THE SILVERADO
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News and Information for the Membership
November 2011
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THE HOLE IN ONE
Jim Lewis
INSIDE FEATURES:
Management Notes
Social Swirl
Women’s Golf
Men’s Golf
Golf
Mixed Golf
Spa News
Tennis
Net Set
Tennis Tip
Membership Corner
Bridge Nights
Roster Revisions
Greens Committee
Membership Appreciation Day
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2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jim Lewis, President
Karen Sulenski, Vice President
and Mixed Golf
John Evans, Secretary
Dunbar Hoskins, Treasurer
Gary Campbell, Membership
Communications
Jim Clark, Men’s Golf
Genie Sasloff, Tennis
Myrna Andrews, Social
Andy Kirmse, Membership and House
Harry Matthews, Greens Committee
We want to hear your comments.
Please take pen to paper and send them
to your Board of Directors
c/o Vanessa Braun, Silverado,
1600 Atlas Peak Rd, Napa, CA 94558
or Fax to: 707-257-5528. Thank you.
email [email protected]
Where has the Year Gone? –
This year seems to have
flashed by in the blink of an
eye. When we started the year
we were planning events and
getting to know the new resort
management. As we finish
the year, we’re back to planning next year’s
schedule but with renewed enthusiasm and a
nicely solidified relationship with the new
resort management. It’s been a good and productive year!
Silverado CC Board Nominating Committee –
The Board’s new Nominating Committee was
comprised of Bill Trautman, Carol Lewis and
Tony Marko. They have met and come up
with a stellar slate of nominees. The following
nominees will be submitted at the Annual
Membership Meeting on December 8 for
election to the Board of Directors for a 3 year
term: Bob Sheehan, Men’s Golf; Paul
Roberts, Tennis; Ann Burchill, Mixed Golf.
You will receive your proxies in the mail within the next few weeks which will include short
biographies of each nominee. A big thank you
to the Nominating Committee on a job well
done!
Silverado Emergency Line Operating –
Earlier this year, we had two incidents involving members that collapsed and needed
emergency medical help. Fortunately Tim
Steers was close by and gave EMT help until
the ambulance arrived. The timing in both
cases was critical and the patients survived.
Later, Tim Steers organized emergency medical training for just under 200 members of
Silverado.
As an off-shoot of that training, the Board
enlisted the help of a fellow Board member,
Karen Sulenski, to see if there was anything
we could do to speed the process of calling for
and receiving medical assistance. Karen met
with our General Manager, John Evans and
his team, including head of Security, Jeff Van
Paris and the County Fire people (911).
Since Karen will be writing about this as well
I’ll just leave you with this. If someone goes
down and needs medical emergency help, call
911. Stay on the line until they have a good
idea exactly where you are and what the
problem is. Then, call Silverado Resort at
707-258-5478. This is a special emergency line
set-up by the resort to allow our emergency
people to guide the ambulance to the person
needing assistance.
The Silverado Resort has purchased additional
defibrillators that can be used to re-start a
heart. These will be located at four locations
on the Silverado Property. Special adhesive
tags will be available soon for your member
golf cart with these emergency numbers. Who
knows, if this speeds the response time by even
a few minutes, it could well save a life.
MANAGEMENT NOTES
John Evans
As with any business, the plan to reach success for
Best Destination Resort
a Resort and Country Club is much like putting
THE WINNER IS: Silverado Resort and Spa
together a 5000-piece puzzle. All the pieces need
to come together for the beautiful picture to be
appreciated. This past week the resort received
notification from California Meetings and Events
Magazine that the resort has been recognized in two award categories. Receiving recognition by several thousand meeting planners is an important element of our overall plan. It tells us the decisions we are making are producing the desired results. We are
catching the eye of an important segment of our business and we are
moving in the right direction with our service-delivery and performance. Our associates are building momentum with their com-
Nestled in the rolling hills of California’s world-famous wine
country, Silverado Resort and Spa is a classic resort that combines
modern business facilities with numerous recreational activities.
Guests can relax with a game of golf on one of the two awardwinning PGA championship courses, take a dip in one of ten
swimming pools, play a game of tennis on one of 13 courts, or take
a hike on one of the scenic hiking trails. The Resort itself is home
to 15,000 square feet of meeting space within the Silverado
Mansion Conference Center—which includes an elegant ballroom,
13 stylish meeting rooms and multiple outdoor meeting spaces —
all equipped with the latest audio-visual equipment.
mitment to deliver consistent service, and they will eventually carry
us all the way to the goals we are focused on. You will also enjoy
RUNNERS UP:
Suzy’s section regarding recognition our Spa recently received.
The Claremont Hotel Club & Spa, The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
I want to thank you, our members, for your continued support.
Your positive encouragement motivates us. It is important that we
FLAVOR! NAPA VALLEY is quickly approaching, so we thought
collectively enhance the reputation of the Resort and Country Club
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by sharing this positive news with others in our circle of influence.
http://bit.ly/ATVideo. Don’t forget to go to the Flavor! Napa
By spreading the word, you will contribute to the process in which
Valley website to find all the information you need about this
we are all involved.
celebration of food and wine! www.flavornapavalley.com
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Best Hotel (more than 300 rooms)
RING IN THE HOLIDAY SEASON – We are pleased to
THE WINNER IS: Silverado Resort
announce our First Annual Silverado Resort & Spa Tree Lighting
and Spa
Ceremony. On Friday, November 25 at 6:30 PM, please join us
The resort is home to two award-
in front of the Mansion for Hot Cider, Hot Chocolate and Hot
winning PGA championship golf courses,
Toddies as we light a beautiful 40-foot tree in the center of the
10 swimming pools, 13 tennis courts, a
circle drive. Also, be on the lookout for an appearance by Santa
relaxing and rejuvenating spa and
Claus! You will not want to miss this event! More announcements
numerous hiking and biking trails. The
to come…
prime location also allows guests to be
near 200 different wineries, and fresh, local, sustainable produce.
The Patio Terrace is a great place to unwind after a day of business
with a martini, whereas the Royal Oak provides the ideal ambiance
for a quiet dinner. The resort is home to more than 15,000 square
feet of meeting space, including an elegant ballroom, 13 meeting
rooms and multiple outdoor meeting spaces—all equipped with the
latest audio-visual technology. At the end of the day, guests will
enjoy relaxing in one of the 435 non-smoking private cottage suites.
RUNNERS UP:
InterContinental San Francisco Hotel, Clift Hotel
SOCIAL SWIRL
Myrna Andrews
My fellow members, it’s time to Celebrate Good Times!!
Vanessa and I are in the process of organizing two large upcoming Holiday events…
First up is the The Children's Christmas Party on Saturday, December 3 featuring a “ Polar Express” theme. As always,
the members and their families are invited to bring their children and grandchildren to this joyful Holiday Party! We will
have the ever popular Face Painting, Balloon Sculpting, and Cookie Decorating along with songs and entertainment
provided by “Miss Jenny.” Lots of other surprises are in stor for everyone to enjoy - young and old! Of course, Santa will
be there taking stock of what good little girls and boys want for Christmas!
On Saturday, December 10 you are cordially invited to a Gala Holiday Masquerade Ball! The Staff, the Social Committee and I are all
committed to providing you an evening of fun and a truly elegant experience. We will be dancing to the sounds of “The Time Bandits”.
Black Tie is optional but, dress in your best festive attire for Masquerade. A beautiful evening awaits you!!
Lastly, wishing you and your families a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving!!!
See you at the Socials,
Myrna
WOMEN’S GOLF
Sheri Evans
Karen Magliocco has rejoined SCCWGA. What a great addition to our group. Welcome back!
Congratulations to the Silverado's Golf Team. They competed in the Central Bay League
Championship which was held at Eagle Vines Golf Course on October 12. The eight players
who competed at the finals and who brought home the trophy are: Dede Bell (co-captain),
Linda Grange, Marilyn Hoshiyama, Mimi Long, Colleen Ploch, Linda Sheehan, Sandra Simon
and Lorna Wray.
Marilyn Anderson was the Captain’s Trophy winner on September 27th. Linda Grange and
Jeanne Altobell share low putts honors with 27. Great job. First flight: Low Gross: Dede
Bell, 87. Low Net: Marilyn Hoshiyama, 72, Linda Grange, 73, Sandra Simon, 75. Second:
Low Gross: Colleen Ploch, 92. Low Net: Mimi Long, 76, Jeanne Altobell, 79, Virginia
Gibson, 82. Third: Low Gross: Marilyn Anderson, 96. Low Net: Anne Matthews, 73, Connie
Silverado Womens Golf Team
Dietrich, 78, Brenda Prather, 79. Fourth: Low Gross: Ellie Kimbrough, 106. Low Net:
Carmen Schmidt, 74, Majbritt Murdock, 76, Bobbie Leverette, 78.
“FOREVER MARILYN” was a special Mini Invitational. Thank you to Kali Flowers-Porter, Marilyn Hoshiyama and Michele Davis
for a great tournament. It was on a rainy, sunny, cloudy day in October and will be remembered by all. “Some Like it Hot”: Dede Bell,
Sandra Simon, Gayle Moore, Robin Murray, 144, Jill Alexander, Lorna Wray, June Drott, Laurie Valdez, 146, Marilyn Hoshiyama,
Kali Flowers, Lisa Mizono, Donna Tomlinson, 151, Linda Grange, Nancy Foss, Wendy Lynch, Marsha Lang, 152. “Monkey
Business”: Laura Shaw, Shirley Hooks, Bonnie Portnoy, Mary Lou Hamilton, 147, Lynn Moore, Kathryn Vizas, Kris Jaeger, Susan
Spann, 148, Bonnie Burns, Susanne Harrison, Meg Harmon, Amy Farella, 151. “Seven Year Itch”: Mimi Long, Colleen Ploch, Clair
Koeper, Colleen Yoder, 134, Ella Gates, Ellie Kimbrough, Cheryl Van Scyoc, P. J. Lowery, 146, Naomi McGinn, Susan Lewis, Lani
Valentine, Joanie Griffth, 147, Leandra Stewart, Connie Dietrich, Gail Heggelund, Joy Eyster, 148. “Bus Stop”: Ann Burchill, Sheri
Evans, Peggy Estep, Francine Lyall, 145, Maureen Cox, Cat Roberts, Monika Nelson, Toni Hayashi, 147, Genie Sasloff, Ginny Smith,
Robyn Torp, Dede Nieto, 148. Johanna Shephard, Patt Quinn, Carol Cavagnaro, Joan D’Angelo, 148.
October’s Captain’s Trophy winners were: Leandra Stewart and Patt Quinn, net 66. Patt Quinn also had 27 putts. First flight: Low
Gross: Dede Bell, 80. Low Net: Colleen Ploch, 72, Nancy Foss, 73. Second: Low Gross: Patt Quinn, 91. Low Net: Leandra Stewart,
66, Virginia Gibson, 70. Third: Low Gross: Ellie Kimbrough, 109. Low Net: Mimi White, 74, Ella Gates, 75.
October 18 was a “Three Little Pigs” computer pairing tournament. Winners: Nancy Foss, Mimi Long, Leandra Stewart and Cynthia
Van Wagenen, 167. Marilyn Pioroda, Patt Quinn, Susanne Harrison and Cathy Stroup, 171. Betsy Gustafson, Michele Davis,
Anne Matthews and Peggy Andrews, 171.
REMINDER: Please sign up for the Holiday Party on December 6. A sign-up sheet will be posted on November 2.
MEN’S GOLF
Jim Clark
what club selections were the most successful it seemed to me the
guys with the driver,rescue club, wedge and putter were the most
successful.
Buongiorno... this is your Men's Golf foreign
correspondent reporting from Rome!!! Lynn and I
are vacationing with my son, Greg, from Miami
and his wife, Barbara, so if this article doesn’t
sound golf oriented then per favore mi scusi!!
I am happy to report that the Junior Golf Program at Silverado
was the recipient of $ 455.00 as a result of an overage of funds
drawn for the Shotmaker Tourney. Thanks to the participants for not
playing as well as I thought they would!!!!! Just kidding, but thanks
to all of you from the Junior Golf Program,
September Club Championships turned out to be
very competitive and somewhat surprising, our two
day event saw some good play and a great comeback by our reigning champion Tim Tietjen shot a 79 in the opening round and came
back with a 69 on the final round to win the Club Championship for
the second year in a row. Rich Davis shot a net 133 to claim the
Club Net Championship. In the Seniors division Bob Callan shot
rounds of 76 and 78 to win the Seniors Division with154. Taking
the Seniors Net Flight with scores of 73 and 64 was John Fox.
The next, and final tournament of the year will take place on
Saturday, November 5th, Our annual MINI INVITATIONAL
and SKINS TOURNAMENT starts with breakfast at 07:30 and a
shotgun at 09:00 on the NORTH COURSE. There will be TEE
PRIZES and very small flights (10-12) for some nice prizes both in
the skin and flight winners (3) categories. All this will be followed
by a RIB LUNCHEON and the bestowing of AWARDS. If you
haven't played in this Tournament before, this year phone up a
golfing buddy and ENTER! You could make up a whole years
worth of losses with a win at this event!
Li’l Abner winners were Rich Tebay and his partner Diana
Peacock in the Hatfield flight with a 61, while Mark Coleman and
Linda Cantey won the McCoy flight with a 64. Congratulations to
all you little hillbillies and hillwilliams!
Our four club "Shotmaker" Tournament turned out to be a
success with 32 players trying to decide which four clubs to use.
It turned out only two players broke or played par to capture the
$100 prize. Dave Anderson shot a net 70 and John "dog" Davis
shot 71. Many others we only a shot back of par at 73 and I have to
tell you the moaning reached a new high. If you are wondering
GOLF
Tim Geesey
Membership Appreciation Day
As the winter approaches, it is time once again for
us to celebrate all of you, our members, with the
annual Membership Appreciation Day. This
year’s golf event will feature a slightly different
format that should be a lot of fun for everyone. As
opposed to previous years, we want all of you to
sign up in the foursome that you would like to play with. If you
choose to register as a single or twosome, our staff will put your
foursome together. Although you will choose your playing partners,
your teammates will not be revealed to you until you come in from
your round! There are a few more surprises along the way to keep
it interesting! Check the website for more information.
In the Golf Shop, we will be having our traditional Membership
Sale from Thursday through Sunday, November 24-27. This year
we will be offering a 30% discount throughout the shop to our
membership. You’ll also find additional savings on other select
items. If you’re looking for holiday gifts, we’ve recently brought in
a few items that make would wonderful gifts for someone special.
Come in and check it out!
Guest Play
Please remember to register every guest with the Golf Shop. We
still have a number of members who are not registering any guests
and simply telling the starter (or in some cases, just going to the
first tee without notifying anyone). Also remember that guests are
restricted to playing at Silverado only 4 times per year.
A reminder that on the Saturday, November 26th we are having
our annual Membership Appreciation Day golf event hosted
by the Silverado Resort and I can promise you that JOHN
EVANS,TIM GEESEY and their staffs have a great event planned
with a new and exciting format… .
Remember folks "The game of golf is played on a 5 inch course
between your ears." Guess that's why I have such a hard time with
it. See you on the course! Ciao! Giuseppe
Troon Privé
There have been a few more questions about the Troon Privé
program and the ability of other Privé Club Members to play golf at
Silverado. For local private clubs, like El Macero, Marin and
Silver Creek, members are only allowed to play at Silverado 3
times per year. As we move into 2012, we are considering a few
other conditions that we will place on the rounds to ensure that we
create value for the Privé members, but maintain the spirit of the
agreement. In January’s Connection article, I will outline the
program.
Carts
Cart usage and its impact on our golf course will continue to be
an important part of our club. One of the wonderful features for
our membership is the ability to utilize their golf carts in the
community and on the course.
As golf carts continue to evolve and change, we will continue to
monitor the impact on our golf course. There are some street-ready
golf carts that are available on the market at this time – a few of you
are using some of these carts now. Some of these carts have curb
weights that are 3-4 times that of a traditional golf cart. We are
currently working with all of the cart companies to determine the
impact of that additional weight on our golf course. We will keep
the Board of Directors up to speed with our findings and let you
know if there will be future restrictions or limitations.
Until then, please continue to refer to the club’s rules regarding
carts and cart usage. If you don’t already have a copy they are
available on the website or by calling our Membership Coordinator,
Vanessa Braun.
MIXED GOLF
Karen Sulenski
In the Connection last month you learned about the
Board’s efforts to improve response time to golf
course emergencies. I want to take this opportunity
to thank the individuals who served on the
Emergency Response Committee: Jeff Van
Paris, Director of Security, Brian Schaffer and
Marshall Balata, staff from the Pro Shop, two
fire fighters from the our local Fire Department sent by Justin
Benguerel and Tim Steers, Silverado member and subject matter
expert. The contributions of these individuals was invaluable and
very much appreciated.
As mentioned in the October Connection, the golf cart stickers
outlining the steps to follow in an emergency will be available in the
Golf Pro Shop, the Cart Shop or by contacting Vanessa Braun in
the Membership Office at 707-257-5424. The new sticker will
help you to know what to do:
1. Call 911 - stay on the line if possible
2. Call 707- 258-5478 to reach the Silverado operator
3. Provide information about the exact location and the nature
or the emergency
Our final Mixed Golf tournament for the season, Golfing Fore the
Cure: Battle of the Sexes was a huge success. Over 90 members
and guests participated in the golf on the South course and dinner
arranged by Tony Monaco. Kudos to the men’s team for winning
the competition with a score of 89 under beating the women’s team
that came in with a total of 62 under. As a result the Prostate Cancer
foundation will receive 50% of the funds raised and the Komen
Foundation and American Cancer Society will divide the balance
unless specific funds were designated. Congratulations go to the
first place winners in the men’s flight, the team of Wray, Dwyer,
Renteria and Marko who came in at 21 under. Second place at 16
under was awarded to the team of Alexander, Clark, Coleman and
Smith. In the women’s flight, first place went to the team of
Anderson, Doyle, Crosby and Hattar - 16 under and second place
was awarded to Battisti, Shephard, Kimbrough and Bracco who
scored 14 under. Two places were awarded in the mixed couple
flight: first place to the team of Hewitt and Sisto at 21 under and
second place to Connolly, Ely and Morgan at 14 under. Dennis
Smith won closest to the hole for men at 18’4’’ on hole #3 and Kali
Porter won it on #17 with 18’10”. The most accurate drive prizes
went to Con Hewitt and Susan Fox. Heartfelt thanks go to all
those who came out and participated; they told me they had fun and
we managed to raise over eighteen thousand dollars for these
worthy charities.
The weather is fantastic so I hope you’re all out there doing your
own mixed golf events and get yourselves geared up for the
competition and the new season in 2012. Look forward to seeing
you out there. - Karen
SPA NEWS
Suzy Bordeaux-Johlfs
Seasonal services begin at Spa Silverado on November 7th as we change for day-light saving we celebrate the beginning of fall and the
change of season with the following spa delights! Available now in the Spa Boutique our Eminence products are ready for you to enrich
your holiday spirit providing you with the finest ingredients in organic skincare.
For the Month of November try a Pumpkin Spice Facial and renew your skin’s glow as pumpkin offers natural enzymes that exfoliates the
skin and nourishes your sole leaving your skin soft and smooth! In our Salon try our Cranberry Pomegranate Pedicure and give your
feet an invigorating holiday treat!
For a whole body experience the Massage team will be offering a Naseberry & Cranberry body Scrub with a Hydrating Pumpkin Cream Mask.
Beginning in December and taking us through January we embrace the Winter Holidays and celebrate the new seasonal menu to include
the beauty benefits from the ingredients of Sugar Plum, Mimosa Champagne, Blueberry and Ice Wine. Stay tuned for the new menu in
December’s newsletter!
By popular request Shellac™ manicures and pedicures are here beginning November 7th book your services at the Silverado Salon.
Shellac™ gives you a 14 day wear, mirror finish, zero dry time, no more nicks, chips or smudges and it doesn’t damage your nails.
We chose CND Shellac™ line because the patent-pending formulation of solvents, monomers and polymers is why Shellac™ goes on like
polish, wears like gel and removes in minutes. Plus it's hypo-allergenic and 3-FREE... containing no formaldehyde, toluene or DBP.
Enjoy boosting to your friends about our awarding winning Spa facility as we just recently
were named as a 2011 Reader’s Choice winner from Spa Finders www.spafinders.com which
is the leader in Spa Global Travel!!!
Don’t forget about our new fall/winter Spa Hours beginning November 7th the Spa closes one
hour earlier at 8pm instead of 9pm.
Cheers to your Good Health! Suzy
TENNIS
Genie Sasloff
Hello Tennis Enthusiasts!
Plenty of sunshine has been on tap and is lending itself nicely to our tennis pursuits at Silverado. Our last Members' Tennis
Day will be Saturday, November 5th. Our Super Senior and Mixed Double Teams have done an outstanding job, lead by
Paul Roberts and Larry Holman. Many thanks go out to them for all their hard work. Jacob and James continue to fill
our courts with beginner clinics which is a delight to see. Right now they are busily in the process of designing some great
events for the coming year!
Membership Appreciation Day, as always, will be a fun time for all of us. Jacob and James are dreaming up the format that
I am sure will make everyone laugh and have fun! Please join us after play for our annual Tennis Lunch in the Royal Oak hosted by Silverado!
Avoid the Black Friday Crowds - Not to be missed – On Friday, November 25th, the "Rodeo Drive" Boutique will be open from 12Noon 5:00 p.m. right here in our Member’s Clubhouse for all of you to do some early Xmas shopping. Portions of the sale proceeds will benefit
Toys for Tots. Many of the unique items for sale are handmade by our own Silverado members. The gift items will include gift baskets,
ornaments, jewelry, hostess gifts, handbags and wine. Our "Rodeo Drive" is affordable too! Fondly, Genie Sasloff
NET SET
Jacob Hansen
Thank you all for a great summer season. James and I continue to
have a great time working with everyone to grow tennis at the club.
We appreciate all the support we receive from members, locals, and
hotel guests and want to encourage you all to continue to share any
ideas you may have to improve the tennis here at Silverado.
Recently, we attended the PBI Annual Meeting in Naples, Florida
and were subjected to the most brutal heat and humidity
imaginable. We made sure everyone knew we were more
accustomed to teaching under a nice cloud cover every morning.
We received additional training both on and off the court. Many
thanks to Casey Bishop for doing such a great job while we
were gone.
As we head into the winter season we want you all to know that we
will still be offering clinics and having events, so please plan on
getting some tennis in this winter. We do not want your racquets to
get rusty.
New Clinic Schedule (November – April)
Monday - 9am Clinic
Wednesday- 9am Clinic
Friday -9am Clinic
Saturday -10am Clinic
Sunday -10am Clinic
Upcoming Events
Saturday, November 19th - 10am - Thanksgiving Round Robin Come signed up with a partner or we will find you one (Male or
Female). Round Robin will feature a special handicap scoring
format. Dessert served after play. Cost $10 - Members.
December 3rd- December 4th- Colony Club Interclub We have tentatively scheduled an Interclub with The Colony Club
from Half Moon Bay, Ritz Carlton. More details to follow as they
become available.
TENNIS TIP - Proper Doubles Warm-Up
James Rutherford
So often we see people warming up for their big doubles match hitting high net clearing shots down the line to their opponent trying to
groove their shots in as best as they can before the match… Now read the opening sentence again and see if you can spot some of the errors
in this statement… Found them yet? If not, here’s a little help…
How often in doubles do we or should we be hitting high net clearing balls down the line? If you want to be successful, you should only hit
those shots less then 5% of the time in a match. If you truly want to warm up for doubles and be grooved in for your match, follow these
important steps to ensure that you really are prepared to hit the right shots.
1) Hit cross-court – Over 90% of the shots in doubles of all levels are cross-court. During warm up, make sure you are able to hit this
shot consistently and vary the depths of your cross court shot to be able to handle both an opponent that likes to come to the net or one that
likes to stay on the baseline.
2) Watch your net clearance – Unless you’re hitting a lob it is important to keep your opponent’s rackets below the net to ensure that they
do not have very many opportunities to hit aggressive shots against you. Ensure that you can keep the ball low to the net during the warm
ups so that you feel very relaxed once the match starts. Remember a hard hit ball right to someone’s sweet spot is not as great as a soft low
ball to someone’s shoe laces.
3) Volleys! – Almost 65% of the points are won by the team that gets to the net first, so warm up your volley! Even if you have poor
volleys or are uncomfortable at the net you still need to warm them up before the match in case your opponent is constantly bringing you
up to the net. Hope for the best, but plan for the worst!
MEMBERSHIP CORNER
BRIDGE NIGHTS
Vanessa Braun
Duplicate Bridge: November 11
Register at 4:45 p.m.
Dinner follows in the Luna Room
This month is all about looking forward… to the holidays, that is! Everyone here has
been busily planning away. I’m so please to be able to announce the holiday inaugural
event that everyone looks forward to all year – Membership Appreciation Day!
As always, this takes place on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. We give you a day to
recover from the feast and perhaps do a bit of shopping then…it’s a day of fun!
This year the Resort and Spa are going all out and have some special treats in store
for you including the following:
DO NOT MISS The Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, November 25 at 6:30p.m. in
front of the Mansion. Rumor has it that Santa will be making an appearance that
evening!
The Golf Shop will be running a SALE beginning Thursday (Thanksgiving Day)
November 24 through Sunday, November 27 of 30% off plus there will be select
inventory which will be discounted at more than 30% off for members only!
Casual Bridge: November 18
Register at 4:45 p.m.
Dinner follows in the Luna Room
Bridge Lessons by Gerry Fox
Every Thursday through Nov. 17
Lessons followed by Lunch
ROSTER REVISIONS
FAREWELL
Walt and Dana Spicer
Pat Davidson
The Spa at Silverado will hold a “Sidewalk Sale” on Friday, November 25 with blow
out prices on selected items. All other items in the Boutique will be discounted from
10%-50% throughout the weekend and you will pop a balloon to determine the price
you’ll pay at the register!
WELCOME
Vince and Vicki O’Leary
On Sunday, November 27th take advantage of a fabulous Membership Appreciation
Spa Experience… with every full price massage, facial or salon service booked that
day the second treatment will be at ½ off! This offer is good on Sunday, November 27th
and cannot be combined with any other offer or discounts. Bring a friend for the discount or just enjoy two treatments all to yourself. After all, it will have been an action
packed weekend! Call well ahead for appointments as they will book up quickly!
The Royal Oak will be offering some new menu items for the season such as their
County Line Mix Salad with Asian pears, pomegranate seeds, currants and walnut
vinaigrette, or their hearty Osso Bucco served with creamy polenta. While in season
coming out of Oregon, they are featuring a delicious Huckleberry Tart with cardamom
ice cream. That is recommended with a glass of Inniskillan Ice Wine. Of course there
is complimentary corkage every Thursday. On Saturday November 26, in special
appreciation of members, the Royal Oak will offer a complimentary Mushroom
Risotto appetizer paired with a glass of Mark Herold’s “Flux” Grenache!
The Grill will be offering Monday through Friday Happy Hour with 50% off House
wines and well drinks. Tuesday and Thursday 4-6PM buy and appetizer and get one
free. On any day just bring in your Golf Score Card from that day and get a free
appetizer when you buy one and pay just $2,00 for your first draft beer! Of course,
Wednesdays are $10 Kobe Burger Night (a favorite) and Sundays you can feast on
a Prime Rib dinner for $28.00 and pay no corkage!!!
IN MEMORY
Robert Cordeiro
“Thanksgiving Day is a jewel, to set
in the hearts of honest men; but be
careful that you do not take the day,
and leave out the gratitude”.
- E.P. Powell
GREENS COMMITTEE
Harry Matthews
Jill Alexander, together with help from the Golf Pro Shop, have removed the confusion over the women’s tees i.e. red
on South and gold on North. Going forward the women’s tees will be GOLD on both North and South. This will
add some 70 yards in total length (approximately 4 yards per hole), but should not change the rating or slope.
There will be no plugging of the greens this fall, but aeration will resume in the spring.
For those of us who repair fairway divots and have been unable to find sand dispensers, the Resort has ordered 150
additional bottles which will arrive shortly.
Finally, both courses are in excellent condition and overall maintenance is outstanding. In case you haven't noticed, take a look at our
beautiful oak trees and how nicely they are pruned and trimmed.
ANNOUNCING MEMBERSHIP APPRECIATION DAY 2011!!
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH is the Annual Membership Appreciation Day at Silverado Country Club. This weekend
following Thanksgiving which ushers in the Holiday season is a time for both anticipation and reflection on the year nearly past. The
Management Team and all the Associates at Silverado want to take this day as an opportunity to thank you, the members, for the
support you have shown during this time of transition and growth. We believe that we have made significant strides in our ongoing
efforts to achieve a meaningful improvement in your membership experience. In that spirit we invite you to join in the celebration
that is Membership Appreciation Day. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW AND PLAN TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTIVITIES WE HAVE PLANNED!
LOOK FOR YOUR INVITATIONS IN THE MAIL SHORTLY.
GOLF: Foursomes of men and foursomes of women GOLFERS will play a scramble tournament on both courses with a shotgun
start at 9:00 a.m. that morning. There is a $10 CASH entry fee for golfers. Lunch will be provided at the snack bars on the
courses at no charge. Cocktails and snacks will be provided on the FAIRWAY DECK following play. Awards will be presented
at that time.
Format - Blind Man’s Bluff
All golfers will play their own ball and record their GROSS score on the official card. At the end of the round, all participants will
turn their scorecard into the golf professionals.
The Professional Staff will randomly choose three (3) par-3’s, three (3) par-4’s and three (3) par-5’s from the course. We will take the
team’s two best NET scores from these 9 holes to determine your team’s total.
Teams - All players can register for the event in any manner they choose. If you register as a foursome, that will be the group that you
play in, but that will not be your team. Your team will be randomly chosen by the computer based on your handicap. Your “team”
will not be revealed until you complete your round.
If you register as anything other than a foursome, the golf staff will pair your foursome for play.
TENNIS: TENNIS activities for the Net Set will begin at 9:30 a.m. and everyone is to meet at the Members Courts. This is for
members only...no invited guests, thank you. Lunch will be served in the ROYAL OAK at 12:30 p.m., rain or shine. Call the Tennis
Shop if you have any questions. If you don't play tennis but would like to join the tennis players for lunch, please check the "LUNCH
ONLY WITH TENNIS PLAYERS" slot on the reservation form.
BRIDGE: The doors will open for BRIDGE PLAYERS at 10:00 a.m. in the MEMBERS CLUBHOUSE. Make your own foursomes
and bring your own cards. Lunch will be served from Noon to 2:00 p.m. Members only, please.
DOMINOES: DOMINO players may sign up to play in the Members Clubhouse as well as to have lunch. Doors for "tile games"
will be open at 10:00 a.m.
LUNCH ONLY: If you are not interested in golf, tennis, bridge, or dominoes, but would like to attend the lunch, the Membership
Appreciation Day "LUNCH ONLY" on the reservation form is for you.
COCKTAIL RECEPTION: That same evening John Evans and the Associates of Silverado Resort will host the annual COCKTAIL
PARTY, commencing at 6:00 p.m. in the Conference Center Ballroom. Please be sure to bring the tickets attached to the invitation
you received for admittance to this gala event. THIS PARTY IS FOR SILVERADO MEMBERS ONLY. Each membership receives
2 tickets. If you are single you may use a ticket to bring the guest of your choice. The tickets are not transferable to anyone else not
accompanied by a member.
ALL OF THE MEMBERSHIP APPRECIATION DAY EVENTS ARE BY RESERVATION ONLY. You may make your reservations
online at www.silveradomembers.com OR fill out the Reservation Form in your invitation and fax or mail to: Silverado Country Club,
1600 Atlas Peak Road, Napa, CA 94558 Attention: Vanessa Braun, Membership Coordinator