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SPRING 2014
Arnold Palmer Dedication Celebration
In February, Indian Ridge held a celebraon ceremony honoring golf legend
Arnold Palmer for his vision in designing our two spectacular Arnold Palmer
Signature Golf Courses. A special monument was created in front of the
Driving Range featuring a bronze plaque honoring Mr. Palmer and his design
company.
Over 300 Members and Guests joined the Club for this momentous event to
honor “The King.” As Arnold Palmer arrived, he was greeted by a roaring
warm welcome of cheers and claps. A‡er the unveiling, he graciously signed
autographs for Members, signing everything from photos to t-shirts and
golf gloves. He happily took photos with every Member that wanted to
have a memory of the day.
Arnie thanked IRCC for the honor and said how pleased he was to see the
Club doing so well. He also shared a story about how he created the Arnold
Palmer drink at a local restaurant while developing the Indian Ridge
courses.
KESQ news arrived to capture this momentous occasion. The event was later featured
in the news on KESQ, KPSP and KDFX that evening and the following morning. In
addion, the event was covered on Golf Channels’ Golf Central Program.
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Also in this issue:
• What’s Happening
‘Around the Ridge’
• Fabulous Photos
• A Round For Life Recap
• Summer Hours & Events
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FROM THE PR ESIDENT
As we near the end of our 2013-2014
season, I want to express my
appreciaon to our Members for the
outstanding support you have given the
Club. Starng with a sold out Season
Opening Party, New Year’s Eve, Friday
night socials, 630 members at the
Concert on the Green and closing with
the End of Season Event, you have been
there every me. Indian Ridge has the
pleasant problem of our members
virtually selling out all of our events.
Whether it is a night of Pasta, Burgers, Chicken, Italian food or wine,
you are there. Having a sold out event me aŽer me is a challenge
many clubs would like to have.
I would also like to thank this year’s Board of Directors and the
various Commi’ees Members who volunteer to support our Club.
Your dedicaon and effort is greatly appreciated. Our group of
Members volunteering their me to the Club is the envy of others.
A special thank you goes out to Hall Wade and his staff. They have
proven to be a very professional, dedicated, hardworking and loyal
group. Their efforts to demonstrate the ‘Indian Ridge Way’ is to be
congratulated. Whether it is on the golf course, the SPA and fitness
center, the tennis facility, administrave offices, JK’s or the
Clubhouse, their a’enveness and commitment is outstanding.
We end the season on a very posive note: the Club’s financial
posion is strong and our membership is growing. The On-Site Sales
Office is producing be’er than ancipated results. In addion, we
were able to complete a Strategic Plan for the Club which will
provide a roadmap for the future. As we like to say, we are
cauously opmisc about our future. With your connued
support, Indian Ridge Country Club will remain ‘the best overall
Club’ in the Valley.
As the summer approaches, I wish you and your family the best. If
you are leaving, travel safely and, if you are remaining, stay cool.
Most importantly, rest assured that we will start to plan for another
terrific season starng in November.
Gary C. Gray
President
IRCC Board of Directors
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Arnold Palmer shared his method in
designing gorgeous golf courses, like Indian
Ridge Country Club:
"I think the secret is to enjoy and love what
you're doing. Playing golf and building golf
courses has been my life," he said.
The Grove and Arroyo are in magnificent
shape. Their design and playability connues
to be a key element in the success of Indian
Ridge and the enjoyment of our Members.
We can’t thank Mr. Palmer enough for
making a special appearance and for his
vision, his design and his graciousness.
Hot, Hot, Hot!
The Indian Ridge On-Site Sales office (IROSS) is compleng its first
full year of operaon, and what a year it’s been! Indian Ridge is hot
and so is our On-Site Sales office. The office exceeded all
expectaons and was able to obtain a 33% market share of all
Indian Ridge real estate transacons. As of May 1, Indian Ridge
Country Club had 19 homes in escrow.
Buying acvity at Indian Ridge remains strong. According to Broker,
Mike Bannister, “Last summer was an excellent buying season, and
ancipate this summer to be even be’er. We will have agents on
duty seven days a week and our houses are open every day. As the
desert heats up, prospecve buyers can take virtual tours in our
air-condioned offices in the Clubhouse!”
IROSS and the Club have collaborated on a number of markeng
acvies that have been successful in bringing buyers to Indian Ridge, and every potenal buyer is introduced to the IRCC
Membership Director to ensure that we are selling the lifestyle and not just a house.
IROSS sales staff can be reached at (760) 772-7274. All acve lisngs can be found on the Real Estate tab of the IRCC
website: www.indianridgecc.com/RealEstate/OnSiteSales.
Prospective Member Invitational
Our newly named and targeted Prospecve Member
Invitaonal was a great weekend to showcase Indian Ridge to
friends and associates who might have an interest in a desert
lifestyle. Qualified parcipants were able to experience all that
Indian Ridge has to offer. Prospecve members enjoyed golf,
tennis, fitness classes, spa treatments, breakfasts, lunches, a
cocktail party, menu & wine tasng, open houses and tours!
Our 2015 Prospecve Member Invitaonal has been scheduled
for March 6-8, 2015. For more informaon, contact
Membership Director Pat Macdonell at (760) 772-7281 or
[email protected].
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What’s Happening Around the Ridge
Porsche Club
Arlene Goldstein trying to
retrieve her ball to avoid a penalty.
US vs Canada
Golf Tournament
Community Day
Demo Day
Marines for Thanksgiving
Young Member Mixer
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New Member Mixer
Members enjoying the gym
Prospecve Member
Invitaonal
Hiking Club
Arnold Palmer Visit
Sock Hop
Concert on the Green with Motown Express a Huge Success
The crowd jazzed and hustled at our third-annual Concert on
the Green! Motown Express entertained over 600 people with
their amazing rhythm and vocals and had Members dancing in
their seats and in between tables. The energy was electric as
Members sang along to hits by The Temptaons, Aretha
Franklin, Kool & The Gang and many more. With an abundance
of delicious food and great camaraderie, this was our most
successful concert to date.
Members love the new Bar!
One of our finest upgrades last summer was our new, circular Bar in the
Arroyo Grille. The floang lights, marble floor and bistro tables offer a very
inving atmosphere for Members to enjoy a cocktail before dinner or a
casual-yet-upscale spot for a quick bite. This was the most popular social
spot to be in the Club this season!
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Fun Times at The Ridge
Tennis Clinic with Pam & Rosie
Our Tennis program featured a season of great events. One key highlight was our Tennis
Clinic with Pam Shriver and Rosie Casals. With Pam’s 133 Career Titles, Rosie’s 90
Tournament Titles and over 30 Grand Slam Championships between them, these ladies
offered an inspiring and successful morning of tennis.
Motorcycle Club
Because of the popularity of the
Motorcycle Club last season, we
increased the variety of rides this
season. Members jumped on their
bikes and headed to desnaons like
Big Bear, Borrego Springs and Hell’s
Kitchen. Tennis Director Randy Berg led
the group, and his crew of bikers had a
memorable me on each ride.
Young Member Mixers
Our Young Member Mixer themed events have been extremely popular this season, with events
ranging from the “Couch Potato Fitness Challenge” and “Guys & Gals Golf Tournament” to the
very popular “80’s Trivia Night.” The Mixers were well aended and allowed our younger
Members to make new friends and connect with one another. Stay tuned for more fun next
season.
Golf Clinic Series with the Pros
Members enjoyed the monthly golf clinics with Becky, Bret and
Mark. Clinics were open to all Members and available to every
level of golfer, including junior golfers. Social and Club Members
were able to beer introduce themselves to the game of golf and
Golf Members amped up their skills.
New Spa Treatment Nourishes Your Skin
The SPA’s new Hand and Foot Rejuvenaon Treatment restores your skin to a state of bliss. Since its
creaon in February, this treatment has been a success and wonderful addion to the services offered
by The SPA at The Ridge. If you haven’t tried this hydrang and relaxing 30-minute treatment, make
your appointment today to experience it for yourself! 760-772-7277
14th Annual Art Show
Indian Ridge Members displayed their arsc talent at an incredible Art Show in
early April. Indian Ridge Art Associaon Members created and featured their
fantasc painngs, sculptures and photographs. Kicked off by a warm welcome
recepon, Members were able to showcase and sell their works of art for 4 days.
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Charitable Events
Desert Cancer Foundaon Fundraiser
Indian Ridge hosted the Desert Cancer Foundaon’s 20th
Annual “A Round for Life” Gala and Golf Tournament in
March. Comedian and NBC Los Angeles Weathercaster
Fritz Coleman proudly joined us again as the emcee and
auconeer for Sunday’s Gala.
The Desert Cancer Foundaon assists local residents in
obtaining screening, diagnosis and treatment for cancer.
This year’s event raised over $422,000, the highest
amount raised in 20 years! Thank you to all the sponsors,
chairs, hosts and Members who gave their me and effort
to this amazing and worthwhile charitable event.
Indian Ridge Scholarship Program
Last November, the Indian Ridge Scholarship Program held a
successful Sock Hop Fundraiser. Taking you back to the days of poodle
skirts and American Bandstand, this fantasc, sold-out event
showcased the current scholarship recipients and raised money to
connue this worthy program.
The scholarship fund is a great benefit offered to our staff. Thank you
to the Employee Scholarship Commiee whose members have
worked hard and been successful in developing our scholarship
program for staff and their children.
Summer Fun
Summer Hours of Operaon & Events
Summer is almost here, but the fun’s not over yet. Stay tuned for our upcoming events: Fabulous Friday and Memorial Day
Buffet in May and our 4th of July BBQ Buffet & Dance in July!
SUMMER DINING HOURS
ARROYO GRILLE
10:00am - 2:00pm Daily
Beginning Sunday, June 1st
Wednesday - Sunday
10:00am - 2:00pm
Closed Monday & Tuesday
BAR MENU
No Bar Menu
except for Sunset Social on
Friday, May 9th & 16th
BAR SERVICE
Mon - Thu & Sat - Sun
10:00am - 2:00pm
Friday
10:00am - 8:00pm
Starng June 1st
Bar Service is available through
lunch service (2:00pm) Wed - Sun
Friday
10:00am - 8:00pm
The Ridge Room, JK’s Cafe & Arnie’s
are suspended for the Summer.
SUMMER FACILITIES HOURS
SPA
Monday - Saturday
9:00am - 2:00pm
GOLF PRO SHOP
6:30am - 2:00pm Daily
Beginning June 1st
Wednesday - Sunday
6:30am - 12:00pm
Aer Hours Services by Appointment
Beginning June 1st
Wednesday - Saturday
9:00am - 2:00pm
Closed Monday & Tuesday
Golf Course open daily
Aer Hours Services by Appointment
DRIVING RANGE
6:30am unl Dusk Daily
TENNIS PRO SHOP
7:00am - 12:00pm Daily
Thursdays and Sundays Closes
at 4:00pm for Maintenance
CONCIERGE
Monday - Friday
8:30am - 3:00pm
GOLF CLUB LOCKER ROOMS
6:00am - 6:00pm Daily
HEALTH & FITNESS CENTER
6:00am - 3:00pm
Secured Extended Hours Access
5:00am - 6:00am/3:00pm - 10:00pm
Beginning June 1st
6:00am - 2:00pm
Secured Extended Hours Access
5:00am - 6:00am/2:00pm - 10:00pm
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Saturday & Sunday
9:00am - 3:00pm
Beginning Tuesday, May 27th
Concierge service is suspended
for the summer
Phone service and administrave
assistance will be provided in the
Administraon Office
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
A Wonderful Year as Chef
Jim McNeill had a superb first year as Execuve
Chef at Indian Ridge Country Club! Chef Jim
brought his years of experience and culinary
delights to the Club, and Members could not be
more pleased. Jim's reputaon includes a broad
culinary range, a focus on quality and an
exemplary work ethic. He has the ability to
mesh well with his staff and the Members while
running a successful operaon.
Several of our Members expressed their
sasfacon in emails to the Club:
We knew we wanted Jeff's 70th birthday party
to be a very special day. Gloria and John made
“Chinatown” come to life, and the roar of our
guests as the dim sum carts started to circle the
room was exhilarang. As our servers delivered
the steamer baskets and dishes full of all of the
wonderful dim sum, the crowd got quiet. Everyone was eang and eang and eang, and
every single thing that they ate was followed by a “Yum!” As the servers opened the doors
to the extravagant Chinese buffet which included Peking duck (served personally by our Chef)
there was another roar of the crowd. The food was magnificent! We are so lucky to have
Chef Jim at our Club. He is not only a talented Chef, he is truly a wonderful person who strives
to make all of our wants and dreams come to life.
- Arlene and Jeff Goldstein
Celebratory pares are happy events in their own right, but made especially so by the food
served. We can't say enough about Jim - throughout our planning he assured us that the
food would be top notch and we shouldn't worry about a thing. In the end it was even be¡er
than we could have hoped for. The number of people who went out of their way to menon
how good and how beaufully presented the food was are a credit to Jim and made us feel
proud to have hosted such an event.
- Jerry and Myrna Kessler
Chef Jim launched the season with a wonderful opening party and from that evening on, he
has proven to be a great Chef who is well liked by all who work with him, both staff and
Members. He has prepared two events for me that were outstanding - one, a Discussion
Group brunch at the Club in November and more recently a dinner at my home for about 30
family members. The brunch was perfect; Jim made all omelets, and the kitchen even baked
three dishes from recipes I had given him. The dinner was delicious, from cedar plank salmon
and tri p, each with special sauces, to salted caramel brownies. Modest and an excellent
cook, Indian Ridge is very lucky to have Jim as our Chef.
- Linda Brooks
Chef Jim is a wonderful addion to Indian Ridge. He was a pleasure to work with for our event
and extremely accommodang. His a£tude is so posive and he delivers everything he
promises and more. His style, presentaons, creavity, and quality of the food is be¡er than
I have ever seen at Indian Ridge. His private dinners are also amazing. And the best part is
that he is such a nice person. I hope he is very happy here!!
- Ruth Newman
INDIAN RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Gary Gray
President
Jeff Pooley
Vice President
Jack Kane
Treasurer
Jim Abelsen
Secretary
Jack Blankinship
Gary Garre
Ross Grabel
Brenda Katz
Rod McDonald
KEY STAFF
Hall Wade
GM/COO
Pat Macdonell
Membership Director
Steve Seils
Director of Golf Course Maintenance
Charlie Peterson
Head Golf Professional
Jim McNeill
Execuve Chef
John Snicale
Food & Beverage Director
Paul Faulkner
Food & Beverage Manager
Mark Benson
Dining Room Manager
Gloria Renteria
Special Events Manager
Chanel Perez
Health & Fitness Director
Randy Berg
Tennis Director
Regina Casillas
Spa Manager
Ma Mauri
Fitness Manager
Igor Vratney
Director of Engineering
Linda Granillo
Markeng Manager
Deana Colman
Human Resources Manager
Chris Alcorn
Controller
Sheri Wilson
Execuve Assistant
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