RVCC January 2016 Bulletin

Deb Stuart shows off her school pride during the Civil War game on November 27. This was the 119th meeting between U of O and OSU and the Ducks were victorious, 52-42.

Craig Hilty was one of the instructors of the Ladies Night wreath making event. Gail Jones was a happy participant.

• • • • U P C O M I N G Saturday Wine Tasting - January 9

The Saturday Wine Tasting is on January 9 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm and will feature 90+ point wines. Light appetizers will be served with the tasting. Reservations are not required but if you would like to stay for dinner, a reservation is required. $10 per person for the tasting.

Kid’s Movie Night January 9

Kid’s Movie Night will be Saturday, January 9.

The movie with be Inside Out. Movie, dinner, and kid’s counselors are provided with supervised fun from 5:30-7:45pm. Cost is $8 per child, ages 3 & up. Please RSVP to msanborn@rvcc.com or (541)772-5965. Adults must stay on RVCC property.

Couples Dinner – January 16

Couples of all ages are invited to have good conversation and good food while getting to know each other at this monthly gathering. The next dinner will be on Saturday, January 16.

Social time is at 5:30pm and dinner will begin at 6:00pm.

Call the Club to RSVP at (541)772-5965. Attendance is limited to the first 12 member couples to RSVP. Contact Gwyn Lema at gwynlema@gmail.com if you have any questions.

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Ladies Lunch @ Noon – January 19

This group of ladies is enjoying meeting new people. Please come for a nice lunch and good conversation on Tuesday, January 19 at 11:30am for social time and noon for lunch.

Reservations can be made by calling 541-772-5965. This group is limited to the first 24 ladies to sign up. If you have any questions, please e-mail Ann Topham at stowine@aol.com.

Massage at Rogue Valley

RVCC is proud to announce our partnership with Massage Pro, the premier massage facility in Southern Oregon. Massage Pro offers all types of massage ranging from Swedish, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone and Medical Massage. Our Massage Therapists can assist with reducing the effects of everyday stress and strain or help with nagging injuries to get you back on the course or back on the court. Massage Pro is opening in the Rogue Valley Country Club Tennis Center in early January. Get Ready to Relax and Restore!

In This Issue

From the Manager....................2 RVCC Clubs News....................3 Golf News.................................4 From The Lesson Tee................5 Grounds Report........................6 Over The Tee Cup......................7

Around the Club...................... 12 From the Chef......................... 13 On The Courts - Tennis/PBall... 14 Jennifer Davis and SkyOak..... 15 Club Happenings..................... 18 January Calendar.................... 19 RVCC Club Bulletin - January 2016 - 1

From The Manager Happy New Year to everyone! I trust you had a wonderful holiday season with your friends and family. I know the Olson family did. This is time of the year where we pause to look at the New Year ahead of us and consider our many resolutions. Many of us may be looking at losing a bit of weight, or planning that “once in a lifetime” vacation. As a Club, we should consider the many resolutions we could make as Members. Let me take a moment to suggest a few resolutions for you as a Rogue Valley Country Club Member.

sponsor one new member this year, personally thank an employee for the great job they do, find something positive to say about the Club, lend my time and talents to serve on a committee, thank a Board Member for their time and direction in serving our membership.

I resolve to…

Of course, these are just a few suggestions. I’m sure take advantage of the many benefits of my member- you can think of many additional ways to take full advantage of your membership in 2016. ship this year, Once again, we want to wish everyone a safe and lower my handicap through practice and lessons, prosperous 2016! attend at least three of the Club special events, introduce my co-workers, friends and family to the Club by bringing them as guests,

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RVCC Clubs News Book Club - January 5

The first Book Club meeting of the year will take place Tuesday, January 5 at 11:30am.

Our book will be Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline. Our presenter will be Susan Hatfield.

Moving between contemporary Maine and Depression-era Minnesota, Orphan Train is a powerful tale of upheaval and resilience, second chances, and unexpected friendship.

The February book will be The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down by Anne Fadiman.

E-mail Nancy Kline at nancykline59@gmail.com or call 541-779-2674 if you are interested in learning more.

Knitting/Craft Club - January 5

Are you are interested in knitting or crafts of all kinds? Join these gals on Tuesday, January 5 in the Ladies’ Card Room to socialize while you work on a craft of your choosing.

We have ladies who can help with knitting, quilting and cross stitching. E-mail Kathy Jones at steve.kathyjones@ gmail.com if you are interested in joining the group.

Book Club Books for 2016 March – The Girl on the Train – Paula Hawkins Penny Moran

August – The Birth of Venus – Sarah Dunant

April – The Invention of Wings – Sue Monk Kidd Penny Klabunde

September – Strapless – Deborah Davis

May – Isaac’s Storm – Erik Larson Susan Hatfield

October – Finding Nouf – Zoe Ferraris Sonia Hodgdon

June – Young Men and Fire – Norman Maclean Karen Coli

November – The Nightingale – Kristin Hannah Sue Ware

July – I Am Malala – December – Annual Luncheon Malala Yousafzai Month, Book Title, Author, Alice Hunt Member Presenter

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“January, month of empty pockets! … let us endure this evil month, anxious as a theatrical producer’s forehead.” - Colette RVCC Club Bulletin - January 2016 - 3

By Tracy Snyder

RVCC Golf News Course Usage Schedule During these winter months we are preparing our schedules for the upcoming year. The course usage schedule is being put together and will be finalized in February. If you have any questions or recommendations call Tracy in the Pro Shop.

Winter Trend Posting Official posting of scores ended on November 30th. Our Winter Trending program started on December 1. This allows you to keep a handicap during the winter months without affecting your frozen handicap. The Pro Shop will print a handicapping trend report on the 1st and 15th during the winter months for your use. Remember, winter trend scores are only 18-hole scores played at Rogue Valley Country Club.

Grip Sale This is the time to get your clubs ready for the upcoming year. For the entire months of January and February the Pro Shop will be offering a re-grip special. You will receive a 20% discount on three or more grips that you purchase and have installed. So, stop into the Pro Shop and let our friendly staff help you pick a grip from our selection and have your clubs ready to go within 24 hours.

Super Bowl Tourney Yes, it is here already. The Super Bowl Tourney will be held on Friday, February 5 with a 12:00pm shotgun on the Rogue Course. The format is a three-person best ball. Each team will use their two best net balls on the even numbered holes and one gross and one net on the odd numbered holes. There are men and women divisions. The cost is $30 per player. Sign up in the Pro Shop.

Hole-In-Ones On November 7 Bill Drewien was playing with Dan Dixon, Ron Lewis and Doug Larson when he holed out a 5 wood on the 13th hole. Great shot Bill and congratulations not only for the shot, but for also being in the pot!!

On Saturday, November 21 Francie Bostwick was playing with Mindy Cuttrell, Marla Parmele and Julie Schamanek. When the group approached the 9th hole Francie decided to add some excitement to the group. She pulled out a 5 hybrid, executed a perfect swing and aced #9. Great shot Francie and glad you were in the pot!

Rules of Golf Rule 25 - Abnormal Ground Conditions, Embedded Ball and Wrong Putting Green 25-1. Abnormal Ground Conditions a. Interference Interference by an abnormal ground condition occurs when a ball lies in or touches the condition or when the condition interferes with the player’s stance or the area of his intended swing. If the player’s ball lies on the putting green, interference also occurs if an abnormal ground condition on the putting green intervenes on his line of putt. Otherwise, intervention on the line of play is not, of itself, interference under this Rule.

Note: The Committee may make a Local Rule stating that interference by an abnormal ground condition with a player’s stance is deemed not to be, of itself, interference under this Rule. a. Interference Except when the ball is in a water hazard or a lateral water hazard, a player may take relief from interference by an abnormal ground condition as follows: (i) Through the Green: If the ball lies through the green, the player must lift the ball and drop it, without penalty, within one club-length of and not nearer the hole than the nearest point of relief. The nearest point of relief must not be in a hazard or on a putting green. When the ball is dropped within one club-length of the nearest point of relief, the ball must first strike a part of the course at a spot that avoids interference by the condition and is not in a hazard and not on a putting green. (ii) In a Bunker: If the ball is in a bunker, the player must lift the ball and drop it either: (a) Without penalty, in accordance with Clause (i) above, except that the nearest point of relief must be in the bunker and the ball must be dropped in the bunker or, if complete relief is impossible, as near as possible to the spot where the ball lay, but not nearer the hole, on a part of the course in the bunker that affords maximum available relief from the condition; or (b) Under penalty of one stroke, outside the bunker keeping the point where the ball lay directly between the hole and the spot on which the ball is dropped, with no limit to how far behind the bunker the ball may be dropped.

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By Ed Fisher

The Lesson Tee How about some tips you might not have thought of before.

If you have, I’m not sure what it says about your perspective on golf. With me, it’s mildly understandable, weird, but it makes some sense. Given that I have plenty of time to think of this stuff, time spent on the lesson tee and all.

Here goes...

1) Take up the game left-handed. This is especially good for those right-handers who have gotten bored with the ease of the game played from the left side of the golf ball. I’ve actually considered this to help me gain a healthy perspective on just how tough this game really is...like I need that. I get it! This game is tough! But just think of how easy this game will seem if you try to relearn it...from the wrong side. And don’t forget about the part where you have to engage the opposite side of the brain.

2) Play a few holes “sans” golf ball. Talk about engaging the brain! Think of how your ability to “image” golf shots will improve. Better yet, try this with your regular foursome while playing a five dollar Nassau. Just tell the others what you shot on each hole. When they challenge your honesty, find a new group. And think of the money saved on golf balls.

3) Play the holes backwards...not actually backwards, you’d interrupt the flow of play. Start out with putter, then a wedge of sorts, then mid iron and finish with the driver. A professional tip; make your first shot with that putter a fifty footer to get the most out of your “drive.” Try to talk your pals into the same format. I think they’ll like the idea.

4) It’s winter, NO ROLL! This tip may seem contrary to most of what you know about hitting shots effectively, but try hitting the ball as high as possible on all shots. Think of the “oohs” and “ahs” from your partners. Hitting the ball high can be very impressive, especially to little kids.

5) Try NOT making putts. What? Seriously, if trying too much to make putts is contrary to being a good putter then the opposite must be right. Or left? Anyway, give it a try. You’ll certainly exceed your expectations! If I hit many more terrible putts, I’m going to give this a try. Since the USGA has banned the long putter, I’m getting desperate. I’ll probably resort to playing by myself. Dang, the USGA got to that one, too. Those guys are way smart!?!?!

Thanks for listening...and have an amazing New Year.

Ed Fisher is a Class “A” PGA Professional and the RVCC Director of Instruction. You may contact Ed at: Ed.fisher.golf@gmail.com or call at 541-499-2253.

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(iii) On the Putting Green: If the ball lies on the putting green, the player must lift the ball and place it, without penalty, at the nearest point of relief that is not in a hazard or, if complete relief is impossible, at the nearest position to where it lay that affords maximum available relief from the condition, but not nearer the hole and not in a hazard. The nearest point of relief or maximum available relief may be off the putting green. (iv) On the Teeing Ground: If the ball lies on the teeing ground, the player must lift the ball and drop it, without penalty, in accordance with Clause (i) above.

The ball may be cleaned when lifted under Rule 25-1b.

(Ball rolling to a position where there is interference by the condition from which relief was taken - see Rule 20-2c(v)) Exception: A player may not take relief under this Rule if (a) interference by anything other than an abnormal ground

condition makes the stroke clearly impracticable or (b) interference by an abnormal ground condition would occur only through use of a clearly unreasonable stroke or an unnecessarily abnormal stance, swing or direction of play.

Note 1: If a ball is in a water hazard (including a lateral water hazard), the player is not entitled to relief, without penalty, from interference by an abnormal ground condition. The player must play the ball as it lies (unless prohibited by Local Rule) or proceed under Rule 26-1.

Note 2: If a ball to be dropped or placed under this Rule is not immediately recoverable, another ball may be substituted. c. Ball in Abnormal Ground Condition Not Found It is a question of fact whether a ball that has not been found after having been struck toward an abnormal ground condition is in such a condition. In order to apply this Rule, it must be known or virtually certain that the ball is in the Continued on page 6 RVCC Club Bulletin - January 2016 - 5

By Craig Hilty

Grounds Report Happy 2016 to all our Members! 2015 was a very successful year for the turf maintenance department and I hope you felt the same about the course conditions. Our goal for 2016 is to build on what we learned from the stresses that we dealt with, with regards to heat and drought conditions, and build upon those experiences to make our golf course an even more rewarding place to play!

As we venture into this winter, we continue to look forward to a wet and mountain snow-filled season. I know that wish might not always provide ideal golfing weather, but after the last two drought seasons, I think we would all agree that losing a couple days of golf in return for a more adequate irrigation season would be a great compromise. November and December have started the rainy season with a more normal pattern and I am truly hoping that it lasts all winter!

During any cold snaps that we endure, some of you may have noticed the little green covers on the green surface. When temperatures are forecasted for below freezing for multiple nights we set two cups on each green. One of those cups gets a green cover over the top. When the greens RVCC GOLF NEWS -

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abnormal ground condition. In the absence of such knowledge or certainty, the player must proceed under Rule 27-1.

If it is known or virtually certain that a ball that has not been found is in an abnormal ground condition, the player may take relief under this Rule. If he elects to do so, the spot where the ball last crossed the outermost limits of the abnormal ground condition must be determined and, for the purpose of applying this Rule, the ball is deemed to lie at this spot and the player must proceed as follows: (i) Through the Green: If the ball last crossed the outermost limits of the abnormal ground condition at a spot through the green, the player may substitute another ball, without penalty, and take relief as prescribed in Rule 25-1b(i). (ii) In a Bunker: If the ball last crossed the outermost limits of the abnormal ground condition at a spot in a bunker, the player may substitute another ball, without penalty, and take relief as prescribed in Rule 25-1b(ii). (iii) In a Water Hazard (including a Lateral Water Hazard): If the ball last crossed the outermost limits of the abnormal ground condition at a spot in a water hazard, the player is not entitled to relief without penalty. The player must proceed under Rule 26-1.

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freeze it is very difficult to change cups. By cutting two cups before a cold snap, it enables us to move the pin around without having to cut into a frozen surface. This keeps the golfing traffic moving to different areas of the green during a cold period rather than having golfers putting to the same pin location for sometimes up to a week or more. This is also the reason we utilize the cup-less practice flagsticks on the big putting green during the winter months. The cup-less pins keep traffic moving around when greens may not be growing.

If you ever have a question or concern, please feel free to catch me on the course or e-mail me anytime.

I am looking forward to a wonderful year at Rogue Valley Country Club, and I hope you are as well. Let’s make 2016 the best season in recent memory. Bring your friends and guests to the course and give them the great golfing experience that you enjoy, then talk them all in to becoming Members of our great Club.

(iv) On the Putting Green: If the ball last crossed the outermost limits of the abnormal ground condition at a spot on the putting green, the player may substitute another ball, without penalty, and take relief as prescribed in Rule 25-1b(iii).

25-2. Embedded Ball A ball embedded in its own pitch-mark in the ground in any closely mown area through the green may be lifted, cleaned and dropped, without penalty, as near as possible to the spot where it lay but not nearer the hole. The ball when dropped must first strike a part of the coursethrough the green.

“Closely mown area” means any area of the course, including paths through the rough, cut to fairway height or less.

25-3. Wrong Putting Green a. Interference Interference by a wrong putting green occurs when a ball is on the wrong putting green.

Interference to a player’s stance or the area of his intended swing is not, of itself, interference under this Rule. b. Relief If a player’s ball lies on a wrong putting green, he must not Continued on page 9

By Judy Korepta

Over The Tee Cup TURKEY SHOOT SCRAMBLE Marcia Skinner once again organized the annual Turkey Shoot for the ladies. Fifteen 3-person teams competed for this “battle for the birds� and the competition was close in that the first five teams were within a 2 point range. The first place team won turkeys, second place - chickens, third place - cornish game hems, fourth place - turkey jerky and fifth place earned league points. Everyone enjoyed this fun event on a lovely fall afternoon. Congratulations to the following teams: 1st - Marcia Skinner, Cathy Dunlap, Pam Schepis 2nd - Tammy Knudsen, Trish Hoffman, Kimberly Wood 3rd - Deb Stuart, Marla Parmele, Barb Pinkham 4th - Tracie Armitage, Tammie Allen, Janet Stark 5th - Deanna Wilson, Kathy McMurtrey, Judy Korepta HOLIDAY AWARDS LUNCHEON The annual holiday/awards luncheon was held December 3 in the ballroom. Incoming president Cathee Shorkey presided in the absence of president Rosemary Harrington.

General manager Jerry Olson presented roses to the past presidents who were in attendance. Awards Chairman Marla Parmele gave a recap of the tournament winners and recognized ladies who had holes-in-one this season - Kathy Posen and Marcia Skinner. Break Awards were presented to Barbara Mathiasen for breaking 100 and Sheri Driskill for breaking 80. Most Improved 9 Hole Golfer was Carol Klouda and Barbara Mathiasen was Most Improved for the 18 hole group. Pam Turnipseed presented the OWGA awards for local tournaments to Judy Korepta for Low Gross and Sheri Driskill for Low Net. RVWGA OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS - 2016 The following ladies will be serving as board members next year: President Cathee Shorkey Vice President Secretary Sharon Swartsley Treasurer Kathy Posen 18 Hole Chairs Alice Hunt, Paige Filomeno 9 Hole Chair & Scoring Donna McKee 18 Hole Scoring Rochelle Michaels Awards Marla Parmele, Deb Stuart Handicap Mary Botsford Membership Rosemary Harrington Publicity Judy Korepta Communications Mignon Skinner

Sunshine CJ Inman Locker Room Soozie Bauer OWGA Sr. Rep. Pam Turnipseed OWGA Jr. Rep. Annette Holman THANKS FROM CASA AND DUNN HOUSE Special thanks to the ladies for their generous donations of gifts, gift cards and money that were brought to the holiday luncheon. The table was full of toys and clothing which will be distributed by CASA volunteers to the children they represent who have been removed from their homes due to neglect or abuse. Currently there are over 300 children in Jackson County who are represented by CASA. Also, thanks for the generous donations to Dunn House which is a shelter for women trying to gain stability in their lives.

Thank you for your generosity to help brighten the holidays of those less fortunate this season.

Sheri Driskill - OWGA Low Net Winner Carol Klouda - Most Improved 9-Holer

Judy Korepta - OWGA Low Gross Winner Barbara Mathiasen - Most Improved 18-Holer RVCC Club Bulletin - January 2016 - 7

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play the ball as it lies. He must take relief, without penalty, as follows: The player must lift the ball and drop it within one club-length of and not nearer the hole than the nearest point of relief.

The nearest point of relief must not be in a hazard or on a putting green. When dropping the ball within one club-length of the nearest point of relief, the ball must first strike a part of the course at a spot that avoids interference by the wrong putting green and is not in a hazard and not on a putting green. The ball may be cleaned when lifted under this Rule.

Penalty for Breach of Rule: Match play - Loss of hole; Stroke play - Two strokes.

“We spend January 1 walking through our lives, room by room, drawing up a list of work to be done, cracks to be patched.

Maybe this year, to balance the list, we ought to walk through the rooms of our lives... not looking for flaws, but for potential. - Ellen Goodman RVCC Club Bulletin - January 2016 - 9

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Around The Club

Hannah Hilty, Steve Walport and Craig Hilty were the instructors for the Ladies Night wreath making event.

Brenda Breeze made sure everyone had refreshments during the evening.

The ladies had lots of greenery from which to choose to make their wreaths.

Deb Stuart, Barb Pinkham and Marla Parmele, the Turkey Shoot third place team, admire their Cornish game hen prize. Check out their festive decor.

The end result of the evening - a beautiful wreath for the front door!

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The gift donations brought to the holiday luncheon for CASA were overflowing.

By Ann Sanborn

From The Chef Happy New Year! I am happy to say that my first few months as your Chef have been really busy. I am very excited about the positive feedback from the membership on all the changes to the menus, staffing, dishes and general operations. We are continuing to work closely with the local farms and purveyors to bring you the freshest local ingredients to offer you a better dining experience.

In the social calendar you received, there are many new upcoming events, including cooking classes on the third Thursday of each month. Our first class will be Thursday, January 21, and will be a “Sushi Extravaganza” with Sake Bombs. Chef Ann, Chef Chris and Chef Brandon will be giving instructions on rolling sushi with an array of different ingredients. We will have a table set in which to enjoy your Sushi afterwards and have “Dinner with the Chefs.” Space is limited so sign up soon!

Roasted Beets Ingredients

4 beets 2 Tbls olive oil 1 Tbls fresh thyme 1 pinch salt

Directions

Wash beets. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Toss the beets, olive oil, and thyme in a bowl until beets are coated, and arrange pieces of beet on baking sheet so that they don’t touch. Sprinkle the beets with sea salt.

Roast in the preheated oven until the beets are tender, 10 to 20 minutes. A fork inserted into a beet cube should come out easily.

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On The Courts

Casino Night Tennis Mixer Join us on Saturday, January 9, from 5:008:00pm for a fun evening of tennis, food, drinks and games on and off the court. No partner required, just sign up. Guests are welcome! $10 per person. Call or email Tennis Center to reserve your spot.

Tennis Center Schedule We have a lot of opportunities for you to join one of the many drop-ins or coached sessions.

It’s a great chance to connect with other players and their groups. Our two pros, Kory and Andris, will make it challenging and fun.

Drop-in Times: Monday 6:00 to 7:15pm Beg. Cardio – Kory Tuesday 7:30 to 8:45pm Drop-in – Andris Thursday 9:00 to 10:00am Stroke Clinic – Kory Thursday 10:00 to 11:00am Cardio with Andris Thursday 6:00 to 7:15pm Cardio – Kory Friday 9:00 to 10:15am Beg. Cardio – Kory Saturday 8:45 to 10:00am Drop-in – Andris Free Beginner Clinics These clinics are open to members and guests.

Wednesday, January 6 - 6:00 – 7:15pm Thursday, January 7 – 10:30 – 11:45am Call or email Tennis Center to reserve your spot.

Cardio Tennis Cardio Tennis is a high energy fitness activity that combines the best features of the sport of tennis with cardiovascular exercise, delivering the ultimate, full body, calorie burning aerobic workout. More fun than you ever thought you could have on a tennis court!

In-House Leagues Ladies 3.0 Tuesday League 10:30am – 12:30pm Begins January 5 Ladies 3.5 Wednesday League 10:30am – 12:30pm Begins January 13 If you are interested in joining future in-house leagues – call or email us at tennis@rvcc.com.

Pickleball - Come Join Us! Come on over to the Tennis Center for some exercise and a lot of fun! We have plenty of drop-in times to fit your schedule and members always play for free!

NEW Drop-in Times (Fee - $5.00): Monday 6:00 – 8:00pm Wednesday 7:30 – 9:00pm Thursday 7:30 – 9:00pm Friday 12:00 – 2:00pm (Member must be in attendance for Access) Saturday 10:30am – 12:30pm

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Saturday morning drop-in with Andris.

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Mark Your Calendar... August 29 - September 5, 2016 2016 Southern Oregon Golf Championships RVCC Club Bulletin - January 2016 - 17

By Molly Sanborn

Club Happenings Welcome to the New Year - 2016!

Now that an eventful 2015 has come to an end, we are gearing up for an even more exciting year as we launch in to 2016 with our new membership categories and events.

Last month, we had several great Holiday events. The month kicked off with our Holiday Open House, featuring discounted items from the Pro Shop, additional vendors and representatives from local wineries.

The December Ladies night was hosted by Craig Hilty and Steve Walport as they demonstrated how to make beautiful Holiday wreaths with greenery from our very own golf course. The event also featured a Holiday Sangria by Tom Nelson and a Tapas menu prepared by Chef Ann. We also looked forward to a great performance from Franc D’Ambrosio, the “World’s Longest Running Phantom“ in Phantom of the Opera, as well as a Brunch with Santa event and a New Year’s Eve bash planned using the results from a member-wide survey.

I would like to send out a big thank you to our membership and staff for participating in these events and helping us

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truly end 2015 with bang! I know we will see the same success and enthusiasm in our 2016 event line up.

For general event information in the upcoming year you may refer to your new social calendar in addition to the regular club communication emails, which most of you have received in the mail by now. One change you may notice is the First Friday Wine Tasting has been moved to Saturday for the months of January-March in your calendar. Kid’s Night will also take place on these corresponding Saturday nights.

We will continue to communicate with you through email about major event updates and changes. If you are not receiving event information via email, please contact me directly so I can input your updated information. We may have an outdated email address or you may have unsubscribed at some point in time. These are examples of issues I have addressed with other members wanting back on the email list.

January 2016 Calendar On Tuesday evenings the Grill Menu is available until 8:00pm.

To receive the weekly dining specials, contact Angela at ALee@RVCC.com.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Friday

Saturday

27 28 29 30 31 1 2 Clubhouse New Year’s Eve New Year’s Day Taco Tuesday Clubhouse Closed Closed

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Taco Tuesday Clubhouse Wine Tasting Kids Movie Night Book Club Closed Crafts Club Casino Night Tennis Mixer

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Clubhouse Taco Tuesday Father/Daughter Couples Dinner Closed Dance Live Music

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Taco Tuesday Clubhouse Cooking Class Crab Crack Closed Ladies Lunch @ Noon 24/31

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Lunch Tue - Sun 11:00am - 2:00pm Grill Menu 2:00pm - 8:00pm Dinner Tue Wed & Thu Fri Sat Sun

Grill Menu until 8:00pm 5:30pm - 9:00pm 5:30pm- 9:30pm 5:30pm - 9:30pm 4:30pm - 8:00pm

Breakfast Sat Sun

7:00am - Noon 7:00am - 2:00pm

Dining Reservations Call 541-772-5965 Contact ALee@rvcc.com to receive the weekly dining specials.

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Committee Meetings Board Last Tue 4:30pm Finance 3rd Wed 4:30pm

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Membership 3rd/4th Tue 4:30pm House Grounds 1st Tue 4:00pm Social Golf 3rd Thu 4:30pm

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2nd Thu 2nd Tue

5:00pm 4:30pm

Chris Minniear photo

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