June 2015, Issue 13
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Schedule of Events
1:00 pm - Live Music DJ
4-9 pm - Bounce House and Water Slide on the Tennis Lawn
6-10 pm - Dinner, Dancing and Fireworks!
$ 34.95++ for adults
$12.95++ for kids 12 and under
Fireworks begin at 9pm
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GOLF UPDATE
Saturday, June 13, 2015
Caddyshack Tournament
1:00 PM Shotgun start
Format:
- Individual Net Stroke Play Flighted by Handicap Index
- All Flight winners will then go to a shootout with the 2nd place
flight finishers caddying
- Each Flight winner will receive one Mulligan which must be used
by the caddy
Flights:
- The number of flights will be based on the number of teams participating
- Players will be flighted by Handicap Index
- Leatherback Tee Markers(Any player who is 55 and older may move to the
Loggerhead Tee Markers and reduce their Loggerhead Tee handicap by
THREE strokes.)
- Net Prizes will be awarded in each flight Winner & 2nd Place finisher
(only if they caddy in shoot-out)
- Overall Shoot-out Champions Player & Caddy will receive the coveted
Championship Belts
Cost:
- Full Members - $95 per person plus tax includes all fees
- Cost includes: Food, “Caddyshack Themed” Dinner, Payouts, and Prizes
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
HOW TO MAKE A PROPER
BALL DROP
A ball to be dropped must be dropped by the
player himself. There are three things to remember
when making a proper drop:
• Must stand erect
• Hold the ball at shoulder height and arm’s length
• Drop it
If the ball is dropped by any other person or in any
other manner, and the error is not corrected, the
player incurs a one stroke penalty.
If the ball touches the player, his partner, either of
their caddies or their equipment before or after it
strikes a part of the course, the ball must be redropped without penalty. There is no limit to the
number of times a ball must be re-dropped in these
circumstances.
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Saturday
- Shotgun will begin at 1:00 p.m.
- All contestants will play 18 holes
- “Caddy Shack Dinner– Saturday, June 13th at 7PM. (Spouses/significant
others are encouraged to attend)
Full Members will have first priority. (Deadline is Thursday, June 11th at 5 PM)
Please email [email protected] to sign up.
Short Game Clinic
with Head Golf Professional - Spencer Brown, PGA
JUNE 26TH | 6-7 PM at the Practice Facility
*Space is limited to 8 participants*
This clinic will focus on the game from 60 yards and in,
including pitching, chipping, sand shots and putting.
WHO IS THIS CLINIC FOR? Any member who wants to improve their short
game and a chance to meet other members.
WHAT TO BRING? Please bring all golf clubs. Proper golf attire and golf shoes
are required at the Short Game Facility. Please bring hat, sunscreen and water
bottle.
REGISTRATION FEE? $30 per person (limit of 8)
QUESTIONS? Email: [email protected]
Phone: (904) 372-2224
GOLF GAME OPPORTUNITIES
Men’s Group
• Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 AM
• $2.00 Nassau
• All handicaps welcome
• “Be done before lunch”
• Sign up Friday before noon
Friday Flatback GAME
• $20.00 Best 1 of 2 Net (Blind Draw)
and Gross Skins
• All handicaps welcome
• Option to move up to Leatherback tees
and subtract 2 strokes from handicap
Senior Men’s Group
• Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
at 8:30 AM
• Handicap range 20-36
• 70 and older
ABCC Women’s Golf Group (18-Holes)
• Thursdays 9:00 AM
• Sign Up in Ladies Locker Room or Call
Golf Shop at 904-372-2224
• Sign up by Wednesday at noon
ABCC Women’s Golf Group (18-Holes)
• Saturdays 11:00 AM
• Sign Up in the Ladies Locker Room or
call the Golf Shop
• Sign Up by Friday at 12:00
ABCC Women’s Golf Group (9-Holes)
• Tuesdays 1:30 PM
• Sign Up in Ladies Locker Room or Call
Golf Shop
• Sign Up by Sunday at noon
2015 ATLANTIC BEACH INVITATION TOURNAMENT RESULTS
2015 ATLANTIC BEACH INVITATIONAL - May 16th & 17th
GROSS FLIGHT
1st Place -
Mark Spencer
75 – 70 = 145
$500
2nd Place -
Jonathan Bolen
72 – 76 = 148
$350
T 3rd Place - Dave Phillips
78 – 71 = 149
$200
Matt Salane
74 – 75 = 149
$200
5th Place -
Adam Krestalude
77 – 73 = 150
$100
NET FLIGHT
1st Place -
Sam Nicholson
75 – 68 = 143
$350
2nd Place -
Brent Rogers
81 – 68 = 149
$200
T 3rd Place - Tim Nicholson
80 – 71 = 151
$50
72 – 79 = 151
$50
Joe Dennis
Mark Spencer
• All Payouts were for Golf Shop Credit and Gift Certificates
Sam Nicholson
2015 Major Tournament Schedule
May 26-28: GOLF COURSE CLOSED -Aerification
September 12: Parent/Child Championship
-Details to follow
June 13-14: Caddyshack Tournament
-Details in this newsletter
October 22-24: Men’s Member-Guest Tournament
-Details to follow
July 25: Junior Club Championship
-Details to follow
November 20-22: ABCC Ryder Cup
-Details to follow
August 1-2: Club Championship
-Details to follow
December 11: Glow-Ball
-Details to follow
August 3-6: GOLF COURSE CLOSED -Aerification
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Practicing with a Purpose by Spencer Brown
Do you go to the driving range and hit as many balls as possible? Do you feel the more balls you hit, the more you will
improve? If you said YES to either of these questions, then you have the common misconception of many golfers today.
“Practicing with a purpose” is a good way to look at improving your golf game because it helps your mind and body
develop the correct fundamentals in your swing. For example, in the middle of each lesson on the driving range, I will
ask a student “Where are you aiming?” Many times I will get a response such as, “I am not aiming at anything; I am just
hitting.” To help the student implement hitting at a target, there are a few options:
1. Set up a golf club or alignment stick on the ground that points at your target, and line
up your feet on the line that your club creates.
2. Create a line of sight from your ball to your target. Then pick out a spot on the
ground in front of your golf ball (6-12 inches in front of the ball) to help you create a
consistent target at which to aim.
3. Make sure to take a break after every few shots to make sure your alignment is
correct.
4. Instead of aiming all your practice shots at one particular green, change your targets
frequently to get used to different sight lines.
If you are interested in more tips or lessons please contact:
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Spencer Brown, PGA, Head Golf Professional
[email protected]
Golf Operation
Golf Course Maintenance Update
Wash-outs: What are they and how did they get here? If you have
noticed small gullies or trenches filled with sand on the golf course,
these are wash-outs. A wash-out occurs during the “grow-in” process
of building a golf course. It typically happens when water from rainfall
runs off of the side of a slope or mounds and “washes-out” the grass
that was planted in that area. How do we fix them?
Throughout the summer we will be fertilizing these areas with an
organic slow release nitrogen fertilizer. After the fertilizer has been applied we then top-dress the area with sand and level it off. This is not
a onetime fix as it takes numerous applications of top-dressing sand to
get the areas repaired. Over time, the grass will grow up and across the
sand creating a level playing surface.
Chesley Scott, Golf Course Superintendent
ValleyCrest
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• Golf Shop Hours are from and 7AM-6PM (MarchSeptember)
• Weekday (Tuesday-Friday) tee times start at 8AM
• Weekend (Saturday and Sunday) tee times start at
7:30AM
• Full Members may book tee times up to 14 days in
advance
• Sports and Social Members may book tee times up
to 7 days in advance
• Practice Facility hours are the same as the Golf Shop.
PLEASE CHECK IN THE GOLF SHOP BEFORE USING
THE PRACTICE FACILITY. The range will close an
hour early on Sunday’s for maintenance.
• Golfers will be able to order food off a limited menu
on the cart by calling 904-372-2203.
- Golf Shop Staff:
Head Golf Professional- Spencer Brown, PGA
[email protected]
1st Assistant Golf Professional- John Duckworth,
PGA
[email protected]
2nd Assistant Golf Professional- Chris Zambelli
[email protected]
Golf Shop Merchandiser/Manager- Allison Free
[email protected]
SUMMER JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAMMING
Summer Junior
Golf Schedule
Junior Golf Kickoff
Weekend June 6th
Junior Golf Camps
Camp 1 June 2nd—5th
Camp 2 June 16th—19th
Camp 3 July 7th—10th
(Tuesday through Friday)
8:30 am—12:00 pm
*Beginner Option
8:30 am—10:00 am
Girls Only Junior Camp
July 14th—17th
Tuesday through Friday
8:30 am—11:00 am
Boys Only Beginner Junior Camp
July 14th—17th
Tuesday through Friday
11:15 am—12:45 pm
Advanced Golf Camps
Advanced 1 June 10th—12th
Advanced 2
July 29th—31st
Wednesday through Friday
8:30am—12:30pm
The Terrapin Trot
Friday June 12th & July 31st
8:30am to 12:30pm
Sign-Up at the Golf Shop or
Email Coach Duck at
[email protected]
On Saturday June 6th, we will have a special
event to kickoff junior golf season. We will
have demo day from 10am-1pm with snacks/
drinks and prizes being awarded to those in
attendance!
experience with NO BOYS ALLOWED!! The
cost for the camp will be $175 on July 14th –
July 17th from 8:30 am to 11:00 am. There we will be an offering of three 4-day
summer junior golf camps for children ages
5 to 13. The camps are scheduled from 8:30
am to 12:00 pm. In each camp there will be
a Beginner option for kids 4 to 7 that will
reduce the rate and time frame of the camp.
Beginners will go from 8:30 am to 10:00 am.
The summer golf camps will cover all aspects
of the game from driving, iron play and
extensive short game instruction. We will also
get our juniors out on the golf course each
camp to let them experiment with their newly
learned skills. In addition, proper etiquette,
respect for the game of golf and good
sportsmanship will be a big part of our camp
experience.
This camp is specifically for boys ages 4 to
7. The camp will give boys a great golfing
experience with NO GIRLS ALLOWED!! The
cost for the camp will be $125 on July 14th –
July 17th from 11:15 am to 12:45 pm. The price will be $225 for the junior camps
and $125 for beginner option and this
includes lunch, camp gifts, awards, snacks and
drinks.
These camps are for the more experienced
golfer. There will be two Advanced camps
limited to 20 juniors. Juniors must be at least
8 years old and able to carry their own golf
bag. These camps will be $180 consisting
of three days of camp with the final day
concluding with a Terrapin Trot Tournament.
Lunch, prizes, and awards all included!
Girls Only Junior Golf Camp
This camp is specifically for girls ages 5 to
14. The camp will give girls a great golfing
Boys Only Beginner Golf Camp
The Terrapin Trot
The Terrapin Trot is geared to the advanced
junior golfer. Each session will consist of a one
hour clinic followed by nine holes of golf and
concluding with lunch and prizes. Cost for
each Junior Roundo is $40 per session and
kids absolutely have a blast playing in these
mini tournaments.
Advanced Junior Golf Camps
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TENNIS UPDATE
June Junior Camps: June 2nd – August 7th
Red Ball – Tuesday and Wednesday from 10-11am. Cost is $20 daily/
$30 weekly/$100 monthly
Orange Ball – Tuesday and Thursday from 10-11am. Cost is $20
daily/$65 weekly/$240 monthly
Full Court- Tuesday through Friday from 11am-1pm. Cost is $30
daily/$100 weekly/$320 monthly
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Adult Upcoming Events – Sign up on the USPTA Player site
“Boat Drinks” Jimmy Buffet Summer Solstice Social – Friday, June 19th
at 6pm. Cost is $30 per person.
Husband-Wife Mixed Doubles Club Champs – June 27th -28th. Cost
is $30 per person.
Family Doubles Club Championship – August 8th -9th. Cost is $15
per person.
Ladies Tennis Camps – sign up on the USPTA Player site
June 16th -19th and July 21st -24th from 8-10am. Cost is $35 daily or
$120 for the week.
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August 10th -14th from 8:30 to 10:30am. Cost is $35 daily or $150
for the week.
Adult Summer League Offerings – spots still available
Women’s Tri-Level Division 2 and Division 3 women (Thursdays at
9am)
Men’s Tri-Level Teal (Tuesdays at 6:30pm) and Gold Teams
(Wednesdays at 6:30pm)
For a complete update on all tennis happenings
go to our tennis page at
www.usptaplayer.com/club/abcc.
Rob McFaul, Alan Gasparovic,
Mark Bassiet & Grace Costello
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Tom Owen and Catherine Owen
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POOL AND FITNESS UPDATE
Hello, my name is Sarah Hall and I am very happy to be your new Sports & Recreation Director. My first focus
this summer is to provide a safe, clean and FUN pool facility. Second, is to provide more opportunities for the
ABCC kids. After I accomplish those first two goals, I will work on providing more group exercise classes, group
personal training and nutrition counseling.
I am pleased to announce that we will be hosting a
Kids Night Out, every Friday night throughout the
summer. Kids Night Out will be from 5–9pm and is a
great opportunity for the parents to enjoy and evening
at the club while we do our best to make sure your kids
will sleep well that night. Children age 5 and older will
enjoy tennis instruction and/or lawn games, dinner
and swimming. If there is inclement weather, we will be
indoors with board games, a craft and a movie. Please
RSVP by noon each Friday BY contacting the Club at
904-372-2222. The cost is $25.00 for four hours.
Group Fitness Schedule
Tuesdays
5:30am – H.I.T.T
8:00am – Yoga Stretch
9:00am – Multi-Level Yoga
10:00am – Aqua fitness
Wednesdays
3:00pm – Cardio Tennis
May 29th - Tennis and Swimming
4:00pm – Yogalates
June 5th - Sports and Swimming
Thursdays
June 12th - Tennis and Swimming
8:00am – Yoga Stretch
June 19th - Sports and Swimming
5:30pm – Boot Camp
June26th -Tennis and Swimming
Fridays
5:30am – H.I.T.T
10:00am – Aqua Jogging
Saturdays
9:30am – Multi-Level Yoga with Denise
*NEW CLASS
Group exercise classes are available to Full,
Sports and Home Owner Social Members
for $10 per class or unlimited classes
for $35.00 per month. Social Members
may participate in Aquafitness or Aqua
Jogging for $6.00 per class.
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Abbreviated Pool Rules
1. The Pool will be lifeguarded 11am – 7pm Tuesdays through
Sundays
2. All members must check in with the Breezeway lifeguard
before swimming
3. Kids under 9 years of age must be accompanied by an adult
16 or older
4. There is a guest fee of $5.00 for each guest over 5 years old
5. Kids must pass a swim test to be allowed to swim beyond
the shallow end of the pool unattended by an adult.
6. Children who are not toilet trained must wear an approved
swim diaper. Extra swim diapers are for sale in the Tennis pro
shop for $2.00 each.
7. Only club food and drink is permitted on the pool deck.
8. The lap lane is reserved for adult lap swimmers.
9. No smoking
10.Rafts are not permitted in the pool
11.The pool deck will be closed for 30 minutes if thunder is
heard, or lightning is spotted.
12.A complete list of pool rules is available in the Atlantic
Beach Country Club Rules and Regulations.
*Please take only one towel per person so we have enough for everyone
Swim Team
Practice
3 lanes reserved
Tuesday – Friday
4:00 – 4:45pm – kids ages 6 and under
4:45pm – 5:45pm – 7&8 year olds
5:45 – 7:00pm – 9 and older
Private Swim Lessons
We have 4 Swim Instructors to meet your swim lesson needs.
• Sarah Hall - WSI and Lifeguard Instructor
• Hailey Grubbs – WSI and Head Swim Team Coach of the ABCC
Snapping Turtles
• Bradley Stamper – Assistant Swim Team Coach of the ABCC
Snapping Turtles
• Alex Prengaman – YMCA Certified Swim Instructor
We offer swim lessons for all abilities starting with children learning
to swim age 1 and older, to tri-athletes trying get their next PR.
Private Swim Lessons can be arranged through the sports shop.
Pricing: $40 per lesson, or $225 for (6) lessons
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2 for 1 Domestic Draft Beer
2 for 1 House Wine
2 for 1 Well Liquor Drinks
LIVE MUSIC
Kids
Night Out
5 – 9pm • Ages 5 and up.
The cost is $25.00 per child.
June 5th
Sports and Swimming
June 12th
Tennis and Swimming
June 19th
Sports and Swimming
June 26th
Tennis and Swimming
Family Buffet Night
Thursday, June 11th and 25th
5-9pm
Cypress Room
$16++ adults
$8++ children 12 and under
There will be a different
theme each night!
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Sunday, June 21st
11-3pm
$16++ All You Can Eat Ribs
and Barbecue Buffet
$1 Domestic Draft Beers
Direct Phone Numbers
Clubhouse Hours of Operation
Main Clubhouse (904) 372-2222
Clubhouse/Pool/Golf Course closed Monday
Golf Pro Shop (904) 372-2224
Breakfast (Saturday) 7:30am
Sports Shop (904) 372-2211
Brunch (Sunday) 10am-3pm
Sunset Bar and Grille (904) 372-2203
Lunch (Tuesday – Saturday) 11am-3pm
Ed Tucker (General Manager) (904) 372-2225
Dinner (Tuesday – Saturday) 5pm-9pm
Melissa Bryan (Membership Director) (904) 372-2223
Snack Bar (Tuesday – Friday) 11am-6pm
Deb Karasek (Accounting Manager) (904) 372-2226
Snack Bar (Saturday and Sunday) 11am- 7:30pm
Aaron Holley (Food and Beverage Manager) (904) 372-2222
Pub Menu (Saturday and Sunday) 3pm-5pm
Spencer Brown (Head Golf Professional) (904) 372-2210
Kids Eat Free (Tuesdays) 5pm-8pm
Chef Marvin McClelland (Executive Chef) (904) 372-2206
Hump Day Happy Hour (Wednesdays) 4pm-7pm
REB Phillips (Head Tennis Professional) (904) 372-2209
Pool (Tuesday- Sunday) Dawn to Dusk
Sarah Hall (Dir. of Sports & Recreation) (904) 372-2210
Gym (Monday-Sunday with Membership Card) 5am- 10pm
Tennis Pro Shop (Tuesday- Sunday) 7am-6pm
Real Estate Update ~
Home and homesite sales in Atlantic Beach Country Club are going
even better than originally expected. Our beautiful coastal community is very popular with new home buyers. Riverside Homes and
Toll Brothers both have stunning models open and both recently won
awards in the Parade of Homes. In addition to their furnished models,
both builders have spec homes underway to offer buyers a quick move
opportunity. Models are open Monday 11 am to 6 pm; Tue-Sat 10 am
to 6 pm; and Sunday 11 am to 6 pm.
The developers, Atlantic Beach Partners, LLC, partnered with Berkshire
Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network to sell 58 of the 178 original
homesites. Of those 58, there are only 15 homesites remaining.
Riverside Homes Model - The Rosemary
Over 130 Realtors attended an exclusive evening event hosted recently
by the developers to introduce them to the community and to enjoy
tours of each model. The response from Realtors was overwhelmingly
positive. “There is nothing that compares to the unique beauty and
superb amenities of Atlantic Beach Country Club”, said Linda Vaughn,
Realtor with Exit Realty. “It is a joy to bring potential buyers to such a
perfect location.”
For more information, please visit www.atlanticbeachcountryclub.com/
real-estate/
Toll Brothers Model - The Catalina
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Pub Menu 3-5pm
Swim meet vs PVST 4-8pm
Kids Eat Free 5-8pm
Dinner 5-9pm
Lunch 11-3pm
Snack Bar 11-6pm
Clubhouse/ Pool Closed
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Brunch 10-3pm
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Snack Bar 11-7:30pm
11-3pm
Hump Day Happy Hour
Dinner 5-9pm
Kids Eat Free 5-8pm
Pub Menu 3-5pm
Father's Day Cookout
Dinner 5-9pm
4-7pm
Snack Bar 11-6pm
Snack Bar 11-6pm
Lunch 11-3pm
Snack Bar 11-7:30pm
Clubhouse/ Pool Closed
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Lunch 11-3pm
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Dinner 5-9pm
4-7pm
Kids Eat Free 5-8pm
Snack Bar 11-6pm
Hump Day Happy Hour
Dinner 5-9pm
Brunch 10-3pm
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Clubhouse/ Pool Closed
Snack Bar 11-6pm
Pub Menu 3-5pm
Snack Bar 11-7:30pm
Lunch 11-3pm
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Family Buffet Night 5-9pm
4-8pm
Swim meet vs DST
Dinner 5-9pm
Lunch 11-3pm
Snack Bar 11-6pm
Dinner 5-9pm
Snack Bar 11-6pm
Lunch 11-3pm
5-9pm
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Family Buffet Night
4-7pm
Dinner 5-9pm
Dinner 5-9pm
Snack Bar 11-6pm
Lunch 11-3pm
Kids Eat Free 5-8pm
Lunch 11-3pm
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Dinner 5-9pm
Snack Bar 11-6pm
Lunch 11-3pm
Thursday
Hump Day Happy Hour
Snack Bar 11-6pm
Lunch 11-3pm
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Dinner 5-9pm
Brunch 10-3pm
Pub Menu 3-5pm
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4-7pm
Kids Eat Free 5-8pm
Dinner 5-9pm
Hump Day Happy Hour
Dinner 5-9pm
Lunch 11-3pm
Wednesday
Snack Bar 11-6pm
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Snack Bar 11-6pm
Lunch 11-3pm
Tuesday
Snack Bar 11-6pm
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Snack Bar 11-7:30pm
Clubhouse/ Pool Closed
Clubhouse/ Pool Closed
Monday
Lunch 11-3pm
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Brunch 10-3pm
Sunday
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Dinner 5-9pm
Snack Bar 11-6pm
Lunch 11-3pm
Kids Night Out 6-8:30pm
Dinner 5-9pm
Snack Bar 11-6pm
Lunch 11-3pm
Dinner 5-9pm
Snack Bar 11-6pm
Lunch 11-3pm
Live Music 5-8pm
Dinner 5-9pm
Snack Bar 11-6pm
Lunch 11-3pm
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Club closed for dinner
Snack Bar 11-7:30pm
Lunch in the Grille 11-3pm
Breakfast 7:30am
Swim meet vs WST 8-1pm
Dinner 5-9pm
Pub Menu 3-5pm
Snack Bar 11-7:30pm
Breakfast 7:30am
Lunch 11-3pm
Dinner 5-9pm
Pub Menu 3-5pm
Snack Bar 11-7:30pm
Lunch 11-3pm
Breakfast 7:30am
Dinner 5-9pm
Pub Menu 3-5pm
Snack Bar 11-7:30pm
Lunch 11-3pm
Breakfast 7:30am
Saturday