Turnberry Isle

We all recognize the trite expression “Time flies when you’re having fun.” It’s trite but true here in Turnberry Isle. The High Season of 2016 has come to an end, but we managed to fit in many interesting activities in the past 4 months. And we did have fun!

First, there was the incomparable Installation Luncheon in January, where we introduced Turnberry to delicious food and outstanding entertainment by Ray and the Raylettes. In fact, we hear some of our members have followed our lead and hired this group for other area activities. As we moved into February, many of us enjoyed the Weiner Museum and lunch in Ft. Lauderdale.

Then came the Annual Progressive Luncheon, which was bigger and better than ever. Special thanks go to our chair, Pat Cohen, and the 7 members who opened their homes for the event. Maureen Kilar prepared a terrific chicken dish for all 30 of us, and it paired beautifully with all the other gourmet treats of the day. And don’t forget the wine.

April made some of us smile when we found ourselves at the Aprons Cooking School in the Polo Shops of Boca, sponsored by Publix. It was a hands-on demo followed by lunch. Some of us were surprised when we were told to wear “closed” shoes that day. Aprons must have done their research and discovered that many of us tend to make only one thing for dinner most nights — reservations. We can only assume they feared that we would spill boiling oil OR amputate a toe when using a chefs knife. Planned by Barbara Pearlman, it was another great event which made the season fly by.

Looking ahead, we will meet at the pool in May to enjoy a complimentary pizza party to end the Women’s Club year. At this event, special thanks are always given to our meeting hostess, Rhoda Schwartz, our annual speaker, Maureen Kilar, and our “President for Life,” Anita Ostrow.

In other news, Book Club thrives under the leadership of Regina Green. What makes our club special is that members are also the facilitators. We have discussions and comments that are not as likely in a group led by a professional facilitator. And, most importantly, we work cheap. Recent titles are In the Land of Invisible Women and Florence Gordon. Our final book of the year will be Invention of Wings. And then we flyaway until next September.

Our Turnberry Isle Board of Directors is still being ably led by Larry Aronow. Two new members joined the board during the past season. We welcome Lynn Fernandez and Fred Wolfson. Here’s a salute to all the volunteers who help keep our community running smoothly.

Happy summer to all! Hope it flies by!

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