Applause for 2022 Captain Etienne Melcher
Thanks for the memories! Etienne presented highlights of her past year as captain at the Holiday Awards luncheon. Our membership and board are grateful for her unfaltering leadership in a banner year for Niners. Etienne’s signature email sign off My best and friendship is an accurate summary of her tenure as captain. She will participate on the 2023 board in an active role as Tournament co chair.
Niners Calendar
Feb 9 Valentine’s Charm Day
Falls Front
Feb 16 Lakeside Front
Feb 23 Falls Back
Mar 2 Lakeside Back
Mar 9 Aeration * MYOTT
Mar 16 Charm Day
Lakeside Front
* make your own tee time
Welcome Niners 2023 Captain Lil Giovanzana
I’m honored to be Captain of Blackhawk Niners for 2023.
My husband Tony and I moved to Danville from the Peninsula in 2011 to be close to our two married daughters who live in Walnut Creek and Danville. It was a great move and since that time we’ve been blessed with six grandchildren.
Our golf journey began in 2015 when we joined Crow Canyon Country Club. After retirement in 2017 we got more serious about golf. We love this sometimes frustrating game and enjoy being outdoors and playing with fun people. We toured Blackhawk in September 2020 and were impressed with the facilities and all the club had to offer. We live just outside the East Gate and two golf courses sealed the deal!
Niners are a fun, lively group of women who play every Thursday, often with games and themed events. Charm Day is our friendly monthly tournament offering optional competition for prizes. Niner Member/Guest Invitationals are legendary. Think “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” and “Ooh la la Paris”. Last November, we introduced the Angel Cup Tournament and invited a select group of clubs to promote nine hole tournaments with reciprocal hosting.
I am excited for the coming year and thankful for new friends and the camaraderie of Blackhawk Niners. I anticipate a great year of golf, fun and friendship!
Lil Giovanzana
Niners 2023 Captain
By Kelly Brandmeier