April, 2020
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Experience at the club
Inside the Issue
CHEF'S TABLE This issue features our beloved She Crab Soup. “As the story goes, R. Goodwyn Rhett, Mayor of Charleston, was entertaining President Taft at his home. . . - history & recipe on p. 03
HEALTH CORNER BHC Fitness is on the move, with outdoor classes and things you can do at home to stay healthy! Revamping clinics and updating member files is also on the agenda. read more on p. 03
SOUTHERN GARDENER Garden trends and spring tips. Some of the old adages work as well today as they ever did. Did you know you can change the color of your hydrangeas? learn how on p. 02
MAKING MASKS FOR AMERICA BHC's Gary Crandall Fills the Need When news of the Coronavirus broke, BHC member Gary Crandall’s first thought was “I’d like to do what I can in this fight.” Crandall did just that in the early 90’s during the Gulf War, pivoting his Ohio-based pool company’s manufacturing efforts toward producing camouflage covers for M1 tanks and Apache helicopters. “It quickly became apparent that if we wanted to engage in this war against the Coronavirus, we’d have to take action on our own. With masks in dire demand, I put one of my engineers to work, researching on Google how to manufacture them. We made the first prototypes that day.” CONTINUED TO P. 02
"THE AMERICAN SPIRIT IS ALIVE & WELL" April, 2020
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Making Masks, continued from page 1
That was over two weeks ago. As they quickly turned from cutting and sewing safety products for the pool industry to
Experience
creating mask sewing-kits for the medical community, word spread and volunteers came forward. Today, GLI Pool Products has donated over 135,000 masks to first responders, healthcare workers and nursing homes, with no end in sight.
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Local businesses, church groups and home volunteers in the Ohio area stepped in to take part. “We provide a safe pickup for the mask kits," he added. "People have driven over an hour to get them, sew them and bring them back to us. The American spirit is alive and well." Learn more about fellow member Gary Crandall’s efforts to deliver help where it’s needed most. Both nationally and locally, his contributions have garnered media coverage. To view NBC-affiliate WFMJ-TV report, click here. On behalf of Berkeley Hall, our sincerest thanks to Mr. Crandall. We’re so proud to be affiliated with you.
MEMBER MAKING A DIFFERENCE: CAROL CHILLEMI We've heard about the small acts of kindness taking place nationwide, and right here at home, member Carol Chillemi has done her part by sewing masks for those in our Berkeley Hall community. "My desire was to help our neighbors and friends," said Mrs. Chillemi. She assembled a small group of volunteers to assist in this effort and together they have sewn over 200 masks. Her wish to help our community is the very definition of the acts of kindness that matter most and reflect the heart of our Berkeley Hall family.
HYDRANGEAS: WHATEVER THE HUE Yes, you can choose your favorite In the 18th century, gardeners first noticed the miraculous magic of the varied-hued hydrangea and experimented with it - spreading buried rusty nails around plantings, even chanting spells, among other methods. But what was really happening was not magic, but science. The pH of the soil determines the color of this beautiful flower, specifically how much aluminum they take from the soil. A low pH of less than 6.0 gives you cool blue or lavender blooms, while alkaline soil with pH above 7.0 blossoms with pinks and reds. Learn the how-tos from the Old Farmer's Almanac: click here
CHEF'S TABLE (continuned from page 1
From our Table to Yours: The Rhett's butler, William Deas, was asked to create a fancier version of their traditional crab soup. He added the orange-hued crab eggs of mature female crabs, called “she crabs” by fishermen, to give color and improve flavor, inventing the Charleston delicacy known as “She Crab Soup.”
Ingredients
BE HEALTHY from Spa & Fitness Center Staying healthy and on the move is easy with simple tips from our Fitness Center Team. Whether you exercise at home or join us for our new
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 1/2 yellow onion diced 1 celery rib, diced 1 sprig thyme 1/3 cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon fresh black pepper 1 bay leaf 1 cup clam juice 1/4 cup sherry 1/4 cup white wine 1/4 cup crab roe (optional) 4 cups whole milk 1 1/2 cups heavy cream Juice of 1 lemon 1 teaspoon hot sauce 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
outdoor fitness classes (see pg 3), the best thing to do is keep moving, eat healthy meals (we can help with that!) and drink plenty of water. Benefits of Drinking Water: lubricates the joints... boosts skin health and beauty... cushions the brain, spinal cord, and other sensitive tissues... regulates body temperature... helps maintain blood pressure... forms saliva and mucus... and your airways need it so you breathe better and feel better!
Now's the Time: Update Your Medical & Health History When's the last time you updated your medical and health history forms?
"This is the time to provide us with the important information we need to keep member charts up-to-date. Not only will it help us with record-keeping, we will also be able to better tailor individual instruction, nutritional programs and structure classes to fit member needs." - Derek Lemire, Fitness Center Director Please complete the forms below, print and email back to the Spa & Fitness Center at bhfitness@berkeleyhallclub.com. Click here for Medical & Health History Form Click here for Release of Liability Form
This well-known Southern charmer is sure to please! Directions: In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. When butter is foamy, add onion, celery and thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally until onion is soft and translucent. Reduce heat to med-low, whisk in flour, stirring constantly until mixture lightens in color, 7 to 8 minutes. Do not let the flour turn brown. Stir in Old Bay, nutmeg, pepper, and bay leaf. Once spices become aromatic, add clam juice, sherry and white wine. Increase heat to medium and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently for 10 minutes. Stir in crab roe, if desired, continue to simmer for 15 minutes. Add milk and cream, return to a simmer and cook for another 15 minutes. Remove bay leaf and thyme, then puree with a blender or immersion blender until smooth. Stir in lemon juice, hot sauce and Worcestershire, and season to taste with salt. Stir in crab meat & serve.
BHC RIDDLE Try to solve this Club teaser...
WHERE AM I? The riddle speaks of a location within Berkeley Hall... Allow us to entertain you during this quarantine at hand, While close to salty water this place is still on land.
OUTDOOR CLASSES
It’s hot sometimes and people like to gather round, It’s cold sometimes and then it sits lonely on the ground. email your answer to: bhcfrontdesk@berkeleyhallclub.com
join the Fitness Center in the field Fitness Classes Move Outside: Join us on the grassy field adjacent to the
Our WILDLIFE
Fitness Center as we move outdoors for morning classes designed to invigorate
The Cormorant is an aquatic bird
your mind and body. Or meet at the center and we'll walk over together.
that is common in our area. Look
Reserve your spot: 843.815.8985 | bhfitness@berkeleyhallclub.com.
for them close to waterways. With waterproof feathers, they are very equipped divers!
MONDAY Sculpt & Tone 10:15am
Start you week off with Jodie. Fat-burning aerobics paired with muscle-building exercises.
WEDNESDAY Yoga 9am
Enjoy yoga with Jennifer, good for all levels. Movement to rejuvenate mind, body and spirit.
AT HOME WORKOUT Try this at home or take it outside! Do one rep, two or three:
Bodyweight Squats: 20 reps Walking Lunges: 10 each leg
FRIDAY Tabata 9am
Trevor's interval class utilizes 8 exercises in 4minute intervals. Modifications can be made for all levels.
this specimen enjoys hanging out near the 18th green! These water fowl can live up to 25 years in the wild. They can often be seen on the banks in the sun drying their wings.
Dumbbell Rows: 10 each arm Plank: 15 seconds Jumping Jacks: 30 reps Push-ups (option: on knees): 10 reps
Observe any wildlife around the club? Please email to: afeldman@berkeleyhallclub.com for future inclusion.
Local Wildlife Word Search a fun brain puzzler!
Member Photo taken by Peter Knobel
We love it here and try not to take it for granted!
BHC MEMBERS: Share Your Photos with Us!  We'd love to feature your photos in BHC communications & our social channels! Please email to: afeldman@berkeleyhallclub.com or text to: 843.707.2188 for future inclusion.