June 22 & August 17
Lunch: Tuesday-Sunday 5:30 p.m.

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. $28 per person
Monday - Closed
Dinner: Tuesday - Friday Rock into Summer Friday specials:

5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. June 2 with Daniel Fugazzotto and a jazzed up Friday Night Buffet
Saturday - Monday Closed June 9 with Greg Rini and a Friday Buffet Italinano
Sunset Lounge, Terrace & Pool to go June 23 with Paul Duffy and an Irish-Summer feast Friday Buffet
Tuesday - Friday
Visit the Club’s website for the latest information on
11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. upcoming Food & Beverage Events!
Saturday - Sunday
Wine Dinner
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 26
Monday Closed 5:30 p.m. reception
Happy Hour: Make your reservations early.
Tuesday - Friday
Chef and his culinary team
11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. create a wonderful menu
Saturday & Sunday
paired with
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. exceptional wines
Monday - Closed selected by James.
This is one of our upscale events.
Seafood Buffet
June 14 & July 12 Friday Nights
5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Join us for the Friday Buffet
Treat yourself to an all-you-can-eat & Music 6-9 p.m.
mouth-watering seafood buffet with
June 2 - Daniel Fugazzotto
shrimp cocktail, mussels, oysters June 9 - Greg Rini
Rockefeller, fresh carved prime rib, June 16 - Sensations
June 23 - Paul Duffy
salad bar, and more! June 30 - Sonny & Sable
July 7 - Vida
$35.95 per person July 14 - Jeff Hughes
(items subject to availability). July 21 - Sensations
July 28 - Sonny & Sable
Consumer Advisory: Consumption of undercooked August 4 - Dick & Kammy
meat, poultry, eggs, or seafood may increase the risk August 11 - Rick Krieger
August 18 - Paul Duffy
of food borne illnesses. August 25 - Sandi Grecco

Event Menu Only

Interactive
Dinner
June 28

Reminder: All events have a 24-hour cancellation policy. Plantation Golf & Country Club 7

T NNIS DAVID SIDDONS | TENNIS PRO

From center court! Memorial Day Mixer had 50 players who lasted through

Reminder- All Members and guests of the heat. Other summer activities you can participate in as a
tennis player at Plantation are listed below.
Members need to check in at the Tennis Pro
Shop before you take the court, thank you. We are having round robin tennis that will precede the
To get all your tennis information and make Grillin’ & Chillin’ at the pool this summer. These are mutu-
your court reservations, use Foretees Tennis ally exclusive events, but you can play the mixer from 3:30-
Reservation System. 5:00 p.m. There is a $1 charge to play in the tennis mixer covering the ten-
Clinics, lessons, and stringing also available nis balls provided. Then go to the Grillin’ & Chillin’ at 5 p.m. for burgers
at your request with the Pro Shop. and music (for more information see page 7.) The dates for tennis round
robins are June 3 and July 8 from 3:30-5 p.m.
The Summer Schedule FOURTH OF JULY Mixer--Come on out and celebrate the Fourth
with a Tennis Round Robin from 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m. Play is for all levels.
8-8:30 a.m. Monday There will be no refreshments served as there is a 4th of July luncheon
Warm Up Drills at the Club. Sign up for Round Robin on-line, in the Pro Shop, or call
8:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 493-0047.
Drop-In for all Groups September 4 is the Labor Day Mixer and Round Robin tennis event.
10-11 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Play will start at 10 a.m. and end at 11:30 a.m. Lunch and beverages will
3-3.5 Drills follow. There will be a $10/person charge. Please sign up in the Tennis
8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Thursday Pro Shop or on ForeTees.
Drop-In 3.5 Plantation has two reciprocal tennis clubs in the area: Venetian River
9-10 a.m. Tuesday, Thursday Club and Venice GCC. You may play at these facilities for no charge, but
2.0-3.0 Drills must be accompanied by a Member.
10-11 a.m. Tuesday The summer schedule is under way with clinics, drop in play, racket
4.0+ Drills stringing and lessons available all summer as well as Mixer events. Please
1-1:30 p.m. Wednesday check with Tennis Pro Shop, www.Plantationgcc.com, or Foretees for the
Specialty Shot of the Week weekly tennis schedule.
8:45-9:45 a.m. Saturday
Clark’s Kids Clinics, Ages 5-7 PRIVATE LESSONS
Tennis Round Robins on June 3 and July 8,
3:30-5:00 p.m. then head up to the Pool David Siddons, Tennis Pro, would love to help you or your children with
for a Grillin’ & Chillin’ evening. your tennis game.

$60/hour | $35/half-hour
Clark Gibson, Assistant Pro | Lessons $55, Hitting Lessons $40

Call 493-0047 to book your private lesson today!

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F T N E S S & W L L PN OSLSANNE SCHRIBER | FITNESS DIRECTOR
Summer is upon us! Welcome to our summer Members! My Hours of Pool & Spa:

goal for Plantation Members is to get all of you to be health con- Monday - Sunday 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
scious and lead a healthy lifestyle. I am hoping with the activities
planned through the summer and upcoming season I will make a
small impact on your life for the good! Pick up a Fitness Center
calendar for all upcoming fitness activities and events. These are
also posted on our website. Plantation Fitness Center offers many ways to
help its Members to improve their daily life.
SAFETY COMMITTEE AT PLANTATION
The Safety Committee is comprised of employees from each department: Reminder about Lightning Warnings
Upon the sound of the Thorguard
Golf Maintenance, Cart Facility, Starters/Rangers, Golf Operations, Food and Lightning Detection Siren, you
Beverage, Kitchen, Administration, Tennis, and Club Maintenance. It not MUST exit the pool and spa.
only keeps our employees safe, but our Members as well. Its responsibilities • First 15 second siren blast
are as follows:
EXIT THE POOL
a. Evaluate the effectiveness of control measures used to protect em-
ployees and Members from safety and health hazards. • Second three short siren blasts
b. Update the workplace safety program by evaluating employee injury
and accident records. ALL CLEAR

c. Assist management in evaluating employee accident and illness pre- June, July & August
Group Fitness Classes

vention programs, promoting safety and health awareness, and co-worker Arms & Abs by Anne -
participation through continuous improvements to the workplace safety pro- Monday & Wednesday 8:30 a.m.
gram. Yoga - Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m.
Circuit Training
Our Employee Safety Council does not put the department representative
“in-charge” of safety within their department. They are their department’s Monday & Wednesday 11:00 a.m.
liaison, not a “safety policemen”. They are to listen to their fellow employees Mat Pilates - Friday 9:15 a.m.
about safety issues and observe and report situations that can be improved in
the work place. Thus helping to keep the safest work environment as possible. Cost: $8.00 per class or 10 for $75.00

A Note of Gratitude Honorary Blood Drive
As many know, my daughter Cassidy, on behalf of Cassidy
Thursday, June 29
age 19, was recently diagnosed with
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. She 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
was admitted to Moffitt Cancer Center Main Parking Lot at Plantation
and is currently undergoing her 4th
week of intensive treatment. Although
the road ahead will be a long one, it
will be a lot less bumpy thanks to the good people that live,
play and work at Plantation.
Your prayers, cards, and incredible generosity have truly
touched and inspired me. It will go a long way in helping my
family through this most difficult time. I look forward to the
day that I am back on the job and thank you in person!
With sincere appreciation,
Christy Hoy & Family

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PLANTATION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
PCF Office Hours: Wednesday
President’s Message.......Robert Hayden June-August 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Our Plantation Community Foundation has enjoyed Royal Ride Winners

another successful fundraising season. Through the June
membership’s efforts, we were able to award a Rick & Judy Werner
Community Impact Grant of $16,000 to Habitat for Tony & Carol Mollish
Humanity South Sarasota County. July
John & Helen Schell
The Foundation has generously partnered with Warren & Peg Sisson
Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County Inc. to August
launch a new home revitalization program. A Brush with Kindness is an Dave & Sharon Phillips
exterior home painting service that offers pressure washing and painting Lou & Anne Valery
for income-qualified homeowners in need. This one-year program is Hab-
itat’s intent to help South Sarasota’s most vulnerable population revitalize
their homes with pride and dignity. Thanks to a $16,000
impact grant from the Foundation and paint donated by Sherwin
Williams, Habitat South Sarasota will be painting one home for a
qualified homeowner per month.
If you know of someone who qualifies for this program, please
contact Brian Scott at 941-493-6606 ext. 226 for an application. For more
information on The Brush with Kindness program, contact Habitat SSC
Construction Manager, Michael Sollitto at (941) 493-6606 ex. 231.

Membership...Brenda Eckard

A great big THANK YOU to all Plantation Community Foundation members! The people that are smiling in
the pictures above are the Grant Recipients for the 2016/17 season. You bought raffle tickets, attended PCF
fund-raising events, volunteered, sponsored, and donated. Whether you were a loyal member or a new one, you
gave and you “Made a Difference” in the lives of so very many people that live in South Sarasota County! You
should smile as well. This Foundation, located right here at Plantation, needed every one of you to make this
happen. Be proud of what we’ve done together. We’ve made our part of the world a better place.

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Hours of Operation Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Plantation Grill

Lunch: 11 am-2 pm Closed 11 am-2 pm 11 am-2 pm 11 am-2 pm 11 am-2 pm 11 am-2 pm

June, July & August

Dinner Closed Closed 5:30 pm-8 pm 5:30 pm-8 pm 5:30 pm-8 pm 5:30 pm-8 pm Closed
11 am-8 pm 11 am-8 pm 11 am-8 pm 11 am-8 pm 11 am-2 pm
Sunset Lounge & Terrace: 11 am-2 pm Closed

June, July & August 11 am-4 pm Closed 11 am-6 pm 11 am-6 pm 11 am-6 pm 11 am-6 pm 11 am-4 pm
Happy Hour: 11 am-8 pm 11 am-8 pm 11 am-8 pm 11 am-2 pm
6 pm-9 pm
June, July & August 11 am-8 pm
Friday Night Music

Poolside ‘To Go’ Order 11 am-2 pm Closed

June, July & August

Club Administration/ 9 am-5 pm 9 am-5 pm 9 am-5 pm 9 am-5 pm 9 am-5 pm

Accounting

Golf Operations: 7 am-5 pm 8 am-Noon 8 am-Noon 7 am-5 pm 7 am-5 pm 7 am-5 pm 7 am-5 pm

June, July & August

Tennis Pro Shop 8 am-2 pm 8 am-2 pm 8 am-2 pm 8 am-2 pm 8 am-2 pm 8 am-Noon

Fitness Center & Pool Golf Event 8:30 a.m.5 am-10 pm 5 am-10 pm 5 am-10 pm 5 am-10 pm 5 am-10 pm 5 am-10 pm 5 am-10 pm

Shotgun Start - Bobcat Course

Shambles 1 best balls of 4, 2 drives each person
Make your own foursome
Sign-up in the Golf Shop

Golf & Golf Summer Members: Golf & Lunch $58 ++pp
Guests are welcome: Golf & Lunch $73++pp

Tennis Mixer 8:30 a.m.
Charge $1 for balls

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Sign-up on Fourtees or in the Tennis Shop.

Member Party 1-3 p.m.

$18.95 ++pp

Event Menu Only

An All American Buffet: tangy smoked baby back ribs, slow smoked brisket of beef, Papa John’s
BBQ chicken, Grilled smoked sausage, baked beans, baked mac & cheese, corn on the cob, and
much much more

Monday, September 4

Labor Day Rum & Reggae

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