GCC September | October 2017 Newsletter by Greensboro Country Club

Greensboro Country Club September | October 2017

Time for Some Summer Fun!

President’s Message (336) 275-8506

Dear Fellow Members, It is hard to believe that summer is gone and that it’s time for back-toschool, college football and the Carolina Panthers! So, let’s take a look at some of the things that happened at GCC while the summer flew by: The biggest project of the summer was our conversion of the Farm course greens to Ultradwarf bermuda. The Farm reopened on schedule on August 16, and I hope that many of you were able to attend our grand re-opening event at the Farm, which included a Sunday afternoon chat with noted golf writer and Greensboro native Jim Dodson. The Farm now has the best greens anywhere around and our upgraded practice facilities are there to improve your game. You have no excuse for not lowering your handicap! If you haven’t enjoyed the “new” Farm course yet, I hope that you will be able to do so soon. It is clearly a facility of which we can all be very proud. Please thank our Director of Golf, Bud Taylor, and our Director of Golf Course and Greens Maintenance, Doug Lowe, when you see them for all they did this summer to make the Farm conversion a successful and timely reality.

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The Donald Ross Terrace was a big hit and a wonderful amenity again this summer. We had plenty of music and some attractive dining options (Music, Modelo and Margarita Nights @ $5.00!) that, based on attendance, were very wellreceived by our members. If you see Chef Shayne, please don’t hesitate to thank him for the excellent menu that we were able to enjoy at the DRT this summer as a direct result of his culinary talent, which we are starting to see at all of our dining venues. Also, please take a minute when you can to thank our staff for all they did during the summer to make the DRT such an enjoyable outdoor dining experience. Our summer youth programs seemed to have delivered big time for our children and grandchildren. Our Blue Dolphins and their families had a great experience together and enjoyed a fast-paced summer of competition on the water, finishing undefeated in the regular dual meet season and enjoying a good showing in the City Meet that should position us well for next year. Our youth golf championship was very well received and masterfully run by our golf professional staff (especially the priceless online “interviews” with our winners!). Congratulations are definitely in order to all involved for a bunch of hard summer work that really paid off!

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From a staffing standpoint, Michelle Lunney our new Chief Financial Officer, and Lori Frasier, our new Membership Director, both continue to settle in as key members of our management team. Please don’t hesitate to introduce yourself or just say hello when you see either of them on campus and thank them for being an important part of what it takes to keep GCC running smoothly. As we move into the fall, your Board of Directors will be gathering for a fall retreat at the GCC facilities (not an offcampus boondoggle!) to review the recently completed member survey and to work on our Strategic Plan for the future. We thank everyone who participated in the survey (we received responses from a very good cross-section of our membership) and shared their ideas with us. We look forward to reporting back to the membership soon with the Board’s reactions to our survey results and your comments (thank you for being candid!) and with our recommendations for a Strategic Plan and related initiatives for the future. This will continue to be structured as a memberdriven process, so please continue to share your ideas with any member of the Board or our staff as our Strategic Plan is discussed and developed and as we consider action steps for capital improvements and other enhancements at the Club. Your input is vital to our efforts in this regard. After the fall comes the holidays and we expect to have a very full calendar at GCC during the holiday season. Please start your seasonal planning now so that our staff can reserve our facilities for you and help you plan that special event. We are anticipating holiday sell-outs at many of our venues, so we encourage you to book your functions now, while we still have good date and time availability. We want no one to be disappointed! We are looking forward to our fall and winter calendars at GCC and we are excited about the Club experience that our staff is looking forward to delivering to our membership. I hope to see you enjoying our facilities soon. Sincerely yours,

Thomas C. Watkins President

Membership

(336) 275-8506

The greatest reward of serving as Membership Chair for our Club has been the opportunity to meet so many interesting perspective new members and their sponsors. As part of our due diligence process, the Membership Committee hosts a small reception to visit with individuals and their spouses or significant others, and discover more about them and their families. These informal events are filled with laughter, conversations, and never fail to produce new friendships. I want to thank the staff, the Membership Committee, and every member who’s supporting the Club by sponsoring or endorsing new applicants. Through July, we have welcomed 25 new members and their families. This momentum has unfortunately been offset by 31 resignations and one death. Please reach out to individuals who will appreciate, enjoy, and value all that our Club offers. Without your invitation, non-members can’t experience our Club. We’re working on providing more venues like the Music, Margarita and Modelo night, where Members can invite perspective members and experience the vibrancy of our Membership. As a reminder, we have several initiatives that will expire at the end of this year: a Legacy trial membership (six months) for those under the age of 40; a 2-week “guest” membership for prospective members (as a way to experience our Club when convenient); and an initiation fee that is amortized over 10 years and is interest free. Please let me, the Membership Committee, or Membership Director Lori Frasier know if you have any questions regarding our current initiatives, how someone can become a Club member, or how we can help showcase our Club to a prospective member.

Matthew Rankin, Chairman Membership Committee

Welcome New Members Mr. Jeffrey & Dr. Betsy Abbot Mr. Jeffrey Bruner & Ms. Ruth Williams Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Cone Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Crone Mr. & Mrs. Adam Currie Mr. & Mrs. David Hamilton Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Irvin Ms. Rozy Moule Mr. & Mrs. Charles Nevin Mr. John Nosek & Mrs. Ashley Powell

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 Lori Fraiser at (336) 275-8506 or l.frasier@greensborocc.org.

New Member Cocktail Party

Tuesday, October 10th

5:30 - 7:00 p.m. | Donald Ross Terrace

All new members from the last five years are invited to join us for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres at the Donald Ross Terrace. Bring a potential new member at no charge. $10 per Member | No Charge for Guests Please make reservations online at www.greensborocc.org, on the mobile app or call the receptionist at (336) 275-8506.

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Membership Message

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General Manager's Message (336) 275-8506

Dear Members, Labor Day marks summerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s end and the arrival of autumn. It has certainly been a very hot, active and glorious summer here at Greensboro Country Club and we have much to be proud of. Please join us for our End of Summer Bash on September 15th. We will present summer appetizers, rosĂŠ slushies, a member-sign bar and entertainment by Liquid Pleasure. Our greens at the Farm were converted and although our Farm course was closed for a number of months, we feel the wait was worth it. We know you avid golfers will enjoy the new greens and your games will improve dramatically. If your game is still less than desired, call the Golf Shop to book a few lessons with our new golf teaching pro, Robbie Fritz. If you would like to learn more about our greens conversion and the many benefits of our new grass, please read Doug Lowe's blog at http://douglaslowe.blogspot.com. We invite you to come to the Farm, play a round and get a feel for the new surface. While at the Farm, please enjoy the Thursday night buffet, have lunch or Sunday brunch which is relished by many!

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We recently remodeled our Boardroom and we are very proud of this incredible transformation. We present a beautifully updated and elegant space for your next dinner or lunch meeting complete with a Smart TV for your presentations. Please speak with Samantha Brookshire at extension 171 in our events office to book this delightful room for your next event. Our Blue Dolphins Swim team made a huge splash and was undefeated this season, and what a terrific swim season we had featuring our new swim coach, Frances McEachran. We are so proud of our swimmers, coaches, lifeguards and the Swim Committee for doing an outstanding job this season. We saw many adults and kids enjoying themselves and frolicking outside at the pool. Nikki Ludwig, our Communications Director, has been very busy with some new technologies to expand our member communication touch points. We launched our new website which has an elegant look and feel we know you will love. Our new mobile app will enable our members to book a tee time, book a table in the Sunset Room, see what events are happening at the Club, feature push notifications and allow

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a one-time sign in. We are excited to be offering you more ways to make your lives more enjoyable at the Club and the mobile app will facilitate this. I want to personally thank each and every one of you for filling out our member survey. The main purpose for the survey was to obtain your feedback on what you enjoy at the Club and what you want us to offer you in the near future. The member feedback is going to Chambers USA, who we partnered with for both the Boardroom remodel and the member survey. We look forward to a long standing relationship with the award-winning Chambers group. If you did not have the chance to fill out the member survey, please feel free to speak to me in person in the coming weeks. I welcome your feedback about both of our Clubhouses and outdoor amenities. The fall season is right around the corner and there is much to look forward to. October will bring our famous Halloween Hayride at the Farm on October 27th. It is not too early to plan ahead for this coming holiday season either. The events team is ready to book your events at Irving Park or the Farm. Please do call early as we are already booking holiday parties, weddings, anniversaries, birthdays and much more. Thank you again for all of your donations and cards for John Centore. He is overwhelmed by your kindness and well wishes for his speedy recovery. Kind Regards,

Robert Lesinger General Manager/COO

GCC Mission Statement To be the premier Country Club in the Triad by providing a full range of outstanding dining, recreational and social opportunities for our Members, their families and guests in exceptional settings at both the Irving Park and Farm campuses.

Club News

IP (336) 275-8506 | Farm (336) 288-3415

Employee of the Month June

Zack Pregram is one of our Lead Lifeguards and is a proven leader which he has shown on multiple occasions this summer. Zack played an intricate role at the beginning of the summer during the launch of fitness aqua boards. He also has a great rapport with the early morning water aerobics instructors and participants. He is willing to do anything asked of him for the good of Greensboro Country Club.

Download GCC's App! We are pleased to announce that our Club's mobile app is ready for download! The app is built for our Club and is optimized for smartphones. Items will run faster on the app compared to our mobile website. Also the app has some great features that are not available on the mobile website, for example one time log-in. Once you log-in once, you will remain logged in!

We encourage you to download the app - be sure to allow push notifications - and enjoy all of the functionality of this new technology!

iPhone download instructions When Adrienne White is in the Fitness Center, you cannot miss her! A beautiful smile is always across her face, and her energy is literally contagious when you are around her. Adrienne genuinely loves helping others achieve their health and wellness goals and has attracted many new participants into her classes as well as personal training clients. Congratulations, Adrienne!

+1 Program

Diana Dorfman, Executive Assistant to Mr. Robert Lesinger earned a +1 for delivering a Happy Anniversary gift of champagne, complete with champagne flutes, champagne bucket and stand, ice and an anniversary card to the home of a pair of members who have been happily wed for over 35 years. Diana states â&#x20AC;&#x153;Setting this up for these Members was a joy, even when I encountered their Ring Video Doorbell system (I made a small video for them while on their front porch) and four dogs faithfully guarding their home!â&#x20AC;?

Android download instructions

1. Open Google Play on your Android device 2. On the top of the page, tap the magnifying glass or search bar 3. Search for "Greensboro Country Club" 4. Select Greensboro Country Club from the search results 5. Select install 6. The app will download and install to your phone 7. When you open the app for the first time, you will need to log-in one time with the username and password you use to access the Club website

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 September 13th & 27th and October 11th & 25th. Guests are welcome.

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July

1. Open the App Store App on your iPhone 2. Search for "Greensboro Country Club" 3. Click on "Get" and then "Install" to start the download 4. Enter iTunes password 5. App will download and install on your phone 6. When you open the app for the first time, you will need to log-in one time with the username and password you use to access the Club website

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Dining

IP (336) 275-8506 | Farm (336) 288-3415

Dear Members, Thank you to everyone that came out to our Margherita and Modelo nights this summer. We consistently saw 200 plus members each night enjoying one of the best Club dining outlets you’ll find anywhere. It was great to see such strong support for our Food & Beverage program, but even more moving to witness the energy Greensboro Country Club can produce at our social events.

Farm Dining Sunday Brunch Buffet

Sundays in September & October

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Farm Join us every Sunday of the month for our Sunday Brunch Buffet. Our chefs will create a varying array of breakfast and lunch favorites each week in addition to the popular chef-attended omelet, waffle and pancake bars.

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Moving forward in September and October, we’ll keep that momentum going with Lobster Night on September 20th and Blue Jeans & Bluegrass Oyster Adults $20 | Children $8.50 | Children Under Four - Our Guests Night on October 4th. Both events are scheduled to take place at the Donald Ross Terrace so we can take advantage of the great weather to come. These two events will certainly be the talk of the Club so please Weekly Thursday Night Buffet 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Farm sign up early! Join us every Thursday night as the Farm chefs And in the Ballroom we will feature two special events: create a wonderful buffet dinner with a new menu each the End of Summer Bash on Friday, September 15th week that mixes the best of new and creative dishes and Fall Fling on Friday, October 20th. Say "goodbye" inspired by local seasonal ingredients with our existing to summer and "hello" to fall as we enjoy great food Club favorites. Each month concludes with our Prime and live music. Rib Buffet on the last Thursday. In regards to our a la carte dining, all of our restaurant venues will have refreshed menus starting in late September with a continued emphasis on seasonal and local ingredients. We are truly lucky to have such a great selection of farms in the Triad including Fair Share Farms out of Pfafftown, NC. If you have a chance check them out on Facebook @fairsharefarmnc. They’re farming an incredible selection of sustainable produce for local chefs and they are great people too. Shayne Taylor, CEC, CCA Executive Chef

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Adults $20 | Children $8.50 | Children Under Four - Our Guests

Prime Rib Buffet

Thursday, September 28th & Thursday, October 26th

6:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Farm On the final Thursday of every month, 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 $8.50 | Children Under Four - Our Guests

Ramen Siphon Bar Ramen Noodles, Beef, Spinach, Quail Egg, Sesame Seeds, Spring Onions, Bamboo Shoots, Shiitake Mushrooms

Jerk Chicken Cosmos with Soffrito Jasmine Rice and Black Beans, Fried Plantain Chips and Avocado Puree

Friday, September 15th 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. | Ballroom

Bourbon Chicken Short Plate with Brown Rice, Parsley, Pineapple Relish

Featuring Summer Appetizers, RosĂŠ Slushies & Live Music by Liquid Pleasure!

Carved Coffee-Roasted Beef Tenderloin, Fried Yucca Root, Brandy Demi-Glace, Fennel Puree and Fronds

$25 per person | Cocktails by Member Signature | Casual Summer Attire Sign up online at www.greensborocc.org, on the mobile app or call the receptionist at (336) 275-8506.

Pan-Seared Snapper, Coconut Curry Shrimp, Mussels, Tostones, Coriander Leaf, Sliced Jalapeno

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Miniature Quinoa Salads with Grilled Scallops

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Dining & Special Events (336) 275-8506

Upcoming Events Labor Day Pool Party

Lobster Night

at the Irving Park Pool Lunch Buffet: Snack Bar Novelties: Snack Bar Full Menu: Donald Ross Terrace Bar: DRT Menu: TJ the DJ: Kids Activities:

6:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Donald Ross Terrace Live music by Joshua West $55 per person | Cocktails by Member Signature

Wednesday, September 20th

Monday, September 4th

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. 12:00 - 8:00 p.m. 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Adults $15 | Kids $8.50 | Children Under 4 - Our Guest

Caesar Pasta Salad: Heirloom Tomatoes, Fresh Corn, Romaine, Cilantro Grilled Chicken, Parmesan Croutons Honey Glazed Grilled Peach Salad: Goat Cheese, Candied Pecans, Sweet Tea Vinaigrette Mojo Braised Pork: Fresh Corn Cakes, Cucumber Salsa, Avocado Crema

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Passed Hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres Cocktail Clam Shooters with Celery Variations Black Garlic Marinated Steak Pintos, Blue Cheese, Grilled Potato, Scallions Cold Food Mixed Green Salad: Watercress, Arugula, Celery, Carrots, Cucumber, Corn, Haricot Verts, Bacon, Mayfair Dressing an Lemon Truffle Vinaigrette Lentil Salad: Sherry Vinaigrette Cucumber Salad: Dill, Goat Cheese, Sauvignon Blanc Vinaigrette Roasted Marble Potatoes: Grilled Corn, Lemon Confit Ailoi, Garlic and Tarragon Lobster Vichyssoise Hot Food Cannellini Beans, Mustard Greens and Red Potatoes Truffle-Mushroom Macaroni Fried Lobster Scampi Cheddar-Chive Biscuits 2 lb. Maine Lobsters with Drawn Butter Dessert Lemon-Ginger Tart: Almond-Graham Crust, Blueberry Ice Cream and Toasted Meringue

Reservations are required. Please sign up online at www.greensborocc.org or call the Receptionist at (336) 275-8506.

Dining & Special Events

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Cake Decorating Class

Blue Jeans, Bluegrass and Oysters

6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Irving Park Pastry Shop Learn various piping techniques and how to make fondant flowers that will make your 6" round cake look as good as it tastes. Attendees will take home their creations as well as complimentary GCC aprons. Complimentary glass of prosecco and light hors d’oeuvres.

6:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Donald Ross Terrace Put on your blue jeans and join us for a casual evening with some delicious roasted oysters and wonderful Bluegrass music! $35 per person | Cocktails by Member Signature

$25 per person 10 Members Maximum (ages 12 and up)

Pearls and Prosecco Friday, September 29th

12:00 p.m. | Irving Room Mingle with friends amidst pearl treasures of the sea and enjoy a wonderful day at the Club. The pearl is the world's oldest gem and has been linked to power, love, health, longevity, happiness, humor, wealth, protection and luck. Our guest speaker is a global pearl producer who will deliver this fascinating and fun presentation about the world of pearls. You will have an opportunity to shop a wonderful selection of quality pearl jewelry including many new designs at incredible savings direct from the producer. All ladies attending will receive a beautiful pair of pearl stud earrings as our gift for coming! There will also be prize drawings. $15 per person

Autumn Kale Salad & Coriander Spiced Chicken: Warm Sweet Potato Tortellini, Roasted Butternut Squash, Toasted Pecans, Goat Cheese, Spice Infused Cranberries, Fried Sage, Honey-Maple Vinaigrette

Wednesday, October 4th

Autumn Salad Bar: Dried Fruits, Pecans, Butternut Squash, Pickled Red Onion, Goat Cheese Cranberry Vinaigrette Brussel Sprout Salad: Buttermilk Blue Cheese, Green Apple, Spiced Port Wine Vinaigrette Cauliflower Salad: Kale, Snow Peas, Bacon, Lemon Confit Dressing Beef Brisket Chili: Apple Smoked White Cheddar, Sour Cream, Green Onion and Oyster Crackers Brown Butter and Blue Crab Hush Puppies | Collard Greens, Smoked Turkey, Cannellini Beans | Honey Glazed Heirloom Carrots, Corriander | Roasted Potatoes, Oyster Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions, Rosemary, Bacon | Duck and Dumplings | Roasted Oysters | Bourbon Roasted Pears, Agave Granola Crisp and Vanilla Ice Cream

Murder Mystery Dinner "Evil Never Dies" Friday, October 13th

7:00 - 10:00 p.m. | Irving Room Put your detective skills to the test and join us at the Club for a night of wonderful food and tough sleuthing. Can you figure out “Whodunnit?” $50 per person | Cocktails by Member Signature

She Crab Soup: Paprika Oil, Herbs, Fresh Marinated Crab Braised Boneless Short Rib: Old Mill Spoon Bread with Pancetta & Mushrooms, Caramelized Brussel Sprouts, Carrots, Roasted Shallot Jus Chocolate Truffle Cake: Cocoa Cream, Fresh Berries Reservations are required. Please sign up online at www.greensborocc.org or call the Receptionist at (336) 275-8506.

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Sunday, September 24th

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Friday, October 20th

8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. | Ballroom September | October 2017

~ Music by "The Maxx Band" ~

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Featuring Hand-Rolled Sushi & a Taco Station $25 per person | Cocktails by Member Signature

Please make reservations online at www.greensborocc.org, on the mobile app or call the receptionist at (336) 275-8506.

Dining & Special Events

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Live

Save the Date

Music

First Friday Happy Hour Friday, September 1st

Featuring Jessica Mashburn Appetizers by Chef Shayne | 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Live Music | 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Sunset Terrace | Member-Sign Bar

Domaine Dublere Wine Dinner

Wednesday, October 18th Irving Room

Grgich Hills Estate Wine Dinner

Wednesday, November 1st Irving Room

Thanksgiving Buffet

Thursday, November 23rd Irving Park

Gingerbread House Workshop

Wednesday, November 29th Ballroom

September 2nd September 9th September 16th September 23rd September 30th

Live Music Schedule Joshua West John Kelvin "One Man Band" Brandon Vaughan John Kelvin "One Man Band" Jessica Mashburn

Breakfast with Santa Saturday, December 2nd

Holiday Gala

Saturday, December 9th

Holiday Buffet

Friday, December 22nd

Holiday Gala Member-Sign Bar | A la Carte Menu Available

Saturday, December 9th

Take advantage of pre-Holiday pricing by making your reservation early! Reserve your spot at the Holiday Gala by October 31st and pay $110 per Member ($125 per Guest). Beginning November 1st, regular pricing of $125 per Member ($140 per Guest) will apply. Cancellations must be made no later than December 1st. Make your reservation online, on the mobile app or call the receptionist at (336) 275-8506. A preferred payment plan may be made through the Accounting Office at extension 102.

Ballroom

Irving Park

Ballroom

New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve Dance Party Sunday, December 31st

Sunset Terrace/Bar

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Live Music Saturdays

6:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Donald Ross Terrace

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September 2017 Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

1 Arcade Night

2 Arcade

First Friday Happy Live Music Hour Saturdays Junior Golf Championship

3 Brunch Buffet - Farm

Labor Day Pool Party

6 Arcade Night

7 Thursday Night Buffet - Farm

Happy Hour

Family Movie Night

8 Kids Night Out

9 Arcade Parent-Child Golf Tournament Live Music Saturdays

Brunch Buffet - Farm

Ladies Fall Mountrain Trip

Folds of Honor Tournament

Arcade Night

Thursday Night Buffet - Farm

Happy Hour

Singles Club Championship

19 Ladies MemberMember

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Brunch Buffet - Farm

Arcade Night Happy Hour

Cake Decorating Class

26 Arcade Night Happy Hour

Kids Night Out

Arcade

End of Summer Bash

Singles Club Championship

22 Kids Night Out

Live Music Saturdays

28 Thursday Night Prime Rib Buffet - Farm

23 Arcade

Martini Mixer Tennis Social

Live Music Saturdays

Thursday Night Buffet - Farm

Lobster Night

Brunch Buffet - Farm

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Gentlemen's Club Championship

Ladies Club Championship

Pearls & Prosecco

Arcade

Campout & Glow Golf

Live Music Saturdays

October 2017 Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Gentlemen's Club Championship

3 Folds of Honor Patriot Golf Day

Brunch Buffet - Farm

Arcade Night Blue Jeans, Bluegrass & Oysters

Brunch Buffet - Farm

24 Self Myofascial Release

29 Kings & Queens Member-Guest

Thursday Night Buffet - Farm

6 Tennis Ladies Member-Guest

Family Movie Night

25 Arcade Night

19 Thursday Night Buffet - Farm

14 Arcade

20 Kids Night Out

21 Arcade

Fall Fling

26 Thursday Night Prime Rib Buffet - Farm

7 Arcade

Kids Night Out

18 Domaine Dublere Wine Dinner

Saturday

Arcade Night

Friday

Ladies Cross-Town Ladies Cross-Town Kids Night Out Challenge Challenge Murder Mystery Arcade Night Thursday Night Dinner Buffet - Farm

Brunch Buffet - Farm

10 New Member Cocktail Party

Thursday

27 Halloween Hayride

28 Arcade

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Sunday

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Youth & Family Events (336) 275-8506

Kids Night Out

Friday nights in the Pavilion are for fun activities, dinner and a movie for the kids. Reservations are required.

6:00 - 9:30 p.m.

Schedule of Events

6:00 - 6:30 p.m. - Free Play 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. Dinner for All Ages 7:00 p.m. Kids Night Out Activities 8:00 - 9:30 p.m. Free Play & Movie $20 for One Child | $15 for Each Additional Child Children potty-trained through 12-years-old.

September Friday, September 8th

Foot Golf - Let’s play foot golf on the Irving Park driving range!

Friday, September 15th

Upcoming Events Campout and Glow Golf

Friday, September 29th - Saturday, September 30th Irving Park Pavilion, 18th Fairway (tents), DRT (breakfast) Schedule of Events Tent Setup 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Dinner Buffet 6:30 p.m. Glow Golf Dusk (8:00 p.m.) Movie After Glow Golf Breakfast Buffet and Cartoons 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Adults $30 | Children $20

Dinner Buffet:

Breakfast Buffet:

American Ninja Warrior - Are you up for the challenge?

Friday, September 22nd

Fall Fun - Join us for an evening of bobbing for apples, jumping in piles of leaves and a cupcake walk!

Halloween Hayride Friday, October 27th

5:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Farm Clubhouse

October Friday, October 6th

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Build Your Own Pizza - Chef Shayne invites you to create your own pizza at the Donald Ross Terrace!

Friday, October 13th

Murder Mystery - While parents enjoy a murder mystery in the Clubhouse, we will have a mystery of our own to solve in the Pavilion. Bring your best thinking cap!

Friday, October 20th

Ghosts and Goblins - We will play classic games with a ghostly twist.

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Don your best costume and come to the Halloween Hayride the best event of the fall. We will have a face painter, Ferris wheel, inflatables, live music by Gypsy Danger and of course, hayrides! Adults $20 | Children (4-10) $12 | Under 4 $5

Autumn Salad Display | Southern Style Green Beans | Twice Baked Crushed Potatoes | Grilled Street Corn, Lime, Garlic, Fresh Cheese | Southern Fried Chicken | Smoked Turkey Legs BBQ Pork Bites Chili Bar: Traditional Chili with “Walking Nacho” Station for the Kids • Hickory Smoked Turkey Chili, Black Eyed Peas, Roasted Poblano, Corn Chips, Cilantro Sour Cream • Espresso Short Rib Chili, Sweet Potatoes, Chipotle Crema, Fried Onions

Golf

IP (336) 272-4364 | Farm (336) 288-4470

The Farm Course Is Open!

There is tremendous excitement about the course reopening, and in such fantastic shape. A huge thank you to Director of Golf Course and Grounds, Doug Lowe, Farm Course Superintendent, Brooks Turner, and their staff for their tireless effort with the renovation process!

“We are Talking About Practice!” Is it frustrating that you can hit the ball well at the practice facility, but it doesn’t seem to transfer to the golf course? A slight modification in the way you practice will help improve your next round of golf.

Did You Know…

The most common way to practice is known as block practice. Block practice involves hitting multiple shots from the same spot at the same target with the same club. A math example of block practice would be if you were studying for a math test and you kept repeating, “what’s 2+2? = 4.” “What’s 2+2? = 4, etc.” Block practice typically results in lots of good shots and it raises expectations for your next round of golf. However, because this type of practice doesn’t simulate actual play on the golf course it isn’t always the best in terms of long term retention and transfer.

Adult Participation for the Junior Club Championships

A harder, but more effective way for you to practice your golf is to do random practice. Random practice involves changing clubs and targets every shot. Warning: when you do random practice you will likely mishit more shots on the range when compared to your normal block practice sessions. It is much harder to change targets and clubs every shot. However, research shows that because this type of practice better simulates actual play on the golf course it will transfer better to your next round of golf. I think we would both agree that the goal is to reduce missed shots on the golf course.

All Members receive a standard 20% off all apparel at both Golf Professional Shops. When purchasing golf equipment, we match all pricing available to you online or through big-box retail stores. We offer the finest and most popular brands in both apparel and equipment, with an eye toward the latest innovative and technologically advanced products. We want to be your source for all your golf clothing and equipment needs!

Thank you to all of the Members that responded to our request for you to come out and support our junior golfers during their recently played Junior Club Championship! We had a tremendous week of tournament play and other activities that are quickly becoming summer highlights for our juniors.

The next time you are practicing I encourage you to play golf on the range. Pick the club you would tee off on #1 and visualize the hole on the range. Based off where you tee shot ends up select the club you would use for your approach shot and hit to a new target. Repeat this until you have played the entire round of golf on the range. If you would like help designing better and more effective practice habits please contact The Farm Professional Shop at (336) 288-4470 to schedule a golf lesson.

Bud Taylor, PGA Director of Golf

Robbie Fritz Director of Instruction

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Golf Update

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Golf

IP (336) 272-4364 | Farm (336) 288-4470

Upcoming Events Parent-Child Tournament Saturday, September 9th

Tee Times Begin at 11:00 a.m. Farm Course

Open to teams of either parent and child with adult children welcome. Format is modified alternate shot. Please register by Wednesday, September 6th.

Folds of Honor Patriot Golf Day Sunday, September 10th

1:00 p.m. Shotgun | Farm Course Come show off your red, white and blue for this great cause. Go to www.foldsofhonor.org to learn more. Register online as single or build your own team of four. Open to Members and their guests. Format: Shamble (Foursome plays their own ball from the best drive). Entry Fee: $75 per player – includes course drinks, prizes and food at the scoreboard (cart fee additional)

Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser Tournament Tuesday, October 3rd

Morning Shotgun Followed By Lunch | Farm Course The LGA is thrilled to have the sponsorship of Mercedes of Greensboro this year including a hole in one car. Join us for this special event to raise funds for the Alight Foundation. As breast cancer touches the lives of all in our families, new this year is the invitation to our gentlemen to join the festivities as well as your guests. You may build your own foursome or register to be paired for this four person Captain’s Choice. The Committee welcomes all donated items for the popular raffle and new silent auction; simply contact Mary Thomas. Donated items thus far include UNC basketball tickets, golf and a mountain stay, a room and gift certificate to the O. Henry Hotel, gift certificates to local restaurants and a box of cigars from Havana Joe’s. Windsor Jewelers donated $200 gift certificates for closest to the hole winners and jewelry for the auction. Entry Fee: $60 plus member sign cart and lunch. Please register by Friday, September 29th.

Kings and Queens Member-Guest Sunday, October 29th

1:00 p.m. Shotgun Start | Farm Course

September | October 2017

New Dates for Club Championships Ladies Club Championship Friday, September 29th and Saturday, September 30th

Gentlemen’s Club Championship

Friday, September 29th (Championship Flight Only), with All Flights Saturday, September 30th and Sunday, October 1st.

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Showcase your Club with all the improvements to our Farm campus and invite another couple to join you for this shamble format with scoring of one better ball of the kings and one better ball of the queens. Event includes Farm’s fabulous Sunday Brunch, team and feature prizes with awards reception to follow the round. Entry Fee: $45 plus cart per person. Please register by Tuesday, October 24th.

Golf

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Ladies Events Annual Ladies Fall Mountain Trip

Junior Club Championship August 4 & 5, 2017 | Irving Park Course

"The Championship" is the premier event of the sum-

Wednesday, September 13th (Grandfather) mer for our junior golfers. Thank you to all of the spec& Thursday, September 14th (Hound Ears) tators who came out to support these young athletes! With the help of our gracious mountain hostesses, our group will again enjoy fellowship and golf together. Tee times will begin at Grandfather at 12:30 p.m. followed by dinner at the Club. The second day begins with a 12:00 p.m. shotgun start at Hound Ears. You may attend one or both days. Please register your attendance and complete a registration form by Tuesday, September 5th.

Ladies Member-Member

Nicholas Pooleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s post-round interview after capturing the Junior Stroke Play Championship.

Farm Course

Final Results for Stroke Play

Tuesday, September 19th

Open to all GCC Lady Golfers, this annual two-lady team event will begin in a 9:00 a.m. shotgun for our 18 hole division then joined by our 9 hole contingent at 11:00 a.m. The field will then assemble for an awards luncheon together to present prizes for gross and net scoring of the one better ball of the two format. Please register by Friday, September 15th.

2nd Annual Cross Town Challenge

Match Play Champion Andrew Plate lines up the winning putt.

Championship Flight Nicholas Poole 72 - 73 - 145 Andrew Baker 70 - 76 - 146 Carlock Flight - Mixed ages 13 & 14 Dawson McAlhany 83 - 79 - 162 Harper Shepherd 77 - 86 - 163 Derrick Flight - Gentlemen ages 11 & 12 Charlie Plate 37 - 41 - 78 (Playoff) Freddy Ortmann 39 - 39 - 78

Wednesday, October 11th (Farm Course) and Thursday, October 12th (Starmount) Plate Flight - Gentlemen ages 10 & Under Join us for this limited field Solheim Cup style match with

We are Hosting Carolinas Senior Women Amateur Championship

Register by September 19th through the Carolinas Golf Association to participate in this Championship at our Irving Park course Tuesday, September 26th & Wednesday, September 27th.

Pearson Civils 43 - 39 - 82 Campbell Hall 53 - 45 - 98

Elliott Flight - Ladies ages 11 & Under Isley Ortmann 67 - 60 - 127 Maggie Kirkpatrick 66 - 66 - 132 Shootout Winners "Silver Knights" Kevin Carlock, John David Civils, Max McGinn, Pearson Civils, Isley Ortmann

September | October 2017

Starmount CC. The format will be two 9 hole matches daily with shamble format for the first nine and better ball over the second nine. All handicap levels are welcome to enjoy this event. Please register by Wednesday, October 4th.

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Courses & Grounds IP (336) 272-3427 | Farm (336) 288-2592

2017 Summer Wrap Up

September | October 2017

Wow! What an interesting, busy, exciting and sometimes stressful summer for Team Golf Course Maintenance. With the month of September just around the corner and cooler temperatures surely on the horizon I thought I would take a moment to reflect on the past several months.

The new bunker on number fourteen was redesigned to make going at the rear pins on this green a little less scary. It was supposed to be the easiest of all the projects but on day one we hit a large solid slab of bedrock. With the contractor having been on this project for nearly three weeks longer than anticipated I saw them become anxious for the first time. A jack hammer, multiple tons of rock removal and three days later, everyone was once again calm while staring at The month of May is long ago history but the two the newly constructed bunker that had been lowered courses were both in very good shape this past spring. some three feet into the ground. The Farm greens were sprayed out with a herbicide application the week prior to the President’s Cup and Next came installing the new sod for our collars that with that came with a little anxiety but we seemed to had lain bare for nearly two months. We choose a get through the event with few, if anyone, noticing they relatively new variety of Bermuda called Latitude 36 were just a day or two away from complete death. The for its color and improved winter hardiness but as it is anxiety continued at the Farm throughout the month of new we had few suppliers to go to for its procurement. June with an exorbitant amount of rain that seemingly The sod came in very healthy but was mowed at rough would never end. Throughout those early and rainy height and as such will take the remaining part of the days of June we embarked on completely rebuilding growing season to more closely resemble a high quality the number five green complex. The sloping on the collar surface. old green was very challenging for such a short hole and as such everyone quickly agreed this green would While everything was going on at the Farm, we were need to be softened. So we hired a highly qualified also dealing with our fair share of issues at Irving architect and set out on a mission to not only rebuild Park. With the Farm closed the Irving Park course was the entire complex to make it fair for everyone, but also forced to handle much more play than normal. Those to go the extra mile and make the new surface similar same weather conditions that we had at the Farm in to the remaining greens where no contour changes June and July created their fair share of problems for were deemed necessary. Most know the story by now, a course that everyone knows is poorly drained. The which was to remove the sod – rebuild the green com- heat in July had the Bentgrass greens once again on plex – replace the sod – grow the new sod in – kill the the edge of collapse. But my guess is that come the new sod and finish by planting into the new but dead end of August, everything will be back to normal with sod. There were a few anxious moments throughout the two courses both once again open and everything the process. In the end the green grew in nicely, but but lessons learned from the summer of 2017 quickly is a month behind the others and will most likely be fading into the past. noticeably slower this fall from all the other greens. The work on the short game area was fairly straight Douglas Lowe, CGCS forward outside of the rain delays and this is one of Director of Golf Course and Grounds the areas I am personally most excited about. Based on the space afforded to us in this area I believe the Members will now have a very good area to practice and fine-tune their short game.

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Courses & Grounds

IP (336) 272-3427 | Farm (336) 288-2592

September | October 2017

Farm Golf Course - August 2017

Tennis

IP (336) 275-8162 | Farm (336) 288-7801

Tennis Update It's finally fall, and I'm sure we are all looking forward to putting those steamy temperatures behind us. Our fall schedule is now in place at Irving Park:

Irving Park Fall Outdoor Court Schedule

The Irving Park court schedule has changed back to the following hours of operation. 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. (Booked on the Â˝ hour) 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. (Court Maintenance) 4:00 - 10:00 p.m. (Booked on the Â˝ hour)

Farm Indoor Court Season

Indoor court season at the Farm begins Monday, October 30th. Indoor court times are still available! Reminders: When playing tennis at the Farm indoor facility, PLEASE wear proper tennis attire and proper tennis shoes. Running shoes or cross-training, blacksoled shoes are not permitted. Please remember to turn off cell phones on the indoor courts. Please clean shoes of any excess soft court material.

September | October 2017

Paddle Tennis

And for those of you looking to get back on the paddle tennis courts, Tennis Director Tom Cascarano and Professional Cory Rockow will be available to teach paddle lessons this fall. If you would like to learn all the strokes or learn the strategy, take lessons to become a better paddle player. Paddle leagues and clinics will be offered beginning in November. Come join the fun and paddle experience! Tom Cascanaro, USPTA Director of Tennis

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July 4th Tennis Games

Tennis

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Upcoming Events Tennis 101

Martini Mixer Tennis Social

7:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Irving Park Start playing tennis or get back into playing with instruction and advice for beginners who want to learn all facets of the game. This is a fun way to learn the sport, gain exercise and enjoy meeting other members who are interested in tennis. $16 per night | Six-Week Program

7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Irving Park Come out and enjoy an evening of tennis fun, games, great food and martinis. $15 per person | $30 per couple

Mondays Beginning September 11th

Men’s Wednesday Night League

Thursday, September 21st

Ladies Member/Guest Friday, October 6th

8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Irving Park We invite all you gentlemen to come out and join the Match Schedule: Check in will begin at fun of meeting new players, as well as showing off 8:30 a.m., and a continental breakfast will your talents, in the Men’s Wednesday Night League! be provided. Play begins at 9:00 a.m., Throughout the season, each individual player will followed by an afternoon luncheon play doubles against the other competing players. served at 12:00 p.m. $40 per team (Includes-continental breakfast, Points are scored by the number of games each player tennis balls, awards, luncheon, door prizes wins. A cumulative score will be kept. At the end of and gift) the season we will award gift certificates to the top Registration begins September 5th at 9:00 a.m. three individuals at a beer and sandwich party. Space is limited, so register today! $30 per player (Includes balls, party and prizes)

Play Begins: Wednesday, September 13th

Mark Your Calendar for These Events

The time has come to prepare for and compete in our GCC singles Club Championships!

Play Begins Saturday, September 16th at Irving Park Events Include: • Men’s Open Singles • Women’s Open Singles • Men’s 3.5 Singles • Women’s 3.5 Singles Finals: Sunday, September 17th $15 per person

GCC Singles Club Championships September 16th-17th Martini Mixer Tennis Social September 21st Ladies Member/Guest October 6th Pig Pickin' & Paddle Ball November 2nd Junior Club Championships November 4th

Reservations are required. Please sign up online at www.greensborocc.org or call the Tennis Pro Shop at (336) 275-8162.

September | October 2017

GCC Singles Club Championships

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Junior Sports Camp

September | October 2017

July 2017

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Fitness

(336) 691-5825

Fitness Update

Upcoming Events

College Football Spirit Challenge

Self Myofascial Release

“We got spirit - yes we do! We got spirit - how about you!?”

Tuesday, October 24th

6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Discover how self-myofascial release can improve your flexibility and range of motion. It is a technique that There is a lot of passion and enthusiasm about college applies pressure to tight restricted areas of fascia and football in the Fitness Center this time of year! Is your underlying muscle in an attempt to relieve tension team the team with the most spirit? We plan to find and improve flexibility. In this workshop, you will use out which college actually does have the most spirit for a foam roller and tennis balls to release areas of the their football team! Every time you wear your favorite body that habitually hold tension. team logo into the Fitness Center during the month $20 per person of September you will be entered into a drawing for Sign up online at www.greensborocc.org, on the mobile a team logo tailgating chair. We will have six major app or call the Fitness Center at (336) 691-5825. colleges in North Carolina represented and a single category for all other colleges. The more you workout the more you could get your name in the drawing being held on October 1st. Teen Orientations

Did you know that our younger Members who are 13 to 15 years GCC Fitness wants to motivate you! We encourage old are able to earn access into the you to give us a try! Beginning September 1st, when Fitness Center without being superyou walk into the Fitness Center for the first time ever, vised by a parent? we invite you to stop by the reception desk to receive a special GCC Fitness gift. And, if another Member How? By attending two consecutive teen orientation brings you in to try us out for the first time, they too sessions and earning a junior fitness badge. will receive the same gift. If those two scenarios aren’t enough motivation, we have a third option. Bring a When? By appointment. Appointments can be friend to class who has never attended a group fitness broken down into two 30-minute sessions or one class at GCC and both of you will receive the gift! We 60-minute session. are looking forward to seeing new, motivated faces!

New Check-In System

Check out our new check-in system by Clubworx! No need to carry a scan card! Just walk in, enter your membership number and get fit! We appreciate your patience as we make sure you are in the system your first time entering. Lori Sparrow Director of Fitness

Note: Teens who have not completed the orientation will not be allowed access to the Fitness Center without the supervision of a parent.

Returning Classes

Beginning in September, the Tuesday 6:00 a.m. morning class will be returning as well as Body Pump on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. Check the September schedule for more details.

September | October 2017

Everyone Needs a Little Motivation…Right?

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PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID GREENSBORO, NC PERMIT NO. 499

Greensboro Country Club 410 Sunset Drive Greensboro, NC 27408

2017 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

Thomas C. Watkins Jason Bohrer Sr. Holt Gwyn David Egerton Ted Tewkesbury Mark Davidson Jay Kirkpatrick III Matthew Rankin Pete Davenport Jr. Lee McAllister Susan Stafford Kelly James M. Morgan III Edward A. LeBlanc Ross Harris Daniel C. Craft

Club Directory (336) 288-3415 (336) 288-4461 (336) 288-9242 (336) 288-5607 (336) 288-7801 (336) 691-5825 (336) 275-8506 (336) 272-4364 (336) 691-5811 (336) 275-8162

September | October 2017

Email Robert Lesinger - General Manager/COO Tom Cascarano, USPTA - Director of Tennis John Centore - Clubhouse Manager Diana Dorfman - Executive Administrative Assistant Lori Frasier - Membership Director Jonathan Fulton - Director of Youth & Aquatics J. Scott Harmon - Director of Event Sales Doug Lowe, CGCS - Director of Golf Course Maintenance Nikki Ludwig - Director of Communications Michelle Lunney - Chief Financial Officer Lori Sparrow - Director of Fitness Bud Taylor, PGA - Director of Golf Shayne Taylor, CEC, CCA - Executive Chef Earl Waddell - Director of Facilities Maintenance Beth Wilkerson, PHR, SHRM-CP - Director of Human Resources

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r.lesinger@greensborocc.org gcctennis@greensborocc.org j.centore@greensborocc.org d.dorfman@greensborocc.org l.frasier@greensborocc.org j.fulton@greensborocc.org s.harmon@greensborocc.org d.lowe@greensborocc.org n.ludwig@greensborocc.org m.lunney@greensborocc.org l.sparrow@greensborocc.org b.taylor@greensborocc.org s.taylor@greensborocc.org e.waddell@greensborocc.org b.wilkerson@greensborocc.org

Food & Beverage Hours of Operation Sunset Room Reservations Recommended - Dressy Casual Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday: 6:00 - 9:30 p.m. Sunset Bar Beverage Service Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00 - 10:30 p.m. Friday & Saturday: 5:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Family Grille/1909 Reservations Recommended - 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 a la Carte Brunch: 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Sunday Buffet: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | 5:30 - 9:00 p.m. Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday: 5:30 - 9:00 p.m. Snack Bar: 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Closes after Labor Day) Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grille & Bar Tuesday - Sunday: 11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Irving Park Halfway House Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Farm Grille Monday & Tuesday: Closed Bar Service: Wednesday - Sunday: 11:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Food Service: Wednesday - Saturday: 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Thursday Night Buffets: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.* Sunday Brunch Buffets: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.* Halfway House: Tuesday - Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. *Reservations Recommended Donald Ross Terrace Bar Beverage Service Monday - Thursday: Closed Friday: 5:00 - 11:00 p.m. Saturday: 12:00 - 11:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 - 9:00 p.m. Donald Ross Terrace Food Service Monday - Thursday: Closed Friday: 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. Saturday: 12:00 - 9:30 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 - 8:30 p.m. The Donald Ross Terrace will be completely closed starting October 2nd.