JANUARY I FEBRUARY 2021
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COUNTRY CLUB OF ASHEVILLE
YOUR CLUB
JANUARY & FEBRUARY HOURS OF OPERATION DONALD ROSS DINING ROOM Monday I Closed Tuesday I 11:30am-5:00pm Wednesday-Saturday I 11:30am-8:00pm Sunday I 10:00am-5:00pm FITNESS CENTER Monday | 7:00am-11:45am Tuesday | 7:00am-12:45pm; 2:00pm-2:45pm; 4:00pm-5:45pm Wednesday-Thursday | 7:00am-12:45pm; 2:00pm-2:45pm; 4:00pm-6:45pm Friday | 7:00am-11:45am; 2:00pm-2:45pm Saturday | 9:00am-2:45pm Sunday | 12:00pm-2:45pm GOLF SHOP Monday | Closed Tuesday-Sunday I 8:30am-5:00pm PRACTICE FACILITY Monday I Closed Tuesday – Sunday I 8:30am-5:30pm MULLIGANS Monday I Closed Tuesday-Sunday I 10:00am-5:00pm
CLUBHOUSE AND ADMINISTRATIVE
Phillip Loney I Club Manager phillip.loney@ccofasheville.com Debbie Ponder I Membership & Marketing Director dponder@ccofashville.com Scott Beam I Facilities Manager sbeam@ccofasheville.com Olivia Blahowsky I Administrative & Member Services Manager oblahowsky@ccofasheville.com Laine Kovac I Director of Activities & Wellness lkovac@ccofasheville.com FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Bruce McIntosh, CEC I Executive Chef bmcintosh@ccofasheville.com Liz DeKoyer I Director of Events & Catering edekoyer@ccofasheville.com Jessica English I Service Manager jenglish@ccofasheville.com Kyle Perry I Bar Manager kperry@ccofasheville.com
TENNIS SHOP Monday-Friday I 9:00am-6:00pm Saturday I 11:00am-5:00pm Sunday I 12:00pm-5:00pm *Courts open until 9:00pm
ATHLETICS
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES Monday-Friday I 10:00am-5:00pm CLUB NUMBERS Take-out/Reservations Front Desk Golf Shop Membership Member Services Tennis Courts Events & Catering
CLUB CONTACTS
828.398.2745 828.258.9183 828.258.9762 828.398.2741 828.398.2744 828.505.1621 828.398.2742
Cover Photo: Kevin Sanft with daughters Reagan & Kayleigh at the Fatherdaughter Ball 2020. Below: Chef Bruce serving up to-go orders during Candlelight & Carolers. Back Cover: David Hitch feeling festive on the golf course.
Brandon Ingle I Golf Course Superintendent bingle@ccofasheville.com Matt Stewart , PGA I Director of Golf mstewart@ccasheville.com Brian Muller I Assistant Golf Professional bmuller@ccofasheville.com Jordan Tennent, PGA I Assistant Golf Professional jtennent@ccofasheville.com Bill Barber, USPTA I Director of Tennis bbarber@ccofasheville.com
IN THIS ISSUE Your Club...……………….……………...………......2 CCA Buzz.........…………...…….….......…..….…..3 Membership.............................................4-5 Dining Room Specials.................................6 Club Events...…...........…..............……...........7 Tee it Up.....................…..…..…...……....……..8 Turf Talk...............……....……....…………...…....9 Courtside News............................................10 McConnell Golf News.................................11 Kids Club....................................................12 Photo Gallery............................................13 January Calendar.......................................14 February Calendar.......................…….......15
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MEMBERSHIP Hello 2021, and Happy New Year! I am sure we are all excited about starting this New Year and putting 2020 behind us. I hope all of you had a wonderful holiday season, even with the limitations. Our Members have been wonderful adjusting to the mandates put in place and supporting the staff as we had to get creative and think outside the box with providing services. As we move forward with combating COVID-19, we are hoping to bring back fun parties for the whole family.
Please welcome the following new members to the McConnell Golf Family at the Country Club of Asheville
We really miss seeing all of you enjoying the club to the fullest. We are here for you and always welcome your ideas and suggestions.
THE OSTRANDERS
THE BUGGS
Debbie Ponder, Membership Director
THE CORIDENS
JOAN ALEXANDER
Ted and Gail Ostrander joined the Part-Time Resident Golf membership. Ted is retired from Commercial Insurance Brokerage. Gail is also retired. They have two grown children, Matt Ostrander and his wife Erica; Katie and her husband, Chester Yeager; granddaughter, Violet age 1. The Ostrander’s are looking forward to meeting new people, making new friends, and enjoy the amenities of the club. They enjoy fly fishing, travel and golf, hiking, and trying new restaurants. Ted is looking to improve his golf game! We would like to thank Rick and Leslie Green for their sponsorship Tim and Linda Bugg joined as Corporate members. Tim is the Owner/President & CEO of Capstone Health Alliance. Linda is Chief Nurse, Charles George VA Medical Center. They have two daughters, Taylor age 23, and Emily age 19. The Bugg’s look forward to utilizing the club to the fullest and meet new friends. They enjoy great friends, great food, and wonderful trips to Isle of Palms, SC. Community Charity passions include the United Way, Montreat College, ABCMM, and several smaller organizations. We would like to thank Ryan McCullough for his sponsorship. Daniel and Kristina Coriden joined the Junior Executive Golf membership. Daniel is a Solutions Consultant with Tealium, a software company. Kristina is an Academic Manager and Test Prep Tutor. They have two children, a daughter, Bridgid age 5, and a son, Aaron age 1. The Coriden’s are looking forward to utilizing the club to the fullest and meeting new friends. They enjoy hiking, biking, and cooking. Daniel is looking to lower his golf handicap and getting the whole family involved in golf. Joan Alexander joined the Resident Full Golf membership. Joan was in the furniture business and retired in 2005 after the sale of her venture in Florida, Design Center of the Americas. Joan has four sons and one amazing daughter-in-law, Joseph, John, Brian, Tyler, and Morgan, and three grandchildren Julian, Welch, and Essie. She enjoys caring for her grandchildren, and family dinners. Joan is an avid golfer, enjoys pickleball and Canasta, and looks forward to meeting new friends. Community/charity passions: Child’s Advocate. We would like to thank Brian and Morgan Alexander for their sponsorship.
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MEMBERSHIP
PATRICK DINICOLAS
THE PARKERS
JOHN SMITH
Patrick DiNicolas joined the Junior Executive Golf membership. Patrick is a Database Administrator with Savatree. He relocated to Asheville three years ago from the New Jersey/New York area. Patrick is an avid golfer, plays a lot of hockey, some tennis, and hiking with his two dogs. He will be working to lower his golf handicap, more active lifestyle, and getting in better shape. Patrick grew up around golf, worked at a local club as a caddy, cart attendant, and pro shop assistance. While working at the Bandon Dunes Resort he passed the playing ability test to become a golf professional but life took him down a different path and is now happy to call CCA his club. Jeff and Kayla Parker joined the Resident Full Golf membership. Jeff is the Owner of Parker Legwear in Old Fort. Kayla is a full-time teacher at Grassy Branch. They have three children, Maxwell age 9, Lilian age 7, and Zebulon age 6. The Parker’s look forward to enjoying the amenities of the club especially golf, pool, and gathering with fellow friends. They are past members of Biltmore Forest Country Club. The Parkers enjoy hiking and sports. Community/charity passions: Baptist Church and Asheville Christian Academy. We would like to thank Brian and Mary Elston for their sponsorship. John Harold Smith joined the Junior Golf membership. John is a Business Owner/Entrepreneur as well as manages Oasis Recovery Center. He looks forward to playing golf, tennis, and utilizing the fitness facility. John enjoys hiking, fishing, and exercising. He is working to establish a golf handicap to play competitively. We would like to thank Jon Woods for his sponsorship.
End of the Wagon Train More than 50 years ago a par point group called the Wagon Train was formed at CCA. The group had as many as 45 members some months when the Snowbirds from Florida returned. They usually had a shotgun start on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings, followed by lunch at the Club. Les Stradley, the Club Pro who started in 1969, remembers the group and Clyde Wright as one of the first “Wagonmasters”. The group was always active in Club affairs and six members, Earle Bensing, Lindsay Harper, Dave Hart, Oscar Maier, Jerry Miller, and Jack Woodhouse, all became Club presidents. But time has taken its toll and the group has shrunk to four players, Earle Bensing, Dan Fowler, Jerry Miller, and Dick Milholland. Two are over 90, with 92-year-old Jerry Miller still “hitting it a mile”. Dick Milholland claims to be the only Club member The final four with Debbie Ponder, honorary Wagon Train who has aced all four par 3's including #17 twice. Now all four have member. chosen to retire bringing the Wagon Train to an end.
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DINING ROOM SPECIALS MEMBER BIRTHDAY NIGHT Thursday, January 14 I February 11 5:00pm Dinner Features I Reservations on the half-hour For our members with birthdays in January and February, plan on swinging by the clubhouse to collect your complimentary dinner entrée. If you can’t make it into the dining room, preorder your meals to pick up curbside! Please specify upon registering/ordering that it’s your birthday meal so that we can include a special dessert! Wishing our members a very special birthday from all of us here at CCA.
SUNSET SATURDAY Saturday, January 23 I February 27 | 5:00pm-7:00pm Location: Reynolds Room Terrace
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It shouldn’t be a surprise to you that we have the best Sunsets in Asheville! Slow down, relax, and take a moment to enjoy Mother Nature’s artwork with us. Kyle will be handcrafting some seasonal cocktails to help you unwind.
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE Night
PASTA NIGHT Wednesday, January 20 I February 24 5:00pm start I A la carte menu Location: Donald Ross Dining Room
Friday, February 5 I 5:00pm-8:00pm Live music starting at 6:00pm Location: Donald Ross Dining Room Featuring live music by a local musician and a special menu prepared by Chef Bruce and his team. Space is limited, so register early!
Featuring handcrafted pasta dishes. In what’s sure to be chilly weather, indulge in the ultimate comfort food. Your taste buds will thank you!
RISE + SHINE BREAKFAST Every Sunday | 11:00am-2:00pm Location: Donald Ross Dining Room Reserve your table for brunch, now available every Sunday. Chef Bruce and his team will be rotating menus with a variety of palate pleasers. Wash it all down with a specialty Mimosa or Spicy Bloody Mary. Space is limited, so please register early so that we can best accommodate each and every request.
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LOBSTER NIGHT Thursday, February 18 I 5:00pm-8:00pm Location: Donald Ross Dining room and Curbside Pickup *48 cancellation policy in effect Fresh from Maine! Whole lobsters, available in or out of the shell. Whether you choose to dine in the clubhouse or enjoy a meal at home, let us do all the prep work for you. Reserve your lobsters by 5:00pm on February 13 for dine-in or curbside pick-up on February 18.
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CLUB EVENTS
WINE & DESIGN Friday, January 15 | 5:00pm-7:00pm $50 for adults (includes 2 glasses of wine) $40 for minors (ages 8 -20) *Registration ends 7 days before event. 72 hour cancellation policy in effect. If you are looking for the perfect date night, mother-daughter night or just feeling creative, this is the perfect event for you! Wine & Design Asheville will be bringing all the supplies you will need and will be here to teach you how to paint this beautiful painting. Two glasses of wine and beverages are included. Join us in the Donald Ross Bar for dinner afterward! *Masks will be required for this event. Each party will be spaced apart and have their own table.
FATHER DAUGHTER BALL Saturday, February 13 | 6:00pm-8:00pm *48 hour cancellation policy in effect. The tradition continues with our Father Daughter Ball! This is your chance to get all dressed up and create lasting memories with your little princess while she is still little! Depending on COVID regulations, we may not be able to have a "dance" but we will still have a lovely dinner and games.
POLAR BEAR PLUNGE POLAR BEAR PLUNGE Sunday, January 31 | Brunch 11:00am-2:00pm | Plunge 2:00pm Our annual Polar Bear Plunge is back! Each year, McConnell Golf's Footprints on the Green program supports the World Wildlife Foundation's efforts to protect the Arctic and the polar bear population. Last year, our club won for the most donations out of all the McConnell properties! Let's keep it up! This year our volunteers are Phillip (club manager), Kyle (bar manager), Brandon (golf course superintendent), and Tito (tennis pro). It's up to the members to sponsor them to take the plunge into the icy cold pool! Each volunteer needs to raise at least $200 to jump. Members are invited to take the plunge with them as well! Bring the whole family over for this exciting event where we will have brunch, hot beverages, and this year... a big inflatable slide! Who's team are you on?
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FAMILY TRIVIA NIGHT Friday, February 19 | 6:00pm-8:00pm Join us in the Donald Ross Bar for Family Trivia night! The themes include Pop Culture, Disney, Food, and General Knowledge. You will definitely want your tweens and teens there to help you out with these questions! The prize includes a gift basket with goodies for everyone in the family! Kids Club will be available for the younger siblings who may a little too young for Trivia.
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TEE IT UP Well, Happy New Year everyone. I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and was able to spend some time with friends and family over the holidays. I'm sure many of you are as glad as I am that 2020 is OVER!!! We will continue to monitor the situation with COVID-19 and will keep you up to speed on the latest news and how it may impact our golf operation, your usage of the club and golf course as we get it. As we start a new year, I feel as though we have a great staff in place with Brian Muller and Jordan Tennent as our Assistant Golf Professionals and will be looking to add another great Assistant Professional in 2021. I think we have a good foundation of golf events that we have been able to build on and add to our tournament program for 2021 as well. As we get ready for 2021, here are a few items of note. If you were signed up for any of our Golf Services (bag storage, cart storage, and lockers) in 2020, those will continue in 2021 until you tell us otherwise. Also, the golf calendar for 2021 is complete and you can view it on the club calendar on our website. Along with getting some usage out of our SkyTrak Golf Simulator, I also encourage you to try to incorporate some fitness into your golf game preparation. If you need some assistance from a fitness standpoint, don’t hesitate to reach out to me or Dennis as both of us are certified by the Titleist Performance Institute and can help you out! Stay warm everyone and let us make 2021 a great year!
SkyTrak: The Winter Golf Solution Don't let your golf game freeze this winter! Get some usage out of our SkyTrak Golf Simulator and launch monitor during the cold weather. Not only will using the SkyTrak simulator help keep your game up, but it will help improve your game as well! The game improvement system features skills assessments, bag mapping, and practice greens. Improve your accuracy with the multiple data points including ball speed, launch angle, backspin, sidespin, and carry distance. You also have access to play famous courses all over the world! The Professional Staff is available for golf lessons and club fittings during the winter months when the weather is bad. Contact the Golf Shop for more details and availability.
SAVE THE DATES 1894 CUP REGISTRATION FRIDAY, MARCH 5TH – 8 AM
Fairways & Greens Everyone, Matt Stewart, PGA Director of Golf
1894 CUP: JUNE 17-19 LADIES’ MEMBER-GUEST: OCTOBER 6-7 *Registration for all these events will be online via the club website or by calling the Golf Shop.
2021 WELLNESS CHALLENGE Welcome to 2021 –finally!! Let’s kick off this year with a wellness challenge we can all do! Starting January 1st we will be posting on the McConnell FitnessFacebook page a daily challenge that you and your family can partake in! This could be anything from drinking 8 glasses of water a day to how many push-ups you can do. We will have options to like a post, comment, or answer a poll question and we are going to keep track of the responses. If you comment, post, or like the posts the most we will be entering you in a drawing from your home club for a chance to get some free personal training sessions! Now is the time to kick of 2021 on a good note and start living that healthier lifestyle! Join the fun and keep an eye out daily for these wellness challenges!
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TURF TALK
frost frustrations Why are Frost delays necessary?
1. Crunchy grass is vulnerable to damage. Golf course turf is normally resilient to traffic, but when ice crystals form inside the plants, they become brittle and vulnerable to damage. Walking or driving over frost-covered grass may rupture plant cells, leading to dead turf. Or the plants may be weakened without immediately showing the effects. It can take grass more than a month to recover from this damage. 2. When it comes to frost delays, location is everything. Many of us have looked out our windows at home and seen no signs of frost, only to find a frost delay when we reach the golf course. This is because frost can linger in colder microclimates long after other areas have thawed. North-facing slopes, low-lying areas and areas sheltered from the wind are especially likely to remain covered with frost. If you are worried about a potential frost delay it is best to call the golf shop to check on conditions at the course before leaving home. 3. Closely mown turf is at high risk. Frost damage can occur on any part of the golf course, but it poses the greatest risk to closely mown turf. Putting greens are particularly vulnerable because they experience the most concentrated traffic. A foursome typically takes 300 steps or more on each putting green; if there is frost present, all those steps could cause serious damage. 4. A little frost can cause big delays. No signs of frost on the first tee? That doesn’t mean you will get the “all clear” sign. If frost remains in areas that are unavoidable early in the round, the course must remain closed. It is also important to remember that once the frost is totally clear, the maintenance staff will need time to catch up on course preparations before play can begin. 5. More light goes a long way. Shade extends frost delays by preventing sunlight from melting the frost. Pruning or removing trees that shade primary playing surfaces can improve the course’s overall health and reduce the duration of frost delays. This is especially true on holes played early in the round. The shade from a few trees can keep an entire course closed.
Happy New Year from the maintenance department! I hope this finds you all safe and healthy. This is the time of year that we service and detail equipment, and also build and refurbish course accessories. We perform updates to our maintenance facility by reorganizing, painting, and cleaning. We also remove dead trees, thin underbrush areas, and tackle other small projects. We have a long list of drainage needs that we want to address and we hope to start working on these at the start of the New Year. In addition, we utilize this time to plan for the upcoming golf season in terms of fertilizing, chemical application, and cultivation practices. Throughout my career, I have been asked about frost delays and why delays are necessary. So, above I have put together some information for you to reference and will help you understand frost delays. I look forward to making each day better than the last. Once again, it is a pleasure serving as your golf course superintendent. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
Warmest Regards, Brandon Ingle, Golf Course Superintendent
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COURTSIDE NEWS The winter tennis is still going on but hopefully, we will see some warmer weather soon and be able to get to work on opening up the clay courts at the end of March. Please stay off of them (ie, no hitting against the walls) until we have nets up on the courts. Foot traffic on them before they are firm can be damaging. USTA league play will be starting at the end of March. If you have an interest in playing, please get in touch with Bill and he will direct you to the correct captain. League play involves matches against the various local clubs and goes from the end of March until the end of May. We will be doing some spring break tennis camps for juniors and adults so please contact Bill for info on that. Regards, Bill Barber Director of Tennis
ADULTS If the gym is not your thing but you are looking for a fun way to get some exercise, come try out one of our tennis clinics! They are open to all players so come to any that work out for you. No sign-up is necessary but you can sign up online if you know you are coming. Tuesdays | 10:00am - 11:30am Thursdays | 10:00am - 11:30am Saturdays | 9:00am - 10:00am
JUNIORS After-school junior clinics are still going great and we have several days and options for the kids. If you are unsure of which day is best for your child, please check with me. The schedule is as follows: 4:00pm-5:00pm | Ages 4-11 Monday-Thursday 3:30pm-5:00pm | Ages 9-13 Mon, Wed, & Thurs 5:00pm-6:30pm | Ages 9-15 Monday-Thursday Tournament Group
PICKLEBALL
PICKLE & PINOT Night 1: Friday, January 8 | 7:00pm Night 2: Friday, January 22 | 5:00pm Pickleball | 6:15pm Dinner *Reservations required, 48 hr cancellation policy in effect
Join us at the courts for two pickleball socials in the month of January! On the first night, drinks will be served down at the courts for a late-night evening of pickleball matches and beverages. On night two, we have teamed up with the kitchen crew to provide an after-game dinner and social!
If you're not a big fan of tennis, but you want to come out to play an easy social racquet sport, give pickleball a try! We have had some great socials to get new players out and would love to see more new faces anytime. We have multiple drop-in days for you to come and learn to play. Times are as follows: Wednesdays: 4:00pm-5:00pm | 6:30pm-8:00pm Fridays: 9:00am-10:30 am Saturdays: 9:00am-10:30 am Sundays: 2:00pm-3:30 pm (there is a clinic before this group at 1:30)
Please register by at least 3 days in advance through the events calendar. Keep a lookout for emails with opportunities to register early.
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MCCONNELL GOLF NEWS
HEART HEALTHY MONTH IN FEBRUARY
ADVERTISE IN THE SPRING ISSUE OF MCCONNELL GOLF, THE MAGAZINE We are currently wrapping up advertising for the spring 2021 publication of McConnell Golf, The Magazine! This publication is a staple here at McConnell Golf, for the members by the members, and we appreciate your efforts to enhance it each year. We invite you to take part in the magazine with opportunities for full, half and quarter page ad placement, in addition to a minimal $150 for you to list your businesses in the Member Directory. If you are interested in advertising or listing your business in our magazine, please contact Deborah Ponder, Membership & Marketing Director, at dponder@ccofasheville.com today.
Eat healthy, be heart healthy and improve your overall health! This February, McConnell Golf will be focusing on how seafood supports immune health with the Seafood Nutrition Partnership. Seafood, both fish and shellfish, provides essential nutrients to the body that keep the immune health functioning properly. Take the pledge to eat two servings of seafood each week, tag us @McConnellGolf using #SeafoodSustains and visit www.seafoodnutrition.org/eat-seafoodamerica/ for more details. Don't forget to wear red on February 5th in support of the American Heart Association...more details coming soon!
HISTORY OF MCCONNELL GOLF'S COOKIES OF THE MONTH
OUR CHEFS APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT The culinary teams at McConnell Golf would like to extend a special thanks for the support you have given them over the last 12 months. In addition to purchasing meal kits and ordering takeout options, you have helped give back to the community through meal fundraisers, wine dinners and more. Our chefs continue to work hard to provide unique offerings, while also ensuring your meals are prepared safely using quality ingredients. As we enter the New Year, remember to support the food and beverage team at your local club and take advantage of to-go packages.
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Several years ago, at one of our annual corporate meetings, an idea was brought to the table that we needed a Lagniappe of our own that would show our appreciation to members and their guests for dining with us. This idea quickly grew to a collaboration of our executive chefs, their staff members and other club staff submitting cookie recipes to be used in our monthly rotation. These cookies would be a bite size sweet treat for everyone who had lunch at one of our properties in the dining room. As McConnell Golf has grown we have been able to feature a club each month, in addition to recipes from our CEO John McConnell and COO Christian Anastasiadis, the Easter bunny and Santa Clause. Beyond baking and serving these delicious treats in our clubs each month, we also share the recipe in our newsletter and online blog that includes a special story or meaning behind them. Our culinary teams have embraced this idea and continue to showcase their talents with these delectable sweet treats, from our kitchens to yours.
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KIDS CLUB
JUNIOR WEATHER REPORTERS Friday, February 5 | 5:30pm-8:30pm Ages 4-12 | $10 per child
AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER Friday, Januaryr 15 | 5:30pm-8:30pm Ages 4-12 | $10 per child We are diving into the 4 elements for this Avatar-themed Kids Club! The kids will be making their own air blasters and using glow-in-thedark paint to create their own elemental symbols. If all goes well, the night will end with the ultimate battle!
PARIS SOIRÉE Friday, January 22 5:30pm-8:30pm Ages 3-10 | $10 per child
February 5th is national weatherperson's day! I honor of this occasion, the kids are going to be the reporters! After learning about the weather and creating their own weather maps, they will get to film their own weather report!
ALIEN INVASION PARTY Friday, February 12 | 5:30pm-8:30pm Ages 2-9 | $10 per child We come in peace! Out little aliens will be playing games like Meteor shower, Saturn ring toss, and more! It's going to be out of this world!
What is fancier than Paris? The kids will be using French words, eating French pastries, learning about fashion, and creating their own Eiffel Towers! It will be magnifique!
TODDLER NIGHT - SESAME STREET Friday, February 19 | 5:30pm-8:30pm Ages 1-5 | $10 per child While the rest of the family is battling it out at our Family Trivia Night in the bar, bring the younger siblings over to Kids Club! We will be singing and dancing to all our favorite Sesame Street tunes!
SUPERHERO SECRET MEETING Friday, January 29 | 5:30pm-8:30pm Ages 2-9 | $10 per child Calling all Superheroes, it's time to gather for our secret meeting. We will be breaking codes and solving mysteries. Don't tell anyone though, this meeting is confidential! No villains allowed!
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CLAY CREATIONS Friday, February 26 | 5:30pm-8:30pm Ages 3-10 | $10 per child If your child is a creative spirit, bring them to the club for this evening of clay making! Each child will get to make a sculpture of their choice to take home with them.
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GINGERBREAD HOUSE PARTY GALLERY
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JANUARY
Muscle Pump
Muscle Pump
Yoga
Yoga
Rise n' Shine Breakfast
Muscle Pump
Winter Chakra Yoga Series
Pickle & Pinot Muscle Pump
Yoga
Muscle Pump
Rise n' Shine Breakfast
Yoga
Muscle Pump Wine & Design
Member Birthday Night Muscle Pump
Yoga
Muscle Pump
Rise n' Shine Breakfast
Yoga
Muscle Pump
Yoga
Muscle Pump
Kids Club: Last Airbender Muscle Pump Pickle & Pinot - Dinner
Pasta Night
Kids Club: Paris Yoga
Rise n' Shine Breakfast
Winter Chakra Yoga Series
Muscle Pump
Winter Chakra Yoga Series Sunset Saturday Winter Chakra Yoga Series
Kids Club: Superheroes
Rise n' Shine Breakfast Polar Bear Plunge
January Cookies of the Month COCOA-MOLASSES DROP COOKIES Bruce McIntosh - Country Club of Asheville From 1985-2015, H. Robert Sharbaugh was a Member of the Country Club of Asheville and had served time as a Member of the Board for a number of years. He was very well-known and admired by Club Members and staff alike. He meant a great deal to me, especially during my earlier years at the Club. One memory of him that stands out to me, in particular, was the year that, this selfproclaimed chocoholic, gifted me a very old, yet pristine Hershey’s cookbook from 1934 that had been revised and reprinted in 1971. I think of him fondly every time I open the binding to see his name on the inside cover. Thank you for your service to our country and the many laughs throughout the years. This one is for you Mr. Sharbaugh! Yield: Approximately 2-3 Dozen Cookies Ingredients 1/3 Cup Unsalted Butter, room temperature 1/3 Cup Granulated Sugar 1/3 Cup Molasses 1 Egg 1 cup All-Purpose Flour, sifted 1 TSP Baking Powder 3 TBSP Hershey’s Cocoa Powder, or whatever you have on hand 1/2 Cup Chopped Nuts
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Directions: Mix cream, butter, and sugar; add molasses and the egg. Sift together all dry ingredients and add to wet ingredients. Fold in the nuts and scoop mixture into 1-inch rounds onto a greased and lined sheet pan. Bake at 375°F for 8 to 10 minutes.
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FEBRUARY Friday Night Live Kids Club: Weather Muscle Pump
Yoga
Muscle Pump
Rise n' Shine Breakfast
Yoga
Muscle Pump
Member Birthday Night
Father Daughter Ball
Kids Club: Aliens Muscle Pump
Yoga
Muscle Pump
Sweetheart Rise n' Shine Breakfast
Rise n' Shine Breakfast
Yoga
Muscle Pump
Lobster Night Family Trivia Night
Toddler Night: Sesame Street Muscle Pump
Yoga
Muscle Pump
Yoga
Pasta Night
Muscle Pump
Kids Club: Clay Creations
Sunset Saturday
Rise n' Shine Breakfast
February Cookies of the Month CHOCOLATE-DIPPED COCONUT MACAROON John Crawford – Providence Country Club This has been one of my favorite cookie recipes for as long as I can remember. As a kid, my grandmother would make these for us when we would come and visit and while all of the others would devour the chocolate chip cookies, I had these all to myself. If you like coconut and chocolate this recipe is for you! With the toasted outside, creamy inside and smooth chocolate to tie it all together, it cannot get much better. Ingredients 16oz. Sweetened Flaked Coconut 1 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk 1 TSP Vanilla Extract Pinch of Salt 6oz. Semisweet Chocolate Chips 2 Large Egg Whites Directions: Start by mixing the coconut, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla and salt thoroughly in a mixing bowl. Next, separate the egg whites from the yolk and beat the egg whites until they form a stiff peak. Gently fold the egg whites into the coconut mixture Using a small scoop, scoop the mixture onto a parchment-lined sheet pan spacing each about 2 inches apart. Place the macaroons in a 325°F preheated oven for 25 minutes, rotating as needed to prevent burning. While macaroons are baking in the oven, melt the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave, stirring frequently. When cookies have cooled completely, dip the bottoms in the melted chocolate and place them on a clean sheet of parchment paper. Enjoy!
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Country Club of Asheville 170 Windsor Road Asheville, NC 28804
Winter Chakra Practice for Peace of Mind and Physical Vitality 4-week series- Saturdays Jan 9, 16, 23 & 30 10:00am-11:00am | $55 Instructor: Paula Hanke Location: Pisgah Ballroom Stimulating the energy centers in our bodies can bring better health and quality of life. Each week, we will explore a different chakra (energy center) in the body, and it's corresponding postures, color, energy, and affirmation. Register online via the club calendar.
