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Additions, Renovations, And Increased Programming

PICKLEBALL
Pickleball play is underway at
the Club at Boca Pointe. Members
celebrated with a Grand opening that
included introductions to the game
and fun play for prizes. An array
of additional programming is now added to the calendar
with complimentary Pickleball introductions offered every
Friday. The Club has two certified Pickleball professionals
that oversee lessons and social programming.
CARD ROOMS
Boca Pointe card players are thrilled with the latest
investments by Heritage Golf Group. The card rooms have
been updated with paint, carpet, card tables and chairs. Seminars Broadway Series
Both men’s and ladies’ card rooms have large windows Romantic Comedies with Dan Hudak, Beatles Part 2 with Members enjoy season tickets to the Broward Center.
overlooking holes 1 and 18 creating a natural, beautiful view Harry Gertzov, Sun Sentinel: Are newspapers and democracy Annual Club Cruise
with the addition of a light and bright interior. dying?, and Dr. Fayne Frey: Author of the Skincare Hoax. JOINING INCENTIVE FOR BOCA POINTE
KIDS SUMMER CAMP Dance Classes HOMEOWNERS
It’s not too early to begin thinking about summer camps Tango and Contra Dancing Did you know that Boca Pointe homeowners receive
for kids. The Club at Boca Pointe is offering an action-packed Art Classes a preferred membership offer? Contact the Membership
day camp with activities galore! Tennis, Golf, Pool Time, Watercolor Painting Team for all the details. See contact information below.
Fitness Fun, Arts & Crafts, and Fun Fridays. Contact Ashley Cards MEMBER SPONSOR INCENTIVE
Rozo, arozo@heritagegolfgroup.com for details. Canasta, Bridge and Mah Jongg classes, Canasta Tournaments, It’s indeed a great time to be at Member at the Club
ACTIVE GOLF CALENDAR Duplicate Bridge play, and expanding games between Members at Boca Pointe and to sponsor a new Member! When
Golf Members look forward to February events Clubs within our Club a Member sponsors a new enrollment to the Club, the
including Men’s and Women’s Member-Guest, Ladies’ The Ladies’ Club offers excursions and on-site events Members will receive an exclusive incentive! Contact
Club Championship, Valentine’s Couples Mixer, Ladies’ twice a month. the Membership Team to schedule your tour today,
Member-Member, Weekly Ladies’ and Men’s League play The Men’s Club meets monthly for breakfast, 561.864.8538.
and complimentary clinics every Saturday. conversation and guest speakers. Roxanne Domer, rdomer@heritagegolfgroup.com,
The LGA Play for Pink raised $6,660 for the Debbie Rand Adventurer’s Club offers a variety of exciting excursions Director of Membership
Memorial. and on-site events for both men and women. Alexis Robertson, arobertson@heritagegolfgroup.com,
ROBUST SOCIAL CALENDAR Monthly Traditions Membership Management
The programming pace continues to offer something Trivia, Karaoke, Music Bingo, Member Birthday Bash, Friends become family here at the Club at Boca
every night of the week for Members to enjoy! Highlights Sunday Classic Movie Matinees, Live Music Friday and Pointe! Visit our new website for more Club details and
include: Saturday Night, Lynn Concert Series, Canasta Tournaments, information, bocapointecc.com. Follow the fun through
February Highlights Bi-Weekly Duplicate Bridge, Ladies Who Lunch, Weekly Boca Pointe social media: https://www.facebook.com/
Valentine’s Dinner & Dance, Super Bowl Party, Poolside Arts & Crafts, What’s Up Speaker Series, Friday theclubatbocapointe/ and https://www.instagram.com/
President’s Day Pool Party, and Mardi Gras Celebration Bridge Hands Discussion bocapointecc/. n
Hello From The Boca Pointe “Clowns On Call!”

By Harriet Rubin, aka
Florabelle the Clown

I’m happy to report that
we are all doing well! No
surgery, COVID, Falls,
etc. were reported this past
month, so we are ready to
go full steam! My article
this month will deal with a
variety of Clown subjects
that I think will be interesting to those of you who follow
my column, at least I hope so.
There are 2 major Clown Organizations in the U.S.,
World Clown Association (WCA) and Clowns of America
International, (COAI), both of which I have belonged JJ and Candy Bar
to for 30 years. Due to huge increases in printing costs,
WCA no longer sends out an actual copy of the monthly respected internationally known clown. She talked about
magazine, and if I wasn’t somewhat knowledgeable with the importance of “Clown Patter”, which she described as JJ, Twinkle Toes, Florabelle, Cutiepie, the late Perky
computers I would not be able to enjoy reading it. So, I “the conversation or dialogue while performing a routine.” and Pretzel
have found myself spending time going through copies This is a technique that I have used my entire clown life,
that I have skipped accessing articles, primarily because I and unfortunately many clowns either were not trained “what should I make for you?” and “don’t forget my tip
have to go on line and find them (which is certainly more in the technique or just don’t realize its importance. For box”, if there was no charge for his service. He really
work than simply picking up a copy), but this is what the example, when we are twisting balloons at an event with bothered me, and I was often tempted to approach him
future looks like. kids, and there is a line waiting for their turn, the worst and question him as to why he didn’t even try to engage
Most of the articles contain educational, professional thing a clown can do is focus on getting that balloon with the child who was with him, but I never did. Often
or training topics for clowns to benefit from. Many writers done in the shortest period of time and not entertaining or he had a lady clown next to him, who said nothing.
share their specific experiences in all aspects of Clowning connecting with the child who is finally with the clown and So here’s where the “patter” comes in. Simple
and much can be learned from reading them; however, the anticipating some interaction. For many years there was a questions like, “What’s your name, how old are you, Do
shared information can also re-inforce what someone like male “tramp” clown who was hired by various promoters you have a dog, what’s the dog’s name, is that your sister,
myself who has been clowning and teaching for a very of events in Boca and Delray to make balloons. I observed is she a good big sister, does she ever pull your hair????”
long time knows, my beliefs, strengths and goals. him on so many occasions (I was not in clown), and his Every child deserves the clown’s attention, if only for a
There certainly have been occasions over the years lack of any clowning skills was devastating to me. He little while! This is what makes the experience fun and
when I have questioned my teaching and coaching skills was a balloon artist, dressed as a clown with full tramp
and I was really elated in reading a recent article by a very makeup and dress, and his conversation was limited to Clowns On Call on page 22