December 2020 E-Newsletter

December 2020 E-Newsletter

ARMY NAVY COUNTRY CLUB DECEMBER 2020 E-NEWSLETTER

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Social and Dining

4-7

Golf

8-11

Fitness

12-13

Racquet Sports

14-15

Junior Activities

16-17

Membership

18-19

ANCCF

19

CLUB OFFICERS

Chairman of the Board: Mr. Raighne C. Delaney Club President: Maj Gen James Jacobson, USAF Club Vice President: Mr. Matthew Bravo Club Secretary: Col Arthur E. White, USMC, Ret. Club Treasurer: CAPT John F. Manning Jr., USN, Ret. General Manager/COO: Mr. Patrick King, CCM, CCE

CLUBHOUSES

Arlington Clubhouse 1700 Army Navy Drive Arlington, VA 22202 (703) 521-6800

Fairfax Clubhouse 3315 Old Lee Highway Fairfax, VA 22030 (703) 359-5825

ARLINGTON CLUBHOUSE

UPCOMING HOLIDAY EVENTS

SANTA’S WINTER WONDERLAND DRIVE-THRU EXPERIENCE AND MEAL ‘TO GO’ Join us for a magical experience on Sunday, 6 December or Sunday, 13 December at ANCC Arlington as we celebrate the Christmas season! Drive thru our Winter Wonderland where Santa and his elves are working hard to be ready for Christmas. They’ll greet you as you drive by….and be sure to bring a letter to Santa from the kids as he’ll have a mailbox that sends the letter straight to the North Pole! After driving through the Winter Wonderland pick up your ‘to go’ meal curbside at the Clubhouse. Each ticket is $23 per person which includes entry to the Winter Wonderland drive-thru experience, a ‘to go’ meal and a surprise from Santa! Registration now open, click here.

HANUKKAH CELEBRATION THE LIGHTING OF THE MENORAH

Saturday, 12 December in the Arnold Ballroom and Rooftop Terrace (weather permitting). Join us as we commemorate Hanukkah – The Festival of Lights from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. $16 Per Person Registration now open, click here. CHRISTMAS EVE LUNCH ‘TO GO’ Pick up a delicious meal curbside at the Club to celebrate Christmas Eve between 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM on Thursday, 24 December. The meal serves 2 people and is $88. Registration now open, click here.

WINE ‘TO GO’

DINNER ‘TO GO’ Weekly food ‘To Go’ offerings with curbside pick-up continue in November. Recent offerings have included Taco Night, Italian and Short Ribs. Watch your email inbox for notifications and ordering instructions. ' SUPPER IN THE BALLROOM' Join us weekly for 'Supper in the Ballroom.' In the event of mild weather, we will have tables available for seating outside on the covered rooftop terrace. The format of the meal is a served buffet meaning that our staff will prepare a plate for you from the buffet. This allows for more dining options, while ensuring social distancing standards are met. Tables in the Ballroom are appropriately spaced and sanitized. Due to limited seating capacity reservations are required and 'no shows' will be charged. Watch your inbox for schedule and menus! THE BUTCHER SHOP Purchase restaurant quality meats and fish from the Club. Combine it with the convenience of picking up your order curbside and having it charged to your member account. Watch your inbox for updates and ordering instructions. FAMILY CHRISTMAS DINNER ‘TO GO’ AND SNOW GLOBE PHOTO WITH SANTA! Join us on Tuesday, 22 December or Wednesday, 23 December from 4:00-7:00 PM for a Snow Globe Photo with Santa and to pick up your ‘Family Christmas Dinner ‘To Go’ meal. Each meal serves two people and is $46 plus tax. Registration now open, click here. ‘NEW YEARS EVE AT HOME’ Welcome the start of 2021 by picking up a ‘New Year’s Eve at Home Survival Kit’ at the club between 5:30-8:30 PM on 31 December! Each kit is $105 and includes everything you need to survive – and celebrate – New Year at home including a delicious meal for two, a bottle of champagne and an assortment of party hats and favors! Registration opens 3 December.

Options include many of the club’s most popular selections at prices representing a 40-55% discount off regular ‘dine in’ prices combined with the convenience of curbside pick-up. Watch your email for updates and ordering instructions. Click here for available selections.

RESTAURANT HOURS

GRILLE AND 1924 Thursday - Saturday 11:00 AM-3:00 PM & 5:00-9:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM-9:00 PM

STARS & STRIPES Sunday 8:00 AM-8:00 PM Monday 8:00 AM-7:00 PM Tuesday-Saturday 8:00 AM-9:00 PM

FAIRFAX CLUBHOUSE FRIDAYS

THURSDAYS CURBSIDE PICK UP 5:00 TO 7:00 PM LAMB SHANK DINNER FOR 2 Thursday, 3 December Registration opens Monday, 30 November at 10:00 AM. Click here for the menu and to register SHORT RIBS DINNER FOR 2 Thursday, 10 December Registration opens Monday, 7 December at 10:00 AM. Click here for the menu and to register PRIME RIB, SALMON AND CHICKEN ENTREES ‘TO GO’ Thursday, 17 December Registration opens Monday, 14 December at 10:00 AM. Click here for the menu and to register CHRISTMAS EVE QUICHES AND CASSEROLES ‘TO GO’ Thursday, 24 December Registration opens Tuesday, 1 December at 10:00 AM. Click here for the menu and to register NEW YEAR’S EVE HOME DINNER ‘TO GO’ Thursday, 31 December Registration opens Tuesday, 1 December at 10:00 AM. Click here for the menu and to register

CURBSIDE PICK UP 5:00 TO 7:00 PM

SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN DINNER FOR 2 Friday, 4 December Registration opens Monday, 30 November at 10:00 AM. Click here for the menu and to register CHESAPEAKE CRAB CAKE DINNER FOR 2 Friday, 11 December Registration opens Monday, 7 December at 10:00 AM. Click here for the menu and to register MEATLOAF DINNER FOR 2 Friday, 18 December Registration opens Monday, 14 December at 10:00 AM. Click here for the menu and to register

HOLIDAY DINNER FOR 2 ‘TO GO’ AND SANTA Sunday, 20 December from 3:00 to 5:00 PM

Register between 1 and 16 December for the Fairfax Holiday Meal ‘To Go.’ Santa will be here to wish you a Happy Holiday season as you drive thru to pick up your meal. Please click here for the menu and to register.

The Fairfax ‘To Go’ menus will offer a prime rib, chicken and salmon option each week. Orders must be received by 11:00 AM each Saturday. The menus and registration pages can be found on the calendar here. SATURDAYS CURBSIDE PICK UP 5:00 TO 7:00 PM Wednesday, 16 December at 6:30 PM Join us for a fun filled evening with fantastic wines and great food! More information coming soon! OUTDOOR WINE DINNER The Fairfax Patio and Grille will close at 1:00 PM on Sunday, 20 December for the Holiday Meal ‘To Go.’ THE PATIO & GRILLE CLOSING EARLY ON 20 DECEMBER We are collecting can and boxed non-perishable food items to donate to Food for Others. Members may drop off donations between 1 December and 22 December at the Fairfax Clubhouse. FAIRFAX FOOD DRIVE! FAIRFAX JANUARY CLOSURES The Fairfax restaurants will be closed from Friday, 1 January - Wednesday, 13 January.

Monday - Wednesday: Closed Thursday & Friday: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM HOURS OF OPERATION

Saturday: 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM (Breakfast 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM) Sunday: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Breakfast 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM)

Closing at 2:00 PM on Christmas Eve and 1:00 PM on 20 December.

EXTENDED HOLIDAY SHOPPING HOURS Don’t want to go to the mall? Want to park and shop easier? The ANCC Golf Shop at Arlington announces extended shopping hours on “Retail “T” Days.” On Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 December through 22 December, the Arlington golf shop will remain open until 7:00 PM for those who want to do their holiday shopping in a peaceful and tranquil environment. Complimentary gift wrapping will be offered.This is also a great chance to use up all your credit book and gift certificates before they expire on 31 December 2020 .

GOLF

CHANGE IN GOLF SHOP & COURSE HOURS

Please note that beginning Sunday, 1 November through Wednesday, 31 March the Golf Shops will be open between the hours of 7:00 AM and dusk (except for Retail “T” Days – open til 7:00 PM at Arlington) . The golf courses will be open between the hours of 7:30 AM and dusk. GOLF SHOP CREDIT & GIFT CERTIFICATE REDEMPTION Less than 75 shopping days until Christmas! Please remember that ALL Golf Shop gift certificates and credits on member’s credit book MUST be redeemed by 31 December. Any certificate or credit not used by this date will be void and discarded.

61 ST ANNUAL MEMBER GUEST GOLF TOURNAMENT JUNE 24, 25 & 26 2021

Entry Forms Available Online 1 March 2021 Lottery Will Be Held On 3 March 2021

2021 NORTHERN VIRGINIA RETIRED MEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATION (NVRMGA)

Don’t miss out on a great experience competing against other country clubs, playing a variety of local courses. If you are 50 or older and retired from at least one occu- pation, you are eligible to join the league. ANCC fields two separate teams which are very competitive in league play -- one at Arlington and one at Fairfax. Both teams are always looking for new players. During the 2020 season, the league showed that it was able to safely conduct competitions between its 15 clubs. After initial golf restrictions were eased in late Spring, the league’s weekly Thursday matches resumed. Observing the full range of COVID restrictions in effect, between eight and twelve foursomes were able to play each match. During the season, each team plays 12 other clubs twice, once at home and once at their away course, for a 24-match season. The home club provides practice balls and waives green fees. In a “normal” season, the hosts provide morning pastries, coffee, and a sit-down lunch afterwards. This past year, COVID safety restrictions limited clubs’ ability to provide all these amenities, though we hope to be able to do so next year to the extent possible. The league’s season runs from early April through early October. Play is on Thursday mornings and is four- ball match play with a 3-point Nassau, combined with a sweepstakes competition. We use handicaps in all matches and our team members have handicap indexes ranging from the single digits through the thirties. As a team member, you will be assigned to play in eight or more matches during the season and may volunteer to play any matches to which you are not assigned. The 2021 Army-Navy teams will be put together within the next few months and eligible ANCC members can sign up for either team. Visit the teams’ web pages on the ANCC website for signup instructions. Signups are open from now until 31 January 2021 for the Arlington Team and 1 March 2021 for the Fairfax Team. The pages for the two teams can be found under Golf, ANCC Golf Organizations & Teams, Men’s Groups. For more information, visit the teams’ web pages. The team captains for 2021 are Mike Downs 703-317-1822 [email protected], Jim Schroeder 703-237-1939 [email protected], and Frank Kyle 703-405-4703 [email protected] for the Arlington team; and Mike Golembieski 703-643-1444 [email protected], Dennis Bruns 703-534-7913 [email protected] and Russ Powers 571-643-2908 [email protected], for the Fairfax team. Sign-up as soon as possible.

2021 SENIOR MEN’S GOLF ORGANIZATION

The Senior Men’s Golf Organization (SMGO) invites all ANCC members age 55 and over to participate in our men’s senior golf program in 2020. This is organized play that develops new friendships and enhances your enjoyment of the game of golf and Club facilities. Let us hope we have a better year of golf than 2020 turned out to be! And thanks to you all for being patience and understanding as we finally had to cancel our 2020 season due to COVID-19 issues. The SMGO program features an ABCD scramble at 8:30 AM typically on the first and third Wednesday of each month, at the Arlington course, commencing in April and continuing through October. Other tournaments may be scheduled when play dates are available. All ANCC members are welcome regardless of their handicap. If you were a member in 2020, your membership will automatically be renewed for 2021. A sign-up list for new members to the SMGO will be posted in the Arlington Golf Shop by 1 December. If you do not want to participate in 2021, please indicate your decision to be deleted on the sign-up sheet at the Arlington Golf Shop or you may contact Tim Campen at campta3435@gmail. com or 703-901-3609. New members who may be leaving the area for the winter are encouraged to sign-up prior to departing. The 2021 dues will be set prior to the opening of the season. Dues cover the cost of lunch in the Clubhouse at the completion of each of the 14 ABCD Scrambles. Standard cart fees are charged for each event in which a member participates. A $10.00 entry fee for the prize pool and the cost of coffee and pastries, available before each ABCD Scramble, is collected at check-in prior to the 8:30 tee off.

The Women’s Nine Hole Golf Organization always welcomes new members throughout the year. Consider joining in 2021. Any questions, please contact Membership Chairman Sally Mitchell at (703) 409-1438 or at [email protected]. 2020-2021 Executive Board Chairperson: Lillie Simpkins Vice Chairperson: Susan Hyre Membership Chairperson: Sally Mitchell Nominating Chairperson: Penny Wood *Play Date Coordinator: Annette Wagner *New Position Winter Golf began 1 November and ends 31 March 2021. Sign-up sheets are posted in the Arlington and Fairfax Ladies Locker Rooms and players are to post their scores on these sheets. A total of 10 rounds of golf must be played only at ANCC courses. For information contact Winter Golf Chairperson Mary Fields at (703) 698-9427 or at [email protected]. Secretary: Shannon Hardy Treasurer: Bonnie Weiss WNHGO: WOMEN’S NINE HOLE GOLF ORGANIZATION

WGO-18 CONGRATULATES ITS 2020 TOURNAMENT WINNERS The 18-Hole Women’s Golf Organization recently concluded its reorganized schedule of bi-weekly Play Days and occasional special and major tournaments. In one of its last special tournaments —the Ace of Aces Competition—Judi Enright and Lisa Moore claimed the top two prizes for best gross scores, while Carol Mills and Jane Tuck were the top two net winners (both netted scores of 66). For more information on other 2020 Tournament winners, see our webpage here. Next year, WGO-18 plans to return to a full schedule of Play Days and regularly scheduled tournaments at both the Arlington and Fairfax courses. To join WGO-18 for the 2021 season, please contact our Membership Chair Jan Albers at jea l [email protected]. We are always open to new members.

FITNESS

GROUP EXERCISE SCHEDULE The group exercise classes can be found on the ANCC Fitness Facebook page!

7:00AM to 7:00 PMweekdays and 8:00AM to 6:00 PMweekends. Please do not attempt to use the Fitness Center outside of these hours, as that would place us in violation of the state guidelines. Members are encouraged to avoid the 7:00AM, 11:00AM, and 6:00 PM hours if possible, as these tend to be our busiest times. The requirement to keep 10 feet between equipment and for the club to disinfect equipment does not change, and the restrictions on small equipment remain in force. Members are encouraged to maintain 10 feet from other members while in the Fitness Center. Masks will continue to be required, with an exception for members who are using cardio equipment. FITNESS YOUTUBE CHANNEL For easy access to our streaming classes, visit our ANCC Fitness YouTube Channel! There is a library of exercise classes available. Click here for ANCC Fitness on Youtube

TONING & ABS Mondays at 5:30 PM (1 hour)

A full-body workout! We’ll work all major muscle groups with options for dumbells (or other weights), tubing, and (in some cases) body weight.

GENTLE VINYASA FLOW Tuesdays at 10:00 AM (1 hour) We’ll warm-up, go through a series of familiar asanas, then cool down & stretch. This class will be accessible to beginners. No equipment required, but you’ll be able to use your mat, blocks, and strap if you have them.

CARDIO, CORE & MORE! Wednesdays at 11:00 AM (1 hour) This class combines aerobic movement, balance, strength training and core conditioning. Be prepared to get down on the floor, and have a couple of dumbells handy!

CARE FOR YOUR SKIN Although we are not currently offering facials, you can still enjoy luxurious skincare products from Babor! To order through the ANCC Member Portal, click here.

GENTLE/RESTORATIVE YOGA

Thursdays at 10:00 AM (1 hour) Beginning with a warm-up, we’ll explore poses, taking time to find the balance bewteen effort and ease rather than building a flow. The second half of class will comprise of restorative poses, ending with relaxation.

YOGA FUSION Fridays at 10:00 AM (1 hour)

OTHER FITNESS OFFERINGS Click here for online or onsite Personal Training Click here for online or onsite Physical Therapy Click here for Massage Services

We begin with a warm-up, then about 15 min- utes of vinyasa flow to build heat. Next is a 15-minute segment of strength training with yoga poses followed by stretching, cooldown and relaxation.

LADIES’ TUESDAY EVENING INTRACLUB TENNIS LEAGUE 6:30-8:00 PM

RACQUET SPORTS

For those ladies unable to play during the day, we offer a Tuesday evening Intraclub League through the outdoor season. After paying an annual $10 participation fee, this program is a great no hassle way to meet new tennis partners. Sign-up online here. Contact Pro Neil Bennett (703.979.5471) for questions.

MEN’S SATURDAY MORNING INTRACLUB TENNIS LEAGUE 7:00-9:00 AM OR 9:00-11:00 AM This league will continue through the outdoor season with two Saturday morning sessions. After paying an annual $10 participation fee, this program is a great no hassle way to meet new tennis partners. Sign-up online here. Contact Pro Jean-Marc Krone (703.979.5471) for updates.

MORNING CARDIO CLINIC TUESDAYS, 7:00-8:30 AM

For those members looking for a tennis based morning cardio session to start their day, there are weekly clinics designed to provide an intense workout. Please contact Pro Neil Bennett (703.979.5471) to see if this clinic is the right way for you to get into shape. Cost: $38/participant.

INDOOR TENNIS PRO SHOP HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday-Sunday: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM HOLIDAY HOURS: Christmas Eve: Early closing at 2:00 PM Christmas Day: Closed New Year’s Eve: Early closing at 2:00 PM New Year’s Day: Closed OUTDOOR TENNIS PRO SHOP

MID-DAY CARDIO TENNIS WEDNESDAYS, 1:00-2:30 PM For those members looking for a tennis based mid-day cardio session, there are weekly clinics on Wednesdays. These clinics are designed to provide an intense workout and certain minimum physical requirements need to be met before joining. Please contact Pro Bridget Merrick (703.979.5471) to see if this clinic is right for you. Cost: $38/participant.

HOURS OF OPERATION: Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Friday: 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM Wednesday: 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM

HOLIDAY HOURS: Christmas Eve: Closed Christmas Day: Closed New Year’s Eve: Closed New Year’s Day: Closed

LADIES’ BEGINNERS CARDIO CLINIC 6:00-7:30 PM

JUNIOR CLINICS Registrations for all programs will be conducted through online forms found here. Please contact Director of Junior Tennis, Pro Greg Paukstis, if you have any questions or need assistance placing your child. Parents, please be advised that children wearing non-tennis shoes won’t be able to participate. SUNDAY CARDIO CLINIC 6:00-7:15 PM For those members looking for a fast-paced, tennis based evening cardio session, join Pro Jean-Marc Krone Sundays at 6:00 PM. Contact (703.979.5471) for questions and updates. Cost: $32/participant For those ladies looking for cardio on weekends, join Pro Jean-Marc Krone (1.5 hour session) on Friday evenings at 6:00 PM. These clinics are designed to provide a workout at a beginners pace. Contact Jean- Marc (703.979.5471) for updates. Cost: $38/participant

JUNIOR ACTIV I TIES

- 1 Gingerbread House kit from Ikea. You supply the fixings and the imagination. - Gingerbread Cookies Set (Ikea) - A surprise mix of your favorite Christmas crafts from Santa’s Workshop for all ages - A Fill in the Blank “Dear Santa” letter A Santa Workshop ‘To Go’ Goodie Bag is $10 and they are available for pickup at ANCC Arlington on Fridays and Saturdays between 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, beginning Friday, 4 December while supplies last. To pick up a Goodie Bag drive up to the front of the clubhouse and follow directions. You will be asked for your member name and the bag will be brought to your car. Click here to order. SANTA’S WORKSHOP ‘TO GO’ Dear ANCC Families, While we cannot all be together this Christmas, Santa’s Workshop is open and busy preparing holiday crafts. Santa has asked Ms. Sheila and her Elves to help deliver his Santa Workshop ‘To Go’ Goodie Bags . Each bag will include

Merry Christmas to all! Ms Sheila and her Elves

RAINBOW CITY The successful turnout is allowing Rainbow City to remain open for the Fall and early winter. Rainbow City will continue to provide a fun and safe environment and feature our “Craft of Day” projects and be a source for those school art projects. The Rainbow City staff look forward to seeing you and the children as you enjoy various activities throughout the club. WINTER HOURS AND DETAILS OF OPERATION Friday, 4 December - Sunday, 20 December. FRIDAY 4:00-9:00 PM SATURDAY 10:00 AM-9:00 PM SUNDAY 11:00 AM-6:00 PM 90 minute time ‘slots’ are available by reservation and y ou may register for two consecutive sessions to allow for golf and dining . Reservations can be made through the ANCC website up to 14 days ahead. Click here for a full description of all operating procedures, including sanitization protocols, and to register for a time ‘slot.’ Reservations may be cancelled up to 12 hours ahead without penalty. ‘No shows’ will be charged. For ‘same day’ reservations, call (703) 521-6800 ext. 1253 to check if any time slots are open. Fees : $20.00 per 90 minute time slot per child. Members only, at this time no guests are allowed. Children will undergo a daily health screening that includes a temperature check (contactless), symptom check and screening questions. Face coverings will be worn by staff, children and parents in Rainbow City at all times, including the check-in process. We will observe social distancing and individual spatial separation at all times. Maximum of 5 children are allowed in Rainbow City at a time. Age Limits : Children must be between the ages of 4-9 (4 year old children must be 5 by 30 September) Click here to download and print the waiver. Members need to sign and bring the waiver the first time their child uses Rainbow City.

Have your children grown up within the Army Navy Country Club family, but have outgrown the age in which they may enjoy the facilities through your Membership? Children of current Members may be eligible for their own Membership at a discounted Initiation Fee if they meet eligibility criteria. Click here for more information. SONS & DAUGHTERS PROGRAM MEMBERSHIP

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS 27 OCTOBER THROUGH 20 NOVEMBER

RESIDENT CAPT GARRET ALARCON, USAF CPT SHIRLEY K. ALBRITON, USA MAJ ANDREW J. MILLER, USAF MR.WILLIAM R. MINOR CPT ARCHIE L. OVERMANN, USA CPTWILLIAM B. PARK, USA LT JOHNT. RICHARDS, USN MR. MARCT. SHORT CPT SEAN EDWARDS SLAVEN, USA

BE AN AMBASSADOR

Word of Mouth Referral is the best way to bring new Members to the Club! Recruit a new Resident Member & receive a $300 credit that you can spend throughout the Club. Does not include new Members who join under the NewlyCommissioned, No Initiation Fee category. The $300 credit may be applied to everything except Dues, Capital Infusion, Initiation Fees & the Employee Appreciation Fund. Member must be the Primary Sponsor to receive the $300 credit. The credit may not be applied retroactively.

ABSENT 2ND LT NICHOLAS A. BEANE, USAF CAPT SHAWN P. MALONE, USN, RET. CPT EUGENE HEE PARK, USA COL MATTHEW J. PETERSON, USAFANG

ANCC FOUNDATION Did You Know? Arlington Turf Gardens Golf Journal is the “Official Publication of the USGA.” In the Fall 2020 edition you may have noticed an article titled “Centennial Salute” (pages 6 and 7) that included a picture captioned “The Arlington (Va.) Turf Gardens , shown here in 1940, yielded important advances in turfgrass quality.” To find out more about the Turf Gardens, including where they were located and a possible connection to Army Navy Country Club, click here .

TRIAL MEMBERSHIP

During these constantly changing times, ANCC employees continue to go above and beyond for the membership. We are still honoring and celebrating our Five Star employee’s! Please continue to recognize the five star service you receive from our employees and nominate them to the Five Star committee by submitting an email to any manager. 5 STAR PROGRAM for them to enjoy the Army Navy Country Club lifestyle for a preview period of 6 months with no upfront Initiation Fee and access to all of the Club’s facilities and activities. The program is open to NEW Members only. Applicants must be eligible for Membership under one of the Membership categories as listed in the Club’s By-Laws. Please click here for more information. Do you have friends who are interested in joining ANCC but not ready to commit to full Membership? The Trial Membership program offers the opportunity