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Meadowbrook Country Club
APRIL 2015
Celebrate with
family and friends
at the Club.
Join us for
Easter Sunday Buffet
Sunday, April 5, 2015
11:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M.
With Harpist, Beth Dechent
……
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Soup: Crab Bisque
Women’s Club
“A Passion for Fashion”
Fashion Show
Friday, April 24
…………….
Mother’s Day
Salad: Fresh Caesar Salad
Appetizers: Chicken Salad, Potato Salad, Deviled Eggs, Broccoli Salad,
Tomato Basil with Fresh Mozzarella, Chilled Fruit Display,
Smoked Salmon, Cheese Display
Entrees: Chef’s Catch Grilled with Fruit Salsa, Roasted Leg of Lamb, Prime
Rib Au Jus, Glazed Honey Baked Ham with Pommeray Mustard Sauce,
Chicken Breast stuffed with Gouda and Spinach, Manicotti, Roasted Potatoes,
Haricot Verts with Shallots, Chef’s Medley of Vegetables
Children’s Station
Sunday Brunch
Hot Cross Buns, Fruit Bread, Assorted Rolls, Dessert Display
May 10, 2015
Adults $29 / Children $13
Easter Egg Hunt in Garden at 1 o’clock!
Clubhouse 804.275.7865 | www.meadowbrook-countryclub.org
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Meadowbrook
GOLF
Men’s and Women’s
Match Play Championships
The 2015 Match Play Championship will begin competition in May. Players
will be placed in flights according to their May 1st handicap. A player’s
“seed” in each flight will be based on handicap, lowest handicaps receiving
the lowest seed placements, etc.
Matches will be governed by USGA rules. Players will receive full handicaps
with USGA adjustments for players competing from different tees. Strokes
will be allocated off the lower of the two handicaps in each match.
Players will be responsible for scheduling their matches. HOWEVER, all
matches must be played by a pre-determined date. Failure to do so will
result in disqualification.
MATCH PLAY is the truest test of amateur competitions and is more fun
than stroke play. Why? Because if you can make a big number it’s only one
hole and does not take you out of the competition.
GOLF SHOP &
RANGE HOURS
Monday
9:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
(Range is closed)
Tuesday - Friday
8:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.
(Range closes at Sunset)
Saturday & Sunday
7:30 A.M. – 6:30 P.M.
Range closes at 6:00 P.M on Sunday. Golf carts are to be returned to the
Golf Shop by 6 PM on Monday. 8 PM on Tuesday through Sunday.
MONDAY GOLF
The winter months were especially harsh this year.
The end result was little play and lots of cabin fever.
In order to regain some of those lost days, the golf
course will open on Mondays for play at 9 AM. Golf
carts will be required for all players until 1 PM, when
walking will be permitted. The cart rate on Mondays
will be $12.50/rider for 18 holes and $7/rider for 9
holes + tax. Guest fees will also be reduced to $29
for greens and cart fee.
Match Schedules
DEMO DAY
1st Round May 1 – 25 (deadline is May 25th)
Thursday, April 23
4 PM to 7 PM
2nd Round May 26 – June 21 (deadline is June 21)
3rd Round June 22 – July 26 (deadline is July 26)
4th Round is July 26 – August 30 (deadline is August 30)
Semi-Finals August 31 – September 20 (deadline is September 20)
Finals September 21 – October 18 (deadline is October 18)
Entry Fee $12 per player
2015 Champions:
Lori Strobl – Gary Larson
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Titleist ~ Ping ~ Callaway ~ Cleveland
Taylor Made ~ Adams ~ Nike
Manufacturer representatives will be here.
Professional fitting and expert analysis will be
available by Technical Representatives and the MCC
golf staff. Orders placed that day will receive DEMO
DAY pricing.
Save these dates!
APRIL & MAY
Golf Events
Thursday, April 2
8:30 A.M. Shotgun
RAMS Opening Day
Tuesday, April 7 – 8:30 A.M. Shotgun
MWGA Opening Day
Tuesday, April 8 – 9:00 A.M. Shotgun
Jefferson Lakeside
Team Invitational
The Annual Jefferson Lakeside Team Invitational will be played Wednesday,
May 20 and Thursday, May 21. Players with handicap indexes of 9.4 and
below will be on the “A” team and those with indexes of 9.5 and above will
be on the “B” team. The “B” teams will play on Wednesday the 20th and the
“A” teams will play on Thursday the 21st.
Meadowbrook will have two dates in order for players to qualify for both
teams. The first qualifier will be held on Saturday, April 25th at 10 AM. The
2nd qualifier will be held on Saturday, May 16th at 10 AM. YOU ONLY
HAVE TO PLAY IN ONE QUALIFIER, NOT BOTH. However, if you
choose to play on both qualifier dates, you may do so paying separate entry
fees for each qualifier. Each team will consist of the lowest 4 scores from
the qualifying rounds.
The entry fee for each qualifier is $10
RWGA Opening Day
Course closed until 1:30 PM
Friday, April 17 – 1:00 P.M. Shotgun
“NICK’S”
Saturday, April 18 – 9:00 A.M. Shotgun
“NICK’S”
Thursday, April 23 – 9:00 A.M.
Shotgun
Richmond Three Score
Thursday, May 7 – 1 P.M. Shotgun
Grill Cup
Sunday, May 17th – Tee Times
Couples Championship
The Top 10 Reasons to be a RAM
10- They play golf every Thursday morning
9- They have fun tournaments each year
8- They play a home and away grudge match against Jefferson lakeside
7- They play with the Women 3 times a year
6- They have quarterly Wednesday dinners
5- They support junior golf
4- They finance improvements at Meadowbrook
3- You have to be willing to laugh, enjoy being with good people and
have a lot of fun
2- They have two golf & shopping getaway trips top Pinehurst each
year (Tennis has now been added.)
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#1 Reason –When you join the RAMS you
instantly have 100 friends
See page 9 for monthly RAMS News!
Nick’s Member-Member
Save these dates!
Men's Member Guest
June 26 & 27
April 17 & 18
$55 per player
Includes favors, prizes, & Saturday Lunch
Friday, 1 P.M. Shotgun
Saturday, 9 A.M. Shotgun
36 holes of Four Ball Stroke Play (Better Ball of Partners) Competition is
Net using 90% of your April 15th handicap.
Handicap adjustments will be made for tee assignments and a variance of
more than 8 strokes in team handicaps. Tee assignments will be based on age
and age plus handicap. Players 65 years of age or whose age plus handicap
total 80 or more will qualify to play the Gold tees. Those players who qualify
to play the Gold tees will have a 3 stroke downward adjustment to their
handicap.
PLEASE ANNOUNCE WHICH SET OF TEES YOU WILL PLAY
WHEN YOU ENTER YOUR TEAM.
54 holes (5) nine hole matches consisting of four
different formats! (BB of Partners (2 rounds), Captain's
Choice, Selected Drive/Alternate Stroke and
Combined Score of Partners)
All Competitions are Net using a modified Stableford
Point System. Competitions are within flights
established by combined team handicap. You'll play 5
matches...each with a different team in your flight BUT
you'll be competing against the whole flight not just
the team you're playing with!! You will be building
points on your own merit not competing directly with
whom you are playing.
Entry forms with complete format development and
explanation, social schedules, and cost will be available
in the Golf Shop, in the main office, at the web site
and by email by April 1.
It’ll be GREAT!
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Couples Twilight Golf
at Meadowbrook
9 Holes – Relaxed Rules
Shotgun Start - 5:30 P.M.
Begins on April 24
Friday Nights all summer.
$6 per couple
$25 Guest, per couple
Following golf, couples will socialize in the Clubhouse.
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2014 Men's Member Guest
Champions
Wayne Anderson & Bryant Reese
Members, let’s …
“Score 51”
Reduce YOUR dues with
51 new NET Golf Members in 2015!
new Golf
in 2015!will
More members
How 51
to “Score
51”: Members
 51 new NET Members must be approved
by December 31, 2015
 You get one free month of dues for every
golf member sponsored
 Fill out a “Score 51” Referral Card
to be included in a monthly drawing
 Cards are available at the Pro Shop, bar,
and main offices
 If the Club is able to “Score 51” new NET
Golf Members, all golf memberships will
be reduced to the “Score 51” dues
 For more information e-mail [email protected]
ROLL BACK golf dues
to SAVE you $$$ and
provide for
capital improvements
at the Club!
“Score 51” Dues
Family (40+) $295 ~ (under 40) $250
Single Golf (40+) $250 ~ (under 40) $230
CONGRATULATIONS, DOUG CLARK …
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who referred 4 new Members. Doug will enjoy FREE DUES until June!
Dining
Meadowbrook
TRADITIONS
Every Thursday – $10
EVERY WEDNESDAY
April 2
Lasagna
Chef Bobby's Buffet includes two
Chef Attended Carving Stations
Children under 12 EAT FREE!!
$3 house wine by the glass
20% off all wine by the bottle
EVERY THURSDAY
Enjoy Chef Bobby's Specials! $10
Domestic and Import Draft Specials
EVERY FRIDAY
Meadowbrook Signature Prime Rib
$3 House Cocktails
EVERY SUNDAY
Sunday Brunch
$l0 Adults / $5 Children
$3 Signature Bacon Bloody Mary
New for the weekly
Wednesday Buffet
Beef Carving Station
Plus, one additional Carving Station
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Meadowbrook Dining Specials
April 9
Chicken Stir Fry
April 16
Fish Basket
April 23
Stuffed Peppers
April 30
Salisbury Steak
Starting March 1
NEW Lunch & Dinner Menus
Breakfast & Lunch
Bobby’s Breakfast Wrap
Greek Chicken Wrap
Classic Rueben
Flatbread Pizza
Greek Salad
Spring Garden Salad
Chicken Cobb Salad
Dinner & Light Meals
Shrimp Scampi
Chili Lime Salmon
Veal Parmesan
Chicken Picatta
BBQ Grilled Chicken
Garden Burger
Fettuccini Alfredo
Women of Meadowbrook
Annual Spring Fashion Show
“A Passion for Fashion”
Presented by Stein Mart
April 24, 2015
Starts at 9:00 AM
Bridge and Card Games – 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.
Social – 11:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
Fashion Show – 11:30 A.M. to 12:45 P.M.
Door Prizes & Raffle – 12:45 P.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Lunch – 1:00 P.M.
$35 per person
Reservation deadline: April 17, 2015
Pick up a RESERVATION FORM at the Clubhouse
No reservations accepted by phone.
Reservations limited to 240 people.
Save the Date!
Historic Gillette Garden Tour
Sunday, May 17, 2015
2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Invite your friends!
Garden tours at the Gillette
Garden, plus Gotwals
Garden and Seven Gables
on Pink House Hill
Light hors d’oeurves in the
Garden Terrace Room
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Music by “Fabulous Flutes”
& More!
Tickets $25
Women of
Meadowbrook
Meeting in the Cogbill Room
DAYTIME MEETING
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
10:00 A.M. (Social) 10:30 A.M. (General Meeting)
LUNCH
Spring Salad Bar with Fruit
Hot Rolls & Lemon Pie
APRIL PROGRAM
Jane Austen’s Herb Garden
Presented by Cathy Chain from The Herbs of
Happy Hill. It should be informative and
delightfully entertaining.
NIGHTTIME MEETING
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
6:30 P.M.
PROGRAM:
Line dancing with Suzanne McWilliams, an
instructor at the Collegiate School Aquatics Center
(CSAC)
Save the Date!
Women's Club Nighttime
Annual Croquet in the Garden
May 20, 2015
Make your reservations, wear white outfits and a
hat if you so desire. Otherwise, just join us for a
fun social event in the garden.
Meeting starts at 6:30 P.M.
Save these Dates!
CRAFT BEER PROGRAM
APRIL BEERS
Devils Backbone – Gold Leaf Lager
Center of the Universe – Chin Music
TASTING NOTES
Gold Leaf Lager
Light bodied with subtle, bready malt flavors. A quenching, crisp
and dry finish.
Center of the Universe – Chin Music
The Richmond Flying Squirrels and COTU Brewing together
present this crisp Amber lager.
CAMP
MEADOWBROOK 2015
June 30 to July 3
We will host two groups
Ages 4-9 and Ages 10-14
Registration Fee $160 per child
$10 per child discount for siblings.
Fee includes a camp T-shirt and
lunch each day.
Pick up a registration form at the Main Office.
CARD GROUPS
Day Bridge
March Madness WINNERS!
The March Madness wine competition results are in!!! It was close and we
want to say thanks to the membership for their participation and for
casting the deciding votes.
Lander Jenkins Cabernet Sauvignon emerged as the red wine winner.
Then Kim Crawford Unoaked Chardonnay won as the white wine
winner. These two wines will be on special at the bar for $6 per glass
during the month of April.
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Bridge will be played every Tuesday at 10:00 A.M. If
you would like to play, please call Cathy Keller at 2711859 Bridge is also played on the 3rd Thursday of the
month at 10:00 A.M. If you would like to play, please
call Cindy Smith at 739-1139
Evening Bridge
Duplicate Bridge will be played on the 1st Thursday
of the month at 6:45 P.M. If you would like to play,
please contact Sue Lofquist at 275-5049. Dinner
reservations are not needed if you plan to eat at the
Club before playing bridge.
Pairs Bridge will be played on the 2nd and 4th
Thursday at 7:00 P.M. If you plan to play, please
contact Aili Lenhart at 271-0884 or Sue Lofquist at
275-5049. Come early and enjoy the Thursday dinner
specials. No dinner reservations are needed.
From the GREENS
to the CLUBHOUSE
WELCOME
Communiqué from the MCC Green Committee
Meadowbrook Country Club
Board of Directors
The Chicken Match has been played weekly at MCC for roughly the last 10
years. It is a Wednesday match started by four of our most well known
habitués of the Men’s Grill. The creators of the Chicken Match are Jiffy,
Bushead, Cookiemaker
and Double-A-Donnie.
Now you can call him Double
Chad
Knowles – President
A, or you can call him Donnie, or you can call him AA or you can call him
DAD, or you canBernie
call himCowardin
Don, or you–can
call him
Donald, or you can call
Vice
President
him smart, handsome or personable. But, ya doesn’t have to call him DoubleA-Donnie and ya doesn’t
have to
call him
Jack Daniels, because that is not his
Charlie
Fagan
– Treasurer
preferred beverage.
D.J. DeCicco – Secretary (Finance)
I have seen more passion displayed at the end of some of the Chicken Matches
than I have seen after many high dollar losses. The Chicken Match is played
Lisa Cox – Technology
for Chicken Wings. If the losing team is beaten by at least 5 cuts, they have to
buy Chicken Wings. I have seen Cookiemaker blink back tears of shame and
Douglas Malone – Golf
joy; Jiffy pout over the teams being unfair, even though they never change
when all four are available, and Bushead, threaten to suffocate people with his
Roger Minter – Tennis
hat when they inquire about the results after he has lost. This is no idle threat
since his hat, sitting on someone else’s head is basically resting on their
Polly Moore – House
shoulders. Other’s play when needed, such as Chief and Ben “Murf” Moore,
when one of the principals is unavailable. But, the Chicken Match was defined
Ginny Riddle – Membership
by the original four.
Lori
Strobl
– the
Membership
After a recent Chicken
Match
I heard
four gizzard heads talking about
warm weather coming, the golf course getting green and the fact that “just
BillweWisegarver
– Greens
when it starts to get nice,
go out and punch
up the greens.” They know,
and all the rest of us know that it must be done each spring for the “good for
Cathy
Witherspoon
– Pool
& Social holes are
the greens”. But
what exactly
does it really
do? Aerification
punched into greens and sometimes fairways several times a year depending on
climate, geography and grass type to help the greens dry, to promote drainage
and to allow for oxygen-gas exchange. Oxygen is more important to soil and
grass than water. Turf grass is similar to people in this regard. If, Jiffy stops
breathing and Bushead stops drinking water at the same time, who will last
longer? It is the same reason that farmers till their fields. They want to
provide relief from soil compaction, get better water infiltration and increase
the amount of oxygen getting to the root zones. Tilling the greens would be
awesome for all of these reasons, but the Chicken Match and all other play
would be discontinued for much of the year while the greens are in furrows.
Therefore, a less-invasive method, “punching the greens” is used.
There is no other agronomic activity done to the course that is more
important. Aerification can be done by coring, solid tine, water injection,
slicing and spiking. All allow air to enter the soil, alleviate compaction and
improve root mass. It has been proven that coring works best at MCC. It
should also be noted that every course has different soil and growing
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conditions. What MCC does should not be
compared to what other Richmond courses might
do. For example, MCC uses growth inhibitors to
help control poa annua grass. Because of this we
tend to aerate a bit later so that warmer weather and
fertilizer can help speed the recovery process.
It is a necessary evil and a very labor intensive and
thankless process. We hate it, and it is very stressful
on our great Superintendent, Steve Weedwacker.
Steve is always concerned about the results, because
healing does not depend on him, but on higher
powers that control the weather. Spring aerification
typically takes longer to heal due to shorter days and
cooler temperatures at night. Add to this, the fact
that the entire membership is anxious for warm
weather and great playing conditions. So
remember, if you lose chicken or $3.00 because
your putt hit an aerification hole, hang in there.
Without aerification, the chances of our greens
failing later in the year, grows exponentially. That is
the meat on the chicken bones.
~ Bill Wisegarver, Green Committee Chair
RAMS
The RAM’s Dinner will be 6:00 PM on Wednesday
April 22. Bernie has recruited an excellent speaker.
If you have not paid your yearly dues of $10 please
bring it or give it to a RAM who will be there.
Did you see the top 10 reasons to be a RAM
featured on page three of this newsletter?
TENNIS
The Courts will be opening up in
APRIL! Details coming soon!
YOGA
Riedel Tasting
Premiere Wine Event!
Classes every
Tuesday and Friday
April 1, 2015
6:30 P.M.
6:00 A.M. and 8:00 A.M.
This event is SOLD OUT. If you missed it this year, you can still enjoy the
monthly Wine Club events on the 1st Wednesday of every month.
Watch for the next event May 6th and plan to attend.
First class FREE!
No need to sign up in advance.
Take some time for yourself and RELAX! For
more information contact Candy Evans –
email: [email protected]
Welcome to Meadowbrook!
NEW MEMBERS
Gary & Susan Moore
David De Barger & Jeanne Walls
Mark Hulcher & Ed Phillips
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2015 Board of Directors Election
The responsibility for maintaining Meadowbrook as a strong and respected
club that is attractive to those seeking a quality country club experience is
shared by all members and staff. We are fortunate to have a quality
management and service staff as well as members who are committed to
our Club. In addition to our elected leaders, the Board of Directors, many
dedicated individuals serve on nine standing committees and a Nominating
Committee.
We must begin the process of replacing the four BOD members whose
terms expire in September 2015 and we need everyone's help.
The Nominating Committee will begin meeting in April and will be
recruiting candidates. Please send your recommendations for potential
BOD candidates to the Nominating Committee. If you are interested in
serving, please share that as well. We look forward to your feedback and
interest in the process.
Look for announcements posted throughout the Club during the next
several months. Additional information as well as nomination forms are
available at the Club office and from the Nominating Committee Chair,
Aubrey Lindsey, at [email protected] or the General Manager, Eric
Papendorp, at [email protected].
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Easter EGG Hunt
In the Garden
1000 EGGS
Filled with
CANDY,
STICKERS,
TATOOS
and
2 EGGS with a
SPECIAL PRIZE
1:00 P.M.
Until all the eggs are found!
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Meet the
Easter Bunny!
Come to Meadowbrook
every third Friday to enjoy a
Steak
Cookout
.
Featuring
Rib Eye Steak
Baked & Sweet Potato Bar
with all the fixins.
$17.95++
Look for more details in upcoming eBlast!
April 17
May 15
June 19
July 17
Mother’s Day Brunch
May 10, 2015
Crab Bisque
Fresh Spinach Salad with warm Bacon Vinaigrette Dressing,
Cranraisins, Red Onions, Mushrooms, sliced Strawberries and other toppings.
Entrees
Sides
Carved Prime Rib with Burgundy Sauce
Carved Country Ham with Spicy Mustard
Carved Roasted Turkey
Shrimp Scampi
Greek Chicken Stuffed with Feta and
Spinach
Vegetable Lasagna
Country-Style Potato Salad
Fresh Melons
Marinated Asparagus
Baked Brie
Shrimp Pasta Salad
Wild Mushroom Salad
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
Broccoli Almondine
Spring Blend Vegetables
We will have a Children’s Station for our younger guests.
Assorted Desserts Extravaganza
Adults $29 – Children $13
(Children under age 4 dine free)
GET plugged in!
Meadowbrook
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Great things are happening around the Club!
April & May
Calendar of Events
1 APRIL, Wednesday
WINE CLUB
Riedel Tasting Night
WEDNESDAY NIGHT BUFFET
6:30 P.M.
2 APRIL, Thursday
RAMS “OPENING DAY”
8:30 A.M. Shotgun Start
5 APRIL, Sunday
EASTER BRUNCH & EGG HUNT
11:30 AM to 2:30 PM – Egg Hunt @ 1:00 o’clock
6 APRIL, Monday
MONDAY GOLF BEGINS
9:00 A.M. Tee Times
7 APRIL, Tuesday
MWGA “OPENING DAY”
8:30 A.M. Shotgun
8 APRIL, Wednesday
RWGA
9:00 A.M. Shotgun
8 APRIL, Wednesday
WEDNESDAY NIGHT BUFFET
5:30 P.M.
12-15 APRIL
Sunday through Wednesday
RAMS SPRING GET AWAY – PINEHURST, NC
15 APRIL, Wednesday
WEDNESDAY NIGHT BUFFET
5:30 P.M.
17 APRIL, Friday
STEAK COOKOUT
5:30 P.M.
17 APRIL, Friday
NICK’S MEMBER/MEMBER
1:00 P.M. Shotgun
18 APRIL, Saturday
NICK’S MEMBER/MEMBER
9:00 A.M. Shotgun
19 APRIL, Sunday
SUNDAY BRUNCH
11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
22 APRIL, Wednesday
WEDNESDAY NIGHT BUFFET
5:30 P.M.
23 APRIL, Thursday
RICHMOND “3 SCORE”
9:00 A.M. Shotgun
23 APRIL, Thursday
DEMO DAY
4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
24 APRIL, Friday
FASHION SHOW
24 APRIL, Friday
COUPLES TWILIGHT GOLF BEGINS
5:30 P.M.
26 APRIL, Sunday
SUNDAY BRUNCH
11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
27 & 28 APRIL
Monday & Tuesday
GREENS AERATED (Front 9 –
29 APRIL, Wednesday
WEDNESDAY NIGHT BUFFET
5:30 P.M.
1 MAY, Friday
COUPLES TWILIGHT GOLF
5:30 P.M.
3 MAY, Sunday
SUNDAY BRUNCH
11:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M.
6 MAY, Wednesday
WINE CLUB
6:30 P.M.
6 MAY, Wednesday
WEDNESDAY NIGHT BUFFET
5:30 P.M.
7 MAY, Thursday
GRILL CUP
1:00 P.M. Shotgun
8 MAY, Friday
COUPLES TWILIGHT GOLF
5:30 P.M.
10 MAY, Sunday
MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH
11:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M.
13 MAY, Wednesday
WEDNESDAY NIGHT BUFFET
5:30 P.M.
15 MAY, Friday
GRILLED STEAK NIGHT
5:30 P.M.
15 MAY, Friday
COUPLES TWILIGHT GOLF
5:30 P.M.
17 MAY, Sunday
SUNDAY BRUNCH
11:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M.
17 MAY, Sunday
COUPLES CHAMPIONSHIP
Tee Times
20 MAY, Wednesday
WEDNESDAY NIGHT BUFFET
5:30 P.M.
20 & 21 MAY
Wednesday & Thursday
JEFFERSON LAKESIDE INVITATIONAL
24 MAY, Sunday
SUNDAY BRUNCH
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1st
5:30 P.M.
day) /GREENS AERATED (Back 9-2nd day)
11:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M.