FClifeDEC2022

DECEMBER 2022 edition Highlighting the news and events of NOVEMBER 2022

ELEANOR NEWMAN spent the summer in Quogue, New York with her children and grandchildren—all pictured at left. Grandson #3 pictured 2nd from left on the top row, designed their swim trunks of pepperonis to emulate “ Little Caesar ’ s Pizza. ”

Yippee from JUDY and ALAN TOBIN who are so excited and happy to finally become Great Grandparents in August. Their granddaughter gave birth to Brooks– the first boy in four generations in her family. He is 3 - 1/2 months with the nickname of Spike!

We thank our fellow correspondent, Dr. Avroy Fanaroff, for this picture. Last remnants of the old clubhouse

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The HALLOWEEN PARTY was a thriller of a night JUDY and PAUL KONIGSBERG had a party before the festivities started to set the tone of the evening. Their theme was Michael Jackson. They assembled at the Konigsberg for a pre party. Island, our dance instructor choreographed a dance routine and we then proceeded to the pool for our debut and Halloween party. The food, music and FUN made for a special and memorable night. Attending were: DOTTIE AND IRA KOVEL, CONNIE and MICHAEL FORMAN, ADELE and JOEL FINE, WENDY and PETER GRABLER, RIMA ROBINSON and MURRAY BROWN, SUZANNE SPEISER and JEFF MARCUS, SANDI and HOWARD HOFFMAN, SHARON ROCHLIN and ABE KAMOR, CAROL and NEIL ABRAMS

Broadway they might not make But FUN it was!

Our members really got into the costumes!

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Opening day for the Men’s golf on October 26 th ,presented perfect weather with bright blue skies, no wind and very low humidity. The professional golf staff headed by J.R. Congdon ably supported by Kim Augusta, Todd Kitchen, Rocco Panzetta, Chris Smith. Bella and the Caddies, were well prepared and had balanced the teams very well. The format was a step aside scramble and the scramble started in the new golf cart launch area. This space, adjacent to the remnants of the old clubhouse, looked like gridlock, with golf carts pointing in every direction. It resembled the Chicago freeways at peak traffic, yet somehow without incident or tempers flaring the traffic jam cleared and the 116 players were on the two courses and ready to compete. At 8:45am the horn sounded for the shotgun start. Although the North course is considered more difficult, the scoring on this course was almost three points lower than on the South Course. Wes Dillard had the courses in tip top shape and the sand traps in the best condition they have ever been in. Setting teams with A B C and D players allows the high handicap players to enjoy playing with some good golfers. The winning scores were spectacularly low including 20 under on the North course. The proximity prizes on the par threes were fiercely contested and closest to the pin on 13 North was within 2 feet of the hole. Everyone had a great time playing comfortably from their usual tees and finishing in under 4 hours. The lunch served in the Pavilion was excel- lent, absolutely meeting the high Frenchman’s creek standard, for which we are all thankful to Food and Beverage staff and servers. The consensus was that this was an excellent launch for the Men’s golf season and Hail to the victors on the South Course KEN BEZOZO, BRUCE FEINBERG, HARRIS BERMAN and JUSTIN WALDER, whereas on the North Course the spoils went to DAVID SPEISS, MICHAEL FORMAN, LARRY BLACKER and ROBERT SHAW who posted a sparkling twenty under par, including nine natural birdies. Av Fanaroff

JEFFREY TAUBER had his Hole - In - One on Thursday, November 17, 2022. It was on hole Number 11 of the South Course playing at 140 yards. Pictured with Jeffrey are from left to right Tony Lampert, Marty Berger and Joseph Kaplan.

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The official opening tournament of the Frenchman's Creek Ladies Golf Association 2022 - 2023 season was held on Tuesday, November 1. Despite a slight rain storm just before the tourna- ment, the weather was just beautiful. It was a lovely day for a very enjoyable event, in which 136 ladies participated. The teams were divided into four groups, one playing on each nine. The format, as usual, was a nine - hole ABCD step - aside scramble, with everyone putting. After golf, the opening day luncheon was held at the Pavilion. Following a delicious soup, there was a wonderful, extensive buffet with so many choices from a salad bar and entrees, and ending with a luscious variety of desserts. Chef Ernesto and our super food and beverage staff provided a great meal. Special thanks to Martina and David for the wonderful luncheon. At the end of the luncheon, the winning teams were announced and they are listed below. As usual, the golf staff did a super job of organizing the tournament and getting everyone off so smoothly. Thanks to Kim and JR as well as Chris, Will, Rocco and Todd and the rest of the staff. And special thanks go to Dottie Kovel and Bonnie Shyer for their planning and making all the arrangements for such a great and successful day, and to Sue Shaw and Carol West for making all the arrangements for the super luncheon. WINNERS WERE: SOUTH FRONT: AMY BAROVICK, BARBARA FIELD, TERRY CAPAZZI, JOAN SCLAR SOUTH BACK: MARNIE GROSSBERG, BARBARA SIDEL, SUE STERNBERG, HINDI FRIED- MAN NORTH FRONT: WENDI ADLER, ELENA EZRATTY, JUDY GOLDSMITH, PATTY RABER NORTH BACK: JUDY KONIGSBERG, KAREN ROSENBAUM, WENDY REISMAN

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022 9 Is Enough Better Ball 1 st Place - Barbara Sidel, Toby Fenner, Susan Jackowitz 2nd Place - Mady Friedman, Patti Raber, Susan Wendkos, Cheryl Turchin 3rd Place - Barbara Wiener, Gail Kaltman Mimi Hefter, Linda Jacobs

2nd Place - Suzanne Moskow, Carol West Wendi Adler, Amy Barovich

Flight Two - 1st Place -

Barbara Sheldon, Bonnie Shyer Robin Kimball 2nd Place - Ellen Goldstein, Barbara Field Lois Silverman, Susan Davis Flight Three 1st Place - Roz Nissman, Wendy Weinstein Linda R Epstein, Adele Fine 2nd Place - Sandra Myrow, Alice Bael Ellen Lattman, Sheila Babich Flight Four 1st Place - Judy Rubin, Joan Sclar Myna Homburger, Beth Fentin 2nd Place - Karen Rosenbaum, Carol Mendez Barbara Gersten

SHAMBLE

Roz Fanaroff, Marjorie Yashar, Marcy Sanders, Terry Capazzi

18 HOLERS STABLE FORD FLIGHT 1 1st Place - Cindy Kaplan, Marjorie Feld Sandi Lamm, Debra Greenberg

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2022

18 Holers Field Day Flight One Winners

9 Is Enough Better Ball 1 st Place - Nina Botel, Mimi Bergel, Marcia Rubin 2nd Place - Ronnie Gallina, Susan Wendkos, Barbara Ilsen, Phyllis Hershman 3rd Place - Elena Ezratty, Anita Fishbein, Donna Smolens 9 is Enough Scramble Adrienne Glazov, Toby Fenner, Sandra Bobb

Dawn Burcham, Susan Fuirst Merle Monsein - Rose, Jane Feinstein

Flight Two Winners

Marie Kravacas, Judy Konigsberg Mary Lou Cocci, Bonnie Shyer

Flight Three Winners

Elaine Parks, Elaine Pearlman Lauren Rubin, Pari Foroughi

Flight Four Winners

Judy Rubin, Sara Bernstein, Lois Stern Dee Topol

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The Veteran ’ s Day Golf Tournament was played on Friday, November 11th. A record number of 188 members played consisting of teams all men, all ladies, mixed couples. There were contributions from over 200 households. Both courses were used for the step aside scramble format, two drives from each player required and 18 holers played as well as 9 holers. Because of hurricane Nicole, everyone had their fingers crossed, the tournament would be played. And sure enough, Mother Nature gave us the most beautiful day with clear skies, slight wind, and low humidity. Upon checking in, all the players received a sleeve of flag designed golf balls and at lunch we were given, a veteran ’ s day Frenchman ’ s Creek designed golf hat and a leather putter cover– red, white and blue designed. On the course there were two ample refreshment stations covering both courses at the same time– plus a roaming beverage cart. After golf, we were treated to a wonderful buffet luncheon having food available to every taste and diet restriction. The Food and Beverage Committee did a superb job being the parameters set by the Pavilion at this time. Co - Chairs, Jeffrey Parker and Jim Anchin announced that in excess of $ 33,000 was raised and will go directly to the VA of West Palm Beach to be used for homeless veterans. Thank you to the Co - Chairs and the Golf Staff for providing a successful great day handled perfectly logistically and professionally. Below are the winners:

ARMY: NAVY:

DAWN and RANDY BURCHAM, BARBARA and BOB SHELDON

DOTTIE and IRA KOVEL, SHARON and MICHAEL STRONGIN AIR FORCE: GAIL and JAY KALTMAN, SUSAN GOODWIN and STANLEY LEVIN MARINES: PATTY RABER and KEN MAX , DONNA and ROBERT SMOLENS

— - BW

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The President ’ s Cup is considered the first major tournament in the Frenchman ’ s Creek Men ’ s golf season. The event took place this year on Friday November 4 th . First round, Best Ball of Partners, with 85% of handicap and Monday the 7 th of November, alternate shots, with 60% of the lower and 40% of the partners higher handicap. There were six flights with prizes awarded for the overall winner, runner up, round 1 and round 2 winners. The addition of round 2 winners helps keep everyone in the competition, even if they have a disastrous first round. The weather was perfect and the competition fierce but friendly. Round 2 was characterized by some incredibly low scores, 11 under, and some blow ups which can easily happen with the alternate shot format. When the dust, mainly from the construction site, settled, GIL HOLLANDER and JEFF TAUBER were victorious in the Hogan flight with MARK ROSENBAUM and MICHAEL BERNSTEIN winning the Jones flight. Other flight winners included STAN LEVIN and ALAN MINTZ, Palmer flight, ALAN YOUNG and DAVID DAVIS, Snead Flight, ED BLOCH and ROBERT STILTON Woods Flight and ROBERT SMOLENS and STEVE GORDON, Brad flight. A fine lunch at the Bag Drop café was a perfect finish to a tournament enjoyed by all. GIL HOLLANDER followed up his President ’ s cup win with a Hole - In - One on Thurs- day, November 10th to celebrate Hurricane Nicole narrowly missing Frenchman ’ s Creek. Av Fanaroff

Gil Hollander in middle with JR Congdon and Chris Horn Hole - In - One on Number 6 of the North Course playing at 193 yards.

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JEFF TAUBER, GIL HOLLANDER

MICHAEL BERNSTEIN, MARK ROSENBAUM

STAN LEVIN, ALAN MINTZ

DAVID DAVIS, ALAN YOUNG

ED BLOCH, ROBERT STILTON

STEVE GORDON, ROBERT SMOLENS

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Column by Lois Stern Photography by Carol Smith

In our June 2022 edition, LOIS STERN wrote about her and her husband SONNY ’ S Yorkie that had just passed away and she ended by saying perhaps in the near future there will be a happy story to write. Well here it is! We want to introduce you to our new puppy, Marley Stern. She is just 7 months old and joined our family this past July in New Jersey. It is our 4th Yorkie. As you might know, there is a lot of work to train a puppy. In all our married life, we have only been without a dog for three years. We are excited to have Marley. If anyone has a new pet or you are new to Frenchman ’ s

Creek with a pet, and would like to share you ’ re a article, please call LOIS (our precious pets) at 561 - 626 - 5062.

ANOTHER BIKE TRIP from LOIS and SONNY STERN

This past September, we took another bike trip to the Piedmont Region of Italy. This area is next to Tuscany and is known for some of the best red wines produced anywhere. The vistas of the fields of grapes growing in the foot hills of the Alps are really beautiful. The rides took us to great views but were very hilly.

As usual, we were the oldest riders since the 14 others in the group were all quite young but great companions. One of the best parts of these trips

is the usual other riders you meet. Two other couples were from Australia and the others from various parts of the United States. Since this was our 29th bike trip, hopefully we will be able to partake in bike trip # 30 next year. The 30th bike trip is complimentary!

Anyone interested in learning about a bike vacation, do not hesitate to call us at 561 - 626 - 5062.

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Thank you, Jeanne and Meredith, for taking us up on the offer to FedEx about a hundred Literacy Coalition Adult Student Essays to me at my home in Frenchman's Creek. That was step one!! Then with the help of our Frenchman's Creek members and Volunteer Match Chairperson, Andrea Finkel, and our POA office, we were able to divide up the hundred essays with the readers' instruction sheet among about a dozen of our members. Your instruction sheet is excellent! No surprise to us -- our Frenchman's Creek members found the

adult assignment very rewarding. It's always enriching to see the work that the Literacy Coalition does as well as get to read about the personal achievements of the community you serve. Andrea will be collecting the essay review sheets from our members by the end of this coming week with the comment sheets. I'm hoping this FedEx system and our Volun- teer Match Program and your wonderful volunteers who work with the adults learning English is a great match! Nancy Berkley THE CLEAN YOUR CLOSETS held Monday, November 11th had great support from our members. We thank all who gave to this wonderful cause, The American Cancer Society ’ s thrift shops.

WONDERFUL CONTRIBUTIONS BY OUR MEMBERS

ALICE NORKEEN, ACS COORDINATOR, NANCY BERKLEY, ANDREA FINKEL

NEXT VMP EVENT– FOOD DRIVE FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY FOOD BANK PANTRY WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2022. Drop off donations in front of the POA offices.

Club News Staff

Editor

Bobbe Wiener

Correspondents Mimi Bergel, Dr. Avroy Fanaroff, Toby Fenner, Andrea Finkel, Norma Lippman, Roz Nissman, Rima Robinson, Lois Stern PHOTOGRAPHER Carol Smith

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Sue Davis, Chair of the Sub - Committee, along with the Entertainment Committee and her committee members, Wendy Weinstein and Dottie Kovel, are to be commended for their entire rethinking of Opening Night Party, Saturday, November 12th. As the Pavilion was not open for dining, they changed the format to Desserts, Drinks and Dancing to the “ Miami Sound Revue ” band. Over 300 members enjoyed a lovely even- ing of music, dancing if one wished, and wonderful desserts plus an open bar. It showcased the Pavilion and how festive it can appear and accommodate many of our members. A great night was had by all.

MUSIC APPRECIATION NIGHT with speaker NED DORMAN featuring, Billy Joel, which was on our daily E - mail and now showing on our in house FCTV CHANNEL 999, was a treat! Ned is captivating in his presentation and gives you great background of his subject, as he uses video clips to share behind the scene stories of the life and creative process of Billy Joel. Unfortunately, the evening was cut short due to rain. However, Ned will be back soon to finish his enlightening presentation on Billy Joel and have another per- former to tell us about. Be sure to watch for this event as it will be standing room only.

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CHRIS RUGGIERO will be the performer at our next CABARET, MONDAY DECEMBER 12TH at the Beach Club. Chris takes his audience through the golden age of classics, 1950’ s,60 ’ s and 70’ s, but makes them have a new life. He likes to sing every song with a touch of class bringing his audience a time when performers put their heart and soul into

their songs and delivery. RESERVATIONS A MUST

Call 561 - 624 - 3400 and tables of 6 please for an evening of great food and entertainment.

New Year ’ s Eve Celebration A family dinner from 5:30 pm to 8 pm with a DJ for entertainment.

The adult only dinner party will begin at 8:30 pm with fabulous food and cocktails. Be prepared for an evening of dancing the night away with A GREAT BAND CALLED “ higher ground. ” HIGHER GROUND”

Make your reservations TODAY for an evening of enjoyment and fun!

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Tuesday, December 27 at the North End Driving Range . Mark your calendars for a great event happening from 11 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. RIDES, GAMES, COTTON CANDY, POPCORN, and LUNCH FOR ALL AGES followed by ICE CREAM TREATS. This is one of the most looked forward day of the holiday season with lots of fun and enjoyment for the whole family. TO ALL OUR MEMBERS Would you like to come out of the pool and not have a robe to keep you warm. Would you like to have an appointment at the SPA and not have a robe to put on. I think NOT. SO KINDLY, MEMBERS, RETURN THE ROBES AND TOWELS to the Fitness Center that you have accidentally taken home or taken home to keep you warm. Please have consideration for your fellow, sister members who find there is no robe available to them because of a shortage created by members taking them home and forgeting to return them. Thank you in advance for returning your robes and towels. By the way, if you need same, they can be purchased! The editor

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18TH Hanukkah begins with Candle Lighting and Dinner in the Pavilion

JUNIOR GOLF CLINICS 4P.M. until 4:45 P.M. Thursday, December 22, Friday, December 23, Thursday, December 29 ,Friday December 30. HOLIDAY TENNIS CLINICS Everyday beginning Monday, December 19 until Thursday, January 3, 2023. CHRISTMAS EVE LUNCH AND DINNER Dinner at the Pavilion CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH and DINNER Dinner at the Pavilion WESTERN FAMILY NIGHT MONDAY, DECEMBER 26 With a DJ and two Line Dancers STREET MARKET NIGHT TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27 Continuing the Carnival into the evening….

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POLYNESIAN FAMILY NIGHT WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28 Polynesian Tropical Specialties and Hula Show ASIAN FLAIR FAMILY DINNER, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29 Asian Flair Family Friendly Entertainment VIVA ITALIA FAMILY DINNER, FRIDAY DECEMBER 30 Viva Italia Interactive Entertainment NEW YEAR’S EVE FAMILY CELEBRATION 5:30 TO 8 pm KIDS POOL DECK ENTERTAINMENT At the Fitness Center Pool 11am to 2 pm everyday There will be a different theme everyday held Monday, December 26, Wednesday, December 28, Thursday, December 29, Friday, December 30 and Saturday, December 31.

NEW YEAR’S DAY BRUNCH AT THE PAVILION AND BEACH CLUB

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