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www.swanpointgolf.com Voice of The Swan—October 2018

Swan Point Yacht & Country Club

301-259-0047

October Club Events

Thursday, 4th National Vodka Day

$5 Vodka Martinis or Tonics

All Day

Sunday, 7th Omelets w/Chef

10a—12p

Monday 8th Club & Grill Open for

Columbus Day 11a—4p

Wednesday, 10th Trivia w/Barb

7p—9p

Friday, 12th Concert w/Backfin

7:30p—9:30p

Wednesday 17th Social Club

Meeting 10a

Thursday, 18th Oyster Night

Friday, 19th Veterans Museum

Dinner/Auction 7p

Thursday, 25th Kids Halloween

Party 5p

October Golf Events

Friday 5th Pax River Golf

Tournament 9a

Sunday, 7th MGA Player

of the Year

Sunday 14th WGA Swan Cup

Wednesday, 17th Senior

Fall Classic

Thursday, 18th Senior Fall Classic

Saturday 20th Men’s Club

& Super Senior Championship

Sunday 21st Tee –K Open Course

Closed till 3p

Saturday 27th Men’s Club

& Super Senior Championship

Sunday, 28th Men’s Club & Super

Senior Championship

Voice of the Swan



301-259-0047 www.swanpointgolf.com

Tom Grant In September, Swan Point Yacht and Country Club suffered a loss

in the passing of Tom Grant. Tom will be

missed by all who knew him. He not only

worked as part of the grounds crew but

was best known as our Saturday Starter.

He always enjoyed being on the golf

course; if he wasn’t working

you could find him and his

wife Carolyn playing a

round and enjoying the

beauty that is Swan Point sharing their

mutual love for the game of golf. The

Swan Point Team will truly miss Tom; he

was one of a kind.




Course News

As is consistent with the rest of the year, September proved to be challenging weather wise. With an

average of only six hours of sunlight per day, the best growing month of the year was basically lost

after what one could only describe as a long summer. The weather seemed to alternate between

rain or cloud cover. To quantify it, this year Swan Point has received 52” inches of rain already when

on average the course receives 43.6” for the entire year.

With the difficult weather it has been a

challenge to keep up with routine course

practices. Whenever there is a break in the

weather we will cut the fairways and rough

at every chance. With the forecast of rain to

continue we will need to mow occasionally

when wet. If this is the case, it is extra

important for cart rules to be obeyed on

those days particularly to protect the

integrity of the course.

As the bermudagrass begins to enter into its

dormant phase, the water usage by the

plant is cut in half, causing water to stick

around longer on the course. This will be the

case for the remainder of the year.

Looking ahead, the crew plans to concentrate on preparing for the fall/winter season in the month of

October. Projects include the low limbing of tree branches, marsh clean up, and getting out key

sprays on the bermudagrass.

As always if you have any questions feel free to stop me out on the course, come see me in the

shop, or shoot me a message.

Tim Downey

Golf Course Superintendent




Pro Shop News

Dear Swan Point,

At the end of October, I, Donnie Ellsworth will be taking the

Assistant Golf Professional position at Breton Bay. I would like to say,

thank you to the members, staff and community for your support over

these past couple years. Swan Point will always be one of my

favorite courses in the Country!

New Fall Cloths are in the Pro Shop now! Come check them

out! Spring Apparel is on sale now!!

We would like to congratulate Rosemary Hersey

for winning the Ladies Club Championship




University of Maryland Charles

Regional Medical Center

Wine Festival

Proud Sponsor:

It was a great event

even in the rain!

Club House AED

Our AED is located in the second hall

on the left when entering the main

club house doors. On the left wall

right across from the ATM machine.




Community News

To Swan Point Property Owners Association (SPPOA)

Members: Here are items for your information

Architectural Review Committee

The following applications were submitted to the ARC for the month of September

NEW CONSTRUCTION AND REQUESTS FOR MODIFI-

CATIONS/CHANGES

11720 Over Creek Court -paint house Alaskan Gray/ trim & railing Weathered White/ foundation & lattice Liberty bell grey-approved

11290 Annabelle Drive -paint front door and shutters

black-approved

14845 Buckingham Court- -new roof Landmark shingles-Weathered Wood-approved

11550 Magnolia Court- paint house Coastal Villa/paint trim Calico Cream/paint front door and garage

door Seine, new roof-Cambridge Weatherwood, Replace deck railings-approved

NON-CRITICAL AREA TREE REMOVAL REQUESTS

11385 Lord Baltimore-remove one dead tree-approved

11325 Annabelle Drive-remove seven trees from the yard –approval to remove 4 trees

ARC REMINDERS :

Fall is a great time to spruce up your planting beds. It is also an excellent time to clean out the weeds in

your beds, around your mailbox and in your ground cover. If it is tough to pull the weeds in your ground cover a good tip is to trim them with the weed whacker to the top of the ground cover. The best way to keep the weeds away is to spray them with weed killer. A little cleanup can make a huge difference in the beauty of your home

The Architectural Review Committee meets at 10:00 am, at the Clubhouse on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. Requests must be received at the SPPOA office by 9:00a.m the Friday before a scheduled ARC meeting. Questions may be directed to the CMC On-Site Manager at: (301) 259-2100. Office hours are: 8- 3: T, TH & FR

(1) SPPOA BOARD MEETING: The Board meeting is tomorrow, Sept. 20th (7:00 p.m.) at the SPYCC Clubhouse. An agenda will be provided at the meeting. Each meeting has an agenda item for the SP property owners to ask questions of the Board in a forum set-aside for this activity.

(2) FLU SHOTS AT SP: On Thursday Sept. 20th (5-8 p.m.) SP resident Monica Ganter (Registered. Pharmacist) will provide flu shots at a location in the Clubhouse. Pleas bring ID and your Medicare card (if you have one), to assist Monica with the paperwork for administrating the shot. This is Mon-ica's 3rd annual service to the community.

(3) COUNTY-WIDE BOOKMOBILE AT SP: The Bookmobile next schedule visit is Saturday, October 13th (11:00-noon) at the parking lot in front of the SPYCC Clubhouse. The Bookmobile can generate library cards on a real-time basis, and stocks contemporary books/other materials (2006-2018) for adults and children. Books/materials can be returned to the Bookmo-bile (that makes a once-a-month trip to SP) or other public libraries in the County.

(4) COUNTY-WIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM: a) The next two bi-weekly (blue bin)pickups are Wednesdays October 3rd and Oct. 17th. b) The weekly pickup of yard waste (large brown bags or containers marked with an "X") will continue each Wednesday (exception is when there is a govt. holiday in the week -- when the pickup moves to Thursday)

(5) NO SOLICITATION VIOLATION IN SP: To share with the community -- a tree company "Pine Cuts" was in the neighborhood recently, going door-to-door soliciting business by passing out flyer's and knocking on doors. We have contacted the company to remind them that SP is a no solicitation neighborhood. also partially within the critical area of Charles County - where trees (greater than 5 inches diameter not be cut w/o County prior approval [In a general sense, please check to make sure other vendors are reliable before allowing them to do work at your residence.]

(6) PAVING AROUND THE CLUBHOUSE PARKING LOT: Monday Sept. 24th thru Wednesday Sept. 26th the parking lot will be closed until the paving project is completed. The golf shop will be open, and a shuttle will be available to take you from/to parking at the Pool. The Clubhouse will be closed during the paving, However, the Midway Grill will be open each day, starting at 8:00 a.m. The Clubhouse reopens Wednesday, Sept. 26th 5 p.m. with Happy Hour and Dinner Specials.

(7) BENEFIT DINNER/DANCE/SILENT AUCTION FOR THE MD. VETERANS MUSEUM: The benefit will be held at the SPYCC Clubhouse on Friday, Octo-ber 19th. Open Bar (beer/wine) starts at 5:30 p.m., until dinner at 6:30 p.m., music/dancing 8:00-10:00 p.m.The dinner menu, pricing and places to purchase tickets (Administrative Clubhouse office during regular hours, and elsewhere) are provided on a flyer at the entrance to the Clubhouse, and through the Club's periodic email communication system.

Regards,

Norman Chlosta




October, 2018

Golf play in September has been limited due to

either extreme heat or extreme rain. The ladies golf

trip in August was postponed due to inclement weather. The trip is rescheduled for October 3 – 5

at the Front Royal Holiday Inn. Courses to be played include Blue Shadows Ridge and

Shenandoah Golf Club. Contact Arlet Aanestad if

you would like to join our group in this fun outing.

The SPY&CC Women’s Club Championship is in

progress, finals to be played September 29.

For the month of October, game days will be

Tuesdays at 9:30 AM and Wednesdays at 6:00 PM. Play days will be Thursdays at 9:30 AM and

Saturdays, following the MGA tee times. Come out

and Play!

The SPWGA year will end with the Swan Cup Low

Gross Tournament, to be held Sunday, October 14

at 9:00 AM. A light buffet will follow the play with gross and net prizes awarded. Entry fee is $10

plus cart and green’s fee. Please sign up in the

club house.

Mark your calendar: Again this year, the SPWGA

will participate in the annual golf awards banquet to be held Saturday, November 17. Come join us

and the MGA in this fun night.

The election of the 2018 Executive Officers will

be held at the 10:00 business meeting. The

meeting program will be an update on Charles

County’s hiking and biking trails by Ed Harne.

Monica Gantor will be providing regular flu

shots, the over 65 flu shot and the new

shingles shot free of cost. You must bring your

medical insurance card.

The meeting starts at 10:00 at the SPYCC club

house.

A Lunch special will be available.

There will be a Greens Workshop on

December 5, with a choice of three projects.

More information for signs up and costs will be

announced at the October 17 meeting.

Swan Point Woman's Golf

Association

Swan Point Social Club

Silent Auction that was held in September.



















October 2018

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

Mahjong 9:30a

2

Pizza and Wing Night

3

Bridge 9:30a

Bunco 12 noon

Curbside Recycling

4

Tacos & Nachos Night

National Vodka Day $5 Vodka Martinis or Vodka Tonics All Day

5

Club Closed 2p Curbside till 8P

Pax River Golf League

Tournament 9a

6

Club Closed Curbside till 8P

MGA Dash for Cash

7

MGA Dash for Cash

Omelets w/Chef 10a—noon

8

Mahjong 9:30a

Club & Grill will be open for Columbus Day

11a—4p

9


10

Bridge 9:30a

Trivia w/Barb 7p—9:30p

11

Fried Chicken Night

12

Concert w/Backfin 0n Veranda

7:30p –9:30p

13


14

WGA Swan Cup


15

Mahjong 9:30a

16


17

Bridge 9:30a

Curbside Recycling

Social Club Meeting 10A

Senior Fall Classic

18

Senior Fall Classic

Oyster Night

19


Veterans Museum Dinner/Auction 7p Tickets available in

Admin. Office

20


21

Tee-K Open Course Closed till 3p

22

Mahjong 9:30a

23


24

Bridge 9:30a

25

Prime Rib Night

Kids Halloween Party 5p—7p

26


27

Men’s Club & Super Senior

Championship


28

Men’s Club & Su-per Senior Champi-

onship


29

Mahjong 9:30a

30


31

Bridge 9:30a

Curbside Recycling




November 2018

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2

Halloween Party w/DJ from Kurtis

7p—10p

3

SPPOA Elections 8a

SOMD 2 Man

4

Closed at 4 P

5

Point Grill Closed

Mahjong 9:30a

6

Point Grill Closed

7

Bridge 9:30a

Bonco 12 noon

8 9

Swan Point Quilters 10 a–3p

Family Night w/Reggie Rice

Comedian & Magic show7p

10


11


Superintendents Revenge In Memory

of Tom Grant 8:30a -9:30a Buffet

Breakfast

12

Club & Grill will be open for Veterans Day

Mahjong 9:30a

13

Point Grill Closed

14

Bridge 9:30a

Curbside Recycling

Social Club off site trip Homestead

Gardens & Kilarney House

15

SPPOA Meeting 7P

Fried Chicken Night

16 17


MGA & WGA Awards Banquet

18

Closed at 4 P

19

Point Grill Closed

Mahjong 9:30a

20

Point Grill Closed

21

Bridge 9:30a

Thanksgiving Dinner Take out Pick up

22

Happy Thanksgiving

Turkey Trot

23

Pro-Shop Black Friday Sale

24

Grill Room open Dining area closed

Curbside till 8P

25

Closed at 4 P

26

Point Grill Closed

Mahjong 9:30a

Social Club Decorating

27

Point Grill Closed

Social Club Decorating

28

Bridge 9:30a

Curbside Recycling

29

Christmas Tree Lighting 5:30 p

30

Tentative Calendar




Golf Shop 7:00 AM—5:00 PM Daily

First Tee Time 7:00 AM Weekends 8:00 AM Weekdays

Point Grille Carry Out Ext. 4

Reservations Ext 14

Sunday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Monday: Closed

Tuesday Thru Saturday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Happy Hours: Wednesday - Friday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Midway and Beverage Cart Friday through Monday 9:00 AM—5:00 PM;

Weather Permitting Beverage Cart Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10:00

AM—4:00 PM

*Hours Subject To Change Without Notice

Please Call Ahead 301.259.0047 ext. 3

Hours

Joan Curley Ext 18 Controller [email protected] Richard Knott Ext 19 Executive Chef [email protected] Annette Campbell Ext 15 Special Events Sales Manager [email protected] Lisette Waser Ext 28 Banquets & Special Events [email protected] Andy Donaty Ext 12 Director of Golf [email protected] Donnie Ellsworth Ext 26 Golf Professional [email protected] Tim Downey 301-259-2504 Superintendent [email protected] James Stine Ext 27 Facilities & Marina Manager [email protected] Cindy Bolen Ext 11 Administrative Office [email protected]

Directory

Home Owners Information

SPPOA OFFICE: 301.259.2100

11732 B Wollaston Circle

Tue, Thurs., Fri 8am—3 pm

301-259-0047

Fax: 301-259-0105

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