Frenchman’s Creek Receives 2010 Best of Palm Beach Gardens Award
Frenchman’s Creek Receives 2010 Best of Palm Beach Gardens Award
U.S. Commerce Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement
NEW YORK, NY, May 25, 2010 — Frenchman’s Creek has been selected for the 2010 Best of Palm Beach Gardens Award in the Membership Country Club category by the U.S. Commerce As- sociation (USCA).
The USCA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.
Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2010 USCA Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are deter- mined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.
About U.S. Commerce Association (USCA)
U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) is a New York City based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USCA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.
The USCA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of com- merce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.
SOURCE: U.S. Commerce Association
State-of-the-art Fitness Center Complex at Frenchman’s Creek Beach and Country Club Under Construction
Frenchman’s Creek Beach and Country Club is, to say the least, a very active community full of people who deserve the best.
The Frenchman’s Creek community of golfers, swimmers, bikers and tennis players have something exciting in store this year! This Palm Beach Gardens club - full of people with a passion for living well and feeling well – are welcoming a new 22,000 square foot state-of-the-artfitness center. Our members know the value of healthy living, and the fantastic amenities at Frenchman’s Creek Beach and Country Club are designed to encourage our members to have fun and to stay active and fit. The fitness center, open 24 hours a day for members to walk, run, lift, swim and Zumba their way to fitness, is undergoing renovations to make it an even more exciting, more technologically advanced and more comfortable place to work out and stay in shape.
The new construction is well on it’s way to completion. Members returning from a summer away will be thrilled to see the improvements this November, 2010. Our year round members have seen the new roof installed and roof tiles delivered, and are watching as drywall is installed and windows stacked up and waiting for installation next week. The new A/C units will be in shortly after that, and before we know it, we’ll be crunching and stretching and kicking from our beautiful- and enviable- new facility. The 22,000 square foot spa and fitness center is just one part of what makes Frenchman’s Creek Beach and Country Club a wonderful, healthy place to live.
Frenchman’s Creek Beach and Country Club – Where excursions in Florida bring a world of new experiences
At Frenchman’s Creek Beach and Country Club, we know there is more to Palm Beach Gardens than Golf. Sure, it might be one of the best things about living here, but life in this community means not only world class golf, tennis, nightlife and dining. Kife at Frenchman’s Creek occasionally takes us on an…adventure.
The Summer Bus Adventures are the stuff that great memories are made of! And since the staff knows there aren’t many reasons good enough to get you to leave behind beautiful Palm Beach Gardens Homes and set off in to the wild yonder, they must create trips worth taking!
The members at Frenchman’s Creek experience a number of adventures each year. This year was no different, the first Summer Bus Adventure kicked off with a trip to the Seminole Indian Village at Hard Rock Hollywood. They visited the Seminole Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum and explored Florida’s heritage. What better way to learn about Florida’s rich and colorful history than surrounded by a group of favorite friends and neighbors while someone else does the planning and the driving? Members also had the chance to do plenty of shopping, and completed their visit to the Hard Rock with time to play some of favorite casino games.
On the “Affordable Antiques and Collectibles” adventure members learned how to find the best from Boca to Tequesta. This fun filled trip included stops at four wonderful antique malls in three towns, plus a visit to the European styled mini-antique row in Northwood, where members searched for treasures in more than a dozen antique and collectible shops.
Members at Frenchmans Creek also delve in to the wonders of the Orient with an After Dark event at the Norton Museum of Art. The East Meets West exhibition expands horizons by taking visitors back in time to the the Ancient Silk Road. Laurie Barnes, the Elizabeth B. McGraw Curator of Chinese Art, introduces the special exhibition On the Silk Road and High Seas: Chinese Ceramics, Culture and Commerce. Members learn about the ancient practice of Tai Chi and see a Chinese brush painting demonstration. Tours like this help explore the connections between East and West. Members also can enjoy the powerful film Hero, based on the life of the first Chinese Emperor. Intrigue, beauty, art and culture. Members who paritipcate in tours like this adventure are taken far away from day to day life and deep in to the ancient mysteries of Chinese culture.
Fitness and Spa Trends in Private Clubs
Fitness and Spa Trends in Private Clubs
By Paul Raymond & Pamela Caldwell
Fitness and spa facilities provide a multi-million dollar revenue producing stream for private clubs. According to the Club Spa and Fitness Association (CSFA), the second amenity that potential new members request to tour after the clubhouse is the fitness center and spa areas.
As private clubs add or expand fitness centers and spas to their properties, they are finding that these investments now play a major role in the sale and resale of their properties and memberships. The private club industry represents a population of individuals who seek and expect excellence in all areas, and that means fitness centers and spas are a lifestyle requirement for all new clubs.
Service is the most important intangible of any successful country club. At Frenchman’s Creek Beach and Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., additional group fitness classes were added to increase offerings and diversity, and staffing was increased for safety and to ensure the club was anticipating the needs of members.
Some of the trends for 2010 include:
Wellness Lifestyle within the Community. According to the CSFA, many clubs have realized that not only does the wellness lifestyle positively impact members’ lives, it also impacts their utilization of other amenities, such as golf and tennis. Members realize they can enjoy healthy living at the club—in a friendly, caring environment to exercise, relax and be pampered.
Group Fitness Training. Clubs are offering group training, which gives the members an opportunity to enjoy personal training or Pilates with friends or spouses at a reduced rate. The social aspect of group training is also a nice incentive to stay exercising. According to the CSFA Trend Report, 84 percent of clubs now offer group training.
Physical Therapy & Pilates. According to the CSFA Trend Report, within clubs the fastest growing addition to fitness centers is Pilates equipment and studios, along with physical therapy programs. In 2009, 26 percent of clubs offered physical therapy and expansion trends indicate plans for more Pilates space (for both private and group training). The 2010 CSFA Trend Report is showing similar data and will be published later this summer.
Golf and Tennis Conditioning Classes. Certified golf or tennis fitness professionals are now holding classes on the driving range or tennis court with very little equipment and get impressive results. This is helping to keep members active with these sports.
Full Service Spas. At one time, clubs may have offered massage or skincare operations out of a locker room; however, according to the CSFA, clubs now offer full-service spas with amenities such as steam showers, saunas, reception, retail, relaxation areas and beautifully appointment treatment rooms. Spa revenues have also positively impacted the club’s bottom line, especially when coupled with retail shops. The CSFA reports that massage services continue to lead with 60-70 percent of revenues coming from massage. Retail sales from skincare also impact revenues and profits significantly. At the Spa at Admiral’s Cove in Jupiter, Fla., retails sales have doubled since their renovation and not only have contributed to high membership satisfaction, but to spa utilization and profits.
According to the CSFA Trend Report, spas and fitness centers are the fastest growing segments within the club, as can be seen with 80 percent of reporting clubs having already expanded their fitness and spa areas once and another 50 percent of clubs are planning an expansion over the next 5-7 years.
Club communities are continuously challenged to offer top-of-the-line facilities and services. As private clubs offer more amenities to their membership in order to compete for their share of the market, spa and fitness are a vital value added amenity.
The 2010 Spa & Fitness Trend Report will be released at CSFA’s annual conference this summer at The Club at Admiral’s Cove in Jupiter, Fla., August 20- 21. This year’s event will include courses for general managers and spa & fitness directors; spa education for service providers; and, CEU workshops for fitness professionals, Pilates and yoga instructors. There will also be a product and services showcase, along with a career booth. For additional information on the conference and membership, please visit www.csfassociation.com.
Paul Raymond, a board member of the Club Spa & Fitness Association, is director of fitness and spa operations, Frenchman’s Creek Inc., Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. He can be reached by calling 561-775-6400 ext.339 or praymond@frenchmanscreek.com
Frenchman’s Creek POA – Services for Every Resident
Frenchman’s Creek Beach & Country Club provides a one-stop shopping philosophy for all its’ residents. The POA offers a wide array of services that provides for the members needs.
A full complement of Home Repair Services designed to make home maintenance needs easy, convenient and affordable. Lighting and minor electrical repair, leaky faucets and other plumbing needs, small carpentry jobs and any small repairs and maintenance can be arranged. The POA office takes all service requests and provides a response within 24 hours. Community approved vendors are pre-screened for all services that require more qualified technicians or expertise.
The POA also manages the House Watch Program, designed for those who leave periodically and want the assurance of someone taking care of their home while they are away. Each homeowner can personalize the service for their home with the staff to ensure peace of mind. They also offer a Hurricane Assistance Service that includes shuttering & removal, securing furniture and post storm photos.
A variety of mail services are available from the office with Fed-X, UPS, and US mail. Large and small packages can be shipped to any destination in the world without leaving the community.
The business center is for member and guest use and includes equipment such as fax, computers, printers, scanners, copiers and wireless access for those with laptops.
Home delivery and pick up for dry cleaning can be arranged from the office as well. The aim is to make resident life as easy as possible.
Frenchman’s Creek – to live it is to love it.
The South Course at Frenchmans Creek Beach and Country Club – a playing guide
Bob Cupp desgined the South Course at Frenchmans Creek Beach and Country Club to offer the very best resort experience for members who love their golf in Florida. This course wraps beautifully around the Palm Beach Gardens Homes that make Frenchmans Creek such a beautiful example of a resort golf community. This master course designer shared some thoughts about the course layout and best practices for playing it effectively.
The South Course at Frenchman’s Creek and Country Club
1) This opening par 5 hole is a slight dogleg right that requires a tee shot favoring the left side. A tee shot right will make par very difficult. The second shot should be hit to the right of the two fairway bunkers, leaving an approach of approximately 100 to 125 yards. The green is well bunkered on the left side accompanied by a large swale on the front right side. The green complex has 2 tiers working from the front to the back left. A very fair starting hole, but definitely not a pushover. Best pin Positions – Back left and front right.
2) A straight-away par 4 that requires a very accurate tee shot. A tee shot right will end up in the large stand of cypress that will call for a creative second shot. An errant tee shot left may find the water hazard or out-of-bounds. The green is fronted by water and two bunkers on the front left side and a large collection area located on the front right, which will make recovery shots extremely difficult. A large percentage of all approach shots end up in the collection area right, since players normally try to avoid the bunkers and water left. Best pin positions – back left and front right
3) Although one of the tighter holes on the golf course, the par 4 third hole is definitely a birdie opportunity. A well placed tee shot is a necessity. Once in the fairway, players will have to contend with a large tree on the left side of the fairway as well as a grouping of trees on the right. The ideal approach shot will be from 100 to 130 yards into a green that is shallow and well-bunkered. A miss-judged approach shot will more than likely find one of the deep bunkers. Best pin position – left and back right.
4) The fourth hole, the longest and most difficult par 5 on the golf course is also ranked as the toughest hole. A drive in the heavily tree-lined fairway is a necessity in order to have the opportunity to position the second shot in an area that allows the player to have quality approach. The ideal approach shot will be played from 110 to 140 yards, giving the player a third shot to the largest green on the course, which is well bunkered at the front as well as having a deep collection area on the right side. Best Pin Positions – back, right center and left center.
5) The challenging fifth hole par 3 leaves no room for indecision. The player is faced with a commanding tee shot which requires proper club selection, in order to carry the water as well as a large bunker protecting the front portion of the green. The green complex slopes back to front with a ridge that runs vertically through the center of the green which makes putting challenging. Best Pin Positions – front left and front center.
6) The par 4 sixth hole is a hard dogleg right, with a well-positioned fairway bunker on the right hand side. The ideal tee shot is down the left center of the fairway leaving the player approximately a 160 yard approach shot. Players willing to challenge the bunker from the tee, will be faced with a short iron approach to an elevated green. The elevated green is well guarded by three deep bunkers. Best Pin Position – back left and right center
7) The par 4 seventh hole is a demanding dog-leg left which requires distance and accuracy from the tee. The ideal position for the tee shot is in the right center of the fairway which gives the player the perfect opportunity to attack this narrow heavily bunkered green. The approach to this slightly elevated green leaves little room for error. The depth of this green requires proper club selection. Best Pin-Position – back right and front right
8) The eighth hole is the longest and most difficult par 4 on the golf course. A long, straight tee shot is mandatory in order to hit this green in regulation. A water hazard protects the entire right side of the fairway and out of bounds protects the left side. Players are faced with a long and difficult approach from this uneven fairway into a large green that is wide in the back and narrow in the front. The green complex is protected with a large greenside bunker left and a gentle collection area on the front right side. Best Pin Positions – back left and back right.
9) The 9th hole par 3 is a scenic shot over water to a gradually sloping green. The shortest carry over the water is to the right side, but 4 bunkers guard the green making that approach difficult. Best Pin Position – Front right, back left and back right.
10) The par 4 tenth hole is a tremendous challenge off the tee. Water guards the entire right side of the hole and trees line the left side. The ideal tee shot favors the left middle. A mid to long approach is left into this contoured green. Bunkers guard the right side of the green and a swale on the left side of the green will force balls off the green. Best Pin Positions – back and front right
11) The eleventh hole is a par 3 to and island green. Players going to the right will be faced with a longer carry to this green. The shortest carry favors the left side of the green. Club selection is critical due to the swirling wind conditions by the green. A ridge runs vertically through this green making errant tee shots on the wrong side of the ridge very challenging. Best Pin Position – right middle
12) The twelfth hole par 3 is a straight hole with a challenging approach over water. A drive in the fairway is a necessity in order to have a viable approach to this green. A large bunker protects the middle of this green, but players wanting to play safe have plenty of room to the right side of this green. The width of this green offers many challenges on the putting green for players who have not challenged the pin. Best Pin Position – back left
13) The thirteenth hole is the longest par 3 on the golf course. Greenside bunkers front right and left guard the green from any errant tee shots. The well sloping green makes putting treacherous. Best pin spot – front left and back right
14) The fourteenth hole par 4 is a short hole that requires an accurate tee shot as well as a well placed approach. This heavily tree-lined hole requires a tee shot in the fairway. Deep greenside bunkers left and right protect the kidney shaped green. Long shots will end in a deep swale over the back requiring a delicate shot back up from behind the green. The best pin spot – front right, back left.
15) The par 5 fifteenth is a straightaway hole with water guarding the green. A large stand of trees line the fairway both right and left for the tee shot. A tee shot in play is a must. Long hitters have a chance of getting home in two on this hole. The second shot is layed up to within 120 yards of the green. The approach is over water and a bunker in front of the green. The green is very narrow which calls for a high lofted shot to hold the green. Best Pin Position – Right.
16) The par 4 sixteenth is usually played into a prevailing wind. A tee shot in the fairway is a must. Dense trees and shrubbery protect the right side of the fairway and a deep fairway bunker that must be avoided as well as water guard the left side. The approach into the green will be approximately 160 yards. This wide green is slightly elevated with a bunker left and a deep collection area front right. Best Pin Position: Right middle
17) The seventeenth hole par 5 is an interesting double dogleg. The tee shot is played into a slight hill that must favor the left middle. Tee shots missed right will leave large trees navigate for the second shot and a tee shot left will find the bunker or water that snakes it way up to the green. Bunkers on the left side of the fairway make accuracy a must for this second shot. The approach shot to this long green requires accurate length since the green sports a deep trench in the middle luring balls off the green. Best pin spot – front and back left.
18) The eighteenth par 4 is a tremendous challenge. This long finishing hole requires a well-placed tee shot in order to have an approach to this well-guarded green. Tee shots left could find trees or the 2 bunkers that guard the dog-leg. Tee shots right will leave the player with a very long approach shot. Water guards the second shot into the green as well as bunkers on the right hand side. A gentle swale on the left side of the green will leave a challenging chip to finish their round. This final green is deep and gently sloping making for a great finish. The best pin spot – back right.
The North Course at Frenchmans Creek Beach and Country Club – a playing guide
The stunning North Course at Frenchman’s Creek Beach and Country Club provides a delightful and magnificent experience to test your golf skills while enjoying time outdoors at this Palm Beach Gardens Community of just over 600 homes.
The playing guide for the North Course was provided by course designer, Jim Fazio.
1) The first hole at Frenchman’s Creek’s North Course is a par five offering with a stunning tree-lined fairway with a slight dogleg right. Bunkers on either side of the fairway. Offering six sets of tees, the hole is playable for all levels but the approach to the green offers a short game challenge as the long 80 yard bunker on the left half of the fairway frames the large ridged green.
2) Frenchman Creek’s second hole on the North Course is a very scenic par 3. Expansive water and a greenside bunker makes the hole both beautiful and treacherous. Ranging from 200 yards from the back tees to 105 from the forward tees, this hole offers something for everyone.
3) The third hole is the shortest par 4 on the golf course. A careful tee shot is needed to avoid the bunkers on the left side. A challenging short second shot needs to be precisely placed on the sloped green. A pin position back right poses the most difficulty because of the fairway being below the green it is hard to get the ball deep enough on the green. Over the green would be impossible.
4) Facing the player on the fourth hole is a long par 4. A wonderful driving hole that favors a slight right to left ball flight. Bunkers bordering the right side will help protect a shot from going in the creek that flows along the right side. A large green is favorable to the long second shot that is needed to hit the green in regulation. A severely sloping left to right green makes a back left pin position difficult.
5) The fifth hole dogleg left par 4. Trees, out of bounds on the left and scattered trees, rough and a creek on the right make this hole one of the most demanding driving holes on the golf course. A drive in play sets up a second shot over a pond with a cascading waterfall on the left side. A very picturesque green.
6) The sixth hole is the most demanding par 3 on the golf course. A precise long shot is required to get a ball close on this hole. A winding creek beckons any shot that is missed to the right. Bailing out left leaves the player in rough or a bunker which demands a delicate pitch to a descending green. Par is a good score on this hole.
7) The seventh hole is a slight dogleg par 4. A narrow fairway with a waste bunker and creek on the right side and trees, rough and a bunker left force the player to make a precise drive. A gently sloping green will hold approach shots. Overclubbing into this hole would find the creek behind the green.
8) The eight hole is a dogleg par 4. The hole presents a slight uphill for the drive. It may look tantalizing to cut the corner on the left, but the length is deceiving. Keep the drive down the middle which will leave a long iron or wood approach. The green has a wide opening to favor the longer approach with a couple of bunkers guarding the sides and front left of the green. The green is fairly deep with subtle slopes. Par is a good score with the length of this hole.
9) A slight dogleg par five finishes the front nine. Avoid the water on the left and the bunker on the right side of the fairway. Choose the appropriate club for the second shot on this par 5. The hole narrows inside the 150 marker. Too long a shot on the left side will find the water that guards the left side of the fairway and green. A second shot to the right will get caught on a severe sidehill. A long, back-to-front sloping green with sand traps that guard the front and sides face this approach shot. The wrong club into this green could force a very, very long putt.
10) The opening hole on the back nine is a slight uphill par 4. Keep it in play for the second shot is a real challenge to this uphill green. Avoid the deep bunkers on the front left of this green. But a deep swale on the right side of this green make this approach a very difficult one. The green is narrow and slopes right to left.
11) The par four eleventh hole is straight away. The approach shot is the challenging shot on this hole. Avoid the pot bunkers on the front right and be prepared for a left to right slope on the two-tiered green. A pin position back right is the most difficult pin position
12) The 12th hole is a severe par five dogleg left. A drive too long and right could find the water at the end of the fairway. A 3 wood may be a better choice off the tee for the long hitters. The second shot is a position shot that needs to be straight and long enough to set up the approach shot. A short iron approach would be ideal to this narrow, long green. An errant shot right would find the bunker or the water and an errant shot left would find deep rough, making for a difficult pitch. A fairly steep green back to front can make for some difficult putts on this green.
13) The thirteenth hole is a par three. Water and bunkers on the right will force players to aim left. But a shot missing left forces players to make delicate chips to try and make par. A pin back right makes this hole a challenge.
14) A fantastic par 5 for the fourteenth hole. The drive is somewhat blind going uphill. Favor the right side of this fairway for the best angle on the second shot. The fairway narrows for the second shot so a very precise shot is needed to avoid the trees left and the lake on the right. A very steep two tiered green is the challenge to try and get this approach close. Players can avoid the bunker on the right by playing to the left side of this green. A pin position back right is the most difficult position on this green
15) This is a demanding par 3 that requires a accurate shot. A player cannot miss this green left or long because of the large lake that surrounds this hole. An errant shot to the right requires a delicate touch to this sloping green especially if the pin is on the right side of the green.
16) The sixteenth hole is a great little par four. Keep the drive in play. Avoid trying to cut the dogleg to close and ending up in the trees on the right. A short iron should be all that is needed to this green.
17) A terrific par 4 greets the player on the seventeenth tee. This slight dog leg left poses a real threat. The uphill drive must avoid the many deep pot bunkers on the left side. The second shot is slightly downhill to a green that is border on the left and back by a lake. There is no room for error on the left side. Players who lack courage can bail out right for a chance to get up and down. But be careful this green tends to roll quickly to the back. A pin back left is the most difficult pin position on this green.
18) The eighteenth hole is a slight dogleg par four with one fairway bunker. Caution should be taken when playing this hole as water comes in to play all the way up the left side. Out of bounds could also come into play for a wayward right shot into this green. Definitely a risk/reward hole. A slightly elevated green with a few undulations will provide many challenges especially when the pin is cut in the back left.
Master Broker’s Forum Event at Frenchman’s Creek Beach Club
Past Chair of Historical Society of Palm Beach Discusses “Our County’s Rich Past: A Boon For Your Real Estate Future”
JUNOBEACH,FL-May18,2010–The Palm Beach Master Brokers Forum (MBF), an organization comprised of South Florida’s top residential real estate agents, recently held a special reception hosted by Frenchman’s Creek Beach and Country Club. The event, chaired by MBF board member Virginia Spencer, was held at the community’s exquisite beach club in Juno Beach, and featured cocktails, refreshments, hors d’oeuvres, and prize giveaways. More than 50 Master Brokers and guests were in attendance.
After a brief welcome and introduction by Lynn Byrd of Illustrated Properties and Lisa Moore of Frenchman’s Creek, guests enjoyed a special presentation by Harvey Oyer; a West Palm Beach attorney, author, lecturer, and former archaeologist. Mr. Oyer is a fifth-generation native Floridian who served for eight years as the chairman of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County. In 2009, the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation recognized him with their Individual Distinguished Service Award, and he has also written two children’s books about the history of South Florida.
In his enlightening presentation, “Our County’s Rich Past: A Boon for Your Real Estate Future”, Mr. Oyer discussed the historical significance of Palm Beach County’s recent Centennial celebration. He also offered creative suggestions for Master Brokers to “sell” the county as a rich bastion of history, culture, and business development to prospective home buyers.
“Mr. Oyer was an extraordinary speaker, and simply dazzled our members with inspiring and useful information about our home county,” said Melanie Buhrman, chair of the Palm Beach MBF. “We thank him and our friends at Frenchman’s Creek for making a truly memorable occasion for our members.”
12th Annual Charity Weekend Appreciation High Tea a Big Hit
The Frenchman’s Creek Charities Foundation hosted their 12th Annual Charity Weekend Appreciation High Tea on April 14th at Frenchman’s Creek Beach & Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens. This years’ event included a fashion show from Saks Fifth Avenue followed by a ladies luncheon. 164 women attended the fashion show and luncheon, while afternoon tea brought out an impressive110 attendees, who enjoyed delicious tea sandwiches, tarts, cookies, petit fours and a variety of specially selected teas.
After carefully evaluating the needs of the community and interviewing various local organizations, Frenchman’s Creek Charities Foundation chose to disperse the $172,525 raised at the event to sixteen different organizations serving Jupiter, Juno Beach and Palm Beach Gardens. In Palm Beach Gardens the Fire, Police and Recreation Departments received donations as well as Allamanda School; Alzheimer’s Community Care; and Pathways to Independence. In Juno Beach, the Public Safety Department was selected and in Jupiter, checks were dispersed to the Jupiter Medical Center, Connor Moran Children’s Cancer Foundation, Busch Wildlife Center, and West Jupiter Community Group. In the Northern Palm Beach County area, Hospice, The Association for Retarded Citizens, Palm Beach Pet Rescue, Oakwood Center, Epilepsy Foundation, Gratitude House and the Florida Resource Center for Women and Children also received donations as a result of the event.
Teri Moran, founder and executive director of Connor Moran Children’s Cancer Foundation, says “We received a wonderful, check for $10,000. It came at a very crucial time when so many donations have slowed down to due our economy. We have many priceless children suffering from the devastation of cancer and hate to turn any family down for help. Our continued thanks and blessings to the residents of Frenchman’s Creek for their generosity.”
A special congratulations go out to the committee members who went the extra mile to make the event a success. Annette Schilling and Judith Levitt were the Co-chairs of the event, and committee members Arlene Cohen and Lois Kleinberg our allocation chairs. Lila Silver and Carol Corwin took charge of golf coordination and Jeri Jacobs handled the publicity. Carole Myerson headed up the raffles and Rosa Meyers and Mimi Bergel the silent auction. Barbara Reitman made sure the tennis events ran smoothly and Bobbi Wiener and Mary Saxon took on the responsibility of dinner seating. Assisting at the podium at the tea was Joy Hecht, next year’s allocation co-chair.
Frenchman’s Creek Beach & Country Club News
Here in South Florida, we learned a lot from the hurricanes of the last decade. We learned about preparedness, and about the value of lending a hand to a neighbor in need. We learned that disaster can strike when we least expect it. We also learned that sometimes in the worst situations, the best in us is revealed.
The residents of Frenchman’s Creek Beach & Country Club are a shining example of what can happen when a community comes together to help those in need. Frenchman’s Creek has a long history of philanthropy, from breast cancer awareness and fund raising campaigns, to their yearly fund raising weekend in support of local charities. This time their aim is to help those suffering the after effects of the massive earthquake in Haiti, and they’re helping both at home and abroad.
The residents of Frenchman’s Creek Beach & Country Club, a community with a history of caring and sharing, is organizing the donation of food, clothing and other necessities for the people of Haiti. Donations will be sent over in a portable storage unit organized with funds donated by community residents and organized by the community partners on behalf of all the residents.
But the suffering isn’t just happening overseas. Many of the staff at Frenchman’s Creek have lost family members and friends. Others are now trying to support family members who lost homes, trying to bring them to their own homes here in the United States in hopes of helping them build new lives away from the destruction and the pain. In addition to the effort being made to send donations to Haiti, residents and staff members alike are working together to help their own right at home at Frenchman’s Creek. Staff members have donated vacation days so that other staff can take the time they’ll need to help their families. Monetary donations have been made to help staff members support their families. And maybe most important of all, compassion and caring extended to all those in need, near and far. It’s that compassion and willingness to give that makes Frenchman’s Creek a wonderful place to live and work.
As a residents-only, year round country club, Frenchman’s Creek is considered to be the finest private residential community in South Florida. Unique to our Palm Beach, Florida golf community is a private ocean-front Beach Club. Watch our video and see how amazing this Palm Beach Gardens community really is.
