High Activity Level Enhances ClubApril 2008 6200 N. Clubhouse Lane, Tucson, AZ 85750

Club Numbers:

Main Number577-1400

Golf Shop577-4061

Tennis Shop577-4009

RoomReservations

577-4056

Catalina Room577-4075

Group Sales577-4088

Catering577-4011

Day Spa577-4080

Gate House577-2421

Membership 577-4012

High season remains in high gear as we approach one of the biggest golf events of the year—the Shootout. Only three slots remain open for participation in this year’s event. If you are thinking of signing up, do so today to be assured a place. A lot of planning has gone into the event thus far and we anticipate a great time will be had by all.

Speaking of great times, a full schedule of events is planned for the month ahead, anticipating the many and varied needs of the entire membership. Aside from the usual outstanding events on the dining and athletic calendar, we have the second annual member art show planned for March 31. Th e inaugural show last year was a huge success and we anticipate the repeat will meet everyone’s expectations.

For the younger set—and those merely young at heart—we have a magic show and dinner planned for April 27. Chess afi cionados can test their skills in a challenge program April 7 when Anjelina Belakovskaia, a renowned women’s champion, will take on all comers—simultaneously. If you aren’t a player, it will be exciting just to watch.

We continue to be excited at the success our golf staff is experiencing in maximizing access to the course. In the fi rst two months of the year, there were nearly 1,000 more member rounds played than last year. Th is is made possible by aggressive planning as well as attention to the pace of play. Success in this endeavor enhances the club experience for all golf members.

As we look forward to the summer months, both the golf and tennis staff s are planning a full schedule of summer camp instruction programs. Details on these programs are

published elsewhere in this issue of the Vistas and are available at the golf shop and the tennis pro shop.

I wanted to review our remarkable schedule of activities to draw attention to the quality of the club experience at Ventana. If you are as impressed as I am, perhaps you know someone who would enjoy the experience as much as you do. We have a wide variety of opportunities for potential members to test the waters, so to speak, including the latest addition—the trial golf membership. Details on all classes of membership are available from Christine Baker-Perry in the membership offi ce.

Meanwhile, on the capital projects front, we continue to make progress. Th e ladies locker room reconstruction is fi nally completed, thanks to the hard work of a lot of people, in particular our chief engineer, John Moser, who began and ended each and every day in oversight of the project. We thank the members for their patience during what turned out to be a much more complex project than we anticipated.

Our next project is the expansion and enhancement of the fi tness room, which is on hold while the county reviews our plans. Th is process has also taken longer than we anticipated, but the most recent word is that the necessary permits will be issued by the end of April so that we can begin work this summer.

Finally, I want to take this opportunity to thank Morgan Puff enbarger for his two and a half years of service as director of food and beverage (see article on page two of this issue). He will be missed. Our search is now under way for a club manager to fi ll Morgan’s position.

-George WhiteCEO, General Manager

GEORGE WHITE

Morgan Puffenbarger, Ventana’s af-fable director of food and beverage for the past two and a half years, is taking his crew cut and shy smile westward across the Santa Catalinas to SaddleBrooke at the end of the month. In doing so, he will be cutting his daily commute virtu-ally in half, something most of us would embrace every time we fi ll up at the gas pump.

In taking over the food and beverage operation at Saddle-Brooke, Morgan will be re-sponsible for an operation much like the one he is leav-ing at Ventana. Th ere are three major dining venues, a dining room, a breakfast and lunch café and a lounge.

While Morgan looks forward to the challenges of his new position, he says

he knows he will “miss the many great people” he has met at Ventana. He looks back at his tenure here and feels his big-gest accomplishment has been the re-cruitment, training and especially the retention of quality staff in the Food and Beverage Department. “I will miss the

staff in particular,” he says.On the other hand, he re-

minds us that “I am not go-ing far; I am not falling off the end of the earth.” But where he is going is a lot closer to his home at the south end of Dove Mountain. For members in-terested in ordering wine from

our Wine Store, all inquiries should be sent to winestore@thelodgeatventana-canyon.com.

MORGAN

Puff enbarger Is Leaving VentanaFor Similar Post Closer to Home

Lisa Benton, an energetic young woman about to graduate from Northern Arizona University’s program in hotel and restaurant management, has been designated Ventana’s new

“go-to gal” for members interested in using their member discounts to reserve rooms at the Lodge for family, friends or other out-of-town guests, as well as arranging other events at the Lodge.

Lisa replaces Heather Bolin, who recently returned to Nebraska to be near friends and family. As Heather did, Lisa will be working closely with Marsha Stacy, director of catering, and Arlene Corey, concierge supervisor, to meet member needs for Lodge accommodations and catering services.

Her aspirations are for a career in sales in the hospitality industry, eventually progressing to a position as director of marketing and sales for a

major property. Th is is not Lisa’s fi rst position at

Ventana. She joined us in January of 2007 and worked briefl y in the ladies

locker room before transferring to the Golf House, where she drove a beverage cart until the opportunity in the Sales and Marketing Department occurred.

Lisa was born in Champaign, IL, but is a lifelong Tucson resident, having come here as an infant with her family. She has lived in the community

continuously except for three years as a resident student at Northern Arizona in Flagstaff . She is completing her degree requirements through the university’s distance learning program.

Members are encouraged to get to know Lisa and to contact her for their special needs at extension 352 or via e-mail at lbenton@thelodgeatventanacanyon.com .

LISA BENTON

Aspiring Sales Executive Makes LeapFrom Beverage Cart to Management

Linda and Doug Kuehn’s discussion of TEACHER MAN by Frank McCourt

covered all aspects of this charming memoir about Mc-Court’s teaching days in the New York City School System. Th anks

Linda and Doug for doing such a thor-ough job on a delightful read.

April 29, Deborah Berkson will review her selection, 1776, by historian David McCullough. Th e intensely hu-man story of those who marched with George Washington in the year of the Declaration of Independence.

March 25, at 6:15 p.m., I will lead the discussion on John Berendt’s book THE CITY OF FALLING ANGELS. Th e narrative nonfi ction story of the Venice Opera House destroyed by fi re in 1996. Was it negligence or was it ar-son? Come to our meeting to fi nd out!

See you there. --Nelda Clark

Ventana Canyon Book Club

KNITTERS’ KNOOK

THE KNITTERS’ KNOOK IS REMINDING ANY inter-ested knitters to join them! ALL levels (including those who would like to learn how to knit) are welcome! We meet ev-ery Tuesday from 11 a.m. until noon; please check The Rock for the exact location each week.

-Barbara Provus

Rewards and Recognition Program

Members Choice Award

We have a new way for members to recognize stellar service by staff members. If you experience outstanding service, we encour-age you to recommend that staff member for recognition.

There will be one winner each • month.Nominations are due by the • 20th day of the month.Fill out an appropriate bal-• lot. Ballots will be available online, at the concierge desk or in the membership offi ce.Nominations are to be re-• turned to the membership drop box or sent in with your monthly statement.These ballots will be presented • to the Executive Committee for review and voting during the last meeting of the month. The winner and nominator • will each receive a compli-mentary lunch.All approved nominees will • receive a token of apprecia-tion.

Employees/Managers/Supervisor

This reward is available to all associates not on the Executive Committee employed for at least 90 days and nominated by a mem-ber.

Member’s Choice Award Winners Congratulations to the winners of the Member’s Choice Award for the months of January and February. Jennifer Jackson, supervisor of the Ladies Locker Room, was nominated by Barbara Winter and selected by the executive com-mittee. “Jennifer, in the ladies locker room, is a most gracious, helpful, and caring person. She is kind to all of her staff and to all of the members. We love her”! Great job Jennifer! Also a big congratulations to Stephannie Morris, morning server from Food and Beverage, for being chosen for the member’s

choice award for the month of February. Diane Kester, Julia Rose, Linda Cormany, and Cynthia Edwards nominated Stephannie. Here are just some of the comments by mem-bers about Stephannie: “ Stephannie works very hard to always be cheerful and fi ll all our requests for lunch, she is excellent, goes way beyond the necessary and is always gracious, and hard working.” Great job Stephannie!! Keep up the great work, ladies!

Q. What is your most memoriable experience at the Club?A. Shooting one of three Hole-in-Ones here at Ventana.

Q. Your favorite hobby?A. Now it is golf. It use to be hunting, fi shing and horseback riding.

Q. Favorite Sports team?A. Arizona Wildcats and the Arizona Diamondbacks. He has a soft spot for the Diamondbacks, since his grandson is the third-base Manager for the team.

Q. What was your favorite vacation destination?A. Cd. Obregon, Mexico

Q. What is something you would like the membership to know about you?

A. Maurice served on the Board of Education in West Orange, NJ as well as the Fenster School here in Tucson. He came out west twice

a year back in the 1940’s to become a cowboy. He would help drive cattle from here to Tucumcari, New Mexico. He retired at the age of 50 and has been on vacation since for the

last 44 years. Maurice was born on Valentine’s Day which explains his love for

women.

MINI MEMBER PROFILE

MAURICE JONTOW

Maurice Jontow-Maurice has four children, three girlsand one boy. Adding to his family there arenine grandchildren and nine great grand- children, with the 10th one on the way.-He moved to Tucson in 1965.-Joined Ventana Canyon as a Golf Member

on December 30, 1987

Seventeen years ago, Ventana Member, Anjelina Belakovskaia stepped off the plane at J.F.K. Airport with one hundred dollars in her pocket and a scant few words of English. Th ough she came to play in the one-week-long, World Open Chess Tourna-ment in Philadelphia, she postponed fl ying back to her native Ukraine.

Immediately fasci-nated by the infi nite possibilities of life in the United States, Anjelina let her ticket expire and began her Odyssey. She moved to New York and chose to make the U.S. her new home. Th ough her road was covered with both rose petals and thorns, she suc-ceeded in winning three U.S. Women's Chess Championships (1995, 1996, 1999), as well as leading the United States Women's Olympic Chess Team (1994, 1996, 1998).

Not content with her success at the chess board, Anjelina decided totake on Wall Street and obtained her Masters Degree in Mathematics inFinance in 2001 from the prestigious Currant Institute of New York Univer-sity.

Aft er a brief stint at Credit Suisse/First Boston in New York, she took a position as the Weather Derivatives Trader at the bustling energy giant, Williams Energy, in Tulsa, OK. In a short time, she was promoted to head of the Weather Trading Desk. Her innovative trading strategies, in this little known market, were the subject of a front page article in the business section of the USA Today (December 11, 2001) as well as numerous men-

tions in industry publications and Th e Wall Street Journal (December 31, 2002). Aft er the implosion of the en-ergy industry in 2002, Anjelina moved back to New York and married her

long distance fi ancé, now fellow Ventana member, Lawrence Bernstein, in 2003. Th e couple moved to Tucson later that year.

Anjelina says: "the road of success is constantly under construction." It's with that sentiment she launched her real estate

career in 2004, and is now a specialist in the Catalina Foothills.

She has enjoyed membership at Ven-tana since 2006 and is an avid tennisplayer. She recently introduced her four year old son, Brian, to the game. Anjelina and Brian can oft en be spot-ted eating popcorn in the bar area aft er his tennis lessons. Once in a while, Lawrence and one year old Connor keep them company.

Anjelina invites all chess afi cionados to a simultaneous chess exhibition she will be giving on April 7th, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in Sabino Room, where she will take on all comers at the same time. You are invited to challenge Anjelina, or if you prefer, grab your favorite beverage and come watch this rare spectacle of one verses many.

PLEASE CALL CHRISTINE AT 577-4012 TO R.S.V.P. FOR THIS EVENT OR TO SIGN-UP AND PLAY A CHAMPION CHESS

PLAYER.

TEENAGERS ARE WELCOME TO PLAY, TOO!

Chess Champion Challenges You,All Comers, All at Once, April 7

Anjelina Belakovskaia

MEMBER PHOTO BOARDS:

We want you to be part of our Mem-ber Photo Boards. The last two dates to schedule your photo shoot until the

Fall are:Saturday, April 12 Saturday, April 26

Please call Christine to set up your appointment to have your photo taken.

577-4012.

There is a $25.00 sitting fee.

Marsha

I can help you with all of your special event planning needs. I can assist you in planning a business retreat, dinner party, golf tournament, Bar/Bat mitz-vah, anniversary parties, even elaborate weddings and much more. The possibili-ties are endless. Our pastry chef can even produce beautiful cakes for almost any occasion. If you would rather enter-tain at your home let us cook the food for you. Call me soon at 577-4011 .

Marsha StacyDirector of Catering

2008 Pima CupVentana Golfers! The Pima Cup season is right around the corner. Check the dates and courses below and sign up with Mike Graydon at mikeg239@yahoo.com or in the Pro Shop. We fi eld two-man teams which play three best-ball net match-es per event at a maximum index of 25. Shotgun starts around 1:00 p.m. and is preceded by lunch or followed by dinner. Cost is $60.00.

Sun City 4/2 Wednesday 12:30 p.m.

Saddlebrook 5/14 Wednesday 12:30 p.m.

As Summer Approaches, Chef JohnAnticipates Menu of Intense FlavorsLooking forward to spring is exciting for us as food lovers and culinarians. Ingredients are changing dramatically. We begin to see more intense fl avors in fruit and vegetables. Th is continues through the summer, eventually bringing us back to the fl avor of pumpkins in the fall.

Our menu specials and our bar and dining room menus will see frequent changes as we go forward into the summer months.

For those of you who will be leaving and returning next season, I hope to see you at April’s member mixer. We want an opportunity to say farewell and wish you safe traveling until we see you again. I hope those of you who are leaving had an enjoyable time at the club this season and leave with pleasant memories to which your food and beverage team contributed.

Cooking for those of you who remain here during the hot summer will be quite enjoyable. Our goal for you is unchanged. We will continue to work hard to exceed your expectations.

Summer is a special time for me. I really like it when the melons are vibrant in color and present their

most intense fl avors. Ice cold, crisp snapping watermelon is my favorite. Adding a touch of sea salt and some roasted fresh cracked peppercorn is a real special treat, my idea of the perfect melon.

I wanted to use this opportunity to share our appreciation, as the food

and beverage team, to all who make it possible by utilizing our dining venues. We continue to look at new ideas to keep dining at the club one of your best options every day. Th e fun for us as chefs is to satisfy your palate so that this becomes your favorite option when going out. I probably say it all too oft en, and I don’t ever think I can say it enough, that we are here to meet your menu

request and special recipe needs. It is for me personally why a club environment is the place to be.

Included in the events for April is our Gourmet Evening with a wine fl ight, an Italian Wine Dinner at the end of the month and in between, the Men’s Member Guest Shootout and a dinner dance.

For those of you who observe Passover, have a meaningful holiday.

—Chef John

CHEF JOHN

Th e Power of Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy means "treatment using scents" and has been around for 6000 years or more. Th e Greeks, Ro-mans and ancient Egyptians all used aromatherapy oils for bathing and massage. It is a holistic treatment of caring for the body with pleasant smell-ing botanical oils such as rose, lemon, lavender and peppermint. Th e essential oils are aromatic essences extracted from plants, fl owers, trees, fruits, bark, grasses and seeds with distinctive therapeutic, psychological and physi-ological properties, which improve and prevent illness. Aromatherapy is used for the relief of pain and depression, to care for the skin, to alleviate tension and fatigue and invigorate the entire body. When inhaled, they work on the brain and nervous system through stimulation of the olfactory nerves. When applied on the skin, the eff ects continue to work and last for hours.

Aromatherapy is one of the fastest growing fi elds in alternative medicine. It is widely used at home, clinics and hospitals for a variety of applications such as pain relief for women in labor pain, relieving pain caused by the side eff ects of the chemotherapy undergone by the cancer patients, and rehabilita-tion of cardiac patients. In Japan, engi-neers are incorporating aroma systems into new buildings. In one such appli-cation, the scent of lavender and rose-mary is pumped into the customer area to calm down the waiting customers, while the perfumes from lemon and eucalyptus are used in the bank teller counters to keep the staff alert.

Come to the Day Spa and experience an Aromatherapy massage today. Please call 577.4044 to make an appointment or ask any questions. Members always receive discounted prices on all prod-ucts and services.

-Kym Harris, Spa Supervisor

Magic Show with Norm Marini Sunday, April 27

Norm is a professional magician and performs at the Gaslight Th eaters Magic Shows and other venues.

Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. Show will start promptly at 6:30 p.m. and last for one hour.

Children under 12 years $8.95++ Per PersonAdults $15.95++ Per Person for dinner and $12.50 per adult for entertainment

Family Style Meal-Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Cobbler

Contact Melinda Ferrall for reservations no later than 4/24. 48 hour cancellation policy in eff ect. 577-4000 or mferrall@thelodgeatventanacanyon.com

From your Personal Concierge

WELCOME NEW MEMBERSGolf Ravneet Mayall & Bhajanpal Chopra(Gurkabir, Sunvir)7370 E. Temeroso PlaceTucson, AZ 85750577-1530

Keith & Judy Murray4385 N. Black Rock DriveTucson, AZ 85750760-7727

SocialAnne Kelsik(Savannah)4146 N. Via CavernaTucson, AZ 85718615-9584

Don’t forget our lovely patio when dining. Th e weather will be beautiful this time of year.

Of special interest to our families with children and grandchildren:

April 2: “Pop Go Th e Wiggles” live at the TCC April 3-September 1: Tucson Sidewinders Baseball at Tuc son Electric ParkApril 17-27: Pima County Fair for animals, food, music, rides and moreApril 19-20: “A Tale of Peter Rabbit” Tucson regional ballet at TCC

April 23-26: International Mariachi Conference, an award winning cultural event, performs 4 concerts at indoor and out door venues, including the TCC

Events around Tucson:April 4-6: Fourth Avenue Spring Street FairApril 5-6: “Home Garden Tour” including the Tucson Botanical GardenApril 5-26: “Th e Clean House” ATC’s mischievously comic look at the dark secrets we sweep under the rug (for mature audiences)April 10: La Scala Opera Series brings “Forza del Des tina” to the Fox Th eatre, recorded in HD and presented in surround soundApril 19: “Bollywood” Eastern Indian cultural experi ence at Fox Th eatreApril 26-27: “La Traviata” at the Tucson Music Hall, direct ed by the director of Th e San Francisco Opera CenterApril 27: Tour of the Tucson Mountains: Raise money for local charities by bicycling 27 or 70 miles around the Tucson mountains

UA Presents brings a variety of good shows in March, including:April 2: Eddie Palmieri performing Puerto Rican Latin jazzApril 12: “UNgala: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy” inspired by New Orleans bluesApril 17: Rosanne Cash dedicates her concert to the memory of her father April 19: “Th e Mikado” world famous opera accompa- nied by live orchestra

April 23: “100 Years of Hollywood” songs from classic fi lms

Two events happening out of town:April12-13: Tombstone Rose Festival celebrates the 123rd blooming of the world’s largest rose treeApril 19: Blessing of the Sonoita Vineyards, fol- lowed by food, wine tasting and entertainment

Please stop by my desk any time if you have questions about these or other events.I’m always happy to help you make any needed arrange-ments.

-Arlene CoreyConcierge

Arlene Corey

Full List of Family Activities

Pool & Swim Team Newsby Lisa Walls

Warm weather looks like it is here to stay, we now have a ping pong table at the pool. Come join us at the pool and make a day of it. If you need a lesson, call Lisa at 336 to make arrangements.

Winter swim team is fi nished for the season. Two of our swimmers attended the state championship meet in the middle of March. Mallory Brown came in 5th in the state in the 50 back and 7th in the 50 free. Megan Lynn came in 13th in the 50 back.

Th eir achievements were more admirable because it was 50 degrees, raining and exceptionally windy in Phoenix during the event. Good Job Girls!

Summer Swim Team InformationSign ups are March 29 from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m at the pool.

Start date: April 14, 2008Championships: July 8-9, 2008

Practice Schedule school year4-8 year old swimmers 4:00-4:30 Monday, Tuesday and Friday only9-18 year olds 4:30-5:30 Monday through FridayWinter high school swimmers 3:30-5:30 Monday through Friday

Schedule May 26-July 9, 2008 summer hoursHigh school swimmers 6:00-8:00 am, Monday through Friday, Coach permission requiredHigh school aft ernoon practice 3:00-4:30 pm, MWF11-18 year olds 8:00-9:00 am, Monday through Friday7-10 year olds 9:00-10:00 am, Monday through Friday4-6 year olds 9:00-9:30 am, Monday through FridayMake-up workout 4:00-5:00 pm, MWF. Coach permission required. Th is is a busy practice and swimmers get less attention than if they attend morning practice.

A lap lane is always open for lap swimmers. We are generally the most crowded during the 8-9 hour and the 4-5 hour, but we will leave a lane open for guests and members.

Th ere will be no practice on May 8 due to the college graduation of Lisa's daughter. Our fi rst meet is May 27. Ventana Canyon will host Pusch Ridge Swim Team.

ABSOLUTELY NO OUTSIDE FOOD IS ALLOWED IN THE POOL AREA. THE SNACK BAR WILL OFFER REASONABLY PRICED FOOD ITEMS FOR THE SWIM-MERS.

Junior Golf Camp Ventana Canyon Golf & Rac-quet Club will off er a series of Junior Golf Camps start-ing June 2 through July 31. Th e four-day camp will meet Monday through Th ursday from 9 – 11:30 a.m. and will be open to all Members and their guests 8 years of age and older. Please call the golf shop for more information and to register junior golfers.

Family Golf InitiativeTh e Ventana Canyon golf staff will introduce a Family Golf Initiative where fami-lies with children eight years and older may participate each Sunday from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. in a family golf experi-ence. Th e fi rst four weeks will include instructional clinics from our professional staff and the following weeks the families will enjoy on course activities and friendly com-petition. Please call the golf shop for more information and to register to participate in this new initiative.

Junior Tennis Program for Spring 2008

Tiny Tots (Preschool) Monday & Wednesday 4:00-5:00pm $8/class Instructor: Kristen Tuesday & Thursday 4:00-5:00pm $8/class Instructor: Eric

Shooting Stars (Grades K-2) Monday & Wednesday 4:00-5:00pm $8/class Instructor: Eric Tuesday & Thursday 4:00-5:00pm $8/class Instructor: Kristen

Hot Shots (Grades 3-5) Monday & Wednesday 5:00-6:00pm $8/class Instructor: Eric Tuesday & Thursday 5:00-6:00pm $8/class Instructor: Kristen

Aces (Grades 6-8) Monday & Wednesday 5:00-6:00pm $8/class Instructor: Kristen Tuesday & Thursday 5:00-6:00pm $8/class Instructor: Eric

High School Tennis Monday & Wednesday 4:30-6:00pm $12/class Instructor: Scott

(Ages 5+) $20/student/day Optional: Add 1 1/2 hour lunch and swimming for $10 per day.

Summer Camp dates: Tuesday, May 27 - Th ursday, August 7, 2008

Monday - Th ursday - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Come out and enjoy this great tennis camp full of fun prizes and great instruction. Each day, stu-dents will learn techniques to improve their playing skills and even play matches against other students. Th e tennis professionals will work with the students to improve footwork, racquet skills, scoring and introduce game strategy as the students improve! Don't miss this great opportunity to get your child involved in the sport that lasts a lifetime at the Ventana Canyon Racquet Club!!!

Each camper that attends a full week will receive a free T-shirt.

Sign up in the tennis pro shop or call Scott Anders, PBI Director of Tennis, for more information!!!

Ventana Kid’s KornerJunior Tennisby Kristen Steinbock To all you tennis fans, our Junior Summer Program information is out! We are getting an early start this year so that we can recruit as many kids as

possible. Our sum-mer times are a little diff erent than last year so please check out this information at the pro shop. Our classes will be off ered Mon-day through Th ursday from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. During

these sessions, the kids will have a break halfway through and then continue with supervised match play to fi nish. Th roughout the summer, the juniors will be learning scoring, singles and doubles strategy, how to improve footwork and racquet skills, on-court courtesy and rules, as well as how to enjoy the lifetime sport. If you would like more informa-tion, please stop by the tennis pro shop or give us a call at 577-4009. We hope to see a bunch of new faces as well as all our returning juniors. Also, as I mentioned in the last ten-nis piece that went out, there were a few juniors who were competing in high school tennis and there were a few names that were left out so let me mention those. Th e Ventana tennis staff would like to congratulate Jackie Spera, Cari Alcombright and Sky Madsen on their accomplishments of making their respective high school teams and we wish them the best of luck.

Steinbock

Keepin’ it Green - April 20, 200811:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Pick a plant to put in a pot you will decorateWe will be serving lunch and refreshments at 11:30am.

$10.00++ Per ChildRSVP to Melinda by Th ursday 4/17. 48 hour cancellation policy in eff ect.

Come out and enjoy junior tennis

in the summer!

R A C Q U E T T A L K

New Ball Machine Due Soon at Tennis CourtWe had our Member Guest Tourna-

ment on March 1 and what a great time we had! We were able to see some great matches and close fi nishes as well as enjoy some great food at the club. I want to thank all those who participated and congratulate all the winners!

We have ordered a new ball machine for the tennis courts! Th e new machine is from Sports Tutor and is one of the best selling machines in the country due to its quality and durability. When there is no one to play with, you really only have four options. Th ey are:

1) Play on the ball machine2) Hit against the wall3) Use a basket of balls to hit

serves4) Get involved!!!What does it mean to get involved?

It means to come out to the programs, participate in events or activities such as Club Doubles. It means to actively participate in the club leagues or a USTA league. It means to call the ten-nis professionals and tell them you are looking for a game. Th e sign of an active club is how many people are participating and even organizing pro-grams outside of what the club off ers.

A lot of people feel that the only ten-nis options are to join a private game or take a clinic with a professional. Th at is simply not true! Th ere are endless amounts of opportunities to play. If you need help in organizing a game…call the PBI professionals, we’ll help. If you are looking for ideas for your current tennis group, organize a ten-nis ladder. If you are looking for some competitive tennis, get a group to put some prizes in a pot or throw money in; things will get competitive quick!

In the coming months we are really going to encourage not only member participation, but member leadership!

We need people available to introduce new members and get them involved in private groups. We need people who will call those who haven’t played in a while and invite them out. We need people who will get excited about events and help to make them the best in Tucson! We need you!!!!

If you would like to get involved or have ideas, then we need you! Re-member, this is a club for the members. We’ll see memberships grow if people that visit our club sense that not only are many tennis programs off ered, but also the members are so actively in-volved!

It will truly be an amazing experience for everyone the more people that are involved. So if you’re ready, then call and let us know!

Scott Anders, USPTAPBI Director of Tennis

Scott Anders

Women – Winners Nancy Grob, Laurie Weiss (not pictured), fi nalists Marvelle Buechel and Marla Barefi eld

Men Competitive – Winners Su-Wen Chang & Alec Gee and fi nalists Rick Shaine and Bruce Nottingham

Men Social – Winner Jim Rothschild, Jerry Goldberg Finalists Don Duff er & John Roberts

Learning to Handle an Opponent Who Lobs

Themed Clinics Every Monday9:00-10:30 a.m.; $15.00 per person

April 7 “Volleys & Overheads”April 14 “Serves and Returns”April 21 “Doubles Strategy”April 28 “Ground Strokes”

R A C Q U E T T A L K

Oft en the professionals will get asked about lobbing and how to play someone who lobs.

Th e fi rst thing I want a student to do is to try and identify where in the court they are standing.

If the student is up against the net or only a couple of steps from it, then the answer is

to make sure you are about mid service box. Given your physical ability to move back for the lob, you can adjust that position closer or farther back about one or to steps.

If the player's position is acceptable, then the next thing is to recognize what a person who lobs needs to make his/her lob successful. A deep shot hit with medium pace to the baseline at about

waist height sounds right. So if you were to hit them a medium to soft mid court or shorter low ball, they may not be able to hit such potent lobs on you and your partner. Sounds like its time to learn an underspin shot!

Th e last thing to remember is not both sides are ever the same. Th ey will

Eric Gessner

For fi ft een years, the Tucson Com-munity Tennis Program has delivered in-school tennis lessons to thousands of fi ft h grade students in many multi-cultural elementary schools within the Tucson Unifi ed School District where funding for physical education pro-grams is non-existent. One of TCTP’s founders is longtime Ventana member, Louise Robbins, and Ventana’s former Head Tennis Pro, Serena Quarelli, is currently the program’s Executive Director. During the past several years TCTP has initiated aft er-school and weekend programs to provide continu-ing opportunities for a limited number of its fi ft h grade graduates who have demonstrated a particular aptitude for tennis.

On April 19, 2008, Ventana is host-ing TCTP’s second annual fundraiser – the “Mac Dunlap Memorial Tennis

Tournament”. Its goal is to raise funds to support expansion of TCTP’s aft er school and weekend programs to invite participation by all one thousand of its fi ft h grade graduates each year. Th e event, which will consist of competitive doubles play among many of Tucson’s leading tennis professionals, will honor the memory of late Ventana mem-ber, Mac Dunlap, a friend not only of TCTP, but of both kids and tennis in Tucson.

TCTP is seeking corporate sponsors and community-minded individu-als to help achieve its goals. TCTP is a nonprofi t, 501(c)(3) organization that operates with a few paid tennis professionals, an army of volunteers and minimal administrative overhead. Nearly all of its funds go directly to helping kids not only to learn tennis skills, but also life skills such as disci-

pline, self-esteem and teamwork.Corporate sponsorships are avail-

able for $500, entitling sponsors to courtside signage, other program rec-ognition and two event guests. Th ose interested in corporate sponsorship should contact Rick Shaine at 229-6198 or David Rosenthal at 299-9524.

Ventana members, as well as non-members, are invited to attend for a suggested donation of $100 per fam-ily. Event guests will be treated to high level competitive tennis and lunch. Individual subscribers may leave their names, addresses and phone numbers, with checks payable to “Tucson Com-munity Tennis Program”, at the Ven-tana Tennis Offi ce.

Learn more about TCTP by visiting its website, www.tctpforkids.org.

Mac Dunlap Memorial Tennis Tournament

lob better on one side or the other. I would pick the side that they seem to hit the lob higher on. Th e thinking behind this is its more retrievable and it will end up going shorter in the court if the person starts to get nervous.

Ventana Vistas is published monthly by the VentanaCanyon Alliance, LLC, for members of the Ventana

Canyon Golf & Racquet Club. Articles are contributed by club members and staff.

George White, Chief Executive Offi cergwhite@thelodgeatventanacanyon.com

Christine Baker-Perry, editor cbaker@thelodgeatventanacanyon.com

Tracey Fossatti, copy editortfossatti@thelodgeatventanacanyon.com

Our MissionWe are a well-managed, customer-focused,

fi nancially sound and profi table business delivering a high-quality club experience to our members, guests

and employees, while adding value to theVentana Canyon Community.

Our Board of ManagersDavid Carney, chairman

Taylor Payson, vice chairmanAndy Samet, secretary

James O. Johnston, treasurer

Members:Bruce Bellows, Marylyn Canfi eld,

Don Carrig, Ken Granat, Jim Jennings, Don Rhodes and Peg Rosenquist.

Happy Trails Member Mixer April 15

$19.50++ Per Person

Bar Service Available

We will continue to host Member Mixers throughout the summer season, but this may be the last chance to see a lot of your friends that

go home for the summer.

RSVP to Melinda at 577-4000 by Friday, April 11, 48-hour cancellation in effect.

The club is making available a limited num-ber of trial golf and junior golf memberships. Trial golf memberships are available for $5,000 and must be converted to a full membership aft er one year. (Th ere is an option to fi nance the balance over the following four years.) Limitations and restrictions are applied to trial members and details are avail-able from the membership offi ce.

Th e initiation fee for junior golf memberships is $5,000 with a limited amount available during this membership promotion. Th e age range for all ju-nior memberships at the club applies to applicants between the ages of 21 and 45.

Our club is unique in that it allows members to seek out their own buyer and transfer their mem-bership. Th e club no longer keeps a list of active golf members wishing to sell. For those members who have questions or would like information regard-ing the process for leaving the club, please contact Christine Baker-Perry in the membership offi ce.

Trial Memberships OpenedGREENS COMMITTEE TIP OF THE MONTH: An alternative to LEAVE NO BUTTS BE-HIND would be “NO IF ANDS OR BUTTS” dispose of your cigar and cigarette butts properly!!!

Wayne KielsmeierGreens Committee Chair

Member – Professional EventA full fi eld of 36 Members and 12 staff Professionals competed in the 9th Annual Member / Professional event on March 12, 2008. Brandon Smith posted the low professional score of 71 followed closely behind by Rob Wood with a 73. Th e team of Brandon Smith, Rick Rupp, Rick Steele and Pete Corrigan took the fi rst place team honors with second place going to Dave Simm, Taylor Payson, Jim Sislo and Stan Ushinski. Th e top fi ve in each category are as follows:

Team 1st Brandon Smith, Rick Rupp, Rick Steele and Pete Corrigan 2nd Dave Simm, Taylor Payson, Jim Sislo and Stan Ushinski 3rd Aaron Aguilar, Richard Cortesi, James Jennings and Bob Green berg 4th tie Mike Griggs, Dennis Citron, Barry Roth and Woody Woodford Zack Singleton, Steve Morling, Jim Buchanan and Brian Dempsey

Individual Professional 1st Brandon Smith 71 2nd Rob Wood 73 3rd Zack Singleton 75 4th tie Dave Simm 76 Andres Ramos 76

On behalf of the entire staff , we want to thank all of the Members who partici-pated and the Members that donated to the event. A special thank you to Stan and Diane Ushinski for their outstanding eff ort in planning and organizing the event. Words cannot describe our sincerest appreciation, but from the bottom of our hearts we say Th ank You:

Tom Dewitt Gerry D’Huy Jerry Siebes Don Rhodes

Bruce Shimberg Taylor Payson Jim Sislo John Bishop

Lee Hilton Ed Cohen Steve Morling Jim Buchanan

Brian Dempsey Richard Cortesi James Jennings Bob Greenberg

Ken Granat Will Rose Diane Rupp Ed Landes

Darty Smith Don Riskind Dennis Citron Barry Roth

Woody Woodford Don Anderson Jim Burke Dave Rosenthal

Rick Rupp Rick Steele Peter Corrigan Sam Levitz

Don Carrig Robert Roty Stan Ushinski Diane Ushinski

Tony Trantas Dave Gray Wayne Kielsmeier Chuck Rosenquist

Andy Samet Bill Moore Ted Myers Ira Rosenberg

Dave Park Larry Gellman

Couples GolfApril 20

$20.00++ Per Person

Assorted Breads and ButterAssorted Breads and ButterCaesar Salad of Chopped Caesar Salad of Chopped

Romaine, Croutons, Parmesan Romaine, Croutons, Parmesan Cheese, Caesar Dressing, Cheese, Caesar Dressing,

Italian DressingItalian DressingHerb Roasted Chicken with Herb Roasted Chicken with

Herbed Pan JusHerbed Pan JusGinger Garlic Grilled SalmonGinger Garlic Grilled Salmon

Basmati Rice PilafBasmati Rice PilafHerb Roasted Red PotatoesHerb Roasted Red Potatoes

Seasonal VegetableSeasonal VegetableAssorted Cheese CakesAssorted Cheese CakesBar Service AvailableBar Service Available

RSVP to Pro Shop, 48-hour cancellation policy in ef-fect. Please call Melinda if you have special dietary

needs at least 24 hours prior. 577-4000.

Couples Club Championship 1st Gross and Club Champion Tim & Allison Dittmann

2nd Gross Bob & Cora Bedley 3rd Gross Alan & Donna Abt

1st Net Ken & Linda Friedman

2nd Net Kwan & Ann Byon 3rd Net Tom & Betty Bloom

Staff Preparing for Canyon Greens Project

Member Incent ive Program THE MEMBERSHIP PROMOTION pro-gram continues for all categories of membership. If a Ventana member sponsors a new golf member, even if the membership is purchased on the secondary market, the sponsor-ing member will receive a credit of $636.50, equal to one month’s dues, on his or her next member state-ment. For every new tennis or social member recruited, the sponsor-ing member will receive a credit on his or her monthly statement of

the amount equal to one month’s dues for the category of member-ship involved: $264.90 for tennis and $181.50 for social members. The member who refers the new member must sign the applicant’s Request for Membership Form as a sponsor prior to submission to the membership offi ce. The incentive does not apply to short-term social or tennis memberships. If you have any questions, please contact Christine Baker-Perry at 577-4012.

Dewar’s & Divots

April 29, 2008

Come join your fellow mem-bers for a cocktail, socialize with friends and spend an

hour or so enjoying the great weather on the golf courses

fi lling divots.

Meet at the Ventana Bar & Grill at 3:45 p.m. We will go

out on the courses at 4:00 p.m.

Please make your reserva-tions with the Golf Shop at

least 24 hours prior to event.

I believe it may be safe to say that Jack Frost has left us for the season – good riddance! As of March 14, we had experienced 48 frost delays during the 2007/2008 golf season. Th ank you for your patience and understanding during the frost delays.

As a reminder, the Canyon greens renovation is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 9. All 18 holes on the Canyon course will close on June 9th and will remain closed until mid to late August. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Wally Dowe at 577-4013.

When hitting your approach shot onto the green, please remember that even if your ball rolls to the back of the green, there is still your ballmark in the front of the green that needs to be re-paired. Repairing ballmarks correctly

and in a timely manner will help ensure a quality putting surface for the groups behind you.

Golf course maintenance will be busy over the next few weeks preparing the golf courses for the annual Ladies Hole in the Wall Invitational as well as the Men’s Member/Guest Shoot out. Make sure you get out and plan to enjoy the golf courses as well as the beautiful weather.

In an eff ort to preserve our sensi-tive desert environment, please be sure to dispose of your cigarette and/or cigar butts in the proper place. On

the ground is not a considered a proper place for disposal. Your eff orts in help-ing us protect our desert environment are greatly appreciated.

Th ank you to all those who have participated in the Dewar’s & Divots this past season. As the weather im-proves, so has the participation.

Please remember to fi x your ball-marks, repair your divots and avoid high traffi c areas with your golf carts. Swing hard in case you hit it.

Wally DoweDirector of Golf Course Maintenance

Wally Dowe

CongratulationsCongratulationsSteve Morling shot a Hole-in-One March 8, 2008 on #8 Canyon

W.G.A. by Sharon Kerr

April 3 Tee Times - Low Down 10 Men’s Invitational 17 President’s Cup 24 President’s Cup

2008 Schedule of Events

9 & DineApril 18

$22.00++ Per Person

Greens Salad with Assorted Toppings and Dressings

Grilled Ribeye Steaks with Horseradish Cream

Baked Potatoes with Assorted Condiments

Seasonal Vegetable Assorted Breads and Butter

Apple Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream

Bar Service Available

RSVP to Pro Shop, 48-hour cancellation policy in effect. Please call Melinda if you have special dietary needs at least 24 hours prior. 577-4000.

A heads-up for the President’s Cup: Th e Final, Fun, Fair-way Finale of the WGA year is the President’s Cup, which is held on two consecutive Th ursdays - April 17 and 24. Th e sign up sheet for both days will be in the ladies locker room at the end of March including a sign up list for the luncheon following the last day of play. (You may sign up for “lunch only” if you’re unable to play golf.) A continental breakfast precedes day one, April 17.

Th e event features a Ryder Cup match play format between “Th e House” and “Th e Senate”: six holes match play singles, six holes match play better ball. Six holes alternate shot. Please join us for the most fun-fi lled competition of the year! Questions: please call Ann Dobbie 219--978 or Carol Howe 529-2334.

A wonderful two-day Member/Member event was held on March 5 and 6. Th e following were the winners in the Mexican-themed event:

Senior Flight: 3rd Net, Joyce Bellows and Susan Denton; 2nd Net, Mary Griffi n and Jo Flack; 1st Net, Pat Hamill and Marian Greenberg; 1st Gross, Linda Balch and Sudi Altholz.

Senorita Flight: 2rd Net, Glenna Myers and Eileen Baardson; 2nd Net, Connie Koester and Julia Rose; 1st Net, Mee-Hyung Lee and Ingrid Cipriano; 1st Gross, Au-drey Berens and Anita Weis.

Samurai Flight: 3rd Net, Marian Handy and Judy Hel-zel; 2nd Net, Pat Citron and Mary Hudson, 1st Net, Susan Pitt and Connie Stone; 1st Gross, Ann-Seung Byon.

Geisha Flight: 3rd Net, Carol Howe and Caron Wein-stein; 2nd Net, Ann dobbie and Peg Rosenquist; 1st Net, Peggy Milford and Susie Waggoner; 1st Gross, Estu Suzuki and Peggy Carolan.

A big congratulations goes to the overall Winners:Allison Dittmann and Honor Ferretti with a score of 123!

Each month I list the chip-ins - these must occur on the scheduled WGA play days - please make sure that you only put down your chip-ins for those days. Here is last month’s list:

Cheryl Neal - 6 Canyon; Anita Weis - 10 Canyon; Mar-ian Greenberg - 5 Mountain; Sally Beste - 5 Mountain; Klara Rieble - 8 Mountain; Cherry Zesch - 4 Canyon; Au-drey Berens - 6 Canyon; Sharon Baker - 5 Canyon; Joyce Bellows - 3 Mountain; Kathy Woods - 2 Mountain; Caron

Weinstein - 8 Mountain; Jane Young - 8 Mountain; Marylyn Canfi eld - 11 Mountain. Th e following had two each in March: Ann Seung Byon - 11 Canyon and 11 Mountain; Cora Bedley - 5 Canyon and 2 Mountain; Honor Ferretti - 2 Canyon and 13 Mountain. Congratu-lations girls!

Th is month we’ll be voting on a new Board. Th is will take place at the fi nal luncheon which follows the last day of the President’s Cup - April 24. We hope that you all at-tend this event even if you’re unable to play golf.

Enjoy no more frost delays and remember to have fun when you’re out there hitting that little ball around the course. Take moment to look at the beauty that surrounds you and be grateful for the opportunity to be out there playing.

NINERS NEWS by Jackie Bartick

2008 Schedule of Events2008 Schedule of Events April 7 9:00 shotgun - Niners Invitational 14 8:30 shotgun - luncheon/ABCD Scramble - Awards 21 Assigned T.T. - Nine Hole “Throw Out” *Team throws out 9 worst net scores 28 Free Play - Final Play Day

The first event on the calendar for April 7, and one that is always a hit, is the Women’s 9-Hole Invitational.

Th ere is still time to volunteer to help by contacting Rita Graham 232-0599 or Katie Smith 615-3538.

Sign up for golf and free lunch on April 14! It is April again! As we all ask our-selves where have the last six months gone? Once again this year we fi nd ourselves in the enviable position of having enough money in the trea-

sury to host the end of season event. So please join the group for golf and lunch. Th e new slate of offi cers will be presented, the State Medallion winners and Player of the Year will be announced.

Th e calendar has changed to have the all the events scheduled for Player of the Year fi nished in time for the April luncheon. March 31 will be assigned tee times-“Th row Out” *Team throws out 9 worst net scores, the last score that counts for the title. April 21st will be as-signed tee times – “Four Person Scramble.”

To keep the tee times allotted to us on Monday morn-ing we need more participation. We also need to be aware that the sign up cutoff is the Sunday, at 6:00 p.m., a week proceeding the Monday of play. Let’s try to make Zack’s job a little easier by signing up on time.

2008 Senior Schedule

April 1 4 Ball- 2 Best Ball Awards Lunch 8 4 Ball Stableford 15 4 Ball 3-2-1 (3 3s, 2 4’s, 1 5s) 22 4 Ball- 3 Sixes (1-2-3)

Senior Interclub by Jack White

La Paloma Monday, 4/14 12:30 p.m.

M.G.A.by Tim Dittmann

Our Club Championship matches are winding down and we are preparing for our annual season ending event, Beat the Pros, on Saturday, April 5th. Th is is an 8 AM Shot-gun.

Your foursome will take on the rest of the fi eld AND a team from our fi ne professional staff . Th is is a two best ball event, with members at 80% handicap playing from your regular Gold or Silver tees, and the Pros playing at Scratch from the Black tees.

Th e competition with other members will have both gross and net prizes, as well as a tee prize and luncheon. Entry fee is $20.

Th e Beat the Pros portion allows you to make a “no lose” wager between $25 and $100 that your group will have a lower net score than the Pro foursome. If your group nets less than the Pros, you get charged for the wager and win double the amount in a Golf Shop credit, and if your four-some does not prevail, you get charged for the wager and receive a Golf Shop credit equal to your wager.

Th e Golf Shop will be hosting a Fairway and Green trunk show aft er the event to help you spend your winnings.

We hope to see you at the Annual Awards Luncheon to follow the event, with trophies for the various Club Cham-pionships and some nice door prizes (must be there to win).

Sign up on Chelsea under “Add an Event”, or get some help in from the Pro Shop in setting up a group.

M.G.A. SENIORS

23rd Annual Men’s Member - Guest “Shootout”April 9th – 12th, 2008

On behalf of the Ventana Canyon professional staff and the Shootout Committee we would like to wish all the participants good luck as they participate in 2008 Men’s Member Guest Shootout. Your staff and committee members have worked long and hard to make this year’s event the fi nest ever. With better food and tee gifts, this year’s event is certain to provide a memorable experience for every member and guest. Here are a few of the particulars that you will need to know.

Cost: $475 per person

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations before March 1st will be issued a full refund. Cancellations after March 1st, but before March 25th, will receive a 50% refund unless a replacement team can be provided. Cancellations after March 25th will not be refunded unless a replacement team can be provided.

Competition: Each member-guest team will compete against all other teams within their fl ight in a better ball match play format. Teams will be placed in fl ights of six based upon combined handicaps of the participants. There will be ten fl ights, including one Green Tee fl ight and one Silver Tee fl ight.

Handicaps: 80% of eighteen hole handicaps divided in half for each nine hole match. Maximum 10 stroke differential between partners.

Matches: Each fl ight will play a “Round Robin” consisting of six (6) nine-hole matches. Each match will be played for points, on holes won or lost during the match. The sixth and fi nal match will feature the number one team in each fl ight against the second place team, the third team against the fourth team and the fi fth team against the sixth team. The team that acquires the highest point total after all six matches will advance to the Champions Shootout on Saturday afternoon.

Schedule of EventsRegistration

Practice Round (Mountain)4-Man Horserace (Optional)

Opening Dinner Buffet (Catalina)Tournament Information and Pari-mutuel Wagering

BreakfastFirst Round Match (Canyon)

Second Round Match (Canyon)Buffet Lunch Evening Open

BreakfastThird Round Match (Mountain)Fourth Round Match (Mountain)

Buffet LunchEvening Open

BreakfastFifth Match (Canyon)

Position Match (Canyon)Buffet Lunch

Flight Winner’s Championship Shootout (Canyon #5 - 9)Cocktail Reception and Awards Dinner

(Western Attire Requested, Similar Attire for Women)

WednesdayApril 9th

ThursdayApril 10th

FridayApril 11th

SaturdayApril 12th

7:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m. Tee Times3:00 p.m.6:00 p.m. 6:30 a.m. 8:00 Shotgun11:00 Shotgun1:30 p.m.

6:30 a.m. 8:00 Shotgun11:30 Shotgun12:00 p.m.2:30 p.m.6:45 p.m.

6:30 a.m. 8:00 Shotgun11:00 Shotgun1:30 p.m.

ADELAIDA’S 2004 VERSION RHONE-STYLE BLEND AND KOEHLER’S 2005 VIOGNIER ARE THE CLUB’S APRIL WINES OF THE MONTH.

April Wines of Month Are Rhone-Style Red and WhiteFollowing up on its first successful wine-of-the month program in March, the club will be off ering two new Rhone-style varietals by the glass and bottle in April. Th e selections for April include the Adelaida 2004 Version Rhone-style blend, which will be $30 a bottle and $7.50 by the glass.

April’s white wine of the month will be the Koehler Estate 2005 Viognier, also a Rhone varietal, at $25 a bottle and $6.25 by the glass.

Adelaida’s Version is a blend of fi ve Rhone varietals--Mourvèdre, which is responsible for the wine’s complexity, along with the addition of red berry, fruit-forward Syrah and Grenache, and a hint of vibrant strawberry a n d fl eshy suppleness contributed by the esoteric Counoise and Cinsault.

Th e fi ve were matured separately in three- to four-year-

old French oak barrels for 17 months and then blended in what has been called a “pinot-esque” interpretation that showcases bright aromatics, supple textures and spicy nuances. Th is is a wine that goes very well with many of our menu items. It earned 90 points in a review by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Th e Koehler Viognier earned 90 points in a review by Anthony Dias Blue that cited its “lovely aromatics, racy acidity and lovely fl avors.” Th e winery described the selection as “an unassuming lighter to medium- bodied wine with moderate fruit expression and medium minerality.” It recommends that it not be over-chilled and that it be paired with sea food and meatless pasta dishes.

Both selections are now available in all of our dining venues.

Italian Wine DinnerApril 21, 2008

Wines yet to be determined, please watch for updates.$85.00++ Per Person

6:30 p.m. ReceptionAssorted Hors D’oeuvres

7:00 p.m. DinnerGrilled Vegetable Strudle with Red Pepper Sauce

Lobster, Shrimp, Scallop, and Mussel Orzo with Red Pepper SauceBeef Tenderloin with Marsala Morel Sauce, Potato Gnocci , Baby Vegetables

Greens with Oven Roasted Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Pine Nuts, Warm Pancetta VinaigretteNapoleon Bavarian

Contact Melinda Ferrall for reservations no later than 4/17, 48 hour cancellation policy in eff ect. 577-4000 or mferrall@thelodgeatventanacanyon.com

Sunday BrunchApril 20, 2008

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Adult $23.00, 6-12 years $10.00, 5 and under pay age

Assorted Pastries and MuffinsAssorted Sliced Fruit and Berries

Imported and Domestic Cheeses with Assorted Crackers and Sliced BaguettesAssorted Toasted Bagels with Whipped Cream Cheese

Smoked Salmon with Assorted Condiments and CrackersSeafood Station with Shrimp and Oyster Cocktail, New Zealand Green Lip Mussels, IQF Clams,

Cocktail Suace and LemonEggs Benedict

Crispy Bacon and SausageO’Brien Potatoes

Carving Station with Prime Rib and Cherry Glazed HamEggs and Omelettes made to order

Waffles Made to order

Make your reservations with the dining room at 577-4075. 48 hour cancellation policy in effect.

Bring your children and grandchildren to decorate a pot and choose a plant while you enjoy brunch.

RSVP to Melinda by Thursday 4/17. 48 hour cancellation policy in effect.

577-4000 or mferrall@thelodgeatventanacanyon.com

George Howard Trio Enjoy musical entertainment during dinner.

April 26, 2008

Reception 6:30 p.m. Assorted Hors D’oeuvres

Dinner 7:00.p.m.Salad of Romaine Hearts and Iceberg Lettuce, Oven Dried Tomatoes, Pine Nuts, Brie, Tomato Vinaigrette $4.50++

Entrée Choice:Ventana House Burger with French Fries $11.50 ++

8oz Prime Rib with Baked Potato and Seasonal Vegetable $14.95 ++Chicken Breast Stuff ed with Apricots and Almonds, Rice Pilaf and Baby Vegetables $17.95 ++

Herb Crusted Seabass with Lemon Butter, Rice Pilaf, Baby Vegetables $18.95 ++Israeli Cous Cous with Fennel Nage and Roasted Vegetables $13.50 ++

Assorted Desserts $6.00 ++ Bar and wine service available.

Contact Melinda Ferrall for reservations no later than 4/24. 48 hour cancellation policy in eff ect. 577-4000 or mferrall@thelodgeatventanacanyon.com

April 25

Hosted in the Men’s Grill5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Fiesta Nacho Bar

$3.00 cocktails, beer and Ventana Signature wines

Reservations are not required and seating is basedon availability.

Viva ItaliaWednesdays from 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Enjoy Italian style dining.Adults $23.95 ++

Children 6-12 $8.95 ++Children under 5 pay their age,

plus tax and gratuity.

Please make your reservation by calling the dining room hostess at 577-4075.

Saturday Prime Rib Night$14.95++ per person

Includes: 8 oz. prime rib,

choice of baked potato,

mashed potato or rice, seasonal

vegetable

(This is not a buffet, so sit back

and let us serve you.)

Make reservations at the Catalina Room at 577-4075.

All-You-Can-Eat Rib NightEvery Friday

5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

$21.95 ++ per person6-12 $8.95 ++ per person

5 & under pay their age

Please make your reservation by calling the dining room hostess at 577-4075.

Cancellation Policy for Club EventsThere are a lot of fun events planned this season and we want to ensure that everyone enjoys them. We understand that sometimes life drops surprises in your lap, so please be considerate. You need to cancel your reservation at least 48 hours before the scheduled event. Otherwise, you will be charged a $25.00 fee per person.

Gourmet NightApril 1, 2008

Reception 6:30 p.m.Passed Hors D’oeuvres

Dinner 7:00 p.m.Cream of Sweet Pea Soup with Creme Fraiche

Crab Tartlett e

Spring Chicken with Wild Mushrooms and Au Jus, Tornadoes Baby Vegetables, Potato Dumpling

California Baby Greens Salad with Lembs Breath, Peppercress Vinaigrett e

Goat Lemon Cheese Cake with Blackberries

$45.00++ Per Person Bar and wine service available.

Wine Flight

Bouchard Pouilly Fuisse 2006

Macon-Villages, Joseph Drouhin 2005

Siduri, Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2006

Louis Jadot, Clos de Malte 2001

Pasa Robles Austin Hope 2005

Contact Melinda Ferrall for reservations no later than March 28.48-hour cancellation policy in eff ect.

577-4000 or mferrall@thelodgeatventanacanyon.com.

Please call Melinda if you have special dietary needs at least 24 hours prior.

Bill Blass Style ShowApril 11, 2008

Show will begin promptly at noon, please arrive at 11:30 so you can enjoy a beverage

before the show.

Choice of Salad with Grilled Chicken Breast-Ventana Blue or Caesar Salad

Strawberry Bavarian Cake with Coff ee Service

$18.00++ Per Person

Come see your fellow members show off the latest spring styles from the Bill Blass

New York collection. Learn all about how to build a wardrobe with just a few great

pieces. Hear about the newest trends, looks to avoid, updated classics and colors for

spring. Tips on shopping, shoes and much more.

Contact Melinda Ferrall for reservations no later than 4/9. 48 hour cancellation policy

in eff ect. 577-4000 ormferrall@thelodgeatventanacanyon.com.

Bill Blass New York Trunk Show4/19 through 4/25

Paula Taylor formally of Pour Moi boutique is bringing the luxury clothing line, Bill Blass New York, to Tucson April 19-25 in an exclu-sive appointment-only Trunk Show. Th is designer label is not available in retail stores and has never been in Tucson. For information and to make an appointment, please call Paula at 241-8100 or email her at ptaylor@billblassnewyork.com.

SUBMITTED BY DR. IRENE COYLE

SUBMITTED BY DOUG BEARSUBMITTED BY MIKE NOVACK

Fitness For Real LifeFitness Health Tip by Margery Rubin Fitness Schedule for April 2008

Pilates:Emphasis on balance while concentrating on core strength using bands, balls and roller pads.

Strength Training:All levels welcome. Class emphasizes muscle toning and strength using light weights, resistance bands and balls.

Golf & Tennis Stretch Emphasis on fl exibility and range of motion, specifi cally hamstrings and lower back. The class is great for strengthening and lengthening those muscles used for golf and tennis.

Classes are subject to change. Please call Margery at extension 326 for weekly updated schedules.

Personal Training

Winter residents, it is not too late to start an individualized fi tness program that you can continue in your summer resi-dence. Call Margery at 577-1400, exten-sion 326.

*Please be courteous to fellow members and guests and restack your weights.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Pilates9-10 a.m.

StrengthTraining

10-11 a.m.

StrengthTraining

10-11 a.m.

Pilates9-10 a.m.

Golf & Tennis Stretch

5-6 p.m.

Ladies - Pay Attention, Try These Gut - Busting Foods! Eat more - yes, really! But nosh on the good stuff, according to the Framingham Nutrition Study, women who consume more calories per day and eat healthier foods are two and a half times less likely to develop abdominal obesity than women who take in fewer calories but consume more saturated fat and less fi ber.

Get Your C - Foods rich in Vitamin C help fi ght ab fl ab! Citrus fruits and juices are highest in Vitamin C, but you can also get a boost from broccoli, toma-toes, or red peppers.

Eat a Little Steak! Eating a small amount of protein (any kind) makes you feel fuller and leads to overall weight loss. Higher protein diets in six small-er meals a day reduces total body weight, as well as abdominal fat mass in overweight men and women.

Stick with Olive Oil - We already know that a diet rich in this Mediterranean staple is good for your heart but it also helps prevent belly fat accumulation according to researchers at the Reina Soffa Hospital in Spain substitute olive oil for butter in recipes and on bread, switch from your usual dressing to a mix-ture of olive oil and vinegar.

Increase your Omega - 3s - Eating foods like walnuts or fi sh and seafood will help reduce the pro-duction of adrenaline, a stress hormone that contrib-utes to an increase in belly fat.

WHEN BACK PAIN STRIKES, WHAT’S THE SMARTEST MOVE TO SOOTHE THE ACHE - TAKE A BREAK, OR HIT THE GYM TO WORK OUT THE KINKS?

Answer: Take a break. “If the pain is really bothering you, listen to your body and relax,” says Robert Monsey, MD, a spine surgeon and associate professor of orthopedics and reha-bilitation at the University of Vermont. Skip the gym for a day or two and hit the sack! Lie fl at on your back with your knees supported by a pillow to reduce the stress, but do not stay supine for more than 24-48 hours; you could further weaken your back muscles and slow the recovery process. Aft er a rest period, begin a regime of light aerobics (i.e. walking and swim-ming) and light stretching.

Core strengthening exercises (i.e. strength training and pilates) can build stronger abs that will support and strengthen your back, this becomes more important as we age.

April 2008Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1-Senior Men 8 a.m. shotgun-Knitters Knook 11 am-Tiny Tots Tennis 4-5 p.m.-Shooting Stars 4-5 p.m.-HOT Shots 5-6 p.m.-Aces 5-6 p.m.-Men’s Clinic 9-10:30 a.m.-Fundamental Clinic 9-10:30 a.m.-Ladies League 10-11 a.m.-Club Singles 7-9 p.m.-Gourmet Night 6:30 p.m.

2-Tiny Tots Tennis 4-5 p.m.-Shooting Stars 4-5 p.m.-HOT Shots 5-6 p.m.-Aces 5-6 p.m.-High School 4:30-6 p.m.-Cardio Tennis 7:30-8:30 a.m.-Drop-in Drills 9-10:30 a.m.-Men’s Mixer 6:30-8:30 p.m.-Viva Italia 5:30-9 p.m.

3-W.G.A. Tee Times-Ladies Clinic 9-10:30 a.m.-Tiny Tots Tennis 4-5 p.m.-Shooting Stars 4-5 p.m.-HOT Shots 5-6 p.m.-Aces 5-6 p.m.

4-Drop-in Drills 9-10:30 a.m.-Rib Night 5:30-9 p.m.

5-Member/Guest Ten-nis Tournament-Club Doubles 9 a.m.-Prime Rib Night5:30-9 p.m.

6-Men & WomenCompetitive 4.0+Drop-in 9-11 a.m.

7-Niners 9 a.m. shotgun Invitational-Cardio Tennis 7:30-8:30 a.m.-Themed Tennis 9-10:30 a.m.-Tiny Tots Tennis 4-5 p.m.-Shooting Stars 4-5 p.m.-HOT Shots 5-6 p.m.-Aces 5-6 p.m.-High School 4:30-6 p.m.-Cardio Tennis 6:30-7:30 p.m.-Chess Exhibition 6:00 p.m.

8-Senior Men 8 a.m. shotgun-Knitters Knook 11 am-Tiny Tots Tennis 4-5 p.m.-Shooting Stars 4-5 p.m.-HOT Shots 5-6 p.m.-Aces 5-6 p.m.-Men’s Clinic 9-10:30 a.m.-Fundamental Clinic 9-10:30 a.m.-Ladies League 10-11 a.m.-Club Singles 7-9 p.m.

9-Member/Guest Shootout-Tiny Tots Tennis 4-5 p.m.-Shooting Stars 4-5 p.m.-HOT Shots 5-6 p.m.-Aces 5-6 p.m.-High School 4:30-6 p.m.-Cardio Tennis 7:30-8:30 a.m.-Drop-in Drills 9-10:30 a.m.-Men’s Mixer 6:30-8:30 p.m.-Viva Italia 5:30-9 p.m.

10-Member/Guest Shootout-Ladies Clinic 9-10:30 a.m.-Tiny Tots Tennis 4-5 p.m.-Shooting Stars 4-5 p.m.-HOT Shots 5-6 p.m.-Aces 5-6 p.m.

11-Member/Guest Shootout-Drop-in Drills 9-10:30 a.m.-Bill Blass Style Show 11:30 a.m.-Rib Night 5:30-9 p.m.

12-Member/Guest Shootout-Club Doubles 9 a.m.-Prime Rib Night5:30-9 p.m.

13-Men & WomenCompetitive 4.0+Drop-in 9-11 a.m.-Couples Golf

14-Niners 8:30 a.m. shotgun Luncheon/Awards-Cardio Tennis 7:30-8:30 a.m.-Themed Tennis 9-10:30 a.m.-Tiny Tots Tennis 4-5 p.m.-Shooting Stars 4-5 p.m.-HOT Shots 5-6 p.m.-Aces 5-6 p.m.-High School 4:30-6 p.m.-Cardio Tennis 6:30-7:30 p.m.

15-Senior Men 8 a.m. shotgun-Men’s Clinic 9-10:30 a.m.-Fundamental Clinic 9-10:30 a.m.-Ladies League 10-11 a.m.-Club Singles 7-9 p.m.-Knitters Knook 11 am-Tiny Tots Tennis 4-5 p.m.-Shooting Stars 4-5 p.m.-HOT Shots 5-6 p.m.-Aces 5-6 p.m.-Member Mixer 5:30-7 p.m.

16-Tiny Tots Tennis 4-5 p.m.-Shooting Stars 4-5 p.m.-HOT Shots 5-6 p.m.-Aces 5-6 p.m.-High School 4:30-6 p.m.-Cardio Tennis 7:30-8:30 a.m.-Drop-in Drills 9-10:30 a.m.-Men’s Mixer 6:30-8:30 p.m.-Viva Italia 5:30-9 p.m.

17-W.G.A. Presidents Cup-Ladies Clinic 9-10:30 a.m.-Tiny Tots Tennis 4-5 p.m.-Shooting Stars 4-5 p.m.-HOT Shots 5-6 p.m.-Aces 5-6 p.m.

18-Drop-in Drills 9-10:30 a.m.-Rib Night 5:30-9 p.m.-9 & Dine

19-Club Doubles 9 a.m.-Prime Rib Night5:30-9 p.m.

20-Men & WomenCompetitive 4.0+Drop-in 9-11 a.m.-Couples Golf-Sunday Brunch10-1 p.m.-Keeping it GreenKid’s Event 11:30-1 p.m.

21-Niners Tee Times-Cardio Tennis 7:30-8:30 a.m.-Themed Tennis 9-10:30 a.m.-Tiny Tots Tennis 4-5 p.m.-Shooting Stars 4-5 p.m.-HOT Shots 5-6 p.m.-Aces 5-6 p.m.-High School 4:30-6 p.m.-Cardio Tennis 6:30-7:30 p.m.-Italian Wine Dinner 6:30 p.m.

22-Senior Men 8 a.m. shotgun-Men’s Clinic 9-10:30 a.m.-Fundamental Clinic 9-10:30 a.m.-Ladies League 10-11 a.m.-Club Singles 7-9 p.m.-Knitters Knook 11 am-Tiny Tots Tennis 4-5 p.m.-Shooting Stars 4-5 p.m.-HOT Shots 5-6 p.m.-Aces 5-6 p.m.

23-Tiny Tots Tennis 4-5 p.m.-Shooting Stars 4-5 p.m.-HOT Shots 5-6 p.m.-Aces 5-6 p.m.-High School 4:30-6 p.m.-Cardio Tennis 7:30-8:30 a.m.-Drop-in Drills 9-10:30 a.m.-Men’s Mixer 6:30-8:30 p.m.-Viva Italia 5:30-9 p.m.

24-W.G.A. Presidents Cup-Ladies Clinic 9-10:30 a.m.-Tiny Tots Tennis 4-5 p.m.-Shooting Stars 4-5 p.m.-HOT Shots 5-6 p.m.-Aces 5-6 p.m.

25-Drop-in Drills 9-10:30 a.m.-Rib Night 5:30-9 p.m.-Happy Hour

26-Club Doubles 9 a.m.-Prime Rib Night5:30-9 p.m.-George Howard Trio, Dinner and Entertainment 6:30 p.m.

27-Men & WomenCompetitive 4.0+Drop-in 9-11 a.m.-Magic Show 5:30 p.m.

28-Niners (Free Play) Final Day-Cardio Tennis 7:30-8:30 a.m.-Themed Tennis 9-10:30 a.m.-Tiny Tots Tennis 4-5 p.m.-Shooting Stars 4-5 p.m.-HOT Shots 5-6 p.m.-Aces 5-6 p.m.-High School 4:30-6 p.m.-Cardio Tennis 6:30-7:30 p.m.

29-Men’s Clinic 9-10:30 a.m.-Fundamental Clinic 9-10:30 a.m.-Ladies League 10-11 a.m.-Club Singles 7-9 p.m.-Knitters Knook 11 am-Tiny Tots Tennis 4-5 p.m.-Shooting Stars 4-5 p.m.-HOT Shots 5-6 p.m.-Aces 5-6 p.m.-Dewar’s & Divots 3:45 p.m.-Book Club 6:15 p.m.

30-Tiny Tots Tennis 4-5 p.m.-Shooting Stars 4-5 p.m.-HOT Shots 5-6 p.m.-Aces 5-6 p.m.-High School 4:30-6 p.m..-Cardio Tennis 7:30-8:30 a.m.-Drop-in Drills 9-10:30 a.m.-Men’s Mixer 6:30-8:30 p.m.-Viva Italia 5:30-9 p.m.