WE 2023 September/October Newsletter

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THE WATER'S EDGE COUNTRY CLUB

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CLUBHOUSE DINING:

HOURS OF OPERATION

EQUESTRIAN CENTER

Daily | 9am - 3:30pm

THEWATER'SEDGECOUNTRYCLUBSTAFF

RobertLambert | rlambert@watersedgecountryclub.com

Tuesday |11am - 3pm (Food service ends at 3:00 pm & the bar is open until 5:00 pm)

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

Take out orders need to be placed by 5:30 pm & picked up by 6:00 pm; pizzas available until 8:00 pm Sunday 10am - 3pm (Food service ends at 3:00 pm & the bar is open until 5:00 pm)

COMMUNITY CONTACT

INFORMATION

AEP: 800-277-2177

For power outages affecting AEP customers

VDOT: 800-367-7623

For downed trees blocking state-maintained roads, please contact the VDOT call center

GOLF HOURS

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

GOLF SHOP

Monday | Closed Wednesday - Thursday | 11am - 8pm Friday & Saturday 11am - 9pm 7am - 5pm

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

RANGE HOURS

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday | 8:00am - 6pm Sunday & Thursday | Range 8:00am4:30 pm

FITNESS CENTER

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

Access through the club: Sunday & Tuesday

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

CLUB CONTACT INFORMATION

Clubhouse:540-576-1556

ClubManger:540-576-1556

GolfProShop:540-576-3343

MemberServices:540-524-9075

EquestrianCenter:540-576-2714

ClubManager

JodiGourley | jgourley@watersedgecountryclubcom

AssistantClubManager

RuthRice |rrice@watersedgecountryclub.com

MemberServicesDirector

EdCurrin |ecurrin@watersedgecountryclubcom

HeadGolfProfessional

JeffSnyder | jsnyder@watersedgecountryclub.com

GolfCourseSuperintendent

RhettSorg| chef@watersedgecountryclub.com

ExecutiveChef

KristinaWray| barn@watersedgecountryclub.com

EquestrianManager

JohnGuthmann|tennis@watersedgecountryclub.com

TennisPro

Photo Credit: Larry Coltrain

Photo Credit: Galeynn Capps

Photo on Front Cover Credit: Matthew Bassiur

CLUB UPDATE

A NOTE FROM ROBERT LAMBERT - YOUR CLUB MANAGER

Although summer is ending, fall is my favorite time of the year as cooler weather arrives, the beginning of college football, beautiful autumn foliage, and of course the upcoming holiday season. It’s just a great time of the year to be at Smith Mountain Lake There are still plenty of activities to enjoy at the Water’s Edge Country Club

Jeff Snyder and his crew will be aerifying greens right after Labor Day and with a little help from mother nature the greens should be in great shape by the end of the month This is a great time of the year for golf, so please take advantage of the cooler temperatures with lower humidity We just finished up a great member-member tournament, everyone had a wonderful time We have a couple of Footprints on the Green golf events coming up for Carilion’s Children Hospital and Cool Branch Volunteer Fire & Rescue Squad. Please give me a call if you would like more information Our men’s and ladies closing events are coming up in October, for information please contact the Golf Shop

Pickleball continues to grow at the Water’s Edge and as premium court times fill up in the mornings, we are working on court reservations that will be on our website for pickleball & tennis There is equipment in the tennis shop for pickleball and tennis if you need equipment to play, all we ask is to please return it when you finish.

Please stop by the barn to congratulate Kristina Wray who is our new equestrian manager Kristina has been working at the barn for 10 years If you have not had a chance to visit, stop by and ask about riding lessons, and trail rides. They have had another successful year of young equestrian camps, which creates memories for a lifetime

Many of our summer staff have returned to school and we wish them the best. I am grateful for our core staff like Brittany, Jasmine, Ivy, Savana, and Savannah They do a tremendous job!

A NOTE FROM ED CURRIN - YOUR GOLF PROFESSIONAL STAFF

The 2023 Season is rapidly winding down We have had a very busy tournament season, but do not put your clubs away as we still have several events on tap!

We will aerify greens on September 5th, and consequently, the course will be closed on September 5th and 6th. We will be hosting a “Next Round Trade In” on September 21st from 10:30 – 4:30 where you will be able to turn in any used golf clubs you might have for Pro Shop credit! It will be a great way to clean out your old set from your garage

Please remember that private carts are not allowed on the course at any time Walking the course when not golfing is prohibited As always, we would like to remind players to continue to take care of the golf course by replacing your divots and fixing your ball marks on the greens.

Currin Cup #2

1st Jeff Bulla & Joel Gentry

2nd Joey Wrightenberry & Keith VanAsch

3rd Ron Willard II and Ron Furnier

Breakfast Tournament (July 15th)

1st Scott Wintrode, Lee Lovelace, John Tennant & Brad Crews

2nd Mark Teets, Scott Ingram, Vaughn Wilburn & Ray Matherly

Men’s Junior/Senior

1st Lindsay Gordon & Jim Weaver

Currin Cup #3

1st Mark Teets and Vaughn Wilburn

2nd Scott Kula and Francis Disney

3rd Scott Ingram and Lyn Brooks

Mixed Foursome (July 23rd)

1st Evelyn Vaden, Mark Teets, Diana Clements, and Mike Mills

2nd Victoria Rosenberg, Jim Rosenberg, Karen Grimm and Mike Grimm

GOLF UPDATE CONTINUED

Flight Winners from Member-Member

Club Championship Winners

Not Photographed:

John Newton - Senior Club Championship Winner

Jack Carroll - Super Senior Club Championship Winner

LADIES' GOLF ASSOCIATION

Mens Club Championship Winner

There were 7 ladies and our Assistant Pro Casey Hodges traveled to Treyburn Country Club to play in the McConnell Solheim Cup We came in 4th place out of 10 teams this year GREAT JOB Ladies We can’t wait to learn where it will be next year. Thanks Casey for making us look good!⛳

The year is flying by ! Our Ladies NO FRILLS Guest Day will be September 28th Get your friends on the books early Let’s fill up that day Our closing will be October 12th. It’s a Captains choice at 1 PM and short meeting afterwards with dinner/awards following so you should start planning for that now

The days are cooler and the golf is good. Enjoy every day you can

YOUR WELGA COMMITTEE

Adam Jones & Chris Willis Mike Turner & Dana Hussey

Pete Roberts & Gary Paolini John Ferguson IV & Cooper Woolson

Ladies Club Championship Winner

Nancy Erikson

Cutter Harvey

CLUB UPDATE

A NOTE FROM JEFF SNYDER - YOUR GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT

Summer is here and the heat and humidity has been brutal Our programs are working overtime and doing our best to eliminate as much stress as possible.

We made our fifth ABW application and will continue our scouting to see if another is needed Next year, we will budget for more acreage to treat as these insects are also tearing up our intermediates. We have been mowing our fairway clean ups with a triplex mower to eliminate some stress due to our large fairway mowers The insects will never be eliminated, however the more we can lessen the stress, the better the grass will be This also includes watering. I’m sure you’ve seen us poking around with moisture meters. We do this to try to keep the soil in the 28-30% range We have determined that this is our target to make it through the day It is softer than we would like and does get a little too wet in some spots That’s what makes it challenging when you have numerous “hot spots” around areas that don’t need the water. We’re doing our best with standing by sprinklers and controlling flow, as well as pulling hoses If it dries out too much, I’m sure many have noticed the carts will “track”

As we head into the fall, we have greens aerification scheduled for September 5-6th, bulk fertilization the 11th,

seeding and sodding to follow. Please remember the course is off limits to walkers and personal carts. We have had multiple carts on the course after hours and damage done to 15 green several times If you know your kids are taking the carts out, remind them of our rules and that they and you are responsible for any damage

As a continuing reminder please replace your divots If intact, step down and you’re done If not, replace what you can and sand the balance smoothed out with your foot Also please fix yours and one other ball mark

A NOTE FROM JOHN GUTHMANN YOUR HEAD TENNIS -PROFESSIONAL

Tennis

Our final 2023 mixed doubles tennis “Champagne, Strawberries and Crème” event, celebrating the U.S. Open, takes place on Monday, Sept 4th at 9 a m Regular M-W-F mixed doubles play continues throughout the fall, also at 9 a m As with all mixed doubles events, you don’t need a partner to play

Pickleball

Come join us for regular play on Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8:30 a m Two new nets with heavier bases were recently installed; kindly remember to place the nets next to the fence between the courts when done playing so that they are protected from wind damage

If you need a tennis racquet or pickleball paddle, there are extras for both adults and children in the tennis shop. Please return all borrowed equipment as soon as you are done playing

Be sure to check Weekly Happenings for any updates regarding special pickleball and tennis events For either private lessons or racquet restringing, contact me at: 434-927-5039.

Coming soon! Reservations will be able to made online for Tennis & Pickleball. These are the only reservations that will be honored

A NOTE FROM RUTH RICE -YOUR MEMBER SERVICES DIRECTOR

Membership news and reminders:

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

Reciprocal charges - The only reciprocal charges that should be on your Water's Edge member account would be from the other McConnell properties. (Only Class I and II members are allowed to use other locations) As of 9-1-23, McConnell will no longer process payment from non-McConnell properties

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.

Members can access the fitness center from 5:30 am to 9:00 pm via the outside door using the Paxton App. Please contact Jodi Gourley at 540-576-1556 An email with the link & registration code for the app will then be sent to you from Paxton

Personal Fitness Training is available through Vickie Zimmerman Please contact her at 540-493-7388 to discuss a workout that suits your needs

CLUB UPDATE

Membership Information

Invitational Membership - We are now offering a limited number of invitational memberships for non-property owners. The initiation fee is $40,000. Please share with your friends! Members who sell their property can now remain members after the sale Please call me for details

Young Executive Membership - Member's young adult children who are no longer dependents can now have their own membership. 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 the parents membership Dues structure would be discounted as follows: Under 30: 60% off annual dues, 30 -34 years old: 40% off annual dues, 35-40 years old: 20% off annual dues Call Ruth Rice at 540-524-9075 with any questions, or to discuss further 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.

Reciprocal Play - Class I and Class II members may play other facilities that are owned and operated by McConnell Golf, collectively (12) twelve times in a calendar year, by paying cart fees/caddy fees only No more than (6) six times of the (12) twelve rounds may be at one particular property. Beyond the 6 plays at any one club or 12 total, you may continue to access for the full accompanied guest weekend or weekday rate Access to practice facilities is only available on days of arranged play

Beyond golf, you may enjoy dining amenities at

the other clubs

The charging of food and beverage will apply to your monthly minimum at The Water’s Edge. The reciprocal resets January 1st of each year and 12/6 rule starts all over again

Social members can play golf twice a year with another golf member Green fees apply

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

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

JULY 2023

Billy Masters was voted Employee of the Month for July 2023 He is originally from Rochester New York Billy has worked at The Water's Edge since September 2022 as a line cook and previously worked at Ferrum College He has been a cook for over ten years

In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his dogs and playing Dungeons and Dragons with his friends Billy is part of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) which is an inclusive community pursuing research and re-creation of pre-seventeenth century skills arts combat and culture

PleaseWelcomethefollowing

James Skorupski & Robyn Leach

Morgan & Joshua Ford

Ellen Wallenborn McHugh

Greg & Lynn Busby

Matt Digenarro & Susan Jorge

Russell & Edna Hadley

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

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH AUGUST

2023

Rick Moore was voted Employee of the Month for August 2023 He is originally from Boonsboro Maryland Rick has worked at The Water's Edge since August 2016 as a Spray Tech Before joining our team he previously owned a dairy farm for 23 1/2 years and worked on Apache helicopters for 10 1/2 years

Rick has been married for 37 years and has three daughters and six granddaughters In his spare time he enjoys fishing and traveling to visit family

CLUB UPDATE FROM THE EQUESTRIAN CENTER

A NOTE FROM KRISTINA WRAY - THE EQUESTRIAN CENTER MANAGER

Bring on the cooler weather! The barn has had a fun and productive summer The barn staff and I have been busy with lessons, trail rides, horse camps, and ring rides Although summer camps have recently come to an end we are already starting on "winterizing" the barn. There is so much to do! Inventory, repairing fence lines, cleaning, reorganizing, bush-hogging, inspecting and repairing all tack and other equipment, stripping and re bedding of the stalls, and adding sawdust to the overhangs

All of the horses are due for their fall vaccines and wellness exams Each horse will receive a dental check up to make sure there are no dental abnormalities Bear, the barn cat, Russell the pig and Pearl (mini horse) will also receive their fall wellness exams.

We would like to give a shout out to Sebi and Darcy Bassiur for completing lessons over the summer and accomplishing their first trail ride. Both Sebi and Darcy have worked very hard learning the parts of the horse and tack along with learning the basics of riding. The Bassiur family has visited the equestrian center multiple

times this summer and has brought treats and guests down to ride and visit I would also like to send a big thank you to Sue Hegg and grandson, Liam who brought Gus a basketball Gus loves to chase or "herd" basketballs while he is at the barn During the summer, Gus's basketball was popped and Sue and Liam came to the rescue! Thank you again!

Towards the end of summer, we have welcomed 2 new boarders to the barn We would like to welcome "Splash and Henry" to the barn We would also like to welcome their owners as well We are so blessed to have these horses board with us Their owners are absolutely wonderful

Please join us in welcoming Victoria James to the barn Victoria, has been riding horses since she was very young and grew up trail riding, training and barrel racing horses We have had the pleasure of trail riding and showing horses with Victoria over the past years She is a hard worker, determined, and we admire her love and passion for all horses.

We would also like to wish Abby Waters the best as she travels back to college this fall Abby was a wonderful addition to our team this summer Her hard work and dedication didn't go unnoticed. We will all miss her and hope to have her back next summer!

As always the barn is open daily from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Please call the barn a day in advance to schedule a ride or event The Equestrian Center offers: Ring rides, trail rides, lessons, boarding, summer horse camps, birthday parties, and private parties.

Horse Facts Horse Facts

Horses can have seasonal allergies

Horses can have bad habits such as biting, cribbing, and kicking

Horses will react according to their rider or handlers emotions

Trail Rides

Ring Rides

Riding lessons for all ages

Boarding

Summer Horse Camp

Horse leasing

Birthday parties

Private parties

LABOR DAY WEEKEND COOKOUT

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND I 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Come join us for our Labor Day weekend cookout on the veranda

CHAMPAGNE, STRAWBERRIES & CRÈME

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER

4TH I 9:00 AM

Celebrating the U S Open, come join us for mixed doubles

MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH 6:00PM-9:00PM

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13TH 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 Event starts with cocktail in the Eastroom Lounge at 6pm Light hors d’oeuvres will be provided Dinner buffet prepared by Chef Rhett and his culinary staff begins at 6:30pm. No a la carte dinner available these evenings

BIRTHDAY NIGHT

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH I THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19TH

Are you celebrating your birthday in the month of September or October?

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

OMELET & WAFFLE STATION

SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER SUNDAYS

10:00AM-1:00PM

Come join us for our delicious omelet & waffle station each Sunday! Our lunch menu will not be available on Sundays The bar menu & pizza menu will be available from 1pm to 3pm No food service at the club after 3pm.

♠❤ CANASTA ♣ ♦ FRIDAYS AT THE CLUB!

FOOTLOOSE FRIDAY WITH LIVE MUSIC

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH I 7:00PM-10:00PM

Music provided by Marie Anderson

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6TH I 7:00PM-10:00PM

Music provided by Jake & Jess

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 11:00 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.

SEPTEMBER COOKIE OF THE MONTH

BY GREG LYONS, EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF AT WAKEFIELD

PECAN OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIE

Ingredients:

3/4 Cup Sugar

1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter

1/4 TSP Salt

1/4 TSP Cloves

2 Eggs

2 Cups All-Purpose Flour, sifted

1/2 TSP Cinnamon

1/2 LB Raisins, regular or golden

1 TSP Baking Soda, dissolved in 1/4 Cup Warm Water

1 Cup Pecans or Walnuts, chopped lightly

1 Cup Candied Cherries, red and/or green, chopped

1 Cup Candied Pineapple, chopped

Zested Lemon and Juice of 1/2 Lemon

2 TBSP Flour to dredge onto Fruit

Shot Glass of Wine

Directions:

Put about 2 tablespoons of flour in a bowl and toss in the fruit and nuts

Place the sugar and butter in a large mixing bowl and cream with the paddle attachment until light and fluffy Add the eggs and beat until well blended Add the dry ingredients to the creamed butter mixture, alternating with the baking soda mixture and wine until a moist dough has formed.

Add the floured fruits and nuts into the batter and fold until well combined

Drop the batter onto parchment paper lined baking sheets using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop Leave about 1½ inches of space between cookies

Bake in a 350°F preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the bottoms are browned. The cooking time will depend on the size of the cookies.

Let cool on a rack and store in an airtight container for up to one week, or longer if stored in a cold place

Yields Approximately 48 cookies

OCTOBER COOKIE OF THE MONTH

BY SEAN O’NEILL, EXECUTIVE CHEF AT TREYBURN CC

PUMPKIN ORANGE COOKIE RECIPE

Ingredients:

2 1/2 Cups All Purpose Flour 1/2 TSP Baking Soda

1/2 TSP Salt

1 Cup Granulated Sugar

1 Can 15oz Pumpkin

5 TBSP Orange Juice, divided

1/2 Cup Almonds, chopped

1 Cup Butter

1/2 Cup Brown Sugar

1 Large Egg

1 1/2 TSP Orange Zest, divided

1 1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar, sifted

Directions:

Preheat a convection oven to 350°F

Combine flour, baking soda and salt in medium bowl

Combine butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar in large mixer bowl; beat until creamy. Add pumpkin, egg, 2 tablespoons orange juice and 1 teaspoon orange zest; beat until combined. Gradually add flour mixture; beat until combined. Stir in almonds.

Drop dough by rounded teaspoons onto ungreased baking sheets.

Bake for 12-14 minutes or until edges are set

Remove to wire racks to cool completely

Combine powdered sugar, remaining 2-3 tablespoons orange juice and remaining 1/2 teaspoon orange zest in medium bowl until smooth

Spread each cookie with about 1/2 teaspoon glaze

Directions:

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@McConnellGolf

The Water’s Edge Country Club is now on Instagram! Follow and tag us: @thewatersedgecc

Kathleen Hetzler Riordan Little Bull Run sunset this evening!

Janet Hayden Allen

Joan Peppers No fear! This close!! Tues this week Hole 17

Sue Hegg Post storm/paddle board rescue

THE COUNTRY CLUB AT WAKEFIELD PLANTATION 2023 MCCONNELL GOLF SOLHEIM CUP CHAMPIONS

Congratulations to The Country Club at Wakefield Plantation on their come from behind victory in the 2023 Women's Solheim Cup! They entered the final round trailing Treyburn Country Club by five points and played great to beat them by four points with The Water's Edge Country Club finishing fourth. This is Wakefield's second Solheim Cup after winning this e hosts!

MCCONNELL GOLF, THE MAGAZINE

Hitting your mailbox soon, be on the lookout in early October for the Fall/Winter edition of McConnell Golf, The Magazine From continuing to celebrate McConnell Golf's 20th Anniversary, to recapping another Wyndham Championship, this edition is shaping up to include many interesting stories from across our portfolio of clubs

MCG RYDER CUP I NOVEMBER 16-18

Looking to defend their 2022 McConnell Golf Ryder Cup title, The Reserve Golf Club plays host to this year's event in Pawleys Island, South Carolina from November 16th through the 18th The inaugural McConnell Golf Ryder Cup event was played in 2008 at Musgrove Mill Golf Club between the four McConnell Golf clubs at that time Musgrove Mill, Raleigh Country Club, The Cardinal by Pete Dye, and Treyburn

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