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Country Clubs in the North Get Ready For Winter! The Club at Boca Pointe Gets Ready for Seasonal Members!

Ok, your summer golf season at your country club in the Northeast or Mid-West, or Canada is coming to a close.  Maybe you’ve seen the closure notices already for when your club will be closing for the winter and possibly fall!

Or just perhaps, you are already contemplating how to duplicate that country club experience when you are in South Florida for the winter…whether it is golf, tennis, fitness, dining or just a robust social life.

Yes, there are plenty of public courses around, but there’s nothing like golf in a private, membership only country club. Your bags are stored; your bags are already on the golf cart ready for your tee time; you can reserve your tee time seven days in advance; you can play in club tournaments.

Not on a public course…only a private, membership only country club…a country club with a unique twist that no other private club in South Florida can offer.

By this time you’re saying one of two things: 

  1. I am only going to be in South Florida for a short stay.
  2. I am not interested in making a long-term financial commitment.

That’s where the Club at Boca Pointe, located in Boca Raton, Florida, comes into play. It is the only full-service country club with a manicured 18-hole championship golf course that will fit both of the challenges you make.

  1. The Club at Boca Pointe is the only private club in South Florida that you can join and enjoy without making the traditional country club financial commitment (no bond or equity required).
  2. It is the only private club in the area that has a unique membership program that caters to your stay in sunny South Florida.

 And you do not have to live at Boca Pointe to take advantage of two very unique membership programs. You can live anywhere and play at the Club at Boca Pointe, just like you drive to your club at home.

The two programs are:

  1. Premier Membership. The basic club/social memberships includes use of all of dining facilities, card rooms, the new Sports and Fitness Complex, participation in all social events, theme parties, lectures and so forth.  This membership is available for three (first year only) to 12 months and then from four to 12 thereafter. Golf and tennis can be added to this membership

  2. Annual Golf Membership.  This is a 12-month membership program designed for those who want to play unlimited golf throughout the year.  The program is limited to golf only and offers opportunities for lunch on play dates and limited dining opportunities.  Use of other club facilities is not included in this membership.

“The Premier Membership offering has been a huge success for the club,” says Helen Karpel, general manager of the only club in South Florida where membership is a privilege and not mandated.

“We designed the Premier Membership program and the Annual Golf Program to match the needs of those deciding to winter in South Florida.  We’ve found over the past few seasons, members come for a limited number of months.  They find a seasonal rental in the Boca Pointe community or nearby.

“Then they need a place to play.  And the Club at Boca Pointe meets that need. What’ve seen is the snowbird starts with a three or four month membership, loves the experience.  Then they decide to extend their stay especially if the weather is still inclement in the north or they’ve begun to look for a permanent winter home.

“Once the new member becomes ‘socialized’ in the Club, it’s tough for them to break away whether they are golfers, tennis players or card room buffs.  Our equity members embrace the Premiers and Annual golfers.  It’s like inviting someone to your home for a couple of months.”

Become a member of the Club at Boca Pointe and become part of a something unique. The club is an extension of your home and family. It is a way to make lifelong friends and memories. We look forward to sharing this with you!

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Warmth, Easy-To-Make New Friends Is Hallmark For The Club at Boca Pointe…. An Unusual Trait

You leaving behind a robust social life by making the decision to move to South Florida to bask in the warmth in the winter, retire or even take advantage of the no state income tax law.  One of the biggest challenges facing new residents to country club living in South Florida is:  “How do I make new friends?  How do I crack into social circles that are already established for card room games, golf, tennis or just social?”

All valid concerns especially if you move into a country club community. 

For example, members at one of the Boca Raton area country clubs only talk about money…how much they have, how much they made in the market that day.

At another country club, it’s all about family and their kids.  At others, the noses remain up in the air when new members arrive.

And at others, it is much the same:  a difficult task in breaking into the inner circle that best suits the style of life that you want to enjoy while basking in the warm and looking to make life simpler.

But there is one club in the area that is known for being the most engaging to with its new members…a club whose staff makes sure no new member misses out on a card game, tennis time or golf groups.  Each activity has staff members who are especially sensitive to making sure that its new members feel right at home from the day they set foot on the property.

And that club is the Club at Boca Pointe, the only country club in South Florida that is non-mandatory and provides a wide array of membership offerings to suit everyone’s lifestyle.

The Club at Boca Pointe is known as the warmest, friendliest and unpretentious club in South Florida where members talk to each other even though they may not know who you are.  For example, a new couple was having lunch at Freshe Pointe in the Sports and Fitness Center, and they were saying to each other “how do we get tennis games?”  Another couple within ear shot, turned to them and said, “why not join us on Sunday for a game?

And there in is the story that separates the Club at Boca Pointe from any other country club in South Florida.

The Club at Boca Pointe offers Flexible Membership options that allow prospective members to pick and define their own new lifestyle.

The most popular options are:

  • The Premier Membership which allows you to become a member from three to 12 months in the first year and then from four months to 12 months thereafter.  This membership incorporates the full run of the club from unlimited use of the new Sports and Fitness Center, full dining privileges, card room activities and a robust social calendar.  Golf and tennis can be added to this membership.
  • Annual Golf Membership allows its member full golf privileges from seven day tee time signups to full use of the locker room to participation in a leagues and tournaments.  The membership has limited dining privileges.
  • Annual Tennis for those who only want to play tennis socially, competitively or become part of a team on the Club’s 16 Har Tru courts.

And the Club at Boca Pointe is the only club where members do not have to make an advance financial commitment with bonds, initiations fees, as is the case with all mandatory country clubs.

And even better, you DO NOT have to live at Boca Pointe to play at the Club.

The Club at Boca Pointe is ideally located in Palm Beach County and a stone throw from the Broward County line.  The Club draws its new members from the A1A corridor from Highland Beach to the north and Lighthouse Point to the South as well as from Delray Beach and Boynton Beach areas and new developments in Parkland.

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Robust Social Calendar Awaits Members at the Club at Boca Pointe

Did you miss Jackie Evanco win on America’s Got Talent a few years ago?  Or maybe you want to see the Gentlemen’s Guide, a musical comedy?  Or you want to see Evita? Or listen to one of the world’s foremost lecturers about the Middle East?

Well those opportunities along with several hundred other activities will highlight the 2017-2018 social calendar for the Club at Boca Pointe, the only country club in South Florida with a robust social calendar.

The social calendar as highlighted in the newest edition of its Club Life magazine includes a variety of activities such as, but not limited to:

  • A series of shows at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts as well as several other local theaters.  Also included is the Spanish River Concert Series.  The club packages top seats at each of these venues along with bus transportation to each of these events.
  • The popular Showtime Series of top talent that is showcased at the Club at Boca Pointe held on Friday nights over a four-month period.
  • Then there is a series of topical lecturers from leading professors from Florida Atlantic University.

These are among the several hundred activities ranging to cultural to learning to musical that are available to members of the Club at Boca Pointe, the only country club in South Florida that allows members to define their own lifestyle.  The Club has a variety of memberships available ranging from equity to non-equity.  Non-equity members, known as the Premier Membership Program, enjoy the same opportunities to participate in the club’s robust social program.

Or maybe you are single and wonder how you are going to fit into a country club environment?

Well, the Club at Boca Pointe has a unique program called Boca Unos for those who are single. The Boca Unos, not only participate in all club events, but they have their own events.  Some of these exciting events are held at Boca Pointe, but special monthly events are held at other country clubs in the area.  This enables members the opportunity to meet singles from other clubs.

There are also clubs within the clubs that enable all members to meet other members and find more common interests among themselves.  These include:  the Adventurers’ Club, Boomers Group, Camera Club, Clowns on Call, Performing Scam Troupe, TLC (Today Life Continues for Single Woman’s Group, Volunteer Club.

New to cards, or board games?  Want to find games?  Want to learn?

The Club at Boca Pointe has you covered with Duplicate and Social Bridge lessons from beginners to advanced; Mah-Jongg and Canasta.  Games not only include those listed, but also include gin rummy, dominos, and poker.  You name it, members will play it.  New to the club, you will find immediate help in making games and working your way into groups.

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Want to Play Golf at a Country Club in South Florida? Take a Look at The Unique Memberships at the Club at Boca Pointe

Winter is coming and your country club is closing down in the north. You are about ready to come to South Florida for the season and now you ask:  “Where am I going to play golf?”

You have three essential choices in Boca Raton or anywhere in South Florida:

  1. You can play a number of municipal courses in the area where you have carry your bag to and from each time, where you never know how slow the round is going to play or whether or not you can even get a tee off during the season.
  2. If you can buy into any number of country clubs in South Florida that offer unlimited golf. But you will be paying hefty up front fees for the bond or initiation because the country clubs are mandatory where if own you MUST become a member of the club. If you rent in any of the mandatory country clubs, you still maybe limited in playing golf.
  3. Or you can take advantage of the only country club in South Florida that offers you flexible memberships for snowbirds, snowflakes or permanent new residents no matter where you live in South Florida.

That is the Club at Boca Pointe, where you can pick and choose the membership plan that fits your personal needs for golf without the financial commitment associated with country clubs. Because it is non-mandatory the Club allows new members to become either Annual Golf Members or Premier Members.

The difference between the two offerings is simple.  Annual golf provides members with the opportunity to play unlimited golf, bag room storage, locker and the ability to lunch on days golf is played, limited dining privileges and the opportunity to participate in men’s and women’s leagues and other golf special events.  Also, this always for seven-day tee time signup, which is very attractive to new members

The Premier Membership with golf allows for the members to purchase memberships for as little as three months to 12 months in the first year and from four months to 12 months after the first year.

This membership incorporates the full run of the club from use of the Sports and Fitness Center, full dining privileges at any of the club’s venues, card rooms and special events as well as full golf privileges as outlined above.  Tennis can also be added to a Premier Membership with or without golf.

“It’s very simple,” says Helen Karpel, general manager of the Club at Boca Pointe, “our club is structured in such a unique way that actually allows people to define their own lifestyle by designing a membership that fits their needs as a seasonal visitor or a new permanent resident to the Boca Raton area.  That philosophy coupled with the fact that you do not have to live at Boca Pointe to play here, makes us a unique asset in providing a country club experience without the financial commitments usually associated with country clubs.

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Renting for the Season in South Florida? Come Play at the Club at Boca Pointe

ASK YOUR RENTAL AGENT TO CHECK OUT THE PROGRAM

Winter is coming…winter is coming!

Hard to believe especially with this unusually hot summer throughout the Northeast Corridor!  But, winter is coming for sure!

Real estate rental agents are ready for you in case you are interested in dipping your toe into South Florida during the cold northern winters whether in the Northeast Corridor or from Chicago, Milwaukee or anywhere north of the border.  In fact, Boca Pointe has a list of its preferred realtors on its public home page (www.theclubatbocapointe.com) under “Homes” if you would like to get connected.

One very common comment heard by real estate rental agents from prospective renters is:  “I want to be warm and have a place to play during my seasonal stay.”

The Club at Boca Pointe gives real estate agents the perfect offering to their clients:

First, it is located in sunny, warm South Florida near main thoroughfares to get to and from it easily so living at the Club is not essential.  Northerners love the fact that even on its coldest day, South Florida is warmer than the winter wonderland of the Northeast and Midwest.

Secondly, the Club at Boca Pointe is the only place where seasonal visitors can belong to a beautiful, private country club without the typical country club financial commitment (equity is optional, not required).

So, when your realtor finds that perfect rental within the Boca Pointe community or nearby on the A1A corridor or Federal Highway/US 1 or anywhere in Boca Raton, Highland Beach, Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach and Lighthouse Point, simply ask your rental agent about the Premier membership program at the Club at Boca Pointe.

The Premier membership program is like a hidden gem waiting to be found.  Its popularity is reaffirmed by the high retention rate of returning Premier members each season.  The program is really simple and offers great seasonal fun:

  • Seasonal memberships are the hallmark of the Premier membership program. You can become a club/social member for three to 12 months for the first year and then for four to 12 for every year thereafter.
  • The club/social membership includes all dining facilities (three restaurants & two lounges), card / Mah Jongg rooms, all social and cultural events, the Sports and Fitness Complex, cardio classes and the Club pool.
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Pittsburgh Transplants Find “Paradise” at the Club at Boca Pointe

On one hand, there was the PGA in Palm Beach Gardens and on the other hand there was the Club at Boca Pointe! Interesting choice, one might say!

Not so for Sandy and Mark Goldberg, transplants from Pittsburgh. “Hands downs,” says Mark, a semi-retired attorney, “the Club at Boca Pointe wins!  No questions about it.” And, seven years later, they are almost full-time residents at Boca Pointe and Premier members of the Club.

“I had previously belonged to another country club in Boca so was somewhat familiar with the area; I had also previously rented for several years at the PGA Club in Palm Beach Gardens where I have some friends.  The PGA Club is more of a resort than a country club. You never felt like you “belonged,” where as in a true country club environment, there is a much greater sense of family, camaraderie and being part of something special.”

Of all the country clubs in South Florida why did the Goldbergs choose the Club at Boca Pointe?  In his own words:

  • The Club offered several different membership opportunities that were very flexible and reasonable and met my needs.
  • The available rental properties were lovely and reasonable.
  • The location of Boca Pointe is fabulous, right between Ft. Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, with easy access to both places by I-95 or the Turnpike.
  • The people are very welcoming and friendly.

“After renting for three years, we decided this was the place for us and we found a fantastic apartment overlooking the Clubhouse and the golf course through one of the people I play golf with,” explains Mark. “After moving into our remodeled condo, we can’t believe how fortunate we are to be here.

“Among the many things that attracted us to the Club at Boca Ponte was the flexible membership program that is offered under their Premier membership program.  No other country club in Florida offers this type of membership. We are able to join and pay dues only for the number of months we intend to be in Florida. We have gone from three months to 9 or 10 months this year – maybe 12 months next year!”

The Club at Boca Pointe is the only club in South Florida where members can enjoy an equity country club experience without requiring an equity buy-in or the other typical country club financial commitments.  It is the only club offering a Premier membership program where the members get to choose what level of activities they wish to participate in.  Memberships are available for three months to 12 months in the first year and then from four months to 12 months thereafter with opportunities for club/social, golf and tennis.  There are also opportunities for annual memberships for golf and tennis only.

“We are considered full time members with all the privileges,” Mark added. “We are a very integral part of the country club community – attend meetings, most social functions, Men’s and Women’s golf leagues, yearly religious services, and the sports and fitness complex.  There are plenty of activities at the Club that one could be busy every day and night.

“Perhaps the most wonderful part of the Club at Boca Pointe is the people. We have made so many new friends here, and I mean friends. Our social life consists of golf events and mixers where you can select your partner or the golf pro will match you up (a wonderful way to meet new people); we also attend dinners and dinner parties, lectures, live shows, card games, and the list goes on and on.

“We would be remiss if we did not talk about the Club staff, which is beyond description. I have belonged to other very high profile country clubs both in Pittsburgh and in South Florida, nowhere is the staff better, more accomplished, friendly and accommodating than here at Boca Pointe. 

“The dining room staff is unbelievable, most of whom have been at the Club for many years. They know your name and greet you when you enter and during the meal, they know and remember your favorite drink, always with a big smile on their faces. The golf course staff is so friendly and always willing to assist in arranging a golf game on short notice and introducing new members and getting them involved.

“The food is unbelievable and I consider myself somewhat of a foodie. Chef Terry prepares some of the finest selections of gastronomical delights, from Friday night brisket and salmon dinners to specialty meals throughout the week; there are ever changing menus that are very diversified and always special holiday dinners … but, I must warn you, you must watch out or the pounds will keep multiplying!!! Desserts, happy hours – what more can I say – I love it!

“The physical facilities at the Club are first class as well! The Club has undertaken an extensive remodeling refurbishing project over the past several years: the golf course fairways and tee boxes were redone in the last two years, a new state-of-the-art sports and fitness complex was opened last year, the main clubhouse lobby meeting areas and downstairs restaurant were also beautifully and tastefully redone.

“My wife Sandy and I would, without question, recommend the Club at Boca Pointe to anyone who wants to spend just a few months or longer in paradise.” If this is you, the Club welcomes you to call 561-864-8539 to ask questions and learn more about the membership programs, and if you want to taste and feel Mark’s experience, we invite you to set up an appointment to talk in person and take a tour.

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Canadians Fall in Love with the Club at Boca Pointe’s Flexible Premier Membership Program

Canadians are known for being fun loving, warm and welcoming with an engaging spirit. This also describes the environment at the Club at Boca Pointe – fun loving, warm and welcoming! It is a perfect marriage for seasonal Canadians!

For the fifth straight year, Canadians—from Montreal to Toronto—have adopted the Club at Boca Pointe as their winter country club. “Our Canadian members are typically members of country clubs in their home province so they have a strong sense of belonging and commitment,” says Helen Karpel, general manager of the only country club in South Florida where members decide on their own level of participation.

“The Club enjoys members from various parts of the globe – it is a treat to watch our members mix and mingle with each other, sharing different backgrounds. Our Canadian members are typically avid golfers – they arrive in golf clothes and carry a change of clothing for the night just as they do in their home clubs. They play 18 holes, do a quick change and spend the rest of the night dining and socializing.

“As a testament to their enjoyment, our members north of the border are quick to recommend the club to their friends, which there can be no better compliment to the Club than to recommend a friend. Those friends quickly agree that their experiences at the Club at Boca Pointe replicates their experiences at their home club and then they recommend friends. Who would ever believe that French Canadians would find the same qualities at a private club 1,600 miles south in Boca Raton, Florida?

The Club at Boca Pointe is a perfect fit for a number of reasons:

  1. Season memberships. Canadians are generally limited to a six-month stay in the U.S. The Club at Boca Pointe offers memberships from three to 12 months in the first year and from four to 12 months thereafter.
  2. You do not have to live in the Boca Pointe community to play there. Many of the Canadian members live elsewhere including the A1A corridor in Highland Beach, Deerfield Beach, Lighthouse Point and even Pompano Beach.
  3. Non-mandatory equity country club. The Premier membership program does not require the typical financial commitment associated with typical country club memberships. There is no buy-in investment required.

“We are the only country club in South Florida that offers a flexible, seasonal membership program,” says Karpel. “Our flexible Premier membership programs are what separates us from the others – a full country club experience without the typical costs.”

If you are in South Florida seasonally, whether from Canada or any other part of the globe, we welcome you to call us at 561-864-8539 to learn more about the Club’s flexible membership options.

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Long Island Couple Finds Secret to Retirement: Join the Club at Boca Pointe

Among the questions most people ask when faced with retirement and moving to Florida is: “What will we do to occupy our time, and how do we make new friends?”

Jaime and Eric Wolfthal faced those same questions when they moved from Bayshore, New York to Boca Raton, Florida.

Their criteria was simple:

  • they already had a house in West Boca and did not want to be “forced” to join a country club.
  • they wanted freedom to pick and choose how they wanted to define their new life in Boca Raton.
  • they would be happy living in one place and playing in another similar to their New York environment.

“We picked the Club at Boca Pointe for several reasons. First, the location was perfect and it was the only equity country club that not only offered non-equity memberships but seasonal memberships. Additionally, it did not require us to live on club property or make a major financial commitment,” said the Wolfthals.

“The Premier membership program was crucial in our decision-making. It offered us the flexibility in our first year to be members for only four months. We loved it so much that we extended to six months. The rest is history. We just renewed for 12 months as Premier Members and love it!

“Since we did not live at the Club, we were a little concerned about being accepted, making friends, and fitting in with the other members. Never happened! From day one, we felt readily accepted by everyone and never felt like we were outsiders because we lived off property. No one at the Club at Boca Pointe asks whether you are an equity member or not, nor do they care where you live.”

Eric and Jaime are extremely active in club activities. They are into golf, tennis and fitness. They joined the Boomers Club and can be seen attending social function and dining with friends and family.

“Yes our circle of social friends has most definitely increased. We have enjoyed many of the golf outings, including the member-guest golf tournaments. We have also enjoyed the tennis leagues and tennis mixers. Socially, it is really nice to have a club to go to New Year’s Eve to bring in the New Year with close friends, excellent food and wonderful entertainment!

The Club at Boca Pointe welcomes you to call 561-864-8539 to learn more about one of the top country clubs in Boca Raton and the many membership options available to you!

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