Pineapple Press
November 1, 2025
November is here, bringing cooler days, full calendars, and a season full of energy, connection, and excitement at Boca Royale! Itâs been wonderful seeing so many familiar faces return and welcoming new members who are experiencing their very first season with us. The Club is buzzing with activity, and itâs the perfect time to enjoy everything Boca Royale has to offer.
We start the month with two special events, the Boca Cares Fall Fundraiser on November 6th, supporting our local community, and the Members Art & Craft Show on November 7th, celebrating the creativity and talent of our members.
Later in the month, weâll gather with family and friends for our festive Thanksgiving Buffet on November 27th, with takeout options available for those who prefer to celebrate at home. Itâs always one of the most special dining experiences of the year, and a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season!
As we move into the busy months ahead, weâre also excited to share our updated Club dining schedule. The Club will not open for Monday night dining unless there is a member or private event. Tuesdays feature our popular Pizza Buffet, Wednesdays include Prime Rib & Pizza Night, and Thursdays debut our brand-new Slider Night! Fridays will continue with our rotating Themed Buffets, and our next Sunday Brunch will take place on November 16 with Live Music by Dick and Kami. th
The Season Handbook will be distributed soon, highlighting events from November through May across golf, racquets, dining, and social activities. This year, weâre also introducing monthly Fine Dining Experiences on select Saturday evenings, an elegant new way to enjoy the clubhouse with specially curated menus and service. Stay tuned for the first date announcement coming soon!
From all of us on the management team, thank you for being part of our Boca Royale family. Your energy and support make this community so special. As we move into the heart of season, we look forward to sharing another wonderful year of connection, celebration, and unforgettable moments together.
membership update
Update from Allie Lowery
The season is here and in full swing! Itâs been so much fun seeing everyone back at the Club, from year-rounders and snowbirds to our newest members November is the perfect reminder that what makes Boca Royale so special isnât just the events, itâs the people who bring them to life!
When it comes to staying up to date on whatâs happening around the Club, there are several easy ways to stay informed. Our Weekly Update, sent every Monday, highlights whatâs happening that week. The monthly Pineapple Press features upcoming events and club news, and all member events can always be found on the Club Calendar.
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. Hereâs whatâs coming up this month........
evenings at the club
Back by popular demand, the highly sold-out Dueling Pianos returns on Saturday, November 22nd! Join us in the Fairway Dining Room for a lively evening featuring an incredible show and a delicious buffet dinner.
Then, get ready to hit the dance floor for Saturday Night Fever on Saturday, November 29th, with live music by the Jane Bond Band! Both events promise great music, laughter, and an unforgettable night at the Club!
Cheese, Charcuterie & Creativity!
Join us for the Cheese & Charcuterie Masterclass with Brooke on November 13th, then tap into your artistic side at the Sip & Paint Art Classes with Jenessa on November 19th and November 22 (More information to come). nd
Feeling lucky? Hop aboard our Bus Trip to the Hard Rock Casino on November 20th, always a member favorite and a day full of fun and good company!
name tags
If you are new to the community and would like to order member name tags, please send an email to alowery@bocaroyale.com or stop by the Membership office to order name tags. boca royale
MEET CHRIS COOPER
Interview with Chris CooperâDining Room Manager
WhatwasyourpathtoBocaRoyaleandhowlonghaveyouworkedhere?
IhavebeenatBocaRoyalefor2years,withthelastyearinthepositionofDiningRoomManager.I wasinitiallyhiredasabartenderandthenthemanagementopportunitybecameavailable.Ihave beeninthehospitalityindustrymyentirelife.Mostrecently,ImanagedSimplySweetCandyat FishermanâsVillage.
Wheredidyougrowupandwhatsparkedyourinterestinhospitality?
IgrewupinPortCharlotteandhavebeeninFloridamywholelife.MymotherworkedatPublix. NextdoorwasAmatoâsPizzeria.Fromtheageof10,Ihungouttherelearningtherestaurant business.
Whatisatypicaldaylikeforyou?
Everydayisdifferentbutwehaveafewroutines.Igenerallystartat3PMandreviewreservations, privatepartiesandstaffoversight.At4PM,Ihuddlewiththeserversandbusserstoreviewthe eveninganddiscussthemenu.Schedulingisthemostdifficultpartofthejob.Withmorethan20 servers,bartendersandbussers,myabilitytoconnectwitheachstaffmemberenablesthemtodo theirjobwell.
WhatâBestPracticeâdidyouinitiatetoimproveservicetothemembers?
WhenIstarted,thestaffusedtoâhideâintheservicestation.Iencouragethemtobepresent withoutbeingoverbearing.âYouhavetobepartofthecrowd,nothideandwatchthecrowd.â
Howdoyouonboardanewstaffmember?
Newemployeesget4-5daysoftrainingcoveringreservations,serviceandorderentry.Ibelievein âtreatingpeoplethewaytheytreatmeâ.Iemphasizeteamwork.Whenourstaffdoestheirjobwell, ourmemberscomebackandbringfriendsandfamily.Thereisnobettercustomerthanareturn customer.
Whatarethemostfrequentrequestsonthemenu?
Everyonewantsasteak.Anewmenuwillbecomingoutsoontoaccommodaterequests.Salmon isoneofthebiggestsellers.WhentheChefchangesthemenu,welookatthemostrequested itemsandalsogiveCheffeedbackfromourmembers.
Whatdoyoudoinyoursparetime?
Iamverymuchinvolvedwithmyfamily.MywifeHeatherandIhavebeenmarriedsince2020,but havebeentogetherfor20years.Ihave2adultchildrenand2dogs.Athena,ourPitbullandGrace, ourChiweeniebringusgreatjoy.Ialsolovegardeninginmybackyardpark.
Golf Course Update
What a difference a year makes! Last year at this time we were recovering from Milton and the record amount of rainfall for the summer of 2024. Fast forward one year ahead and we are in dire need of rain. Over the past 2 weeks or so, you may have noticed some problems with dry areas on the course. This is due to the lack of rainfall and the intentional decrease in watering. We have cut back on water based upon several factors. The first and most important reason is water is scarce. Englewood Water District supplies our reclaimed water.Over the past few months, they have been turning off reclaimed water to do service and repairs to their infrastructure.This means that our water supply is a fraction of what we should be getting from them.
The second reason for the cutback is that we need to ration our water in the event this drought continues. We have cut back on the time of watering as well as the frequency. The priority is greens, then approaches, tees, fairways and rough. We will continue to maximize our watering efforts to keep up course conditions, but you will see some effects of the drought. This is something we must deal with every so often. We are starting to implement the use of wetting agents and soils amendments to help try and hold water in the root zone to offset the decreases in our watering schedule.
When we get into situations like this, it is of the utmost importance that we follow all the cart rules. Cart traffic is not good for dry, stressed turf. Please follow the cart rules and do your part to help us get through this drought with minimal effects on our course. Please see the cart rules below to refresh yourself with the policies.
The other item of concern for all of us is ball marks. We have recently seen a significant uptick of unfixed ball marks on the greens. This is probably due to where the ball marks are in relation to where your ball came to rest on the green. If you hit a shot into the green, the ball will release due to the firmness of the greens. Basically, donât look for your ball mark near where your ball has come to rest. Instead, pay attention to where your ball lands on the green. Chances are your ball mark may be 20 to 30 feet away from where your ball sits on the green. Please do your part and repair your ball mark and any others you may come across.
We look forward to seeing everyone out on the course.
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 3âs are CART PATH ONLY unless you have a handicap flag. Handicap flags must return to the path at the BLUE LINE on all Par 3âs 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:
1 and 2 offense is a written warning st nd
3 offense is a 1 week suspension rd
4 offense is a 1 month suspension th
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 âplayingâ or ânot playingâ. 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 Womenâs Golf Association
The WGA Opening Day âHalloween Themedâ event on 10/21/25 was truly an amazing event. It started out with some significant spooky fog that rolled in for the first few holes and it was difficult to see the green and your ball.
A big thank you to Deb Moretton who chaired the event and her remarkable team of Ginger Reece, Nancy Wilson and Dee Boyer The decorations and games were incredible
We had 89 women participate in the golf event and another 12 women attend the lunch and WGA Meeting that followed the Tournament.
The next golf tournament is the Turkey Trot, a joint MGA/WGA event on November 14, 2025.
OPENING DAY RESULTS
Nancy Wilson / Phyllis Ramey / Liz Williams
Bev Mino / Judy Frick / Rita Werthman / Deborah Reese
Peggy Juergens / Rochelle White / Mary McCarthy / Dawn Wigger
Sandy Thaxton / Susan Duncan / Sue Phipps
Debbie Steele / Suzanne Zogran / Linda Fox / Margaret Kauffman
Christine Haywood / Cindy Treptow / Amy Butz / Dawn Bader
to the Pin #5
ClosesttothePin#15
Closest to the Line #17
Lori Hetzler 8â 5 Âœâ
Barbara Dunham 8â
Tia Woods 8â1â
FSGA Interclub Team
The Boca Royale WGA has been invited to participate in the Florida State Golf Association Womenâs Interclub Team. This is a Match play event starting in January 2026 with the state championship on April 7-9 , 2026 hosted by Streamsong. We are part of a local group with Jacaranda West, Heron Creek and Wellen Park. This is a great opportunity for our women to compete with local clubs and potentially in regional and state competitions. th
If you are interested in being part of this team please contact Linda Nevatt, golf professional at 941-474-7475.
Update from the Menâs Golf Association
MONTH IN REVIEW
MONDAY, OCTOBER 6TH
ThisisourweeklygameofteamswithStableford Scoring.Theresultsareasfollows:
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1 Place with a score of 139 points
John Febbraio
Mike Roberts
Kevin Downey
Richard Dyson
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13TH
Thisisourweeklygameofteamswith2Best Ballsof4.Theresultsareasfollows:
st
1 Place with a score of 125 points
Glen Fillion
Ward Otto
Todd Engel
Richard Dyson
MONDAY, OCTOBER 20TH
Thisisourweeklygameofteamswith1odd2 even.Theresultsareasfollows:
st
1 Place with a score of 92 points
John Febbraio
Ward Otto
Tom OâBrien
MONDAY, OCTOBER 27TH
Thisisourweeklygameofteamswith3BBin3s, 2BBon4s,and1BBon5s.Theresultsareas follows:
st
1 Place with a team score of 129.
John Howard
Pat Fitzgibbon
Tom OâBrien
Tim Gerken
November 17th
Turkey Trot Food Drive
The MGA & WGA are teaming up to support the St Francis of Assisi Food Pantry! Please bring canned goods, toiletries, or paper products to the Clubhouse between 12:30â2:30 PM on November 14, or drop them at the Membership Office anytime before the event.
Letâs give back this Thanksgiving!
TENNIS UPDATE
WHY TENNIS IS THE ULTIMATE FULL-BODY WORKOUT?
Tennis works nearly every muscle group while challenging your mind and improving coordination. Itâs fun, social, and a serious calorie burner!
CALORIES BURNED IN A TENNIS MATCH
SINGLES MATCH
500-700 calories/ hour
More running and fast paced rallies
Higher endurance and agility demand DOUBLES MATCH
350-500 calories/ hour
Shared court coverage
Focus on teamwork and quick reactions DOUBLES
Come out and have a good time with friends playing pickleball or tennis followed by fun contests for a chance to win a turkey. SINGLES = STAMINA CHALLENGE
Turkey Shoot
November 20th, 2025
Pickleball - 9:00 a.m. Tennis - 10:00 a.m.
PICKLEBALLUPDATE
BOCAROYALEPICKLEBALLOPENTOURNAMENT
RegistrationisnowopenfortheBocaRoyalePickleballOpenTournament.Allproceedsbenefitour localcommunity(viaBocaCares'charityefforts).Sodonâtdelayandreserveyourspot.Toregister, pleasecontactDaveThiemeatFocusUpPickleball@gmail.com.Thisyearâseventisscheduledfor Tuesday,Jan13,Wednesday,Jan14,andThursday,Jan15,2026.
Westillneedvolunteers,andthegoodnewsisnopickleballexperienceisneeded!Ourvolunteer needsarelistedbelow.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:PamMerklepfmerkle1239@gmail.com
CourtMonitororScoreRunner(ScoreRunnerdoesnotneedPickleballexperience)
Contact:MartyLikiermlikier@yahoo.com
MatchAnnouncerUsingmegaphone,callingteamnamesanddirectingthemtocourtfor play.(Nopickleballexperiencerequired)Contact:JimDeyojames-deyo@comcast.net
JUSTAQUICKREMINDER
NowthatmanyofourresidentshavereturnedtoBocaaftertheirsummergetaways,I thoughtitwouldbeagoodtimetoremindeveryoneaboutBocaâsOpenPlayCourtSchedule andPaddleRotationEtiquette.
OPENPLAYCOURTSCHEDULE
Monday(8:00amto10:30am)
WomenâsOnlyOpenPlaycourts1-4
MenâsOnlyOpenPlaycourts5-8
TuesdaythroughThursday(8:00amto10:30am)
AllplayersOpenSocialPlaycourts1-4
AllplayersOpenCompetitivePlaycourts5-8
FridaythroughSunday(8:00amto10:30am)
AllplayersOpenPlaycourts1-8
During scheduled morning play, when all courts are in use, players that are waiting to play shouldplacetheirpaddlesinthepaddleracks,startingwiththeopenpaddlerackspotsclosest tocourtentrance.Whenacourtbecomesavailable,theïŹrst2paddlesclosesttotheentrance, fromeachside,shouldbethenextupfoursome.
NOVEMBERPICKLEBALL EVENTS
LadderLeagueTuesdays-Nov4,11,18,25
Novice/Intermediate:3:00pm-4:30pm Intermediate/Advanced:4:30pm-6:00pm ToregisteremailDaveatfocusuppickleball@gmail.com
Saturday,November8@4:00pm-6:00pmWelcomeBackBeachPartyManasotaKeyBeach-Bringyourchairs,drinkandsnackstoshare.Enjoysome beachgamesbeforesunset.
Thursday,November13@1:00pm-2:00pm.Novice/IntermediateClinic-Skills FocusonNetPlay-PunchVolley&Blockshots$5toDaveThieme.Toregister emailDaveatfocusuppickleball@gmail.com OR
Thursday,November13@2:00pm-3:00pm.Novice/IntermediateClinic-Skills FocusonNetPlay-PunchVolley&Blockshots $5toDaveThieme.Toregister emailDaveatfocusuppickleball@gmail.com
Saturday,November15@8:00am-11:00am6thAnnualClothingDrive-Bring clothingtoparkinglotbythetenniscourtsfordonationstoJesusLovesYou MinistryandJubileeCenteratSt.David's.
Saturday,November15-SocialPlaywithBeachWalk@11:00am-1:00pm Limitedto16players.ToregisteremailDaveatfocusuppickleball@gmail.com
Thursday,November20@9:00am.TurkeyShoot-Comeouttothecourtsfor yourchancetowinaturkey.Drillswillbedesignedtohittheturkey.
Thursday,November20@1:00pm-2:00pm ExperiencedPlayerClinic-Kitchen LineSpeedUp&Howtodefend.$5toDaveThieme.ToregisteremailDaveat focusuppickleball@gmail.com OR
Thursday,November20@2:00pm-3:00pm ExperiencedPlayerClinicKitchenLineSpeedUp&Howtodefend.$5toDaveThieme.ToregisteremailDave atfocusuppickleball@gmail.com
fitness news
Winter Season is upon us. Also known as "Snowbird Season", it's the time of year when we welcome our seasonal residents back to the Sunshine State. It's also when we see traffic on the roads increase and much more activity at the fitness center. Here are a few reminders about what you'll see at the gym as well as some upcoming activities.
Remember the fitness center requires a key fob for entry. If your key fob doesn't work, you'll need to contact the POA (941-460-8020) to reset or replace it. Please do NOT pull on the door if your fob doesn't work.
We sent out an email about the new cardio equipment that arrived in July. If you need to learn more about all the great features this new equipment has, talk to John, the personal trainer at the gym.
We offer yoga and Pilates twice a week. A weekly calendar is emailed for your convenience. You can sign up via the Team Reach app. Contact Allie Lowery for access and assistance with the app.
We began doing monthly fitness orientations for those of you who are new to the community or as a refresher for those who haven't been to the gym for a while. Check the Pineapple Press and the weekly update emails for dates and times. Our latest orientation was well attended.
For any questions, please contact John Richardson, personal trainer at JRichardson2167@gmail.com or (931) 896-2211.
