June 2016

Hello Esplanade Residents & Hello Summer,

A warm welcome to those of you who have recently purchased or just moved into your new

home! Inside our community newsletter, you will read all about our upcoming Member

Mingler, Ladies Lunch Bunch, Clubs, Seminars and more!

Many of you are now utilizing the on-line interactive calendar. If you haven’t logged into

our website please go to www.naplesesplanade.com and click on the member tab to log in.

Once on the member side of the website, you will find valuable resources and contact

information. In addition, we have added the member directory, events calendar, member

statements and court bookings for tennis. All members should opt into the member

directory. This is a great way to share as much or as little information as you wish with

your fellow neighbors.

To pay for Lifestyle events here at Esplanade, for your convenience, we will charge your

member account. If you are an interim member or guest, please make checks payable to

Esplanade Golf and Country Club. Unless stated otherwise, all programs and activities

have a 72 hour cancellation policy. We thank you for your continued support as we grow

our Lifestyle Program here at Esplanade.

For those of you interested in Yoga and Water yoga we will be announcing classes for

those sometime this month. Please look for it on our online calendar!

If you are having trouble with any of the items listed above, please do not hesitate to

contact us at lifestyle@naplesesplanade.com for assistance.

Looking forward to seeing you at our next event! Best Regards, Kaitlyn Gerroir Lifestyle Manager | kgerroir@popegolf.net | Lifestyle@naplesesplanade.com

Lifestyle Guide

Greetings, Esplanade Residents! Along with the quieter and calmer days of summer come the numerous benefits of living in SW Florida on a year-round basis. Tee-times are not only plentiful, but can also be made at a number of the beautiful clubs in the area though our unique reciprocal program. Dinner reservations are also easily available, as are theatre and cinema tickets, and all types of excursions and outdoor activities. Take advantage of the summer season to try some new things, while enjoying more of your favorite activities! While we are enjoying the off-season, it’s still a busy time for us around the club, and this summer more than ever! With the Tiki Hut and Wellness Center projected to open later this year, there is more than enough to keep your management team on their toes as we plan for the operation of these new facilities while also preparing for the next season of activities and events. Keep an eye on our Facebook page to see current pictures of the progress on all our amenities. The pickle ball courts are painted, and we are only waiting to have the nets installed to make the courts available to the residents. Our new Bark Park was completed in early May, and opened for use later in the month, so be sure to take a moment to visit with your furry friends and utilize this beautiful facility! Production on the Wellness Center and Tiki Hut continues at a steady pace, with much of the work now being performed inside the building. Painting, tile installation, cabinets and finishing work are being performed presently, and all the work is on schedule. Around the interim golf shop you will see some changes as we begin staging for the next construction project, the permanent golf & tennis pro shop! In order to accommodate our golfers while working on the pro shop this summer, we need to re-route the cart path and bag drop area(s) away from the construction, so you will see some changes in how you get on and off the course in the weeks ahead! In closing, despite warmer temperatures and afternoon showers, we are still living the dream at Esplanade Golf & Country Club. Enjoy your summer, life is good in paradise!

Hope to see you soon… Todd Blanton GM tblanton@popegolf.net 239.851.4412

A Message from the GM

Monthly Lifestyle Activities

Held on the first and third Tuesday of the month

Esplanade 101 is a community orientation as well as a time to answer any questions you may have.

There is limited seating, so please RSVP online in the Member Event Calendar no later than 48

hours prior to Esplanade 101.

Tuesday, June 7th & June 21st At the Sales Center

Esplanade 101

Member Mingler Meet and greet with your neighbors in this fun and

relaxing setting! Light appetizers will be served as

we enjoy an evening with our friends. Happy Hour

pricing will be available at the bar!

Please RSVP online in the Member Event Calendar

no later than 48 hours prior to the Member

Mingler.

Wednesday, June 1st at the Pro Shop

Coffee & Conversation This serves as an opportunity for residents to meet with your lifestyle manager and discuss

community happenings in a relaxed, casual atmosphere. Complimentary coffee and

doughnuts will be provided.

Please RSVP online in the Member Event Calendar no later than

24 hours prior to the event.

Thursday, June 9th at the Sales Center

Thursday, June 16th 5:30pm | Design your gift | RSVP by June 13th

Ladies Night out Jewelry Class Wednesday, June 8th

12:00pm | Capital Grille | RSVP by June 6th

Ladies Lunch Bunch

Monday, June 27th 10:00am | Pro shop Patio| RSVP by June 23rd

Botanical Gardens Tour

Questions please contact your lifestyle Manager at Lifestyle@naplesesplanade.com

Monday, June 13th 11:00am | Botanical Gardens | RSVP by June 8th

June Lifestyle Events

Ceramic Fish Painting

Edison & Ford Estates Tour Wednesday, June 29th

10:00am | Edison & Ford Estates| RSVP by June 23rd

Saturday, June 25th

6:30pm | Meet at the Pro Shop | RSVP by June 11th

Sunset Trolley & Dinner

Saturday, June 18th

9:30am | Clams Pass | RSVP by June 9th

Esplanade Beach Day Thursday, June 23rd

5:30pm | Coopers Hawk Winery| RSVP by June 17th

Wine Tasting

Come on down and get your cars detailed! Experience the quality

of Diamond Pro Mobile Detailing, our newest addition to our

Esplanade Concierge Service Program!

Diamond Pro Mobile Detailing will be onsite on June 17th

offering their Silver Package. This package includes Exterior

Wash+, Interior Detail+, Bug and Tar Removal, Tires and Rims

Washed/Dressed, Spray Wax, Trunk Vacuumed, and Floor Mats

Vacuumed/Protected.

The price for this package is originally $60 for cars and $80 for

trucks/SUVs; however Esplanade residents will get an exclusive

15% off discount!

Reservations are required to ensure appropriate timing and

quality. Time slots are available from 8:00am - 4:00pm.

Space is limited, so please RSVP by June 13th.

If you would like to set up a separate appointment for the future,

please contact Drew Gay directly at (815) 830-4518. Don’t forget

to mention you’re an Esplanade resident for discounted pricing!

June Lifestyle Events

Don’t forget that you can sign up for all of our events and activities through our member event calendar simply go to www.naplesesplanade.com and go to the event calendar.

Here you will be able to view all the event details and reserve your spot! We are always happy to assist you with making a reservation for functions but using the

online system allows you to be in control of your lifestyle!

For any questions or concerns or tips on how to use the online system do not hesitate to contact Kaitlyn, your Lifestyle Manager, at Lifetsyle@naplesesplanade.com

Mobile Car Detailing

Picture Day We are looking to get updated profile pictures of all our wonderful

Esplanade Residents to add to our online system.

If you would like to have your picture taken for the member

directory and our online system please be sure to come down to the

Pro Shop June 10th, we will be starting at 10 a.m.

Please note that these pictures will be very casual, this is just a head shot to update our system.

Groups & Clubs

Just hors d’oeuvres Each month, one of our members will serve

as the hostess for a social at their home.

The hostess will provide the mixers and paper products.

All participants bring an hors d’oeuvres to share.

June Hostess

Sandy Stoner

June 11th at 6:00 p.m.

Book Club Mah Jongg Club Monday, Every Week

1:00pm | Trevi Model

Walking Club

Get Involved! Interest Groups & Clubs

What are you interested in?

Meet fellow residents with similar interests by creating or joining an Interest Group or

Club—such as a card club, a walking group, book club and much more!

Any resident wishing to develop an interest group or club should contact the Lifestyle

Manager to receive information and an application. The Lifestyle Manager will help to

promote the activities developed by the residents.

To RSVP or for more information on any of the active interest groups and clubs or to create

your own, please contact your Lifestyle Manager.

Cycling Club Cycling Club will resume this Fall.

Friday, Every Week

9:00am | Meet at Sales Center

Please contact the Lifestyle Manager if you are

interested in heading up this club.

Book Club will resume on October 26th

Summer Reading List:

Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly

The Nest by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney

The Beauty Queen Of Jerusalem by Sarit Yishai-Levi

What’s the riddle for the ball in the middle?

When you’re crosscourt from the ball, meaning the ball is on the diagonal from you, you should be slightly behind your partner and just back behind the middle of the service box. You & your partner are NOT on the same parallel line in relation to the net. It’s your ultimate responsibility to cover the middle.

When the ball is directly in the middle of their court, you & your partner are on the same parallel, and either one of you can take the ball played down the middle. Most of the time, the player with their forehand in the middle will take responsibility.

When the ball is in front of you, you are closer to the net than your partner, and it’s your responsibility to show movement, either a fake poach, a fake poach and then a go, or a poach. ONLY poach if you are moving forward! It is not your responsibility to cover the middle, but if you have the opportunity, take it and be aggressive. Have fun and GOOD LUCK!

Well, the summer heat is upon us! With the summer warm-up comes Reciprocal season, along with those pesky afternoon thunderstorms. While the rain is welcomed to help raise our water tables, the storms always seem to show up when we’re playing our best rounds ever! Being that we are in the lightning capital of the world, please remember that there are too many good days to play golf and no need to have your day ruined by a lightning strike. Always use caution and know that if you hear thunder, lightning is also in the vicinity. With the summer months comes routine golf course maintenance. Below is a list of dates where the golf course and practice facilities will be closed.

June 6th through 10th – Golf Course Aerification July 11th through 15th – Golf Course Aerification September 12th through 14th – Golf Course Aerification

During each of the above listed Aerification dates, the golf course and all practice facilities will be closed. The Golf Shop will be open between the hours of 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM each day during the closure. Because the golf course will be closed, we have secured a healthy list of area clubs who will offer reciprocity to our members. This list is available on the club’s website at www.naplesesplanade.com and in hard copy form inside the Golf Shop. To take advantage of reciprocals, we ask that our members fill out a Reciprocal Request Form (also available on the website) and turn it in to Golf Shop staff up to 7 days in advance. Should you prefer to email your request, please be sure to include the following email addresses: jdmurray@popegolf.net and engolf@popegolf.net. This will ensure that your request is received in a timely manner, as during the summer months, even the Professional Staff gets to take a day off here and there (some summertime humor for you). Golf Shop staff will attempt to secure your reciprocal times as far in advance as the reciprocating club will allow. Please be as specific as possible when filling out your requests as staff will not vary from what is listed on your Request Form. To find out which course and tee time your group has booked, please call the Golf Shop at 239-494-8020 and a member of the Professional Staff will assist you. As the season comes to an end and we begin preparing the calendar for next season, please don’t hesitate to let me know if you have any suggestions relating to how we can improve your golf experience here at Esplanade. Should you have any questions about any of the above or about any golf-related subjects, please contact me via email at jdmurray@popegolf.net or in the Golf Shop at the number below. Golfingly, J.D. Murray, PGA

Head Golf Professional jdmurray@popegolf.net | 239-494-8020

It’s that time of year again when the heat has us looking for ways to stay cool and safe from the sun. Our

cooling towels have started leaving the shelves again and the Hydro flasks are going fast. Be sure to

stop in the Pro Shop and stock up on some summer essentials. We now carry the FJ performance

sleeves, with a UPF of 50+ and they are a great way to stay cool and safe from the rays of the sun when

out doing any outdoor activity. Logoed youth caps from Under Armour have been a big hit and we are

introducing some youth Polo’s, for our younger residents, and those visiting grandchildren. If you can’t

find something for that special youngster in your life, remember we can special order.

I am sure everyone is as excited as we are with the opening of the Wellness Center and Tiki Bar

approaching. We have been busy choosing some new and exciting merchandise for our shelves and I

am looking forward to seeing some new faces browsing our Pro Shop.

Dear Esplanade Residents, It has been a very dry summer so far with some great cooler weather, not typical this time of year, but most welcoming over the humidity! The landscaping companies have been diligently making sure that the irrigation at the homes are running properly due to the dry summer we have had so far. You will begin to see some of the lawns showing stress, this is typical for this time of year, please do not be alarmed.

The wellness center is coming along beautifully and it is a joy to see the progress the construction crews have made so far. I hope everyone is excited to see this facility open by the beginning of next year! I am excited to report that the lakes are looking really good based on the low water levels we are experiencing. The invasive plants are very minimal and the amount of algae is low. They will continue to remove trash along the lake banks, if you do have any concerns with any of the lakes please feel free to contact me and I will follow up with the lake company on their next visit to the community.

If you are seasonal and leave during the summer months you are not permitted to put down your hurricane shutters while you are gone. There are rules in your governing documents pertaining to hurricane shutters and specify when you can and cannot use them. Please take some time to read through the Use Restrictions in your Documents to familiarize yourself with them and if you have any questions please let me know.

Best Regards,

Brittany Hilts, CAM Pope Properties | bhilts@popegolf.net

Thank you,

Carole L. Root Director of Merchandising croot@popegolf.net | 941-306-3500 ext. 738

A Note from your C.A.M

Third Street South Farmer’s Market

Every Saturday| 7:30am-11:30am | Third Street South Join your friends and neighbors for a stroll through the Third Street

South Farmers Market. Overflowing with fresh and organic produce,

flowers, pastas, cheeses, seafood, baked goods, jams, jellies and crafts,

the Third Street Farmers Market offers something for everyone. The

market is also well known for the best people and dog watching in town.

Fathers Day Deals! Celebrate Father’s Day on the water with Pure Florida! Dads receive

free cruise admission with the purchase of an accompanying paid adult

or child ticket. Reservations are recommended. For pricing, details and

reservations call 239.263.4949.

If you check out the Naples daily news you may find restaurant specials

for fathers day! Be sure to make reservations as it may fill up quickly!

Elvis Fest 8 June 25th-26th | 11:00am | Seminole Immokalee Casino Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee invites Elvis Presley enthusiasts to

Elvis Fest 8 on Saturday, June 25 and Sunday, June 26. The best Elvis

tribute artists from all over the United States will celebrate and

compete to become the King. Additionally, all attendees will receive a

complimentary Blue Hawaiian drink. Admission to all Elvis Fest 8

events is free for Seminole Player’s Club members; anyone who’s 21 or

older can join – it’s fast, free

Events Around Town

Around the Club

COMMUNITY CONTACT GUIDE

Todd Blanton General Manager tblanton@popegolf.net 239-494-8020

J.D. Murray Head Golf Professional jdmurray@popegolf.net 239-494-8020

Kristy Wolyniec Controller kwolyniec@popegolf.net 239-494-8020

Jordan Vaughan

Head Tennis Professional jvaughan@popegolf.net

239-494-8020

Brittany Hilts

Community Association Manager bhilts@popegolf.net

239-293-0380

Kaitlyn Gerroir

Lifestyle Manager Kgerroir@popegolf.net

239-989-2081

Berch Gannon—Senior Sales Associate bgannon@taylormorrison.com

Steve Knabe —Senior Sales Associate sknabe@taylormorrison.com

Sue Phelps—Senior Sales Associate sphelps@taylormorrison.com

Joanna Ritchie—Senior Sales Associate jritchie@taylormorrison.com

Pat Warman—Senior Sales Associate pwarman@taylormorrison.com

Christine Williams—Senior Sales Associate cwilliams@taylormorrison.com

Warranty Department

Sales Center 239-249-5843

Taylor Morrison Sales Team

Melissa Ream

mream@taylormorrison.com

941-554-1033 l