Valentine's Day Dinner

january 2009Valentine’s Day DinnerSaturday, February 14 from 6:00pm - 9:00pmJoin us during a very special Valentine’s Dinner.The Cost is $50.00++ per person. Limited Sweetheart Menu. Limited Seating.Call for Reservations today (210)496-1560.Valentine’s Dinner & DanceSaturday, February 14 from 8:00pm - 12:00am8:00pm Cocktails, 8:30pm Seated DinnerBring your Sweetheart to Sonterra for an incredible5-course dinner, a complimentary bottle ofchampagne per couple, and lots of dancing.$135++ Per Couple - Reservations RequiredUPCOMING EVENTSNEW!Pasta NightEvery Tuesday Beginning Jan. 6Bring Family & Friends!Terrace Room6:00pm-9:00pmItalian Soup, Salad Bar, Chef Attended PastaStation, Traditional Italian Entree, Vegetable ofEvening, Garlic Bread andFeatured Italian Wines by the Glass$11.95++ per person$6.95++/Children (5-11)Complimentary for Children 4 and underReservations REQUIREDCocktailsCouncilswith theYour Board of Governorsand Ambassador Councilinvites you to join us for the returnOf Cocktails with the Councilson a NEW night:Friday, January 16Complimentary Beer, Wine,Cocktail of the Month& Hors d’oeuvres from 6:00 – 8:00pmDress Code: Cocktail Attire for Ladies.Slacks, Sport Coat/Blazer & Dress Shirts for men.Kids Club ValentinesThe Kids Club will be available during theValentine’s Dinner Dancewith their own Valentines Celebration…6:00pm – 12:00am for children of all ages$25 per child, Meal IncludedCome out and enjoy your Club!Don’t forget to bringyour guests with your*2 Guest Passes coming in the mail…Kids Club will hostSuper Sundae Barfrom 6:00pm-8:30pmPlease call the Kids Clubat 210-483-4245.*Guest Passes are provided for each membership.A total of 2 guest passes per membershipwill be authorized per month.Additional guests will be billed$25 per person at the event.Lost or misplaced guest passeswill not be replaced.Cook with the ChefWed. Jan. 14Director’s Room7:00-9:00pmJoin Chef Rafael as he helps you prepare aRomantic Valentine’s Dinner for 2.$25.00++ per person, Resevations RequiredIt’s BACK…Wine ReceptionJan. 227:00pm-9:00pmTerrace & Horizon RoomsIntroduction of New DinnerMenu & Wine List!Come out and sample our New A La Carte& Dinner Menu and New Wine List.$30.00++ per personReservations RequiredMurder Mystery DinnerSat. Feb. 21 6:30pmWild characters and a murder or two…The murder mystery takes placein a Western Bordello.(look for more information on page 3).

The Scene At Sonterra Page 2Happy New Year from yourSonterra Catering Department!We are here to assist you with all your private event needs…• EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION LUNCHEONS• PROMOTION/RETIREMENT PARTIES• CORPORATE RETREATS• BUSINESS MEETINGS• AWARDS BANQUETS• DINNER MEETINGS• HOLIDAY PARTIES• BREAKFAST MEETINGS• TEAM BUILDING SEMINARS• DEPARTMENTAL PARTIES• CONFERENCES• GOLF OUTINGS• ANNIVERSARY PARTIES• BIRTHDAY PARTIES• BRIDAL SHOWERS• BABY SHOWERS• SOCIAL LUNCHEONS• WEDDING CEREMONIES & RECEPTIONSAND YES, EVEN TO GO ORDERS….So what are you waiting for, call 496-1560 today to ensure your events are always successful!Micki Moore - Director of Catering210-496-1560 x 103mmoore@clubatsonterra.comDonna Lam – Corporate Sales Manager210-496-1560 x 107dlam@clubatsonterra.comLia Nored – Catering Sales Assistant210-496-1560 x 106Inored@clubatsonterra.comSonterra Members offered early Registration for Sonterra CotillionBy Deana AbiassiThe Sonterra Cotillion proudlyannounces that registration isunderway for the 2008 -2009 season.Registration is open for childrengrades 4th – 8th at www.cotillion.com. The Sonterra Cotillion will beheld on March 18, 25, April 1, 8 and15. Each evening offers skills thatbuild upon each other, culminatingwith a Final Party and Parent’sevening. The cost for the 5-weekprogram is $175.00 for the 4th and5th grade class and $200.00 for the6th through 8th grade class, whichincludes a dinner on April 8th to teach table etiquette and manners.The Sonterra Cotillion has filled each year, so you are encouraged toregister early.Children are cordially invited to participate in this program of danceand social etiquette education for the 4th – 8th grades. Classes areheld exclusively at The Club At Sonterra, however, registration isopen to the public and you do not have to be a member to attendthe Sonterra Cotillion. The Sonterra Cotillion is professionallyconducted through the combined efforts of the The Club At Sonterraand the staff of the Jon D. Williams Cotillions organization based inDenver, Colorado. For the past 5 years, the staff of Jon D. WilliamsCotillions has taught the Sonterra Cotillion where students developtheir social and communication skills through the art of socialdancing and etiquette. “I strongly believe that these skills are neededmore than ever today with a society that seems to have turned awayfrom basic manners,” stated Deana Abiassi, chairwoman of theSonterra Cotillion. “I think the ability to communicate and to behaveappropriately in a social setting will set these children apart in thetheir future endeavors.” The Sonterra Cotillion believes that beingable to properly present oneself is no longer a luxury, but a necessityin today’s increasingly competitive society. The nationally recognizedJon D. Williams Cotillions is an experience with benefits lasting alifetime. In a progressive world where definitions are often lost, andwords such as civility and respect are often overlooked, the Jon D.Williams Cotillions stands as a model in educating the young to enjoy,appreciate and embrace their role in society.For additional information, please visit the Jon D. Williams website atwww.cotillion.com or contact Deana Abiassi (210) 497-3875 or emailSonterra@cotillion.com. Scholarships are available upon request andon a limited basis, please contact Deana Abiassi for details.

The Scene At Sonterra Page 3New!!! Bridge ClubPlay & LearnPolishing Your Bridge SkillsTuesday EveningsReservations Requiredfor More Information or toMake a reservation Call Carolyn Riely(210)823-4103 or Laurie atlaurie-anne@satx.rr.comComputer ClubComputer Club meets monthly.Join us for a Live Presentation – EBAY!Mark your Calendar for Jan. 22at 7:00pm in the Ivy Room.Please contact Greg Ingraham atgreg@ingrahamtechsolutions.comInvestment ClubPlease join us for the next meetingJanuary 15 in the Garden Room at 7:00pm.Everyone is welcome to join us.Please contact Robert Cadena at210-342-2900 or Robert Wyckoffat 210-430-0642 or atsonterrainvestment@gmail.comDance ClubThe Best Dances in the World are donewith the Sonterra Dance Club. Please callDorothy Kellogg at 210-496-2825for details and upcoming events.Theatre ClubThe Theatre Club members wish to inviteyou to set aside February 21, 2009 for anevening full of fun and zaniness at the Club.On the agenda is a Murder Mystery dinnerparty with wild characters and a murder ortwo. The murder mystery takes place in awestern bordello. Guests are encouragedto wear appropriate Western Attire and beprepared to actively participate in solvingthe murders. Details will be forthcoming inthe February newsletter.Book ClubThe Book Club will beginthe New Year with its regular meeting,the 2nd Thursday of the month,January 8th, 6:30 in the Garden Room.The selection for January isINFIDEL By Ayaan Hirsi Ali;the February selection isLOVING FRANK By Nancy Horan.Vintners ClubThe Vintners Club will not meet our usual3rd Saturday. We will meet Sat., Jan 24.We will be having a “blind” tasting of someboxed wines. Come experience boxedwines which are great for boating, camping,a beach day, or just because.Please plan to join us. More informationto follow in a Vintners Club E-mail.For information regarding Vintners Club orVintners Club events, please contactKatie Gaebel at cmocg@aol.comMoms ClubThe Mom’s Club is currently rebuilding.Interested Moms, please callLiza O’Donnell at (210)496-1560, ext. 102.Bunco ClubThe Bunco Club plays each month.If you are interested in participating orwould like to be a sub, please callKate Rising at r.rising@sbcglobal.netor at 210-499-5467.Photography ClubJoin us for photography.Everyone welcome…Beginners and Pros.For more information, contactAlberto Delcampo atemail@albertosphotos.comMOTORCYCLE ClubWeekend Rides, Short Rides,Long Rides, Hill Country RidesPlease call Lizaat (210)496-1560 ext. 102if you are interested.FUTURE CLUBS...COMING SOONShopping ClubAdventure ClubSocial ClubInterested in forming a new club? Contact Rosalie Hallenberger at210.494.2162 and she’ll help you get started.

The Scene At Sonterra Page 4From Your Board of Governors - Milt King, Board ChairHappy New Year from the 2009 Sonterra Boardof Governors. Here’s hoping each of you had awonderful holiday season. One of your New Year’sresolutions should be for rain on our golf coursesand community.As the Club moves forward in these toughdrought and economic conditions, we need to pulltogether to overcome obstacles that would keep us from achieving ourgoals. Do your part to keep a positive outlook.As I assume the 2009 Board Chair position, my special thanks tooutgoing Chair, Grant Morris. In a tumultuous 2008 year of hardshipsat Sonterra, Grant maintained the Board’s focus and guided the Boardthrough some contentious issues. To outgoing Board members MarianDyer and Gary Nedwed, our gratitude to you for chairing committeesand being active in Board issues, and to Mickey Gayler, outgoingChair Emeritus, thank you for your leadership, legal expertise andwitty commentary the past three years. Welcome to three elected atlargeBoard members Sue Colburn, Roger Martin, Stacey Semtner. Ialso welcome Margaret Millsap (SWGA President) and Peter Wojcik(Ambassador Council President).Expect to see more communication about Sonterra from our newGM, Mark Neneman. He is a believer, that where no information isprovided, false information and rumors fill the void. The Board looksforward to partnering with Mark to make Sonterra a Club we are allproud to tout to others.“So of cheerfulness, or a good temper, the more it is spent, the moreof it remains.” (Emerson)From the General Manager...Dear Sonterra Members:Happy New Year to you and your family! I wanted to say thank you to all of the Members I have met thus farat Sonterra. You have made me feel very welcome in your club and I truly appreciate it. With my family still inCalifornia, the Club is my home away from home.With the New Year we all have many things to look forward to. We have a new President, our national economy willhopefully turn, and we have a wonderful club to use and entertain in. In the three years that Century Golf has ownedthe club they have done many things to improve the club. I don’t have to tell you that, you live it every day. Onething I will do is Thank You All For Being Members.We still have some challenges to overcome. As your new manager I will assure you we will always listen, always care, and always be reasonablein our approaches. I have a lot to learn about Sonterra and I am doing it everyday with the help of Members and Staff. We will continue towork on improving our golf courses, club house operations, as well as Tennis and Fitness.I am excited to start the year with our first Board of Governors meeting in January. The Board and Management are committed to workingtogether in resolving opportunities we have with our club. In doing so we will keep you informed. I hope you have seen an increase inMembership Communication.In speaking of Membership, one of our key tasks next year will be to get our club to a wait list of Members. We need the help of Membershipin bringing your friends and associates to the Club so they can share in the Club like you have done. We have some great opportunities andwould like to share them with your friends.One function we are going to start again is the Cocktails with the Councils. But we are going to add a few controls to this wonderful evening.We will send monthly guest passes in your statement each month; each membership will receive two guest passes. These will need to be filledout and brought with you to registration on the evening of the event. If you have additional Guests please contact the Membership Office. Ifnot those extra guests will be billed to your account at $25 per person. We want this to be a great event and allow members to show off theirclub to their friends. The next event will be January 16th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. I look forward to seeing you and your guests there.In closing, let me again thank all of you that I have met and made me feel welcome. I know how great this club is and how much more it canbe. Working with everyone we can accomplish those goals.Have a safe and healthy New Year!all the best!Mark Neneman

The Scene At Sonterra Page 5New Member.......................................................................................................................... SponsorJorge Heeren & Odilia de Puig.........................................................................Ernst & Young LLPGuy Davis............................................................................................... Joe & Melanie MitchellJoe Pfeifle.........................................................................................................Jay & Tana BeilkeNoel & Terri Lagunas..................................................................................Peter & Yangki WojcikRicardo & Dalia Pulido........................................................................................ Rebecca SpearsAngelo & T.J. Haygood..................................................................................Ron & Karen LarsonMark & Gerri Collier....................................................................................Sid & Alice LachmanMauricio & Claudia Mitre................................................................. Ricardo & Margarita Del RioJuan & Adriana Alducin...........................................................................Luis & Maria OruananosJason Mann.............................................................................................. Randy & Wende CobleRobert & Susan Otis.............................................................................................. ReinstatementPhilip Planto & Ibis Rodevin........................................................................... Dean & Ana HollisDon Craighead.............................................................................................. Dean & Ana HollisAmbassador Council Chairman’s NoteHappy New Year! What a great yearwe’ve had at The Club at Sonterra! Ithas been a busy month. Breakfastwith Santa, two great New Year’sEve celebrations, golf pro shop wineand cheese extravaganza, men’s golfchampionship, and hats off to Vineyardsclub for a fantastic black tie champagnetasting event which was absolutelyfabulous. Something for everyone atthis club, so grab your friends and bringthem out to the club.Don’t know if you saw it or not but inthe December newsletter we have 17 new families joined the club. Your Ambassador Council isworking hard to welcome them and help them get connected in the club.Mark Neneman, the new General Manager, and Cindy Jones, the new Director of Membership,have hit the ground running. They have the enthusiasm, vision and professionalism to makethis coming year even better than the last. The Ambassadors would also like to congratulateMilt King as our new board chair. He is a great guy with lots of experience and will do aterrific job. Looks like this month will be just as busy as last month with men’s and ladies’tennis leagues, family fortune buffet, and my favorite - Cocktails with the Council.You can also work on your New Year’s resolution by getting in shape at the fitness center. Tellyour friends or associates about what we have to offer here at the Land of Dreams, The Club atSonterra. Contact Cindy Jones in the membership office 483-4292 and she can get an inviteout on your behalf. Remember Cocktails with the Council is an island theme so let’s see a lotflowered shirts and grass skirts! Panama hats are cool too! See you around campus and fix yourdivots!Peter and Yangki Wojcikambassador Council ChairmanSonterra’s “Top 10 Club” is a list of 10 members whohave made a positive difference in the Club’s success.Whether it is our top spender, or the person who hasbrought in the most new members, or the individual whomakes the staff smile, we want to use this newsletter torecognize how important you are to us!(List is not in any particular order.)Member................................. NominatorStephen & Victoria Dwarica....................Kids ClubHal & Gloria Mallory...................................TennisLarry & Becky Marek...................................TennisNelson Finch.............................................FitnessJon & Romana Disrud.................................FitnessLinda Collins & Napoleon Rodriguez...........FitnessIrwin & Deborah Zucker.......................... CateringGreg & Tracy Drott....................................... GolfKevin & June Downer.................................... GolfCraig & Linda French..................................... GolfAmbassadorsof theMonthJay & Tana BeilkeWe have beenMembersfor 16 years.The Club atSonterra hasbecome our“home awayfrom home”.You will oftensee us on the golf course, tennis courts, orin the fitness center (not often enough!).You will also find us in the dining roomspending time with friends, and enjoying allaspects of the club. We are a part of theAmbassador Council, which has given usthe opportunity to meet new friends, andhelp new members feel at home.Over the years, we have seen many positivechanges and feel fortunate to be a part ofsuch a dynamic and premier country club.We would like to thank the managementand staff for all their hard work!

The Scene At Sonterra Page 6Golf News-Jeff Hunter, Director of GolfAs we go to press, our Christmas sale hastaken place, but Santa has not yet been downthe chimney, I would like to thank you all for asuccessful evening and be the first to wish youhappy holidays and a great 2009! This has been a great year forSonterra and especially the South Course. I am confident that by thetime our 50th anniversary of the South course comes in April, bothgolf courses will be in great shape and take their rightful spots amongthe best in Texas. Thank you to everyone for your understanding andpatience while the South was under construction and the North wasso crowded. I implore those of you who have not yet played the southcourse, to get over there and play it. I hope your vision matches mineand you too see the future.GOLF CARTSWOW! We have had some issueswith our carts! Century golf is gettingus a NEW FLEET in March. The newcarts will be platinum in color, willhave sand buckets instead of bottles,and are the new hi-tech EZ – GOsingle pedal carts. As you know we log some hours on our carts andwe are rotating them out a year early!Speaking of carts…Many of the things we have worked on are beginning to slide.1) Be reminded that only two people may ride on a cart at a time.2) You may not ride on the back or ride three or four people inthe seats.3) Only two carts will be allowed per foursome. The starters will makeyou pair up on the first tee when using club carts. This will be agreat relief on cart traffic and hence the turf on which we play.4) If you inform the starter or the golf shop that you are walking, thenride on the cart, you will be charged an 18 hole cart fee. Onlydown the hill on #1 north or from #7 green to #8 tee north, willthis be allowed. This practice is not only dangerous, it is stealing.We will not inform you of who saw you, but will simply charge youraccount. Thank you for understanding.FAIRWAY FEATS:Congratulations to our following stars!Bruce WagnerHole in OneJay BielkeHole in oneBeverly Cardwell Eagle on # 5Dr. Allen Nelson Eagle on # 5Terry Riely Eagle on # 13Dr. Barton Eagle on #11The 2009 golf and club event calendar should be finalized very shortly,please watch this space and look for emails, posters, and annoyingsigns for all of our events.See you on the golf course,jeffGolf Wine & Cheese Sale

The Scene At Sonterra Page 7Turf Talk- Barry Carter, Director of Golf Course MaintenanceIt is no news flash that we are in a severe drought. To date we have still had only 13.5 inches of rain this year. To protect our turf during thistime we are taking several measures. First, on the North course we are rotating cart path only, either front nine or back nine, on a weekly basisthroughout the winter months. If you have any doubt about the effect of cart traffic on the fairways, just compare the still growing in fairways ofthe South with those on the North. The South course will continue to be cart path only on all holes.The drought has been so extensive that all of our wells have significantly reduced production, due to low water levels. Three of our wellpumps have actually had to be pulled and either reworked or replaced due to the strain of operating in these conditions. The geologist inspecting one of our TrinityGlen Rose wells said that it was the lowest he had ever seen that aquifer. I have addressed this situation and all of the works that we have going on to improve ourirrigation and well system in my ‘Around the Course’ newsletters. I will keep these newsletters coming so that all of our members can know the works and programswe have to address this situation. And everyone should know that the Golf and Greens Committee is very involved and dedicated to seeing that we take the rightsteps toward effective, long terms solutions to these issues.I will repeat a section from last month’s newsletter: While you are playing the North, please take note of our new green posts that read ‘RETURN TO PATHHERE’. These posts will be placed at the edges of all the par 4 and 5 fairways, and they indicate where golf carts are supposed to exit to the cartpath. You may go toand play a shot farther up the fairway but please return to the post to exit. We will move these posts every day or so, to prevent trails from being worn in and thinningthe turf. If everyone will obey these posts, we will be able to have good turn in those troublesome areas near the greens, such as at #1, 5, 12, and 15. This will onlywork with the cooperation of our members. So far, there seems to be a bit of a learning curve, but more and more members are joining in the effort to protect our turf.The repair of the lower waterfall on #6 North was successful. We are no longer losing any water around the wet well that supplied that feature. We will nextexplore the canyon wall of the upper waterfall for any cracks and crevices up there.The South course grass is continuing to grow and fill in, even with the cooler weather. Everyone has been very good about keeping their carts on the paths andthis has been a major factor to the turf’s progress. As the coldest part of winter approaches, we will monitor the number of rounds and the effect of play on the turf.Please take the time to read my ‘Around the Course’ email blasts when they come out. I will do my best to keep everyone up to speed on all of our projects andworks, where we are and where we are going.Sonterra Women’s Golf Association - Pat Hastings, Publicity ChairHappy New Year to all our wonderful SWGAmembers! Kudos to Miki Gardner, who notonly took home the “San Antonio Women’sGolfer of the Year” award for the second yearin a row, but also won the final San Antoniosponsored tournament of the year where shedefeated everyone who had placed in the topten in any city tournament during the year. Wayto go Miki! At our annual Christmas luncheon,Beverly Mackey was named Most ImprovedGolfer of the Year. Beverly was also our Starof the Year and Rachel Wadsworth was our Aceof the Year. SWGA teams had a fantastic yearand 2009 promises more of the same. SWGAmembership has reached an all time recordhigh and we hope to see more new membersin 2009. Please call Susan Powell for informationon SWGA membership. Her number is210.490.5570. We’d love to have you join us!SWGA 2009 BOARDPresident................................Margaret MillsapVice President.............................. Sue ColburnTreasurer..............................Rachel WadsworthSecretary.......................................Sally PaxtonParliamentarian............................. Marian DyerMembership Chair....................... Susan PowellCommunication Chair..............Beverly CardwellClassic Affair Chair...................... Suzie DillreeSocial & Special EventsCo-Chairs.........Bev Gebhart, Beverly MackeyRules and Handicap Chair............. Becky SpearsPublicity Chair.............................. Pat HastingsPrize Chair...................................Linda FrenchHistorian..................................Pilar VelazquezRinger Chair................................ Mary MaloneNovember 19, 2008STAR OF THE YEAR Beverly Mackey 78LOW GROSS/LOW NETSFlight One:Low Gross Jo Ann Miller 79Low Net Becky Spears 71Flight Two:Low Gross Barb Dallahan 90Low Net Sue Colburn 75Flight Three:Low Gross Sally Gildart 96Low Net Luciana Rodriguez 72Flight Four:Low Gross Carol Churchill 112Low Net Pat Hastings 79DeCEMBER 3, 2008ABCD Step Aside Scramble1st Place:Barbara Dallahan, Mary Lucas,Dinah Mourra, Freda Gill 652nd Place: Miki Gardner, Bev Gebhart,Sandra Ware, Carol Churchill 693rd Place: Pilar Velazquez, Sue Colburn,Eleanor Serna 70January 2009 Schedule(9:30AM Shotgun Start)7 Ace/Star n13 Board Meeting at 9:00 AM14 General Meeting (After Play)ABC ScrambleS21 Low Net/Low Gross N28 Super Bowl Teams Match Play NAce of the YearRachelWadsworthStar of the YearBeverly Mackey✩★Carole O’Connor and Sally PaxtonStableford Cup Co-Organizers★★★

The Scene At Sonterra Page 8Tennis News- Michelle Dodier, Director of TennisHappy New Year to everyone! What a year we hadwith the new lights and the renovation of the southcourse. It will be hard to top those items but we willkeep working hard to implement new programs and tomake every visit to Sonterra feel special and complete.We are continually striving to improve the looks of ourtennis area with the magic of Gary Tupas’ green thumb and the addition ofshade to relieve us from the south Texas sun. We will be replacing, addingand refurbishing many things so pardon the inconvenience in advance.If you have any ideas, suggestions or would like to assist on a committee,please contact Susan Crouch, your president of the Sonterra TennisAdvisory Board, or any of your board member friends.Let’s have a big WOW for our Tennis Appreciation Party. Judging fromthe numbers on the dance floor most people seemed to like the music.Pam’s work on the slide show was as entertaining and beautiful as ever.Kudos to Food and Beverage for another job well done. We had manydoor prizes and thanks again to Ana Paula and Jay Eddy for their contribution.Every year I say that we had the highest attendance yet – and ifyou have attended in the past I think you will agree that 2008 kicked allprevious records. Maybe next year we will need two ballrooms.And, another big WOW for the annual Wine and Cheese Holiday Sale.Pam and the entire tennis staff worked hard to transform the pro shopinto a winter wonderland. The balloons, decorations and lights added tothe warmth and cheer of those who walked through the doors. What canI say – awesome! We hope you enjoyed yourself and bought (or received)the perfect gift. Again, thank you for your continued support throughoutthe year.So, we have our new outfits, some of us have new racquets, others havea new game and new attitude – so let’s break some new records in theupcoming year. Good luck and have fun!!!!Note from Mike-Mike Thatcher, Head Tennis ProfessionalELECTION RESULTSCongratulations to our new Sonterra Tennis Advisory Board Members– Wende Coble, Roger Ojeda, Johnette Thomas, Bruce Tilley and MaryWood. They will be joining a board that is very involved, active and eagerto help me bring more activity, participation and new ideas to this evergrowing membership. We have committees forming so if you would like tovolunteer, we would love to have you.Sonterra Tennis Staff E-mail AddressesPlease make sure we have your e-mail address so we can keep you informedof all important tennis updates. Our e-mail addresses are as follows:Michelle Dodier – mdodier@clubatsonterra.comMike Thatcher – sonterramike@gmail.comScott Works – sonterra_tennispro@sbcglobal.netPam Coleman – pcoleman@clubatsonterra.comTana Beilke – tbeilke@clubatsonterra.comTENNIS APPRECIATION PARTYLadies, now is the time to try a newly revamped programthat we have had in place for a few years. OnMonday mornings from 10:30 – 12 noon Shanna andI teach a beginner/advance beginner class. We willteach you all the ins and outs of the game so you can begin playing inour club leagues. To date we have had over 30 ladies come through thisclass and they are now enjoying a lifetime sport! The cost for this event is$20.00 and you will be treated to snacks and a drink following the class.Please register in pro shop for all clinics so we have sufficient number ofpros available.Note from Tana-Tana Beilke, Ladies League CoordinatorResults from Fall “Ladies Country Club” LeagueThis season nine area country club teams participated in this league.Since all the teams could not complete their matches due to inclementweather, the scores had to be averaged on a percentage basis. “SonterraBlue”, captained by Rhonda Smith, captured first place. “Sonterra Red”,captained by Diane Baldwin, came in third place. Congratulations to allthe ladies involved. The spring session will begin mid-February so startgathering your team.Tennis League NewsAll club leagues begin the week of January 12th.USTA leagues begin in January on varying dates – please check withyour captain if you have not signed up for leagues. Contact the pro shopfor assistance.We have a ladies and men’s tennis directory available for you in the proshop. Please make sure your numbers are correct and let us know ifthey are not.We have available a 2009 Tennis Schedule of Events so you will notmiss an event, especially the major ones.We will be adding events throughout the year which you will learn aboutvia e-mail, newsletter or weekly club e-mail (Keep checking your e-mail)

The Scene At Sonterra Page 9Note from Scott- Scott Works, USPTA Staff ProfessionalYour holiday break from the singles clinic is over. Singles clinic starts Wednesday,January 14th and is from 9-10:30 AM. Please remember there is a sign upsheet so please sign up in advance. The feedback from the Sonterra SinglesChallenger has been good. For 2009 we will have 2 seasons. The first one willstart Monday, February 23rd and go through June 26th. The second one willstart Monday, July 6th and will end November 13th. These dates will includea playoff with prizes given to 1st and 2nd place finishers. A sign up sheet will be in the pro shopMonday, January 5th for those who would like to participate.Note from Shanna-Shanna Reese, USPTA Teaching ProfessionalIt is the New Year! Let’s think positive! Think only about things that allow youto focus on winning. For example, let’s say you wish to work on being moreaggressive and usually, in every point, there is an opportunity to be aggressive.When you see this opportunity, take advantage of it. Even if you do not win thepoint congratulate yourself for recognizing the “opportunity” instead of being angry for losing thepoint. Try this in every aspect of your game. Continuing to stay positive will put you on your way tobecoming a more confident and effective player.Note from Josey-Josey Trimmier, USPTA Teaching ProfessionalI hope everyone enjoyed the holidays and has had a chance to stop by the pro shop and see all thewonderful new items and lines we have added for the New Year. The winter months offer many newchallenges on the tennis court, one of these challenges being the wind. Most players hate to playin the wind and often approach the situation incorrectly, both mentally and tactically. The followingfour tips will help you win in the wind. First, you must realize when playing in wind that you willnot be able to play your normal game – a more cautious approach must be taken. You will need tocompensate depending on the direction of the wind. If the wind is blowing at your face you need toaim higher over the net and when the wind is at your back you will need to aim shorter in the court.If the wind is blowing left to right you should try aiming more toward the middle of the court.Remember, the wind usually causes mistakesso by evaluating the wind before each point wecan choose where we aim our shots and reduceunforced errors. Secondly, attack the net morewhen it is windy as volleys are great shots in thewind because they allow for quick adjustmentsto the ball. Many good players who prefer tostay at the baseline will attack the net more inwindy conditions because it is easier to adjust toa blowing ball. Attacking the net will also forceyour opponent to hit passing shots close to theline which can be a daunting task in the wind.Another tip in the wind is to put spin on yourshots, either topspin or slice. Flat shots requireyou to hit straight through the path of the ballwhich becomes more difficult when the wind ispushing the ball around. Swinging your racquethigh to low or low to high will make adjustingto the ball easier. Last, but not least, do notforget to prepare early. Getting in position withgood foot work early will allow you more time toadjust to a blowing ball. Small adjustment stepsjust prior to striking the ball can make a hugedifference in windy conditions. The wind can beused to your advantage if you maintain an optimisticattitude and follow these basic principles.Winner’s CircleCongratulations to the following memberswho competed in College Station, Texason Nov. 21 -23 and wonSuper Senior Sectionals.They are headed to Surprise, Arizonain April to compete in theNational tournamentCaptain Shirley Coleman, Carol Robalin,Lynn Bartek, JoEllen Whalen,Margaret Canby and Cherie Croom.WAY TO GO!!–––––––––––––––––––––––––––MEN’S LEAGUE WINNERSMONDAY NIGHT TUESDAY NIGHT1st Vick Meredith 1st John Cavender2nd Horace Ayers 2nd Rodolfo Macias3rd Roberto Castillo 3rd Mark Frazier4th Earl Cutler 4th Brad Burke–––––––––––––––––––––––––––Congratulations to Ryan Andersonfor coming in 1st place in the Boys 14’s divisionin the Laredo Zat Tournament December 5-7.He has now qualified to play in thenext division which is “Champs.”All the hard work has paid off. Good job!!!!–––––––––––––––––––––––––––Congratulations to Jerry Smith (captain)and his 3.0 Sonterra Men’s Teamfor taking first place in theFall SAMTT league.2009 Spring Junior Tennis Camp Registration FormPlease check your choice of Camps and level. Complete all information and send this form to:Tennis Pro Shop – 901 Sonterra Blvd – San Antonio, TX 78258 – 210.491.9888Whiz Kids (Ages 5–7) Victory & Excellence (Ages 8–16)Tues & Thurs, 4:00 to 5:00 PMMon – Thurs, 5:00 to 6:30 PMo $100 Members o $140 Guest 2 Days o $160 Members o $200 Guest3 Days o $240 Members o $300 Guest4 Days*o $240 Members o $300 GuestChallenger (ZAT & Above) DatesTues & Thurs, 5:00 to 6:30 PM o January 5 – 29 o April 6 – 302 Days o $160 Members o February 2 – 26 o May 4 – 28o $200 Guest o March 2 – April 2Registration Also Available Online* Denotes DiscountName __________________________________________________________________ Age _______Address ___________________________________________________________________________City, State, Zip _______________________________________________________________________Phone #1 ________________________________Phone #2 ________________________________I (We), agree to hold The Club At Sonterra and its representatives harmless from all liability and to fully indemnify them from any claim or damage. This application has my consent and approval.Parent’s Signature __________________________________________ Mbr # ___________________

The Scene At Sonterra Page 10Kids ClubAges: 2-5 • 9:00am-1:00pmJanuary 5, 7, 9 – Fire SafetyJanuary 12, 14, 16 – MannersJanuary 19, 21, 23 – Dental HygieneJanuary 26, 28, 30 – Food Pyramidearly care at 8:00am and extended care through 3:00pmProjects will be curriculum and age specific$65 per week/3-day sessions – Daily rates availablePlease call to reserve your spot soon!PARENTS DAY OUTSaturday, January 3rd from 10am to 2pmGreat day for Moms or Dad to golf, play tennis or enjoyany amenities at the Club. Flexible hours available.Hourly Care Every Day!Call the Kids Club for more information.super sundae barFriday, January 166:00-8:30pmWhile the adults enjoyCocktails with the Councils,Please bring your little onesto enjoy Super Sundaesand Pizza!Fitness FirstTim Roberts, Director of Fitness & AquaticsThe New Year is here! It’s time to plan your newresolution to get in shape. Here are a few programswe offer:Yoga Plus with Gloria TaylorMondays at Main Club House7:30am and 9:30amThursdays at Holy Trinity on Huebner @ 9:30amFor more info call Gloria @ 492-0828This class combines the use of light hand weights for strength with Pilatesand stretch bands for core conditioning and a strong back. Plus, itincludes Yoga stretches for flexibility, balance, increased circulation andstress relief. All levels are welcome.A NEW YEAR, A NEW BODYYou have tried everything. Now try something that works.The Ultimate Bodyshaping Course AKA “Boot Camp”, exclusively atThe Club At Sonterra, combines fitness kickboxing, resistance training,nutrition and flexibility in a ten week course and contest anyone can do.What makes the Boot Camp Challenge unique is that you are not doing italone. You will have a team of coaches, instructors and fellowteam mates to help keep you motivated and on track to achieve yourfitness goals.GameNightSaturday, January 24thfrom 6-10pmGames, Food, Prizes & More!To make it even easier, we’llprovide you with a daily workbookthat will make staying on track aseasy as creating your daily to-dolist. Plus, the workbook will have aneasy to follow nutritional plan anyonecan complete.The 2009 New Year class beginsJanuary 5th. Space is limited. Christmasgift certificates are available!Sign up at the fitness center beforeDecember 31, 2008 or call TimRoberts at 210-496-9346 orLinda at 210-314-4258.

The Scene At SonterraJANUARY 2009february 2009Page 11Sun Mon Tues Wed Thu Fri Sat1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 1011 12 13 14 15 16 1718 19 20 21 22 23 2425 26 27 28 29 30 31Sun Mon Tues Wed Thu Fri Sat1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 28Social & Dining Events2nd, 9th, 23rd, 30th.......................Happy Hour – Main Lounge4th, 11th, 18th, 25th.......................................... Sunday Brunch7th, 14th, 21st, 28th................................ Family Fortune Buffet7th, 14th, 21st, 28th..............................................Dance Club8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th.......................................Prime Rib Night16th...............................................Cocktails with the Councils16th........................................................ SWA Lunch & Social22nd...............................................................Computer ClubTennis Events5th..........................................................Junior Leagues Begin7th............................................................................ Playday12th.......................................... Ladies & Men’s Leagues Begin19th.........................................................Ladies USTA BeginsFitness & Pool Activities5th..........................................................Junior Leagues Begin5th, 12th, 19th, 26th......................................................... YogaMonday/Wednesday..................................................... PilatesTuesday/Thursday........................................................ PilatesKids Club EventsEvery Monday – Friday....................................Hourly Childcare3rd............................................................... Parents Day Out5th, 7th, 9th.........................................................Mini Camps12th, 14th, 16th......................................................Mini Camps24th.................................................................... Game Night26th, 28th, 30th...................................................Mini CampsSocial & Dining Events6th, 13th, 27th...............................Happy Hour – Main Lounge1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd........................................... Sunday Brunch4th, 11th, 18th, 25th................................. Family Fortune Buffet5th, 12th, 19th, 26th.........................................Prime Rib Night20th..............................................Cocktails with the Councils20th...............................................................SWA LuncheonTennis Events2nd.......................................................Junior Program Begins11th................................Ladies Country Club Challenge Begins15th........................................................Valentine’s Day MixerFitness & Pool Activities2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd......................................................... YogaMonday/Wednesday..................................................... PilatesTuesday/Thursday........................................................ PilatesKids Club Events7th............................................................... Parents Day Out2nd, 4th, 6th........................................................Mini Camps9th, 11th, 13th........................................................Mini Camps16th, 18th, 20th.....................................................Mini Camps23rd, 25th, 27th....................................................Mini Camps14th.............................................................. Valentine’s Party20th........................................................... Super Sundae Bar28th................................................................... Game NightAll scheduled events are subject to change. Please call the Club for more information (210)496-1560.Message from Accounting:To help support our club in “going green” would you like your monthly statements sent via email? Several members have taken advantage of thisoption so please keep this in mind, if you’re receiving a hard copy each month. If you have any questions, please call the accounting staff at(210)496-1550. Along with me, our staff consists of Trish Villalobos, Marcia Reese, and Bill Henderson. Thanks for being a member!P.J. BergeronController

FIRST CLASS PRSRTU.S. POSTAGE PAIDPERMIT NO. 2243SAN ANTONIO, TX901 Sonterra Blvd.San Antonio, TX 78258Board of GovernorsMilt King, ChairmanArthur AbelmanSusan ColburnSusan CrouchJulius GermanoRosalie HallenbergerJordan HannaCathy LayRoger MartinStacey SemtnerBecky SpearsRichard TisdaleStaff At Your ServiceMark Neneman...................... General ManagerGuy Fanelli.................... Director of OperationsCindy Jones................. Director of MembershipMicki Moore......................Director of CateringRafael Yoc.................................. Executive ChefLiza O’Donnell.... Director of Member RelationsP.J. Bergeron.................................... ControllerJeff Hunter...............................Director of GolfEdwin Dickens.......PGA Head Golf ProfessionalBarry Carter............Golf Course SuperintendentMichelle Dodier.................... Director of TennisTim Roberts........ Director of Fitness & AquaticsKevin Steger................Director of MaintenanceClub Phone Numbers:Main Number..........................(210) 496-1560Accounting.................................(210) 496-1550Catering Office..........................(210) 483-4296Course Maint............................. (210) 496-9593Fitness Center............................(210) 496-9346Golf Pro Shop............................ (210) 491-9900Kids Club..................................(210) 483-4245Membership Office.....................(210) 483-4292Tennis Pro Shop.........................(210) 491-9888Hours of OperationMain Dining RoomQuick Lunch BuffetTues - Fri............................. 11:30 AM-2:00 PMSunday Brunch..................... 11:30 AM-2:30 PMDinner - Horizon Dining RoomMon & Tues.......................................... ClosedWed - Sat.................................. 6:00-9:00 PMTerrace RoomTuesday Night Pasta................... 6:00-9:00 PMClubhouse LoungeMon..................................................... ClosedTues.................................... 11:30 AM-5:00 PMWed - Sat...........................11:30 AM-10:00 PMSun..................................... 11:30 AM-2:30 PMMixed GrillTues - Fri.............................7:00 AM-8:00 PMSat & Sun............................ 6:30 AM-8:00 PMSports GrillMon - Thur........................ 8:00 AM - 1:00 PMFri - Sun.............................8:00 AM- 4:00 PMFitness CenterMon - Fri............................ 5:00 AM-10:00 PMSat & Sun............................ 5:00 AM-6:00 PMGolf Pro ShopTues - Fri............................. 7:30 AM-6:00 PMSat & Sun............................ 7:00 AM-6:00 PMTennis Pro ShopMon - Thur.........................8:00 AM-10:00 PMFri & Sat..............................8:00 AM-4:00 PMSun..................................... 9:00 AM-4:00 PMACCOUNTINGMon - Fri............................. 9:00 AM-5:00 PMPlease note that all hours of operation aresubject to change without notice due to holidaysor inclement weather. Call 210.496.1560for today’s hours of operation!The Scene At Sonterra Page 12Sonterra Women’s AssociationFriday January 16, 2009Social 11:00 Luncheon 11:30Dennis Jacks, manager for the new Water 2 Wine at 281 North andThousand Oaks, will be presenting wines to taste with each course.He will also talk about each of the wines as they are served.Water 2 Wine Custom Winery is family-owned and operated,specializing in making wine without preservatives.1stFour Onion SoupAu Gratin2ndPan Seared Breast of ChickenArtichokes Heart, Pancetta, Baby Spinach RagoutPesto Scented Duchess PotatoOven Roasted Baby VegetablesMarsala SauceWarm Rolls and ButterTamarindo Baked CustardCaramel SauceAlmond Cookie CupFresh Berries & MintThursday, January 22Rio Cibolo RanchCooking SchoolCooking class, gourmetlunch and wine tasting!Meet at Sonterra at9 AM to carpool.Tuesday, February 3Cocktail Hour at CocoChocolate Lounge andBistro (1604 & 281)6 PMThursday, April 2Learn Aboard Cruisewith Chef Michael Floresclass and lunch on a SanAntonio River Barge Meetat Sonterra at10 AM to carpool.$65 per personFor reservations, please e-mail Suzanne Harrison at sonterrawomensassoc@yahoo.com or call 210-494-1042 by Monday January 12th no later than 5:00 PM. Your e-mail will be acknowledged. The cost of theluncheon is $16.76. Reservations cannot be accepted after the 12th. To avoid being charged, your cancellationsmust be received by the 12th. The Sonterra Women’s Association is a dues-paying organization.Anyone who is a member of the Club at Sonterra is welcome to join. The dues for 2009 are $35.00.