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FEBRUARY 2020
The MCCA Private LifeStyle Club for Residents or by Membership
A LifeStyle Destination for Health, Fitness, Racket Sports, Swimming, Boating, Bridge, Discussion Groups, Shows, Parties, Dancing, Just Relaxing and Fine Dining
Without Leaving Los Angeles
4333 Admiralty Way • Marina del Rey, CA 90292 • 310.822.0611 • www.marinacityclub.net
Valentine’s DinnerFriday, February 14Valentine’s Specials
California Organic Mesclun Salad Avocado, orange segments, cucumbers and strawberries, walnut raspberry vinaigrette dressing
– Sorbet Intermezzo –(Choice of entree)
Surf & TurfAustralian Lobster tail with drawn butter, 4 oz. petite beef tenderloin with béarnaise sauce
Served with fingerling potatoes and pencil asparagus
Pan-Baked Chilean Sea Basson a bed of caramelized shallots and topped with spicy chipotle sauce
Served with pine nuts, rice pilaf and pencil asparagus
Long Island Duck a l’OrangeCrispy half duck, orange liquor flamed
Served with wild rice pilaf and ginger glazed baby carrots
Vegetarian Eggplant Parmesan Served with capellini pasta and steamed vegetables
Garlic bread and parmesan cheese
(Choice of dessert)Chocolate Heart Cake with Seasonal Berries or Fruit Tart
$49.95 per person • $99.95 per couple(service and tax additional)
includes a glass of Champagne Piano Music by Simmi
5-7:30 p.m.
Reservations Required: Online at marinacityclub.net or call 310.578.4915
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Rick Whitfield Band7:30-11p.m.
MARINA CITY CLUB4333 Admiralty WayMarina del Rey, CA 90292(310) 822-0611www.marinacityclub.net
COA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Louise PescePresident
Mark GreenbergVice President
Lahdan RahmatiTreasurer
Donna BryceSecretaryElena MondragonDirector
RESTAURANT CORPORATION BOARD
Lahdan RahmatiInterim Board President
Donna BryceSecretaryMark GreenbergDirectorLouise PesceDirector
MARINA CITY CLUB STAFF
Amanda FrancisGeneral Manager
Catriona McCarthyAssistant General Manager
Gene DesrochersDirector of Racquet Clubs
MCC CLUB COUNCIL
Louise PesceMark GreenbergHelen Vignery - Essex Rep
MARINA LIFESTYLE MAGAZINEMarina Lifestyle Magazine is a monthlypublication of the Marina City Club.Editor-in-Chief: Carole BarlinAssistant Editor: Tina Oswald
For editorial information pleasecontact Carole Barlin at 310-822-7900; e mail: [email protected]
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Restaurant NewsLouis Estrada
Food & Beverage Director
T his month we are kicking things off with our annual SuperBowl Sunday party. If you haven’t had the chance to
watch the game with us yet, you’re missing out! We keep thedrinks flowing and the good eats piled high so you can sitback, relax, and watch the game with your friends on our largescreen TVs.
Next up, we have a special presentation by Megilla on the5th. Megilla is a technology company based in Los Angeleshere to help you tell your life story and build your legacy. Learnhow on Wednesday, February 5th.
On Friday the 14th we will be celebrating Valentine’s Daywith a special Piano Prom from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Enjoy aromantic dinner with your special someone and then get readyto dance the night away! Dress to impress, and be sure tobring your dancing shoes. Entertainment will be provided byRick Whitfield.
All of you party people might want to mark your calendarsfor Friday the 21st when we will be celebrating Mardi Gras!Come by and enjoy your pick of our favorite Cajun dishes thatwill give you a little taste of the Bayou right here at home. Letthe good times roll, or as they say it down in New Orleans,laissez le bon temps rouler!
For our weekly specials, we’ll have Taco Night everyTuesday of the month and our special 2 for $29.95 everyWednesday night. As always, join us for dinner and dancingevery Friday with live music provided by Vic Moraga on the7th, Rick Whitfield on the 14th, D.J. Victor on the 21st, andMichael Forbes on the 28th.
All Your Groceries Available!
• Prepared Foods For Every Meal
• Sky’s Famous Tacos• Pasteries And Coffee• Wine And Spirits• ATM• Catering
Open from 7am-9pmEvery Day!
We Deliver! (424) 353-0295
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Early Bird Special5-6:30 pm
Valentine’s Mixed Doubles
Tennis
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By Gene Desrochers,Tennis Director
T he importance of the first ball cannot beoverstated. I recently listened in on a seminar
discussing match techniques and strategy. The basicfindings were as follows:
30% of all points are decided in one shot. Let merepeat that: “30% of all points are decided in oneshot.” That applies across all levels of play. This is byfar the most frequent number of shots played perpoint in a tennis match. What does that tell you? Youneed to practice two shots the most if you want toimprove at winning tennis matches. What are thoseshots? Before I give the answer, I’d like you to take amoment and guess. Think about a tennis point. Thinkabout the first shot and the second shot. What arethe first two shots of any tennis match? In thisscenario, the players are hitting the first shot in andmissing the second shot. Write down your guess.
If you said serve, you are correct. That is the firstshot of any tennis point in a regular match. And 30%of all points in a match never go beyond the serve.That means, THE MOST MISSED SHOT IN TENNIS (30% ofthe time) is what shot? Again, write down your guess.
Ready? The Return of Serve. The most missed shot isthe return of serve. I’ll repeat: the most missed shot isthe return of serve.
What is the least practiced shot? You guessed it:the return of serve. What do you do to improve yourchances of winning tennis matches? Go find apartner who wants to practice their serve (along withthe overhead, the other least practiced shots intennis) and hit returns all afternoon. Become a returnmachine. Ask your local pro to hit serves at you for 20minutes of your next lesson, until you become areturn machine.
I have a rule in my matches. I’m not allowed tomiss more than five returns per set. Once I reach fivemisses, my sole goal every time my opponent isserving is to get the return in at all costs. Even if it’s asitter. I want to make them hit that third shot at allcosts. I block every ball into the middle of the courthigh over the net. Even if they put them all away onthe third shot, at least I’m making them hit one extraball per point.
Institute an attitude of consistency when returningserve and you’ll besurprised how manymore competitivepoints and gamesyou have permatch.Perhaps, you’lleven turn thetide and wina close one.If you instituteany of thesesuggestions,please let meknow.
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Please keep these dates in mind as you plan tennis matches in February 2020 to work around the court washing schedule.
Gene's Tip of the Month
By Gene Desrochers, Tennis Director
Courts1 & 2Monday, February 311 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Courts 3 & 4Monday, February 10
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Courts 5 & 6Monday, February 17
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Court Cleaning
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February League Matches:
Wednesday, February 59 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Friday, February 99 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Wednesday, February 199 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Friday, February 219 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Friday, February 289 a.m. - 12 p.m.
This information can also be found on the MCC Tennis Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/MarinaCityClubTennis/
Saturday, February 15 1-4 p.m. “Valentine’s” Mixed Doubles
Saturday, March 7 1-4 p.m. Singles Challenger #1
Saturday, March 14 1-4 p.m. Wine & Cheese Social Doubles
Saturday, April 4 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. MCC Mixed Double Championships
Friday - Sunday, May 1-2 Weekend La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club Trip
Saturday, May 9 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. MCC Doubles Championships Prelim.
Saturday, May 16 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. MCC Doubles Semis and Finals
Saturday, June 13 1-4 p.m. Woodie Doubles Round Robin
Saturday, June 27 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Singles Tournament Prelim Round Robin
Saturday, July 11 1 p.m. Singles Tournament Finals
Saturday, August 1 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Women’s A/B Potluck
Friday, October 2 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Calcutta Auction to Benefit The Venice Boys & Girls Club (Galaxy Room)
Saturday - Sunday, October 3-4 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. MCC Calcutta & Grandstand Picnic
Friday - Sunday, November 6-8 Weekend Palm Desert Trip
Saturday, November 14 1-4 p.m. Gerry Ramirez Invitational (USC vs. UCLA)
Friday, December 4 7 p.m. Tennis Holiday Party (Galaxy Room)
MCC Tennis Calendar 2020
Sunday, Feb. 2
SUPER BOWL BUFFET
3-8 p.m.
$23.95 per personService and Tax Additional
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Bella Mar Salonis happy to announce that
Therapeutic Massageis now available.
Call 310-305-4009 to book your session.
We are located just down the hall from the Gym.Salon Phone Number:
310-305-4009
Early BirdSpecials
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday5-6:30 p.m.
$18.95
plus tax and tip
Dine in OnlyNo Substitutions
Viviana De La Borda Catering & Special Events Sales Manager
310-578-4906 ext [email protected]
Marina Ocean Properties
Marina City Club Sales & LeasingOffice on site in the East Tower Circle
Open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. EverydayServing the Marina City Club Home-owners &
Members for more than 25 years on the premises.
EileenMcCarthyOwner/Broker310-822-8910310-497-9365
BRE#01173115
CarsWanted!
Marina City Club Memberlooking to buy
Cars, Motorcycles and Boats Modern or Classic
Running or not$ Cash Deals $
Call Fin at 310.526.1942
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– Menu –Soup:
Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo
Salads:Baby Spinach Salad Bar
Cajun Caesar Salad with Blackened ChickenSouthern Style Potato Salad
Entrées:Broiled Tenderloin Tips Bordelaise
Blackened Catfish FiletCrispy Spicy Chicken Breast
Sides:Jambalaya Rice with Red Beans
Green Beans Casserole and Sautéed OkraMardi Gras Au Gratin Potatoes
Desserts:Old Fashioned Bread Pudding - Cupcakes
Southern Pecan Pie and Assorted Mini PastriesSliced Fresh Seasonal FruitVariety of Ice Cream flavors
$34.95
plus tax and gratuity
Make reservations online at Marinacityclub.net or call 310.578.4915
Mardi Gras Celebration
Friday, February 21Buffet Dinner
5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
DJ Victor
Around and Aboutby Carole Barlin, Editor
2 for $29.95
Dinner SpecialWednesdays in February
Choice of Soup or Small Salad
Choice of Two Entreesfor Only $29.95
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Another holiday season plus a month has goneand due to newsletter deadlines, I have not
been able to congratulate Louis and the SocialCommittee for the wonderful holiday parties untilnow. Well done!!
Perhaps the best aspect of the memberChristmas Party were the guests; beautifully dressedgroups, socializing between tables, and in a veryhappy mood. Although I was unable to attend theNew Year's Eve event I am told that it was one ofthe best New Year parties ever.
Decorations were magnificent, the restaurantwas arranged with tall tables allowing attendees tocomfortably move around visiting others. It reallyworked well to have tall tables to rest one's drinksand consume the hors-d'oeuvres that were beingpassed around by the waiters before taking theirassigned seats. Both parties were filled close tocapacity. And in January Karaoke was enjoyed somuch that the time was extended. Karaoke wasfollowed by Chinese New Year at the end of themonth.
I would like to thank the Social Committee fortheir dedication to not only planning our parties buttaking on the additional task of distributing flyers to
the towers and the Promenade concerning theevents as we seem to struggle with timely notifyingmembers of the upcoming events. Newsletterinformation is often forgotten by the time of theevent so committee members share the task ofdistributing flyers with the special menu items for theweek appearing on one side and a description ofan event on the other side.
And a reminder – there are regular poker groupson most weeknights on the third floor in the smallerroom just down from the restaurant. The games startat 7 pm and new players are welcome to sit in. OnMondays, we have dance lessons and on Fridays,there's a very interesting group of Toastmasters, anationwide group that helps members on publicspeaking that is a lot of fun. Card games includingbridge, mah-jongg, etc. are ongoing mostafternoons in the City Cafe. Those interested ingoing to these games must visit a group to getinformation concerning joining the group.
Remember, we also have three pools, a gymwith daily classes, and a full-service tennis program.We have ongoing and almost constantentertainment!
See you at the Club!
