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   April 2017
A NEW LOOK FOR THE RACQUETEER
This issue of the Racqueteer probably looks very different to you. Indeed, it is.
We're using new software, from a service called Mailchimp, that makes the publication easier to read and easier to produce. Continuous flowing articles, no breaks or artificial "continued on page...." to contend with.
You'll also note a lot more participation by club members who have volunteered to report, write, shoot pix and edit.
Coming soon: an improved PDTC web site. The Board has okayed changes that will make the site more interesting to anyone who checks it out; and it will contain an expanded members-only, password necessary, section that will make access to club information much easier. Included will be an electronic version of the Club directory member contact information, also offering members an option to add their pictures. Stay tuned.
We still have some things to learn about Mailchimp; it is a work in progress. Meanwhile, we'd really appreciate hearing your thoughts about this new format for the newsletter.
Howard Back, Ye Olde Editor

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS
The 2017 Club Championships was played over two weekends due to a lot of rain on Saturday, February 18th. The Mixed Doubles squeaked by Sunday the 19th while the Men's and Women's competition was on March 5th. The events completed with 12 teams in the Mixed, 11 teams in the Men's and 7 teams in the Women's, which was a very healthy turnout. A big thank you goes out to Iyas Abbas for coming out very early to help roll the courts on the morning of the Mixed Doubles- that really clinched our ability to actually hold the event that day!
CONGRATULATIONS:
Dan Merrill & Sara Freemen - Mixed Doubles
Steven Zack & Norm DeWitt - Men's Doubles
Sara Freeman & Penny Kemshaw - Women's Doubles
Iyas Abbas & Annalee Hanson - Mixed Doubles (Consolation)
Iyas Abbas & Jake McDougal - Men's Doubles (Consolation)
Annalee Hanson & Sandee Smith - Women's Doubles (Consolation) By Heidi Gerner, Tennis Coordinator

L-R Pat Alexander, Annette Zack, L-R Jake McDougal, Iyas Abbas,
Penny Kemshaw, Sara Freeman Tim Adams, Jim Gaube

L-R Steve Zack, Norm Dewitt
Scott Bracke, Dan Merrill

DINNERS FOR WINNERS

The DINNERS 4 WINNERS tournament was held on Saturday, March 4th with 32 eager participants. It was a round robin format playing 3 rounds with 4 teams complete with handicapping and lots of twists and turns—even some bonus trivia questions! Congratulations to the “BALL BUSTERS” who won the event with 56 points. Kudos go to the “KISS MY ACE” team who earned 3 bonus points for their trivia mastery.

The DINNER event took place Sunday evening, March 5th, with a scrumptious pot luck in “payment” to the “BALL BUSTERS” by the other 3 teams, namely The “ACE BANDAGES”, “KISS MY ACE”, and “TIGHTLY STRUNG”.

Bravo to the “BALL BUSTERS”: Leon Bennett, Jake McDougal, Annette Zack, Luanne Evans, George Kemshaw, Judy Sacha, Brian Lord, and Judy Siegel

JOB WELL DONE !
By Heidi Gerner: Tennis Coordinator

SUNSET FOR SUNRISE: PDTC IS BIG WINNER
by Greg Smith

Front row:
Ann Merrill, Gay Gaube, Judy Siegel, Alan Armour, Kris Adams, Larry Butterfield
Back row:
Sandee Smith, Barb Cassuto, Tom Landye, Tim Adams, Gordon Page, Iyas Abbas, Dan Merrill

On Saturday February 25th, 12 eager participants engaged in a men’s and women’s doubles tennis exchange with Sunrise Country Club. The six men and six women were paired using the USTA rating system in order to keep the matches competitive. With four of the six matches decided by a 3rd set super-tiebreaker (first one to 10), I believe we accomplished that mission.
PDTC was victorious, winning the exchange 5-1. Although there was no available spot on the roster, Gordon Page joined us in case someone was unable to complete a match. However, I (as "Captain" for the day) was able to get him in a very good mixed doubles match that strongly challenged him. One of the exchange matches involving Tom Landye and Alan Armour lasted 1 hour and 45 minutes, gutting it out for the win in an incredibly long 3rd set tiebreaker that could have gone either way!
Dan Merrill gave a lesson in ball control as he and Iyas Abbas leaped out to an early lead and never looked back. Kris Adams and Ann Merrill started slow in losing the 1st set, but got their “A” games back on track in winning the second set and the tiebreaker. Just the reverse with Larry Butterfield and Tim Adams who lost their edge after winning the first 6-1, yet lost in the tiebreaker.
Sandee Smith and Barb Cassuto had a tough match on their hands, splitting close sets before closing out with a 3rd set tiebreak win. One of their opponents was heard saying “I shoulda run faster” as the ball bounced a second time just out of her reach. Gay Gaube and Judy Siegel had a closer match than their 6-0, 6-0 score indicated, but were able to win all of the deciding points in the no-ad games.
Congrats to all who played! You make us proud.

TENNIS COMMITTEE UPDATE

Thanks to all the committee members for their hard work to improve this year’s events: Kris Adams, Mary Jenney, Greg Smith and Dick Sanchez. Each served as a liaison to the tennis staff for the tournaments. Greg was also our captain for the club exchange with Sunrise.
Please plan to play in the remaining events for the year, and have fun.
Wishing each of you challenging, exciting matches and safe travels until we meet again next season.
Ann Merrill, Chair,Tennis Advisory Committee

WOODS & WHITES -- PDTC GEEZERS WHIP THE WHIPPERSNAPPERS

by Judy Siegel

Six of Tennis Pro Marlon Reveche’s junior tennis players and six Palm Desert Tennis Club players, turned out in their whites on March 21 to pay homage to the early days of the sport of Kings. After a brief warm-up and using decades old wooden racquets, the “Young Whippersnappers” lined up against the “Old Geezers” to a duel of King of the Court.
At the end of each match, it was a Geezer left standing. Little wonder when you consider most of the seniors learned to play tennis with wooden racquets.

Different from the modern tennis that we all know, the era of “Woods and Whites” is a throwback to the days of the original wooden racquets and a dress code dating back to the 1800’s. These very first tennis racquets were made in London and were made of solid wood. The face of the racquet was crisscrossed with strings of animal intestine known as catgut. With advances in laminating technology, the solid wood racquets gave way to the traditional laminated wood racquets used by our intrepid players. These racquets were heavy enough to hold the strings and stiff enough to hit the ball. One of the junior players said playing with a laminated racket was like holding a stick, strung with rubber bands. He liked it, however, because it was adorned with Tony Trabert’s autograph.

WHIPPERSNAPPERS PDTC GEEZER'S

As for the dress code, "Tennis whites” is a British institution unto itself. In the mid 1800’s tennis was played primarily at social gatherings – particularly by women - and the sight of sweat spots through colored clothing was thought unseemly. The practice of wearing predominantly white clothing was adopted to avoid embarrassment. Wimbledon’s dress code is one of the most rigorous in sports. The rules, which specify that a player must dress “almost entirely in white,” are so strict that players can be forced to change by the referee under threat of disqualification.
My, how times have changed!

KAREN'S KORNER

Our reserve study from August 2016 showed our roofs are due for updating. This winter has seen more rain than normal. The roofs have held up fairly well, but the Board takes the responsibility of maintaining our roofs very seriously. At a special meeting February 23, 2017, the Board heard presentations from two roofers with different perspectives on how we might maintain the integrity of our roofs. On March 11 Ken Kuperstein, our GM, Jake McDougal, our architectural chair, and I met with another roofing specialist.
Our acrylic coating protecting a layer of polyurethane foam has essentially disintegrated. The foam can last many years but needs protection from the sun. There are essentially three viable options to address this issue listed from most to least expensive: reroofing; recoating with a polyurethane product; recoating with acrylic as we have done before.
The research continues and bids are being secured. The Board will be discussing this issue and likely making a decision about how to proceed at the April 4th meeting.
Karen Dummermuth - President

KEN'S KORNER
What a great March we had at PDTC! It seems like we were just planning our season opener, now, suddenly it's April.   It's amazing how fast time flies when you're having fun at PDTC. I hope you will join us Sunday, April 2nd for a Hawaiian Fusion catered event by the pool. On Tuesday, April 11th we are introducing a Murder Mystery Dinner and Show. Check the bulletin board for more info. And of course we will have our annual Easter Potluck on Sunday April 16th.
     As we begin 3 weeks of Spring break, please remind your family and guests to close the pool & spa covers and the umbrellas. Be sure to watch your speed around the club. For those heading home soon, please make arrangements to have your patio maintained over the summer and don't forget to pick up the club's summer watch form in the office.
     For those interested in putting your unit on the club's rental program for next season, please let me know. Each year the number of units are slowly declining due to owners selling their units, retiring and just wanting to enjoy it here at PDTC. In order to maintain high standards and the reputation of PDTC, I encourage you to continue to upgrade your unit. New linens, towels, paint, replacing old small appliances and de-cluttering some personal items can go a long way. Servicing your a/c annually, and keeping up with any warranties on larger appliances are just a few ideas that can make a huge difference.
Ken Kuperstein - General Manager

EMERGENCY REMIND 101
Remind 101 is a text messaging service that in case of an emergency. I will notify you if something serious is happening at the Club quickly and efficiently. Earthquakes, Power Outages, Fire, Criminal Situations, etc.
Here is how to sign up.
Go to your text messages, create a new text, type To: 81010. In your message: @pdtc hit send. You have now signed up for Remind 101!

U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY SEES MORE EARTHQUAKES AHEAD

In its just-released 2017 forecast the USGS says Southern California "could have large damaging and deadly quakes in the year ahead."
Every day people in the desert talk about the “big one.” We all know it’s coming, it’s just that no one knows exactly when. When the Board of Directors gave me the job of Chair of the “Emergency Preparedness Committee,” I had an aha moment. Of course I knew we had an emergency preparedness committee, and I attended the meeting where it was talked about, but it wasn’t until the “aha moment” I really began thinking about the “big one.”
A couple years ago when we had family visiting here we took what was called a “Red Jeep Tour” that took us up to the San Andreas Fault. We exited the Jeeps and walked up to the fault and actually looked into it. Scary.
I began thinking seriously about being prepared and I did an internet search to see what a family might need in order to survive when I discovered The Earthquake Bag. It seemed to contain those things necessary for such an emergency. Last month’s newsletter showed the contents of the bag, so I won’t reiterate it. However, my mission on this committee is simple: To encourage more of our neighbors to get an earthquake plan in place. Our community will be better off if we prepare individually, so we are working hard now to make it easy if and when it occurs. I’d be happy to show our bag to anyone interested. You can purchase one at Amazon.com for 2 people for about $140. I think it might be money well spent.
Pat Landye, Emergency Preparedness Chair

Movin' On playing on stage at PDTC
L-R Rick Roemmick, Susie Olavarria, Fraser Brinsmead

SHAMROCK SHENANIGANS
by Keith Sorensen

Saint Patrick’s Day at Palm Desert Tennis Club. The festive evening started off with hors d’oeuvres, wine and the most entertaining music from our great in-house benefactors “Movin’ On”, a musical trio comprised of Rick Roemmick, Susie Olavarria and Fraser Brimsmead. These guys are a real treasure and just keep getting better. I was delighted to hear Rick strumming the notes of my favorite classical concerto: Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez. We’re very lucky to have them enhancing so many of our soirees.
In Newfoundland, Canada St. Patrick’s day is an official public holiday and legend has it that if you wear green on that day it renders you invisible to leprechauns, who would otherwise try to pinch you, but then can’t see you to do so. And this has led to the loosely accepted rule that you can pinch anyone not wearing green on that day. I wish I had researched this earlier. I think there was a fair amount of pinching occurring that night.
By that night I’m referring to Palm Desert Tennis Club’s annual St. Patrick’s bash, which this year delighted more than 110 keen followers of what has become our greatest yearly party, thanks in very large part to the continuing generosity of Jerry Freirich and Judy Golden, who spoil us with their gift each year of bushels of mouth-watering corned beef shipped with loving care from the Freirich Food Plant in North Carolina. For some years it has been cooked and served with that same care by Judy’s daughter, Marjorie and son-in-law Leon, but this year our in-house Master Chef Dana Hutchinson did the honors, with some assistance from Judy’s son Jeff.

To complement this worthy entree a wonderful assortment of pot luck delicacies was provided by the members and was enjoyed on beautifully decorated tables, replete with green table cloths, shamrocks and gold coins, reminding us to be watchful for leprechauns. Those still apprehensive frequented the well stocked open wine bar, where Ken and Greg kept us well oiled.

Throughout the evening Pete Szambelan faithfully recorded anyone wearing green for us all to remember this great and we hope annual event.

Jerry and Judy now live occasionally here at the Club, but mostly in an assisted living facility near the Coast, as Jerry will be 96 next month! Their new location makes even more remarkable the fact that they have kept this great tradition alive. The whole group this year joined in signing a very large “Thank You” card to them as Jerry missed the party. A great time was had by all in attendance, which must have included most of the block.

CHEF DANA -- 30 YEARS OF HASHBROWNS

by Judy Siegel

PDTC’s own weekend chef, Dana Hutchinson, was recognized Sunday for his years of service. Presenting him with a generous gift certificate to the Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa, Ken Kuperstein suggested Dana take a well-deserved staycation this summer with his family. Dana was stunned.

Dana started cooking at the Club in 1987. He has worked for PDTC longer than for any other employer in his working career. He retired from the Coachella Valley Water District after 23 years and continues into his 16^th year to sell perfumes at the Indio Evening/Night Market. 2017 marks Dana’s thirtieth season at the club.
His love of the customers brings him back every season. “It’s like family here, lots of fun and laughter. I am a workaholic. I believe in loyalty and dependability. I’ve seen a lot of people ordering breakfast and lunch over the years, people coming and going. Sometimes it’s sad to come back at the beginning of the season and hear who is not returning.”
Dana started cooking when he worked at Denny’s in Palm Desert. In 1976 he landed a job there as a dishwasher. He liked to watch the cooks and wanted to learn to do that. His Manager said he couldn’t cook. Dana worked the graveyard shift, when the manager was gone, and the night cook showed him how to cook. Months later, when the night cook didn’t show up for work, Dana stepped in. He never went back to dish washing.
I asked Dana what has changed in the 30 years he has been cooking at PDTC. “Not much,” he replied, “We got a new reach-in refrigerator which is really handy. I’ve worked under five different Managers. I can make really good hash browns from freeze-dried potatoes.”

Previously I had asked Ken what the Club would do if Dana were to leave. Ken went pale. I asked Dana what he would do next if her were to leave the club. “I have no plans on leaving. I like it here. But if I couldn’t cook here anymore I would definitely come back here to eat and I would complain about the food.”
Here’s to 30 more years, Dana. Congratulations.

BOYD DEEP CANYON RESEARCH CENTER HIKES
by Amy Kemper

Sixteen PDTC-ers were treated to a fabulous morning of hiking and learning on March 3. They toured the University of California environmental research center right in our back yard! Caravanning to the center through The Reserve and adjacent to Ironwood, we first stopped on the levee and took in the expansive views. Dr. Allan Muth, the long-time Director of the Boyd Deep Canyon Research Center (who is retiring this June after 30-some years), led the tour. He educated us on a myriad of interesting things, including how the Natural Reserve System works and the history of the land and the Research Center. Continuing on in our cars, we parked in front of the buildings.
The group split up. Half of us, led by Dr. Muth’s wife Violet, strolled to the mouth of Deep Canyon while the other half, led by Dr. Muth, went for a longer hike into Coyote Canyon. Both guides talked about the flora and fauna along the way, also pointed out pieces of pottery left by the Native Americans who once thrived off the land.
The experience was thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated by all who went, and hopefully we will be able to offer this unique experience again next season!

BRAIN GAMES: USE IT OR LOSE IT

by Mary Jenney

The Alzheimer's Association says "Brain games and memory exercises can help you stay mentally active and may have a protective effect." So a group of PDTC-ers gathered in the Clubhouse March 23 to play some games.
Several of us used our brains to answer anagrams, play definition games, rhyming words, geological quizzes and more. We had to dig way back to remember things of the past and hoped that our long term memories would kick in. Attention to detail was a must , and fun was had by all.
Gay Gaube organized the session and says another is tentatively set for April 13th.

EJ Cook, Mary Jenney, Jane Turner & Gail Broderick

PDTC-ERS DISPLAY THEIR TALENTS
by Lank Jenney
   The third annual PDTC Art Show was held on Saturday, February 25th  between 2 and 4 pm. We had nine participants. Wine and appetizers were supplied by the artists.
New craft additions from three talented ladies displayed knitting, locker hooking, crocheting, jewelry making and hand sewn tennis tote bags. Thanks to Sue Williams, Jackie Helliesen and Gay Gaube.
     We also had Rick Roemmick join us for the first tie with his own DVD featuring photography of our beautiful southwest including his instrumentals and vocals.
     The regulars included Annette Zack, Amelia Grove, Leon Bennett, Lank Jenney and Fraser Brinsmead. These talented people brought their latest works of art, photography and jewelry.
     It was so nice to see 30-40 people enjoy the talent that our club has to offer. Thanks to all the participants that made the show a success again this year.

Art from Fraser Brinsmead Photography by Leon Bennett

Amelia Grove's Jewelry DVD video display by Rick Roemmick

Note cards from Annette Zack Handiwork by Jackie Helliesen & Sue Williams

Acrylics by Lank Jenney Accessories by Gay Gaube

Fun photos in the rain by Heidi Gerner

WELCOME SARAH AND SCOTT
By Jake McDougal

Hello and welcome to Scott Bracke and Sarah Krzesowiak, two of our newer owners at PDTC. Both Scott and Sarah have a history in the desert going back to the late sixties; spending 3 months every winter at a tennis club in Palm Springs.
Scott and Sarah are part of a long tradition at PDTC, having been referred by a friend, Annalee Hansen. Sarah's sister, Kathy Zeug and her significant other, Norm Dewitt have also purchased a unit at the club.
Scott and Sarah are both natives of Minnesota, and graduates of the University of Minnesota. Scott graduated as a landscape architect and Sarah pursued her career as an administrator in the public education system. Scott and Sarah are both tennis players, avid skiers and hikers and Sarah also volunteers at the butterfly exhibit in the Living Desert. They are currently remodeling unit #45.

WELCOME NORM AND KATHY
by Jake McDougal

Welcome to our newest owners, Norm DeWitt and Kathy Zeug, who recently purchased unit #21. Norm and Kathy are natives of Minnesota, from St. Paul and Olivia respectively. They are both graduates of the U. of Minnesota School of Law. After graduation, Norm pursued a business career as a vice president of sales and marketing and Kathy continued with the law profession as a legal adviser in the publishing field.
They heard about PDTC from their friend Annalee Hansen and Kathy's sister Sara Krzesowiak. Sara Krzesowiak and Scott Bracke just purchased unit #45. Norm and Kathy rented at PDTC last year and decided to purchase the following year.
Norm is an avid tennis player, who started playing in high school. Kathy is planning to revisit playing tennis and is currently playing pickleball.
Norm and Kathy are also hikers and backpackers. They have backpacked in Glacier National Park, Europe and New Zealand, and hike in our desert, as well.

OUTSIDE THE GATES

STATE OF PALM DESERT IS GOOD
That was the message delivered by Mayor Jan Harnik at the annual State of the City luncheon. More than 300 people were on hand to hear her report that the city gets about $22 million a year in revenue from tourism, and is continuing to look for new ways to attract “more visitors and their dollars.” Harnik also described a plan for expansion of the University district to include housing for families of all sizes and income levels, with bicycle and pedestrian friendly streets and parks.
PALM DESERT SENIOR CENTER IS A COOL PLACE
The Joslyn Senior Center has been having generator problems. But now, the Palm Desert City Council has pledged to spend up to $221 thousand to buy a new cooling unit for the Center. Joslyn is open to residents during hot weather as a cooling center, and can also be used as an emergency evacuation center in case of earthquake or other natural disaster or major power outage.
COLLEGE OF THE DESERT OFFERS FREE TUITION
Starting this Fall, any graduate of a Coachella Valley high school can attend the first year at the Palm Desert campus at no charge. That’s for full time enrollment, and NOT for residents of other areas.
LOCAL CONDO RESALES PICKING UP
Finally, according to Corelogic’s DQ News real estate reporting service, 92260 activity has increased. In January, there were 52 condos sold in our zip code area at a median price of $249 thousand. That’s a price increase of more than 29% from January of 2016.
TOUR DE PALM SPRINGS IS NOT COMING TO PALM DESERT
Last month’s Racqueteer reported that the internationally known Palm Springs bike race would be moving to Palm Desert in 2018. Not so. Promoters of the race originally were turned off by Palm Springs decision to move the event from February to January, and were working on a compromise that might have moved the event to Palm Desert using the name Tour de Palm Springs in Palm Desert. But now Palm Springs has shifted gears and the 20th annual event will be held in early February starting and finishing in Palm Springs.

Frank's Place at the Indian Wells Resort Hotel
76-661 Highway 111, Indian Wells, (760) 345-6466

Frank's Place is located off the lobby of the Indian Wells Resort Hotel. It features live music nightly from 6:00-9:00. Frank DiSilvo is the resident "crooner" and he performs Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. There are different entertainers Sunday through Wednesday. All of the entertainers' acts are reminiscent of the 1960s "rat pack" era and the Great American Songbook. We (Jim & Cathy Konrath and Neven & Lorraine Usher) were there on a Tuesday night when Patricia Welsh performed. What an amazing voice! There was dancing and singing along. It was all great fun! Once the music starts, conversation is a bit challenging, but not impossible.
Happy Hour is from 4:00 to 6:00. The Happy Hour menu offers a variety of 8 salads as well as sliders, skewers, fish tacos, ahi tuna tartare, calamari, Reuben sandwich, and an Asian sampler plate. All four of us thought the service and food were very good.
If you go, reservations are strongly recommended. T 1-800-248-8968 www.indianwellsresort.com

Review by Cathy Konrath

Big Rock Pub, Indian Springs Golf Course
79940 Westward Ho Dr, Indio, (760) 200-9844

Recently we spent an evening enjoying dinner at Big Rock Pub with friends ordering items such as “The Grateful Dead Flat Bread", “Feels Like The First Time Cheeseburger” and “The Mama’s and the Pappardelle”. The Big Rock Pub is at the Indian Springs Golf Course, overlooking the 18th green. Big Rock serves a blend of Classic Rock and Classic Cuisine. Their menus are original album cover jackets from “Best of Rod Stewart”, to “Chuck Berry’s Golden Oldies” to “Olivia Newton John”, etc., which brought back memories and made for good conversation.

Paul ordered the “the Mama’s and The Pappardelle”, which he found very flavorful. Sausage with the spinach noodles worked very well together. Paul found the portion size adequate. Sam ordered the “Feels Like The First Time Cheeseburger”, made with wagyu beef, served on toasted sourdough bread, Sam finds the burger exceptional, I’m not sure how he knows this since he inhales it every time he orders it. Burgers also come with fries. I ordered the “The Grateful Dead Flat Bread”. Served on a wooden plank with the right amount of tasty, roasted vegetables. I enjoy a crust with a little flake and crunch and this flatbread delivered. Portion appears small but is more then enough. Sam has ordered the “The Meat Head Flat Bread”, in the past, he was surprised by the serving size but he found it very filling. Our friend ordered “Doin it All for My Babyback”. They are St.Louis ribs not baby backs. Ribs were served with cole slaw which he found salty and thought the ribs were nothing special.

We have been to The Big Rock Pub a few times. We enjoy the food and the atmosphere. Service is always attentive and knowledgeable. The restaurant recently went through en extensive remodel, and the owners spared no expense. It opened in October 2016. They have a beautiful, spacious patio overlooking the 18th green with a large glass lite fire pit, which we enjoyed on our recent visit. Throughout you will find an extensive collection of rock and roll memorabilia, displayed with very classy respect to the artist. They start the day serving breakfast at 6 a.m, and happy hour is from 3-6, 7 days a week. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday they have live local music, and karaoke on Monday nights. They take reservations for a party of 10 plus.

Review by Rita Ripp

Stuft Pizza at the Westfield Mall
72840 Highway 111, Palm Desert (760) 610-7990

We visited the Stuft Pizza in Palm Desert at the Westfield Mall location at about 5pm.

Their "Happy Hour" runs from 3 til 6pm daily. The entrance to the Stuft Pizza is inside the Mall but you enter on the south side though a main entrance. There's also a small gate entry to the outside patio from the parking lot, where there are both heaters and misters. We ate inside as the night was cool.
Close parking can be a bit of an issue when the Mall is busy, but there is Valet parking for $4.00 .
The atmosphere is more of a family place as it can be a bit noisy.
There is an extensive Happy Hour appetizer menu which is quite reasonable. Their (small only) pizzas are reduced $2.50 during HH. The beer, wine and liquor prices are very reasonable on some selections and brands.
We all had pizza and I would rate it at an 8 out of 10 in arrangement and flavour. In all, it was a very reasonably priced evening as long as ambience is not your thing.
For more information, go to their website www.stuftpizzabarandgrill.com for a look at their extensive menu. There is another location in Old Town, La Quinta
Review by Neven Usher

Morton’s The Steakhouse
74-880 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert (760) 340-6865

Mark and Sue Williams and Jim and Cathy Konrath had the opportunity to dine at Morton’s in early March. In making the reservation, Cathy asked for a quiet table for four. We were greeted and seated at a table in the dining room that backed up to the bar. Note: It was during Happy Hour and the music and patrons were loud. We asked to be moved and were escorted to a table on the other side of the room, which was quieter.

The menu for dinner is pricey, but we found the service and food to be excellent. Our server recommended splitting our orders as the portions are large. Both couples split the chopped salad, which was tossed in a creamy blue cheese dressing. The jumbo baked potato was more than enough for two ,with butter, sour cream and bacon, served table-side.

Jim enjoyed the sea bass for his entrée. It was marinated in a miso sauce and was moist and delicious. The USDA prime aged steaks were tender, flavorful and cooked to perfection. We topped the dinner with a caramel bread pudding served with four spoons. The dessert was outstanding.

It’s a good place to go when you want to splurge!

Review by Sue Williams

Calendar of Events

April 11 - Murder Mystery Night/Pizza
April 16 - Easter Potluck
May 14 - Mother’s Day
May 29 - Memorial Day
May 31 - Pro Shop Closes
June 1 - Office On Summers Hours M-Sat. 8-12
June 18 - Father’s Day
July 4 - Independence Day

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