CCN December Newsletter 2022

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GOLF UPDATE

Dave Miller PGA Head Golf Professional

From the Golf Shop

We had record participation in our last couples’ event of the year The Halloween theme was a big hit and we had so many great costumes and cart décor! Thank you all for your support of the couples nine and dine events!

The beginning of November felt like summer with temps in the 70’s for almost 2 weeks!!! It was nice to see everyone out and about for some bonus golf! We head into December with our eyes focused on 2023! We will start planning new events and get the upcoming golf schedule out as soon as it’s finalized We have some new merchandise in, so you can spend that hard earned credit book money! Be on the lookout for some Holiday Sales throughout the upcoming season Credit Book winnings must be spent by December 30th

It has been a successful golf season and I can’t wait for an even better 2023 season!!

COURSE MAINTENANCE

Kevin Butts Director of Course & Grounds

As we come to the end of another golf season our staff has reduced and we are working very hard on preparing for 2023 season We recently finished up winterizing the irrigation system and will continue to install new irrigation heads and do any repairs we possibly can We will then move on to some tree removal and stump clean up throughout the course We unfortunately have quite a few trees that died on us this season that we need to remove as well as a lot of tree pruning to do With tree work always comes the disposal of a lot of debris We have an abundance of firewood to dispose of as well as brush This will take us a good amount of our winter time as we have entire season of tree prunings to dispose of and clean up There is a lot of behind the scenes work that needs to be done to prepare for 2023 With equipment preparations, course accessorie preparations and some projects to complete we will be very busy this winter Everyone at Maintenance hope everyone has a great holiday season and we will see you all soon!

EVENTS

Stacy Black Director of Catering/Events

Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but our December Celebrations at CCN are going to be so delightful! On behalf of the CCN Team, we hope you will join us for our special Member Events planned for the upcoming holiday season. We still have availability for both our Breakfast with Santa and our Member Annual Christmas Party.

Our Breakfast with Santa, on Sunday, December 11, will feature a mouth watering breakfast buffet that even Santa himself would be in awe over. We recommend all guests arrive within the first hour for breakfast and then enjoy partaking in our special holiday cookie decorating, letters to Santa, and holiday crafts taught by Santa’s Elves! It’s a holly jolly breakfast celebration that you won’t want to miss. The following Friday, we welcome all of our Members to join us for our Annual Christmas Party on Friday, December 16. Chef Jason has put together a sensational variety of holiday delights and classic favorites to enjoy throughout the evening. We are thrilled to announce that Elegant Entertainment’s String Quartet will be joining us that evening to bring you the sounds of the season as our musical performance. Sensational food, flowing complimentary wine, friends, family and magnificent holiday sounds. What more could you ask Santa for?!

Finishing out the month, we hope you will join us for our New Year’s Eve Candlelight Dinner on December 31 Reservations will be accepted by contacting the restaurant or RSVP by email to Kyle Thomas at kthomas@ccothenorth com or myself at stblack@ccothenorth com

It’s going to be the most wonderful time of the year at CCN, and we hope to see all of you there!

I look forward to the new year at CCN and hope you will continue to celebrate and entrust our CCN Banquet Team for planning your private events, celebrations, and golf outings. All of our members receive the benefit of reserving any of our private and banquet spaces without facility or room fees. We also welcome and encourage you to spread the word and invite friends, family, colleagues to consider CCN for their private room and banquet event needs. We thank you for your support throughout 2022 and look forward to elevating the CCN experience in 2023.

Cheers to all of you!

WELLNESS

Five Wellness Tips for Cold Weather: How to Stay Healthy in Winter

The end of the year is a busy time On top of that, the seasons are changing (winter officially begins on December 21), which can affect your physical and mental health Now more than ever, it’s important to take care of yourself!

With shorter days and colder weather on the horizon, it’s important to maintain healthy habits And that means doing more than just bundling up Here are six ways to stay healthy during cold weather:

Wash your hands often. Winter is peak season for contagious illnesses The most effective way to remove and prevent the spread of illness causing germs is to wash your hands frequently If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol based hand sanitizer to help slow the spread of viruses

Eat for immunity. As part of your efforts to stay well and avoid the cold and flu this winter, it’s important to eat healthy foods that support your immune system, including mushrooms, garlic, citrus fruits, herbs and spices, probiotics, prebiotics, and chicken soup For example, yogurt is one of the best sources of probiotics Apples, bananas, garlic, and onions are good sources of prebiotics

Keep moving! The winter months can be a challenging time to stick to your exercise routine Not only can preparing for the holidays leave you feeling drained, the cold weather can also be a deterrent to getting outside Consider working out at home, sign up for fun exercise classes, or add extra movement into your routine throughout the day When the weather is nice, take the opportunity to get some fresh air with a hike in one of the the Miami Valley's many trails

Get some sun. While the availability of sunlight is limited during the winter months, it’s important to spend some time outdoors even when it’s cold. Sunlight has been shown to help improve your mood by boosting the release of serotonin. Exposure to sunlight is also beneficial in treating those suffering from seasonal depression. Exposure to sunlight also helps regulate your circadian rhythm, which controls your body clock and affects your sleep habits.

Maintain good skin health Cold weather can wreak havoc on your skin, leaving you with dryness, flaking, cracking, and in some cases, eczema To keep your skin moist and healthy through the winter, be sure to drink plenty of water, hydrate your skin with an ointment or moisturizer, and use sunscreen whenever you ’ re out during the day Exposure to the sun ’ s rays, even in the winter, can still have damaging effects on your skin, so be sure to choose a sunscreen that has an SPF factor of 30 or above to ensure adequate protection

UPCOMINGEVENTS