Greensboro Country Club March | April 2016
Time for Some Summer Fun!
President’s Message
March | April 2016
Dear Fellow Members,
chaired by Gail Bernstein is moving steadily forward in the effort to find a new GM/COO for GCC and to I know you and your families are allow Interim General Manager Earl Anderson to return just as tired of Old Man Winter as to his much deserved retirement status. Mr. Anderson I am. Let’s hope Sir Walter Wally continues to provide a steadying hand to our talented and Punxsutawney Phil were right management team and we are all grateful for his and spring is indeed arriving early commitment to our Club, its staff and its members. this year! The Master Planning effort headed by Holt Gwyn is We are very excited to welcome our new Director of likewise progressing steadily. Thoughtful input from Golf Bud Taylor for his first day at the Club on March 1st. staff members has been very beneficial as the plans Please join us for a Welcome Reception on Wednesday, continue to be fine-tuned to meet the future needs March 2nd from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the Irving Park of our membership. I would remind you that nothing Ballroom. You will be able to meet Bud in a casual will be final until the entire membership has a chance setting, while enjoying some light hors d'oeuvres, beer to provide feedback and suggestions. Currently, the and wine. planning team is compiling data on costs, projected usage and Club demographics to factor into the overall Our wonderful staff is gearing up for the warmer concept. As has been said before, the Master Plan is weather with lots of outdoor activities as their not a project, but a guide to future projects that will be reports that follow in this newsletter will attest. Tennis is selected and approved by our membership. returning to Irving Park, the Blue Dolphins Swim Team is back in the water, Men and Women’s golf events kick Lastly, I cannot let an opportunity pass not to remind off in March, plus our Youth Activities Director Lindsay you of the importance of inviting your friends and Pegg has planned a full slate of both indoor and out- business associates to become members of door activities for our youngsters including our annual Greensboro Country Club. We are fortunate to be Easter Egg Hunt, Glow Golf and much, much more. the premier private country club in the Triad and it is Your Club is very much on the move! because of the quality of our members and their families. However, as a member-by-invitation-only While we are excited about getting outside, we will Club, GCC cannot use traditional advertising have plenty to do inside as well. Our Fitness staff has methods to bring new members to our Club. Only planned an exciting array of activities that will appeal through your efforts can we replace those that to everyone as we prepare for the summer swimsuit relocate from Greensboro, or otherwise leave our season. It’s a good thing, too, as our culinary staff ranks. Our Membership Committee does a wonderful has been working hard to develop a broad offering of job, but it takes an active and engaged membership delicious meals to meet our member’s tastes. You are to keep our numbers strong and our future assured. encouraged to try out some of the new special menu Commit to sponsor a new member in 2016! items that have been introduced by our talented collection of expert chefs. See you at the Club! As always, there is much going on behind the scenes and your Board and Committees are working diligently to ensure your Club is operating smoothly, effectively Pete Davenport and efficiently. The General Manager Search Committee President
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Membership
Our Club is off to a strong start in 2016! Typically, January and February represent seasonally slower months regarding new membership; however, since the time of my last writing, we have accepted four new and well-qualified members and have three up for posting. I want to thank the staff, the Membership Committee and all the members who are supporting the Club by sponsoring or endorsing new applicants. While we have good momentum into the new year, we have had six resignations year-to-date (primarily due to non-use, illness or death – including Mr. R.D. Douglas, Jr., our oldest member who was a part of our GCC family for 66 years). New members help sustain our capital model and are essential to the capital budget, which allows us to enjoy, improve, renovate and expand the wonderful facilities we all enjoy. Together, we need to assume the responsibility to grow our membership. We have several events coming up, such as Chef John’s Wine Dinner, our Spring Carnival at the Farm and any of the themed Tuesday family nights that would make an excellent opportunity to invite guests or their families to showcase the wide variety of activities at GCC. This is only a sample of the many opportunities available for our wide variety of members. As you continue to enjoy the many benefits of membership at GCC, I ask that you consider extending an invitation of membership to a friend or associate whom you feel would also enjoy the many benefits of membership in our fine Club. Having a healthy and participative membership is the lifeblood of any great club. Please let me, the Membership Committee or Brittany Mitchell, our Membership Director, know if you have any questions regarding how someone can become a member of our Club or how we can help showcase our Club to a prospective member. Matthew Rankin, Chairman Membership Committee
Welcome New Members! Kelly & Weston Bartlett III Wes and Kelly Bartlett have been residents of Greensboro for 11 years. Wes is an Executive Vice President of Employee Benefits with Senn Dunn Insurance, A Marsh McLennan Agency. They have three children: Erin (15), Allie (13), and Drew (10).
Kimberly Jones Kimberly and her two children, Charlie and Lilly, have lived in Greensboro for 13 years. She is the Director of New Business Development for CBI, located in Winston Salem. Charlie plays soccer year round would rather be on the soccer field than anywhere else. He is also involved in Scouts. Lilly loves her dog Finn, soccer, tennis and the violin.
Jack May Jack May recently moved back to Greensboro after spending the past 20 years in Atlanta, Georgia. He was born and raised in Greensboro and moved back to the area to work with his father John S. May Jr. He is currently the operations manager at Bonaventure Co. LLC., makers of Peaches ‘n Cream children’s wear, located in Burlington, NC.
Posted Members
Remember to check our membership page on the website and the bulletin board downstairs to see all posted members. If you have any comments or concerns in regards to posted members please contact Brittany Mitchell, Membership Director, at b.mitchell@greensborocc.org.
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Membership Message
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Club News Member Art Show
Some of the best artists in Greensboro are GCC Members, and they will be showcasing their work in the Irving Park Ballroom. Browse the gallery, enjoy light hors d’ouevres and taste some fantastic wine! If you are a GCC member artist and would like to display your work, please contact Katie Tester at k.tester@ greensborocc.org.
Bridge Notes Ladies Day Cards
Join us for a morning of socializing and Bridge at Ladies Day Cards on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Lunch is offered for all attendees. Upcoming dates include March 9th & 23rd and April 13th & 27th. Guests are welcome.
Mira Interactive Wine Tasting
Taste some of Mira Winery's fantastic wines. Mira wines are hand crafted, all natural, and a true expression of what the vines produce from year to year. Aged to pure understated elegance, expressing the flavors and uniqueness of the specific vineyards each represents. Ready to drink upon release and built for enjoyment after years in your cellar. All wines at the tasting will be available for purchase, and the Sunset Room and 1909 will feature an a la carte menu that will pair with the wines from the tasting.
Tuesday, April 19th
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Irving Park Ballroom
$12 for Wine Tasting & Art Show Sunset Room and 1909 Dinner is a la carte Please sign up online at www.greensborocc.org or call the Receptionist at (336) 275-8506. To make a reservation in the Sunset Room or 1909 following the Art Show, please call the Receptionist at (336) 275-8506.
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Table of Contents President's Message...............................2 Membership...........................................3 Club News...............................................4 Dining ....................................................5 Special Events..................................... 6-7 The Farm................................................8 Father-Dughter Dance Photos................9 Family & Youth Events.................... 10-11 Tennis............................................. 12-13 Golf................................................. 14-16 Turf Talk................................................17 Fitness..................................................18 Aquatics................................................19 Club Information..................................20 Cover Photo Courtesy of Aesthetic Images
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Bridge with Larry Cohen
An Informative and Humorous Approach to Bridge by the 25-Time National Champion and ACBL Player of the Year
Tuesday, June 28th | 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 29th | 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Irving Park Ballroom Learn Two-Over-One, Negative Double, No Trump Play & Strong Two Club! $250 per person Sign up in Tables of Four 20-Table Class Maximum GCC Members Only Call the Club Receptionist at (336) 275-8506 to Register
Watch the ACC Tournament at GCC! Tuesday March 8th & Wednesday March 9th starting at 12:00 p.m. Continuing Thursday through Saturday starting at 5:00 p.m. Sunset Bar & Terrace GCC is your ACC headquarters during the big tournament! Join John and the Sunset team for opening tip-offs at noon. The Sunset Bar will offer a lunch menu and drink specials. You will not miss any of the game action on our multiple flatscreen televisions. Come out and support your favorite team with us!
Dining From the Chef Bring on spring and greetings from your culinary team! It’s almost time to put away your crock-pot and start thinking about firing up the grill once again. We have had a busy winter with many fun opportunities for members of all ages. We have had great support from all of you with our new Tuesday Family Nights in the Family Grille. We have more fun ideas planned for March and April so bring the gang and come out to eat and play! Spring is a time of transition, and for many years the GCC culinary team has had very little turnover. This year we have had many key members reach out to take new opportunities. I embrace change and I would like to introduce some new members to our team that I am very excited about.
about farm-to-table products and utilizing the best ingredients. We look forward to seeing the various techniques and flavors that Tim will be bringing to the table in months to come. Our new Executive Pastry Chef is Lucia Bobby. Lucia joined our team in January. Lucia and her husband John (Executive Chef at Noble’s Grill in Winston-Salem) won Fire in the Triad in 2013, knocking off our GCC team in the semi-final round. Lucia graduated from Le Cordon Bleu in Orlando, Florida and most recently worked at the Ritz Carlton in Charlotte.
Tim Thompson is our new Chef de Cuisine in the Sunset Room. Tim is new to country clubs but he has wonderful experience including a position as the former Executive Chef at Marisol Restaurant. During his tenure there, he won first place in the Fire in the Triad culinary competition in 2014. Tim is passionate
Come dine with us! Chef Greg
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This calendar year the Board of Directors has approved the financial support to build a new bakery in the old laundry room near the rear building entrance to the In the Family Grille and 1909, our Family Grille. The bakery is slated to be complete by new Chef de Cuisine is Jerome Lewis. mid-August, and I will keep you all posted as we move Jerome has been with the Club for along with this project. This will give us the adequate eight years and has worked his way space to create the 40,000 pastries produced every up from Garde Manger to Grill, Sauté, year for private functions, a la carte dining as well as Sous Chef and now he is our new Chef the many buffets and specialty to go items that we de Cuisine. Jerome recently graduated produce. We will also be adding a third support from the Art Institute of Raleigh/Durham with a degree person for Lucia and Laurie adding a focus on specialty in Culinary Arts. He is a wonderful cook and teacher. cakes and pastries. The other benefit of this project He has been in the trenches of the many kitchens here will be the positive impact on the space in our current at the Club and brings a lot of knowledge about the banquet kitchen. We currently share the same space members to help with consistency, while expanding and equipment and this move will greatly affect our ability to produce in a more efficient manor. our efforts.
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Special Dining Events Tuesday Family Nights
Easter Festivities
Tuesday Family Nights have become a big hit! Chef Greg and the Food & Beverage team have planned some fun, value-oriented theme menus to get the family together at the dinner table each Tuesday night. We also open the Pavilion to our GCC junior members from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The space will allow our Club’s youth a chance to hang out, socialize and have some fun before and after dinner. The Pavilion will have ping pong tables, foosball, Puttskee, board games, Xbox Kinect, a lounging area and more!
"Oh the things you can find if you don't stay behind..." - Dr. Seuss
Tuesday Family Nights in the Family Grille Chicken Fajitas
March 1st | Includes Salad and Soup Bar | Adults $13 Children $7
Fettuccine Alfredo or Spaghetti & Meatballs
March 8th | Includes Soup and Salad Bar | Adults $13 Children $7
$6 Burger Night - Fresh Ground Angus Chuck Burger with Lettuce, Tomato and Pickle with Fries or Fresh Hot Chips March 15th & April 26th
Country Fried Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Gravy March 22nd | Includes Soup and Salad Bar | Adults $13 Children $7
Manicotti
March 29th | Includes Soup and Salad Bar | Adults $13 Children $7
Pulled Pork, Hush Puppies & Fries
April 5th | Includes Soup and Salad Bar | Adults $13 Children $7
London Broil & Baked Potato
April 12th | Includes Soup and Salad Bar | Adults $13 Children $7
Lasagna & Garlic Bread
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April 19th | Includes Soup and Salad Bar | Adults $13 Children $7 Please note that Tuesday Nights are Family Value a la carte specials. The Family Grille a la carte menu will also be available on Tuesday nights. The youth activities in the Pavilion will be supervised by a youth activities attendant for safety and order; however these events are not intended to be a childcare service. There is no charge for Tuesday Youth Nights in the Pavilion.
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Dr. Seuss Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 26th
8:00 - 10:00 a.m. Irving Park Ballroom & Front Lawn
You should not, would not want to miss a celebration quite like this! The Cat in the Hat invites all GCC families to join him and his zany friends for GCC’s annual Easter Egg Hunt. Enjoy a bountiful breakfast buffet, crafts, face painting, and of course an Easter Egg Hunt starting at 8:30 a.m. The Easter Bunny is making a special trip to GCC to take pictures with everyone. Aesthetic Images will be here to capture the special moments. Adults $16 | Children (4-10) $12 Children Under 4 $5
Easter Brunch
Sunday, March 27th
Seating Times Available at 11:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. | Ballroom
Bring your family and friends to enjoy a fantastic Easter brunch! Our full brunch menu features Black Oak ham, pan seared salmon, New York strip, racks of spring lamb and a dessert display. Visit the Club’s website at www.greensborocc.org for the detailed menu. Adults $33 | Children (4-10) $15 Children Under 4 - Our Guest
Reservations are required. Please sign up online at www.greensborocc.org or call the Club’s receptionist at (336) 275-8506.
Special Wine Events Wine Dinners Robert Biale Vineyards Thursday, March 10th 6:30 p.m. | Irving Room Featuring Co-Founder Dave Pramuck
If you love Zinfandel, this is a wine dinner you won't want to miss. Biale Vineyards has specialized in Zinfandels for over 25 years, and they will bring terrific wines and their expertise to GCC. Chef Greg's culinary team has produced a wonderful menu that pairs perfectly with these wonderful wines $125 per person 72-Hour Cancellation Policy Applies
Schweiger Vineyards Wednesday, April 13th 6:30 p.m. | Irving Room Featuring Winemaker Andy Schweiger
"The Judgment of Greensboro" Wednesday, May 25th
6:30 p.m. | Ballroom Photo by Bella Spurrier On May 26, 1976, in what is now referred to as "The Judgment of Paris," California winemakers poured a touch of the unexpected into a tasting that many thought was meant as a publicity stunt - a blind tasting where a panel of esteemed judges chose two upstart California wines over France’s best counterparts. George M. Taber ("The New York Times") was the only reporter present at the historic tasting and judgment. Only one day away from the 40th anniversary, we invite GCC members to step back in time for a taste of this event on Wednesday, May 25th. The one and only George Taber will be present to share his stories and celebrate the legacy of these amazing wines. We will raise a glass (or several) during a modern day blind tasting using only wines that were represented during the historic event. To put your taste buds to the test, we will conduct our very own “judgment” while enjoying a multiple course dinner created by our culinary team. $125 per person | 72-Hour Cancellation Policy Applies
Winemaker Andrew Schweiger will join us for this wonderful wine dinner. During his tenure as winemaker, Schweiger Vineyards has expanded from growing Estate Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon to growing six varietals. Guests now enjoy Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Sauvignon Blanc, Port, two micro block Cabernet Sauvignons and his signature Bordeaux-style blend, Dedication®. Andrew’s role as Winemaker takes him on journeys worldwide to improve his craft. Make your reservations now for this fantastic wine dinner. $125 per person 72-Hour Cancellation Policy Applies
Enjoy one of our signature "G" Burgers with truffle fries and a glass of 2013 Caymus Cabernet every Thursday. 6:00 - 9:30 p.m. Sunset Room & Bar $25 per person
Reservations are required. Please sign up online at www.greensborocc.org or call the Club’s receptionist at (336) 275-8506.
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Every single vintage of Schweiger Cabernet ever produced comes from the same small vineyard blocks 2000 feet above the Napa Valley. As an Estate Winery, we provide a wine that is grown, produced, and bottled all on site under our own watchful eye. Schweiger's high quality grapes are grown at the apex of the Spring Mountain District.
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The Farm Upcoming Events Sunday Grand Brunch Buffet
St. Patrick's Day Buffet
Sunday, March 13th & Sunday, April 10th
Thursday, March 17th 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Farm
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Farm
Join us every second Sunday of the month for our Grand Brunch Buffet. Our chefs will create a varying array of breakfast and lunch favorites each month and of course, the popular chef-attended omelet and waffle bar.
Join us on St. Patrick’s day for a special theme buffet featuring all your favorite traditional Irish dishes such as potato leek soup, corned beef and cabbage, and Irish whiskey bread pudding. Of course we will also still offer a soup and salad bar and our famous southern fried chicken and scratch made desserts from our pastry shop.
Weekly Thursday Night Buffet 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Farm
Join us every Thursday night as the Farm chefs create a wonderful buffet dinner with a new menu each week that mixes the best of new and creative dishes inspired by local seasonal ingredients with our existing Club favorites. And of course, each month concludes with our Prime Rib Buffet on the last Thursday of each month.
Prime Rib Buffet
Thursday, March 31st & Thursday, April 28th 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Farm
On the final Thursday of every month please enjoy our Prime Rib Buffet featuring prime rib, southern fried chicken, soup and salad bar, and an array of house-made pastries. Adults $24 | Children (4-10) $8.50
Easter Buffet
Sunday, March 27th 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
(Clubhouse closes at 3:00 p.m.) Join us Easter Sunday for a special holiday brunch featuring a chef-attended omelet and waffle station, carved prime rib, southern fried chicken, shrimp and grits, and freshly baked breads, biscuits, and assorted desserts from our pastry shop. Adults $26 | Children $12 Reservations are required and cancellations must be made by Thursday, March 24th at 12:00 p.m.
Spring Carnival at the Farm March | April 2016
Saturday, April 30th
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4:00 - 7:00 p.m. | The Farm
Celebrate spring at a fun-filled carnival at the Farm!
We will have lots of family-friendly activities including an array of inflatables and many other classic carnival activities. Enjoy all your favorite carnival foods such as corn dogs, funnel cakes, cotton candy and snow cones! Adults $18 | Children (4-10) $12 Sign up online or call the receptionist at (336) 275-8506.
Around the Club Father-Daughter Dinner Dance
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February 5, 2016
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Family & Youth Activities Upcoming Events Parent's Night Out: Masterpiece Party Friday, March 11th
6:00 to 9:30 p.m. | Pavilion
Celebrate National Craft Month and let your creative juices flow at this special artistic Parent's Night Out. We will create our very own priceless masterpieces using a variety of artistic mediums, including watercolors and finger painting. Artists should come prepared to get a little messy. The evening will also include dinner, dessert and a movie! $18 per child | Children 4 and up
Wednesday Youth Nights 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Pavilion No Charge | Ages 4 - 12
Dr. Seuss Youth Night Wednesday, March 2nd
Family Grille is open for regular hours for Breakfast for Dinner and the Pavilion will be open 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. to celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday! Once you fill up on Sneetch treats and Green Eggs and Ham, head on over to the Pavilion for some fun crafts and activities with Thing 1 and Thing 2.
Youth Expo
Sunday, March 20th 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Irving Park Ballroom
It’s that time again! Discover what GCC has to offer our youth this spring and summer. All sports departments will be on hand to answer your questions and provide information regarding upcoming swim team, fitness, golf and tennis programming for youths. Every 15 minutes, each department will showcase an activity. For example, we will offer a mini tennis tournament, a fun fitness demo, putting practice and hampster balls. This is the event to register for upcoming tennis and golf camps, and get fitted for your Blue Dolphin team suit. No Charge
Campout and Glow Golf
Saturday, April 16th at 5:00 p.m. to Sunday, April 17th at 9:00 a.m.
St. Patty's Day Fun
Wednesday, March 16th
It’s your lucky night! Get ready for Saint Patty’s Day with us! We will have St. Patrick’s Day crafts and games and everyone will get to make their own leprechaun hat!
Dodge, Duck, Dip & Dive! Wednesday, April 6th
Dip on over to the Pavilion for some dodgeball fun during Breakfast for Dinner! We will be mixing up the fun with rounds of dodgeball, kingpin and many more fun group games.
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Irving Park Driving Range & Donald Ross Terrace
Pitch your tent and bring a sleeping bag for our spring camp-out on the Irving Park driving range! Enjoy food, family glow golf, and campfire games and treats Saturday night, with breakfast and cartoons at the Donald Ross Terrace on Sunday morning. We promise that there will not be any early morning “sprinkler” surprises! Adults $28 | Children (4-10) $18
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Spring has Sprung
Wednesday, April 20th
Enjoy Breakfast for Dinner then head over to the Pavilion to plant the seeds to start growing your own garden as we celebrate National Garden Month.
Reservations are required. Please sign up online at www.greensborocc.org or call the Club’s receptionist at (336) 275-8506.
Family & Youth Activities Dr. Seuss Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 26th
8:00 - 10:00 a.m. | Irving Park Ballroom & Front Lawn You should not, would not want to miss a celebration quite like this! The Cat in the Hat invites all GCC families to join him and his zany friends for GCC’s annual Easter Egg Hunt. Enjoy a bountiful breakfast buffet, crafts, face painting, and of course an Easter Egg Hunt starting at 8:30 a.m. The Easter Bunny is making a special trip to GCC to take pictures with everyone. Aesthetic Images will be here to capture the special moments. Adults $16 | Children (4-10) $12 Children Under 4 $5
Spring Carnival at the Farm Saturday, April 30th
4:00 - 7:00 p.m. | The Farm
Celebrate spring at a fun-filled carnival at the Farm! We will have lots of family-friendly activities including an array of inflatables and many other classic carnival activities. Enjoy all your favorite carnival foods such as corn dogs, funnel cakes, cotton candy and snow cones! Adults $18 Children (4-10) $12 Sign up online or call the receptionist at (336) 275-8506.
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Fun at the Father-Daughter Dinner Dance!
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Tennis Tennis Update
Upcoming Events
As we get ready for the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day Social outdoor season, it is always a good Friday, March 18th idea to review nutrition and health 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Farm Indoor Facility tips as we move toward warmer Wear everything green and enjoy a night of tennis weather on the courts. and fun! Tennis, food, drink and entertainment will be provided. And, the ACC Basketball Tournament will be Competitive tennis can take a toll on one’s body, available for viewing in the Tennis Pro Shop! especially as the weather gets warmer. Tennis training should focus on physical training, high-energy foods $30 per Couple (Space is limited so sign up now!) and adequate hydration. Here are some tips to help you prepare for tennis this spring:
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Physical fitness training for tennis should include: • Flexibility Training • Speed & Agility Training • Strength Training • Endurance Training
Spring Fling Kick-off Social with Lake Jeanette Friday, April 22nd
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Irving Park Celebrate the arrival of spring with Lake Jeanette tennis members at our 2016 Spring-Fling Social! Enjoy Proper nutrition for match play should include: • Pre-Match Diet - High carbohydrates to supply mixer tennis and games with our members and Lake energy reserves, moderate in protein and low in Jeanette guests with fun, food, drinks and live enterfat is recommended (e.g. fruit yogurt or bananas, tainment. This is a great opportunity to meet, greet smoothies made with fresh fruit, power bars, and enjoy a fun-filled tennis evening. $30 per Couple bagels, pretzels or saltine crackers). • Post-Match Diet – Consume food and drinks that replenish muscle energy and electrolytes lost in competition (e.g. pasta, salads, rice or energy drinks). • Hydration – It is very important to hydrate Mark Your Calendars! adequately before a match. 20 ounces of water two St. Patrick’s Day Tennis Social - March 18th hours before is encouraged and consume water Gate City League Begins - March 28th during match, about five ounces every changeover. Tennis Clinic Programs Begin - April 4th We hope this will help you prepare for competition this USTA Junior Team Tennis Begins - April 15th year during warmer weather. We will do our best to Men’s Wednesday Night Play Begins - April 13th get the outdoor courts ready by mid-March provided we have good weather. We hope for warm weather as Spring Fling Tennis Social with Lake Jeanette - April 22nd Mother/Child Event - May 7th it is imperative to assist in the preparation of our clay courts. See you on the courts! Tropical Island Night Tennis Social - May 20th GCC Junior End of Season Team Event - May 21st Tom Cascarano, USPTA Kids Day/Pro-Member Shoot Out - June 4th Director of Tennis
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Tennis Spring Tennis Programs Men’s Wednesday Night League Wednesdays Starting April 13th
USTA Junior Team Tennis
GCC is preparing for the USTA Junior Team Tennis 2016. This league gives juniors a chance to compete with 7:00 p.m. | Irving Park We invite all gentlemen to join the fun, meet new other players of their ability in a team format. Levels of players, and show off your talents in the Men’s play will consist of intermediate levels with age levels: Wednesday Night League! Throughout the season, 10 & Under, 12 & Under, 14 & Under and 18 & Under. each individual player will play doubles against each other competing player. Points are scored by the Once registration is complete, the GCC professional number of games each player wins. A cumulative staff will place players on appropriate teams according score will be kept, during the six-week season. At the to their ability, and will be notify players which division end of the season we will award gift certificates to the they will be a part of by the first week of practice. Matches and team practices will begins the first week top three individuals at a beer and sandwich party. of April. Matches will be played Friday afternoons $30 per player | Space is limited! throughout April and May. Registration begins March 14th
GCC Men’s City Interclub
The GCC Tennis Staff hopes to see your child as a USTA Junior Team Tennis participant this spring! Please note that juniors will need a USTA Membership.
Please let Garrison Coley know that you are interested in playing on the 3.5 team or call the Tennis Pro Shop if you are interested in playing on the 4.0 team. We would like to have as big a pool of players as possible to enable some flexibility in scheduling players to play each week.
Visit the GCC Website for Information Regarding Tennis Clinics and Events! www.greensborocc.org
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It’s time for Greensboro Country Club to prepare for Be a part of our GCC Teams! Call the Tennis Pro Shop the City Men’s Interclub League this spring. We are in at (336) 275-8162 to sign up. the process of looking for a captain for the 4.0 team. Garrison Coley will be our Captain for the 3.5 Team. The season starts in April and will run through midJune. Matches are played on Saturday mornings at 8:30 a.m.
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Golf Golf Update Our Men’s Tournament Program has some exciting elements for 2016. Be sure to check the website for the calendar of events for golf activities this year. The Golf Committee is introducing new formats and events destined to be enjoyed by all. Here are some of the highlights for the upcoming season: On Saturday, March 19th, the annual Men’s Breakfast Tournament will be at the Farm course. It is one of the most popular events of the year and is a great opportunity to meet other members. It begins with a specially prepared breakfast buffet in the Farm clubhouse and discussion from our new Director of Golf, Bud Taylor. Following the breakfast, the teams generated by the Committee in an equitable handicap distribution, play a Shamble format. The top four teams in the Player’s Pool continue in a shootout with Captain’s Choice format. Call the Farm Golf Pro Shop by Thursday, March 17th to register. Night Golf is April 9th! The Glow Golf events were such a hit last year, we have brought them back for 2016. Ladies and gentlemen will play beginning at dusk with lighted golf balls, flagsticks illuminated for direction, holes with light rings; in a team scramble that includes some fun variations to the play. Teams consist of any member who enters as a single or in couples.
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Men’s Triple Crown Tournament is April 23rd. Find a partner to navigate the Irving Park course and play six holes each of captain’s choice, better ball and alternate shot. Event is a tournament package event. Irving Park is a great venue for the annual Men’s Match Play Championship on April 30th & May 1st. Saturday morning and afternoon matches followed by finals (semi-final and finals for Championship Flight) Sunday. Men’s Summer League is a weekday team championship with the winning team travelling to Forsyth for a League Championship playoff. Matches are played Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings during the summer. Registration is from April 1st through May 15th with the team draft party Wednesday, May 18th.
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Generation Gap is May 7th. This was one of our most popular and unique events of the 2015 season. A junior golfer teams with an adult who is not a family relative. This event is designed to pair some of our outstanding juniors with our lady and men golfers in a Four-Ball format.
Mark Your Calendar!
President’s Cup | July 23rd - 24th With the tutelage of Chairman Ryan Gioffre, the MemberMember Championship has moved another notch upward in popularity. With an evening stag night on Thursday, 9 Hole Par 3 Tournament on Friday, Saturday shotgun, poolside dinner and entertainment and a later start Sunday shotgun to conclude in style. It is a fun weekend for all. Ladies and Men’s Club Championship | August 26th - 28th The ladies play Friday and Saturday and men play Saturday and Sunday in these annual stroke play events. Championship Flight is a 54 hole competition with the first round qualifying on Friday, August 26th with a cut to the low 16 and ties. Men’s Member-Guest | October 13th - 15th Be sure to start thinking about your partner for this year’s Men’s Member-Guest. This amazing event has been moved to the fall to allow you to show off your courses in peak condition. The Committee is always adding new features each year to amplify this premier men’s event. Field is limited to the first 60 teams who enter. Registration will be posted in the Men’s locker room starting June 1st.
Player of the Year
Congratulations to our 2015 Champion, Jay Kirkpatrick. In a hotly contested skirmish, Jay was the victor over Cabell Poindexter. For 2016, the more you play the greater the chance you have to be in the ten man field playing for honor and big rewards. Participation and finish will be the factors for members to receive points for entry into the Player of the Year Shootout. For each event played, each member will receive POY points and those who finish in the top ten will receive additional points. After the season ending GCC Pro-Am, the top ten POY point leaders will be determined to participate in a Shootout in December. Prizes will be awarded to the top four winners in the shootout.
Golf
Youth Expo
There is so much to share, please join us for the Youth Expo on Sunday, March 20th from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. to learn all the details. A junior sports brochure will be available there as well. Earn your first "Bag Badge" award for attending!
Special Junior Tournaments
Here's what is coming up this season: • Junior Glow Golf & Campout - April 16th • Father-Child Tournament - June 18th • Parent-Child Tournament - July 16th • Multiple Junior Grinders and Beat the Pro Events • New Golf & Tennis Tournament - August 10th • New Junior Challenge • Junior Majors: Junior-Junior Championship, New Junior Match Play, Junior Club Championship • Competition Representing GCC: Junior Interclub, PGA Junior League Teams and Drive, Chip & Putt
Get Results! "I never hit a shot, not even in practice, without having a very sharp, in-focus picture of it in my head. First I see the ball where I want it to finish, nice and white and sitting up high on the bright green grass. Then the scene quickly changes, and I see the ball going there: its path, trajectory, and shape, even its behavior on landing. Then there is a sort of fade-out, and the next scene shows me making the kind of swing that will turn the previous images into reality." - Jack Nicklaus
Golf Instruction
This quote tells us Jack was a visual learner and used colorful comprehensive and extremely vivid, detailed pictures to prepare himself to hit every shot on the course or range. He used how he learned best (visually) to help him play his best (18 Major Championships). He also practiced with purpose. He knew exactly what he needed to work on and how to work on it. Finally he was completely confident and knew precisely the golf swing he needed in order to create to produce the shots he visualized. Jack saw the shot he felt would produce the best outcome (generally a high towering left to right shot) and then affirmed the swing he knew would produce the exact shot he pictured.
Family Golf
Imagine the results you could get in your golf game if you knew exactly how to swing the club, enabling you to hit the shots you wanted. And imagine the results you could get if you understood how to do it in a way that best fit your optimal learning style. Your GCC professional staff would like to help you get the results you want in the game and bring out your best Jack Nicklaus.
National Drive, Chip & Putt Competition
Please look for e-mails in the coming months for clinics, schools, junior programs and sessions to help you get results. To schedule a lesson please call the Farm Golf Pro Shop at (336) 288-4470.
Instruction with age-appropriate events all year round! Whether a beginner or an aspiring high school player, our programming will get you ready for success with lots of fun along the way. We will offer: • Junior Clinics for multiple age groups • Summer Golf Camps and an All Sports Camp • Programs begin April 3rd. Registration starts at the Youth Expo on March 20th
Family golf events are on the calendar too! Have you tried the family tees? Have you used the four-passenger family golf cart? There are many opportunities to enjoy family time on the course.
Registration for the 2017 National Drive, Chip & Putt Competition is now open. Let's represent Greensboro Country Club in this national competition. Who will be the next great golfer? Visit this link to register: www.drivechipandputt.com
Jerome Andrews Director of Player Development
March | April 2016
Junior Events
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Ladies Golf Association golf Season is Here! Ladies Golf Reception Open House Tuesday, March 22nd
5:00 – 6:30 p.m. | Irving Room
Discover the programming available to you in ladies golf. We will have a new schedule with an overview presentation at 5:15 p.m., then all ladies are encouraged to mingle. There will be complimentary hors d’oeuvres and member sign libations for you to enjoy. All GCC lady golfers of all ability levels from beginners to experienced players are encouraged to attend. We will also confirm your contact information for the 2016 LGA Directory so it can be ready for Opening Day! Please RSVP to the Club's receptionist at (336) 275-8506 or register online by Saturday, March 19th.
Ladies Opening Play Days
March | April 2016
Kick-off is the first week of April. Please register through the Irving Park Golf Shop at (336) 272-2636 for Ladies Opening Play Days by Friday, April 1st. Opening week format for each option is the regulation course is reduced to a Par 3 Course. It’s a great way to shake off winter rust in your game! Join us 45 minutes prior to the start for refreshments with LGA booklet distribution in the Golf Pro Shop. Monday Fore Fun (9 Holers) April 4th | 9:00 a.m. 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. 11:45 a.m.
Chairperson: Sherry Marus Rules Tip & Swing Tip 9 Holes of Team Captain’s Choice “Shot of the Day” Awards
Tuesday’s Ladies 18 Holers April 5th | 9:00 a.m.
Chairperson: Robin Tosco Shotgun Start
Wednesday’s “3 Fore 13” Chairperson: Jane Kirkpatrick (13 Holers) April 6th | 9:00 a.m. Starting Times Begin A new edition to programming in 2016, this popular choice will help you fit golf in to your schedule with three hours of golf and time for lunch.
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Ladies Golf Opening Breakfast & Team Captain’s Choice “Ready, Set, Go!”
Tuesday, April 12th | Irving Park Breakfast Buffet: 8:00 a.m. Presentation: 8:45 a.m. Golf: 9:45 a.m. shotgun start (team play for 13 holes) We have new elements for your enjoyment: faster format, a way to meet new people and more fun! The LGA’s Opening Breakfast will be the first of monthly events where we combine the 9, 18 and 13 holers for a 13 Hole Team Captain’s Choice format playing together. Learn about "Ready, Set, Go" - our theme for the year focusing on smooth pace of play and more fun. Encourage your GCC lady golfing friends to join us for breakfast and golf. Please RSVP by 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 9th and specify if you will attend breakfast and/or golf. You may register online or through the Irving Park Golf Pro Shop at (336) 272-2636.
Ladies Member-Guest “Balls, Bubbles and Brew”
Friday, May 20th Optional Practice Round (Afternoon Shotgun) Team Game Available Evening Player Reception Saturday, May 21st Tournament Day with Breakfast & Awards Luncheon This new date combination is designed to entice all our GCC women golfers to play with a Saturday competition. A memorable experience awaits! Invite your guests and enjoy the award-winning Farm course while showcasing your fine Club.
Mark Your Calendar 9 and Dine
Sunday, April 3rd | Irving Park Late Afternoon Shotgun Start
Adult Glow Golf
Saturday, April 9th | Irving Park
Second Annual Couples Sunday, April 24th | Farm Course One-Day Member-Guest 1:30 p.m. Shotgun Start New! Weekly Friday Golf Mixers begin April 29th at Irving Park. Start the weekend with 9 Holes in a 5:30 p.m. shotgun start. More details to come.
Turf Talk Spring Golfing
Two of the biggest cultural management tasks that take place in March are aerification and weed control. Greens are slower to heal during this time of the year due to cool soil temperatures but we aerify early in an attempt to have the greens in their best possible condition for the majority of the spring season. March is also the time of the year to begin putting down your pre-emergent weed control products for summer weeds. Our goal is to have our all our turf treated by the time the dogwoods begin to bloom. Between the two courses we treat nearly 230 acres of turf with weed control products and it takes us nearly three weeks from start to finish.
How’s the Bermudagrass?
It’s during this time of the year everyone begins asking whether or not I believe we have lost any Bermudagrass due to cold temperatures. As I am
writing this letter in late January it is still too early to say. What I can say is that the short cut Bermuda was as green as I have ever seen it in early January and then we experienced a fairly cold snap, where the lows dropped into the mid-teens on three consecutive days. This is not a particularly good set of circumstances, but the temperatures to date are nowhere close to the level we experienced in 2015. As it stands now, if we avoid single digit temperatures or a really late cold snap over the next few weeks (February to early March), I believe the only areas that may suffer will be the very worst of our poorly drained and shady areas, which is all but to be expected in our region. Doug Lowe, CGCS Director of Golf Course & Grounds Maintenance
Greens Aerification Schedule The Farm: February 29th & March 1st Irving Park: March 21st - 22nd
March | April 2016
For golfers in the Carolinas, March denotes the beginning of another golfing season. For golf course superintendents, March signifies a time to wrap up winter improvement projects and begin to shift strategies and resources more towards cultural management and course conditioning. By early March we hope to have several projects completed. In addition to the routine winter equipment maintenance and the revitalization of golf course accessories, other projects the staff has been involved with over the last few months include several tree removals, grinding stumps and a few select new plantings. Several of the tree removals will eventually require sodding the remaining bare areas with warm-season grasses. This work will be completed once we can get suitable sod from our suppliers, which will most likely be in April or May depending on the weather.
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Fitness Fitness Update
Upcoming Events
In 2016 we will embrace all components of wellness: physical, emotional and social well-being! We will implement fun and new innovative ways to stay healthy. Special “Days of the Year” events will be posted monthly in the Fitness Center and on our website. Participation will give you a new perspective on how to stay healthy and can make you eligible to earn prizes throughout the year!
Straps & Cycles & Stretches... Oh My!
Join us in March March 1st World Compliment Day (all day) March 10th Name Tag Day, (all day) March 14th Dribble to Your Workout Day 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. March 26th Spinach Day (all day) March 30th Take a Walk in the Park Day 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
(no class week of March 27th) Monday & Wednesday - 5:45 – 6:15 a.m. Fee: $110 one day per week, $200 two days per week
Join us in April April 3rd Walk to Your Workout Day (all day) April 7th World Health Day (all day) April 9th Name Yourself Day (all day) April 20th Banana Day (all day) Lori Lennon Director of Fitness
This boot camp covers all components of training: cardio, strength and flexibility. Learn how you can achieve both strength and flexibility through TRX training.
March 7th – April 20th
Precision Nutrition Healthy Plate Wednesday, March 16th
6:30 p.m. | Mind Body Studio Over the last 12 years, Precision Nutrition coaches have helped 35,000 men and women lose over 450,000 pounds of body fat. Join Robyn G, PN certified coach, for a discussion of how simple strategies of building a healthy plate can lead to big results! Robyn also offers individual nutrition counseling by appointment.
March | April 2016
Often when people think about March they think Spring Break, hopes of warmer weather or maybe even St. Patty’s Day; but not in North Carolina! In North Carolina, March is all about March Madness and basketball brackets! For the third year in a row we will be holding our own March Madness in the Fitness Center. This challenge is to see who can log the Most Total Miles traveled as exercise in two weeks to help GCC Fitness travel 1130 miles from Greensboro, NC to Houston, TX. Use any of the cardio machines in the GCC Fitness Center or feel free to run or cycle outside…your choice! Attend ANY group fitness class and record three miles for each class attended! If you don’t know what I am talking about, check us out the last two weeks of March…but be sure to your ready to compete to win a stadium chair as well as bragging rights!
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Aquatics
Team Wear Try-ons is scheduled for Sunday, March 20 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Irving Park Ballroom. Swim Gear of North Carolina will be on hand to answer questions about suit fitting, goggles and other gear. This is the best time to order your team swimsuits, t-shirts and personalized swim caps and pick up your swim team information packet. The Coaches and Aquatics & Youth Activities Director will be available during each session to answer questions and provide information to new and returning swimmers and their families. All sports departments (Golf, Tennis, and Fitness) will be joining us at this year’s Swim Suit Try-Ons for the 2016 GCC Youth Expo. Pros and Trainers from each department will be on hand to answer questions and provide information about this season’s upcoming youth activities. Come prepared for fun games, demonstrations and healthy treats.
Learn to Swim at GCC Mini Dolphins
Tuesday to Thursday, June 7-9 and Tuesday to Thursday, June 14-16; July 12-14 and 19-21, and August 2-4 and 9-11 Mini Dolphins is a developmental swim and fitness program for children ages 3 to 6 who are comfortable in the water but who are not yet ready to swim independently or for the Blue Dolphin Swim Team. The program is designed to keep children active in a fun and safe environment while building their confidence and stroke skills. Each day includes a group swim lesson with a GCC swim instructor, a fun fitness activity, game and other activities in and out of the water. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Irving Park Pool and Pavilion $100 per session or $40 per day (10 swimmers maximum)
Private and Semi-Private Swim Lessons
Private swim lessons are available upon request beginning in May with the instructor or coach of your choice at Greensboro Country Club. The instructor will use a variety of teaching methods to provide a lesson customized to the swimmer’s skill level. Private swim lessons are for members of any age and skill level and may be held at either the Irving Park or the Farm Pool. $25 per 30 minute session Semi-Private Swim Lessons are designed for two swimmers and can be held at either pool. Semi-Private Lessons are a fun way to improve water safety and swim skills with a friend or sibling. $40 per 30 minute session Check our website for daily schedule and more information or contact Lindsay Pegg at l.pegg@greensborocc.org.
2016 Swim Team Calendar Blue Dolphin Team Training March 6th – May 15th Sundays from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Greensboro College Pool Swim Suit Try-Ons and Youth Expo Sunday, March 20th 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Irving Park Ballroom Afternoon Practice Begins (Farm Pool) Monday, May 16th 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. 10 & Under 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. 11 and Older Mini Meet - All Swimmers and Parents Saturday, June 4th Saturday Morning Practice Begins Saturday, June 4th 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. ALL AGES Morning Practice & Bus Transportation Begins Monday, June 6th 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. 6 and Under 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. 7-10 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 11 and Up Afternoon practices held at normal time Dual Meets Tuesdays, June 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th City Meet July 7th - 9th | Greensboro Aquatic Center June Swim for Cancer Lap Swim and Cookout Team Picture (held during AM practice) July Blue Dolphin Swim Team Awards Banquet 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Irving Park Ballroom July TEAM WATER PARK TRIP
March | April 2016
Swim Suit Try-On & Youth Expo
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Greensboro Country Club 410 Sunset Drive Greensboro, NC 27408
2016 Board of Directors President Inside Vice President Outside Vice President Treasurer Assistant Treasurer Secretary Assistant Secretary Membership Chair Past President Director Director Director Director Director Director
Phone Directory
Farm Clubhouse Farm Golf Pro Shop Farm Pool Farm Snack Bar Farm Tennis Pro Shop Fitness Center Irving Park Clubhouse Irving Park Golf Pro Shop Irving Park Pool Irving Park Tennis Pro Shop
Pete Davenport Jr. Tom Watkins Monty D. Hagler Jason Bohrer Sr. David Egerton Mark Davidson Jay Kirkpatrick III Matthew Rankin Gail I. Bernstein Susan Stafford Kelly Ted Tewkesbury Edward A. LeBlanc James M. Morgan III Lee McAllister Daniel C. Craft
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Food Service Hours of Operation
Sunset Room Reservations Recommended - Dressy Casual Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday: 6:00 - 9:30 p.m. Friday & Saturday: 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Sunset Bar Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00 - 10:30 p.m. Friday & Saturday: 5:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Family Grille/1909 No Reservations - Casual Attire Bar Service Available Breakfast: Friday - Sunday: 7:30 - 10:30 a.m. Lunch: Tuesday - Saturday: 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Sunday Brunch: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday: 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
March | April 2016
Earl Anderson, CCM, CCE - Interim General Manager/COO e.anderson@greensborocc.org Jerome Andrews - Director of Player Development (Golf) j.andrews@greensborocc.org Tom Cascarano, USPTA - Director of Tennis gcctennis@greensborocc.org Liliana Hang - Clubhouse Manager l.hang@greensborocc.org J. Scott Harmon - Director of Private Events s.harmon@greensborocc.org Greg John, CEC - Executive Chef g.john@greensborocc.org Dayna Lax - Executive Administrative Assistant d.lax@greensborocc.org Lori Lennon - Director of Fitness l.lennon@greensborocc.org Doug Lowe, CGCS - Director of Golf Course Maintenance d.lowe@greensborocc.org Nikki Ludwig - Director of Communications n.ludwig@greensborocc.org Brittany Mitchell, CMP - Membership Director b.mitchell@greensborocc.org Brandon Nowak, PGA - IP Head Golf Professional b.nowak@greensborocc.org Lindsay Pegg - Director of Aquatics & Youth Activities l.pegg@greensborocc.org Bill Stone, CPA - CFO/Controller b.stone@greensborocc.org Bud Taylor - Director of Golf b.taylor@greensborocc.org Mary Thomas, PGA - Farm Head Golf Professional m.thomas@greensborocc.org Beth Wilkerson, PHR, SHRM-CP - b.wilkerson@greensborocc.org Director of Human Resources
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Men’s Grille & Bar Tuesday - Sunday: 11:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Farm Grille Monday: Closed Tuesday: 11:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Bar (Limited Menu) Thursday Night Buffet: Open until 9:00 p.m. Lunch: Wednesday - Sunday 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Bar: Wednesday - Sunday 11:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.