Clubhouse Connection May 2014

CLUB INFORMATION

UPCOMING EVENTS May 3

Kentucky Derby

May 9

First Friday Dinner

May 9

First Friday Friends

May 10

First Saturday Dinner

May 11

Mother’s Day Brunch

May 13

Tennis First Men’s Day

May 14

Golf First Men’s Day

May 14

Tennis First Ladies Day

May 15

First Twilight Golf

May 18

First Sunday Brunch & Picnic on the Porch

May 19

Croquet First Wine & Wickets

May 21

Flora Springs Wine Dinner

May 22

Focus Group

May 24

Fitness Panthertown Hike

May 26

Tennis Memorial Day Mixer/Round Robin

May 27

Golf Ladies Opening Day & Luncheon

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Welcome to a new season in Lake Toxaway! An exciting summer is already underway and our first two events of the season were a great success.

Over 100 people came out for our Family Easter Egg Hunt.

Although a light rain threatened the outdoor festivities, we moved the fun inside and the children had a great time. The weather cleared just in time for some of the eggs to be hidden outdoors, but the small children enjoyed hunting for hidden treasure inside the building as well. Enthusiasm resonated on the faces of happy parents and grandparents as their children burned off their extra Easter energy in the bounce house.

Elias and Adelaide, children of members Patrick and Amy McCarter, are all smiles during our Easter festivities

Easter Sunday was an absolutely beautiful day in Lake Toxaway. Our first Sunday Brunch brought an even larger crowd to the clubhouse than the egg hunt. Our staff is very excited to be open again, and it has been delightful for us to see so many members already this year.

As our season gets started, I would like to encourage each of you to visit our club’s website to see the most updated information on activities, make reservations, update your contact information, view your monthly statements and tickets, and even send messages directly to other members. If you have trouble logging into the site, you can contact Tara Rybka for assistance.

We hope you will make plans to join us for our Kentucky Derby Party on May 3, and Mother’s Day Brunch on May 11. And although it’s still several weeks away, it’s not too soon to make your reservations for our Member Welcome Back Party on June 13. We look forward to seeing you at the club very soon.

David Dew, CCM, CCE President

GOLF Mark Your Calendars From Our Golf Pro...

Spring 2014 has finally arrived, and we are looking forward to everyone returning. This winter, the Golf Committee has been extremely busy, not only with the drainage project, but also with adding two new ladies tees: there has been a new pink tee on Hole #17 for the ladies, and now there is a newlyadded one on #18.

Remember that Full Members may book tee times up to 5 days in advance. Social Members may book tee times up to 3 days in advance; they are limited to 5 total rounds per membership per year and are not permitted to participate in tournaments.

Clubhouse members are not allowed to play golf.

The golf shop is in the process of confirming interclub matches for both the women and the men.

This schedule should be complete in mid-May. Lou Biago

Patriot Weekend 2014 August 30-September 1 Make plans to participate in this exciting weekend of activities to benefit the Folds of Honor Foundation.

For information on sponsorships, please contact Alex Alexander at baldalex@aol.com.

Weekly Golf Events: Ladies Day | Tuesdays at 8:45am May 27 - September 23 Men’s Day | Wednesdays at 9:00am May 14 - October 15 Twilight Golf | Thursdays at 4:00pm May 15 - October 16 2

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Men’s Member-Guest | August 7, 8, 9 Ladies Member-Guest | July 15

UPCOMING GOLF EVENTS Wed. May 14 9:00am Shotgun

First Men’s Day

Thurs. May 15 4:00pm Shotgun

First Twilight Golf

Tues. May 27 8:45am Shotgun

Ladies Opening Luncheon

Wed./Thurs. June 4-5 9:00am Shotgun

Men’s Two-Day MemberMember Tournament

Mon./Tues. June 16-17 Tee Times

Ladies Ringer Tournament (Rain Date: June 23-24)

Tues. June 17 8:45am Shotgun

Ladies 9-Hole MemberMember Tournament

Wed./Thurs. June 25-26 9:00am Shotgun

Toxaway Cup Matches

MAY SPECIAL: Club Grips 20% off It is important to have good grips on your clubs and to have the right size to match your needs. Ask the staff to inspect your grips… it will make a difference!

We also have in stock the larger putter grips, which will eliminate too much hand action in your stroke.

Whether you need one grip or a whole set, we will give you a 20% discount off grips during the month of May.

GOLF Golf Committee Update The final challenge related to our successful drainage program will be getting the fairways into good shape. I was at the course in late March and was very impressed with the quality achieved

by Mike and his team in replacing all the sod that was taken out during the drainage project. I am very optimistic that you will see no impact to the fairways by early May. Some other improvements you will see by mid May: • Hole #18: Adding a new ladies tee located more forward and to the right, which will help lady golfers get the tee shot past the cart path (there is now no fairway before the cart path crossing) and open up the hole for better vision and direction off the tee.

We are also cleaning up the right side rough/woods to help the second shot landing area.

• Hole #1: Cleaning up the pond/stream on the left side.

• Hole #17: Cleaning up on the right side just short of the green.

• Hole #11: Improving the cart parking next to the green.

By Memorial Day, Mike and his team are committed to getting the greens up to the speeds that we are used to in July and August.

The golf committee plans to hold a meeting in early June for all members who would like to understand the golf course budget for calendar year 2014 and what we plan to accomplish in more detail.

Thank you and happy golfing!

Dwight Duke 2014 Golf Committee Chair

CONTACT US Golf Pro Shop | Lou Biago Tee aerification completed in March

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GOLF Golf Course Superintendent Update

LTCC Pro Shop Webstore Lake Toxaway apparel and accessories are now available online in our new LTCC Pro Shop Webstore!

Visit laketoxawaycc.com and click the LTCC Pro Shop Webstore link to view our custom apparel collection from FullTurn Direct.

These are the same great-quality items available in our pro shop, with more colors and sizes and additional items beyond what is available in store.

Your order can be delivered directly to your home or to the golf shop. Enjoy free shipping on any order over $100 with promo code FREEHOME14.

Questions? Please call the pro shop at (828) 966-4661.

Now that the spring season has arrived, hopefully the sub-freezing nights are behind us. While the golf course maintenance staff was extremely busy this winter completing the drainage project, we have also been wide open preparing for the coming season. I am confident that everyone will be pleased with the results from the drainage project. There will also be several new and exciting changes that will hopefully add to everyone’s golfing experience.

From a maintenance standpoint, our goal will be to improve the playability of the entire golf course. There will be changes to how we maintain the greens and fairways and to how we rake the bunkers. We have already started to improve the bunkers’ consistency by leveling the sand and packing it with a vibratory tamp to make the sand play firmer. We have also changed the method with which we rake the bunkers to help with more consistent lies. The greens aeration went well, although we had three nights with temperatures in the low 20s that brought a heavy frost and slowed their recovery. Warmer weather has now arrived, so I anticipate full recovery by early May. My goal is for the greens to have the speed and firmness that everyone desires once aeration recovery is complete.

There will also be a few new changes on the golf course that we hope to have completed by early May. We are adding a new ladies tee box to hole #18 that will make that hole much more enjoyable to play. We have also made improvements to the stream on hole #1 at both the bridge and near the fairway bunkers. We will be addressing several streams throughout the golf course to enhance their natural beauty. We will also be working to improve the firmness to the fairways; I will elaborate more once we start the process.

I want to thank you all for your support. I look forward to a great 2014 golf season!

Mike Smith Director of Golf Maintenance and Staff

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FITNESS From Our Fitness Director...

Welcome to the 2014 season at the Fitness Center. I am excited to have everyone returning for another season here in spectacular Lake Toxaway. New members, please stop in for a tour of our facility and remember to call ahead to take advantage of our complimentary fitness orientation to help acquaint you with the facility and begin your training program. Our returning clientele are encouraged to email me at anniec@laketoxawaycc.com or call (828) 862-6571 to set up your training schedule.

Elayne Fischer will be returning to teach her upbeat and challenging Total Body Conditioning class beginning June 2. You do not need to make reservations for this class, but please note the change in class fees this year. Tony Smith has taken a full-time position at a club in Florida and will not be returning to Lake Toxaway this season. Kim Hough, our yoga instructor, has also decided to remain in Florida this year for personal and professional reasons.

We will miss both of these highly valued trainers and wish them all the best. I am continuing to interview other yoga/fitness instructors for additional classes, so look for further updates.

We have an exciting line-up of hiking tours arranged this season exploring Panthertown, the Blue Ridge, and Pisgah Forest National Park. Check the calendar for dates and times from May through October. Our first hike, led by Chip Brown, will be on Saturday, May 24. There is no cost to attend, but please sign up in advance by calling the Fitness Center.

Over the winter, I passed the American Council on Exercise Advanced Health and Fitness Specialist exam. This education continues to fuel my passion for assisting individuals with orthopedic concerns and chronic health conditions. Ultimately, my goal is to work with health care providers, physical therapists, and nutrition educators in our area to better serve the community here at Lake Toxaway. While the old adage “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is so very true, we seek to assist you wherever you find yourself along the health continuum. With this in mind, please remember to stop by the fitness center to update your health history or email me to request that I send you a copy.

Once again, a hearty welcome back to this magnificent home in the mountains!

HOURS OF OPERATION May 4 - May 17 Sunday | 9:00am-2:00pm Monday–Saturday | 8:00am-3:00pm May 18 - October 18 Sunday | 9:00am-2:00pm Monday-Friday | 7:00am-6:00pm Saturday | 7:00am-4:00pm

Spring Panthertown Hike Saturday, May 24 | 9:30am

Join us for a springtime hike in Panthertown with Chip Brown.

Meet at the main clubhouse parking lot no later than 9:30am. Bring water, bug repellent and a lunch/snack.

Free for members and their guests. Please call the Fitness Center to register ahead of time: (828) 862-6571.

Upcoming Fitness Classes: Total Body Conditioning Mondays & Wednesdays at 9:00am June 2 - September 3 $15 per class or $125 per month

CONTACT US Annie Cruzan Fitness Center Director

828-862-6571

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TENNIS Tennis Committee Update The tennis season is upon us, and we are planning an active and exciting season with hopefully less rain this season than last. The courts are ready for play, and the pro shop will open on May 1.

Our inimitable tennis pro, Kenny Lovett, has some commitments in Florida to take care of during May, and will not be with us until early June. Filling in until he returns will be Ivo Dentchev, the tennis director at Brevard Racquet Club. Many of you are very familiar with Ivo: he has participated in our Pro-Am event for years and has been Korey’s mentor and a close friend of the Lovetts. Originally from Sofia, Bulgaria, Ivo played on the Men’s ATP Tour and participated in Davis Cup Tennis for his country.

As a junior player, he was ranked #1 in this country in 12’s, 14’s, and 18’s, and in the top 100 in the world.

Ivo has been a USPTA Professional 1 since 1999. He has worked extensively with event and tournament planning and has been in the private club and resort industry for more than 15 years.

Ivo will be at the club Tuesday through Saturday from 8:30am till 2:00pm. He will organize weekly play, special events, and interclubs, and will be available for private lessons. Ivo will be ably assisted

by Korey Lovett and Doris Brames, who we are very pleased to have returning.

Our Tennis Committee of Leslie Brown, Ellen Campbell, Fred Devitt, and Bob Hamilton is working on improving communications with our tennis players and would-be tennis players, as well as our facilities and overall activities. The committee requests that any suggestions, requests, or complaints be directed to them so that they can do their best to see that they are appropriately handled.

We are looking forward to a wonderful tennis season.

We encourage all of our members who play or would like to play to come out and get involved.

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Get Ready for the Season: Let Us Restring Your Racquets!

If you’re one of those players who only restrings their tennis racquet when the strings break, you’re missing out on a lot of performance from your racquet. Strings lose their tension over time, resulting in a loss of control that can affect your play. The rule of thumb is to restring your racquet the same number of times per year that you play per week, but string tension is also affected by exposure to extreme temperatures.

Keep your racquet playing well with a good, new set of strings—your game will love you for it!

Drop your racquets off at the Tennis Pro Shop and we will restring them within 24 hours, guaranteed.

UPCOMING TENNIS EVENTS Tues. May 13 9:00am

First Men’s Day

Wed. May 14 10:30am

First Ladies Day

Sat. May 26 10:30am-12:30pm

Memorial Day Tennis Mixer/Round Robin

Tues. June 10 3:30pm-6:30pm

Tennis Mixer/Cookout/ Pro Doubles Exhibition

Sat. June 21 10:30am-2:00pm

Ladies Member-Guest Tournament

Fri. June 27 3:00pm-5:00pm

Friday Friends Mixed Doubles

TENNIS From our Tennis Pro...

Weekly Tennis Events:

Welcome back everyone! I hope you all had a great winter.

I sure have missed you all. Even though I will be away at the beginning, I know that 2014 is going to be a great summer with lots of exciting tennis events. You will be in good hands with Ivo, Korey, and Doris. I am so fortunate to have Doris back for her eighth straight season as she continues to help the tennis and croquet programs grow. I will see you all in June.

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

Korey will be helping with the tennis program this summer by offering to teach clinics, private lessons, and hitting sessions until he leaves for the University of Alabama.

Most of you have watched Korey grow up on the Lake Toxaway tennis courts, and we have been blessed to have the Toxaway community as another family. I want to say a special thanks to all of you for your support.

Our weekly Men’s Day will be held on Tuesdays at 9:00am and Ladies Day will be held on Wednesdays at 10:30am.

Our first big event of the season will be our annual Memorial Day Tennis Mixer/Round Robin on Monday, May 26.

Please join us on the courts from 10:30am to 12:30pm for a very fun social with tennis for all levels, a fun contest with prizes, and refreshments for everyone. This will be a great way to see your friends and meet new ones.

Mark your calendars now for upcoming events in June: our Tennis Mixer/Cookout/Doubles Exhibition on June 10, our Ladies Member-Guest Tournament on June 21, and Friday Friends Mixed Doubles on June 27.

I hope to see you on the courts soon!

Kenny

Private & Group Lessons Available in both One Hour & Half Hour Formats Call Pro Shop for a list of fees.

Ivo Dentchev and Korey Lovett

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.

CONTACT US Tennis Pro Shop | Kenny Lovett

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CROQUET Croquet Update...

Spring greetings to all you CROQUETNUTS! Welcome back to the mountains. We hope you all survived this crazy winter. We are still experiencing an occasional blast of cold, but the remaining forecasts are calling for great days for lawn activity. Our fearless founder, George Enochs, has been busy over the winter working with the LTCC maintenance staff to nurture and prepare our courts for the upcoming season. You will all be pleased with the shape they are in for the beginning of croquet.

Sherif Abdelwahab, Don Molitor, Sandy Knuth, and George Bagwell at lunch following the finals

George Bagwell, our current Mallet Club president, has also been busy over the off-season getting us ready.

The courts are ready for use and please remember to utilize the LTCC reservation system to schedule your court times. The more you use the online system, the easier it gets, and you also have the benefit of regular reminders of your scheduled times.

to visit and support Don and George, and to play a little golf croquet as well. Don proved to be a strong contender in his flight, while George faltered slightly in the early stage of the top flight and then roared back to win the tournament in a hotly-contested finals match with Sandy Knuth. George is now ranked in the top fifty players in the US in American Rules play.

Way to go guys!

Speaking of George Bagwell, he and Don Molitor, both noteworthy CROQUETNUTS, represented our Mallet Club in the Charles Stuber Invitational Tournament held at the National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach this past February. During the tournament, Jim and Becky Dockter, Gary and Carol Harden, and Charlie and Jeanne Simon came over

As always, we have a full court of activities planned for 2014. Opening day for Wine & Wickets will be May 19, so go ahead and reserve your space and be sure to make dinner reservations at the club for post-W&W fun. Don Molitor is taking charge of the learning sessions for new and beginner players prior to each Wine & Wickets event.

If you want to get some organized Golf Croquet practice in, remember that Singles Golf Croquet on Sundays at 3:00pm begins June 1.

Weekly Croquet Events:

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Wine & Wickets | Mondays at 3:30pm May 19 - September 29 (except August 25) Croquet instruction at 3:00pm Play from 3:30 to 6:00pm Casual dinner at club immediately following play. Reservations required: (828) 966-4020.

Golf Croquet Singles Play | Sundays at 3:00pm June 1 - September 21

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Interclub Matches: • May 22 - Wildcat Cliffs • June 26 - away at Highlands CC • July 18 - Cedar Creek & Burlingame • August 21 - away at Burlingame • September 4 - End-of-Season Tournament

Interclub matches are just around the corner. These matches are for beginning and experienced players with a focus on creating a comfortable, fun, and socially competitive Golf Croquet experience. We have to thank Ted Mullet for stepping up to the wicket to take charge of Interclubs this year, and we must also commend Carol and Gary Harden for heading this up last year and getting this year’s schedule in place. Ted would love it if we came to him to sign up.

Not to be forgotten is our extremely popular “Feast with Friends” dinner series. Four Monday evening specials are again being planned this year under the guidance of Alex Alexander. Details will be forthcoming, but in past years, every dinner has been fully booked, so make your reservations early.

Our season will culminate with another series of exciting events: the LTMC Intraclub Tournament, the Interclub Mountain Challenge, our own USCAsanctioned Golf Croquet Tournament, and the alwaysexciting Lake Toxaway Mountain Challenge croquet exhibition.

Remember that each one of you are our best ambassadors for recruiting new CROQUETNUTS, so talk up the sport to friends and neighbors. And do not forget to pay your dues for the 2014 season to Fred Caswell.

It is now time to bleach those whites, polish your mallets, and head to the wickets. See you on the courts!

Feast with Friends 6:00pm Cocktails | 6:30pm Dinner Join the Mallet Club for this popular speaker series with dinner in the Main Dining Room.

Reservations are required; RSVP online or call (828) 966-4020.

June 9

Harry Farthing (son-in-law of Ron and Marilyn Follman) will show slides from his climb of Mount Everest and other mountaineering expeditions. He will also be discussing the research for his first novel, SUMMIT, released in February. SUMMIT is a mystery that opens on Mount Everest and takes the reader on a journey around the world.

July 14

Nancy Avera tells us a story

August 11

Steve Rogers shares his experiences about swimming the English Channel

September 8 (speaker TBD)

Mark Your Calendars Club Championship Finals | August 25

CONTACT US Croquet Reservations

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MEMBERSHIP Aspiration Subcommittee From our Membership Director...

Spring has arrived with warmer temperatures, blue skies, and sunny days! It is a fantastic time to be in the mountains.

The Membership Drive is proving to be quite successful.

Since announcing the drive, 20 new families have joined.

To help promote continued growth, the Executive Committee has implemented marketing initiatives in conjunction with the membership drive. With continued growth, the club will thrive and flourish, which allows new programs to be added and enables enhancement of our facilities. A larger, more diverse club membership provides community for you and your family to socialize and interact with. But most of all membership growth helps us control the cost to you and your family and creates good financial health for the club that you love.

I welcome any suggestions you may have to encourage club participation and growth. Stop by my office, call, or email me: I would love to hear any and all ideas.

Please continue to be ambassadors of the club and encourage colleagues, friends and neighbors to consider the benefits of joining Lake Toxaway Country Club. If you know of someone who is interested in club membership, please contact me with their name, address, and phone number so I can reach out to them. With your support and recommendation, we will continue to develop the club to meet your needs and become the club of the future.

On a personal note, please let me say thank you for continuing to check up on me and my progress throughout the winter months. It is hard to believe that March 28 marked the one-year anniversary of my surgery. All is well and I feel great! Your kind words and support have meant a great deal to me.

If I can do anything to make your club experience better, please feel free to call on me. I will be more than happy to listen and assist in any way I can. I look forward to seeing everyone soon!

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FOCUS GROUPS Thank you to all the members who participated in last year’s Member Survey.

Now we want to hear more from you!

The Executive Committee’s Aspiration Subcommittee will hold focus groups to explore plans for the future of the clubhouse.

The Focus Groups are scheduled for the following dates and times: Thursday, May 22 | 11:00am Friday, June 6 | 9:00am Friday, June 6 | 11:00am Each group is limited to a maximum of 20 people. If you are interested in participating, please contact Laura Johnson at (828) 966-4020 or lauraj@laketoxaway.com.

Executive Committee Informational Chats Sign up now to attend one or more Informational Chats hosted by the nonmanagement members of the Executive Committee. This is your opportunity to ask questions and give feedback.

8:30am in the Toxaway Room Thursday, June 19 Saturday, June 28 Thursday, August 14 Saturday, August 23 Contact Laura Johnson to reserve your spot: (828) 966-4020 or lauraj@laketoxaway.com.

In Memoriam

Marion Easterday, who was a member of Lake Toxaway Country Club for many years, recently passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.

MEMBERSHIP We are pleased to announce that several exciting cocktail parties have been planned for this season: For New Members...

For our new members who joined the club after January 1, 2013, the Executive Committee wishes to invite you to a New Member Cocktail Party on Tuesday, May 27, starting at 6:00pm in the club’s Main Dining Room. This party will be a great way for you and your spouse to meet some of your fellow members, as well as representatives from our Golf, Tennis, Fitness, and Clubhouse operations. Please RSVP to Laura Johnson by May 23.

Vicki French gets a hug from the Easter Bunny during our Family Easter Egg Hunt

For Standing Committee Members...

For members of the 2014 Standing Committees, the Executive Committee has planned a Cocktail Party on Tuesday, June 3 at 6:00pm in the club’s Main Dining Room. Standing Committee members and their spouses will enjoy a two-hour mingle with passed hors d’oeuvres and an open bar. Please RSVP to Laura Johnson by May 30.

For All Members...

Our Member Welcome Back Party will be held on June 13. This is for current members, their spouses, and dependents. The party will begin at 6:00pm and end at 9:00pm. Mr. Heinitsh will welcome members and give a quick 10-minute club update. To help our Food and Beverage Department plan appropriately, please make reservations for this event online or call the club to let us know that you will be attending.

Club members Michael and Kathryn Brown with youngest son, Ian, and their friends

CONTACT US Laura Johnson Membership Director

828-966-4020

Robert and Amy Schuler’s granddaughters enjoying an Easter craft

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MEMBERSHIP

Renter and Guest Reminders A “Daily” guest is any guest invited to the Club for a singular occasion such as a round of golf, tennis, dining, etc. A Daily guest is limited to one singular occasion per month and must be accompanied by their host member unless prior arrangements have been made and a guest card has been assigned in advance by the membership director. Terminated members may not be considered a Daily guest.

Resigned members who still live within the community may be a daily guest only once every 30 days.

A “House” guest is one who is staying as a guest at the premises of a member whether or not the member is present. House guests may receive a guest card which will entitle them to Club privileges for a period not to exceed 14 days per season. House guest privileges shall not exceed the privileges permissible to the sponsoring member. House guests who are members’ children or grandchildren (nondependents) may have guest privileges for up to 30 days per year.

A “Seasonal” guest is one who rents or leases the premises of a member who will be away. The lessor member may request a guest card granting the Seasonal guest club privileges for the tenure of the lease. The guest will be subject to the effective renter rates, stated on the annual schedule of fees. Only one Seasonal guest is allowed per membership at a time, and Seasonal guest privileges will not be granted at the same time a member is actively using their privileges. Seasonal guests may only be sponsored by members who hold the Full Membership dues classification.

Guest and Renter applications must be filled out completely and submitted to the club one week prior to guest’s arrival. Applications can be downloaded and printed from the club’s website at laketoxawaycc. com or picked up at the club’s reception desk.

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Member Welcome Back Party June 13 | 6:00pm-9:00pm Main Dining Room

Club members, spouses, and dependents are invited to this great party to welcome everyone back to Lake Toxaway! Come out to enjoy complimentary food and music in the Main Clubhouse while you reconnect with all your old friends and meet some new ones!

There is no charge for this event, but reservations are required. RSVP online or call (828) 966-4020.

Kentucky Derby Party Saturday, May 3 |5:00pm-8:00pm Hors d’Oeuvres | 5:00pm, The 19th Hole Smoked Trout Dip Cheese Tray Mini Hot Browns Bite-Sized Shrimp and Grits Complimentary Mint Julep Dinner Buffet | 6:30pm, Main Dining Room Carved Barbecue Beef Brisket Southern Fried Chicken Blackened Catfish with Spicy Slaw Assorted Compote Salads Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Collard Greens and Corn on the Cob Derby Pie and Mint Chocolate Pie Wild Berry Cobbler with Ice Cream $21.95++ per person Reservations are required; RSVP online or call 966-4020.

CLUBHOUSE MahJongg

Wednesdays | 10:00am May 7 - October 29

House Committee Update

Club members, come join the MahJongg game each Wednesday morning in The 19th Hole.

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, please call Ted and Carol Mullett at (828) 884-9208.

Ladies Back Porch Bible Study

The charge of the House Committee is to enhance the members’ experience in and around the facilities of Lake Toxaway Country Club. Responsibilities include monitoring the physical condition of the clubhouse, member use of the clubhouse, the quality of food and beverages served, the level of service provided, and the condition of the grounds and buildings that comprise the Lake Toxaway Country Club campus.

The members of the 2014 House Committee are Donna Bradner, Dave Eager, Mimi Elder, Bette Lathrop, Jeannette Schuyler, and chairman, Bill Anderson. We are excited to get started with the 2014 season and anticipate that this will be another great year in Lake Toxaway.

Bill Anderson 2014 House Committee Chairman

The Freedom of Paul’s Letter It is a pleasure to offer the study of Galatians this summer at the Ladies Back Porch Bible Study. We will have a welcoming get-together at the club on June 16 at 1:00pm, with all women and their guests invited to attend.

You may pick up your study guide for the summer and see returning friends and acquaintances! We will meet every Monday at 1:00pm in the clubhouse, with the first lesson on June 23. After a recess on July 7, we will reconvene on July 14 and meet until our luncheon on August 11.

We look forward to delving into what Paul wrote about the laws in his letter to the Galatians. Timothy Keller has written this study guide with tremendous application principles and excellent discussion questions. We will continue our format of group discussion with our facilitators.

Come and hear Paul’s writings as he shares the Word and wisdom of Scripture. It is a pleasure to study together, share in fellowship, and become “iron sharpening iron” in this community of women! Please feel free to call Leslie Brown at (828) 862-3287 with any questions.

Toxaway Teens, get ready! Alice Patlovich is once again sponsoring a Teen Club.* They are geared up for another summer of fun together with tubing, bonfires, volleyball, camp outs, our world-famous Iron Chef, thrift shop, game nights, bowling parties, and whitewater rafting.

Don’t miss the fun and friends!

Contact Alice Patlovich at (352) 281-2627 or alicep2000@hotmail.com to let her know that you will be joining and when you are coming! *The Teen Club is not affiliated with or managed by the Lake Toxaway Country Club

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FOOD & BEVERAGE From our Dining Room Manager...

DRESS CODE Club Lunch

Casual attire

Club Dinner

Casual attire pants and collared shirt, no jacket required

Welcome to our 2014 season in Lake Toxaway. Our food and beverage operation will be in full swing this month, and I am excited to serve you. Lunch is being served daily at the club, and we have some great new offerings on our lunch menu.

RESERVATIONS

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

Dining Hours LUNCH in the TOXAWAY ROOM Monday-Saturday | 11:30am-2:30pm Sunday, May 4 | 11:30am-2:30pm

BRUNCH & PICNIC ON THE PORCH in the MAIN DINING ROOM Beginning May 18 Sunday | 11:30am-2:30pm

BAR SERVICE in THE 19TH HOLE Beginning May 10 Bar Open: Daily | 11:30pm-6:30pm Bar Menu Available: Daily | 2:30pm-6:30pm

DINNER in the MAIN DINING ROOM Friday: Beginning May 9 Saturday: Beginning May 10 Thursday: Beginning May 15 Monday: Beginning May 19 6:30pm-8:30pm

I really enjoyed overseeing the Greystone dining operation last year, but I am even more excited to be able to spend time concentrating on member dining at the club this year. We have many of last year’s waitstaff returning, and I have hired several great new faces that I’m sure you will meet soon. Please let me know if there’s anything I can do to enhance your experience.

Chris Cooper

Mother’s Day Brunch main dining room

May 11 | 11:30am-2:00pm Chef-Carved Beef Tenderloin and Roast Turkey with Whole-Grain Mustard, Horseradish Sauce, and Cranberry Mayonnaise Sautéed Snapper Provencal, Crab-Stuffed Shrimp Smoked Salmon with Chopped Egg, Capers, Red Onion Chicken Mushroom Crepes, Baked Sweet Potatoes, Ratatouille, Tomato Aspic, Greek Salad Tri-Color Pasta Salad with Prosciutto, Tomato, Red Onion Couscous Salad with Mandarin Orange and Sage Local Cheese Board with Assorted Artisan Breads Spring Fruit Display with Yogurt Dip Omelet Station, Waffles, Bacon, Sausage Cheddar Cheese Grits, Hash Brown Potatoes Spinach and Cheddar Cheese Quiche Individual Yogurt and Granola Parfaits Assorted Cakes, Pies, and Cookies

Adults $32.95++ | Ages 4-12 $12.95++ No charge for ages 3 and under Reservations Required Visit www.laketoxawaycc.com or call (828) 966-4020

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LAKE TOXAWAY COUNTRY CLUB

FOOD & BEVERAGE From our Event Coordinator...

WINE DINNER

Welcome back! I hope you all had a great winter. It has been quiet around here and I am looking forward to seeing everyone back at the club, especially at the many exciting events we have coming up this season.

Main Dining Room Wednesday, May 21 Cocktails at 6:00pm, Dinner at 6:30pm

MENU Assorted Cheeses Flora Springs Sauvignon Blanc Lime-Scented Seared Blackened Scallop with Tangerine Jasmine Rice and Maple Glaze Butter Barrel Fermented Chardonnay Arugula Salad with Grilled Peaches, Dark Cove Local Goat Cheese, Mandarin Oranges, and Candied Pecans with a Ginger Vinaigrette Napa Valley Chardonnay Bourbon Barbecue Duck Breast with an Asian Plum Glaze, served with Golden Beet Risotto Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Black and Green Peppercorn-Encrusted Filet with Vanilla-Roasted Sweet Potato, Haricot Verts with Toasted Almonds, and Taragon Red Wine Mousseline Hollandaise Napa Valley Merlot Fresh Local Berry Creme de Cassis Sabayon in an Almond Tulle Basket 2011 Trilogy

$100++ per person Reservations are required; Seating is limited RSVP online or call (828) 966-4020.

Join us on May 3 for our second Kentucky Derby party, complete with themed hors d’oeuvres and a classic Southern Buffet following the race (see more details on page 12). Be sure to make reservations soon. Bring some old friends and meet some new ones while watching the big race here in our 19th Hole bar. Don’t forget to dress for the occasion!

May 11 will be our Mother’s Day Brunch here at the club.

Come enjoy your favorite breakfast and lunch foods while spending some quality time with your family. You may make your reservations online or by calling the front desk.

Last year we had a great crowd for our wine dinners and I am hoping to see even more of you this year! We will kick off the dinners on Wednesday, May 21 with wines from Napa Valley’s own Flora Springs winery, accompanied by good food and great company. Make sure to mark your calendars for the rest of this season’s wine dinners, which will be held on June 11, September 3, October 1, and October 15. Reservations are required and seating is limited for all these dinners. You don’t have to wait to make your reservations: RSVP online or call the club’s receptionist today.

Coming up in June, we have even more great events, including our second annual Member Welcome Back Party on June 13 (see more information on page 12). I hope to see you all there!

Erin Schlegel

CONTACT US First Friday Friends Friday, May 9 | 5:30pm-6:30pm The 19th Hole

Erin Schlegel Group and Event Coordinator

828-966-4020 LAKE TOXAWAY COUNTRY CLUB

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The GREYSTONE INN A lot of exciting things have been going on at the Greystone Inn over the winter. The new management company, Natural Retreats, has refreshed the Inn’s guest rooms and common areas, added an Outfitters Shop off the main lobby, and hired a new general manager, Reg Marvin.

Through the club’s partnership with Natural Retreats, club members receive the following discounts:

• Lodging: 15% off rack room rates (cannot be combined with promotions or special offers). To make room reservations, please call the Natural Retreats concierge at (855) 218-6804.

• Outfitters: 10% off Mansion bar, Starbucks, and retail purchases.

10% off kayak and canoe rentals. 10% off guided hikes.

• Dining: 10% off meals in the Lakeside Dining Room. (Please note that dining prices have changed and gratuity is now included.

The four-course dinner menu changes several times each month.)

Greetings from the Outfitters Desk!

Looking for adventure in the great outdoors? Make sure you visit the Outfitters Shop at the Greystone Inn. Activities abound for the entire family from paddling to hiking to fishing, and even a new falconry program.

Come thirsty and treat yourself to one of the refreshing drinks from our Starbucks Café. We are open seven days a week from 8:00am to 6:00pm.

Lake Toxaway Country Club 4366 West Club Blvd.

Lake Toxaway, NC 28747

LAKESIDE DINING ROOM

PRICES & HOURS OF OPERATION Breakfast: $18 +tax (gratuity included) Daily | 8:00am-10:00am Dinner: $67+tax (gratuity included) Daily | 6:30pm-8:30pm Reservations are required for both dinner and breakfast and are subject to availability.

To make dining reservations, please call the Greystone Inn directly at (828) 966-4700.

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Club Directory

visit us online at www.laketoxawaycc.com

Clubhouse Main Number............................................... 966-4020 Golf Shop....................................................................... 966-4661 Golf Learning Center...................................................... 862-3789 Tennis/Croquet Shop...................................................... 966-4262 Dining Reservations....................................................... 966-4020 Fitness Center................................................................ 862-6571 Accounting Office........................................................... 885-5143 Greystone Inn................................................................ 966-4700 Lake Toxaway Company - Real Estate............................. 966-4260 Marina........................................................................... 877-3155

www.greystoneinn.com www.laketoxaway.com

Director of Golf, Lou Biago...................................................loub@laketoxawaycc.com Tennis Professional, Kenny Lovett........................................kennyl@laketoxawaycc.com Fitness Center Director, Annie Cruzan...................................anniec@laketoxawaycc.com Group & Event Coordinator, Erin Schlegel.............................erins@laketoxawaycc.com Dining Room Manager, Chris Cooper....................................chrisc@laketoxawaycc.com Director of Golf & Grounds Operation, Mike Smith................mikes@laketoxawaycc.com Membership Director, Laura Johnson...................................lauraj@laketoxawaycc.com President & General Manager, David Dew............................david@laketoxaway.com

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May 2014 Calendar of Events Sunday

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Thursday Tennis Season Begins

May Dining Schedule

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Saturday 2

Kentucky Derby 5:00pm—8:00pm 19th Hole $21.95++ per person Reservation Required

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19th Hole Opens 10 11:30am-6:30pm Bar Menu 2:30pm-6:30pm First Saturday Night Dinner 6:30pm-8:30pm Main Dining Room

Friday Friends 5:30pm-6:30pm

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(unless otherwise noted on the calendar)

Lunch Monday—Saturday and Sunday, May 4 11:30am-2:30pm Toxaway Room Sunday 11:30am-2:30pm Main Dining Room & Porch Starting May 18 19th Hole Daily Bar Hours 11:30am-6:30pm, Bar Menu 2:30pm-6:30pm Starting May 10 Dinner Monday Starting May 19, Thursday Starting May 15,

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Friday, Saturday 6:30pm-8:30pm Starting May 9 Lunch in Toxaway Room 11:30am-2:30pm

Mother’s Day Brunch 11:30am-2:00pm Reservations Required

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Tennis First Men’s Day 9:00am

Mahjongg 10:00am

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Golf First Men’s Day 9:00am 14 Mahjongg 10:00am Tennis First Ladies’ Day 10:30am

First Twilight Golf 4:00pm First Twilight Buffet 6:30pm

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First Friday Friends 5:30pm-6:30pm First Friday Night Dinner 6:30pm-8:30pm Main Dining Room

Aerification-9 Holes Open Each Day 18

Croquet Instruction 3:00pm 19 Wine & Wickets 3:30pm First Monday Night Dinner 6:30pm-8:30pm Main Dining Room

Tennis Men’s Day 9:00am

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Golf Men’s Day 9:00am Mahjongg 10:00am Tennis Ladies’ Day 10:30am Flora Springs Wine Dinner 6:00pm Reservations Required

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Croquet Interclub at Home 22 With Wildcat Cliffs 9:30am Aspiration Subcommittee Focus Group 11:00am Reservation Required Twilight Golf 4:00pm

Friday Friends 5:30pm-6:30pm

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Panthertown Hike with Chip 24 Brown 9:30am Meet at Main Clubhouse Pool Opens for the Season 10:00am-5:00pm

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Tennis Memorial Day Mixer 10:30am Croquet Instruction 3:00pm Wine & Wickets 3:30pm

Golf Ladies Opening Day and 27 Luncheon 8:45am Tennis Men’s Day 9:00am

Golf Men’s Day 9:00am Mahjongg 10:00am Tennis Ladies’ Day 10:30am

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Twilight Golf 4:00pm

Friday Friends 5:30pm-6:30pm

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