Monthly Newsletter & Calendar of Events

Owners Corner : We are very excited about having a great Spring season as a bookend to a great winter season! The golf course is still in excellent condition and considering the amount of play we have had it’s really quite amazing. We continue to be the best value around and will always strive to offer the best rates in town…and with continued improvements we will be able to offer the best “Public” course conditions in the county. We are presently looking into the Driving Range expansion this summer as well as future expansions of our Pickleball Programs, our Golf Tournament Programs and our various “non golf” League opportunities (Darts, Bocce & Pool). Swimming Pool memberships are coming in every week and the Tiki bar is very well attended on a regular basis. We are preparing for the departure of many of our Northern guests but we expect more participation from our year round residents and the regulars who frequent the club. Spring is an awesome time of year to get out and enjoy Country Club living here in a relaxed atmosphere! We look forward to seeing all those happy faces enjoying the perfect weather! Yay! Now on a personal note our daughter Renee and her husband Kam have welcomed Miya Lethermon, 7lbs 15 oz. to our family as our first grand daughter on April 1st! Yee Haa!  - Jacques & Gretchen PRESENT(not new anymore) PUB PHONE NUMBER: (941) 721-9159 DRESS CODE: We have experienced a very “all inclusive” clientele this year from experienced golfers to beginners, from young to old, from founding members to “never evers”. If you are bringing a “newbee” to the golf course we want to thank you so much for using us as that testing ground as we are a great venue to learn the game on…..and I’m not saying the course is easy….just inexpensive and takes less time to get around as well as having a higher percentage of “teed up” iron shots…yay! Please teach your new friends how to fix ball marks, fill divots, keep carts on paths around tees and greens and give them a clue what kind of clothes to wear. Try to refrain from tattered shorts or cutoff sleeves on the course or in the Pub. It’s fine for the gym but we prefer to have everyone look more County Club than hillbilly….and they won’t know if you don’t tell them. And there is nothing more embarrassing than us having to tell someone that they are dressed inappropriately. Thx! CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP : Our Club Champions for 2023 are Bob Chapman and Joanne Yesko. Both Champions are former winners expanding their portfolios. We utilized 18 of the better holes for the Championship including old #3 & 4 as well ass a “combo” hole using the 18th tee and the 15th green as a hole….it made for some interesting scores! Our winners in the net division were Sally James and Mike Sims. All other players can pick up their participation trophies during our next blizzard. PLAY WHEN YOU WANT GOLF LEAGUE PLAY : Couples Golf: Tuesday is 9 holes and Sunday is 18 holes. Call pro shop at 941-729-7663 to reserve your spot each week…..or any week. Men’s Sunday Quota is a “Non committed” league where you can play any week by simply showing up by 7:30 am and registering at the table in the pro shop. Men’s Weekday Play is Monday, Wednesday and Fridays at 7:15 am….be there to register by 7:10 am. This is a blind draw team play format with full handicaps. Ladies play at 8:00 am Golf Course : The course is in excellent shape especially for this time of year considering the traffic. The greens are green, the tees are still ok and the fringes are excellent overall. We do have a couple weak greens(4 & 5) and the back of #17 green is an eyesore but beyond that everything is looking awesome heading into the Spring! We will be working on expanding cart paths where people just can not seem to stay on them, add crushed shell to the path from 14 to 15, dredge the creek on 14, keep the pond banks trimmed and cart paths edged moving forward. It gets tough to keep up with the grass growing like crazy in the summer but we hopefully have a better handle on the goose grass this year and that will save us a lot of time to do other projects. We have had a little battle with poa annua on a couple of greens but that will die out very soon. We intend to resod a few weak areas but overall we are in excellent position moving forward and Ryan and his crew have a really good handle on it being their second time around. I can’t wait to see what he has in store for us! Staffing : We will see some staffers head north the coming weeks but most notably Chef Milt has stepped down from his part time position to tend to his wife Pam during her battle with cancer and other family matters. We wish them the best and continue to pray for Pam & Milt. PERSONAL TRAINER : Joe Morris is still offering free “trial” sessions as well as the best training price in town($25). His company is called 941WORKOUT. Joe is a workout specialist getting you in the best shape of your life. Don’t hesitate any longer be your best self in 2023. No matter if you're losing weight, toning up, getting stronger or just maintaining get with your local 941WORKOUT Coach Joe TODAY. Joe has been training for over 15 years and loves it. Joe’s specialties are weight loss, body toning and athletic training. He’s goal oriented and will not stop until you reach your goals. Call Joe Today for a free workout and see why EVERYBODY loves working out with Joe. ….except me. I’m too busy. Reach him at 727-313-6662 EASTER SUNDAY BRUNCH : April 9th Adults $21.95 pp, Children(under 13) $13.95 Omelet Station, Eggs to Order, Poached Salmon, Fresh Fruit, Pastries, Muffins, Roast Beef, Honey Ham, Biscuits & Gravy, Eggs Benedict, French Toast, Bacon, Sausage, Pancakes, Potatoes, Bagels. And a Juice Bar, as well as a coffee stations. The Bloody Mary Bar & Mimosas will be an additional charge with special pricing. COMEDY CLUB: This past Comedy Club featured 3 comedians and a lot of crowd participation…particularly from our beloved Roy Jacobson, who apparently was NOT on the payroll but certainly got his 2 cents in! Our next Comedy Club is on Thursday, June 8th in the function room featuring Comedian Helen Keaney. Tickets will be available for $15 in advance in the Pub sometime after the 4th of July….Reservations are required. TERRA CEIA PICKLEBALL CLUB : We are proud to announce the addition of Pickleball Instructor Erica Love to our staff here at TCBCC. Erica will be heading up ALL aspects of development, training, instruction, league and tournament play. Her contact info will be available on our new website at terraceiabaycc.com We are excited to announce the brand new formation of the Terra Ceia Pickleball Club. This Club will exist to create a fun, dynamic, and exciting place to play pickleball in Palmetto. Are you looking for open play options? What about monthly socials? Are you a competitive player looking for Leagues? Are you a beginner, intermediate, or advanced player looking for lessons and clinics? Do you like lunch, beer and martinis after playing Pickleball? We will have it all in one place created and led by our brand new Director of Pickleball, Erica Love. Erica is a 5.0 pickleball player and Level 2 IPTPA Instructor with 5 years coaching experience in Pickleball. Now I have absolutely no idea what all of that means but it sounds wicked impressive! She has developed the pickleball programs in multiple communities in our area and is known for her engaging lessons, fun socials, and for her laugh. Tee Hee….We are excited to bring her on board. ERICA LOVE, DIRECTOR OF PICKLEBALL : As we build this new community of pickleballers in Palmetto, Pickleball Memberships will be available and they will be limited. Included in your membership will be unlimited open play (yes we have lights!!) and special member pricing on all clinics, lessons, and monthly socials. Members will also receive priority as all programs will be open to members first and then to non-members if space allows. Membership Fees: Single: $325/annually or $195 for 6 months Couple: $495/annually or $325 for 6 months Pickleball Memberships can be purchased in person at the Pro Shop in the Palms of Terra Ceia Bay community. April Schedule of Events: EVOLvE Beginning Wednesday, April 5th 9am - 11am - EVOLvE - This is a 6-week pickleball course designed by Erica that will cover pickleball skills, strategy, tournament prep, and a tournament. This particular class will be designed for 3.25 - 3.75 skilled players. The cost per person will be $250 and space is limited. After this course, member and nonmember pricing will be in effect. 60 min Lesson: Skills and Strategies Skill and Strategy #1 – 20 minutes Skill and Strategy #2 – 20 minutes Head-to-Head Competition 60 min Round Robin Play Round Robin format – 3 games. Games will focus on the skills and strategies from the first hour lesson. April 14th - Meet the Pros Learn more about what Terra Ceia Pickleball Club will have to offer at this free social! From 6-9pm, Erica will be bringing other certified coaches out to the courts to get to know our members and guests. Bring your own beverages and a dish to share. We will have a blast playing pickleball, have some fun games, and a Pro Exhibition. This Social is open to all skill levels and we will have something available for everyone. Pickleball Memberships will also be available for sale! Lessons: All lessons are customized and designed to meet your goals and needs. As we begin this new program, our coaches will offer group lessons and clinics from 2 and Us (2 Players + 2 Coaches), 3 and Me's (3 Players + 1 Coach), Beginner Classes, Drills and Skills, and Tournament Prep Sessions. 6 week packages will also be available. Please contact Erica Love for pricing and to schedule all lessons. A look ahead... Leagues: Monday, May 1st: 6-8pm - Skill level as rated by DUPR 4.0+ Tuesday, May 2nd: 8-10am - Skill level as rated by DUPR 3.40 - 3.99 Tuesday, May 2nd: 10am-12pm - Skill level as rated by DUPR 2.90 - 3.5 6 week League Cost: $60pp Member, $75 Non Member First up will be a Ladder League, designed for competitive play within your skill group. All players will be power ranked by their DUPR scores and placed on designated courts for the first week and play in a round robin competition. All scores will be logged and submitted to DUPR through Terra Ceia Pickleball Club. Results from each week will determine each player’s position on the ladder and subsequently the next week’s play. *If you do not have a DUPR rating and would like to participate, please contact Erica. For more information on Terra Ceia Pickleball Club or to sign up for any of our programs, please email Erica Love at livelaughpickleball@gmail.com and please visit our Facebook page to get connected with our growing community. UPCOMING EVENTS: April 9: EASTER Brunch : Call Pub at (941) 721-9159 for reservations April 21: Dance Party : Call (941) 721-9159 or stop into the Pub for Tickets Hours of Operation: January 1st – April 15th Pro Shop Pub Kitchen Tiki Bar* Monday 6:30 am-6 pm 10 am – 7 pm 10 am – 7 pm Closed Tuesday 6:30 am-6 pm 10 am – 7 pm 10 am – 7 pm Closed Wednesday 6:30 am-6 pm 10 am – 8 pm 10 am – 7 pm 4 pm – 10 pm* Thursday 6:30 am-6 pm 10 am – 6 pm 10 am – 7 pm 4 pm – 10 pm * Friday 6:30 am-6 pm 10 am – 8 pm 10 am – 7 pm 4 pm – 10 pm* Saturday 6:30 am-6 pm 10 am – 6 pm 10 am – 7 pm 12 pm – 10 pm* Sunday 6:30 am-6 pm 10 am – 6 pm 10 am – 6 pm 12 pm – 9 pm* *Tiki Bar Hours will vary with weather and occupants and is subject to change Letters to The Editor : I recently received an unsigned anonymous letter from a “newsletter recipient” who really bashed me for my content. I am happy to hear from you if you have something to share and in this case he wasn’t wrong…the last newsletter was depressing…eeeek! It’s the second time in 7 years I actually had to go back and actually read what I wrote. It was kind of a “State of the Union” address except instead of me painting a rosy picture of the Union I painted the truth…which was a bit depressing….so I am sorry for that! I promise I won’t do that again….hopefully. Now with that said, whoever wrote the letter….don’t be shy. You can sign the letter. I can handle constructive criticism. It was good. Thx! 😊 NEW WEBSITE : www.terraceiabaycc.com has been updated and is quicker and more connected then ever before. The Newsletters in the future will be posted monthly on the website as a “Blog” link so that you may access them anytime in case your email does NOT get through to you….like many have experienced. We hope this makes life at the club easier for everyone! WARNING! The Following May Affect Your Life. James 1:19 But let everyone be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger.