Newsette - July 2011

Meridian Hills Country Club - Indianapolis, Indiana

NewsetteMeridian Hills Country Club

July 2011www.meridianhillscc.org

IN THIS ISSUE Family Night page 3 Timberman Info page 6 June New Members page 4 The Shootout Info page 7

Please join us and taste several top-rated wines that have received 90 plus points from

Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast or Wine Advocate.

This tasting is free to all Vintner’s Club members and only $15 for non-Vintner’s

members. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Chef Joe Miller, 317.860.1542

or make a reservation with Member Services at 317.255.2496.

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July 2011

Board of DirectorsMark W. Ford PresidentSteve Webster SecretaryJanet Griffith Estes Vice PresidentDan Baker Jeff CristeeHaydon HapakChris SegerKen StellaBob ZoccolaJim Powers TreasurerJim Zoccola Legal Counsel

Management TeamKevin O’Laughlin, CCM Club ManagerLudo Aaron Head Tennis ProfessionalJack Barber Head Golf ProfessionalCraig Gasaway Banquet ManagerAshley Goldman Communications CoordinatorJim Hess Golf Course SuperintendentKelly Letzler Catering CoordinatorJoe Miller Executive ChefJan Pyritz Accounting ManagerLisa Strachota Director of Membership & Marketing

Meridian Hills Country Club7099 Spring Mill Road

Indianapolis, Indiana 46260317.255.2496

Message from the Manager

Kevin O’Laughlin, CCM Club Manager

The spring and summer activity here at the Club has gotten off to an unusually rocky start this year with a mixed bag of weather. This has had a significant impact on rounds of golf played, and has limited the start of seasonal activities throughout the Club. Hopefully Mother Nature will be a little more cooperative later in July and throughout the rest of the summer season so that you can all enjoy the activities we have planned for you.

Final plans are underway for our annual “MHCC Fireworks Party” on Friday, July 1st. Again this year we will have a designated area set up on the southwest end of the clubhouse that will be geared specifically for children ages 2-6 with pony rides, games inflatables and a dunk tank. We look forward to Zambelli providing another spectacular fireworks display. By the time you receive this issue of the Newsette you will only have a couple of days left to reserve your table. Don’t miss the best event of the season!

Attention All Fireworks Party Attendees! All those attending the Fireworks Party are required to have a wristband to enter the property. This year when you arrive at MHCC you will need to check in at registration at the main entrance to pick up your wristbands. You and each of your guests must have a wristband on to eat, participate in activities, utilize bar services and to view the fireworks display. All staff, security personnel, and game attendants will be enforcing the wrist band policy again this year. Thank you for your cooperation in our efforts to be fair to everyone.

It’s amazing how quickly the summer season passes by. Soon school will be back in session and Fall activities will begin. Then before we know it, the holiday season will be upon us. Although it may seem early, now is the time to book your family or company holiday event here at the club. Several prime dates are still available for your choosing. Please call Kelly in the Catering Office for availability.

I would like to welcome those new members who have just joined us recently and hope that you are enjoying the facilities here at Meridian Hills. If you have not yet had an opportunity to schedule your new member orientation, contact Lisa Strachota our Director of Membership, or myself to schedule a time. This is a very informative opportunity to take a detailed tour and learn about all we do at Meridian Hills.

As the Summer continues, please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your experience here at the Club more enjoyable.

Enjoy the rest of the Summer!

Kevin

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Table of Contents2 - Message from the Manager3-4 - Membership Update5 - Kid’s Club Field Trips6-11 - Golf Update 12-13 - Calendars14 - Club Hours

Membership Update

George Farra Membership Committee

Chairman

Congratulations to Karin & Andrew Held,

and grandparents, David & Jane Held, who

welcomed a baby girl, Emma Jane on June 10th. Best Wishes from all of us!

Our Newest Additions

As you’ve seen through the Membership Postings over the past several weeks, there have been a tremendous amount of you who’ve been engaged in introducing your friends to the club and we truly appreciate your interest in maintaining the membership. At the end of June we hosted a fun New Member Reception where we welcomed 14 new members into the Club. From all of us on the Membership Committee, thank you for your continued support of the Club.

Don’t forget you are always welcome to bring prospective members to club events. If you know someone who is genuinely interested in membership, you may contact Lisa Strachota, Director of Membership, to arrange for your guests to learn more about membership and to be a guest of the Club.

FAMILY NIGHT @ THE POOL EVERY OTHER

FRIDAYJULY 8TH & JULY 22ND FROM 5-8 PM

• MEMbER CHARGE bAR

• SPECIALITY DRINkS

• PIzzA bY THE SLICE

• MUSIC


July 2011

New Members Welcome New Members

Please help us welcome the following new members who were accepted as Members of the Club in the month of June:

Bill & Lisa CarmichaelAmerican Surety Company250 East 96th StreetIndianapolis, IN 46240 (317) 875-87007960 N. Pennsylvania Street Indianapolis, IN 46240 (317) 731-6645Resident ClubhouseSponsors:Quinn Tuttle, James Morris, Jack Bayt, Dr. Michael Ball

Devin & Shelby Anderson E & A Industries101 E. Ohio Street Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 681-506910078 Summerlakes DriveCarmel, IN 46032 (317) 844-3262Resident Tennis Sponsors:Jim Siegel, Brian King, Dr. Tom Gardner, Jim Seymour

Dr. Stephen & Dr. Shelagh FraserNorthside Anesthesia, LLC.450 East 96th Street, Suite 200Indianapolis, IN 46240 (317) 904-03857965 High DriveIndianapolis, IN 46240 (317) 255-4817Resident TennisSponsors:Dr. Eric Potts, Jim Hurst, Garth McClain, John Bales

Jason & Emily GrovesOracle USA, Inc.8777 Purdue Road, Suite 100Indianapolis, IN 46268 (317) 802-27797524 N. Pennsylvania St.Indianapolis, IN 46240 (317) 257-5277Resident ClubhouseSponsors:Dr. Lance Rettig, Robert Hebert, Adam Seger, Becky Richer

Bill & Linda LynchButler University510 West 49th StreetIndianapolis, IN 46208 (317) 940-90263940 Saddlebrook Ct.Bloomington, IN 47401 (812) 339-6572Resident GolfingSponsors:Barry Collier, Jon Spadorcia, Tom King, Stephen Stitle, Sr., Jack Woodside

Bradley & Tracy StevensButler University510 West 49th StreetIndianapolis, IN 46208 (317) 940-9377696 Suffolk LaneIndianapolis, IN 46032 Resident GolfSponsorsBarry Collier, Tom King, Stephen Stitle, Sr., Jack Woodside, Jon Spadorcia

Susan & Bryce ZoellerBarnes & Thornburg, LLP.11 South Meridian StreetIndianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 231-78127610 N. Pennsylvania St.Indianapolis, IN 46260 (317) 875-1448Resident TennisSponsors:Sally Butler, Brian Miller, Todd Moore, Kyle Hughes

Nathan & Jo-Ann FeltmanHome Health Depot9245 N. Meridian St., Suite 200Indianapolis, IN 46260 (317) 452-48842340 Laurel Lakes Blvd.Carmel, IN 46032 (317) 873-3735Resident TennisSponsors:Ed Simcox, Steve Humke, Bob Grand, Murray Clark

Scott & Kyleigh CrepeauUBS Financial Services8888 Keystone Crossing, 10th FloorIndianapolis, IN 46240-4613 (317) 816-181312921 Queens Troop CloseCarmel, IN 46032-7304 (773) 415-0108Junior ClubhouseSponsors:Melanie Wasilewski, Becky Richer, Allison Coellner, Jeff Goodwin


Monday, July 11th Spectrum Sports: Interactive Gymnastics

Program time 12:30-4:30 Bus departs @1:00 / Bus returns @4:00*Box lunch and snack included. Price: $45 SOCKS REQUIRED

Monday, July 18th IMAX: 3D Movie (subject to change)

Program time 12:30-4:30 Bus departs @1:00 / Bus returns @4:00 *Box lunch and snack included. Price: $45

Monday, July 25th Monkey Joes: Indoor Inflatable’s

Program time 12:30-4:30Bus departs @1:00 / Bus returns @4:00 *Box lunch and snack included. Price:$45 SOCKS REQUIRED

Meridian Hills Kid’s Club exciting field trip program is for children ages 3½-10. We will be providing transportation through Carey Driving Services. Space is limited, so reserve your spot now! Please respect the start time and drop your children off accordingly. To enroll your child in the Kid’s Club Field Trips, please stop by the Member Services desk to fill out the

registration forms. Or visit our Kids Club page online, www.meridianhillscc.org

Kid’s Club Field Trips

FIELDTRIPS


July 2011

Golf Update

Volunteers Needed for the 2012 BMW Championship

In 2012 the BMW Championship will move from its traditional home in Chicago, IL to Carmel, IN and will be played at Crooked Stick Golf Club September 3-9. The BMW Championship is the third leg of the FedEx Cup Playoffs. The Top 70 PGA TOUR players in FedEx Cup points will be invited to participate. Players expected to compete include Ernie Els, Rickie Fowler, Jim Furyk, Dustin Johnson, Anthony Kim, Phil Mickelson, Camilo Villegas, and Tiger Woods. The 2012 BMW Championship will mark the first time since the 1991 PGA Championship that the PGA TOUR has competed on Hoosier soil. All proceeds from the tournament go to the Western Golf Association’s sole beneficiary, the Evans Scholars Foundation, which awards over 800 college scholarships to deserving young men and women caddies each year. You can be a part of the action by registering as a 2012 BMW Championship Volunteer. There are a limited number of positions available, so make sure to reserve your spot today! Registration instructions are listed below: • Visitwww.2012BMWVolunteers.com• Clickonthegray“RegisterNow”buttonontheleftsideofthescreen• Createausernameandpassword• CompleteaseriesofregistrationquestionsasdirectedVolunteers are asked to purchase the Championship Volunteer Package and are encouraged to work 3-4 shifts of approximately 5 hours at a time. Scheduling will take place in the spring of 2012. Please note that committees will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis, and committee assignments can only be given to paid volunteers. Committee descriptions and volunteer package details can be found at www.2012BMWVolunteers.com. Thank you so much for your support! We hope you plan on joining us for this very special event.

For information on hospitality and ticket packages, please visit BMWChampionshipUSA.com and click on the 2012 BMW Championship link.

I would like to thank everyone for taking an interest in the golf hole assignments. I have noticed a definite improvement of ball marks being repaired and divots being replaced. Just please remember to push in towards the center of the ball mark with the tool and never pry up. I would also like to thank the membership for the divot patterns they are taking on the range tee. I see fewer and fewer patches being taken which is resulting in quicker recovery.

On the golf course we have added a few new French drains to aid in drainage. You do get relief from these gravel trenches when it interferes with your stance or lie with no penalty. Over time they will grow closed and be less unsightly. I have also added a yardage reflector on the hazard stake on the left pond on nine. Now you can shoot the closest hazard stake on the tee end of the fairway to find your yardage to the water hazards on holes four and nine.

As always please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or just wave me down on the course. I am hoping the weather changes soon to something more conducive for golf.

Sincerely,Jim HessGolf Course Superintendent

Jim Hess Golf Course

Superintendent


Golf Update25th Annual Timberman Classic

Thursday July 14th – Saturday July 16th Defending Champions: Steve Knez & Ken Wark

Thursday July 14th 12pm-3pm Registration & Play on the Course 3:30pm Shotgun Start (1st Nine Hole Match) 6pm-8:30pm Open Bar with a team contests 7pm-9:30pm Steak Dinner

Friday July 15th 7:30am-8:45am Juice, Coffee, and Bagels 9am Shotgun Start for two 9 hole Matches 6pm-7:30pm Cocktail Party – The “Jolly Jester” Magical Entertainment 7:30pm Dinner with favor presentation to all spouses, significant others or guests Saturday July 16th 7:30am-8:45am Juice, Coffee, and Bagels 9am Shotgun Start for final two 9 hole matches After Play Shoot-out to determine 2011 Timberman Champion The Course will be closed during the Classic’s play, with availability to open play detailed below:Thursday: Ladies 9 Hole in the A.M, Closed to all play the remainder of the dayFriday and Saturday: Closed to all play until approximately 5pm each day

Mark Your Calendar - July DatesFriday, July 1st ALL Club 4th of July Party Driving Range closes at 4pm, Course at 5pmMonday, July 4th Open for Holiday Weekend Holiday Tee Times Available 7-3 pmTuesday, July 5th Golf Course Closed Saturday, July 9th Cobra Demo Day 10 am – 2 pmMonday, July 11th Golf Marathon Make-Up DateWednesday July 13th Clinic & Cocktails 5:00pm StartThursday, July 14th Timberman Classic Course Closed All Day except 9 Hole LadiesFriday, July 15th Timberman Classic Course opens approx. 4pmSaturday, July 16th Timberman Classic Course opens approx. 4pmWednesday June 20th Clinic & Cocktails 5:00pm StartFriday, July 22nd Couples Twilight 6:00pm StartTuesday July 26th 18 Hole Ladies Ryder Cup 8:30 ShotgunWednesday, July 27th Clinic & Cocktails 5:00pm StartThursday July 28th 18 Hole Ladies Ryder Cup 1 pm ShotgunFriday, July 29th PGA Shootout 2pm StartSaturday, July 30th Men’s Merger A, B, C, D 8:30 Shotgun Start


July 2011

Golf Update

Friday, July 23rd 2pm StartCome out and watch your Head Professional Jack Barber and many other local pros including many of

Meridian Hills former Assistant Golf Professionals! Guests are welcome to come out and enjoy the action, and the dinner party following golf is open to any golf member(s) and his or her non-member guest(s).


Golf UpdateMay 24th ~ Low Gross, Low NetClass ALow Gross - Beth Morton, score 83Low Net - LeAnn Bucher, score 71

Class BLow Gross - Mary Jane Hamburger, score 100Low Net - Kate Kennedy, score 76

Class CLow Gross - Joyce Boncosky, score 95Low Net - Jayne Spahn, score 69

Class DLow Gross - SaraJane Wurster, score 114 Low Net - Olive Myers, score 77

18 Hole Ladies Golf ScoresJune 3rd ~ Low Gross, Low Net - Western PinClass ALow Gross - Beth Morton, score 83Low Net - Ryta Lett, score 71

Class BLow Gross - Susan Barrett, score 91Low Net - Joyce Boncosky, score 67

Class CLow Gross - Bobbi Mong, score 95Low Net - Jayne Spahn, score 71

Class DLow Gross - Julia Lacy Low Net - Olive Myers

Western Pin Winners, net 67Bobbi Mong and Joyce Boncosky June 7th ~ 2 Best ball front nine, 1 best ball back nine

1st Place ~ score of 87 Terry Bowen, Sara Wurster, Jane Held, Judy Rush

T-2nd Place ~ score of 92Kathy Hubbell, Carol Saviano, Edith Enright

T-2nd ~ score of 92 Beth Seger, Alice Hillis, Becky Miller

2011 John Pearsey InvitationalJune 14th & June 17th

Congratulations to Beth Morton, Low Gross winner with a final score of 75

PLACE PLAYER SCORE16 Enright 67 17 Rush 67 18 Tuerk 67 19 Bowen 67 20 Nicely 68 21 Koch 68 22 Mong 68 23 Muirhead 69 24 Williams 70 25 Fehlinger 71 26 Ford 71 27 Seger 73 28 Layfield 74 29 Thomas 75 30 McClamroch 76 31 Lacy 78

PLACE PLAYER SCORE1 Wurster 60 2 Oswald 61 3 Barrett 61 4 Holloway 61 5 Dora 62 6 Bindley 63 7 Foster 63 8 Lett 63 9 Hennessey 64 10 Boncosky 64 11 Morton 65 12 Estes 66 13 McMurray 66 14 Hamburger 66 15 Stitle 66


July 2011

Golf Update9 Hole Ladies Golf Scores

*Correction to May 12th winners*

Class ALow Gross - Cindy Curnow, score 46Low Net - Leisa Merrell, score 47

Class BLow Gross - Robyn Caponi, score 58Low Net - Lynne Bir, score 40

Class CLow Gross - Linda Theobald, score 56Low Net - Sheri French, score 35

June 2nd ~ Friendship Day Shamble with 2 Best Ball

1st Place - TieAnn Rein, Linda Wolff, Nancy Fernandes, Jan Krukemeier ~ score 58

1st Place - TieLinda Theobald, Peggy Stone Olive Myers ~ score 58

3rd PlaceJoan O’Brien, Gerry Decreane Dottie White ~ score 64

June 9th ~ Low Gross, Low Net

Class ALow Gross - Cindy Curnow, score 47Low Net - Leisa Merrell, score 33

Class BLow Gross - Suzanne Thomas, score 58Low Net - Lynne Bir, score 43

Class CLow Gross - Cheryl Pletcher, score 56Low Net - Olive Myers, score 33

June 16th ~ Member Guest

1st Place 4th Place Cindy Curnow & Deb Hire ~ score 32 Karen Morrical & Ann-Marie Deets ~ score 322nd Place 5th Place Joan O’Brien & Eileen Metzger ~ score 32 Cokie Scheidler & Charleen Vierhile ~ score 333rd Place 6th PlaceSuzanne Thomas & Cameron Thomas ~ score 32 Leisa Merrell & Caroline Seger ~ score 33

Blue Tees Blue/Tan Tees Tan TeesGross Division Gross Division Gross Division1st Place Dale Barrett 77 1st Place Dick Fehlinger 88 1st Place KB Wilson 822nd Place Haydon Hapak 80

Net Division Net Division Net Division1st Place Bert Wilhoite 65 1st Place Phil Nicely 70 1st Place Larry Ferger 702nd Place Greg Sheridan 67 2nd Place Toby Stone 74 2nd Place Ron Rice 71

Couples TwilightJune 17th, 2011Place Team Score1st Kurt & Vicki Spitler 27 2nd Larry & Ryta Lett 28

2011 Sr. Club Championship(Shortened to an 18 Hole Event Due to Rain)

May & June Hole-In-One’sWe have two Holes in One’s and we would like to congratulate Jim Wurster and David Bussard on these impressive feats.Jim Wurster 5/29/2011 Hole #7 116 Yards with a 8 IronDavid Bussard 6/05/2011 Hole #15 150 Yards with a 5 Wood


Golf Update

Things to Remember - 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; tee opens up at 9:30am. - Jack’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. - Callaway Golf offers a Trade-In Trade-Up Program that applies credit toward new equipment!

Tournament Sign-up PolicyMen’s Events: 3 weeks prior to the event date for all events (excluding Timberman) You may call, email, or sign-up in person on the event board.

Ladies Events: Sign-up for 18 Hole and 9 Hole Events will be available in the Ladies Locker Room. You may call, email, or sign-up in person in the Ladies Locker Room. Sign-up dates are available in the 18 and 9 Hole Member Books.

2011 Golf MarathonWhen: Monday, July 11thJack: Gleaners Food Bank Megan: Make a Wish Foundation Michael: Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital Scott: Riley’s Children’s Hospital*If you would like to make a donation please contact the golf shop

Pledges can be made by assigning a monetary amount to a category such as the number of holes played, birdies and eagles made, and rounds under par. For example, if you pledge .50 cents per hole and I play 100 holes, your donation would be $50.00. You may also choose to make a flat donation in lieu of a pledge. All pledges and donations are 100% tax deductible and will be acknowledged by the Indiana Golf Foundation.

Callaway Tour FittingFriday July 22nd*Come get fit with Callaway’s newest technology, the Callaway Tour Fit Van only makes a few stops in Indiana and we are proud to be a part of this wonderful experience.

*Appointments will be available 10 days in advance

*No matter your skill level, every golfer will benefit from a Callaway custom club fitting. Callaway offers the largest variety of fitting options in golf.

Sunday Monday TueSday WedneSday ThurSday Friday SaTurday1

All Club Fireworks

Party

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3Sunday

Breakfast Buffet 10am - 2pm

4Clubhouse

Open

5Clubhouse

Closed

6Pasta Night:

Chicken Marsala

7 8Friday Night

Prime Rib Buffet

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10Sunday


11Clubhouse

Closed

12Dinner Special:

Veal Liver & Onions

13Pasta Night:

Cheese Manicotti

90+ Wine Tasting

6-8pm

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15Friday Night

Prime Rib Buffet

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17Sunday


18Clubhouse

Closed

19Dinner Special:

Fried or Oven Roasted

Chicken

20Pasta Night:

Lasagna

21 22

Friday Night Prime Rib

Buffet

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24Sunday


31Sunday


25Clubhouse

Closed

26Dinner Special:

Veal Liver & Onions

27Pasta Night:

Shrimp Diablo

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July 2011 Meridian Hills Country Club

Visit www.meridianhillscc.org for more information about these events

Sunday Monday TueSday WedneSday ThurSday Friday SaTurday1

Clubhouse Closed

2Dinner Special:Shrimp Basket

3Pasta Night:

Wild Mushroom Ravioli

4 5Friday Night

Prime Rib Buffet

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7Sunday


8Clubhouse

Closed

9Dinner Special:

Veal Liver & Onions

10Pasta Night:

Chicken Marsala

11 12Friday Night

Prime Rib Buffet

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14Sunday


15Clubhouse

Closed

16Dinner Special:

Fried or Oven Roasted

Chicken

17Pasta Night:

Shrimp Diablo

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19Friday Night

Prime Rib Buffet

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21Sunday


22Clubhouse

Closed

23Dinner Special:

Veal Liver & Onions

24Pasta Night:

Vegetable Lasagna

25 26

Friday Night Prime Rib

Buffet

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28Sunday


29Clubhouse

Closed

30Dinner Special:Shrimp Basket

31Pasta Night:

Chicken Parmesan

August 2011 Meridian Hills Country Club

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July 2011

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Member Services Desk 317.255.2496 Tuesday - Sunday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Managers Office 317.255.2497 Tuesday - Sunday 9:00am - 6:00pm

Accounting Office 317.251.3636 Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Accounting 317.251.3636 Jan Pyritz, Accounting Manager

Dining Hours Lunch Tuesday - Saturday 11:30am - 2:00pm Dinner Tuesday - Saturday 5:30pm - 10:00pm Breakfast Buffet Sunday only 10:00am - 2:00pm Sunday Dinner 5:00pm - 9:00pm *Reservations can be made by calling 255.2496*

Membership 317.860.1556Lisa Strachota, Director of Membership

Catering 317.860.1536Kelly Letzler, Catering Coordinator

Golf Pro Shop 317.255.3369 Tuesday - Thursday 7:30am - 7:00pm Friday - Sunday 7:00am - 7:00pm Monday Closed*The golf course opens the same time as golf shop* Range Hours Tues, Thurs, Fri 6:45am - Dusk Wednesday 6:45am - 7:30pm Saturday 6:30am - Dusk Sunday 6:30am - 7:30pmTennis Pro Shop 317.255.1319 Kids Club 317.255.0605 Friday 5:00pm - 8:00pm Saturday 8:00am - 12:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm *with reservations*Fitness Center Monday - Sunday 6:00am - 9:30pm

*Call Fitness by Design at 574-0782 to schedule your MHCC orientation for unlimited access.*

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Newsette - July 2011