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We are delighted to welcome our 51st President of the Princess Anne Country Club Susan Tyler Pender. Susan’s history at the Club dates back to her days as a youngster on the swim and dive team. She fondly remembers running through the old clubhouse and hanging out at the grill. Not only is Susan the Club’s first female president, but also the Club’s first third generation president. Her great grandfather, David Pender, Sr., served as President, as well as her father, David “Dippy” Pender, III. Her grandfather also served as Club Treasurer. You can say she was destined to serve the PACC. And served she has. Susan has spent more than 14 years giving back to the Club serving as a Board Director and Chair of both the House and Membership ID Committees. We are delighted to welcome President Pender as she leads our Club.
Dear Princess Anne Family,
I am so excited to serve as your Club President and look forward to working with our Members and Team to continue elevating PACC to exceed expectations and remain your special 'home away from home.’
I offer a huge congratulations to our outgoing president Chris Fanney. Thank you for your precious time serving our Club and the amazing leadership you provided through such uncertain times. We have a beautiful, new Aquatics Center to enjoy thanks to the unwavering dedication of you and our Building Committee in seeing the project through during the trials and tribulations of construction during the pandemic.
Susan T. Pender
As I scribe this, the Strategic Planning Committee is thoughtfully working with the Board of Directors to restructure your Club’s membership cap. Golf Committee Chairman Roger Stroud recently wrote to you about actions being taken to ideally alleviate tee time challenges, and President Pender will update you soon regarding membership cap actions and more. As these devoted leaders strategically deliberate the future of The Princess Anne they are evaluating considerable data and trends. The Executive Committee recently attended a presentation by Club Management Association of America President & CEO Jeff Morgan that highlighted five megatrends that are impacting private clubs today and shaping society for many years to come. The trends were 1. Demographics (Millennials & Gen Z are the future and the now!), 2. Wellness (Wellness will continue to have a huge impact, how are you integrating it?) 3. Golf, Outdoors & Entertainment (Golf is having a new growth period with entertainment at its root.), 4. Workforce Realignment (We are experiencing the great workforce re-alignment. Are you evolving your workforce models?); and 5. VUCA Success (Volatility/Uncertainty/Complexity/Ambiguity) (Success lies in governance focus, operational excellence and mindset. Do you have a survive or thrive mindset?).
Page seventeen inside this Princess Anne Living recognizes our 2021 Operations Team Awards for Excellence Winners. My heart swells with a very deep pride to call each of these ladies and gentlemen teammates. Our Team gathered recently to honor these amazing devoted leaders and I invite you to pass on your congratulations when you see any of these winners. I very much look forward to seeing you at The Princess Anne in 2022!
William S. Shonk, CCM, CCE General Manager
Up-to-Date from the General Manager
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I am pleased to announce our incoming Vice President John Wilson, Secretary Dave Burton and four Directors who recently began their three-year terms; John Hawa (Green Committee Chair), Nicole Legum, Amy Metzger (Entertainment Chair) and Sam Steingold (Membership Chair).
Happy New Year! Hmm, what will this year bring? Our Team and Board focuses on goals, strategic initiatives and various trends and forecasts each January, but certainly did not forecast the past two years. Who would have thought that a pandemic would totally revitalize our truly unique world of private clubdom? A few years ago most clubs were struggling to attract Members and golf and tennis play was flat or declining. Wow, have times changed!
Susan with her father David 'Dippy' Pender, III.
It's an exciting time for PACC! In the coming months, look forward to enjoying our new Marra Forni pizza oven at Breakers and information on our golf simulator project. I look forward to seeing you around the Club.
Message from the President
Thank you to our outgoing Directors Bekki Jucksch, John Mazach, Joshua Parnell and Monica Stein for your valuable contributions to our Club, and our outgoing Club Secretary Les Watson for his 17 years of service. Mr. Watson served as a critical leader and counsel of the Princess Anne, while consistently honoring her traditions and heritage. We can't thank him enough for his selfless dedication.
Sydney, James, Oliver & Scarlett Adams
After a 39 year hiatus from living in Virginia Beach, Stephen and Glenda moved back to Bay Colony last year. Stephen is a retired Naval aviator as well as a retired pilot with United Airlines. Glenda is a retired educator. They met when Stephen was stationed at Oceana and Glenda was a teacher in the Virginia Beach school system. Stephen has been active with the Investment Club since his return and is excited to get back into playing tennis. As a couple, they look forward to utilizing the pool and fitness facilities as we as making new friends.
Resident Athletic | Sponsor: George Matt
Joe & Joan are residents of Richmond and split time between their home there and in the North End. They are avid golfers and enjoy membership at the Country Club of Virginia and Royal Domoch Golf Club in Domoch, Scotland. Joe and Joan are graduates of the University of Richmond, Joe serves as Senior Vice President with Commonwealth Commercial Partners, a commercial real estate firm based in Richmond. Joan is enjoying retirement and is having a great time surf fishing. As a couple, they enjoy walking and biking as well as traveling, par ticularly to Wyoming to visit their daughter and grandchildren.
Welcome
Stephen & Glenda Allen
Resident Full | Sponsor: George Fox
Non-Resident Full | Sponsor: James Nelson
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Welcome New Members
William & Joan Buhrman
Both natives of Virginia Beach, Sydney and James recently moved to Bay Colony with their children Oliver (3) and Scarlett (1). The Adams both graduated from James Madison University. Sydney is now a Senior Account Manager with Flexible Benefits Administrators and James is Supervisor of Business Events for Stihl, Inc. In their spare time they enjoy volunteering with CHKD. James is an avid golfer and cannot wait to hit the links, while Sydney looks forward to picking up tennis and spending time as a family at the pool.
David and Traci are an active couple with David enjoying surfing, paddle boarding, swimming, crossfit and rucking, and Traci enjoying tennis, yoga and bicycling. They love spending time with their grandchildren, and will get to do more of that at the PACC as their children Sydney and James Adams recently joined the Princess Anne as well. David is a Senior Firefighter with the City of Suffolk and Traci serves as Vice President for Flexible Benefits Administrators, her family-owned business and the largest TPA in the state of Virginia. They are active members of Star of the Sea Church and Traci also sits on the Advisory Board of Alegues Technologies as well as is very active in dog rescues. In their spare time, they enjoy traveling to their family homes in Charlottesville,. VA and Good Year, AZ.
Welcome New Members
Resident Full | Sponsor: Geoff Cole
Jason, Madison, Banks & New Baby Cook
Both Tallahassee, Florida natives and Florida State University graduates, Jason and Madison didn’t meet until living in New York City. However, like they say, timing is everything and this was certainly the case for them. After getting married, the Cooks moved to Marseille, France for Jason’s job where they fully immersed themselves in all aspects of French culture (especially the wine and cheese), traveled and brought their love of hosting dinner parties to their French friends as much as possible. C’est la vie! Upon returning to the states, Jason’s company brought them to Virginia Beach and they love it. Although they have no immediate ties to the area, both Madison’s grandfathers are UVA alumni and one was born and raised in Charlottesville and spent his summers through college working as a lifeguard in Virginia Beach. After experiencing everything VA Beach has to offer, they recently bought a house and decided this is where they are going to put down roots. The couple welcomed their first son, Banks, in June of 2020 and are expecting their second son in October. The Cooks enjoy cooking, eating, spending time with friends, boating and being active. Madison and Jason look forward to raising their family among the PACC community, being involved in a wide range of activities and building lifelong friendships.
Resident Full | Sponsor: Pat Devine
William & Alice Goodwin
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David & Traci Devine
Non-Resident Full | Sponsor: Matthew Goodwin
Though full-time residents of Richmond, Bill and Alice have owned a home in Virginia Beach for more than 20 years and spend most summer weekends at the beach. They both enjoy playing golf while Alice also enjoys tennis. Bill received his undergraduate degree in engineering from Virginia Tech and his MBA from the UVA Darden School of Business. He is the founder and current Chairman Emeritus of CCA Industries, Inc. Alice attended Mary Baldwin College and the Medical College of Virginia, where she received a BS in Medical Technology. They have several friends and family members who are current PACC Members, and they look forward to becoming active Members and making new friends.
Welcome New Members
Doug, Maria and their son Julian (6) reside in Bay Colony where you may see them frequently walking their pup Ajax. Doug received his BA from Cornell, MSC from the London School of Economics and JD from the UVA School of Law. He now serves as an Attorney Advisor with the Small Business Administration. He is a Board Member of CHKD’s Children’s Mental Health Foundation and is a member of the Chrysler Museum’s Masterpiece Society. Maria received her BA from Georgetown, a Master's in Jounalism from Radcliffe and then received her MBA from UVA’s Darden School of Business. She now owns her own Brand Strategy and Consulting Firm, Hillebrandt Consulting. She is also very active in the community serving on the Steering Committee for the Chrysler Museum Masterpiece Society, the Landscaping Committee for the Norfolk Botanical Garden and is a member of the Virginia Beach Garden Club. Julian currently attends Cape Henry Collegiate. The Hillebrandts enjoy cooking and hosting dinner parties. In the summer, they spend as much time outside as possible in the garden, the pool or riding bikes. Maria and Julian both rock climb, and Julian just started tennis lessons and hopes to swim with the PACC Breakers next season.
Gordon & Caroline are Virginia Beach locals who met in middle school at Cape Henry Collegiate. They currently reside in Bay Colony with their son Liam (6) and two Labrador Retrievers. Both legacies of the Club, their childhoods are full of memories from the PACC and they look forward to giving that same experience to Liam. After graduating from CHC, Gordon went on to graduate from Hampden-Sydney College and Caroline graduated from sister school Sweet Briar College. Gordon works for Heritage Woodworks Custom Cabinetry and Design where he is the President of the Sales Team. In their “spare” time the Harrison’s are an active family- from relaxing days on the beach to surf trips taken abroad; they love the beach way of life! Gordon is looking forward to getting back into tennis and having the opportunity to take Liam out on the golf course like he did with his father growing up. Liam has just started his first year at Norfolk Academy and looks forward to seeing his neighborhood and school friends around the Club.
Resident Full | Sponsor: Kelly Disharoon
Raymond & Meghan reside in Bay Colony with their two year old son Parker. Raymond is a Virginia Beach native, graduate of James Madison University and works in commercial real estate for Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust. Meghan hails from Aiken, South Carolina, graduated from Mars Hill University where she received a scholarship for soccer and tennis, and works for ADS. Raymond enjoys spending time with family, relaxing at the pool, beach, boating, tennis, pickleball, baseball and basketball. Meghan enjoys tennis, golf, soccer, volleyball, pickleball, paddle boarding, the beach, boating and relaxing at the pool. They are looking forward to all of the family events the Club has to offer.
Resident Full | Sponsor: William T. Campbell
Resident Full | Sponsor: George Fox
Raymond, Meghan & Parker Hicks
William, Caroline & William Harrison
Douglas, Maria & Julian Hillebrandt
Pete, Sarah, Louisa, Charlie & Stella Kotarides
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Daniel, Lauren & Emma Lang
Pete and Sarah are Hampton Roads natives. They reside primarily in Norfolk, but recently purchased a home at the North End. Pete attended Norfolk Academy and received his undergraduate degree from UVA. He currently serves as partner in the family business, Kotarides Developers. Sarah also attended UVA and then obtained her JD from the University of Richmond. She is now the owner of Designer Workshop, which specializes in providing design and décor services. The Kotarides have three children; Louisa (9) and twins Charlie and Stella (6). During the week, they are busy keeping up with work, school and after school activities. On the weekends, they love rooting for their children at their lacrosse games, baseball game or swim meets. They also enjoy spending time with family around the pool or at the beach.
The Lang Family has lived in Virginia Beach for two years. Dan & Lauren were both raised in Minnesota, where their love for golf started. While Dan played golf in college, Lauren hopes to improve upon her golf game as she loves the sport! Dan is also a former tennis player, and Lauren is looking forward to learning more about tennis as she takes her first lessons. They both also have a strong passion for social gatherings and good wine. Lauren is a part of a few wine clubs from her time living in Santa Barbara, CA! From their perspective, there is nothing better than a good glass of wine after a round of golf. The PACC culture aligns with Dan & Lauren’s traditional beliefs, and they look forward to raising their nearly two-year-old daughter Emma in this environment for years to come!
Mark, Kris, Caroline, William & Amelia Inderlied
Welcome New Members
Resident Full | Sponsor: Theresa Kotarides
Resident Full | Sponsor: Jay Standing Mark and Kris Inderlied are lifelong Virginia Beach residents who love and support their local community. They recently moved to the North End. Together they own a successful staffing agency, Primero Staffing LCC, with offices locally and in Atlanta. They have three children: Caroline, a senior lacrosse player at ECU, William, a freshman lacrosse player at UVA, and Amelia, a Junior at Norfolk Academy. They have enjoyed traveling the US and internationally, but find that they love Virginia Beach best. In addition to traveling, they enjoy team sports, and discussing any topic that leads to making our great country stronger and better.
Resident Full | Sponsor: George Faatz
Resident Full | Sponsor: Amy Metzger
Resident Social | Sponsor: Norfleet Smith Mark & Liz are both natives of Florida. The Navy brought them to the area 35 years ago where they settled in the Western Branch area of Chesapeake. After retiring from the Navy, Mark continued with private practice and has been a gastroenterologist with Gastrointestinal & Liver Specialists of Tidewater for more than 25 years. Liz enjoyed a long career as a nurse practitioner and now enjoys retirement. They are moving to Virginia Beach next year to be closer to their family and fellow PACC Members Jono and Emily Dahl and granddaughter Eloise. They’ve enjoyed tennis for many years and look forward to court days ahead. Mark can frequently be found on his fishing boat, maintaining his saltwater aquarium, taking care of their greenhouse plants, traveling, snow skiing and participating in triathlete events.
Jared, Jennifer, Eli & Caleb Metzger
Resident Full | Sponsor: William Chandler
William, Patsy, Liam & Shepherd Martin
True Virginia Beach natives, Will and Patsy grew up in Bay Colony, where they met as teenagers, and are now raising their boys, Liam (4) and Shepherd (2), on their favorite stomping grounds. They were married at the PACC in 2013. Will is an MBA candidate at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and oversees investor relations at Vantage Consulting Group. Patsy works with Student Ministries at Galilee Church. You will definitely find the Martins at the PACC pool in the summer, likely making a big splash off the diving board. Liam has participated in the PACC’s Birdie Basics program and looks forward to continuing to “give the grass a haircut.”
The Metzgers moved down from The Fan in Richmond six years ago to be closer to relatives, start a family and design and develop homes at the Cavalier Residences. Their world has revolved around the Cavalier since then- they walk their boys, Eli (5) and Caleb (3) from their house on Cavalier Drive to school at Galilee Montessori every day, then head to one of the estate homes they have under construction in the Gaslight District. When they aren't on a construction site, they are usually in their backyard, gardening, digging in the sandbox, making improvements to our 90-year-old house and generally getting dirty- especially Jennifer. She is the gardener and baker, while Jared is the family chef. When not in the kitchen, he can be found running on the boardwalk, but he's looking forward to getting back into tennis and pursuing an expanding interest in golf.
Jennifer is a terrible tennis player and has no desire to play golf, but has happily enjoyed a cocktail at many clubhouses, the Ocean Course on Kiawah being her favorite. Jennifer has spent years living in cities (Boston, Pittsburgh, Richmond and Florence, Italy to name a few) and daydreams of traveling with more frequency as the kids get older. The boys love playing with trains, trucks, Legos, digging in the sand, art projects, baking with mom and making crazy contraptions with dad. They all enjoy spending long weekends at their family's mountain retreat just a few miles southwest of Wintergreen. It's a bit primitive, with a wood burning stove being the only heat source, but they aspire to design and build something new on the mountaintop one day.
Welcome New Members
John & Elizabeth Lawson
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Welcome New Members
Parker, Amy & Addison Neff
Parker and Amy Neff enjoy beach living at their home in the North End. They, along with their daughter Addison (8), look forward to enjoying the tennis facilities, fitness center and the new aquatics complex. Parker has been a real estate broker with Coldwell Banker for more than 30 years, while Amy serves as a guidance counselor with the Virginia Beach School System. They’ve enjoyed membership at the Norfolk Yacht and Country Club as well as the Norfolk German Club. You may recognize their last name as Parker’s grandfather, Clarence A. Neff, was a founding
Ethan, Gretchen, Cecelia & Gerald Ostroff
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Del and Wendy reside primarily in Manakin Sabot, where they enjoy membership at The Foundry and Hermitage Country Club, with Del bring a past club president. They recently purchased a home in the North End and look forward to starting a new chapter in their lives by the beach. Both retired, they love golf, fitness, dining, pool time and enjoying time with their three grandchildren.
Non-Resident Full | Sponsor: Judge John K. Honey, Jr.
Del & Wendy Mugford
After living in West Ghent for the last 10 years, the Ostroff family recently relocated to the North End. They are avid fans of live music and travel, dedicated Baltimore Orioles fans, and often can be found tuning into English Premier League soccer matches. Ethanis a partner with Troutman Pepper Hamilton Saunders LLP. Gretchen is also an attorney, working with Dragados USA Inc. Their daughter Cecelia (8) is an excellent swimmer, an aspiring field hockey player, and loves to do arts and crafts, sing and perform. Their son Gerald (6) is a budding soccer and lacrosse player, whose attention has now also turned to golf. As a family, they enjoy spending time at the beach, riding bikes and playing tennis. Most excited about their recent relocation to the beach is their goldendoodle
Resident Full | Sponsor: Benjamin J. Willis III
Rick, Amy and Allie Rhoads reside in Richmond, VA. Rick is in finance and enjoys tennis, golf and reading. Amy is a nurse anesthetist at MCV and enjoys tennis, running and reading. Allie is entering the third grade and plays tennis, golf and soccer. They are excited to access all of the activities that the Princess Anne has to offer. They are particularly eager to enjoy tennis, golf and the pool when they visit from Richmond.
Welcome New Members
Resident Social | Sponsor: Beth Skolnick
Jay and Laura Rixey reside in Bay Colony with their daughter Rosie (5) and their son Jack (2). Jay grew up in Virginia Beach and is a partner in the Norfolk law office of Vandeventer Black LLP where he specializes in commercial real estate. Laura grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina and is a partner in the Virginia Beach law office of Kaufman & Canoles, P.C. She recently was appointed to serve on the Board of Trustees for the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA). Jay and Laura first met while attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and are avid Tarheel fans. They love spending time with their family on the beach in the North End and hiking or biking in First Landing State Park. They are excited to become Members of the PACC and to get involved in many of the activities that the Club offers.
Christopher, Grey & Sloan Richards
Chris Richards returned home to Virginia Beach after 20+ years living in Northern Virginia and is living at the North End. He is a graduate of Cox High School and attended James Madison University where he was a member of the Dukes wrestling team. Chris is a co-founder of Incredible Supply & Logistics (ISL) in Virginia Beach and the former VP of Marketing at Mythics in Virginia Beach with deep ties to the area. He has two sons, Grey (18) a freshman at Virginia Tech and Sloan (16). He attends Trinity Church Oceanfront, runs with the North End Run Club and is an avid golfer, surfer and fanatic of the outdoors and ocean.
Richard, Amy & Adelaide Rhoads
Non-Resident Full | Sponsor: John “Barry Purcell, III”
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James, Laura, Rosie & Jack Rixey
Resident Full | Sponsor: J. Barbour Rixey
Being born and raised in Virginia Beach, Tom has many wonderful memories with family and friends at the Princess Anne that he hopes to continue with his new wife and future family. Liz is from a small town, New Bern, NC, and grew up going to New Bern Golf and Country Club just minutes from her childhood home. She was very involved in tennis there and is hoping to do the same at Princess Anne. Tom & Liz recently moved from Denver, Colorado after residing there for around ten years. They are avid outdoor enthusiasts and enjoy a range of activities including fishing, tennis, golf, skiing, surfing and biking. Connecting with their community and friends is a passion of theirs and they are looking forward to getting involved in the social events, charity organizations and all the activities the Club has to offer.
Kristin & James Ward
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Thomas & Elizabeth Rixey
The Rutherford family is originally from England and has lived in various countries as part of Adam’s position as Colonel, Royal Marines (UK) with NATO. Faye is the owner and managing director of Oracle Elite Sports Management. Currently, they reside in Bay Colony with their daughter Harriet (6). Faye participated on a USTA tennis team with several PACC Members this past summer and looks forward to getting further involved in the ladies tennis leagues. Harriet also looks forward to getting involved in tennis and enjoying the new pool next sum mer. As a family, they look forward to utilizing all of the Club’s amenities during their time at the beach.
Welcome New Members
Kristin and James just moved back to Virginia, and are currently living in the North End. James grew up locally (on the 14th hole) and Kristin was in Virginia Beach often visiting family during the summers and holidays from Richmond. They met at James Madison University; Kristin played on the Women's Tennis Team and James played club baseball. They got married at PACC in 2018 when living in San Diego, so the Club holds a special place in their hearts. James especially enjoyed playing golf at Coronado and Torrey Pines when living out west and is looking forward to playing at PACC now that they are back. They love the beach, the pool, biking on the boardwalk and are very much looking forward to being a part of the PACC Family!
Resident Full | Sponsor: J. Barbour Rixey
Resident Full | Sponsor:Lauren Miller
Col. Adam & Harriet Rutherford & Faye Downey
Resident Athletic | Sponsor: Dr. Thomas Cox
David Burton was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. He received his undergraduate degree from Elon University and his law degree from the T.C. Williams School of Law at the University of Rich mond. Following law school, David was a law clerk for two years at the Virginia Supreme Court for the Chief Staff Attorney’s Office and Justice Richard H. Poff. Following his clerkship, David joined Williams Mullen in its Richmond office. He and his family moved to Virginia Beach in 2001 when David trans ferred to Williams Mullen’s Virginia Beach office. David practices as a management labor and em ployment lawyer. David is a member of Williams Mullen’s Board of Directors and serves as the firm’s Regional Managing Partner.
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John Hawa | Director / GreenCommittee Chair
David was on the PACC Board from 2016 to 2019 where he served as the Chair of the Golf Commit tee. He is excited to be back on the Board as the Secretary. In addition to his Board service at the Club, David is also the Chairman of the Board of the Neptune Festival and he was King Neptune 45 in 2018. David is also the Vice President of the Virginia Bar Association’s Labor and Employment Council.
John Wilson, Jr. | Vice President
David and his wife, Anne, have a daughter, Maurie (26) and a son, Campbell (23), both of whom graduated from Christopher Newport University. Maurie has a Masters of Counseling and is working as a counselor who focuses on teens and children. Campbell is working on a Masters in International Studies at Old Dominion University. Anne graduated from UVA and also has a Masters of Education from William and Mary. David and Anne enjoy golf, fitness, dining and social events at PACC.
David Burton | Secretary
John is an insurance agent with Brown & Brown Insurance of Virginia, working out of the local Virginia Beach branch office. John was born and raised in Virginia Beach, graduating from Princess Anne High School before attaining a degree from Virginia Tech in Business Administration and Marketing Management. He is a past president of the Tidewater Chapter of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association and an avid Hokie fan! John currently serves on the Executive Board of the Hampton Roads Chamber, as well as the Regional Board for the Hampton Roads Chamber. John enjoys playing golf (though poorly at times) with friends, vacationing with his family and serving in various volunteer roles at Trinity Church in Virginia Beach. Married for 23 years to Virginia Beach native Tammy Wilson, the couple has one daughter, Wesley, a junior at High Point University.
Welcome New Directors
John Hawa is a lifelong resident of Virginia Beach with wife Shawn. John attended First Colonial High School and is a graduate of East Carolina University. He has served on the Green Committee at the Princess Anne for the past several years along with many other City and organizational committees and commissions. The Hawa family have been business and real estate developers at the Oceanfront and other areas of the city for many years. John enjoys golf and is an avid snowboarder. He is excited and looks forward to leading the Green Committee as well as serving as a Board Member here at the Princess Anne. The Hawa family feels like the Princess Anne is home.
Over the years, she has served on the tennis, house, and youth committees.
Nicole has been a member of the PACC family for 18 years. Since joining, her family has been active in all aspects of the Club, from tennis, golf, swim and dive teams, to anything and every thing social!
A northern Virginia transplant, Nicole moved to the beach in 1998 when she married Aaron. They have two children. Ashton (19) is a freshman at Christopher Newport University, studying electrical engineering and playing tennis, and their daughter Andersen (15) is a freshman at Norfolk Academy. These days, Nicole can be found playing tennis or volunteering in the com munity, currently working with the Bay Colony Garden Club, Oceanfront Circle, serving on the board of directors for both The King’s Daughters and OVM’s Legum Legacy.
Welcome New Directors Sam Steingold | Director / Membership Committee Chair
Amy Metzger | Director / Entertainment Committee Chair
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Amy is a native of Virginia, growing up in Danville and residing in Virginia Beach for 20 years. She, her husband Mark, and their two children Layla (9) and Major (7) have been Members of the PACC since 2017. Amy is actively involved in the community through volunteer and leadership roles at Ohef Sholom Temple, Tidewater Zeta Tau Alpha Alumnae Association, Linkhorn Park Ele mentary School/PTA and loves bringing friends and neighbors together to strengthen neighbor hood camaraderie. Amy is a realtor with Atkinson Realty, servicing all of Hampton Roads as well as vacation getaway homes in the Blue Ridge Mountain area. She has a passion for art (is an avid painter), fashion, yoga, travel, live music, beach living, glamping and interesting eats & events.
Sam attended Norfolk Academy and then went to The University of Virginia. He and his wife, Trish, live on Dogwood Road in Linkhorn Park. Their two children, Max and Rose, are students at The University of Virginia. Trish is an avid surfer, runner and dog enthusiast. Sam’s interests include tennis and golf.
Nicole Legum | Director
Communication methods have rapidly evolved in recent times. Personal computers, smartphones, tablets and social media dominate our daily lives and access to real-time news and information has become the norm. Yet, the private club industry has been one of the slowest to adapt and embrace these trends. PACC recognizes the importance of this communication shift and has been working to meet the expectations of our membership through our Club's mobile app, website, video updates and social media. So when the pandemic started, we were more than prepared to pivot from traditional communications and focus on our digital platforms.
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As we move forward into the new year, we will continue to keep you up-to-date with the latest information and Club activities utilizing these digital platforms. However, we are also improving our Princess Anne Living newsletter!
For years, our printed/mailed Princess Anne Living magazine has been our leading guide to Club events and programs—and it's about to get better! The new digital newsletter will be more up-to-date, more dynamic and far more engaging than its predecessor.
Communications Update
Princess Anne Living Is Going Digital!
Members can quickly access restaurant menus, make dining reservations, access online order forms for food-to-go programs and discover new and exciting food and beverage specials. And of course, registering for social events is only a click away!
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DEPENDABLE SERVICE
MODEL OF THE MOTTO Personal Attention Consistently Captivating
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TEAM MEMBER OF THE YEAR HOSPITALITY
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FRONT OF THE HOUSE TEAM PLAYER OF THE YEAR WHATEVER IT TAKES
2021 Operations Team Awards for Excellence
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BEHIND THE SCENES TEAM PLAYER OF THE YEAR
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
Nicholas Slosser
Helen Layden
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DINING WEEKLY SPECIAL FEATURES TUESDAYClubhouseSATURDAYlDinnerSpecials TUESDAY Clubhouse | Prime Rib Night WEDNESDAY Clubhouse | 1/2 Price Wine Night Breakers | Gourmet Grilled Cheese (Jan) Breakers | Gourmet Hot Dogs (Feb) ClubhouseTHURSDAY| Martinis & Morsels THURSDAY - SATURDAY Breakers | Chef’s SpecialsEnjoy Chef's nightly features every Tuesday - Saturday! Dining venue hours are also available on our website & mobile app. THE CHESAPEAKE & LINKHORN LOUNGE TUESDAY – THURSDAY Lunch: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Dinner: 5:00 - 9:00 pm Lunch:FRIDAY/SATURDAY11:00am-5:00 pm Dinner: 5:00 - 10:00 pm SUNDAY Brunch: 9:30 am - 2:00 pm MENS/LADIES LOUNGES TUELADIES-FRI | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm MENS TUE - SUN | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm BREAKERS WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY Dinner: 4:00 - 9:00 pm SATURDAY Breakfast: 8:00 - 11:00 am Lunch/Dinner: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Breakfast:SUNDAY 8:00 - 11:00 am Brunch: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Lunch/Dinner: 1:00 - 8:00 pm SOCIAL / DINING EVENTS TUE 1/18 Art Class Begins SAT 1/22 Chili & Chowder Cook Off FRI 1/28 Magic Show SAT 1/29 Tour of Italy Wine Dinner TBD Tae Kwon Do Class SAT 2/05 ODU Basketball Game Outing THU 2/10 Super Bowl Platters Order Deadline SUN 2/13 Super Bowl Platters Pick Up FRI 2/11 Father/Daughter Dance SAT 2/12 Family Night Valentine's Dinner SAT 2/12 Valentine’s Day Dinner MON 2/21 Archery Tag FRI 2/25 Wine Tasting FRI 2/25 Pizza & Bingo Night SAT 3/04 Family Bingo Night SAT 3/19 Wine Class Princess Anne Living | January/February 2022 16
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Winter Course & Property Projects
Frost Holds
The added play over the last two years has put a lot of stress on just about all of our tees. This has created a few thin tees for us: #3, #9 and #15. This can be contributed to lack of sun, poor drainage and other environmental factors. We will look to alleviate these issues by leveling, adding drainage and regressing. Moving forward, we will have a fertilization program that promotes long-term health. The construction process may look a little like what you see at left, but in due time these tees will be better than ever.
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Winter is a time for us to keep improving the property. Play is at its lowest point, the grass has slowed down and the days are short. This allows us to focus on projects that will make a long-term impact to the property and our Members' experience. Along with improving the golf course, there are other important actions taking place on property. Here is what we have to look forward to this winter, what we will be doing out there and also some seasonal changes that may have affected you already this year.
Tee Projects
We look forward to seeing everyone this winter! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at jspitler@princessannecc.com
This is when the temperature reaches a point where the moisture content in the plant is cold enough to freeze. When damage takes place, the plants' interior cells burst, killing the plant. That is why we ask that when we are on a frost hold you try and stay off of the turfgrass until it has time to thaw. Here is photo of damaged caused by geese which shows how little weight needs to be applied before damage is caused.
This is an essential part of our success. Without good drainage we will fail to have championship level conditioning. Drainage is something we work on yearly and are always trying to find areas to improve the course by adding drainage. Our first priority will be the left side of #6 fairway. After that, we have a long list of other areas we will work on as time permits.
By Jordan Spitler | Director of Golf Course Maintenance and Club Grounds
Drainage Work
CourseGolf Course & Grounds Update
See Rule 16.1
4. On #3, if your ball lands on the sand cart path
m a. You get relief from the cart path following Rule 16.1
7. If you accidently hit a ball anywhere on the course while taking a practice swing, is it a penalty?
m a. If it was an unintentional hit, it is never a penalty. The ball must be replaced to its original spot m b. It is a penalty unless it occurs on the tee or the putting green and the ball must be replaced.
m a. Back on the fairway side.
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What is your score? 100% means you are a Guru. 75% means you know enough to fake it. 50% means you know something but don’t know much!
1. Your ball crosses the water on #1. It lands on the green above the red penalty line and rolls back into the water. Where do you get relief?
m c. It is a penalty unless it occurs on the tee or the putting green and the ball must be played from its new position.
m b. On the green side. See Rule 17.1
2. Your ball crosses the water and lands on the greenside of the water. It hits below the red penalty line. Where is your relief?
m a. Play the ball where it lies.
m a. You get free relief for your swing and stance. m b. You get free relief if it is in your line of play. (example: you want to putt from off the green).
m a. Yes. You get swing relief under Rule 16.1 from all fences. The fence is an immovable obstruction and would interfere with your swing.
m c. You do not get relief, unless it lies on the sprinkler head; you must play the ball as it lies.
m a. On the green side.
See Definitions–“integral object”
m b. No. The fence on #16 is considered a boundary fence; it determines the out of bounds. You do not get free relief from a boundary fence.
m b. Back on the fairway side. See Rule 17.1
6. Your ball lies near the green on hole #3, close to a sprinkler head.
You will find the answers on the next page. The Rules and Definitions are referenced at the end of each question.
See Definitions–“boundary object”
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5. My ball landed next to the fence to the right of the cart path on #16. Do I get free swing relief?
m b. Replay it three times and take the best lie.
m b. You do not get relief. The sandy cart path is considered as part of the “general area.”
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The Golden Rules
Open Book Rules Quiz
m c. Replay it until it does not hit the wire. See PA Local Rule
3. On holes #2, #9, #12 and #15 if your ball hits the wire while crossing the road, according to the local Rules you must:
Situation #3: In a match, the opponent marks and lifts your ball on the putting green.
Situation #5: The player’s ball lies on the putting green; he marks, lifts, cleans his ball and replaces it. The wind blows the ball off the putting green.
7.B B
The Golden Rules of Golf Will Set You Free.
1.A.TheballLASTcrossedtheredlineonthegreensideofthepenaltyarea.
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See Definitions–“boundary object” and Rule 16.1
Situation #2: The player accidentally hits the ball while making a practice swing. Answer: There is no penalty and the ball must be replaced.
Situation #4: The player’s ball comes to rest on the putting green. Before he can mark and lift the ball (think hole #2), the wind blows the ball off the putting green.
8. In match play, If you play your partners ball by mistake: m a. You may replace your partner’s ball and play your own ball without penalty. You must do it before your partner hits his ball. m b. You are disqualified from that hole. The ball must be replaced. There is no penalty to your partner. m c. Both you and your partner are disqualified for that hole only.
Answer: There is no penalty to anyone and the ball must be replaced.
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9. On hole #18, your ball lands next to the driving range netting.
Situation #1: The ball lies on the putting green; the player or another player accidentally kicks the ball.
9.A.Thenettingisinboundsandisanobstruction(theboundarystakesareonthedrivingrangesideofthenet).
Answer: the ball must be played from its new position.
m a. You get free relief for swing, stance and lie of the ball because this “fence” is in bounds. m b You do not get relief because this fence is out of bounds.
8.
Answer: The ball must be replaced. Once a ball has been marked and lifted, it “owns” that spot.
See Rule 23.8a(2)
When your ball moves on the putting green
Answers
2.A.TheballLASTcrossedtheredlineonthefairwaysideofthepenaltyarea.
Answer: If it was accidental (the opponent mistakenly thought it was his ball), there is no penalty; either player may replace the ball. If the opponent received permission, there is no penalty. However, if the opponent knew it was the other player’s ball and lifted it without permission, he incurs a one-stroke penalty. In stroke play there is no penalty in any of these circumstances.
5.B
6.A.BwouldalsobecorrectiftherewasaLocalRulegivingrelief,butthereisnone.
Golf
The Green Jacket Par 3 The Green Jacket
Cecil Cutchins
Kyle Hartley and Hudson Bryant
Tyler Jacobson
2021 Golf Champions
Hu Odom and Scott Ferros From the Links
Ramsay Smith and Sam Steingold
Steve Kamarek and Robbie Bradshaw
Men’s Club Championship Men’s Summer League Men’s Member-Member
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One Club Challenge
Richard & Susan Wight and Martin & Donna Salasky
John Wilson Derby Day Blitz McClanan Memorial Men’s Member-Guest
Miller Carr
Brendan Fish Mike Hays
Joanne Domson and Alice Striffler
Ladies Member-Guest
Windholz Memorial
Men’s Senior ChampionshipClub Husband and Wife
Jud and Angela Elliot Beck and Paolini Award PASMGA Senior Member - Member Ladies Spring Handicap
Sara Erlich, Susan Rawls, Caretta Anderson and Betty Cameron Ladies Member-Member
Ladies Club Championship
From the LinksPrincess
Jeanne Beck
2021 Golf Champions
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Finn Worrall Mark Honig and Scott Ferros Julie Holland
Keith and Kevin Smedley
Junior Club Championship
Challenge Matches
Carson Poulos Parent Child Men’s Shootout
Billy Paulson
Junior Golf Year in Review
Babs Neff
The Princess Anne Junior Golf Program continues to be a popular place for many of our children at the Club. Our golf professionals offer a wide array of options for junior golfers of ages and skill levels. Mama Birdie continued to expose our 4–5-year-old junior golfers to the game through fun games and stories. Opportunities in this program included learning safety and the basic FUNdamentals of golf. We averaged 24 of our youngest golfers each week for Birdie Basics, proving its popularity. Our operation 36 Academy helped our 6–12-year-old golfers develop their skills through weekly clinics. Upon completion of this course, participants can showcase their skills in an OP36 nine-hole challenge where the goal is to shoot 36 or better from 25 yards. The Virginia Beach Junior League also proved successful in 2021. The PACC fielded two teams, finishing second and third respectively. Junior League provides junior golfers the opportunity to participate in golf as a team sport. With the continued guidance and support from our amazing golf professionals, The Princess Anne Junior Golf Academy will continue to provide the platform for junior golfers to achieve their goals for years to come. We’d like to recognize Fin Worral who was the recipient of the 2021 Beck-Paolini, Junior Golfer of the Year, as well as our W. Peyton May Junior Club Champion Carson Poulos. Junior Golfer Miller Carr became the second junior golfer since Will Clark in 2014 to win the 2021 Richard D. Cooke Men’s Club Championship. Congrats to all our junior golfers for a wonderful 2021!
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From the Links 2021 Golf Champions
Ladies Senior ChampionshipClub
Evie Odom and Julie Holland
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MEN’S EVENTS
LADIES’ EVENTS
Husband & Wife Championship September 25
The Green Jacket April 9
Spring Glow Ball May 6
From the Links
Martha Macklin Smith Member–Guest June 7 – 8
Family Glow Golf October 22
Super Senior Club Championship October 21–23
Louis H. Windholz Club Championship August 5–7
Joanne R. Neff Spring Handicap May 17 & 19
PASMGA Opening Play Day May 4
MIXED EVENTS
April 8
The Green Jacket Par 3
Vincent G. Thomas Men’s Member-Member September 8–10
These events are subject to change, please check the online calendar throughout the year!
PALG Christmas Luncheon December 13
McClanan Memorial April 22
Richard D. Cooke Men’s Club Championship August 4–6
2022 Golf Events Schedule
Windholz Matches Begin April 15
James G. Parke Member-Guest June 16–18
Shootout December 3
Pop-Pop December 16
Turkey Scramble November 23
Parent–Child July 31
Junior Club Championship August 6
PALG Opening Play Day May 3
Capt. L.R. Vail Men’s Senior Club Championship October 21–23
Eugene Lee Parker Women’s Senior Club Championship October 21–23
Fall Glow Golf October 21
Julie Holland
The PALG resumed to a normal schedule this year, after a Covid shortened 2020. Spanning over six months of the calendar, participation remained strong through the end of the fall. A special thank you to our PALG Board of Directors, Alice Striffler, Julie Holland, Marcy Sims and Anne Gorry for their amazing leadership. There are a tremendous number of highlights which took place throughout the year. Congratulations to the 2021 Martha Macklin Smith Ladies Member Guest champions Sara Erlich, Susan Rawls, Caretta Anderson and Betty Cameron. They played terrific golf to claim the title.
2021 Louis H. Windholz Ladies Club Championship Jeanne Beck
2021 Eugene Lee Parker Sr. Ladies Club Championship Babs Neff
PASMGA Year In Review
2021 Leo V. Kernan Ladies Member - Member
Joanne Domson & Alice Striffler
PALG Year in Review
We are incredibly grateful to PALG Chair Jeanne Beck for her unwavering leadership in these trying times. She has guided us to an incredibly strong place as an association. We anticipate fantastic opportunities for the PALG to continue thriving in 2022!
From the Links
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Princess Anne Senior Men’s Golf Association continues to provide an opportunity each week for our more experienced golfers to play and grow friendships through the game. We averaged 40 players each Wednesday and grew our base of players from 94 in 2020 to 103 different individuals this season. We continue to seek as many opportunities to play this wonderful game as we can and did so this past year through new formats, camaraderie and fun. Our 2021 Senior Cup Champion and PASMGA Player of the Year was Jim Kyukendal. Jim was one of the most frequent players this past season and the strong play of his teammates helped him win the season points title. The association’s success is attributed to the hard work and dedication of our 2021 board and officers: President Lee Entsminger, Vice President David Durham, Secretary Jim Allen, and Treasurer Jim Gregory iner. Our officers included Steve Houfek, Hill Ellett, and Jim Wolcott. Any male golfers 60 & older that are interested in joining the PASMGA for the 2022 season can contact the golf shop for more details. Thank you to all our Members for their continued participation and we look forward to another successful year in 2022.
2021 Joanne R. Neff Ladies Spring Handicap
TennisFrom the Courts Tennis Talk
TENNIS TALK
Joyce has been involved in tennis for 17 years, starting when she was a young girl playing for Hampton Roads Academy where she was First Team Conference in singles and doubles, as well as awarded VIS D-II and Peninsula Sports Club Player of the Year. After high school, she attended Eckerd College, a Division II school, where she received the women’s Tennis MVP Award both years she was there before transferring to Norfolk State University. She played Division I tennis at Norfolk State University for two years before graduating and receiving the Women’s Tennis Highest GPA award both years there.
We hope you all had a wonderful holiday break and look forward to seeing you all back on the courts. We are excited about the New Year, with all the new Member tennis families taking to the courts and getting involved, having new gear on offer in the pro shop such as Lacoste and Fila, and getting ready for Cup season. We will have a lot more fun things for you to participate in this year so please refer to our calendar for 2022 so you don’t miss out!
If you haven’t already make sure you schedule a lesson with our new pro, Joyce Fields, who spent the better part of November getting to know everyone by pulling some hours behind the desk. Please see Joyce’s bio below. If you haven’t already signed up for the CHKD Winter Open Mixed Doubles tournament please do so as soon as possible as the “Members and sponsors only” entry opportunity will go open to the public on January 15. Our junior tennis programs will start back up the second week in January.
2022 Rules for PACC Tournament Participation
Court Time = Match time
Meet Our New Pro – Joyce Fields
Throughout her tennis career Joyce has coached for more than eight years through USTA, York County, The Meadow Club of Southampton, as well as independently. She is a dedicated and enthusiastic tennis professional who has been PTR certified with experience on hard, clay and grass courts.
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When you play tennis here on your own time you know you only have 90 minutes to play, so you tend to be frugal with your warm up time so not to take away from your play time. Tournament matches are no different. If you go over your 90 minute time frame that we allocate for each match, you are causing a delay for the people that are there ready for their match time. We all know matches aren’t necessarily finite but, it’s the excessive warm ups that are causing delays. Going forward we are going to have all tournament matches stick to a strict warm up time of 15 minutes. This will go a long way in keeping us on schedule. Thank you in advance for your consideration.
From the Links
Rhyan Finch/ Haley Cool Gary Alcaraz/ Emery O’Connor
A Division
We saw some great matches the second weekend of December during our Member-Member Mixed Doubles Club Championship, many of which went the distance. Here are the newly crowned Club champs:
Thanksgiving Day Cardio
B Division C Division
Lexi Rawls/Bill Hall
From the Courts
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Member/Member Mixed Doubles Club Championship
Thank you again to everyone who came out to enjoy one of our favorite traditions, the annual Thanksgiving Day Cardio! As always, it was very well attended with 40 adults and 14 juniors. Those who support it enjoy coming out to get their workout in before the family feast! Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Having a great pair of dedicated court shoes can help, but they'll only take you so far. You've got to know where to be on the court and when to be there in order to improve your footwork. Shoes alone won't improve your reaction time, but drills will.
instruction matchpracticeplay
Want to play like the pros? If you want to play like Serena or Roger, you've got to practice like them. Maximizing improvement is a 3 pronged process: Instruction, practice, matchplay. Many of you play regular practice matches but how many of you actually get practice reps on a backboard, ball machine or hitting partner? If you've played the game for any length of time you know that having confidence in your game comes from having reliable shots and having reliable shots comes from good technique and practice. Once you decide to practice I would recommend showing up with a detailed practice plan. If you're ready to practice and more importantly play like a pro, these tennis tips will get you on the right track.
Think of it this way: You have a few shots in your repertoire that you know you can always count on, shots that you like to hit. Build your play pattern around those. This is a tip that has been utilized by tennis coaches for a long long time. Whether you're a high school beginner or a seasoned professional, the goal is the same. Play to your strengths. Instead of trying to confuse your opponent with shots you're not as good at (hint: it's not going to work), instead focus on playing to your strongest shots. You'll end up with a far more consistent match.
It sounds simple but so many tennis fans, particularly recreational players (weekend warriors) do it time and time again. Like anything in life, if you want to get better at it, you've got to spend time on it. Tennis is no different, and time working on a practice plan is time well spent.
TIP
John's Tip of the Month | Practical Tennis Tips For Instant Improvement
Tennis Tip #3 - Focus on Your Footwork
Can a good pair of court shoes improve footwork? It doesn't matter how hard you can hit a ball- if you can't get to the ball fast enough and get your feet properly set- you'll never be able to take a proper swing. Before you can hit that favorite shot we talked about in tennis tip #2, you've got to be able get in position.
Tennis Tip #2 - Stick to a Single Pattern of Play
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Tennis Tip #1 - Show Up to Practice With a Plan
Another mistake many of us make is trying to get creative every time they step on the court. Of the three tennis tips I've laid out here for you, this one was by the far the hardest for me to actually implement. I would always drift from my pattern of play on the fly, mid match and try something different. Now as coach, I see us overreacting to an opponent’s good shot before we’ve had a chance to see if they can do it consistently. Instead we should be sticking to the plan and a single style of play that emphasizes our strengths.
In fact, the number one cause of missed shots in tennis is when a player is out of position. This is where footwork can really save you. Having exceptional footwork can get you in position to hit your best stroke and take your game to the next level.
From the Courts
What's the first step in how to play tennis better? Well, it's rather basic. You've got to show up to practice with a plan. In my opinion, this is one of the most over looked tennis tips around. Don't just show up to the courts with your gear and wing it. You've got to have a plan in place before you enter the court and cross the baseline.
Friday, August 12
St.MarchPatrick’s Day Cardio Wednesday, March 16
Women's Spindle Cup Singles Tournament Monday, May 2 - Friday, May 13
June
Friday, September 2 – Sunday, September 4 Spindle Cup (@ PACC) Saturday, September 10 – Sunday, September 11
Friday, December 9 – Sunday, December 11
Holiday Tennis Camps Monday, December 19 - Wednesday, December 21
Sunday, May 1
April
PACC Summer Invitational
Sunday, October 16 November
Valentine’s Day Cardio
August
Member-MemberDecember Mixed Doubles Tournament
CHKD Warm-Up Event Saturday, February 12
Men’s/Women’s Singles Club Championship Qualifying Monday, May 2 - Friday, May 13
Senior Tidewater Cup (@ PACC) Saturday, August 20 September
Member-Guest Mixed Doubles Tournament Friday, September 31 – Sunday, October 2
JuniorOctoberCountry Club Cup (@TBA)
Thanksgiving Day Cardio
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Saturday, February 12
Virginia Cup Saturday, April 30 May
Women's Spindle Cup Doubles Tournament Qualifying Thursday, June 2 - Sunday, June 5 Anderson Cup (@ FCC) Friday, June 10– Saturday, June 11 July
Friday, July 8 – Saturday, July 9
Tidewater Cup (@ PACC)
2022 Tennis Calendar of Events From the Courts
Junior Singles Club Championship
Member-Member Doubles Club Championship
February
Fun Cup (@ CAV) Sunday, April 24
Thursday, November 24
CHKD Mixed Open Doubles Tournament Thursday, February 17 – Sunday, February 20
2022 Princess Anne Country Club LEVEL OF PLAY: (Combined USTA rating 6.5, 7.5, 8.5, 9.5) ENTRY $175 • Everyone is guaranteed at least 2 matches • Matches will be 2 out of 3 sets with a 3rd set being a 10-point tiebreaker • The finals of each division will be best 2 out of 3 sets • Draws will be limited to a maximum 16 teams per draw • Registration opens December 15 for Princess Anne Members and sponsors (email CHKDDoubles@princessannecc.com to register) and to the general public January 15 A project of the Oceanfront Circle of The King’s Daughters to benefit CHKD Sponsorship Opportunities Available! Contact Renee Scott Walker at rscott42@hotmail.com or Aden Beavers at adenrose@mac.com Wine l Beer l On-Court Beverages Two Lunch Vouchers l Tournament Favor Saturday Night Cocktail Party l Babysitting l Goodie Bag MIXED DOUBLES OPEN TENNIS TOURNAMENT FEB 17 - FEB 20 / 2022 ENTRY DEADLINE: 11 / FEB / 2022 Princess Anne Living | January/February 2022 34
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Getting regular massages helps keep your muscles Healthy and Happy! Keeping inflammation reduced and decreasing pain will increase flexibility and range of motion. Therapeutic and Sports massage will prepare your body and mind for optimal performance. Whether you are an athlete or not, one of the best benefits of massage is it helps people relax and let go of stress. Jackie Starkey, LMT
Make planning & prepping part of your daily and weekly habits. Pack your workout bag, lay out your clothes, set aside time on the weekend to plan and prep some of your meals. The fewer obstacles between you and your goals the better. Additionally, these actions will get you in the mindset to take action.
Pick a hard "deadline" for whatever goal or goals you want to meet. The "deadline" could be a special event you will be attending, like a wedding, reunion, or birthday celebration or an event you choose to participate in, like a race, walk or hike. Having a specific date to meet your overall goal will help keep you consistent with your success.
You are the most important person to take care of. You can’t take care of others if you don’t take care of yourself. Make that your motto for the year. That goes for exercise, healthy diet, regular health check ups, meditation and relaxation. – Sabine
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2. Be neat: make your bed, wash your cup, put your clothes away neatly, keep order in glovebox and trunk of your car, etc. Larissa
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Anticipate. Plan. Strategize. Anticipate roadblocks and come up with a backup plan. Life will interfere with your scheduled workout, healthy dinner plans or scheduled recovery massage. Have a plan B already in place for when it does.
Write a plan. Detail what each day will look like...exercises, reps, sets, duration, days and time. Put it in your phone, calendar, etc. Stick to it! – Crissy
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1. Get up every day at the same time
What can I do to set myself up for success in my fitness & wellness journey this year? ASK THE FITNESS PRO
Two of the most important things to set yourself up in all spheres of your life (health, relationships and finances):
Monday, February 7 - Saturday, February 12 Back-up those New Year’s Resolutions with a week dedicated to all things Wellness. KICK OFF! American Red Cross Blood Drive: Monday, February 7 | 1:00 - 6:00 pm in the Ballroom FREE ALL WEEK Informative Workshops for Golf, Tennis & More • Fun Daily Classes • CPR Training Raffles & Prizes • Healthy Treats • Spin-The-Wheel Finale on Saturday Princess Anne Living | January/February 2022 36
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sArchery Tag Tennis Facility
sPizza & Bingo Night Breakers
s BasketballODU Game Outing
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s &MartinisMorsels Clubhouse
sBrunch Clubhouse
s1/2 Price Wine Night Clubhouse
sWellness Week Fitness Center ( Sat) 10 11
s DinnerBrunch/Lunch/Breakfast/ Breakers
s &MartinisMorsels Clubhouse
sArt Class
sPrime Rib Night Clubhouse
s DinnerBreakfast/Lunch/ Breakers
s DinnerBrunch/Lunch/Breakfast/ Breakers
sGourmet Hot Dogs Breakers
sPrime Rib Night Clubhouse
s1/2 Price Wine Night Clubhouse
President’s Day~ Golf Course is Open
s DinnerBreakfast/Lunch/ Breakers
sBreakfast/Lunch Breakers
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday FebruarySaturday
sArt Class
sBrunch Clubhouse
The Reef
s &MartinisMorsels Clubhouse
s DinnerValentine’s Clubhouse
The Reef
sPrime Rib Night Clubhouse
sSuper Bowl Platters Pick Up Clubhouse
s DinnerBrunch/Lunch/Breakfast/ Breakers
sGourmet Hot Dogs Breakers
s1/2 Price Wine Night Clubhouse
sWine Tasting Clubhouse
sBrunch Clubhouse
s Lunch/DinnerBreakfast/ Breakers
s TennisValentine’sCardio
s Valentine’sFamily Dinner Breakers
sSuper Bowl Platters DeadlineOrder
sArt Class The Reef
sFather Daughter& Dance Clubhouse
sBrunch Clubhouse
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sPrime Rib Night Clubhouse
sArt Class The Reef
s1/2 Price Wine Night Clubhouse
s1/2 Price Wine Night Clubhouse
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s &MartinisMorsels Clubhouse
sPrime Rib Night Clubhouse
sGourmet Hot Dogs Breakers
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Winter Hours
Breakers
Lunch Tuesday - Sunday 11 am - 2 pm (à la carte)
Saturday 8:30 am - 2:30 pm (must RSVP)
Sun 5 am – 4 pm Fitness Center
Brunch Sunday 9:30 am - 2 pm
Mon Closed 9 am - 5 pm Course Closed
Sat & Sun 7:30 am - 5 pm 7:30 am - 5 pm Begin at 8 am
Princess Anne Country Club
Brunch Sunday 11 am - 1 pm
Ladies’ Lounge
Chesapeake / Linkhorn Lounge
Kid’s Club 3800
Golf Pro Shop
Mon-Thur 5 am – 8 pm
Friday 5:30 - 9:30 pm
Breakfast Saturday & Sunday 8 am - 11 am
Lunch/Dinner Friday/Saturday 11 am - 10 pm
Tues-Fri 8:30 am - 5 pm 8:30 am - 5 pm Begin at 9 am
Lunch Tuesday - Friday 11 am - 2 pm (à la carte)
Sat 5 am – 6 pm
Tennis Pro Shop
Hours Daily 8 am - 5 pm
Men’s Lounge
Lunch/Dinner Sunday 1 pm - 8 pm
Day Golf Shop Bag Room/Range Tee Times
(Babysitting is available for special events, as advertised.)
3800 Pacific Avenue Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Lunch/Dinner Tuesday - Thursday 11 am - 9 pm
January - February
Monday - Friday 7:30 am- 1:30 pm
Lunch/Dinner Saturday 11 am - 9 pm
Dinner Wednesday - Friday 4 pm - 9 pm
Fri 5 am – 7 pm