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MR. & MRS. GOLF TOURNAMENT
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August 2014
Message from the President Board of Directors
William E. Smith III President Jim Dodson Vice President & Secretary Jim Litten Vice President Kristin Altice Tony Snider Erica Mobasser Toby McClamroch Jim Sinclair Jim Zoccola Mark Linden - Treasurer Jeff Kirk - Legal Counsel
Management Team Steve Roper, CCM, CCE General Manager Ludo Aaron Head Tennis Professional Jack Barber Golf Ambassador Michael Bembenick Head Golf Professional Jessica Bex Membership Director Rhonda Daly Restaurant Manager Ashley Goldman Communications Coordinator Jim Hess Golf Course Superintendent Kelly Letzler Catering & Events Coordinator Joe Miller Executive Chef Patrick Necessary F & B manager Jan Pyritz Accounting Manager Laura Wohlschlaeger Member Services
Meridian Hills Country Club 7099 Spring Mill Road Indianapolis, Indiana 46260 317.255.2496
22 August August2014 2014
Our Fourth of July celebration was a success this year, and, while the weather looked threatening, we were prepared. The new parking shuttle service arrived early. Tents were added to shelter the food serving lines and increase covered activity space. Additional kid’s games were available and more staff were present to make the evening a success. If you missed this year’s event, don’t miss the 2015 celebration! I thank everyone for their cooperation and patience with parking this summer. On several days large swimming meets overlapped with Bill Smith other major club activities, resulting in a completely full parking lot. Club President However, by using the shuttle services and taking time to look for an open spaces in the lot, we kept the entry driveway clear of cars, with improved safety for everyone. Additional changes to the golf course maintenance area are underway, which will open a few more parking spaces in August. Next, the renovation of the ladies’ restroom near Bogey’s Bar will be completed by early August in time for our full schedule of fall activities. Another investment that cannot be seen, the upgrade of the WiFi network, is almost complete. Improved coverage, increased user capacity, and higher communication speed have been achieved. Also, cell phone use in the dining areas should be subject to the same guidelines as in the movie theaters. Please do not take phone calls, which will disturb other dinners; texting is a better option. As we face summer’s end, and with school starting in August, many of the activities for children are winding down. I hope families have participated in swimming, tennis, golf, or the Kid’s club. Based on family support and positive feedback, we expect even larger participation in the programs next year. Further, although many of the organized activities are ending, there will be good weather days remaining to enjoy all the amenities of our club through September. Finally, and unfortunately, Jessica Bex, Membership Director, will be leaving Meridian Hills in late August. Her great enthusiasm for the club and leadership in attracting new members will be missed. I appreciate and thank her for her service, and I am sure we all wish her well in her new Florida home. Sincerely, Bill Smith
Labor Day Hours Monday, September 1st
We are open for lunch & dinner (our regular hours) on Labor Day. So come enjoy your free time at the Club. Please remember that we are then CLOSED on Tuesday, September 2nd.
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Message from theGeneral Manager In last month’s newsletter article I summarized the survey results and how each department scored. I also gave what the recommendations for improvement are in areas such as membership, clubhouse and grounds, staff, fitness, golf, swimming pool, tennis and paddle, dining and special events, Kids Club, families/teens/pre-teens, and adult only events. All of the comments were broken down and discussed with the managers responsible for the area commented on, along with corrective steps to improve or resolve the issue. Some areas that need or have seen improvements are as follows; Steve Roper, CCM, CCE Newer front of the house employees should work hard on member General Manager recognition and lean on the tenured experienced staff for guidance. More attention to detail with clubhouse maintenance and repairs and being mindful of the older members and their care is felt important. Continued replacement of old doors is taking place, painting is ongoing, flat screens were added to patio areas, an awning for protection of afternoon sun was added to Bogey’s Patio, the ladies restroom renovation is near completion and new wiring throughout the main clubhouse floor along with access points and new gear to boost WI-FI throughout the main floor is almost complete. A private club strategic planning consultant has just been engaged to develop a plan for future improvements to club amenities. This plan will be developed through the following key elements: member survey results, feedback from the Long Range Planning Committee and House Committee, and member input. The Board’s objective is to put in place “A Plan” that will prioritize improvements to the facilities year to year, looking further than a few years, and implement this plan based on the membership’s feedback. The key areas to focus on as you have told us are: clubhouse, parking, fitness/pool/kids club, and family needs. Planning will be forth coming in the months ahead. As you enjoy your club, please know that the staff’s goal is to make you and your family see MHCC as your home away from home. We are here to serve you and make your club all that you want it to be; ‘ladies and gentleman serving ladies and gentleman’. Please be mindful of your fellow members and their families, dress attire fitting the area of the club you are using, changing shoes in the locker room not visible from your car, tasteful cell phone and iPad use and just generally the respect and friendliness to each other. If any employee fails to be genuine, courteous, friendly, and helpful let me know and I will buy you a drink, and then of course, give the employee suggested steps for improvement. Jessica Bex, our Membership Director, is leaving her position at MHCC at the end of August to pursue another opportunity in Jacksonville, Florida. The outstanding job she did in her role here in membership represented the club at the highest level of professionalism and aptitude. But Jessica went beyond this role often to ensure the members were taken care of in a caring and proactive manner. While she will be sorely missed, we wish her all the best in this new chapter in her life!
3 August 2014
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Table of Contents 2 ~ President’s Message 3 ~ Message from the gm 4-5 ~ Membership Update 6 ~ Upcoming Events 7-9 ~ Golf News 10-11 ~ Calendars 12 ~ Club Hours
Membership Update
Membership Chairman Update
The summer season is the best time to encourage your friends to tour and join Meridian Hills. Not only do these people see our beautiful club when it is in full bloom, there still is plenty of warm weather to play golf, tennis, swim, dine outside and remember paddle tennis season is just around the corner. Did you know the pool stays open well past the Labor Day holiday? We have lots of parties scheduled for the fall season including the Colts football party and our wonderful Halloween event. Meridian Hills Country Club is a 12 month club that has a tremendous schedule of events throughout the year. When considering a potential new member to our club, remind them of these and other great points about Meridian Hills. If you want to know more information please contact our fabulous Membership Director, Jessica Bex.
Tom Foster
Membership Committee Chairman
Be sure to check the calendar of events online at www.meridianhillscc.org for all of the great activities at the club. Come out and enjoy what Meridian Hills has to offer! Sincerely, Tom Foster
Welcome New Members
Please help us welcome the following new members who were accepted as Members of the Club in July. DORSEY, Mr. Scott (Erin) ExactTarget 20 North Meridian Street, Suite 200 Indianapolis, IN 46204 6405 Landborough North Drive Indianapolis, IN 46220 Membership Class: Resident Tennis Sponsors: Taggart Birge and Steve Humke
KENDALL, Dr. David (Dr. Amy Halseth) Eli Lilly and Company Lilly Corporate Center Indianapolis, IN 46285 (952) 681-0028 7599 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46260 Membership Class: Resident Golfing Sponsors: Kathleen Conterno, Dr. Michael Heffernan, James Lootens and The Honorable Alex Azar
HESS, Dr. Jay (Robin) Indiana University - V.P. and Dean of the School of Medicine 340 West 10th Street, Suite 6200 Indianapolis, IN 46202 8140 Trader’s Point Lane Indianapolis, IN 46278 Membership Class: Resident Clubhouse Sponsors: Dr. George Rapp, Georgia Sinclair-Strickland and Beverly Sinclair
TOMYN, Mr. Mark (Kristin) MBG Real Estate Investments 8013 Broadway Street Indianapolis, IN 46240 (317) 509-2702 Membership Class: Resident Clubhouse Sponsors: Buffe Challand and Michael Wernke
4 August 2014
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Membership Update
Tennis Membership Now Offering a Payment Plan
Resident Tennis
Includes privileges of all facilities (tennis, swimming pool, fitness center, clubhouse) except golf. You may choose one the payment plan options. Monthly Dues $340.00* Monthly Hawk Project Dues $65.00
Initiation Payment in Full
3 Year Payment Plan $5,500.00 An initial payment of $2,500.00 at the time of acceptance for membership and a payment of $1,000.00 on each of the next 3 anniversary dates of membership.
$5,000.00
Call or email Jessica Bex at 317-860-1556/jessicab@mhcc-indy.com for more details Age 35 years and older who own a residence or have a business or professional office within a one hundred (100) mile radius of the Club. *The availability of memberships are subject to limitations established by the Board of Directors. Dues are subject to change.
Junior Golf Membership Did you know? • Age 21-34 • Only $5,000 * when they join! • 8-21 year payment plan** • 0% Interest They earn $5,000 - $17,000 credit; depends on age when they join. *At age 40, they pay balance of initiation fee over four years with NO interest fee. **Final installment is due on their 43rd birthday.
Swim Team Update
The Meridian Hills Swim Team had a great season! We took fifth place at the Interclub Meet. The swimmers worked incredibly hard this season and they all had wonderful performances at the Interclub meet. A huge thank you to everyone that participated on the swim team this year, it was my pleasure coaching the team! Any swimmer that did not receive their awards from this season can pick up their trophies and ribbons from the pool, please ask a lifeguard for assistance. The team suit that received the most votes at the banquet is the TYR “Oil Slick” in multi-color. Look for more information to come next spring! Thank you again to all of the members of the swim team and their families for making it a wonderful summer, see you next year! 5 August 2014
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Upcoming Events Colts Viewing Party Save The Date *more details to follow* SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st 1:00pm COLTS kick off at Jacksonville
Sunday Night Twilight Buffet Every Sunday night / Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm MENU Gazpacho ~ Fresh Seasonal Fruit / Assorted Cold Salads ~ Fried Chicken ~ House Whipped Potatoes / Hoosier Style Green Beans ~ Price Cookies and Brownies Adults: $14.95 Children (4-10 yrs): $9.95 Children (3 & under): Free
TipTop Car Care
Meridian Hills has partnered with TipTop Car Care to offer you auto detailing services while at the club. The TipTop team is here every Saturday from 9:00am and will stay as long as there are cars to detail. They are available to do various levels of cleaning and detail work while you are here enjoying the club. You can also set up an appointment directly with TipTop by calling 317-956-6603.
6 August 2014
Live Music Night with Blair Clark Join us for Live Music Nights with tunes by Blair Clark on Wednesday, August 27th. About Blair Clark: Take a little pop, throw in some R&B, mix it with some soul and add a touch of jazz and the result is the electrifying sounds of Blair Clark. Clark has had the privilege of working with Grammy award-winner/producer Narada Michael Walden, BMI 速 awardwinner Preston Glass and New Orleans jazz legend Henry Butler, to name a few.
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Mark Your Calendar / August
Golf News
*Saturday, 2nd 1st Day of Club Championship Qualifying Tee Times begin @ 7:30am Normal Tee Times begin @11:30am *Sunday, 3rd 2nd Day of Club Championship Qualifying Tee Times begin @ 7:30am Normal Tee Times begin @11:30am Tuesday, 5th 18 Hole Ladies Member/Member Day 1 8:30am Shotgun Wednesday, 6th 18 Hole Ladies Member/Member Day 2 8:30am Shotgun Men’s League 5:15pm Shotgun Ladies Clinics & Cocktails 5:30pm Thursday, 7th 9 Hole Ladies- Blind 5 9:00am Shotgun *Saturday, 9th Men’s Club Championship Semifinals-Match Play Tee Times begin @ 7:30am Normal Tee Times begin @9:00am *Sunday, 10th Men’s Club Championship Finals- Match Play Tee Times begin @ 7:30am Normal Tee Times begin @9:00am Tuesday, 12th 18 Hole Ladies- Western Pin #4 8:30am Shotgun Wednesday, 13th 18 Hole Ladies- YOLGA Invitational @ MHCC 8:30am Shotgun Member Shotgun @ 1:30pm Men’s League- Front 9 5:15pm Shotgun Thursday, 14th 9 Hole Ladies Tournament Day 1 9:00am Shotgun Friday, 15th Couples Twilight Golf 5:30pm Shotgun Tuesday, 19th 18 Hole Ladies Club Championship Day 1 Tee Times Wednesday, 20th 18 Hole Ladies Club Championship Day 2 Tee Times Thursday, 21st 9 Hole Ladies Tournament Day 2 9:00am Shotgun High School Girls match 4:00pm *Saturday, 23rd “The Hawk” (27 Holes) 8:30am Member Shotgun Course Closed until 3:00pm Sunday, 24th Mr. and Mrs. Championship w/ dinner 1:00pm Shotgun 8:30am Member Shotgun Tuesday, 26th 18 Hole Ladies- Cha Cha Cha 8:30am Shotgun Wednesday, 27th Men’s League- Front 9 5:15pm Shotgun Ladies Clinics & Cocktails 5:30pm Thursday, 28th 9 Hole Ladies- Shambles 9:00am Shotgun Friday, 29th through Monday, September 2nd there will be Holiday Tee Times from 8:00am to 3:00pm *Denotes a Men’s Golf Event Covered in Men’s Tournament Package
The Hawk / August 23rd / 8:30am Shotgun
The Hawk is a new tournament for 2014 that will feature a unique 27 hole format. After the initial 18 hole team competition, teams will be divided into two equal flights by score. Each team will then compete in a 9 hole scramble. (1st flight on the front 9 for 75% of the prize fund, the 2nd flight on the back 9 for 25% of the prize fund). The top team from each flight will then compete in a sudden death Shootout to claim THE HAWK!
Things to remember -
Tee now opens @ 8:00am on Wednesdays as the Junior Golf season has concluded Tee Time requests must be turned in by 7:30pm on Wednesdays Tuesday mornings are for 18 Hole Ladies until 11am; first tee opens up for all play after 11am Thursday mornings are for 9 Hole Ladies until 9:30am; first tee open for all play at 9:30am Bembenick’s Golf Shop will match any price from anywhere on golf equipment The golf staff offers single lessons and group clinics for all genders and ages
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Coming August 22nd
Golf News Timberman Classic Results
Overall Champion
MEMBER John Ackerman Adam Broderick Johannes Tauscher Pine Valley Flight PLACE MEMBER 1 Stewart 2 Rademacher 3 D. Held
GUEST Hoffman Crane Z. Held
MEMBER J. Powers Snider T. Moore
GUEST M. Powers Zackary III Daniel
Cypress Point Flight PLACE 1 2 3
MEMBER Ackerman Dugan Hourigan
GUEST French Stinebaugh Murphy
MEMBER Markey Capello Grand
PLACE 1 2 3
MEMBER Broderick Shaefer Linden
MEMBER M. Rowlett Bir Litten
GUEST D. Rowlett Klinger Thomas
PLACE 1 2 3
GUEST Woodside Johnston Hicks
MEMBER Lee Bowen M. French
GUEST Vaughn Stater Coleman
MEMBER Pesavento Tauscher P. Nicely
GUEST Haynie III Webster Murdock
Seminole Flight
MEMBER J. Bayt M. Byers Detherage
GUEST D. Bayt A. Byers Zipes
PLACE 1 2 3
Closet To The Pin 3 7 12 15 8 August 2014
GUEST Garvey D’Antonio LaDriere
Winged Foot Flight
Oakmont Flight PLACE 1 2 3
PLACE 1 2 3
Pebble Beach Flight
Shinnecock Hills Flight PLACE 1 2 3
John Ackerman & Phil French Merion Flight
Augusta National Flight PLACE 1 2 3
GUEST Phil French Michael Woodside Steve Webster
Thursday Tony Knoble Mike Powers Matt Garvey Bill Capello
Friday Jim Litten Brandon Phillips AJ Bir Tony Snider
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Saturday Zach Held Steve Schneider Michael Woodside Sean Mullins
Indiana PGA State Pro-Lady
Golf News
Wednesday, July 30th, 2014
These ladies & three of your professionals (pictured to the right), Beth Morton, Ryta Lett, Michael Bembenick, Michele Ferree, Mary Levin, Gretchen Sheridan, AJ DuPlessis, Jane Held, Laura Touchton, Sherry Sugarman, Lori Mail & Alex Poley competed in the Indiana PGA State Pro-Lady event at Ulen Country Club.
ladies 9 Hole Results Guest Day / June 26th, 2014 PLACE 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
PLAYERS Suzanne Thomas & Shandon Whistler (29) Linda Theobald & Jaime Schulte (30) Cindy Curnow & Chrissy Adams (30) Jessica Lindsey & Jillian Miller
Scramble / July 17th, 2014 PLACE 1st 2nd
PLAYERS Cindy Curnow, Ann Dugan, Sue Ellen Greenlee (36) Suzanne Thomas, Hariett Ivey, Cindy Stella, LuAnn Powers (39)
ladies 18 Hole Results Low Putts / July 15th, 2014 PLACE 1st 2nd 3rd
PLAYER Michelle Ferree MJ Hamburger Bobbi Mong
PUTTS 27 29 30
Guest Day, Spice It Up! / July 22nd, 2014 PLACE 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
TEAM Polly Nicely, Peggy Kitterman, Liz Todd, Vicky Shelton Cindy Curnow, Joan DeVeau, LeAnn Bucher, Barb Erb Verletta King, Marilyn Edge, Nancy Coots, Annette Collier Carol Saviano, Faith Getty, Gretchen Sheridan, Beth McDaniel Jackie Holloway, Anne Gohman, Ryta Lett, Pam Tubergen
ABC Shamble / July 29th, 2014 PLACE 1st 2nd 3rd 9 August 2014
TEAM Jane Held, Margy McCormick & Jan Foster (51) Sherry Sugarman, Laura Touchton, Polly Nicely (52) Beth McCormick, Edith Enright, Kathy Hubbell (56)
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SCORE 118 120 121 121 122
Closest to Pin #15 Betty Manwaring 5’2” Longest Putt #18 Liz Todd 17’ 4”
August 2014 SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
Meridian Hills Country Club WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
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SATURDAY
2 Friday Night Prime Rib Buffet
3 Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm
Clubhouse Closed
5 Dinner Special: Fish & Chips
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Dinner Special: Veal Liver & Onions
Pasta Night: Cheese Manicotti
15 16 Friday Night Prime Rib Buffet
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Pasta Night: Chicken Picatta
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Friday Night Prime Rib Buffet
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Twilight Buffet 5pm - 9pm 10
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Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm
Clubhouse Closed
Twilight Buffet 5pm - 9pm 17 Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm
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Clubhouse Closed
Dinner Special: Fried Shrimp
Pasta Night: Shrimp Diablo
Twilight Buffet 5pm - 9pm 24/31 Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm
Twilight Buffet 5pm - 9pm
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Clubhouse Closed
26 Dinner Special: Veal Liver & Onions
*Fiesta Night*
Live Music Night by Blair Clark
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Friday Night Ladies Book Club Prime Rib Buffet 12pm
While walk-ins are welcome; immediate seating for dinner is ONLY guaranteed with a reservation. Call 255-2496 for reservations
September 2014 SUNDAY
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MONDAY Labor Day Club Open
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Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm
Clubhouse Closed
WEDNESDAY 3 Pasta Night: Chicken Parmesan
THURSDAY 4
9 Dinner Special: Fish & Chips
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12 13 Friday Night Prime Rib Buffet
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TUESDAY
Meridian Hills Country Club
Clubhouse Closed
Pasta Night: Chicken Marsala
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FRIDAY
SATURDAY
6 Friday Night Prime Rib Buffet
Twilight Buffet 5pm - 9pm 14
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Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm
Clubhouse Closed
Dinner Special: Veal Liver & Onions
Pasta Night: Shrimp Diablo
Twilight Buffet 5pm - 9pm 21 Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm
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Clubhouse Closed
23 Dinner Special: Chicken Potpie
Colts Viewing Party
*Fiesta Night*
26 27 Friday Night Ladies Book Club Prime Rib Buffet 12pm
Twilight Buffet 5pm - 9pm 28 Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm
Twilight Buffet 5pm - 9pm
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Clubhouse Closed
30 Dinner Special: Veal Liver & Onions
While walk-ins are welcome; immediate seating for dinner is ONLY guaranteed with a reservation. Call 255-2496 for reservations
Club Contacts & Hours of Operation Golf Pro Shop
317.255.3369
Member Services Desk Tuesday
317.255.2496
9:00am - 5:00pm 10:30am - 6:30pm
August Hours
Managers Office Tuesday - Sunday
317.255.2497
Practice Facility August Hours
Wednesday - Saturday Laura Wohlschlaeger lauraw@mhcc-indy.com
Steve Roper, General Manager sroper@mhcc-indy.com
9:00am - 6:00pm
Membership 317.860.1556 Jessica Bex, Membership Director jessicab@mhcc-indy.com
Accounting Office Monday - Friday
Jan Pyritz, Accounting Manager janisp@mhcc-indy.com Ashley LeCount, Accounting Clerk alecount@mhcc-indy.com
317.251.3636
9:00am - 5:00pm
Monday Closed Tuesday 7:30am – Dark Wednesday 7:00am – 7:00pm Thursday 7:30am – Dark Friday 7:30am – Dark Saturday 6:45am – Dark Sunday 6:45am – 7:00pm
Tennis Pro Shop
317.860.1630 Ludo Aaron, Head Tennis Professional ludoaaron@gmail.com
Kids Club
Catering & Events
317.860.1536
Food & Beverage
317.860.1534
Kelly Letzler, Catering & Events Coordinator kletzler@mhcc-indy.com Rhonda Daly, Restaurant Manager rhondadaly@gmail.com
Monday Closed Tuesday - Friday 7:30am - 7:00pm Saturday & Sunday 7:00am - 7:00pm
Patrick Necessary, Food & Banquet Manager pnecessary@mhcc-indy.com
Dining Hours
Lunch Tuesday - Saturday 11:30am - 2:00pm Dinner Tuesday - Saturday 5:30pm - 10:00pm Sunday 10:00am - 2:00pm 5:00pm - 9:00pm Take-Out Orders Take-out orders can be made by calling the Men’s Grill at 317.860.1546 or the Hostess Podium at 317.860.1632.
Summer Hours Monday - Friday Tuesday - Saturday Tues/Weds/Thurs
8:00am - 12:00pm 5:00pm - 9:00pm 12:00pm - 4:00pm (Parents Afternoon Out) Sunday Closed *During these hours, if there are no children in the Kid’s Club by 8pm the Kid’s Club staff will lock up and leave for the night. Should there be kids, the staff will stay until 9:00pm.* Reservations required
Fitness Center
Monday - Sunday 6:00am - 9:30pm * Call Marcus Bastianelli at 317-373-4321 to schedule your MHCC orientation for unlimited access.*
Pool Hours
Memorial Day through Labor Day (Weather Permitting) Sunday - Thursday 10:00am - 8:00pm Friday & Saturday 10:00am - 9:00pm
Reservations
Reservations can be made by calling our Member Services desk at 317.255.2496, Reservations are strongly recommended. Seating upon arrival for dinner is not guaranteed unless you have a reservation. 12 August 2014
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