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TUESDAY, JULY 20 | 5-7PM
luffton’s Burnt Church Distillery is steeped in local history, and has a great story to share, along with hand-crafted spirits. Join us for a Tasting Tour on Tuesday, July 20 from 5-7pm and immerse yourself in their craft process of authentic Lowcountry spirits. “Thoughtfully crafted for the discernible palate and inquisitive mind. From the bottle you’ll reach for each day to create a spin on your favorite cocktail to ones that are pulled out for special occasions only.” As they say, they’ve got something for everyone. Here’s just a few: You’ll enjoy tasting these and more on the tasting tour! Anita’s Choice Six Grain Bourbon Whiskey: Named for Lowcountry native Anita Pollitzer. Johnny Fever Bourbon Whiskey: Created in homage to a man who had a special impact on distillery co-founder, Billy Watterson. Bluffton Whiskey: Hand-crafted with Carolina Gold Rice and aged gently in charred white oak barrels. Burnt Church Vodka: Inspiration for the distillery is as deeply-rooted in our community as the storied tales of the past; from the notes and flavors of each hand-crafted spirit to the historic streets that bear their names. Devil’s Elbow Gin: In 1718, the Lowcountry was carved into several land grants – one of them was named Devil’s Elbow Barony, where present day Bluffton, SC resides. The perfect name for our premium and flavored gins. Good stories and great spirits make for an incredible tasting flight, served up with a craft cocktail and light bites provided by Berkeley Hall Club. If you’re more in the mood for fresh-made brick oven pizza, Pizza Co is located just next door. Conveniently located in Bluffton, you'll find it’s an easy drive of 10 minutes or so. We do ask that you rsvp in advance so we have small bites for all to enjoy!
$40 includes tour, tasting flight, a craft cocktail & light bites Burnt Church Distillery 20 Bluffton Road
THURSDAY, JULY 22 | 4PM
Savannah Bananas: Baseball at its Best!
Going to a Bananas game is an experience like no other! If you haven’t been, we promise it’s the most fun you’ll have at a baseball game. Travel with us on Thursday, July 22 to Savannah for a great time at Grayson Stadium, and check out the Savannah Bananas, a Coastal Plain League team featuring top college players from around the country. Gates open at 5:30pm and game begins at 7pm rain or shine. We’ll meet at the Clubhouse at 4pm to depart, via arranged transportation. Game tickets are $30 and include unlimited concession food and soft drinks on a reserved deck space. Alcohol is also available for purchase. An additional transportation fee, (to be determined). Reservations taken through July 13th.
WEDNESDAY, AUG 4 | 5-8PM
Name that tune! Join us on Wednesday, August 4 from 5-8pm for fast-paced trivia fun paired with our Caribbeanthemed cookout menu, great cocktails and member bar.
Get ready for a terrific time at our hosted trivia night and show off your musical trivia knowledge. Great fun for everyone! See you poolside.
$40++ | Casual, Jeans Permitted
SATURDAY, AUG 21 | 6-8PM
Live
at the pool
Enjoy an evening of live music and casual socializing at its best, on Saturday, August 21 from 6-8pm. We’ll have great summer cuisine, cocktails and cool drinks from the member charge bar and great music! Gather with good friends for delicious casual fare, cocktails, and a festive evening poolside. $36++ | Casual, Jeans Permitted
Read any good books lately? Join our BHC Book Club! We meet the first Monday of the month in the Ladies Locker Room. For details contact Wendy Hansen: hansenwendyj@gmail.com
July 5 | Ladies Locker Room | 3pm
One of our greatest living novelists resurrects the short life of Hamnet Shakespeare, in a lyrically written and emotionally devastating account of the Bard’s only son. A stunning new departure for Maggie O'Farrell's fiction, Hamnet is the heart-stopping story behind Shakespeare's most famous play. On a summer's day in 1596, a young girl in Stratford-upon-Avon takes to her bed with a fever. Her twin brother, Hamnet, searches everywhere for help. Their mother, Agnes, is over a mile away, in the garden where she grows medicinal herbs. Their father is working in London. Hamnet is a novel inspired by the son of a famous playwright. Above all, it is a tender and unforgettable reimagining of a boy whose life has been all but forgotten, but whose name was given to one of the most celebrated plays ever written. Review: Waterstones “We love the BHC Dog Park!” say members Susan & William Curran. (Thanks for sharing this adorable photo of granddaughter Savannah enjoying some pup time!)
Our beloved BHC artist Bette F. Caffrey has generously donated her artistic talents to many Berkeley Hall Charitable Foundation Charity Cup auctions over the years. This past May, she was honored with a small reception in the Grand Hall and her lovely painting “The Flag” is now in place, gracing our Clubhouse. The painting was personally purchased by the 2020 BHCF board trustees and donated in Bette's honor to Berkeley Hall.
by Ron Hall and Denver Moore
August 2 | Ladies Locker Room | 3pm
In 1988, Ron Hall, an international art dealer based in Dallas, did a bad thing. He cheated on his wife. His extramarital dalliance changed his life, though not in the way one might expect. Almost 30 years later, Hall, 72, has become a tireless advocate for the homeless. He's also a best-selling author, whose moving book, Same Kind of Different As Me, chronicles what happened in the aftermath and how it changed him - forever. The full title of The New York Times best-seller says it all. Same Kind of Different As Me: A Modern-Day Slave, an International Art Dealer, and the Unlikely Woman Who Bound Them Together. Hall's co-author, Denver Moore, was the "modern-day slave," a homeless ex-con introduced to Hall and his wife through a series of events that Hall considers divinely guided. Review: Dallas News Bette with husband Dr. Ray Caffrey.
