NOVEMBER I DECEMBER 2021
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COUNTRY CLUB AT PLANTATION THE COUNTRYTHE CLUB AT WAKEFIELD WAKEFIELD PLANTATION
YOUR CLUB
THE COUNTRY CLUB AT WAKEFIELD PLANTATION STAFF:
NOVEMBER & DECEMBER HOURS OF OPERATION (Plantation Room, Tavern & Terrace)
Michael Thomas mthomas@ccwakefieldplantation.com Club Manager
Lunch Monday-Closed Tuesday-Sunday I 11:00am-5:00pm
Dinner Monday - Closed Wednesday-Saturday I 5:00pm-9:00pm
Matt McConnell matt@mcconnellgolf.com Membership Director Kasey Olive kolive@mcconnellgolf.com Member Services
CURBSIDE TO-GO Monday-Closed Tuesday & Sunday I 11:00am-4:45pm Wednesday-Saturday I 11:00am-8:45pm
HALFWAY CAFE Monday-Closed Tuesday-Sunday I 9:00am-5:00pm GOLF SHOP, GOLF COURSE & PRACTICE FACILITY Golf Shop Hours: Tuesday-Sunday I 8:00am-5:00pm First Tee Time November I Tuesday-Sunday I 8:30am First Tee Time December I Tuesday- Sunday I 9:00am
TENNIS Monday-Thursday I 8:00am-6:00pm Friday-Sunday I 8:00am-4:00pm SPORTS CLUB Monday-Sunday: 8:00am-8:00pm until November 7th
Starting November 8th: Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-8:00pm Friday-Sunday: 8:00am-7:00pm Holiday Hours Thanksgiving Day: Closed Christmas Eve: 8am-1pm I Christmas Day: Closed New Years Eve: 8:00am-1pm I New Years Day: Closed FITNESS HOURS Key Fob Access from 5am-8pm
Trey Yoder tyoder@ccwakefieldplantation.com Food & Beverage Director
Todd Jackson tjackson@ccwakefieldplantation.com Executive Chef
Courtney Tatum catering@ccwakefieldplantation.com Director of Catering & Events
Adam McLaughlin amclaughlin@ccwakefieldplantation.com Director of Golf Natalie Clemens nclemens@ccwakefieldplantation.com Corporate Director of Wellness & Activities Todd Lawrence tlawrence@ccwakefieldplantation.com Director of Golf Course Maintenance
Kyle Thortsen kthortsen@ccwakefieldplantation.com Corporate Director of Tennis
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WAKEFIELD PLANTATION PHONE NUMBERS Main Number I 919-488-5100 Golf Shop I 919-488-5200 Tennis Shop I 919-488-1930 Fitness/Pool I 919-348-4385 Membership Sales I 919-488-5205 Catering I 919-488-5211 Dining Reservations I 919-348-4374 Member Accounting I 919-488-5100 ext. 7011
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Member Activities I 919-488-5100 ext. 7015
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CLUB NEWS The Month of November is a constant reminder that we have so much to be thankful for. On Veterans Day, we salute the men and women who have served and who are currently serving our great country. On Thanksgiving Day, we celebrate family, friends along with all the other blessings in our lives. For me personally, both of my children were born in the month of November. In this crazy world we live in these days, I would like to thank our members and our staff. We have asked a great deal of you to adjust for everyone's safety during these last 20 months. Let's keep being smart and diligent as we head into the winter months. Please be on the lookout for some great events coming in the months of November and December including: our Annual Chili Cook-Off, our 10th Anniversary McConnell Golf Celebration, Thanksgiving Day Buffet, Santa Breakfast and Brunch, Polar Express and our New Year's Eve Celebration.
We cannot thank you enough for your continued support of the club. Wishing you and your families a safe and wonderful holiday season! Michael Thomas, Club Manager
On October 5th, our Wakefield Senior Men's Golf Association (WSMGA) hosted their 9th Annual WE CARE Golf Tournament. This year's event raised $85,000 pushing the 9 year total raised to $700,000!! These funds go to several Military Charities across the state. An incredible event and day for us to say THANK YOU to the men and women who are protecting our Great State and Country!
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MEMBERSHIP Dear Members, It's the most wonderful time of the year at Wakefield Plantation with the holiday season. We are thankful to have our Thanksgiving Buffet back on November 25th from 11:00am-3:00pm. Let us take the stress of cooking off from you and make your reservations today. Shortly after Thanksgiving we will be having our Breakfast with Santa event for the kids on December 5th and our upscale Santa Brunch for everyone in the family on December 6th. These events will fill up fast so please make your reservation as soon as possible. Matt McConnell, Membership Director
We Welcome Our Newest Members
Gregory & Dulcy Ambrosio
Ken Edwards & Flora Brown
Joseph & Katherine Canavan with children Evelyn and Anna
David & Stephanie Cleckley
Kevin & Beth Brown with child Aiden
Tim Bruno
Patrick & Tracy Ference with children Joshua and Robert
Mary Beth Fulcher
Taylor & Michelle Gentry with child Jackson
Ben & Kelly Glass with child Kenza
Nathan & Rebecca Goodspeed with children Kayla, Emma and Wyatt
Dwayne & Kimberly Greene
Jaime & Britt Gutierrez with child Parker
Travis & Ashley Hendrick with children Autry, Kyla, and Hagan
Blake Leger
Gary & Jeannie McDermott
Dave & Kristen O’Connell with children Aidan and Quinn
Kevin & Kim Scott with daughter Katharine
David & Anna Sibley
Brett & Belinda Watkins
Pamela Williams with children Daya and Kinsley
Brian & Melissa Ziberna with children Caleigh and Carson
FROST DELAYS
With cooler weather here and cold weather fast approaching, it's only a matter of time before we have those dreaded frost delays. Frost affects higher-cut grass first and the shortest cut last due to height of the leaf tip from the ground. This means the greens will be the last areas on the course to frost due to being protected from the warmth of the ground. Bermudagrass, a warm season grass grown on the tees, fairways and roughs, will shut down and go dormant because of the frost and cold temperatures. The greens, however, have bentgrass on them which is a cool season grass and does not go dormant. Therefore, we have to be very careful not to walk on them when there is frost. So what is the big deal? What kind of damage could a little ice do? Well, the proof is in the prints. In 48 to 72 hours after a person walks on a frosted green, brown footprints will appear where the turfgrass has been damaged. Greens are very fragile; each green is a collection of millions of delicate grass plants. Frost is frozen dew that forms as the temperature drops to or below freezing. Ice crystals form and freeze the cell structure of the plant. When frosted, the plant's normally resilient cell structure becomes brittle and can be easily crushed. The cell membranes that are damaged lose their ability to function. It is like cracking an egg, once the shell is broken you can't put it back together! If it gets cold enough to freeze the ground, walking on frosted or frozen greens will not only crush plant cells but will also sever roots just below the surface. The effects from this root damage will not be evident until spring. A short delay while the frost melts will preserve the quality of our greens for the winter and spring. Todd Lawrence, Director of Golf Course Maintenance
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WP buzz Look who’s talking about our club! Please enjoy a few of our favorite social media mentions below – and keep sharing your experiences by tagging Country Club at Wakefield Plantation on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for a chance to be featured in the next newsletter.
bwhardware We had a great day supporting the @wfchamber in the annual golf tournament!
hannahrdh A weekend to remember!!! Such a fun and beautiful wedding!
Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce The fun is starting at our 29th annual golf tournament, presented by Atlantic Tire and Service, at The Country Club at Wakefield Plantation!
The Family Films Sneak Peek | Bobby & Jackie, married in NC.
CCWakefieldPlantation @CCatWakefield @CCWakefieldPlantation
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DINING EVENTS & INFORMATION What an incredible year we have had here at Wakefield Plantation! With everything moving forward and finding ways to enjoy life again, this year has certainly moved quickly and just like that the holidays are upon us! I am pleased to inform you that we will be hosting our traditional buffets this year and if you are in town, this is a great way to spend time with your families by enjoying a great atmosphere and fantastic food! There will be limited spaces and we want to accommodate everyone as best we can, so please make sure to call us here at the dining room to set up your holiday reservations. The holiday buffets will include Thanksgiving, Santa Breakfast, and Santa Brunch. Details on these events including time slots and pricing can be found in the Food & Beverage section of the newsletter, as well as through the McConnell Calendar online. For those who enjoyed our wine events this year or if you are looking to find holiday gifts or special bottles for hosting, make sure to sign up for our Winter Wine Expo where you will have an exclusive opportunity to purchase a wide variety of selections hand-picked for our membership. Also, look no further for New Year's Eve plans as we will be hosting the party you don't want to miss! Buckwyld will be performing and ringing in the New Year with us as we cap off 2021 with a bang! Thank you for all of your support and making our Food & Beverage team a part of your lives, we enjoy seeing all of you! Stay safe, and Happy Holidays! Trey Yoder, Food & Beverage Director
ANNUAL CHILI COOK OFF When: Saturday, November 13th | 6:00pm- 9:00pm Where: Main Clubhouse-Lower & Middle Terraces Cost: $45++ Per Person I Adults Only
Come out and Enjoy everyone’s favorite event and watch our culinary team battle it out for the Wakefield Chili Cook-off Champion! We will be serving up the best of the best in homemade chili, different fall food favorites, and trying some delicious seasonal beers and wines! Cost includes all you can eat and seasonal beer and wine tastings. Member Charge Bar for all other alcoholic beverages. This is an adult only event so drop the kids off at The Sports Club for Kids Night Out and come enjoy a fun evening of delicious food and drinks!
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November Cookie of the Month ~ Molasses Cookies Kenric Hunt - Brook Valley Country Club This cookie has been one of my own favorites to buy (Famous Amos) molasses cookies. My very first job was working at Piggly Wiggly where a portion of my check went to buying cookies. Also the taste of them reminds me of time spent with my father as we would eat them often after dinner or for a snack! Ingredients 2 1/4 Cups All-Purpose Flour (spoon & leveled) 1 ½ TSP Baking Soda 2 TSP Ground Ginger 1 ¼ TSP Ground Cinnamon 1/4 TSP Ground Cloves 1/4 TSP Nutmeg 1/4 TSP Salt 3/4 Cup Unsalted Butter, softened to room temperature 1/2 Cup packed Light or Dark Brown Sugar 1/4 Cup Granulated Sugar 1/4 Cup Unsulfured or Dark Molasses 1 Large Egg, at room temperature 2 TSP Pure Vanilla Extract 1/3 Cup Granulated or Coarse Sugar, for rolling
Instructions Whisk the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt together until combined. Set aside. In a large bowl using a hand-held or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and both sugars together on high speed until creamy and combined, about 2 minutes. Add the molasses and beat until combined. Then add the egg and vanilla extract and beat until combined, about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed. On low speed, slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until combined. The cookie dough will be slightly sticky. Cover dough tightly with aluminum foil or plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour and up to 2 to 3 days. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. (Always recommended for cookies.) Set aside. Remove cookie dough from the refrigerator. If the cookie dough is chilled longer than 2 hours, let it sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. The cookies may not spread in the oven if the dough is too cold. Roll cookie dough, 1 Tablespoon each, into balls. Roll each in granulated sugar and arrange 3 inches apart on the baking sheets. Bake for 11 to 12 minutes or until edges appear set. If the tops aren’t appearing cracked as pictured, remove the baking sheet from the oven and gently bang it on the counter 2 to 3 times. This will help the warm cookies spread out and crack on top. Return to the oven for 1 additional minute. Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Cookies will stay fresh covered at room temperature for 1 week.
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DINING EVENTS & INFORMATION Where's the cold weather?! In true North Carolina fashion, we can never expect fall and winter weather to be just that can we? Even though I love the summer months with beach and pool fun, I can honestly say that fall and winter are my favorite seasons of the year! We had a jam packed September and October here at Wakefield filled with tournaments, tennis events, member events at the Breaker Bar & Grille, and lots of weddings and private events. November will of course hold some of our favorites, including the Annual Chili
Cook-Off, our huge Thanksgiving Buffet spread, and of course December will be full of all things Holiday! We will be hosting a fun NYE party for our adult members to celebrate and ring in 2022! What I am most looking forward to this Christmas season is that my brother and his wife will be bringing in a sweet baby boy that will be named after our grandfather into the world! To say that I am beyond thrilled to becoming an Aunt is such a huge understatement. That being said, I am truly looking forward to beginning another new year here at The Country Club at Wakefield Plantation. As always please contact me with any and all of your event and catering needs here at Wakefield. Courtney Tatum, Director of Catering & Events
THANKSGIVING BUFFET When: Thursday, November 25th I 11:00am-3:00pm Ages: Everyone I Main Clubhouse Fee: $35.95++ for adults I $16.95++ for children ages 6-12 I Free for Children under 5
Relax and let us take care of the turkey this year as we once again host our famous Thanksgiving buffet! There will be a spread for everyone to enjoy. You will be able to have the best parts of Thanksgiving without all the prep and cleanup while with great food and family at your club. Seating will be limited so please make sure to call the host stand and reserve your slot at (919) 348-4374. WP WINTER WINE EXPO When: Thursday, December 2nd I 6:30pm-8:30pm Ages: Adults Only I Location: Reserve Fee: $18++ per person
We have invited different Wine purveyors from around the area to bring in their choice of wines for our membership to experience. Cheese & Charcuteri will be provided to be enjoyed with the wine tasting. All wine will be available for purchase. Whether you are looking to stock up for up for the holidays or find the perfect gifts for friends and family, this event will have something for everyone. Please make sure to RSVP.
TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY Friday, November 19th | 7:00pm-10:00pm Ages: Adults Only I Location: Main Clubhouse Fee: $30++ Per Person Heavy Hors d'oeuvres | Member Charge Bar
Join us as we celebrate 10 years with McConnell Golf featuring a Live Band, Great Food & Even Better Company! Cheers to 10 years and many more!
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SANTA BREAKFAST Saturday, December 4th I 9:00am-12:00pm Ages: Everyone I Location: Main Clubhouse Fee: $20.00++ Adults I $12.00++ for children ages 6-12 Free for any children under 5
Don't forget, this year we have added back in breakfast for everyone to come and see Santa! Santa will be making a stop at Wakefield to see your wish lists, get a picture with you and decide whether you have been naughty or nice! *We will not have a professional photographer here for this event
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FOOD & BEVERAGE So looking forward to Fall and the holiday season, but sad to say we are winding down at the Breaker Bar and Grille. I would like to thank everyone that supported us staying open through October. Our Taco Tuesday’s and Trivia nights have been great and can’t wait to do them again next year. Please feel free to reach out if you are interested in hosting a private party at the Breaker Bar and Grille. Happy Holiday Season to all!
NEW YEARS EVE PARTY Friday, December 31st I 8:00pm-1:00am (band will be from 9pm-1am) Ages: Adults I Location: Main Clubhouse Fee: $75 ++ per person before December 1st $99++ per person from December 2nd-December 31st
Join us for a New Year's Eve bash right here at the club! WE are going to have appetizers, drink specials, champagne toast at midnight and we are excited to have the band "Buckwyld" here to help us ring in the New Year! Get ready to say goodbye to 2021 and hello to 2022 with your fellow members. *Reservations are required *We need a minimum of 100 people by December 15th for this event to happen
Deborah Johnson , Sports Club Food & Beverage Manager
PAWS, PINTS & PANTHERS FOOTBALL When: Sunday, November 21st I 1:00pm-4:00pm Ages: Everyone I Location: Pool Bar & Grille Fee: Free
*Food & Beverage by Member Charge Grab the pups and wear your team jersey for a fun fall afternoon at the Breaker Bar & Grille. We will have beer specials, hot dogs and hamburgers off of the grill and special treats for the pups as they chill by your side. Please RSVP by by Thursday, November 18th. SANTA BRUNCH Sunday, December 5th I 10:30am-2:30pm Ages: Everyone I Location: Main Clubhouse Fee: $35.95++ Adults I $16.95 for children ages 6-12 I Free for children under the age of 5
Enjoy this yearly traditional holiday event that will get you in the spirit of the season! Santa Clause will be making a stop at Wakefield to see your wish lists, get a picture with you and talk to you about whether you have been naughty or nice. In addition to Santa's visit, we will have a holiday craft table and afterwards enjoy a delicious brunch put on by your talented Food & Beverage team! Seating will be limited so please make sure to call the host stand and reserve your slot. (919) 348-4374 *Please remember to bring your Santa letters as every letter Santa takes with him a $1 goes to the Make a Wish Foundation.
December Cookie of the Month: Snowball Cookies Todd Jackson ~ Wakefield Plantation
I look forward to the Holidays every year when my neighbor brings over a tin of treats for my family. These snowball cookies are the first ones to disappear. Ingredients 1 Cup Unsalted Butter 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 Yield: 4 Dozen Cookies Instructions Preheat oven to 325°F. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, vanilla, and sugar. Creaming the mixture until light and fluffy. Blend in water. Gradually add in and combine flour and salt, and beat until well blended. Add the pecans. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place balls at least 1 inch apart onto a non-stick cookie sheet. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until firm to touch. While cookies are warm, roll in powdered sugar. Cool on racks for a few minutes.
Roll cookies again in powdered sugar. Store in a sealed container up to one week.
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KID & FAMILY EVENTS It is crazy how fast time goes by and hard to believe we are already about to say goodbye to 2021! However this time of year brings back some of our favorite holiday events such as the Polar Express, Gingerbread Houses, themed holiday camps and some new programs this year that you will not want to miss. With the holiday season comes those tasty treats and cocktails that are ever so tempting! Enjoy all of it in moderation and if you need to come burn off some calories join one of the complimentary group fitness classes or sign up with David, Jeremy or Heather for a personal training session! Keep an eye out for some fun fitness classes and challenges along the way! As I reflect on this past year, I do want to say thank you to all of our wonderful members and my talented team here at the Sports Club. We love nothing more than a full event, and smiles on your face when you leave! We appreciate you all embracing our new Breaker Bar & Grille, extended pool season and your continuous support dealing with all of the Covid protocols to keep us all safe! Thank you and I wish you all a safe and happy holiday season! Natalie Clemens, Corporate Director of Wellness & Activities
VETERANS DAY GIVE BACK When: Sunday, November 1st-November 15th
With Veterans Day approaching on November 11th, Wakefield Plantation has decided to gather supplies for our Troops. We will be donating to Operation Shoebox. From their website: Operation Shoebox embraces a practical mission of providing hands-on support for our troops deployed overseas and returning home. It is the mission of Operation Shoebox to meet the needs of every hero with dignity and appreciation. Whether it looks like packing coffee, socks, toothpaste, and sports gear into care packages or sending letters of encouragement, whether it looks like organizing fundraisers or collecting supplies for homeless veterans, Operation Shoebox is committed to treating every hero with care and honor. We will have a list up at the Front Desk of the Sports Club of items needed and the drop off locations will be at the main clubhouse in the lobby or at the front desk of the Sports Club. Thank you in advance for your support, and God Bless our Troops!
ANGEL TREE we are excited to be helping the Salvation Army this holiday season with the Angel Tree. Each year we applaud our members for their generous donations provided for this wonderful organization. We will have the angels available for pick up starting November 1st. All donations will have to be dropped off no later then November 30th. Angels will be able to be picked up at the hostess stand of the main clubhouse or at the front desk of the Sports Club. We thank you in advance for your help!
CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT When: Sunday, NOVEMBER 14th I 2pm Ages: 16 years or older Fee: $5 per person *Food & Beverage by Member Charge
We are excited to host another Cornhole tournament but maybe this time with cooler temperatures! We are also going to change it up this time! We are going to do a blind draw - everyone's name will go in a hat and we will match you up once you get there! To make sure we fill out the bracket correctly please make sure you sign up by Wednesday, November 10th. *There will be a limited food & bar menu available THE GIVING CAMP When: Monday, November 22nd-Wednesday, November 24th Time: 9:00am-3:00pm Ages: 6-11 I Location: Sports Club Fee: $45 per day per child I $120 per child for all three days (lunch and snack included)
We are dedicating the entire week to giving back! We will be working with local charities and the Fire Department on ways we can help! In addition we will be playing our favorite outdoor activities in cooler temps and of course enjoying some special holiday treats!! You can sign up for just the day or all three days but please make sure to RSVP by Wednesday, November 17th.
KIDS NIGHT OUT ~ HOLIDAY PREP When: Saturday, November 13th I 5:30pm-9:30pm Ages: 6-11 I Location: Sports Club Fee: $25 per person (includes dinner & snack) *Sibling discount available
SHOP TILL YOUR DROP When: Friday, November 26th I 7:00am-1:00pm Ages: 6-11 I Location: Sports Club Fee: $30 per person (includes breakfast & lunch) *Sibling discount available
Join the activities team as we dedicate a night to preparing for the big day! We will be all decked out in our chef hats and aprons as we do some baking, create a Thanksgiving centerpiece, and learn why we really celebrate Thanksgiving! After all that hard work, we will burn off some energy by playing some of your favorite indoor and outdoor games! Please RSVP by Tuesday, November 16th.
Are you planning on getting up early for the those great deals? If so, let us take the kids for a few hours while you shop till you drop! We will kick off the morning with a waffle buffet! The kids will help make their own waffles and pick toppings to dress it up with! After we will enjoy a day of games, activities, crafts, hunts and so much more! Enjoy a delicious lunch before heading home! Please RSVP by Monday, November 22nd.
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KID & FAMILY EVENTS POLAR EXPRESS Wednesday, December 15th I 5:00pm-8:00pm Ages: Family Event I Location: The Clubhouse Fee: $10 per family to ride the train I Option to add holiday cookie decorating kit for an additional $10++ per kit to take with you.
FLAG FOOTBALL When: Sunday, November 28th I 2:00pm-3:00pm Ages: 6-11 I Location: Sports Club Fee: Complimentary
We are very excited to be bringing back the Polar Express to Wakefield this holiday season, and this year Santa will be stopping by to join the fun! The train will pull up by the clubhouse and take you on a 10-12 minute ride to get you into the holiday spirit! With snow and a polar express ticket this is the real deal! Reservations for the train will be in 15 minute increments and are required. If you would like to sign your family up you will have to make a reservation with Natalie. Please indicate how many riders will be in your family and what time you are looking for.
Join us for our yearly flag football game at the Sports Club! Burn off some of those holiday treats and see if you have what it takes to be the Flag Football champion! After the game enjoy a snack with your fellow teammates! Please RSVP by Thursday, November 25th. SANTA BRUNCH Sunday, December 5th I 10:30am-2:30pm Ages: Everyone I Location: Main Clubhouse Fee: $34.95++ Adults I $15.95 for children ages 6-12 I Free for children under the age of 5
Enjoy this yearly traditional holiday event that will get you in the spirit of the season! Santa Clause will be making a stop at Wakefield to see your wish lists, get a picture with you and talk to you about whether you have been naughty or nice. In addition to Santa's visit, we will have a holiday craft table and afterwards enjoy a delicious brunch put on by your talented Food & Beverage team! Seating will be limited so please make sure to call the host stand and reserve your slot. (919) 348-4374 *Please remember to bring your Santa letters as every letter Santa takes with him a $1 goes to the Make a Wish Foundation.
UGLY SWEATER/GIFT EXCHANGE KIDS NIGHT OUT Friday, December 10th I 5:30pm-9:30pm Ages: 6-11 I Location: Sports Club Fee: $25 ++ per person (includes dinner & snack) *Sibling discount available
Wear your ugliest Christmas sweater and bring a gift of $10 or less for our White Elephant Gift Exchange! Everyone will walk away with a gift and you may even win the prize of the ugliest holiday sweater! In addition we will be having a snowball flight, making glitter snowflakes and even a holiday dance off to end the night! Don't miss out on this festive evening and RSVP by Tuesday, December 7th.
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KID & FAMILY EVENTS GINGERBREAD HOUSES Sunday, December 19th I 2:00pm-3:30pm Ages: Family Event I Location: The Clubhouse Fee: $25 per house
Grab the family and get creative with this yearly tradition! We will provide all the supplies, all you have to do is put it together! This is a great family event to get you into this holiday season! When you register please make a note of how many houses you will need. Please RSVP by Wednesday, December 15th.
GREAT ELF CHALLENGE CAMP When: Monday December 20th-Thursday, December 23rd Time: 9:00am-3:00pm Ages: 5-10 I Location: Sports Club Fee: $45 per day I $160 for all 4 days (lunch & snack included)
The big day is almost here and what better way to celebrate than with your activities team helping keep you entertained all week! Enjoy the adventure as we go through elf training to become one of Santa's helpers! Enjoy creating tasty treats, playing holiday themed games and creating some memorable crafts to take home! Don't miss out and please RSVP by Wednesday, December 15th. WINTER WONDERLAND CAMP When: Monday December 27th-Thursday, December 30th Time: 9:00am-3:00pm Ages: 5-10I Location: Sports Club Fee: $45 per day I $160 for all 4 days (lunch & snack included)
Before we ring in the new year we are going to enjoy a week filled with activities and games based on some adventurous winter movies such as Happy Feet, Frozen, Home Alone and much more! The last day we will watch one of the movies from the week that the majority of the campers pick! Get ready for days filled with challenges, delicious treats that we make, and so much more! Please RSVP by Wednesday, December 22nd.
DECADE NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY When: Friday, December 31st Time: 5:30pm-9:00pm Ages: 6-10 I Location: Sports Club Fee: $25 per child (includes dinner & snack)
Dress in your favorite decade and join us as we ring in 2022 in style! We will be writing our own resolutions, having a dance off in the disco room, and even making our own mocktail to drink at midnight (or 8:45pm)! Don't miss out on this blast from the past party and RSVP by Monday, December 27th.
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FAMILY FUN FITNESS CHALLENGE
The holidays bring so much cheer, joy and tasty treats!! Below is a fun challenge for the month of December for you and your family to complete! Each day perform the fitness challenge and mark it off! See how many you and your family can complete this holiday season!
December 1st: Gingerbread Jacks! Put on your favorite Christmas song and do jumping jacks the entire time. December 2nd: Plank Contest - see who can stay up the longest December 3rd: Make a healthy dinner together December 4th: Start your Saturday off with a family yoga class December 5th: Go for a family Sunday walk at a local park December 6th: Push-up challenge - who can do the most December 7th: Lunge walk around the house - conga style December 8th: Do sit up's during every commercial break of your favorite show December 9th: Jump rope for 1 minute for five rounds December 10th: Have a Friday Night Dance Party and dance around the tree December 11th: Go on a Family Bike Ride December 12th: Relay Race Day - Compete in some family relay races! December 13th: Burpees! Do the amount of burpees equal to the oldest person in your household December 14th: Listen to Jingle bells and every time they say jingle do a squat December 15th: Candy Cane Arms - use a light weight or water bottle and do 4 rounds of 12 bicep curls December 16th: Mountain Climbers for 1 minute - repeat 4 rounds December 17th: Play a game of balloon volleyball December 18th: Make a healthy breakfast together December 19th: Rest Day - Make Christmas Cookies or enjoy some hot chocolate together December 20th: Movie Monday - watch a holiday movie together and every time they say Santa do a star jump December 21st: Peppermint twists! Hold a light weight and complete 30 Russian twists December 22nd: Count the red ornaments on the tree. Do that many tricep dips on a chair or from the couch December 23rd: Make a healthy Santa snack for his big night December 24th Read the Night Before Christmas and every time you read the word "the" do your favorite ab exercise December 25th: Count the presents under the tree - what ever is the total is the amount of time you should go for a walk after or before the holiday dinner December 26th: Family Stretch Day or complete a yoga class December 27th: Cardio - go for a one mile run or walk together or a longer bike ride December 28th: Make a green or red smoothie December 29th: Build a snowman, have a snowball fight or make snow angels - get creative! December 30th: Kids Choice - they pick the family exercise for the day December 31st: Share your new year resolutions and before ringing in the new year do your favorite line dance!
HAVE FUN & HAPPY HOLIDAYS !
GROUP FITNESS Class Descriptions: All classes will be held on the pool deck or in the group fitness room. We recommend you bring a water bottle, towel and your own mat. Fitness Boxing with David Are you looking for a fun unique way to get back in shape? Then this 45min cardio and burn class is for you! We’ll incorporate weights and boxing to help improve mobility, agility, and stamina. Equipment will change according to class size and participants. For all fitness levels! Have any questions, ask your coach David! Total Body Strength with David Limited on time? Don’t know what workouts to perform that target your whole body? Join our 45 min Total Body Blast today! We will target lower body, upper body, and core, using weights, resistance bands, and much more! Equipment will change according to class size and participants. For all fitness levels! Have any questions, ask your coach David! Sunset Yoga with Greg Temperatures keep falling but yoga practices are staying on track! We are holding classes in the wall ventilated area outside of the grill area. Some of the drop panels are in place for protection and heaters have been added to stave off the worst of the cold. Dress warmly and in multiple layers. One might be surprised of how they warm up during practice. I will do my best to ensure your practice meets your individual needs. This yoga class will be comprised of poses that encompass deep stretches, twists, and balance. All levels are encouraged to attend. Directions are given to help individuals reach their edge of the strength, flexibility or mindful movement. Life can be stressful, but this class is oriented to allow people to enjoy their body, relax and release all while enjoying an occasional high. Momentum Yoga with Greg This class will concentrate on both flowing sequences and poses that are held for the benefits of breath, strength and focus. A session will start with the gentle flowing sequences to allow the body to adjust to the range of motion that the class will work toward. Sequences will be challenging for some participants, yet lower options are always available. Bring your best breath, focus and strength to the class. Allow yourself to experience the breath as you move continuously from one pose to another. Also allow yourself to focus on "self", as your busy life take a break as you regain your "center" and live in the present moment. Strengthen your upper, middle and lower body in different poses that will target all three areas. The weather is cooling so don't let the next few weeks pass by without taking the opportunity that presents itself to you on Thursday evenings! *Please bring a mat and water bottle Inclusive Yoga with Greg Let’s get together and enjoy a morning yoga session outdoors. This class will be a way of awakening your mind, breath and body. Allowing your mind to focus, your body to stretch, and your breath to flow. Stretch, flex and strengthen gently. All levels are encouraged to attend. This session will be comprised of sequencing simplistic poses that allow members to enjoy some much needed time on their yoga mat. *Mats will not be provided Vinyasa Yoga with Heather A faster paced yoga practice that moves with a bit more rhythm and the asanas paired with the breath. Modifications are taught and encouraged. *Mats will not be provided Restorative Yoga with Heather Restorative yoga is the practice of the long held asanas and about slowing down to rest, reset and rejuvenate the body and mind. A time to observe the breath and connect the mind and body. Suitable for beginners and practitioners of all levels. *Mats will not be provided *Please bring a block and strap if desired
Lunchtime Jam with Heather This class is designed to activate and charge as many muscles as we can in a short time. This express workout is great for those getting in a mid-day pick-me-up without a lot of sweat. We will use resistance and also stimulate the body with stretches. Fitness Bootcamp with Heather This is a class held outdoors using equipment and body weight to challenge your entire body. This total body workout is a great way to condition for other sports, increase stamina and endurance, stop cellular aging, build muscle strength and weight loss. We will incorporate intervals and Tabata training. Fast paced and fun but you can work at your own pace.
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TENNIS TIME It has been an incredible fall season around the tennis courts. Both junior and adult programs continue to grow and we are currently in one of the biggest league seasons in the history of the program. Our continued success is owned greatly to our passionate players and the hard working professional staff. We can't wait to raise the bar again in 2022. Before I talk about the fall leagues I would like to send out a congratulations to the Lav 7.0 summer Mixed Doubles team. This team fought their tails off all season and captured a city title and qualified to compete in the State Championships in Ashville this past September. The team battled it out and made it all the way to the finals where they fell a little short losing 1-2 to a team out of Lake Norman. This was an incredible accomplishment and the entire Wakefield tennis program is proud of them. Now time to talk about some fall tennis and possibly one of the most successful regular seasons our program has ever had. Currently as I am writing this newsletter we have seven...I repeat seven teams in the local playoffs trying to
punch their ticket to states. I cannot even begin to tell you how incredible this is. In the scheme of Raleigh tennis Wakefield's tennis program is considerably smaller than a lot of our competition. This is mainly due to the fact that we are a private country club where only members are allowed to compete on our teams. Many of the other programs around town are public or are racquet clubs so their pool of players is much greater. Our success in league play over the last several years and especially now speaks for itself as far as quality and level of play is concerned. We are not the biggest program in the city but we are proving to be one of the best. LET'S GO WP! As we move into the last months of the year we still have some fun offerings that you can get involved in. Most notably is the Pickle Ball Club Championships that will now take place on Saturday, December 4th. Both the ladies and gentleman will compete on the same day to crown our yearly champions. We will have a food truck and the full bar set up, so even if you don't play it will be a fun tournament to come out and watch. As always if there is anything that we can help you with, from dusting off old racquets to signing up on teams please do not hesitate to come visit us down at the tennis shop. From the entire tennis staff wish you and your families a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday Season. We hope to see you on the courts soon!
Kyle Thortsen, Corporate Director of Tennis
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TEE IT UP As we close the books on the 2021 golf season, we want to thank the membership at The Country Club at Wakefield Plantation for the continued support of the club and our golf operations this year. During the past couple of chaotic years, golf has been an excellent avenue to escape for many of our members. Our club golf tournaments and instructional programming have seen record participation. We have been fortunate to host the largest Bob Bidwell Senior Member-Guest and Member-Member Tournaments in the past couple of months in the club's history. These events were well received and showcased our fantastic club and golf course. The WSMGA hosted the 9th Annual WE CARE golf tournament on October 5th. The tournament was a huge success. The WSMGA has used this fundraising tournament to donate over $800k to support our troops. This year the golf shop will be hosting our Annual Balloon Sale on Saturday, December 4th from 3:00pm-7:00pm. Stop by and enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres while you shop. We will have complimentary gift wrapping available for any purchase made in the golf shop during the holiday season, so make sure to keep us in mind when shopping! We will offer 15%-50% off all Men's and Women's Apparel during the sale and 15% off all Clubs, Balls, Shoes, Bags and Accessories. This is an excellent opportunity to use any remaining golf shop credit earned during the 2021 season, as it will expire on December 31st. We are currently working on the 2022 club tournament and golf course maintenance schedules. We anticipate an excellent golf schedule for next year and will inform the membership as soon as the schedule is finalized! There are still plenty of wonderful fall golf days ahead. We will have the Turkey Shoot Tournament on the Friday after Thanksgiving, so make sure to mark your calendar! If I can assist you in any way, please do not hesitate to reach out, as my door is always open! Adam McLaughlin, PGA, Director of Golf
Member-Member Tournament
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BECAUSE OF YOU.... Meet the first round of McConnell Golf Folds of Honor Scholarship Recipients. Thank you for your generous donations!
BROOK VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB'S HIGHER EDUCATION RECIPIENT
THE CARDINAL BY PETE DYE'S HIGHER EDUCATION RECIPIENT
Zachary Ray from Greenville, NC 4th Year Scholarship Recipient Senior at East Carolina University
Sydnee Jackson from Raeford, NC 1st Year Scholarship Recipient Freshman at UNC - Greensboro
Born in Haau, Germany, Zachary is a student track athlete studying Parks and Recreation Management with plans to attend graduate school. His father is Army Master Sergeant Arthur F. Ray (Served for 29 years, Retired in 2016).
Sydnee was an active ROTC member at her high school and became the first female First Sergeant. She is studying English with plans to become an Educator and/or Writer. Her father is Air Force Senior Master Sergeant Willie E. Jackson (Served for 26 years, Retired in 2012).
COUNTRY CLUB OF ASHEVILLE'S HIGHER EDUCATION RECIPIENT
HOLSTON HILLS COUNTRY CLUB'S HIGHER EDUCATION RECIPIENT
Daysha Chaney from Winnabow, NC 1st Year Scholarship Recipient Freshman at UNC Asheville
Kayla Eddins from Adams, Tennessee 2nd Year Scholarship Recipient Sophomore at University of Tennessee
Daysha is on the women's soccer team and is currently studying Political Science with the hopes of becoming a journalist. Her father is Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Devon T. Chaney (Served for 20 years, Retired in 2017).
Kayla is studying Neuroscience in part, due to her father's service-related injuries, wants to become a Neurologist and/or researcher. Her father is Army Sergeant 1st Class Edward L. Eddins (Served for 20 years, Retired in 2009).
MUSGROVE MILL GOLF CLUB'S HIGHER EDUCATION RECIPIENT
OLD NORTH STATE CLUB'S HIGHER EDUCATION RECIPIENT
Mykayla Overton from Summerville, SC 3rd Year Scholarship Recipient Junior at Presbyterian College in Clinton
Jaylen Brooks from Charlotte, NC 1st Year Scholarship Recipient Freshman at UNC Charlotte
Mykayla is studying Biochemistry to become a doctor and wants to help develop a cure for cancer. She volunteers at the local VA Hospital. Her father is Air Force Master Sergeant Alphonso R. Overton (Served for 22 years, Retired in 2008).
Jaylen is studying Law with the hopes of becoming an attorney. He enjoys playing and officiating soccer, law, and public service. His father is Marine Corps Sergeant Gregory J. Brooks (Served for 4 years).
PORTERS NECK COUNTRY CLUB'S HIGHER EDUCATION RECIPIENT
PROVIDENCE COUNTRY CLUB'S HIGHER EDUCATION RECIPIENT
Mikeal "Tanner" Murray from Jacksonville, NC 1st Year Scholarship Recipient Freshman at UNC Wilmington
Isaiah Belk from Charlotte, NC 3rd Year Scholarship Recipient Senior at UNC Charlotte
Tanner is studying Marine Biology with hopes of obtaining both a Master's and Doctorate degree. His father is Marine Corps Major Mikeal S. Murray (Served for 22 years, Retired in 2014).
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Isaiah is studying Health Systems Management and is a walk-on football athlete at the university. He was a semifinalist for the Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholarship Award. His father is Army Private Rodney A. Belk (Served for 17 years).
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Mary McFadyen from Pinehurst, NC 1st Year Scholarship Recipient Freshman at NC State University
DeRon Ray from Fayetteville, NC 1st Year Scholarship Recipient Senior at NC Central University
Mary is studying Business Administration and Marketing with plans to earn an MBA. She would like to work for the Cherokee Fund in Raleigh, where she spent time as an intern. Her father is Army Colonel Thomas N. McFadyen (Served for 28.5 years).
DeRon is studying Graphic Design and Visual Communications with hopes of becoming a Graphic Designer and wellknown artist. He won an award for "Best Lyricist" at the university. His father is Army Master Sergeant Rodney C. Ray (Served for 23 years, Retired in 2012).
RALEIGH GOLF ASSOCIATION'S HIGHER EDUCATION RECIPIENT
THE COUNTRY CLUB AT WAKEFIELD PLANTATION'S HIGHER EDUCATION RECIPIENT
Bailee Porter from Whispering Pines, NC 3rd Year Scholarship Recipient Junior at NC State University Bailee is an active member of the FIMRC Club (Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children) as well as the Acts 2 Fellowship Club. She is studying Biological Oceanography and Psychology. Her father is Army First Sergeant Brian Z. Porter (Served for 26.5 years, Retired in 2013).
Adam Gonzalez from Fayetteville, NC 3rd Year Scholarship Recipient Junior at NC State University Adam is studying Business Marketing and plans on working in the marketing field. He received the "Servant's Heart" Scholarship in high school. His father is Army Sergeant First Class Elias "Eli" L. Gonzalez (Served for 20 years, Retired in 2003).
THE RESERVE GOLF CLUB'S HIGHER EDUCATION RECIPIENT
THE WATER'S EDGE COUNTRY CLUB'S HIGHER EDUCATION RECIPIENT
Tyler Cain from Sumter, SC 2nd Year Scholarship Recipient Junior at Coastal Carolina University
Laney McCullough from Spotsylvania, VA 2nd Year Scholarship Recipient Sophomore at Virginia Tech University
Tyler is studying Political Science with plans to attend law school so he can become an attorney and help shape legislation to assist veterans and their families. His father is Marine Corps Sergeant Jeremy J. Cain (Served for 13.5 years)
Laney is studying Interior Design. She is involved in the "Be the Match" Club, whose mission is to help cure cancer and raise awareness about bone marrow donations. Her father is Navy Chief Petty Officer Daniel P. McCullough (Served for 12.5 years, Retired in 2006).
SEDGEFIELD COUNTRY CLUB'S HIGHER EDUCATION RECIPIENT Will J. Johnson from Jacksonville, NC 3rd Year Scholarship Recipient Sophomore at NC A&T University Will is studying Kinesiology with plans to become a Physical Therapist. He describes himself as wise, determined and nurturing. His father is Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 3 Willie C. Johnson (Served for 21 years, Retired in 2013).
Thank You for Your Contributions!
As part of McConnell Golf's Footprints on the Green program, we were able to contribute over $300,000 with 1,526 total gifts to Folds of Honor! The money raised will impact even more families in the months and years to come. McConnell Golf and the Folds of Honor Foundation greatly appreciate the generosity of our members. To learn more about Footprints on the Green, please visit mcconnellgolf.com/footprints-green. To learn more about Folds of Honor, visit foldsofhonor.org.
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MCCONNELL GOLF NEWS
EMPLOYEE HOLIDAY FUND The past 20 months have been challenging in so many ways. On behalf of the McConnell Golf family and The Country Club at Wakefield Plantation, we would like to extend a big “Thank You” to all for your continued support. As in year’s past, we are asking you to join the holiday spirit and contribute to our Employee Holiday Fund. Contributing to the fund is a thoughtful way to show your appreciation to our heroes – our awesome staff who have truly excelled during these unprecedented times! This includes our staff members from the front of the house to the back of the house, and all those helping hands who work behind-the-scenes. Thank you. While contributing to the fund is voluntary, adjustments to the fund received by November 30, 2021 will be reflected on your December statement. The contribution will then be distributed among all Wakefield employees throughout all departments.
MCCONNELL GOLF, THE MAGAZINE
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 photo, we ask that you add a brief description for context purposes. Do you know a McConnell Golf member or employee who works hard and makes a difference in their local community? We want to hear from you on who the spotlight should be on in the next issue. Please include the nominee's name, home club and 3-5 sentences explaining why they deserve to be featured in McConnell Golf, The Magazine in the body of the email. 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 your submissions and any ideas to finman@mcconnellgolf.com.
Happy Holidays
Thank You for Your Contributions!
OUR HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE Let your loved ones unwrap the gift of golf this holiday season! With pro shop and catering options, we are here to share some great items to enhance the game and delight your taste buds. Look to us for everything from chef-made healthy dishes to top of the line golf gear and McConnell Golf gift cards. Want to surprise your special someone with that perfect holiday getaway? McConnell Golf offers on-site lodging for your convenience at Old North State Club on Badin Lake, Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, NC, and Musgrove Mill Golf Club near Clinton, SC. Contact your club for details!
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SAVE THE DATE FOR THE POLAR BEAR PLUNGE We’re freezin’ for a reason! Come bear the cold with us this January as
we host the McConnell Golf Polar Bear Plunge - a fundraising event in which individuals raise or make a donation for the chance to plunge into their home club's pool. This fun-filled event is in support of the World Wildlife Fund which helps save endangered polar bears. Form a team and bring your entire family, your co-workers, friends or classmates. All guests are welcome! Keep an eye out for your club's date for the plunge!
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Angel Tree Starts Restorative Yoga Total Body
Restorative Yoga Total Body
Corn Hole Tournament
Sunset Yoga
Vinyasa Yoga Total Body Strength
Sunset Yoga
Vinyasa Yoga Total Body Strength
Restorative Yoga Total Body
Fitness Bootcamp Restorative Yoga Momentum Yoga
Fitness Boxing Lunchtime Jam
Happy Veterans Day Fitness Bootcamp Restorative Yoga
Lunchtime Jam
Fitness Bootcamp Restorative Yoga
Fitness Boxing Lunchtime Jam
Chili Cook-Off Kids Night Out
10 Year Anniversary Party
Happy Thanksgiving! Paws, Pints & Panthers
The Giving Camp
The Giving Camp
Restorative Yoga Total Body
The Giving Camp Vinyasa Yoga Total Body Strength
Thanksgiving Buffet Sports Club Closed
Fitness Boxing Lunchtime Jam Shop till your Drop
Flag Football Sunday Funday
Santa Breakfast
Winter Wine Expo
Ugly Sweater Gift Exchange Kids Night Out
Santa Brunch
Polar Express
Club is Closed Gingerbread Houses
Great Elf Camp
Winter Wonderland Camp
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Great Elf Camp
Winter Wonderland Camp
Great Elf Camp
Winter Wonderland Camp
Great Elf Camp
Winter Wonderland Camp
Sports Club Closes at 1pm
Decade Kids NYE Party Adult NYE Party
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The CC at Wakefield Plantation 2201 Wakefield Plantation Drive Raleigh, NC 27614