MAY I JUNE 2022
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RALEIGH COUNTRY CLUB
YOUR CLUB
RALEIGH COUNTRY CLUB STAFF Christian Anastasiadis I christian@raleighcc.com
MAY AND JUNE HOURS OF OPERATION
COO of McConnell Golf
FAIRWAY GRILL Monday I CLOSED Tuesday I 11:00am-8:00pm Wednesday I 11:00am-8:00pm Thursday I 11:00am-8:00pm Friday I 11:00am-9:00pm Saturday I 11:00am-8:00pm Sunday I 11:00am-8:00pm
Bonnie Miller I bmiller@raleighcc.com Clubhouse Manager & Events Director
Brian Kittler I brian.kittler@mcconnellgolfcom Director of Golf, VP of Golf Operations
Thomas Walker I twalker@raleighcc.com Head Golf Professional
Billy Cole I bcole@raleighcc.com
19TH HOLE Monday I CLOSED Tuesday - Sunday I 11:00am- until the last golfer is off the course TEE TIMES 8:00am-6:30pm (weekdays) 7:45am-8:20am (weekends – twosomes only) I 8:30am-6:30pm (normal play)
All carts must be returned prior to 8:00pm.
Golf Course Superintendent
John Crawford I jcrawford@raleighcc.com Executive Chef
Vicki Pincombe I memberservices@raleighcc.com Member Services
Lauri Stephens I membership@mcconnellgolf.com VP of Membership
GOLF SHOP 7:30am-6:30pm (weekdays) I 7:00am-6:30am (weekends)
Alicia Lockard I alockard@mcconnellgolf.com
PRACTICE FACILITIES 7:30am–6:30pm
Faith Inman I finman@mcconnellgolf.com
The golf course, range tee, short-game greens and putting greens are closed every Monday.
RCC CONTACT LIST
Creative Director
Communications Director
Front Desk Reservations I 919.231.5501 x 0036 Dining Room I 919.231-5501 x 0035 Events Director I 919.231.5501 x 0036 Golf Shop I 919.231.6451
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH ASHLEY HINSON
Ashley transferred to Raleigh Country Club from Providence Country Club in the fall. She serves our members on a daily basis with great finesse. Soon to be married to her fiancé and best friend, Ravelle, her round-the-clock positivity has been very contagious throughout the clubhouse. Thank you for all that you do, Ashley!
IN THIS ISSUE Your Club...……..………….……………....…………....…...............2 Membership...…………………………..……………......................3 RCC Buzz...…………………………..….……...…….........…….........4 Dining Events..…………………...….…….…..…....................5-6 Clubhouse Happenings..............................................7 McConnell Golf News...….……...…...……….....................8 Tee It Up.............…………...….......................................9-10 Kids' Camps................…..……........……..……….…….…......11
FEATURED ON THE COVER McConnell Grandkids
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Swim Team................................................…..................12 2022 Pool Menu...........................................................13 Monthly Calendars...………...…….……....……..........14-15
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MEMBERSHIP
Please welcome the following new members to the McConnell Golf Family at Raleigh Country Club!
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Marc and Brianna Duchaine
Heath and Emily Tripp
with son Harrison (15 months)
with sons Win (9yrs), Wells (8 yrs), Sellers (6 yrs) and Collier (16 months)
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RCC buzz Look who’s talking about our club! Please enjoy a few of our favorite mentions below – and keep sharing your experiences with us by tagging Raleigh Country Club on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for a chance to be featured in the next newsletter.
Mary Katherine Pittman Preston Trivia champs “Bushwoods” !!!
richardsfrank290 Getting Big Will out for the birthday round with Petrie and Jeff Denny
Congratulations to Layne Foor on his hole in one on hole 3 this morning! Nice shot!!
deedeejustice E V I E! Can we just stay like this forever? #itsthethighhightightsforme
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DINING EVENTS
CINCO DE MAYO
BIRTHDAY NIGHT WITH CHILDCARE
THURSDAY, MAY 5 I 6:00PM
FRIDAY, MAY 13 & FRIDAY, JUNE 10 6:00PM-9:00PM I A LA CARTE DINING AVAILABLE
Wishing a COLORFUL, fun, and festive Cinco de Mayo to all of our amigos! Come celebrate the different flavors Chef John has on his a la carte special menu.
Free champagne available for everyone! If it is your birthday in May or June, come and enjoy a complimentary dinner entrée with the McConnell Golf Skillet Cookie dessert.
FARMHOUSE SUNDAY BRUNCH MAY 15, 22, 29 I JUNE 5, 12, 19, 26 I 11:00AM-2:00PM
MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH SUNDAY, MAY 8 I 11:00AM-2:00PM Adults: $30 I Children 6-12: $15 5 and Under: Complimentary
It’s a beautiful Sunday morning and spring is here! There is something for everyone on our delicious and nutritious menu!
Show mom how much you appreciate all the things she has done for you with a family brunch sure to please everyone! MENU Strawberry & Spinach Salad with Mandarin Oranges, Pistachios, Red Onion and Pomegranate Vinaigrette I Antipasto Platter l Fresh Fruit Display I Shrimp Cocktail with Lemon & House Made Cocktail Sauce I Smoked Seafood Display I Omelet Station with Assorted Toppings I Danish & Muffins I Applewood Smoked Bacon I Sausage Links l Breakfast Potatoes I Pearl Sugar Waffles with Maple Syrup and Whipped Cream I Carving Station I Honey Baked Ham I Roasted Turkey Breast I Marinated Teres Major I Herb Roasted Vegetables l Broccoli and Cheddar Casserole I Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes I Truffle Mac & Cheese I Assorted Dinner Rolls I Chef’s Selection of Sweet Treats Table with Ice Cream Bar.
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LIVE AT 5 POOLSIDE FRIDAY, MAY 27 I 5:00PM-8:00PM I COMPLIMENTARY Let's get this party started! Join us at the pool for dinner with live music!
You will be dancing in your seat to everyone's favorite oldies, rock, rhythm & blues.
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DINING EVENTS
ALL AMERICAN MEMORIAL DAY BBQ & EVENT MONDAY, MAY 30 I POOL OPENS AT 10:00AM BBQ ON BACK PATIO FROM 11:00AM-2:00PM
FATHER'S DAY SPECIAL! STEAK & ALE DINNER BOX TO GO ( DINNER FOR 2) SUNDAY, JUNE 12 - SUNDAY,19
Make it a festive and fun family cookout with a Memorial Day BBQ feast! Enjoy all of your club favorites as you make it a celebration to remember with those you love and hold most dear. Club event to be held in the commons area and include a BBQ, waterslide, DJ and games - weather permitting.
Caddyshack COUPLES 9 & DINE
$100 PER BOX I ORDERS MUST BE IN 48 HOURS PRIOR TO PICK-UP EMAIL ORDERS TO: BMILLER@RALEIGHCC.COM
Includes: 14oz Ribeye I Twice Baked Potato I Asparagus I Caesar Salad I Mini Red Velvet I 6 Pack Variety Beer
FATHER'S DAY BBQ POOLSIDE SUNDAY, JUNE 19 I 11:00AM-2:00PM ADULTS: $16.95 I CHILDREN 6-12: $8.95 (5 AND UNDER: FREE)
COUPLES 9 & DINE FRIDAY, JUNE 10 I SIGN UP AT THE GOLF SHOP Join us for 9 holes of golf followed by dinner. Our theme for this event is Caddyshack. "So I got that going for me. Which is nice."
Bring Dad to the club for an all-you-can-eat Father's Day BBQ and celebration at the pool. Families, get your picture drawn by our Caricaturist between 12:00pm-3:00pm or just relax and enjoy live music!
- Save the Date -
4TH OF JULY BBQ MONDAY, JULY 4 I 11:00AM-2:00PM
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CLUBHOUSE HAPPENINGS TACO TUESDAYS Southwest meets the Southeast! Enjoy handcrafted tacos with fresh homemade ingredients for only $9. May 3 - Chili Lime Turkey Tacos with Sauteed Peppers, Onion and Queso Fresco May 10 - Chipotle Lime Chicken Tacos with Shredded Lettuce and Queso Fresco May 17 - Pork Carnitas Tacos with Jalapeno Slaw May 24 - Baja Fish Tacos Chili Lime Slaw May 31 - Cajun Shrimp Tacos with Salsa Verde and Queso Fresco June 7 - Chipotle Chicken Tacos with Rainbow Radish and Broccoli Slaw June 14 – Beef Barbacoa Tacos with Jalapeno, Radish and Cilantro June 21 – Chimichurri Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema June 28 – Korean Fried Chicken Tacos with Broccoli Slaw and Cotija Cheese
BURGER DAYS AT THE CLUB Thursdays are Burger Days at the club! We'll be featuring freshly hand-formed beef burgers, cooked to order. We use the freshest ingredients possible. Check your Weekly Happenings to see what mouth watering creation Chef John is firing up on the grill.
RCC POOL OPENING DAY FOR SWIMMING IS MONDAY, MAY 9! If you would like to swim laps please stop in the office and sign the waiver.
Please note: The pool will be closing for swimmers on Wednesday, June 1 and Tuesday, June 21 at 5:00pm for home swim meets.
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MCCONNELL GOLF NEWS
Save the Date
PGA TOUR WYNDHAM CHAMPIONSHIP AUGUST 2-7 I SEDGEFIELD COUNTRY CLUB
VISIT KNOXVILLE OPEN I MAY 9-15 We look forward to a stellar tournament as we begin the next decade of the Korn Ferry Tour tradition and promote our community’s pride as one of the four remaining original Tour events. Experience the excitement as “The 25” tracks the PGA TOUR cards at stake and the weekly player movement in and out of the Top 25 places on the new points list. Partake in the sportsmanship as we celebrate our 32-year heritage as a founding event on the Korn Ferry Tour. For 156 professional golfers, the “Path to the PGA TOUR” runs through Knoxville, Tennessee. To purchase tickets to the Visit Knoxville Open, please visit www.visitknoxopen.com/tickets.
Olivia Reardon is the daughter of Kevin Reardon, director of golf at Providence Country Club. On November 30, 2021, she was taken to the hospital and rushed into emergency surgery with a mass behind her right eye. This mass was found to be rhabdomyosarcoma. Olivia is currently undergoing a chemotherapy regimen with proton radiation treatments at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. In continued support of Kevin, Christina and Olivia, McConnell Golf plans to do a golf marathon with various fundraising initiatives at each property in late May to benefit the family, St. Jude and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Stay tuned for more updates from your club and follow Olivia’s journey on social media. We cannot thank the members and staff at Providence Country Club enough for their overwhelming support the last 3-4 months.
REX HOSPITAL OPEN I JUNE 2-5 The 34th Annual REX Hospital Open will soon take place at The Country Club at Wakefield Plantation. This event provides a unique opportunity to build your brand, reward employees, and entertain clients and customers. Are you interested in volunteering? Please email Michael Thomas at mthomas@ccwakefieldplantation.com.
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All donations going back to the OliviaStrong Foundation, Inc. Money raised will help with expenses for Kevin and Christina in addition to them making donations on Olivia’s behalf to St. Jude’s Children's Research Hospital and Make-A-Wish Foundation.
@thumbsupforolivia #oliviastrong
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TEE IT UP Members, Hard to believe we are now in May, and like you, looking forward to a fun summer of golf. The practice facility has been open for a few weeks now and good to hear scores are getting a little better now that you can warm up before playing. The finished product looks great and we appreciated your patience while it was closed. Like my grandmother use to tell me, good things come to those who wait. April was a fun month especially with the participation of juniors and women in our Operation 36 programs. We also had a great turnout for our inaugural Masters Putting contest and look forward to doing two more in May and June. It’s a perfect opportunity for the family to come out to the club for fun and enjoy a nice meal when you’re finished putting. With the PGA Championship this month at Southern Hills and the U.S. Women’s Open at Pine Needles in June, we will do our best to replicate holes from their respective courses. The months of May and June are fun months at RCC with the Men’s Member-Member, Memorial Day Tournament and Parent/Child Tournament. With the practice facility open, we will continue to promote fitting days and use of Trackman. In addition, we will have our first Couples Event on Friday, June 10th using a Caddy Shack theme for the night. Be on the lookout for more details. Let’s continue to properly repair ball marks, rake the bunkers and enjoy this great game. Look forward to seeing you at the club. Brian Kittler, PGA, VP Golf Operations McConnell Golf
Fun night for our inaugural Masters Putting contest. We did a nine hole event using the second nine of Augusta as our theme. Greatly appreciate the support and turnout as we all had a fun night.
UPCOMING EVENTS AT RALEIGH COUNRY CLUB
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May 13: Taylor Made Fitting Day
May 30: Memorial Day Tournament
June 10: Couples Golf
May 20-22: Men’s Member/Member
June 12: Parent/Child
June 20-21: Aerification
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TEE IT UP
So proud of these juniors for getting better every week and competing out on the golf course. Congratulations to Ford, CC, Palmer, Ryan, Griffin, and Olson on their wonderful play and shooting 36 or better!
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KIDS' CAMPS
RACE AROUND THE WORLD EMOJI WELLNESS CAMP JUNE 20 - JUNE 24 I 9:00AM-12:00PM GRADES 1-5 I $100 (INCLUDES SNACKS AND DRINKS) This is one camp your child is not going to want to miss! We will be doing lots of fun activities including creating a community garden, healthy cooking, fitness challenges, and go on a treasure hunt for healthy snacks.
JULY 19-JULY 21 I 9:00AM-3:00PM AGES 6-11 I $150 (INCLUDES SNACKS, DRINKS AND LUNCH) Do you ever watch the show Amazing Race? Well it is time for the Amazing Race around RCC! We will divide you into pairs or teams and you will get the chance to compete and test your skills! Points will be kept all week, and we will announce the winning team on Thursday! Please RSVP by Wednesday, July 13th.
AMAZING LEGO® ANIMALTRONIC ADVENTURES JULY 26 - JULY 28 I 9:00AM-12:00PM GRADES K-5 I $125 (INCLUDES SNACKS AND DRINKS)
HARRY POTTER CAMP JUNE 28 - JUNE 30 I 9AM-3PM AGES 6-11 I $150 (INCLUDES SNACKS AND LUNCH) At Harry Potter Camp, the Sorting Hat will assign campers to houses and the week will be filled with wand-making, Quidditch, a variety of wizard treats, Harry Potter trivia, a Sorcerer's Stone challenge, a Horcrux scavenger hunt, and much more!
Take a walk on the wild side as we explore the exciting and varied world of the animal kingdom. Build robotic and static animals from all walks of life including the Rainforest, the Everglades, the Jungle, Zoos and Aquariums! LEGO®-inspired crafts and games will also be a part of this camp’s experience. All campers will also get to build a custom mini-figure that they can take home with them at the end of their excursion!
CAMP INFORMATION (FOR ACTIVITY CAMPS ONLY) We will be sending you a reminder with the camp agenda, what to bring, the camp menu and other important information a week before each camp. We ask that you register your child at least a week before each camp. To register your child you may do so online at www.raleighcc.com. We encourage guests to attend with the members so the campers have a better experience with friends. Campers may also attend on certain days only for a TBD rate. There is a 10% sibling discount for members only. Each day will be filled with indoor and outdoor activities, swimming, crafts, lunch, snacks and much more!
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SWIM TEAM
BECOME A STINGRAY Any child between the ages of 5 and 18 is encouraged to participate. $185 for first swimming participant. $155 per additional swimmer. Enrollment charges will be billed directly to your member account. Your swim team dues include the following: 4 swim meets and championship meet, award for swimmer, 1 week of Junior Bootcamp, team picture, banquet for swimmer, and a team tee-shirt.
YOUNGEST SWIMMERS: JOIN OUR MINI RAYS SQUAD For swimmers ages 4 and up, join the team as a Mini Ray. This offering will be held Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00pm-5:30pm to help build up strength and familiarity with strokes and team competitions. $120 per child, includes shirt. Please visit our private site for more information.
SWIMSUITS FROM ALL AMERICAN SWIM RISE LASERBEAM I FEMALE $31, JAMMER $25 Take a peak at the swimsuit samples on site. Below is the information to purchase a suit at your convenience. Maynard Crossing I 1231 NW Maynard Rd, Cary, NC 27513 In-Store Shopping, Delivery and Curbside Pickup I (919) 439-8678
PRACTICE SCHEDULE MAY 9-12, MAY 16-19, MAY 23-26, MAY 31 - JUNE 2, JUNE 6-9, JUNE 13-16, 20-23 Mini Rays - Championship Meet June 24 Stingrays - Championship Meet June 26 Followed by Awards Banquet at RCC
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MEET ABBY PILKENTON CO-CHAIR OF THE 2022 STRINGRAYS NC State University Sophomore Student-Athlete Psychology Major Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, I am a six-time Georgia 1-5A State Championship finalist. I won the 100/200 free combo during both my sophomore and junior seasons after finishing third and fourth, respectively, in high school. I have also earned both NISCA and USA Swimming Scholastic All-American honors.
MEET KATIE LEWICK CO-CHAIR OF THE 2022 STRINGRAYS NC State University Sophomore Student-Athlete Psychology Major Graduating in May 2024 Originally from Louisville, Colorado, I am a two-time high school State Champion in 100 backstroke, two-time All-American, and a Summer and Winter Junior Nationals qualifier.
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RCC POOL MENU FOR 2022!
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May SUNDAY
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MONDAY
2 Clubhouse Closed
8
9
Mother's Day Brunch
Clubhouse Closed
MOTHER'S DAY
Pool Opens 4-8pm Swim Team Practice
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16 Clubhouse Closed Swim Practice
22
23
Donald Ross Classic (Men's Member/Member)
Clubhouse Closed Swim Practice
29
30 Memorial Day Tournament and BBQ Event
TUESDAY
3 $10 Lunch Special Taco Tuesday JR. Boot Camp
10 $10 Lunch Special Taco Tuesday Swim Practice
17 $10 Lunch Special Taco Tuesday Swim Practice
24 $10 Lunch Special Taco Tuesday Swim Practice
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
4
5
6
$10 Lunch Special Swim Practice
$10 Lunch Special Burger Day
$10 Lunch Special
SATURDAY
7
CINCO DE MAYO
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12
13
14
$10 Lunch Special Swim Practice
$10 Lunch Special Burger Day Swim Practice
$10 Lunch Special Birthday Night
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19
20
$10 Lunch Special Swim Practice
$10 Lunch Special Burger Day Swim Practice
$10 Lunch Special Donald Ross Classic (Men's Member/Member)
Donald Ross Classic (Men's Member/Member)
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27
28
$10 Lunch Special Swim Practice
$10 Lunch Special Burger Day Swim Practice
21
$10 Lunch Special Live at 5 Poolside
31 Clubhouse Closed Swim Practice
MEMORIAL DAY
COOKIES OF THE MONTH MAY - STRAWBERRY SHORTBREAD COOKIES BY ISAAC SPENCER, EXECUTIVE CHEF AT ONSC
When I think of May, I think of my mom and celebrating Mother’s Day. I can remember my mom going to local farms to pick some of the biggest and juiciest strawberries off the vines and letting me snack on a few while she picked them. Later she would make her version of strawberry shortcake using the naturally sweet strawberries, cool whip and buttery shortbread cookies. Cookie Ingredients: Strawberry Glaze Ingredients: 4 Ounces Granulated Sugar ¼ Cup Chopped Strawberries 8 Ounces Unsalted Butter, room temperature 1 Cup Powdered Sugar 12 Ounces All-purpose Flour View the recipe at ½ TSP Kosher Salt https://bit.ly/May-Cookie-2022 ½ Ounce Freeze-dried Strawberries
JUNE - NO BAKE WHITE CHOCOLATE CRANBERRY COOKIE BY PATRICK BUDNIEWSKI, EXECUTIVE CHEF AT HHCC
In the middle of the summer the last thing you want to do is turn on the oven and start to heat the house. That is where these cookies come into play. These cookies are quick and simple to make and are a great cool treat on a warm summer day. I like eating these straight out of the fridge. You can add chopped toasted almonds as an option or even substitute dried cherries instead of the dried cranberries. Ingredients: 4 Cups Granulated White Sugar 1 Cup Unsalted Butter, cubed 1 Cup 2% Milk 2 Cups White Chocolate Chips
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1 TSP Almond Extract 6 Cups Old Fashioned Oats 2 Cups Dried Cranberries
View the recipe at https://bit.ly/June-Cookie-2022
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June SUNDAY
MONDAY
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TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
1
2
3
$10 Lunch Special Swim Practice
$10 Lunch Special Burger Day Swim Practice
$10 Lunch Special
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6
7
8
9
10
Clubhouse Closed
$10 Lunch Special Taco Tuesday
$10 Lunch Special Swim Practice
$10 Lunch Special Burger Day Swim Practice
$10 Lunch Special Birthday Night
Swim Practice
SATURDAY
11
Swim Practice 12
Parent-Child Championship
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14
15
Clubhouse Closed
$10 Lunch Special Taco Tuesday
$10 Lunch Special Swim Practice
$10 Lunch Special Burger Day Swim Practice
$10 Lunch Special Prime Rib Night
2 1 $10 Lunch Special Taco Tuesday Greens Aerification Swim Practice FIRST DAY OF SUMMER
22 $10 Lunch Special Swim Practice
23 $10 Lunch Special Burger Day Swim Practice
24 $10 Lunch Special Mini Rays Championship Meet at RCC
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30
$10 Lunch Special Taco Tuesday
$10 Lunch Special
$10 Lunch Special Burger Day
Swim Practice
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Swim Practice 19 Father's Day BBQ Event at the pool
20 Clubhouse Closed
Swim Practice
FATHER'S DAY 26
27
Swim Team Awards Dinner
Clubhouse Closed
Emoji Camp
25
Harry Potter Camp
CRAFT DRINK SPECIALS
RCC Julep
"La Madre" 75
Chipotle Margarita
"The No-jito"
½ oz simple syrup 6-8 sprigs fresh mint 2 oz bourbon Stir vigorously to frost mug Garnish with mint sprig
Build in a shaker over ice 1 oz gin ½ oz fresh lemon juice ½ oz simple syrup Shake until well chilled Strain into champagne flute Garnish with strawberries
2 oz silver tequila 1 oz triple sec 1 oz fresh lime juice ½ oz jalapeño simple syrup 2 oz fresh lime juice Shake and pour into Collins glass with a chipotle power rim Garnish with a fresh jalapeño
(Non-Alcoholic) Strawberries Mint Pink Lemonade Sprite Splash of cherry juice Garnish with a lemon slice
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