The Creek News March 2023

Joel Inman - General Manager/COO jinman@laurelcreek.org | (856) 291-9702

Elisha Carson - Controller ecarson@laurelcreek.org | (856) 291-9703

Patty Fagan - Director of Membership & pfagan@laurelcreek.org | (856) 291-9706

Erin Schafer - Director of Events eschafer@laurelcreek.org | (856) 291-9707

Karen Wright - Clubhouse Manager kwright@laurelcreek.org | (856) 291-9711

John Geller - Service Director jgeller@laurelcreek.org | (856) 291-9713

Nevada Groulx - Director of Communications ngroulx@laurelcreek.org | (856) 291-9715

John Slade - Director of Golf Course Operations jslade@laurelcreek.org | (856) 291-9713

Bob Hennefer, PGA - Head Golf Professional bhennefer@laurelcreek.org | (856) 291-9712

Peter Rosenblatt - Executive Chef prosenblatt@laurelcreek.org | (856) 291-9710

Carol MacLennan - Director of Tennis cmaclennan@laurelcreek.org | (856) 291-9722

Mike Holak - Pool Manager mholak@laurelcreek.org | (856) 291-9723

FRONT DESK | (856) 291-9701

PRO SHOP | (856) 291-9718

Golf Course

Tuesday to Thursday

8:00 a.m. - Sunset

Friday 8:00 a.m. - Sunset

Saturday & Sunday 8:00 a.m. - Sunset

Pro Shop

Tuesday to Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Dining

Tuesday thru Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Tennis Courts are open for play

Pool & Oasis

Closed for the Season

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Joel Inman

GENERAL MANAGER

Daniel Bianco President

Scott Duman Vice President

John Venne Treasurer

Michael Hughey Secretary

Sean Fox

Erich Herkloz

Dean Kramer

John Higgins

Greg Markus

Gene Martin

Well it appears that another spring is right around the corner. I love the spring, mainly because it feels like things are new again. One thing for sure that is new is our website and app.

If you haven’t kept up on all that’s been going on at the club, please take note of this.

Our new app went live on the 1st of March for Apple phones and for Android based phones it should be available this week.

There are a few standard features similar to our previous app…dining reservations, tee times, tennis court bookings, but there are also a few new and exciting features that you should notice.

After you download and log into the app (remember username is your membership number consisting of a letter and 3 numbers and your password is your last name all lower case) you will see the home screen. This home screen can be modified so that the top 3 things you are interested in seeing will always be there. Some of the options include “Upcoming Reservations, Upcoming Events, Weather, Current Statement, Book a Tee time”. In order to change what you see at the bottom there is a small pencil inside of a circle next too the bell icon. Just click that pencil icon and you can change your settings to fit your needs.

Also right next to the bell icon is a dollar sign inside of a circle. This is where you will find any open dining tickets you have while at the club. You will now have the option of signing your check on your phone, just incase you are in a hurry. If you prefer to have the server help you, you will now be able to sign one of the iPads to sign your check instead of a piece of paper. Either way you choose, you will receive and email of your check once you sign. Also in the very near future you will also have a quick member survey to fill out if you would like to provide us some feedback. The other feature I really like is the “Feed” button on the bottom menu. This is where you will get information regarding what is going on at the club as well as some updates from us regarding new and exciting things that are happening.

As the month continues, we will continue to provide you with updates, as well as video tutorials on how best to use the app to make your experience here at Laurel Creek the best it can be.

As always if you have any questions or are having trouble, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us for help.

Looking forward to seeing you all at the club.

Patty Fagan

DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP

Hello friends! This has been the warmest February that I can ever recall. The month flew by but certainly not without some wonderful events for all ages to enjoy. Chef Peter did an outstanding job with the Antinori Wine Dinner and we kept the ladies very busy starting with our Galentine’s Brunch & Bubbly followed by our annual Designer Bag Bingo. There’s so much planning that goes into all our events and we thank all of you for your support.

By now you should have downloaded our new mobile app or logged onto the new LC website. For those who haven’t, the instructions are on the following page. If you have any issues, don’t hesitate to give me a call and I’ll walk you through the steps.

Membership continues to grow as we welcomed 5 new families last month. We are back to a golf wait list and only House and Social are available. If you have friends who are interested in joining the Laurel Creek family, reach out with their names and I’d be delighted to invite them to the club for a tour.

Looking forward to seeing you at the club!

The Barbato Family

NEW MEMBERS

LAUREL CREEK COUNTRY CLUB APP INSTRUCTIONS

Go to the App or Play store and type in Laurel Creek CC. Two apps may show up. Please see the correct one below:

Log in using your member number. Your password is your last name all lowercase. Please mind your zeros.

EXAMPLE

A1 = A001

A11 = A011

A111 = A111

Spouses have same formula but add an A at the end: A001A

Please note that when/if you log into the website, it will ask you to change your password. That password will then be the same password you use when you return to the mobile app.

Andrew & Kinjal Dargan

Alyssa and Dave Kaye

Declan Niedermayer

Natalie Ciervo & Matt Berk

Ryan Mann

Bob Hennefer

HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL

While we are all bundled up and sitting by the fire to keep warm, or in warmer southern states, greener grass and warmer weather is around the corner at Laurel Creek! We are excited to kick off the season shortly and wanted to provide you with a few updates. This has been a mild winter thus far, and we’re excited for the weather to warm up for good with Spring around the corner!

Men’s, Ladies, and Mixed Golf Calendars

Last year was a fantastic season full of fun and competitive events and the 2023 calendar promises more excitement. I’m pleased to release a preview of our golfing calendar for 2023 that can be found in the Tuesday eNews Blasts. We have added a few new events to the calendar, and we’re hopeful we have an event for everyone; new for this year will be a Mixed Member Member! Registration links, along with Junior events and clinics, as well as men’s and women’s clinic schedules, our Golf Handbook and the LCWGA Handbook will be released by the end of the month

Unlimited Cart Program:

The Unlimited Cart Program allows you to prepay for all your cart rounds for the 2023 season. Registration for the Unlimited Cart Program must take place before March 31st, 2023. This can be paid as one lump sum, or we can split the payment amongst three months. Please email me directly at bhennefer@laurelcreek.org if you would like to sign up for this offer.

Unlimited Carts Single: $1,625

Unlimited Carts Family: $2,150

Guest Fees, Locker Fees and Bag Storage

Greens Fees this year will be increasing to $125 Tuesday through Sunday. Guest Pass books will no longer be available for purchase. Cart fees and junior golf fees remain unchanged. Currently Men’s lockers and bag storage are on a waitlist, but we have ladies lockers available. If you would like to be placed on the waitlist, please let us know. Beginning this month we will also be charging a nightly fee of $20 per night for any golf bags that are left overnight, but do not have bag storage purchased. This will be enforced daily.

Welcome to the 2023 Golf Season!

All ladies with full golfing privileges are invited to join the Laurel Creek Women’s Golf Association. We’re excited to announce that this year we are moving to online registration through our app. Please be on the look-out over the next few weeks for an email with more details on how to join the LCWGA and other important information. Our 9 Holers and 18 Holers tee off on Wednesday mornings starting in April, and our season runs through October. Play as few or as many weeks as you like. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Kelly Redcay at kellyanneredcay@hotmail.com.

Opening Day for the LCWGA, scheduled for April 19th, is a 9-hole scramble followed by lunch. This is always a fun event that you won’t want to miss! Our annual Kick Off Cocktail Party is the night before and is a perfect way to meet other LCWGA members. Current and potential members are welcome at the party. (Please sign up on the LC app.)

Still unsure about whether the LCWGA is a good fit for you? Come out to the club on Thurs March 30th at 6:00 for our Ladies Sip N Shop. This will be fun evening where you can get all your questions answered by current members while enjoying complimentary sangria and cheese. Not a golfer? Shop for your spouse, buy a new tennis or athleisure outfit for yourself, or just enjoy a fun night out with your friends. And who knows…by the end of the evening you just might be a golfer! (Please see the ad on this page for more information.)

SPRING CLINICS WITH DAVE QUINN

These clinics are a great way for every level of golfer to come together and improve their skills in all areas of the game to prepare for the season. Each week a different topic will be covered. You may choose to attend all clinics or just the ones that interest you the most. For more information, please contact the Pro Shop. (You may sign up on the LC app.)

Thursdays from 10-11:30:

March 30, April 6, April 13, April 20, April 27

Sundays from 10-11:30:

April 2, April 16, April 23, April 30, May 7

$40 per session or pre-purchase all 5 sessions for $150

There is also an on-course rules clinic

Thursday May 4.

Are you a beginner golfer? Check out the weekly Tuesday night program that starts in June. This is always a fun evening that begins with a group lesson and ends in the clubhouse with dinner and drinks. Come one week or come all summer!

With so many things we have to offer our ladies, we hope to see you at the club!

Karen Wright

CLUBHOUSE MANAGER

Would you like to try a new cocktail, delicious homemade dessert, massive sundae or shake then Laurel Creek is the place to come. Looking for a Date Night? “Kid’s Club” is every Wednesday starting at 5:00 p.m. while you dine with us. There are always so many things happening at the club that you won’t want to miss out so be sure to download the new Laurel Creek App.

HOMEMADE DESSERTS

WINTER COCKTAIL MENU

Hot Toddy

Laurel Creek Cosmo

Baked Apple Margarita

Cranberry Moscow Mule

Choco-tini

Salted Carmel White Russian

Laurel Creek Coffee

Banana Nut Bread Martini

Drunken Peanut Butter

Espresso Martini

Pear Tart

Bread Pudding

Cheesecake

Chocolate Brownie

SUNDAES

Oreo Cookie

Reese’s Peanut Cup

Hot Fudge

M&M’s

CRAZY SHAKES

Cookies & Cream

Peanut Buster

Birthday Party

EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY

Event cancellations will be accepted up to 5 days prior to the event date with no charge to your account. Cancellations made between day five and day two but prior to 48 hours will be charged 50% of the full event fee. Cancellations made under 48 hours prior to event start as well as no-shows will be charged 100% of the full event fee. ALL cancellations must be emailed to Erin Schafer at eschafer@laurelcreek.org.

Phone calls to the club or messages left on the club’s voicemail will not be accepted.

Pete Rosenblatt

EXECUTIVE CHEF

Braised Corned Beef & Cabbage

Serves 4-6

Ingredients

1 (3-4lb) Corned Beef Brisket with Spice Pack

2lbs Small Red Potatoes, Halved

6 Carrots, Peeled and Halved

1 Head Green Cabbage, Cut in 8 Wedges

1 Small White Onion, Peeled and Halved

Irish Mustard or Dijon for serving

Method

Combine corned beef, onion and spices In a Large pot or Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer over low heat for 3 hours. Remove and discard onion. Add the potatoes, carrots and cabbage to the pot. Cover and simmer for another 30 minutes or until the brisket and vegetables are fork tender. Remove the brisket and allow to rest for 15 minutes. Slice the meat thin across the grain and serve with the vegetables, a small amount of broth and Irish mustard.

ERNIE BOCOLO CART ATTENDANT

Carol MacLennan

DIRECTOR OF TENNIS

Happy New Year! Thanks to a mild winter so far, there’s been lots of activity at the Pickleball courts. For you cold weather Picklers, here’s an interesting fact from the Harvard Health Medical School Blog:

“Exercising in colder temperatures offers many advantages. In colder temperatures, your heart doesn’t have to work as hard, you sweat less, and expend less energy, all of which means you can exercise more efficiently. Studies also have shown that exercising in cold weather can transform white fat, specifically belly and thigh fat, into calorie burning brown fat. However, cold muscles are at a greater risk for strains and injuries, so make sure to warm up before playing.”

Attention all Ladies Tennis Players

Did you know that Laurel Creek has three teams in the Women’s Inter-club Tennis Association of Philadelphia? This prestigious league dates back to 1899 with almost 50 clubs participating in the Greater Philadelphia area. Team members represent Laurel Creek competing in fun yet challenging matches. We host visiting teams at Laurel Creek and travel to clubs in Philadelphia for away matches. We are always looking for team members and would love to have you! Matches are played on Mondays (Team Cup 6) and Wednesdays (Team Cup D and G) based on your level of play. The season runs from April thru June. What a perfect way to improve your game and meet new members!

Please contact Marianne Sims Kellogg for more information at (267) 240-1341 or mysimskellogg@gmail.com

Join us for “Thirsty Third Thursdays”

All Tennis players and their spouses are invited to meet in the Pub for a casual happy hour the third Thursday of every month at 6:30 pm. Enjoy drinks, bar bites and tennis talk!

New Guest Policy

We are happy to see the tennis and pickleball courts active through the winter with members and their guests. However, starting in 2023, the board has instituted a limit to the number of times a guest may play at the courts. A guest may play no more than ten times. The Adult Guest Fee per visit is $10.00 and is charged to the member’s account. We hope you understand and respect this decision. Any violations will be brought to the grievance committee.

Stay tuned for more fun tennis and pickleball opportunities this spring!

John Slade

DIRECTOR OF GOLF COURSE OPERATIONS

For once, when we speak of aeration, it’s not going to be discussing tine size and organic matter dilution in the soil. No, in this case we’re talking about raising oxygen levels in a water body.

Over the past several years, the aquatic weed growth in the lake at #5 green has become an increasing issue. Testing has shown low oxygen levels in the water. To date, the solution to this problem has been increased chemical applications to control the plant growth.

Instead of continuing down this path, we have installed an aeration system to improve water quality. The system for the five acre lake consists of a compressor inside the pump station, and close to 4000’ of tubing throughout the lake.

Don’t expect to see a big splash and lots of surface disruption with this system. The idea is to increase oxygen levels in the water, not on the surface.

This investment will allow us to reduce the chemical inputs and maintain a water body which is both aesthetically pleasing, as well as one that provides a healthy environment for all of its inhabitants.