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Club Events Tennis Pickleball Youth
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Fitness
EVENTS CALENDAR November 3 3 7 10
TLC Appetizing Charcuterie Boards Kids in the Kitchen Couples Golf Family Bingo
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Father Daughter Dance Toast of Myers Park Men's Fall Member-Member Family Drive-in Movie Thanksgiving
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4th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
December 3 5 7 10
Wine Society Formal Dinner Dance Kids in Gingerbread Decorating Adult Gingerbread Decorating TLC Holiday Floral Design and Shop
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Formal Dinner Dance Brunch with Mrs. Claus Santa Visits MPCC Family Drive-in Movie Family New Year's Eve
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Tom Jordak, President Hans Warren, Vice President Chuck Handy, Treasurer John Hollmeyer, Secretary Mal McLean, Assistant Secretary Marty White, Legal Counsel Meredith Shorkey, Ex-Officio Eddie Bean Donnie Bobbitt Brian Boone Mike Broderick Bryan Gerrard Allison Moss Vince Sumner
LEADERSHIP TEAM Don Smith, General Manager Jean Zoutewelle, CFO Eric Reeves, Director of Golf Scott Kennon, Director of Golf Course Operations Scott Craig, Director of Culinary Operations Thomas Eek, Director of Tennis Brian Sette, Director of Dining Operations Jordan Kovalcik, Clubhouse Manager Brittany Watson, Human Resources Manager Silvia Lalinde, Membership Director Erin Schlegel, Youth & Activities Director
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! MS. BONNIE STROUP & MR. MATTHEW TCHERKEZIAN
DR. FRAN DELLER & MR. DAN DELLER
MR. JOEY NOE & MRS. VALERIE NOE
MEET OUR NEW MEMBERS
MR. BASIL POLIVKA & MRS. RUTHIE POLIVKA
MR. PAT RILEY
MRS. KATHERINE EDELSHAIN & DR. BENJAMIN EDELSHAIN
MR. BILL GRIGG & MRS. KATHIE GRIGG
CANDIDATES FOR MEMBERSHIP
UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS NOVEMBER
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3 TLC PRESENTS: CHARCUTERIE BUILDING WITH QUEEN BRIE 6 pm - 8 pm $50++ per person Join Charlotte's charcuterie queen, Queen Brie, for an evening of cheese, wine, and fellowship! This event is for TLC members and their guests.
3 pm Shotgun Please call the Golf Shop to Register.
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Coffee with Don 2 The Clubber | November 2021
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19 FAMILY DRIVE-IN MOVIE
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25 THANKSGIVING BRUNCH
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30 ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING
7 COUPLES GOLF
10 FAMILY BINGO
7 pm - 10 pm $80++ per person Gather your friends and enjoy varieties of today's must-try wines from different regions around the world! Join us for a spectacular evening of fine wine & hors d'oeuvres.
6 pm - 7:30 pm Complimentary Event! Join us for some music, light desserts, and member-signature bar as we prepare for the grand lighting of our 20-foot MPCC Christmas tree! Lighting of the tree will occur at approximately 7 PM.
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November 18 December 9 9 am - 10 am
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TLC
The Ladies Club (TLC) Whether you’re eager to meet new people, learn new things, or just have fun, we welcome you to The Ladies Club (TLC) at Myers Park Country Club. Established in 2013 by members Teresa Lee and Claudia Phillips, TLC foster friendships for women of multiple generations and interests. The group meets the second Friday of each month (excluding June, July and August) and event topics range from style to wellness to history. To join a meeting, call the Club’s front desk at (704) 376-0741.
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BRIDGE
LADIES BRIDGE Wednesdays | 10:00 am Please join the ladies of MPCC for Ladies Bridge! For sign ups, please call or stop by the front desk.
DUPLICATE BRIDGE Thursday, November 4, 2021 Thursday, December 16, 2021 Thursday, January 20, 2022 Thursday, February 3, 2022 Thursday, March 3, 2022 Thursday, April 7, 2022 Thursday, May 5, 2022
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OCTOBER LADIES BRIDGE WINNERS OCTOBER 6 1st– Frances Barts 2nd- Jackie Spears 3rd– Sally Hughes 4th– Betty Oelhafen OCTOBER 20 1st– Jenny Teague 2nd- Nan Mclennan 3rd– Barbara Cloninger 4th– Bert Barrett
OCTOBER 13 1st– Susan O’Neil 2nd- Frances Barts 3rd– Nan McLennan 4th– Betty Oelhafen OCTOBER 27 1st- Susie O’Neal 2nd- Dale Halton 3rd- Bert Barrett 4th- Frances Barts
A FOOD & WINE EVENT
Toast of Myers Park SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2021 7 - 10 PM | BALLROOM
Gather your friends and enjoy varieties of today's must-try wines from different regions around the world! Join us for a spectacular evening of fine wine & hors d'oeuvres. $80++ PER PERSON
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thanksgiving Thursday, November 25 • 11am-2pm • Seatings Every Half Hour $49++/person *Complimentary mimosa upon entry.
PLATED STARTERS
DESSERTS
Fall Harvest Salad Mixed Baby Greens, Toasted Walnuts, Butternut Squash, Cranberries, Chevre, Apple Cider Vinaigrette Roasted Pear and Butternut Squash Soup with Candied Pecans, Cinnamon Crème Fraiche Deviled Eggs Ham Biscuits
Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie, Chocolate Raspberry Flourless Torte, Key Lime Pie, Heath Bar Cheesecake, Chocolate Bread Pudding Sugar Cookies, Apple Cream Roulade, French Silk Tartlette, Peach Cinnamon Mousse Cups, Chocolate Hazelnut Cake, Linzer Cookies, Cranberry Orange Chocolate Truffles
BUFFET House Made Rolls White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes Sweet Potato Casserole Country Style Green Beans Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Five Grain Rice Pilaf Sausage Dressing Soy-Maple Glazed Salmon
CARVING STATION Roasted Turkey Breast with Pan Gravy, Cranberry Sauce Prime Rib with Horseradish Cream, Au Jus
KID'S MENU $20++ PLATED STARTER Diced Fruit with Strawberry Yogurt Dipping Sauce ENTRÉE SELECTIONS Chicken Tenders Broccoli Potato Tots Macaroni and Cheese
Complimentary Gift Wrapping!
Ground Shipping Free with $150 Purchase
Nov 26 Black Friday Shop-wide Savings Nov 30 Leather Goods 30% Off Retail
Dec 4 Rangefinders & GPS 10% Off Retail Dec 10 B. Draddy 30% Off Retail
Dec 17 Polo Ralph Lauren 35% Off Retail
Dec 11 Belts 30% Off Retail
Dec 18 Golf Bags 30% Off Retail
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Nov 27 Drinkware 20% Off Retail
Dec 1 Rainwear 30% Off Retail
Dec 5 Headwear 25% Off Retail
Nov 28 Junior Apparel 30% Off Retail
Dec 2 Ladies Apparel 30% Off Retail
Dec 7 Footwear 30% Off Retail
Dec 12 Headcovers & Accessories 30% Off Retail
Dec 19 Peter Millar 30% Off Retail
Gift with Qualifying Purchase
Dec 8 Holderness & Grayson 35% Off Retail
Dec 14 Ibkul 40% Off Retail
Dec 21 Clearance Apparel 50% Off Retail
Dec 3 Golf Shop Holiday Sale and Party Dec 9 Ladies Apparel 35% Off Retail
Dec 15 Maui Jim 30% Off Retail
Dec 22 Clearance Apparel 50% Off Member
Dec 16 Ladies Apparel 40% Off Retail
Dec 23 End of Season Up to 75% Off
Dec 24 Merry Christmas!
TENNIS
ANNUAL DOUBLES CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
JUNIOR TENNIS CLINICS NOW - DECEMBER 16
Little Hitters (Age 4-7) TUES, WED & THURS 3:30-4:00pm $15/child
Champions Helen Burns & Marie Shuford with finalists Amy Okel & Kendra Neigoot.
Champions Mary Scott Peterson & Christina Desai with finalists Kelly Cipriani & Margy Petit.
Junior Development (Age 8 and up) TUES & WED 4:00-5:00pm $20/child
Junior Competition TUES & WED 5:00-6:00pm $20/child
Champions Starke Ratcliffe & Chris Douglas with finalists Dick Parkhurst & Frank Navarro.
Champions Clay Glidewell & Ward Warren with finalists Pat Pierce & Bob Jones.
USTA FALL WOMEN'S TEAM Congratulations to the USTA Fall 6.5 Combo Team! The ladies will be headed to the state finals in Wilmington this month. Team members: Katie Cox, Shanin Russell, Amanda Cash, Kathryn Ford, Carolyn Withers, Mallory Miller, Patty Glassner, Rebecca Drendel, Torey Parsons, Suzanne Crutcher, Melissa Sullivan, Jenn Farrel.
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PICKLEBALL
Pickleball at MPCC New this month!
Ladies Pickleball Drop-In Mondays & Wednesdays | 1:00 pm (weather permitting) Court #12 Join our twice weekly round-robin play for intermediate players! No need to recruit a friend to join you, this is casual play/competition where players rotate partners every game. Beginners who know the basics and rules of the game may also participate. Paddles are available in the Pro Shop, and no advance sign-up is required. For more information or if you have questions, contact Prince Witt (704-661-2322) or Margaret Rixham (704-287-6870).
Interested in Pickleball lessons? Call Thomas in the Tennis Shop (704) 364-2395
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FAMILY CAMP OUT
FALL FESTIVAL
YOUTH
Father-Daughter
Sock Hop Friday November 12
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 19
FAMILY DRIVE-IN FEATURING
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Movie
YOUTH
NOVEMBER YOUTH EVENTS KIDS IN THE KITCHEN: TEENS & TWEENS COOKING ESSENTIALS Wednesday, November 3 5:30 - 7 pm Kids $20++ Must be 10+ years T REGISTER
FAMILY BINGO Wednesday, November 10 6 - 8 pm Adult $25++ | Kids $18++ Join us in the ballroom for a buffet dinner and family bingo! Bingo to begin at 6:30pm. T REGISTER
FATHER-DAUGHTER DANCE Friday, November 12 6 - 9 pm Adult $32++ | Kids $18++ | Under 4 - Complimentary Shake, rattle, and roll on over to MPCC for this year's FatherDaughter dance! Don't forget to wear your bobby socks and poodle skirts. Don't be a square... we'll see you there! T REGISTER
FAMILY DRIVE-IN MOVIE Friday, November 19 6 - 8 pm (movie to begin at approximately 6:20 PM) $48 for 2-person golf cart, $20 each additional person Bring the whole family and join us in the ballroom for a classic drive-in movie! Reserve a golf cart or bring your pillows and blankets to get cozy in front of the big screen as we enjoy the movie Coco. Dinner for the whole family will be served concession style, along with drive-in favorites including popcorn, candy, and more! FOR REGISTRATION, PLEASE CALL THE FRONT DESK T 12 The Clubber | November 2021
FITNESS
SLOW COOKER WHITE CHICKEN CHILI
INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs 4 cups chicken stock 3 (4-ounce) cans diced green chiles 1 (15.5 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 1 medium sweet onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried oregano Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice DIRECTIONS:
1. Place chicken into a 6-qt slow cooker. Stir in chicken stock, green chiles, beans, onion, garlic, cumin and oregano; season with salt and pepper, to taste. 2. Cover and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours or high heat for 5-6 hours. 3. Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred, using two forks. 4. Stir chicken, cilantro and lime juice into the slow cooker; season with salt and pepper, to taste. 5. Serve immediately with desired toppings: tortilla chips, fresh cilantro leaves, sour cream, diced red onion, avocado, or lime!
JACY SHAFFER, Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist If you are looking for an easy and nutritious weekday meal, Jacy Shaffer, RDN, LDN recommends this white chili recipe. If you have any questions about your diet or need help with meal planning, please contact Jacy Shaffer at 312391-0000.
MASSAGE Keep your body working with a customized massage: Holly Beebe is back from her maternity leave and is seeing male and female members in the massage room at the Fitness Center. Holly is at MPCC on M/W/F and can be reached at 704-491-8645. Jeff Hartman works with male and female members on T/TH. Call/text Jeff at 704-300-4402 to schedule an appointment. Elzbieta Trawinska sees female members in the massage room located in the Ladies Locker room. If you’d like to schedule a session, please call/text her at 704-451-6642.
GROUP EXERCISE Group exercise can turn working out into a fun, social activity – which could lead to you continuing to do it. Members feel connected in an exercise class and are more likely to have greater mental benefits from the exercise. Click here to register. If you have any questions or concerns, please give us a call at 704-790-7891.
PILATES STUDIO
Looking to improve your posture, coordination, flexibility, stability, endurance and core strength? We offer one-on-one Reformer sessions! Give us a call: 704-790-7891
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Club Contacts FRONT DESK: DINING RESERVATIONS: GOLF SHOP: TENNIS SHOP: FITNESS: GOLF TURN: MEN'S LOCKER ROOM:
2415 Roswell Avenue Charlotte, NC 28209
704-376-0741 704-376-0741 704-376-0745 704-364-2395 704-790-7891 704-376-4671 704-376-9441