NEWS December 2014 88 Country Club Rd., Mills River, NC 28759 (828) 891-8047 www.highvistapoa.com EVENT/ACTIVITY WHEN TIME CONTACT INFORMATION Beach Bingo 3rd Friday of the Month 6:00 & 7:30 p.m. Ron Segall at ronseg@bellsouth.net Will resume in January 2015 Bridge 2nd Tuesday, 10:00 a.m., and 10:00 a.m. & Linda Gorgei at 891-9984 4th Monday at 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Euchre Card Game 2nd and 4th Mondays 7:00 p.m. Kathy Segall at 891-9393 Ladies Book Club 3rd Thursday Noon Jeanne Ockers at 490-4629 Ladies Lunch 2nd Thursday Noon Janet LeCount at 890-0870 Mah Jongg Every Wednesday and Friday Noon Lorri Gaitley at lorrigaitley@gmail.com Pickleball Every Monday Will resume in Spring 2015 5:00 p.m. Phil Thomas at philthomas70@gmail.com, or Ken Scarber at kscarber@gmail.com Pull the Joker Every Thursday 7:30 p.m. Mary Beth Ford at marybethford@yahoo.com Team Trivia 1st Friday 7:00 p.m. Mary Beth Ford at marybethford@yahoo.com Tennis Every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, weather permitting 10:30 a.m. Sharon Bonnville at 891-1594 TGIF Monthly during season Will 6:00 p.m. Peggy Everhart at peggyeverhart@hughes.net resume in January 2015 Yoga Every Monday and Wednesday 9:00 a.m. Paula DeLorenzo at 890-8131 Saturday, December 6th Annual Holiday Party, 6:30 p.m., Laurel Room Saturday, December 13th Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus, 9:00-11:00 a.m., Laurel Room (Kids Club to follow for Parents /Grandparents Day Out, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.) Wednesday, December 31st Annual New Year s Eve Celebration, 9:00 p.m., Laurel Room December 2014 page 1
News from Board President Michael Everhart A lthough the New Year is still a month away, it s already a new year for the POA. With the beginning of our fiscal year, November 1 st, comes a new budget and new Board of Directors. Elected to the Board were Ashley Gaylord, Vic Jeter, Janet LeCount, and Ken Scarber. We are greatly indebted to our out-going Board members who helped lead us through the difficult first year of operation. These heroes of the POA are Larry Rich, Grant Sassen, Debra Campbell, and Gary Gallagher. For those who missed our annual meeting, President Larry Rich and other Board members outlined the many successes of the past year and the challenges and opportunities we face in 2015. We made great strides with the renovation of the Robinson Pub, Cordell Room and kitchen expansion, all within the allotted budget. It was a banner year at the pool with our new management company and the Amenity side of the operation was also within budget. Our greatest challenge continues be in the area of the Food and Beverage operation and Laurel Room Sales. As Larry Rich pointed out, there is a simple solution to solving the Pub revenue issue and that is for every family to spend just twenty-five dollars more per month in 2015. That along with new cost control measures in place and more consistent food quality will bring us close to the break-even position we require. In addition, we are very pleased with our new General Manager, Aly Leard. She has brought a new level of professionalism and competence that should make 2015 a very good year for our members. At our next Board of Directors meeting on December 16 th, we will formally approve the Board Officers and Committee Chairs for 2015. Designated officers are: Michael Everhart, President; Ken Scarber, Vice- President; Ashley Gaylord, Secretary; Vic Jeter, Treasurer. Committee Chairs are: Finance, Vic Jeter; F&B, John Denison; Social, Aly Leard; Facilities, Janet LeCount; Event Sales, Debra Campbell; Membership, Christy Lemmons, Long Range Planning; Ken Scarber. Board meetings are always open to our members and your participation is vital to our success in 2015. December is a month with lots of wonderful club activities and it is our hope that every family will take advantage of the many events scheduled for this special time of the year. Our best wishes for all our POA families to have a very happy and safe holiday season. Michael BINGO WILL RETURN IN JANUARY Players wanted Our tennis players play Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday each week at 10:30 a.m., if the air temperature is 40 degrees or above. Join us for Beach Bingo, returning January 16th, hosted by Larry and Karen Rich. It s fun for the whole family, with all ages Bingo at 6:00 p.m., and adult Bingo at 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact Ron Segall at ronseg@bellsouth.net. Call Sharon Bonneville, 891-1594 to join in the fun! December 2014 page 2
Join us Thursday, December 11th at noon for our monthly Ladies Lunch! Chef James will be preparing Pork Loin with Spinach and Parmesan filling, Side Salad, Robinson Pub s signature mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli, fresh baked rolls and baked apple dessert. If you attended Ladies Lunch in November, attend our December luncheon at no cost! This is a wonderful opportunity to make new friends and share a meal in fellowship with others. Call Janet LeCount at 890-0870 for more information. Call Aly Leard, GM, at 891-8047 to make your reservation. LADIES LUNCH Eblen Charities is collecting toys for children in need as part of their Saint Nicholas Project. STRESS LESS this holiday season! Yoga classes meet in the Laurel Room every Monday and Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. Collection boxes are located in the Pro Shop and in the Cordell Room at the Pub. If you are interested in contributing, please bring in your unwrapped gift before December 18th. Thank You! ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY Menu Select Hors d'oeuvres Prime Rib and Turkey Carving Stations Penne Pasta Station with Alfredo and Marinara Sauces Fire-Roasted Vegetables Assorted Fingerling Desserts Holiday Punch Saturday, December 6 at 6:30 PM Cocktails at 6:30, dinner at 7:00 DJ and Holiday Sing-along by Eric Everett of Asheville Party $25 per person (includes tax and gratuity) 50/50 Raffle Holiday Casual Dress Please bring a small unwrapped stuffed animal or donation for Red Cross Relief December 2014 page 3
December 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 6:30 Member 7:30 Pull the Holiday Party Joker 7:00 Team Trivia 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 7:00 Euchre 10:00 Bridge 6:00 Farewell to Ronnie Noon Ladies Lunch 7:30 Pull the Joker 9:00 Breakfast with Santa 11:00 Parents Day Out 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Happy Hanukkah! 6:00 POA Board Mtg. Noon Ladies Book Club 7:30 Pull the Joker 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Clubhouse Closed Clubhouse Closed Merry 7:00 Euchre Christmas! 28 29 30 31 9:00 Member New Years Eve Celebration December 2014 page 4
BOOK CLUB The Ladies Book Club will meet Thursday, Dec.18th at noon in the Cordell Room. We will discuss the book The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown, and following the discussion will choose new title selections for 2015. If interested, ladies can bring a used book not discussed in previous meetings to trade. All women POA members are welcome. Call Jeanne Ockers, 490-4629 for more info. Returning Soon! SANTA IS COMING TO HIGH VISTA! Breakfast with Santa Saturday, December 13 9:00-11:00 a.m. Come in your pajamas if you like! Pancakes Sausage Fresh Fruit Milk, orange juice, or coffee $8 Adults $6 children ~~~ Kids Club from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Additional $10 lunch included Please RSVP via e-vite or call Aly Leard at 828-891-8047 December 2014 page 5
Ring in the New Year in Style! Members New Years Eve Party Wednesday December 31st 9:00 p.m. Music by Eric Everett of Asheville Party Hor D oeuvres Champagne Toast Midnight Breakfast Buffet $30 per person More information coming soon via e-vite If you are interested in being a host for this event, please e-mail Aly at aly.leard@vestaforyou.com. FAREWELL TO RONNIE As many of you know, Robinson Pub server Ronnie Goldsmith will soon be graduating from college and pursuing his career! Please come to the Pub on Wednesday, December 10 at 6:00 p.m. to offer your congratulations and wish him well! If you would like to drop off a card or graduation gift for him, please see Aly Leard. BOARD MEETINGS are held on the third Tuesday of the month in the Cordell Room, at 6:00 p.m. during Daylight Savings Time. As 2014 comes to a close, the Board of Directors would like to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of our Amenities staff. As we did last year, we are again accepting contributions for the Employee Holiday Fund. Donations may be mailed or dropped off to Aly Leard or Denise Wood, and should be sealed in an envelope marked employee holiday fund. This a wonderful way to show our support and appreciation. If you have any questions, please contact Michael Everhart at michael.everhart@att.net. December 2014 page 6