11 Newsletter February 2014

February 2014

February 2014

Taste & Talk Lunch Lecture Wednesday, February 26 at 11:30 am Take a look at Spring from a Holistic perspective and understand the importance of living in harmony with the seasons.

Shoppers... READY, SET, GO! Every February 14, across the United States and in other places around the world, candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. Find out about the perfect gifts in our Frenchman’s Creek shops. What We Love About

FEBRUARY WHAT YOU NEED TO DO, SEE, HEAR, AND TALK ABOUT THIS MONTH

Valentine's Day February 14

Presidents Day February 17

Make February 14th extra special for your sweethearts with a Valentine’s Day breakfast. Decorate the table with hearts, red paper plates and napkins, confetti and balloons. Make heart pancakes. Spend the evening watching “Charlie Brown Valentine.” And don’t forget to say, “I love you.”

Happy Birthday Washington. Every third Monday in February, we honor all U.S. presidents, past and present.

Read a Book Wednesday, February 12 9:00 am—Meet for Coffee 10:00 am—Book Talks Begin

Pay it forward February 17

at the Main Club. HOW TO GET FILTHY RICH IN RISING ASIA BY MOHSIN HAMID Disguised as a self-help book, this inventive novel is a love story, a coming-of-age story, and a commentary on modern life.

Random Acts of Kindness Day is February 17. Just knowing how simple acts of kindness can make others happy and inspire them to be kind to people as well. Wondering where to begin? Let someone go in front of you in line at the grocery store. Say “thank you” to a police security officer. Pick up someone else’s litter. Bring flowers to a neighbor. Give a stranger a compliment.

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE 2 What we love about… 4 Water Program 5 Meet the Candidates 6-8 Security 9 Petiquette for Man’s Best Friend

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10-13 Fitness 14-16 Tennis 17 18-19 Calendar 20-21 Golf 22-23 Dining 24-25 Activities 26 The Grille 27 Shopping

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Pure. Simple. Better

The New FC Water Plant

The Vero Water system will provide our members with exceptionally great tasting, pure, still & sparkling water. Since we are focused on the bottom line as well as the planet; the water plant was implemented; using 2000 times less energy and creating minimal waste. The cleaning and recycling processes are the most important steps in the process. For your convenience we have placed receptacles in strategic locations throughout the club. Join in the making of a successful water plant, by returning your used bottles to the Main Club; drop them off at the receptacles or at the valet if you are returning them from home.

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Meet the Candidates

Introducing the Candidates nominated by the Nominating Committee for the Frenchman’s Creek Board of Governors 2014-2017.

Steven Bernstein Alan Fuirst Denise Siegel Martin Slepkow Fred Stern

Nominating Committee 2013-2014

Steven Bernstein

Denise Siegel

Alan Fuirst

Mark Petricoff, Chair

Michael Eigner, non-voting Board Member

Mickey Berman

Murray Brown

Howard First

Thelma Florin

Howard Frank

Fred Stern

Martin Slepkow

Jack Lewis

Fred LoKoff

Bunny Meisel

Petition Deadline—Wednesday, February 5 Meet the Candidates—Saturday, February 8 Annual Meeting—Saturday, March 8 A copy of the Candidates Brochure along with the Annual Meeting Ballot and backup documents will be provided at the Meet the Candidate Meeting on Saturday, February 8 at 2 pm in the Main Dining Room.

Jerry Moff

Rima Robinson

Ralph Saltzman

Adele Shamban

Anne Stanfield

Lewis Steinberg

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Security

Community Safety by Mark Hall

On a daily basis I receive emails, phone calls and have personal meetings with residents regarding community safety issues and concerns. All of these communications are welcome due to the fact this is your community and your perception is what I need to be most concerned with. Undoubtedly, the most prevalent concern is roadway safety. Under the umbrella of roadway safety the major concerns are; 1. Speeding! This issue is being aggressively addressed by the deployment of the Traffic Hawk Speed Enforcement System. In the first three weeks of deployment a total of 75 residents were issued warning letters and 10 residents were required to appear before the Grievance Committee. In order to illustrate the relationship of vehicle speed to odds of pedestrian death in collisions, I have provided the research and chart below. If a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle travelling at 20 mph, the odds of dying are only 5%. However, if that same pedestrian was struck by a vehicle travelling at 40 mph, the odds of death increase to 85%. Therefore, I think it is evident why the speed limit within the community has been established at 25 mph and why it is so important to enforce this rule. 2. Is Frenchman’s Creek Drive and Tournament Drive one or two lanes? These two roadways are SINGLE LANE roads. They are very wide to accommodate pedestrians, cyclists, golf carts, maintenance personnel or security/ emergency vehicles. Vehicles should travel in the center of the roadways until they need to move over to accommodate for pedestrians, cyclists, golf carts, maintenance personnel or security/emergency vehicles. There is NO PASSING on Frenchman’s Creek roadways. Pedestrians walking in the correct direction (facing traffic). Security officers who encounter pedestrians walking with traffic instead of facing traffic will stop and request the pedestrian to move to the other side of the road. The vast majority of these encounters are very positive and the pedestrian complies with the request. This typically occurs during the holiday season when 3. Pedestrian Safety 

guests and relatives are present and are either unaware or forgot. I will continue to direct our officers to be vigilant in “redirecting” our pedestrians to walk in the right direction. In addition to our officers efforts, I have produced a video segment addressing this issue and all the other topics within this article that plays on Frenchman’s Creek television throughout the day.  Pedestrians walking three and four abreast instead of single file or no more than two abreast. This issue occurs throughout the year but becomes especially problematic during the holidays due to it happening more frequently. Security officers do speak to residents and guests about this issue, but it does not seem to reduce the occurrence. I would ask our residents not to walk more than two abreast when on property and be aware of those that do. Some of the most influential people in our lives are our peers. When residents point out safety issues to one another, they are more likely to heed the “advice”.

Your Safety is Our Priority .

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As long as these issues persist I will continue to write newsletter articles and go on Frenchman’s Creek TV to get our residents and guests to act in a safe and prudent manner. Security personnel will also be directed to aggressively address these issues through education and enforcement. I would also encourage residents to take ownership of these issues within their own family and among their peers. It takes all of us to create a safe community! Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions or concerns regarding the topics in this article or security related topic. I look forward to the continuation of a safe season here at Frenchman’s Creek! Extra Holiday Patrols Many of you have commented or inquired about the extra security personnel you have seen on property over the holiday season. Some residents have even stated they don’t like the extra staffing and feel like they are in a “Police State”. The reason for the extra personnel is multifaceted. Primarily, the extra personnel are on property to address the numerous safety issues listed above regarding pedestrians, golf carts and speeding. As the occupancy level of the community increases, so do the calls-for-service. By adding extra staffing we are able to conduct the extra roadway safety patrols while allowing existing staff to respond to normal calls-for-service. Secondarily, the extra personnel are on property as ambassadors of Frenchman’s Creek to assist all of the family, friends and guests who populate the community over the holiday. As ambassadors, they assist in duties such as escorting guests to their intended destination, providing information on where to find specific locations or activities, where to park their vehicle or golf cart and other general requests. Secondarily, they are extra sets of eyes and ears to look out for the well-being of all of our young visitors who are at the playground, pool areas, arcade, clubhouse, Fitness Center, 19th Hole and golf course. We assisted more than one lost child this holiday season in finding their parents. We will continue to increase staffing during the high occupancy holidays in order to maintain the safest environment possible for our residents and visiting family members and guests.

 Pedestrians walking in dark clothing at or after dusk and at or before dawn. As where we all believe this is a common sense issue, we continually have pedestrians who insist on walking in the evening or early morning with dark colored clothing. This is another great opportunity for residents to speak to each other about this practice. Typically, it is not well received when a security officer stops a pedestrian and discusses the color of their outfit. I still encourage our officers to meet with these pedestrians and offer them a reflective vest or illumination device. Most times they refuse, but we will continue our efforts.  Underage drivers driving carts. Our security staff has been given specific instructions on what to do when they observe underage drivers operating golf carts within the community. They are to stop the cart and give the underage driver a ride to their destination. Please understand, we ask the driver their age and if they are licensed. If they look close to the age, we must take them at their word. If it is obvious, we direct them to get into our vehicle and transport them to their destination. This again, is a situation where all residents know the rules and choose to ignore them when their family or guests are on property. Please encourage your fellow members to follow the rules regarding underage driving.  Overloading golf carts and children standing on the back of carts. This is huge safety issue and could result in severe traumatic injury to the young person. Falling from a golf cart travelling at full speed could result in broken bones, head trauma, lacerations, etc… Upon observing overloaded golf carts we do ask the driver to avoid this issue for the safety of their own children.  Golf Carts not stopping at STOP Signs. This is a situation where the person driving the golf cart will pay the ultimate price, financially and possibly, physically. When a golf cart does not stop at an intersection where vehicle traffic exists, they will always lose the encounter. Eventually, the assumption that the other vehicle will stop or slow down will catch up with a driver that takes that risk on a daily basis. For your own safety and that of your passengers, please stop at all intersections with STOP Signs. 4. Golf Cart Safety

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PETIQUETTE FOR MAN’S BEST FRIEND

Following are some basic guidelines to take into consideration when visiting the dog park and walking your dog around the community and clubhouse facilities:

 Keep your dog leashed at all times.

 Be aware of your surroundings and what may set your dog off or excite him/her, i.e., loud noises, inclement weather, etc.

 Keep your dog under your control and in your presence at all times, never leaving your dog unattended.  Be aware of your audience - approach people or other animals with caution, asking for their permission as others may be uncomfortable around pets they do not know.  Be mindful of your dog’s temperament and demeanor - know how your dog will react to adults/children, bicyclists, other animals, vehicles, etc.

 Pick up your dog’s waste and dispose of it appropriately.

 Make sure your dog is up-to-date on his/her vaccinations.

 Be mindful of your safety as well as, your dog’s, and others.

We encourage you to walk your dog around the community and visit our Dog Park located on Frenchman’s Creek Drive.

We ask that dog owners be mindful of their dogs, their own safety and others.

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Fitness & Spa

Refresh your body and soul at the state-of-the-art spa and fitness center.

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How to Stay Healthy During Cold and Flu Season Strengthen your body’s defenses by eating well, drinking lots of water, exercising regularly, and staying away from people who appear sick. If you do get a bug, pamper yourself. Eat antioxidant-rich foods, such as whole-grain cereals, walnuts, and artichokes, as well as foods packed with omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon . The antioxidants protect the body’s tissues against stress and inflammation and enhance immune function.

ACUPUNCTURE Appointments available Monday, February 3rd For your convenience, Jupiter Medical Centers' Holistic Physician will be onsite at the Fitness & Spa Center to address the primary concerns of our residents:  Joint stiffness, especially in the morning  Fatigue  Flu-like symptoms such as fever  Muscle pain and weakness  Headaches and or Migraines  Neck, Hip, Back and Knee Pain  Sports oriented shoulder pain  Tennis elbow Dr. Grey is a National Diplomate of Acupuncture with additional certification in Natural Homeopathic Injection Therapy offering immediate pain relief in most cases without side effects or medication interaction. Call and schedule your appointment today. Space is limited. 561.746.7300. TRUNK SHOW Enjoy an extraordinary February by shopping chic fashions at the Frenchman’s Creek Fitness & Spa Center. You will find beautiful clothing, accessories and handbags. Monday, February 3 8am—12:30pm Bonnie Rosenman Boutique Clothing & Van Galz Jewelry Monday, February 17 8am—12:30pm Jenny’s Jewels & Bonnie Loft Handbags  Warm, swollen or tender joints

Omega-3 fatty acids promote blood flow and the production o f a n t i - i n f l a mm a t o r y substances, which also boost immune function. Take a brisk walk every day . Any kind of moderate daily exercise―such as cycling, swimming, or working out at the gym―can improve lung and immune function. Physical activity enhances the ability of T lymphocytes (white blood cells that attack virus and cancer cells) to ramp up the immune response. But don’t push yourself too hard. Some

studies suggest that high-intensity exercise for two or more hours at a time increases stress hormones, which can lead to suppression of the immune system. Stay three or more feet away from people who are coughing or sneezing. This will keep you outside the immediate spray of their germs. Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly. If you’re not near a sink during the day or you work in a high-germ environment, such as a school, carry an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with you. As you’ve been told millions of times, drink lots of water, don’t skimp on sleep, and get a flu shot. The tried-and-true advice still holds. Staying well hydrated keeps the tissues of the respiratory system moist and helps the immune system work properly. Sleep helps the body function at an optimum level. If you get seven to eight hours of rest a night, you’ll be less likely to become sick, and if you do catch something, you’ll recover faster. October through November is the best time to be immunized, even if you’re a healthy adult. If you can’t stand needles, ask your doctor about FluMist, a prescription nasal-spray vaccine that’s as effective as a shot. Finally, stay home from work when you first feel ill . It’s possible that work-related stress (not to mention commuting) could slow your recovery.

DOGA Join us for a tail-wagging experience of a Dog Day Morning of Yoga with Cora at Frenchman’s Creek Fitness & Spa Center. Saturday, February 8 9:00 am

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February 1st To March 2nd Get Fit as we track your progress on your way to the Academy Awards! For four weeks, we will record your accumulated time on all cardio machines. It is 2662 miles to the Dolby Theatre. You should have a goal of 5-6 hours of cardio per week if you want to make it there for Ellen DeGeneres!

Call the Fitness Center today: 561-622-3691

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" It is my dream that patients will visit their Doctors and instead of asking: What will you give me? They will ask: What will you teach me?" - Dr. Ken AP, DOM Making the Connection Food Therapy & Modern Medicine Taste & Talk Lunch Lecture

Take a look at Spring from a Holistic perspective and understand the importance of living in harmony with the seasons. This discussion will look at spring ailments, including allergies, asthma, flu, and the role nutrition plays in the prevention and treatment of those ailments.

Wednesday, February 26 11:30 am—12:30 pm presented by the Fitness & Spa Center

Featuring Dr. Ken Grey, Acupuncture Physician (AP), Doctor of Oriental Medicine (DOM) and Co-Author of the HEALTH in Balance Seasonal Cuisine series

Our own Chef will prepare recipes from HEALTH in Balance Spring Edition for your Health and Culinary pleasure.

Please call F&B Office at 273-2648 for more information and reservations.

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Tennis

Play it like a pro and get a slice of the action.

TENNIS LESSONS AVILABLE Interested in sharpening those groundstrokes? How about learning how to hit a slice or hitting a more powerful serve? Enjoy your season on the courts challenging yourself to different parts of the game that you never knew existed. We have several talented teaching professionals that are excited to be working with all ages and styles of play. Hurry and book your next lesson today by calling our Pro Shop at 622-1623 while space is still available.

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Your Tennis Shop

The anticipation is mounting as our Tennis professionals fine-tune the details of the updated Tennis Shop. We are tremendously excited to remind you about shopping in a world-class Tennis Shop. You will be able to step outside to the patio for camaraderie overlooking the court. Your Tennis Shop is overflowing with trend- setting brand name apparel from Nike, Tail, Under Armour and Gear. Looking for a new racquet? Your Tennis professionals are happy to assist you with racquets from Wilson and Prince, the two biggest equipment names in tennis. Supporting your tennis shop will ensure the continuation of our world class shop.

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UPCOMING CLINICS & EVENTS

TENNIS CLINICS Tuesdays 9:00 am – 10:30 am

ADULT TENNIS CLINICS February 17—February 21 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Can’t make it to your Saturday morning match? Sign up for this clinic for a great workout. Get technical advice from the pros on any shot you may need to work on, plus leave the class feeling energized and wanting to play more. All members are welcome. MEN’S ROUND ROBINS Thursdays 9:00 am – 10:30 am Grab your racquet and join us for our Round Robin. Sign up with the Tennis Pro Shop call at 622-1623.

Get technical advice from the pros on any shot you may need to work on, plus leave the class feeling energized and wanting to play more.

JUNIOR CLINICS February 17—February 21

Attention all juniors. Looking for some fun in the sun this holiday vacation? Get moving with Frenchman’s finest tennis coaches at our daily Junior Clinics. Please sign up the day of the clinic to participate. Times: 11:30 am-12:00 pm for 3 to 5 year olds, 12-1 pm for 6 to 10 year olds, 1-2 pm for 11 to 15 year olds.

LADIES’ CLINICS Fridays 9:00 am - 10:30 am

JUNIOR TENNIS TOURNAMENTS February 20 and 21

Sign up for clinics and a great workout. Get technical advice from the pros on any shot you may need to work on, plus leave the class feeling energized and wanting to play more tennis.

Get in the game. It’s time to show off those serves and ground strokes that you’ve been working on all year at our Junior Holiday Tournaments. All entrants must be able to keep score and have an understanding of tennis rules and proper tennis etiquette. Better dust off your strokes during the clinics because prizes will be awarded to the top male and female winners of each flight. Check-in: 3:30 –3:45 pm. Matches begin: 4 pm

LADIES’ ROUND ROBINS Saturdays 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Grab a partner and sign up at the Pro Shop. If you don't have a partner, our friendly tennis staff will do their best to find one for you to play with.

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS

2014 Frenchman’s Creek Tennis Club Championships. Time to get in shape and perfect those strokes! The Frenchman’s Creek club championships are right around the corner! If you are a tennis player and are interested in playing, please sign up in the Tennis Shop for your flight before January 31st.

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Shopping

[Did you know?]

 Frenchman’s Creek is your one-stop shopping destination. Your Golf and Tennis Shops are overflowing with trend-setting brand-name apparel and unique gift items for your shopping pleasure.  Revenues generated by the shops at Frenchman’s Creek are re-invested back into club amenities; enriching the whole community and keeping Frenchman’s Creek at its first class stature. The more you support your shops, the more you support your club. After all, this is your home and your investment-why would you shop anywhere else?  Our prices beat the pro-shops and big box sports retailers in the area. Frenchman’s Creek offers the best merchandise and selection at the best prices. This season’s retail promotions combined with our discounted pricing structure, allow you to purchase merchandise at prices lower than the competition.  The Golf Shop now offers shopping online. You can purchase your favorites by a click on your computer. After logging-in to our website, take a look at the Golf section on the Pro Shop Club Highlights. By clicking on this box you will access Frenchman’s Creek online shopping.

 We offer complimentary gift-wrapping with your purchases. We also offer shipping services. If you ship your purchase out of state, you save paying sales tax on your purchases.

In addition to all of these competitive promotions that give you the best price on retail purchases made here at the Club, our retail staff is committed to offering unparalleled service before, during, and after the sale. They are here to assist you 365 days a year with all of your shopping needs. In a hurry; or can’t find your size or the right fit; let us do the shopping for you! Contact one of our retail professionals today to review your specific needs, so that we can customize your shopping experience and find the perfect outfit for you. Whether you prefer cotton or performance fabric, relaxed or athletic fit, classic or bold styling, we have something for everyone. And don’t forget that we are happy to special order whatever you need at no additional cost.

Enjoy your shopping experience!

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Palm Beach Dramaworks Jan. 31 - Mar. 2

1 Special Meeting The Grille Dinner BC International Food & Wine Festival 8 Meet the Candidates Frenchman’s Cup - Rd.2 Doga “Live on Saturday Night” 19th Hole Dinner BC International Food & Wine Festival 19th Hole Dinner The Grille Dinner BC International Food & Wine Festival 22 Creek Club Activities Ballroom Dance Class & Dinner 19th Hole Dinner The Grille Dinner Beach Club Dinner 15

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2 Sadie Hawkins

3 Trunk Show

4 Palm Beach Pops Ladies Member Guest

5 Men’s Day Cigar Club

6 Frenchman’s Cup Dinner

7 Eissey Pops Frenchman’s Cup - Rd.1 SB Winter Olympics Opening

19th Hole Dinner The Grille Dinner BC International Food & Wine Festival

Club Brunch BC International Brunch

19th Hole Dinner The Grille Dinner BC International Food & Wine Festival 12 Disc. w/ President Men’s Day Rosencrans Book Talk Foreign Language Film 19th Hole Dinner The Grille Dinner BC International Food & Wine Festival 19 NO Men’s Day Creek Club Activities Eissey Theatre Trip “Family Bingo” 19th Hole Dinner The Grille Dinner BC Stone Crab Night 26 Maltz Men’ Day Spa Wellness Lecture

19th Hole Dinner The Grille Dinner BC International Food & Wine Festival 13 Board Meeting Ladies Presidents Cup Afternoon Tea 19th Hole Dinner The Grille Dinner BC International Food & Wine Festival

19th Hole Dinner BC Battle of Iron Chefs

19th Hole Dinner The Grille Dinner

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10 Ladies Card Party

11 Ladies Field Day Ladies Presidents Cup

14 Valentine’s Day

Club Brunch BC International Brunch

Scotch Dinner

“Performers Series” 19th Hole Dinner BC International Food & Wine Festival 21 Creek Club Activities Cigar Club Wine Tasting Traditional Dinner 19th Hole Dinner The Grille Dinner

19th Hole Dinner Beach Club Dinner

19th Hole Dinner The Grille Dinner

BBQ

16 Creek Club Activities Polo Game & Brunch at Polo Club Club Brunch BC International Brunch 23 Club Brunch BC Calypso Brunch Polo Game & Brunch at Polo Club SB Winter Olympics Closing

17 President’s Day Creek Club Activities Trunk Show

18 NO Ladies Field Day Creek Club Activities

20 Creek Club Activities

19th Hole Dinner The Grille Dinner BC Paella Night 27 SB Polynesian Night Gourmet Wine Dinner Foreign Language Film

19th Hole Dinner Beach Club Dinner

19th Hole Dinner The Grille Dinner 25 Ladies Field Day

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28 Mixed Couples Member Guest 19th Hole Dinner The Grille Dinner BC Lobster Fest

19th Hole Dinner The Grille Dinner Beach Club Dinner

19th Hole Dinner The Grille Dinner Beach Club Dinner

19th Hole Dinner “Beach Club Cabaret”

19th Hole Dinner The Grille Dinner

BREAKFAST 19th Hole

DINNER 19th Hole

Daily

7:00 am -11:00 am

Monday-Saturday*

5:30 pm—8:30 pm

LUNCH 19th Hole

Beach Club

Monday, Wednesday– Saturday

6:00 pm—9:00 pm

The Grille

Tuesday– Saturday

6:00 pm—9:00 pm

Daily

11:30 am—2:30 pm

Beach Club

Daily

11:30 am—2:30 pm

Sports Bar

Daily*

5:30 pm—8:30 pm

*Special schedule applies during holidays.

Poolside Café

Daily

11:00 am—4:00 pm

Sports Bar

Daily

11:30 am—2:30 pm

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Golf

Be challenged and exhilarated by year round tournaments and superb socials.

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UPCOMING CLINICS, EVENTS & TOURNAMENTS

JUNIORS’ CLINICS February 17 & 18

SADIE HAWKINS Sunday, February 2 LADIES MEMBER GUEST Tuesday, February 4 FRENCHMAN’S CUP Dinner—Thursday, February 6 Round 1—Friday, February 7 Round 2—Saturday, February 8 MIXED COUPLES MEMBER GUEST Friday, February 28 LADIES’ PRESIDENTS CUP Round 1—Tuesday, February 11 Round 2—Thursday, February 13 LADIES’ GOLF DAYS Tuesdays at 8:30 am MEN’S GOLF DAYS Wednesdays at 8:30 am

Our professional staff is very excited to offer an outstanding Junior Golf Clinic for your children and grandchildren. A golf clinic is a fun way to make learning golf easier and more enjoyable. We will cover all phases of golf including: the golf swing, etiquette, care of the golf facility, equipment, and the game of golf. All juniors between the ages of 5 and 16 are welcome. Each participant will be provided clubs to use as needed. Due to the success of this program last year, please sign up as soon as possible. Times: 2:45-3:45 pm for 5 to 10 years olds and 3:45-5:00 pm for 11 years olds and up.

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Seafood Fest

Wednesday, February 19 Stone Crab Night 6 pm – Beach Club Friday, February 28 Lobster Fest 6 pm – Beach Club

Our seafood fest features the finest seafood, including Maine lobster and stone crabs, brought to you from around the globe, along with a carving station and many of the chef’s special culinary innovations. Barbeque Night Sundays 6 pm - Sports Bar & Main Dining Room Enjoy a delicious barbeque meal with all your favorites!

Sunday, February 2 5 pm—Sports Bar

Join us for the BIG GAME. Enjoy a variety of Salads, Tortilla Chips & Salsa, Hot Dogs, Ribs, Sliders, BBQ Brisket Sliders, Veggie & Crispy Chicken Sliders, Blackened Chicken Nachos, Fish & Chips, Turkey Chili, Assorted Sports Bar Wings, Exciting Desserts, and much more!

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Festival Beach Club International FOOD & WINE Starting Saturday, February 1st the Beach Club, Chef Ernesto will take our Members on a culinary tour around the world by featuring a weekly changing menu theme that’s international in scope. Our own Stephen Fischer will be selecting unique wines from these countries and matching them to our menus. As always we will have our a la carte menu available so that you can always be assured that our signature crab cakes, local fish and other classic dishes are always available for you and your guests. Call early 624-3400, to make your reservations and we’ll see you here. There’s always something happening at the Beach Club.

February 1—February 2

February 5—February 9

February 12—February 16

Scotch Dinner Monday, February 10 6 pm— Sports Bar

Wine Tasting Friday, February 21 6 pm - Beach Club Featuring Wines of Frenchman's Creek

Dinner Dance Saturday, February 22 6 pm Featuring our Main Club Buffet, a la carte menu and a Frenchman’s Creek wine.

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The Grille

Serving from 6:00pm , Tuesday—Saturday

Celebrate your birthday or anniversary with us! Make reservations for your special day and we will help you celebrate.

The Grille at Frenchman’s Creek will awaken your senses with the aroma of perfectly aged prime cuts and fresh caught seafood; with the tantalizing endless menu choices; with the impressive plate presentations; with the captivating wine list and the amazing taste of simply great food. It all adds up to an experience that will leave you delighted and wanting to came back. With this menu, we have blended exotic global flavors with favorite grilled items, using nothing but the very best of raw ingredients. To make this experience more amazing, you will be enjoying beautiful view. To complete this culinary experience, we have put together a most interesting and appealing selection of wines, each a winner in its own right, that will pair perfectly with our menu. Do however save some room for a sweet indulgence!

Bon Appétit!

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Activities FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM FESTIVAL Wednesday, February 12 5:30 pm and 7;45 pm Main Dining Room Presents “Guzaarish”. After an onstage disaster leaves illusionist Ethan a quadriplegic, he channels his magic into a hit radio show. But on the 14th anniversary of his accident, Ethan elects to fight for his right to die just as a young man approaches him for help. Presents “Cherry Blossoms” which is a tender, emotionally intense and profoundly moving story of marital love. Only Trudi knows that her husband Rudi is suffering from a terminal illness. She decides not to tell him and convinces him to visit their family in Berlin. However, a sudden death changes everything. Thursday, February 27 5:30 pm and 7;45 pm Main Dining Room

LADIES CARD PARTY Monday, February 10 11:30 am Lunch begins promptly at noon. Join with your friends to play Canasta, Social Bridge, Duplicate Bridge and Mahjong. Hostesses: Barbara Wildstein, Barbara Fox, and Sandi Lamm. Please return your application form and pick up your invitation in the Food and Beverage Office. For additional information and any questions, please call 561-868-6370.

BRIDGE LESSONS with Phillip Alder Classes will be held on Mondays: February 3, 17, 24 March 3 9:30 am - 11:30 am Phillip Alder, a well know bridge teacher, champion, coach, and author of a bridge column for the United Feature Syndicate, and the bridge columnist for The New York Times has returned this year to teach intermediate/ advanced bridge classes. Next summer he will be teaching in Pennsylvania, Maine, Missouri, North Carolina, Kentucky, Illinois, Arizona and Alabama. For additional information and to register for the bridge classes, please contact the Food and Beverage Office at 561-273-2648. WE ARE LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD SOFTBALL PLAYERS!! We meet at the Frenchman’s Creek parking lot at 8:45 am and head over to Mirasol Field. GAME SCHEDULE Thursday, February 6 Thursday, March 6 Charity Weekend Game FCCC Practice range April 5, 2014 at 5 pm To join our team , please call Art Lerner: 917-273-4143 or Barry Fenner 561-622-6533 READY FOR SOFTBALL

WINTER 2014 ART STUDIO SCHEDULE Oil & Acrylic Painting Tuesdays 2 pm - 5 pm All levels. Instructor: Rita Boutros Sessions: 4 weeks - Cost $200 February 4—February 25 March 4—March 25 April 1—April 22 April 29—May 20 Drop-ins are available at $55 For more information and registration form, please contact the Food & Beverage Office at 561-273-2648.

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Around theTown with Frenchman's Creek

To sign up and for more information regarding all activities, please call Bilian at (561) 846-9987.

BREEZY TUESDAYS AT THE BEACH CLUB B EACH F ISHING AT 8:30 AM Join us on Tuesdays from 8:30 am to 9:30 am to fish your own “Catch of the Day” at the Beach Club. We supply and set up all the fishing equipment for you. Chef Ernesto can prepare your catch for lunch or dinner. You may have it poached, grilled, blackened or broiled with a variety of side dishes. A Fishing Tournament will be held Friday, February 21 at 9 am. For more information and reservations, please call the Beach Club at 624-3400. B EACH P OWER W ALK AT 9:30 AM Please join us Tuesdays at the Beach Club from 9:30 am to 10:30 am for a power walk program: a 1 mile beach walk, cardio and yoga stretch. We have pedometers, weights, yoga mats. The only thing missing is you! Complimentary snacks and coffee will be provided. C HESS BY THE B EACH AT 11 AM Please join us for our Chess classes at the Beach Club with our very own staff member, Bilian Hadjev. Bilian is a passionate chess player and he will discuss the strategies of the game and the benefits of playing chess. Complimentary snacks and coffee with be provided. Classes will be held Tuesdays 11 am –12 pm.

POLO GAME & BRUNCH AT POLO CLUB Sundays, February 16 & 23 The International Polo Club at Wellington is one of the elite polo clubs in the USA. This year the US Open will be held at the Wellington club. The Polo event is the place to be and definitely dress to impress. We will leave Frenchman’s at 12:15 pm. Total price: $100 per person, includes brunch and transportation. We will enjoy the polo game right from the Mullet restaurant at the Polo Club. Game starts at around 3:00pm and it lasts approximately two hours. For those interested, we are also offering a $24 per person two hour open bar. Space is limited. Below are the rules of the Polo game to keep you in the loop. The Rules Similar to soccer, the objective of polo is to drive the ball (which is made of white plastic and weighs 4.5 ounces with a 3.5-inch diameter) downfield and between the opponent's goalposts. The game is divided into six seven- and-a-half-minute play periods called "chukkers." The "line of the ball" is the imaginary path the ball travels on, and it represents a right-of-way for the last player striking the ball. (Crossing "the line" is the most frequent foul in the game.) When the ball is hit between the goalposts, a point is scored and the teams switch ends of the field.

EISSEY THEATRE

Wednesday, February 19 Palm Beach Gardens Concert Band presents Patriotic Salute at Eissey Theatre in Palm Beach Gardens. The magnificent 65 piece Palm Beach Gardens Concert Band will present its annual Patriotic Concert. Music and marches that make you proud to be an American. Guest artists, and the brilliant Ebony Chorale will sing several solos and they will team up with the Band for a stirring rendition of " The Battle Hymn of the Republic”. Departing from the Main Club at 6:45 pm. Show starts at 7:30 pm. Total price per person is $56 and it includes: full dinner buffet at 19th Hole, transportation and a ticket to the show.

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IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

TRANSPORTATION Around town? Book your private chauffeur to drive you and your guests to your desired destinations; in the comfort of your own vehicle. Traveling? Add ease to your travel to and from airports or sea ports by having our drivers do the driving in the comfort of your own vehicle. To arrange your transportation, please contact the POA office at (561) 627-1467 during office hours. For after hours or weekends, please call Bilian directly at (561) 846-9987. Once your transportation is scheduled, you will receive a confirmation call the day before to let you know who will be picking you up. Please give at least 24 hours notice when booking your transportation. At your service

Staff Member or Department Clubhouse Reception Medical Emergency

Direct Phone Number 561-622-8300 561-627-7500 561-868-6372 561-868-6375 561-627-1467 561-273-2616 561-273-2618 561-868-6383 561-868-6382 561-273-2622 561-775-6453 561-622-3691 561-868-6370 561-273-2645 561-273-2654 561-273-2648 561-624-3400 561-622-1620 561-624-0001 561-868-6373 561-622-7800 561-622-1623 561-846-9987 561-622-1188 561-622-7800 561-775-6449

Achal Goswami Bernie Polselli

POA Office

Kathy O’Brien

Hotwire

Business Development

Lynn Paige

Accounting Office

Engineering Fitness Center

Food & Beverage Office

Catering Office

19th Hole

Dining Reservations

Beach Club

Golf Shop

Starter Shack

Human Resources

Mark Hall

Tennis Shop

Transportation

Golf Course Maintenance

Security

Security Guest Arrival

FLOWERS For your convenience we are providing you with the contact informations to order flowers for your love ones. FLORAL & EVENT DESIGN

LIVE BROADCAST If you are not able to attend a clubhouse community meeting or event, watch it live on FCTV channel 999 .

Botanical Bliss (561) 358 9809

 Meet the Candidates—February 8th  Annual Meeting—March 8th

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