Name:  COLLEEN WHALEN

What Stone Creek community do you live in?   Bridlewood

How long have you been a resident of Stone Creek?  1 year (July)

Where did you live prior to Stone Creek?   Charlotte, NC

Spouse or Significant Other?  Todd Whalen

Are you still working or retired?  Retired 

What is/was your profession?  Marketing

When did you start playing golf?   Started 30 years ago and then took a break to raise kids.  Now I am back at it, since moving the Stone Creek.

What is your favorite thing about golf?  The people I meet and the challenge.

What statement best describes your golf game?  Inconsistent

Besides golf, what are some of your other hobbies or interests?   Pickleball, Tennis, Reading and Working Out.

Something you are most proud of?  My two children and my husband for being an incredible provider for our family.

You’d be surprised to know this about me:   I was on the women's shooting team while working for COLT Firearms.

Name:  SHARON STRINGER

What Stone Creek community do you live in?   Arlington

How long have you been a resident of Stone Creek?  3 1/2 years

Where did you live prior to Stone Creek?   Lexington, KY

Spouse or Significant Other?  Paul Stringer

Are you still working or retired?  Retired!!!! 

What is/was your profession?  27 years as a department administrator at the University of Kentucky.  

When did you start playing golf?   In 2015.

What is your favorite thing about golf?  Being outdoors and the numerous challenges associated with the game.

What statement best describes your golf game?  The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

 Besides golf, what are some of your other hobbies or interests?   Volunteering at church, reading the bible, spending time with family, baking, and dancing! 

Something you are most proud of?  Being married for 45 years. 

You’d be surprised to know this about me:   I have traced my genealogy back to the Revoltionary War.  I love organizing and everything about organization.  I have a twin brother.

Name:  DOE CIPOLLA

What Stone Creek community do you live in?   Longleaf

How long have you been a resident of Stone Creek?  1 year

Where did you live prior to Stone Creek?   Solivita in Kissimmee Florida

Spouse or Significant Other?  Ron

Are you still working or retired?  Retired 

What is/was your profession?  I was the Chief Financial Officer of three NASDAQ microcap companies.  When did you start playing golf?   In 1986, the year before we married, my husband gave me golf clubs for Christmas. I was very surprised, as I had never been near a golf course.

What is your favorite thing about golf?  I like a few things about golf: being outside, the friendly people, the challenge of the game and the fact the people at different skill levels can play together. 

What statement best describes your golf game?  Elusive, some days it all works and other days it doesn't.

Besides golf, what are some of your other hobbies or interests?  I enjoy playing mah jongg, hosting dinner parties and I'm a voracious reader.

Something you are most proud of?  My family, they are all interesting and fun to spend time with.

You’d be surprised to know this about me:   I've been to China fifteen times.

Name:  BARBARA GENTILE

What Stone Creek community do you live in?   Silver Glenn

How long have you been a resident of Stone Creek?  3 years

Where did you live prior to Stone Creek?  Marietta Georgia and South Florida. 

Spouse or Significant Other?  Tony

Are you still working or retired?  Retired 

What is/was your profession?  Law Enforcement  

When did you start playing golf?   Three years ago, when I moved to Stone Creek  

What is your favorite thing about golf?  Meeting so many ladies! 

What statement best describes your golf game?  Totally inconsistent and unpredictable. 

Besides golf, what are some of your other hobbies or interests?  I enjoy working out, line dancing & traveling. 

Something you are most proud of?  My family -- especially my five grandchildren, and my career.  

You’d be surprised to know this about me:   I was a Police Officer with Miami Dade for over 25 years where I worked undercover investigating the "Mafia" and pornography. There is even a book written about one of my cases where I am featured throughout.

Name:  JANE MURRAY

What Stone Creek community do you live in?   Longleaf

How long have you been a resident of Stone Creek?  2 1/2 years

Where did you live prior to Stone Creek?  Dunnellon for a few years, Maryland and South FL prior to that. 

Spouse or Significant Other?  Doug

Are you still working or retired?  Retired 

What is/was your profession?  I worked as an administrator in various facets of the horse racing industry.  When did you start playing golf?   I started playing in 1995.  

What is your favorite thing about golf?  The thrill of hitting a great shot. 

What statement best describes your golf game?  The only consistent part of my golf game is my inconsistency. 

Besides golf, what are some of your other hobbies or interests?  Doug and I have a 1976 Corvette that we take to shows and cruises.

Something you are most proud of?  Winning the 2023 Stone Creek Member-Guest Tournament.

You’d be surprised to know this about me:   I love everything about air travel and airlines.  If not for horse racing, I would have gone into airport management.

Name:  MARY BAKER

What Stone Creek community do you live in?   Weston

How long have you been a resident of Stone Creek?  5 years

Where did you live prior to Stone Creek?  Augusta, GA. 

Spouse or Significant Other?  Patrick Baker

Are you still working or retired?  Retired 

What is/was your profession?  I was a Lieutenant Colonel United States Army, served twenty-eight (28) years in Military Intelligence, Finance, and Budgeting.  

When did you start playing golf?   Less than three (3) years ago, after completing Stone Creek's Novice lessons.

What is your favorite thing about golf?  The people who inspire me to continue to improve my game and the wonderful friends who are on the golf course. 

What statement best describes your golf game?  Bipolar with Multiple Personality Disorder

Besides golf, what are some of your other hobbies or interests?  I like to walk / run our dog and work out at the Elan Spa.  I enjoy Mah Jonng and card games.  I look forward to vacations in the Caribbean.

Something you are most proud of?  My sons who both are currently serving in the miliary who earned their master's degrees in cyber security while on active duty.

You’d be surprised to know this about me:   After 9/11, I deployed to the Middle East and worked three (3) years at the Pentagon.  I was an Army Instructor and later the Director of Instruction supervising my peers.  I completed my Master of Business Administration (MBA) and taught excercise classes at the YMCA.

Name:  MARSHA THOMPSON

What Stone Creek community do you live in?   Sebastian

How long have you been a resident of Stone Creek?  16 years

Where did you live prior to Stone Creek?  I lived in New Hampshire for 25 years before coming to Stone Creek

Spouse or Significant Other?  Andy - in April we will be married 60 years.

Are you still working or retired?  Retired 

What is/was your profession?  I was the Director of food service for a New Hampshire school district.  When did you start playing golf?   I have been playing for 40 years.  

What is your favorite thing about golf?  Being outside, getting exercise, and spending time with my friends. 

What statement best describes your golf game?  My golf game depends on which twin shows up on any given day. 

Besides golf, what are some of your other hobbies or interests?  I enjoy reading, gardening, baking, traveling, and of course golf. 

Something you are most proud of?  My two sons who are both Army verterans.  

You’d be surprised to know this about me:   I consider life an adventure.  We have moved a lot.  I have done different jobs, new challenges, and have the blessing of good health, a wonderful family, and a great circle of terrific friends. 

Name:  ROSLYN HEATH

What Stone Creek community do you live in?   Sebastian

How long have you been a resident of Stone Creek?  3 1/2 years

Where did you live prior to Stone Creek?  Gainesville FL - originally from Tampa

Spouse or Significant Other?  Neither

Are you still working or retired?  Retired 

What is/was your profession?  I was in Research Administration and Compliance over 36 years. When I retired I was at the University of Florida, Office of Research as an Associate Director for UF Research

When did you start playing golf?   2 1/2 years ago at Stone Creek.  I enjoy sports, so I thought why not. I took the Stone Creek 6 novice lessons July 2021.  Had never been on a golf course and had everything to learn. Got on the course with novice league that August. Just loved it!  

What is your favorite thing about golf?  The personal challenge ...  The outdoors ... The fun exercise ... The wonderful friends I have made!

What statement best describes your golf game?  Herding cats would be more predictable. 

Besides golf, what are some of your other hobbies or interests?  I love music, plays and various card games.  I love being with my family. 

Something you are most proud of?  My daughters (identical twins).

You’d be surprised to know this about me:   I play the oboe.  I was in a band and orchestra and just loved this instrument.

Name:  KATHLEEN ALLEN

What Stone Creek community do you live in?   Lexington

How long have you been a resident of Stone Creek?  12 years

Where did you live prior to Stone Creek?  Cromwell, CT

Spouse or Significant Other?  Doug Allen

Are you still working or retired?  Retired 

What is/was your profession?  Senior Vice President of Professional Liability Underwriting at AXA/XL Insurance

When did you start playing golf?   30 years ago

What is your favorite thing about golf?  I love the friendships that I have made throughout the years.  I also enjoy the competitive aspect of the game.  Finally, I love that so many women are now playing golf!

What statement best describes your golf game?  Alwyas striving to get better. 

Besides golf, what are some of your other hobbies or interests?  I enjoy gardening, walking, watching and going to hockey games, doing puzzles and venturing to the casino!

Something you are most proud of?  I always try to be a good friend and a good person. Also, I am proud of my three hole-in-one and three club championships at my prior club.

You’d be surprised to know this about me:   My favorite vaction spot is Las Vegas  . . . I have been there more than 50 times!  

Name:  PAM CORCORAN

What Stone Creek community do you live in?   I live in Pinebrook watching all you golfers on hole 2.  Prior to that I lived in the Sante Fe community for 12 years.

How long have you been a resident of Stone Creek?  12 years

Where did you live prior to Stone Creek?  Salem, New Hampshire

Spouse or Significant Other?  Lost my husband, Bill, 10 years ago.

Are you still working or retired?  Retired from the power company where I worked alongside 25 gentlemen.  Being the only female was a bit difficult in the beginning, but once I proved myself, I had 25 amazing friends.

What is/was your profession?  Power Company

When did you start playing golf?   In 1990.

What is your favorite thing about golf?  The best part of golf is the friends you meet on the course.

What statement best describes your golf game?  Golf is a passion, but I'm not as competitive as I used to be.  It makes it very enjoyable.

Besides golf, what are some of your other hobbies or interests?  Traveling with my amazing friends.

You’d be surprised to know this about me:  I am a person who for sure loves to laugh and make people laugh.  Truth be known I am uncomfortable being in the middle of things and prefer being on the sideline of life with my  dog.

Name:  JOHNETTA VALENTINE

What Stone Creek community do you live in?   Nottingham

How long have you been a resident of Stone Creek?  4 years

Where did you live prior to Stone Creek?  Middletown, MD

Spouse or Significant Other?  Daren

Are you still working or retired?  Retired

What is/was your profession?  Designing financial sofware for the World Bank

When did you start playing golf?   When I moved to Stone Creek

What is your favorite thing about golf?  Being outdoors. 

What statement best describes your golf game?  Inconsistent

Besides golf, what are some of your other hobbies or interests?  Dressage, Eventing, Traveling

Something you are most proud of:  My kids. 

You’d be surprised to know this about me:  I talked my way out of being abducted in Trinidad.

Name:  JAN MISIKOFF

What Stone Creek community do you live in?   Sebastian

How long have you been a resident of Stone Creek?  16 ½ years (prior to the golf course and amenities being open)

Where did you live prior to Stone Creek?  Atlanta, GA

Spouse or Significant Other?  Don Misikoff

Are you still working or retired?  Retired

What is/was your profession?  Information Technology – Project & Solutions Manager

When did you start playing golf?   2009 (at Stone Creek)

What is your favorite thing about golf?  Being outside, enjoying the birds, flowers, etc., getting together with friends, and the reward of the 19th hole.

What statement best describes your golf game?  Inconsistent

Besides golf, what are some of your other hobbies or interests?  Games, music, exploring equestrian activities in Ocala, and of course - Georgia football.

Something you are most proud of:  It has been an honor and privilege to play some of the most beautiful music ever composed and to perform with so many incredibly talented musicians.  

You’d be surprised to know this about me:  My UGA degree is Music Performance (clarinet) and I continue to play, even at my age.  

Name:  KATHY SHEPPARD

What Stone Creek community do you live in?   Longleaf

How long have you been a resident of Stone Creek?  6 years

Where did you live prior to Stone Creek?  Apollo Beach, FL

Spouse or Significant Other?  Kathleen Potthoff

Are you still working or retired?  Retired

What is/was your profession?  IT Project Manager

When did you start playing golf?   1982

What is your favorite thing about golf?  I don't need to find a partner to play.

What statement best describes your golf game?  Average for how often I play.

Besides golf, what are some of your other hobbies or interests?  Volunteer with the Marine Corps League.

Something you are most proud of:  My military career.

You’d be surprised to know this about me:  No surprises ... What you see is what you get!

Name:  BONNIE NYSTROM

What Stone Creek community do you live in?   Bridlewood

How long have you been a resident of Stone Creek?  Less than a year.

Where did you live prior to Stone Creek?  Bradenton, FL

Spouse or Significant Other?  Mike McDonald

Are you still working or retired?  Retired

What is/was your profession?  Stylist / Owner of a hair salon.

When did you start playing golf?   2015

What is your favorite thing about golf?  Enjoying nature and solcializeing.

What statement best describes your golf game?  Mediocre

Besides golf, what are some of your other hobbies or interests?  Former equestrian and scuba diver.

Something you are most proud of:  I've had 3 hole-in-ones, most recently on St. Patrick's Day 2022, 159 yards over the water. 

You’d be surprised to know this about me:  Orphaned at 2 years of age, grew up a farm girl who could drive a tractor at the age of 7.

Name:  JO-ANN VELAS

What Stone Creek community do you live in?   Weston

How long have you been a resident of Stone Creek?  4 years

Where did you live prior to Stone Creek?  Easton, Pennsylvania

Spouse or Significant Other?  Joe

Are you still working or retired?  Retired

What is/was your profession?  Nurse

When did you start playing golf?   In my 30's

What is your favorite thing about golf?  Being outside surrounded by nature and the constant self-challenge of the sport.

What statement best describes your golf game?  Sporadic

Besides golf, what are some of your other hobbies or interests?  Card games, word puzzles, board games, tennis, walking and hiking with my dog.

Something you are most proud of:  Overcoming adversity and earning my degree of Master of Science in Nursing at age 55.  Then followed up with a Master of Education at age 60. 

You’d be surprised to know this about me:  Rode dressage for 5 years, and played competitive tennis in my 30's to 50's.

Name:  PENNY DAVIS

What Stone Creek community do you live in?   Fairfield

How long have you been a resident of Stone Creek?  2 1/2 years

Where did you live prior to Stone Creek?  World Golf Village, St. Augustine, FL

Spouse or Significant Other?  Leonard (Lenny and Penny)

Are you still working or retired?  Retired

What is/was your profession?  Human Resource Administrator

When did you start playing golf?   2 years ago

What is your favorite thing about golf?  Meeting people and the constant challenge.

What statement best describes your golf game?  A work in progress.

Besides golf, what are some of your other hobbies or interests?  Aquacise, cards, and line dance

Something you are most proud of:  Raising three successful kids.

You’d be surprised to know this about me:  33-year Hodgkin's Lymphoma survivor.