A Closer Look, Las Sendas Golf Club…is a monthly column written for the Up Close Publication by Las Sendas Golf Club. In this column, you will get an in-depth look at upcoming entertainment, dining and golf events. Our brand is our mission—to reach out to the community with entertainment, dining and golf events as your pathway to fun, recreation and a pleasurable lifestyle.
ENTERTAINMENT
LIVE…AT LAS SENDAS is pleased to present Andrew Johns on Thursday, Nov. 14, along with our amazing Chef’s Grand Buffet. Andrew Johns is a musician and comedian with just a few keyboards, drums, a ton of talent and a huge diverse repertoire. Andrew has been compared to the late entertainer Victor Borge, as his sometimes goofy nature and cerebral sense of humor can shine through, usually at the appropriate moments. He also can be described as a combination of Billy Joel and Elton John, with fabulous renditions of both artists, as well as many other popular pianists and soloists.
Andrew’s amazing vocal range allows him to tackle everything from light opera, including Les Miserable and Phantom of the Opera, all the way over to impersonating Louis Armstrong, Norah Jones, Macy Gray and Led Zeppelin.
With his vocal expertise, you will hear harmonies that you’re not sure how or from where they are coming. Mostly, it’s thanks to his classical piano background and perfect pitch as a child, which has led to the amazing ability to mimic and cover so many genres and styles. Basically, if he’s heard it, he can play it.
So, if you’re looking for Elton, Queen, The Rolling Stones, Glenn Miller, Earth Wind and Fire, Michael Buble, Muse, Seal, John Mayer, Journey, Billy Joel, The Fray, Marvin Gaye, Jimmy Buffet, Van Morrison, Zac Brown Band, Sting, ABBA, Garth Brooks, Average White Band, Paul Simon, Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Stevie Wonder, Lady Antebellum and many more, Andrew Johns is your obvious choice. Even Lady Gaga has been known to creep into the middle of a song.
Cocktails are from 6 to 6:30 p.m. The Chef’s Grand Buffet is from 6:30 to 8 p.m., and the show begins at
8 p.m. Tickets are $60 per person or a table of eight for $400. Only 200 tickets will be sold. To purchase tickets or a table, please call Erica at (480) 396-4000, or send an e-mail to egomez@lassendas.com.
Hold the Date**
Please hold the following dates in your calendar for our 2013-2014 LIVE… AT LAS SENDAS calendar
of events:
- Jan. 16—A Night of Comedy
- Feb. 20—Dinner Theatre
- April 17—Dueling Pianos
- May 29—Show Band
- July 17—Dinner Theatre
**Dates are firm, entertainment subject to change.
DINING
Hallowine
![NhyD3biXuHWRHQe6TEmt1E-1ozKKERyaZF2uIPsT_EI,QguAEDVnGACEs4HzH4NqIVvp2CRyKnnT1tYNG0bmJHE,or0V2c-XuU__hS9tDefachORdGmOS0ctbRfNLMCE1Uo[1]](https://upcloseaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/NhyD3biXuHWRHQe6TEmt1E-1ozKKERyaZF2uIPsT_EIQguAEDVnGACEs4HzH4NqIVvp2CRyKnnT1tYNG0bmJHEor0V2c-XuU__hS9tDefachORdGmOS0ctbRfNLMCE1Uo1.jpg)
Join us on Friday, Oct. 25, for our Hallowine Adult Costume Party. We are serving cocktails, a three-course dinner, paired with amazing red and white wines, followed by an evening of great music and dancing. Our event will be hosted in our wonderful Vistas Pavilion. Our ghoulish décor is a must-see. Cocktails will be served from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Dinner will be served from 6:30 to 8 p.m., with dancing from 8 to 11 p.m. Tickets are $55, and can be purchased by calling Erica at (480) 396-4000, or by sending an e-mail to egomez@lassendas.com.
Sunday Football
We have NFL Sunday Ticket
Join us every Sunday to watch your favorite NFL team on one of our 12 HD flat screen televisions. Come early and enjoy breakfast and our amazing $5 Bloody Mary Bar, starting at 9 a.m. Great snacks are on with $5 appetizers, 50 cent wings and buckets of beer until 4 p.m. Cool off and join us for Happy Hour, from 4 to 7 p.m., and our Pasta Buffet, from 5 to 8 p.m.
The Patio—Music and Dining
Our evening entertainment is back on The Patio at Las Sendas, from Tuesday through Saturday. Come and relax. Take in our awesome views of the Valley and the beautiful sunsets.
Chef’s Recipe of the Month
From Chef Jason
- 1 pound crab meat—lump or jumbo lump is best
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/4 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup red onion—finely diced
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper—finely diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 lemon—squeeze out juice
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 2 cups Panko bread crumbs—to bread cakes
Place all ingredients into mixing bowl, and mix until incorporated. Chill for two hours. Portion into 4-ounce cakes, and bread with Panko bread crumbs. Sear in sauté pan with light oil until golden brown and warm throughout.
PACKAGES AND PROMOTIONS
Holiday Parties for Small Businesses
Thursday, Dec. 5
The Vistas Pavilion is offering a Holiday Party package customized for smaller businesses. Your package comes with a buffet, band and dance floor. Our buffet was specially designed by our Executive Chef and includes turkey, ham, salmon, pasta, salads, baby glazed vegetables, potatoes and delectable desserts. Each group will have their own assigned section, and can choose from host or cash bar options. To reserve your tables, please call Jackilyn Russo at (480) 396-4000.
GOLF
Maximize Your Golf Assets at Las Sendas Golf Academy
If you are a golfer you may be asked, “What is your biggest advantage on the golf course?” Many would say, “my short game,” “my driver,” or “my putter.” However, none of these will work if your body lets you down. It is a well-known fact that both men and women hit the ball further with better physical fitness.
Las Sendas Golf Club is proud to host our first Golf and Fitness Fair, on Nov. 12, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The team of professionals will include PGA and LPGA teaching professionals, medical professionals and fitness professionals.
You will experience fun and informative sessions, which include a video of your golf swing and tips, as well as basic physical assessment, fitness techniques and a putting clinic. Lunch will be provided in the Vistas Pavilion.
Space is limited. So, reserve your spot now. Registration forms are available on www.lassendas.com (Instruction – Programs) and in the Las Sendas Golf Shop, or by sending an e-mail to tberman@lassendas.com. The cost of the Golf and Fitness Fair is $75 per person, and payment is due upon registration.
Following the Golf and Fitness Fair, there will be an opportunity for you to experience the Las Sendas Golf Course at a reduced rate of $40 plus tax. Register now. You won’t want to miss this.
Junior Golf Sticks Programs at Las Sendas Golf Academy
The Las Sendas Golf Academy offers a developmental approach to the game. We stair-step our lessons to match skill levels as junior golfers become more experienced. The goal of our junior golf program is to develop fundamental skills of the golf swing, and to teach each player what it takes to be a champion and to adopt a love for the game.
We teach the full swing, short game, putting, golf course etiquette, rules of the game and on-course play. Ages of students range from 5 to 15. Juniors are grouped according to age, gender and skills level.
We provide instruction in a fun and creative learning environment. We have a team of PGA and LPGA teaching professionals who take pride in providing superior junior golf lessons. There are 20 group golf sessions, starting on Friday, Nov. 1, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., at the Las Sendas Golf Club.
STICKS Program
Juniors, ages 5 through 15, are welcome. Juniors are grouped according to skill levels of beginner to intermediate and by age.
BIG STICKS—Junior Club (New)
The Big Sticks Program is for ages 12 through 15, and for more experienced junior golfers. It is an opportunity to learn and prepare the junior golfer for competitive golf. They will have a chance to qualify for the Junior Club, and test their knowledge of the rules of golf. They will elevate their golf game by competing in supervised on-course play with
other juniors.
Sessions are offered, starting at $20 each. To register, visit our Web site at www.lassendas.com (Instruction – Programs). Registration forms are available in the Las Sendas Golf Shop, or by sending e-mail to tberman@lassendas.com. Payment is due upon registration. Registration forms and payment should be submitted to Tracy Berman at the Las Sendas Golf Shop.
GOLF SHOP
Gifts and Apparel
The Las Sendas Golf Club is very excited to bring you, the residents and neighbors of Las Sendas, a great new array of gifts and clothing this season. We are looking high and low for fun and cool new things on which to put our logo so you can wear your pride on and off the golf course this season. From home necessities to athletic gear and lifestyle wear, you will be thrilled at some of our treasures right here in the Golf Shop at Las Sendas.
Don’t let those words, Golf Shop, fool you. You don’t need to play golf to find something for every taste in our shop. Next time you are passing by or grabbing a bite to eat on The Patio or at The Grille, be sure to stop in and check out all the new and exciting things we are bringing into the shop, from wine glasses and tumblers, to beach towels, blankets and framed prints.
New items are rolling in every day. For the ladies, maybe you need a pair of yoga pants, a new tennis skort, or possibly some Nike sleeves to keep you warm on a brisk winter morning run. For the gentlemen, we have you covered from head to toe, with new weekend wear, including cool Las Sendas logoed T-shirts, shorts, a styling pair of Oakley shades and flip flops. We are certain you will be surprised at what you find.
Golf Equipment
For you golfers out there…We have some amazing deals in the golf shop right now on golf equipment from prior seasons. Come on in and check us out.