Valley Voice // May 2021

VALLEY VOICE MAY 2021

Mark Your Calendars

TENTATIVE JUNE EVENTS

2 WED Valley Lotto 18 FRI Camp Voyager:
Going Green
3 THU Camp Voyager:
Wild and Crazy Fred Dumler Putting STAY CONNECTED
Championship At Valley, we love treating
NEW GUARDIANS Men's League our Members. Whether it's
WGA Champagne exceptional service, exciting
Jim and Dee Dee Creighton 4 FRI Camp Voyager: and Roses (Member/ events, or activities for the
Tom and Elizabeth Fischer Wild and Crazy kids, we've got you covered.
Gayor and Stephanie Geller Member) Pairing Check out how you can
Jeff and Lauren Kauffman Party stay informed about what's
Prime Rib Night
ANNIVERSARIES happening at Valley!
5 SAT Men's Member/ Pickleball Mixer
35 YEARS ONLINE
Thomas and Julie Downey Member Tournament 19 SAT Couples' Member/ valleycountryclub.org

25 YEARS 6 SUN Men's Member/ Guest Tournament EMAIL
Michael and Karen Bullock Be sure to check your email
Richard and Helene Levin Member Tournament Father's Day Craft for our weekly e-blast. It's

15 YEARS 7 MON Camp Voyager: Dive-in Movie loaded with upcoming
Braiden Darley, II Into the Wild events happening at Valley.
John and Lou Palley 20 SUN Father's Day BBQ
8 TUE Camp Voyager: TEXT MESSAGES
10 YEARS Into the Wild 21 MON Camp Voyager: Text VCC to 71441 to receive
Richard and Joni Fish Time Travel important Club information
Kevin and Diane Kelly WGA Sisters
Matt and Haley Roberts Tournament 22 TUE Camp Voyager: directly on your phone.
Time Travel
5 YEARS 9 WED Camp Voyager: SOCIAL MEDIA
Patrick and Shanna Ash Into the Wild WGA Champagne
Mark and Darcy Briscoe and Roses (Member/ ValleyCCColorado
Marshall and Nanette Fishman 10 THU Camp Voyager: Member) Tournament
Ashley and Tom Franklin Into the Wild valleycc1956
Jeff Fredrich and Suzanne Petik 23 WED Camp Voyager:
Thomas and Anne Johns Men's League Time Travel valleycountryclubco
Chris and Molly Lamar
Mark and Danelle Morgan 11 FRI Camp Voyager: WGA Champagne EVENT WALLS
Into the Wild and Roses (Member/ Check out upcoming events
Bert and Kat Palmer Member) Tournament on our event walls located
Miles Pimentel and 13 SUN Parent/Junior upstairs between reception
Golf Day
Andrea Young 24 THU Camp Voyager: and Greenside and at the
Time Travel Golf Shop indoor entrance.
Buck Bingo
PHONE
14 MON Camp Voyager: Men's League If you have questions about

Going Green 25 FRI Camp Voyager: the Club, please call us
at 303-690-6373 during
15 TUE Camp Voyager: Time Travel regular business hours and
our friendly staff will be
Going Green Tennis Mixer
happy to help!
16 WED Camp Voyager: 26 SAT Tapas
Going Green
Valley Horserace
Early Bird
Tournament 27 SUN Buck Bingo

17 THU Camp Voyager: 28 MON Camp Voyager:
Going Green STEM Camp

Men's League 29 TUE Camp Voyager:
STEM Camp

Dates and times subject to 30 WED Camp Voyager:
change or cancellation STEM Camp

ON THE COVER Becky Lenhart (left) and Cathy O’Dorisio (right) are paired up
for the 2020 Champagne and Roses (Member/Member) Tournament.

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Fundamentals of Tennis

Teaching kids the game of tennis and lessons for life

Valley Country Club has great developmental tennis Stellar Servers is designed for 8- to 10-year olds and also
programs for children who are 4 to 10 years old: Little does group training based on age and ability. Lessons take
Lobbers, Awesome Acers, and Stellar Servers. These place from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. every Saturday in May and
programs are designed to introduce kids to the game of are $15 per child per class.
tennis. Each class focuses on the fundamentals of tennis Introduce your kids to the wonderful game of tennis
as well as the importance of good sportsmanship. with great programs led by our tennis professionals.
Little Lobbers is designed for 4- to 5-year olds. Lessons Not only does each lesson teach the basics of tennis, but
take place from 2:00 to 2:30 p.m. every Saturday in May it also instills positive, life-long benefits such as good
and are $10 per child per class. sportsmanship and teamwork.

Awesome Acers is for 6- to 7-years olds and focuses more Make sure your kids are signed up for these fantastic
on group training based on age and ability. Lessons take programs! Registration can be done through TeamSnap.
place from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. every Saturday in May and You are also invited to reach out to Head Tennis Pro, Mike
are $15 per child per class. Humphrey, with any questions.

ADULT TENNIS PROGRAMMING

Kids aren't the only ones able to ADULT DRILLS STROKE OF THE WEEK ADULT LEAGUES
benefit from Valley's tennis programs. Session 1 Forehand May 5 CTA Women's
We've got 11 leagues and 336 drills May 3–June 26 Backhand May 12 Daytime Doubles
for our Members to take advantage Serve May 19 May 11–June 24
of. Take a look at the adult tennis Volley/Overhead May 26 USTA Mixed 40+
programming we offer for May: May 23–July 4

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The Golf Scene

Golf season is officially here, and we've got a lot
of exciting events in store for our Members

We're gearing up for another season of golf, and we The Men's Member Guest is a great way to show off your
couldn't be more excited. With the pandemic mostly Club to your friends, family, and colleagues. The event,
behind us, we're looking forward to a more normal year. scheduled for Wednesday, May 12, will follow a best-ball
The season starts with the Men's Sunrise. This annual format, and Members are allowed to bring up to three
two-day event begins Saturday, May 1. Teams will be guests. The cost is $90 for the first guest and $70 for each
selected using a blind draw, so you'll have an opportunity additional guest. Entry fee includes golf, cart, great prizes,
to meet new Members. Saturday's game will be a four- and post-round appetizers and drinks.
man scramble, and Sunday's game will follow a two net Don your favorite red, white, and blue golf attire for the
best-ball format. annual Memorial Classic Saturday, May 29. The cost is
Make sure you're geared up with the latest golf equipment $10 per player and tee times should be scheduled with
and apparel. We will be holding several Demo Days the Golf Shop. Don't miss this fun and festive golf event!
throughout the year. Details about each event will be Registration for all tournaments should be made on
announced in the weekly e-blast and posted online, so ForeTees. We're looking forward to seeing you on
make sure you're signed up for emails. the course.

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A Tournament New Faces
to Remember
Join us in welcoming our
Play to support the Members newest staff members!
who support our Club
MIKE ANDERSON
Pickleball Pro

KENNA BEACH
Lead Lifeguard

Part of what makes Valley Country Club so special is the memories made SEAN CARR
here with friends and family. The Guardians, Members who adopt missions Swim Coach
to preserve the Club, play a key role in enhancing those memories. Guardian
Members value Valley as their home and proudly serve as stewards of the Club MATT ELIO
and ambassadors to the Valley community. To honor this amazing group of Facilities Director
Members and support their efforts to support our Club, Valley will hold its
fourth annual Guardians Cup Saturday, May 15. Shotgun begins at 1:30 p.m. SANDRA PALACIOS
The Guardians Cup is a great way to earn Valley Cup points since it is designated Housekeeper
as a “mini-major” tournament. This event is open to all Club Members (both
men and women) with an established handicap, and all participants will be ROSALINDA RAMIREZ
flighted according to their handicap. A modified Stableford point system will Housekeeper
be the scoring format, and flight prizes will be awarded for low gross and low
net. Overall champions, both gross and net, will have their name engraved on
the Guardians Cup trophy, which is proudly displayed at Valley throughout
the year. The cost for the event is $75 per person, and net proceeds benefit The
Guardians organization.
On the day of the tournament, there will be additional cash games to add to
the excitement. Registration deadline is 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 12. This
will be an event everyone is sure to enjoy. So come to Valley for a day of golf
and camaraderie, celebrating the preservation of your Club. We look forward
to seeing you there!

Pictured above: 2020 Guardians Cup champions; Jake Dosen (left) won best
overall gross and Rich Levin (right) won best net.

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THE DETAILS We Are Family!

WGA SISTERS TOURNAMENT Don’t miss the second annual Sisters
Tuesday, June 8 Tournament happening this month
8:30 a.m. shotgun
Member-charge cart In 2020, the WGA proved that COVID could not stand in their way, and a new
Four-person teams tournament was introduced to the Valley golf scene. It was such a great success
Lunch following tournament that they are holding the second annual Sisters Tournament, and you don’t want
Win great prizes to miss out!
$30 per person
Register for this event on ForeTees Dress in your favorite black-and-white outfit and head to the Club Tuesday,
by Friday, June 4! June 8 for a day of golf and sisterhood camaraderie. Four-person, blind-draw
teams will play a fun round of golf then join together at the Clubhouse to enjoy
WGA CHAMPAGNE AND ROSES a delightful lunch where winners will be announced and prizes awarded. Make
(MEMBER/MEMBER) sure you are registered for this exciting WGA event!
Pairing Party
Friday, June 18
4:30 p.m.
Join us in Greenside for Member-
charge beverages and food!
Tournament
Tuesday, June 22
7:30 a.m. breakfast
8:30 a.m. shotgun
1:30 p.m. lunch.
Wednesday, June 23
7:30 a.m. breakfast
8:30 a.m. shotgun
5:00 p.m. cocktail party and
award ceremony
$125 per person (competing)
$100 per person (participating)
Register for this event on ForeTees
by Monday, June 14!

WGA CASUAL GOLF KICKOFF

Ladies, join us for a non-competitive game of golf Wednesday, May 19.
Meet us on the Creekside Patio at 4:00 p.m. for a meet-and-greet with
cocktails and a light snack. Tee times begin at 5:00 p.m. Casual Golf
is designed for entry-level golfers to have fun on the course. Golfers
gain practice and experience in a non-competitive setting. A
Valley golf pro offers small-group clinics prior to each play day
to help players learn about multiple components of the game.

Please contact Sandy Pevarnik with any questions. We look
forward to seeing you on the course!

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Tenth Annual Champagne
and Roses Tournament

The WGA Champagne and Roses (Member/Member) is
the perfect blend of competition and camaraderie

It’s Friday night, and a hushed excitement hangs in the winners. Competing flight champions and tournament
air as Valley’s WGA Members await the announcement of winners are awarded fantastic prizes, and all tournament
who they will be paired with for Champagne and Roses, participants earn Valley Cup points.
the highly anticipated WGA Member-Member golf
tournament. When the pairings are announced, delight This event, which is
can be sensed across the room because whether ladies are open to both nine- and
paired with long-time friends or new partners, they know 18-hole Members, has a
the tournament will be a blast. special flight for those who
The tournament itself is a fun, two-day, 27-hole event want to play but not compete.
for both competing and participating players. Cheerful
chatter and laughter can be heard outside of the Golf Shop This event, which is open to both nine- and 18-hole
as ladies catch up with friends, warm up on the putting Members, has a special flight for those who want to play
green and driving range, and prepare for the game ahead. but not compete. It’s a WGA favorite that you don’t want
After two days of golf on a beautiful course in the crisp, to miss, and it's happening Tuesday and Wednesday,
Colorado air, the tournament closes with a horserace for June 22–23! Registration is now open on ForeTees. The
all competing flights. deadline to sign up is Monday, June 14, and the entry fee
Once the final competition has been played, the is $125 for competing golfers and $100 for non-competing
Champagne and Roses event concludes with an elegant golfers. There are no handicap restrictions, but the field is
cocktail party. Tournament players, many adorned limited, so sign up today!
in summer dresses, enjoy a spread of delicious food
and bubbly champagne. Lively conversation is quieted
as Valley’s Golf Professionals begin to announce the

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Getting to Know the
Restaurant Staff

Learn more about the crew that cooks
and serves Valley's fine cuisine

KITCHEN STAFF

RYAN SOMODJI JAMES CABLE
Executive Chef Line Cook
Hometown: Lake Zurich, IL Hometown: Denver, CO
College and Major: Kendall College, Culinary College and Major: Art Institute of Colorado,
Arts; Roosevelt University, Master’s Degree Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts
Family: wife, Nivi; daughter, Ava (16 month Hobbies: building LEGO sets
old); and 10-year-old Siberian Husky, Rayo Surprising Fact: he was photographed at
Hobbies: softball, mountain biking, music a Bronco game that made the front page of
Surprising Fact: he can play four instruments the sports section in the Denver Post
and has a music studio in his basement
ALEJANDRO LINO
JON CONBOY Line Cook
Executive Sous Chef Hometown: San Luis Potosi, Mexico
Hometown: San Diego, CA Family: wife, Estefania, and dog, Toby
College and Major: Rocky Mountain Chefs of Hobbies: hiking, church
Colorado Culinary School, Culinary Arts Surprising Fact: he was an all-star
Family: dog, Kona soccer player in high school
Hobbies: fishing, hiking, camping
Surprising Fact: he taught himself how to swim ANTONIO TORRES
Line Cook
Pictured above (left to right): Antonio Torres, James Hometown: Valencia, Venezuela
Cable, Ryan Somodji, and Jon Conboy College and Major: Culinary Arts Major
Family: fiancé and two dogs
Surprising Fact: he is the only employee in
Food and Beverage that is an avid NBA fan

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FOOD & BEVERAGE STAFF

SHELBY MUTH MADISON HOUTKOOPER
Food and Beverage Manager Server
Hometown: Centennial, CO Hometown: Aurora, CO
College and Major: Grand Canyon University, College and Major: University of
Business Management and Administration Oregon, Human Physiology
Family: spouse, TJ, dog, Ralph, and cat, George Family: one younger sister
Hobbies: golfing, outdoor activities, biking, Hobbies: watching the sunset
and trying new food cuisines! Surprising Fact: she is named after Madison, WI
Surprising Fact: She played the violin for 10 years
DANIELLE LAFERRIERE
BRIAN COLLINS Server
Dining Room Manager Hometown: Parker, CO
Hometown: Dayton, Ohio College and Major: Saint Mary’s University of
College and Major: Metropolitan Minnesota, Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre
State University, Marketing Family: Large family; boyfriend, Glenn;
Family: two brothers, Connor and Brandon cat, Missy; and dog, Carter
Hobbies: golfing, skiing, off-roading the Jeep, camping Hobbies: singing for three bands: Fedora
Surprising Fact: he has a 110-pound dog, Apollo Swing, Easy Does It, and Sweet Street
Surprising Fact: she wants to become a
KAININ BURKE teacher of performing arts in the future
Men’s Grille Attendant
College and Major: CU Denver, English Writing PAMELA RIZER
Family: Kim Burke (dad) and Sue Burke Bartender
(mom), Maya (11) and Ava (3) Hometown: McDonald, Ohio
Hobbies: sports and collecting watches Family: mom to two meatheads, Stoner and Magnum
Surprising Fact: he played rugby for 10 years Hobbies: Cleveland sports teams, trying
new tequilas, gardening, and traveling
MO CALDERON
Server MORGAN SMITH
Hometown: Miami, FL Server
College and Major: University of Colorado Hometown: Aurora, CO
Denver Business School, HR and Management College and Major: CSU Pueblo, Psychology
Family: two sisters, one brother, Family: two older brothers
and Charlie the Black Lab Hobbies: sports, football, and baseball
Hobbies: working and playing with Charlie Surprising Fact: he has had two shoulder surgeries
Surprising Fact: she was born in Bogota, Colombia

CONNOR COLLINS
Server
Hometown: Littleton, CO
College and Major: Metropolitan State
University, Business Management
Family: two brothers, Brian and Brandon
Hobbies: skiing, golfing
Surprising Fact: he just became an uncle!

(Left to right) Pam Rizer, Connor Collins, Daniel Hall, Shelby
Muth, Mo Calderon, Danielle Laferriere, and Brian Collins

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GOLF SHOP Tue – Sun 6 am - 7 pm DINING ROOMS Tue 11 am – 3 pm FITNESS CENTER* Mon – Tue 6 am – 2 pm
TENNIS SHOP Mon, Wed, Fri 10 am – 2 pm A ND CARRY-OUT Wed – Sat 11 am – 8 pm Wed – Sat 6 am – 7 pm
Tue, Thu 12:30 – 2:30 pm Sun 11 am – 5 pm Sun 6 am – 5 pm
Sat, Sun Closed
FRONT DESK Tue 9 am – 3 pm GROUP CLASSES* Mon, Wed 9 am
Wed – Sun 9 am – 5 pm Yoga
Core/Balance Tue, Thu 8:30 am
P ersonal Training By appointment

*Registration required through Signup Genius

May 2 the same through all 3 7 flight play, and bonus
sessions, while the Friday points will be awarded
1 MEN’S SUNRISE and Saturday drills are PRIME RIB NIGHT for the overall semifinals
SUNDAY on a rotating schedule. FRIDAY and finals. Registration
MEN’S SUNRISE 8:30 a.m. shotgun Packaged drills can be 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. deadline is 5:00 p.m.
SATURDAY $110 per person applied to sessions one $26 per person Thursday, May 6. Please
8:30 a.m. shotgun See May 1 for details. through three. Enjoy a delicious prime rib register for this event
$110 per person dinner with chef’s choice on ForeTees.
Register for the men’s 3 5 of starch and seasonal
opening event of the vegetables. Reservations MOTHER'S DAY CRAFT
season. Foursomes will be ADULT TENNIS DRILLS CINCO DE MAYO/ should be made online or SATURDAY
made by the Golf Shop BEGIN (SESSION 1) VALLEY LOTTO with the Club Receptionist. 10:00 a.m.
based on handicaps. The MONDAY WEDNESDAY $15 per child
tournament will follow 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0 6:00 p.m. 8 Hey, kids! Spend the
a scramble format on Check website for times $16.99 full buffet morning at the Club
Saturday and a two net Packaged drills: $10.99 soup/salad buffet MEN’S MATCH PLAY decorating a terra cotta
best balls of the foursome $140 for eight drills $8.00 hamburgers SATURDAY pot just for mom! We're
on Sunday. Valley Cup Single drills: It’s not every year that Tee times also going to be making
points will be awarded $20 per drill Valley Lotto falls on Cinco $45 per person special Mother's Day
based on your finish in the Practice with other de Mayo, so let’s have a Men's Match Play is a cards to celebrate all of
event. Entry fee includes Members for upcoming little (okay, a lot) of fun. season-long event with our amazing moms. Tasty
golf, cart, lunch, and great matches. Different aspects Come to the Club for handicap-based flights. snacks will be provided,
prizes! Please register for of the game will be worked tequila samples and a Matches will kick off and all materials are
this event on ForeTees. on at each drill, allowing Mexican-inspired buffet Saturday, May 8 and must included, so make sure
you to reach your full while entering your chance be concluded by Monday, you're signed up for this
PARIMUTUEL potential. Drills can be to win the $1,800 grand July 5. Valley Cup points fun event.
BETTING DERBY purchased ahead of time prize! It’s going to be a will be awarded in the
SATURDAY for $140, this includes great night you don’t want major category based on FIELD DAY
Until 4:30 p.m. eight drills, or can be to miss. Remember, you your finish in your flight. SATURDAY
Swing by the Golf Shop purchased per practice must be present to win. Registration deadline is 12:00 p.m.
anytime before 4:30 for $20 each. Monday- Please note the restaurant 5:00 p.m. Thursday, May Complimentary event
p.m. to place your bets Thursday drill times remain will be closed for a la carte 6. Please register for this We've got a fun day
on which horse will take during this event. event on ForeTees. of exciting games and
home the prize for the activities planned for the
Kentucky Derby! MEN’S SCOTCH whole family. Come to the
SATURDAY Club for cornhole, potato-
Mike Golinvaux (left) and Rich Staky (right) head to the next hole in the annual Tee times sack races, frisbee toss,
Men's Sunrise event. $50 per person and so much more! Take
This is a season-long, a break from the games
partner event where and enjoy snow cones
partners will play alternate and cotton candy. This is a
shot against another team complimentary event for
in match play. Flights will all Members.
be determined by the
total of both handicaps.
Matches for Saturday, May
8 will be made for those
who can play that day.
Those who are unable to
play May 8 must make up
their match. Flight winners
will move on to the overall
semifinals. Valley Cup
points will be awarded in
the major category from

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9 12 is 11:59 p.m. Friday, by handicap with great 19
May 7 and is required prizes for gross and net
MOTHER’S DAY MEN’S MEMBER/ through USTA. Please in each. There will also WGA CASUAL GOLF
BRUNCH GUEST visit tennislink.usta.com/ be an overall gross and KICKOFF
SUNDAY WEDNESDAY tournaments to register. net winner whose names WEDNESDAY
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. shotgun will be engraved on the 4:00 p.m.
Adults (11+): $40 $90 for first guest PICKLEBALL MIXER Guardians Cup trophy. Ladies, join us for a non-
Children (4 - 10): $17 $70 per additional guest FRIDAY Choose your group or have competitive game of
Give mom a special treat Brag about your Club to 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. the Golf Shop pair you. golf! Tee times begin at
on her special day. Come to your friends, family, or $15 per person Entry includes golf, prizes, 5:00 p.m. Casual Golf is
the Club for a served buffet colleagues. Bring up to Get together with fellow and a party. Registration designed for entry-level
with brunch favorites she’s three guests to this one- Members for a fun evening deadline is 5:00 p.m. golfers to have fun on
sure to enjoy. Please note day Member/Guest event. on the tennis courts. Enjoy Wednesday, May 12. Please the course. Golfers gain
that the Clubhouse will The tournament format light appetizers as you register on ForeTees. practice and experience
be closed for dinner, and will be one best ball of meet the new pickleball in a non-competitive
there will be no a la carte the twosome. If you bring coach, Mike Anderson, SPRING FLING USTA- setting. A Valley golf pro
dining during brunch. extra guests, your score and learn more about SANCTIONED TENNIS offers small-group clinics
will wheel with each guest. the exciting pickleball TOURNAMENT prior to each play day to
11 Entry fee includes golf, cart, season at the Club. Please SATURDAY help players learn about
great prizes, appetizers, register for this event on See May 14 for details. multiple components
CTA WOMEN’S and drinks. Registration TeamSnap. of the game. For more
DAYTIME DOUBLES deadline is 5:00 p.m. 16 information regarding this
LEAGUE BEGINS Sunday, May 9. Register for 15 event, please reach out to
TUESDAY this event on ForeTees. TAYLORMADE Sandy Pevarnik.
$50 per league GUARDIANS CUP FITTING/DEMO DAY
Weekday leagues are 14 SATURDAY SUNDAY 22
designed for competitive 1:30 p.m. shotgun 1:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Members of all levels (2.5– $75 per person Complimentary event MOVIE ON THE
4.5) and helps them stay The Guardians support Come see the latest and RANGE
competitive throughout the Club by preserving greatest gear and apaprel SATURDAY
the league season. Players and enhancing the Club’s from TaylorMade and 8:00 p.m.
should sign up two growth and longevity. Help get fitted! Call the Complimentary event
weeks prior to the dates support their mission by Golf Shop to schedule Bring your blankets and
listed. Captains will be playing in the Guardians your appointment. lawn chairs to the Valley
designated before league Cup. The tournament will driving range for a family
play begins. Additional follow a Stableford gross SPRING FLING USTA- movie. Complimentary
roster spots may be filled and net individual format, SANCTIONED TENNIS soda and popcorn will be
during the season. League and Valley Cup points TOURNAMENT provided, and candy and
play registration can be will be awarded for men. SUNDAY snacks will be available
done throughout the Flights are determined See May 14 for details. for purchase. Adults may
season. Drinks and light purchase drinks from
appetizers will be served. SPRING FLING USTA- the Poolside Grille until
Please register for leagues 8:00 p.m.
on TeamSnap. SANCTIONED TENNIS

TOURNAMENT

FRIDAY

Men's Singles

(2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5)

Women's Singles

(2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5)

Men's Doubles

(2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5)

Women's Doubles

(2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5)

Mixed (3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5)

Registration deadline Guardians Members, Buz and Barbara Weisberg, enjoy a
round of golf at Valley Country Club.
for this tournament

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23 PEAK GOLF
ACADEMY
USTA MIXED 40+ Members splash the day away at the Club's first pool event
LEAGUE BEGINS of the year, the Memorial Day Pool Party. ADULT PROGRAMMING
SUNDAYS
$50 per league served. Please register for be plenty of games to play PEAK STARTER
Leagues are designed for this event on TeamSnap. both in and out of the pool. Saturdays, May 1 – 22
competitive Members Please note that Don't forget to purchase 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
of all levels (2.5–4.5) registration is required at your Summer Sipper $135 per golfer
and helps them stay least 24 hours in advance. Sticker so you can enjoy Instructor: Katie Milstead
competitive throughout $2 drinks throughout This four-week Operation 36 program is designed for
the league season. Players 29 the summer. Please note new golfers and focuses on the basic skills necessary
should sign up two that the Clubhouse will to play their first nine-hole round on the course. Demo
weeks prior to the dates MEMORIAL CLASSIC be closed during this clubs are available for anyone who needs them.
listed. Captains will be SATURDAY event and will reopen
designated before league Tee times Wednesday, June 2. Please PEAK PERFORMERS
play begins. Additional $10 per player make reservations with the Saturdays, May 1 – 22
roster spots may be filled Don your red, white, and Club Receptionist. 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
during the season. League blue attire and head to the *Baby pool opens at 10:00 $135 per golfer
play registration can be course for a game of golf a.m., and the main pool Instructor: Philip Linares
done throughout the with your friends. Call or opens at 11:00 a.m. This four-week Operation 36 program is designed for
season. Drinks and light stop by the Golf Shop to set **There is no reduced experienced golfers who are looking to enhance their
appetizers will be served. up your tee time. rate for those who do not current skills to improve their on-course performance.
Please register for leagues partake in the buffet. (So The class includes the opportunity to play nine holes
on TeamSnap. 31 come hungry!) on the course.

FAMILY BOAT MEMORIAL DAY The Clubhouse and golf CHIP AND SIP
BUILDING POOL PARTY course will be closed Tuesday, May 4 or Tuesday, May 25
SUNDAY MONDAY Tuesday, June 1. 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m.* – 8:00 p.m. $50 per person
Complimentary event $25 for adults (11+)** Dates and times are subject Instructor: Katie Milstead
Bring the family to the pool $15 for children (4–10)** to change without notice. Focus on your short game in a relaxed training
and build a ship worthy of Spend the holiday at the We will keep you updated environment. In this class, you’ll spend time on the
the high seas (or one lap Club to kick off an exciting on all events via email. greens working on your short game (putts, chips,
in the pool)! Each family summer! A delicious buffet pitches, and bunkers), incorporating practice games,
or team will have one will be offered with grilled Please note that a 24-hour and discussing strategy over a cocktail or glass
hour to build a boat out favorites. A DJ will play a cancellation policy is in of wine.
of cardboard and duct great selection of music, effect for all social and
tape that must float across and this year, you'll be able dining events. SINGLE PUTTING CLINIC: GROOVE YOUR
the pool. A prize will be to request songs right from STOKE
awarded to the first-place your phone! There will also Sunday, May 16 or Sunday, 23
winner. The pool will be 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
open during this event. $99 per person
Instructor: Jerry Walters
28 This clinic is designed to give you five drills with
one product, the Groove Mirror, that will help you
TENNIS MIXER identify your putting issues and equip you with the
FRIDAY knowledge to correct them. Each student will receive
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. take-home training aids to help them continue their
$15 per person growth outside of class. Ask about the three-part
Meet new tennis players putting clinic for $290!
of all skill levels at this fun
and laid-back event! Drinks See next page for junior programming available
and light appetizers will be through Peak Golf Academy..

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PEAK GOLF ACADEMY
JUNIOR PROGRAMMING

FUTURE 36ERS PLAY TO IMPROVE
Class times vary (see below) Class times vary (see below)
Ages 3–6 Ages 8–13
This eight-week program is designed to give juniors a This intermediate academy program is designed to
fun environment where they can learn to play golf. The introduce training to further develop juniors’ golf skills
purpose is to prepare juniors for the Operation 36® where and is ideal for golfers with some experience of golf.
their progress will be measured on the golf course.
SUMMER $400 per golfer
SUMMER $275 per golfer Eight-week Program | One lesson each week
Eight-week Program | One lesson per week OPTION 1 Tue, June 1–July 27 | 9:00–10:30 a.m.
OPTION 1 Wed, June 2–July 28 | 9:00–10:00 a.m. OPTION 2 Wed, June 2–July 28 | 9:00–10:30 a.m.
OPTION 2 Sat, June 5–July 31 | 9:00–10:00 a.m. OPTION 3 Fri, June 4–July 30 | 9:00–10:30 a.m.
OPTION 4 Sat, June 5–July 31 | 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
SUMMER $275 per golfer
One-week Program SUMMER $750 per golfer
OPTION 1 Tue–Fri, June 1–4 | 9:00–10:00 a.m. Eight-week Program | Two lessons each week
OPTION 2 Tue–Fri, July 26–30 | 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. OPTION 1 Tue/Wed, June 1–July 28 | 2:30–2:00 p.m.
OPTION 2 Thu/Fri, June 2–July 30 | 12:30–2:00 p.m.
LEARN TO PLAY
Class times vary (see below) SUMMER $275 per golfer
Ages 6–12 One-week Program
Learn to Play is an eight-week, beginner-level program OPTION 1 Tue–Fri, June 8–11 | 3:00–5:00 p.m.
designed to develop fundamental movement skills OPTION 2 Tue–Fri, June 22–25 | 3:00–5:00 p.m.
and general golf skills. This program is for juniors with a OPTION 3 Tue–Fri, July 6–9 | 3:00–5:00 p.m.
beginning level of golf experience. OPTION 4 Tue–Fri, July 20–23 | 3:00–5:00 p.m.

SUMMER $400 per golfer TRAIN TO COMPETE
Eight-week Program | One lesson each week Class times vary (see below)
OPTION 1 Tue, June 1–July 27 | 9:00–10:30 a.m. Ages 12–18
OPTION 2 Thu, June 3–July 29 | 9:00–10:30 a.m. This program is designed to teach junior golfers how to
OPTION 3 Fri, June 4–July 30 | 9:00–10:30 a.m. perform under a variety of conditions during training
OPTION 4 Sat, June 5–July 31 | 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and encourage their competitive spirit. It’s a class for
golfers who are looking to compete in individual golf
SUMMER $750 per golfer tournaments.
Eight-week Program | Two lessons each week
OPTION 1 Tue/Thu, June 1–July 29 | 1:30–3:00 p.m. SUMMER $400 per golfer
OPTION 2 Wed/Fri, June 2–July 30 | 1:30–3:00 p.m. Eight-week Program | One lesson each week
OPTION 1 Wed, June 2–July 28 | 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
SUMMER $275 per golfer OPTION 2 Sun, June 6–August 1 | 3:30–5:00 p.m.
One-week Program
OPTION 1 Tue–Fri, June 8–11 | 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. SUMMER $750 per golfer
OPTION 2 Tue–Fri, June 22–25 | 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Eight-week Program | Two lessons each week
OPTION 3 Tue–Fri, July 6–9 | 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. OPTION 1 Tue/Sat, June 1–July 31 | 3:00–4:30 p.m.
OPTION 4 Tue–Fri, July 20–23 | 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

14 VALLEY VOICE MAY 2021

In Focus

The Dawn of a New Season

Sunrise golf events at Valley have a vibe about them that's hard to put into words, but can be felt at
the core. They signify so much more than just an event. It's the crispness of spring that hangs in the
air, the smell of fresh-cut grass, the camaraderie of good friends, and the anticipation of victory at the

first tournament of the year. Valley Sunrises signify a new season with all-new possibilities.

Robin Lucas, Pat Dartois, and Deb Poole ( former Member) place first, second, and third in the
WGA Sunrise Derby hat contest (top left); Percy Trujillo and Allie Newton join in laughter at
a WGA Sunrise skit performance (top right); Van Horsley, Mike Mullins, Dave Becker, and Jim

Keese finish up their round at the 2020 Men's Sunrise Tournament (bottom, left to right).
DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN VIEW EVENT PHOTOS ON FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM?
You don't even need to have an account! Simply visit our social media pages to view photos (details on page 2).

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PURCHASE YOUR $35 SUMMER SIPPER STICKER AND ENJOY $2 DRINKS ALL SUMMER!

Mem rial Day

POOL PARTY

M nday, May 31 | 10 AM  8 PM

$25 FOR ADULTS (11+) | $15 FOR KIDS (410)

MUSIC • GAMES • FOOD • DRINKS • BOUNCE HOUSE • COTTON CANDY • AND MORE!

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