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Bronxville Field Club
May 2015
Visit us at: www.bronxvillefieldclub.com
40 Locust Lane
Bronxville, NY 10708
(914) 664-3585; Pro-Shop (914) 664-3616
UPCOMING EVENTS
BFC SPEAKER SERIES
2 (Sat.)
Cardio Tennis Kickoff and Wilson Demo Day
Nicole and Anne Abbatecola; Priscilla Newman and Ron Cappello;
Lisa Giuffra and Alex Diaz; Nancy and Matt McKenna;
Jill and Michael Pytosh; David Quattrone;
Tina and Steve Swartz; Denise and Dennis Tormey
May
10 (Sun.)
Mother’s Day Lunch Buffet
invite you and your children to
14 (Thur.)
Meet the Coaches Night
“Where You Go Is Not Who You’ll Be”
with Frank Bruni
14 (Thur.)
Swim Team swimsuit try on
author and New York Times op-ed columnist
22 (Fri.)
Movie Night in the Great Room
22 (Fri.)
Twilight Tennis Season Opener
22 (Fri.)
BFC Pool is open for the 2015 season
25 (Mon.)
Parent-Child Round Robin
Friday, May 15, 2015
30 (Sat.)
Tennis Opening Day
6:30 p.m. ~ Dinner
7:30 p.m. ~ Presentation by Frank Bruni,
followed by book signing.
For all sports events: please contact the
Pro Shop to sign up at 914-664-3616 or
proshop@bfcoffice.com.
Books available for purchase
$50 per adult
$30 per high school student
For all social events: please contact
the main office to make a reservation at
914-664-3585.
Drinks additional.
RSVP by May 12
914-664-3585 or office@bfcoffice.com
TENNIS TIPS OF THE MONTH:
PLAYING OUTDOORS
As everyone is preparing to transition from
indoor to outdoor tennis, there are a few important tips that can help:
 Adjust your strokes and shot selection
for the conditions. For example, if you
are hitting into the wind you can put
more pace on the ball. Also using your
lob is effective outdoors as it is difficult
for opponents to hit overheads in the
wind and sun.
 Practice your serve. Again, the wind and
sun can alter your ball toss and ability to
see the ball so make sure you have practiced your serve enough that you feel
comfortable.
 Move your feet. It is important with the
ball moving around outdoors that you
are continually moving your feet to adjust to the ball.
Cancellations made the day of the event will be subject to a 50% fee.
WELCOME TO SPRING TENNIS
Hi Everyone,
Welcome to the 2015 Spring Tennis Season! I am very excited
to be starting as the Director of Tennis and Platform Tennis at
the BFC. I have really enjoyed getting to know the staff and
the membership, including the Cocktail Party, and I look forward to a successful future at the Club!
Spring programming is up and running with permanent lessons and adult
clinics starting on Saturday, April 18. We also have our Spring Junior
Program starting on Monday, April 20 and have an excellent signup. There
is still space available if your junior(s) would like to join.
There are several new and fun events scheduled for April and May including
the first ever Ladies Intensive Tennis Boot Camp, and also a Kickoff Cardio
Tennis Event and Wilson Demo Day. Please talk to the Pro Shop for more
information. I look forward to seeing everyone on the courts soon!
- Thanks, Nathan
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B R O NX V I L LE F IELD C L UB
BUENDIA AND DUKE VICTORS
IN SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIPS
MAY 2 015
MURPHY AND SHAH PREVAIL IN
JUNIOR SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIPS
Fifteen new and seasoned
players participated in the
Men’s Club Squash Championship, with Jack Buendia
defeating new member Nick
Burgin in the finals, 3-0.
In the Women’s Club
Squash Championship,
Mary Duke defeated Tania
Neild, 3-2.
Great job and many thanks
to all who participated.
l-r: James Murphy,
Thomas Sheumack
l-r: Dya Bhattacharjee, Katie Nichols,
Sabrina Latham, Stella Shah
James Murphy won against Thomas Sheumack in the
Boys Under-9 for the Club Championship, and Stella Shah
was the winner of the Girls Under-11, with Dya Bhattacharjee coming in second in the round robin draw.
l-r: Nick Burgin, Jack Buendia
NEW CLINICS
Co-Ed Cardio Tennis
$30.00 per class
MEN’S A & B TENNIS TEAMS NEED PLAYERS
Contact the Pro Shop to sign up
914-664-3616 or proshop@bfcoffice.com
Are you new to the Club and interested in being a part of a
competitive team? The men’s A and B teams play early afternoon on Sundays, from May through the end of June. This is a
great opportunity to play in a casual league with some seasoned BFC players. Ted Normand is the captain of the A
team and Bill Carr is the captain of the B team. Contact the
Pro Shop for more information and the opportunity to be part
of a winning men’s team!
COMPLIMENTARY
CARDIO TENNIS SOCIAL ON MAY 2
JOIN THE MEN’S AND WOMEN’S
USTA 3.5, 40-and-over TEAMS!
Tuesday: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Saturday: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
A complimentary cardio tennis social will take place on May
2. It will include an introduction to cardio tennis, a live
demonstration and an opportunity to try out the new Wilson
demo racquets.
COMPLIMENTARY CLINICS KICK OFF
TENNIS SEASON
Celebrate the kick off of the outdoor tennis season with
complimentary clinics on Saturday, May 30. You’ll have an
opportunity to meet the summer pros, and there will be
prizes and fun for all. Sign up at the Pro Shop.
REGISTER FOR JUNIOR TENNIS AND
SQUASH CLINICS AND LESSONS
Register for Spring Junior Clinics in the Pro Shop as well as
arrange permanent spring lessons. The spring tennis season
is 10 weeks and runs April 20 through June 26. The spring
squash season is 12 weeks and runs March 17 through
June 12.
NEW FITNESS CENTER HOURS
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
The BFC has fielded USTA 3.5 teams for many years and the
40-and-over men’s and women’s team welcome your participation. Don Noone is captain of the men’s team and Abigail
Reardon and Irena Choi Stern captain the women’s team.
The USTA sponsors the country’s largest recreational tennis
program, and the BFC’s 3.5 teams have a great opportunity to
play regular competitive tennis against a varied field of competitors, in both singles and doubles. The teams play on
Wednesday nights and matches start May 1 through July. It’s
a fun and a great mid-week opportunity to play, especially for
those who work during the day. The teams play against other
teams from all over Westchester and sometimes Rockland
County. Team members need to go to www.USTA.com and
sign up as a USTA member ($44) and then register for the
Bronxville Field Club team ($27). The men’s team number is:
1005053113 and the women’s team number is: 1005041750.
If you are unsure of your level, please consult the tennis pros.
Contact the Pro Shop for more information.
TWILIGHT PADDLE PLAYS ON IN SNOW STORM
Eight teams participated in the end-of-season Paddle Twilight
Event on March 20, including Will and Beth Fulton, Mark
and Heather Miner, Murray and Sheila Stoltz, Dave and
Trisha Reilly, Matt and Ellen Harblin, and Don and Alicia
Noone. The raging snowstorm, which turned out to be the
final one of a very long winter, didn’t deter members from
coming out along with some guests from Siwanoy.
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B R O NX V I L LE F IELD C L UB
BOARD MEMBER HONORED
submitted by Jessica Benjamin
On Sunday, March 22,
Board Member Irena
Choi Stern was honored
as one of 10 “Bronxville
Women of Distinction” at
an afternoon ceremony
and reception at the
Bronxville Women’s Club.
New York State Assemblywoman, Amy Paulin,
handed out the honors along with Bronxville
Mayor Mary Marvin who was a surprise
honoree herself. Irena Choi Stern was
nominated by her husband, Bruce Stern,
and selected for her deep commitment and
involvement in the community and beyond.
Congratulations!
ADMISSIONS NEWS
In alphabetical order, the following are the
names of candidates on the waiting list being
considered for Family Membership:
Candidates (Proposers)
Tracy Cole and Richard Barker
21 Hemlock Road
(Timothy Donahue)
Danielle and Alex Bici
30 Studio Lane
(Jennifer Lescott)
Amy and Jason Curran
9 Hobart Street
(Murray Stoltz)
Anabella and Jesse Davis
14 Sussex Avenue
(Charles Moore)
Lori and Douglas Deutsch
47 Avon Road
(Sandra Schubert)
Dorothy and Bryan Dougherty
18 Village Lane
(Jane Moynihan)
Elizabeth Kiehner and Keith Olwell
23 Normandy Terrace
(Ronald Cappello)
Augusta and Thomas Moore
7 Lee Place
(Robert Seabring)
Linda and Marc Pagano
4 Fordal Road
(Huma Agboatwalla)
Peter Petrusky
2 Dellwood Road
(J. Odell)
Lisa Golia and Ed Rodriguez
One Park Avenue Terrace (Sheila Murphy)
Jane Wagner
22 Gramatan Court
(Elise Flangos)
Donna and Stephen Wemple
11 Denman Place
(Anne Yeager)
Amy and Philip Wiser
One Oakledge Road
(Heidi Johnson)
UPCOMING SWIM/DIVE TEAM EVENTS
May 14 - May 19:
SWIM SUIT TRY ON AND PURCHASE
We will have the suits available in the store for purchase until
May 14, after that date you can purchase directly from Pedigree
in White Plains. The 2015 team suit is mandatory.
May 14 (Thurs.):
MEET THE COACHES, VOLUNTEER SIGN UP - 7:00 p.m.
Come on over to the BFC to meet the 2015 Swim and Dive Team Staff. We
have many new faces that are eager to meet everyone and answer any questions concerning swim team.
June 5 (Fri.):
SWIM SEASON KICK OFF PIZZA PARTY
5:00 p.m. – Immediately Following Practice
Come enjoy a fun practice, wacky games and pizza to start off the summer!
Sept. 11 (Fri.):
SWIM AND DIVE TEAM BANQUET - 6:30 p.m.
Celebrate your success with an evening of awards, dinner and dancing!
POOL HOURS
Early Morning Swim
Monday to Friday
May 26 to June 21: 6:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
June 22 to July 17: 6:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
Saturday
Beginning May 30: 6:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
Regular Hours
Starting Memorial Day Weekend
May 22 (Fri.): 3:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
May 23 to 25 (Sat. to Mon.): 10:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
May 26 (Tues.): 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
May 27 to 29 (Wed. - Fri.): 3:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
May 30 & May 31(Sat./Sun.): 10:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
MEMORIAL WEEKEND
Poolside Music by “The Differents”
May 25 (Mon.)
12:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Snack Bar Open Daily
May 22 (Fri.): 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
May 23 (Sat.): 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
May 24 and 25 (Sun. & Mon.): 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Whether you are enjoying your lunch from the Snack Bar,
watching a tennis match or simply relaxing take a moment to
enjoy the beautiful "Tennis Green".
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Racquets Grill/Terrace ~ Dining Hours
May 22 and 23 (Fri. & Sat.):
Lunch 12:00 to 2:30 p.m.; Dinner 6:00 to 9:30 p.m.
May 23 (Sat.): Live music in the Racquets Grill
from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
May 24 and 25 (Sun. & Mon.):
Lunch 12:00 to 2:30 p.m.; Dinner 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
May 2015
Main Office 914-664-3585
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Pro Shop 914-664-3616
Thu
Fri
1 Racquets Grill
Note: Since the calendar is prepared one
month in advance, the dining schedule
may change slightly. Please consult with
the club office upon making your reservations to avoid any inconvenience.
3 Racquets Grill
Brunch/Dinner
4
10 Mother’s Day 11
Lunch Buffet
Sat
2 Racquets Grill
Luncheon/Dinner Luncheon/Dinner
Cardio Tennis Kick Off
Wilson Demo Day
5
6 Racquets Grill 7 Racquets Grill
12
13 Racquets Grill 14 Racquets Grill 15 Racquets Grill 16 Racquets Grill
Luncheon
Luncheon
Racquets Grill
Dinner
8 Racquets Grill 9 Racquets Grill
Luncheon/Dinner Luncheon/Dinner Luncheon/Dinner
Luncheon/Dinner Luncheon/Dinner Luncheon/Dinner
Meet The Coaches
Swimsuit Try On
17 Racquets Grill 18
19
Brunch/Dinner
20 Racquets Grill 21 Racquets Grill 22 Racquets Grill 23 Racquets Grill
Luncheon
Luncheon/Dinner Luncheon/Dinner Luncheon/Dinner
Pool Opens
Kids Movie Night
Twilight Tennis Opener
24 Racquets Grill 25 Memorial Day 26
Brunch/Dinner
Racquets Grill
Luncheon/Dinner
Parent - Child
Round Robin
27
Restaurant
Closed
28 Racquets Grill 29 Racquets Grill 30 Racquets Grill
Luncheon/Dinner Luncheon/Dinner Luncheon/Dinner
Tennis Opening Day
31 Racquets Grill
Brunch/Dinner
Mother’s Day Lunch Buffet
Sunday, May 10, 2015
Seating 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
*
Seafood Martini Station
Bloody Mary Shrimp Cocktail, Margarita Ceviche,
Tuna Tartar and Olive Martini
*
Chef Action Salad Station
Mixed to order: a variety of greens, vegetables,
grains and dressings
*
All Organic Hot Cuisine
Carved Beef Tenderloin with Mushroom Sauce,
Chicken in Champagne Sauce, Brown Rice Pilaf,
Red Snapper with Citrus, Grilled Vegetables and Polenta,
Gluten Free Fusilli Pasta with Arugula and Pesto
*
Dessert Station
Granola Parfait, Strawberry Rhubarb Shortcake,
Chocolate Bonbons, Cookies, “No Fat” Frozen Yogurt,
Ice Cream Bar with Fresh Organic Toppings.
Adults: $58.00
Children under 12: $28.00
All cancellations made the day of the event
will be subject to a 50% fee.
Friday, May 22
Featuring: "Big Hero 6”
6:30 - 7:00 p.m.: Kids buffet
7:00 - 8:45 p.m.: Movie in the
Great Room with unlimited
popcorn.
$18 per child ~ Drop off
Ages 6+
Guests welcome.
BFC SUMMER
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
Please refer to your summer
booklet, call or stop by the Pro
Shop to find out more about the
Club’s Summer Programs in
Tennis, Squash and Kids Club, or
Swim and Dive options.