Issue III
January - June 2025
Charlotte Country Club
CONTACT information
Please contact our Event Planners for questions about Club events and planning assistance for special private events.
ALLISON DOANE Director of Events
adoane@charlottecountryclub.org 704.927.9894
TAYLOR OIKEMUS Senior Event Planner
toikemus@charlottecountryclub.org
704.944.5241
LAUREN DESMOND Event Planner
ldesmond@charlottecountryclub.org 704.927.9883
BELLA ACETI Event Planner
iaceti@charlottecountryclub.org 704.944.5254
TAYLOR GROSSMAN Event Planner
tgrossman@charlottecountryclub.org 704.944.5229
ANGEL METCALF Event Planner
ametcalf@charlottecountryclub.org 704.944.5221
Please contact our Youth Activities team for questions about Youth activities and the Family Center.
JENNIFER GIBSON Director of Youth Activities
jgibson@charlottecountryclub.org
704.944.5246
AVERY KINNAIRD Youth Activities Manager
akinnaird@charlottecountryclub.org 704.927.9899
WHAT YOU’LL FIND inside
Welcome to The Social: Issue III. Inside you will find monthly calendars showcasing every upcoming event as well as a detailed breakdown of every social function from now through the end of June! We hope The Social serves as an excellent resource to keep you in the know on all the things we have planned for the first half of the year at CCC!
For our third issue, we are thrilled to reveal widely anticipated dates for Member favorited like the Mother-Son Dance and our Annual Oyster Roast. However, don’t miss some of our exciting newer offerings such as The Grand Tasting, a Glow in the Dark Teen Easter Hunt, six wine dinners, and so many more! Included are details descriptions and registration dates for every event so you can ensure you will never miss out.
There is so much to look forward to this year at Charlotte Country Club. We hope to see you and your family at the Club soon!
POLICIES & procedures
CANCELLATION POLICIES
– Club Events:
- The House Committee approved a club event cancellation policy for only those club-hosted events in which we hold a seat for you. This includes wine dinners, holiday brunches, workshops, etc. The Clubhouse team takes great care to ensure a seated reservation is accurate, confirmed, and held specifically for these events. In the case of a last minute cancellation, often it is too late to fill this dedicated spot and the charge is in place solely to cover the cost of the seat.
- The policy is as follows: Cancellations made within 72-24 hours of an event will be charged 50% of the full reservation. Cancellations made the day of an event will not be refunded and will still pay 100% of the reservation amount.
– Private Events:
Our Event Planning team would be happy to assist you with your private event requests! Whether it’s a family gathering, corporate meeting, wedding reception, or private wine dinner, our team is happy to help book dates, answer questions, and make recommendations.
- Cancellation of any Member event should be made no less than 14 days prior to the scheduled event date. Cancellations made within 7 days of the scheduled event are subject to charges. Cancellations due to weather may be subject to charges.
– Sponsored Events:
Sponsored events are any private function a member hosts for a person or organization other than personal use, or for immediate family members. We welcome these events, but the sponsoring member of any private function must be in attendance throughout the event. The member sponsor will be held responsible for the conduct of all guests and must ensure all are aware of and abide by club rules and policies for sponsored events outlined in the By-Laws, rules and regulations, confirmation letter, and event planner.
- All charges associated with the sponsored event will appear on the sponsoring member’s most current club statement, and payment must be received directly from the member. This includes all outside organizations as they are responsible for reimbursing the member directly. No money shall be collected or solicited at events and the club shall not accept any third party checks.
- Cancellations made from the time of booking up to one month from the event will pay 100% of the Usage Fee listed on the Event Agreement. Cancellations made within one month of the event will pay 100% of the Usage Fee listed above, in addition to 50% of the Food & Beverage Minimum. Cancellations made within 7 days of the event will pay 100% of the usage fee and 100% of the Food & Beverage Minimum.
SOCIAL CALENDAR
January - June
JANUARY
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FEBRUARY
Tour of France Wine Tasting Father Daughter Dance - A Night in Paris! youth activities
Field Trip youth activities
Tasting Jarvis Wine Dinner
Teen
Polar Bear Plunge at the Pool
APRIL
Family Easter Eggstravaganza youth activities
Burly Wine Tasting
Easter Brunch
Easter Brunch at the Porch
Swim Team Kick-Off Party youth activities
Duplicate Bridge
Family Night Friday at the Porch youth activities
Glow in the Dark Teen Easter Egg Hunt youth activities
Pinea Wine Dinner
Roast
Annual Oyster
Mother’s
EVENTS in detail
JANUARY
– Mack Ferguson Golf Facility Unveiling & Celebration
Friday, January 17 | 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Join us in celebrating the 70th work anniversary of our beloved teammate, Mack Ferguson, in the brand-new Mack Ferguson Golf Facility. This event will honor Mack, as well as show off our new cart storage and caddy lounge area. There will be an open bar, light bites, music, and great memories. Please join us for this special day!
Complimentary; Beverages Per Chit
– Polar Bear Plunge at the Pool - Rescheduled to Feb.1!
Saturday, January 18 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. 12:25 p.m. | Group Jump
Dive into excitement! Join us at the CCC pool for our second annual Polar Bear Plunge! Brave the icy waters, take a photo with the CCC Polar Bear, and enjoy a warm cup of hot chocolate and small bites.
– Mocktail Class
Wednesday, January 22 | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Who says you need alcohol to enjoy a fun drink! Join us for an educational evening in the basics of bartending! Participants will craft four spirit free mocktails while learning bartending skills and how to elevate mocktails or cocktails at home. We are planning on having four distinct beverages all served in different glassware and will teach participants about what instruments bartenders use to craft cocktails, and different techniques to use when crafting cocktails at home. They will also learn how to adapt each mocktail into an alcoholic cocktail. Each participant will be sent home with their own mocktail kit to use at home!
– Duplicate Bridge
Thursday, January 23 | 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Join us for a fun afternoon of Bridge! All play takes place in the Pine Room.
– Children’s Etiquette Class
Friday, January 24 | Ages 6-9 | 4:00 - 5:15 p.m., Ages 10-13 | 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Join us for a Table Manners Course featuring a three-course instructional meal. Throughout this engaging experience, instructor Elizabeth Anne Russell will cover essential table manners, including how to properly hold silverware, napkin etiquette, and key dining skills. Your child will also learn the art of politely ordering in a restaurant, the correct way to use a fork and knife, and the proper technique for eating bread and butter.
– Arrow&Branch Wine Dinner
Thursday, January 30 | 6:30 p.m. Cocktails | 7:15 p.m. Dinner
We will be joined by 2nd generation proprietor Stevie Contursi, and Director of National Sales and Marketing Sriti Misra Fusillo. Proprietors Steve and Seanne Contursi love great wines, especially those from Bordeaux. In 2007, they came across a beautiful farmhouse in Napa Valley surrounded by a vineyard planted to Cabernet Franc, just like some of their favorite vineyards from France. So began their journey with Arrow&Branch, first with a single bottling of a Cabernet Franc Blend, then slowly adding wines from other renowned sites from across Napa Valley.
FEBRUARY
– Tour of France Wine Tasting
Thursday, February 6 | 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Back by popular demand James Corbin from Orsini Wines will join us for a fun educational tasting exploring the wine regions of France served with French hors d’oeuvres from our very own Chef Laurent.
– Father-Daughter Dance: A Night in Paris!
Saturday, February 8 | 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
You and your daughter will be transported to the City of Lights for our Annual Father-Daughter Dance. Dad’s and their Daughters will enjoy a delicious dinner, glitter tattoos, and makeup, all while creating their own floral bouquets, dance the night away and more.
– Junior Valentine’s Craft Party
Wednesday, February 12 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Join us to create your own Valentine’s Day Cards and extra special take home crafts for all your special loved ones!
Registration Opens: Wednesday, January 15 at 11:00 a.m.
– Duplicate Bridge
Thursday, February 13 | 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Join us for a fun afternoon of Bridge! All play takes place in the Pine Room.
Registration Opens: Wednesday, January 15 at 11:00 a.m.
– Valentine’s Day Dinner
Friday, February 14 | 6:30 p.m. Cocktails | 7:15 p.m. Dinner
Love is in the air at Charlotte Country Club! We are hosting a special Valentine’s Day Dinner at the Club. Upon arrival, each lady will be given a rose and there will be live music during dinner service.
Registration Opens: Wednesday, January 15 at 11:00 a.m.
– The Grand Tasting
Friday, February 21 | 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Join us for a social cocktail style reception, as you taste over 100 wines from around the world paired with regional cuisine prepared by our culinary team. These wines will be offered at an incredible discounted price to stock your cellar! Listen to live music as you travel through Europe, North America, and the Southern Hemisphere, tasting wines and food from each region. We will also have a full bar in addition to the tasting experience.
Registration Opens: Wednesday, January 15 at 11:00 a.m.
– Charlotte and Carmel Country Club Combined Teen Field Trip to Game Show Battle Room Sunday, February 23 | 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Teens get ready for an unforgettable day of competition and fun at the Game Show Battle Room! Join us for this exciting field trip where Charlotte Country Club and Carmel Country Club battle against each other in game show challenges that will have you laughing, strategizing, and battling it out for victory! Ages 10+ and 7 Teens max capacity.
Registration Opens: Wednesday, January 15 at 11:00 a.m.
– Jarvis Wine Dinner Thursday, February 27 | 6:30 p.m. Cocktails | 7:15 p.m. Dinner
We are excited to announce a wine dinner with the legendary Napa producer Jarvis Estate. All Jarvis wines are produced from estate vineyards, located within a mile of the winery high above the southeastern end of Napa Valley. The Jarvis Estate winemaking facility is entirely contained within 45,000 square feet of cave tunneled into the scenic Vaca Mountains, and was the first winery in the country to tunnel a cave so large that it could hold the entire winemaking operation. Christina Clark, National Sales Manager and Sil Coccia, VP of Sales, for Jarvis Estate, will be our hosts, wine guides and story tellers for the evening.
Registration Opens: Wednesday, January 22 at 11:00 a.m.
MARCH
– Mother-Son Date Night: NASCAR! Friday, March 7 | 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Rev up your engines and join us for an exciting Mother-Son Date Night with a NASCAR theme! This high-octane event will feature a delicious dinner, dancing, and NASCAR-themed activities throughout the night that will keep the fun racing! Whether you’re taking part in activities, hitting the dance floor, or simply making memories, this is an evening you and your son won’t want to miss.
Registration Opens: Wednesday, February 5 at 11:00 a.m.
– Patria Wine Dinner with Winemaker Tony Biagi
Thursday, March 13 | 6:30 p.m. Cocktails | 7:15 p.m. Dinner
We are excited to host a special wine dinner with acclaimed winemaker Tony Biagi, featuring Patria Wines. A fifth-generation Northern Californian and UC Davis graduate, Tony has over 25 years of wine-making experience and has crafted wines for prestigious wineries like Hourglass and CADE. Tony’s expertise in grape phenolics and blending, along with his modern yet traditional approach, has earned him recognition as Winemaker of the Year by Antonio Galloni in 2020. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience his exceptional wines and gain insights into his wine-making journey.
Registration Opens: Wednesday, February 12 at 11:00 a.m.
– Duplicate Bridge
Thursday, March 13 | 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Join us for a fun afternoon of Bridge! All play takes place in the Pine Room.
Registration Opens: Wednesday, February 12 at 11:00 a.m.
– Bridge Member Guest
Tuesday, March 25 | 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Invite your guests out to the Club for a memorable evening of Duplicate Bridge! We will have cocktails per chit, a delicious dinner and sanctioned competitive bridge play.
Registration Opens: Wednesday, February 12 at 11:00 a.m.
– Babylonstoren Wine & Olive Oil Tasting
Wednesday, March 26 | 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Babylonstoren is one of the oldest Cape Dutch farms, set at the foot of Simonsberg, South Africa in the Franschhoek wine valley. The property includes a fruit and vegetable garden of beauty and diversity, unique accommodation, fine food and fine wine produced in a state-of-the-art winery made to showcase the soils and climate where their grapes are grown. Taste these wines alongside fresh and unique olive oils made by olive oils specialist, Petrus van Eeden and his team. Gino Azurmendi, overseeing sales and operations for Babylonstoren will guide us through the tasting!
Registration Opens: Wednesday, February 19 at 11:00 a.m.
APRIL
– Burly Wine Tasting
Thursday, April 3 | 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
We are excited to welcome back Hank McCrorie, the founder of Burly wines for a tasting of the 2022 vintage of their chardonnay and 3 elegant small production Napa Valley Cabernets. After a successful 40-year career in sales, Hank McCrorie (a Charlotte native) and wifre Bernice (raised in Sonoma County, California) decided to build a retirement home in Napa Valley. Shortly following, the opportunity presented itself to lease a vineyard of 9 1/2 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon from the Simpkins’ Ranch in the Coombsville AVA. Seizing the moment, Hank and Bernice set upon hand-crafting their signature offering at a small boutique winery where they were introduced to the 4th generation winemaker, Massimo Monticelli, and renowned vineyard manager, Michael Wolf, whose collective mastery of the craft helped bring BURLY to life in 2004. Plated canapes will be served at the tasting!
Registration Opens: Wednesday, February 26 at 11:00 a.m.
– Family Night Friday at the Porch Friday, April 4 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Join us at The Porch every first Friday of the month for Family Night Friday. There will be crafts and entertainment on the Porch Lawn for the kids to enjoy with Youth Counselor supervision!
This event is complimentary; registration is not required.
– Duplicate Bridge Thursday, April 10 | 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Join us for a fun afternoon of Bridge! All play takes place in the Pine Room.
Registration Opens: Wednesday, March 6 at 11:00 a.m.
– Glow in the Dark Teen Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 12 | 8:00 - 9:30 p.m.
CCC Teens – Get ready for an Easter event like never before! Join us for the Glow-in-the-dark Teen Easter Egg Hunt! Search for glowing eggs, score awesome prizes, and enjoy a night of fun and surprises. Dessert and kids beverages will be provided. Don’t miss out – grab your friends and let the hunt begin!
Registration Opens: Wednesday, March 12 at 11:00 a.m.
– Family Easter Eggstravaganza Wednesday, April 16 | 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Join us for the Annual Family Easter Eggstravaganza! There will be dinner, dancing, a visit from the Easter Bunny, eggcellent crafts, and a whole lot of Easter eggs! Dress your kids in their Easter best for a hoppin’ good time.
Registration Opens: Wednesday, March 12 at 11:00 a.m. | Registration Closes: Friday, April 11
– Easter Brunch
Sunday, April 20 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Join us as we spring out of winter and celebrate Easter! Charlotte Country Club will once again host our annual Easter Brunch. Wear your Easter best and join us for a beautiful buffet brunch.
Registration Opens: Wednesday, February 19 at 11:00 a.m.
– Easter Brunch at the Porch
Sunday, April 20 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Enjoy a relaxed Easter brunch in our casual dining facility, The Porch! We will have a wonderful assortment of salads, seafood, brunch items, and Easter favorites. Attire for this event is country club casual.
Registration Opens: Wednesday, February 19 at 11:00 a.m.
– Swim Team Kick-Off Party
Wednesday, April 23 | 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Stingrays, are ready for the 2025 season! Join us on the Event Lawn and Golf Scoreboard to kick-off the swim season! Meet the coaches and try on our brand new bathing suits for the season! All American Swim Shop will be present to answer any sizing or ordering questions you may have.
Registration Opens: Wednesday, March 19 at 11:00 a.m. | Registration Closes: Friday, April 18
– PINEA Wine Dinner
Wednesday, April 24 | 6:30 p.m. Cocktails | 7:15 p.m. Dinner
PINEA is a story of a love for wine and a love of the northern Ribera del Duero, Spain, where the character of the Tempranillo grape is brought out like nowhere else in the world. PINEA sources fruit from 85 acres of mature vineyards in the Grand Cru region of the Ribera del Duero, at 3,000+ ft. elevation where extreme weather conditions and soil characteristics bring the best out of the Tempranillo varietal. Their wines have developed a reputation for capturing the elusive combination that the very best RDD wines are known for: lifted wines with perfumy aromatics, tremendous complexity, and a velvety texture. Enjoy a multi course Spanish menu paired with the beautiful Pinea wines, and story telling by Pinea Co-founder Hugo Del Pozzo.
Registration Opens: Wednesday, March 19 at 11:00 a.m.
– Oyster Roast
Saturday, April 26 | 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
We are excited to bring back a member-favorite event…the Oyster Roast! Come enjoy an entertaining evening on the Event Lawn with great food, cocktails, live music, fellowship, and of course, oysters! The Treehouse and Game Room will be open this evening for your children to enjoy. Please make a Treehouse reservation in advance.
Registration Opens: Wednesday, March 19 at 11:00 a.m.
MAY
– Family Night Friday at the Porch Friday, May 2 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Join us at The Porch every first Friday of the month for Family Night Friday. There will be crafts and entertainment on the Porch Lawn for the kids to enjoy with Youth Counselor supervision!
This event is complimentary; registration is not required.
– Darioush Wine Dinner
Thursday, May 8 | 6:30 p.m. Cocktails | 7:15 p.m. Dinner
We are excited to welcome back Allen Papp, VP of Global Sales, for a member favorite dinner featuring Darioush Winery. The Darioush story began centuries ago in the Zagros Mountains, where Persian communities brought wine-craft to life as early as 5000 BCE. Hailing from the foothills of those mountains, founder Darioush Khaledi grew up immersed in the ancestral wine-making culture of Shiraz, the fabled city of gardens and poetry. The Darioush legacy stems from this foundational intersection of viticulture, hospitality, cuisine, and art. Inspired by his heritage and fueled by his entrepreneurial spirit, Darioush set out to California venturing into the unexplored territory of the southern Napa Valley. In the years since, Darioush’s continued investment has empowered the craftsmanship of intriguing wines that delight guests known and new.
Registration Opens: Wednesday, April 9 at 11:00 a.m.
– Duplicate Bridge
Thursday, May 9 | 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Join us for a fun afternoon of Bridge! All play takes place in the Pine Room.
Registration Opens: Wednesday, April 9 at 11:00 a.m.
– Mother’s Day
Sunday, May 11 | 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Join us for a special Mother’s Day Brunch , where we celebrate the incredible women in our lives. To ensure your spot, please call the front desk to make a reservation. We look forward to sharing this beautiful day with you.
Registration Opens: Wednesday, April 9 at 11:00 a.m.
– Mother’s Day at the Porch
Sunday, May 11 | 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Enjoy a relaxed Mother’s Day brunch at The Porch! We will have a wonderful assortment of salads, seafood, brunch items, and family favorites. Attire for this event is country club casual. Reservations are available via the Front Desk only. Please call 704-334-0836 to reserve a spot for you and your loved ones for this wonderful CCC tradition.
Registration Opens: Wednesday, April 9 at 11:00 a.m.
– Swim Team Spirit Night at the Pool Wednesday, May 14 | 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Join your Stingray Family at the CCC Pool to pump up your team spirit! Coaches Tyler, Julie, and the rest of the coaching team will be there conducting friendly relays and other pool games! We will have boxed pizzas at the pool to enjoy, as well as an adult bar. Get excited for the 3rd Annual Dad’s relay! Stingray Dads are encouraged to get in the pool for a friendly relay race! If you’re interested in volunteering for the relay, please email Abby Blanton and Kate Ellis.
Registration Opens: Wednesday, April 16 at 11:00 a.m. | Registration Closes: Friday, May 9
– Memorial Day
Monday, May 26 | 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Join us for a Memorial Day Celebration at the Pool from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.! Pop in for a fun filled day of guided Pool games and activities every hour from 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
This event is complimentary to members, registration is not required.
JUNE
– Family Night Friday at the Porch Friday, June 6 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Join us at The Porch every first Friday of the month for Family Night Friday. There will be crafts and entertainment on the Porch Lawn for the kids to enjoy with Youth Counselor supervision!
This event is complimentary; registration is not required.
– Staglin Wine Dinner
Wednesday, June 18 | 6:30 p.m. Cocktails | 7:15 p.m. Dinner
Founded in 1985, Staglin Family Vineyard is women owned and operated and takes pride in the tradition of family participation. With an uncompromising commitment to quality, their mission is to produce world class wines including Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sangiovese, and a Bordeaux style blend that reflects the distinctive character of the historic Rutherford Bench estate. They farm the vineyard organically, tap into solar fields for power, and produce their wines in a state-of-the-art underground production facility. The saying “Great wines for great causes” has been an important motto for the winery as they have donated and raised more than $1 Billion to support charities, including their main cause, the Music Festival for Brain Health since opening. Join us as Amber Mihna, Global Sales Director, guides us through the Staglin story and wines!
Registration Opens: Wednesday, May 14 at 11:00 a.m.
– Swim Team Banquet
Thursday, June 19 | 4:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Celebrate another fun year of swim team! There will be a buffet dinner, and awards ceremony in the Ballroom, then we will make our way to the CCC Pool for a Stingray Spectacular Pool party! This is always a fun way to bid adieu to the swim season and honor our seniors.
Registration Opens: Wednesday, May 14 at 11:00 a.m. | Registration Closes: Sunday, June 15
– Sunday Splash at the Pool
Sunday, June 29 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Join us at the CCC Pool on the last Sunday of the month for an afternoon of family fun in the sun! There will be a DJ, a seasonal craft station, complimentary icy treats, guided pool games, and more!
This event is complimentary; registration is not required.
– Resident Culture Beer Dinner
Thursday, June 26 | Cocktails 6:30 p.m. | Dinner 7:15 p.m.
Join us for an exclusive beer dinner with Resident Culture, where each of their exceptional brews will be perfectly paired with a curated course crafted by our talented culinary team. Guests will have the unique opportunity to learn about the brewing process behind Charlotte’s most popular brewery directly from Resident Culture’s experts. As you enjoy the thoughtfully paired dishes, you’ll be transported to the vibrant taproom atmosphere that has made Resident Culture a local favorite. This immersive experience will offer a deeper understanding of the artistry and dedication that goes into every pint they create. Don’t miss this chance to indulge in a memorable evening of craft beer and gourmet cuisine. Who said you can only pair food with wine?
Registration Opens: Wednesday, May 21 at 11:00 a.m.
