Clubhouse Connection August 2014

CLUB INFORMATION

Golf............................................................p.2-4Tennis.......................................................... .p.5Croquet.....................................................p.6-7Fitness.......................................................p.8-9Clubhouse................................................ .p.10.Membership...................................... .p.11-13Food.&.Beverage............................... .p.14-15

UPCOMING EVENTSAugust 2014

July has been a wonderful month at the club, starting with a fantastic Fourth of July celebration. The month ended with our annual Lake Toxaway Charities event, which netted a record-setting $140,000 to be donated to worthy causes throughout Transylvania County. I am reminded what a blessing it is to be part of such a generous community here in Lake Toxaway. Read more about this event on page 12.

August will be a busy month on the golf course, with our Men’s Member-Guest Golf Tournament on August 7-9 and several other great golf events for both men and ladies. The Mallet Club will host their club championships later in the month, and we will wrap up August with our 2014 Lake Toxaway Patriot Weekend to honor our veterans and support the Folds of Honor Foundation. See below for the schedule of events. This year, you can sign up for all events and make donations using a single Sponsor/Donor/Registration Form, which is available online at laketoxawaycc.com/patriotweekend. Please return this form and all payments directly to Alex Alexander. With so much going on, August will certainly be exciting. I look forward to seeing you at the club.

David Dew, CCM, CCE

August 2 Town Hall Meeting

August 5 Golf Ladies Mtn Cup

August 7-9 Golf Men’s Member-Guest Tournament

August 11 Feast with Friends

August 13 Focus Group

August 14 Informational Chat

August 14 Golf Mardi-Gras Tournament

August 16-17

Golf Men’s & Senior Club Championship

August 16 Focus Group

August 16 Tennis Member Appreciation Mixer

August 18-19

Golf Ladies Club Championship/President’s Cup

August 23 Informational Chat

August 23 Fitness Panthertown Hike and Yoga

August 25Croquet Meeting, Championship Finals, and Awards Dinner

August 26 Tennis Wooden Racquet Mixer

August 30 Patriot Weekend

Lake Toxaway Patriot Weekend2014 Schedule of Events

Saturday,.August.30

8:30am Shotgun - Golf Tournament9:00am - Yoga on the Lawn10:30am - Tennis Event1:00pm - Croquet Event6:00pm - Dinner/Dance

For questions, please contact Alex Alexander at (828) 883-4033 or [email protected].

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From Our Golf Pro...

July was a great month, not only for the weather, but for some good golf. We started off with the Parent-Child Tournament on July 4. The winners in each age groups were: Michael and Henry Brown (ages 10 and under), Ricky and Rick Weathers (ages 11 to 14), and Lance Kimmey (ages 15 and up).

The ladies had a great turnout and a lot of fun at their annual Member-Guest Tournament on July 15. The winners in the gross division were the team of Sue Fazio and her guest Meredith Powell, and Timmie Bobo and her guest Joyce Pepin. In the net division, the winners were Carol Anderson, Susan Martin, Sandy Dillon, and Lynne Sneed. We also saw some personal accomplishments with Paige Powell shooting her career round with an 89.

Joe Buttigieg and Connie Leppard both made a Hole in One this month. Joe’s was on hole #13, while Connie’s came on hole #5. CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE!!

Another reminder about the alarm system for lightning: when the siren puts out one long blast, you need to seek shelter immediately. We have noticed players staying on the course despite the warning. When you hear three short blasts, this means it is all clear and you are able to resume play. Most lightning strikes happen when the sun is present. Please OBSERVE THE SYSTEM, as it is only for your sake and safety.

There have been some billing issues lately. To help avoid these issues, we ask you to let the golf shop staff know if you are planning on playing 9 or 18 holes and who will be playing in your group. If these plans change, please notify the shop. THANK YOU!!

August is filled with a number of special events; see the schedule to the right for dates and times. Come out and join the fun.

Lou Biago

GOLF

Thurs. August 51:00pm Shotgun Ladies Mountain Cup

Thurs. August 7-Sat. August 9

Men’s Member-Guest Tournament

Tues. August 128:45am Shotgun

Ladies 9- and 18-Hole Scramble & Luncheon

Thurs. August 141:00pm Shotgun Mardi Gras Tournament

Sat. August 16 -Sun. August 17

Men’s & Senior Club Championships

Mon. August 18 - Tues. August 19(Rain date: August 25-26)

Ladies Club Championship / President’s Cup

Tues. August 19 Ladies 9-Hole President’s Cup

Fri. August 229:00am Shotgun(Course closed until 2:00pm)

Brevard College Golf Tournament

Sat. August 30 8:30am Shotgun

Patriot Weekend Golf Tournament

UPCOMING GOLF EVENTS

Golf Pro Shop | Lou Biago

828-966-4661

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GOLF

Mardi-Gras Tournament

Thursday, August 14Golf | 1:30pmCocktails | 6:00pmDinner | 6:30pmBring your mask and beads for a great time at our Mardi Gras golf tournament and dinner, sponsored by the Ladies Golf Association.

The golf tournament will be a scramble format with a 1:30pm shotgun start. Cost is $70 per couple for golf. Sign up in the Pro Shop or call (828) 966-4661.

Then join us for dinner in the Main Dining Room with a New Orleans-style buffet and drink specials, and music by Bobby Sullivan. Cost is $25++ for adults. Reservations are required. Sign up online or call (828) 966-4020.

CONGRATULATIONS!To Our Ladies Member-Guest Tournament Winners

Timmie Bobo & Joyce Pepin Meredith Powell & Sue Fazio

Lynne Sneed & Sandy Dillon Susan Martin & Carol Anderson

Gross Winners:

Net Winners:

Ages 15 and Up:Lance and Laura Kimmey

(not pictured)

Parent-ChildTournament

WINNERS

Ages.10.and.Under:Michael.and.Henry.Brown.

(with.brother.Ian)

Ages.11.to.14:Ricky.and.Rick.Weathers


Golf Course Superintendent Update

GreensThe greens have held up well through the end of July as we have had no trouble with the turf health regardless of how aggressively we have maintained the surface. Untimely rain prevented our ability to do the ¼” core aeration that I previously discussed, so we just used some solid tines to open the greens up and let them breathe a little. This is necessary once we get midway through the season to help release gasses from the soil profile and allow water and air to reach the root system. Over time, the accumulation of grass clippings, fertilizer, and chemical applications can cause the surface to seal off and prevent these important processes from taking place. Simply creating a small hole can make all the difference in the health of the turf. We will now wait until our scheduled aeration in early September.

FairwaysWe also were able to perform a process called “slicing” on the fairways. This consists of using a machine to slice a 4” long slit roughly 2 inches deep in the surface of the fairway with no disruption to the playing surface. We are seeking similar results as with using the solid tines on the greens in that we want to promote air and water infiltration. We will try to do this several times throughout the year to supplement the necessary core aeration in the off-season. I placed a cross section of one of our fairways at the desk of the pro shop for you to see. This is a good example of what we are dealing with from a thatch standpoint and shows why our fairways are so soft and spongy and in need of aeration and topdressing.

Roughs

The Bluegrass rough has been a challenge so far this year. It is severely contaminated with Bentgrass and Poa, which is typical of this grass variety. The lack of aeration has left it very susceptible to diseases such as summer patch that weaken the turf and aid in the

GOLF

overall contamination. We are currently looking into other options to interseed with to make the rough more tolerant to conditions.

We recently implemented some natural posts as entry and exit points for the golf carts on each hole. This concept is designed for the carts to enter each fairway next to the first post and remain on the fairway through the approach shots to the green before exiting the fairway next to the second post. This will help our maintenance staff control the cart traffic each day and direct it to the areas that we would like depending on turf wear or wet areas. These posts will be moved each day to help limit the wear to the turf.Please do not hesitate to email or call me with any questions or suggestions: [email protected] or (828) 966-9613

Mike SmithDirector of Golf Maintenance and Staff

Solid.tine.aeration.performed.on.greens

“Slicing”.performed.on.fairways


TENNIS

Tennis Pro Shop | Kenny Lovett

828-966-4262

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From our Tennis Pro...

It’s hard to believe that it’s already August! Thank you all for making June and July amazing months on the court. Your participation and support of the tennis program has been fantastic.

Everyone be sure to come out for a fun day of tennis at our Member Appreciation Tennis Mixer on Saturday, August 16 from 10:30am to 12:30pm. This will be a couple of hours of tennis play and fun games.

Our Wooden Racquet Tennis Mixer and Cookout will be held Tuesday, August 26 starting at 3:30pm. This “hit and giggles” will be fun for everyone.

We hope you will join us for a great time for all to support a good cause at our Patriot Day Tennis Round Robin on Saturday, August 30 at 10:30am.

Thank you all so much for your tremendous support of Korey. Your love and support over the last 17 years has been priceless. Playing in the BB&T Atlanta Open in July was the most amazing experience in his young tennis career. Korey plays for a chance at the US Open on August 1 and then he leaves for the University of Alabama.

Kenny Lovett

Sat. August 1610:30am-12:30pm

Member Appreciation Mixer

Tues. August 263:30pm

Wooden Racquet Mixer & Cookout

Sat. August 3010:30am

Patriot Weekend Round Robin

UPCOMING TENNIS EVENTS

Need.a.Partner?If you would like to play a match and cannot find someone, please let us know and we can assist you. Staff members will be glad to fill in as well.

Men’s.Day.|.Tuesdays.at.9:00am May 13 - September 30

Ladies.Day.|.Wednesdays.at.10:30am May 14 - October 1

Weekly Tennis Events:

Morning.Participants.in.the.Lake.Toxaway.Charities.Tennis.Event


CROQUET

was the story of the impact of the German submarine attacks up and down our east coast during WWII. Thank you Nancy. This month FWF is August 11 and our presenter is again one of our own. Steve Rogers is fascinating us with his account of traversing the English Channel. Make your reservations soon because it will be sold out.

We need to thank Bill Minnich for taking charge of the Lake Toxaway Charities tournament which was well attended and loads of fun. The Monday W&W following this weekend included a Chicken & Corn Cookout and we had over 80 diners. Many kudos to Les Avera, Gene Bishop, and LTCC for putting this one together for us. It was confirmed that CROQUETNUTS can consume a lot of food. Croquet is definitely a more strenuous sport than most realize.

Croquet Update...

Hello CROQUETNUTS! What a July we have had! Most importantly, we did not get completely washed out this year by rain. The attendance for July Wine & Wickets events has been spectacular. We had more than 65 players for our W&W on July 7, and are now hoping to break that record.

Feast with Friends continues to be a terrific and sold out dinner. This month we were blessed with a presentation from our own Nancy Avera, the master story teller. She recounted “The Homefront” anthology that she received a grant to compile. It

Feast with FriendsMonday,.August.11

6:00pm.Cocktails..|..6:30pm.Dinner

Steve Rogers shares his story of crossing the English Channel. Seating is limited

and reservations are required; RSVP online or call (828) 966-4020.

Nancy.and.Les.Avera.at.Feast.with.Friends

Roger.Alexander,.Karen.Phillips,.and.Ted.Mullett


CROQUET

Croquet Reservations

828-966-4262

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Weekly Croquet Events:Wine.&.Wickets.|.Mondays.at.3:30pm. Instruction begins at 3:00pm Dinner to follow at 6:30pm

Golf.Croquet.Singles.|.Sundays.at.3:00pm

American.Rules.Play.|.Thursdays.at.9:00am

Mon. August 116:00pm - Cocktails6:30pm - Dinner

Feast with Friendswith Steve Rogers

Thurs. August 219:30am-12:30pm

Interclub away at Burlingame Country Club

Fri. August 22 - sat. August 23

LTMC Members Golf Croquet Tournament

Mon. August 2511:00am1:00pm6:00pm

LTMC Annual MeetingClub Championship FinalsAwards Dinner

Sat. August 301:00pm

Patriot Weekend Croquet Event

UPCOMING CROQUET EVENTSAs busy as July has been, August is proving to be even busier. In addition to our standard play and parties, Don Molitor has begun Thursday morning American Rules play. August 22 and 23 are the dates for the LTMC Golf Croquet Tournament for members only. We will have at least 5 flights and the semifinal winners will go to the Club Championship round. We also have the American Rules Doubles Tournament with details to follow. Any questions can be directed to George Bagwell, our illustrious leader and ranked AR singles player.

Things do not slow down after August. The annual USCA-sanctioned Lake Toxaway Golf Croquet Tournament will be held this year on September 18-20. We had a great turnout and lots of fun last year at this event. Check your email or contact George Enochs for details. It you want to play, register early as this event attracts many players from around the region.

Remember to make your activity reservations early and online with the country club. Also remember that “Croquet creates the ultimate outcome of FUN, FOOD & FESTIVITIES!

Paul Cooper for Lake Toxaway Mallet Club

.“Brighteyes”.Patty.Gomez.and.“Deadeye”.Cary.Lide


FITNESS

HOURS.OF.OPERATION

Sunday.|.9:00am-2:00pmMonday-Friday.|.7:00am-6:00pmSaturday.|.7:00am-4:00pm

Panthertown HikeSaturday, August 2 | 10:00amJoin us for a Panthertown hike. Bring water, a snack/lunch, and bug repellent. No charge for members and guests.

Please register ahead of time: call the Fitness Center at (828) 862-6571 or email [email protected].

Call (828) 862-6571 to sign up. Please note that classes are subject to change.

Jitterbug,.Core,.and.More.with.GinaMondays & Wednesdays | 9:00am$15 per class

Yoga.on.the.PorchMondays, Thursdays & Saturdays | 10:15am*** Please note new time for Saturday classes.***No class on Saturday, August 16. Gina will teach on Monday, August 18.Kim Hough will return to teach yoga classes beginning Thursday, August 21.$15 per class

Weekly Fitness Classes:

Patriot Weekend Yoga on the LawnSaturday, August 30 | 9:00amwith Kim Hough on Rose Hill$15 per person

All proceeds go to the Folds of Honor Foundation. Last year, we had an overwhelming response with more than 85 people. Help us reach our goal of 100 participants this year!

Labor Day Yoga on the LawnMonday, September 1 | 10:15amwith Kim Hough on Rose Hill (weather permitting)

$15 per person

Sat. August 210:00am Panthertown Hike

Wed. August 136:30pm Dancing Under the Stars


Combined Panthertown Hike and Yoga

Wed. August 276:30pm Dancing Under the Stars


Patriot WeekendYoga on the Lawn

Mon. September 110:15am Labor Day Yoga on the Lawn

UPCOMING FITNESS EVENTS

Combined Panthertown Hike & YogaSaturday, August 23 | 10:15amCombined Panthertown hike and yoga with Kim Hough and Annie Cruzan. Bring lunch, water, yoga mat, and bug repellent. Cost is $10.

Please register ahead of time: call the Fitness Center at (828) 862-6571 or email [email protected].


Water: It Does a Body Good!.

Water is absolutely essential to the human body’s survival. A person can live for about a month without food, but only about a week without water. Approximately 70% of the body is made up of water, so it is necessary to drink around 8-10 glasses of water per day or approximately half your body weight in ounces. For a 130 pound women, that would be 65 ounces and for a 200 pound man, 100 ounces. The amount you drink should also be increased if you exercise intensely and especially when you are outdoors being active in hot, humid weather.

While the daily recommended amount of water is eight cups per day, not all of this water must be consumed in the liquid form. Nearly every food or drink item provides some water to the body. Soft drinks, coffee, and tea, while made up almost entirely of water, also contain caffeine, which can act as a mild diuretic decreasing your level of hydration.

Drinking too much water too quickly can lead to water intoxication. Water intoxication occurs when water dilutes the sodium level in the bloodstream and causes an imbalance of water in the brain. Water intoxication is most likely to occur during periods of intense athletic performance.

You lose water throughout the day—through your breath, sweat, urine, and bowel movements. If you live in a hot climate, you lose even more fluid. You need to replace this lost fluid to stay healthy. If you do not drink enough water you may experience headaches, poor concentration, fatigue, trouble with weight loss and skin problems. Additionally, without an adequate water intake the kidneys and bowels can be negatively impacted through constipation and an increased risk of kidney stones. If you get very dehydrated, your body no longer has enough fluid to get blood to your organs and this can be dangerous.

Unfortunately, thirst isn’t always a reliable gauge of the body’s need for water, especially in children and older adults. A better indicator is the color of

Dancing Under the Stars August 13 & August 27 | 6:30pmFitness Center Pavilion$15 per couple / $10 per person

Space is limited. Please call ahead to register for this class: (828) 862-6571.

FITNESS

your urine: Clear or light-colored urine means you’re well hydrated, whereas a dark yellow or amber color usually signals dehydration.

Still need reasons to drink up? Water is vital for regulating the body’s cooling system, aids in digestion, helps in absorption of nutrients, and assists with chemical processes that take place at a cellular level. Staying hydrated helps to maintain a healthy body weight by increasing metabolism and regulating appetite. One of the most common causes of daytime fatigue is actually mild dehydration, so drinking sufficient amounts of water will help you stay energized throughout the day and keep your brain healthy. Water naturally moisturizes skin and ensures proper cellular formation underneath layers of skin to give it a healthy, glowing appearance. Water acts as a natural lubricant for joints and tissues and keeps the body supple. For a majority of those who suffer from joint and/or back pain, drinking water can significantly reduce the pain. Water assists with nearly all body functions, so drink to your health!

Gina Stano

Annie CruzanFitness Center Director

828-862-6571

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House Committee Update...

The House Committee continues their work to enhance the club’s dining rooms. Thanks to Harrie Crowley’s expertise and Hank Schuyler’s assistance, the backordered wall sconces were installed in the Main Dining Room on July 16. Keith Rider in our maintenance department finished installing new lighting on July 17 that will highlight Bob Coley’s artwork over the mantel.

The sports-themed wall decor in the Toxaway Room is now complete. The committee wishes to thank Larry and Donna Bradner for the gift of the golf prints and the walking stick.

Bill Anderson, House Committee Chairman

Harrie.Crowley.and.Hank.Schuyler.installing.the.sconces.in.the.Main.Dining.Room

Sports-themed.decor.in.the.Toxaway.Room

CLUBHOUSE

Women’s Luncheon Hosted by the Ladies Back Porch Bible Study

Monday,.August.11.|.11:45amMain.Dining.Room

with TONI HEBEL of FORGIVING FORWARDToni is passionate about helping all women find freedom through forgiveness while restoring their God-given destinies through an intimate relationship with Jesus. She addresses this topic in such a way that

will not only encourage women to embrace it, but will also help them know how to apply it. Learn more at: www.forgivingforward.com.

Bill.Anderson.hanging.an.oar.and.propeller.in.the.Toxaway.Room


MEMBERSHIP

Executive.Committee.Informational.Chats

Join the non-management members of the Executive Committee for coffee and pastries, while you ask questions and give feedback.

8:30am in the Toxaway Room

Thursday, August 14 with Larry Bradner and Karen Phillips

Saturday, August 23with Jack Powell and Thom Young

Contact Laura Johnson to reserve your spot: (828) 966-4020 or [email protected].

TOWN HALL MEETINGAugust 2 | 10:00am

Reg Heinitsh Jr. will share more about our club operations and answer questions.

Each meeting is limited to 30 participants. You must sign up in advance to attend. Please contact Laura Johnson to sign up:

[email protected] or (828) 966-4020.

Membership Update...

Please make plans to participate in our upcoming Town Hall Meeting, Focus Groups, and Informational Chats so your voice can be heard and your questions can be answered.

As announced last month, EA Photography will be on-site at the Learning Center beginning July 30. It is important that as many members as possible have their pictures taken so our club database can be updated. Member pictures are an important part of helping our seasonal staff with name recognition, so your participation is greatly appreciated. If you have not already done so, you can make an appointment by calling (800) 653-5766 x255.

The Membership Drive is continuing to encourage new and established property owners to join the club. A full list of all the new members will be published in our October/November Clubhouse Connection.

See you at the club!

Laura Johnson

Aspiration Subcommittee

FOCUS GROUPSThe Executive Committee’s Aspiration

Subcommittee continues to hold focus groups facilitated by Jeff Weller of Summit Architects to explore plans for the future of

the clubhouse.

NEXT.FOCUS.GROUPS:.Wednesday, August 13 | 1:30pm & 3:30pmSaturday, August 16 | 9:00am & 11:00am

Each group is limited to a maximum of 20 people and each member may

attend only one group. To participate in a group, please contact Laura Johnson at

(828) 966-4020 or [email protected].

Laura JohnsonMembership Director

828-966-4020

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MEMBERSHIP

George.and.Susan.Bagwell

Elaine.Boyer,.Roy.Messer,.and.Armand.and.Bess.DeLaPerriere

Jeffrey.Zander,.Danielle.Buttigieg,.Elisha.Zander,.and.Joseph.Buttigieg

Jeannette.Schuyler.and.Leslie.Brown

This year’s Lake Toxaway Charities Day was a big day! The day’s activities raised over $140,000, which sets a record by 25%! These funds will go to 30 agencies in Transylvania County that support health care, food and shelter, and education.

It was wonderful to see the Lake Toxaway community come together to give back. More than 200 members attended the dinner/dance, and the committee is thankful for everyone’s support.

It took more than 80 volunteers over the course of the year to make this event happen. Jeannette and Hank Schuyler provided the decorations that turned the clubhouse into a little piece of Tuscany. The cash bar was manned by our famous bartenders Bill Nolan, Hank Schuyler, and Rick Guthy. Kenny Lovett set up the tennis event with local pros, Bill Minnich coordinated 32 croquet players, and Bruce Young was in charge of the golf event, along with Lou Biago and the golf staff. Thanks to LTCC for hosting the event across all the venues, to Chef Mike and his staff for the Italian food preparation, to Chris Cooper and his waitstaff for their great service, and to Erin Schlegel for an excellent job of coordinating everything.

If you are interested in volunteering next year, please contact Chip Brown at (704) 560-3175.

Chip Brown, Lake Toxaway Charities Chairman

“Under the Tuscan Sun”Lake Toxaway Charities Day


MEMBERSHIP

Professional Portraits at the ClubWe are updating our online member directory with new photographs! The club will be offering professional portrait sittings for you and your family with EA Photography, a national studio that has worked specifically with clubs since 1945. This provides a convenient opportunity for you to have photographs made, and will also help our seasonal staff to better recognize our members.

Starting July 30, the photographer will be available at the Learning Center by appointment only on Wednesday through Sunday from 11:00am to 7:00pm. The portrait sitting will take approximately 30 minutes and is absolutely free. You are welcome to purchase portraits, but there is no obligation to do so. We do ask that you select a photo that we can add to our online directory.

To make this project successful, it is important that we have participation from each and every member. An appointment secretary may have already contacted you to schedule your portrait sitting. You can also contact the EA Photography Scheduling Department at 1-800-653-5766, x255 or [email protected].

Thank you for your participation!

MahJonggWednesdays | 10:00amMay 7 - October 29For more information, contact Mary Lou Crowley at (407) 489-5817 - cell or (828) 884-7972 - home.

Social BridgeTuesdays | 7:00pmJune 3 - October 7

For more information, call Ted and Carol Mullett at (828) 884-9208.

Life Master Larry Cohen will return to Lake Toxaway to conduct a bridge seminar for intermediate and advanced players. Contact Page Powell at [email protected] or (404) 273-7221 for more information and to make reservations.

Larry Cohen Bridge SeminarAugust 20-21 Transylvania Community

Hospital PresentationTuesday, August 26 | 6:00pm-8:00pmMain Dining Room


FOOD & BEVERAGE

PLEASE NOTE:.Regular.dining.in.the.Main.Dining.Room.will.be.unavailable.and.the.bar.menu.will.close.at.5:30pm.on.the.following.dates.due.to.special.events:...August.7.-.Member-Guest.Dinner...August.9.-.Member-Guest.Dinner/Dance...August.11.-.Feast.with.Friends...August.25.-.Croquet.Awards.Dinner...August.30.-.Patriot.Weekend.Dinner/Dance

LUNCH.in the TOXAWAY.ROOMMonday-Saturday.|.11:30am-2:30pm

BRUNCH in the MAIN.DINING.ROOMSunday.|.11:30am-2:30pm

BAR.SERVICE.in.THE.19TH.HOLEBar.Open:Daily.|.11:30pm-6:30pm

Bar.Menu.Available:Daily.|.2:30pm-6:30pm

DINNER in the MAIN.DINING.ROOMThursday,.Friday,.Saturday, Monday..6:30pm-8:30pm

Dining Hours

DRESS.CODEClub LunchCasual attire

Club DinnerCasual attire pants and

collared shirt,no jacket required

RESERVATIONSCall: (828) 966-4020Book online at:laketoxawaycc.com

From our Dining Manager...

Greeting from the Dining Room! July has been filled with great events and wonderful dinners. As July comes to a close and the month of August approaches, please remember to make your reservations for dining at the club, especially on Thursdays and Fridays as tables do fill quickly on these nights. Also please be sure to check the dress code policy for the different evenings that we offer dining at the club.

Stop by the 19th Hole to try some of our signature cocktails and outstanding bar menu. The 19th Hole is open daily from 11:30am to 6:30pm, and the bar menu is available from 2:30pm until 6:30pm. The bar also now offers cappuccino and espresso drinks.

I would like to officially introduce our dining manager, Shane Ahrens, who is heading the dinner service this season in the Lakeside Dining Room at the Greystone Inn. Shane started his food and beverage career as a 13-year-old dishwasher and quickly moved into the dining room, working his way from

busboy and server at the Peninsula Club in Cornelius to dining manager at The Point Lake and Golf Club in Mooresville. He most recently served as the clubhouse manager for Mid Pines Inn and Golf Club in Southern Pines. Shane has been married to his wife, Shannon, for 9 years, and they have three children. Be sure to say hello to Shane the next time you visit the Lakeside Dining Room.

If you haven’t been to the Lakeside Dining Room lately, I encourage you to go enjoy a great dining experience in the warm ambiance and beautiful view of Lake Toxaway. Chef Mike and his culinary staff have created a wonderful four-course menu that is definitely a treat. Also ask your server about our new French press coffee, which offers a signature blend of coffee beans that steep right at your table. Please note that advanced reservations are required for both breakfast and dinner; call the Greystone Inn’s front desk at (828) 966-4700 to make your reservations.

Chris Cooper

Shane Ahrens


From our Event Coordinator...

It has been an amazing July here in Lake Toxaway: a stark contrast from the never-ending rain we had last year! It was wonderful to share the Fourth of July with all of you and your families. We had more than 800 attendees and not a cloud in the sky for the fireworks display. I hope you all enjoyed sharing laughs with the magician and competing in the Toxaway Trivia during the Family Nights.

I don’t think I am alone when saying that I cannot believe it is already August! Although it may seem like we are nearing the summer’s end, we still have a lot of fun events in store for you this month.

We kick off with the Men’s Member-Guest Golf Tournament on August 7, 8, and 9. Spend the day on the course and then bring your dancing shoes for the awards dinner on Saturday! Come join Steve Rogers on August 11 while he shares his experience swimming across the English Channel at our third Feast with Friends. Please be sure to make reservations for this event, as we have had a full house each time! The Mardi Gras golf tournament will be held on Thursday, August 14, followed by a New Orleans-themed dinner and live music in the main clubhouse. And to wrap up the month, don’t forget to show your support for our veterans and their families at our annual Patriot Day on August 30, which includes golf, tennis, croquet, and fitness events during the day and a dinner dance in the evening. See more details throughout this issue.

Erin Schlegel

Erin SchlegelGroup and Event Coordinator

828-966-4020

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FOOD & BEVERAGE

Wine Dinner featuring

A R T E S AV I N E YA R D S & W I N E RY

Main.Dining.RoomWednesday, September 3

Cocktails at 6:00pm, Dinner at 6:30pm

Enjoy a wonderful selection of wines accompanied by six perfectly-paired courses

prepared by our chef.

$100++ per personReservations are required; Seating is limited

RSVP online or call (828) 966-4020.

Owned by the Raventos family of Spain, whose winemaking history dates to the mid-sixteenth century, Artesa winery takes its name from the Catalan word for “handcrafted.” The winery is dedicated to handcrafting small lots of ultra-premium still wines of the varietals for which the Carneros and the Napa Valley are best known: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Our.food.and.beverage.staff.at.the.2014.Lake.Toxaway.Charities.dinner/dance

Lake Toxaway Country Club4366 West Club Blvd.Lake Toxaway, NC 28747

2014Fourth of July Celebration

Aerification-9 Holes Open Each Day

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Fitness Yoga 10:15am 2

Panthertown Hike 10:00am

Town Hall 10:00am

Golf Croquet Singles Play 3

3:00pm

Fitness Total Body 4

Conditioning 9:00am

Yoga 10:15am

Ladies Back Porch Bible Study

Lesson 6 1:00pm

Croquet Instruction 3:00pm

Wine & Wickets 3:30pm

Golf Ladies’ Day 8:45am 5

Golf Ladies’ Mountain Cup

1:00pm

Tennis Men’s Day 9:00am

Golf Ladies’ Mountain Cup

Cocktail Party 5:30pm

Social Bridge 7:00pm

Golf Men’s Day 9:00am 6

Fitness Total Body Conditioning

9:00am

Mahjongg 10:00am

Tennis Ladies’ Day 10:30am

Fitness Yoga 10:15am 7

Golf Course Closed for Men’s

Member Guest

Dining Rooms Closed for Men’s

Member Guest Welcome Party

Golf Course Closed until 8

1:30pm for Men’s Member

Guest

Fitness Yoga 10:15am 9 Golf Course Closed until 12:30pm for

Men’s Member Guest Tournament

Dining Rooms Closed for Men’s

Member Guest Award’s Dinner &

Dance

Golf Croquet Singles Play 10

3:00pm

Fitness Total Body 11 Conditioning 9am Yoga 10:15am

Ladies Back Porch Bible Study

Closing Luncheon 11:45am

Reservations Required



Feast with Friends 6:30pm

With Steve Rogers

Golf Ladies’ 9 & 18 Hole 12

Scramble, Luncheon & Meeting

8:45am



Golf Men’s Day 9:00am 13 Fitness Total Body Conditioning

9:00am

Mahjongg 10:00am


Focus Group 1:30pm and 3:30pm

Dancing Under the Stars with Gina

6:30pm Fitness Center Pavilion

Executive Committee 14

Non-Management Informational

Chat 8:30am Reservation Required

Fitness Yoga 10:15am

Golf Mardi Gras Tournament

1:00pm Shotgun

Cocktail Party 6:00pm

Dinner 6:30pm

15 Golf Men’s & Senior Club 16

Championship Round 1

Tee Times

Focus Group

9:00am and 11:00am

Tennis Member Appreciation

Mixer 10:30am

Golf Men’s & Senior Club 17

Championship Round 2

Tee Times

Golf Croquet Singles Play

3:00pm

Golf Ladies’ Club 18

Championship/President’s Cup

Tee Times

Fitness Total Body

Conditioning 9:00am

Yoga 10:15am



Golf Ladies’ Club 19

Championship/President’s Cup

Tee Times

Ladies’ 9 Hole President’s Cup

Tee Times





9:00am

Mahjongg 10:00am


Larry Cohen Bridge Seminar

Croquet Interclub Away 21

with Burlingame 9:30am

Fitness Yoga 10:15am

Twilight Golf 4:00pm

Larry Cohen Bridge Seminar

Brevard College Golf 22

Tournament 9:00am Shotgun

Course Closed until 2:00pm

Executive Committee 23

Non-Management Informational

Chat 8:30am

Reservation Required

Fitness Combined Panthertown

Hike and Yoga 10:15am-2:00pm

Golf Croquet 24

Singles Play 3:00pm

Fitness Total Body 25

Conditioning 9:00am

Yoga 10:15am

LTMC Annual Meeting 11:00am

Club Championship Finals 1:00pm

Awards Dinner 6:00pm

Golf Ladies’ Day 8:45am 26 Tennis Men’s Day 9:00am

Tennis Wooden Racquet Mixer &

Cook Out 3:30pm

Hospital Presentation

6:00pm-8:00pm Main Dining Room




9:00am

Mahjongg 10:00am


Dancing Under the Stars with

Gina 6:30pm Fitness Center Pavilion

Fitness Yoga 10:15am 28

Twilight Golf 4:00pm

29 Patriot’s Day Events 30

Golf Event 8:30am

Yoga on Rose Hill 9:00am

Tennis Round Robin 10:30am

Croquet Event 1:00pm

Dining Rooms Closed for Patriot

Dinner Dance at 6:00pm

Golf

Croquet

Singles Play

3:00pm

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August 2014 Calendar of Events

Men’s Member Guest

August Dining Schedule

(unless otherwise noted on the calendar)

Lunch Monday—Saturday 11:30am-2:30pm Toxaway Room

Sunday 11:30am-2:30pm Main Dining Room & Porch

19th Hole Daily Bar Hours 11:30am-6:30pm, Bar Menu 2:30pm-6:30pm (19th Hole will close at 5:30pm on August, 7, 9, 11, 25, and 30)

Dinner Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 6:30pm-8:30pm

Golf Croquet Club Championship

Documents

Clubhouse Connection August 2014