1. Art and Diseño

February 2015
Inside this Issue
2 Board of Governors/Club Staff,
President’s Message
3 General Manager’s Message,
Membership Director, Paddle Tennis
Art Committee
Tom Ciancia on the Piano!
T H U R S DAY E V E N I N G S I N F E B RUA RY ( E X C E P T F E B. 2 6 ) I N T H E G R I L L RO O M
4 Squash Director, Personal Trainers
We are so excited to have Tom Ciancia joining us on Thursday evenings in the Grill Room bar
throughout the month of February (except February 26). You’ve heard Tom play the piano on holidays and at member events upstairs. Come enjoy his music by the fire while enjoying a cocktail,
glass of wine, and/or a bite to eat. A perfect way to spend a cold winter’s evening.
5 Executive Chef, Valentine’s Day
Menu, Grill Room Manager
6 Social Calendar
7 February Scrapbook
Katie Kindilien and Lady McCrady Exhibition of Painting and
Art Opening Reception
8 Grill Room Hours, Birthday
Bonanza, Pasta Night Menu
T H U R S D A Y, F E B R U A R Y 5 , F R O M 5 T O 7 P M , I N T H E G R I L L R O O M R O T U N D A
Together, Katie Kindilien’s and Lady McCrady’s paintings display action, warmth and light. Be sure
not to miss their Art Opening on February 5.
Book Club
W E D N E S D A Y, F E B R U A R Y 1 1 , A T 6 P M
The February selection is A History of the World in 10 1/2 Chapters, by Julian Barnes.
Valentine’s Day Dinner in the Grill Room
S A T U R D A Y, F E B R U A R Y 1 4 , S E A T I N G F R O M 6 P M
Enjoy a romantic three-course dinner with your special someone. Due to the complexity of this
event, there will be one menu featured for this evening (see menu page 5). Please make your
reservations with the Front Desk! ($90 couple; sorry, no children permitted at this event).
FEB
5 Art Opening Reception
6 Friday Night Buffet,
Lego Night
11 Book Club
13 Friday Night Buffet,
Movie Night (“Monster’s Inc.”)
14 Valentine’s Day Dinner/Grill Room
18 Pasta Night/Grill Room
20 Friday Night Buffet,
Family Fun Night/Ballroom
27 Friday Night Buffet,
Karaoke Night
Pasta Night in the Grill Room
W E D N E S D A Y, F E B R U A R Y 1 8
Come enjoy a selection of delicious pasta dishes! This will be the only menu featured for this
evening (see menu back cover). Make reservations with the Front Desk early as we are sure to be
sold out this night!
Family Fun Night
F R I D A Y, F E B R U A R Y 2 0 , F R O M 6 : 3 0 T O 8 : 3 0 P M I N T H E B A L L R O O M
Starting to feel those winter blues? Bring the family out for a night of fun! We will have bowling,
carnival games, and mini golf—just to name a few of the planned activities! The Friday Night Buffet
will be served upstairs on this night. Be sure to make your reservations early as we are sure to be
sold out! ($5 per person to enjoy the activities)
Parking Available for Nonmembers
The Lawn Club has parking spots available to rent. If you know someone who may be interested,
contact Kayleigh at [email protected] for more information.
Baby News!
Congratulations to Jesse and Carol Horsford on their new baby boy, Bennett Michael Horsford,
born December 7, weighing 9 lbs, 3 oz!
F R I DAY N I G H T S
February 6:
Lego Night
February 13:
Movie Night (“Monster’s Inc.”)
on the Big Screen
in the Lounge!
February 20:
Family Fun Night in the
Ballroom
February 27:
Karaoke Night
President’s Message
New Haven Lawn Club
People often persist in trying to understand how activities that they have
chosen to be involved with will benefit them and enrich their lives. With this
concept in mind and as the new Lawn Club president, I am motivated to
understand what satisfies our members. On which areas do we need to focus
our energies as we move forward? What things work particularly well, and
which areas need closer attention? How shall we prioritize our valuable time
and allocate our finite fiscal resources? As we strive to answer these
questions, the board and I plan to focus on three distinct projects.
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BOA R D O F G OV E R N O R S
Susan Devine President
David Soper Vice President
Peter Lefeber Secretary
Debra Schaffer Treasurer
Robert Boltax Governor
Patricia Behre Governor
Brad Collins Governor
Kevin Lawlor Governor
Mohit Sarin Governor
C L U B S TA F F
x220 Chet Chicosky General Manager, CCM
[email protected]
x212 John Ruggiero Director of Corporate & Social Events
[email protected]
x211 Christine Brush Director of Weddings
[email protected]
x224 Andy Senior Banquet Manager
[email protected]
x225 Alicia Whalen Controller
[email protected]
The first order of business, as directed by the Lawn Club bylaws, is to review
the special and standing committees. These bylaws dictate that Lawn Club
committees are to be appointed by the president and approved by the board.
At our most recent monthly meeting in January, we agreed that each
committee should have a board member as its liaison. The liaison will provide
a mechanism for direct communication back to the board and an equal voice
for various constituent groups. The Tennis Committee met recently with
Brad Collins (their appointed board liaison) under their capable chairperson,
Susie Metrik. Board member Mohit Sarin will be the liaison with the Squash
Committee, Patricia Behre has agreed to work with Scott Butler on the
Aquatic Activities Committee, David Soper will be the liaison to the Art
Committee, and Bob Boltax will work with Scott and Michele Tenney in the
Fitness Center. As we tackle the best strategies to deal meaningfully with these
areas, board officers, who are working closely with Chet and the identified
members above, will oversee the issues regarding house and grounds,
personnel, and finance. Committee structures, scope of authority, and
responsibilities will be clarified in the next board meeting. Our overall goal is
to facilitate open, transparent communication and problem-solving.
The second area of focus, initiated by Tom Dembinski during his presidency, is
the development of a Lawn Club member survey. The board received a draft
questionnaire from Chet at our last meeting, and we hope to distribute it to all
members within the next month. I encourage everyone to complete the survey
and allow your opinions to be heard.
x218 Gerri Oddo Assistant to the Controller
[email protected]
x219 Kayleigh Murphy Membership Director
[email protected]
Finally, in my ongoing effort to understand how we are performing, I will
resurrect the Lawn Club “suggestion box.” Chet, Kayleigh and Bernie will help
me to set this up. I hope to hear your ideas, compliments, suggestions, and
areas of disgruntlement, and I look forward to providing timely replies.
x209 Adam Soliwoda Executive Chef
[email protected]
x222 Cindy Cunningham Grill Room Manager
[email protected]
I hope all of these efforts will come together to promote an atmosphere of
open communication and an enhanced sense of community here at the Lawn
Club. Finally, please try to stop at the Club for either a meal or a sports
activity. We offer a place of refuge, warmth and hospitality during the cold and
dark winter months.
x217 Bernie FitzSimons Facilities Manager
x248 Scott Butler Pool Director
[email protected]
x232 Cliff Skakle Tennis Director
[email protected]
Best,
Sue Devine
x253 Lynn Leong Squash Pro
[email protected]
Scott & Michele Tenney Personal Trainers
203.376.3356
[email protected]
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February 2015
General Manager’s Message
News from the Membership Director
Thankfully, the “Blizzard of 2015” was simply another winter storm for
most of us in the area; business as usual in New England, with a
couple of postponed events and our first large snow removal invoice.
F R I DAY N I G H T S
February 6 Lego Night
13 Movie Night (“Monster’s Inc.”)
on the Big Screen in the Lounge!
20 Family Fun Night
27 Karaoke Night
Now let’s change the subject to something certain to warm your souls.
Believe it or not, we are currently working on the content and logistics
of our summer—yes summer, programs. We will have Summer Program
brochures available in March. Also of note is that we hope to launch
an online membership survey in late February. I encourage all of you
to take a few minutes to complete the survey to help make your Club
a better place. Watch for Kayleigh’s biweekly Happenings e-mail in the
next couple of weeks to log on.
Tom, the piano man, will be back in the Grill Room bar on keyboard
every Thursday evening in February, 6–8 pm (except February 26), so
stop by and enjoy!
Lastly, thank you to all of the members who donated to the Employee
Holiday Fund.
See you on the Squash Courts!
We have a ton of things going on this February! Be sure to save the
dates on the front of Clippings. The Friday Night kids’ activities will be
fun, too. We kick off the month with Lego Night on the 6th, followed by
Movie Night on the Big Screen in the Lounge on the 13th--and there
can’t be a movie night without popcorn! Family Fun Night will be on
the 20th (details on the front of Clippings). And then we end the
month with a Kids’ Karaoke Night on the 27th! Karaoke Night
includes a stage for the kids sing along to their favorite tunes, while
they are dressed in an assortment of outfits! Be sure to make
reservations for all these great Friday nights!
See you all around the Club!
Kayleigh Murphy
Chet Chicosky General Manager, CCM
News from the Art Committee
News from the Paddle Tennis Coach
ART REVIEW
It's been a fun season so far. The weekly Sunday morning play at
11 am has been well attended and we always welcome new players. Monday evenings, 5–7 pm, is for A players, and that also has
been going well. Thursday evenings are Ladies’ Night—paddle and
dinner—and all participants seem to enjoy their weekly gathering!
It may be snowing or raining (certainly freezing) outside, but inside
the dining room of the Lawn Club and its adjacent spaces there is
light and warmth aplenty. It is less thermal than visual. Lady
McCready and Katie Kindilien are riding their particular ways with
color full tilt and, for the moment, we can forget the drab tonalities
of winter.
We have some new members who have been using the courts,
which is great to see, and I encourage those interested in playing
to contact me so we can get you involved. Please join us if you'd
like to play. Contact me at [email protected] for
information.
Tim Nolan
Katie Kindilien's color is primarily that of Provence, and the
associations are with certain late-impressionists. She captures the
charm of the area in summer with its choppy ridges and banks of
lavender. She is particularly successful in transcending the small
scale of her supports to project big, intriguing distances, as in Path
to La Madelene and Road in Bedouin. The beneficent influence of
Cézanne is clear in La Madelene, a view of a farmhouse partially
screened by trees. She can identify, too, with a very different kind of
motif—who could resist those slabby rocks in the View from Lobster
Cove, Monhegan?!
The heat from Lady's canvases and giclée prints is palpable. A
shrewd practitioner, she plays her sheets of color like a veteran jazz
soloist, hitting all the tritones and scrupulously avoiding repetition.
She can do this because she knows her color wheel inside and
out—the hues and color complements, the complements of
complements, the progressions ripe for riffing! The outcome is a
cornucopia of color...sometimes serene, sometimes convulsive. Her
iconography is calligraphic—and seriously edgy. The gnomes working
the cones dematerialize and reconstruct themselves in front of us.
Changes on the textures are rung nonstop.
Altogether quite a display of action, warmth and light—winter, take
note! Club members, be sure to catch the opening on February 5.
Bill Cobbett
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News from the Squash Director
Every year, in January, Vanderbilt Hall at Grand Central Station
in New York City is transformed into a mecca for squash fans
all across America. Since 1995 it has hosted the Tournament
of Champions (ToC), a world-class professional squash tournament that features the very best men and women players on
the planet. The all-glass squash court is set up in the middle of
the hall, and the matches can be seen by over 200,000 visitors to Grand Central Station every day.
Like our own pro tennis tournament in New Haven each summer, the ToC has become an annual pilgrimage for several of
our squash-obsessed families from the New Haven Lawn Club.
This January, as usual, everyone was treated to action-packed
matches and witnessed several new and exciting breakthrough
performances by up-and-coming young players. The quarter
and semifinal matches between the rising Colombian player
Miguel Rodriguez and two world champion players, Gregory
Gaultier (FRA) and Nick Mathew (GB), were particularly scintillating. The dizzying array of shots and unforgettable retrieval by
the man from Bogotá were simply amazing to watch.
In the end, the newly crowned world number-one player,
Mohamed El Shorbagy from Egypt, ousted Nick Mathew in four
grueling games to take the championship. On the women’s
side, Raneem El Welily of Egypt took home the crown. The
upset of the defending champion and reigning world numberone player, Nicol David of Malaysia, in the semifinals was the
shocker of the tournament. The brilliant performances of the
Harvard senior (also the lone American in the main draw),
Amanda Sobhy, and Trinity College junior Kanzy El-Defrawy (four
dives during one point!) were also mesmerizing. I encourage all
those who are interested in squash or learning to play the
game to catch the action next year at this amazing tournament. Not only is it close to home, but there is nothing quite
like seeing these incredible athletes battling on court, up close
and personal.
Later on in February we will be starting a new squash league
called the “Father & Son” league (the title is still a work in
progress). With that said, it will be open to mothers and
daughters, as well. As this new league develops, we hope to
bring families closer together as they battle it out in friendly
competition against their opponents. The idea is simple: a twoperson team, consisting of a parent and a child, will play in
their respective pool for a spot in the final playoffs. We want to
recruit a minimum of six teams—and the more, the merrier.
Those who wish to sign up or inquire about the league, please
e-mail us or stop by the squash pro shop. The starting dates
will be finalized soon and we will notify all interested parties by
e-mail.
News from the Personal Trainers
THE REAL SCOOP ON SNOW SHOVELING!
As I sit here waiting for the early-dismissal bus to bring our son home from
school and the snow now is falling gently, I'm thinking about how much
snow I'm going to be shoveling over the next two days. I realize I live in New
England and this is just a part of life, but I wonder if people understand
that there is a healthy and safe way to shovel snow. The good news is that
15 minutes of shoveling equals a moderate workout, and we should be
getting 30 minutes of moderate exercise daily. The bad news is that
researchers have reported an increase in heart attacks among those who
shovel snow after heavy snowstorms. Cold air makes working and breathing
harder, heart rates increase, and there is extra strain on the body.
So, safe snow shoveling tips are as follows:
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Be heart healthy. If you're sedentary, have heart issues or high blood
pressure—opt out!
•n Avoid caffeine. It increases your heart rate and causes extra stress on
your heart.
•n Drink lots of water. Hydration is just as important in the winter as it is
in summer.
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Dress in layers. You can remove them as needed.
Warm up! A 10-minute warmup will help your muscles work more
efficiently.
Choose a good shovel. The smaller the blade, the smaller the amount of
snow you can lift at a time—which equals less strain on the body.
Bend at the knees and keep the shovel close to your body; don't pull
from your back.
And lastly....Listen to your body. Stop if you feel pain.
Even if you exercise regularly and are not at risk for heart disease, improper
shoveling can lead to a strained back. Stretching after shoveling will relax
tight muscles and reduce pain and inflammation. Winter can and should
be an enjoyable season for everyone.
And if you haven't heard, Michele is teaching a Dynamic Duo class on
Mondays at 12:50 pm in the main dining hall. The class will consist of
stretching and core-strengthening exercises. It's an eight-week class, so you
will need to register. If you're interested, call Michele at 203-668-2969. A
yoga mat and a yoga strap are required.
Here's to your health!!
Scott & Michele Tenney
Certified Personal Trainers
Nutritionist
Visit our squash website, www.pinnaclesquash.com, for all our
squash news.
Contact: Lynn Leong, Director and Head Pro
[email protected]
Leroy Leong, Assistant Pro
[email protected]
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News from the Executive Chef
We start February with Valentine’s Day Dinner offered on Saturday,
February 14, with a special menu for our couples. February 18
will be Pasta Night in the Grill Room, followed by a
New Orleans–influenced Friday Night Buffet on February 20.
Thank you from the entire kitchen staff for your patronage.
Adam Soliwoda
News from the Grill Room Manager
We are so excited to have Tom Ciancia joining us on Thursday
evenings in the Grill Room bar throughout the month of February
(except February 26). You’ve heard Tom play the piano on holidays
and at member events upstairs. Come enjoy his music by the fire
while enjoying a cocktail, glass of wine, and/or a bite to eat. A perfect
way to spend a cold winter’s evening.
Chef Adam and his staff are preparing a delicious three-course dinner
menu for Valentine’s Day on Saturday, February 14. The cost will be
$90 per couple. Reservations can be made at the Front Desk.
(Sorry, no children permitted at this event).
We will be offering a special Pasta Night menu on Wednesday
evening, February 18.
On Thursday evening, February 19, David Brause from Slocum and
Sons will be on hand to discuss our new bottle list, as well as to
answer any of your wine- or liquor-related questions.
Hope to see you soon!
Cindy Cunningham
Valentine’s Day Dinner
FIRST
Lobster Bisque
Brandy Crème Fraîche, Herb Brioche Crouton
Sautéed Mussels and Shrimp
White Wine, Fennel, Tomato Saffron Broth
Market Salad with Poached Pears, Gruyere, Pecans, Fennel
Honey Bourbon Vinaigrette
Porcini glaze pork belly
Delicata Braised Quinoa, Roasted Peach,
Garlic Chive Emulsion,
Apple Crisp
MAIN
Smoked Potato Gnocchi
Serrano, Wild Mushrooms, Broccolini, Parmesan,
Creamy Truffle Sauce
Pan-Seared Veal Medallions
Porcini Risotto, Roasted Pearl Onion,
Bacon and Asparagus Ragu, Cabernet Sauce
Smoked Black Pepper Rubbed Delmonico Steak
Crème Pearl Onions, Gruyere Potato Gratin,
Cognac Peppercorn Sauce
Pasilla Chile Scallops
Shrimp and Crab Arepa, Heart of Palm Puree,
Chayote Squash Confit, Salsa Verde, Cilantro,
Candied Kumquats Salad
Black Currant Mostarda Duck
Chipotle Cocoa Foie Gras Ganache, Orange Carrot Purée,
Cognac-Glazed Pearl Onions and Oyster Mushroom,
Scallion Gelée
Pan-Roasted Baramundi
Artichoke Purée, Warn Escarole Panzanella,
Pickled Fennel Salad, Salted-Cod Emulsion,
Fennel Pollen, Olive Oil
DESSERT
Chocolate Trio
White Chocolate-Cardamom Panna Cotta,
Passion Fruit Caramel Sauce, Coconut Tuile
Milk Chocolate Hazelnut Napoleon
Dark Chocolate-Raspberry Truffle Cake, Raspberry Coulis,
Fresh Berries
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Piano in Grill Room
6–8 pm
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Art Opening/Reception
5–7 pm,
Piano in Grill Room
6–8 pm
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T H U R S DAY
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Friday Night Buffet,
Movie Night
(“Monster’s Inc.”)
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Friday Night Buffet,
Lego Night
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F R I DAY
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Valentine’s Day
Dinner, seating from
6 pm
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S AT U R DAY
New Haven Lawn Club SOCIAL CALENDAR
Book Club 6 pm
19
W E D N E S DAY
18
Piano in Grill Room
6–8 pm
Friday Night Buffet,
Family Fun Night
i6:30–8:30 pm
(buffet and event in the
Ballroom)
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Pasta Night
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Friday Night Buffet,
Karaoke Night
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February Scrapbook
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February 2015
Grill Room Hours
COMPLIMENTARY
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST BUFFET
Pasta Night in the Grill Room
on Wednesday, February 18
Saturday and Sunday, 8–10 am
Menu
LUNCH
STARTERS
Tuesday–Saturday, 12 noon–2 pm
Caesar Salad
Bruschetta
Tuscan Soup
Caprese Salad
DINNER
Tuesday–Thursday, 6–8 pm
Friday–Saturday, 6–8:30 pm
MAIN COURSE
BAR SERVICE
Most evenings until 9 pm—
call before you come!
Birthday Bonanza
Complimentary entrée and dessert on
any one evening of your birthday month.
When you call the Front Desk for reservations, you must notify them
you are a birthday guest. Enjoy!
Linguini with Meatballs
Cavatelli with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage
Pappardelle Bolognese
Yukon Gold Gnocchi
Duck Sausage, Grilled Broccolini, Escarole,
Porcini Ricotta, Truffled Butter
Vegetable Lasagna
Sweet Pea, Smoked Mozzarella Ravioli, Wild Mushrooms,
Cipollini Onions, Sherry Wine Sauce