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Spring is here and our weather has been great. Wild flowers are blooming better than I have
seen in a long time.
Improvements to our club are being made and many more are in the planning stages. Your board
has been very active working with management so that all your requests are heard. Our facility
is well over 30 years and many changes are needed. Discussions with management are held daily about which areas
to get the best results in a timely manner. I meet with Hagen Cleek every week on the future plans at Sonterra.
Our Easter buffet is always special and very well attended..If you are planning to attend be sure to make your
reservations early.
The Pickle ball demo was a huge success and thank you to our Tennis staff for such a great demonstration. It looks
like a lot of fun and I hope to see it in full swing soon.
Our golf course is getting greener and I know everyone is anxiously waiting for better conditions. We have the water
now and number 10 looks beautiful. All we need is some heat and the grass should be ready to grow. Thank you all
for your patience and I look forward to seeing you on the course or the courts.
The members of Sonterra are what make our club special and make it such a great place to be and to enjoy the many
activities.
See you at the club!!
John
Council Corner Page 2
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A Message from Board Chairman, John DeLoach
Congratulations to our
scholarship recipients! As
you’re aware, our Membership
graciously donates funds
towards our team of dedicated
employees to further their
education. Each is awarded
based on their tenure, average
number of hours worked, job
performance and supervisor
sponsorship, as well as the
education benefit to the Club at
Sonterra. Many of our staff
work full time and go to school
full time to better themselves
and the club, and we are in-
credibly proud to offer the
partnership with our team who
strive to make every member
experience a memorable one!
Thank you for your continued
support of the Sonterra
Employee Educational
Assistance Program
Pictured left to right: Board Chairman, John DeLoach, Achour Bibi, Matthew
Conrad, Carlos Urbina, Rylee Ward, Ashley Aull, Liliana Almendarez,
Abrelynn Garcia and Bob Musel Scholarship Committee Chair.
Not Pictured: Nafaa Iguelouzene
Scholarship News
Club News Page 3
Kids Club News Page 4
Spring has Sprung.! April will bring more than just showers in kids club at Sonterra. We have
so many fun events and activities for your kiddos. We will be celebrating Fiesta, Breakfast
with the Easter Bunny and Egg Hunt and much more. We will also be exploring and
celebrating week of the young child in this month. We Can’t wait to have the kids here to
celebrate all the fun with us.
Dates to Remember: April 13th Fiesta Party
April 20th Breakfast with the Easter Bunny and Egg Hunt
April 26th Celebrating Young Child
Clubs with in a Club Page 5
The Book Club Will meet
Thursday, April 11th
7:00pm Garden Room
They will discuss “Educated”
by Tara Westover
If you are interested in attending, please email
Sylvia Theall—[email protected]
The American History Club Will meet
Thursday, April 4th
7:00pm Garden Room
They will discuss - “The Supreme Court: The
Personalities and Rivalries That Defined
America” by Jeffrey Rosen
If you are interested in attending, please email
John Theall—[email protected]
The Network Group of Sonterra is open to all
Sonterra members. This club meets for Lunch
and discusses details about their business. The
next lunch meeting will be Wednesday, April 3rd
at 11:30am. To sign up call Janie Vermillion at
210-355-3877.
Jay Beyler
Window Genie
Owner
210-787-4959
David Cohn Wells Fargo Investments
Managing Director
210-844-6318
Nancy Duque
Tuscany Dental Care
Owner / Dentist
210-616-1995
Mike Morales
Allstate Ins. Agency
Owner
210-279-4765
Janie Vermillion
JV Designs
Kitchen / Bath Designer
210-355-3877
Joe Gordon
Ozona Bank
Exec VP Bus. Dev .
210- 319-3509
Tadd Chapman
Momentum Group
Realtor
210-823-5568
Karl Cates
Ozona Bank
VP Com’l Lending
210- 319-3502
Kent Kirkman
Stone Oak Info, LLC
Owner
210-325-1333
SAVE THE DATES:
Friends of the Vine Wine Club
Thursday, May 9th
Beer Club Thursday, May 16th
Juan Carlos Diez
Morgan Stanley
Financial Advisor
210-396-9525
Jon Disrud Law Offices Jon Disrud
Attorney
210-262-7808
Carol Glaze
Morris Kaye Furriers
Owner
210-389-4124
Maryellen Little
Stone Oak Info, LLC
Owner
210-383-9753
Lupe Macias Coronado of Stone Oak
Executive Director
Nicole Saviez
Biz Doc Exec. Acct. Manager
210-545-5959
Rose Stawick
JB Goodwin Realtors
Realtor
210-445-0352
Tom Vaello Right Images Print-
ing
Owner
210-225-0858
Craig Veltri Office Resource Center
President
210-650-5002
Jose Angel Espinoza
Knockout of SA
Owner
956-286-5291
Robert Spain
New York Life
Financial Services President
706-442-4297
Miguel Gonzalez
Ragon Construction
Owner
210-959-5729
Richard Ramos
Green Energy of SA
President
210-325-8178
Golf Corner Page 6
Sonterra Women’s Golf Association
SWGA plays on Wednesdays at 9:00 am
Please call the Pro Shop 210-491-9900 to sign up to play or sign up using Golf Genius.
If you are interested in hearing more about SWGA or joining the group, please contact Susan Jones:
[email protected] or call Susan at (917) 589-7577. You may also contact Heather Stewart in the Pro Shop:
(210) 491-9900.
The SWGA hosted a Par 3 Tournament on the North Course.
Below are all the results by Flight.
Par 3 Results Flight 1 Flight 2 Low Gross - Frances Cohn 65 Low Gross - Norma Renfro 68 Low Net - Barb Dallahan 53 Low Net - Gail Yrigoyen 56
Flight 3 Low Gross - Susan Jones 71 Low Net - Mary Malone 53 (Who also had an unofficial Hole-In-One!) Low Putt Honors goes to Barb Dallahan with 29!
Odd Even Partnership winners Wednesday March 13th were: 1st - Regina Turner & Tana Beilke Net 72
2nd - Yangki Wojcik & Brenda Mosley Net 73 3rd - Laura Raden & Roxanne Matkin Net 74
Odd Even Partnership Saturday winners were Tracy Drott & Sahara Langford
March Ace & Star/Scramble Results: Overall STAR - Tracy Drott 89 Overall ACE - Ellen Rhodes 73
Flight 1
T-1st Gross - Tracy Drott & Joyce Nail 89 1st Net - Cindy Gibbs 74
Flight 2 1st Gross - Sandra Ware 96 1st Net - Ellen Rhodes 73
Team Scramble: T-1st - Lori Weyen, Roxanne Matkin & Estela Aguirve 77
T-1st - Deb Gick, Laura Raden & Susan Jones 77 This week's Low putt Honors goes to: Sue Colburn & Joyce Nail with 31!
Upcoming Events for April:
April 6 - Ace & Star
April 10 - Ace & Star/Scramble
April 17 - SWGA Guest Day
As a reminder, the SWGA has added Saturday
play dates in order to accommodate our working
ladies or anyone who can not play regularly on
Wednesday, but still want to participate in
SWGA events.
The schedule of Saturday
play days for the next
several months is:
April: 6 & 29
May: 4 & 18
June: 1 & 15
Titleist ProV1 & ProV1X
Loyalty Reward Program
TIME is Running Out! Order 3 dozen of the “NEW”
Titleist ProV1 or ProV1x golf balls
and receive 1 dozen FREE!
Players will have three options to
personalize their golf balls at no
additional charge. Program runs
now through April 15th. Please
place your orders NOW.
Golf Corner Page 7
Couples Nine & Dine RETURNS
Friday, April 26th!
Nine & Dine Couples Event
Friday, April 26th
Format: 4-Person Modified Scramble/9 Holes
Time: 5:30 pm Shotgun Start/Dinner following Golf
Open to the first 48 people that register. Guests are
welcome to participate at special guest rate of $30 per
person, which includes their cart fee.
Cost: $50 per Couple (Includes: Prizes and Dinner /
Carts are extra.)
In addition, our F&B Team will be offering wine specials
during dinner.
Please be sure to sign up in the golf pro shop at
210-491-9900 or on-line at www.golfgenius.com and
use GGID#: CAS19Nine&Dine1 ASAP as space
is limited!
FAIRWAY FEATS
Laura Caskey:
Hole-In-One #6 North on March 10th
Chris Castillo:
Hole-In-One #3 North on March 15th
With the change in season vastly approaching we are
getting out all of our pre-emergent for spring and
summer. The courses are starting to get a lot of green
up and I feel we will have a great transition from
winter to spring. Ant bait will be going down soon as
well.
Men’s Golf Association (MGA) The MGA Board is looking at ways to increase participation by all MGA
eligible members. We want to hear from you, so please send an email to
[email protected] with your ideas, comments, concerns, etc.
A Message from Russell Tippie
Course Superintendent
Titleist Demo Day & Foot Joy Sidewalk Sale
Friday, April 12th from 1:00pm – 7:00 pm Come Celebrate Masters Weekend with us by trying the #1
Brand in Golf!
Come try the latest and greatest equipment Titleist has to offer,
including the #1 Driver on the PGA Tour, the TS Driver!
Complimentary - Vokey Wedge Demonstration & Clinic - 5:00 pm
Complimentary - Scotty Cameron Putting Clinic – 6:00 pm
********************************************
The Titleist Professional Ball Fitting Van
Comes to Sonterra
Friday, April 19th Complimentary Ball Fittings with the #1 BALL in
Golf…come on out and learn what type of golf ball
you should be using to maximize your distance and
performance!
Golf Corner Page 8
Sonterra’s Junior Golf Team Program – Spring Update The Spring Junior Golf Team Program is well underway for Spring. It is great to see some familiar faces returning for
another season along with plenty of new ones. Our first Inter-Club event will take place on Sunday, March 24th at Dominion
GC!
ATTENTION Members, please be advised that our Sonterra Golf Team practices will run now through until mid-May on
Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons from 4:30-6:00 pm so please expect portions of the practice facility to be closed during
these times for team practice. We appreciate you cooperation.
Current Junior Inter-Club Schedule:
Sunday, March 24th at Dominion
Saturday, March 30th at Sonterra
Saturday, April 27th at Sonterra
Saturday, May 18th at TPC SA “FINALS”
Summer PGA Junior Golf League – Sonterra Jr Golf Team Program Juniors WANTED for Summer Junior League Team. We are looking for kids Ages 9-13 ONLY, who consider
themselves a beginner to intermediate golfer looking to find a fun way to gain tournament experience.
The Junior Golf League Program will run June-August and will include 8 team practices, 2 team shirts, a hat and up
to 4 Junior League Events in the San Antonio area.
Cost of this Program: $.375 due upon registration. Juniors interested in participating in this program must register
through the PGA Junior League website at: www.pgajlg.com
Please register ASAP as space is limited. For more information please visit www.pgajlg.com or contact Sonterra
Captain, Heather Stewart at [email protected] or 210-491-9900.
1-Day Golf School
“The 4 Most Important Shots in Golf” Saturday, April 27th
9:00am – Noon
Topics: 20 ft Putt, 20 Yard Short Game Shot, a Distance
Wedge Shot & a Drive in Play
Instructor: Heather Stewart, CPGA
School is limited for the first 6 Students to register.
Cost: $90 per Student
Includes: 3 Hours of Instruction, Student Notebook and a
Half Price Follow-Up Lesson Voucher.
Women’s Get Golf Ready Clinics 4 Group Lessons
Great learning opportunity for beginner-intermediate golfers.
Topics: Putting, Full Swing & Short Game
Thursday Evenings from 6:30-7:30 pm
Dates: May 9, 16, 23 & 30
Instructor: Heather Stewart, CPGA
Cost: $99/student
Golf Corner Page 9
Golf Corner Page 10
Upcoming Event Page 11
Tennis News Page 12
Tennis News- Michelle Dodier, Director of Tennis Tennis Events/News
Hope everyone is ready for April, because it’s one active
month. This month has a little of everything for us. We start
off with the Lone Star Levels Tournament here at Sonterra,
followed by another tournament down at McFarlin, then we
have Easter, then we put our party hats on for Fiesta and the
Taste of the Northside to finally do us in for the month.
Pace yourself folks because we have the Grand Slam Member Guest
Tournament the first weekend in May. The only other month that could give
April competition is May.
This by far is our most favorite month. The Member Guest tournament is
truly a spectacular event and if you can’t play in it come out and watch some
great tennis and take part of all the activities it has to offer. There will be
many silent auction items to bid on and we will be raffling a couple of popu-
lar items. The decorations, the food, the entertainment and the great tennis all
under one roof—right here at Sonterra. Come out and watch and cheer your
friends on May 3-5—it’s a blast.
Ok there’s more, after everyone has recovered physically from the Member
Guest we celebrate Mother’s Day- a relaxing weekend. Now it’s time to get
competitive again and play in The Club Doubles Championship. The first of
the tri-fecta of Club Championship events. Next is our Memorial Day Mixer
followed by SUMMER. I haven’t mentioned all the leagues and city play-
offs and sectionals that are sprinkled in-between all these events we have
going on. I feel the calories burning off me as I’m writing this newsletter.
These next two months are going to be quick because there is so much going
on. We will try to stay one step ahead and give you notifications so you
don’t miss anything. Hope everyone has downloaded the “Sonterra app”.
Remember folks to keep enjoying your friends, your tennis and what
Sonterra has to offer and what tennis has added to our lives.
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Grand Slam Member Guest Tournament—May 3-5
We are one month away from our premier event of the year-- The Grand Slam
Member Guest Tennis Tournament. The committee has been working nonstop
at refining all the details and collecting fantastic items for the silent auction,
door prizes, raffles, live auction items and so much more. This event is the
crème de la crème of San Antonio events. We have players from all over
calling to let us know they are available if a member needs a guest. It not only
is a fun filled two and a half days of tennis-you also have delicious food and
entertainment to top off your day. This event will leave you a happy but tired
tennis player- it also gives back to our community by helping us reach our
goal of $10,000.00 to donate to the Miss Tristan Foundation. So start working
out for one heck of a weekend. We will be forwarding more information
throughout the month. If you are interested in being one of our sponsors for
this event please contact Christy in the pro shop.
SUMMER JUNIOR CAMP
Brochures are available in the tennis shop for our summer junior camp. If you
would like us to email one to you—no problem just give us a call. The first
session begins June 3rd and will continue through August. Sessions are one
week long (Mon-Fri) and hours are 9am to noon. For more information, or to
register your child, please call the tennis shop at 491-9888.
LADIES AND MENS BEGINNER
CLINIC-MON-WED 9AM TO 10:30AM
Mike will have this clinic on Mondays and
Wednesday from 9am to 10:30am. For those
that can attend both days this will speed up the
learning process and have you playing before
you know it. Let Mike introduce you to the ball
machine where you can practice what you just
learned. Working hand in hand with Mike and
the “machine” will take you to the next level.
Call Mike for more confidence, because this
stage is the most important in developing good
strokes.
ADULT SINGLES AND MIXED DOUBLES
CHALLENGER LADDER
The Challenge ladder runs through November
15th. If you love singles this is for you, if you
need to work on your strokes this will help, if
you need a great work out that will benefit you
in more ways than I can write—this is for you.
Mixed doubles- need I say more- it’s all about
fun in this ladder. The USTA mixed league has
only increased through the years so why not use
this ladder as an additional practice for you and
your partner. You can jump in anytime through-
out the year. Call Scott for more encouragement
–just do it.
WEDNESDAY EVENING BEGINNER
CLINIC –6 to 7pm
Celine is offering a one hour clinic from 6 to
7pm prior to the progressive league. Call Wendy
to let her know if you want to sign up.
AFTER SCHOOL JUNIOR PROGRAM
SESSION 4 April 1-25
Brochures are now available for our April after
school junior program in the shop or visit the
Sonterra website to view the program. We have
children from 4 to 17 years of age with age spe-
cific balls to help the child enjoy the game that
much more. Junior team tennis is right around
the corner so let’s get out there and start hitting
some balls. Call Irene for more fun information.
Tennis News Page 13
WINNERS CIRCLE
Congratulations to the following members
Mabry Adult Open, Senior and Super Senior Major Zone March 14-17
Stephanie Ruiz—Winner Ladies 4.5 Singles
Pinky Osterman/Courtney O’Daniel- Winner Ladies 4.5 Doubles
Tammy Foster/ Diana Ang—Winner Ladies 3.0 Doubles
Carla Baker—Winner Ladies 65 Doubles
Debbie Gallo/Robyn Paustian—Finalist Ladies 50 3.5 Doubles
Mark Patterson/Dale Paustian—Finalist Men’s 3.5 Doubles
Mike Caldarella—Winner 4.5 Mixed Doubles
Ferny Avila—Finalist Open Mixed Doubles
APRIL UPCOMING EVENTS
April 1-Registration for MEMBER GUEST TOURNAMENT 8AM
April 1- After school junior program 4th session
April 5-7- First Serve Lone Star Levels Tournament at Sonterra
April 21- Easter
April 22- Last week of adult club leagues
April 24- Taste of the Northside
April 29- Registration for Club Doubles Championship
MAY UPCOMING EVENTS May 3-5- GRAND SLAM MEMBER GUEST TENNIS TOURNAMENT
May 6- Registration for Summer Adult Leagues
May 6- Last session for after school junior program
May 12- MOTHER”S DAY
May 17-19- Club Doubles Championship
May 27- Memorial Day Mixer 9am to noon Adults and Juniors
Wellness News Page 14
THRIVE! Thrive! a new class for women that combines different exercises for total body
conditioning. Thrive! is a exercise class for all levels of ability beginner, intermedi-
ate, and fit. Thrive! consists of exercises and games that address Agility, Aerobics,
Balance, Bone Density, Cardio, Core, Coordination, Endurance, Flexibility, even
Zumba! Classes are held outdoors with a minimum of equipment, just a Yoga mat
and a few light weights. Instructor Anne Walker is a AFAA certified fitness trainer
as well as a Sonterra member. If you have been thinking about exercise and want to
get started then this is the class for you! The first class is free and comes with a
guarantee that if you come for the first month and don’t love how you feel you will
get a refund. Anne promises to get you fit, starting at YOUR level and slowly
build flexibility and strength. The Thrive! Classes are held Monday Wednesday
Friday at 8:00am. Call Anne at (210) 710-4737 for more information.
Pilates/Core
training
This class is designed to target your core.
Your core consists of your abdominals, back
and hip muscles. We work on overall
balance, strength and flexibility using
slow-controlled movements. We meet twice
a week on Mondays and Wednesdays at
6:00PM in the main clubhouse. Please
contact Stefanie at (210)-823-3465 if you
would like to join us.
Fit and Firm
Fitness Instructor Carlos Torres has created Fit
and Firm Class designed to improve your
healthand fitness level. You will lose fat, build
and firm your muscles, while increasing your
strength and flexibility. Class is held every
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 6:30 am.
New classes start at the beginning of every
month. Call Carlos at 210-380-0682 or email
him at [email protected] for
more information or to get signed up.
Do it today!
W E L L N E S S N E W S
STINGRAY NEWS Registration
Registration – Sunday, April 28 3:00pm – 4:30pm at Sonterra Main Clubhouse
Join us for swim team registration and shop for swim gear. D&J Sports will be on hand to provide
all your swimmers needs.
Visit www.sonterrastingrays.swimtopia.com for information and to register online. Please print
your registration and bring your copy with you to save time at registration. Payment will be made
at registration.
NO Payment will be accepted online.
Call the Wellness Center if you have questions concerning Swim Team 210.496.9346
Summer Technique Tune-Up
May 6 - May 10
4:15-5:15pm
5:15-6:15pm
6:15-7:30pm
Swim Lessons available for all levels of swimmers – contact John Ryan at 210-241-1989 or [email protected].
Attention All Swimmers! POOL HOURS! The pool officially opens Memorial weekend Saturday May 25th.
Memorial Day Pool Party Monday May 27th
Our pool hours are:
Monday through Friday 12 noon - 9:00pm
Saturday and Sunday 11:00am – 9:00pm
Private swimming lessons with qualified lifeguard
staff will be available starting in June. Look for more
information in the May newsletter as well as email
updates. Call the fitness center at (210)496-9346 if
you have other questions.
Membership News Page 15
Upcoming Event Page 17
Upcoming Event Page 19
Meet our New Luncheon Reservations Committee
Pat Bowlin—Chairman of Luncheon Reservations Committee, Pat has
been a member of SWA for two years. She is retired from a career in
marketing, with a focus on retirement communities. She is currently a
court appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
Michelle DeStefano—Michelle and Tom DeStefano have been mem-
bers since 2012. Michelle is a member of SWGA and also loves
kickboxing and other sports. She is a health consultant for Boston
Scientific, where she assists organizations in developing cardiovascular
programs.
Susie Heard—An original member of Sonterra in the 80’s, she recently
rejoined the club. Susie is a retired real estate agent and enjoys
spending time with her grandchildren and volunteering at her church.
The first-ever SWA members only social, held on Tuesday, March 20th
was a wonderful success. Thanks to everyone who attended.
To join SWA, please
contact Barbara
DeLoach
Staff at Your Service
Hagen Cleek ………..………..……..……General Manager
Nathan Gillespy ……...……....……..Asst. General Manager
Michelle Dodier……..………...……...….Director of Tennis
Niinette Ramirez ....……..………...… Director of Catering
Deborah Routon..…………….……...Membership Director
Debbie Gonzaba…………..….. Member Relations Director
Cara Hallman …….….…………>...…...….Club Controller
Zach Ramsey……..……...………...….…...Director of Golf
Russell Tippie……...………….......Grounds Superintendent
Antonio Pastrana………..…..……..Director of Operations
Tim Roberts…………...…...…..……...Director of Fitness
Mario Roman……..…….…….………..…...Executive Chef
