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A Publication for the members of Hunters Run Country Club

M A G A Z I N E

MAY- JUNE 2018

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OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS 2018-2019EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEPresident Jack GornyVice President Steve PerlmutterTreasurer Michael KampelSecretary Judi GoldsteinMember-At-Large Steve BzuraSenior Advisor Bernie SilverBOARD COMMITTEE CHAIRSAudit Bernie Sobel Vice Chair Steve GoldsteinBudget & Finance Harvey Newman Vice Chair Jay PeterfreundCommunications Lew Gedansky Vice Chair Stan WalkerCommunity Relations Sue LaytonEntertainment & Arts Sue Layton Vice Chair Linda LustbergFitness, Pool & Spa Heidi Rubin Vice Chair Joannie SobleFood & Beverage Steve Perlmutter Vice Chair Sonia MaceyGolf Judi Goldstein Vice Chair Mike RappaportGreens & Lakes Joel Feldman Vice Chair Jerry BloomHouse Steve PerlmutterLandscape Mitch KrasnoffLegal Michael SorokaLong Range Planning Michael Kampel Vice Chair Irwin RegentMembership & Marketing Michael Kampel Vice Chair Hap LevenSecurity Jerry Chafetz Vice Chair Richie SedlikStrategic Planning Lew Gedansky Vice Chair Gary KoestenTennis (Co-Chairs) Harold Friedman David Gold Vice Chair Charles Ross

Election Larry Bloch Liaison Judi GoldsteinGovernment Relations Judi LymanGrievance Alvin Newman Grievance- Appeals Max BakerReal Estate Committee Steve Bzura Vice Chairs Harvey Newman Mark Vogel

H U N T E R S R U N M A G A Z I N EHunters Run POA Inc. • 3500 Clubhouse Lane • Boynton Beach, FL 33436 • 561-737-2582

Hunters Run POA Inc. Chief Operating Officer Mary Watkins, CCM

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Editor Stan Walker Features Editor Ann FormanCorrespondence [email protected]

Editorial Staff Shy Kramer, Marilyn Ross, Judie Spinner, Dianne HonigProduction Susan BraitmanPhotography Chuck Milber, Marilyn Ross, Karen MeltzAdministrative Support Graham Cordrey

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EDITOR’S NOTE

Comings & GoingsThis is transition time at Hunters Run. The annual championship tournaments have come to an end. The closing dinner dances have been held. The family and friends who come here for the member-guest events, for the holidays, for special occasions, have left. Our North course and Main Pool, as well as the surrounding areas, are closed for construction. Hotwire is now on site. And, some of our members have left—or will be leaving—for the summer months. Many of you will enjoy the summer months here. This issue covers the various end of season events, as well as the comings and goings of the club and the members. For those who will be staying here, it also presents some ideas of places you can go for a getaway—many just a road trip away. Actually, it is just the start of our coverage, because we hope to highlight where you have gone on vacation with other members over the coming months. As the compass on our front cover reflects, all roads lead from Hunters Run. Please let us know at [email protected]. —S.W.

NAME ADDRESS

Morton & Donna Gettenberg 36D Westgate Lane

Jeffrey & Carol Lasner 35 Estate Drive

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS FEBRUARY & MARCH 2018

NAME ADDRESS

Robert & Fran Lovett 32 Woods Lane

Kadandale & Veena Shetty 32 Island Drive

Left to right: Michael Kampel, Mitch Krasnoff, Steve Bzura, Jerry Chafetz, Steve Perlmutter, William Poznak, David Gold, Judi Goldstein, Jack Gorny, Sue Layton, Bernie Silver, Heidi Rubin, Harold Friedman, Michael Soroka, Harvey Newman, Lew Gedansky, Joel Feldman, Bernie Sobel

2018-2019 HUNTERS RUN BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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F r o m o u r P R E S I D E N T

CLUB PHONE NUMBERSCLUBHOUSE EXTCardroom - Ladies' 4003Cardroom - Men’s 4009Beauty Salon - Inside Extension 4353Beauty Salon - Outside Telephone 364-9353Fitness Center 4056Front Desk - 737-2582 4582Locker Room - Ladies’ 3903Locker Room - Men’s 3902Pool Attendant 4560Valet 4025

COURTESY PHONES EXTLobby 4015Golf Shop 4026Ladies' Restroom 4022Men’s Restroom 4024Tennis Shop 4657Pool Area East 4077Pool Area SW 4076

F & B DINING INFO TELEPHONEGrille Room 735-4021Il Cacciatore 735-4027Snack Shack 735-4068Tiki Bar 735-4012Lodge/Dining Reservations 735-4044Main Dining Room 735-4064The Palms 735-4038Lounge 735-4050Internet Café 735-401619 Hole 735-4052

SECURITY EXTEMERGENCY 911Security - South Gate - Main 4060 /736-9711Security - Automated Guest System 736-6913Lukasz Kotowski, Director Office: 737-3848 Cell: 561-225-5669Clubhouse Security 5020

CMO TELEPHONEMatthew Iaccarino CMO Manager 734-5000 Fax 734-4681CMO Maintenance 734-6784Isles of Hunters Run 364-9664

3500 Clubhouse Lane • Boynton Beach, FL 33436 (561) 737-2582 • www.huntersrun.net

Dear Fellow Members and Friends,

Two of the most frequently quoted lines in literature come from Charles Dickens’ novel, A Tale of Two Cities: “It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.”

Nothing could be more apropos to the voyage that we are about to embark on at Hunters Run as we set sail on our sturdy ship to construct a new Pool/Atrium and to renovate the North course, which will transform our ship into a luxury liner. We can view all this redevelopment, which disrupts our normal lifestyle and activities and creates a nuisance, as the worst of times — or as an exhilarating and exciting experience which is truly transformative and is the best of times. I choose the latter.

We have seized the future with a new sleek and scintillating Pool/Atrium, a new Rooftop Terrace overlooking the dazzling new complex, with televisions of all sizes in the Atrium for fabulous viewing of marquee events. We can now convene as a community to view and celebrate —the Super Bowl, March Madness, the World Series and, of course, all day and evening Sunday NFL games, to mention but a few events.

We will have a fire pit for conversation and after dinner drinks and a new focus on outdoor activities in our new spectacular surroundings. We will also have a new Pizza and Ice Cream Parlor for snacks and dinner. All of these enhancements and features will put Hunters Run in a land of new experiences and amenities.

We have retained a stellar team of renowned architects, a construction law specialist attorney, an owners rep and the largest and most highly regarded contractor in the region to ensure a first-class “voyage into the future” and hopefully an “on time” landing which should minimize the inconvenience of the construction. The renovation of the North course has no less stellar a cast. The course renovation will further upgrade the quality of our unparalleled three golf courses.

As the construction begins in earnest, after a full year of planning, I am eager and excited about our new projects. I, and hopefully the entire Hunters Run community, will view this as the best of times. We will provide updates on an ongoing basis so we can share the progress with all of you whether you are here or up North during the construction period. Let’s all feel the excitement.

Best regards,

Jack GornyPresident

Our Voyage into the Future

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E 4 CMO

6 Closing home checklist

8 FEATURE: Special Travel Section

12 Member Spotlight: Men Who Love to Cook

16 Golf

19 Tennis/Stickball

20 Play for Pink

22 Bridge / Fitness

23 Dog Show

SPECIAL TRAVEL SECTION Snorkeling in the Keys

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FLOOD INSURANCE: Most Condominium Associations at Hunters Run do not carry flood insurance on individual homes. You may want to, at your own discretion and expense, purchase an individual flood policy to protect your building structure and your personal contents. That is a decision you need to make with your personal insurance agent.

HO6 INSURANCE POLICY: We strongly recommend you carry a property policy (HO6) to cover the inside of your unit against fire, water damage and various other perils. A standard HO6 policy provides at least $2,000 of coverage for special assessments the Association may have to levy in the event the community suffers hurricane damage. We have a consumer brochure in the CMO office for your review should you require further information on this important coverage.

MAILING ADDRESS: Please be sure to notify both the CMO office and “The Club” as your mailing address changes. Please also make sure to update your house sitter and emergency contact information. We need a working phone number in case of an emergency.

E-MAIL ADDRESS/WEBSITE: We would like to have every owner’s email address; you can go to the CMO website (www.cmohr.net), sign in and click on “Communications” and “Homeowner Information Update.” On our website, residents can take care of: (1) putting in a work order request (2) contacting any of the CMO staff and (3) checking on the next date for the Board of Directors meeting for your Association.

PLUMBING: Please check your main water shut off valve before leaving for the summer to make sure it is operational. Remember, most of our units are over 30 years old and if the water shut off valve has not been replaced, it should be. An easy test is to turn off the valve and open a faucet. If the water is running, the valve is not closing properly and needs to be replaced. Over the years, this easy check could have saved homeowners and their Associations thousands of dollars in damages. Please check your washing machine hoses and connections for frays or leaks. Hoses can become brittle and can rupture.

It is recommended that rubber hoses be replaced every five years. Metal hoses are more durable. Please do a visual inspection of your hot water heater - focusing on rusting metal and leaks. Shut off electrical power to the hot water heater before leaving for the summer. Please inspect your kitchen and bathroom plumbing and connections. CMO has a list of plumbers that have worked in the community and can assist you with any plumbing need or inspection. PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME ASSOCIATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRE THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY TO BE SHUT OFF IF THE OWNER IS GOING TO BE AWAY FOR 72 HOURS OR LONGER.

EMERGENCY SEWER BACK-UP: Generally, plumbing is the homeowner’s responsibility. However, if more than one of the toilets are clogged and/or there is a back-up in a shower or bathtub, and it is not during CMO’s business hours, you can call the City of Boynton Utility Department directly at (561) 742-6430.

ELECTRICAL: For safety and security, please keep your electric turned on so that outside lights will work when you are gone.

AIR CONDITIONING: Set the air conditioner to 80 degrees and the humidistat to 55. Have your system serviced every six months to make sure the condensation lines are clear and the unit is operating properly. Many unit owners have not performed this periodic maintenance, resulting in water backing up into their home which could cause mold and/or affect a neighbor if you live in an apartment complex.

COMCAST: Unplug TV’s and computers. Keep Comcast boxes connected and plugged in, so that any program updates during the summer months can be downloaded to the boxes. If you have any Comcast services that you are paying for (not paid for by your Association), you can put these services on hold from three to seven months. Enroll by going to Comcast.com/floridaseasonal or call 1-800-XFINITY (1-800-934-6489). If you are leaving for the season, please be aware that our Comcast bulk cable and internet service will end July 31, 2018. You should be receiving a notice from Comcast shortly outlining information

if you are interested in continuing Comcast service after this date. If you cancel Comcast, you are responsible to return their equipment. We will be supplying homeowners with the name of a Comcast sub-contractor that will pick-up your Comcast equipment and give you a receipt for your records or you can drop your equipment off at any UPS store and they will ship it to Comcast at no cost. EACH HOMEOWNER IS RESPONSIBLE TO RETURN COMCAST EQUIPMENT OR THEY WILL BE BILLED ACCORDINGLY.

HOTWIRE: Please make sure that you have scheduled a Home Survey with Hotwire. Please call 561-509-5429 or go to Hunters Run Hotwire website at www.gethotwired.com. During the Home Survey, the Hotwire representative will come to your home to review the locations of your TVs and discuss the services you will receive as part of your bulk package and additional services Hotwire provides. If you are a “snowbird” and did not have your Hotwire inside installation completed, please contact Hotwire at least one month before your return back to Hunters Run to schedule your installation. Installation is part of the bulk service contract through December 31, 2018 at no cost. After that date the homeowner will be charged an installation fee.

PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU HAVE PHONE SERVICE THROUGH COMCAST AND WANT TO CHANGE TO HOTWIRE AND KEEP YOUR PRESENT PHONE NUMBER, YOU SHOULD NOT CANCEL YOUR PHONE SERVICE UNTIL AFTER HOTWIRE COMPLETES YOUR INTERIOR INSTALLATION.

OUTSIDE PERSONAL PROPERTY: Bring in and/or secure all outside personal property. All items could become a projectile during a storm and cause damage to your home and/or your neighbor’s home. IF THE ASSOCIATION REQUIRES CMO TO REMOVE A UNIT OWNER’S PERSONAL PROPERTY DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS, THE UNIT OWNER WILL BE BILLED ACCORDINGLY.

SECURITY: Please make sure that Security has a working key for your home in case of an emergency. Over the years, your front door locks may have been changed and Security may not have a working key.

CMOBy Matthew Iaccarino, CMO General Manager

In this season’s end letter, I want to wish those of you who are leaving us for the summer a safe journey and give everyone, snowbirds and year-rounders alike, a few helpful reminders about preparing your home for the summer.

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PARKING/VEHICLES/BIKE: Unit owners are required to let their Association know if they are leaving a vehicle/vehicles parked on the property during an extended absence and provide CMO with a local contact who has a key/s. Also, as a courtesy, please free up parking spaces directly in front of your building while you are away. If you live in an apartment community and store your bike at one of the community bike sheds, make sure your bike is registered at the CMO office and displays a sticker. Bikes that do not display a sticker or are in a deplorable condition are subject to removal by the Association. In the event of a hurricane, your bike should be inside.

PEST CONTROL: If you want pest control service in your unit when you are away, notify Security for authorization of a key release. Also, notify your Association’s pest control company of your alarm code; the pest control company will not service your unit without your alarm code number! If you need to contact your pest control company, the numbers are: Bug Off Exterminators, Inc. (561) 278-2828; Home Paramount (772)678-3678 ask for the Stuart office; Pest and Plant Management for Cambridge I (561)310-1066, for Cambridge II (561)274-7139, for Eastgate II (561)274-1660, for Windsor (561) 806-9005.

LIFTS: If you are a lift owner, in the event of a hurricane watch please be sure the elevator is located half way up between floors for added protection to the lift.

CONSTRUCTION: If you are doing any construction in your unit, please advise your contractor that construction debris must be hauled away from the community and they are not to place items in (or around) the Association dumpsters. All items in private dumpsters must be removed or properly contained upon a hurricane warning. Remember that any architectural or landscaping changes require Board approval.

EMERGENCIES: If you have an after-hour emergency (including holidays and weekends) regarding the common grounds, call Security at (561) 736-9711. Examples are flooding, broken windows, or sprinklers continually running for more than one hour. If Security cannot assist, they will contact a CMO staff member.

CMO has an after-hours emergency service charge of $150.00 for the first hour (this includes the technicians’ travel time) and $75.00 an hour charge after that.

ARCHITECTURAL REQUEST FOR CHANGE (ARC) FORMS: If you are making any alteration which is visible from the outside of your home (including landscaping,) you must have prior approval from your Association’s Board of Directors. ARC forms are available from CMO or can be downloaded from our website. The unit owner (and any subsequent owner) is then required to maintain

and insure the changes made.

GOLF CARTS: If you are leaving for the season, your golf cart must to be inside your garage or home. It cannot be stored on the exterior of the property. Please, always make sure that if you charge your battery, you check the water level in the battery to prevent a fire.

PROPERTY MANAGERS: The property managers for the communities are as follows:

Nuria Angelocci: Cambridge II, Glens East, The Isles, Southport, Villas of Northwoods

Judie Irber: Bristol, Essex, Northwoods II, Stratford, Sutton Place, Villas of Brentwood

Vicki Hull Kerley: Cambridge I, Estates, Glens West, Northwoods I, The Oaks, Westgate, Windsor

Brad Rowell: Eastgate I, Eastgate II, Hampshire, Villas of Hampshire, The Woods

When a hurricane approaches Hunters Run, the CMO office is besieged with calls. It is CMO’s responsibility to protect the common property. The responsibilities listed above are the owners’ responsibilities and our four-member maintenance staff cannot possibly secure all the items left outside or install hurricane protection on windows. Please hire a handyman or contractor if you need assistance. (As always, check their references, license, contractor’s certification and insurance.)

Most importantly, whether you are a seasonal resident or a full-timer, I want to remind everyone that CMO is your on-site management company and our professional staff is here to assist you! CMO’s office hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 5:00PM, or you can contact them at (561) 734-5000. In case of an after-hour emergency, contact Security at (561) 736-9711 and they will contact a CMO staff member who is on call.

Have a wonderful and safe summer.

We Do Give a Hoot!There was a rare sighting on Friday, the 13th of April, on Clubhouse Lane in Essex. There were two G4S men who arrived on the scene and positioned themselves to protect a very small object. There were Liz Taylor-Watnick and Shel Watnick, who had discovered it and alerted the club and Security. And, there was CMO’s Robert Taylor, responding to their call to help in the effort. It was a baby owl! The owl is now in the good hands of a veterinarian. (And, the next day, another owl was rescued in the same area!)

PROTECTED

RESCUED!

DISCOVERED

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OWNER PRE-CLOSE THE WEEK BEFORE•Give house sitter departing date at least one week in advance.

If have an alarm system, confirm security code and pass code with your sitter.

•Give name of house sitter to CMO (561-734-5000) and security at main gate (736-7911).

•Notify Hunters Run of your departure, planned return date, and mailing address by emailing or by calling Accounting (561-735-4045) and CMO.

•Update your homeowner’s information. Go to the CMO web site (www.cmohr.net), sign in and click on “Communications” and “Homeowner Information Update.”

•Notify your pest control company. Confirm key release and alarm code. Advise security that your pest control company has key release authorization.

•If shipping clothes up north, call service for pick up. Call one day in advance. Give destination, weight, and dimensions of each carton. Request “signature required.”

•Mail service - fill out Post Office Official Mail Forwarding Change of Address Order Form.

•Notify newspapers of stop date.

•Consider reducing telephone service. Call service for information.

•Test burglar alarm, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

•Have HVAC unit serviced or change/clean air condition filter(s) if needed

•Leave extra HVAC filters for house sitter. Leave bleach (gallon) and measuring cup by HVAC closet.

•Begin discarding items in refrigerator and freezer.

•Leave on kitchen counter for house sitter: a lock with key for outside water faucet, additional notes, vacation information, paper towels, and trash bags.

•Cover clothes in closets, if desired.

•Place Damp Rid where needed. Leave extra Damp Rid in kitchen. See manufacturer instructions.

•Charge hand VAC and electric broom.

•Clean and bring in all outside patio furniture.

•Move house plants to garden. Leave other plants in kitchen with watering instructions, watering can, water bottles and measuring cups.

•Remove or secure all necessary items outside of house that may cause damage during a storm. (Potted plants, decorations, wall décor, etc.)

•Tie down grill propane tank and clean grill. Put grill in garage if possible.

•Change DVD recordings to read only “First Run on this “channel.”

•Coordinate house cleaning service.

OWNER DAY-BEFORE DEPARTURE •Empty trash cans.

•Unplug and clean if applicable all electrical and electronic items (except bug repellents) -clocks, microwave, toaster oven, toaster, vacuums, air cleaners, computers, and TVs.

•Clean refrigerator of all perishable items. Empty freezer, ice, and turn off ice maker. Adjust temperatures.

•Unplug instant hot water.

•If desired, place sheets over furniture and leave closet and bureau doors open.

•Open air conditioner closet door.

•Connect charger to car if left in garage.

•If desired, change phone message on land line.

•Open air vents as necessary.

OWNER CLOSING DAY•If applicable, disconnect hot water circulator pump.

•Close all blinds and shades.

•Consider turning on ceiling fans to low setting.

•Remove night lights

•Close sink drains in bathrooms and toilet lids.

•Cover shower drains.

•Turn off alarm on alarm clocks.

•Turn humidistat and HVAC units to desired settings.

•Lock or double lock all doors, sliding doors and windows.

•Turn on burglar alarm.

HOUSE SITTER NOTES•Turn off water heater switch.

•If applicable, turn off outside water faucet to house. Then turn on inside faucets to drain line. When dripping stops, close all inside faucets.

•If applicable, install lock on outside water faucet. (lock and key left on kitchen counter).

•Verify house HVAC settings.

•If applicable, verify garage fan is running.

•Close and lock door and window hurricane shutters.

HOUSE SITTER WEEKLY VISIT•Perform normal inspection.

•Change HVAC filter(s) as needed. Put bleach down overflow connector once as needed.

•Adjust thermostats if needed.

•Check/change Damp Rids

•Water plants if requested.

SERVICE PERSONNEL CONTACT LISTThis list should include:•HVAC •Plumber •Electrician •Alarm •Pest Control•Boynton Beach Utility Dept.: 561-742-6430•Boynton Beach Post Office: 561-732-1767

Have a great summer.

Suggested House Closing Checklists Note: Applicable closing information provided by CMO management in this issue should be considered in addition to the following checklists.

Leaving your home for an extended period of time is always a hassle. Here are six lists to help you with this task. The list is broken down into:

Owner’s Pre-Close the Week Before

Owner’s Day-Before Departure

Owner’s Closing Day

House Sitter’s Notes

House Sitter’s Weekly Visits

Service Personnel Phone Numbers

By Marilyn Ross


MIAMI, HERE WE COME! Fifty-eight members of Hunters Run took a bus trip south which combined a visit to the Lowe Museum and the Wynwood Arts Center, with some time in Little Havana and South Beach. The trip was planned by our Entertainment Committee and organized by Lois Schatzberg.

Twenty-nine members of the Couples Culture Club, one of our Special Interest Clubs organized by Brenda Nagel, recently enjoyed a cooking demonstration and dinner at the Aprons Cooking School in Boca Raton.

Recently, many Hunters Run members were part of a group who gathered in the Glens West home of Esther and Andy Kline for food and camaraderie, while learning about the Volunteer Center of the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County.

The 26-person crew packed 200 Passover goodie bags (Hagaddah, Kiddush Cup, matzahs, macaroons, Seder plate and grape juice) for homebound seniors serviced by that organization.

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WHERE ARE YOU GOING THIS SUMMER? This Hunters Run Magazine Travel Section has several purposes: to provide you with a guide to interesting places within driving distance; to remind you to send us photos when there are gatherings of members doing

interesting things during the next few months; and, to invite you to let us know of any major vacation trips being planned by members traveling together between now and the end of the year.

Here,There & Everywhere

S U M M E R G E T A W A Y SFor both our “rounders” and those members who come and go throughout the year, we have some summer getaway choices which are within driving distance. Based on information from members as well as various travel sources, here are places to go which are convenient from Hunters Run:

Club Med

Georgia and the Carolinas

Renninger’s Flea Market

The Florida Keys

Gulf Coast

Club Med in FloridaBy Dianne Honig

A VERY ACCESSIBLE VACATION destination for Hunters Run residents is The Club Med at Port St. Lucie. About 58 miles from Hunters Run, it is the only Club Med that is not located on the ocean but uses a river for all of its waterfront facilities.

Brenda and Ira Nagel, residents of Hunters Run, took their family there over the Christmas vacation last year, and were able to relate lots of interesting information about this terrific resort. First of all, the rates do not include airfare, which many of the other Club Meds have always included. Another difference is the length of stay--your party does not have to stay a full week but can vacation together for overnight or for a more lengthy vacation, making this resort very flexible in this respect. There is also a bus service that will pick up your family guests at the Fort

Lauderdale or West Palm Beach airports and bring them to Club Med.

This is a real family-friendly resort. The accommodations are lovely and there are several different types of pools: a lap pool, a children’s pool, and the regulation swimming pool for adults. A camp for children from seven years old and up is available, which begins at


Here,There & Everywhere9:00 AM and returns the children at 5 PM. Activities are extensive, such as a golf course, tennis, bocce, sailing and volley ball which run all day long, and lessons are given if needed.

Trapezing is also offered, with lots of staff help and is very popular. All guests must wear wristbands in order to enjoy the all-day-long unlimited liquor and food which are offered. All meals are buffet. The Nagels said the food was very good and the menus varied and well presented. There is nightly entertainment for the guests. With so many choices, the Nagel family decided that they would only meet for dinner together, and free up breakfast and lunch so everyone could participate in their own preferred activities. Lots of walking is involved from one activity to another, and from one restaurant venue to another. The Nagel family stayed over New Year’s Eve, and the party was spectacular!

Club Med at Port Lucie— a close-by resort for the whole family that has something for everybody to enjoy.

A Taste Of The South By Judie Spinner

From Boynton Beach, it’s 434 miles by car and just six hours and nine minutes to SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, a town exemplified by Southern hospitality. Known as one of America’s most haunted cities, Savannah has a rich heritage of historic and Victorian districts that come to life in entertaining and informative walking tours complete with ghost stories.

Remember the best-selling novel, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, and the 1997 movie by the same name? Both captured the character of the Savannah of 1985. On these tours, you can explore the actual movie sites and see movie clips of the film, as well as Forest Gump, The General’s Daughter, and The Legend of Bagger Vance. Culinary, Cultural, Civil War, even Drinking Tours await you— and river boat cruises are calling.

Ah, that alluring, delectable comfort food known as Southern cooking! Yes, Savannah is a food town. It has an array of restaurants with a delicious history of corn pudding, fried green tomatoes, collard greens and crispy fried chicken to name a few of the offerings.

High adventure and brilliant views in the Blue Ridge Mountains are in store for you in BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA. Boone’s name comes from legendary pioneer and explorer, Daniel Boone. With a population of 18,280, Boone sits on top of the beautiful Appalachian Mountains in western North Carolina. Boone and the surrounding areas offer the visitor outdoor adventure.

On Grandfather Mountain, the highest point in the Blue Ridge Mountains, you can walk across a mile-high swinging bridge and encounter ladder-climbing trails. There are 200 biking trails to challenge you as well as local handicrafts to discover. Added to spectacular vistas, Boone is a center for Appalachian storytelling and bluegrass music. In 2012, it was listed among the ten best places to retire in the United States by U.S. News & World Report. It’s 767 miles from Boynton Beach to Boone and its awesome views, which is why several Hunters Run members choose to spend summer months there.

CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA. It’s a fascinating city, voted #1 by Condé Nast as the best U.S. city to live in and it’s also one of our most historic cities. You can see where the Civil War began and even visit a slave plantation and market. You can view private homes, magnificent mansions, admire antebellum architecture and graceful gardens as you experience the romance and history of the south.

A trip to Charleston is a journey back in time. It’s an intriguing place for both the adventurer and the historian. And the epicure will savor “low country” cooking with its rich African influence and diversity of seafood. Excite your palate. Try red rice, fried cabbage, grits, Frogmore stew, okra soup, sweet potato and crab soup and don’t leave out cooter (turtle) soup. What’s more, it’s only 534 miles away from Boynton Beach!

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Renninger’s Twin Markets: Antique Center and

Flea & Farmers MarketBy Ann Forman

IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A WEEKEND GETAWAY that’s only about a three-hour ride from Hunters Run, that takes you through gorgeous countryside, and that’s guaranteed to have something interesting for everyone, Renninger’s Twin Markets—Antique Center and Flea Market—will surely fit the bill. Located on 117 acres of scenic rolling land in the heart of Central Florida, this beautiful Lake County venue boasts grand spreading oaks festooned with garlands of Spanish moss. True to its name, Renninger’s Twin Markets offers two very different shopping experiences in one.

If you’re the kind of person whose heart beats a little faster when you see the sign “Antiques” hanging outside a store front; if you love nothing more than scouring through shelves of tchotchkes in search for that one piece to complete a collection; and if you see dust not as a conglomeration of assorted particles but as a patina-bestowing enhancement to an object, Renninger’s Antique Center will be your utopia.

Over 1400 dealers showcase their wares here. Eager to share their knowledge and answer your questions, you will find antiques and collectibles ranging from fine furniture, jewelry and silver to glass, pottery and ephemera. There is far too much here to go into detail. Suffice it to say that the nostalgia buff will love old slot machines, juke boxes and coca cola signs; collectors of flow blue china or cranberry glass will be in heaven when they see fields of pink and cobalt; and the lovers of vintage toys will not be able to keep their hands off the array of antique wind-up examples. We haven’t even mentioned antique bird-cages, Civil War memorabilia or centuries-old maps. As we said, there’s something for everyone.

Don’t by any means forget Renninger’s Flea and Farmers Market—home to hundreds of dealers that sell just about everything. From clothing, fresh produce and honey to meats, toys, housewares and every kind of kitsch imaginable, the flea market aficionado will be in seventh heaven here.

Renninger’s Twin Markets are also home to a large number of special events--including antique fairs and extravaganzas, Cars and Guitar shows and swap meets, vintage garden shows, and much, much more. In addition, three times a year Renninger’s hosts the Antiques and Collectors’ Extravaganza which hundreds of dealers from all over the country attend.

Renninger’s—it’s a great way to spend a summer weekend!

RENNINGER’S TWIN MARKETS20651 US-441 Mount Dora, FL 32757

Antique Center HoursFriday: 10 AM to 4 PMSaturday and Sunday: 9 AM to 5 PM(352)-383-8393

Flea and Farmer’s Market HoursSaturday and Sunday: 8 AM to 4 PM(352)-383-3141

Traveling To The KeysBy Dianne Honig

THE FLORIDA KEYS are the southernmost tropical islands in Florida and are approximately 120 miles from Hunters Run. This vacation spot can be reached entirely by car or by taking a short ferry ride from mainland Florida. Along the way are picture-perfect blue water and islands. Many people consider the Florida Keys the American Caribbean as they feature world-class fishing, scuba diving and snorkeling, boating, sailing, kayaking and eco-tours. The islands of the Florida Keys run south-west from the city of Miami, Florida.

Because of possible hurricane damage from last year, please check for accommodations in advance of your trip.


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The first island you will encounter is Key Largo. The Florida Keys span some 110 miles and are connected by bridges and causeways. Key Largo offers some of the finest diving and snorkeling in the Keys. One of the main attractions is the John Pennekamp State Park. There are many dive companies that run guided trips to the park and to areas of sunken wrecks just off Key Largo. Your accommodations can range from large chain resorts and hotels to smaller motel and guest houses. Most are either on the Florida Bay

or the Intracoastal Highway, affording gorgeous sunset views and easy access to water sports and activities.

Islamorada is the next island destination just south of Key Largo. It is known for its world-class sport fishing. Offshore sport fishing is offered during the winter months for sailfish just off the reefs of this island. In addition to a variety of inns and guest houses, there are campgrounds and RV parks too. The island also offers rental homes for longer stays.

Marathon is midway from the beginning of the Keys to the end. It is known as the heart of the Florida Keys, offering many relaxing vacation resorts. The accommodations include guest houses, some chain hotels, and many clean, inexpensive motels. The great thing is that waterfront rooms are standard here. Also prevalent are camping facilities as well as RV hookups.

Big Pine Key and The Lower Florida Keys are as laid back as it gets here. Boating is one of the number-one attractions and there are many different types of tours and trips to Looe Key for diving and snorkeling as well as for bird watching. Many people who want the activities of Key West stay in this area instead, and travel back and forth between islands, because of the atmosphere and the quieter lifestyle here. They offer a nice walk under the stars without all the touristy hubbub. Fishing camps are also available.

Key West is also known as The Last Resort - the Southernmost Point in the continental United States. Key West can be whatever you want it to be. You can walk the beach and watch a beautiful sunset, or dance all night and take a stroll down Duval Street in the downtown area. On this island you have many choices from top brand hotels to intimate bed and breakfasts, inns and guesthouses. Of course the most popular tourist attraction on Key West is Hemingway House - where the famous writer lived and wrote for many years. The house, gardens and studio are very much preserved intact just as when Hemingway lived there.

Whatever your taste, this fabulous vacation area is another world close by to Hunters Run.

Traveling The Gulf CoastBy Susan Braitman

THE GULF COAST OF FLORIDA feels like a different world, yet Naples is only about a two-hour drive from Boynton Beach. The West Coast of Florida is known for its long white sandy beaches and fabulous sunsets. Residents often keep a chart of the time for the sunsets and plan their daily cocktail hour accordingly. The surf is gentle, and there is always a breeze near the water. There is also a treasure trove of museums, art galleries and great golf on the other coast. And don’t forget the usual Florida water sports and nature centers. The off season is a great time to visit because of less congestion and special deals at many hotels and resorts.

Highlights and resorts are listed here, starting at Marco Island, about 140 miles from Boynton Beach, going north up the coast to Tampa.

MARCO ISLANDMarco Island is a barrier island located about 12 miles south of Naples. It is mainly residential with resorts on wide sandy beaches. There are golf courses on the island.RESORTS•JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort•Marco Beach Vacation Suites•Marriott’s Crystal Shores

NAPLESNaples is known for its high-end shopping, art galleries and fine dining.

SHOPPING•Fifth Avenue•Third Avenue – Old Naples•Mercado – yuppy area; most restaurants

have music•Waterside Shops – upscale Mall



Norman Rockwell Museum


N E W E N G L A N D T R I P SWhether you drive or fly, another summer option is a trip to the Berkshires, in Massachusetts. Or, to visit various interesting places in Connecticut and Rhode Island. Many Hunters Run members have enjoyed these trips—and several are planning on it this summer.

Music, Art, Theatre, and More—in The BerkshiresBy Shy Kramer

With the lazy, hazy, blazing days of summer fast approaching, Hunters Run members may want to consider some vacation time in The Berkshires, located in the western part of Massachusetts…famous for its rivers, lakes, mountains, and as the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

The Berkshires nurtured the great literary works of writers such as Edith Wharton, Herman Melville and Nathaniel Hawthorne. Moby Dick is one such masterpiece and you can tour the actual home where Melville did his writing.

The distance to the Berkshires from Hunters Run is approximately 1,300 miles, so you will want to plan on several days of travel before reaching the resort towns of Great Barrington, Pittsfield, Williamstown, Stockbridge, Lee—

50 miles to SARASOTATHINGS TO DO•Marietta Museum – Art & Whimsy•The Ringling Circus Museum•Marie Selby Botanical Gardens –

fabulous orchids

BEACH RESORTS:•Lido Beach Resort•Holiday Inn Sarasota – Lido Beach•Island House Beach Resort•Coquina On The Beach

GOLFThe Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

46 Miles to ST. PETERSBURG•The Dali Museum•Duncan McClellan Gallery

GOLF RESORTThe Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club. It is recommended that you stay in Tampa which is about 25 miles north of St. Petersburg.TAMPATampa is a major city with a population of about 380,000. Only a few sites are listed below, but it is recommended that you use the day pass on the hop on/hop off bus. The Tampa area also boasts some of the best golf courses in Florida.

POINTS OF INTEREST•Bern’s Steak House is a unique culinary

experience - Serves perfectly aged steaks. The largest wine collection in the world. An internationally famous dessert room. Wine cellar and kitchen tours available for all guests.

•Ybor City, Cuban District of Tampa Bay, Florida - Tampa’s historic Cuban district is once again thriving, resurrected as a tourist destination and a National Historic Landmark.

RESORTS•Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay•Sailport Waterfront Suites•Emerald Greens Condo Resort

GOLF AND BEACH RESORTS:•Edgewater Beach Hotel•LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort, A Noble

House Resort•Naples Grande Beach Resort•Ritz Tiburon for golf

MUSEUMS•Bird Gardens of Naples •Botanical Gardens of Naples •The Holocaust Museum & Education

Center of Southwest Florida•The Revs Institute –for car enthusiasts•Naples Depot Museum great trains and

local history

39 miles to FORT MYERSEdison & Ford Winter Estates - The winter residences of famous inventors Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. There are historical buildings, award-winning gardens, the Edison Botanic Research Lab and the Inventors Museum.

12 miles to CAPE CORAL Southwest Florida Military Museum & Library

20 miles north to SANIBEL AND CAPTIVA Quaint barrier islands, Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa, located before the causeway to Sanibel and Captiva. Requires a toll every time you enter the island. Other housing is mainly small inns, B&Bs, motels. Suggest you check online for alternatives.•Ding Darling - National Wildlife Refuge

is part of the United States National Wildlife Refuge System, located on Sanibel Island

•The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum

90 miles north to GASPARILLA The Gasparilla Inn & Club, located on a barrier island, is a Historic Hotel of America Landmark Inn since 1913. The Inn has a private Beach Club, and its golf course considered one of the best in Florida. (Closed July-Oct.)


or Lenox, where the symphony is located during the summer months at “Tanglewood.” The journey to the Berkshires is worth the effort simply to enjoy the concerts at Tanglewood, a wonderful park area where thousands travel to hear the world’s leading artists perform with the Boston Symphony. There are dozens of fine restaurants in the area, some which prepare picnic lunches so one can dine on the magnificent grounds of Tanglewood Park while listening to the symphony play in The Shed, their concert hall. The surrounding grounds are impeccably manicured so you can relax and absorb nature’s beauty and the music of the masters.

Lenox, about two hours east of Boston, has many 19th century “cottages,” a whimsical term used by wealthy families of the time to describe their mansions. And there are charming inns and bed and breakfast homes for visitors who want to explore the towns we’ve listed – all within 20 or 30 minutes of Lenox. The area includes the famous Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, several well-respected theatre companies, including Barrington Stage, Berkshire Theatre Festival and Shakespeare and Company. Lenox and its surroundings are described as one of the prettiest areas of Massachusetts inland towns. Even to a European traveler, “it would appear as a gem among the mountains.”

MUSEUMSThe Clark Museum, near Williams College in Williamstown, is a renowned art institute, which houses European and American paintings, sculpture and nearly 30 paintings by Renoir, as well as works by Monet, Degas and Pissarro.

You’ll want to visit the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge and see the largest collection of original artworks by this famous illustrator. This spacious neo-classical building, on 36 acres of rolling lawns and gardens with views of the Housatonic River, also houses the Norman Rockwell Archives and Studio.

If you are interested in modern art and sculpture, don’t miss MASS MoCA in North Adams, one of the largest centers for contemporary visual art and the performing arts in the U.S.

For those interested in health and yoga, you can create exactly the right experience from a variety of workshops, outdoor activities and movement classes at Kripalu – a

Greenwich Bay Harbor Seaport in Rhode Island

retreat-style housing facility without the distractions of television or telephones located a short walk from Tanglewood Park. The view of the lake and mountains from Kripalu is truly breathtaking.

The Berkshires is an area of culture and natural beauty set within an environment of comfortable sunny days and cool evenings, a perfect retreat for Hunters Run members.

Rhode Island Road TripBy Shy Kramer

In the past few years, my wife and I have taken road trips to explore the diversity of our country. This year we’ve decided to join our Hunters Run friends, Arthur and Adrienne Singer, Marshall and Shelly Reses and Chuck and Marilyn Ross, as we travel to Newport, Rhode Island, with a stopover in Groton, Connecticut. Our plan is to visit the Navy Submarine Force Museum – and home of the famous nuclear sub, “The Nautilus.”

Then we’ll travel east towards Newport, Rhode Island, where we’ll join more Hunters Run friends, Howard and Sharon Goldsmith, who live nearby and have offered to be our Rhode Island guides. We’re looking forward to seeing the “Breakers” stable and carriage house and the opulent Newport mansions such as the “Vanderbilt Marble House.”

Since our Hunters Run couples are tennis players, we’ll be certain to visit the International Tennis Hall of Fame housed in the Newport Casino – a masterpiece of Victorian architecture built in 1880.

Another famous landmark in Newport is the Touro Synagogue built in 1762 – the oldest Jewish house of worship in the nation and the only one to survive from Colonial times.

HR MEMBER GATHERINGS While many of us take off for the summer months, members still get together with their friends from our club in some of the most interesting places and settings. And, as we have in the past, the Magazine wants to capture these great moments! Make a sign, plant a flag, wear your Hunters Run tee shirts or hats---and take a photograph of everyone having a great time. Send it, along with a brief caption giving all the details, to [email protected].

ARE YOU PLANNING A TRIP? South African safari? Cuba? Europe? If Hunters Run members are planning an interesting trip together, we would like to know about it. And, based on the plans, and timing, we might want to include it in an upcoming issue of the Magazine. Please send the information to: [email protected].


M E M B E R S P O T L I G H T

W A Y N E P I S T O I AThere’s no doubt about it. The cooking gene is paramount in Wayne Pistoia’s DNA. Wayne grew up in Philadelphia, watching and helping both his mother and grandmother cook. “Every Sunday was an Italian banquet gifted with all homemade dishes including breads, pastas, sauces. I don’t know how my grandmother put together such magnificent feasts.”

Wayne worked in restaurants in school and in college. As a shy busboy in a Greek restaurant where his mom worked, he decided he’d rather work in the kitchen than be up front in the public eye. So he became a salad boy, learning about the best ingredients for a delicious salad and how to whip up a great salad dressing. Waiting for his mom, hanging around the kitchen taught Wayne the basics of cutting and preparing meat and fish and selecting quality produce. He became a sous chef at “Our Lady Of The Lake Restaurant” in Ithaca, New York while in college, and further developed his culinary skills at his father’s thriving restaurant in New York City.

Today Wayne cooks mostly recreationally. “It makes me feel good, like being home,” he muses. “I make meatballs, sauce, braciola in a stew, pot roast, chicken, and other meat dishes. And I bake all kinds of bread, French, Italian, challah, biscuits and, yes, some cookies...sugar, almond and chocolate chip. It’s fun to invite other people over because I do like to cook for them. And my daughter and I keep the family tradition alive. We cook together!”

Wayne and his wife, Paula, have been at Hunters Run for ten years. The both love the Hunters Run buffets and have one word to describe them. “Spectacular!”

P H I L I P H O N I G“Yes, I love to cook, but my wife, Dianne, well, she’s a phenomenal cook,” chuckles Philip Honig. “I learned to cook when I was young, when my parents would visit relatives and I stayed home. I just wanted to eat. So I started with omelets.

“In the early 1990s, I enjoyed cooking for my sailing club, The Hempstead Bay Sailing Club on Island Park, L.I. I also cooked for the Army Reserve. We had quite an exceptional cooking crew and turned out delicious and

highly popular meals for as many as 300-400 reservists a day. We used kosher ingredients whenever we could and always bartered for better quality ingredients.”

Omelets are still one of Philip’s favored meals to make. He strongly recommends using left-over Chinese food to spice up and make the best omelet. Throw in the veggies, noodles, fried rice--practically anything--and, of course, the wonderful Chinese seasonings do their part.

Philip and Dianne have been at Hunters Run for 17 years. Philip raves about the potato pancakes served here, but insists they must be ordered and only cooked on the grill.

A L A N G L E I C H E R“I usually buy and try,” reflects Alan Gleicher as he reviews his latest and the newest cooking apparatus in his kitchen, The Instant Pot. “It’s a pressure cooker, a slow cooker, a multi cooker. It can make rice, eggs, and saute. It can steam, warm and sterilize. It’s even a yogurt maker,” he adds.

Alan and his wife, Judi, discuss their instant pot.

Alan: “It doesn’t give off heat in the house. That’s good!”Judi: “Well, Alan, it just doesn’t live up to its rave reviews. Nothing seems special when we cook with it.”

Undaunted, the Gleichers assure me they will keep experimenting with their Pot.

Alan offers, “You know I was trained by my mom to be self-sufficient. I did laundry, ironed and learned to cook by watching her prepare different dishes. I really like to make simple-easy dishes like Moroccan chicken. I put it all in a pan and then bake it in the oven. Marinated salmon cooked on the grill! That’s one of my favorite dishes. And Judi is a wonder at cutting up fruits and veggies. She finds it therapeutic.

“I started cooking when I was in my mid-twenties, and single—I had to eat. When I got a teaching job in The Netherlands at The American School Of The Hague, I spent time socializing and entertaining in the evening. That’s when my interest in cooking solidified. Back from Holland, living in a complex geared to singles and socializing, I did a lot more cooking. I met and married Judi. We entertained, we cooked, but we didn’t bake.”

At Hunters Run for 15 years, Alan and Judi still delight in cooking and entertaining, especially making delectable cappuccinos and lattes in their very special espresso coffee machine. But, they don’t bake!

MEN WHO TO COOKLOVEBy Judie SpinnerIF YOU BELIEVE the way to a man’s heart is

through his stomach, you might also agree that women admire and appreciate men who cook. Happily, at Hunters Run, we do have men who cook and love the culinary arts.

Wayne Pistoia, Philip Honig, Alan Gleicher, Stuart Rosenblatt and Neil Sklar


S T U A R T R O S E N B L A T TYears ago, when Stuart Rosenblatt received a free book from The Book of the Month Club, he had no idea it would ignite a passion for baking bread. From that time on, Stuart loved baking bread for family and friends and would even donate his loaves to fund raisers.

“For ten years I belonged to a men’s cooking club in New Jersey. It was started by a Frenchman and there were chapters all over the country. Al Roker came the first night I attended. I only went to one cooking school and that was for Chinese cooking.

“Now I cook elaborate meals all in one pot. My philosophy is to make meals that are fast, easy and nothing should be over-cooked. And I like a variety. Tonight I am browning chicken drumettes, throwing in lots of vegetables and serving it with rice or maybe pasta. I do the same thing with small pieces of salmon and veggies. My pantry has held every kind of pasta imaginable including Italian, Korean, and all colors of rice - red, black, brown.”

Stuart admits his omelets are “out of this world.” He throws in artichokes, olives, gouda cheese, tomatoes, mushrooms, string beans, left-over baked potato—everything but the kitchen sink.

Stuart and Audrey have been here for four years although North Caldwell, New Jersey, is still their home for several months a year.

N E I L S K L A RWatching his grandmother in the kitchen was a big part of Neil Sklar’s cooking initiation. At about age 11, he started making grilled cheese sandwiches, burgers, potato fries. He delighted in making Italian sauce and yes, chocolate pudding (from the package).

Neil loves cooking and equally enjoys making an artistic presentation of his dishes. He feels his best when he’s cooking. His philosophy, “Be adventurous, creative, don’t only follow recipes and if you do, change them.”

Neil cooked for his dorm mates at The University Of Cincinnati, making chicken, ham and sautéed vegetables. He also worked at a beach club as a sous chef in its catering facility from ages 14-16. He and his wife, B.J., have lived at Hunters Run for two and a half years and entertain a lot on weekends.

Neil laughs, “I’m now in a braising stage. You know, browning the food in a heavy castiron pot and then slow cooking lamb shanks, short-ribs, chicken or shoulder pork for six hours or more. Add potatoes, zucchini, and other veggies and you’ll have a delicious meal.

“Some of my other favorite meals to cook? Spanish paella and osso buco. And soups—bean soup and escarole. B.J. and I are a good clean-up team.”

By Judie Spinner

ListsThe Top 10, The Best 5, The Most Popular

I’M A SUCKER FOR LISTS. I love to peruse lists like “The best places to visit in Florida,” “The top ten books to read before they become movies,” “The five most persuasive words in the English language,” and “The most important ideas of the 21st century.”Whatever the subject, I’m hooked on rank, position, class, category, status, grouping and order.Hunters Run residents have wide ranging interests and enjoy coming together with like-minded people to pursue them. We hope to pique your interest with lists suggested by members of our Book, Culture and Wine Tasting Clubs. Here goes.15 CURRENT BEST READS FOR BOOK LOVERS HR Book Clubs


A Gentleman In Moscow-Amor TowlesA Little Life-Hanya YanagiharaBehold The Dreamers-Imbolo MbueEleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine-Gail HoneymanEnchanted Island -Allison AmedEverybody’s Son- Thrity UmrigarHillbilly Elegy- J.D. Vance

Little Fires Everywhere- Celeste NgNews of The World-Paulette JilesPachinko- Min Jin LeeReady Player One- Ernest ClineShe’s Not There- Jennifer BoylonThe Leavers- Lisa KoThe Sleeping Dictionary-Sujata MasseyThe Weight Of Ink- Rachel Kalish

THE MOST INTERESTING PLACES WE VISITED HR Culture ClubsBack Stage at The Kravis Center, Palm BeachBonnet House Museum & Gardens, Fort LauderdaleMorikami Museum & Japanese Garden, Delray BeachNational Croquet Center, West Palm BeachPalm Beach International Equestrian CenterSociety Of The Four Arts & Gardens, Palm BeachThe Cornell Museum & Old School House, Delray BeachVizcaya Museum & Gardens, (Coconut Grove, Miami)WINES RECOMMENDED BY- HR Wine Tasting Club (available locally)WHITES Bouza do Rei Albarino $16La Crema Chardonnay $16Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc $45Montinore Estate Pinot Gris $14REDSCesari Amarone $47Mark Heold Red Blend Flux $30Martinelli Pinoir Noir $42Norton Privada Malbec $20

What other lists would you like to see in Hunters Run Magazine?

Morikami Museum & Japanese Garden


G O L F

Men’s Club Champion: Jeff Rosenblum Runner-Up: Don DubersteinLadies’ Club Champion: Jodi Kaplan Runner-Up: Randy CaplanA-Flight Champion: Stuart Brownstein Runner-Up: John HeintzA-1 Flight Champion: Steve Petrovich Runner-Up: Don SenderowitzB Flight Champion: David Kraut Runner-Up: Stewart YakerC Flight Champion: Jack Herring Runner-Up: Gene SpectorD Flight Champion: Kirit Dharia Runner-Up: Mark Kantor80+ Flight Champion: Carl Their Runner-Up: Len Levy

H U N T E R S R U N C L A S S I COverall Low Gross – Men Overall Low Net - MenRon Goldman Steve RitterspornJeff Rosenblum Gerald ChafetzHarold Friedman John HeintzJosh Cohen Nicholas Staheyeff

Overall Low Gross – Ladies Overall Low Net - LadiesMarva Ged Wendy RosenblattSue Kimball Heidi RubinNancy Klein Judy PopeGale McNeill Judy Kapner

H U N T E R S R U N C U POverall Low Gross – Men Overall Low Net - MenBarry Rockliff Dominick FerraraMichael Weissman David Brent

Overall Low Gross – Ladies Overall Low Net - Ladies Karen Rockliff Beverly GoldmanBarbara Heintz Susan Rappaport

Husband & Wife ChampionshipOverall Low Gross Overall Low Net Mike and Tammie Harris Eric and Laura Perlman

One of our new events for the 2017-2018 season was the Hunters Run Match Play event which featured two-person teams competing head to head match play in a single elimination format. The Men’s Champions for 2017-2018 are Jack Ekelchik and Joel Feldman, and the Ladies’ Champions are Saundra Newman and Gale McNeill.

The summer reciprocal program is now available to our Golf Members and we’ve worked hard to secure a solid list of courses to play during off-season. We hope you enjoy the opportunity to play some great golf courses in our area during the off-season months! Please be reminded that we will NOT be accepting Reciprocal Play at Hunters Run this summer due to the North Course renovation. We want to ensure that our members receive the best tee times possible while only having 27 holes of golf available on a daily basis.

The following list of course closures will be in effect throughout the off-season months in addition to the North Course being closed entirely. Enjoy the summer and thank you again for a great season!April 23rd – May 6th East Front Nine ClosedMay 7th – May 27th East Back Nine ClosedMay 29th – June 17th South Back Nine ClosedJune 18th – July 3rd East Front Nine ClosedJuly 5th – July 22nd East Back Nine ClosedJuly 23rd – August 12th South Front Nine ClosedAugust 13th – September 2nd South Back Nine ClosedSeptember 4th – September 16th East Front Nine ClosedSeptember 17th – September 30th East Back Nine Closed

Note: We will have 36 holes of golf available for the month of October.

THE NORTH COURSE RENOVATION IS NOW IN FULL SWING and we are already working hard to prepare for next season’s Golf Calendar. A big thank you to all of our members and staff who made our 2017-2018 season another great one!

Our season-ending T O A S T T O C H A M P I O N S event on March 18 was a lot of fun and congratulations to all of our Major Champions!

NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF GOLF By John C. Oyler, Director of Golf


G o l f G a l l e r y o f C h a m p i o n s

Jeff Rosenblum & Don Duberstein Stu Brownstein & John Heintz Steve Petrovich

Marva Ged & Gale McNeill Wendy Rosenblatt, Judy Pope(inset), Heidi Rubin

& Judy Kapner

Barry Rockliff Tammie & Mike Harris Don Senderowitz

Ron Goldman, Jeff Rosenblum & Josh Cohen Barbara Heintz & Karen Rockliff

Dominick FerraraCarl Thier

David Kraut & Stu Yaker Jack Herring & Gene Spector Randy Caplan & Jodi Kaplan Mark Kantor & Kirit Dharia


WTD-18

G O L F

Our WTD9 season is drawing to a close and many of our Golfing Ladies are heading on vacation or to their northern clubs. Our WTD9 Board is already planning for the 2018-2019 season. If anyone wishes to participate on our many committees, please contact Cimie Lynn, Kris Mendelsohn, Jennifer Goodman or Sandy Arky.We would like to thank the Ladies of the WTD9 for their generous support of our Charity Events which included a collection for The Soup Kitchen in Boynton Beach for Thanksgiving and toys for The Soup Kitchen at Christmas. The Soup Kitchen is so grateful for all our efforts.Our Ladies Sweet-Tee Luncheon in January was outstanding. The day was perfect as the sun shone and the food was deliciously presented. Our club always does us proud. Our Coffee and… was well attended and delightful. The Nine Hole Member Guest, Fifty Shades of Green, was attended by 140 Ladies from our club and many clubs from Palm Beach County. Thanks to Doris Margulies and Lorraine Siedman, the day was a complete success. Our dining room was an array of shades of green, the food presentation was exceptional, and everyone looks forward to next year.This summer, Hunters Run will be emailing our applications. Please be aware and if, by chance, you don’t receive them, please call Ray Nalbandian, our WTD9 Golf Professional, at 561-735-4061.

News from the WTD9

By Diane Soroka

I once read that, “Sometimes being with your friends and golfing is all the therapy you need.” How true. On March 20, the WTD -18 golfers held their annual luncheon. Golf, friends and lunch—what could be better! Over 180 women participated in the tournament. Fran Lipset, our outgoing chairperson, spoke about Ilene Berkowitz, her former co-chair. Ilene, who passed away this year, is missed by everyone. Fran thanked all the hard working WTD -18 committee members and announced that the new co-chairs will be Bethanie Gorny and Linda Liss. Bobbi Nusbaum will be the secretary and Bobbe Haiken will be the new treasurer.

Congratulations to all the winners of the WTD-18 Membership Luncheon Tournament and all the ladies who got birdies this season, (109 to be exact)!

The 18-hole WTD will continue to play through the summer months. Please watch your emails for the latest updates on any changes that may occur due to the North Course closure and routine maintenance on the South and East Courses.

If you are leaving for the summer, happy golfing! If you will be here this summer, see you around the greens!

Kristen Mendelsohn,Deanna Altman

LADIES 9 HOLE LUNCHEON

CHALLENGE CUP SCRATCH MATCH INTERCLUB COMPETITION

Hunters Run Cup 4 team in the Challenge Cup Scratch Matches tournament, interclub competition throughout Palm Beach County. (We also have a Cup 6 team.)

Left to Right: Marva Ged, Tammie Harris, Lisa Ruch, Bev Goldman, Linda Schwab, Renee Bearak, Lauren Brent, Mariann Goldberg, Sandi Gropper, Randy Caplan, Jane Rubinstein, Nancy Klein, Barbara Heintz, Leslie Devret, Ellen Eckler, Karen Rockliff. Not shown: Jodi Kaplan, Ellen Roisman, Robin Kaplan, Gale McNeil.


T E N N I S

By Dave Cordrey, Director of Tennis

My staff and I would like to thank everyone for a great season. I hope you all enjoyed the different events we added this year. Next year, we will be offering Wednesday Night Under The Lights for both men and women once a month. We should have a strong league season next year, since our teams went through division changes and a few growing pains. We are planning on running the club championships the same way as this past year. A soon as the calendar dates are confirmed, I will get them out to you via e-mail, so you can plan your season.I hope everyone enjoyed the closing dinner party. Big thanks to Sue Weiner, Graham Cordrey, and Charlotte Fragale for all their hard work. As usual, we had a great turnout and a fun group of people. Already looking forward to next year’s party.I want to thank everyone who played and volunteered in our Play for Pink tennis and pickleball events. We even made it on the Play for Pink Facebook page. Good job, Play for Pink committee.Starting in June, summer pool games will be on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. The summer pool schedules are available in the Tennis Shop.I expect our pickleball teams will be practicing during the summer to get ready for the new season starting at the end of October. This Spring, our first team made it to the playoffs but unfortunately lost.Pickleball clinics will resume in November; thanks so much to all of you who participated and went through the program — we are turning into a pickleball powerhouse!Our summer regimen of court resurfacing will begin May 1 and will go throughout the summer.Thanks again and we are looking forward to another great season, 2018-19.

STICKBALLWell, another season has come and gone and it’s time to put away our bats and Spaulding balls. We all had a great time playing and avoiding any and all injuries and look forward to next year.We ended our season with our party at the Carolina Ale House where we all ate, drank and were merry.Thanks to all who participated and hope you all have a great summer.

Thanks again,Phil Karas and Mel Goodman

Closing Tennis Party

What a Great Tennis Season!

LADIES’ MEMBER GUEST


P.I.N.K.GOLF

Play for

MEMBERS MAKE PLAY FOR P.I.N.K. EVENTS A BIG SUCCESSPlay for P.I.N.K. is a grassroots organization dedicated to raising funds for breast cancer research through lifestyle and sporting events including golf, pickleball and tennis. 100% of all funds raised are contributed to different Breast Cancer Research projects around the world. To date, Play for P.I.N.K. has raised nearly $53 million to fund the world’s most promising breast cancer research by the finest minds in the field. Play for P.I.N.K. is currently funding 20 research projects with a total of 26 researchers. Estée Lauder Foundation underwrites all expenses so that 100% of funds raised are earmarked for research. We held three separate events this year at Hunters Run. There were 32 pickleball players, 90 tennis players and over 260 golfers participating. All were members of Hunters Run. Golf was followed by lunch with special guest, Lauren Gales, Director of Play for P.I.N.K., speaking to everyone about the accomplishments of Hunters Run and Play for P.I.N.K. You will be interested to know that Hunters Run ranks second in the state of Florida and fifth in the country in fundraising efforts by country clubs for Play for P.I.N.K. Thank you to all who helped make this year another success and thank you to all who attended. We could not do this without our membership’s help! Co-Chairs: Willyce Barr, Sue Layton, Sue Rappaport, Emily Singer.


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P.I.N.K.TENNIS



B R I D G E F I T N E S S

By John Freeland, Director of FitnessFit&Trim

Our bridge players enjoyed a full program agenda this winter designed by our Bridge Board led by Hank Fuld. There were several tournaments that were enjoyed by all who participated.

PRO AM CHAMPIONS (where a club pro plays with an amateur player) held February 17, 20181st Place: Robert Raitman, Jules Levy2nd Place: Ann Greenwald, Sharon Newberger

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP held March 10, 20181st Place (New Club Champion): Nat Fein, Alan Zabronsky 2nd Place: Harriet Fuld, Hank Fuld3rd Place: Ellen Roisman, Leslie Davret

A FLIGHT HONORS1. Marilyn Goldberg, Ina Spector2. Marge Roberts, Bob Raitman3 (tie). Phyllis Dubetsky, Ruth Chester3 (tie). Beth Morgan, Richard Morgan

HONORS1. Debby Ziev, Betty Rosenfeld2. Roz Rosen, Helen Hausmann

C FLIGHT HONORS1. Marshall Hirshman, Mari Kaftan2. Audrey Michaels, George Essenfeld3. Enith Berg, Harvey Skolnick

TEAM OF FOUR TOURNAMENT held March 14, 2018.1st Place: Carol Levey, Nat Fein, Harriet Fuld, Hank Fuld2nd Place: Ina Rich, Loretta Stamler, David April, Alan Zabronsky3rd Place: Sue Ruskin, Bob Ruskin, Linda Simon, Bob Raitman

Congratulations to Hunters Run winners who ventured north to participate in the Spring North America Bridge Championship (NABC) held in Philadelphia, PA. Phyllis Taxin, Cynthia Silk, Ruth Sheftel

We like to list our members when they attain a new master level or when they earn a 70% game or better. Please notify me at 375-8949 when that occurs.Doree Cohen, Pauline SirotaAlan Zabronsky, Nathan FeinRuth Sheftel, Cynthia SilkBeth Morgan, Richard MorganElliot Brodkin, Inga Brodkin

See Ya at the Bridge Tables

IS THERE BALANCE IN YOUR LIFE? Do you have a balanced schedule? In a 24 hour period, how much sleep do you get? How many hours do you spend sitting in a chair, whether watching TV, on your computer or playing cards?

I wrote this article to convince you to find a mere 30 minutes a day, three days a week, to come up to the Fitness Center to improve your health. This article is specific to your physical balance. Balance in the human body is achieved through the inner ears and not the sense of hearing which is sensed by the middle ear. This is the reason that persons who are deaf do not fall over. On the flip side, vertigo is caused by a problem with the balance mechanisms of the inner ear and that is the reason for the room seeming to spin around you.

The secondary sense used for balance and agility is called proprioception, which deals with space and time to the very millisecond without our conscious awareness. This is how a gymnast knows when to open up from a back flip and still land on a 4” balance beam or the ability of a military fighter pilot to fly upside down in complete darkness.

The last source for balance and the least relied upon is the sense of sight.

Unfortunately, as we get older, we rely too much on our vision for our balance and agility. This is one of the reasons why we look down all the time although we may be walking down a straight hallway. This can affect one’s posture, as well. Some people shorten their stride length and take short, choppy steps. If we were to trip over an object while relying on our sense of sight, the time it would take for the incident to be sensed though the eyes and relayed to the brain would take too long for our body to counteract and keep our body in an upright position. This has and could result in a severe injury.

We offer specific training to improve one’s balance and agility in our Fitness Center. Tai Chi is one discipline in which the participant moves in very slow, methodical movements forcing the body to be aware of where it is every second—proprioception. It is a very safe class because one can work up to his or her own capability. Tai Chi is offered every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00 AM.

The other method of training that we offer is one-on-one training. We pair an individual with a certified trainer whose specialization is balance and agility training. The first plan of action is psychological, in getting the client to overcome the fears that inhibit his / her balance. The trainer starts with the easiest exercise and will advance to more challenging exercises—never to exceed the client’s capabilities. This can be done using balance boards, bosu balls, an agility ladder and other apparatus which simulate real life events. During this training, your trainer is always ready to catch you and/or prevent any injury. Along with this style of training, the trainer will incorporate leg strengthening exercises for a well-rounded program. These ½ hour sessions can be scheduled on the days and times that work with your schedule.

Your strength and conditioning is up to you. It only takes one fall, one broken bone or one dislocated hip to change your life and your activity level.

Please call now. We are here for you and standing by. Call 735-4056. But wait, if you call within the next 20 minutes, you’ll receive a free cup of coffee. Just call 735-4056. That is: seven three five four zero five six.

Best regards in Health and Wellness.

By Marilyn Ross



One of the favorite events on the club calendar is the Hunters Run Dog Show. This year, we rolled out the red carpet for the Parade of Dogs—on the same day as the Academy Awards—and all the celebrities were here: Bogie, Ginger, Stella, Caesar, Mitzi, Ruby, Romeo, Daphne — and Chloe (sorry, Ravel), and even The Royals made an appearance!

It was all to help raise donations for two rescue charities, to find homes for the dogs who were there, and to showcase our pets in several fun competitions. Five dogs were adopted because of this Dog Show!

With organizer Bobbi Brodie as master of ceremonies and a standing-room-only crowd watching on, our dogs—some rescued, as well—were entered in four categories. Our panel of experienced judges consisted of Dr. Bob Elsner, a retired veterinarian; Fran Lipset, who, during her Romper Room days on television, was known as Miss Francine, the Animal Lady; and, Steve Ginsberg, owner of Charley’s Canine College, host of a dog talk radio show, and certified dog trainer.

THE WINNERS WERE:Best Tail Wagging 1st Place Bentley (Arlene Lipton)2nd Place Sweetie (Joan Gedansky)3rd Place Quigley (Mariann Greenberg)Best Trick 1st Place Stella (Nat Levy)2nd Place Suki (Joe Fries)3rd Place Bogie (Sharon Fox)Best Costume 1st Place KC (Jennifer Krause)2nd Place Eddie (Leslie Feldman)3rd Place Roscoe (Pearl Stollerman)Best Looking 1st Place Hailey (Barbara Tripp)2nd Place Benji (Susan Wolf)3rd Place Hunter (John Heintz)

Coming to the RescueWe often hear about how people have met through their dogs—meeting on a walk, in the community, or at a dog park, for example. We see it every day at Hunters Run, and it was very apparent at the Dog Show–members with their dogs, having a good time together. And, on this special day, it was to help other dogs who needed to find families to adopt them. “It’s all about rescuing dogs,” says Bobbi Brodie. “That’s the bottom line for us.”

Mary Watkins felt the same way. Our Chief Operating Officer was taking it all in prior to the

Rolling Out the Red Carpet for a Worthy Cause!

start of the Dog Show. Mary immediately felt a connection to Tiny, one of the adult dogs up for adoption. She couldn’t stop holding him and asking everyone if they would give Tiny a home. Well, even after the Show was over, Mary kept at it. Read her story on the back cover about how Tiny became the fifth dog adopted through our Dog Show this year.

Several dogs who were at the show and competed in the different competitions had also been rescued.

It also was “Love at First Sight” for Joan Gedansky on the day she was searching, without success, for the right dog to rescue while visiting Animal Aid, in Oakland Park. Luckily, it was also the right day. She was just about to leave when the staff said that three dogs were being brought in soon from a county animal service agency, where they were scheduled for euthanasia. Seeing a dog “with gorgeous eyes shivering in the arms of a young teenager,” Joan found out it was one of the dogs that had just arrived from the county kill shelter. She immediately arranged for the adoption of this 18-month-old, 10-pound female “yorkie-poo”

mix. And, because the dog is a “sweetie,” Joan named her Sweetie. Sweetie took second place for Best Tail Wagging at our Dog Show.

Hailey, a coton de tulear, was adopted from the Peggy Adams shelter in 2012 by Barbara and Irving Tripp’s caregiver, Marilyn Andino. “This little white dog kept crying out to us, almost pleading with us to ‘get me out of here,’” she says. “But there were several people who had expressed some interest.

When we went home, I kept thinking about this little white dog and her cries. Then, the agency called with the news that the other people were not qualified or had adopted other dogs—and she could be ours. Within an hour that very day we were back at the shelter and had her in our arms.” At the time, Hailey was

malnourished and missing hair. Now, she is part of the Tripp family, comforting Irv, sitting on his lap and bringing joy to the house. Hailey took first place for Best Looking in the Dog Show.

There are other wonderful inspiring stories at our club about dogs that have been rescued. The popularity of the Dog Show, the donations to help rescue charities, the

involvement of so many members—all these elements bring us all together while showing compassion and caring in so many ways.

Dog ClubWhile the Dog Show is a one day event every few years, the Hunters Run Dog Club provides an opportunity for members to interact, exchange ideas, and have their dogs play together. The Club is planning trips to the local dog park and programs featuring speakers on a variety of topics at its monthly meetings. Also, a directory of members with pets and a service directory listing veterinarians, groomers and other resources, are now in development. For information, contact Roberta Caruso at [email protected] or 561-346-9958.

Hailey

Joan and Lew Gedansky with Sweetie

By Stan Walker

3500 Clubhouse Lane • Boynton Beach, FL 33436

ON MARCH 4, 2018, HUNTERS RUN HOSTED THE ANNUAL DOG SHOW. There were two pet rescue

areas featuring pets that could be adopted. The ALL FOR ONE PET RESCUE team brought a few dogs to Hunters Run in the hope that some of them would be adopted. One of these lovely animals is named TINY.

I first saw Tiny when he was comfortably sitting on the lap of one of the volunteers wearing a yellow rescue vest. Tiny was so cute that I had to pick him up and hold him and that is when I fell in love with Tiny. My only problem

was that I have a 15 year old cat, Pumpkin, and he would not be happy to meet a dog at this stage of his life and his sister Lilly would probably feel the same way!

What to do? I could not get Tiny out of my mind. I looked up the contact information for the pet rescue center and left them four voice messages. I heard nothing. I then looked for Tiny’s photo on their website and I found him. I was thrilled. I read about Tiny. He was seven years old and a Min-Pin mix. I saw that there was an application process online for anyone interested in adopting Tiny. Of course, now I needed a person to adopt him!

On Wednesday, March 7, Bea Wade, our accounting clerical assistant, walked past my office and I looked up at her and said “Bea, do you want to adopt a dog?” Bea thought for less than five seconds and said “maybe.” I was ecstatic. I pulled up the website and showed Bea the picture of Tiny. She said she would let me know the next day, after she spoke with her family.

The rest is history. Bea came in and filled out the adoption application; she went to Petco to be interviewed in person and on March 17th, Bea and her two grandchildren became the proud owners of Tiny. Bea’s granddaughter Aisa and her grandson Jeremy love Tiny and I am soooooo happy for them and for Tiny to be in a loving home.

This is the “Beginning” of their story and the “End” of my “TINY” story – Hooray!

A “TINY” Story By Mary Watkins

Hunters Run Dog Show Raises Money for CharitySee page 23

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