What’s New at Shangri-La

The Horizon

What's New at Shangri-La

Shangri-La Staff

Jason Sheffield

Executive Chairman

Barry Willingham

President & CEO

Peter Graf

Executive Director Hospitality, Food & Beverage

Rob Yanovitch

PGA Director of Golf & Club Operations

Mike Williams

Director of Communications & Government Relations

Justin May

Golf Course Superintendent

Michael Bujold

Executive Chef & Director of Food & Beverage

Phillip Cunningham

Marina Manager

Dana Able

Director of Sales

Linda Wall

Director of Catering

Katelin Threet

Membership & Marketing Administrator

Brett Wisdom

Resort Manager

Sarah Scott

Director of Human Resources

Volume 9: Issue 11

November 2019

On the Heels of "Fall Festival," Shangri-La Offers Exciting Events and Winter Hours of Operation

By Barry Willingham, President & CEO Shangri-La Golf Club Resort & Marina

There is still plenty of great weather ahead of us this fall to enjoy Shangri-La!

I have to tell you, I was absolutely astonished at the fantastic turnout for the 3rd Annual ShangriLa Fall Festival, especially since the weather dictated a last minute change of location! We had a great time hosting kids of all ages from throughout the Grand Lake community. The evening was great, the music was great, the costumes were great, and the haunted house was plenty scary ? it was a very fun evening. I hope you had a chance to enjoy it with us.

With the departure of Daylight Saving Time, new winter

hours of operation are in effect a all Shangri-La venues. Doc's Bar & Grill will continue to be open for three meals a day, seven days a week (6:30 a.m.9:00 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 6:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday). The bar at Doc's will remain open later, depending on demand.

The biggest change in operation through the winter will be at the Summit Restaurant. There will be no lunch service, and dinner service will be available Friday-Monday each week.

Friday & Saturday dinner service will be limited to members and resort guests only, but we will open the Summit to the general public for Sunday and Monday night dinner service throughout the winter. Chef Mike has prepared a fantastic new menu for our restaurant venues, as well. Live Entertainment at the Summit

To enhance those great winter evening dinner parties at The Summit, we will now offer Saturday & Sunday musical en-

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tertainment to accompany your meal. I am excited to tell you that famed grand lake entertainer Terry Jordan will be at the keyboards Saturday & Sunday evenings throughout the winter at The Summit. Terry has such a huge following in the Grand Lake area, I'm sure you will enjoy his incredible talent often throughout the months to come. Golf, Marina, Turn House

The marina will be open six days a week throughout the winter months (9:005:00 Monday-Saturday) offering fuel service, snacks, apparel, and boating supplies. Effective November 3, the marina will be closed on Sundays until Spring.

The Golf Shop is open 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. daily throughout the coming months; and the menu and drink offerings will be enhanced at the Turn House which is also open from 8:00-5:00 daily. Great Events at Shangri-La in November

Just because it is November, that doesn't mean the fun slows down at ShangriLa. In addition to Terry Jordan's weekly entertainment at The Summit and our regular "Trivia, Tacos & Tequila Tuesday," at Doc's, along with our "Thursday Night Karaoke & Shrimp Boil" (except Thanksgiving night), we have some great special events over the next few weeks.

Chef Mike is offering four fun cooking classes this month ? every Saturday except November 23. Classes include cooking lessons, the meal you prepare, a written recipe and, of course a cash bar. Classes are $25 each. Contact Katelin Threet to sign up (918 -257-7720).

Saturday, November 16 is our annual "Festivus for the Rest of Us" party from 5:00 -8:00 p.m. at the Golf Shop. This evening of wine, beer, appetizers and camaraderie offers you the opportunity to win huge discounts on wonderful Christmas gifts, along with free gift wrapping. If you need to order something for that special Christmas gift, this

event gives you plenty of time. Friday, November 29, we will once

again provide the opportunity for you to get over the "Thanksgiving Turkey Blahs" by ignoring your leftovers and joining us at the Summit for our popular "Black Friday Seafood Buffet." The culinary crew goes all out for this special buffet!

Looking ahead to December, mark you calendars for the return of the famed "Shangri-La Winter Gala" which will be held Saturday evening, December 14 in the Roosevelt Ballroom at our resort hotel. The next day, plan to join us at the Summit for our annual "Sunday Brunch with Santa." Plan to bring the little ones and your camera, because Santa will be on hand for photos.

New Year's Eve members are urged to join us for our annual "New Year's Eve Wine Dinner," featuring exquisite cuisine paired with the finest wines to ring in the New Year! Membership Drive

Our Shangri-La Fall Membership Drive is underway ? and that can mean money in your pocket. Any member who brings a new Golf Member into the Shangri -La family will receive a $1,000 credit at the club. If you help sign up a new Resort Member, I'll give you a $500 credit. I know every member knows someone who would be a great addition to our club. And remember, when we get 100 additional Golf Members, we'll start work on that new Par 3 Course. The timing is up to you. Activity Park Plans

We are finalizing the engineering and design work and we hope to break ground within the next few weeks for our new $5 million Activity Park adjacent to our resort hotel. Outdoor facilities will include tennis courts, pickleball courts, basketball, sand volleyball, bocce ball, croquet and a fantastic mini-Fenway Park for whiffle ball fun.

The 10,000 square foot in-

Popular entertainer Terry Jordan will be at the keyboards every Saturday & Sunday evening to entertain diners at The Summit Restaurant. During the winter, the Summit will be open for dinner service only during winter hours - Friday & Saturday for members and hotel guests only, and will be open to the public Sunday &

Monday evenings.

door facility will include golf simulators, skeet-shooting simulators, pool tables, ping pong, shuffleboard, a couple of bowling lanes, arcade games, pop-a-shot basketball, a 50-seat theater for movies and video conferencing, Coffee Barista and Pastry Shop (who needs Starbuck's?) and, of course, a bar ? a world class indooroutdoor bar. We haven't forgotten the little ones, either. A state-of-the-art playground for kids is also part of the plan. The Activity Park is going to be an unbelievable addition to available amenities for our members at Shangri-La. Join the Shangri-La Community!

We continue to be excited about our residential real estate ventures at ShangriLa as more and more people decide this is a wonderful full-time entertainment atmosphere for their families. The only remaining home left in the Gallery is the furnished Model Home on lot #13. Come check out this beautiful gated community directly across from the clubhouse! We also have one home for sale in Pointe Marin, adjacent to the Shangri-La resort hotel.

In our newest residential development, The Ridge at Shangri-La, nine new homes are complete and occupied and another sold home is currently under construction. We have a model home ready for touring any time ? and four spec homes ready for immediate move-in. If you or someone you know is interested in making the Shangri-La lifestyle a permanent lifestyle, please contact Coldwell Banker Shangri-La Realty to view our current inventory or design a new home! Download Shangri-La's Upgraded and FREE Mobile App

If you haven't already done so, please be sure to download the Shangri-La Mobile App! It is absolutely free ? and it's a great way to stay current with ShangriLa's special offerings and events as well as current events and weather conditions. All you have to do to download the app is text the word GRAND to 70000. It's that easy. You can also follow our progress and our upcoming events on our website at , "Like" us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram

As always, our commitment is to you, our members and guests, and we constantly strive to earn the support you have so generously provided. Thank you so much for continuing to share your great ideas with us to make certain that Shangri-La is the ultimate destination ? on Monkey Island, where the fun never sets!

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Culinary Conversation

Michael Bujold, Executive Chef and Director of F&B

Cooking classes, Thanksgiving menus, shrimp boils, Taco Tuesdays, meals-to-go, a new Summit menu and our upcoming Black Friday

Seafood Buffet are keeping Chef Mike on his toes!

With the departure of Daylight Saving Time, Shangri-La's dining venues have new winter hours of operation; and we haveadded some terrific public dining and entertainment options.

The Summit Restaurant at the Shangri-La Club House is now open to the general public Sunday & Monday evenings for fine dining. Although there will be no lunch service at the Summit through the winter (lunch options are available at the Turn House and at Doc's), the Summit will be open for dinner service Friday & Saturday for members and hotel guests, and on Sunday and Monday evenings for all who wish to enjoy the great food and atmosphere of casual elegance at the Summit. Famed entertainer Terry Jordan will also be entertaining at the keyboards on both Saturday and Sunday evenings throughout the winter.

Doc's Bar & Grill at Shangri-La remains open to the general public, as always, for three meals a day, seven days a week operating from 6:30 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 6:30 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday. Additionally, Doc's will continue to offer popular special entertainment & dining options weekly with "Trivia, Tacos & Tequila Tuesdays" and "Thursday Night Karaoke & Shrimp Boils. Cooking Classes

I am offering Saturday afternoon Cooking Classes throughout the month of November, except Saturday, November 23. Classes will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Saturdays, November 2, 9, 16, and 30. All classes will be in the Holderman Ballroom of the hotel except the November 16 class which will be held in the Roosevelt Room. On the respective dates, we'll be cooking Chicken Piccata with Linguine, Apple Sea Scallops, Special Holiday Appetizers, and Ultimate Turkey Hash &

Leftover Thanksgiving Egg Rolls. Participants will eat the meal they prepare and receive a recipe in addition to instruction and, of course, we'll have a cash bar. It should be a lot of fun. If you would like to join me, please RSVP to Katelin Threet at 918-257-7720 or email Katelin.threet@. Thanksgiving Dinner ? at home or at Shangri-La!

Doc's Bar & Grill will offer a fabulous Thanksgiving Buffet ($30 per person) including turkey, ham, prime rib and all the trimmings and a variety of dessert offerings from Pastry Chef extraordinaire Julie Morgan on Thanksgiving Day, November 28.

If you would prefer to enjoy your Thanksgiving dinner at home ? but without all the work ? just leave the work to the culinary team at Doc's and take the credit yourself by ordering the popular "Thanksgiving Dinner-to-Go." Turkey and ham entrees highlight the exquisite holiday meal which includes soup, salad, a variety of sides, assorted dinner rolls and pecan, apple, or pumpkin pie. Orders for "Thanksgiving Dinner-toGo" orders are available for any number of guests ? 2 or more. Pricing is $45 for two adults and $20 for each additional person. All orders will come complete with reheating instructions and in reheat over-safe containers. Orders must be placed with Linda Wall, Director of Catering, at 918-257-7716 no later than 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 24th and must be picked up at Doc's Bar & Grill by 6:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, November 28. Black Friday Seafood Buffet

It's wouldn't be Thanksgiving without Black Friday. And it wouldn't be Black Friday without our traditional "Black Friday Seafood Buffet." Our culinary team has outdone themselves this year. I assure you, there won't be a better Seafood Buffet anywhere. Call 918-257-4200 and make your reservations for this awesome feast Friday evening, November 29 from 5:009:00 p.m. At $60 per person, I assure you, this is the seafood dinner buy of the year! Then, the Christmas Holiday Season!

We have a fantastic holiday event which is also open to the public. Saturday evening, December 14, the popular "Winter Gala" returns to Shangri-La with outstanding entertainment and a fabulous five-course dinner featuring a crabstuffed filet entr?e. The open-to-the-public event begins at 6:00 p.m. in the Roosevelt Ballroom of Shangri-La's Resort Hotel. For reservations, contact Katelin Threet at 918-2577720 or email Katelin.threet@.

There is an incredible package available for the 2019 Winter Gala at Shangri-La. Cost of attending the gala is $75 per person including dinner and entertainment (cash bar available). However, guests will likely want to opt for the additional Gala Package offering that includes a hotel room at the resort a breakfast omelet station for two for only $109. That means a couple could attend the gala, enjoy a fabulous evening, stay at the resort and enjoy the omelet station for a total cost of $259 per couple (plus tax). That's an incredible way to enjoy the holiday spirit!

Thank you so much for your continued support and for your kind compliments about our food & beverage service ? and thank you for including Shangri-La in your plans with family and friends. If there is anything we can do to enhance your dining experience, please let me know. In the meantime...

Bon Appetit. Let's eat!

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The Horizon: November 2019

Dock Talk

by Phillip Cunningham, Shangri-La Marina Manager

Shangri-La Marina remains open Monday-Saturday from 9:00-5:00. Closed Sunday.

It's that time of the year. With the departure of Daylight Saving Time, darkness arrives earlier and the weather also tends to turn chilly without much warning. The foliage is spectacular, to be sure, but earlier darkness and colder weather means we all must be prepared. Please Schedule Winterization NOW

If your boat is not equipped with bilge heat for use in the winter, please contact Nichols Marine immediately and schedule the winterization of your boat. If you are still using your boat, but you have an idea when you will finish your boating for the year, go ahead and schedule your winterization right now. Generally, boaters are safe until around November 15 ? at least ? but, technicians certainly cannot winterize everyone's boat in one day when that first "freeze warning" forecast comes across the television screen. If you're not finished, please join us on the water. If you ARE finished for the season, or if you know a date when you WILL be finished, contact Nichols Marine at 918-257-5500 and schedule your winterization with Tyler Sourjohn.

Nichols Marine does not work on personal watercraft. If you are ready to winterize your PWC and do not already have contacts with a personal watercraft technician, there are two Grand Lake businesses who are very familiar with the layout of our marina. Contact either Randy's Watercraft at 918-782-2336 or Dick Lane's of Grand Lake at (918) 782-2553 to schedule winterization of your PWC. Marina Winterization and New Hours of Operation

With the end of Daylight Saving Time Sunday, November 3, Shangri-La Marina will begin new winter hours of operation. We are here for our customers year-round with gasoline, diesel, apparel, boating supplies, and snacks. However, effective November 3, the marina will be closed on Sunday throughout the winter. New hours of operation for the winter are Monday-Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Like boats, our marina is subject to damage from extended hard freezes, and we must winterize the marina including disconnection of water systems on the docks. If we are unexpectedly hit with a lengthy spell of subfreezing temperatures, that will dictate our winterization schedule. However, we will winterize the marina no later than Friday, November 15. After

that date, there will be no water service on the docks and no pump-out service at the fuel dock until spring.

Please plan accordingly. If you need a pump-out prior to winterization of your boat, please be sure that it is handled prior to November 15. Similarly, if you need water at your slip for flushing systems or cleaning, you will need to utilize the water on the docks prior to November 15. Slip Availability

Shangri-La Marina is close to capacity, but we do have a handful of available slips ? 24, 28, 32, 40, and 50 feet in length.

If you know someone who may like to join the Shangri-La family and are looking for a place to keep their boat, remember that slip renters at Shangri-La Marina may also join the growing membership at Shangri-La Golf Club & Resort without paying any initiation fee. Boat Sales

Boat sales through the month of October have been very good. Smart buyers know this is the very best time of the year to purchase a new boat. With the boat show season getting underway this month with the granddaddy of them all ? the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (which is now underway) ? manufacturers are offering special deals on the 2020 models that will be formally introduced to buyers this month; and they are also offering extra incentives to sell new boats that are still in dealer inventory.

The Boat Sales dock adjacent to the slip store is now full of a variety of new boats ranging in size from 25 -feet to 38-feet ? and we have additional models in a land display at the marina including Chaparral and Chris-Craft boats, Robalo center console boats, Vortex jet boats, MasterCraft wakeboard/wake surf boats, and the popular Bennington pontoons and tritoons. Nichols Marine also offers Ranger, Triton, and Vexus bass boats.

If the need for accommodations for your boat includes the need for a lift, remember that Shangri-La Marina is one of the largest dealers for popular HydroHoist Boat Lifts. Ship Store Operation

Come check out the bargains available in the Ship Store. We have a great selection of T-shirts and tank tops for all ages, including some really fun "monkeythemed" tees for kids. With the arrival of cooler weather, we also have long-sleeved T-shirts, jackets, and rain gear. Hoodies are on the way. Our fuel dock remains open throughout the year, but please remember that our pump-out station will be closed for the winter beginning November 15.

The boating season isn't over. It's just a NEW boating season with different conditions. The Shangri-La Marina staff is here to help with a great supply of snacks, candy bars, ice cream treats, footwear, apparel, hats, caps, and a range of boating supplies. Come join the fun!

Please let me know if there is any way we can make your boating experience more enjoyable.

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Staff Spotlight: Peter Graf

By Communications Director Mike Williams

The Horizon: November 2019

Peter Graf has joined the Shangri-La Management Team as Executive Director of Hospitality, Food & Beverage.

A Swiss-born American citizen, Shangri-La's Executive Director of Hospitality, Food & Beverage Peter Graf literally grew up in the hospitality industry. His Swiss father managed or served as ma?tre d' at various exclusive restaurants and hotels around the world. Peter has more than 30 years of experience throughout the United States. Prior to joining the management team at Shangri-La, he most recently served as Director of Food & Beverage for Desert Diamond Casinos in Tucson where he was responsible for 14 venues with 450 staff members.

Outgoing and quick with a one-liner, Peter has spent a lifetime in the hospitality and food & beverage industry. His far-reaching expertise is a valuable resource as Shangri-La resort continues to raise the bar in every venue, even while expanding the resort operations with the planned Activity Park near the hotel operations. He is a great fit as Shangri-La continues to push the hospitality envelope.

"I came up through the ranks," Peter recalls. "At the beginning of my career, I worked for the chef who brought fame to The Four Seasons in New York City. I also spent two years working at The Greenbrier in West Virginia, one of the first 5-Star resorts in the country. I have been involved in high-end food service from the very beginning of my career."

Peter's track record in the hospitality industry includes many major name brands including Hilton and Hyatt, the latter at which he started as a restaurant manager and worked his way up to Corporate Director of Food & Beverage.

He spent 15 years working in Nevada gaming establishments in the Reno/ Lake Tahoe areas as well as southern Nevada before joining Native American gaming operations in Minnesota, Oklahoma (Hard Rock Casino & Resort) and, ultimately the $500 million Desert Diamond in Arizona.

"In 2018, I left the Desert Diamond Casinos and moved back to Nevada to take care of some personal business. Early this year, my wife and I decided to take an extended trip to Europe in March of this year for our wedding anniversary, and to visit my relatives in Switzerland. We returned to the states in May and in September, I got the call from Shangri-La Resort," he says.

Peter joined the Shangri-La team October 1, 2019. He and his wife Joanne live on Monkey Island. They have one daughter who lives in Paris, France.

The fall festival is quickly becoming a Monkey Island Staple during October

Congratulations to Shangri-La member Leta Carson ? Best Costume award winner

at the 2019 Shangri-La Fall Festival!

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