DOMINOES Wednesday, April 1st 5pm

SANDWICH NIGHT at the CLUB Friday, April 3rd 5pm - 8pm

EASTER BRUNCH Sunday, April 5th

TRIVIA Wednesday, April 8th 5pm Wednesday, April 22nd 5pm

SUNDAY BRUNCH Sunday May 3rd 11am - 1:30pm

BIRTHDAY BLAST/ PRIME RIB SPECIAL Every Thursday 5pm - 8pm

DOMINOES Wednesday, May 6th

LOBSTER POT Friday, May 8th

MOTHERS DAY BRUNCH Sunday, May 10th

TEXAS HOLD’EM Wednesday, May 20th

MAY 2015

SPRING MEMBER DANCE Friday, April 10th 5:30pm

TEXAS HOLD’EM Wednesday, April 15th 5pm

KARAOKE PUB NIGHT Friday, April 17th 5pm - 8pm

ITALIAN PASTA BAR Friday, April 24th 5pm - 8pm

NAME THAT TUNE Wednesday, April 29th 5:30pm

5301 Heron Creek Blvd. • North Port, FL 34287 • 941-240-5100 • www.heroncreekgcc.com

KARAOKE PUB NIGHT Friday, May 22nd TRIVIA Wednesday, May 27th

ITALIAN PASTA BAR Friday, May 29th

BIRTHDAY BLAST/ PRIME RIB SPECIAL Every Thursday 5pm - 8pm

SUNDAY BRUNCH Every Sunday 11am - 1:30pm

Dear Members,

Spring is in the air and activity is a buzz at Heron Creek. Congratulations to all of our recent Tennis and Golf Club Champions! Summer is fast approaching, but let’s not slow down yet. Management has been working with the Social Committee and will be finalizing the active summer social calendar, which will be featured in the May Newsletter. Heron Creek’s next big event is Easter Brunch. Due to tremendous support, it is sold out again this year. Make plans for the Spring Member Dance, Poolside, on April 10th! Everyone loves a pool party and this one won’t disappoint as Heron Creek’s own, DJ Kevin Smith, will be the entertainment for the evening. Please read the Social Committee update in this Newsletter for more information on upcoming events.

Please contact me directly if there is anything the Club, my staff or I can do to make your experience and your use of the Club more enjoyable. Christopher@heron-creek.com

Chris Trottier, PGA COO/ General Manager

"Our three months stay in Heron Creek is coming to an end in a couple of weeks before we head north to the ice and snow. Our experience has been just super and second to none from the moment we stepped in the front office and on the tennis courts. The team is just awesome, we were welcomed with open arms by everybody including members. The level of attention to detail, customer service and responsiveness is over and beyond. From the minute a member steps in your office Peggy can-not be any more helpful and enthusiastic. She answers three phones at a time helping all members very efficiently and profes-sionally. Richelle is just awesome, she cannot jump out of her office fast enough when she hears a member's voice and comes out to see how she can also help, that team is just great.

As for Mike Smith and the tennis staff, they are simply the best. They welcomed us from the first day, included us, introduced us to all members one by one, Mike's attention and dedication to the tennis program is over the top. We remember coming to HC many years ago and we would go to the tennis courts looking for a game and the courts would be empty with no one around and no structured play. The golf team as a whole does a great job, they have such a full schedule and are very accom-modating.

In closing, we would like to thank the entire HC creek team and members for our experience and warm hospitality. They are the reason we have chosen HC to be our winter home moving forward.You should be proud of the Heron Creek family. All the best," Melanie and Sameh Ghobrial

"Chef Butch, tonight (St. Patrick's Day) was awesome...Dinner was wonderful, (especially the Soda Bread, thanks) and this year we really enjoyed the entertainment too!" Sue and Rich

Dear Members, I want to thank those of you who have taken advantage of our Membership Referral Program. Just a reminder for every new member you refer, in advance of them joining, you receive a dues credit applied to your account. The dues credit is based on the level of Membership the members join as:

Platinum $500 dues credit

Silver $250 dues credit

Bronze $150 dues credit Once again, per the Club’s Referral Policy, you must call me before the members close so I can make sure your referral is reflected on your statement. Referrals placed after the new members join the Club are not eligible for the incentive.

Information will be coming soon about a seminar series that Heron Creek will be offering. This seminar series will feature topics such as Health, Finances and Personal Safety and Well-Being. Be sure to watch for details.

Membership Director

Please welcome our newest and upgraded Members for the month of March:

Bronze Members Mr. & Mrs. Pat & Sharon McDowell Mr. & Mrs. Mori & Sue Fierce Mr. & Mrs. David & Catherine Sobecki Platinum Members Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Wynelle Turner

All member numbers are entered in the weekly drawing. You must be present to

win. If the recipient is not present to claim the Club Cash the amount will be in-

creased by $50.00 each week until a win-ner is drawn. Once the Club Cash is won, it is tendered in the form of a gift card to be used for food and beverage purchases in the Main Clubhouse excluding special

events. The Club Cash will be reset at $100.00 for the next week.

Reservations are accepted 30 days prior to the date of the event. If the 30 day mark falls on a weekend, reservations will be taken the following Monday. This opens the reservation window. Please call the Administration Office to sign up for these events . 941-240-5100

As of 3/25/15 the

Club Cash is $150 Must be present to win

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS 6pm - 7pm

Men’s Club Championship 2015 Results

Championship Flight

1st- Alex Soto- Gross 156- $40+Trophy

T-2nd- Steve Hinds/Bill Thompson- Gross 157- $20

Senior Flight

1st- John Macdonald- Gross 155- $40+Trophy

2nd- Ron Olson- Gross 156- $20

Super Senior Flight

1st- Ed Sousa- Gross 168- $40+Trophy

2nd- Frank Plecas- Gross 169- $20

Men’s Club Championship Stableford 2015 Results

Green Flight A

1st- Paul McGowan- 78 points- $40+Trophy

T-2nd- Tim Sheehan/Dave Thomann- 77 points- $10

Green Flight B

1st- Dick Clendaniel- 88 points- $40+ Trophy

2nd- Art Dolben- 80 points- $20

Green Flight C

1st- Tom VanBergen- 82 points- $40+ Trophy

2nd- Marsh Stewart- 80 points- $20

White Flight A

1st- Jim Caron- 74 points- $40+Trophy

2nd- Jim Meszaros- 70 points- $20

White Flight B

1st- Mike Battle- 75 points- $40+Trophy

2nd- Dennis Denny- 70 points- $20

Ladies Club Championship 2015

Championship Flight

1st- Shirley Fortney- Gross 168- $40.00+ Trophy

2nd- Nancy Burke- Gross 173- $20.00

Senior Flight

1st- Cindy Sanderson- Gross 177- $40.00+ Trophy

2nd- Susan Engel- 185- $20.00

Super Senior

1st- Maggie Elmuts- Gross 171- $40.00+ Trophy

2nd- Sandra VanBergen- Gross 188- $20.00

Stableford Flight A

1st- Maggie Michaels- 78 points- $40.00+ Trophy

2nd- Janet Battle- 71 points- $20.00

Stableford Flight B

1st- Heather Harris- 76 points- $40.00+ Trophy

T-2nd Jo Cibolski/Jennifer Meszaros- 71 points- $10.00

Nifty Niners Club Championship Results 2015

Championship Flight

1st- Pat Wegener- Gross 96- $30.00+ Trophy

2nd- Jean Clendaniel- Gross 103- $15.00

Super Senior Flight

1st- Glenda Bowman- Gross 104- $30.00+ Trophy

Stableford Flight A

1st- Pat Plaza- 40 points- $30.00+ Trophy

2nd- Gloria Conway- 39 points- $15.00

Stableford Flight B

1st- Laurie Huebner- 33 points- $30.00+ Trophy

2nd- Gwen Godfrey- 28 points- $15.00

Sandra VanBergen 3/22/15 #6 Oaks, 110 yards 7 Iron Witnesses: Peter VanBergen Tom VanBergen Donna Watson

Tom Prickett 2/21/15 #3 Marsh, 157 yards Witnesses: Nancy Prickett Tim Tiches Mary Tiches

Rosie Thomas 2/22/15 #3 Marsh, 90 yards Witnesses: Bob Sullivan Susan Sullivan Larry Thomas

Bill Almeida 3/1/15 #4 Oaks, 140 yards 6 Iron Witnesses: Juliette Almeida Ron Raposa Marki Raposa

2015 Men’s Member Guest

Flight 1

1st- Brian Russell/Bill Colligan- 59

2nd- Bob Burkart/Matt Burkart- 62*Won card playoff

3rd- Bruce Henkle/Steve Gallant- 62

Flight 2

1st- Mike Bugg/Craig Fleck-58

2nd- Tom McGill/Thomas Belling- 59

3rd- Ron Raposa/Milt Rebello- 60

Flight 3

1st- Bob Kuzara/Tom Winkles- 62

2nd- Steve Donofrio/Jack Dupre- 63

3rd- Steve Hauser/Patty Blais- 64

Flight 4

1st- Mike Battle/Ray Tytler- 58

2nd- Leon Levesque/Frank Papineau- 60

3rd- Bill Kuchar/Dennis Sowka- 62

2015 Ladies Member Guest

Short Line Railroad Flight

1st Gross- Maggie Michaels, Shirley Fortney, Karen Hendricks, Patti Maroney- 71

1st Net- Sylvia Long, Nancy Smith, Diane Mooney, Jodi Mussel- 53

2nd Net- Mary Ahmed, Barb House, Janet Battle, Jane Tytler- 54

3rd Net- Lyn Cunningham, Jane Mazzaferro, Fran Minor, Theresa Marie Terrio- 58*won card playoff

Reading Railroad Flight

1st Gross- Bonnie Taylor Gillings, Judy Malton, Nancy Haston, Lucinda Ferris- 76

1st Net- Gail Corbin, Linda Wentzel, Noreen Maloney, Angel Caron- 52

2nd Net- Carol Parker, Mary Lou Lane, Linda Shannon, Judy Enos- 55 * Won card playoff

3rd Net- Sue Carle, Linda Sisco, Karan Garner, Sandy Tallian- 55

B&O Railroad Flight

1st Gross- Cathy Slack, Linda Heinlen, Cathy Radke, Theresa Truchot- 76

1st Net- Nikki McGowan, Lois Cizmas, Sue Webber, Gaye Lynch- 50

2nd Net- Cindy Berghoff, Marney Boardway, Linda Poulin, Alice Palumbo- 52

3rd Net- Karen Brown, Darlene Cudworth, Nancy Burgoyne, Cindy Worden- 54

CTH Winners

4 Oaks- Karen Thompson 6’8”

6 Oaks- Jane Tytler 6’11”

3 Marsh- Susan Engel 3’9”

6 Marsh- Karan Garner 12’7”

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Men's Consolation Final

From Left to Right

Milt Grundlock

Ray Frugia

Dennis Vargo

Dr. Jim Vana

Women's Consolation Final

Daney Gallagher

Roberta Gorton

Nora Santella

Patti Mills-Roy

Mixed Consolation Final

Sameh and Melanie Ghobrial

Carol Proper

Ron Greene

Tennis Pro Shop: 423-9152

Fitness Center 5:00am - 10:00pm Seven days a week

Tennis Operations Monday— Sunday 8:30am - 12:30pm

Tennis Calendar

April: 1st - 5th Annual “Tennis Ball” 17th - Tennis Mixer / Pub Night 11th - Heron Creek Tennis / Golf Biathlon Event

Coach Mike Smith

Director of Tennis/Fitness

Women’s Doubles Winner:

Holly Henry &

Karen Thompson

Finalist:

Lauren Loughman &

Carol Proper

Men’s Doubles Winner:

Bob Sullivan & Steve Middler

Finalist: Bill Thompson &

Lenny Woythaler

Mixed Doubles Winner:

Bob Sullivan & Holly Henry

Finalist:

Steve & Christa Middler

Congratulations to all the 2014/2015

Club Championship Participants!

You Are All WINNERS!

From the Controller

Golf Calendar March: 26th - LGA Bylaws Event April: 1st - MGA Get Out the Vote 14th - Nifty Niners Closing Day 16th - LGA Closing Day 22nd -23rd - MGA & LGA Jack & Jill

Event May: 12th-13th - MGA Match Play

Social & Dining Calendar

Wednesday Night Club Cash, Thursday Birthday Blast/Prime Rib Special March: 27th - Italian Pasta Bar April: 3rd - Sandwich Night at the Club 5th - Easter Buffet 10th - Spring Member Dance 17th - Karaoke Pub Night / Heron Creek’s Got Talent 24th - Italian Pasta Bar 29th - Name That Tune

Advisory Board

Ron Cibolski - Chair Ronaldcibolski @comcast.net

Pat Maiorino pfmaio@aol.com

Sandra VanBergen Sandravanbergen18 @gmail.com

Ray Frugia raymond.frugia @raymond james. com

Chip Parisi ccparisi@comcast.net

Richard Corbin richardjcorbin@yahoo.com

Art Morello ajmorello@aol.com

Deb Deacetis d.deacetis@yahoo.com

Golf Committee

Richard Corbin - Chair richardjcorbin@yahoo.com

Art Morello ajmorello@aol.com

Susan Sullivan susan5552@verizon.net

Bonnie Taylor-Gillings tayloryourmove@aol.com

Greens Committee

Chip Parisi - Chair ccparisi@comcast.net

Ona Lee Swain gilbertswain@verizon.net

Bob Sullivan sully1111@verizon.net

Social Committee

Deb Deacetis - Chair d.deacetis@yahoo.com

Jennifer Dirrigl jennifer.dirrigl @comcast.net

Sue Gaudett gaudettsue@aol.com

Debi Morgan dmor_1725@comcast.net

Jim Hines jhines@cnu.edu

Finance Committee

Sandra VanBergen - Chair Sandravanbergen18 @gmail.com

Pete Cunningham pete1666@comcast.net

Tennis & Fitness Committee

Ray Frugia - Chair raymond.frugia @raymondjames.com

Roberta Gorton frgorton@gmail.com

Handicap Committee

Barbara Todd barbara.todd5@gmail.com

Kevin Hartman casemurph@verizon.net

Cindy Worden cworden1133@yahoo.com

Carol Taylor ctbogey@verizon.net

Mike Bowes mbowesma@aol.com

If you are missing items, please check the lost and found in the Admin

Office and the Pro Shop. We have many things looking for their homes:

Jackets, Sweaters, Sunglasses, Hats and even a Home Phone.

Jean Clendaniel - Nifty Niners Secretary

March has seen a lot of unique competition within the Nifty Niners. Congratulations goes to the team of Nona Mougel, Carol McDonald, Dee Bayer, and Jean Clendaniel for the winning team score of 11 in the game of TENS. Nina had a great long putt on Marsh #3 for a beautiful birdie! Great going gals.

Other exciting games and competition was the 2 day club championship held on March 17th and 18th. The ever popular 3 Queens and 1 King is scheduled for March 24th with a luncheon to follow.

Our nominating committee has been working hard behind the scenes, putting together a proposal for the new Nifty Niner Board with our soon to be president Theresa Truchot.

The Nifty Niner season ends on April 14th with a pre-paid luncheon after golf. Some of our 'snow birds' will be travelling north soon to cooler climates, (hopefully the snow and ice will be gone), so have a safe trip. You will be missed. Meanwhile, enjoy the warm sunshine and balmy breezes of sunny Florida while you can.

See you all on the greens,

As it warms up, our season is starting to wind down. The fun isn’t over yet, as was experienced at our annual Member-Guest. This year’s “Monopoly“ themed event was a big success thanks to co-chairs Marki Raposa and Terri Hartman and their crew. The practice round was followed by cocktails and appetizers along with putting, chipping, bank transactions and ladies being hauled off to jail. Banker Mike, jailbird Ron and police officer Kevin were there to keep everyone in line. The tournament had everyone pass “Go” and collect $200 only to lose it on the golf course. Mr. Monopoly himself (aka Don) was on the Oaks number 9 for a chance to win more.

Flight winners included:

Short Line Railroad

1st Gross – Maggie Michaels, Shirley Fortney, Karen Hendricks, Patti Maroney

1st Net – Sylvia Long, Nancy Smith, Diane Mooney, Jodi Mussel

Reading Railroad

1st Gross – Bonnie Taylor-Gillings, Judy Malton, Nancy Haston, Lucinda Ferris

1st Net- Gail Corbin, Linda Wentzel, Noreen Maloney, Angel Caron

B & O Railroad

1st Gross -- Cathy Slack, Linda Heinlen, Cathy Radke, Theresa Truchot

1st Net -- Nikki McGowan, Lois Cizmas, Sue Webber, Gaye Lynch

March 26 following golf will be the HCLGA By-laws luncheon. This will be brief as it was determined that no changes are necessary to the by-laws this year. Lunch will be provided by the HCLGA, and a special 50-50 raffle will support the March of Dimes to support “Team Mighty Mason Hummel”!

Our Suncoast team has their last event on Thursday, April 9. As they are most certain to bring home the winning plaque, plan on meeting up at the club house that afternoon to celebrate with everyone that played in Suncoast this season.

Hard to believe, but closing day is April 16 with a “shamble”, lunch, the election of officers, awards and farewells.

Finally the “Jack and Jill” tournament will be April 22 and 23.

Mary Bowersock

Hours of Operation

What a busy and successful season of events and activities! In addition to planning ahead for social activities, the committee provides feedback to management. Activities have been well attended and the Grille Room and Dining Room have been very busy. As we look ahead to substantial growth and ensuring that service is efficient we are committed to improving the experience for all Members of Heron Creek. To help improve the level and timing of service in the dining room on busy nights we encourage diners to arrive close to their reservation time, which have been scheduled to work with service timing and continue a smooth flow of ordering and serving of meals.

Large groups might want to consider scheduling their party for a night when a buffet is served, like Italian Pasta Bar, which would ensure that all tables in their group are having their meals in a timely fashion. Wines by the bottle are becoming more popular with the expertise guidance of our own Certified Sommelier, Gus Arredondo.

Social activities for April through June include the Spring Member Dance( poolside), a Sandwich night, Name that Tune and continuing with our successful Birthday Blast and Italian Pasta Bar . Courtside Café is scheduled to remain open into the month of May. This is to be contingent on the demand, as it needs to cover its daily operating costs. In June we will introduce Friday night options to include a Steak Out with a live grill station on the patio, Thanksgiving in June, and an evening of chef specials which might include Rack of Lamb, Duck or Surf and Turf.

During the summer we will offer a special Wine Dinner paired with 4 wines, an International Night with a live sushi station, poolside party and a karaoke pub night featuring a Country Western Dance theme.

Beyond the gates… we are looking ahead to planning a Wine Tour for Napa Valley in October. Gus is involved in assisting with the itinerary and making arrangements for tours of the vineyards. He will be a big help to Debi Morgan as the tour details come together. As soon as we have dates, itinerary and prices we will send an email notice.

Sue Gaudett gaudettsue@aol.com

Debi Morgan dmor_1725@comcast.net

Jim Hines jhines@cnu.edu

Deb Deacetis - Chair d.deacetis@yahoo.com

Jennifer Dirrigl jennifer.dirrigl@comcast.net

Mondays Mah Jongg

9:00am - 4:00pm C/R Just for Fun 1:00pm - 4:00pm C/C

Tuesdays Bridge: Rusty Level

10:00am - 12:00pm C/R Mah Jongg - Fun Group 12:30pm-4:00pm C/R

Wednesdays Bridge: Intermediate Level

9:00am - 12:00pm C/R Mah Jongg

1:00pm- 4:00pm C/R Canasta 1st & 3rd Wed. 6pm C/R

Thursdays Needlework

1:00pm - 4:00pm C/R Bunco 3rd Thursday 7:00pm C/R Euchre 1st, 2nd & 4th Thursday

6:00pm C/R

Fridays Bridge: Intermediate Level

9:00am - 12:00pm C/R Book Club 2nd Friday 1:30pm C/R

HERON CREEK SINGLES

For information about the HC Singles Group contact Janice at 240-6425

or Luke at 661-8709

RED HOT HERONS First Monday of every month

10:30am MDR

Servicewomen’s Group

All former servicewomen are invited to attend a Lunch Meeting of

the Military Women Across the Nation group. It is held in the Private Dining Room on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 11:00am. Lunch can be or-

dered from the menu. If you have ques-tions, please email Donna Francisco

dfrancis43@comcast.net

Congratulations go out to our new officers who were elected during our March meeting: Deb Hourigan, President; Janice Dermeitis, Vice Presi-dent; Joyce Hantson, Treasurer; Mary Holden, Secretary; Kathy Lane, Membership Chair; Judy Andy, Sunshine; Pat Luchi, Public Relations; Pat Beers, Photographer; Mary Kay Elrick, Barbara Leep, & Fran Axelrod, Historians; Donna McQuain, Nomi-nating Chair. We look forward to their leadership for the next year and extend a special thank you to Kathie Boccagna for her leadership this past year!

Red Hot Herons excursion committee planned three activities during the month of March. These included a trip to the Goodson Farm Strawberry Market in Wimauma where fresh fruits and vegetables were available for purchase along with lunch and mile high strawberry shortcake. This outing also included a trip to a nearby mana-tee viewing station. Also on the docket are a private show for our group, scheduled for March 26th, at the Cabaret of Magic in Venice. This event will conclude with an early dinner at the Goldrush Restaurant. The North Port Art Center Is holding a day long class for our members on March 27th. This will allow those who missed an ear-lier class last fall an opportunity to make beautiful silk scarves.

All members are asked to make a special effort to attend the April meeting. It will include the installation of new officers and will conclude with a luncheon. Please contact Kathie Boccagna to preorder if you have not done so.This will also be the final opportunity to pay dues for the upcoming year. Our next meeting is Monday, April 6th @10:30 am in the Main Dining Room.

Pat Luchi - Public Relations

Red Hot Herons

Heron Creek Singles

Schedule Club Activities

The Heron Creek Singles Group participates in all of the scheduled Club activities - including a special celebration of members’ birthdays on the second scheduled Birthday Blast each month.

In addition to the Club activities and events, we organize house parties for major Holidays and pursue a wide variety of outside activities such as plays; concerts; various day trips by land and sea to nearby attractions – and - we try at least one new local restaurant each month.

March activities included the Birthday Blast at the Club; a Polo match with tailgate party in Sarasota; a St. Patrick’s Day Concert in the Park in Venice; and Dinner / Theater at Visani’s in Port Charlotte.

Future events include: “Away” dinner at The House of Prime; Venice Symphony’s “Evening Under the Stars” at the SCF; The Fox on the Fairway” at the Venice Theater and a cooking demonstration / dinner at Apron’s.

If you’re single and want to meet new friends and participate in some great activi-ties, contact the Heron Creek Singles Group!

Join us on the second scheduled Club Birthday Blast of each month - whether or not it’s YOUR birthday month! Call in your reservation and tell them you want to be seated with the HC Singles Group.

For more information, call Janice Dirmeitis at 240-6425.

March Birthday celebrants included (pictured left, L to R): Lorraine Nachtrieb and Ev Senseman - as well as Nancy D’Antonio and Duane Ellenberger.

At the Polo Match

Trivia Social Bridge

Rusty level: Come and join us every Tuesday from 10:00am to 12:00pm in the Card Room. For more information contact Peggy Crowley at 426-5477. Intermediate level: Every Wednesday and Friday from 9:00am to 12:00 noon in the Card Room. For more information contact Deanna Arata at 429-1030 aratadj@gmail.com

Mah Jongg Meets in the card room on Mondays from 9am-4pm & Wednesdays from 1pm-4pm. For more details pleasecontact Sue Pilato 426-8009 or Nett Sturges 426-9120.

Book Club

Texas Hold’em The ever popular Texas Hold’em will meet again on Wed, April 15th at 5:00pm for dinner and play begins at 6:00pm. March winners are: 1st: Gerard Liberty; 2nd: Nancy Waldron; 3rd: Lou Pilato; 4th: Woody Haser; 5th: Frank Pasterz

Dominoes

Join us for Dominoes on Wednesday, April 1st at 5:00pm in the Main Din-ing Room. March winners are: 1st: Jean Clendaniel; 2nd: Nett Sturges; 3rd: Theresa Truchot; 4th: Sandy Sheppard; 5th: Barbara Everhart

Canasta Canasta Nights take place on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6 pm in the card room. American Canasta is the version we play, and we invite all canasta players to join us for these fun and challenging eve-nings. We would be happy to teach anyone who would like to learn the game of American Canasta by giving us a call or sending an email. Be sure to sign up with a partner. Linda and Ken Sjogren 941-564-8790 lsjog324@aol.com

Needlework / Crafts Group We are presently meeting Thursdays in the Card Room from 1:00pm - 4:00pm. Bring your current project and share ideas, expertise and inspi-ration with others. If you would like to join the fun, please contact Sue Green 426-9374 or email at nana-green@comcast.net

Bunco Bunco meets the third Thursday of every month in Card Room at 7:00pm. Contact Norma Smith for details 426-7945.

Euchre Euchre is back! Please join us on the first, second and fourth Thursday of the month at 6:00pm in the Card Room. For more information contact Sue Gaudett at 426-8332

Trivia New Trivia teams are being formed. If you would like to join this fun activity, contact Christa in the Admin Office 941-240-5100. The reserva-tion window for April 22nd Trivia will open on March 23, 2015.

February 25th Trivia Winners

Trivia Titans

Gail & Scott Leggat, Mary & John Self, Terri & Kevin Hartman

March 10th Trivia Winners

Dream Team

Frank & Marilyn Daly, Marti Laub, Karen Bourland & Bud Whyte

Just for Fun Mah Jongg Sharon Brown has formed the “Just for Fun Mah Jongg” on Mondays from 1pm - 4pm in the Courtside Cafe. No need to reserve, just show up and join us for a fun game of Mah Jongg.

Club Activities

Water Aerobics

What a strange winter! The weather has been unusual to say the least. It was not overly cold, however there were a lot of days that were below average or raining and it seems we had very few classes.

Now as Easter approaches our Snow Birds will be leaving. Although it is sad to see them leave we wish them all safe travels until we meet again next winter.

We have had some new people join us lately and that has been great. If you have been thinking about trying a class just do it! You won't be sorry. It is a fun way to get a great workout! No stress, no sweat, no experience nessesary. You do not even need to know how to swim. So come give it a try. Classes are Monday and Friday @11:00am. All are welcome!

Freddi Snow

The Book Club met in March to discuss the book All the Light We Cannot See by An-thony Doerr. Betsy Cussler did her usual wonderful job of moderating. Thank you, Betsy, for leading the discussion.

Our next meeting will be held on Friday, April 10. We meet at 1:30 in the Card Room. We will be discussing the book The Aviator’s Wife by Melanie Benjamin. Our moderator will be Janice Dermeitis.

If you are interested in joining us, please contact Pat Beers at 876-4576 or pbeers118@yahoo.com.

Not receiving periodic club e-mails?

Simply send your email address to reception@heron-creek.com and you will be added to the club’s email list. Please add reception@heron-creek.com to your email address book so Heron Creek Golf & Country Club can be added as a safe sender to your contact list . Also, register your member number with username and password on our new website www.heroncreekgcc.com to access the Club calendar and your statements.

1. Reservations must be made through the Club Main Office by calling 941-240-5100.

2. Reservations are required for evening dining and Sunday Brunches. Lunch in the Heron’s Roost Grille is first come, first serve.

3. Reservations are accepted 30 days prior to the Event date. If the 30 day mark falls on a weekend, reservations will be taken the following Monday. This opens the reservation window.

4. “Save the Date” notification of upcoming Club Events is intended only to advise members.

5. Advance reservations are required for Top of the Green and Club Events. Appropriate attire is required.

6. Advance reservations for popular Sold Out Club special events require complete tables up to a maximum of 8 with a limited number of 10 available. Reservations of less than 8 will be joined to complete a table of 8 or 10.

7. 72 hours (3 days) advance reservations are required for all Club Events including; Trivia, Dominoes, Texas Hold’em, etc.

8. 72 hour (3 days) cancellation policy is in effect for all Club Events. You must cancel before the 72 hours or your member number will be automatically charged.

9. Waiting lists for “sold out” Club Events are taken in chronological date/time order.

10. On occasion some Club Events will be subject to cancellation.

Guests of Members may only attend Member only Club functions and activities a maximum of three (3) times per year.

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It is expected that Members, their family members and guests will choose to dress in a fashion befitting the surroundings and

atmosphere provided in the setting of the Club. We ask that Members will advise their guests of the dress requirements.

Golf Course

Proper golf attire is required for all players. For men, shirts with collars and sleeves, shirts with turtlenecks, mock turtlenecks,

slacks, and golf shorts with a minimum six inch inseam are considered proper attire. Tee shirts, jeans, cut-offs, sweatpants,

bathing suits or other athletic attire are not permitted. Pants and shorts must be neat and presentable, and must be worn at

the natural waistline. Shirt tails must be worn inside the trousers unless cut in a style to be worn outside (for example, a Ha-

waiian style shirt). For women, dresses, blouses, slacks and golf shorts with a minimum of six inch inseam are considered

proper attire. Shirts must have sleeves or a collar.

Heron’s Roost Grille Room / Top of The Green Main Dining Room

Acceptable Golf attire as described in the rules and regulations is also acceptable in the Clubhouse, Courtside Café and the

Grille Room. Shirt tails must be worn inside the trousers unless cut in a style to be worn outside (for example, a Hawaiian style

shirt). Blue Jeans are acceptable only in the Grille Room, Courtside Café or outside dining areas of the Main Clubhouse. Blue

Jeans and athletic headwear are not permitted in the Main Dining Room. Flip flops are not acceptable, except in the pool

area.

Tennis

Proper tennis attire and regulation equipment (no running shoes) are required on the courts at all times. Shirts must be worn

at all times. Men’s shirts must have sleeves; proper tennis attire is required for women. The Club reserves the right to include

additional requirements regarding attire for certain events or certain areas of the Club in the future. From time to time, ex-

ceptions to the dress code may be made, as published by the Club.

Club Information Administration Office Hours:

Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

Phone: 941.240.5100 Toll Free: 800.877.1433

Fax: 941.423.6913

www.heroncreekgcc.com

Accounting Office

3401 S. Sumter Blvd.

North Port, FL 34287

Tel: 941.429.3285

Fax:.941.429.0845

Pro Shop: 941.423.6955

Maintenance: 941.423.6912

Reservations: 941.240.5100

Grille Room/ Bar: 941.429.0927

Courtside Café: 941.429.0327

Tennis: 941.423.9152

Gus Arredondo Food & Beverage Director fbdirector@heron-creek.com

Butch Thigpen Executive Chef chef@heron-creek.com

Bart Cook Director of Golf directorofgolf@heron-creek.com

Bobby Hummel Head Golf Professional bobby@heron-creek.com

Chris Trottier COO/General Manager christopher@heron-creek.com

Ron Robinson Controller controller@heron-creek.com

Richelle Harris-Shindel Membership Director membership@heron-creek.com

Sara Hartlein Catering/Member Events catering@heron-creek.com

Mike Smith Director of Tennis/Fitness tennis@heron-creek.com

Tom Rainey Golf Course Superintendent tom@heron-creek.com