Princess Anne Living | August 2020

Aquatics Complex Update

Renovation of the Aquatics Complex is set to begin Tuesday, September 8th. We hope you will join us in giving the current pool a final send off over Labor Day Weekend (more details on page 5). Don’t forget, you can stay up to date on renovation activities by visiting our PACC 20/20 & Beyond blog and following us on Facebook & Instagram.

Our contractor is making every effort to minimize impacts to our Membership during construction. However, we ask that you please note the following:

• We kindly ask that Members and Guests relay any questions/comments/concerns regarding construction activities to Bill Shonk at 757-440-3100 or wshonk@princessannecc.com so that we may address them with our contractor Compo Construction. Please do not address construction team members directly.

• Beginning August 24, the southwest parking lot (adjacent to the sports court) will be for construction parking/staging only. Member parking will be unavailable in this area until construction is complete. We thank you in advance for your understanding with this inconvenience and respectfully ask you to utilize the main east parking lot and northwest lower lot.

• Beginning August 24, entry to the Fitness Center will be permitted on the east side only. The west side doors will be used as emergency exits only.

• Beginning August 24, the sport court will be temporarily taken down as we relocate utilities. Don’t worry, the sport court will be back up and running when construction is over.

• For your safety, please obey all construction signs and keep out of construction and staging areas.

Family to Family Fund

PACC Family to Family Fund

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ur PACC Family continues to come together and inspire during this challenging time! When Members continued to kindly inquire about the PACC Team and if there was any type of assistance fund collecting contributions, our Board of Directors created the Family to Family Fund. We cannot thank you enough for the amazing generosity and concern being shown for our employees in need. If you’re interested in making a contribution, please contact Bill Shonk via email or by calling 757440-3100. Our contributers to date are below (please note: some Members chose to remain anonymous).

Lee & Edda Barthold

Bobby & Franny Beasley

Charles & Davin Birdsong

George & Sue Birdsong

Harvard & Joan Birdsong

Michael & Paula Blachman

Neil & Julie Brown

Stephen & Lori Burwell

Scott & Heather Carr

Robert & Cynthia Chapman

Martha Clements & Malcolm Warneford-Thomson

Cathy & Clark Cockrell

Tom & Mary Coulbourn

Pat & Vicki Devine

Jack Drescher

Dave & Alison Durham

Chris & Peggy Ettel

Chris & Toby Fanney

Michael & Joyce Field

Tuck & Nani Finley

Tom & Dianne Frantz

Jeff & Linda Gayle

John & Mariska Gibson

Jay & Anne Gorry

Jim & Margaret Gregory

Barry and Jenna Hackney

William & Barbara Hearst

Brian & Tracy Horan

Chris & Kathryn Horan

Charles & Melanie Hostetler

Bud & Pamela Jewett

Jimmy & Cheryl Jordan

Jim & Susan Kuykendall

Edgar & Julie Mackinlay

OV & Barbara Maiden

Kurt & Gail Malmgren

Stan & Rebecca Mason

John & Pat Mazach

Susan & Bill McKenry

Bob & Jane McClellan

Bill Mizell

David & Barbara Murphy

Adam & Lucy Newman

RJ & Mary Nutter

Vince & Patty Olivieri

Wick & Prissy Parcells

PASMGA - Senior Men Golfers

Susan Pender & Dan Beck

Nicole & Mike Perkins

Elizabeth & Lucky Peterson

John & Jo Ann Peterson

Rusty & Mary Rabb

Shaun & Holly Rai

Kim & Jay Ridder

Barbour & Louise Rixey

Jim & Georgia Sherlock

Bill Shonk & Margie Bain

Tom & Marian Shadrick

Hunter & Marcy Sims

Steve & Lynda Strickler

Bonner Smith Styles

Joe & Hazel Taylor

Jack & Laurie Todd

Esther Vaughan

Michael & Deborah Via

Bob & Cindy Walker

Lee Walker

Scott & Jonell Walthall

Jock & Bonnie Wheeler

Kendall & Jane Whitaker

Richard & Helen Whittemore

Caroline & Daniel Willcox

Jim Wolcott

Welcome New Members

Andrew Alberico

Resident Comprehensive | Sponsor: Lauren Downing Miller

Andrew is a Virginia Beach native and PACC Legacy, having grown up at the Club while his parents were members. He graduated from Norfolk Academy before attending Washington and Lee University, where he secretly rooted for the Wahoos. He works in acquisitions and development at Suburban Capital, Inc. just a few steps from the Club. In his leisure time, he enjoys staying active, playing golf and following Pittsburgh sports teams, the Steelers and Penguins. Andrew is thrilled to be returning to his "home course" and spending days at the pool with his many friends and their young children.

Louise, Justin, Jackson & Collins Beale

Resident Comprehensive | Sponsor: Richard Beale

Louise and Justin are both PACC Legacies and have two children, Jackson (4) and Collins (2), who will grow up at the Club continuing the family tradition! Louise graduated from Radford College School of Nursing and is an RN at Virginia Beach Sentara Hospital. They are an active family who love to keep fit with exercise and fun outdoor activities like tennis, golf and swimming. They live on the PACC golf course, adjacent to the fairway of the fourth hole, and look forward to having their “home away from home” right in their backyard!

Rear Admiral (Ret.) Robert & Elizabeth Bianchi

Resident Dining | Sponsor: Barb Sessoms

Rob and Beth have been residents of Virginia Beach for 20 years and have lived in many locations due to Rob’s 30-year naval career. Rob has transitioned to civilian life and is the CEO for Navy Exchange Command while Beth is the Principal at John B. Dey Elementary School. They have two adult daughters, Anne and Claire, and are looking forward to Anne’s wedding in 2021! Rob and Beth love to be at the beach, jet ski and also enjoy live music. They are looking forward to meeting new friends as members of the Princess Anne Country Club and joining in the fun events and amenities the Club has to offer!

Flynn, Jamie, Niko, Brendan & Charlee Cochran

Resident Comprehensive | Sponsor: Steve McCann

The Cochran family recently moved from Seattle where they were members at Meridian Valley Country Club. They purchased a home in Bay Colony and are excited to be joining the PACC and diving back into Club life! Flynn is a former Navy SEAL Officer and served on SEAL Team ONE while deploying for three tours of duty in combat zones. After transitioning to civilian life, he received his MBA from Harvard Business School. He is now SVP of Operations for Groundworks, parent company of JES Foundations. Jamie is the Director of Operations for Echelon Front, a consulting firm for crisis management and strategy training. They have three children ages 7-11 who are looking forward to summer at the pool and playing as much golf and tennis as possible before school starts!

Welcome New Members

Markos, Amy, Charleston & Lily Dragas

Resident Comprehensive | Sponsor: Lee Shearin

Markos was born and raised in Virginia Beach and is a PACC Legacy. Amy is originally from Harrisburg, PA before moving to Virginia to join the Dragas Group. They have been married for six years and are proud parents to two amazing princesses, Charlie and Lily. They are a family that works hard and plays harder. When not running their various restaurant and real estate businesses, they relax with physical fitness, golf, boating and, most importantly, spending time together as a family. They are excited to join and contribute to the commu nity at Princess Anne Country Club!

Tim, Amy & Brody Jackson

Resident Dining | Sponsor: Shannan Poteran

Tim is originally from New York and relocated to Virginia Beach 15 years ago to be closer to family. He is a graduate of Eastern Connecticut State University, has a master's degree from Quinnipiac University and did his physician's assistant studies at Johns Hopkins University. He joined Tidewater Skincare in 2005 specializing in medical and surgical dermatology. Amy is a Virginia native and Norfolk Academy alum. She later graduated from William and Mary University and had a successful career at Booz Allen Hamilton until retiring to be a full-time mom. They have an 11-year-old son, Brody, who attends Norfolk Academy and is excited to spend summer at the pool. In their leisure time, Tim and Amy enjoy a nice glass of wine and staying active with Brody who is an all-around athlete. They look forward to enjoying wine dinners at the Club and taking golf and tennis lessons.

Doug Wetmore & Jill Hade

Non Resident Dining | Sponsor: Leroy Davis

Doug and Jill reside primarily in Richmond and recently purchased a second home at the beach for holidays and weekends. Doug grew up in Bay Colony, attended Norfolk Academy and is looking forward to spending more time at the Club with his many lifelong friends. He attended UVA for his undergraduate and law degrees and has enjoyed a successful career as an entrepreneur and attorney. Doug and Jill are preparing to be empty-nesters as the last of their five children will be leaving for college in the fall. They are looking forward to transitioning to this new phase of life and spending their leisure time playing golf and tennis, not to mention relaxing poolside!

Thank you to all of our wonderful sponsors!

Chesapeake / Linkhorn Lounge / Upper Terrace

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Join us Tuesday – Thursday from 11:00 am – 9:00 pm, Friday –Saturday from 11:00 am – 10:00 pm and Sunday for brunch from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Reservations are required, please call or text 757-428-4141 to make a reservation. Enjoy inside and outside dining, daily dinner features that change throughout the week and don't forget our continued curbside to-go service!

Men's & Ladies' Lounges

À la carte dining is currently available in the Men's Lounge with limited seating, however no buffet is available at this time. Locker rooms are open for both men and ladies.

Join us Tuesday – Friday from 11:00 am – 9:00 pm and Saturday - Sunday from 8:00 am – 9:00 pm for inside and outside dining. Reservations are being accepted for the Boulevard. Call Breakers to at 757-961-2884 to reserve a table.

Outdoor Dining on Breaker's Boulevard

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Pool Concession

Pool Concession Stand Is Open Daily (if the pool is open) from 11:00 am - 7:30 pm. Enjoy on-deck dining with our normal concession stand menu available for pick-up.

Breaker's & the Boulevard 10th Tee

Flatop Grill Goodness at the 10th Tee

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Our second to-go location remains busy with mouth-watering flat top favorites. You can always call ahead to order at 757-440-3550. Hours: Tuesday- Thursday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Friday – Sunday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm, weather permitting.

Chef's Nightly Features

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Oysters

Grilled Atlantic Halibut

Jasmine rice pilaf, stir-fired mushrooms & baby bok choy, thyme vinaigrette

Summer Beefsteak & Baby Heirloom Tomato Salad Grand Cru Surchoix cheese, red wine pickled pearl onions, Heirloom tomato water

Fresh Corned Beef Reuben House braised corned beef, swiss cheese, house dressing, toasted marble rye

Play to Your Strengths to Lower Your Score | Matt Liebler, PGA

As a PGA Golf Instructor, I see most golfers become obsessive over the mechanics of their golf swing. Although proper mechanics are extremely important to the success of any golfer, a player’s strategy is equally important to lowering his or her score. Improving how to play is probably the quickest fix to achieve immediate results. This helps to improve one's confidence and adding confidence generates a 'snowball effect' to a player’s all-around game.

Doctor Bob Rotella, Virginia native and sports psychologist put it best when he said, “Golf is about how well you accept, respond to, and score with your misses much more so than it is a game of your perfect shots.” A main reason Tour players are so successful is the way they manage each hole they play. They know their strengths and weaknesses. Every player, no matter their skill level, should play to their strengths. Many golfers think, “I can’t even break 100! I don’t have any strengths!” They’re wrong. Everyone has strengths and weaknesses. It’s the golfer's roll to understand what they do best and take that into account when playing.

The following are my three basic tips to help you manage the course properly and allow you to play to your strengths:

1. Don't be afraid to lay up. If an approach shot requires a near perfect shot – take the trouble out of play. We call this laying up. When deciding where to lay up, determine how far you need to be to present the best opportunity on your next shot. For example – if you are 200 yards away and you feel that an 80-yard shot is your strength, then choose your 120-yard club for that shot. This will leave you with an 80-yard shot to the green, thus playing to your strength.

2. Play away from trouble when approaching the green. Too often we see the flagstick as our target because the ultimate goal is to get the ball in the hole. This can lead us to big trouble. When approaching the green aim for the middle of the green anytime there is trouble near the flag. Also, when the flagstick is placed near the edge of the green, be sure to aim at the wider side. For instance, aim to the right side if the flagstick is close to the left edge.

3. Limit the damage. Often times one poor shot leads to several. This is why we need to limit the damage when shots go astray. Instead of attempting the “miracle” shot, pitch back into the fairway from the deep rough or trees. You may not get the desired score on that particular hole but it will lead to less total strokes at the end of the day.

Much of this sounds relatively easy, but I find that most players never develop any type of game plan before a round. Lastly, many times I ask my students, “What’s your target?” Too often I get the response, “the fairway" or “the green” or sometimes the dreaded, “I'm not too sure!” None of those answers will lead to success. You must narrow your focus, create a game plan, and stick to it. Remember, playing to your strengths leads to more confidence and lower scores!

Congratulations!

Congrats to the team of Hyman and Olson for winning the 2020 James G. Parke Member-Guest. Congrats also to the runner-up team of Baker and Bresnahan.

How to Find Perfect Direction on your Crosscourt Backhand | Nathan Bolling

Hitting crosscourt on our non-dominant side can be difficult and feel really unnatural. One of the best ways to find your contact and the direction of the swing is to focus on the ball as if it was a clock. Swinging from 7 to 2 will help you find the outside of the ball keeping it crosscourt while still swinging up the ball in order to impart topspin. Try this visual next time you’re on the court to keep that backhand crosscourt and keep it nice and consistent.

Summer Camp

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Aquatics

Coach Katie

Check out this dive by Coach Katie Lorenz! She's got skills!

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