JANUARY I FEBRUARY 2022
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COUNTRY CLUB OF ASHEVILLE
CLUB CONTACTS
YOUR CLUB
JANUARY & FEBRUARY HOURS OF OPERATION DONALD ROSS DINING ROOM
Monday I Closed Tuesday I 11:30am-5:00pm Wednesday-Friday I 11:30am-9:00pm Saturday | 11:30am-5:00pm (To-go service available until 8pm) Sunday I 10:30am-5:00pm
CLUBHOUSE AND ADMINISTRATIVE
Phillip Loney I Club Manager phillip.loney@ccofasheville.com Debbie Ponder I Membership & Marketing Director dponder@ccofashville.com Olivia Blahowsky Administrative & Member Services Manager oblahowsky@ccofasheville.com Ray Greene | Clubhouse Maintenance rgreene@ccofasheville.com
Fitness Center
Monday I 5:30am-4:30pm Tuesday I 5:30am-6:30pm Wednesday - Friday I 5:30am-8:00pm
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Saturday I 7:00am-8:00pm
Bruce McIntosh, CEC I Executive Chef bmcintosh@ccofasheville.com Liz DeKoyer I Director of Events & Catering edekoyer@ccofasheville.com Kyle Perry I Outlets Manager kperry@ccofasheville.com
Sunday I 7:00am-4:30pm GOLF SHOP Monday | Closed
Tuesday-Sunday I 8:30am-5:00pm PRACTICE FACILITY
Monday I Closed
ATHLETICS
Tuesday – Sunday I 8:30am-5:30pm
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
MULLIGANS
Monday I Closed Tuesday-Sunday I 10:00am-5:00pm 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
Ross Lally, PGA | Assistant Golf Professional rlally@ccofasheville.com Marco Mongillo, PGA | Assistant Golf Professional mmongillo@ccofasheville.com
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
Monday-Friday I 10:00am-5:00pm
IN THIS ISSUE
CLUB NUMBERS
Your Club...……………......................….……………....………......2
Take-out/Reservations Front Desk
828.398.2745 828.258.9183
CCA Buzz.........…………...…….......................….......…..….…..3 Membership.....................................................................4
Golf Shop
828.258.9762
Dining Room Specials...................................................5
Membership
828.398.2741
Tee it Up.....................…..…..…...........................……....……..6
Member Services 828.398.2744
Turf Talk...............……....…….............................…………...…....7
Tennis Courts 828.505.1621
Courtside News..................................................................8
Events & Catering 828.398.2742
McConnell Golf News......................................................9 Fitness........................................................................10-11 Photo Gallery...........................................................12-13
Pictured on the Cover Nussbaum Family (pictured left to right), Stephanie, Hailey, Hunter, Marc
January Calendar.........................................................14 February Calendar........................…...................….......15
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CCA buzz Look who’s talking about CC of Asheville! Please enjoy a few of our favorite mentions below and keep sharing your experiences by tagging us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for a chance to be featured in the next newsletter.
collin_oberry Happy thanksgiving to all! Grateful to be able to host family in Asheville this year.
fivefeathersevents Congratulations again to Mr. & Mrs. Rubino. Saturday was a dream.
Angela Buchanan Gantt Great Pickleball tournament at Country Club of Asheville. Katie Nowicki and I placed second in the women’s 4.0 open division. Great competition and fun throughout the tournament.
Asheville Event Paintings I started another wedding painting last night for a great couple whose wedding was delayed a year due to covid. The lively celebration last night made up for it. I had a super time and the painting is off to a good start. Shoutout to Liz and her staff at the Country Club of Asheville- they run a really nice place.
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MEMBERSHIP We Welcome Our Newest Members Please welcome the following new members to the McConnell Golf Family at the Country Club of Asheville
JOHN AND NANCY HOGAN
BRU AND LUCAS WEBER
John and Nancy Hogan, Resident Full Golf. John is retired from broadcasting having most recently been CEO of IHeart Radio. They are new to Asheville and have a home in NW Florida. Current members of Camp Creek golf course in Rosemary Beach, FL and former members of Las Campanois golf course in Santa Fa and Fair Oaks Ranch golf in San Antonio. John is looking to continued improvement with his overall golf and lowering his score. Nancy enjoys tennis and will be looking to find her niche at the courts. They are excited to have a home in Asheville and looking forward to experiencing the amenities of club, meeting members and making new friendships. Other interests include pickleball, hiking and travel.
Bru and Lucas Weber, Corporate Golf. Bru is the Vice-President of Procurement with Blue Ridge Power. Lucas is the General Manager of Portable Welding Service. They have two children; son, Sebastian age 7 and daughter, Penelope age 4. They are looking forward to enjoying all the amenities of the club. Lucas is the golfer and both love spending time with family and look forward to being a part of the CCA community. Community/charity passion: UNCA Alumni Association. We would like to thank Jack Bolton for his sponsorship.
Hello 2022 and Happy New Year! Happy New Year to our Valued Members! On behalf of the entire CCA team, we look forward to seeing you and your families enjoying a fun and entertaining year at the club and taking advantage of our many offerings in the days, weeks and months to come while creating special family memories in 2022. REMINDERS: Resignations require a 90-day notice. Golf members can only downgrade their membership in the month of February.
Debbie Ponder, Membership Director
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DINING ROOM SPECIALS
BIRTHDAY NIGHT THURSDAY, JANUARY 13TH | FEBRUARY 10TH 5:00PM DINNER FEATURES RESERVATIONS ON THE HALF-HOUR As a perk of being a McConnell golf member, you get a complimentary dinner on the month of your birthday! Birthday night is the second Thursday of every month, so if you have a birthday coming up grab your family and friends and come celebrate here at the club. Don’t forget that you can still get your birthday dinner curbside if you cannot make it inside!
DINING AT THE COURTS SATURDAY, JANUARY 22ND | 6:00PM-8:00PM Come to the Tennis Courts as we welcome Tito as our new Club Tennis Pro. We will have food and drinks available courtside so stop by and socialize at the indoor tennis facility. See page 7 for more info!
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE FRIDAY, JANUARY 14TH | FEBRUARY 4TH 5:00PM-9:00PM LOCATION: DONALD ROSS DINING ROOM LIVE MUSIC STARTING AT 6:00PM
Happy Valentine's Day
Mark your calendar for the first of the month and stop by the club to enjoy some live music from local musicians. Each time we feature a different musician from guitar players and singers to pianists. Kick back and relax to the sounds of live music with great food and drinks! Don’t forget to make your reservations.
VALENTINES DINNER SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH | 5-8PM Grab your special someone and celebrate Valentines here at the club. We will be featuring a special menu with wine and cocktail specials to delight the pallet as well as a harpist to set the mood! So make your reservations and let us make your night with your loved one special.
WINE DINNER JANUARY 15TH | 6:00PM START PRICE: TBD
Here is your chance to have a spectacular dining experience at the club. We will be hosting a specially selected Vintner with some amazing wines that will be paired with a fabulous menu from Chef Bruce and his team. Gather your friends and come sip and savor.
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VALENTINES BRUNCH SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH | 10:30AM-2:00PM Got the craving for some brunch? Stop by the club for a special Valentines Brunch with your loved ones and let us treat you to an amazing buffet also featuring our famous made to order omelet station. Also featuring some champagne specials so make your reservations and hope to see you there!
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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 hope everyone is excited for a wonderful 2022! As we start a new year, I think we have a great staff in place with Brian Muller, Marco Mongillo, & Ross Lally as our Assistant Golf Professionals and look forward to watching them grow more and more as Golf Professionals in the upcoming year. 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 2022 as well. As we get ready for 2022, 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 2021, those will continue in 2022 until you tell us otherwise. We are currently not accepting anymore pushcart/kangaroo storage as we have too many in our cart facility already and there is no space available to hold anymore unfortunately. Also, the golf calendar for 2022 is complete and you will be able to view it on the club calendar on our website in early to mid-January. Information on all of our golf events will be sent to you soon but below are some important dates for 2022 are below: Also, remember to get some usage out of our SkyTrak Golf Simulator and launch monitor during the cold weather! 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. I also encourage you to try to incorporate some fitness into your golf game preparation. If you need some assistance in some things that may help you from a fitness standpoint, don’t hesitate to reach out to myself 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 2022 a great year!
SkyTrak: The Winter Golf Solution Don't let your golf game freeze this winter! 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!
Fairways & Greens Everyone, Matt Stewart, PGA Director of Golf
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- SAVE THE DATES -
1894 CUP: JUNE 16-18 LADIES’ MEMBER-GUEST: OCTOBER 5-6
*Registration for all these events will be online via the club website or by calling the Golf Shop.
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TURF TALK - WINTER PROJECT UPDATE The days are growing shorter and we have had plenty of frosty mornings that have slowed the growth of all turfgrasses. We are now entering into the time of year where we clean up the rest of the leaves that have yet to fall and start focusing on projects. If you haven't noticed we have started taking down some trees that are dying, leaning, or causing turf conditions to decline. Tree work is a never-ending project, but we would like to update the membership on a few things we have planned for this winter. Behind #1 and #11 green we have removed the trees that were covered in ivy and were dying slowly. With the help of our clubs Horticulturalist John Leggoe we have put together a plan to replace the plant material with something new and improved. By the time spring rolls around our goal is to have those areas look much better than it has in the past. Drainage is going to be a large focus this winter as well. Some key areas we plan on attacking is the Approach on #11. Firming up that area will improve playability and help some of our golfers reach that green in two strokes. With the large trees guarding the right side of the hole, the turf takes longer to dry out, especially after a heavy rainfall. The angle of the sun during the winter also limits the number of hours in the day the turf receives sunlight. We also plan on repairing some existing drainage on #1 and #16. The sub-surface pipelines are compromised and will need to be replaced to firm up landing zones on those two holes. There are countless drain basins that need to be raised as well throughout the property. Our goal is to raise as many as we can throughout the winter to help with surface runoff and prevent damage to equipment and golf carts. This is a great time of year for us to spend time detailing bunkers and make them as consistent as possible. We will go through and check the depths in all of them to make sure they have at least four inches of sand throughout. This is a time-consuming task and is difficult to complete during play so we will try and knock these out on Mondays when the course is closed. The last thing we want is for one of our members to hit the Capillary Concrete liner under the sand and hurt themselves and/or damage their wedge. As a department we hope that all of our members enjoy their golfing experience every time they step foot on property. Sometimes Mother Nature doesn’t deal us a good hand, but we try and put our best foot forward each day. We hope you all had fun this past golfing season and we look forward to maintaining high level playing conditions in the upcoming year. As always, please remember to fix your ball marks and fill your divots.
Happy Holidays! Brandon Ingle, Golf Course Superintendent
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COURTSIDE NEWS As a lifelong tennis enthusiast, I am passionate about helping people improve their skills on the tennis and pickleball courts. I started playing tennis at a young age and played tennis at Country Club of Asheville when I was 13. By age 16, I worked in the pro shop and helped teach kids camps in the summertime. I played tennis all four years at Asheville High School and won a State Championship in 2010. After high school, I played tennis for two years at LeesMcRae College and ranked No. 1 on the team. Following my time at LeesMcRae, I went on to receive my undergraduate degree from UNC-Chapel Hill and taught tennis at various country clubs during the summer. In 2018, I was hired as the Head Tennis Pro at Country Club of Asheville. This past September, I became the Head Tennis Coach for the men’s and women’s tennis teams at Mars Hill University. I am excited to continue improving the program and working with members at Country Club of Asheville. The winters here in Asheville seem to be more and more milder each year. In order to take advantage of nice weather days, the tennis staff is working to keep the outdoor Court No. 2 open. Unfortunately, it is unrealistic to expect the court to be in optimal condition throughout the wintertime. However, we know it will be nice to take advantage of playing on good weather days throughout winter. There will be many days when the outdoor court is not playable. It is important that you check the online court reservation sheet to determine whether or not the outdoor court is playable for days when you want to play. We will update the court reservation sheet daily to determine whether or not the court is playable. Having a clay court open throughout the winter is something that is unique to Western North Carolina due to our climate. We hope this will add to the experience of being a part of Country Club of Asheville. Tito Poplawski Director of Tennis
CLINIC SCHEDULE
Monday Beginner Clinic 9:30-10:30am Tiny Tots 4:00-5:00pm Aces/Smashers 5:00-6:30pm Adults Drills/Games 6:30-7:30pm
Tuesday Intro to Pickleball 9:00-10:00am Cardio Tennis 10:00-11:30am Smashers 5:00-6:30pm
Wednesday Beginner Clinic 9:30-10:30am Smashers 3:30-5:00pm Aces 5:00-6:30pm
Thursday Intermediate Clinic 10:00-11:30am Tiny Tots 4:00-5:00pm
Friday Advanced Clinic 10:00-11:30am
Saturday Adult Games/Drills 10:00-11:30am
TENNIS PRICING
Lessons Rates ½ hour $35, 1hr $60, 90min $80
Clinic Rates 1hr $15, 90min $22
Indoor Tennis & Pickleball court rentals In season Tennis, November- March $28 per hour per court Out of season Tennis, April-October $16 per hour per court All season Pickleball $16 per hour per court Drop in rate $5
DINING AT THE COURTS - TENNIS SOCIAL SATURDAY, JANUARY 22ND | 6:00PM-8:00PM INDOOR TENNIS FACILITY ADULTS: $28 I CHILDREN: $14 Join us for our Tennis Social including dinner and entertainment! It will be an exciting high level doubles exhibition match where teaching pros Stuart Depaulo and Tito Poplawski will be taking on two other players from the area. We will also be hosting a pickleball exhibition match. We look forward to seeing you on the courts!
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Ball Machine Rental $30 for indoor use which includes your court time $15 per hour for outdoor use
Guest Fees $8 per guest (applies for adults and juniors)
String $32 per racquet, customers can choose from any of the strings that we have in stock $20 per racquet, if you bring your own string
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MCCONNELL GOLF NEWS
WEAR RED DAY WEAR RED DAY IN SUPPORT OF HEART HEALTH FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4 I LOOK FOR THE RED HEARTS!
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. 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?
Join us on Friday, February 4 for Wear Red Day as we raise awareness about cardiovascular disease. Post a photo wearing red on social media and tag us @McConnellGolf using #WearRedandGive. We encourage you to make time to incorporate better nutrients in your meals, eat more fruits and vegetables and limit the amount of artificial trans-fat you intake. Visit the Triangle Chapter of the American Heart Association online to learn more information.
ADVERTISE IN THE SPRING-SUMMER ISSUE OF
MCCONNELL GOLF, THE MAGAZINE Advertise in the 2022 Spring-Summer edition 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- and half-page ad placement, in addition to Basic Directory Listings starting at just $175 per issue. All advertisers receive a standard listing in the Member Directory. If you are interested in advertising or listing your business in our magazine, please contact your club’s membership director today.
HEART HEALTHY MONTH IN FEBRUARY Eat healthy, be heart healthy and improve your overall health! As part of McConnell Golf's company-wide initiative during the month of February, your club's culinary team will be offering a Heart Healthy Meal Package set to Feed 2, 4, 6 or 8 people. With the purchase of each meal kit, a portion of proceeds will go directly to the American Heart Association. The meal kit will include two (2) 6-ounce filets of True North Salmon, 6 ounces of Blanched Haricot Verts, 6-ounce Blanched Red Bliss Potatoes and 1 ounce Lemon Herb Compound Butter. $38 (Serves 2) - cooking instructions and seasonings will be provided.
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Show off original photos that highlight your experiences at our clubs to be featured in the next issue of McConnell Golf, The Magazine. We encourage you to highlight photos at club events such as holiday parties, golf events, swim meets, family photos, wildlife and more! In addition to submitting your photos, we ask that you add a brief description for context purposes. Beyond club snapshots and spotlight nominations, if you have an idea or would like to contribute to the magazine in some way, we welcome your input! Email submissions and ideas to finman@mcconnellgolf.com.
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FITNESS
5 BENEFITS OF MASSAGE THERAPY DURING WINTER Massage is often seen as a luxurious treatment, but it needs to be seen as an essential instead. After all, is it indulgent to take care of yourself? No, especially during a health crisis like pandemic. In winter, massage can help even more because it serves your muscles on a deeper level. In the cold of winter, physical activity tends to slow down. Sore and stiff muscles from a lack of use can lead to injury when you first set out to break the confines from your winter lair. A good massage warms and stretches your muscles. This friction also helps with circulation and releases tension. Receiving massage in the cold months will prevent injuries when you get back to your usual activities. Here is a reminder of the benefits fo massage therapy to keep you healthy and happy during Winter.
1. Massage therapy increases circulation. Higher blood pressure and poor blood circulation are real concerns. When temperatures drop, your blood vessels may constrict. This not only makes you feel uncomfortable and chilly, but can affect the heart. Massage stimulates the circulation of oxygenated blood throughout your body. This improved blood flow warms up muscles and can make your body less stiff.
2. Boost your immune system. While cold temperatures can play a part in your body’s immune response, spending more time indoors and not getting enough exercise can also make an impact. Massage therapy helps stimulate white blood cells and this boost in your immune system helps you better fight off viruses and infections.
3. Help you stay active. Massage is a therapeutic way to stay active during the winter season. By making massage a part of your workout regimen, your muscles and joints can become more nimble, strong, and energized.
4. Keep your skin moisturized. Cold, dry winter air can quickly deplete your skin of essential moisture. Massage therapy helps by infusing oils and lotions into the skin to keep it nourished and hydrated. This can help stimulate collagen production and improve skin’s elasticity.
6. Promote mental health. Feelings of sadness or lack of motivation—often attributed to seasonal depression—is common this time of year. While a variety of resources and treatments may be helpful for each specific person, massage can play a significant part in improving mental health. Massage helps reduce stress and anxiety and increases feelings of happiness and relaxation by helping your body release serotonin and endorphins.
MEET OUR ON-SITE MASSAGE THERAPIST
Stephanie Christian Scan the QR Code, visit my website below or call/text 773.341.6903 to make an appointment.
www.massagebook.com/biz/StephanieLMBT
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FITNESS
BENEFITS OF YOGA: 7 REASONS TO TAKE A YOGA CLASS! 1. Increase flexibility and reduce back pain: Tight muscles can restrict joints. As we stretch muscles and move our joints, fresh nutrients flow more freely throughout the body. 2. Increase bone density and health: Weight bearing postures for the arms and legs strengthens bones, and can help reduce osteoporosis. 3. Increase circulation and blood flow: Whether you build heat through sustaining postures or get the heart pumping through faster cardiovascular movement, yoga gets your blood flowing. In addition, relaxation helps relax the nervous system thereby increasing circulation, while breath work brings oxygen to your cells, which helps them function more efficiently. 4. Activate the lymph and bolster the immune system: Yoga movements aid in draining the lymphatic system, allowing it to better fight inflection, fight diseased cells, and rid toxic waste in the body. 5. Improve balance: Regular yoga practice increases your body awareness of how you move through space. Balancing postures help to focus your mind and your breath, and pulls your awareness down into the earth. This could translate into fewer falls, and more ease of movement with aging. 6. Calm the nervous system/ reduce stress/ better sleep: Stimulation in our modern society can stress our nervous system. Yoga and meditation encourage turning inward to take a break from constant stimuli, providing much needed downtime for the nervous system to recalibrate and in turn create an environment for better sleep. 7. Increase a sense of peace and joy: The ancient yogi’s practiced breath work to calm the mind, and feel more connected to the present moment. Did they know the secrets to a more happy life?
MEET THE TRAINERS
Paula Hanke Paula received her Yoga certification in Spectrum yoga, with an Advanced 500 hr Certification in Kripalu Yoga in 2005. Her classes are well rounded with a focus on breath work, stretching, yoga postures and flow. Paula gives attention to detail while offering variations for all levels of practice.
Grayson Cooper Grayson is from Greenville, South Carolina and graduated from Anderson University in 2019 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology. She has worked for Prisma Health Upstate as The Life Center Conditioning Specialist in addition she is a CrossFit Level One, Beast Mode Instructor and has offered a wide range of programs at the Eastside & Caine Halter Family YMCA. She will be continuing the HITT training class here at CCA in addition to offering personal training sessions. In her free time she loves to compete in CrossFit and spend time with her husband and dog. She is looking forward to meeting everyone and is excited to help you reach your fitness goals!
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STRETCH & BREATHE A Valentine’s Gift to yourself! February 5, 12, 19, & 26 8:30am-9:30am A 60 minute yoga class focusing on stretching and breathing exercises with the opportunity to hold the poses for longer periods of time than our regular classes. $15 for drop/in or $50 for a 4 week series. Registration is required and can be done online.
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THANKSGIVING DINNER
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GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING AND BRUNCH WITH SANTA
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JANUARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1
NEW YEAR'S DAY
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
11
12
13
14
15
CLUBHOUSE AND COURSE CLOSED
9
10 CLUBHOUSE AND COURSE CLOSED
16
17
Birthday Night
18
19
20
Friday Night Live
21
Wine Dinner
22
CLUBHOUSE AND COURSE CLOSED
Dining at the Courts
MLK JR DAY
23
24 Polar Bear Plunge
30
25
26
27
28
29
CLUBHOUSE AND COURSE CLOSED
31
JANUARY COOKIE OF THE MONTH: RASPBERRY PECAN THUMBPRINT COOKIES BY KENRIC HUNT, EXECUTIVE CHEF AT BV
This cookie came to mind because of one of my elementary teachers, it was her favorite to give out during Christmastime. I don’t remember details of why it was her favorite, but we knew they were in our goody bags… enjoy a little sweet from a sweet teacher! Ingredients: 1 ½ Cup Unsalted Butter, room temperature 1 Cup Sugar 1 Large Egg Yolk 1 TSP Vanilla Extract 3 ⅓ AP Cup Flour ¼ TSP Salt 1 Cup Toasted Pecans, finely chopped Raspberry Jam Directions: 1. Beat the softened butter and sugar in a large bowl using an electric mixer. 2. Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla extract. 3. Mix in flour, salt and chopped toasted pecans. Mix until well incorporated. 4. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. 5. Using a cookie scoop, scoop out mounds of the cookie dough into a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. 6. Using your thumb or the back of a teaspoon, press into the center of each cookie. 7. Fill a piping bag with raspberry jam and pipe the jam into the center of each cookie. 8. Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown in color.
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FEBRUARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
1
WEDNESDAY
2
THURSDAY
3
FRIDAY
4
SATURDAY
5 American Heat Assoc. Wear Red Day
6
7
8
9
10
CLUBHOUSE AND COURSE CLOSED
11
Stretch & Breathe Yoga Class
12 Stretch & Breathe Yoga Class
Birthday Night
Valentine's Dinner
SUPERBOWL SUNDAY
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
CLUBHOUSE AND COURSE CLOSED
Stretch & Breathe Yoga Class
VALENTINE'S DAY
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
CLUBHOUSE AND COURSE OPEN
Stretch & Breathe Yoga Class
PRESIDENT'S DAY
27
28 CLUBHOUSE AND COURSE CLOSED
FEBRUARY COOKIE OF THE MONTH: MARBLED VALENTINE SUGAR COOKIES BY SEAN O’NEILL, EXECUTIVE CHEF AT TCC
This is a simple cookie recipe that will last for generations. My Nonni used to make these cookies for me when I was younger; at first to be her valentine, then to give to my valentine. Now I make them with my daughter and tell her she is my valentine. Enjoy! Ingredients 2 TSP Vanilla Extract 1/3 Cup Sugar 2 TSP Water 2 Cups sifted All-Purpose Flour 1 ¼ TSP Salt 1 Cup Chopped Pecans 2 Cups Powdered Sugar Instructions 1. In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in egg and vanilla, followed by salt and baking powder. Scrape the bowl as needed. Gradually mix in flour, increasing speed as needed until dough is fully combined and no streaks remain. 1. Divide dough in half, transferring half to a clean bowl, set aside. Add a small amount of dark pink gel food coloring to the remaining dough. Beat until fully tinted and no streaks remain. 1. Pinch off golf ball sized portions of dough, rolling into balls. Create a pattern of alternate colored balls of dough on your work station. Gently, knead all dough together until swirls of color are visible. Do not over mix. 2. Shape into a disc and wrap in plastic. Chill for 30-60 minutes. 3. Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. 4. Roll out dough to ¼-inch thick, on a lightly floured surface. Cut out heart shapes. Space two inches apart on a prepared baking sheet. Freeze cookies for 15 minutes. Press together remaining dough and scraps, re-wrap in plastic and keeping chilled until ready to roll and cut again. 5. Bake at 350°F for 12 minutes. Allow cookies to rest on the pan for two minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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