FILL THE MONTH WITH MUSIC, FRIENDS AND SPORT BY NIKKI HOFFMAN
Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Louie Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald and Dave Brubeck. If these names conjure up sounds of spectacular jazz, plan for an exciting evening at Harbor Hills Country Club. Master musician Rudy Turner will entertain us with his smooth jazz. He specializes in Jazz, Blues, R&B and Gospel. With classics such as Georgia On My Mind, You Send Me, and Take Five, Rudy will uplift us with his improvisation and cool grooves. Club members and guests can join us on Friday. The lounge opens at 5:30 pm; dinner from 6-8 pm and the live jazz performance begins at 6:30 pm. For reservations, call 352-753-7000.On January 31, Harbor Hills club members and member guests celebrate old and new friendships in the Griffinview Lounge from 5:30-8:30 pm. The “Meet A Neighbor, Bring A Neighbor” mixer includes Two for One drink specials, live entertainment and a gourmet burger buffet. Last call for January’s Drink of The Month, a cranberry martini blended with vodka, elderflower liqueur and white cranberry juice.Harbor Hills golf members will play the 2022 Couples Club Championship on February 19th and 20th. The format is a two-person better ball with both gross and net fields flighted by team handicap. Team prizes will be awarded at the dinner that follows. Registration deadline is February 17th.Reminder! Junior golfers and tennis enthusiasts are warmly welcomed in Harbor Hills. Saturday morning programs are a great way to get kids separated from their electronics and involved in the game. Clinics, video lessons and more are taught by elite professionals. Contact the Pro Shop to sign up for golf at 352-753-7711 and the Racquet Club at 352-753-9376.