www.kenwoodcc.net 301-320-3000

KenwoodGolf and Country Club

July2014

President:Todd ChamberlinGeneralManager:Stephen E. SmithClubManager:William Worrell

FRIDAY, JULY 4 HOURS

Outdoor Pool 10:00am-8:00pmBe sure to join us for lots of fun and games at 1:30pm-3:30pm for children and adults

Other HoursCocktail Lounge – 11:00am-6:00pm

Restaurant – 11:00am-6:00pmserving lunch menu & July 4th Specials only

Restaurant closed in the eveningFitness Center – 6:00am-6:00pmIndoor Pool – 8:00am-12:00noon

Kidfit ClosedPool Snack Bar – 11:00am-7:00pm

Patio Bar – 12:00noon-7:30pm

Coming EventsFriday, July 4

Fun and Games at the Outdoor Pool

Thursday, July 24Junior Dive Champs at Congo

Friday, July 25Senior Dive Champs at Kenwood

Monday and Tuesday, July 28 and 29

Swim Champs at Army Navy Country Club

Thursday, July 31Prime Rib Night

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In MemoriamOur sympathy is offered to the families of the following deceased members:

Mr.NicholasP.CokinosMr.MichaelE.McGuire

2014 BOARD OF GOVERNORS’ JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

The Junior Achievement Committee of the Kenwood Board of Governors invites all members to bring forward outstandingKenwood “Juniors” as candidates for the Board’s annual JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT AWARD. The winner will receive a $1,000cash award which is presented at the Board of Governors’ Dinner in December.To be eligible to participate, the candidate must be a junior or senior high school student and must not have reached his or her 19th birthday before December 31, 2014. The winner is selected based on participation in Kenwood activities, academic achievement, and school and other extracurricular activities and awards.

In order to be considered, candidates must complete a short application form by September 22. The form is available electronically by email request to Patsy Weaver, patsy@kenwoodcc.net, or can be downloaded from the Kenwood web site (www.kenwoodcc.net, under the tab “What’s New”). Please submit the form electronically to Tim McGarrity, timothy_mcgarrity@msn.com Chair of the Junior Achievement Committee,no later than Monday, September 22.

If you have any questions, please contact Tim McGarrity, or Patsy Weaver in the membership office.

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nappealingaspectofcountryclubmembershipistheopportunitytospend

timewithfellowmembersinacongenialandwelcomingatmosphereparticipatinginasportorsocialactivity,workingoutatthefitnesscenterorenjoyingamealintherestaurantorbar.ThatsenseofcongenialityandadultdecorumhascharacterizedKenwoodsinceourfamilyjoinedtheclubovertwenty-fiveyearsago.Unfortunatelythatatmospherehasbecomesomewhatstrainedoflate,andIsuspectthattherearemultiplereasonsforthis.

Theharsherthannormalwinterandrainyspringhaveputthegolfcourseconstructionprojectfarbehindschedule,muchtothefrustrationofusall.Despitetheenjoymentthatmanyofushavehadintheuniqueopportunitytoplayotherqualitycoursesinthearea,wearereadytoplayournewKenwoodcourseandtheopeningdayforthenew-lookeighteenholescannotcomesoonenough.

Additivetotheissueoftheconstructiondelayisthefrequentlycitedunevennessofserviceinsomeareasoftheclubandthedatednatureoftheclubhouseitself.Theclubhouseisaprojectslatedforthefutureandisontheagenda.Managementhasmadeclearitsintenttobegintheplanningprocessforanewclubhousefollowingthecompletionofthecurrentgolfcourseproject.TheBoardofGovernorsisrecommendingthatclubmanagementexplorewaystoimprove,withagreaterdegreeofconsistencyanddependability,theserviceinthediningandbarareasoftheclub.

Whateverthereasonsforfrustrationwithvariousaspectsoftheclub,somemembersoflatehavedecidedtoexpresstheirviewsbytakingtheirfrustrationsoutontheprofessionalgolfstaffinregardtothe

By Mike Mitchell, Chairman

playarrangementsduringtheconstructionactivity,andonwaiters,servers,thebusperson,managementandevenourchefinregardtotheshortcomingsthattheyseeintherestaurantoperation.Withincreasedfrequencytheexpressionofthesefrustrationsbysomemembershavegonebeyondmerecomplainingtothelevelofwhatcanonlybedescribedasabusivebehaviortowardstaff.

ThereisnoplaceforthisatKenwood.Itisunfairtotheclubstaffandthememberswhoworkveryhardtomakeeveryone’svisittoKenwoodapleasantandvaluedexperience,anditissimplyaninappropriatewaytotreatpeople.Unfortunatelyasaresultofthistypeofunpleasantbehavioronthepartofsomeofourmemberstowardstaffinrecentweeks,severalqualityandcommittedKenwoodstaffmembershaveoptedtoleavetheclubandtoseekemploymentelsewhere.Thisdoesnotreflectwellontheclubandactuallycausesdisruptionthatonlyexacerbatestheunderlyingissues.

Whenmembershaveconcernswithaspectsoftheclub,alternativelyIrecommendthattheybringthesematterstotheattentionoftheactivityrepresentativesontheBoardofGovernors.Theycandosoinpersonor,betteryet,theycanprovidetheircommentsthroughtheKenwoodwebsitebyloggingontothe“Home”pageandclickingonthe“CommentsandSuggestions”tabdownontherighthandsideofthe“Home”page.Thetabwillthenopentoallowyou,themember,toaddressyourcomment,thoughtorideatotheappropriaterepresentativeontheBoard,includingmeasthesittingBoardChairman.

Thesecommentsarereadanddiscussedopenlywithmanagementandalwaysdonesoinanefforttofindagreeableresolution.The

BoardofGovernorsactivelyworkstosupportthemembership’sactivitiesandtheeasilyavailableandaccessiblewebsite“commentsandsuggestions”optionisaproperandeffectivewaytobringmatterstotheattentionofthedecisionmakersattheclub.

Asourthreechildrenovertheyearshavefrequently–andgleefully–advisedme,“Whydon’tyoujusttakeachillpill,Dad?”Well,Iproposethatitistimeforallofustocollectivelylowerthedecibellevel,takeachillpillandchoosetoaddresstheissuesbeforetheclubandthemembershipinamatureanddecorousmanner.

Laterinthesummer,thegolfcourseprojectwillbecompletedandallofourgolfcommunitywillbeenjoyingoneofthefinestwalkinggolfcoursesintheentireWashington,DCregion.Whetherornotclubmanagementdecidestoinstituteafoodminimum,whichisintendedinpartasawaytosecureimprovementsinrestaurantoperations,serviceandotheraspectsoftheclub,theBoardofGovernorswillcontinuetoworkwithmanagementtotheattainconsistentlyhighqualityserviceintherestaurant,andthelookandfeeloftheclubhousethatwealldesire.

MembersuggestionsandconcernsaddressedthroughtheBoardofGovernorsisthemostdependablewaytoachievethecontinuingimprovementsthatmanagementandthemembershipwantatKenwood.MyhopeisthatthesechangeswilloccurinanenvironmentthattreatsallpeopleatKenwoodwithrespectanddignity.Iaskthateachofyoutakethismessagetoheart,andtreatallthosethatyouinteractwithattheClubasyouwouldliketobetreatedandaddressedyourself.H

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Pool Snack Bar HoursJuly

Monday 12:00-7:00pmTuesday through Thursday 11:00am-7:00pm

Friday & Saturday 10:30am-7:30pmSunday 11:00am-7:30pm

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trangeasitmayseem,Iamaskedeveryyear,aroundthistime,“dowecelebrateJuly4inEngland?”Yes,Iamaskedthat

questionfrequentlyandbelieveitornot,theanswerisaresoundingNo!Notmuchcauseforustocelebratethatday.SoIwasthinkingwhatotherfactsareoutthereaboutJuly4andherearefew.

1. Thefirstrecorded4thofJulycelebrationsintheWhiteHousewerein1777ontheone-yearanniversaryoftheDeclarationofIndependence.,

2. ThreeofAmerica’sfirstfivePresidentsdiedonJuly4.JohnAdams,ThomasJeffersonandJamesMonroe.

3. DenmarkalsocelebratesIndependenceDay;thisstartedin1912afterthousandsimmigratedtotheUSA.

4. OnlyJohnHancockactuallysignedtheDeclarationofIndependenceonJuly4,1776.Alltheotherssignedlater.

5. ThetuneoftheNationalAnthemwasoriginallyusedbyanEnglishdrinkingsongcalledToAnacreoninHeaven.

6. TheFourthofJulywasnotdeclaredanationalholidayuntil1941.

7. TheDeclarationofIndependencewassignedby56menfrom13colonies.

Iwishyouallaveryhappy4th.Besafeandhavefunthissummer.

SeeyouaroundtheClub.BillWorrellClubManagerH

KIDFIT HAPPENINGS

KIDFIT WEEKLY SUMMER CAMP THEMESFor reservations, call the Fitness Center Front Desk,

301-320-0397 or email kidfit@kenwoodcc.net.

WEEK 4: JULY 7-11Making A Movie

Campers will conceive, write, cast and shoot Kenwood’s first feature movie starring. Everyone!!! I’m a Star!!! Cut That’s A Wrap

WEEK 5: JULY 14-18Hollywood Movie Premier Week

After all of the hard work of making a movie is done, it’s time to prepare and plan for the Movie Premier!! Walk the Red Carpet!

WEEK 6: JULY 21-25Movers & Shakers Week

Are you a Mover & Shaker on or off the field? During Movers and Shakers Week express your own special talents in the craft room or on the field. Pass the paint or

pass the ball, you choose.

WEEK 7: JULY 28, AUgUST 1 Time Travel Week

Step into the Kidfit Time Machine and be transported back to the 70s, 80s & 90s. Where are my Parachute Pants?

WEEK 8: AUgUST 4-8Wet And Wild Week

Water, Water everywhere, water balloon challenges, crafts and games filled with water all week long.

TKenwood Players Succeed on Tough Courses

espiteourlimitedpracticefacilities,severalKenwoodplayershavedonewellin

regionalevents.LarryMartoneshotaneven-par70to

qualify8thformatchplayintheMarylandAmateurattheBaltimoreCCEastcourse(Golf Digestrank#2inMaryland).Hewonhisfirstroundmatch1-upwithabirdieonhole#18againstMichaelChanaudfromCroftonCC,butfellinthesecondroundtoMikeBlaseyfromColumbiaCC.Thestateamateurisparticularlytoughbecausetherearetwomatcheseachdayandplayershavetowalk.

PatFisherandScottShapincardeda2-underpar68totiefor10thattheMiddle

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AtlanticPGAPro-Scratch,playedattheHomestead’sCascadescourse(GolfDigest#6inVirginia).Scottalsotiedforlowprofessionalwith71.

LarryandScottwillrepresentKenwoodintheMarylandOpen,playedJuly14-16atLakewoodCC.Goodlucktobothofthemandyoucanseeresultsatwww.msga.orgduringthechampionship.

KGA Tournament Schedule ChangesThefinal(hopefully)changestothe

KGAschedulehavebeenmade,aslistedbelow.

Men’s Club Championship – Friday-Sunday October 10-121pmshotgunFriday,socialhourafterwards.Teetimesbeginningat8:00amSaturdayandSunday.

Member / Member Closing Day and KGA Awards – Friday October 241:00amshotgun,refreshmentsandKGAawardsafterplay.

Onasadnote,manyofyoumayknowthatMikeMcGuirepassedawayinJune.Mikewasalong-timememberoftheKGAcommitteeandthedrivingforcebehindstartingtheRyderCupmatches,whichhavebecomeourmostpopularevent.Thisyear’smatchesonSeptember27willbededicatedtoMikeandwe’llhave“aweenip”inhishonor.H

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LEARN TO SWIM AT KENWOOD!!!Our Experienced Swim Instructors are ready for the 2014 Season:

Rob SmithChris Lynch

Monica BarryMimi Warner

Casey LindlawCarl St. John

Tim BarryRobby Elliott

Dive InstructorsKatie SchmitzBen Blotner

All inquiries and reservations please contact Rob Smith Aquatics Director – robert@kenwoodcc.net

Fees for swim lessons will be charged to your club account.Cash or personal checks are not permissible.

By Bob Berish

fteraslowstartinmixercompetition,Kenwoodsent9teams

totheRegionalDivision,4twomanteamtournamentandoneKenwoodteammadeupofChrisSmithandEarlGaylerwhomanagedtowinitallagainstverystiffcompetitionwithChrisscoringagross74score.

ThefollowingweekgolfersfromKenwoodattheLeisureWorldmixerhaddifficultygettingintothewinners’circleonanyoftheir4playerteamefforts.Responsefromoneparticipant.....”weshowedup,butweweren’tthere.”

Astheworkcontinues,welookforwardtoourcoursebeingcompletedandseeingthechallengeandbeautythatwillbewaitingforusandourmixerfriendslaterthisseason.H

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MISGA Division IV 2-Man Championship WinnersChris Smith and Earl Gayler

Annual Fitness Center ClosingTheFitnessCenterandallfacilitieswillbeclosedinAugustforitsannualcleaning.

Wewillalsobedrainingtheindoorpool;whichwillbeclosedfortwoweeks.Pleasenotethefollowingclosuredates.

FiTneSS CenTerMonday,August11thruThursday,August14–ClosedNoAccesstoFitnessCenter

Friday,August15–FitnessCenterre-opensat6:00am

KiDFiTMonday,August11thruThursday,August14–CLOSED

Friday,August15–Re-Openat8:00am-1:30pm

inDOOr POOlMonday,August11thruFriday,August22Re-OpensSaturday,August23at8:00am

ayandJunehavebeenbusymonthsfortheNiners.

OnMay14,theNinersFreeGolfClinicwiththeProsfocusedonpitching.TwelveNinersworkedtheirwayaroundthepracticeareaingroupsoffour,stoppingatthreestationsforsmallgroupinstructionfromAssistantProsPeteLabourdetteandScottShapin.RuthCroneevenhitonerightintothecup!Staytunedforthefullswingclinicsscheduledwhenthepracticerangereopens.TheclinicsareagreatopportunitytowelcomeandmeetnewNiners,chatwithreturningveteranNiners,andlearnalotfromPeteandScott.

TheearlierpostponedPar3eventwasheldonJune5.CongratulationstoRuthCroneonwinning1stPlacewithaNetScoreof19,andtoAmyLivingood,2ndPlacewinnerwithaNetScoreof20.SharonStoliaroffwon1stplaceLowGrosswithaScoreof42.AsSharonmentioned,Ruth’sgrossscorewasactuallythelowest,butgolftraditionswillnotallowtheawardingoftwotitlestooneplayerinanevent.ThanksalsotoRuthforsuggestingthePar3eventandtoPeteforrunningtheeventandsettinguptheteeboxesatcloser-inspots.

TheBeattheProeventisscheduledforJune12,andtheNinerswillbetryingourbesttooutplayAssistantProPeteLabourdette.AsformerNinerschairPaulaOttexpressed“PetewillbesonervousplayingagainsttheNinersthathewon’tbeabletohittheballstraight.PlustheNinerswillgettouseallthosehandicapstrokesweworkedsohardtoearn.”Pete’sresponsewasasimple“Iagreewiththesecondpart...Iprefertoletmyplayingdothetalking”

ThefeesfortheBeattheProeventgointoaspecialfundfortheAssistantProstousefortrainingandtopayforparticipatingincompetitiveprofessionalevents.

ParticipatinginourBeattheProeventisawaytoshowourappreciationtothem.

ThenewdatesfortheNinersStrokePlayChampionshipareWednesday,July16andThursday,July17withteetimesstartingat8:30eachday.Handicapsarerequiredandplayersmustbeabletoplaybothrounds.Lowgrossandlownettrophywinners.

TherehavebeensomechangesinNinersSchedule,includingpostponingourIntrotoGolfandourlastthreeclinicsindefinitelyuntilthecourseandthedrivingrangeareopened.Also,LynnehassaidthatwehavetowaituntilthefullcourseisopenbeforewecanscheduleanyeveningNineandDineevents.Wearelookingforwardtotheseeventsinthefuture.

TheNinershavealsohadseveralopportunitiestoplayinrecentInterclubMatchesandInvitationals.KimChesterandSharonStoliaroffplayedinthe“PAR-TEE”SpringInvitationalatMontgomeryCConMay22.KimChesterandAdrienneNelsonalsohadadelightfultimeattheMt.VernonBMatchonMay21andwontheirmatch7½to1½.TheresaMcVearryandSharonStoliaroffplayedattheInternationalCC’sInvitationalGolfGardenPartyonJune4.SharonandTheresawouldliketoseemoreNinerssignupfortheseevents,includingsigningupasalternates.Clubsoftenopenupspaceinthelastweekforoneormorealternates.

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Adrienne Nelson and Kim Chester at Mt. Vernon B Match

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Theresa McVearry receiving instruction at Pitching Clinic

Niners at Pitching Clinic on May 14

SSharonalsoremindsusthatKenwood

hasbeeninvitedtosendfourNinerstoparticipatealongwiththreeotherclubsattheHometoHomeatManorCConJuly15.Thisisascrambleeventwithlightbreakfastandsmallprizesforteamswiththelowestscores.Handicapsarenotrequired.FornewerNiners,hometohomeeventsareagoodwaytostartplayingatothercourses.Theyareacasualandfriendlyopportunitytobeginplayingwithgolfersfromotherclubs.Thereisnochargeforplayingthecourseinahometohome.Playerschargetheircartfeeandtheirlunch(iftheychoosetostayforlunch)backtotheirKenwoodaccount.InterestedplayersshouldcontactSharonStoliaroffatdrsharon@aol.comnolaterthanJuly1stiftheywanttoattend.Ifnoonesignsup,wewillhavetowithdrawKenwoodfromtheevent.

BarbaraNevinsreportedontheRingersandPutterscontest–aseason-longprogramofearningpointsforprizeswhilehavingfunandimprovingyourgame.Becauseofthedifferenceinrecordingscoresforeachholeshewillnotberecordingholescores(norecordingStablefordpoints).Shewillsimplykeeptrackofputtsandbonuspoints.BarbararemindedusthatpointsareaccumulatedonlyonNinerThursdays

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exceptifplayinginateammatchorataninvitational.Playingonotherdays,withorwithoutanotherNiner,doesnotearnyoupoints.

Wehaveatpresent17Ninersturninginringerforms.ThemostpointshavebeenearnedbyKimChester,withatotalof29,followedcloselybyMadeleineSchallerwith28,andRuthCronewith27.BothSherylFishmanandSarahJefferiesaretiedfortheleadoflowestputtswith18.

ForthemonthofJune,Barbarasaidwewillbeconcentratingonourputtingsoremember“drivefortheshow,butputtforthedough”.Foreachholewithnomorethan2putts,wegetabonuspoint.ItisnevertoolatetojointheRingersandPuttersgame.Simplypickupaforminthegolfshop,fillitinasyouplayonThursday,andhanditinatthegolfshop.Then,watchyourgameimprove!H

Golf Tip from Assistant Pro Pete LabourdetteAlignment is arguably one of the most important parts of your basic golf set-up. Over 95% of all “swing flaws” are traceable to a set-up position. Improperly aiming to your target can cause a good majority of those flaws. Simply stated, alignment is your ability to properly place your body in a position to allow the proper movement of the club through the ball. Without proper alignment, your body receives mixed signals from your brain, in relation to your body position and your intended target. Unless you have super powers, it is difficult, at best, to hit a shot to a target consistently without aiming properly. So make sure your set-up position is a good one!

Prime Rib Night

Thursday, July 31, 20146:00pm-9:00pm

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Garden Salad

12oz Prime RibBaked Potato & Asparagus

$24.95+

Apple Pie & Ice Cream

Reservations are Required.Please contact the Restaurant to reserve your Prime Rib.

301-320-3000, ext. 1278

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JGA nearing 100!Wemayonlyhavenineholes,butthat’snotgoingtostoptheKJGA!Nearly100juniorgolfersrangingfromages7to17are

registeredfortheKJGAandwillbeparticipatinginfunandexcitingeventsfromJunethroughAugust.

Who will be our 2014 Junior Club Champions?KJGAgolferswillnotwanttomisstheirchancetocompeteforthe3,6,9or18HoleClubChampionship.Markyourcalendarsforthefollowingdates:

July25at7:30a.m.–3,6,9and18HolerChampionshipsfirstroundAugust1at7:30a.m.–3and6HolerChampionshipsfinalroundAugust1at2:30p.m.-9and18HolerChampionshipsfinalround

Party with the KJGA!TheJuniorGolfBanquetisFridayJuly31at6:30pm.

Congratulations to the Family Golf nine & Dine Tournament winners!ThewinningfoursomewastheRadcliffeFamilywithawinningscoreof30.

By Jill Headley

JUNIOR INTERCLUB NOTESBy Gus Bessalel and Cathy McGarrity

18-Hole interclub Team namedTheresultsarein!Aftercompetinginqualifyingtournaments

inMayandJune,therosterforthe201418-holeinterclubteamhasbeenfinalized:

ConorMcGarrity DannyMills DashEpsteinHannahWilczynski JackMyers JackNorrisJamieMills JohnMcGuinness JohnPhillipsJordanBessalel JosephNadonley SeanMcGarrityThomasMosesMontomery

ManythankstoRobinBeachforhistirelesseffortsorganizingthequalifiersandmakingsurethateveryjuniorinterestedintryingouthadampleopportunity,despitescheduleandweatherobstacles.

Asofthetimeofprinting,the9-holerosterwasstillbeingdetermined.Forinformationaboutthe9-holeroster,pleasecontactRobinintheproshop.

Goodlucktoourinterclubteamsthissummer.GoKenwood!

K juniorsatTPCAvenel,Woodmont,BethesdaandCongressionalCountryClubs.Whilewehaven’tsecuredthepennant,thekidshavehadfun!ThePGAJuniorLeagueparticipantsare:

EthanKolasky MaddieAndres JackAndresGeorgiaHeadley WillRadcliffe MaryHermesRebeccaMartin-Welp CaitlinMartin-Welp JackBynumOwenPerrins CarySalisbury MaxFreedmanJackFreedman MiaDiamond DanielGonzalezEthanHerr BrynnO’Connor KellyO’Connor

Moving up the ranks. ParentsandGrandparents,pleasesupportyourjuniorgolfers’goalsforimprovingtheirgame.TheKJGAhasaprogressionprogramforjuniorgolferstosetgoals,worktowardthem,and“graduate”tothenextlevelofplay.Theprogramgoeslikethis.Yourchildmustturninfivescorecards,attestedbyanadult,showingthattheycanmeettheabilityguidelinesforthe“nextlevel”ofplay.Whentheydo,theygraduatetothenextlevel.Thereisaboxintheproshopfor3and6holerstosubmitcards.Every9and18holerhasaccesstoaUSGAhandicapandshouldbepostingeveryscoreintothehandicapcomputerintheGolfShop(yes,theyhavetolearntoturnineventhebadscores!).Theabilityguidelinesare:

• Totestinto3holes(ifyoungerthan7yearsold)–fivescoresof39orlessforthreeholesplayingfromthe100yardmarker.

• Toqualifyfor6holes–fivescoresof60orlessfor6holesplayingfromthe150yardmarker.

• Toqualifyfor9holes–fivescoresof80orlessfor9holesplayingfromtheRedTeemarkers.H

July/August Upcoming events:July4–NOPLAYDAYduetotheholidayJuly12@3pm–BoardofGovernors18HoleTrophyEventJuly13@2pm–KJGA/FamilyGolfEventJuly26@4pm–FamilyGolfNine&DineJuly25&August1–KJGAClubChampionshipsAugust1@6:30pm–KJGABanquetAugust12–22@3–6pm–HighSchoolGolfPrepCampAugust23@2pm–ParentChildClassic

results from PGA Junior league Tour:DidyouknowthatKenwoodhasaJuniorGolf“FarmTeam?”Yes,wedo!ThePGAJuniorLeagueisforgolferswhoarepreparingfortheInterclubteam.Kenwood’steamhasenjoyedplayingmatchesagainstthe

Men’s Woody Doubles Tournamentreetingsfromyournewtennisscribe,thankyoutoPaulSchmitzforallhisworkwiththe

newsletteroverthepastyear.Iftherearetennisrelatedupdatesthatyouwouldlikeincludedinthenextnewsletter,pleaseemailmeatblackwelder33@hotmail.com.

Sincelastwriting,theKenwoodtennisseasonhasgottenofftoatremendousstartwithaseriesofgreateventsincludingtheWoodyTournament,acoachingclinicledbyformerFrenchOpenChampionMurphyJensen,andthecommencementofthe2014Men’sDoublesTournament.Ifyoumissedanyofthese,fretnot,asanumberofgreattenniseventsandprogramsarestartingsoonatKenwoodandrunningthroughoutthesummersopleasesignup!!!

TheAnnualWoodyTournamentwasplayedonMay17with24playersparticipatinginglisteningallwhiteattireandplayingwithwoodrackets.Itwasabeautifuldayandtheplaywasspectacular,especiallyconsideringtheantiquatedtechnologybeingused.Afterfiveroundsofplayoverthreehours,thefinalscamedowntoKirkNahraandKenMcVearryversusRobbBunnenandStevePhilleo,eachteamhavingwon19gamesduringtheroundrobinportionofthecompetition.Thechampionshipsetwasbackandforthastheteamstradedbreaksofserves(servingwithwoodracketscanbeanadventure).WiththescoreknottedatthreegamesapieceatiebreakerwasplayedwithBunnen/Philleoprevailing10-8.Awell-deservedlunchwasservedonthedeckafterwardsandthetwochampionswerepermanentlyenshrinedonthetrophy.Thankstoallwhoparticipated.

OnMay18,WashingtonKastles’Coach,MurphyJensenhostedafreecoachingclinicatKenwoodthatwasenjoyedby40players,whoparticipatedinrapidpaceddrillswithballfeedsandplaywithMurphyandseveraloftheKenwoodPros.Giventhepopularityofthisevent,thetenniscommitteeissearchingforasimilareventforthe2015tenniscalendar.AlsostaytunedforaKenwoodnightattheWashingtonKastles.

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long-anticipated(likelybyonlyaselectfew)completionofthe2013KenwoodMen’sdoubleschampionshipwiththefather/sonteamofKimandToddWincupdefeatingSteveAltizerandMattBlackwelder7-6(5),7-5inahighlycompetitivematch,presidedoverbyChrisFurnasandwitnessedbyaveritablescoreofonlookers(notcountingthoseinthefitnesscenter).

Lookingahead,thereareanumberofexcitingtenniseventsformid-summerintotheFall.Sign-upontheTennisWhiteBoard(outsideProShop)orcall(301)320-3491.

OneoftheseeventswhichisnewtoKenwoodthisyearisourversionofWorldTeamTennis,acompetitive-socialteamtennis,basedonthepopularWorldTeamTennis(e.g.theWashingtonKastles).TheseasonstartsJune11at6:15withsinglesand/ordoublesplayforallabilitylevelsfollowedbyfoodandamember-signbar.TheseasonrunsonWednesdaynightsthroughJuly16withnocommitmenttoparticipateexceptwhenconvenient,playonenightorallfive.However,youmustsignupinadvance.

Happening now• June11-July16–MixedWorldTeam

Tennis(FiveWednesdays)

• June12-July18–JuniorTennisProgram(Parentssignupyourplayer)

• June21-22–KenwoodMixedDoublesTournament

• June20–TwilightTennis(Monthly–3rdFriday)

• July–KenwoodnightattheWashingtonKastles(detailstocome)

Planning Ahead• September6-7&13-14–Ladies’Singles

• September6-7&13-14–Men’sSingles

• SeptembertoOctober–LadiesandMen’sDayandEveningLeague

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Tennis Tip from Head Pro Chris FurnasToplaygooddoublesyoumustknow

the“threes.”Thatis,ingooddoublesplayyou’llwinmostofyourpointswiththreeshots:atthefeet,overthehead,anddownthemiddle.

#1: At the feet:Whenyouareatthenetandhaveachancetopickofftheopposingplayerscrosscourtshots,aimfortheopposingnetplayer’sfeet.Itisacleartargetandatworstyoumayhavetohitanothereasiervolleyifyouopponentpopstheballback.

#2: Over the head:Ifanetplayeriscrowdingthenet,hitoverhisorherheadwithagoodlob,thenmoveforwardtotake

chargeofthenet.Ifyoustaybackafterservingandyouropponenthitsandcomestothenet,gowiththeloboverthenetplayershead,and,ifsuccessful,moveforward.

#3: Down the middle:Thisisbestusedwhentwoplayersareatthenetandyouarehittingfromthebaseline,Hitlowandharddownthemiddleoverthelowpartofthenet,forcingyouropponentstofightfortheballandhopefullydrawingaweakershotbackthatyoucanthenputaway.

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2014-2015Indoor Tennis Fees Schedule

Prices Per Hour(Tax Included)

Time Contract Time Spot Time(27 weeks) (per hour)

Weekdays7:00-8:00 a.m. $ 600.00 $38.008:00-12 Noon 1090.00 48.0012 Noon-6:00 p.m. 975.00 48.006:00-9:00 p.m. 1195.00 52.009:00-10:00 p.m. 965.00 45.00

Saturday7:00-8:00 a.m. 600.00 38.008:00-5:00 p.m. 1195.00 52.005:00-10:00 p.m. 965.00 45.00

Sunday7:00-8:00 a.m. 600.00 38.008:00-5:00 p.m. 1195.00 52.005:00-10:00 p.m. 965.00 45.00

Guest Fee at all times is $12.00 including tax per court time.

We will automatically renew your indoor contract unless we hear from you by Monday, August 25, 2014.

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softhiswriting,therearecurrently180swimmersanddiversregisteredfor

ourvariousteams.Practicesareinfullswingandourfirstmeetsareabouttobecontested.WearelookingforwardtodefendingourC.C.S.D.Aswimchampionshipandhopetobringbackthedivingtrophythissummeraswell.

OnSaturday,May24,theveryexperiencedCaseyO’Learyoutwittedandout-jumpedseveralotherpolarbearswimmerstobethe“FIRSTINTHEPOOL2014!”Infact,Casey’stechniquewassosuperior,thathewasfirstinboththeDivingandtheRacingpools!CongratulationstoCasey!

AbigThankYougoestoJeanWayefortakingchargeoforderingourteamapparelthisyear.Theteamt-shirtsareterrificandthenewpull-overorangeandblackteamjacketsareabighitfromthesmallestswimmertothetallestcoach!Theyareperfectforrainyafternoonpracticesandrain-delayedswimmeets!

ThemonthofJulyisaveryverybusyone.BesuretocheckouttheOrangeCalendarforascheduleofallhomeswimanddivemeets.Therecreationaloutdoorpoolhourswillbesubjecttochangeduetopreparationsformanyofthesemeets.Membersmayalsocheckoutthewhiteboardinfrontoftheoutdoorpoolentranceforup-to-datescheduling.

OfspecialnotetomembersisthatKenwoodwillbehostingtheSeniorDivingChampionshipsonFriday,July25.TheDivingpoolwillbeclosedformostofthedayandparkingmaybelimited.PleasechecktheWhiteBoardandtheKenwoodwebsiteforimportantinformationaboutthisday.

WaterPoloalsocontinuesthismonth.Itisaco-edclinicforrising8thgraderstoplayersaged18thatisheldonSundaymorningsatvariousclubsinourleague.Formoreinformation,membersshouldcontactDanBarryatdanmonica87@gmail.com

Haveagreatmonth!HUBBAHUBBBAH

First in the Dive Pool!

Casey O’Leary takes it by a step

He was also the first out

SCHEDULE OF EVENTSAT THE

KENWOOD GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB OUTDOOR POOLSFriday, July 4, 2014

2:00 PM NORTH POOL – KID RELAYS

10 & under – ONE width of the North Pool with kickboard

10 & under – 4 on a team – ONE width of the pool – Ping Pong Ball/SpoonRace

18 & under – 4 on a team – ONE length of the pool – SWEATSHIRT andSALTINE relay – must blow up a balloon

• multiple heats if required

2:20 PM NORTH POOL – FAMILY RELAYS (width of the pool)

CLASS A – ONE parent and two children

CLASS B – mother and son

CLASS C – father and daughter

CLASS D – mother and daughter

CLASS E – father and son

CLASS F – husband and wife (if they have survived the other relays)

• multiple heats if required

2:45 PM NORTH POOL - ASH CAN RELAY – Lifeguard Challenge

Medley Relay – 4 members on a team

• Guards are out of shape! The members can take ‘em this year!

• Winners get their picture on the bulletin board (OH YEAH!)

3:00 PM NORTH POOL – GREASED WATERMELON EXTRAVAGANZA

12 & under ONLY – two teams – rules TBA

3:15 PM DIVING AND BABY POOL $$$ MONEY TOSS $$$

5 & under in the baby pool

10 & under in the Shallow End of the Diving Pool

14 & under in the Middle and Well of the Diving Pool

3:30 PM DIVING POOL DECK – WATER BALLOON TOSS

One Balloon Per Team

One Entry Per Person

� � � Lap Swimming will be available in the North Pool after 3:00 PM � � �

By Laila Linden

choolmaybeout,butweneverstoplearning!Ifyouareupforachallenge…seehowmanyquestionsyoucananswercorrectlywiththisFitnessandExerciseIQQuiz.YoucanfindtheanswersattheFitnessCenterFrontDesk.Andtomakeita

bitmorefun,turnyourcompletedquizin(with your name and member # on it)andbeenteredintoaraffletowinabasketofprizes!!

1. Muscleweighsmorethanfat.True or false

2. Maintainingphysicalfitnessrequiresmajorlifestyleschanges.True or false

3. “Nopain,nogain”isaworkoutmyth.True or false

4. Weightlossshouldbethemostimportantgoaloffitnessandexercise.True or false

5. Youshouldwarmupbeforeexercising.True or false

6. Themoreyousweatduringaworkout,themorefatthebodyisburning.True or false

7. Adesirableleveloffitnesscanbeachievedthroughatleast_____workoutsperweek.a. 3 b. 4 c. 5 d. 6

8. Olderadultsareleastlikelytobenefitfromphysicalactivitiy.True or false

9. Activepeopleneedextraproteinorproteinsupplementstobuildmuscles.True or false

10. Evenmoderateexercisereducestheriskofheartdisease,diabetes,hypertension,andobesity.True or false

11. Crunchesandsit-upsarethebestwaytolosebellyfat.True or false

12. Doesmuscleburncaloriesevenwhenthebodyisatrest?True or false

13. Workingoutatagymwillprovidethebestresults.True or false

14. Theworkouttermaerobicexerciseisinterchangeablewithwhichterm?a. Ballistic b. Anabolic c. Cardio d. Metabolism

15. Strengthtraining,suchasliftingweights,willresultinabulkyappearance.True or false

GOOD LUCK! H

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inDOOr POOl HOUrS SUMMer 2014MAY27thruSEPTEMBER7theindoorpoolhourswillcutbackwhentheoutdoorpoolisopenregularhoursforthesummer.

Monday thru Friday 6:00am-12:30pm 4:30pm-7:30pm*

*Exception: During home swim meets, 4:30pm-8:30pm

Saturday & Sunday 8:00am-12:00pm

nO FAMilY SWiM TiMe inDOOr! Pool hours may change based on the weather.

HOT TUB iS OnlY OPen DUrinG THe inDOOr POOl HOUrS.

S SUMMer GrOUP eXerCiSe PASSeS

New Group Exercise passes for the July – September quarter available now!

All passes expire September 30, 2014.

UNLIMITED QUARTELY PASS–Thisisyourbestdeal!Thispassallowsyoutogotoanyclassonthegroupexercisescheduleasmuchasyouwantfor3monthsfor$250

UNLIMITED MONTHLY PASS–Thispassallowsyoutogotoanyclassonthegroupexercisescheduleasmuchasyouwantforthecurrentmonthfor$90

SINGLE CLASS PASS–$13.00

You must have a group exercise pass to participate!!

You can purchase a pass at the Fitness Center Front Desk.

eareinspiredbygorgeousweathertogetoutsideandbeactive,butforthose

whosufferfromthepain,swellingandstiffnessofarthritisitcansometimesfeellikeitisn’tworthit.Althoughthereareanumberoftypesofarthritisandanevenlargernumberofdiseasesthatcancausearthritislikepain,thetwomostcommonformsareosteoarthritisandrheumatoid arthritis.Osteoarthritisisthemostprevalentandinvolvesdegenerationofthecartilagethatcushionsthejoints,usuallytheresultofwearandtear.Moreadvancedstagesresultinbone-on-bonegrindingwhichisusuallywhenjointreplacementsstarttobediscussed.RheumatoidArthritis(RA)isanimmunedisorderandaffectsthesamejointonbothsidesofthebodyhavingsymptomsofpain,swelling,andstiffnessofthejoints,damagingcartilageandbonewhichovertimemaycausedeformity.RAwillhaveperiodsof“Flare-ups”whichmaybeaccompaniedbyflu-likesymptomsalternatingwithdaysofminimaldiscomfort.

Istherehopeforyou?YES!IstherehelpforyouatKenwood’sSpa?Absolutely!Igetaskedquestionsallthetimeaboutwhethermassageoracupuncturecanhelpwithaseeminglyendlesslistofailments,conditions,andproblemstoincludearthritisandtheanswerisYES!NowIamnotsayingthateithernecessarilyhastheabilitytocurediseaseorhealmajorissueswithafewsessions,butIcansaywithoutanyreservationthattheycanhelp.

TherapeuticMassageaswellasAcupuncturecanhelpmanagethediscomfortofarthritisinanumberofways.Whetheryouusemassagetorelaxthemusclesandconnectivetissuethatcancausepainfulrestrictionandswellingaroundarthriticjoints,oracupunctureneedlestodirectenergythroughtheaffectedareahelpingtoreducepainandunblockenergy.Theyeachcanprovidepainrelief,improvemobility,reduceswellingandimprovejointhealth,andultimatelyallowindividualstomoveandexercisewhich,whenproperlydone,canslowthedegenerativeprocessofarthritis.Additionallyreducingemotionalorphysicalstresswhichareclassicbenefits

By Carrie Corey, Spa Director

ofmassageandacupuncture,ourimmunesystemisbolstered,ourmindbecomesclearer,sleepisimproved,overalltensionisreducedandthebodyhasmoreresourcestoheal.Whywouldn’tyouwanttotrymassageoracupuncture?

InthewordsofLaoTzu,ChinesePoetandPhilosopher,

“Anticipate things that may grow thorny,while they are still easy to manage,

and do things that would become momentous,

while they are still insignificant.”

Don’twaituntilyouarestaringdownthebarrelofjointreplacementorarenolongerabletoenjoytheactivitiesthatbringyoupleasure.Letushelpalleviatethoseachesandpainsandshowyouwaysthatyoucanhelpyourself.Lifeistooshorttobeinpainifitisavoidable.Ifyouhaveanyquestionsaboutmassage,facials,waxing,acupuncture,theSpa,ourtherapists,orotherservicespleasestopby,comein,andseehowwecanhelpyou.Appointmentsformassage,facial,waxingaswellasacupuncturecanbewiththeFitnessCenterFrontDeskStaff.

Hopetoseeyousoon!

Skincare newsDon’tforgettotakecareofyour

skinthissummer.Aswespendmoretimeoutdoorsinthesun,poolsandocean,ourskinisatriskforsundamageaswellasthedryingeffectsofpoolchemicalsandthesaltwater.MakesuretowearSunscreenandifyouwanttorejuvenateandrehydrateyourskinscheduleafacialinourSpaanySundayfromNoonto6pm.Inthespiritofsafesummerfun,wewillbecontinuingtooffera20%discountoffIMAGESkincare’sPrevention+throughtheSummer.ThiscollectionofmoisturizerswithbuiltinsunprotectionoffersbroadspectrumUVA/UVBsunprotectionwiththemostadvancedzincoxideonthemarket.H

W CRYODERM is a Topical Pain Relieving Gel, Spray, or Roll-on which is an Excellent Adjunct To Massage, Physical Therapy, Pre & Post Sporting Events & Workouts, & All Occasions Where Soft Tissue Injuries, Joint Pain, Neurologic Pain & Neuropathy are Present.

AvAilAblE in thE SpA, FitnESS CEntER & GOlF pRO ShOp

All of the products in the Prevention + line will be 20% off for July and August!

Hours for Facials and Waxing are Sundays 12noon – 6pm

Our CustOmized LOtiOn Line Has arrived!After much research we have found an unscented Lotion that is rich and creamy with a wonderful blend of vitamins, essential oils and natural botanicals that will leave your skin soft, smooth and beautifully healthy. We will customize the lotion in house with 100% pure therapeutic grade essential oils to provide a wide range of options to suit everyone’s needs.

Our Inaugural Scents for the Summer

Clarity a blend oflemongrass (fresh citrus aroma that helps stimulate and refresh a tired mind)lemon (light, sharp and tangy citrus oil which has a clearing effect)Peppermint (clear minty aroma, helpful for relieving nausea and headaches while refreshing tired minds)rosemary (herbaceous and penetrating aroma, stimulating and energizing)

relaxation a blend oflavender (sweet floral fragrance)tangerine (cheering and uplifting)Clary Sage (euphoric, deeply relaxing and comforting)

Customized Lotion $15 for 8oz bottle , $12 for refill of same lotionIntroductory Lotion Special for July $10 for bottle with 60, 75 or 90 minute Massage

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Sr. Tuesday7:30am-9:30am

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Kenwood Social Bridge

Jr Golf #4 7:30am

B Team-10:30 amA Team

Mixed Carosi Cup2:00pm SG

ClubhouseClosed

ClubhouseClosed

ClubhouseClosed

Swim Champs atArmy Navy

Country Club

KSGA Mixer9:00am SG

Prime Rib Night

Jr. Dive Champs at Congo

Jr Golf #3 7:30am

Jr Golf #5 7:30amJr Champ 3,6,9,18

Sr. Dive Champs at Kenwood

KGA Chamberlin8:00TT

Family Golf9&Dine

4:00pm SG

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Happy 4thJoin us for

Fun and Games at the

Outdoor Pool

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A TeamFamily Golf KJGA Tourn. 2:00pm SG

Main Line 301-320-3000Fitness Center 301-320-0397Golf Shop 301-320-3605“T” Time 301-320-4653Tennis Shop 301-320-3491Fax 301-320-3006

RESTAURANT HOURSMonday ClosedTuesday 11:30 am-9:00 pmWednesday, Thursday 11:30 am-9:00 pmFriday 11:30 am-9:30 pmSaturday 11:30 am-9:30 pmSunday 11:00 am-9:00 pm

BAR HOURSMonday ClosedTuesday 11:30 am-10:00 pmWednesday, Thursday 11:30 am-10:00 pmFriday, Saturday 11:30 am-11:00 pmSunday 11:00 am-10:00 pm

Sr. Tuesday7:30am-9:30am TT

Swim Champs atArmy Navy

Country Club