The Creek News November 2022

STAFF DIRECTORY & CLUB HOURS

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

On the Cover: Delfina Legato & Kingsley Kramer at the annual Halloween Party.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Daniel Bianco President Scott Duman Vice President John Venne Treasurer Michael Hughey Secretary Sean Fox

Joel Inman GENERAL MANAGER

WHY DOES GOOGLE MAPS WORK SO WELL?

I was recently reading an article regarding the comparison with Google Maps and Country Clubs.

At first I was a little skeptical about the comparison but after reading the article, it makes total sense.

There were several points but the beginning really caught my attention…Google maps works well because it knows where you are and where you want to go, how interesting.

Any successful operation needs to have a solid grasp on those 2 things in particular. How can you really focus on where you want to go until you take inventory on where you currently are.

One of the reasons I love this time of year, aside from the cool fall evenings, is it’s our time to assess where we are, what are our current strengths and what are the things we know we need to improve upon. It’s a never ending cycle, but one that for me never gets old.

Erich Herkloz

Dean Kramer

The other thing I love about this time is it’s our time to dream. We look at the upcoming year with a sense of anticipation, similar to a kid on Christmas, looking at the exciting changes we plan on making. Sometimes it’s looking at how to make the events better, other times it’s what needs to change in our operational training programs. No matter what it is, we are always pushing the envelope to improve.

So understanding that, it makes it easier to understand how Google Maps and Country Clubs are not that dissimilar.

John Higgins

Greg Markus

Gene Martin

Ken Zimmer

MEMBERSHIP

Patty Fagan DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP

We kicked off the season with our Fall Gala and it felt more like the Spring Fling with the mild weather. It was an awesome night seeing everyone dressed to the nines. From the paparazzi photographers, the champagne greeters, hand rolled cigars, and the incredible performance by the Broadway stars of the Jersey Boys, the event was a huge success. I want to thank all of you who supported this event and especially to the LC staff who worked tirelessly from start to finish.

Although we haven’t added new families since the summer, we have welcomed some new additions to our current membership. Ross and Candace Charbonne welcomed a baby boy, Jeremiah Eli Charbonne on October 8th and Stephen and Chrissy DiPascale welcomed their first grandchild, Cooper Alexander Evans on November 2nd. We also want to congratulate Matt O’Brien who recently married Andrea (nee Paterno) on October 15th. Best wishes to the new parents, grandparents and newlyweds!

It’s been an incredible year and I wish all of you a happy and healthy holiday season!

Cooper Alexander Evans

Charbonne Family Matt & Andrea O’Brien

Oh What a Night! 2022 FALL GALA

Bob Hennefer

HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL

Tom Bernetich

Chuck Blackman

Christine Blessing

John Callahan

Jason Chen

Terri Corbo

Jan Daniels

Lynne Demmerly

Bernie Devine

Aiden Devine

John DiCiurcio

Andrew Dietz

Steve DiPascale

Chloe Donahue

Mark Donahue

Scott Duman

Chrissy Duman

Scott Duval

Brian Ellison

Matthew Flannery

Jack Forstein

Craig Goldstein

Mary Heselton

Troy Hopper

Tim Johnson

Dave Katz

Susan Kaufman

Steve Kavney

Ira Krassan

Savannah Laverty

Erin Lo

Kevin MaGuire

Gene Martin

Brad Mills

Matt Normand

Christine Normand

Mike O’Keefe

Adam Paglione

Lauren Patullo

Eileen Ramasamy

Brad Ryden

Alec Ryden

Connor Seifried

Michael Sinko

Sue Studley

Joe Talvacchia

Carson Thompson

Jeffrey Tolerico

Richard Trifiletti

John Venne

Mark Walker

Brian Wigoda

Ken Zimmer

LCWGA

On September 28, thanks to the seamless coordination of Marybeth Taras and Eileen Kennedy, MEMORIES WERE MADE at the LCWGA Member/Guest event. We will remember the beautiful day on our perfect golf course. We will remember the laughter at the impossible (and often embarrassing) shots. We will remember the lovely lunch and lively presentation ceremony. But most of all, we will remember all of our women golfers – new and returning, who have filled our season with challenge and companionship. Eileen Ramasamy and Gina Kassak, with the assistance of their guests, won the gross title with Lynne Demmerly and Stephanie Moccia and guests in first place for the net title. Eileen Kennedy came closest to the pin on Hole 3 and Christine Blessing executed the longest drive on Hole 5. Lynne Sergi, our most level-headed golfer, hit the straightest drive on Hole 16. But the biggest winners were all of our enthusiastic ladies who made the event truly a day to remember! Thank you to Marybeth and Eileen and to the professionals and staff of our club for all of their hard work in creating this memorable day!

A rousing hand to the winners of the Secretary’s Cup, Susan Kaufman and Lynne Demmerly, in their hard-fought victory over their daunting challengers, Chrisssy Duman and Stephanie Moccia. The competition was a nail biter until the bitter end and highlighted the awesome talent of our LCWGA golfers! And, in late breaking news, Lynne Demmerly, in a feat accomplished by few, won the President’s Cup, completing the LCWGA trifecta in great style! Congratulations!

Finally, as all good things must come to an end, Closing Day marked the conclusion of our 2022 season. Congratulations to our match winners, Eileen Ramasamy, Jennifer Halfpenny, Rita Gordon and Heidi Bourke. Heidi and Eileen also won longest drive honors and Jennifer won closest to the pin. Although the weather was cold and windy, Anita Albright coordinated a heart-warming day including Laurel Cup awards for greatest points earned in the 2022 season to Sue Studley and Eileen Ramasamy.

Thank you to all for your participation in and continuing support of our LCWGA. It was a banner year for our club and our women golfers were the driving force behind that success! See you in 2023!

CLUBHOUSE MANAGER

Thirty-six days and counting…. The Christmas Holiday is a little over a month away, have you made all your holiday reservations? What a great time of year to bring your family, friends, or employees to the club for a holiday lunch or dinner or better yet a party. For banquet information, please contact Erin Schafer at eschafer@laurelcreek.org

The Food and Beverage team is delighted to introduce, Andrew Kelly, Food and Beverage Manager. Andrew has spent his career in the hospitality industry and prior to joining Laurel Creek, Andrew was the Restaurant Manager of Scotland Run Country Club. Please join me in welcoming Andrew to the Laurel Creek family.

Pete Rosenblatt

EXECUTIVE CHEF

SAVORY SAUSAGE & APPLE STUFFING

8-10 servings

1lb cubed day-old crusty bread or packaged bread cubes

1lb ground pork or turkey sausage

8oz unsalted butter, plus 4oz

2 tbsp vegetable oil

2 granny smith apples, peeled and diced

1 medium yellow onion, diced

3 ribs celery, diced

3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

2 tbsp fresh sage, chopped

1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped

3 cups turkey or chicken broth

Salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 350. In a large deep skillet sauté sausage in 2 tbsp vegetable oil over medium heat. Using the back of a spoon, break the meat into small pieces until cooked through. Remove sausage from the pan and reduce to low heat. Add 8oz of butter, onions, celery, apples, and herbs. Season with salt and pepper and sauté for 7-10 minutes until soft. Add the broth to the pan and bring just to a simmer. In a large bowl combine the bread, sausage and broth mixture and season to taste. Butter a baking dish with 2 oz butter, transfer the stuffi ng into the dish and top evenly with 2 oz cubed butter. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes to 1 hour until the top is golden and crispy.

*the uncooked stuffing can be made a day ahead and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before baking.

RACQUETS

Carol MacLennan

DIRECTOR OF TENNIS

The tennis season is winding down but it’s not over yet! Outdoor lessons and clinics will continue as long as the weather allows. Please excuse our appearance! Look for some exciting renovations around the tennis and pickleball courts in the next few weeks.

Reminder: if you are the last member leaving the tennis facility, please be sure the lights are off and the main gate is closed.

UP AND DOWN THE RIVER DOUBLES

Congratulations to Nicholas and Marcelo Bartholo, winners of the Parent-Child Up and Down the River Tournament. Nick and his Dad played Brayden and Eric Thul in the finals. This fun event paired one parent and one child as a doubles team competing to advance to court one, stay there and play there in the final match. Thanks to all the teams who participated.

The Rabenous – Emma and Richelle – “Twinners”

The Thuls – Brayden and Eric – “Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda”

The Bartholos – Nicholas and Marcelo – “We are the Champions”

The Doans – Carly and Jennifer – “Twice as nice”

The Cookes – Remi and Andrew – “That’s Entertainment” (Starring Andrew Cooke)

The Sheths – Shayne and Shashank – “Double Trouble”

ON THE COURSE

John Slade

DIRECTOR OF GOLF COURSE OPERATIONS

While golf course architect, Andrew Green, is all about growing grass, the in demand man has no time to waste. Arriving pre-dawn on Friday morning, a lack of light didn’t slow Andrew down, as he went to work checking grades on the new putting green.

With sunrise, it was time for him to move some dirt, making a few minor adjustments, prior to the drainage being installed.

Finally, with a bit more daylight, Andrew discussed the details with the construction team. The new green is twice the size of its predecessor, and will tie-in nicely with the tees on #1.

Upcoming Events NOVEMBER

SUNMONTUES

Happy Hour is Every Tuesday to Friday from 4 to 6 pm!

WEDTHURSFRISAT

1 BBQuesday 234 Live Music: Chris Stevens Band

5 Prime Rib NIght

Live Music: Carl Filbert 678 BBQuesday 91011 Live Music: Oliver Dagum

12 Prime Rib NIght

Live Music: Dennis Mathews 131415 BBQuesday 161718 Live Music: Joe Parker

19 Prime Rib NIght

Live Music: Chris Stevens Band 202122 BBQuesday 2324 Thanksgiving Buffet & Thanksgiving To Go Club Closes at 4:00 p.m.

26 Prime Rib NIght Live Music: Doug Jennings 272829 BBQuesday 30C67

25 Live Music: Michaela McClain

SUNMONTUES

DECEMBER

WEDTHURSFRISAT

Happy Hour is Every Tuesday to Friday from 4 to 6 pm!

1 Member Appreciation & Tree Trimming Party

2 Live Music: Chris Stevens Band

3 Live Music: Carl Filbert Prime Rib NIght Cookie Bake (10:00 am) 4 Santa Brunch 56 BBQuesday Cookie Bake (6:00 pm)

789 Live Music: Oliver Dagum Ugly Sweater Party

16 Live Music: Michaela McClain

17 Cookie Bake (10:00 am)

10 Live Music: Class A Kings Prime Rib NIght 11 Santa Brunch 1213 BBQuesday 1415 Cookie Bake (6:00 pm)

Live Music: Chris Stevens Band Prime Rib NIght 181920 BBQuesday 212223 Live Music: Ann Michal

2627 BBQuesday 282930 Live Music: BRAT

31 Family NYE Party

24 Clubhouse & Course Closed 25 Clubhouse & Course Closed

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