Clubhouse Connection August 2014 by Lake Toxaway Company

CLUB INFORMATION

UPCOMING EVENTS August 2

Town Hall Meeting

August 5

Golf Ladies Mtn Cup

August 7-9

Golf Men’s MemberGuest Tournament

August 11

Feast with Friends

August 13

Focus Group

August 14

Informational Chat

August 14

Golf Mardi-Gras Tournament

August 16-17

Golf Men’s & Senior Club Championship

August 16

Focus Group

August 16

Tennis Member Appreciation Mixer

August 18-19

Golf Ladies Club Championship/ President’s Cup

August 23

Informational Chat

August 23

Fitness Panthertown Hike and Yoga

August 25

Croquet Meeting, Championship Finals, and Awards Dinner

August 26

Tennis Wooden Racquet Mixer

August 30

Patriot Weekend

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July has been a wonderful month at the club, starting with a fantastic Fourth of July celebration. The month ended with our annual Lake Toxaway Charities event, which netted a record-setting $140,000 to be donated to worthy causes throughout Transylvania County. I am reminded what a blessing it is to be part of such a generous community here in Lake Toxaway. Read more about this event on page 12. August will be a busy month on the golf course, with our Men’s Member-Guest Golf Tournament on August 7-9 and several other great golf events for both men and ladies. The Mallet Club will host their club championships later in the month, and we will wrap up August with our 2014 Lake Toxaway Patriot Weekend to honor our veterans and support the Folds of Honor Foundation. See below for the schedule of events. This year, you can sign up for all events and make donations using a single Sponsor/Donor/Registration Form, which is available online at laketoxawaycc.com/patriotweekend. Please return this form and all payments directly to Alex Alexander. With so much going on, August will certainly be exciting. I look forward to seeing you at the club. David Dew, CCM, CCE

Lake Toxaway Patriot Weekend 2014 Schedule of Events Saturday, August 30 8:30am Shotgun - Golf Tournament 9:00am - Yoga on the Lawn 10:30am - Tennis Event 1:00pm - Croquet Event 6:00pm - Dinner/Dance For questions, please contact Alex Alexander at (828) 883-4033 or baldalex@aol.com.

GOLF From Our Golf Pro... July was a great month, not only for the weather, but for some good golf. We started off with the Parent-Child Tournament on July 4. The winners in each age groups were: Michael and Henry Brown (ages 10 and under), Ricky and Rick Weathers (ages 11 to 14), and Lance Kimmey (ages 15 and up). The ladies had a great turnout and a lot of fun at their annual Member-Guest Tournament on July 15. The winners in the gross division were the team of Sue Fazio and her guest Meredith Powell, and Timmie Bobo and her guest Joyce Pepin. In the net division, the winners were Carol Anderson, Susan Martin, Sandy Dillon, and Lynne Sneed. We also saw some personal accomplishments with Paige Powell shooting her career round with an 89. Joe Buttigieg and Connie Leppard both made a Hole in One this month. Joe’s was on hole #13, while Connie’s came on hole #5. CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE!! Another reminder about the alarm system for lightning: when the siren puts out one long blast, you need to seek shelter immediately. We have noticed players staying on the course despite the warning. When you hear three short blasts, this means it is all clear and you are able to resume play. Most lightning strikes happen when the sun is present. Please OBSERVE THE SYSTEM, as it is only for your sake and safety. There have been some billing issues lately. To help avoid these issues, we ask you to let the golf shop staff know if you are planning on playing 9 or 18 holes and who will be playing in your group. If these plans change, please notify the shop. THANK YOU!! August is filled with a number of special events; see the schedule to the right for dates and times. Come out and join the fun. Lou Biago 2

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UPCOMING GOLF EVENTS Thurs. August 5 1:00pm Shotgun

Ladies Mountain Cup

Thurs. August 7Sat. August 9

Men’s Member-Guest Tournament

Tues. August 12 8:45am Shotgun

Ladies 9- and 18-Hole Scramble & Luncheon

Thurs. August 14 1:00pm Shotgun

Mardi Gras Tournament

Sat. August 16 Sun. August 17

Men’s & Senior Club Championships

Mon. August 18 Tues. August 19 (Rain date: August 25-26)

Ladies Club Championship / President’s Cup

Tues. August 19

Ladies 9-Hole President’s Cup

Fri. August 22 9:00am Shotgun

(Course closed until 2:00pm)

Brevard College Golf Tournament

Sat. August 30 8:30am Shotgun

Patriot Weekend Golf Tournament

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Mardi-Gras Tournament

Thursday, August 14

CONGRATULATIONS! To Our Ladies Member-Guest Tournament Winners

Gross Winners:

Golf | 1:30pm Cocktails | 6:00pm Dinner | 6:30pm

Bring your mask and beads for a great time at our Mardi Gras golf tournament and dinner, sponsored by the Ladies Golf Association. The golf tournament will be a scramble format with a 1:30pm shotgun start. Cost is $70 per couple for golf. Sign up in the Pro Shop or call (828) 966-4661. Then join us for dinner in the Main Dining Room with a New Orleansstyle buffet and drink specials, and music by Bobby Sullivan. Cost is $25++ for adults. Reservations are required. Sign up online or call (828) 966-4020.

Timmie Bobo & Joyce Pepin

Meredith Powell & Sue Fazio

Net Winners:

Lynne Sneed & Sandy Dillon

Susan Martin & Carol Anderson

Parent-Child Tournament WINNERS Ages 10 and Under: Michael and Henry Brown (with brother Ian)

Ages 15 and Up: Lance and Laura Kimmey (not pictured)

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GOLF Golf Course Superintendent Update Greens

The greens have held up well through the end of July as we have had no trouble with the turf health regardless of how aggressively we have maintained the surface. Untimely rain prevented our ability to do the ¼” core aeration that I previously discussed, so we just used some solid tines to open the greens up and let them breathe a little. This is necessary once we get midway through the season to help release gasses from the soil profile and allow water and air to reach the root system. Over time, the accumulation of grass clippings, fertilizer, and chemical applications can cause the surface to seal off and prevent these important processes from taking place. Simply creating a small hole can make all the difference in the health of the turf. We will now wait until our scheduled aeration in early September. Fairways

We also were able to perform a process called “slicing” on the fairways. This consists of using a machine to slice a 4” long slit roughly 2 inches deep in the surface of the fairway with no disruption to the playing surface. We are seeking similar results as with using the solid tines on the greens in that we want to promote air and water infiltration. We will try to do this several times throughout the year to supplement the necessary core aeration in the off-season.

Solid tine aeration performed on greens

“Slicing” performed on fairways

overall contamination. We are currently looking into other options to interseed with to make the rough more tolerant to conditions.

Roughs

We recently implemented some natural posts as entry and exit points for the golf carts on each hole. This concept is designed for the carts to enter each fairway next to the first post and remain on the fairway through the approach shots to the green before exiting the fairway next to the second post. This will help our maintenance staff control the cart traffic each day and direct it to the areas that we would like depending on turf wear or wet areas. These posts will be moved each day to help limit the wear to the turf.

The Bluegrass rough has been a challenge so far this year. It is severely contaminated with Bentgrass and Poa, which is typical of this grass variety. The lack of aeration has left it very susceptible to diseases such as summer patch that weaken the turf and aid in the

Mike Smith Director of Golf Maintenance and Staff

I placed a cross section of one of our fairways at the desk of the pro shop for you to see. This is a good example of what we are dealing with from a thatch standpoint and shows why our fairways are so soft and spongy and in need of aeration and topdressing.

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Please do not hesitate to email or call me with any questions or suggestions: mikes@laketoxawaycc.com or (828) 966-9613

TENNIS From our Tennis Pro... It’s hard to believe that it’s already August! Thank you all for making June and July amazing months on the court. Your participation and support of the tennis program has been fantastic. Everyone be sure to come out for a fun day of tennis at our Member Appreciation Tennis Mixer on Saturday, August 16 from 10:30am to 12:30pm. This will be a couple of hours of tennis play and fun games. Our Wooden Racquet Tennis Mixer and Cookout will be held Tuesday, August 26 starting at 3:30pm. This “hit and giggles” will be fun for everyone. We hope you will join us for a great time for all to support a good cause at our Patriot Day Tennis Round Robin on Saturday, August 30 at 10:30am. Thank you all so much for your tremendous support of Korey. Your love and support over the last 17 years has been priceless. Playing in the BB&T Atlanta Open in July was the most amazing experience in his young tennis career. Korey plays for a chance at the US Open on August 1 and then he leaves for the University of Alabama. Kenny Lovett

UPCOMING TENNIS EVENTS Sat. August 16 10:30am-12:30pm

Member Appreciation Mixer

Tues. August 26 3:30pm

Wooden Racquet Mixer & Cookout

Sat. August 30 10:30am

Patriot Weekend Round Robin

Weekly Tennis Events: Men’s Day | Tuesdays at 9:00am May 13 - September 30 Ladies Day | Wednesdays at 10:30am May 14 - October 1

Need a Partner? If you would like to play a match and cannot find someone, please let us know and we can assist you. Staff members will be glad to fill in as well.

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CROQUET Croquet Update... Hello CROQUETNUTS! What a July we have had! Most importantly, we did not get completely washed out this year by rain. The attendance for July Wine & Wickets events has been spectacular. We had more than 65 players for our W&W on July 7, and are now hoping to break that record. Feast with Friends continues to be a terrific and sold out dinner. This month we were blessed with a presentation from our own Nancy Avera, the master story teller. She recounted â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Homefrontâ&#x20AC;? anthology that she received a grant to compile. It

Nancy and Les Avera at Feast with Friends

was the story of the impact of the German submarine attacks up and down our east coast during WWII. Thank you Nancy. This month FWF is August 11 and our presenter is again one of our own. Steve Rogers is fascinating us with his account of traversing the English Channel. Make your reservations soon because it will be sold out. We need to thank Bill Minnich for taking charge of the Lake Toxaway Charities tournament which was well attended and loads of fun. The Monday W&W following this weekend included a Chicken & Corn Cookout and we had over 80 diners. Many kudos to Les Avera, Gene Bishop, and LTCC for putting this one together for us. It was confirmed that CROQUETNUTS can consume a lot of food. Croquet is definitely a more strenuous sport than most realize.

Feast with Friends Monday, August 11 6:00pm Cocktails | 6:30pm Dinner

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Steve Rogers shares his story of crossing the English Channel. Seating is limited and reservations are required; RSVP online or call (828) 966-4020.

CROQUET As busy as July has been, August is proving to be even busier. In addition to our standard play and parties, Don Molitor has begun Thursday morning American Rules play. August 22 and 23 are the dates for the LTMC Golf Croquet Tournament for members only. We will have at least 5 flights and the semifinal winners will go to the Club Championship round. We also have the American Rules Doubles Tournament with details to follow. Any questions can be directed to George Bagwell, our illustrious leader and ranked AR singles player. Things do not slow down after August. The annual USCA-sanctioned Lake Toxaway Golf Croquet Tournament will be held this year on September 18-20. We had a great turnout and lots of fun last year at this event. Check your email or contact George Enochs for details. It you want to play, register early as this event attracts many players from around the region. Remember to make your activity reservations early and online with the country club. Also remember that “Croquet creates the ultimate outcome of FUN, FOOD & FESTIVITIES! Paul Cooper for Lake Toxaway Mallet Club

UPCOMING CROQUET EVENTS Mon. August 11 6:00pm - Cocktails 6:30pm - Dinner

Feast with Friends with Steve Rogers

Thurs. August 21 9:30am-12:30pm

Interclub away at Burlingame Country Club

Fri. August 22 sat. August 23

LTMC Members Golf Croquet Tournament

Mon. August 25 11:00am 1:00pm 6:00pm

LTMC Annual Meeting Club Championship Finals Awards Dinner

Sat. August 30 1:00pm

Patriot Weekend Croquet Event

Weekly Croquet Events: Wine & Wickets | Mondays at 3:30pm Instruction begins at 3:00pm Dinner to follow at 6:30pm Golf Croquet Singles | Sundays at 3:00pm American Rules Play | Thursdays at 9:00am

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FITNESS HOURS OF OPERATION Sunday | 9:00am-2:00pm Monday-Friday | 7:00am-6:00pm Saturday | 7:00am-4:00pm

Weekly Fitness Classes: Call (828) 862-6571 to sign up. Please note that classes are subject to change.

Jitterbug, Core, and More with Gina Mondays & Wednesdays | 9:00am $15 per class

Yoga on the Porch Mondays, Thursdays & Saturdays | 10:15am *** Please note new time for Saturday classes.*** No class on Saturday, August 16. Gina will teach on Monday, August 18. Kim Hough will return to teach yoga classes beginning Thursday, August 21. $15 per class

Patriot Weekend Yoga on the Lawn Saturday, August 30 | 9:00am with Kim Hough on Rose Hill $15 per person

UPCOMING FITNESS EVENTS Sat. August 2 10:00am

Panthertown Hike

Wed. August 13 6:30pm

Dancing Under the Stars

Sat. August 23 10:15am

Combined Panthertown Hike and Yoga

Wed. August 27 6:30pm

Dancing Under the Stars

Sat. August 30 9:00am

Patriot Weekend Yoga on the Lawn

Mon. September 1 10:15am

Labor Day Yoga on the Lawn

Panthertown Hike

Saturday, August 2 | 10:00am

Join us for a Panthertown hike. Bring water, a snack/lunch, and bug repellent. No charge for members and guests. Please register ahead of time: call the Fitness Center at (828) 862-6571 or email anniec@laketoxawaycc.com.

All proceeds go to the Folds of Honor Foundation. Last year, we had an overwhelming response with more than 85 people. Help us reach our goal of 100 participants this year!

Combined Panthertown Hike & Yoga

Labor Day Yoga on the Lawn

Combined Panthertown hike and yoga with Kim Hough and Annie Cruzan. Bring lunch, water, yoga mat, and bug repellent. Cost is $10.

Monday, September 1 | 10:15am

with Kim Hough on Rose Hill (weather permitting)

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Saturday, August 23 | 10:15am

Please register ahead of time: call the Fitness Center at (828) 862-6571 or email anniec@laketoxawaycc.com.

FITNESS Water: It Does a Body Good!. Water is absolutely essential to the human body’s survival. A person can live for about a month without food, but only about a week without water. Approximately 70% of the body is made up of water, so it is necessary to drink around 8-10 glasses of water per day or approximately half your body weight in ounces. For a 130 pound women, that would be 65 ounces and for a 200 pound man, 100 ounces. The amount you drink should also be increased if you exercise intensely and especially when you are outdoors being active in hot, humid weather. While the daily recommended amount of water is eight cups per day, not all of this water must be consumed in the liquid form. Nearly every food or drink item provides some water to the body. Soft drinks, coffee, and tea, while made up almost entirely of water, also contain caffeine, which can act as a mild diuretic decreasing your level of hydration. Drinking too much water too quickly can lead to water intoxication. Water intoxication occurs when water dilutes the sodium level in the bloodstream and causes an imbalance of water in the brain. Water intoxication is most likely to occur during periods of intense athletic performance. You lose water throughout the day—through your breath, sweat, urine, and bowel movements. If you live in a hot climate, you lose even more fluid. You need to replace this lost fluid to stay healthy. If you do not drink enough water you may experience headaches, poor concentration, fatigue, trouble with weight loss and skin problems. Additionally, without an adequate water intake the kidneys and bowels can be negatively impacted through constipation and an increased risk of kidney stones. If you get very dehydrated, your body no longer has enough fluid to get blood to your organs and this can be dangerous. Unfortunately, thirst isn’t always a reliable gauge of the body’s need for water, especially in children and older adults. A better indicator is the color of

your urine: Clear or light-colored urine means you’re well hydrated, whereas a dark yellow or amber color usually signals dehydration. Still need reasons to drink up? Water is vital for regulating the body’s cooling system, aids in digestion, helps in absorption of nutrients, and assists with chemical processes that take place at a cellular level. Staying hydrated helps to maintain a healthy body weight by increasing metabolism and regulating appetite. One of the most common causes of daytime fatigue is actually mild dehydration, so drinking sufficient amounts of water will help you stay energized throughout the day and keep your brain healthy. Water naturally moisturizes skin and ensures proper cellular formation underneath layers of skin to give it a healthy, glowing appearance. Water acts as a natural lubricant for joints and tissues and keeps the body supple. For a majority of those who suffer from joint and/or back pain, drinking water can significantly reduce the pain. Water assists with nearly all body functions, so drink to your health! Gina Stano

Dancing Under the Stars August 13 & August 27 | 6:30pm Fitness Center Pavilion $15 per couple / $10 per person Space is limited. Please call ahead to register for this class: (828) 862-6571.

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CLUBHOUSE House Committee Update... The House Committee continues their work to enhance the club’s dining rooms. Thanks to Harrie Crowley’s expertise and Hank Schuyler’s assistance, the backordered wall sconces were installed in the Main Dining Room on July 16. Keith Rider in our maintenance department finished installing new lighting on July 17 that will highlight Bob Coley’s artwork over the mantel. The sports-themed wall decor in the Toxaway Room is now complete. The committee wishes to thank Larry and Donna Bradner for the gift of the golf prints and the walking stick. Bill Anderson, House Committee Chairman Harrie Crowley and Hank Schuyler installing the sconces in the Main Dining Room

Women’s Luncheon

Sports-themed decor in the Toxaway Room

Hosted by the Ladies Back Porch Bible Study Monday, August 11 | 11:45am Main Dining Room with TONI HEBEL of FORGIVING FORWARD

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Toni is passionate about helping all women find freedom through forgiveness while restoring their God-given destinies through an intimate relationship with Jesus. She addresses this topic in such a way that will not only encourage women to embrace it, but will also help them know how to apply it. Learn more at: www.forgivingforward.com.

MEMBERSHIP Membership Update... Please make plans to participate in our upcoming Town Hall Meeting, Focus Groups, and Informational Chats so your voice can be heard and your questions can be answered. As announced last month, EA Photography will be on-site at the Learning Center beginning July 30. It is important that as many members as possible have their pictures taken so our club database can be updated. Member pictures are an important part of helping our seasonal staff with name recognition, so your participation is greatly appreciated. If you have not already done so, you can make an appointment by calling (800) 653-5766 x255. The Membership Drive is continuing to encourage new and established property owners to join the club. A full list of all the new members will be published in our October/November Clubhouse Connection. See you at the club! Laura Johnson

Aspiration Subcommittee

FOCUS GROUPS The Executive Committeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Aspiration Subcommittee continues to hold focus groups facilitated by Jeff Weller of Summit Architects to explore plans for the future of the clubhouse. NEXT FOCUS GROUPS: Wednesday, August 13 | 1:30pm & 3:30pm Saturday, August 16 | 9:00am & 11:00am Each group is limited to a maximum of 20 people and each member may attend only one group. To participate in a group, please contact Laura Johnson at (828) 966-4020 or lauraj@laketoxaway.com.

TOWN HALL MEETING August 2 | 10:00am Reg Heinitsh Jr. will share more about our club operations and answer questions. Each meeting is limited to 30 participants. You must sign up in advance to attend. Please contact Laura Johnson to sign up: lauraj@laketoxaway.com or (828) 966-4020.

Executive Committee Informational Chats Join the non-management members of the Executive Committee for coffee and pastries, while you ask questions and give feedback. 8:30am in the Toxaway Room Thursday, August 14 with Larry Bradner and Karen Phillips Saturday, August 23 with Jack Powell and Thom Young Contact Laura Johnson to reserve your spot: (828) 966-4020 or lauraj@laketoxaway.com.

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MEMBERSHIP “Under the Tuscan Sun” Lake Toxaway Charities Day This year’s Lake Toxaway Charities Day was a big day! The day’s activities raised over $140,000, which sets a record by 25%! These funds will go to 30 agencies in Transylvania County that support health care, food and shelter, and education. It was wonderful to see the Lake Toxaway community come together to give back. More than 200 members attended the dinner/dance, and the committee is thankful for everyone’s support. It took more than 80 volunteers over the course of the year to make this event happen. Jeannette and Hank Schuyler provided the decorations that turned the clubhouse into a little piece of Tuscany. The cash bar was manned by our famous bartenders Bill Nolan, Hank Schuyler, and Rick Guthy. Kenny Lovett set up the tennis event with local pros, Bill Minnich coordinated 32 croquet players, and Bruce Young was in charge of the golf event, along with Lou Biago and the golf staff. Thanks to LTCC for hosting the event across all the venues, to Chef Mike and his staff for the Italian food preparation, to Chris Cooper and his waitstaff for their great service, and to Erin Schlegel for an excellent job of coordinating everything.

Jeffrey Zander, Danielle Buttigieg, Elisha Zander, and Joseph Buttigieg

Elaine Boyer, Roy Messer, and Armand and Bess DeLaPerriere

If you are interested in volunteering next year, please contact Chip Brown at (704) 560-3175. Chip Brown, Lake Toxaway Charities Chairman

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George and Susan Bagwell

MEMBERSHIP

Professional Portraits at the Club We are updating our online member directory with new photographs! The club will be offering professional portrait sittings for you and your family with EA Photography, a national studio that has worked specifically with clubs since 1945. This provides a convenient opportunity for you to have photographs made, and will also help our seasonal staff to better recognize our members. Starting July 30, the photographer will be available at the Learning Center by appointment only on Wednesday through Sunday from 11:00am to 7:00pm. The portrait sitting will take approximately 30 minutes and is absolutely free. You are welcome to purchase portraits, but there is no obligation to do so. We do ask that you select a photo that we can add to our online directory. To make this project successful, it is important that we have participation from each and every member. An appointment secretary may have already contacted you to schedule your portrait sitting. You can also contact the EA Photography Scheduling Department at 1-800-653-5766, x255 or MyClubPortraits@eaclubs.com. Thank you for your participation!

MahJongg

Wednesdays | 10:00am May 7 - October 29 For more information, contact Mary Lou Crowley at (407) 489-5817 - cell or (828) 884-7972 - home.

Social Bridge Tuesdays | 7:00pm June 3 - October 7 For more information, call Ted and Carol Mullett at (828) 884-9208.

Larry Cohen Bridge Seminar August 20-21

Life Master Larry Cohen will return to Lake Toxaway to conduct a bridge seminar for intermediate and advanced players. Contact Page Powell at pagenpowell@gmail.com or (404) 273-7221 for more information and to make reservations.

Transylvania Community Hospital Presentation Tuesday, August 26 | 6:00pm-8:00pm Main Dining Room

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FOOD & BEVERAGE DRESS CODE Club Lunch

Casual attire

Club Dinner

Casual attire pants and collared shirt, no jacket required

From our Dining Manager... RESERVATIONS

Call: (828) 966-4020 Book online at: laketoxawaycc.com

Dining Hours LUNCH in the TOXAWAY ROOM Monday-Saturday | 11:30am-2:30pm

BRUNCH in the MAIN DINING ROOM Sunday | 11:30am-2:30pm

BAR SERVICE in THE 19TH HOLE Bar Open: Daily | 11:30pm-6:30pm Bar Menu Available: Daily | 2:30pm-6:30pm

DINNER in the MAIN DINING ROOM Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Monday 6:30pm-8:30pm

PLEASE NOTE:

Regular dining in the Main Dining Room will be unavailable and the bar menu will close at 5:30pm on the following dates due to special events: August 7 - Member-Guest Dinner August 9 - Member-Guest Dinner/Dance August 11 - Feast with Friends August 25 - Croquet Awards Dinner August 30 - Patriot Weekend Dinner/Dance 14

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Greeting from the Dining Room! July has been filled with great events and wonderful dinners. As July comes to a close and the month of August approaches, please remember to make your reservations for dining at the club, especially on Thursdays and Fridays as tables do fill quickly on these nights. Also please be sure to check the dress code policy for the different evenings that we offer dining at the club. Stop by the 19th Hole to try some of our signature cocktails and outstanding bar menu. The 19th Hole is open daily from 11:30am to 6:30pm, and the bar menu is available from 2:30pm until 6:30pm. The bar also now offers cappuccino and espresso drinks. I would like to officially introduce our dining manager, Shane Ahrens, who is heading the dinner service this season in the Lakeside Dining Room at the Greystone Inn. Shane started his food and beverage career as a 13-year-old dishwasher and quickly moved into the Shane Ahrens dining room, working his way from busboy and server at the Peninsula Club in Cornelius to dining manager at The Point Lake and Golf Club in Mooresville. He most recently served as the clubhouse manager for Mid Pines Inn and Golf Club in Southern Pines. Shane has been married to his wife, Shannon, for 9 years, and they have three children. Be sure to say hello to Shane the next time you visit the Lakeside Dining Room. If you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been to the Lakeside Dining Room lately, I encourage you to go enjoy a great dining experience in the warm ambiance and beautiful view of Lake Toxaway. Chef Mike and his culinary staff have created a wonderful four-course menu that is definitely a treat. Also ask your server about our new French press coffee, which offers a signature blend of coffee beans that steep right at your table. Please note that advanced reservations are required for both breakfast and dinner; call the Greystone Innâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s front desk at (828) 966-4700 to make your reservations. Chris Cooper

FOOD & BEVERAGE From our Event Coordinator...

Wine Dinner featuring

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Main Dining Room Wednesday, September 3 Cocktails at 6:00pm, Dinner at 6:30pm Enjoy a wonderful selection of wines accompanied by six perfectly-paired courses prepared by our chef. $100++ per person Reservations are required; Seating is limited RSVP online or call (828) 966-4020. Owned by the Raventos family of Spain, whose winemaking history dates to the mid-sixteenth century, Artesa winery takes its name from the Catalan word for “handcrafted.” The winery is dedicated to handcrafting small lots of ultra-premium still wines of the varietals for which the Carneros and the Napa Valley are best known: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon.

It has been an amazing July here in Lake Toxaway: a stark contrast from the never-ending rain we had last year! It was wonderful to share the Fourth of July with all of you and your families. We had more than 800 attendees and not a cloud in the sky for the fireworks display. I hope you all enjoyed sharing laughs with the magician and competing in the Toxaway Trivia during the Family Nights. I don’t think I am alone when saying that I cannot believe it is already August! Although it may seem like we are nearing the summer’s end, we still have a lot of fun events in store for you this month. We kick off with the Men’s Member-Guest Golf Tournament on August 7, 8, and 9. Spend the day on the course and then bring your dancing shoes for the awards dinner on Saturday! Come join Steve Rogers on August 11 while he shares his experience swimming across the English Channel at our third Feast with Friends. Please be sure to make reservations for this event, as we have had a full house each time! The Mardi Gras golf tournament will be held on Thursday, August 14, followed by a New Orleans-themed dinner and live music in the main clubhouse. And to wrap up the month, don’t forget to show your support for our veterans and their families at our annual Patriot Day on August 30, which includes golf, tennis, croquet, and fitness events during the day and a dinner dance in the evening. See more details throughout this issue. Erin Schlegel

CONTACT US Erin Schlegel Group and Event Coordinator Our food and beverage staff at the 2014 Lake Toxaway Charities dinner/dance

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August Dining Schedule (unless otherwise noted on the calendar)

Fitness Yoga 10:15am Panthertown Hike 10:00am Town Hall 10:00am

Lunch Monday—Saturday 11:30am-2:30pm Toxaway Room Sunday 11:30am-2:30pm Main Dining Room & Porch 19th Hole Daily Bar Hours 11:30am-6:30pm, Bar Menu 2:30pm-6:30pm (19th Hole will close at 5:30pm on August, 7, 9, 11, 25, and 30) Dinner Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 6:30pm-8:30pm Golf Croquet Singles Play 3:00pm

Fitness Total Body 4 Conditioning 9:00am Yoga 10:15am Ladies Back Porch Bible Study Lesson 6 1:00pm Croquet Instruction 3:00pm Wine & Wickets 3:30pm

Golf Ladies’ Day 8:45am Golf Ladies’ Mountain Cup 1:00pm Tennis Men’s Day 9:00am Golf Ladies’ Mountain Cup Cocktail Party 5:30pm Social Bridge 7:00pm

Golf Men’s Day 9:00am 6 Fitness Total Body Conditioning 9:00am Mahjongg 10:00am Tennis Ladies’ Day 10:30am

Fitness Yoga 10:15am 7 Golf Course Closed for Men’s Member Guest Dining Rooms Closed for Men’s Member Guest Welcome Party

Golf Course Closed until 1:30pm for Men’s Member Guest

Fitness Yoga 10:15am 9 Golf Course Closed until 12:30pm for Men’s Member Guest Tournament Dining Rooms Closed for Men’s Member Guest Award’s Dinner & Dance

Men’s Member Guest Golf Croquet Singles Play 10 3:00pm

Fitness Total Body Conditioning 9am Yoga 10:15am Ladies Back Porch Bible Study Closing Luncheon 11:45am Reservations Required Croquet Instruction 3:00pm Wine & Wickets 3:30pm Feast with Friends 6:30pm With Steve Rogers

Golf Ladies’ 9 & 18 Hole 12 Scramble, Luncheon & Meeting 8:45am Tennis Men’s Day 9:00am Social Bridge 7:00pm

Aerification-9 Holes Open Each Day

Golf Men’s & Senior Club 17 Championship Round 2 Tee Times Golf Croquet Singles Play 3:00pm

Golf Croquet 24 Singles Play 3:00pm Golf Croquet Singles Play 3:00pm 31

Golf Ladies’ Club 18 Championship/President’s Cup Tee Times Fitness Total Body Conditioning 9:00am Yoga 10:15am Croquet Instruction 3:00pm Wine & Wickets 3:30pm

Golf Ladies’ Club 19 Championship/President’s Cup Tee Times Ladies’ 9 Hole President’s Cup Tee Times Tennis Men’s Day 9:00am Social Bridge 7:00pm

Fitness Total Body 25 Conditioning 9:00am Yoga 10:15am LTMC Annual Meeting 11:00am Club Championship Finals 1:00pm Awards Dinner 6:00pm

Golf Ladies’ Day 8:45am 26 Tennis Men’s Day 9:00am Tennis Wooden Racquet Mixer & Cook Out 3:30pm Hospital Presentation 6:00pm-8:00pm Main Dining Room Social Bridge 7:00pm

Golf Men’s Day 9:00am 13 Fitness Total Body Conditioning 9:00am Mahjongg 10:00am Tennis Ladies’ Day 10:30am Focus Group 1:30pm and 3:30pm Dancing Under the Stars with Gina 6:30pm Fitness Center Pavilion

Executive Committee 14 Non-Management Informational Chat 8:30am Reservation Required Fitness Yoga 10:15am Golf Mardi Gras Tournament 1:00pm Shotgun Cocktail Party 6:00pm Dinner 6:30pm

Golf Men’s & Senior Club 16 Championship Round 1 Tee Times Focus Group 9:00am and 11:00am Tennis Member Appreciation Mixer 10:30am

Golf Men’s Day 9:00am 20 Fitness Total Body Conditioning 9:00am Mahjongg 10:00am Tennis Ladies’ Day 10:30am Larry Cohen Bridge Seminar

Croquet Interclub Away 21 with Burlingame 9:30am Fitness Yoga 10:15am Twilight Golf 4:00pm Larry Cohen Bridge Seminar

Brevard College Golf 22 Tournament 9:00am Shotgun Course Closed until 2:00pm

Executive Committee 23 Non-Management Informational Chat 8:30am Reservation Required Fitness Combined Panthertown Hike and Yoga 10:15am-2:00pm

Golf Croquet Club Championship Golf Men’s Day 9:00am 27 Fitness Total Body Conditioning 9:00am Mahjongg 10:00am Tennis Ladies’ Day 10:30am Dancing Under the Stars with Gina 6:30pm Fitness Center Pavilion

Fitness Yoga 10:15am Twilight Golf 4:00pm

Patriot’s Day Events 30 Golf Event 8:30am Yoga on Rose Hill 9:00am Tennis Round Robin 10:30am Croquet Event 1:00pm Dining Rooms Closed for Patriot Dinner Dance at 6:00pm