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Vol. 8, No. 9 A Unique Way of Life January 1, 2021
Welcome 2021
It has certainly been a year of unprecedented
challenges. With safety as the Club’s top
priority, events have looked quite different
this year. The new normal welcomed virtual
bingo, drive through gelato, parking lot coffee
breaks and much more. Keeping the Club
calendar full of the many traditions enjoyed
by generations was difficult, however what
became clear is that it is the Members, the
community and the camaraderie that make
the events at Ocean Reef Club so special.
As the holiday season comes to an end, the
memories made with families near and far will
be cherished like no other. For more holiday
photos, see 26-27. The Newell family at “Super Bingo Drive-In Style.” Gilson and Harrison Leben with Reilly and Dylan
Johnson ready for the “Family Drive-In Movie.”
Tripp Ward drives one of the “Big Wheels on The Sailor Critcher at “Cool Kids Cooking.” Anne and Helen Heutel after a spirited “Reindeer
Reef.” Run.” See more Reindeer runners on pg. 41
Coronavirus a Club requirement, but also
a requirement by Monroe
Update County for all businesses.
Following the ordinance, the NYE F IREWORKS
Mask Rules County exceptions to indoor
masks include:
December 31 • 8:30pm & 12:00am
Masks are required on Buccaneer
Likely you have noticed the • Restaurant or bar Island. There will be no food & PRSRT STD
blue square decals posted on customers while dining beverage service. No glass bottles U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
the doors to entrances of all while seated at a table and or coolers are permitted. Buccaneer Permit No. 55
consuming food and/or Key Largo, FL
Ocean Reef Club facilities Island will close immediately 33037
and offices with a reminder beverages. following the midnight show.
that masks are required • A gym patron engaged in
upon entry. This is not just a workout or class where
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Hope Hayward captured these mystical shots on a rare foggy morning at Ocean Reef.
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Capital Projects open air seating for lunch and
dinner. Toski’s Patio opened a
with kitchen equipment installed
this past week. Metal framing
all contractors assigned to the
Club’s projects (Ocean Room
Update few weeks ago, offering favorites
from the Toski’s menu while also
is 80% complete throughout
the building and drywall is
and Clubhouse) to agree to a set
of COVID rules, guidelines and
adding seating and several new progressing in the main and best practices similar to those
Many exciting projects that lunch menu items. private dining room. The Ocean of our Associates. The process
began this summer are now The two new dining Room dining room, Reef Lounge continues to run smoothly
open and being enjoyed by experiences, Palm Court Nights and Inn will open in phases and and as community partners,
the Membership. Expanding and Town Hall Waterside a plan has been mapped out with these companies have taken
and enhancing dining areas have been popular destinations the contractors. See chart below responsibility to protect the safe
to supplement seating lost by providing variety and atmosphere for the timeline. Regarding the environment being provided to
the construction projects and not found elsewhere on The Reef. Clubhouse project, the building Members and Associates.
self-imposed COVID capacity With a need for additional dining foundations are complete and You can always visit oceanreef.
limits were a priority, along with seating for this season, the Food the lower level retaining walls com/CapitalProjects, to view
providing enhanced services and & Beverage team got creative are under way. The design team past reports along with up-to-
amenities. with developing new concepts in is working on enhancing the date project photos and the
As a part of these efforts, while existing Club spaces. drainage and parking areas. most recent information on
also re-energizing the marina The Associate Parking Garage, The Club continues to require construction progress.
side of the Fishing Village, which opened just last week,
Port O’ Call opened in its new accommodates more than
space providing expanded 400 Associate cars, freeing up
wine selections along with spaces for Member parking
wines by the glass with seating throughout the Club. A detailed
both indoors and outdoors. transportation plan has been
The Burgee Shop, Orvis and devised for Associates, which
Leggiadro are also enjoying their includes a shuttle service and
new locations and welcoming bicycles to get everyone to
Members daily. work safely and timely. We are
Additionally, the refresh and planning a ribbon cutting in the
upgrade to Reef Hut is complete. New Year once the landscaping
The outdoor seating under and other last details are
the trees and tiki hut has been complete. Read more about the
a popular outdoor option for Garage on page 5.
lunch and dinner since opening Woolems, the construction
in November. The new tiki hut team for the Ocean Room/Inn is
at Raw Bar is also a welcome working to complete the kitchen
addition for Members, providing for the first week of the new year, Aerial view of The Clubhouse construction as it begins to take shape.
O C E A N R O O M TIMELIN E
The Ocean Room project underwent unexpected structural repairs, causing
a delay to the planned opening. Along with the work to complete the kitchen
and drywall in the dining rooms, installation of the fire sprinklers is currently
underway and the north roof work is 75% complete.
Ocean Room Kitchen Jan. 5 - 10, 2021
Ocean Room Jan. 25 - 29, 2021
Inn Lobby/Front Desk Feb 15 - 19, 2021
Reef Lounge Feb. 22 - 26, 2021
Town Hall Waterside opened in November providing a casual, outdoor dining option.
Coronavirus customers or patrons when
wearing a face covering
As the County ordinance
states, facial coverings should
events and gatherings and
anywhere you will be around
Continued from | 1 would reasonably interfere still be worn whenever unable people that do not live in your
at least 6 feet of distancing with receiving services. to socially distance outside as own household. Visit cdc.
exists with the next closest • A lodging establishment well. The CDC recommends gov/coronavirus for helpful
patron. guest when inside of the that people wear masks in all tips on selecting, wearing and
• Barbershop or beauty salon lodging unit. public settings, including at cleaning your masks.
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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY SECTION 718.503, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO BE FURNISHED BY A DEVELOPER TO A BUYER OR LESSEE. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY.
Russell Post, Licensed Real Estate Broker Each office is independently owned and operated.
Ocean Reef Press | January 1, 2021 | 5
Associate
Parking Garage
Opens
This past Thursday, the first of
the three major Club projects,
the Parking Garage opened for
all Club Associates, Business
Center tenants and Fishing
Village employees. This 400
parking space garage was
funded so that Associates
Three shuttles ensure Associates arrive safely and timely to their workplace. Shuttle drivers Michael England and
would have a central parking Sandy Benoit.
location, making it much
more convenient for Members Garage. Cars that are not
parking all around the Club. registered or are not complying
The garage has both car and with parking in the new garage
golf cart parking, numerous will be ticketed and towed.
charging stations on the As with the opening of any
ground floor and more than new facility, the operational
275 covered parking spaces. plan and logistics will be
The Club management team modified as needed. In the
put together a comprehensive meantime, Members should
shuttle plan to make sure see an instant relief in parking
Associates arrive to their availability in the Core area by
workplace comfortably, and in the Inn and Buccaneer Island,
the most efficient way possible. Members Fitness Center and
The shuttle plan includes the Spa, and Fishing Village.
use of three shuttles on fixed Aerial view of the completed garage.
There is remaining work to
routes starting at 5:00 a.m.; be completed over the next 2-3
and a brand new fleet of ORC weeks post-Holiday, including
bicycles for our Associates to additional signage, landscaping EXPERIENCE THE ALL NEW CLUB CAR ONWARD™ PTV.
travel around The Reef. All and a few other punch list
vehicles parked in the garage items. Once completed, there
must have a designated ORCA will be an official ribbon
parking sticker indicating cutting event. BRAND NEW BUILDER SITE
BRA
permission to park in the
BUILD YOUR CLUB CAR ONWARD:
http://bit.ly/ORCBuildYourCart
FARMER ’S MA R K ET S C HED U L E
Located in the 121 Marina Parking Lot from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
T H U RS D AY, D EC EMB ER 31
Jerry is Here • Le Petit Pain • Pasta Amore • R.F. Orchids
La Montagne Des Saveurs French Cheese
Mediterranean Delight • Coco Fine Foods Jams & Jellies
American Mozzarella • Samosa Mama Indian Food • Honey-Lara
M O N D AY, JA N U A RY 4
Jerry is Here • Le Petit Pain • Pasta Amore • R.F. Orchids
The Cheese Lovers • Mediterranean Delight • Islamorada Coffee
Popcorn • Samosa Mama Indian Food • Honey-Lara
T H URS D AY, JA N U A RY 7
Jerry is Here • Le Petit Pain • Pasta Amore • R.F. Orchids
La Montagne Des Saveurs French Cheese • Mediterranean Delight
Coco Fine Foods Jams & Jellies • American Mozzarella
CONTACT OCEAN REEF CLUB
Samosa Mama Indian Food • Honey-Lara GOLF CART SALES:
Brian Horne at 305-367-6591 or
Social distancing will be practiced. 786-847-3774
Please wear your mask.
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OR C ME M B E R S – NE WS V I E WS & T I D B I T S
MEMBERABILIA not just at Christmas that I find
much to admire. There is the
Thank You Ocean magnificent spring-time profusion
Reef! of orchids in private yards and
public grounds. And year-round,
the trees on the Hammock Course
prove that God must have a
sculpture’s eye. I also relish the
ubiquitous water views (bay, ocean,
by Joan
Birsh creek, canal). To my mind the best
of them is at The Point, where I
can watch the boats come in from
fishing, snorkeling or sight-seeing
excursions while I enjoy a soothing
January 1, 2021 – a personal letter glass of white wine.
of thanks to Ocean Reef for making Thanks for the OR Shops…
my life interesting and rewarding in so Aren’t we lucky to have so many
many ways… This new revision of Joan Birsh’s Montage of Ocean Reef was created especially for
opportunities to browse and buy. application on the two bucket bag purses that will be part of the All Charities auction,
In my guise as Joan the Shopper I beginning online on February 12, 2021.
Dear Ocean Reef, have the fun of writing about all of
Thanks for Keeping Me Safe these OR stores. Proof that there was smiley, competent and very Ocean Reef Art League I’ve created
… I’ve been more appreciative isn’t a loser among them is that in likeable…. I am sure that when a personal art form by painting my
of this “safe keeping” since the doing research for my column, I the vaccine becomes available, shoes, glasses, hair clips, etc. I’ve
onslaught of Covid19, when my always find something I can’t resist the Med. Center will be on top of also sent my designs to an internet
husband Arthur and I decided to buying. Arthur looks on it as an the distribution job and I for one website that puts them on tights,
hang out all summer at our Ocean unavoidable job hazard. I see it as a will be patiently waiting in line. As tees and bags. Two large bucket
Reef house, rather than risking fashion bonus. they sing in Hamilton – “I am not bag purses with my Ocean Reef
our usual exodus north. During Thanks for Golf Carts… I am throwing away my shot.” Montage have appeared each year
this period and the ensuing Fall, so grateful that I live in a Golf Cart Thanks for Keeping Me in the All Charities auction and
the Club took sane measures of Community. Last year I visited a Fit… I have deserted the gym raffle. This year I have repainted
restricting guests, requiring masks friend in Naples and we spent an until I’m vaccinated. But as soon the montage to include many
and social distancing. And most hour in traffic trying to drive to a as that happens, I’ll be back to new buildings (e.g. Tennis Center,
important – keeping us informed. shop less than 2 miles away. Isn’t it my Zumba Class, which now Carysfort and our proposed new
I feel sure the ORC in conjunction wonderful to live somewhere you takes place “inside” and is limited Club House). Shown here is that
with the Medical Center will can forget that you even own a car. to six people. For others who new design.
continue the good work and will Golf Carts are fun – for kids, dogs, only feel comfortable exercising Thanks for Friends and
succeed in getting us all vaccinated even golfers. outdoors, the Fitness Center has Neighbors… For many of our
when the time comes. Thanks for (past & future) set up a tent with cycles and other working years (Arthur as owner/
Thanks for Keeping Me Well Entertainment… I have really equipment in the parking lot. (The publisher of Playbill and Joan, as
Fed... During the summer, “take- missed the Cultural Center this surface is too tough on the feet editor) we lived on the 21st floor
out was usually available from season. Over the years some for Zumba.)…. Golf is safe. I play of a New York City apartment
Gianni, the Islander, Reef Hut, and the of the best nights I’ve spent at one day a week with three friends. building. When we retired, we
Raw Bar. Now, although indoor Ocean Reef have been in that Each of us takes her own cart. I continued to enjoy our NYC visits
dining has resumed at many OR special theatre. Unforgettable: don’t play tennis or pickleball, there… Then one day riding up
restaurants, Arthur and I prefer for Liza Minelli (on an evening when but they lend themselves to social in the elevator with an unknown
safety’s sake to eat outdoors. Not a she was on top of her game); the distancing and are popular forms man, who got off at our floor, it
problem. The Club has added new Zoetic Stage production of the of exercise at OR. suddenly struck me that after 20
venues (e.g. Town Hall Waterside) as play Gin Game; Paul Anka singing Thanks for Creative years neither Arthur nor I knew the
well as opportunities for al fresco Sinatra; the Met Opera simulcasts. Opportunities… For me the name of a single one of our urban
dining at the Palm Court, Toski’s and Can’t wait for next year! opportunity to be a frequent neighbors… The contrast with
in tiki huts at the Burgee Bar and Thanks for Keeping Me contributor to the Ocean Reef Ocean Reef is obvious. Here we
Reef Hut… Note: A special thanks Healthy… It took a little Press has been an enduring gift. have made good friends. We have
to Wynn’s. Nobody, and I mean convincing but I have come to The Joan the Shopper column has neighbors we love, who we know
nobody, finds any fault with this realize what an asset it is to have indulged my personal passion have our backs. We can put names
outstanding gourmet market. a Medical Center. When I had for fashion. And my more recent to most of the people we wave
Thanks for Beautiful a severe cut on my leg a year Memberabilia feature has given me to… Ocean Reef has given us a
Surroundings… This is especially ago, I made frequent visits to the a chance to learn about some sense of “belonging.” And perhaps
apparent in this holiday season, Med. Center so they could check of the amazing members of our that is the greatest gift of all.
when some decorating genie for infection. I actually enjoyed Ocean Reef Club… I have always
has enhanced the always well- meeting with Dr. Romeo and Thank You Ocean Reef!
been a “doodler” and with the
groomed landscaping with tasteful the attending nurses. Everybody – A Grateful OR Member
encouragement of the inimitable
sparkling white lights… But it is
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R E E F S E RV I C E D I R E C T O RY
MEMB ER N EWS
Academy at Ocean Reef Orvis Charter Desk
Jerome Murphy: 305-367-2409, Traci White: 305-367-2227,
jmurphy@oracademy.org charterdesk@oceanreef.com
Accounts Payable & Receivable Fitness
Member Billing: 305-367-5925 or Luis Bracamonte: 305-367-5820,
1-800-213-6552, lbracamonte@oceanreef.com
memberaccounting@oceanreef.com Golf Tee Times, Pro Shop &
Suzanne Baker: 305-367-5851, Practice Range
sbaker@oceanreef.com Pro Shop: 305-367-5912
Art League Lodging
Sherri Harris: 305-367-2359 Front Desk: ext. 2280,
artleago@bellsouth.net frontdesk@oceanreef.com
Airport Reservations: ext. 5923 or
Manager: 305-367-3690, 1-877-282-9911,
airport@oceanreef.com reservations@oceanreef.com
Bellstand Medical Center
305-367-2611, ext. 2290, Keith Young: 305-367-2600
transportation@oceanreef.com Member Conference Sales
Enterprise Car Rental: 305-367-2611, Rudy Gonnella: 305-367-5829
ext. 2295 rgonnella@oceanreef.com
Boat Rentals Membership
Reef Rental: 305-710-7968 Islande Dillon: 305-367-5896,
Cart Sales, Repair and Rental membership@oceanreef.com
Cart Sales: 305-367-6591 Ocean Reef Club Sotheby’s
Congratulations to Members Buck Schottland and Bettina bhorne@oceanreef.com International Realty
Cart Repairs: ext. 7658, Russell Post: 305-367-2027,
Ghysels, who recently celebrated their wedding in the cartrepair@oceanreef.com
beautiful backyard of their Ocean Reef home, realestate@oceanreef.com
Cart Rental: ext. 2370,
19 North Pelican Drive. cartrental@oceanreef.com Ocean Reef Rod & Gun Club
Card Sound Sporting Clays
Catering 305-367-2661
305-367-5895 catering@oceanreef.com rodandgun@bellsouth.net
Chapel Pickleball
Rev. Bob Henley, 305-367-2049 Justin Romero: 305-367-6583,
bhenley@orcchapel.org jromero@oceanreef.com
Communications Recreation
Ocean Reef Press Editorial: Mic O’Keeffe: 305-367-6501,
305-367-5882, orp@oceanreef.com mokeeffe@oceanreef.com
Ocean Reef Press Advertising: Chris Nelson: 305-501-5503
305-367-5806, asinclair@oceanreef.com cnelson@oceanreef.com
Concierge Kyle Lynch: 305-367-5830
FINE CLOTHING FOR MEN & WOMEN Ellie Parker: 305-367-2611, ext. 7385, klynch@oceanreef.com
GIFTS, ACCESSORIES, ALTERATIONS & MORE concierge@oceanreef.com Reef Club Kids
Croquet RCK Office: 305-367-5830
Jim Morton: 305-367-6583, The Spa
jmorton@oceanreef.com Jillian Barron: 305-367-6506,
Cultural Center jbarron@oceanreef.com
Lisa Dykes: 305-367-7339, Service Station
ldykes@oceanreef.com Israel Salgado: 305-367-4982,
Dining Reservations & Schedules isalgado@oceanreef.com
Reservations: 305-367-5931, Shops
diningreservations@oceanreef.com Port O’ Call Wine & Spirits:
Diving, Snorkeling, Water Tours 305-367-5999,
Games & Toys • Bell Dresses • Pranella Dresses The Dive Shop: 305-367-3051, portocall@oceanreef.com
Miss June • Kinross Cashmeres • Gretchen Scott info@thediveshoporc.com The Gift Shop: ext. 7139,
Raffaello Rossi (Travel Pants) • Barbara Katz Dock Office & Marina gift@oceanreef.com
The Burgee Shop: ext. 5515
Lisette • Oliver Bags • Corkcicle • Spanx • Bra 305-367-2611, ext. 7740,
burgeeshop@oceanreef.com
Peepers Readers • Scout Bags • Havaianas dock@oceanreef.com
Tennis
Sun Bum• Hats • Sunglasses • Flip Flops Events Information
Jim Morton: 305-367-6583,
Kyle Landers: 305-367-6618,
Michael Kors Glasses • Amazing Masks memberevents@oceanreef.com jmorton@oceanreef.com
Grayvik Animal Care Center/ ORCAT Vacation Rentals
Susan Hershey: 305-367-4701 Anne Ward: 305-367-5911
Open 7 Days • 10am - 5:30pm
or 1-800-741-7333,
305-367-3123 • 11 Barracuda Lane Ocean Reef Community Foundation vacations@oceanreef.com
Yuri Mikolay: 305-367-4707,
ymikolay@oceanreef.com
Ocean Reef Press | January 1, 2021 | 9
Our Newest two years, this is the time to think
about whom you would like to see
Members as your next fellow Member and
perhaps, as your new neighbor.
The Club Thrives The waitlist is not a reason to
pause recommending your friends,
through Referrals family and business associates for
membership in your Club. The
By Richard Weinstein, Senior Vice
President of Membership
Club has always looked across a
very narrow band for prospective
The best time to refer someone for new Members. Even more critical
membership is now. Our Census today, we want existing Members The Membership Enrollment team will welcome your friends and associates as if
to guide our efforts to the right they are Members and introduce them to our Unique Way of Life. Pictured from left,
results were clear, the vast majority Kane Hanson, Chelsea Prince, Christine Scholl, Megan Ronk and Nicole Bodchon.
of our Membership is here today prospective member to step
because they had an affiliation onto our Social Member waitlist
of similar interests. In practice, the introduction to your Club is
with a Member of Ocean Reef or become our newest Equity
Ocean Reef Club enhances this through the pages of our “Living
Club at the time they joined. And Member. With the exciting major
vie with the generations of families Magazine”. If you would like to
that is just as important today as it capital projects well underway,
that come together and enjoy a personally make that introduction
has been for the seventy plus years your friends will enjoy their new
Unique Way of Life. And never and send someone a copy,
of the Club’s existence. home, or a social membership, in
more so than since the start of the please visit the Club’s website at
Keeping your friends close has time to experience the renaissance
Covid pandemic. You are already oceanreef.com/livingmag and we
even greater impact in these times. of the Clubhouse and Ocean
building the “next generation” of will arrange for the Magazine to
Having a special place to escape Room. We are not talking about
Club Members with your family, be mailed on your behalf through
the everyday world now holds “more” members, we are only
now extend that further and our Membership Office.
deeper meaning when the focus interested in the “right” members
introduce your Club to friends and Ocean Reef is unique because
turns to a safe, sound and secure who are replacing Social Members
associates to continue the tradition the Members make it special.
venue. Especially one that offers that did not renew or Equity
long into the future. When your friends or associates
so much for every member of the Members that have moved away
In these cautious times it are comfortable to travel and visit,
family. With The Academy seeing and departed the Club.
may be difficult for prospective the Club and our Membership
record enrollment numbers and A private club by definition
members to travel. That is why, team will be ready to help you
the Social Membership waitlist at is a gathering place for people
right now, the best way to make treat them to a warm welcome.
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NEW S F R OM T HE M E D I C A L C E NT E R
It’s an all-new of psychiatric disorders in
complex medically ill patients.
Maimonides Medical Center in
Brooklyn and Grady Memorial
Ladies Night Out Working collaboratively with a
patient’s care team, she addresses
Hospital in Atlanta. She also
served as assistant professor of
Presenting “Mental the psychological symptoms
a patient may experience
psychiatry at Emory University
School of Medicine in Atlanta.
Health During following a cancer diagnosis and She is Board-certified in
COVID-19” By Geetha through long-term survivorship. psychiatry and psychosomatic
She received her medical degree medicine and has published
Nampiaparampil, M.D. from Northwestern University numerous articles relating to
Feinberg School of Medicine her specialty in peer-reviewed
January 6, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. in Chicago and completed her journals and textbooks.
The Medical Center presents a psychiatry residencies at Saint Please join us for this
“Ladies Night Out” with a new Vincent’s Hospital-Manhattan/ informative presentation by
twist- via LIVE BROADCAST Geetha Nampiaparampil, M.D. New York Medical College and Dr Nampiaparampil who is
at 5:00 p.m. We thank Ocean St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital/ eminently qualified in mental
Reef Club for providing to all cancer support services team Columbia College of Physicians health and stress related
members the broadcast link. at Miami Cancer Institute, a and Surgeons in New York. situations such as the pandemic
Please check your Club email part of Baptist Health South Additionally, she completed with which we are currently
for this information. Florida. She specializes in a psychosomatic medicine struggling.
No social distancing required psychosomatic medicine, fellowship at Memorial Sloan Visit us on the web at www.
for this event and no limit on also known as consultation- Kettering Cancer Center/ mcor.org.
attendees. We hope you will liaison psychiatry -the newest New York Presbyterian/Weill Your support of All Charities
join this timely presentation board-certified subspecialty in Cornell Medical Center. Dr. provides important funding for the
for these unprecedented times psychiatry. Nampiaparampil has worked Medical Center at Ocean Reef. Become
under which we are living. Dr. Nampiaparampil focuses as an attending psychiatrist at a Patron Supporter, call (305) 367-
Geetha Nampiaparampil, on the diagnosis and treatment JFK Medical Center in Atlantis, 5996 to learn more.
M.D., is a member of the
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OUT A ND A B OUT F OR T HE HOL I D AY S
Top Left: Harper Timmerman, six-year-old daughter of
April Timmerman, is joined by one of Santa’s elves for a
Christmas Day wagon cruise around Buccaneer Island.
Top Center: Aubrey Davies kept her festive dress ice
cream free during a trip to Reef Treats.
Top Right: ORC residents partnered with Farm Share
and headed out to Key Largo School on Christmas Eve
distributing turkeys, milk, vegetables, fruits, cheeses
and meats to 500 Key Largo families in need.
Bottom Left: Vicki Baker waits patiently for Santa Paws.
Bottom Center: James Hedderly is only four months old
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Thank you, two and one-half years, our
youngest son was the voice of
a devastating diagnosis or
lingering illness; bitter political
congregations for many years.
But we are welcoming the
Charlie Brown! Charlie Brown. You probably
heard him in one of the many
divisions between friends and
within families; questions and
opportunity of building for the
future - the new chapel that is
commercials he made, or in one uncertainty about the integrity now under construction.
of the animated movies. It was a of our political process; global We were unable to gather
great run for him! and environmental concerns; for our annual Easter Sunrise
By Rev. Dr.
racial injustice; senseless acts Service. Yet nearly three
Bob Henley Charlie Brown’s Wisdom of violence; even explosive hundred people took advantage
As most are aware, the late expressions of anarchy. of the opportunity to celebrate
Charles Schulz considered “the It has been a year of crisis Holy Communion on Easter
hapless” Charlie Brown his alter- – in the words of one writer, morning from their golf carts!
ego. Recall how many times “a season of unprecedented Because of COVID, we were
My task this week was to write Charlie Brown found himself on trauma, division, outrage, and unable to gather for in-person
a reflection on the highlights his back, because Lucy always heartache.” worship for several months. But
of the past year - 2020. As I pulled the football away, just as we embraced the opportunity
was thinking about the topic, he was ready to kick it! Crisis: A Healthy Reminder to utilize technology and social
I saw a cartoon posted online. Maybe that captures how It was President John media as a means of continuing
It featured Charlie Brown and some feel looking back on Kennedy who challenged to fulfill our mission.
his companion, Linus. The 2020. Somebody pulled the the nation in a speech. He In 2020, The Protestant
caption beneath had Charlie ball away, just as we were about reminded us that, when written Congregation said “good bye”
saying, “Maybe this is not the to kick it, and we’re flat on our in Chinese, the word crisis is to Craig and Tess Aven and
Christmas to ask for everything backs. For others, perhaps we composed of two characters: their four children. Yet our
we want, Linus. Maybe this year feel like Linus, thumb in our one represents danger and the loss of their leaving for a new
we just need to be thankful for mouth, clinging to a security other represents opportunity. opportunity in central Florida,
all we have.” My response was, blanket. Both are certainly As we seek to support those created the opportunity for us
“How appropriate!” understandable. who have experienced losses to welcome Bill Galliford to our
Our hearts go out to all those during 2020, or cope with our ministry team.
A Personal Connection who have experienced the loss own, we face the danger of Hopefully you have your own
Our family has a personal of loved ones during 2020. becoming totally absorbed by list of opportunities that you are
connection to the Charlie Others come to mind who the negative in the midst of the discovering in the midst of the
Brown character. For almost have faced financial reversals; crisis. To maintain, or perhaps crisis as well.
regain our emotional well-
being, we also need to focus on Watching the Ball Drop
the opportunities that this time There are few of us who will
of crisis presents. not be happy to see 2020 in the
Chapel News Catholic Mass*
12 p.m. • Cultural Center
The need we all have at time
like this, in the words of Charlie
rearview mirror! We can all look
forward to the ball dropping,
January 1-7 Tuesday, January 5 Brown, is to focus on “being
thankful for all that we have.”
welcoming 2021. But as you
lift a toast to the New Year, be
Community Brown Bag
Ocean Reef Chaplain 6 p.m. • Card Room at the Tennis And much of what we have are sure to take a moment and be
Rev. Dr. Robert Henley & Games Center opportunities. thankful for all we have. It is
305-367-2049 • orcchapel.org unlikely that the New Year will
Wednesday, January 6
Sunday, January 3 Episcopal Service Some Examples be free of crises. But we can
Traditional Worship Service* 9 a.m. • Card Room at the Tennis In the Chapel community, anticipate the opportunities that
Rev. Dr. Bob Henley & Games Center we lost the beloved building will be waiting for us as well.
9 a.m. • Cultural Center that was home to our four Happy New Year!
Community Bible Study
Catholic Mass Online 10:30 a.m. • Stream by visiting
10 a.m. • Stream by visiting orcchapel.org.
facebook.com/sjmkeylargo/.
Thursday, January 7
Sunday Service Online Men’s Book Study
10 a.m. • Stream by visiting 8 a.m. • Card Room at the Tennis
orcchapel.org. & Games Center
Contemporary Worship Service* *Reservations required by visiting
Rev. Dr. Bob Henley orcchapel.org.
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103 ANDROS ROAD | OCEAN FRONT 11 SUNRISE CAY DRIVE | OCEAN FRONT 28 CARDINAL LANE | CANAL FRONT
4 Bedrooms, 5 Full/2 Half Baths | $18,900,000 | 1663 5 Bedrooms, 6 Full/1 Half Baths | $14,975,000 | 2016 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full/1 Half Baths | $6,995,000 | 2011
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305.394.4461 eric@oceanreefclubsir.com 305.304.8311 bdickinson@oceanreefclubsir.com Morgan Smith 305.321.1143 morgan@oceanreefclubsir.com
425 SOUTH HARBOR DRIVE | GOLF COURSE 18 CINNAMON BARK LANE | GOLF COURSE FC MOORINGS 43A | CANAL FRONT
5 Bedrooms, 5 Full/1 Half Baths | $2,950,000 | 2005 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths | $2,475,000 | 1958 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths | $2,150,000 | 2028
Helena Morton Karyn Thiele James Morrison
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REPRESENTING YOUR HOME LOCALLY AND AROUND THE WORLD
Russell Post, Licensed Real Estate Broker Each office is independently owned and operated.Ocean Reef Press | January 1, 2021 | 17
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26 CHANNEL CAY ROAD | CANAL FRONT 13 SOUTH BRIDGE LANE | CANAL FRONT 96 EAST LAKE ROAD | ANGLERS CLUB
A r t i s t ’s R e n d e r i n g
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Helena Morton Jay Rourke Cassy Everhart 305.522.2332 cassy@oceanreefclubsir.com
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24 BAKER ROAD | CANAL FRONT 203 ANDROS ROAD | VILLA CAY 21 HARBOR ISLAND DRIVE | CANAL FRONT
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Helena Morton Agent/Owner Mary Lee Marcy Aultman
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ANGELFISH CAY 19A | CANAL FRONT 41 SOUTH BRIDGE LANE | GOLF COURSE 10 CALOOSA ROAD | LAKE FRONT
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Mary Lee Patti Furneaux Mary Brady
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Rick Haney 305.394.4645 rick@oceanreefclubsir.com Mary Lee Rick Haney 305.394.4645 rick@oceanreefclubsir.com
Denise Haney 305.394.6838 denise@oceanreefclubsir.com 917.603.3252 marylee@oceanreefclubsir.com Denise Haney 305.394.6838 denise@oceanreefclubsir.com
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Please
Remember Your
Turn Signals
Traveling The Reef by golf
cart is considered a true benefit
of living at Ocean Reef. With
the 2020 Census reporting
nearly 4,000 carts at ORC,
it’s more important than ever
to remember to use your turn
When stopping or slowing down, put your left arm out the left For a left-hand turn, put your left arm straight out the left side
signals. Golf carts should follow side of the golf cart, but pointed downwards 90 degrees at the of the golf cart.
the same rules as cars when on elbow.
the road and signals should be
used whenever turning right or
left or changing lanes (ex, going
from Ocean Reef’s slow golf cart
lane to the road).
For carts without an indicator,
drivers should use the proper
hand signals, demonstrated here
by Kyle Lynch and Chris Nelson
from the Recreation Team.
BY C
ME A
O
RT
C
For a right-hand turn, put your left arm out the left side of the golf cart, but pointed upwards 90 degrees at the elbow.
It’s not too late to give her
fireworks for the New Year!
FINE JEWELRY – FINE ART – UNIQUE GIFTS
This photo demonstrates the correct way to make a left turn in a golf cart. All golf carts
should merge into the car lane using their turn signal before making a left-hand turn.
“Royal Affair” By Claudia Apaid
42.5” x 39” • Sequin
41 Fishing Village Drive at Ocean Reef
Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm & Sunday 12pm-5pm
305.367.8001 • www.reefgalleryatoceanreef.com This photo demonstrates the incorrect way to make a left turn in a golf cart. Golf carts
in the golf cart lane must merge into the car lane prior to making a left-hand turn.Ocean Reef Press | January 1, 2021 | 19
You Can be an participation will help
strengthen the Ocean Reef
on Friday, Feb. 19. On Saturday,
the open house will continue,
when the Showcase items go on
the block the evening of Feb. 20.
All Charities institutions all of us value –
Medical Center, Academy,
including the opportunity to
enjoy lunch nearby. For Saturday
Listen carefully when the winner
of the Lexus is announced – it
Hero Cultural Center, Art League,
ORCAT and Conservation
evening’s online auction,
everyone can order a Gala-to-
could be you!
Association – while also Go takeout meal from any one All Charities’ purpose:
extending a critically needed of the Club’s dining venues, or Since 2008, All Charities
helping hand to our neighbors if you become a superhero at has united the Ocean Reef
in Key Largo, Homestead and the new $1000 Patron level, you community and raised over $40
by Sarah A.
Cart
Florida City through Ocean Reef will receive a complimentary million, helping enable The
Community Foundation grants. charcuterie tray and a bottle Reef’s Medical Center, Cultural
The All Charities team is of wine. Trustees will have the Center, Art League, Academy,
developing a fun and engaging option to receive their own ORCAT, and the Ocean Reef
virtual event with live elements banquet package. Conservation Association to
There are so many ways to be an and surprise South Florida There are so many ways for fulfill their missions, as well as
All Charities hero, from simply entertainment for the night of you to be a hero, from simply uplifting thousands in Florida
bidding on an item or two to Feb. 20. You can enjoy it online bidding on an item or two to City, Homestead and the Keys
joining the new and realistically from anywhere, whether you’re becoming a Patron or reaching through grants from the Ocean
accessible support level as a on The Reef or off (time to be even higher to become a Trustee. Reef Community Foundation.
Patron, or reaching even higher announced, but think, dessert, Mark Feb. 19’s wine tasting and Questions? Contact Lesa
to become a Trustee. EST). Unique bid packages are Feb. 20’s daytime and evening Crayne or Amy Cornaire in the
It’s a classic story arc: coming together; for example, programming on your calendars. All Charities office by calling
Challenging circumstances you can bid to have exclusive Stay tuned for updates on 305-367-5963 or emailing
develop, and an unassuming access to The Point – yes! The what will be happening when allcharities@oceanreef.com.
person rises to meet them, Members Only Point! – for a and how to maximize your Make this your story. We
making the world a better place. private celebration on New involvement. Start bidding need our heroes, more now,
During this pandemic winter, Year’s Eve 2021. generously and often when the more than ever.
as plans fall into place for Whether taking part here or catalog comes out and the online (With thanks to WVIA Public
this season’s mid-February All afar, all supporters at the Patron elements of the auction open Radio, Scranton, PA, for concept.)
Charities Weekend (ACW), that or higher levels will receive on Feb. 12 and continue to bid
classic arc can be more than a one of the coveted 500 raffle
dramatic device: It can be your tickets for the 2021 Lexus. For a
story. Simply step up and be that minimum donation, additional
hero – read on to learn how. participants who register for a New Ocean Reef Location
Challenging circumstances bid number also will have the
abound: The Reef has never opportunity to vie for the car
been this busy. The grant on a first-come basis. Unique
recipients’ needs have never been this season, you need NOT be
so great. As we greet the new present to win!
year, this is a pivotal moment If you are here, know that
when everyone’s help is needed, the weekend’s events are being
more now, more than ever. As designed with everyone’s safety
a creatively new and different in mind. With masks and social
ACW unfolds, whatever you do distancing, you can attend the
to support the cause will make a ingeniously socially distanced
greater difference than ever.
How is that heroic? Your
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5 Beds / 6.5 Baths (2016)
6 WEST SNAPPER POINT DR. $12,950,000
3 Beds / 3 Baths / 3 Half Baths (1621)
SOLD SOLD
8 GOLF TERRACE $4,000,000 65 TARPON LANE $6,500,000 101 ANCHOR DRIVE $6,400,000
4 Beds / 4.5 Baths Owner / Agent (2068)
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203 ANDROS ROAD $3,475,000 102 CREEK HOUSE, #102 $950,000 ANGELFISH CAY 19A $1,850,000
4 Beds / 4 Baths (2044) 2 Beds / 2 Baths (1700) 2 Beds / 3 Baths (2021)
6 BAYBERRY LANE $2,745,000 8 LAKESIDE LANE $1,750,000 45 THATCH PALM WAY $1,200,000
4 Beds / 4.5 Baths (1981) 3 Beds / 2.5 Baths (1952) Vacant Land (2020)
PENDING PENDING PENDING
6 MARLIN LANE B $1,750,000 63 ANCHOR DRIVE, #B $1,795,000 47 LAKESIDE LANE $1,275,000
3 Beds / 2 Baths (1851) 2 Beds / 2 Baths / 1 Half Bath (1779) 2 Beds / 2.5 Baths (2073)
MARINA SLIPS
201 OCEAN REEF DRIVE, DS-11 (2035) SOLD............................................................................. $1,350,000
201 OCEAN REEF DRIVE, DS-19 (1486) .......................................................................................... $1,300,000
201 OCEAN REEF DRIVE, HS-5 (1838).............................................................................................. $1,000,000
201 OCEAN REEF DRIVE, DS-22 (1996) PENDING ....................................................................... $985,000
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Great Heron Bird Center Executive Director,
happily reported the Great White
Rescue Heron named Echo was ready
for release. On Wednesday,
December 30, Jordan and Greg
Chuck Cook never imagined from the Wild Bird Center,
becoming a bird rescuer when he Chuck Cook, Rick Trout, Bill
saw a Great White Heron perched Legg, Wild Bird Center Board
under the electric pedestal at Member, Jack Salisbury, Ocean
his slip E-13, the home of his Reef Conservation Association
boat “Getting Lost.” Initially he Chairman, and a dozen other
thought, what a unique but very onlookers gathered by the Dock
tightly confined fishing spot this Office to witness a healthy Echo
heron has chosen!? return to his Ocean Reef home. A
However when the same bird Broad-winged Hawk also rescued
was there the next day, Monday, from Ocean Reef and rehabilitated
December 21, Chuck went at the Center, was released as well.
straight to the Ocean Reef Dock Thanks to everyone who
Office to alert Marina Attendant came together to turn a potential
Josh Paquett, who called longtime tragedy into a happy outcome,
diver and wildlife rescuer Rick consistent with the Wild Bird
Trout. Center’s legacy of “Keep them
With help from Cook and “Blue Flying”!
Moon” Captain Steve Blanche,
Rick rescued the hapless heron
from its predicament.
The heron was gently loaded
into a makeshift carrier made from
two laundry baskets lined with
towels. He was then transported
Is your cat or dog
from Ocean Reef and into the
hands of rescuer/transporter Emma
your first mate from the Florida Keys Wild Bird
Center. Chuck Cook helped rescue this Great
when you take After a week under the Center’s
care, Jordan Budnick, Wild
White Heron from beneath his dock
slip. The injured bird was taken to the
the boat out?
Wild Bird Center in Key Largo.
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Paquett, and the Wild Bird Center’s Jordan Budnick and Greg Russ.Ocean Reef Press | January 1, 2021 | 23
How May We Ocean Reef for decades still
have questions about everything
Assist You? happening around property,” said
Chief Concierge Ellie Parker,
who has been with the Club for
By Holly Houser, Ocean Reef Press
Manager
27 years. “Whether we speak on
the phone or in person, Members
If you’ve made reservations love to be greeted by friendly,
at The Reef this season, be it familiar faces and we love to
Trapeze Academy, Super Bingo assist! After a while, everyone
or the like, or if you’ve called starts to feel like family.”
The Concierge & Member Guest Services Team, Billie Arnett, Ellie Parker, Kyle
with questions about any number Landers, Annie Jansen and Samantha Gibson.
The seasoned Concierge &
of Reef happenings, you’ve Member Guest Services Team is
likely spoken with a member of Members enjoy their Club. Concierge & Member Guest comprised of Member Events &
the Club’s expert Concierge & Challenge the Team with any Services Team also keeps a list Services Manager Kyle Landers,
Member Guest Services Team. ORC question and they are sure of babysitters, house sitters and six years, Chief Concierge Ellie
This knowledgeable team of to know the answer or quickly pet sitters, offers notary services, Parker, 27 years, Member Guest
five has been extra busy this find it for you. arranges gift baskets and flower Services & Events Coordinator
season assisting with event and “The Concierge & Member delivery, schedules recreation Samantha Gibson, two years, and
dining reservations, creating Guest Services Team acts as a excursions, books courts and tee Member Guest Services & Events
itineraries for Members, guests fountain of Club knowledge,” said times, and much more? Coordinators Annie Jansen and
and prospective members, and Kyle Landers, Member Events While fulfilling queries is an Billie Arnett who arrived this
answering inquiries in regards to & Services Manager. “I think important part of the role, each season.
Covid-19, from what outlets are Members are most surprised team member has the additional Call Concierge & Member
open, to mask requirements, to to hear that we can help set up responsibility to highlight Club Guest Services at 305-367-6516
Club safety measures. special surprises like anniversaries, happenings, sharing information or visit them in the Key Largo
“How may we assist you?” is birthdays and other milestones, about activities Members might Building or the Membership
the Team’s motto as they provide coordinating gifts, balloons and enjoy but don’t know about. office. They are available daily
a one-stop shop for all Member everything in between.” “Ocean Reef has a ton of from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with
and guest needs and requests, Their catalog of services amenities and offerings - even extended hours during holiday
always looking for ways to help is long. Did you know the Members who have been at times.
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