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December 1, 2025
December has arrived, bringing festive energy, joyful gatherings, and the excitement of another holiday season at Boca Royale! Thank you to the 400+ members who joined us for Thanksgiving this year, whether dining in or enjoying takeout at home, we loved being part of your celebration.
As we move into the heart of the holidays, we have a wonderful lineup of events and dining experiences ahead. While the Club will be closed on Christmas Day, we will be offering a special Christmas takeout menu on December 24th, perfect for enjoying a beautifully prepared holiday meal at home.
We’re also introducing a brand-new social event this month:
Spin Your Own Vinyl Night on Tuesday, December 2nd and December 16th. Bring your own vinyl or spin something from our collection, it’s a laid-back evening of music, pizza, cocktails, and fun!
Our holiday celebrations continue with two member favorites: Frank Sinatra Christmas Tribute featuring Dave DeLuca December 20th
Brunch With Santa December 21st
Self-Guided Christmas Cart Light Tour December 21st, the perfect festive way to end the evening!
December also brings five themed dinner nights, including Seafood Night, Tuscan Night, German Night, and the popular Steakhouse Night. Weekly dining favorites continue as well:
Tuesday Pizza Buffet
Wednesday Prime Rib & Pizza Night
Thursday Slider Night
Members may still order from the regular dinner menu on non-themed evenings, and don’t forget to check out our new dinner and wine/cocktail menus.
From all of us at the Club, thank you for making Boca Royale such a special place. We wish you a warm, joyful, and memorable holiday season!
membership update
Update from Allie Lowery
The holidays are here at Boca Royale, and the Club is buzzing with festive cheer! December is one of our favorite months of the year, from cherished annual traditions to exciting new events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy as we close out 2025 together.
This month brings music, lights, and plenty of holiday magic throughout the community. Be sure to check the Club Calendar, the Mobile App, and our Weekly Update each Monday for the most current information. Here’s a look at what’s coming up in December
To sign up for an event, simply use the Mobile App, the Club Calendar, or call the Club directly Please remember to make reservations early for our most popular events and cancel at least 48 hours in advance to avoid fees. Here’s what’s coming up this month........
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entertainment at the club
December is full of great entertainment at the Club! We kick off the month with First Friday on December 5th featuring DJ Rodney, followed by live music every remaining Friday Nights with James Kramer. On Tuesday, December 10th, Bob returns with his member-favorite Holiday Music Bingo, a fun and lively evening to enjoy with friends
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Celebrate the season with our lineup of festive holiday traditions! Join us on Friday, December 20th for our Singing with Santa Holiday Tribute, an evening of holiday classics perfect for all ages. On Sunday, December 22nd, don’t miss Brunch with Santa, offering a delicious buffet, photos with Santa, and magical moments for the whole family. That evening also features our communityfavorite Christmas Cart Light Parade, a self-guided tour of decorated homes and festive golf carts. If you would like your decorated home included on the map, please email me and I will make sure it’s added.
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As we prepare for Boca Royale’s 60th anniversary in January, we’re collecting member memories! If you have old photos, newspaper clippings, memorabilia, or stories from your time here, please bring them to the Membership Office We would love to feature them throughout our celebration!
Golf Course Update
Golf Course Maintenance
We survived our first cold front of the season. The dip in temperatures, along with the current drought situation, have brought with it a few noticeable changes to the golf course. Most of you have probably noticed the unsightly patches of tropical signal grass. This was expected and is actually a good thing. This weed is unfortunately in the soil as seeds. When we did the renovation, the seeds were disturbed during the tilling process of the renovation. Once the seed is disturbed or awakened, it germinates and leaves us with what we see now. The growth of this has now been stunted due to the cold front a while back. We can now begin our preparation for the control of the grass come early spring. This preparation will include some salt slurry which will be applied to the plant and it will basically render the plant defenseless. This will keep the plant in a weakened state for the winter so when we begin our herbicide treatment in the spring the plant will be easier to control.
If you ever have any questions or concerns about turf or some of our cultural practices, please send me an email at kwelter@bocaroyale.com
Golf Operations
It is nice to see all the familiar faces returning home to Boca Royale over the past several weeks. As we move into season, it is important to remember that demand for the golf course and tee times is at an all-time high. Some of the things that you can do as members are to make sure you only reserve tee times for the number of golfers you know that you are guaranteed to have playing that day. The leaders of the private games have done a great job making sure they have their player list to the pro shop within 48 hours of their scheduled tee times. If you are a twosome, please don’t make a tee time for a foursome. This gives other twosomes a chance to pair up with you and have the same opportunity to enjoy the golf course as you. It is a great way to meet new and old members alike.
We want to wish all of you a happy, healthy and safe holiday season and we will see you around the club.
Golf Cart Policy
All riders must pair up. 1 cart per twosome and 2 carts per threesome or foursome Cart may drive out on the fairway using the 90 Degree Rule
90 Degree Rule means drive from the cart path to your ball then drive back to the path
All Carts, including handicap flags, must return to the path at the BLUE LINE Carts must remain on the path for the remainder of the hole and continue on the path until you tee off on the next hole
On holes 13,16 and 18, carts must remain on the path from the bridge until they tee off on the next hole
All Par 3’s are CART PATH ONLY unless you have a handicap flag. Handicap flags must return to the path at the BLUE LINE on all Par 3’s and remain on the path until you tee off on the next hole
All Carts must be on the cart path past the BLUE LINE. These policies are in place to protect the turf.
Violations will be handled as follows:
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Subsequent offenses may result in loss of membership
Warnings will come via email along with a photo that shows the cart owner or driver of club cart in violation of the policies set forth above.
Golf Course reminders
How do I sign up for a tee time?
The best way is to use the Boca Royale App or go to the member portal on the Boca Royale website and choose from the available times. You may also cancel a tee time the same way.
How do I sign up for games and tournaments?
The Club is using Golf Genius for all events. If you are not receiving the sign-up emails, please talk to pro shop to add your information. You should download the app and learn to use it. Golf Genius is set up so you will receive an email notification and invitation to play in weekly morning games one week prior to play. You will be able to respond to the invitations by choosing “playing” or “not playing”. By responding to the invitation, you will get a confirmation email.
Signup sheets for games and tournaments and normal tee times are also always available by stopping by or calling the Pro Shop at 941.474.7475.
Update from the Women’s Golf Association
FSGA WOMEN’S INTERCLUB
The Florida State Golf Association Women’s Interclub is a fun, team-based golf league played over a six-week season with three home and three away matches against nearby golf clubs. We are excited to announce that Boca Royale WGA will be participating in this league. The other clubs in our division are Wellen Park, Jacaranda and Heron Creek. The Boca Royale Team members are Dee Boyer, Barbara Dunham, Judy Frick, Simin Goedeking, Julie Greely, Julie Hansen, Barb Jerhoff, Suzanne Juth, Mindy LeComple, Janet Lemoine, Catherine Leonard, Jill Servoss, Nancy Wilson and Maureen Wood.
WGA CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT KID’S NEEDS OF ENGLEWOOD
The next WGA Tournament is on December 2, 2025. This is a benefit tournament for the local Kid’s Needs organization This organization provides (free of charge) clothing, shoes, socks, underwear, toiletries and school supplies to children in need in the Englewood area. Families are welcome to visit the Boutique once a month to pick items they need for their school-age children. The WGA is collecting donations of new children’s pajamas (size preschool to young adult) for Kid’s Needs of Englewood. Please place each pair of pajamas in a 1-gallon bag labeled with gender and size There is a drop box in Allie Lowery’s office, or you can bring your donation with you on the day of the Tournament. You do not need to play in the tournament in order to donate. For more information on the charity, visit kidsneedsenglewood.org.
TURKEY TROT BENEFIT TOURNAMENT FROM NOVEMBER 14, 2025
The Turkey Trot Benefit Tournament was a par 3, 9-hole MGA/WGA golf tournament. This year the tournament raised $2,600 in cash and checks and about 2k pounds in food goods. In 2023, we raised $700 in cash and over 1k in food goods.
Update from the turkey trot tournament
Turkey Trot Benefit Tournament from November 14, 2025
The Turkey Trot Benefit Tournament was a par 3, 9-hole MGA/WGA golf tournament. This year the tournament raised $2,600 in cash and checks and about 2k pounds in food goods. In 2023, we raised $700 in cash and over 1k in food goods.
TURKEY TROT RESULTS
FRONT NINE
1 Place st
2nd Place tie
2nd Place tie
2nd Place tie
BACK NINE
1 Place st
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place tie
4th Place tie
Bob Hollander, Carol Hollander, Tom DiCinti and Judy DiCinti
David Meadows, Betsy Meadows, Tom Williams and Liz Williams
Ken Aron, Katherine Aron, and Jim Deyo
Art Larson, Connie Larson, Kyle Ramey, Phyllis Ramey
Richard Winter, Barbara Dunham, and Don Kennedy
Jim Epifano, Michele Petry, Jim Davis, and Kathie Davis
Bob Kraemer, Lori Kraemer, Jim McKneight, and Carrie McKneight
Gary Sikorski, Julie Sikorski, Mary McCarthy, and Charles McCarthy
Greg Bressler, Bonnie Carter, Charles Garbett, and Carol Garbett
Update from the Men’s Golf Association
MONTH IN REVIEW
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD
Thisisourweeklygameofteamswith2best ballsof4 Theresultsareasfollows:
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1 Place with a score of 129 points
Ward Otto
Mark Butz
Phil Ballenger
Joe Klingsporn
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH
Thisisourweeklygameofteamswith StablefordScoring.Theresultsareas follows:
st
1 Place with a score of 123
Tom DiCinti
Greg Reece
Phil Ballenger
Mark Becker
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH
Thisisourweeklygameofteamsfor OpeningDaywithTotalPartoNetScoring.
st
1 Place with a score of -15
John Howard
John Febbraio
Lee Eybel
Kevin Mackay
UPCOMING MGA
Tuesday, December 9th
Saturday, January 10th
GOLF CLUB
DONATION
We are collecting used golf clubs—full sets or single clubs—to support the junior golf program A Better Shot. This program helps introduce young players to the game by providing the equipment they need to get started. Your donated clubs will go directly toward helping these kids learn and grow in the sport. Donations can be dropped off at the Golf Cart Barn at your convenience.
TENNIS UPDATE
FROM AGNIESZKA DELONG, RACQUETS DIRECTOR
TURKEY SHOOT RECAP
Members kicked off the Holiday Season with our annual Turkey Shoot, featuring fun rounds of pickleball and tennis tic-tac-toe.
Congratulations to our big turkey winners: Cindy, Chuck, Dixie, and Carol!
HOLIDAY MINGLE: TUESDAY, DECEMBER PATIO
Join us for a festive evening of social fun, goo Festive attire encouraged!
GIVE THE GIFT OF FITNESS
’Tis the season of giving! Treat your loved ones to tennis, pickleball, or fitness training gift certificates
Contact Agnieszka, Racquets Director, for details and pricing: �� (941) 993-4266 �� racquetsdirector@bocaroyale.com
RACQUET STRINGING AVAILABLE
Need your racquet ready for the New Year? Drop it off at the Pro Shop and we’ll have it restrung within a few days. Fresh strings = more spin, more power, and better performance. Game on!
TENNIS TIPS WITH AGNIESZKA
Missing serves in the net?
Your momentum may be going downward at contact. Keep your chin up and posture tall until the ball crosses the net this simple fix works almost every time.
Struggling against weaker players?
It’s usually a focus issue. When the match feels “too easy, ” your footwork and coordination drop. Pick one thing to focus on serve & volley, early preparation, getting to the net and commit to repeating it the whole match Staying disciplined will make easy matches truly easy
For more tips or training: �� racquetsdirector@bocaroyale.com
PICKLEBALLUPDATE WELCOMEABOARD!
WelcometoournewRacquetsmembers! Goingforward,wewillannouncenewmembersinthe PineapplePress.GoingbacktoSeptember2025,theyare:
CatherineandVincentGarbitelli(11/4/25)
LynnandTomNegenman(10/16/25)
SueandJoeRemo(9/15/25)
AndthehonorofourlongesttenuredracquetsmemberbelongstoTomLund(amembersince 9/12/2002).
AFEWREMINDERS
NewMember/PlayerOpenPlay-AreyounewtoBocapickleballorfeelingrustyandjustnot readytocomeouttoourdailyOpenPlay? BeginningThursday,Dec4wewillagainbeginthe popularnewmember/playeropenplayscheduleat10:30am. JoinuseveryThursday (exceptHolidays)onCourts1and2at10:30amtoworkonyourgameandmeetother members.Amentor(experiencedBocamember)willbetheretohelpwithintroductions,club informationandcourtplaypositionandscoring.
WaterBottleReminder–WeappreciatetheClubprovidingwateratthecourts!Let’sdoour parttoconserveonplasticwaste.Weaskmemberstobringyourownwaterbottleanduse theClubwatertorefillyourbottle.Ifyouforgetyourwaterbottle,usethepensonthetableto labeltheplasticwaterbottlesoyouknowit’syoursanddon’tforgettodiscard.Thankyou.
VolunteersStillNeeded–BocaRoyalePickleballOpenTournamentinJanuary2026.No experienceisneeded.Pleasecontactthecommitteeleadtogetontheschedule. Setup/TakeDownTuesday,Jan13at6:30am.Thursday,Jan15atabout5:00pm. (nopickleballexperiencerequired)Contact:LarryGlassonlglasson7@gmail.com
PlayerRegistration/Check-in(nopickleballexperiencerequired)
Contact:PamMerkle:pfmerkle1239@gmail.com
RaffleTicketSales(nopickleballexperiencerequired)Contact:PamMerkle pfmerkle1239@gmail.com
CourtMonitororScoreRunner(ScoreRunnerdoesnotneedPickleballexperience)
Contact:MartyLikiermlikier@yahoo.com
MatchAnnouncerUsingmegaphone,callingteamnamesanddirectingthemtocourtfor play.(Nopickleballexperiencerequired)Contact:JimDeyojames-deyo@comcast.net
DECEMBERPICKLEBALL EVENTS
Tuesday,Dec2-IntrotoPickleballClinic1:00pmto2:00pmFREEtoall Bocaresidents.
ToregisteremailDaveThiemefocusuppickleball@gmail.com
Tuesday,Dec2-Instruct&PlayClinic2:00pmto3:00pm$5toDave Thieme
ToregisteremailDaveThiemefocusuppickleball@gmail.com
Saturday,Dec6–SocialPlaywithTalonPreserveatBoca11:00am–1:00 pm
ToregisteremailDaveThiemefocusuppickleball@gmail.com
Monday,Dec8–LadiesPickleballHolidayLuncheonatClubhouse–12:00 pm
Lookforreservationinformationsoon!BringcannedgoodsforStFrancisof AssisiFoodPantry.
Wednesday,Dec10–HolidayFunEvent4:00pm–6:00pmCelebratethe holidaysonthepatio!Bringadishtopass.Beveragesavailablefor purchase.
Thursday,Dec11–HolidayRoundRobin1:00–3:00pm$10toDaveThieme includespickleballrelatedgift.ToregisteremailDaveThieme focusuppickleball@gmail.com
Sunday,Dec14–PickleballHolidayParty–ResortPool5:00pm–8:00pm RegisterwithLauraSalvatorelrsalvatore50@yahoo.com$10.00perperson. Bringamaindish,appetizer,saladordessertandyourfavoritebeverage. CostalJamzwillprovideliveentertainment.
fitness news
Our new treadmills at the fitness center are only a few months old, but they are getting some really good usage! The benefits of walking or running on a treadmill are numerous. No need to mention the cardiovascular benefits here. Everyone knows that walking and running are good for the heart and lungs. You burn calories, lose weight, reduce stress, sleep better etc. However, there are reasons I recommend using our treadmills rather than walking outside.
1) Consistency. The treadmill allows you to walk at a consistent pace and incline regardless of weather, terrain or time of day.
2) Safety. It provides you with a predictable and safe, flat surface to minimize tripping and other hazards. The hand rails and emergency STOP key (when tethered to your person) are both great safety features.
3) Customization. You can easily adjust the speed, incline and other settings to challenge your fitness level.
Whether you're looking to get started on your fitness journey or you are a seasoned gym rat and want to challenge yourself (set the incline high as Florida has no hills), try one of our treadmills. Remember: it's better to be the oldest in the gym than the youngest in assisted living.
Contact me at JRichardson2167@gmail.com or (941) 896-2211 with questions or for assistance with getting started.
