In
addition to the splendid golf programs at Marrakesh, there are a number
of other activities organized for members, renters and their guests. These
other programs are overseen by the Program Committee.
Aquatics
Arthritis Exercise M - W - F 9:30-10:30 am Tangier Pool, $10
Cash
Member contact: Ms. Jane Foster - - Marrakesh is one of the few
clubs offering a year 'round program of water exercises authored by the
Arthritis Foundation. The non weight-bearing exercises in a 90° help keep arthritic joints limber and reduce pain.
Aerobic Exercise
T & Th. 3:30 - 4:30 pm Tangier Pool, $10 Cash
A different program of energetic aquatic exercises is offered to members
seeking
a strenuous and aerobic water workout. Friedel Ferguson is the certified
instructor of both aquatic activities; she is available for private aquatic
training as well.
MAG - Marrakesh Art Group
Member contact: Mrs. Bobette Bird - 862-9970 -Weekly meetings are held
at pool #11. An annual art show at the clubhouse is a delightful
feature for our artists to display they talent.
Bridge
Swiss Teams, Mondays 5 p.m.
Couples Bridge
Wednesdays 4:15 p.m.
Duplicate Fridays
1:30 pm
Member contact: Ms. Toni Gross; 346-8590 - Marrakesh is known
throughout the Coachella Valley for its devotion to bridge. There are
three weekly programs of organized play, but there are the less
formal opportunities
to enjoy a hand or two with other members.
Monday evenings offers Swiss team bridge; Wednesday brings both Couples Bridge and a wonderful chance to get to know new couples at the dinner between rounds three and four. Friday is the exciting weekly Duplicate bridge tournament that brings players from other clubs. Group and private lessons are offered also by Karol Monroe.
Mah Jongg
We meet every Saturday year round 9-Noon
Croquet
North
of Clubhouse Monday 2 pm Cost $2
Member contact:
Mr. Guy Hutchinson: 341-5505 - Marrakesh hosts a convivial group
of members playing golf-croquet. No reservations are needed
and renters and guests are welcome, except during the year-end tournament.
Dressed in classic white these fun-loving amateurs play on a regulation
size court. In 2006 Marrakesh hosted some of the
regional playoffs of the national croquet championship during which many
professional players praised the quality of our croquet lawn.
Fitness
East side
of Clubhouse Tunnel, weekday class 10 am
Member
contact: Mr. Bob Gallagher; 836-0211 - A fully equipped fitness room is
available daily to all members, renters and guests. Personal attention
is offered
by Tom Huebner, 779-4728 who leads a group class. Tom offers home massage
and massage therapy. Fridel Ferguson is also available as a personal trainer,
773-3043.
Putting
Men
Putters, Tuesday 11 am Cost $5
Men's
member contact: Mr. Sandy Rosenberg; 674-0730 - To sharpen skills and introduce
new members, the Pro Shop encourages men to gather weekly on the two putting
greens closest to the clubhouse. The format is to putt 36 holes with a
partner. The low scorer for the day is rewarded with script to be used
in the Pro Shop; all players get $1.00 cash for each hole-in-one. "Men's
Putters" is a show-up for all members, renters, and guests from November
through May. Partners are provided and no reservations are needed.
Lady
Putters
Annual
Dues $75 Thursday 10:30 am
Lady Putters member contact: Ms. Nancy O'Hara: . The lady putters
have a grand time. They promote, encourage, and advance women's putting
in accordance with the rules of putting adopted by the Desert Putters
Association. Membership is confined to members of Marrakesh Country Club.
Interclub and intramural matches run from November through April.
Swimming
At all
pools daily
Member
contacts: Mr. Tim Corbett: 341-1302 -Fourteen
great pools and shady poolside cabanas are located throughout the grounds
for members' enjoyment. Pool number two on Tangier Dr. is kept at 90°
for the aquatics classes and is a salt water pool and the rest of the pools are kept at a comfortable
81-84°.
If the cost of heating the pools is unexpectedly high, the Board of Directors
might temporarily have the heaters turned off at some of the pools and
spas. All the
pools and spas at Marrakesh can be used by any member, renter, or guest.
Spas
At
all pools daily
Member
contacts: Mr. Tim Corbett: 341-1302.
Many members spend some time in one of our fourteen hot tubs. Although
no organized programs are offered, members and guests gather to talk -
and even
sing! These spas are maintained at a temperature setting of 100° to
104° from November to Mid-May. If members want the spa heated after
mid-May, they
may call the office to request this.
Tennis
Northeast
Corner of Marrakesh, Saturday 10 am
Member contact: Mr. Oscar Centi; 346-3260 - Men and women tennis players
play mixed doubles on Saturday mornings from November through April. This
is a wonderful opportunity to meet members and benefit from a little informal
coaching as more experienced members help newer players understand the
game and improve their skills. Thad Ferguson can be commissioned to give
private lessons Tuesday - Friday, 773-3043.
