Dear Members, What a start to the fall season … fabulous course conditions, great weather and the Chiefs are 3-0 and looking like this might be their year! September brought us great events such as the Club’s annual Grog Party and Fireworks; our Pickleball Championship won by Dave and Chase Watson and victors for the Men’s and Ladies’ Club Championships (pictured on page three of this newsletter). With September in the books, we now turn our attention to October which is filled with more memorable Club events for all ages including … Oktoberfest – October 6th The Melee – October 13th Chiefs Watch Party – October 14th Pinot & Pork Event – October 18th Annual Family Fall Festival – October 21st
I hope to see you at all of these events! Thank you for your continued support and loyalty to the Club we all call home.
Steve Shrawder, President The National Golf Club 816.505.4250 steves@thenationalgolfclub.com
Steve Shrawder Club President
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
EVENT PAGE The Melee ......................................... 4 Veterans Day Scramble ......................... 5 Oktoberfest ...................................... 10 KC Chiefs Watch Party ......................... 10 Pinot & Pork ..................................... 11 Family Fall Festival & Family Dinner........ 12 Pickleball Pix .................................... 15
STAFF DIRECTORY Please welcome our newest members: GOLF MEMBERS Brent & Marcy Adams Samuel Barfoot Michael & Michelle Brogoto Tyler Grindstaff Cody Kaiser Ryne & Shealyn Kloeppel Nick Morehead & Zoe Koch Scott & Kerri Walker Lyle & Erica Weaver Corey Youngclaus
Regular hours for The National Dining Room and Mixed Grill Mixed Grill Dining Room Monday Closed Closed Tuesday 11a-8p Closed Wednesday 11a-9p 5p-9p Thursday 11a-9p 5p-9p Friday 11a-9p 5p-9p Saturday 11a-9p 5p-9p Sunday 11a-7p 10a-1p Friday Happy Hour is 4:30p to 6:30p. Children under the age of 16 are not permitted in The Mixed Grill on Fridays after 4:30p. Closures/Limited Dining at The National: The Clubhouse will be closing at 3p on Saturday, October 13th for a wedding. No to-go orders available after 3p that day. Thank you for your understanding.
The Deuce Grill Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Closed 11a-8p* 11a-9p 11a-9p 11a-9p 11a-9p 11a-7p
*The Deuce Grill is open Tuesdays during “2-for-Tuesday” dates when the course is open.
Cover Photo: Thanks to Spencer Roberts, Director of Golf Course Maintenance, for capturing this beautiful sunrise at the Clock Tower. If you have a “cover-worthy” photo that you took of the Course, Clubhouse or facilities, please email it to Diana Miller Cooper at dianac@thenationalgolfclub.com. Page 2
The National Clubhouse Information or reservations: 816.746.0200 concierge@thenationalgolfclub.com Golf Shop 816.741.0634 Steve Shrawder Club President 816.505.4250 steves@thenationalgolfclub.com Rebecca Gleason Club Administrator 816.746.0200, ext. 147 rebeccag@thenationalgolfclub.com Spencer Roberts Director of Golf Course Maintenance 816.505.4262 spencerr@fivestarlifestyles.com Nic Ingram Director of Golf 816.505.4251 nicholasi@thenationalgolfclub.com Zac Gavlak PGA Director of Instruction 480.586.7615 zacg@thenationalgolfclub.com John Geiger Executive Director of Food & Beverage 816.918.4219 johng@fivestarlifestyles.com Jack Meyers Assistant Director of Food & Beverage 816.746.0200, ext. 137 jackm@thenationalgolfclub.com Denise Mahon Senior Sales and Event Planner 816.746.0200, ext. 111 denisem@thenationalgolfclub.com Linda Franke Member Event Leader 816.746.0200, ext. 340 lindaf@thenationalgolfclub.com Andrew (Drew) Tanner Director of Fitness 816.505.4254 andrewt@thenationalgolfclub.com Carolina Mayorga-Perry Tennis Professional 816.550.0475 (cell) carolinam@thenationalgolfclub.com Beth Jackson Licensed Massage Therapist 816.746.0200, ext. 195 bethj@thenationalgolfclub.com
GOLF NEWS Dear Members, Thank you to all who participated in this year’s Club Championship. David Hopper is your new Men’s Club Champion and Trish Herzog claimed her 14th victory (9th in a row) for the Ladies’ Club Championship. Congratulations to our Net Winners as well … Kurt Rhoden and Susie Probst. As our golf season starts to slow down, I would like to thank all of our members who have supported the Golf Operation this year. Hope to see you all at the Club soon. Best, Nicholas Ingram Director of Golf
Nicholas Ingram Director of Golf 816.505.4251 nicholasi@thenationalgolfclub.com
David Hopper, 2018 Men’s Club Champion
Susie Probst (l), Net Champion and Trish Herzog (r), 2018 Ladies’ Club Champion
Kurt Rhoden, 2018 Net Champion Page 3
Friday, October 5th Half-Price Guest Fees all day long! Then stick around for Happy Hour in The Mixed Grill from 4:30p to 6:30p featuring LIVE MUSIC plus Parents’ Night Out (aka “Date Night”)
Honoring Their Sacrifice. Educating Their Legacy.
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me•lee (mā lā) noun a fight, skirmish or scuffle synonyms: fracas, rumpus, scrimmage, free-for-all, tussle, scrap
Register on ForeTees
Questions?
Call the Golf Shop 816.741.0634
Saturday, October 13th 10a Shotgun It’s National vs Deuce in this inaugural event that you do NOT want to miss. Let’s see which Club comes out on top after this 27-hole event! Time 10a Shotgun Format 2-Person Teams, All Net National: Best Ball Deuce (Front 9): Scramble Entry Fee $30 per player plus applicable cart fees Prizes Winning team will be added to the NEW perpetual trophy that will be displayed in the winning team’s Golf Shop Includes Lunch and Bragging Rights
Thanks to the generous support of our National and Deuce members, we are proud to report that we raised $10,500 for Folds of Honor during Patriot Golf Day, held the first weekend of September. This nationwide fundraiser provides scholarship assistance to military families of those who have been killed or disabled while on active duty. We’d like to thank Jerry Felker at The National and Jack Shafferman at The Deuce for their tireless efforts in spearheading this annual fundraising program.
honoring all who served 2018 V E T E R A N S Sunday, November 11th
ITINERARY 10:00a Registration 10:30a-11:30a Buffet Lunch 11:00a Range Opens 11:30a Opening Ceremony 12:00p Shotgun Tee Off 5:30p Celebratory Dinner
2017
We would be honored if you joined us on Sunday, November 11th for the 15th Annual Veterans Day Scramble at The National Golf Club. We celebrate this opportunity to pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served our country proudly throughout the years and those who are currently fighting for our freedom all over the world. National and Deuce members and their guests may sign up to participate in this time-honored event. We’ll pair two members or a member/ guest pair with two of our invited military guests. The cost for the event is $125+ per person and will include golf, carts, lunch, participant gifts and dinner. The fee helps the Club offset expenses and underwrite the costs for our invited military guests, who pay nothing to participate. If you are unable to play in the Scramble but would like to contribute to help underwrite the costs of this event, we would be most grateful for your support. Proceeds from the event will be donated to a charitable organization. If you would like to contribute, please email Nic Ingram at nicholasi@thenationalgolfclub.com with your donation amount and we’ll charge it to your member account. This year we’re also offering a limited number of seats for members who aren’t able to play in the event but who would like to attend the celebratory dinner. The charge for dinner is $40++ per person with your reservations made through the Concierge at 816.746.0200 or by email to: concierge@thenationalgolfclub.com. Please mark your calendar for this moving and ceremonial event! If you would like to register, please contact Nic Ingram, Director of Golf at 816.741.0634 or nicholasi@thenationalgolfclub.com.
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Spencer Roberts Director of Golf Course Maintenance
Dear Members, The cooler temperatures have arrived! The leaves are starting to change colors and the mums around the Clubhouse will soon be in full bloom. The Golf Course Maintenance team continues to stay very productive as we get closer to the end of the 2018 season. Every week we continue to complete multiple small projects and fix any damaged areas from the stresses caused by Mother Nature. The greens, tees and fairways are all in good health. The Zoysia grass (on the tees and fairways) will really start to slow down from a growth standpoint as the temperatures drop. This is an important time of the year for the Zoysia as the plant shuts down and enters winter as healthy as possible. The GCM team will implement multiple agronomic practices to ensure the Zoysia will be in good health for 2019. We hope you get to enjoy the golf course as we experience some of the best weather of the year. Thank you for all your support and we hope to see everyone on the course soon. Sincerely, Spencer Roberts Director of Golf Course Maintenance spencerr@fivestarlifestyles.com
Freshly mowed #15 green
Bunker on #13
Hole #10 #9 at Sunrise Page 6
Zac Gavlak PGA Director of Instruction zacg@thenationalgolfclub.com 480.586.7615
Private Instructional Rates
Private Instructional Rates
One 30-Minute Lesson ................................. $60 One 60-Minute Lesson .................................. $100 Half-Day (4-Hour) Lesson with Lunch ......... $250
One 30-Minute Lesson ................................. $60 One 60-Minute Lesson .................................. $100 Half-Day (4-Hour) Lesson with Lunch ......... $250
Season-Long Packages
Group Lessons (One Hour)
(unlimited lessons April 1st - October 1st)
Individual Season-Long Package .................. $1,600 On-course lessons will be a major priority.
2-Person Group Lesson ................$50 per person 3-Person Group Lesson ................$40 per person 4-Person Group Lesson ................$30 per person
Game Improvement Packages
Corporate Clinics
Six 30-Minute Lessons ................................. $330 Five 60-Minute Lessons ................................ $465 Half-Day Lesson ............................................. $250 Includes 1.5 hours of instruction plus 2 hours on the course Two-Hour Playing Lesson ............................. $175
Playing Lessons Full-Day and Half-Day Golf Schools Video Swing Analysis with V1 Sports Trackman Launch Monitor Club Fitting
Customized clinics for corporate outings can include:
Individual AimPoint Express Putting Lesson
One 60-Minute Lesson .................................. $225 Levels 1 and 2
Locker Room Services Lockers are still available in both the Men’s and Women’s Locker Rooms
Special Rate:
All lockers are 50% off for the remainder of 2018
Benefits:
Complimentary Shoe Cleaning Complimentary Spike Changing Personalized Name Plate Please see Bob Espino, Locker Room Attendant to select your locker. Page 7
It may be cooling off outside but things are heating up in the Clubhouse as we put finishing touches on fall events. When the cooler weather keeps you off the course, we want to make sure you have plenty of opportunity for gathering at the Club to enjoy fellow members and experience unique, memorable events.
John Geiger
Executive Director Food & Beverage
Our busy month starts with our First Fridays Happy Hour and Parents’ Night Out (also known as “Date Night” at The National). Our Oktoberfest on October 6th will get you in the fall spirit with seasonal beer tastings, German fare and a LIVE Polka band! If wine is more to your liking, our Pinot & Pork event on October 18th features amazing culinary creations with pork as the star, paired with nine Pinot varietals. For some family fun, don’t miss our popular annual Family Fall Festival on October 21st. These events (and others) are detailed within this issue. As always, if you have any questions or would like to make reservations, please call the Clubhouse. We hope to see you around the Club often this month!
This month we’re proud to feature these wines by the bottle:
Carmel Road Pinot Noir 2014
$30++ This Pinot Noir opens up with aromas of cherry and subtle notes of spice and toasty oak. The palate is rich and round, with bright and juicy berry flavors leading to a long, textured finish.
Sokol Blosser Pinot Gris Dundee Hill $25++
Considered one of the finest Pinot Gris’ to emerge from Oregon’s famed Dundee Hills. The grapes are given a slow, cool fermentation in stainless steel for three weeks which gives the wine a firm and focused backbone coupled with a lush creaminess.
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Let us make your holidays merrier! Plan your holiday party at The National. We’ll do all the work … you have all the fun! Make this year’s holiday celebration one to remember. All it takes is one phone call to 816.746.0200 (Great dates are available but going quickly so don’t delay!)
Company Parties Family Get-Togethers Neighborhood Soirees
SUNDAYS
SUNDAY BRUNCH
Sundays in October from 10a-1p* Our Brunch menu includes Breakfast Burritos, Belgian Waffles, Huevos Rancheros, the “What-Came-First Biscuit Sandwich,” Biscuits & Gravy, Pancakes … and MORE! We reservations!
TUESDAYS
TACO TUESDAY
Tuesdays in October from 4p-7p Street Tacos for just 99¢ each! OLE!
WEDNESDAYS
PIZZA & WINE NIGHT
October 3rd, 10th, 17th and 31st from 4p to close 30% OFF any pizza plus $15 bottles of Club-selected wines!
POT of GOLD BUFFET October 24th from 5p to 7p
Our Pot of Gold Buffet takes place on the fourth Wednesday of each month! Enjoy a family-friendly dinner with a chance to win $$$! Look for our menu coming your way soon. You can’t win if you don’t dine with us so be sure to make your reservations: 816.746.0200. Adults (ages 14+): $14.95++; Ages 8 to 13: $7.50++; Ages 4 to 7: $3.75++; Ages 3 and under eat free! During our Pot of Gold Buffet, a member's name will be randomly drawn. If your name is drawn and you're dining with us, you’re a winner! If you're not dining with us, the pot grows for next time with $1 from each paid adult fee added to the next pot. Although we appreciate reservations, walk-ins are welcome. Only active members and spouses are eligible to win. Dependents and guests are not eligible to win.
THURSDAYS
BURGERS & BEER … ALL DAY!
Thursdays in October from open to close! Buy an $8 hamburger, get a FREE Club-selected beer!
FRIDAYS
HAPPY HOUR
Live music on First Fridays (October 5th) featuring The Alpen Spielers
Fridays in The Mixed Grill 4:30p-6:30p Complimentary hors d’oeuvres plus $5 house drinks and house wine Parents’ Night Out on Friday, October 5th
Enjoy First Fridays Happy Hour while professional sitters entertain and feed the kids upstairs (5p-9p; $20 per child). Reservations required 816.746.0200 and our Cancellation Policy applies.
Children under age 16 are not allowed in The Mixed Grill on Fridays after 4:30p. All specials are for dine-in members only. No take-out or substitutions allowed. Tax and gratuity additional. Page 9
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6th from 2p to 5p BEER TASTINGS The first 75 attendees to arrive at the event will receive a mug filled with a half-liter of Hofbrau Oktoberfest!* All attendees will receive four drink tickets to try a regular draft of Hofbrau Oktoberfest or one of these other libations, offered by the bottle: Boulevard Bob's 47 Oktoberfest, Sam Adams Octoberfest Mother's Oktoberfest, Schlafly Pumpkin Ale
GERMAN FARE
Enjoy Small Plates and Finger Food Stations located throughout the Terrace: Bavarian Pretzels with Cheese Sauce and Assorted Mustards Assorted German Sausages with Homemade Sauerkraut Lemon-Thyme Roasted Chicken Wings Steckerlfisch (Grilled Fish on a Stick) Kasespatzle (Cheese Noodles) Sugary Roasted Almonds
$25++ per person
LIVE POLKA MUSIC It wouldn't be Oktoberfest without POLKA music! Our live Polka band, The Bavarians, will have you tapping your toes and twirling your partner! The band performs from 3p to 5p.
Adults only please (ages 21+)
Advance reservations required and guests are welcome! Please RSVP to 816.746.0200. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held inside the Clubhouse. *The mug of Hofbrau Oktoberfest for the first 75 attendees is counted as one of the four drink tickets allotted each attendee. Member Charge Bar will also be available.
Join us at The National Clubhouse for a Chiefs Watch Party Sunday, October 14th Chiefs vs Patriots Game Time 7:20p Food & Beverage Specials from 6p to 8:30p
$5 SPECIALS:
Asian BBQ Chicken Wings (3) Cheeseburger Sliders (3) Chicago Dog Sliders (3) Barbacoa Street Tacos (3) Hot Pretzels with Cheese Sauce (2) $1 DRAFT BEER (until the keg runs out!) then enjoy $2 Club-selected BEERS WEAR YOUR CHIEFS GEAR! Please RSVP to 816.746.0200 concierge@thenationalgolfclub.com Page 10
Tax and gratuity additional
Join us on October 18th from 6:30p to 8:30p as we delve into the sensational relationship between Pinot and Pork. Executive Chef Kenneth Hornbeck has created an impressive menu with pork as the featured star. Our equally talented wine experts will pair nine wines with our fare. It promises to be an evening that will truly tantalize your taste buds. Don't miss out! RSVP now to 816.746.0200.
THE MENU
Guarrachi Braised Pork Ravioli Sweet Pea Mash with Blue Cheese Foam and Chives Crispy Five Spiced Confit Pork Belly Peach Mostarda-Cholla Toast with Lucienne Duck Yolk Sabayon Carved Item (Carmel Road Winery) Herb Marinated Slow Cooked Pork Tenderloin Root Vegetable Hash-Mustard Panna Cotta Pork and Pralines Mason Jar Chicharrone Praline with Olive Oil Ice Cream and Stone Fruit Sokol Blosser Sangria
THE WINES
Cambria Julia's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015 Carmel Road Pinot Noir 2014 Davis Bynum Pinot Noir Jane's Vineyard 2016 Diora Pinot Noir 2015 Jackson Estate Pinot Noir Anderson Valley Vineyard 2016 Four Graces Pinot Blanc Angela Estate Pinot Noir 2014 Sokol Blosser Pinot Gris Dundee Hill 2015 La Crema Pinot Noir 2014
THE EXPERTS Erika Milliun has made a car eer in the wine business for 10 years. She started by working in a wine shop after college for what was supposed to be a summer job. That summer job turned into a career for Erika, a Level One Sommelier, who joined Major Brands in Kansas City two years ago. Jonas Pfeiffer is a Major Br ands Fine Wine Team representative with 20 years’ experience in the wine industry, both in fine dining and in retail. Kelly Brenner star ted her car eer in hospitality management in St. Louis. In the last 18 months with Major Brands, Kelly's wine knowledge and passion has grown immensely. She is currently in pursuit of the Certificate of Specialist of Wine and Sommelier Level One.
$55++ per person Adults only please (ages 21+) Advance reservations required and guests are welcome! Please RSVP to 816.746.0200. Our featured wines will be available for purchase by the bottle this evening. Page 11
Sunday October 21st 3p-5p at The National Clubhouse and Terrace* Bring the whole clan to The National for some festive family fun!
Mini-Pumpkin Painting Station Caramel Apples S’mores Station Apple Cider Bounce House Hay Rides Facepainter Sunday, October 21st 5p to 7p
$15++ per participant
After the Fall Festival, join us for a delicious family-friendly dinner! Fall Spinach Salad with Grilled Apples, Pears, Candied Walnuts, Manchego and Sherry Vinaigrette Roasted Corn & Potato Chowder with Cornbread Croutons Herb-Citrus Roasted Chicken with Roasted Root Vegetables Carved Roasted Garlic and Pepper-Crusted Striploin with Silver Dollar Rolls and Red Wine Demi Sweet Potato Au Gratin Crispy Brussel Sprouts Harvest Rice Pilaf KIDS B UFFET Mini Pumpkin Crème Brulee Chicken Fingers Apple-Caramel Kruchens Curly Fries Assorted Cookies Mac & Cheese State Fair Corn Dogs Adults (ages 14+) $16.95++ Peas & Carrots Ages 8 to 13 $8.50++ Ages 4 to 7 $4.25++ Ages 3 and under eat FREE! Page 12
Please RSVP 816.746.0200
Hard Cider for the adults at our Member Charge Bar!
Guests welcome, of course!
Please RSVP 816.746.0200 concierge@thenationalgolfclub.com *In case of inclement weather, activities will be moved inside the Clubhouse.
YOUR FITNESS TEAM Drew Tanner Director of Fitness
Sarah Stout Personal Trainer
Rebecca Kornitzer Group Exercise Instructor
Jenny Musgrave Group Exercise Instructor
To schedule your training session with Drew or Sarah, please contact: Julie Brookings Group Exercise Instructor
Drew Tanner, Director of Fitness 816.505.4254 andrewt@thenationalgolfclub.com The Fitness Center is open daily 5a-10p with key fob access. Need a fob? Please contact Drew at 816.505.4254. Members must sign in at the front desk. Guest fees are $5+ per guest per day, billed to your account. Page 13
GE = Group Exercise Room F = Main Fitness Area
No advance registration required Individual Class Fee = $10+ Unlimited Monthly Pass = $50+
Instructor Julie Brookings took advantage of some beautiful weather and held one of her recent classes on the tennis courts.
Bootcamp: Instructor Julie Brookings will keep your heart rate and your calorie burn high in an efficient workout mix of total body strength exercises with fat-blasting cardio intervals. Barre: This great one-hour workout uses a ballet barre and draws on a combination of poses from ballet, yoga and Pilates to strengthen and tone. Total Body Fitness: Circuit training focusing on strengthening and toning. Easily modified for beginners or may be intensified for those with more experience. You’ll feel the positive effects of a great full-body workout! Vinyasa Yoga (Level 1): This class focuses on a variety of poses, proper alignment and linking movement with breath. The use of props will be integrated. All levels welcome! Limited to seven participants. Vinyasa Flow (Level 2): This intermediate+ class focuses on transitioning and breath. During class, participants will work toward more challenging poses, with the possibility of arm balances and inversions.
Do something nice for your body … or give the gift of massage to someone you love! Beth Jackson is The National’s Licensed Massage Therapist with 20+ years of experience and an array of massage services. Call Beth for your appointment today! Reiki, Swedish, Deep Tissue Prenatal, Sports, Reflexology Day, evening and weekend appointments available. Page 14
Massage Rates 30 Minutes: $40 60 Minutes: $70 90 Minutes: $90
Beth Jackson, LMT Reiki Master 816.509.2141 Gift certificates available.
Who doesn’t love the gift of massage?
OCTOBER EVENTS Pickleball Open Play
Carolina Mayorga-Perry Tennis Professional 816.746.0200, Ext. 196 Cell: 816.550.0475 carolinam@thenationalgolfclub.com
FREE for MEMBERS! All levels welcome!
Saturdays 11a to 12:30p Singles and doubles rotate partners Free for members; $15 per guest FREE! Tennis With Friends — Intermediate Level Thursdays at 9:30a Doubles with friends; four at a time First-come, first-served. Register in advance Ladies’ Tennis Clinics Wednesdays at 9a $20 per person/per clinic fee RSVP the Sunday prior
2nd Annual National Doubles Pickleball Tournament Labor Day Weekend—September 1st, 2018
Ten teams competed for the Doubles Championship! Dave and Chase Watson (pictured top left) took the title after beating out Chris and Graham Musgrave (top middle photo) during the final round. Congratulations Dave and Chase and thanks to all who participated in this fun family event!
Adult Pickleball Party September 22nd, 2018
We rounded out the Pickleball season with a Party featuring a Doubles Tournament, Wine and Appetizers. Everyone had a great time!
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Sun
Mon 1
Clubhouse & Golf Facilities Closed
Tue 2
Wed
LGA 3 Junior Golf 4p Ladies’ Tennis Clinic 9a
Thu 4
Fri 5
Tennis with Friends 9:30a
Sat 6
First Fridays 1/2 Price Guests Happy Hour 4:30p-6:30p Parents’ Night Out
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SNAG 10a
Pickleball Open Play 11a
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Clubhouse & Golf Facilities Closed
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LGA 10 Ladies’ Tennis Junior Golf 4p Clinic 9a
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13 SNAG 10a The Melee 10a Pickleball Open Play 11a Clubhouse Closes at 3p
Tennis with Friends 9:30a
Happy Hour 4:30p-6:30p 14
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LGA 17 CLOSING DAY Ladies’ Tennis Clinic 9a Junior Golf 4p
Chiefs Watch Party at The National 21
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Tennis with Friends 9:30a
PINOT & PORK
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Clubhouse & Golf Facilities Closed
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24 Ladies’ Tennis Clinic 9a
Family Fall Festival and Family Dinner 28
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Pickleball Open Play 11a
Happy Hour 4:30p-6:30p 26
Clubhouse & Golf Facilities Closed
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Ladies’ Tennis Clinic 9a
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Tennis with Friends 9:30a
Happy Hour 4:30p-6:30p 29
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