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1 Connections Citrus Hills Golf & Country Club Club Life Have you been using our Club website? The www. clubhappenings.com website has all of our Club information in one area. As well as event listings and managers' articles, it has the fitness class schedules, hours of operation for all of the amenities, tournament dates, activity club information, staff information, VIP golf pricing, restaurant menus, special event booking menus, sponsors' information, club travel listings, POA information, and a search bar to help you locate events and information quickly. If you can t find what you are looking for, drop us a line from the website feedback area and we ll contact you to help get your CLUB NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2016 questions answered quickly. Are you receiving our daily s? If not, send an with your name, address and member number to marketing@citrushills.com, and we will add you to our database to start receiving these informative s right away! If your s have stopped, please contact the marketing department at and we ll get the situation resolved as quickly as possible. All -related inquiries should go directly to the marketing department to ensure they are addressed promptly. With so much going on at the Club, we want to ensure that you never miss out on any important information!

2 CLUB NEWS By Anthony Lambert, General Manager It s 2016 and the Club is in full swing! We have a ton of great activities, events, shows and excellent amenities for everyone to enjoy, and we re busier than ever with massive makeovers, renovations and new additions! All of which I m happy to say have been an overwhelming success! The Citrus Hills restaurants upstairs have been remodeled from floor to ceiling. Beautiful new appointments grip you from the minute you walk through the front door. The Grille s remodel is visually stunning, and the Garden Room and Hampton Room also received a beautiful makeover. But the biggest change of all took place downstairs. It is unrecognizable inside and out from just a few months ago. PrimoVita gave us an all new, modern, hi-tech fitness center that is quite remarkable. The state-of-the-art machines are perfect for any fitness level. If you haven t taken the tour, you need to do so as soon as you can. PrimoVita is a wonderful new addition to the Club. Between PrimoVita and the pro shop, there is our CaféVita shop where members can hydrate after a workout or prior to golf. Also, there are beautiful new restrooms, a meeting room with an outdoor patio to relax, and nice new offices for the golf staff in back of the pro shop. I hope everyone is taking advantage of their dining credit. Keep in mind, you must spend the dining credit in the quarter it is issued as it does not carry over and it is not transferable. The purpose of the dining credit is to increase participation and use at all of our dining facilities. We want to give every member an opportunity to experience and enjoy our Club dining facilities. We look forward to seeing you soon. Members Enjoying the Club! Citrus Hills Managers Directory Front Gate Sales Office 2400 N. Terra Vista Blvd. Citrus Hills, FL VP Sales/Marketing: Tom Daddario tdaddario@citrushills.com Developer: Stephen Tamposi tamposi@citrushills.com Build on Your Homesite Program: Greg Souris gsouris@citrushills.com General Manager: Anthony Lambert anthony@citrushills.com Activity Center & Member Billing 240 W. Fenway Dr. Citrus Hills, FL Event Coordinator: Emily Geistfeld emily@citrushills.com Club Financial Controller: Dave Jolly djolly@citrushills.com The Grille/Tiki Bar Banquets & Catering 505 E. Hartford St. Citrus Hills, FL Restaurant Managers: countryclub2@ citrushills.com Director of Food/Beverage: Brad Buss bbuss@citrushills.com Catering Sales Manager: Laura Lambert catering@citrushills.com Skyview Restaurant, Golf & Tennis 2100 N. Terra Vista Blvd. Citrus Hills, FL Restaurant Managers: ldemonica@citrushills. com Skyview Golf Director: Peter Summers golf@citrushills.com Director of Tennis: Bruce Payne tennis@citrushills.com BellaVita Spa & Fitness Center 2125 W. Skyview Crossing Dr. Citrus Hills, FL Fitness Director: Lee Thompson lee@citrushills.com Citrus Hills Oaks & Meadow Courses Citrus Hills Tennis 509 E. Hartford St. Citrus Hills, FL Head Golf Professional: Wayne Larsen wlarsen@citrushills.com Director of Tennis: Bruce Payne tennis@citrushills.com Brentwood Golf Course 1720 W. Nicole Dr. Lecanto, FL Brentwood Golf: Richard Croteau brentwoodgolf@citrushills.com Administration Office 2476 N. Essex Ave. Citrus Hills, FL Director of Club Marketing: Lisa Malone lisa@citrushills.com

3 COOKING WITH Chef Dwane Beef Tenderloin with Shallots and Red-Wine Glaze With Valentine s Day just around the corner, here s a delicious, melt-in-your-mouth recipe for your sweetheart. This easy and elegant tenderloin is the perfect dinner for an intimate night in, or dinner with guests. Ingredients: 2¼ pounds beef tenderloin, trimmed and tied 8 sprigs fresh rosemary 16 shallots, trimmed and peeled 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup dry red wine 1/2 cup homemade or canned low-sodium chicken stock or water Salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation: Let tenderloin come up to room temperature. Preheat oven to 425 degrees with rack in center. Arrange four rosemary sprigs in a medium roasting pan; place tenderloin on top; arrange shallots around. Rub meat and shallots with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. To give the meat more flavor, tie four or five rosemary sprigs to the top of the tenderloin with kitchen twine before roasting. Roast 25 minutes. Turn shallots for even browning; if roast is dry, baste with more oil or pan juices. Cook until shallots are golden, 10 to 15 minutes more; transfer to a small bowl; reserve. Meat should register 120 degrees with meat thermometer; be sure to let the meat rest about 25 minutes after removing from oven or it will be underdone. Chop remaining rosemary into small pieces. Place roasting pan over high heat. Add wine and stock. Cook, scraping bottom of pan to collect any cooked-on bits, until liquid has reduced by half, 6 to 8 minutes. Pass through strainer and pour over tenderloin. BUILD ON YOUR HOMESITE By Greg Souris, Vice President Sales & Marketing We ve had more than 2,300 people walk through our Model Home Center in the last three weeks, resulting in the largest numbers for any real estate event that Citrus Hills has ever had! What s next? We are launching our Fly/ Drive & Buy Program, where homesite owners can revisit Citrus Hills for the purpose of building on their homesite. This program includes: A 3-night stay at just 249 per couple; a rediscover tour of Citrus County; a viewing of all the amenities and the BOYHP models; and a special VIP Guest Pass to our members-only restaurants. For more details, give me a call at: or me at: GSouris@CitrusHills.com. Upscale Amenities Galore Homesite owners who build with Citrus Hills Construction receive the Keys to the Kingdom, with opportunities that no other builders can offer! If you or someone you know is in the market for Right Sizing, this is the place to be. Your reason could be that your home is too large or too small. It could be that you prefer more space or privacy between the homes. Or maybe, it s just time for a New Home with all the updated bells and whistles! Whatever your reason, we can make your New Dream Home a Reality! Citrus Hills TRAVEL SHOWCASE Friday, February 5 th 1-4pm Activity Center Auditorium Ready for an Adventure? Join us for an afternoon full of travel information from our affi liates: Viking, Trafalgar, Collette, Crystal, & many more! Also showcasing, Travel Insurance companies and local groups! Join the Citrus Hills Vacationers Club to become eligible for Door Prizes & Exclusive Promotions! Call the Activity Center about this Free Event! February 2016 Trivia Challenge Winners: Irish Rogues Congratulations to Frank and Nancy Cardinell, Bill and Nancy Newman, Ken and Karen Lorham, and Paul and Linda Abels for winning first place! Second place went to We No Stuff. And third place went to Spare Parts. Join us for our next Triva Night on February 23rd!

4 Doors: 5pm Dinner: 6pm Music & Dancing: 7-10pm 26 Members 31 Guests +tax +tax Featuring The Jazz Phools, performing jazz, Dixieland, and zydeco irresistible dance rhythms so authentic you'll think you've been transported to the French Quarter! EXCITING EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT By Emily Geistfeld, Event Coordinator Turn back your memories to last season when we featured the Rave On Buddy Holly tribute a nearly sold out show, raving reviews; tons of energy and talent ring a bell? You re in for a treat because our Rock Legends show in February brings back the same performers! There was such a spectacular turnout last year that we just had to invite them back for an encore. The show is part concert, part tribute, with a song list created entirely by you, because this show provides the audience the opportunity to pick the songs they want to hear through the power of applause! They ll take you on a journey from the '50s tunes of Elvis, Buddy, and Patsy Cline to the psychedelic '60s hits of The Rolling Stones, Janis Joplin, and Stevie Wonder. They ll even hit the groove of the '70s with Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles, and the piano men Billy and Elton and then move into the '80s with the likes of Tom Petty, U2, and more all based on your input! You ll go on an audio ride through rock history without having to leave the comfort of your own seats unless you can t fight the contagious urge to jump up and boogie down! I hope to see you all at this wonderfully unique show on Mardi GrasHampton February 23rd at the Activity Center. This is one you won t want to miss! Don t miss our Headliner Show on February 25th with the legendary Chubby Checker! The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer will be performing his hits, old and new, to delight everyone! Chubby says, The energy I get from singing and dancing with all these people over the years is unlike anything else I experience. I never want it to end." Did you know that Chubby Checker is the only artist to have five albums in the Top 12 simultaneously? The singersongwriter is best known for his set-the-world-on-fire, chart-topping hit "The Twist." Chubby is widely known for popularizing the twist dance style, and I ll bet you won t be able to help yourself from twisting along to all of his popular songs! Be sure to purchase your tickets to see this legend in person before they are sold out! Don t forget to take a peek at our other One Night Only performances, as well as our other concert series, for a plethora of entertainment options this spring. These can be found on our club happenings website under the Show Series Entertainers tab. Until next time, have a wonderful February, and I ll see you at the shows! Fat Tuesday, February 9th Room Bash Wear a Mardi Gras mask for one free entry into our door prize raffle! Call the Activity Center to book your reservation today! M e n u : Chicken Gumbo, Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya, Shrimp Étouffée, Dirty Rice, Red Beans, Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Okra & Tomatoes, Rolls & Butter, Dessert, Coffee & Tea Tickets include: Live entertainment, dancing, party favors, door prize raffle, photo ops, drink specials, and full buffet dinner. No refunds or exchanges. 24-hour holds only. Alternate menu items available at time of reservation and upon request to meet special dietary restrictions. Ticket sales end five days prior to event date. The Mind Shift Blueprint with Donna Blevins Saturday, February 6th 1pm Activity Center Professional MindSet Coach with years of experience, will demonstrate how to: Master your mind and change gears smoothly under pressure. Be in control of your emotions rather than have them control you. Potentially help you heal your own body from the inside out. Call the Activity Center Service Desk to sign-up for this FREE event! Doc Talk: Physician Insights A series of FREE informational seminars devoted to your better health! Topic: Learn Your Risk. Take Control. Monday, February 15 th Activity Center - 1pm Make your heart health a priority! Your risk for heart disease can increase significantly depending on how many risk factors you have. Start by attending this seminar and learn about simple lifestyle changes that will help you take control of your overall health. Guest Speaker: Dr. Potu, MD Doc Talk seminar series sponsored by: Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center Call the Activity Center to RSVP for this FREE event!

5 Citrus Hills Vacationers Club Presents: DAY AT THE RACES! SUNDAY BRUNCH & TAMPA BAY DOWNS DAY TRIP Sunday, February 14, 2016 & Sunday, March 6, per person Comedy Cabaret: Craig Allen March 3 rd Tampa Bay Downs Day Trip March 6 th Special Performance: The Ditchfields March 8 th Big Show: Tusk March 10 th Celtic Festival March 12 th Call Travel Authority of the Nature Coast for more information (800) Cost is inclusive of brunch, tax, tip, and transportation by Lamers Luxury Coach Line. Pickup at the Activity Center. Travel escort will be present. Maximum of 50 persons per date. Dress Code: jeans or shorts not permitted. Collar for gentlemen preferred. Coming in March Trivia Challenge March 15 th Doc Talk March 16 th Coffee & Canvas March 19 th One Night Only: The Reflections March 22 nd Vacationers Club Meeting March 24 th Easter Egg Hunt March 26 th 60 per member (plus tax) Coffee& Canvas Wednesday, February 10th 10:30am - 3:30pm Activity Center Join professionally trained muralist, painter, illustrator, and teacher with 27 years of experience, Vanessa Fuller-Brown, as she instructs how to replicate post-impressionist Vincent van Gogh's original masterpiece, "Field of Poppies. Call the Activity Center to book your spot now: Tickets include: Complimentary fresh brewed coffee, one 16 x20 canvas, paint, and all the materials you need to create your own strokes of genius! No refunds or exchanges. Seating is limited to 12 persons per event. Opportunity to bring your own lunch for 30-minute break. Citrus Hill s VACATIONERS CLUB Monday, February 22 nd Activity Center Auditorium 1pm Join at any time! February Guest Speaker Northern Lights getaway to Iceland by Michael Cute of Collette FREE Membership includes: Complimentary membership card Admission to monthly meetings On-site individualized attention from experienced agents Perks such as shipboard credits, transfers, specialty restaurants, all-inclusive destinations and more! Call the Activity Center to RSVP fashion fashion fashion CITRUS HILLS LITTLE BLACK DRESS CLUB PRESENTS: Spring Fashion Show Friday, February 26th Hampton Room Call the Activity Center to book your Doors: 11:30am Lunch: 12:00pm reservation today! Fashion Show: 12:30pm Tickets: 16 Members (+tax) 21 Guests (+tax) The Little Black Dress Club presents its Spring Fashion Show, featuring unique fashions from the La-Te-Da boutique, with discounts and giveaways! Menu: Honey Mustard Chicken served over a bed of Mixed Greens with Green Beans, Black Olives, Cucumbers, Tomatoes and Croutons, Rolls and Butter, Vanilla Mousse Topped with Berries and Whipped Cream, Coffee and Tea Tickets include: Full lunch menu, admission to fashion show, discounts and giveaways. No refunds or exchanges. 24-hour ticket holds only. Alternate menu items available at time of reservation and upon request to meet special dietary restrictions. Ticket sales will cease five days prior to event date.

6 STEAK NIGHT 5-8PM TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND Choice of: 6 oz. Filet Mignon 8 oz. Salmon Steak 8 oz. Top Sirloin 10 oz. Rib Eye Toppings: Mushrooms, Peppercorn Brandy Sauce, or Blue Cheese Crust Dessert: Chef s Choice All Entrées served with fresh Salad, Starch and Vegetables. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH Choice of: 6 oz. Filet Mignon 8 oz. Salmon Steak 8 oz. Top Sirloin 10 oz. Rib Eye Toppings: Sautéed Mushrooms, Crispy Onions, or Béarnaise Sauce Dessert: Chef s Choice Free Glass of House Wine o rd r a ftb e e r! Regular Dinner Menu not available. SENSATIONAL SKYVIEW By Linda Demonica & Marcy Paddock, Restaurant Managers Thank you to everyone who attended our first New Year's Eve dinner at Skyview it was a huge success! Members were very pleased with the food, the non-stop entertainment, and attention to detail. Everyone had an amazing time and kudos are still pouring in! We look forward to a repeat performance for next year... some members are already making reservations. I hope everyone has been sticking to their New Year s resolutions. It may be a little tougher in February, a month that is filled with chocolates! Although the shortest month of the year, we are filling the month with some very exciting new and old member-favorite events. We have Steak Night on the 2nd and 16th, Cocktails and Classics every Wednesday with different live entertainment each week, our Happy Hour every Thursday from 4-7pm, our Prime Rib Feature every Saturday, and our fabulous Sunday Brunches on the 14th & 28th. Skyview will be hosting an elegant Valentine's Dinner from 6-9pm on the 14th, with an array of handselected dishes from our Chef, Joe Bergman, such as surf and turf, bacon-wrapped scallops, Angus filet mignon, and pan-seared snapper, to name a few. Our dessert station will feature a flambé station and even a chocolate fountain that will have a variety of side items for your dipping pleasure, all included in the price of your meal. During dinner you ll be enjoying the voice of an amazing jazz and blues vocalist, Miranda Madison. It will be a romantic and delicious evening you and your significant other won t forget! Please make your reservations early. For exciting new events we have a Mixed Grill Menu planned for February 9th, and will be presenting a Wine Tasting Mix & Mingle on February 23rd. Please join us for a night of mixing and mingling, enjoying some great wine and scrumptious hors d'oeuvres. Mingle over assorted wines from the U.S., paired with hors d'oeuvres and great conversation. Not only will you swirl and sip a variety of wines, but you will get to mix and mingle with other Club members. Tuesday, February 23 rd Wine Tasting 5:30-8pm Mix & Mingle Featuring: Assorted wines from the United States and an hors d oeuvres pairing station tax & gratuity

7 Valentine s Dinner Appetizers Bacon Wrapped Scallops 15 Fire Roasted Shrimp Cocktail 12 Avocado Boursin Fondue 11 Entrées All entrées come with choice of soup or salad. Charred Romaine Salad, Garlic Croutons, Parmesan Cheese, Caesar Dressing or Northern Bean Soup with a Pancetta Crisp SURF AND TURF 49 ANGUS FILET MIGNON 37 PAN SEARED SNAPPER 31 PORK RIB CHOP 27 GULF GROUPER 33 PAN SEARED CHICKEN OSCAR 27 Enjoy your dinner with wonderful live jazz and blues by vocalist Miranda Madison. Sunday, February 14 th 6-9pm Dessert Station Included with entrées Enjoy our towering chocolate fountain with milk chocolate and an array of items to dip, and also our Bananas Foster Flambé Station with Crepes and Vanilla Ice Cream For reservations, call Specialty Nights Happy Hour February 4 th, 11 th, 18 th & 25 th March 3 rd, 10 th, 17 th, 24 th & 31 st Prime Rib Feature February 6 th, 13 th, 20 th & 27 th March 5 th, 12 th, 19 th & 26 th Brunch February 14 th & 28 th March 13 th Coming in March Steak Night March 1st Hors d Oeuvres & Dessert Night March 8th Steak Night March 15th St. Patrick s Day Menu March 17th Brazilian Night March 22nd Easter Dinner March 27th M G Tuesday, February 9 TH Starter: HARVEST SALAD Mixed Greens, Candied Nuts, Craisins, Shaved Onion, Balsamic Dressing or SEAFOOD BISQUE Old Bay Croutons 25+ tax & gratuity Grill Selections: Choose two of the following: TANDOORI CHICKEN Yogurt Marinated BOURBON SHRIMP SKEWER 4 ea. Jumbo Shrimp Baked with Bourbon Sauce PAN-SEARED SEA SCALLOPS Sambal Orange Vinaigrette SWORDFISH MEDALLION Tomato Jam Dessert: CHEF S SELECTION All entrées come with creamy mashed potatoes or wild rice blend and fresh vegetables. Cocktails and Classics Feb. 3 rd Jack Dempsey Feb. 10 th Charlie De LAMB BROCHETTES Mint Pesto Crusted PORK TENDERLOIN MEDALLIONS Dried Fruit Chutney GRILLED FILET 6 oz. Wild Mushroom Bordelaise ST. LOUIS RIBS Half Rack, Honey Barbeque Sauce Every Wednesday music and drink specials 5-8pm Also featuring our Bistro Menu! Enjoy elegant piano and lounge music. February Music Lineup Feb. 17 th Jack Dempsey Feb. 24 th Charlie De 3 off select Wines by the glass 5 House Specialty Cocktails

8 Member Favorites Karaoke With Debbie G. February 2nd March 1st Live Entertainment every Friday and Saturday night. Check the website or call for details R I L L GRILLE & TIKI TASTY TIDBITS The month of February brings many new and exciting changes to the Grille and Tiki Bar. We are really excited that our renovations are now complete and the Grille and all of our banquet rooms have been so elegantly redecorated! We are introducing new menus for the Grille and Tiki Bar this month and our newest addition, CaféVita, is up and running. CaféVita offers coffees, teas, cappuccinos, lattes, espresso, and a variety of graband-go beverages and snacks. Make sure you stop by for a cup of coffee or hot chocolate when you are playing golf, or try one of our healthy protein shakes or smoothies when you re working out at PrimoVita. GET READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL!! Join us on Sunday, February 7th, at the Tiki Bar to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Super Bowl. We have a fantastic night planned filled with food, football and fun! Special drink prices, raffles, prizes and a great tailgate menu will be available from 4 to 8pm. Come early to make sure you have a table or a seat at the bar to watch one of our 12 TVs. Most people associate the month Prime Rib Dinner for 2 February 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th Free Bottle of Wine with 2 Entrées February 9th & 25th March 6th & 20th Pasta Night February 11th March 24th of February with Valentine s Day, a time for romance, giving cards, chocolates, flowers, and of course, taking your loved one to dinner. Chef Dwane has designed a delicious limited menu for Valentine s Day, Sunday, February 14th, and he is going to offer a special Valentine dessert of Cherries Jubilee. February is also National Cherry Month! We are taking reservations and seating in both the Grille and Garden Room from 5 to 8pm for this special day. Several members have suggested that we have entertainment in both rooms on holidays, so we have obliged! Jack Dempsey will be playing your favorite tunes in the Grille, and Bill Rea will entertain you with piano and vocals in the Garden Room from 6 to 9pm. We are continuing our Tiki live entertainment on Monday nights from 5-8pm and have a great lineup of dance bands planned for you this month! The Tiki Bar does not take reservations, and it is first come, first served for tables and bar seats. We strive to provide you with the most pleasant dining experience possible, and as always, we look forward to serving you! Enjoy Breakfast at the Grille! Daily Breakfast Special 7:30 11am + tax & gratuity eggs your way Toast Breakfast Potatoes 2 Bacon or 1 Sausage Coffee, Iced or Hot Tea Don t miss our Breakfast Buffet First Sunday of the month February 7th 7:30 11am + tax & gratuity 8.95 French Toast Scrambled Eggs Bacon Sausage Gravy & Biscuits Home Fries Toast Fresh Fruit Coffee & Tea Save the Date for these great events in March St. Patrick s Day Menu March 17th Easter Buffet March 27th Salad Night March 29th

9 Valentine s Sweetheart Dinner Entrées Pan-seared Filet Medallions Surf & Turf Grilled Salmon Pan-seared Veal Medallions Stuffed Chicken Breast Prime Rib Grilled Lamb Chops :00-8:00pm All Entrées served with choice of Soup or Salad, Seasonal Vegetables and choice of Boursin Mashed Potatoes, Wild Mushroom Risotto, Rice Pilaf or Baked Potato. Appetizers Crab Bisque 5.95 Brie topped with a Raspberry Sauce 8.95 Shrimp Cocktail 9.95 Sausage Stuffed Portabella 8.95 Dessert Chef s House-Made Dessert Don t miss any of these great entertainers! Tiki Bar Monday s 5-8pm The Band 4Play February 1st The Bob Hope Band February 8th The 45s February 15th Jump Street Trio February 22nd Groove 41 February 29th Seafood Nights All-You-Can-Eat Catfish Night February 5th & 19th Captain s Platter February 12th & 26th Surf & Turf Night Every Saturday in February Shrimp Night February 21st & 28th Celebrate the Super Bowl s 50 th Anniversary! SUPER BOWL PARTY Sunday, February 7 th 4-8pm 12 TVS TO WATCH THE GAME! 2 Well Mixed Drinks 2 House Wines 2 Domestic Draft Beer 5.25 Bowl of Chili 7.95 Loaded Nachos Crisp Chicken Wings Hot Dog Potato Skins Grilled Burger Chicken Quesadilla Inside the Grille 6:30-10:30pm Fred Campbell February 5th Petrina February 6th Joe Beddia February 12th Alan O Neal February 13th Jack Dempsey February 14th February 26th Charlie De February 19th Marti Carroll February 20th Sal Gioe February 27th All acts subject to change. Daily Lunch Specials 11am 3pm Taco Tuesday 7.25 Vegetable, Chicken, or Pork Taco 8.25 Shrimp or Fish Taco Pick 2 Thursday Choose 2 for Cup of Soup, Small Salad or ½ Sandwich Build-A-Burger Wednesday 7.95 to create your own Burger and choice of toppings (3 or more toppings add.75 each) All lunch specials include a non-alcoholic drink.

10 TENNIS TALK By Bruce Payne, Director of Tennis February means we are cookin at Skyview Tennis Center. The first four months of 2016 are the busiest of the year and we wouldn t have it any other way. No fewer than eight USTA teams are currently engaged in adult league competition to represent the Marion district at the sectional level in Daytona Beach. They include two 65 and over teams, five 55 and over teams, and a 40 and over mixed doubles team. That s a lot of league tennis to squeeze into a busy tennis center, but most league matches are played in the afternoon, leaving more courts available in the morning for member play. We made afternoon tennis a high priority several years ago since our courts were so busy in the mornings. The Tennis Committee has entertained several proposals over the years to shorten morning reservations to 90 minutes to increase the number of timeslots available. At the rate our community is growing we may have to implement that plan eventually, but we re having too much fun being spoiled with twohour reservations for now. We appreciate our members who have adopted afternoon tennis to help us in the cause. However, there are days this time of year when morning court availability runs out. For those days, staff will note those who didn t get a reservation so we can contact them if a court becomes available. It is incumbent upon our members to let us know when they have a court they can t use. There s nothing sadder than an empty court with members waiting to play. The popularity of Skyview Tennis Center, while a terrific addition to the community, took a toll on the amount of tennis being played at Citrus Hills. It was 11 years ago when members of Citrus Hills Tennis were offered riders to join Skyview. Most of them were elated to accept. Unfortunately, that resulted in an exodus of players from our hard court facility which went underused for several years. But in the fall of 2015, that facility got a major makeover. New fences, new landscaping and a beautiful new U.S. Open blue surface. Tennis picked up immediately. Throw in a Tiki Bar, remodeled restaurants and PrimoVita Fitness, and you have a remarkable new environment for tennis and just about everything else. If you haven t seen Citrus Hills lately, then you really haven t seen it at all! FREE Beginner Tennis Clinic Tuesday, February 9th 11am Come learn the basic skills and rules of the game. All Social Members Invited! Call: or tennis@citrushills.com to reserve your spot! SAVE THE DATE Tennis Burger Bash SUNDAY, MARCH 20 TH Dinner on the Skyview Observation Deck following the Mixed Doubles Tournament. Call for more information. Join Us in Welcoming Our New Neighbors! Richard Anderson West Dundee, IL Andrew & Vanessa Benjamin Damascus, MD Michael & Ronay Bovarnick Lincoln, NH John & Margaret Corcoran Manahawkin, NJ John & Janine Guzolik Fairview, PA Kevin & Wanda Lee Beverly Hills, FL Owen & Deborah McLaughlin The Villages, FL Thomas & Patricia Murphy East Windsor, NJ Paul & Mary Jo Ottinger Lake Nebagamon, WI Vincent & Patricia Pugliese Millstone Township, NJ John & Margaret Rogers Plains, PA Laurence Sherman & Patricia Scully Seymour, CT

11 SALES & MARKETING By Tom Daddario, Vice President Sales & Marketing The beginning of a new year is always very exciting. All those resolutions we make, personally and professionally, are a sign of eternal optimism. But as it has been said, the longest journey begins with a single step. Here in the Welcome Center we are seeing an influx of visitors who are taking that step to make 2016 the year they do something special for themselves. With some 13,000 baby boomers retiring daily, many are looking at our spectacular area of the country and, in particular, our community. Congratulations are in order for our Sales Team. Special recognition goes out to Susan Mastrangelo, our New Home Counselor of the year, who finished 2015 with 28 sales! Susan had an exceptional year. She is living proof that hard work and persistence pays off! I also want to recognize Karis Geistfeld. She finished the year with 20 sales. She worked long hours the last week of 2015 to close the year as our New Home Counselor for the month of December. Karis is another team member who works very hard for her clients. Please join me as we welcome New Home Counselors Zack McJunkin and John Clayton. These two real estate professionals have years of successful sales experience at a variety of properties and communities. We know they will be valuable additions to our team. Also, on the sales side, the folks at Terra Vista Realty Group had an outstanding year. No other area Realtor came close to their sales and listings in Terra Vista and Brentwood. Their success lies in the fact that they know the community, the value of the amenities, and have access to hundreds of visitors who arrive through our marketing and advertising efforts. Congratulations TVRG! Enjoy the winter at Citrus Hills, and please bring your friends from out of town by the Welcome Center so they can learn more about our terrific community. Our Hostess Program is the perfect way for them to see all that we have to offer.

12 SKYVIEW GOLF By Herb Hurley, PGA Head Professional February is typically the month when everyone thinks about love. Usually the love of another person, but for many of us, the game of golf was love at first sight. We all have a little love affair with this awesome, maddening and incredible game. The smell of the freshly cut grass, the sound of a crisply struck iron shot, the warm feel of the sun, camaraderie with friends, meeting new friends, honing your skills, and forgetting life s stresses for a while. We need to get back to remembering why we love to play golf. Some of us took up golf as a career, some of us started playing because our friends played, and others started playing because our significant other played, and we wanted to be able to do something together with them. Whatever the reason we started playing, I think that we can all agree that once we started we fell in love. I would like to challenge our members to try and remember why you fell in love with the game of golf. Take the time to enjoy the company of our friends, the beauty of the environment around us, and the overall experience of playing the game we love. This is the perfect time to rekindle your love for golf. As a reminder, the Club is now at the height of its golfing season, and tee times are becoming a premium. It is very important to only request tee times for the number of players you are going to have. The pro shop understands that you may not always know the exact number, but please keep us updated so that we may make those tee times that are not being used available to other players. During the month of December we had a hole-in-one by Suk Chang on Monday, December 14, 2015 on Hole #7 using his 8 Hybrid from the White Tees. I would also like to congratulate Jeannie Haight who shot her career-best round on Skyview by shooting a smooth 88. Great job to both of you! Keep in mind: I love to know about all of your great rounds and unbelievable shots. If you had the round of your career, or hit an unbelievable shot, let me know and you might just find your story here in the Connections. Skyview Men S RingeR TouRnaMenT Flight 1 Winners: Al Masden, Roger Coffey Flight 2 Winners: Bill Duggan, Jim Stephens, Frank Tobey, Jim Pachmayer Free Golf Clinics Saturdays at 9am Skyview Driving Range Each week focuses on a different topic to improve your game! Check the website for dates and clinic information. Fairway Feats Skyview Men s Ringer Tournament January 4th & 5th, 2016 FLIGHT 1 1st Place Al Masden, Roger Coffey 2nd Place Rich Siepkowski, Ron David 3rd Place-TIE Brad Huotari, Joe Glazar Winston Clinton, Curt Reed FLIGHT 2 1st Place-TIE Jim Pachmayer, Frank Tobey Jim Stephens, Bill Duggan 3rd Place Bob Feldberg, Bill Dial 4th Place Al Burgun, Gene Yanosy Holes-in-One Ruth Rosenow - Oaks #12, 1/14/16 Roger Johnson - Skyview #13, 1/5/16 Rich Siepkowski - Oaks #10, 12/31/15 Suk Chang - Skyview #7, 12/14/15 Citrus Hills New Years Open January 2nd, st Place Ladies Anna Ferrari, Janet Krieger, Cathy Galica, Jackie Gentile 2nd Place Ladies Becky Holland, Ivalee Lawrence, Helen Forte, Judy Stone 1st Place Mixed Roy Mansell, Carolyn Mansell, Ed Galuska, Alice Galuska 2nd Place Mixed Kathy Saltsman, Kelly Halsey, Ed Crawford, Lois Foley 1st Place Men Paul Brindle, Dan Smith, Ken Purser, Bob Stone 2nd Place Men Joe Fulco, Pat Fitzgerald, Paul Anderson, Steve McGee Citrus Hills Senior Match Play Tournament CHAMPION - Roger Coffey Runner Up - Glenn McCracken Semi-Finalists - Tom Halloran, Bob Mauro Quarter-Finalists - Ken Kaiser, Mike Shipman, Fred Eicher, Brad Houtari

13 Be sure to sign up for This Month s Great Golfing Events! Feb. 6th Citrus Hills Valentine s Couples Open Feb. 8th & 9th Skyview Men s Sr., Super Sr., Legends, Super Legends Tournament Feb. 15th Citrus Hills 1st Round Senior Stroke-Play Championship Feb. 21st Brentwood Valentine s Sweetheart Tournament Feb. 22nd VIP Tournament on the Meadows Feb. 22nd Citrus Hills 2nd Round Senior Stroke-Play Championship MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22 ND FEATURING THE LATEST PING CLUBS G max iseries S 55 Plus more! CLUB FITTING iseries SKYVIEW DRIVING RANGE 9am - 1pm COLOR CODED irons help to correct pushing right or pulling left. Let us help you choose the right COLOR CODE for you! Schedule a FREE personal fitting with Ping Rep Todd Setsma! Call to schedule a fitting: Each fitting lasts 30 minutes. If you can t schedule a fitting, we encourage you to stop by the driving range to learn more. Walk-ups are also welcome to demo clubs N. Terra Vista Blvd. Hernando, FL Upcoming March Golf Events March 5 th Citrus Hills Four-Leaf Clover Open March 9 th & 10 th Skyview Ladies Club Championship March 14 th 1st Round Citrus Hills Men s Club Championship March 15 th 2nd Round Citrus Hills Men s Club Championship March 18 th & 19 th Men s Member- Guest Tournament March 20 th Brentwood Easter Tournament OAKS & MEADOWS By Wayne Larsen, Head Professional In keeping with our Club s vision for the future and constant commitment to improve, we have implemented a new online golf tournament and league registration system. This technology will allow all members with a club handicap number to register for all of their golf-related events either in the Citrus Hills pro shop or from the comfort of their home. In the pro shop, there is now a dedicated area with two new state-ofthe-art touch screen computer monitors where members can either post scores or enter events. To register for an event in the pro shop, simply input your handicap number and follow the prompts on the screen to enter the event. Members who have the GolfNet software on their home computers may enter any event(s) simply by clicking on Club Signups & Results under the Events tab. This program provides countless features, including, but not limited to: ing tee time confirmation, signing up a partner or partners, viewing the events you are currently entered in, viewing the details of each event, such as cost, format, special events, registration deadlines and results. There are also controls within the program that will prevent signing up for the wrong event or duplicating entries. There will no longer be a need to make a special trip or call to the pro shop in order to sign up for or get your tee time for an event. For some, the move to a computer-based registration system may seem a little daunting. However, anyone who has previously posted a score on the handicap computer in the pro shop will have no problem handling the technology. If you wish to get the Golfnet software on your home computer, please me at: wlarsen@citrushills.com and I will send you the individual username and password you will need to access the system. As always, we are here to help, so please do not hesitate to ask our pro shop staff for any assistance you may need.

14 HEALTHY & FIT By Lee Thompson, Fitness Director T he menu of group fitness classes at BellaVita is extensive, and deciding the class that best fits you can seem overwhelming. To assist you, I want to provide information to help find the classes that will benefit you. I suggest that you observe a class first. Ask the instructor if you can watch the class in action from the back of the room. I also recommend that you talk to some of the members at the end of the class as well as the instructor. Discover the pace of the class and its fitness goals. Are its goals overall toning, weight loss or developing specific body parts? You should also inquire if different sessions of the class are more intense than others. Determine your desired impact level. Aerobic classes are usually divided into low, medium and high impact. If you haven t exercised regularly and get out of breath easily, be sure to start out low and move up over time. Find the activity level of a class that best accommodates your comfort zone. Also, consider your personality. An introvert may not be comfortable in a loud, fast-paced aerobics class. In contrast, getting involved in a class that appears to be opposite your personality can be an enriching experience. For example, a peaceful and calming yoga class may be of benefit to a high-energy personality. Don t be afraid of branching out. Many classes that seem intense, such as Zumba, yoga, and spinning, are organized so people of all fitness levels can enjoy them. By stepping out of your comfort zone you may be surprised at what you actually enjoy and find beneficial. Get involved in more than one class. Switching up your routine during the week will increase your body fat burning rate. Attend a new class with another member. The intimidation of a new class can be offset by getting involved with a friend, preferably at your fitness level. We offer approximately 250 fitness classes a month. Among the many opportunities open to members are off-peak time schedules for Pilates, , Body Challenge, Body Sculpting, Aerobic Step, and Zumba. We also offer night classes untill 7:45pm and classes on Saturday mornings. To review our full class schedule, we invite you to visit the BellaVita section of our club website, www. clubhappenings.com, stopping by the Fitness Desk, or calling A description of every class is available. If you are not already in a BellaVita class, we encourage you to get involved, get fit, and enjoy life to the fullest! A Toast to Valentine s Massage Treat your love, or yourself, to a relaxing Swedish massage with warmed champagne and strawberry scented massage oil minutes Ultimate Spa Pedicure Caribbean Rum Caribbean RumTonic Tonic Nails clipped, filed, cuticle work Manual exfoliation of feet Massage of feet and legs Hydration mask sealed with hot towels Paraffin wax applied Escape and Escapetotoparadise paradise with withaasoothing soothing andto the feet Nails painted toning toningtreatment. treatment.you re You recovered coveredininaa43-60 minutes Flaxx-C Flaxx-C Firming Firming Fa Fa Mind Your Beeswax fresh freshginger gingerand andhoney honeyglaze, glaze,exfoliated exfoliated This Thistreatment treatmenthas hasbeen beencre cre cr from fromhead headtototoe toefollowed followedwith withaawarm warm showing signs for skinrich showing signsofofage ag Natural, raw, no skin other. source of ag water with Rum waterrinse, rinse,then thencleansed cleansed withorganic Rum facial likefor Vitamin A that supports cell turn over and reconstruction. džŷŝđ zžƶ ƌğ ĮŶĂůůLJ ƚƌğăƚğě ƚž ĂŶ ŝŷǀŝőždžŷŝđ zžƶ ƌğ ĮŶĂůůLJ ƚƌğăƚğě ƚž ĂŶ ŝŷǀŝőžɛăőőŝŷő ĮŶĞ ůŝŷğɛ ĂŶĚ ĚƵůůŶ ƐĂŐŐŝŶŐ ĮŶĞ ůŝŷğɛ ĂŶĚ ĚƵůůŶ Anti-inflammatory Antibacterial ƌăɵŷő ĂŶĚ ŵžŝɛƚƶƌŝnjŝŷő ƐŚĞĂ ďƶʃğƌ ƌƶď ƌăɵŷő ĂŶĚ ŵžŝɛƚƶƌŝnjŝŷő ƐŚĞĂ ďƶʃğƌ ƌƶď /ƚ Ɛ ĚĞƐŝŐŶĞĚ ƚž ƌğɛƚžƌğ ĮƌŵŶ /ƚ Ɛ ĚĞƐŝŐŶĞĚ ƚž ƌğɛƚžƌğ Įƌŵ Wound healing Anti-allergenic 75 75//60 60minutes minutes minutes ƚž ƐĂŐŐŝŶŐ ƐŬŝŶ ĂƐ ŝƚ ůŝōɛ ƚž ƐĂŐŐŝŶŐ ƐŬŝŶ ĂƐ ŝƚ ůŝōɛ ƟŐŚƚĞŶƐ ĂŶĚ ƐŵŽŽƚŚƐ zžƶ ůů ƟŐŚƚĞŶƐ ĂŶĚ ƐŵŽŽƚŚƐ zžƶ ŝŷɛƚăŷƚůlj ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ĮƌŵĞƌ ŝŷɛƚăŷƚůlj ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ĮƌŵĞƌ for appointment ŵžƌğ ƌğɛŝůŝğŷƚ ƐŬŝŶ No ŵžƌğ ƌğɛŝůŝğŷƚ ƐŬŝŶ other discounts apply. February 2016 only forforappointment appointment

15 Pr imovitafitness is Now Open!!! If you made a New Year s resolution to live a healthier life, we ve got you covered! Come in now and try out the most innovative and advanced equipment on the market today for a totally different workout experience. PrimoVita is located at the Citrus Hills Golf & Country Club downstairs, and is filled with unique interactive fitness equipment to keep you engaged through technology and modern fitness programs just in time for the new year! After your workout, hydrate with a refreshing beverage or protein shake at CaféVita! PrimoVita Hours: Mon.-Fri. 6:30am-7:30pm Sat.-Sun. 6:30am 6pm CaféVita Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7am-6:30pm Sat.-Sun. 7am 5:30pm THE RESALE EXPERTS Terra Vista Realty Group It s hard to believe that it s February already, and yet another selling season has begun. Snowbirds are back in force along with visiting relatives and friends seeking an escape from the winter s onslaught. Couple this with the soon to be retired shopper looking for a new place to call home, and you have one of the best times of year to market your home. With all these people coming to our area, sellers will often ask if they need a Realtor to sell their home Why can t I sell it myself? runs through their minds. The task is often more challenging than most anticipate. When retaining the assistance of a Realtor a seller is hiring a true professional who has pledged to serve under a Code of Ethics. A successful Realtor will typically specialize in a certain market. When interviewing Realtors be sure to ask what and where their results have come from. Not all homes, neighborhoods or buyers are alike. If their history does not fit with your neighborhood or home, or their prospective buyers are not a good match, then that agent might not be the best fit for you. A professional has access to all the pertinent information needed to sell your home from comparable homes currently listed to closed transaction prices. Acting as an impartial rep, the agent takes the personal emotion out of the negotiation of a transaction, helping all parties see the logical side. The skill of a true professional agent is to reach a meeting of the minds using a wellprepared presentation based on fact. Lastly, the ever-feared contract can be one of the biggest hurdles. As a legally binding document, preparing and understanding one can be a huge undertaking. A simple omission could jeopardize the entire transaction, or worse. A professional deals with this paperwork on a daily basis. These are but a few of the reasons to employ a professional. Carl Manucci and Susan Mullen, of Terra Vista Realty Group, welcome the opportunity to market your home. We are here as a resource for you to utilize. This ranges from understanding the current market to assisting you long after the transaction closes. As successful Realtors, we specialize and are dedicated to the select markets of Brentwood and Terra Vista of Citrus Hills. Call on us at any time at (352) We have proven results why settle for less?

16 240 W Fenway Dr. Citrus Hills, FL PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID EARNEST MAIL 10 Tips for Perfect Laundry 1. Read the labels. The tags sewn into most articles of clothing advise about specific treatments; they often contain valuable advice. 2. Remove static naturally. Dryer balls provide anti-static protection without harsh chemicals. Plus, they lift and separate clothes so they dry faster. 3. Pretreat stains. You can remove nearly all of life's horrible stains right away using simple household items like club soda, lemon juice, hydrogen peroxide, and more. 4. Pour in detergent. Powdered detergents are better on mud and clay and in hard water; liquids have the edge on greasy stains. Use the recommended amount: Too much detergent won't rinse out, too little won't clean well. 5. Recharge your towels. Boost absorbency and get rid of the towel stank for good. All it takes is two washes in hot water; the first with vinegar, and the second with baking soda. 6. Set the time. A short wash time of about six minutes is usually sufficient for all but the dirtiest clothes. 7. Choose a washer cycle. Regular for sturdy or heavy cottons and very dirty clothes; washer agitates and spins at high speed. Permanent press for most average loads; easier on clothes in general. Delicates lightweight, sheer, lacy, and loosely woven fabrics; washer agitates and spins slowly. 8. Keep colors bright. To keep brights their brightest and blacks from fading, turn garments inside out and choose the coolest temperature setting that will get them clean. To prevent color fading, add a teaspoon of salt to your wash. 9. Clean your appliances. Cleaning your washing machine every few months can help get rid of excess dirt, soap gunk, and other things that may be invading your laundry, while cleaning the dryer can make it dry more effectively in a shorter amount of time. 10. Separate lint producers. Towels and fleeces should be divided from smooth, dark fabrics that will ultimately show every speck of lint after the rinse cycle. Community Events Barefoot in the Park Play Feb 12-28, Art Center Theatre, 2644 N. Annapolis Ave., Hernando. Based on Neil Simon s play, newlywed Corie tries to set up her mother with a neighbor. After inappropriate behavior on a double date causes conflict, the young couple considers divorce. Call: th Annual Spring Fling Craft Show Feb. 13, 10am - 5pm, Crystal River Mall, 1801 NW Highway 19, Crystal River. Crafters will be on hand with a variety of original and handmade items. Call: or for information. Friday Night Thunder Feb. 19, 5pm, Historic Courthouse Square, Inverness. Check out the classic cars with live performance by Keith Crisp at this FREE fun event! Stay to enjoy the shops and restaurants. Call: , ext Spring Dance German American Club Feb. 20, 12-5 pm, Knights of Columbus Hall, 2389 Norvell Bryant Hwy. (CR 486). Live music and dancing with Bavarian band Diepolder Bros. Admission 12. Call: , sigistrak@centurylink.net. Floral City Strawberry Festival March 5, 9am - 4pm, Floral Park, 9530 S. Parkside Ave., Floral City. More than 200 arts and crafts vendors, along with various food vendors, children s activities and games, entertainment and, of course, the delicious strawberry shortcake! Cost is 4 per person, children 12 and under are free. Call: