STAFF DIRECTORY & CLUB HOURS Joel Inman General Manager/COO jinman@laurelcreek.org Elisha Carson Controller ecarson@laurelcreek.org Patty Fagan Director of Membership pfagan@laurelcreek.org Erin Schafer Director of Events eschafer@laurelcreek.org Nevada Groulx Director of Communications ngroulx@laurelcreek.org John Slade Director of Golf Course Operations jslade@laurelcreek.org John DiMarco Head PGA Professional jdimarco@laurelcreek.org Peter Rosenblatt Executive Chef prosenblatt@laurelcreek.org John Geller Clubhouse Manager jgeller@laurelcreek.org Hannah Librizzi Assistant Food & Beverage Manager hlibrizzi@laurelcreek.org Carol MacLennan Director of Tennis cmaclennan@laurelcreek.org Mike Holak Pool Manager mholak@laurelcreek.org
GOLF COURSE
Tuesday to Thursday 8:00 a.m. - Dark Friday 7:30 a.m. - Dark Saturday and Sunday 7:00 a.m. - Dark
PRO SHOP
Tuesday to Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 6:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Effective April 16th to May 26th
DINING
Terrace Room Open Tuesday to Sunday from 5:00 p.m. *Unless booked for a private event
PUB & BISTRO
Tuesday thru Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
TENNIS
Courts are open for play. (weather permitting)
POOL
Open 7 days a week from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 pm (until Labor Day)
BOARD OF
TRUSTEES Daniel Bianco President Michael Hughey Vice President Scott Duman Treasurer Sean Fox Secretary
FROM THE
GENERAL MANAGER JOEL INMAN
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ime. There are so many sayings around this one particular word: Time Fly’s when you’re having fun, There’s never enough time. Time is what we want most, but what we use the worse. One thing every single person on this planet has and it’s the same no matter who you are. It’s the same 86,400 seconds to spend every day. You can’t save them…they expire each night never to return. If these seconds were dollars how would you spend them? Would you let them expire each night or would you do your best to spend every single one of them?
Mark Muir
Life seems to move at the speed of light sometimes and if you’re not careful you’ll miss the important things. We all spend a lot of our time working to provide for our family, but I encourage you to make sure you take the time to enjoy the people you are providing those things to. Take time to sit across from them while you eat dinner and laugh with them as they tell you a joke or when they act silly. Take time to be there for them when life throws them a curve ball and let them know they aren’t alone.
Tony Palmer
Don’t be afraid to let loose or to try something new with them.
Steve Cooper Troy Hopper Michael Kassak Gene Martin
John Venne Ken Zimmer
Sometimes it feels like I blinked my eyes and my first born went from an infant to now being 15 years old and going into his sophomore year of high school. My youngest was 10 months old when I started here and now he’s almost 9. Time really does fly. I used to count the days or the weeks, but now it seems I’m counting seasons. I am approaching the beginning of my ninth year here at Laurel Creek and it seems like yesterday when I walked into my office for the first time. I look back on that time and see the amazing progress the club has made and it makes me proud to be a part of it. I’m lucky to be able to spend time with other professionals who believe in the things I believe and work hard every day to make things happen. I’m lucky enough to have found something I love to do even when I’m away from the people I love. I hope you have been able to do that as well, but more importantly I hope you are able to spend those 86,400 seconds every day and create memories with those who are the most important in your life. I look forward to seeing you around the club!
MEMBERSHIP
DIRECTOR
PATTY FAGAN
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e are officially in the dog days of summer and halfway through 2019. I hope the year has been as rewarding for you and your family as it has been for the entire LCCC staff for the past six months. The wave of momentum the club has been riding since our renovation was complete at the end of 2018 and continues to propel us to new heights. Membership is stronger than ever, and member usage of every amenity has increased from the pool, to dining and member events. This growth and activity would not be possible without the support of our members. There are many other clubs in the area where families can spend their free time and dollars, but there is something very special about our club and I want to thank you personally for reaching out to me with friends, neighbors and colleagues who want to be part of our LCCC family. Another area that increases attendance each year is our summer camp programs. Nothing makes me smile more than hearing kids’ laughter in the morning as I walk into the clubhouse. I take time
every morning to greet the “campers” and see what the day has in store. I’m blessed to watch your children grow up at the club year after year and I see the friendships they are building with one another. Speaking of children, I am thrilled to share with all of you that Erin Schafer, our Director of Events welcomed her first child, Cassius Michael in July. Congratulations to Erin and her husband, Sean as they welcome “Cash” to their family. Half the year may be in the books but there’s still more to come in 2019. Here’s to seeing what the rest of the year will bring for our members at LCCC. Enjoy the rest of your summer and I hope to see you soon!
Cassius Michael 7.13.2019
Welcome!
OUR NEWEST MEMBERS
Brian & Samantha Meloni
Jason & Brie Holloway
Joseph Collozo
The Jackson Family
The Stec Family
Thomas & Megan Mueller
The Van Dyken Family
The Houlihan Family
The Wang Family
FROM THE PRO JOHN DIMARCO
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he summer is here so enjoy the warmer weather and longer days to play Golf. As we look back a month ago The Men’s Member-Guest was the major event everyone look forward to playing. With 11 flights and 132 players the 2-day event lived up to the excitement as teams battled it out to see who will take home the title. After all flight winners and 3 wildcard teams went out to the playoffs one team prevailed, first time participants Chris Henderson & his guest Mike Modica. They birdied the 9th hole in sudden death to capture the title. Congrats gentlemen!!
The Mixed Member-Guest had its best turnout with 10 teams playing a modified scramble event. Congratulations to Steven & Linda Angstreich and guests Ira & Ronnie Levine on winning the title this year. Unfortunately, summer storms have affected some events being canceled or moved to another date. On that note please be aware we do not have a lightning detection system in place at the club, but we do inform you if an impending storm is in the area via the GPS device. Our Summer Golf & Tennis camps have begun and it’s great to see all the kids having fun and learning these two great sports. REMINDER: As you pull into the club please drop your bag at the gazebo park to the right and our golf shop attendant will have your bag down bottom. Please check in at the golf shop and if bringing guests sign our Guest book before heading over the bridge to the golf course.
When practicing on the range please follow the hitting rules that are displayed on the sign. This time of year, the grass has a tougher time recovering so doing this hitting pattern will help the recovery process. If you need anything, please give us a call or e-mail us with any questions or concerns.
PRO SHOP STAFF John DiMarco PGA Head Golf Professional Glen Gardner PGA Assistant/Tournament Director Vince Kabaso PGA 1st. Assistant Golf Professional David Quinn PGA Director of Instruction Joan Klinger Pro Shop Assistant Catherine Dare Pro Shop Assistant Sam Greenbaum Pro Shop Assistant Emma Mueller Pro Shop Retail Ryan Barley Pro Shop Intern
LCWGA
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he ladies’ golf season is chugging along. Our annual Member/Member tournament was held in June and not only did we luck out with the weather but a new team was crowned 2019 winners! Congratulations to 2019 M/M Champs Chrissy Duman and Lynne Demmerly for putting up some awesome scores for both days. Team Barb Kelly and Grace Chung were hot on their heels and hung on to the runner-up position. Way to go Chrissy and Lynne, you get to run the whole show next year! Congrats to Linda Angstreich and Deb Eickhoff for winning the 9 hole Member/Member. Hmm, Linda is a repeat winner of this event as well and did well with her new partner this year.
Laurel Cup Points Standings as of July 31, 2019 Burke, Eileen
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Duman, Chrissy
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Chung, Grace
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Ramasamy, Eileen
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Blessing, Christine
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Demmerly, Lynne
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Daniels, Ineke
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In other news, the President’s Cup is under way and the last two ladies still in the running are Eileen Kennedy and Christine Blessing. Good luck ladies in your upcoming match!
Kennedy, Eileen
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Taras, Marybeth
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Kelly, Barbara
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Papale, Janet
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The two teams left fighting for the Secretary’s Cup are Eileen Ramasamy and Christine Blessing versus Chrissy Duman and Stephanie Moccia. Good luck to both teams!
Kaufman, Susan
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Rekant, Angela
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Moccia, Stephanie
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The club championship was scheduled for July but was postponed due to low turn out. John is looking to reschedule to an upcoming weekend. Stay tuned for the make-up date.
Albright, Anita
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Corbo, Terri
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Ebert, Jacquie
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Eickhoff, Pam
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The 9 holers are hosting their 9 Hole Invitational on August 7th. Good luck to our home team and hopefully “Home on the Range” will be loads of fun! Thanks to Susan Studley for chairing this event.
Colabella, Donna
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Procacci, Mary
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Kassak, Gina Leone
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Barlow, Teri
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Upcoming events to look forward to are a Twilight on Friday, August 9th and the ladies’ Nine and Dine on August 29th.
McDonald, Kathy
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Caruso, Lisa
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Lastly, Marybeth Taras and Eileen Kennedy have been putting the final plans together for the always anticipated Member/Guest tournament to be held on September 25th. Bring a guest and join the fun!
Conroy, Kelley
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Graziul, Julie
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AROUND
THE CLUB
LAUREL CREEK COUNTRY CLUB
Where you don’t join, you belong.
FOOD &
BEVERAGE
JOHN GELLER
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e are two months into the summer and the days are flying by. We would like to mention to all the parents that we do have Date Night on Wednesday night from 6pm9pm located in our Multi-purpose room and we recently implemented a Kids Corner on Sunday night but with a twist. The kids’ Corner staff will have ideas to entertain your children while you dine. It will be set up outside by the putting green and it will be from 5pm-8pm and parent involvement is encouraged. Some of the activities might include Hula-hooping, Face painting, Arts and Crafts, Coloring, Listening to Music and much more. Come check it out, the kids will have a blast.
We are encouraging all members to make dinner reservations. The reason for making a reservation is so we have a table for you once you arrive. There are times when members walk-in without a prior reservation and unfortunately must be made to wait for an available table. We understand in this busy world we now live in that waiting can be frustrating and frowned upon. We as managers understand this dynamic and do everything in our power to avoid having anyone wait but to effectively and efficiently serve the entire membership, we have guidelines in place that will help better serve everyone. One last reminder “we love collared shirts that are tucked in…”! Fun event to look forward to is “Smores under the Stars” coming in September on Wednesday nights for 4 weeks from 6pm-8pm. This has always been a fun time for kids, parents, and grandparents. Lastly, please make F&B management aware if you or anyone in your family have any food allergies, I would like to put that in your profile, just details we like to keep track of to make your dining experience the best it can be.
CHEF’S CORNER PETE ROSENBLATT
SUMMER TOMATO GAZPACHO Yields 2 quarts 3 large ripe Jersey tomatoes 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped ¼ cup red onion, chopped 1 small clove garlic, peeled 1 ½ inch slice of Italian bread or baguette 2 tbsp. chopped cilantro ¼ tbsp. chopped basil 1 quart tomato juice ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp. sherry vinegar Salt and black pepper to taste Working in batches, puree all of the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Chill for 2 hours before serving.
AT THE
COURTS CAROL MACLENNAN
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he tennis courts have been hopping and popping this summer! Between Junior Tennis Camp, Golf and Tennis Combo Camp and KE Camps, our kids are out there having fun, learning to play, developing tennis skills and practicing good sportsmanship. UPCOMING JUNIOR TENNIS EVENTS Junior Triathlon is Monday, August 19th 10:00 a.m. (Age groups: 10 and under or 11 and older) Register for the Triathlon with Carol during Tennis Camp or via email: cmaclennan@laurelcreek.org Junior Club Tournaments – Monday, August 26th Red Ball ages 8 and under - 9:30 a.m. Orange Ball ages 10 and under - 11:30 a.m. Green Ball ages 12 and under - 1:30 p.m. Yellow ball ages 16 and under - 3:30 p.m. Register for Club Tournaments on the app or with Carol.
The adults are playing, too! Club Championships are in full “swing” and the adult clinics are fun and fast moving. Don’t miss these upcoming tennis events for Adults: Mixed Doubles Tennis Round Robin and Brunch at the courts on Saturday, September 7th, 9 to 11 a.m. US Open Tennis Finals Watch Party are on Sunday, September 8th at 4 pm in The Pub WHY SHOULD YOU TRY PICKLEBALL? It’s easy, especially if you’ve played tennis, racquetball or squash! All ages can play! It’s the perfect “Senior” sport with a smaller Court and less running along with underhand serves. Games are only played to 11 so players can rotate in and out quickly! Give it a try! There’s a Pickleball lesson every Tuesday from 5 to 6 pm. Come out and learn the rules, meet new players and enjoy the fastest growing sport in the world.
ON THE COURSE JOHN SLADE
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his past week’s weather has been brutal, and is taking its toll on the turf. So why do we often see turf loss during these dog days of summer? Roots are often at the root of the matter.
replenish lost moisture is limited, and there is little margin for error. Too little water won’t get the job done, however with extremely hot soil conditions, too much water can be equally disastrous.
As you can see in the illustration below, we are riding the annual roller coaster of root growth and loss, and are nearing the top. Unfortunately, in this case, the top is when the roots are at their shortest.
August is around the corner, and while it hasn’t been the best month in recent years, we will be happy to turn the page on July and look forward to some better grass-growing conditions in the coming months. For now, we will tiptoe through the next few weeks
Under these conditions, the ability of the plant to
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t is with mixed emotions that we inform you of the departure of Assistant Superintendent, Mike Crane. Mike has been with Laurel Creek for the past 13 years, and has been a key member of our team during that time. Whether it was tackling weeds in the native areas with a 300 gallon sprayer and hose, or taking a more personal approach to removing undesirable plants one at a time with a dabber, Mike never shied away from the tough tasks.
Thank you, Mike!
We will definitely miss Mike’s contribution to Laurel Creek, but wish him the best as he assumes the position of Assistant Superintendent at a private Club in Philadelphia. Undoubtedly, he will be an asset to their operation!
August 2019 Sun
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Join us for Brunch every Saturday & Sunday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
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Kids Eat Free 5:00-8:00 pm
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Twenty Dollar Tuesdays 6:00-9:00 pm
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Date Night & Kid’s Club 6:00-9:00 pm
Kids Eat Free 5:00-8:00 pm
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Twenty Dollar Tuesdays 6:00-9:00 pm
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Date Night & Kid’s Club 6:00-9:00 pm Raft Night at the Pool 6:00-8:00 pm
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Kids Eat Free 5:00-8:00 pm
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Twenty Dollar Tuesdays 6:00-9:00 pm
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Date Night & Kid’s Club 6:00-9:00 pm Movie Night on The Range 7:00 pm
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Live Music in The Pub: Michaela McClain 6:00 pm
Raft Night at the Pool 6:00-8:00 pm
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Live Music in The Pub: Ryan Shubert 6:00 pm
Live Music in The Pub: Joe Parker 6:00 pm
Live Music in The Pub: Wayside Shakeup 6:00 pm
Live Music in The Pub: Chris Stevens Band 6:00 pm
Live Music in The Pub: Dennis Matthews 6:00 pm
Live Music in The Pub: Class A Kings 6:00 pm
Live Music in The Pub: Doug Jennings 6:00 pm
Yoga & Mimosas Outside 8:00 a.m. (weather permitting)
Raft Night at the Pool 6:00-8:00 pm
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Kids Eat Free 5:00-8:00 pm
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Twenty Dollar Tuesdays 6:00-9:00 pm
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Date Night & Kid’s Club 6:00-9:00 pm Raft Night at the Pool 6:00-8:00 pm
Live Music in The Pub: Doug Jennings 6:00 pm White Party at The Pool 8 pm - Midnight
Live Music in The Pub: Oliver Dagum 6:00 pm
Yoga & Mimosas Outside 8:00 a.m. (weather permitting)
GOLF & TENNIS EVENTS
August 2019 Sun
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Junior Tennis and Golf Combo Camp Mon thru Fri 8:30-4:30 pm
Junior Tennis Camp Mon thru Fri 9:00-4:00 pm
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Ladies’ Drill 9:30-11:00 am Pickleball Clinic 5:00-6:00 pm Members Open Tennis/Pickleball 6:00-7:30 pm
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Ladies’ 9-Hole Invitational 9:00 am shotgun
Men’s 1 Day Member Guest 1:00 pm
Ladies’ Drill 9:30-11:00 am
Tennis Events are in Green
Parent Child Golf Tournament 11 & Under 9:00 am shotgun 12 and over 1:00 pm shotgun
Fri
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Golf Events are in Black
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Mixed Drill 6:30-8:00 pm
Ladies’ Drill 9:30-11:00 am
Twilight Golf 5:30 pm
Advanced Drill 8:30-10:00 am Intermediate Drill 10:00-11:30 am Men’s Better Ball 8:00 am
Advanced Drill 8:30-10:00 am Intermediate Drill 10:00-11:30 am
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Family Golf Night 4:00 pm
Family Golf Night 4:00 pm
Junior Tennis Camp Mon thru Fri 9:00-4:00 pm
Junior Triathlon 10:00 am Junior Tennis Camp Mon thru Fri 9:00-4:00 pm
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Family Golf Night 4:00 pm
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Junior Tennis Tournaments Red: 9:30 am Orange: 11:30 am Green: 1:30 pm Yellow 3:30 pm
Golf Course Aerification Course Closed Ladies’ Drill 9:30-11:00 am Pickleball Clinic 5:00-6:00 pm Members Open Tennis/Pickleball 6:00-7:30 pm
Golf Course Aerification Course Closed Ladies’ Drill 9:30-11:00 am Pickleball Clinic 5:00-6:00 pm Members Open Tennis/Pickleball 6:00-7:30 pm
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Ladies’ Drill 9:30-11:00 am Pickleball Clinic 5:00-6:00 pm Members Open Tennis/Pickleball 6:00-7:30 pm
Mixed Drill 6:30-8:00 pm
Golf Course Aerification Course Closed
Ladies’ Drill 9:30-11:00 am
Ladies’ Drill 9:30-11:00 am
Advanced Drill 8:30-10:00 am Intermediate Drill 10:00-11:30 am
Advanced Drill 8:30-10:00 am Intermediate Drill 10:00-11:30 am
Mixed Drill 6:30-8:00 pm
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Mixed Drill 6:30-8:00 pm
Ladies’ Drill 9:30-11:00 am
Advanced Drill 8:30-10:00 am Intermediate Drill 10:00-11:30 am
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