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CLUBHOUSE DINING:

Monday | Closed

HOURS OF OPERATION

Sunday & Tuesday |11am - 3pm (Food service ends at 3:00 pm & the bar is open until 6:00 pm Brunch Sundays food service ends at 2:00 pm)

Wednesday - Thursday | 11am - 8pm

Take out orders need to be placed by 5:30 pm & picked up by 6:00 pm; pizzas available until 8:00 pm)

EQUESTRIAN CENTER

Daily | 9am - 3:30pm

GOLF HOURS

Monday | Closed Tee Times | 8:30am - 6:00pm

GOLF SHOP

Monday | Closed 8:00am - 6:00pm

RANGE HOURS

Tuesday & Wednesday | 8:30am6:00pm

THEWATER'SEDGECOUNTRYCLUBSTAFF

RobertLambert | rlambert@watersedgecountryclub.com

ClubManager

JodiGourley | jgourley@watersedgecountryclub.com

AssistantClubManager

RuthRice |rrice@watersedgecountryclub.com

MemberServicesDirector

EdCurrin |ecurrin@watersedgecountryclubcom

HeadGolfProfessional

JeffSnyder | jsnyder@watersedgecountryclub.com

GolfCourseSuperintendent

Take out orders need to be placed by 5:30 pm & picked up by 6:00 pm; pizzas available until 8:00 pm)

CLUB CONTACT

INFORMATION

Clubhouse:540-576-1556

ClubManger:540-576-1556

GolfProShop:540-576-3343

MemberServices:540-524-9075

Friday & Saturday 11am - 9pm 7am - 5pm

EquestrianCenter:540-576-2714

COMMUNITY CONTACT

INFORMATION

AEP: 800-277-2177

Friday & Saturday | 8:30am - 6pm

Sunday & Thursday | Range 8:30am4:30 pm

FITNESS CENTER

Using the Paxton application: Daily from 5:30am - 9pm

Access through the club: Sunday & Tuesday

Wednesday - Saturday| 7am - 8pm Monday | Closed

For power outages affecting AEP customers

RhettSorg| chef@watersedgecountryclub.com

ExecutiveChef

SamLester | slester@watersedgecountryclub.com

EquestrianManager

JohnGuthmann|tennis@watersedgecountryclub.com

TennisPro

Photo Credit: Kathleen Hetzler Riordan

CLUB UPDATE

A NOTE FROM ROBERT LAMBERT - YOUR CLUB MANAGER

Happy Spring Everyone! I hope you are enjoying the warmer temperatures and sunshine at beautiful Smith Mountain Lake. It has been great to see a full parking lot as I arrive on the premises each day. I’m looking orward to an exciting and fun filled season at the club There couldn’t be a more beautiful place to be than pringtime at The Water’s Edge!

We are very thankful for everyone who attended all our events in March and April I realize that many members were out of town, but we still had great participation for St Patrick’s Day, Easter Brunch, Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, and the 35th Anniversary Party.

Be sure to check our May and June calendar for opportunities to make new friends through our social events We will be off to the races in May with the Kentucky Derby & Dance Party. Please check “Upcoming Events Section” for details. The most popular event at the club is “Meet Your Neighbor”, be sure to mark your calendars and make your reservations early as this event always fills up Warmer weather also means the pool will be opening for your enjoyment This year the pool and snack bar open on Friday, May 27th

Dress code reminder: Members and guests are expected to wear neat attire appropriate to the various areas of the club These rules are established to assist our members in understanding the decorum, respectable conduct, and expectations of membership at the Water’s Edge Country Club (please refer to the rules & regulations that can be found on the website under membership). Members are expected to familiarize themselves, their children, and their guests with these rules

A NOTE FROM ED CURRIN YOUR GOLF PROFESSIONAL STAFF

The 2023 Golf Season has finally arrived here at The Water’s Edge and the golf course is in fantastic shape The Men’s and Ladies’ golf seasons are off to a great start and we have a wide variety of tournaments right around the corner. We have new merchandise coming in daily including Peter Millar, Turtleson, Foot-Joy and Imperial just to name a few We are fully stocked with the latest and greatest from Callaway, Titleist, Ping and Taylormade Come Check out the Golf Shop next time you’re at the lake

A few quick reminders

-No Walking on the golf course during golfing hours (7:00am -7:00pm)

-No Private golf carts on the golf course or cart path at anytime

-No Walking or Playing on the Golf Course on Mondays

-Range Balls are for the driving range ONLY!

Please reference the calendar for dates

Ladies’ Clinics - Tuesdays @ 9:00am

The Water's Edge Upcoming Events

LADIES' GOLF ASSOCIATION UPDATE

Ladies Opening Day winners: left to right: Victoria Rosenberg, Nancy Erikson, Cherie Melby & Barbara Mueller

Ladies Opening Day 2nd place winners: left to right: Rachel Delcampo, Barbara Beck, Marilyn Gordon, Judy Hansmann

Ladies Opening Day closest to the pin winners: left to right: Sue Hegg, Diane John and Donna Roberts

John Smith holed out his approach shot for an Eagle on the Par 4 12th Hole during our Men's Opening Tournament on April 15th. Playing with Mr Smith was Scott Thomson, Ron Willard, and Bill Calvin Great Shot!!

Never too young to get them started playing golf!!

Photo Credit: Lauryl Hambrick

Left to right: Mark Hamilton, Charlie Allen, Ken Werner, Steve Distefano

Left to right: Tony Terry, Grant Cassada, Lynn Brookes, & Bill West

A NOTE FROM JEFF SNYDER - YOUR GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT

Spring is in the air and we are very busy getting the course ready for another golfing season As discussed previously, ABW’s (Annual Bluegrass Weevil) caused some damage to our bentgrass fairways and tees last year. We have sodded most of the affected areas and we will be continuing to plug and sod some of the smaller areas and expect recovery to move along nicely this spring

Our first ABW treatment has been completed and we are scheduled for 4 to 5 more applications throughout the year to keep populations at a manageable level. Currently, no insecticides are available to completely eradicate these insects These products will help keep populations at a level so the bentgrass can survive the light damage

As mentioned before, we have committed a significant amount of money to purchase the products to help combat this issue now and yearly moving forward We have made two applications on fairways and 1 on tees and greens to help control the POA. We do have the POA on the greens seed heading, but that will be controlled with upcoming applications to our greens The greens are healing well from our aerification and are a couple of weeks ahead of last year’s recover due to “pushing” the healing with additional nutrients With the

warmer weather we have experienced thus far the first part of this year has also increased soil temperatures which increases growth to help recover quicker

You will see some new faces out working on the maintenance crew and with the addition of these employees, we will be able to get back to walk mowing greens on a regular basis Several stumps have been ground and areas seeded throughout the course and new grass will be starting to grow soon Walking paths from the tees to the fairways have been added for our walkers We did have a little scalping when we first cut these in, but this will quickly go away as the turf becomes accustomed to this new height of cut.

We need your help to keep our course in the best shape possible Please scatter as much as possible with carts onto the fairways and rough Repairing your ball marks is another way you can help and make a huge difference in the playability of the greens. I was always told to repair my ball mark and one more If everyone followed this instruction, the ball mark issue would go away Repairing your divots will also help improve the course conditions If a divot is intact, replace it and step it down and you’re done If only a partial divot is salvageable, sand the balance, smooth and you’re done. If the sand is mounded above the surrounding area, it can damage our mowers which can cause the quality cut to be off so please try and smooth the sand as much as possible

As a reminder, the course is not for walking, pets or personal carts. Please remind your guest through the season. Our crew is very excited for this coming golfing season and expect to provide great playing conditions for everyone to enjoy

A NOTE FROM JOHN GUTHMANN FESSIONAL

elcome spring! The courts are ready for a busy season with new benches and wind reens installed Mixed doubles tennis commenced on April 14th Play starts at 9 a m MF, with warm-ups at 8:45 a.m. - you don’t need a partner to play.

ur Grand Slam events launch on Memorial Day, May 29th with a French Open hampagne, Strawberries and Crème” day. The annual “Waters Edge Kids Camp”, which turns July 11-13th also includes a tennis component

th the addition of Saturday play, pickleball is now three days a week: M-W-Sat at 9 a m sure to mark your calendar for the pickleball social on Saturday April 29th at 9 a m

e Water’s Edge continues to supply both pickleball and tennis equipment for adults

d children So, if you need a racquet or balls, check the tennis room Kindly return all equipment

as soon as you are done playing

Be sure to check Weekly Happenings for details about our upcoming activities I look forward to seeing you on court soon As always, I am available for private lessons or racquet restringing; you may contact me directly at: 434-927-5039

CLUB UPDATE

A NOTE FROM RUTH RICE -YOUR MEMBER SERVICES DIRECTOR

Membershipnewsandreminders:

For the first time ever, we are now offering a limited number of invitational memberships for non property owners The initiation fee will be $40,000 Please share this news with your family and friends!

Notary services are available at the sales office Call me to set up an appointment

Quarterly food minimums are available Class I and Class V are $250 per quarter Class II, III and VI are $175 per quarter Alcohol and take out apply towards your food minimum When Class I and Class II members dine at another McConnell property, those charges are applied to your food minimum at The Water's Edge

PleaseWelcomethefollowing newmembers:

Matt & Nancy Erikson

Tyler Freeand

Scott & Kandice Ingram

Vincent & Jette Ireland

Doug & Sherry Miller

Chris Willis & Jarley Parada

Please consider adding your photo to your profile This helps staff identify you when your account is pulled up This could assist with charges being misapplied in error.

As warmer weather approaches, we will have more walkers in the community. Please walk single file when cars are approaching. Be sure to wear clothing that will stand out so that you can be seen at dusk

Guest policy reminder - Members are allowed to bring the same guest six (6) times per calendar year

Please notify me if you have any changes regarding your membership: adding a significant other to your account, loss of a spouse, or change of your residence. Your member number is associated with the lot number of your property.

We encourage you to join the Water's Edge Facebook page. This will allow you to keep up to date with what's happening at the club. Do you have the Paxton app to access the fitness center? Please contact Jodi Gourley at 540-576-1556 This will allow members to have access through the outside door from 5:30am to 9:00pm

Personal Fitness Training is available through Vickie Zimmerman

Golf Cart reminder

Please contact her at 540-493-7388 to discuss a workout that suits your needs

Our streets within The Water's Edge Community are VDOT mainteaned and therefore unless your cart has a tag on it, should not be on the roadways We ask that you please use precaution if you elect to ride on the main road

EXTENDED FAMILY MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE

Did you know that adult children no longer covered as a dependent are eligible for a membership under a member with an active golfing membership? For example, adult children over 25 , married children, a college graduate living at home - All would fall under a young executive membership For married children the age range is based on the age of the oldest spouse regardless of which person has the parent's who are members The rates for membership are listed below

Young Executive Membership Classification

Under 30: 60% off annual dues 30 -34 years old: 40% off annual dues 35-40 years old: 20% off annual dues

This membership classification is based upon the primary members account being active and in good standing. No initiation fee is required with the Young Executive membership under your parents membership. If the primary member no longer owns property, the adult children would be required to purchase property within The Water's Edge Community to continue their membership. Anyone purchasing property within the community would be required to pay the current initiation fee.

Call Ruth Rice at 540-524-9075 with any questions, or to discuss further.

We are excited to announce an alliance with Crazy Horse Marina which is owned by McConnell Golf Water's Edge members can now charge gas to their member account You will receive a $ 07 per gallon discount You will need to present a photo ID in order to charge to your account The marina is conveniently located to The Water's Edge Community and we feel this will be a great benefit for you to utilize. We encourage you to check out their facebook page for their upcoming events:

https://www.facebook.com/CrazyHorseMarina and https://www.facebook.com/PonTuneStageSML/

CLUB UPDATE FROM THE EQUESTRIAN CENTER

A NOTE FROM SAMANTHA LESTER - THE EQUESTRIAN CENTER MANAGER

Spring is finally here and we are so excited! I must say I have a herd of happy horses that are loving every minute of it! Our pastures have been fertilized and we have repaired many sections of the fences All of the horses are shedding their winter coats and love all the extra grooming they are getting.

Throughout the years, The Water's Edge Equestrian Center has rescued a total of 6 horses due to starvation and other bad situations All but one were able to be used in camps and in the riding program Each one of those horses still hold a special place in our hearts. Our goal is to rehabilitate the horses and allow them to enjoy the rest of their lives to the fullest!

This is just a reminder that we don't just offer lessons to just children. We welcome adults who are interested in learning to ride or who have lost some confidence in riding from a bad experience It can takes time and patience to feel comfortable in the saddle We are here to help!

The Water's Edge Equestrian Center offers summer horse camps for all ages, boarding, lessons and trail rides. Camps are filling up quickly. Be sure to sign up early. Please call or email us.

Please call to schedule a ride at least two days ahead of time

Thank you to all of those who have visited and brought treats.

Horse Facts Horse Facts

Many horses do not like the taste of anything citrus Horses can be allergic to barn dust, flies, and bees A saddle that does not fit a horses back properly, can make the horse uncomfortable and can cause other damage to their back Pickling lime (the kind that is used to make pickles) can be used on a horses' wounds to keep the flies off (Trust me on this I've used it and it works!!)

Horses are herd animals and feel safer when they are apart of a herd.

Trail Rides

Ring Rides

Riding lessons for all ages

Boarding

Summer Horse Camp

Horse leasing

Birthday parties

Private parties

Horse Camp

Ages 4 and up 9am to 1pm

June 21, 22, 23 and 28, 29, 30

July 19, 20, 21 and 26, 27, 28

August 16, 17, 18 and 23, 24, 25

*Young Equestrian Camp * Ages 8 and up 4:30 to 9pm

June 14, 15, 16

July 12, 13, 14

August 9, 10, 11

Tiny Trotter Camp

Ages 3 and 4 9:30 to 11:30

June 13 and 27

July 11 and 25

August 15 and 22

Snack is provided Please bring a water bottle Dress cool and comfortable Closed toedshoes Nocrocs,please

*All children attending the tiny trotters camp will need to be accompanied by an adult *

RENOVATIONS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED

DROP BY TO SEE OUR NEW LOOK

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH MARCH 2023

Stephanie Wilkerson joined our team at The Water's Edge in May 2021 She was voted Employee of the Month for March 2023. Stephanie is a Golf Shop attendant. She does a great job displaying the merchandise that we offer to our members Stephanie previously worked for The Willard Companies for two years and also had a long career at Advance Auto Stephanie is a mother of one Ryan is a Junior at George Mason University and was a life guard at the club for the last two summers. In h ti h i i f

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH APRIL 2023

Trevor Burdette was voted Employee of the Month for April 2023 Trevor joined the team while he was still attending Gretna High School. After graduating last May, he became full time as a line cook. In his spare time, Trevor enjoys spending time with family and going to the lake In addition, Trevor is an avid gamer He built his own computer for gaming from scrap

Come join us for a casual hand of Canasta . A group has been formed by WECC members, and we invite you to join us on Friday's at 11:30 am. We’ll break for lunch and play hopefully three or four rounds. Novice and experienced players, as well as those who want to learn the game are welcome. If you are interested in joining the group or have any questions, please email Jennifer DiMare at jkdimare@aol.com.

♠❤ CANASTA ♣ ♦FRIDAYS AT THE CLUB!

Water's Edge 35th

Anniversary

UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS

BIRTHDAY NIGHT

THURSDAY, MAY 4TH I THURSDAY, JUNE 1ST

Are you celebrating your birthday in the month of May or June? Come celebrate with us! Join us for a complimentary meal Make sure your birthday is updated in the system to qualify for the complimentary meal.

KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY

SATURDAY, MAY 6TH I 5:00PM-10:00PM

The most exciting two minutes in sports!"

Come cheer on your favorite horse in the Derby.

We will run additional races with sponsored horses with an opportunity to win great prizes. We are going to have 5 electronic horse races with 6 horses per race

Drink of the Day: Mint Julep

Traditional Derby Day Attire (hats encouraged - there will be a ladies' hat contest!)

Buy Chances for Whiskey Raffle

Featuring hard to find/allocated bourbons (Blanton's, Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, & Sazerac Rye)

MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH

SUNDAY, MAY 8TH

Pamper your mom this Mother’s Day with a delightful brunch at The Water’s Edge Mom will be sure to enjoy the omelets made to order, Belgian waffles, and much more. And – best of all – no cooking and no clean up. Brunch will be served in the ballroom from 11:30am to 2:00pm The cost is $38++ for

FOOTLOOSE FRIDAY WITH LIVE MUSIC

FRIDAY, MAY 5TH I 7:00PM-10:00PM

Music provided by Shaunna Rae & Paul Mallory

FRIDAY, JUNE 9TH I 7:00PM-10:00PM

Music provided by Annalyse Marie & Tim Rowlett

Proceeds from this event will allow the Equestrian Center to purchase another horse to be used at camps, lesson, trail and ring rides

There will be a member charge bar. Cost for this event is $40++/person

RSVP by May 3rd!

MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR

FRIDAY, MAY 12TH 6:00PM-9:00PM

FRIDAY, JUNE 23RD 6:00PM-9:00PM

All members are invited to our most popular social event. This is a great chance to get to “Meet Your Neighbor” Stay and dine with us afterwards. This event is from 6-7pm in the East Room Lounge. Light hors d’oeuvres will be provided Dinner Buffet prepared by Chef Rhett and his culinary staff. The cost of the buffet will be $35++ per person. Be sure to make your reservations early and let us know if you would like to sit with our "Open Table".

UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS

FRIDAY, MAY 28TH I 6:00PM-9:00PM

BBQ bash on the veranda on Saturday, May 28th as we celebrate Memorial Day Weekend here at The Water’s Edge Cost for the cookout is $42++ for adults and $20++ for children 5-12. A cash bar will be available

Please note: the dining room will not be offering a la carte menu during this very busy event Make reservations by calling 576-1556

SUNDAY BRUNCH JUNE 25TH I 11:00AM-2:00PM

Come and Join us for a delicious brunch featuring made to order omelets and much more. Please make your reservations early in order for us to prepare & serve you more efficiently. Brunch Buffet only No Ala Carte available for lunch

A bounce house will be at the pool for memorial day weekend Bring the kids out to enjoy!

KIDS SPORTS CAMP

Our popular summer kids sport camp will be July 11th through July 13th Camp will be from 9am to noon It is open to children 5-12 and there is a maximum number of 12 kids per camp. They will get to spend time with a tennis pro, golf pros and at the pool. If you are interested in this camp, please make your reservations with Jodi Gourley at 540-576-1556

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, began during the American Civil War when citizens placed flowers on the graves of those who had been killed in battle. After World War I, it came to be observed in honor of those who had died in all U S wars, and its name changed to Memorial Day

We thank past, present and future military services members for fighting for our freedom

JUNIOR GOLF CAMP

Our golf clinic is scheduled for Tuesday, July 18th through Thursday, July 20th from 9:30am to 11:00. If you are interested in this camp, please make your reservations with Stephanie Wilkerson at 540-576-3343

MAY COOKIE OF THE MONTH

BY CHEF BRUCE MCINTOSH - COUNTRY CLUB OF ASHVILLE

SNICKERDOODLE

Ingredients:

1/4 Cup Shortening

1/4 Cup Salted Butter, softened

3/4 Cup Granulated Sugar

1 Egg

1/2 TSP Pure Vanilla Extract

1 1/3 Cups All-Purpose Flour, sifted

1/4 TSP Cinnamon

1 TSP Cream of Tartar

1/2 TSP Baking Soda

1/8 TSP Sea Salt

Cinnamon Sugar Coating:

2 TBSP Granulated Sugar

1½ TSP Cinnamon

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375°F.

In a small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons sugar and 1½ teaspoon cinnamon Set aside

Sift flour into a medium bowl Add cinnamon, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt and stir to combine Set aside

Cream together butter, shortening and sugar in the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or with a hand mixer)

Add egg and vanilla and beat again until smooth Add dry ingredients and stir until combined

Use a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop to measure dough, then roll into balls

Roll each dough ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture until it’s evenly coated

Place cookies on a baking sheet, either ungreased or lined with parchment paper.

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until puffed and mostly set, but still soft

Remove from oven and transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool

JUNE COOKIE OF THE MONTH

BY ISAAC SPENCER - OLD NORTH STATE

MAMA

Ingredients:

6 oz Butter, melted

2 1/4 Cups Brown Sugar

3 Eggs, beaten

2 3/4 Cups All Purpose Flour

2 1/2 TSP Baking Powder

1/2 TSP Salt

1 Cup Chocolate Chips

1 Cup Pecans, toasted

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325°F Butter and flour a half hotel pan

Mix melted butter and brown sugar until smooth Add beaten eggs to butter and sugar mixture

In a separate bowl mix all-purpose flour, salt and baking powder together, and add into bowl of wet ingredients

When the ingredients are blended together fold in chocolate and toasted pecans.

Pour into prepared half hotel pan

Place in preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes

Let cool and cut into 2 dozen bars

Directions:

DIP’S CONGO SQUARES

WECC buzz

Look who’s talking about The Water's Edge CC! Please enjoy a few of our favorite social media mentions and keep sharing your experiences by tagging us on Facebook and Instagram for a chance to be featured in the next newsletter

Photo credit : Kathleen Hetzler Riordan

Linda Simpson

My first visit to the bar Love it

Photo Credit: Naim Karim

Photo Credit: Tad LaFountain

this link (bit.ly/mcg20ideas) and complete the form, or email Faith Inman at finman@mcconnellgolf.com Thank you for helping us celebrate 20 years of building clubs of the future!

VISIT KNOXVILLE OPEN I MAY 22-28

The Korn Ferry Tour's Visit Knoxville Open will return to Holston Hills Country Club in 2023. Founded in 1927, Holston Hills Country Club enjoys a rich history on its classic Donald Ross golf course Featuring 18 holes of Bermuda grass fairways, it sits on 180 open acres of rolling hills adjoining the Holston River. The golf course is consistently ranked among the country’s top 100 by Golf Magazine and within the top 100 classical golf courses by Golfweek Magazine Tickets are on sale now at visitknoxopen.com.

UNC HEALTH CHAMPIONSHIP I JUNE 1-4

The Korn Ferry Tour's only stop in North Carolina, don’t miss your chance to watch the next wave of PGA Tour superstars as they compete on the renowned Ross course at Raleigh Country Club Designed in 1948 by the legendary architect, Donald Ross, this year’s tournament course will be a true test for the Korn Ferry Tour field, offering both excitement and must-see golf for fans Tickets are on sale now at unchealthchampionship com