JANUARY I FEBRUARY 2021
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SEDGEFIELD COUNTRY CLUB
YOUR CLUB
SEDGEFIELD COUNTRY CLUB STAFF
JANUARY AND FEBRUARY HOURS OF OPERATION: SEDGEFIELD EMBASSY GRILL LUNCH SERVICE Thursday-Friday | 11:30am-2:00pm DINNER SERVICE Monday-Wednesday | Closed Thursday-Saturday | 5:00pm-8:00pm Sunday | Closed
GREENSIDE CAFE Tuesday-Sunday | 8:00am-5:00pm
RED FOX Monday-Wednesday | Closed Thursday-Saturday | 5:00pm-8:00pm Sunday | Closed
TENNIS PRO SHOP Sunday & Monday | Closed Tuesday-Thursday | 9:00am-4:00pm Friday & Saturday | 9:00am-1:00pm
Eric Ferguson I eferguson@sedgefieldcc.com Head Golf Professional Chad Cromer I ccromer@sedgefieldcc.com Golf Course Superintendent
James Patterson I jpatterson@sedgefieldcc.com Corporate Executive Chef Sherri Tallant I fitness@sedgefieldcc.com Director of Fitness Pierce Hoover I phoover@sedgefieldcc.com Director of Tennis Taylor Chrismon I activities@sedgefieldcc.com Director of Member Activities & Communications
FITNESS CENTER Monday-Friday | 6:00am-7:30pm (last reservation at 6:30pm) Saturday-Sunday | 8:00am-3:30pm (last reservation at 2:30pm) Reservations Required
JANUARY AND FEBRUARY HOURS OF OPERATION: THE CARDINAL PETE'S PLACE GRILL AND PUB Monday | Closed Beverage Service: Tuesday-Sunday | 8:00am-5:00pm Food Service: Tuesday-Sunday | 11:00am-5:00pm GOLF SHOP, GOLF COURSE, AND PRACTICE FACILITY Golf Shop (Tuesday-Sunday) I 8:00am-5:00pm Golf Course (Tuesday-Sunday) I 8:00am Practice Facilities (Tuesday-Sunday) I 8:30am-4:30pm
CONTACT LIST Greenside Cafe 336.398.8165 Tennis Shop 336.547.0052 Cardinal-Golf Shop 336.668.2749 Cardinal-Pete's Place 336.668.2746 x 2 3201 Forsyth Drive Greensboro, NC 5700 Cardinal Way Greensboro, NC
FEATURED ON THE COVER Kendall Murphy and Jaime Austyn strike a pose as they head in to enjoy Champagne Holiday Lunch at the club.
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Rocky Brooks I rocky@sedgefieldcc.com Director of Golf
Travis Huddleston I banquets@sedgefieldcc.com Director of Sales and Catering
GOLF SHOP, GOLF COURSE, AND PRACTICE FACILITY Golf Shop (Tuesday-Sunday) I 8:00am-5:00pm Golf Course (Tuesday-Sunday) I 8:30am (weather permitting) Practice Facilities (Tuesday-Sunday) I 8:00am-5:00pm (weather permitting)
Sedgefield Country Club Address The Cardinal by Pete Dye Address
Chad Flowers I cflowers@mcconnellgolf.com Triad Membership Director
Maya Panayotova I fbdirector@sedgefieldcc.com Director of Food and Beverage
DONALD ROSS LOUNGE Tuesday- Friday I 4:00pm-7:00pm Saturday-Sunday I 1:00pm-5:00pm
Administration 336.299.5324 Sedgefield Dining 336.299.5324 x 208 Sedgefield Golf Shop 336.299.4160 Fitness Center 336.398.8164
Beverly Marler I bmarler@mcconnellgolf.com Triad Regional Director
Will Harper I maintenance@sedgefieldcc.com Director of Maintenance Angela Ayers I aayers@sedgefieldcc.com Administrative Assistant & Member Billing Toccoa Patterson I accountspayable@sedgefieldcc.com Accounts Payable
THE CARDINAL BY PETE DYE STAFF Chris Terry I cterry@cardinalgolf.com Head Golf Professional Ross Jernigan I rjernigan@cardinalgolf.com Golf Course Superintendent
IN THIS ISSUE Your Club...……………….…………………….….......….……...……....2 Club Update............……......................……............…..……..3 SCC Buzz............……......................……...............….……..4-5 Membership...…………...…………………..…….................…..6-7 Clubhouse News.................……………..….................……..8 Club Events......................………………...…....….............9-10 Kids and Family........………..……………...…...........….........11 McConnell Golf News………......….…............................12 Superintendent's Corner...........……….............…..…...13 SCC Photo Gallery.......................................................14 Tee It Up at Sedgefield..............................................15 Tee It Up at The Cardinal..........................................16 Fitness News..............……...………..…...…..................…...17 Tennis News....................................…...........................18 Cookie of the Month...................................................19 Calendar of Events.....................................Back Cover
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CLUB UPDATE A NOTE FROM YOUR TRIAD REGIONAL DIRECTOR
A NOTE FROM CHEF JAMES "JP" PATTERSON
Making memories is what life is all about and the memories made over the years with Chef JP have been simply priceless. His passion for life has positively impacted us all and will continue to do so even after he makes his way to Wilmington.
It’s not Goodbye, it’s see you later! I have gotten to know so many of you over the years! I have met almost every member, spouse, child, and friend that each of you has brought to the club over the past seven years. Each of you has had a major impact on me, my family, and my future. It all started in 2013 when Beverly was seeking assistance to make it through the Holidays after Chef Hollinger's departure, I had the best time. I was able to do things in those two and a half months that I had not done in years. Fast forward to March 2014, I received a call from Beverly again asking if I would consider coming back to take the Executive Chef Position. This was a very flattering proposition, as I had never been responsible for an operation the size of Sedgefield Country Club. Sedgefield quickly became part of me, I was beginning to see why the history within the membership runs deep. I was in awe, each time I walked through the breathtaking Clubhouse; but the best part was the front circle drive, the Tudor style Clubhouse Exterior and the Lobby, which is where I spent most of my time when not in the kitchen. This is where our traditional holiday events are held, our member socials, and it’s even where I learned we could plate up the Member-Guest Saturday night dinner. Giving back and being involved in our community has always been important to me. I jumped into opportunities with March of Dimes, Make a Wish, Cystic Fibrosis, Community Table, Cooking Matters, and so many more. I was also fortunate to inherit a tremendous staff that most are still with me today. These folks are the ones that constantly work to provide you with a quality dining experience. I can’t say enough about Joaquin Campos my Executive Sous Chef, Isaac Spencer who has been a part of Sedgefield for more than a decade, and Tracy Cottrell. Gabriela Palacio is your day time cold side hero, if you only knew how many sandwiches, salads, and desserts she has plated in her tenure here you would be amazed, and Yacouba Doumbia is the backbone of the PM kitchen. Sarah Sanchez Young, Scott Johnson, Doug Wolfe, Luis Narvaez, Christian Barham, Austin Christensen, and Robin Bilodeau our new Pastry Chef all play a huge role in the success at The Cardinal and Sedgefield. The club is fortunate to have this team in place, and I hope that the next chef will appreciate them and their many talents. My fondest memory of Sedgefield Country Club was back in 2016 when our “Culinary Crushers” team made it to the State Final Cooking Competition, we lost, but I think that is where we created the notion that Country Club food was back and we could branch out and share big flavors with our members! A new Executive Chef means that you will have new experiences, new flavors, new food, new creativity, and most importantly a new outlook on what food means to them. I’m jealous of what you are going to get to experience and envious of the changes that will occur after my departure. We’ve all gone through changes in our lifetimes, and with changes comes a wide range of emotions. I guess you could say our family is nervous, anxious, and excited, as well as loved and appreciated! For that, you will always be my Sedgefield Country Club Family! My family and I will soon be part of The Porters Neck Family and we expect there to be lots of changes for us, a new home, new members, new challenges, and new community involvement.
I'd like to provide a quick update on the search for the next Executive Chef at Sedgefield and then I will yield the rest of my space for JP to reminisce about some of the memories from his time in Greensboro. We received 50 resumes for the position with two coming from within McConnell Golf. The overwhelming majority of the applicants were quite good. That said, we evaluated every resume and began the interview process with the top six candidates. As of this writing the first round of interviews is complete and we have narrowed the field to the top four. The goal was to bring back the top 3, but the candidates were THAT strong. Once we complete the second round of interviews over the next two weeks, we will be in a position to bring back the top two and then make an offer to the finalist. It has been an exciting endeavor and while the next chef will have very big shoes to fill, Chef JP will remain involved in his role as Corporate Chef for McConnell Golf, ensuring success for our next chef at Sedgefield. Cheers to a new year of adventure in 2021. Beverly Marler
2020 SEDGEFIELD EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR TIM HUDGINS
2020 CARDINAL EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR MARK GALLERIE
When and if we ever get settled, I expect to see you all from time to time popping in to say hi as you make the turn, or grab a bite following your round of golf, maybe even join us for a club event if you are in the area. Please know that I’m always a phone call, text, or email away. I will miss you all and will see you soon. With Love, Chef James (JP) Patterson
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Look who’s talking about Sedgefield CC! Please enjoy a few of our favorite social media mentions and keep sharing your experiences by tagging us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for a chance to be featured in the next newsletter.
Betsey Miller Gaines Really enjoyed Thanksgiving with part of the family.. missed the rest of you guys!!!Thanks Cindy!!
@eli_palmer1929 Hot arrival to @sedgefield1926! Scoop yours while they last!
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Michael Flynn The Flynn boys retain the Boggis/Flynn trophy today at Sedgefield Country Club. The course was immaculate and the weather unseasonably warm for November. The Flynn’s jumped out early winning the first two holes. The Boggis boys mounted a furious rally but it was not to be, as the Flynn’s closed them out + 3 with two holes to play.
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@tdromano Great friends, great wine, great food, great night!
@lawyer_brown_ Lesson day for the nephews @sedgefield1926
Sedgefield Country Club It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
@michaelswoope Fun day of golf with Aubrey! Didn’t know she took so many pics and vids until we got home She did great today!...
#golf #golfer #golflife #swoopesummerfun #northcarolina
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MEMBERSHIP WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Roddy & Lisa Akbari; daughters Mina (21) and McKenzie (16) Mr. Akbari founded a real estate investment company 15 years ago and after having 2 full-time jobs, decided to take early retirement from a 21year career as a college professor in Mathematics to focus on his business. Infinite Investments and Properties is a thriving and growing business and is doing very well! He plays lots of tennis and plans on playing a lot more at the Sedgefield tennis facility. He was also a professional volleyball player and coached volleyball at Campbell University, Winthrop University, and Guilford College. Lisa is a registered dental hygienist and is currently a dental hygiene clinical instructor at GTCC. She previously worked in private practice for 25 years. Lisa loves to run and spend family time with her family. Mina is a senior at UNC-Chapel Hill with a major in Biology and plans to attend a PA school after graduation. She has not yet decided as to which PA school. Mina played tennis for Ragsdale and was an all-conference player. McKenzie is a Junior at Ragsdale High school. She plays soccer and is too an all-conference player. She also played for Fusion soccer club for many years until 2020. The Akbaris have lived in Sedgefield for the past 5 years. They love to travel around the U.S and other countries and try to do so every opportunity they have. But their favorite getaway place is Charleston, SC. Please join us in welcoming the Akbaris to Sedgefield!
The Akbari Family
Nick Delgado Nick moved to Greensboro about a year and a half ago and works as a design consultant for Furnitureland South. His family lives in Colleton River in Bluffton, SC, but he moved here from Lexington, Kentucky where he attended the University of Kentucky. Outside of the club Nick enjoys going to the horse track and sporting events as well as fishing and traveling. He looks forward to meeting everyone and making new friendships. Please join us in welcoming Nick to Sedgefield Country Club! Shane & Taylor Hamlett While a new member of the club, Shane is no stranger to Sedgefield as his father Bruce is also a member. He has resided in Oak Ridge his entire life, outside of his time in Raleigh where he graduated from NC State University. Shane is a pilot while Taylor is a Realtor. When not playing golf at the club, they enjoy attending Carolina Hurricanes games, flying, and spending time at their home at Smith Mountain Lake. Please join us in welcoming the Hamletts to Sedgefield Country Club! Kyle & KJ Morgan; children Maggie (25), Ben(21), and Josh (17) As residents of Jamestown, the Morgans are very close to the club and know many other members. Sponsored into the club by their friends Joe & Kim Corey, they are looking forward to meeting new people, becoming more active, and engaging in fun social events. When not at the club, Kyle is a Senior Account Manager in the Audio/Video technology sector, while KJ is the National Sales Manager at Grandover Resort. They enjoy biking, traveling, and exploring local areas. Please join us in welcoming the Morgans to Sedgefield Country Club!
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Terry & Donna Lambert; daughter Bailey (24) As former members of Sedgefield, the Lamberts are no stranger to the club and are joining a growing trend of prior members “coming home� as we like to say! The Lamberts reside in Greensboro where Terry is an insurance agent and Donna is a Financial Services Manager. They were encouraged to join the club by friends Rob & Marty Haley and are excited to be back. Please join us in welcoming the Lambert family back to Sedgefield Country Club! The Morgan Family
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MEMBERSHIP WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Aaron & Ashley Hughes; children Evan (13), Landon (11), Olivia (9) As the VP of Sales for Brady Trane, Aaron enjoys visiting with customers and checking on their HVAC, engineering, and construction projects. Ashley is a 5th-grade teacher at Shady Grove Elementary School and enjoys watching her students thrive. The family resides in Advance, NC. When not working, Aaron enjoys coaching football, volunteering for Habitat for Humanity, and traveling with his family. The Hughes family is looking forward to meeting other members, and Aaron is especially excited to meet those in the construction industry. Please join us in welcoming the Hughes family to the membership at Sedgefield Country Club! Trey Swaim Although a new member, Trey is no stranger to Sedgefield, as he essentially grew up at the club with his parents, Don & Elizabeth Swaim, who have been members for almost 20 years! He knows most of the members already, being close friends with Kevin Herron Jr., Luke Heavner, and Brad McDonald. In fact, he even worked at the club on the golf course maintenance team under Keith Wood from 2012-2014! Although from Greensboro, Trey just moved back from living in Boston, MA for the past 5 years. A 2015 graduate of Elon University, he currently works in Software Sales for Buildium Property Management Software. He is an avid golfer and holds a membership at Crail Golfing Society in Crail, Scotland. When not golfing or working he enjoys travel, snowboarding, hunting & fishing. He is looking forward to growing his professional and personal networks and thinks Sedgefield is a great place to do so, and so do we! Welcome to the club, Trey!
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Jason Zeitler Born and raised in Greensboro, Jason is excited for the opportunity to be a member of Sedgefield Country Club. Jason is the Logistics Manager for Wipes Plus. When not working he enjoys golfing (obviously!), meeting new people, dining out, and giving back to the community through soccer outreach programs. He hopes to become a better golfer and meet many new friends at the club. Please join us in welcoming Jason as one of the newest members of the Sedgefield Country Club family!
The Hughes Family
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CLUBHOUSE NEWS A NOTE FROM YOUR FOOD & BEVERAGE DIRECTOR
A NOTE FROM YOUR DIRECTOR OF CATERING
Ah, the holidays. They always seem to deliver delicious family meals, endless gratitude, and it seems like time moves a little bit slower than usual. When the first winter breeze blows through the trees you can feel magic in the air. Though many of us have a “love-hate” relationship with winter, there is quite a bit to enjoy about the season and everything it has to offer.
“It’s not about how you start that’s important, but how you finish!"
From indulging in comfort food, red wine, and conveniently forgetting about dieting to cozying up on the couch and satisfying a guilty pleasure of a Christmas movie marathon, the holiday magic is all around us! Let’s hold onto this feeling and enjoy it while we can. Check out our calendar and be sure to mark your calendar for more delectable wine dinners ahead! Reserve your spot at Sedgefield’s favorite event – Winter Wine Indulgence – showcasing Pride Mountain Vineyards and their luscious big red wines that maintain the perfect balance, nuance, and complexity. And if wine is not your thing, no worries! We have a few happenings in the works for you. Bourbon? Scotch? Rum? Be on the lookout for more details! Embrace the chilly weather and much of what it brings! And remember, we all make pour decisions, but the wine is always great! See you around the Clubhouse, Maya Panayotova
A quote that means more to me now than ever. 2020 started off just like any other year, but who knew the twist of events that would soon follow. It just goes to show that anything can happen at a moment’s notice and you have to take one day at a time. After all the trials and tribulations 2020 threw at us, I am confident we can make it through 2021 with ease. My hope is, as we transition into the New Year, restrictions will ease as we all do our best to stay safe and healthy. That being said, at this time, we are still able to host private events, birthday celebrations, bridal showers, and dinner clubs. With a few slight modifications and extra sanitizing, we can still create a memorable experience for your family, friends, and coworkers. Yes, masks are required and social distancing is in place but we can still celebrate life’s simple pleasures. If you have any reason to celebrate or simply need a night out with friends, don’t put your plans off any longer. Give us a call and reserve a dinner table for two or a private dining room for 50, we are here to assist with all of your food and beverage needs.
Make sure to join us for one of our upcoming wine dinners or holiday events! Check out the Sedgefield Calendar for your next dinner out. We look forward to seeing you at Sedgefield Country Club again soon! Till then, stay safe and healthy! Warmest Regards, Travis Huddleston
SUNDAY, JANUARY 31 2:00pm | $15++ per person Take the plunge! Come out and take part in the third annual companywide McConnell Golf Save the Polar Bear Plunge benefitting the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Their mission is to conserve nature and reduce the most pressing threats to the diversity of life on Earth. For us, this jump will be a direct link to protecting the Arctic and the polar bear population by restoring the loss of sea ice habitat. On this day, all members will be jumping into the icy waters at their home club pool at the same time across three states. Make your club the leader in giving back by having the most participants and by raising the most money. After the jump, warm up with a bowl of chili and hot chocolate! Order a pint of chili to bring home with proceeds supporting WWF and the Polar Bear mission as well!
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Lisa Liringis, Debbie Richardson, Donna Finch, and Penny Crisp playing during the 5th Annual Angel Tree Open.
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JANUARY EVENTS 20 WEDNESDAY GRAPE NUTS WINE DINNER "Winter Favorites" Wednesday, January 20 | 6:30pm $38++ Wine Society | $43++ Regular When the colder months roll around, enjoying a glass of wine by the fire is suddenly at the top of many people’s to-do lists! Despite what many think, it’s not always the red that is best to reach for, with many white varieties now increasingly recognized for the warming delight they can bring to the dreariest of days. So, not to worry, we have a little bit of both coming your way! Reservations for Grape Nuts will open online 45 days prior to each event. You will be able to book seats at your convenience once the booking window opens. Our team is not able to make reservations outside of the booking window.
26 TUESDAY AUSTRALIAN DINNER On Australia Day – Tuesday, January 26, True Aussie Beef and Lamb will be attempting to break the Guinness World Record to hold the world’s largest virtual dinner party. Hosted by Chef Jet Tila, this hour-long Aussie-themed foodie entertainment style show will feature a fabulous line up of influencers and chef ambassadors creating truly gorgeous dishes. Join us for this hour-long event for your chance to win #aussome prizes and help make history! More details to come!
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30 SATURDAY WINTER WINE INDULGENCE "Pride Mountain Vineyards" Saturday, January 30 | 6:30pm $125++ Wine Society | $145++ Regular Founded in 1990 by Jim and Carolyn Pride, Pride Mountain Vineyards is recognized as one of the “world’s greatest wine estates” by Robert Parker, Jr., joining just 22 other California wineries for this distinction. Pride wines have appeared numerous times on The Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of the World list, and have been served at the White House more than 30 times during the last two decades. Join us for an exclusive evening of high-end wines perfectly paired with the chef’s carefully crafted menu.
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made easy Are you hosting an event this year? A wedding, bridal shower, baby shower, corporate meeting, holiday party, or any other type of event, then Sedgefield Country Club is the place for you! Our event team makes sure each and every event hosted at our club goes off without a hitch. Contact banquets@sedgefieldcc.com today for a tour and to discuss the endless options Sedgefield has to offer.
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SUPER BOWL LV OFFERINGS
GRAPE NUTS WINE DINNER
The Culinary team is preparing delicious, touchdown-worthy eats that are sure to keep you in a great mood no matter the score! Be on the lookout for offerings in the Weekly Happenings email. To place your order, please contact the Food and Beverage Department by Wednesday, February 3.
13 SATURDAY VALENTINE'S DAY CELEBRATION Saturday, February 13 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm | Reservations Required
"Carpe Diem" Wednesday, February 17 | 6:30pm $39++ Wine Society | $44++ Regular What’s better than enjoying the pleasures of the moment without concern for the future? Join us as we indulge in a fun evening celebrating life, love, and friends. Elegant, opulent, complex, luscious… Wine! Reservations for Grape Nuts will open online 45 days prior to each event. You will be able to book your seats at your convenience once the booking window opens. Our team is not able to make reservations outside of the booking window.
Celebrate the ones you love with a candlelight dinner of fine dining and elegant music. Let us set the stage for the perfect romantic evening! Menu: Salads Sugar & Spice: Spinach topped with Candy Roasted Beets, Creamy Goat Cheese, Spiced Pecans, & Warm Bacon Vinaigrette ($9) Salad au Lardon: Frisee and Spinach tossed with Garlic and Herb Potatoes, Bacon Lardons, Cracked Pepper Honey Dijon Vinaigrette ($10) Starters Lowcountry Lobster Cakes: 2oz. Twin Lobster Cakes, Arugula, Dry Sherry Sabayon, Crispy Shallots ($18) Oysters Rockefeller: 6 Gulf Oysters stuffed with Spinach, Cheese, Butter, and BreadCrumbs ($14) Sundried Tomato Basil Bisque drizzled with Chive Oil ($7) Almond Fried Brie Mixed Greens, Buttered Crostini, and Orange Cranberry Chutney ($14) Entrees Meyers Beef Tenderloin: Served with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, and Veal Demi Glaze (Traditional Style $36 / Oscar Style $48) Chateaubriand Center Cut Beef Tenderloin: Sliced (for two), Served with Creamed Potato Puree and Haricot Verts Finished with Béarnaise Sauce and Veal Demi Glaze ($75) Pan-Seared Scallops: Served with Wild Mushroom and Spinach Risotto with Crispy Shallots ($36) Stuffed Shells: Pasta filled with Ricotta Cheese, San Marzano Tomatoes, Spinach, over Butternut Squash Puree with a Chiffonade of Basil ($24) Spicy Buttermilk Fried Chicken: Served with Smashed Potatoes, Haricot Verts, Cornbread Waffle, and Maple Butter ($24) Pesto Crusted Rack of Lamb: Served with Fingerling Potatoes, Haricot Verts, Candied Tomatoes, with a Veal Demi-Glace ($36)
27 SATURDAY SEDGEFIELD COUNTRY CLUB - CULINARY COOK-OFF Are you ready for a battle? A battle of culinary skills that is. Let our culinary team showcase their talents and expertise as we challenge them in a one night head to head battle. Do you think they've got what it takes to satisfy your pallet? You’ll have to join us to find out!
Maya, Mr. and Mrs. Standen, Mr. and Mrs. Babcock, Mr. and Mrs. Ingle, during the December Grape Nuts Wine Dinner
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KIDS AND FAMILY KIDS CLUB FRIDAYS 6:00pm-9:00pm | $10++ per child; $5 for each subsequent child in the same family. Dinner is included. Children must be potty trained. As a reminder, we do ask that parents dine with us on Friday evenings during Kids Club. There are great date night options in The Embassy Grille or Red Fox Lounge.
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A NOTE FROM YOUR MEMBER ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR It is hard to believe that 2020 is over! It was a long, hard year, and it reminded us of all the things we should be grateful for. With a new year, there are new opportunities, new memories to be made, and even more reasons to be thankful. There is much to look forward to in 2021, whether it's traveling again, seeing family, or even a wedding! As I am excited to be getting married in October. Everyone has been extremely welcoming these past few months and I can't wait to see all of the awesome club events begin to kick back up. I hope you are as excited for 2021 as I am!
CHEF FOR A NIGHT
If you have any questions about Kids Club or activities we have to offer, please reach out to me, as I am happy to answer all of your questions! I am delighted to continue this journey with Sedgefield Country Club.
Do you like to cook? Join us to be a chef for a night! We will be learning how to make our own pizza.
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Best Wishes, Taylor Chrismon
ESCAPE ROOM Join us for a night of escape rooms as we come together to unlock all of the clues to breakout!
22 JANUARY WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE Come with us on a safari through the jungle! We will play "Monkey Tag", search for animals, and watch "The Jungle Book".
29 JANUARY SPY FOR A NIGHT Do you have what it takes to be a spy? We will learn different skills that it takes through an obstacle coure.
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LEGO NIGHT Do you like to build? If so, join us to build all types of things with Legos .
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FAMILY EVENTS Something fun for all ages!
23 JANUARY FAMILY BINGO NIGHT 6:00pm-8:00pm | $20 per person Come enjoy a night of family bingo with prizes for all!
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FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT Join us for family movie night! We will be in the Ballroom watching a movie on the big screen. Movie will be released closer to event date.
27 FEBRUARY FAMILY ART NIGHT 6:00pm-8:00pm | $20 per person Join us for a family art night led by one of our amazing Kids Club attendants, Emma McCoy. We will paint a picture that is fun for all ages.
VALENTINE'S DAY PARTY Join us to make some Valentine's crafts, decorate cookies, and make Valentine's Day cards to send to a local nursing home.
19 FEBRUARY BE THE CHANGE We will be making bags of necessities to take to a local homeless shelter.
26 FEBRUARY GLOW PARTY Wear your glow in the dark clothes and join us for a Glow in the Dark Party!
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TWEEN THURSDAYS Ages 10 and up
14 JANUARY ESCAPE ROOM 6:00pm-9:00pm | $15 per teen Join us for a night of escape rooms as we come together to unlock all of the clues to breakout!
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VALENTINE'S PARTY Harper Horvath having fun in
6:00pm-9:00pm | $15 per teen the pool with her unicorn! Join us to make some Valentine's crafts, decorate cookies, and make Valentine's Day cards to send to a local nursing home.
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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 Chad Flowers, Triad Membership Director, at cflowers@mcconnellgolf.com today.
Eat healthily, 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 Claus. 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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PHOTO GALLERY
Emma McCoy and Ashlyn Austin during Kids Club decorating the kids tree
The Sedgefield culinary team working to put together meals for the Cone Health Cancer Center
Director of Tennis Pierce Hoover handing out candy for Halloween
Toy donations from our Toys for Tots campaign at The Cardinal
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The Angel Tree Helpers donating $10,000 to become the first donation of the season for the Red Kettle Kickoff Event
Enjoying the delicious food and wine at our Holiday dinner
Reese Hamilton dressed up as Anna from Frozen for Halloween , waiting on candy
Carolyn Gorga , her son Matthew and Jeter at the Halloween 5K
Anelise and Emma handing out candy at our Drive Through Trick or Treating
Guests enjoying dinner at our 2nd Annual Dining on the Courts hosted by the Tennis Department
Gabi, Annika, and Harrison Lane making sure Santa got their Christmas lists
Lily Ball posing at one of our many Christmas displays
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SUPERINTENDENT'S CORNER A NOTE FROM YOUR SEDGEFIELD SUPERINTENDENT I don’t think I have ever been so excited for a new year to start and we can all hopefully put 2020 behind us and look forward to a brighter future! Everything was not all doom and gloom in 2020 for our agronomic department. We were able to make quite a few improvements to your club last year. We continued to assess some drainage issues throughout the course and installed quite a few new french drain systems and catch basins that really made a difference. This really helped #5 fairway on the right side in the landing zone and also #14 fairway. We went through and resurfaced all our walk bridges throughout the course making them much safer and stable to walk on and also resurfaced the cart bridge on #17 that had several rotten boards. The new native areas on holes #1,#2, #3, #6, #8 we added have matured and started to look better. These areas will look much better as we get into early summer, as these plants will be mature enough to produce the tall seed stalk that makes our native areas look beautiful and rustic. Next, we purchased some land behind the #14 tee and cleared it out to install a new tee box on the new lot, and it turned out great. The new tee box allows for the hole to now play between 505-530 yards long. It was great to see the PGA Tour players this year hitting long irons and even hybrids into the green instead of the usual 9 or 8 iron. I saved the best for last which is the addition of our new short game facility that was funded by Mark Brazil and the folks at Wyndham. This project had lots of hurdles we had to jump over to get it completed in such a short time frame but it all came together and we were able to open the new facility for the week of the Wyndham Championship. The transformation of that area has been completely amazing and has gotten reviews from the Tour players and also from our membership. It’s great to ride by in the afternoons and see people there working on their different shots to help improve their short game. As we move into 2021 we plan on installing some additional drainage on the right side of #5 in the rough where there are 2 different natural springs that have newly surfaced this year causing some issues that we hope to resolve. There are some other small wet spots that we will address as well throughout the course this winter. We also plan on starting a project this winter to limb up some of our trees around the course that has unsightly sucker growth or low hanging limbs on them. This will not only help the health of the trees but also help with the turf growth. There are a couple of bunkers that we are going to address as they have become contaminated with stones and the bunker on #8 that drainage has been compromised and is not functioning properly. It will take several days to complete each bunker from start to finish, so please play these as Ground Under Repair until we are completed with our work. Lastly, we hope to start raising the sprinkler heads around the greens and making them level with the turf again. We did this 5 years ago but with the aggressive topdressing program we are on with the greens, these areas have risen to the point where we need to perform this task again.
A NOTE FROM YOUR CARDINAL SUPERINTENDENT As we are now in the heart of winter, I am sure most of you are ready to see some warmer weather, no frost delays, and green grass. Spring is coming, but we still have a few months of winter golf ahead which means we ask you to please remain mindful of a few key things. Please obey the cart rules daily and follow all traffic control signs and stakes on the golf course. All carts should be on the cart path around the tees and greens. This is one of the most important things that you can do to help minimize damage and prevent winter kill. Also, please be patient with us and the pro shop staff on any delays to your starting time. Frost delays are a part of winter golf in North Carolina and are only done to protect the greens from any damage. Hopefully, you have been able to come out and see the headway the agronomy team has been making on tree removals around the course. While we are mostly focused on removing the dead trees on the course we are also trying to clear some areas around greens to help with sunlight and airflow. This is being done not only to improve the growing environment in the summer months but also to help melt frost in the winter. There is lots of tree work to be done here at The Cardinal, and it is more than we can do in one winter. We have prioritized this work and we are starting with the areas we feel are most important. Once we get closer to spring we will be working on several drainage projects around the course. The reason for waiting is because these areas will need to be sodded, and waiting until we are closer to warmer weather is best for the sod. I hope that you are able to find some warm days to come out and enjoy playing some golf. Happy New Year and I will see you on the course. The next Greens Aerification will be March 1st and 2nd. Ross Jernigan
All in all 2020 was a successful year for us agronomically and we are excited to enter 2021 and continuing to make improvements to your golf course. Chad Cromer A drone shot of Sedgefield's new Short Game Facility during the fan-free 2020 Wyndham Championship
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TEE IT UP AT SEDGEFIELD A NOTE FROM YOUR HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL What a year it has been! More rounds of golf were played this year than any year since 1997. Tournament participation also hit an all-time high! Suffice it to say…more people played more golf than they have in the last 20+ years. So…what now? It’s time to get ready for 2021. As I have mentioned in almost every January and February newsletter article, it’s now that we develop a structured plan on what we are trying to accomplish. While many of us talk about losing weight, getting organized, or working on our golf games, it’s time to get serious. So where do we start? First things first, you need PROFESSIONAL instruction. Not from your friends or some guy at the range (Sorry Wayne!). If I’m getting sued I want the best attorney to represent me but I’m not going to take swing advice from him (Sorry Drew!). If you truly want to get MORE enjoyment out of the game, make an appointment with Eric, Josh, Craig, Chris, Logan, Jeremy, or myself to assess your strengths and weaknesses and then begin formulating a plan to have the best year of golf you have ever had. Thank you for supporting both Sedgefield and The Cardinal in 2020. While it was a strange year, it was a great year of golf! 2021 is going to be our best year yet! Best, Rocky Brooks, PGA
Sedgefield Country Club's Director of Golf, Rocky Brooks, was named the Carolinas PGA Golf Professional of the Year. We are extremely fortunate to have him as a part of the Sedgefield Team. Rocky has been with Sedgefield for 18 years where has spent the last years molding Sedgefield Golf into what it is today. He has been a member of the Carolinas Golf Professional Association for nearly 30 years. "He has dedicated himself as a professional through service on the Section Board for 10 of the last 14 years, development of community outreach programs such as The First Tee of the Triad, and maintained close collaboration with the PGA TOUR in hosting the Wyndham Championship. He strives to inspire his fellow professionals in his service as a CPGA Board Member. Rocky hopes every young professional he has come in contact with has gained some knowledge from him as well as some respect for the association they represent. Brooks’ inspiration to other clubs does not go unnoticed either. The high standard he demands daily at Sedgefield and his commitment to providing a great club experience serves as a benchmark for the 14 other properties that make up McConnell Golf." *Excerpt: Sally Morgan, PGA – Director of Marketing – Carolinas PGA *Picture Credit: Wyndham Championship
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TEE IT UP AT THE CARDINAL A NOTE FROM YOUR HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL
CARDINAL INVITATIONAL SHOOTOUT
Are you ready to swing? With the upcoming golf season just around the corner, it would be a good time to get yourself ready. Our season opener will be April, 3. Here are a few key questions to be ready when the weather breaks and golf is again in full swing: 1. Are my grips worn out? If the grips on your clubs have been on for more than 1 year, it is time to change them. New grips can make all the difference in the world. Remember, the grip is the only piece of the club you are actually touching during the swing. Grips that are slick could cause your grip pressure to increase. Grips that are too small or too large cause your hands to work inefficiently during the swing. A good rule of thumb is, when you think it is time to regrip your clubs, it’s already too late. Plus new grips just make your old clubs feel like new again! 2. Do I have the correct wedges? In my opinion, a player’s short game is more important than their long game. Think about how your score adds up after each hole. As you get closer to the hole your number of strokes tends to increase. Ask yourself 3 simple questions: a. Are the lofts on my wedges appropriate for my game? b. Do I have the correct bounce for my style of play? Do I play bunkers with fluffy sand or is it hard and compacted? Tight lies around the green or plenty of grass? c. Has my wedge or wedges been in my bag for more than 100 rounds? Why does my ball seem to always run out when it hits the green? Grooves do wear out!
Flight Winners: 1st-Tod Dauler and Park Williams 2nd-Chris Baugh and Michael Swoope 3rd-Wickie Carroll and Troy Neas 4th-George Wyatt and Tyler Cassidy Wild Card-Vince Credle and Coray Mitchell
3. Have the lie angles checked on your clubs. Over time lie angles do change. Just a slight adjustment in lie angle can make the ball move more left or right in the air. An easy way to check this is by “painting” the sole of your club with a sharpie. Hit a few balls off a lie board and notice where the “paint” has been removed from the sole. If it is closer to the tie, clubs need to be more upright or closer to the heel, flatter. Relatively close to the center of the sole, leave it as is. 4. How are my shoes? Whether you prefer shoes with spikes or without, take a look at the sole. Do they still provide the same grip to the ground as they did back when I bought them? I’ll use the same analogy I used with the grip, your shoes are the only piece touching the ground. You need a pair that will provide you with a solid base and great traction. You should also have more than 1 pair of shoes, and rotate wearing them. One pair with spikes for wet conditions and another pair, without spikes, for drier conditions. Having two pairs will ensure you have a dry pair ready for your next round. It is never a good thing to put on shoes still wet from the day before. These are just a few of my recommendations to get you ready for the upcoming golf season. Hopefully, Santa had enough foresight to have already helped you with a couple of these. If we missed anything, please do not hesitate to ask a member of the golf professional team at Sedgefield or The Cardinal for help. Each facility has educated staff and the proper equipment to get you ready. Good luck and we look forward to seeing you around the club!
Cardinal Invitational Overall Champions Wickie Carroll and Troy Neas
Stan Bartlett (right) and Rodie Marovich(left) enjoying the day at the Cardinal Invitational Shootout
Chris Terry
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FITNESS NEWS A NOTE FROM YOUR DIRECTOR OF FITNESS With the New Year before us, this is the perfect time to set our sights on new beginnings. Whether you are an avid, active exerciser or maybe you were active before the coronavirus shutdown and just need a little “nudge”, or maybe you have never participated in any type of exercise program, we have just what you need at the fitness center. We offer group fitness classes, personal training with certified trainers, and offer orientations to help acclimate you to the equipment and the fitness center. How do you get started? Just contact the fitness center to schedule an appointment for an orientation or consult with a personal trainer. I look forward to seeing you at the fitness center. I wish you Happy and Healthy 2021! Sherri Tallant
Maddie Hamuka was the first female finsher with a time of 24:01
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 Fitness Facebook 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!
FITNESS OPPORTUNITIES OUTDOOR GROUP FITNESS CLASSES Monday - Friday on the pool patio weather permitting. Reservations are required and space is limited to maintain proper social distancing. Watch for the weekly email with class listings and times. To reserve your spot go online or contact Sherri Tallant at fitness@sedgefieldcc.com. PERSONAL TRAINING BY APPOINTMENT Contact the fitness center by email fitness@sedgefieldcc.com or by calling Sherri Tallant (336) 880-8151 or Will Beasley (919) 922- 4129
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Chris Lackey was the first male finisher with a time of 18:41
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TENNIS NEWS WEEKLY GROUP CLINICS
A NOTE FROM YOUR TENNIS DIRECTOR
Join us for the following weekly sessions.
My Pickle-Ball Experience
Outdoor Clinics(Saturday's): Cardio tennis: 11:00am-12:00pm Pickleball: 12:00pm-1:00pm 10U: 1:00pm-2:00pm 12U: 2:00pm-3:00pm (Due to weather, times are subject to change) Indoor Clinics: D3 Mondays: 10:30am-12:00pm D4 Thursdays: 9:00am-10:30am /10:30am-12:00pm 10u Wednesdays: 4:00pm-5:00pm 13u Wednesdays: 5:00pm-6:00pm
If you would like to sign up please contact phoover@sedgefieldcc.com.
If you would have told me 3 years ago that I would be competing in a Pickle-ball tournament I would have laughed in your face. But now, it is one of the fastest-growing sports in America. It is a friendly game for everyone, whether you have a sports background or not. It is a game where an 18-year-old can play with a 65-year-old and still have fun. Once you play, you will be hooked! It was a cool fall day at Pinehurst where I and my high school doubles partner entered into our very first Pickle-Ball tournament. As former college athletes, we had overly optimistic expectations of how great we would be. Over-confident, we signed up for the best division where there were nationally ranked caliber teams. At first, we had trouble figuring out how high the ball would bounce since it was less bouncy than a tennis ball or ping pong ball. We found our stride in the later rounds and put together a couple of wins. Women beat us, 65-year-old men beat us, and little kids beat us. When I say anybody can play this sport I mean it! Even though my partner and I didn’t even get close to winning it was a great experience. We learned a lot and made friends. We are already looking for the next tournament to enter. If you want to try out your Pickle-ball skills be sure to attend one of our clinics. The Pickle-ball journey has just begun for me and will start shortly for all Sedgefield members! For the months of January and February, if you buy four lessons you will get a fifth lesson for FREE! Contact me today to sign up! Pierce Hoover
Congrats to Ian Jones for being accepted to Campbell University where he plans to study Criminology
Participants from our first Sedgefield Pickleball Round Robin Tournament
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Tennis Director Pierce Hoover and Robert Jenkins playing in the Pinehurst Gobbler Pickleball Tournament
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COOKIES OF THE MONTH
JANUARY: COCOA-MOLASSES DROP COOKIES By Bruce McIntosh, Chef at the 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 self-proclaimed 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 Directions: 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: CHOCOLATE DIPPED COCONUT MACAROON COOKIES By John Crawford, Chef at 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. 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 two 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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RECURRING EVENTS Blue - SCC Golf Red - Cardinal Golf Green - Tennis Purple - Fitness Black - Dining White - Activities Teal - Pool/Swim
Monday Fitness Class | 7:00am Tuesday Spin Class | 7:00am Wednesday Fitness Class | 7:00am Thursday Spin Class | 7:00am Friday Fitness Class | 7:00am Kids Club | 6:00pm Saturday Co-ed Cardio Tennis | 11:00am Pickleball Clinic | 12:00pm
MARK YOUR CALENDAR JANUARY Wednesday, January 20 | Grape Nuts Wine Dinner Saturday, January 23 | Family Bingo Night Sunday, January 31 | Polar Plunge
FEBRUARY Saturday, February 6 | Family Movie Night Sunday, February 7 | Super Bowl Saturday, February 13 | Valentine's Dinner Wednesday, February 17 | Grape Nuts Wine Indulgence Dinner Saturday, February 27 | SCC Culinary Cook-Off Saturday, February 27 | Family Art Night
See you at the club!
To sign up for these events and to view additional events, please visit the Sedgefield calendar of events online.
