Dee Rock
Thoughts of Hawaii suggest the feel of ocean breezes and sounds of the surf. When the MountainView Lady Putters (MVLP) blend together thoughts of Hawaii with goofy golf in the SaddleBrooke high desert, unexpected entertainment awaits. On Aug. 11, when the temperature was nearly 100 with no ocean breeze, or even a mountain breeze, and no sound of the surf, MVLP’s Goofy Golf Committee provided an added dose of fun to Monday morning putting. Women putters appeared in Hawaiian dresses, grass skirts, coconut bras, or their best interpretation of Hawaiian attire to get in the spirit of the event.
Committee members had been hard at work to set up the MountainView putting green with obstacles and putting challenges. If you are a right-handed golfer, pick up the left-hand putter, then take a turn putting with a plastic toy golf club or a pool noodle and hitting a wiffle ball or a wobbly golf ball. If these challenges were not enough fun, the obstacles provided more entertainment. Tee off from atop a plastic cup, or putt around an unmovable flock of pink flamingos. Fortunately for the serious putters, scores were not recorded toward handicaps. The sound of laughter heard around the putting green affirmed that the ladies were out for fun and camaraderie and not the best scores.
Under the guidance of board member and Event Advisor Pam Smith, Goofy Golf Committee members, who deserve a great round of applause, are Lorie Bolme (chairperson), Sharon Anderson, Kimberly Berg, Patty Siniscalchi, Diane Mazzarella, Marilyn Ginther, and Sherry Kaplan.
The monthly business meeting and luncheon, which followed in the MountainView ballroom, provided a Three-Par salad, entertainment by Jo Ann Wilbour at the piano, door prizes, and announcement of the July putting awards. Kathy Warren received the Lou Ann Garvin Tiger of the Month Award (lowest net, 32.2), and Pam Smith was awarded the Hole-in-Wonder Award (most holes-in-one, 9). A unique three-way tie for the Road Runner Award for lowest gross of 37.3 went to Kay Tomaszek, Marcia Munich, and Pam Smith.
Linda Edwards, Charity Committee co-chairperson, announced that the fundraising goal of $2,000 for the Mammoth-San Manuel Unified School District has been reached. These funds will provide new pre-K graduation caps and gowns. Linda then challenged MVLP members to reach a goal of $2,500 before the October deadline to provide additional funding for the Teacher Educational Fund and Middle School Life Skills Training, both important learning tools for teachers and students. As of late August, only a few dollars are needed to reach that goal. Can MVLP reach even higher before October?
SaddleBrooke ladies who are looking to liven up their Monday mornings are invited to join MV Lady Putters anytime. No golf experience is necessary. For more information, visit the website at mvlputters.com.